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Nominations Open: Governor's Volunteer Service Award
Online nominations should be submitted by no later than February 16 th, and paper forms must be returned to Kristie Hege at the United Way of Davidson County, no later than January 31, 2024.
Alert: Thomasville Police Department in search of missing teen
If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Lysavion McLucas, please call the Thomasville Police Department at 336-475-4260 or Crime Stoppers at 336-476-8477.
Has the traditional Christmas family get together gotten boring? Do the kids really appreciate their presents?
Energy United youth tour applications are open to Davidson County students
EnergyUnited is now accepting applications for the 2024 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour program. Each year, EnergyUnited and electric cooperatives nationwide send two students on an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. to learn about our nation’s history while touring national monuments, museums and meeting with members of their state’s congressional delegation. Application period: October 1 – December 31, 2023
Sheriff's office arrests multiple sex offenders, no bail
According to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office
Inside the Huddle: Women wrestlers rumble under new classifications
This is a historic year for high school Womens Wrestling.
Police investigate shooting, searching for suspect
Detectives are looking for a suspect vehicle, a 2011 Lexus IS250, black or dark gray, Georgia license plate CWW3774. If anyone sees the vehicle, do not approach; call 911.
Obituary: Metha White Fortune
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.