Thomasville City Schools is participating in the Federally Funded Summer Feeding Program beginning Monday, June 6, 2022 - Friday, August 19, 2022
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NC Institute of Medicine launches task force on Healthy Aging
The North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) has launched a Task Force on Healthy Aging to focus on policies and practices to support aging in place in North Carolina Communities
Salt demonstration at Thomasville Farmers Market on Saturday
Join us this Saturday, June 4th from 8am-noon at The Thomasville Farmers Market for another market in Downtown Thomasville at 21 E. Guilford St.
Rachel's Series: Interview with DCHD's Janna Walker
It’s hard to believe two years have passed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jif Peanut Butter recalled nationwide; NCDHHS urges consumers to check labels
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is advising people to not eat or serve certain Jif brand peanut butter products that are being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Local Girl Scout brings teen PRIDE Parade to Lexington
The Teen Pride Parade will be on Saturday, June 4. Here’s how it will go: At 1 p.m., participants will gather at the historic St. Stephen United Methodist Church’s lawn to make signs that express their beliefs during the walk. At 2 p.m., they’ll walk on the sidewalks in uptown Lexington. Then, they’ll return to the First Reformed United Church of Christ (FRUCC) Fellowship Hall at 3 p.m. to hear from speakers—including Rev. Elizabeth Horton, Rev. Dr. Arnetta Beverly, a representative from PFLAG, and Miller herself—as well as engage in community building activities. Snacks will be provided.
Family Services preps parents to discuss recent gun violence
Family Services of Davidson County is one of several organizations offering crisis intervention and advice to local families.
LMC announces winner of Kenneth M. Petersen, M.D. Memorial Award
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center is pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the Kenneth M. Peterson Award. The 2022 winner is Russell Buchanan, RN, BSN, nurse manager of surgical operations.
Rachel's Series: A high schooler's take on the height of the pandemic
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic started nearly two years ago, most people can vividly remember how the pandemic took a toll on their lives from the very beginning.
Letter to the Editor: County Commissioners need to refocus
Davidson County Commissioners blended their personal, religious and GOP views and passed Heartbeat Referendum without input from the people of the county. Their decision was not for ALL the people.
Rachel's Series: A high schooler's take on COVID
March 11, 2020 will forever be a day that will be remembered for generations.
Confirmed rabies case total increases to six
The Davidson County Health Department has received notification, from the State Laboratory of Public Health, confirming the sixth laboratory confirmed rabies case this year in Davidson County.
Aumenta a seis el total de casos confirmados de rabia
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Davidson ha recibido una notificación del Laboratorio Estatal de Salud Pública confirmando el sexto caso de rabia este año en el Condado de Davidson.
City of Lexington Fire Department responds to two residential fires
On May 1, 2022, at approximately 6:04 pm, Lexington Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Eastside Drive. A few hours later, at 10:43 pm, crews responded to a residential structure fire on Pond Street.
Thomasville Novant Health receives diversity, inclusion and LGBTQ equity awards
Novant Health including Thomasville Medical Center is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality,” by the Human Rights Campaign and one of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity,” by Forbes for the fifth time.
Epilepsy Association of NC says thanks
I would like to thank several that made our Epilepsy fundraiser yesterday at Paul’s Chapel in Lexington. Wayne West and Will Yarbrough and their car and truck club organized the fundraiser and it was a great success.
Fifth confirmed rabies case in Davidson County
This week the Davidson County Health Department received lab results confirming the 5th positive rabies case identified in the county this year.
Quinto caso confirmado de rabia en el condado de Davidson
Esta semana, el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Davidson recibió resultados de laboratorio que confirman el 5to caso positivo de rabia identificado en el condado este año.
Caregiver’s Lunch & Learn on Thursday, May 12
Hospice of Davidson County is partnering with Davidson County Senior Services, The Life Center, and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist to present a Caregiver’s Lunch & Learn on Thursday, May 12.
First Reformed UCC: Effects of mental illness and discovering help through NAMI
Written by Joe and Cathy Browder