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A fire severely damaged a vacant house on Fairview Dive in Lexington Friday morning.
01/24/2025

A fire severely damaged a vacant house on Fairview Dive in Lexington Friday morning.

LEXINGTON — A fire severely damaged a vacant two-story house early Friday.

A man is accused of breaking into a woman's apartment and attacking her, the Davidson County Sheriff's Office said.
01/24/2025

A man is accused of breaking into a woman's apartment and attacking her, the Davidson County Sheriff's Office said.

THOMASVILLE — A man is accused of breaking into a woman's apartment and attacking her, the Davidson County Sheriff's Office said.

Plan for a “spirited” good time at new Hospice of Davidson County event. Here are the details and how to get tickets.
01/24/2025

Plan for a “spirited” good time at new Hospice of Davidson County event. Here are the details and how to get tickets.

Hospice of Davidson County will host its inaugural Signature Spirits Soiree, an elegant fundraising event celebrating the agency's 40th service year.

A Davidson County-organized fundraiser to raise $70,000 to rebuild a western NC couple’s bridge to their home that was w...
01/24/2025

A Davidson County-organized fundraiser to raise $70,000 to rebuild a western NC couple’s bridge to their home that was wiped out by Hurricane Helene floods has met its goal.

DAVIDSON COUNTY — Let the construction begin.

Lee Crook may have not planned to become a planner when he was a young teen at North Davidson High. But that’s exactly w...
01/24/2025

Lee Crook may have not planned to become a planner when he was a young teen at North Davidson High. But that’s exactly what an aptitude test he took in college guided him to pursue. Now he’s the director of the county department. Read about his rise to the top.

For the past 32 years, Lee Crook has made a living being a planner.

The Davidson County Planning and Zoning Board decided it could not act on a request to close two High Rock Lake access a...
01/24/2025

The Davidson County Planning and Zoning Board decided it could not act on a request to close two High Rock Lake access areas at a meeting this week. Here’s why.

The Davidson County Planning and Zoning Board decided Tuesday night that it did not have legal authority to close two semi-public access areas to High Rock Lake in the Isle

West Davidson High wrestler reaches a milestone during his senior season.
01/22/2025

West Davidson High wrestler reaches a milestone during his senior season.

West Davidson senior wrestler Knari Bailey has seen the improvement and felt his confidence grow over the course of his career. That has culminated in his final prep season being

Water restrictions lifted in Thomasville.
01/22/2025

Water restrictions lifted in Thomasville.

THOMASVILLE — The city of Thomasville has lifted water restrictions previously implemented because of water line breaks caused by prolonged freezing temperatures.

In 2024, the EnergyUnited Foundation awarded $850,000 in grants to community groups and individuals.
01/22/2025

In 2024, the EnergyUnited Foundation awarded $850,000 in grants to community groups and individuals.

The EnergyUnited Foundation marked a second historic year of giving in 2024 in nonprofit support and community giving, according to a press release.

A traffic stop leads to the arrest of a Davidson County woman wanted for a probation violation.
01/22/2025

A traffic stop leads to the arrest of a Davidson County woman wanted for a probation violation.

A Davidson County woman convicted last October of embezzlement is back behind bars after violating her parole, the Davidson County Sheriff's Office said.

Another weekend of chilly temperatures means all the fun has to be inside. Music, trivia games and movies are on tap thi...
01/22/2025

Another weekend of chilly temperatures means all the fun has to be inside. Music, trivia games and movies are on tap this weekend in Davidson County. Check out these five things to do.

Another weekend of chilly temperatures means all the fun has to be inside. Music, trivia games and movies are on tap this weekend in Davidson County. Check out these five

The Davidson-Davie Community College basketball team once again finds itself in the midst of another championship-calibe...
01/21/2025

The Davidson-Davie Community College basketball team once again finds itself in the midst of another championship-caliber season.

The culture was built long ago and the remarkable consistency remains today as the Davidson-Davie Community College basketball team once again finds itself in the midst of another championship-caliber season.

Three River land Trust will use $25,000 grant to encourage farmland conservation in a 15-county region, which includes D...
01/21/2025

Three River land Trust will use $25,000 grant to encourage farmland conservation in a 15-county region, which includes Davidson County.

Three Rivers Land Trust has received a grant from SC Johnson to support local farmland conservation efforts in a 15-county region of the Piedmont and Sandhills of North Carolina, including

Insurance rates will increase twice in 2025 and 2026 for Davidson and Randolph county homeowners. Here’s how much and wh...
01/21/2025

Insurance rates will increase twice in 2025 and 2026 for Davidson and Randolph county homeowners. Here’s how much and when your bill is increasing.

Homeowners in Davidson and Randolph counties will see their insurance rates rise about 4.8% in 2025 and 4.9% in 2026 as part of a settlement announced Friday between the N.C.

Fibroline USA Innovation Lab at Lexington’s Navis TubeTex will open in February. Here are the details.
01/21/2025

Fibroline USA Innovation Lab at Lexington’s Navis TubeTex will open in February. Here are the details.

A Lexington-based machine manufacturer and its new French-based partner that developed dry powder impregnation solutions will open the plant in February to partners who want to witness the partnership’s inaugural

Thomasville officials ask water customers to continue conserving water after multiple water line breaks reduce water ava...
01/20/2025

Thomasville officials ask water customers to continue conserving water after multiple water line breaks reduce water availability.

Thomasville city water customers should conserve water this week after several water line breaks last week drastically reduced water availability, City Manager Michael Brandt said.

Davidson County Veteran Services needs more room. Read about where it’s moving.
01/20/2025

Davidson County Veteran Services needs more room. Read about where it’s moving.

LEXINGTON — Davidson County has begun the process to move its Veterans Services Office to a larger space.

Here's What's Happening in Davidson County: An event venue in Welcome has closed its doors for good; Lexington-based Red...
01/20/2025

Here's What's Happening in Davidson County: An event venue in Welcome has closed its doors for good; Lexington-based Red Donut has opened its fifth and sixth locations; new restaurant opens in Lexington.

Here's What's Happening in Davidson County: An event venue in Welcome has closed its doors for good; Lexington-based Red Donut has opened its fifth and sixth locations; new restaurant opens

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Matthew Hussey, aka The Hungry Hussey, doing a cooking demonstration at the Thomasville Farmers Market. Find this Davidson County native's cooking channel on YouTube and Facebook.

Matthew Hussey, The Hungry Hussey, doing his Blackstone magic at the Thomasville Farmers Market. The Hungry Hussey Thomasville Farmers Market

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UNC QB Drake Maye talks about a big play
UNC QB Drake Maye talks about a big play

WATCH: Here's what UNC football's Drake Maye said about his 20-yard run vs. FAMU https://bit.ly/3AQxqtG

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A "mystery rocket body" that crashed into the moon is baffling NASA. https://bit.ly/3bHWfO5

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, shifting the power to regulate the legality of abortion procedures to individual states. Here's how the ruling will likely play out in Southern states: https://bit.ly/3HRICbl

Kevin Douglass Greene, a descendant of Frederick Douglass, takes his time to weigh political positions and tries to understand both sides. He said he can see how Juneteenth could be a reason to celebrate but also a reminder of how far Americans need to go. https://bit.ly/3N3SY8O

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