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Local Fire Departments Urge Residents to Prepare Ahead of Weekend Winter Storm
Fire officials remind residents to make sure smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are working properly before a storm arrives.
Column: Winter is coming and so is Cabin Fever
This is a perfect time for family games. For up-to-date, no-nonsense information, follow the National Weather Service and local emergency management. They will tell you what you actually need to know without the theatrics.
Unity Winter Shelter clarifies Facebook claims, confirms no beds currently available
Several of the sites listed on the state's warming shelter page have closed or are fully occupied.
When Tips Turn Into Anger: What Free Speech Does Not Cover
At Davidson Local, we welcome tips from readers. Many of our best stories begin with a phone call, an email or a message from someone who sees something in the community that needs attention. That trust matters to us and we take every tip seriously.
Winter Weather Highlights Limited Shelter Capacity and Community Efforts Across Davidson County
As winter weather continues across Davidson County, local governments, nonprofits and faith-based organizations are working to protect residents vulnerable to extreme cold.
Mala Administracion en DSS provoca Intervencion del Estado
El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte (NCDHHS) ha asumido el control del Departamento de Servicios Sociales del Condado de Davidson (DSS).
Thomasville se une a la Iniciativa Económica de las Ciudades del Sur: anuncia la creación de una incubadora de pequeñas empresas
La ciudad de Thomasville anuncia con orgullo su selección para la Iniciativa Económica de las Ciudades del Sur (SCEI), un programa nacional liderado por la Liga Nacional de Ciudades en colaboración con el Banco de la Reserva Federal de Atlanta. Como parte de esta iniciativa, la ciudad lanza Avanza Thomasville, una incubadora y aceleradora de pequeñas empresas diseñada para impulsar el empleo, el emprendimiento y la movilidad económica. A través de educación gratuita, mentoría, alianzas estratégicas y acceso directo a financiamiento, Thomasville reafirma su compromiso con el crecimiento inclusivo y el éxito de los negocios locales.
Winter Weather and Storm System Expected This Weekend, National Weather Service Says
According to the National Weather Service Raleigh Division, a winter storm system is expected to impact central North Carolina this weekend
Registration for Master Gardeners Conference is now open, expected to reach capacity
The 2026 Gardeners’ Conference sponsored by the Extension Master Gardener SM Volunteer Association of Davidson County is slated to be held on March 20 this year at the High Rock Church in Lexington.
Alleged larceny leads to child exploitation charges
Davidson County Sheriff’s Office T.R.A.C.E. Team Arrests Lexington Man for Child Exploitation Charges following theft investigation.
Rev. Aaron Long: Why are we here?
Why are we here? Why do we exist? What is our purpose?
Thomasville Joins Southern Cities Economic Initiative: Announces Small Business Incubator
GROW YOUR BUSINESS + WIN GRANTS!
Thomasville entrepreneurs: Join Launch Thomasville, our new 8-week accelerator. Get expert coaching at no cost and compete for $14,000 in total grant funding! Leadership & Marketing Training, Free Childcare & Spanish Translation, and Grants up to $4,000 (City businesses only) Starts Feb 12th
Golden Leaf Scholarship applications are available for Davidson County students
A total of 215 awards will be offered to first-time recipients.
Lexington and Thomasville denied grants to build high schools
For the third year in a row, Lexington and Thomasville city schools have not been selected for multi-million dollar grants from the state to build new high schools, forcing leadership to reorganize and rethink how the projects will go forward.
SCAM ALERT: Sheriff says Detention Centers will not call to payment on ankle monitors
Please remain alert and take steps to protect yourself from becoming a victim.
Faith in Action: Remembering Ms. Mattie Terry
A celebration of life service will be held Sunday at Friendship Baptist Church, with family visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. and the funeral service following at 2:30 p.m. Burial will follow at South Lexington City Cemetery.
When will the Monks be here? The Walk for Peace teaches patience
The monks are expected to come through Davidson County sometime between January 20 and January 30, though exact timing remains fluid.