The legal Tug of War continues for N.C. Supreme Court halts decision requiring verification of 65,000 votes in tight judicial race. Almost 500 Davidson County voters could be impacted.
Plan Ahead: Free advance directives workshop offered
The event will begin at 10 a.m. with an educational session led by knowledgeable team members from both Davidson County Senior Services and Hospice of Davidson County. Afterward, attendees will have the chance to receive personalized, one-on-one assistance with completing their advance directives through 12 pm.
Davidson-Davie Community College, UNCC partner in transfer program
Students at Davidson-Davie Community College now have an easy pathway to earning a degree at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Thanks to a new transfer partnership with UNC Charlotte’s 49erNext program, students who earn an Associate degree at Davidson-Davie can seamlessly transfer into their major at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Assault on a child leads to charges
On Thursday, April 3, 2025, Thomas Glenn Robinson, 66 years old was arrested and charged with one count of indecent liberties with a minor.
When the Village Fails: A community reckoning during child abuse prevention month
Let’s make sure that this baby’s death was not in vain. Let’s become the kind of village where every child is safe—and every adult is accountable.
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Underwood Farm flourishes in Tyro with deals for local churches and businesses
Linda and Dan Underwood (Photographed) are excited to offer floral deals to small business owners and churches.
Press Release: Lexington Civitan Club revamps
There are two Interest Meetings for the revamping of a new Civitan Club in Lexington.
They are scheduled for April 7, 12:00 and April 28, 5:30.
Lexington man charged for shooting
The victim was identified as Jade Campsey, age 25, of Lexington. Officers quickly determined that the shooting occurred on Smith Avenue near Miller Street. The victim is being treated at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. There are no current updates on her condition.
Driver Accused of intentionally crashing into Davidson County Courthouse
On Thursday, April 3, officers with the Lexington Police
Department responded to the Davidson County Courthouse, 110 West Center St, in reference to a single motor vehicle accident involving the courthouse building.
Divert and Nuveen invest over $90 Million in Lexington Facility to combat food waste
In a significant move towards sustainability and economic growth, Divert, Inc., a leader in circular economy solutions, has partnered with Nuveen Energy Infrastructure Credit, an affiliate of TIAA, to invest over $90 million in a state-of-the-art food waste processing facility in Lexington. {Contributed Photo}
Shooting investigation leads to arrest
On March 6, 2025, Donna James was arrested and charged with one count of feloniously assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and inflicting serious injury. On March 25, 2025, Joshua Shane Sizemore was arrested for feloniously assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and inflicting serious injury.
Press Release: Thomasville man convicted of murder and life without parole
April 2, 2025 Jury Convicts Sylvester Thompson of First-Degree Murder and Robbery THOMASVILLE – A Davidson County jury has found Sylvester DeJesus Thompson guilty of first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the 2019 homicide of Bennie Vines. On Friday, March 28, 2025, Superior Court Judge Alyson Grine sentenced Thompson to life without parole for the first-degree murder conviction.
Local groups to host events to help plan advance directives, April 10th
Davidson County Senior Services in partnership with Hospice of Davidson County is offering an opportunity for county residents to complete their advance directives including a Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney.
Man arrested due to infant fentanyl death
On March 27, 2025, members of the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office and the High Point Police Department arrested Williams on criminal indictments following an infant's toxicology report, which indicated fentanyl as the cause of death.
National Poetry Month: The gift of words
April marks National Poetry Month, a time to celebrate the art of verse and its ability to move, heal and inspire.
April 2nd protest planned for McDowell’s new office
A protest is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2nd from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at NC 06 District Office, 30 E. 1st Ave, Lexington, NC 27292.
Lexington Civitan Club plans interest meetings to reestablish community service group
A new effort is underway to revamp the Civitan Club in Lexington, with two upcoming interest meetings set to introduce the club’s mission and goals to the community. These meetings will be held on April 7 at 12:00 p.m. and April 28 at 5:30 p.m., both at the Barbeque Center.
Anything For Our Youth Group hosts 13th Annual Thump the Yard Easter EggStravaganza
Anything For Our Youth Group is thrilled to announce the 13th Annual Thump the Yard Easter EggStravaganza Egg Hunt and Book Giveaway on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Helen Caple Community,
Press Release: JLD Community Solutions Hosts 15th Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser and 5-on-5 Battle of the Squads Basketball Tournament
The Johnny Leroy Dawkins Community Foundation is shaking things up with a new basketball tournament along with their annual fish fry event.