Donations may be delivered to the Hospice of Davidson County Administration Building at 200 Hospice Way in Lexington during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Wednesday, February 4.
Davidson Davie community college offers free childcare academy
The academy is intended for participants not yet working in early child care. Participants will receive training necessary for the NC Early Childhood credential to work in regulated child care programs in North Carolina.
SCAM ALERT: Fraudsters Posing as Law Enforcement in Davidson County
Stay alert and help protect our community.
MLK Social Action Committee Announces 2026 Observance Events in Thomasville
The Martin Luther King Social Action Committee Inc. has announced its lineup of 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday events, featuring a week of worship, music, youth engagement, arts, and community celebration in Thomasville. This year’s theme is “Look Where He Brought Us From.”
Davidson County Schools approve use of Narcan in school
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.