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Flash-flood warning extended to 4 p.m. Reports of flooding, downed power lines throughout Winston-Salem
The National Weather Service extended its flash-flood warning for central North Carolina including the Triad to 4 p.m. Thursday as Tropical Storm Debby toppled trees and knocked out power to thousands of people in North Carolina. There are widespread reports of toppled trees and power lines throughout Forsyth County. The...
Davidson County church partners with businesses, groups to provide school supplies
THOMASVILLE — Churches are known for passing out Bibles or religious tracts as a way to minister in their communities. But one Thomasville church has partnered with other local churches and businesses to meet not just the spiritual but the immediate, physical needs of area families and children by providing school supplies.
Davidson County vineyard takes one of three top prizes at the NC Wine Competition
RALEIGH — Childress Vineyards of Lexington was one of three Tar Heel wineries to take home the state’s most prestigious award for wine, cider and mead production in the recent N.C. Wine Competition. N.C. Wine Cups were awarded in three categories – Vinifiera/Hybrid Grapes, Muscadine Grapes and Fruit/Cider/Mead....
Local baseball players working through challenges in minor leagues
A handful of minor league baseball players with Davidson County ties are dealing with injuries this season, while two others were recently drafted and hope to start their pro careers soon. North Davidson has two alumni playing in the minor leagues, Corey Joyce and Josh Roberson, both currently in Triple-A,...
The Public Record: Aug. 9
ARRESTSThe following people were arrested on felony charges by law enforcement agencies in Davidson County, and, unless noted otherwise, were either placed in the Davidson County Detention Center or released from custody and are scheduled to appear in Lexington District Court on the date given. Effective Oct. 1, 2023, no...
Coming Events
Davidson County back-to-school event will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 17 at a Parent Portal Health Education Fair at Davidson-Davie Community College. Rising kindergarteners and older will receive a free physical for school or school sports, free dental and vision screenings and free school supplies. There will be raffles for free items each hour.
Tropical Storm Debby to bring flood risks to Piedmont Triad later in week
(WGHP) — Tropical Storm Debby continues to churn across eastern Georgia and is producing 45 mph sustained winds with 60 mph wind gusts. Debby is forecast to do an about-face off the South Carolina coast Wednesday, and by Thursday morning, it will be moving to the northwest, coming inland along the SC coast. In the […]
Local Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity welcomes new members
The "Trailblazing" Tau Epsilon Sigma Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. proudly announces the induction of four outstanding new members into the fraternity. This Summer 2024 intake class, known as the "Vision of B.L.U.," embodies the core values of Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service that have defined Phi Beta Sigma since its founding.
Clean living: Davidson County couple makes all-natural, chemical-free cleaners
THOMASVILLE — A Thomasville couple didn’t want cleaning their home to mean filling the surfaces and air in their house with chemicals. Jeff Beck and Adrienne Lortie of Thomasville began making all-natural and crystal-infused cleaners, hand soaps and air sprays earlier this year under the new Crown & Heart Mercantile name, extending the product line and renaming their former crystals, teas and jewelry company Heal-Thy Self.
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