The Davidson County Health Department has released the 2021 Davidson County Community Health Needs Assessment report.
Sheriff's Office hosting troubled youth seminar for parents
The Davidson County Sheriff’s Department will host a Parents of Troubled Youth Seminar on Thursday, August 25 at Davidson-Davie Community College
Traffic accident leads to road closure Salem St (Doak St to Winston St) Thomasville
Please be advised that Salem St (NC HWY 109) is closed between Doak St and Winston St due to a traffic accident involving a utility pole. Crews are working to replace the pole today with an unknown reopening time. Please avoid the area or follow the detours in place.
Health equity conference focused on physical, mental and spiritual health
On Saturday, August 13, booths filled the halls of Lexington Senior High School for the city of Lexington’s Health Equity Conference.
Novant Health asks community not to go to the ER for COVID tests
Novant Health reminds those with symptoms of COVID-19 to seek testing from the appropriate venues of care.
Data shows YMCAs benefitting students academically
North Carolina YMCAs, including the J. Smith Young YMCA, are helping students build relationship skills and manage their emotions, which improves academic performance, confidence and behavior in the classroom and beyond.
Davidson Local Press Pass: Don’t miss this mouthwatering news
We’re excited to introduce our first, foodie and hyperlocal evening of culture, food and conversation with chef Michael Morefield @ Rustic Roots on Main in Lexington. This mouthwatering event begins at 6 pm on Saturday, August 27th.
TCS hosting upcoming Central Services Fair
Thomasville City Schools will host a meet and greet with Central Services staff on Thursday, August 18 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m at Thomasville Primary School
Cassidy Writes: The Graveyard - Part 2
“Spirits? What do you know about those?” The groundskeeper asked, looking at me with a hint of amusement in his eyes.
DL Weekend Update: Stories behind the stories
I grew up as a fan of Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update sketch. My grandmother and I used to sit in her living room on Thurgood Ave and watch the satirical news program… religiously.
Bicentennial Event: Learn more about secret stills and fast cars in NC
In less than two weeks we will be welcoming Dr. Daniel Pierce from UNC Asheville as he presents, How Secret Stills and Fast Cars Made North Carolina the Moonshine Capital of the World. This talk is a mix of prohibition history and NASCAR beginnings, and so, it’s only fitting to hold this event at Richard Childress Racing Museum.
Faith and Fellowship: The Wind of God
Wind by virtue of it’s strength, the wind is unpredictable. You cannot catch the wind, you could try to use a windmill, even with that we are not able to stop the wind from blowing.
Davidson Charter Academy to host groundbreaking for new Middle School on Tuesday
Davidson Charter Academy board members, administrators, faculty and staff, and members of the community will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Middle School on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 4:30 PM.
Google Ads and Davidson Local
If you've spent any time on our website in the past week, then you have no doubt noticed Google Ads. These aren’t pesky pop-ups but they are ads based on what Google thinks you might like.
Day Two : City of Lexington Health Equity Fair
Saturday, August 13th from 9:00am to 2:00pm the City of Lexington is hosting a Health Equity Fair at Lexington Senior High School. The day's primary goal is to provide information, resources, supplies, and tools to equip our community to live healthier lives across Davidson County and surrounding areas.
Political Opinion: From the Desk of Senator Steve Jarvis
There's lots to share this week. Let's see what this week had to offer.
Local expert advice: Keeping young athletes safe
Soon, kids will be back in school, and even before that, student-athletes will be back on the field and in the gym, training with their teammates. Dr. Colton Wood, a sports medicine provider at Novant Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – Lexington, discussed ways to keep young athletes safe and healthy throughout the season.
Yadkin Star Baptist invites all to camp meeting
Yadkin Star Baptist Church will host its first annual Fisher of Men Camp Meeting on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
The Black Butterfly Network presents Mahogany: Free Film and Fashion Show August 20th
On Saturday August 20, 2022 the Black Butterfly Network will present another FREE summer film classic and a runway competition and dance party before presenting the iconic movie Mahogany featuring Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams at Bull City Ciderworks facilities room. Doors will open at 6pm.