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The Annual Veterans’ Luncheon will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 7 at the DDCC Mary E. Rittling Conference Center located at 297 Community College Road in Thomasville.

The Lexington Police Department has announced a third arrest connected to the June 7 shooting death of 19-year-old Xzavion Tyleal Booker.

At Fox & Olive today, I found more than a cup of tea — I found Mrs. Minnie Dukes, and a piece of my past. For a moment, time folded in on itself — the clink of tea cups fading into the sound of my pre-teen heartbeat. We laughed about how Facebook keeps us connected, a small mercy of modern life that helps us hold on to the people who once held us up.

The Davidson County Health Department has confirmed a fifth positive rabies case for 2025, following an incident earlier this week off Stemp Everhart Road in Thomasville. It’s the second confirmed case within a single week, prompting officials to remind all pet owners to double-check their animals’ rabies vaccinations.

Davidson County-The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Davidson County Schools and Child Protective Services, has completed an investigation concerning the welfare of several minor children following multiple reports of concern.

By Cheryl Leverett-Lide, Candidate for the Lexington City Schools Board of Education, Ward 6. Early voting runs from October 16 through November 1. Election Day is November 4.

The redesigned platform features a modern interface, faster loading times, and adaptive design—meaning it automatically adjusts to fit phones, tablets, and desktops without requiring a separate mobile app.

The world of Hollywood often appears to be a closed circle, an exclusive domain for those who have been pursuing acting since childhood. The journey of actor and producer Sir Brodie, originally from Lexington, North Carolina, proves that this narrative is a myth. His story is a powerful testament to the idea that passion, coupled with relentless dedication, can rewrite a life script, even after taking a significant detour into the corporate world. Brodie’s rise from a copier salesman to a recognizable face on major network television and streaming platforms is a compelling study in self-discovery and second acts.

After his junior year, Holt entered the transfer portal, seeking a new opportunity to maximize his minutes and impact. This led him to Mercer University, where he enrolled as a junior.3 The move proved beneficial, offering him a more prominent role on the court. During his first season with the Bears in 2023-2024, he played in 32 games, making 17 starts.4 He averaged 7.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, leading the team with an exceptional 65.6% shooting percentage from the field. His career highlights at Mercer include a season-best 23-point effort where he was a perfect 11-for-11 from the field, showcasing his reliable scoring touch near the basket.

This column challenges Christians to live out their faith beyond labels and politics. Drawing on James’ teaching that faith is shown through works, it calls believers to stop “playing church” and start being the church—loving God, loving others, and following the Lamb rather than political parties. True Christianity, the piece argues, should transform lives so visibly that issues like hunger and homelessness would diminish if believers actually practiced what they profess.

Davidson County native and publisher Antionette Kerr reflects on faith, love, and laughter as she marks another year around the sun. In her latest column, she shares birthday lessons born of small-town roots, barbecue smoke, and the enduring grace that carries her — raven and all — down life’s backroads.

Frida Kahlo and Dr. Victor Pineda each broke new ground in how disability is represented and understood — and both did it while moving between Spanish and English worlds where some concepts don’t translate neatly.