We cover the news in Davidson County, N.C.
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Jun 12
Two men believed to have taken part in an armed robbery last week were arrested at a Lexington hotel on Monday, and a woman found with them also was arrested, the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Jun 12
The Welcome Civitan Club marked a significant milestone June 4, celebrating its 80th anniversary with a gathering that honored decades of service and community involvement.
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Jun 12
A quiet rollout of license plate reader cameras in Davidson County is now sparking a loud debate. As one local woman’s videos raise questions about surveillance and privacy, officials say the technology is already helping solve crimes.
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Jun 11
J. Smith Young YMCA has received $3,500 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger.
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Jun 11
Lexington Senior High School celebrated the graduation of 222 students recently, who earned $6,895,395 in scholarships.
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Jun 11
The Davidson County Health Department has confirmed the first positive rabies case of 2026 following two fox attacks.
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Jun 11
A Thomasville teenager died Sunday evening in a crash involving a tractor-trailer on U.S. Highway 64 East, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol Whit Efird.
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Jun 11
A proposed amendment to the Davidson County Zoning Ordinance is drawing both attention and criticism as it heads toward further consideration at the June 16 Davidson County Planning Board meeting.
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Jun 10
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality is accepting public comments on a draft air quality permit for the Egger - Lexington Particleboard Plant in Davidson County.
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Jun 10
The west Davidson teen charged in a fatal head-on crash that claimed the life of another west Davidson woman is scheduled to appear in court today, June 10.
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Jun 10
Nine people better known for working behind the scenes will step into the spotlight this week as Thomasville celebrates its annual “Stars Night." Here's how you can attend to see your neighbors honored and take in a HiToms baseball game.
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Jun 10
Looking for ways to make the most of your weekend in Davidson County? From live music under the summer sky to hands-on food experiences, community fundraisers and family-friendly events, there’s something for everyone this weekend in Davidson County.
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Jun 10
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners gave unanimous approval Monday night to a rezoning request that could further reshape the county’s industrial landscape. Read about it in The Dispatch.
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Jun 9
The community is invited to attend the seventh annual Juneteenth Freedom Family Celebration from 1-5 p.m. June 19 at Arts Davidson County.
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Jun 9
As Lexington looks toward the future, city leaders are turning to the people who know its streets best to help guide how residents move through their city. Here's how you can participate in the planning process.
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Jun 9
Commissioners unanimously approved Davidson County’s $191.6M budget Monday, ensuring assistant principal staffing for county schools, fire department funding and local rescue squads. Here are the highlights.
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Jun 9
Lexington is coming together in a big way. After the devastating May 19 fire downtown, local businesses and residents are stepping up with raffles, t-shirts, mugs and more — all to help four impacted uptown businesses rebuild.
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Jun 8
Sheriff’s report: A 19-year-old Lexington man is facing multiple charges after he refused to pull over for a sheriff's deputy Saturday, starting a high-speed chase that ended in a wreck that knocked out power in part of Davidson County.
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Jun 8
Learning how to live with and manage arthritis is the subject of an upcoming seminar to be held June 25 at Novant Health Wellness & Education Thomasville.
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Jun 8
United Way of Davidson County is preparing for its 2027 Community Impact funding cycle by hosting a pair of required workshops designed to guide nonprofit organizations through the application process.
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