IMPORTANT MESSAGE ON WEATHER UPDATE
Lexington City Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Thomasville City Schools to operate on two hour delay Jan. 6th
Wintery weather impacts local school systems returning on January 6th.
Press Release: Lexington Utilities receives national award for Electric Restoration Efforts in response to Hurricane Helene
Lexington Utilities sent lineworkers to assist New River Light & Power, Co. in Western NC, which suffered widespread outages because of the devastation from Helene.
Let it Snow
Snow has a way of reminding us that it is God’s gift to us from Heaven.
Press Release: Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award.
Press Release: Three Rivers Land Trust to preserve farm land
Thanks to the late Dr. Douglass Everhart’s forward thinking and estate planning, future development will not occur on his 120-acre farm because he opted to protect it with a permanent conservation easement.
Business owners or occupants may receive a phone call or visit from our fire crews
Business owners or occupants may receive a phone call or visit from our fire crews throughout the year as they complete their pre-plans.
MLK Memorial Breakfast to feature Lexington native and acclaimed educator Celena Clark Tribby
This year’s gathering will take place on Monday, January 20, 2025, beginning at 8 am with doors opening at 7:30 am. The venue for this occasion is the Commons on the Green, located at 200 Country Club Blvd, Lexington.
Update: Two minors arrested after alleged robbery on Dec 26th
Two minors have previously been charged in connection with a felony breaking and entering and other larcenies.
Local Food hubs flourish with support of FarmSHARE
Piedmont Fresh, part of the Davidson County Local Food Network, operates as a local food hub that processes weekly orders and delivers them to local pickup locations. This marks their inaugural season with the FarmShare Program.
Op-Ed: Local advocate expresses disappointment with Governor Cooper
As a citizen of North Carolina, and an advocate for Charles McNeair who was awaiting clemency, I was extremely confused and shocked because it was my belief Governor Cooper was a man who valued justice and cared about those incarcerated in NC Prisons.
What the Top 5 stories say about local readers
Here are the Top 5 stories published by Davidson Local in 2024
Caught Doing Good: Silver Valley Civitans distribute gifts to local children
Submitted by Gary Arnold
Thomasville Warming Centers open for families to escape below freezing temps
Starting January 1st, Ministries in Thomasville will open overnight Emergency Warming Centers to provide shelter during the coldest nights of the year.
Ring in the new year with a spirit of celebration, hope and fun
Here are some events you might consider attending.
Davidson County voters question lists of challenged ballots
Over 1,300 voters in Davidson County were identified on a list of challenged ballots and notified via mail.
Sing, sip and celebrate the New Year at Arts 202
Tickets for this spectacular event are $10 and can be purchased online.
South Carolina man arrested for several indecent offenses with a minor
Warrants for arrest were issued for statutory sex offenses with a child, indecent liberties with a minor, soliciting prostitution of a minor, and abduction of children.
Close the door on 2024
As we meditate on the word of God this week let us further understand the message by quoting the popular New Year’s song Auld Lang Syne. “Should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot in the days of auld lang syne?”
Davidson County woman “really tickled” after $100,000 Powerball win
Frances Pressley of Southmont had to drive back to the store to double-check her $3 Powerball ticket after she found out she won a $100,000 prize.