The Davidson County Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a policy to allow the use of Naloxone as an emergency life-saving treatment for overdoses in the district’s middle and high schools.
WFDD Symphony of Brotherhood offers access to community celebrations through music
On Monday evening, listeners can honor Dr. King’s legacy from home through MLK Music Day, presented by WFDD in Winston-Salem. The featured program, A Beautiful Symphony of Brotherhood: A Musical Journey in the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr., airs Monday, January 19, at 7 p.m.
Barbara Presnell: Walk Like a Monk
Barbara reflects on a popular 1980s song about collective movement and contrasts it with modern-day Buddhist monks walking across America as a peaceful, unifying act of protest. Through their journey, she explores the longing for connection, compassion, and a shared path forward in a divided and unsettled time.
Rev. Aaron Long: Crabs in a Bucket or Rising Tides?
Are you crabs in a bucket or are you rising tides?
Davidson County Veteran Service Office Announces Relocation
The Davidson County Veteran Service Office is pleased to announce it will be moving to a new location at 220 East First Avenue Extension, Suite 2, in Lexington.
Celebration of Life Planned for Rev. Lamar L. Moore, Community Leader and Advocate for Seniors
A celebration of life for Rev. Lamar Luther Moore, a longtime Lexington pastor and a key figure in the creation of Davidson County Senior Services, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 10, at Center Hill Baptist Church.
‘Walk for Peace’ Buddhist Monks to Visit Lexington Cambodian Community Center
A group of Buddhist monks traveling across the United States on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace is expected to arrive in Davidson County soon, with plans to visit the Lexington Cambodian Community Center.
Lexington City Schools Board Agenda Includes Vote on Interim Superintendent, Search Plans
The Lexington City Board of Education will consider leadership transition items during its meeting Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026.
Friends of the Davidson County Library Host Book Sale, Seeking Vinyl Record Donations
The Friends of the Davidson County Library will host a book sale this Saturday, inviting community members to shop a wide selection of books while supporting local library programs and services.
Two injured in stabbing, suspect apprehended
Two Injured in Stabbing in Lexington North Carolina—On Friday, January 2, 2026, at approximately 5:32 p.m., Deputies with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to a reported stabbing at 2719 Arnold Rd., Lexington.
Rep. McDowell Secures $3 million for DDCC Health Sciences Center
Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) announced that $3 million will be invested in the construction of Davidson-Davie Community College’s new Health Sciences Center.
DEX Heavy Duty Parts and Volvo Group North America Donate Truck to Davidson-Davie Community College
A donation from DEX Heavy Duty Parts and Volvo Group North America brings innovation to the next generation of truck drivers.
Rev. Aaron Long: What About the Bible
Rev. Aaron Long explores the history of The Bible.
Column: Apple Butter, and Why It Still Matters
Thanks to our friends at Conrad and Hinkle for the reminder to savor every moment of the new year!
Classmates of 1973 Bring Community Together for Care Package Drive
Volunteers, students and faith leaders partnered through the Classmates 1973 Thomasville Alumni and affiliates to complete a countywide care package drive serving people who are homeless.
Lexington man charged with death by distribution
Christopher Brandon Yokeley, 45, of Lexington has been charged with death by distribution following an extensive investigation by the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office.
Joint Law Enforcement Operation Results in Arrests and Recovery of Stolen Property
December 30, 2025, as part of a collaborative effort, detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Traffic and Criminal Enforcement (T.R.A.C.E.) Team, Criminal Investigations Division, the Patrol Division and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Urban Criminal Interdiction Team executed a search warrant at 5875 Mendenhall Road Extension in Archdale in reference to a multi-jurisdictional theft investigation. During the search, detectives recovered numerous items of horse tack equipment that had been reported stolen during a breaking and entering in Davidson County in November 2025.
Davidson Local Year in Review 2025
As Davidson Local looks ahead, the patterns of 2025 reaffirm the newsroom’s core mission: to provide accessible, accurate, and community-focused journalism that informs residents, holds institutions accountable, and tells the stories that define Davidson County.
Grapes, Suitcases, and Collard Greens: Is Your New Year’s Tradition the Luckiest in Davidson County?
As the final grain of sand drops in the hourglass of 2025, a familiar anticipation is building from the streets of Thomasville and Lexington to the quiet corners of Tyro.
Uvas, Maletas y Repollos: ¿Será Tu Tradición de Año Nuevo la Más Afortunada del Condado de Davidson?
A medida que cae el último grano de arena en el reloj de arena de 2025, una conocida expectativa se está apoderando de las calles de Thomasville y Lexington hasta los tranquilos rincones de Tyro.