On April 28, 2026, at approximately 2:11 p.m., officers responded to a missing person call on James Avenue. It was reported that Heavenly Barnett was dropped off at Thomasville High School earlier that morning. School officials later confirmed that she did not attend classes.
With the support of his hometown and the police chief, a man imprisoned as a teenager for a crime he has maintained he didn’t commit has finally been granted parole. By Michael Hewlett
During a forensic examination of those devices, investigators discovered evidence showing that the juvenile had engaged in sexual activity with Cameron Isaiah Blackstock, age 23, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
A packed and emotional public address period brought 18 residents to the podium, many voicing strong opposition to a proposed methane gas plant tied to Duke Energy, along with related pipeline projects, nondisclosure agreements and broader environmental and health concerns.
Davidson County Senior Services proudly recognized the outstanding contributions of its volunteers during the annual Volunteer Banquet held April 23 at Holland Brooks Event Center.
In a commitment to local environmental stewardship and community growth, the City of Lexington celebrated Arbor Day this week with a commemorative tree planting.
From the White House Correspondents' Dinner to the recent alleged teen plot for murder case in Davidson County, the rush to share what we “heard” on TikTok or X is a reminder that sometimes faster isn’t better and getting it right still matters most.
A Holly Grove traffic stop on April 23 ended in a brief motorcycle pursuit and the arrest of 23-year-old Devon Gage Helms of Linwood on multiple charges, including felony flee to elude and drug offenses.
Building on a legacy of community impact and professional leadership, the North Carolina District of Pilot International is proud to announce that it has officially selected Thomasville, NC, as the host city for its annual District Convention in April 2027.
The Chair City April “Timeless Thomasville,” is expected to highlight both the organization’s long-standing mission and the local community’s role in service and hospitality.
Public comment on the proposed Palace Theater project revealed a divide between concerns over public funding and support for downtown revitalization.
The event will take place again on Sunday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cambodian Cultural Center, located at 235 Cambodian Cultural Center Drive in Lexington.
Davidson County Senior Services is proud to recognize local veteran Larry Long, who recently participated in an Honor Flight Network trip to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.
Court justices determined that NC was not treating all of its school districts equitably, and that the state was failing to live up to a constitutional obligation: To give every child the opportunity for a sound basic education.
Beverly, a Lexington and WSSU alumnus, has served the university since 2022.
