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What's Happening: Dollar General to be built on Highway 8; other store property sold for millions
Here's What's Happening in Davidson County: A new Dollar General is set to begin construction soon in Lexington; an open Dollar General store in Lexington has sold for more than $2 million; nearly 200 acres are purchased near High Rock Lake; portrait of a former Superior Court judge will be presented to court.
Lexington man receives multiple charges including Fentanyl and Methamphetamine possession
The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office T.R.A.C.E. Team, assigned to the Special Investigations Division stopped a 2011 KIA Optima on Old Mountain Road near Hwy 47, Lexington for a traffic violation. During the course of the stop, Detectives seized 27 grams of Methamphetamine/Fentanyl combination. The driver, Matthew Paul Lucash of...
Animal cruelty investigation leads to couple's arrest
Deputies with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office began an Animal Cruelty Investigation in the Lexington area, of an injured dog that was abandoned on a property at the corner of Old Salisbury Rd and Michael Rd. During the investigation, it was determined through observations, interviews, and medical evaluations, that...
Winston-Salem's Confederate statue moved to Davidson County
More than five years after it was removed from as a public nuisance, the statue of a Confederate soldier that stood downtown Winston-Salem for more than 100 years has been moved to a park in Davidson County near the town of Denton. Winston-Salem officials said the United Daughters of the...
Motorcyclists rev up for a cause: 17th annual Ride for Angels
DAVIDSON, N.C. — The Hospice of Davidson County is preparing for its 17th annual Ride for Angels at Denton Farm Park this coming Saturday. Learn more by watching our interview on The Local Vibe, above!. Proceeds of the 75-mile ride ensure that every individual in our community has access...
Hello Neighbor: Artist Al Jones
Davidson County resident Al Jones has a personality and a story that is as complex and detailed as one of her works of art. Growing up on the southside of Winston-Salem, her current life and style are a complete juxtaposition from her upbringing. Originally hailing from Bluefield, West Virginia, she...
Man, woman arrested for animal cruelty after abandoning an injured puppy, deputies say
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — The Davidson County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man and woman in connection with an injured puppy that was abandoned. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines) An animal cruelty investigation began after a puppy was found abandoned on the corner of Old Salisbury Road...
Confederate monument that once stood in Winston-Salem now on display in Valor Memorial Park
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — The Confederate monument that once stood in Winston-Salem is now back on display, but in another part of the Triad. The statue is now at Valor Memorial Park in Davidson County. Crews put it up a few weeks ago. The monument used to stand outside...
National Night Out Thomasville to be held on August 6
This year marks the 40th birthday of National Night Out with area law-enforcement and the local community gathering to commemorate the event by hosting numerous events throughout Davidson County. National Night Out was founded in August of 1984 by Matt Perskin to enhance the relationship between law enforcement and citizens...
Three Rivers Land Trust protects 167 acres in Davidson County
New housing developments, restaurants and shopping malls dot the landscape in the Wallburg area of Davidson County. However, for those traveling the busy roads between Winston-Salem and High Point, a 167-acre tract of forested land will remain unblemished by development thanks to the family that owns it. The Grubbs family wanted to honor their late […] The post Three Rivers Land Trust protects 167 acres in Davidson County appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Davidson County deputies find wanted suspect hiding under a bed
DAVIDSON, N.C. — The Davidson County Sheriff's Office arrested two people for a litany of charges, after finding one suspect under a bed. Deputies report that on June 11, they arrested Frankie Dale Hicks, of Lexington, and Dorcus Estelle Newton, of Denton, during a theft investigation on White Dove Drive in Lexington.
Davidson County artist explores abandonment, old things in drawings
LEXINGTON — What may look like an eyesore along the roadside to some turns into a beautiful, nostalgic nod to the South’s past when artist Al Jones picks up a pencil. With only a pencil and paper, Jones has been capturing the scenes of rural America for more than 20 years. She will have her first solo art show opening July 20 at Arts Davidson County in Lexington. It’s also, the first solo art show hosted by Arts Davidson County.
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