The funeral service will be Saturday at 12:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church with visitation an hour before the service. Entombment will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park.
Press Release: Davidson County Board of Education hires new superintendent
The Davidson County Board of Education is excited to announce the selection and election of Dr. Gregg Slate as the next superintendent of Davidson County Schools (DCS). Dr. Slate will officially commence on March 1, 2024.
BOE clarifies: March primaries will be held for slate of Republican commissioners
There will be a March primary election for county commissioners. With no other parties represented, the top three winners of Davidson County’s Republican primary will determine the newly elected county commissioners.
Toy giveaway brings joy to parents and children
A small non-profit pulls the community together to help provide a bit of Christmas cheer for struggling families.
Obituary: Kiwana T Crump
Kiwana was the first full-time African American teacher at Lexington Senior High School. She loved encouraging students to learn and follow their dreams. Funeral service will be Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023 at 12:30pm with family visitation at Noon at St. Stephen United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at South Lexington City Cemetery. Public viewing will be Tuesday from 1:00 to 5:00pm at Roberts Funeral Service.
Davidson-Davie marks 60 years of growth, student success
This year, the college is celebrating 60 years of success by honoring the many accomplishments and successes of its students, as well as remarkable growth over six decades.
The Unseen Battle: Homeless veterans struggle for shelter and support
While the image of a hero in uniform often evokes respect and admiration, the plight of homeless veterans remains an invisible, yet pressing, issue within our communities.
Thomasville continues to work to get local streets resurfaced, a little at a time.
UPDATE: Suspect in vehicle chase who fled on foot captured by police
LEXINGTON, NC – Lexington Police Officers attempted a vehicle stop on a U-Haul box truck on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at 4:51 pm on South Main Street at Fowler Avenue. The purpose of the stop was that the driver of the vehicle, Jonathan Dillon, age 31, had outstanding felony warrants. Dillon failed to stop for officers and led them on a pursuit, which lasted 24 miles.
Alert: Novant Health implements visitor restrictions
Out of concern for the health and well-being of the community as respiratory viruses become more prevalent, Novant Health is implementing temporary visitor restrictions. Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 7 a.m., children under age 13 are asked not to visit Novant Health hospitals in an effort to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses.
Thomasville fire truck involved in collision, multiple injured
On Sunday, December 17, 2023, at 1:10 pm, multiple emergency personnel units responded to the area of I85 southbound near Fisher Ferry Street in reference to a traffic accident where one patient was reportedly pinned underneath a vehicle.
Davidson County Schools set to announce new superintendent live Dec. 21st
The Davidson County Board of Education will select and approve the new Superintendent of Schools December 21st at 7 p.m.
Thomasville man charged with animal cruelty
Deputies found several hound dog mix in thin body conditions and one 4-year-old hound mix with an injury to his front leg. It was discovered that this dog had been suffering from an injury for almost two weeks with no medical treatment.
Davidson Davie Community College spring applications due by Dec. 21
Davidson-Davie is a fully accredited, multi-campus community college offering professionally meaningful associate degrees and certificate programs in a personalized environment that inspires confidence, growth and individual success. With convenient locations in Davidson and Davie Counties, there is a classroom and course path for everyone.
Annual Shop with a Cop treats 43 children this Christmas
For nine years now the local Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 97 has organized the annual Shop with a Cop event and this year, donations allowed them to expand to helping Santa find 43 local children for Christmas.
Evenbrooke Marketplace Expands
Cowhide rugs and other home accessories from CoDyDru Designs are featured in a Western-themed space in the newly expanded Evenbrooke Marketplace. (Vikki Broughton Hodges/Davidson Local)
Column: The majesty of the stained glass at St. Stephen UMC of Lexington
St. Stephen United Methodist Church in Uptown Lexington is adorned with numerous colorful stained glass windows that have a very regal presence and a story of their own.
Year-in-Review: Lexington Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta celebrates 38 years
This year, the organization has been active in the community partaking in an array of endeavors.
Heavy rains, possible local flooding coming Sunday into Monday
The maps from the National Weather Service show the coming rain storm Sunday and the path of the storm as it departs Monday.
Well-known resident Teen Timberlake passes away
Local well-known resident and co-founder of Project Potential Teen Timberlake has died.