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Kathleen's deep-rooted compassion and generosity have always shone brightly. Harrison fondly recalls that she made every friend feel like family, and her dedication to helping children was unparalleled. She consistently sought out ways to support young people, even organizing a Box Top Drive when Harrison and his brother, Robert, were in elementary school at South Lexington. This early act of community spirit perfectly illustrates her proactive and selfless nature.

Cotton's journey hasn't been without its hurdles. He openly acknowledges that his hardest challenge as a child was overcoming the fear of not making his parents proud. This formative experience likely instilled in him a strong sense of responsibility and a drive to excel, qualities that are evident in his adult life as a father, professional, and community member.

City of Thomasville Leases Former Recreation Administration Building to Thomasville

A second arrest has been made in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Jyisaiah Cuthrell, who was shot and killed on July 24th in Lexington.

Brooke Adams, Special Events Coordinator for Davidson County Senior Services, has been honored as a winner of the National Council on Aging (NCOA)’s National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) Program of Excellence Awards. The Thomasville Senior Center, part of Davidson

The Arc of Davidson County strives to help those with intellectual and developmental disabilities to gain independence, learn skills and strive to make a difference in their community.

Before social media, before streaming, before we had 400 channels showing us everything and nothing at once, there were simpler Saturdays. You’d wake up to the sound of the TV warming up, a bowl of cereal that turned your milk pink, and a lineup of cartoons and pro wrestling that felt like religion.

For me, those weekends weren’t just about escaping reality—they were about bonding with my cousin Jayshaunn. He was my partner in everything from Super Mario Bros. marathons to WWF showdowns. And while life was throwing him punches his body could barely take, he was still right there—mean muggin’ and flexin’ like a champ—believing, with everything he had, that Hulk Hogan was going to save the day.

The Davidson County Commissioners did not approve a 2% pay raise for Davidson County law enforcement officers during its meeting on Thursday. 

Looking ahead, Lily Ervin's basketball journey is far from over. Her exceptional high school career has paved the way for her to continue playing at the collegiate level, as she plans to attend Mount Olive University. This next chapter promises to be an exciting one, as she brings her proven skills, dedication, and competitive spirit to a new environment. Her story serves as an inspiration to aspiring young athletes in Lexington, demonstrating that with hard work and determination, dreams can indeed become a reality.

The suspect now identified as Jarvis Lewis Carroll, age 21, of Lexington has been arrested without incident at 225 Tucson Way in Davidson County.  He will be charged with the murder of Jyisaiah Cuthrell. The Davidson County Sheriffs Office assisted LPD at the scene of the arrest on Tucson Way.