The Lexington Dispatch

View:

  • Man charged with robbing Thomasville bank, others

    The Lexington Dispatch – Wed Dec 9, 2:01 am ET  

    A man wanted for robbing banks in Thomasville, High Point and Winston-Salem was arrested last week in Washington, D.C. Full Story »

  • HPU professor's play-turned-movie to be shot in High Point, Thomasville

    The Lexington Dispatch – Tue Dec 8, 11:17 pm ET  

    HIGH POINT | A play written by a High Point University professor is being turned into a feature-length film planned to be shot in High Point and Thomasville next month. Full Story »

  • Superintendent reveals details on LCS' literacy plan

    The Lexington Dispatch – Tue Dec 8, 11:16 pm ET  

    By DENEESHA EDWARDS The Dispatch An update on the Lexington City Schools’ literacy plan was provided to the system’s school board Tuesday, outlining plans Superintendent Rick Kriesky and other staff members have been working to implement. “This is something we’re working hard at,” Kriesky said. “This is an exciting time to be here.” Full Story »

  • Change in city schools’ grade levels is proposed

    The Lexington Dispatch – Tue Dec 8, 11:02 pm ET  

    By DENEESHA EDWARDS The Dispatch A change in the grade levels of Lexington City Schools could happen by next fall if board members accept the recommendation given to them by the system’s leader. Full Story »

  • County OKs, modifies economic development incentive grants

    The Lexington Dispatch – Tue Dec 8, 9:16 pm ET  

    By VIKKI BROUGHTON HODGES The Dispatch The Davidson County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved economic development incentive grants for three businesses and modified three grants with existing industries at its meeting Tuesday night. Full Story »

  • East Davidson home destroyed by fire

    The Lexington Dispatch – Tue Dec 8, 5:16 pm ET  

    A home in the eastern Davidson County area was destroyed by fire late Monday evening, however the family wasn’t home at the time, and no injuries were reported. Full Story »

  • Privilege of wearing jeans raises money for Empty Stocking Fund

    The Lexington Dispatch – Tue Dec 8, 5:01 pm ET  

    From staff reports Contributions to the Empty Stocking Fund come from a variety of sources, including individuals, organizations, schools and businesses. Sometimes, these groups hold creative events to raise funds to contribute to the fund. Full Story »

  • Salvation Army’s angel program needs help reaching out to the community

    The Lexington Dispatch – Tue Dec 8, 4:46 pm ET  

    By DENEESHA EDWARDS The Dispatch The Davidson County Salvation Army is asking for help with providing gifts for local children. The agency is in the midst of its annual angel program that identifies a Christmas wish of a child. “There’s been such an increase,” said Major Ken Oakes. “We didn’t expect a 100 percent increase from last year.” Full Story »

  • Health Department to expand H1N1 flu clinic

    The Lexington Dispatch – Tue Dec 8, 3:46 pm ET  

    The Davidson County Health Department is sponsoring an H1N1 flu clinic from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, at its office at 915 Greensboro St. in Lexington. The State Health Department has recommended that H1N1 vaccine be made available to anyone age 6 months and older. Full Story »

  • Odor leads Zaxby's to be emptied for short period

    The Lexington Dispatch – Tue Dec 8, 3:16 pm ET  

    An unknown odor in Zaxby's restaurant caused several people to be evacuated Monday. Full Story »

  • Tyro gains postal office

    The Lexington Dispatch – Tue Dec 8, 2:31 pm ET  

    BY JILL DOSS-RAINES The Dispatch TYRO | Small business owner Sheri Lanier's weekly trips to the post office is a lot shorter since Zach Brock opened a Tyro contract postal unit last week. Full Story »

  • Police charge Lexington man with assault with steak knife

    The Lexington Dispatch – Tue Dec 8, 12:01 pm ET  

    A Lexington man was arrested Monday night after police allege he stabbed a man with a steak knife and punched him. Full Story »

  • Man sentenced to life in prison for murder suspended from program

    The Lexington Dispatch – Tue Dec 8, 10:02 am ET  

    A Shelby man sentenced to life in prison in 1988 for the murder of a Thomasville teen-ager had his participation in the Mutual Agreement Parole Program suspended. Full Story »

  • County school board changes policy to honor more seniors

    The Lexington Dispatch – Mon Dec 7, 10:46 pm ET  

    By DENEESHA EDWARDS The Dispatch More county high school seniors that obtain high academic honors will receive recognition at graduation, along with each school naming a valedictorian and salutatorian. The Davidson County Board of Education made revisions Monday to its policy on high school graduation requirements. It will vote on the changes at the January meeting. Full Story »

  • Church gives $500 to Empty Stocking Fund

    The Lexington Dispatch – Mon Dec 7, 8:31 pm ET  

    By HALLIE DEYTON Teen Editor Giving back to the community seems to be popular this year, and Oak Forest United Methodist Church is following that trend proudly, giving a generous donation of $500 to the Empty Stocking Fund. Full Story »

  • Christmas on Main Street

    The Lexington Dispatch – Mon Dec 7, 8:02 pm ET  

    Entries in the Lexington Jaycees Annual Christmas Parade move south on Main Street as spectators take in the sights and sounds on Monday night. Full Story »

  • Injuries from September accident claim life of Lexington man

    The Lexington Dispatch – Mon Dec 7, 5:01 pm ET  

    A man who was involved in a traffic accident nearly three months ago died Sunday from injuries he sustained in the wreck. Stephen Wesley Richardson, 73, of Warf Road, died at Lexington Health Care after a car wreck Sept. 16 left him with serious injuries. Full Story »

  • Investigation ongoing in two church break-ins

    The Lexington Dispatch – Mon Dec 7, 4:46 pm ET  

    By DAVID BODENHEIMER The Dispatch The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office and the Lexington Police Department are continuing to investigate break-ins at two churches that occurred sometime between Thursday and Saturday. Full Story »

  • Man faces 22 counts of sex offenses

    The Lexington Dispatch – Mon Dec 7, 3:01 pm ET  

    A Lexington man turned himself in Friday to Davidson County sheriff’s detectives on 22 charges of sex offenses. Full Story »

  • Thomasville Civitans to hold festival, business expo Saturday

    The Lexington Dispatch – Mon Dec 7, 2:46 pm ET  

    By VIKKI BROUGHTON HODGES The Dispatch The Thomasville Civitan Club is known for community service projects, but a new event is aimed at promoting a sense of community by supporting local businesses. Full Story »

  • Church offers food collection to help needy

    The Lexington Dispatch – Mon Dec 7, 1:17 pm ET  

    First Evangelical Lutheran Church at 320 S. State St. is participating in a service project called “Meals at the Manger.” Full Story »

  • Cunningham will run for U.S. Senate

    The Lexington Dispatch – Mon Dec 7, 1:17 pm ET  

    BY HEATHER J. SMITH The Dispatch Democrat Cal Cunningham III announced Monday he would seek his party’s nomination to challenge Republican Richard Burr for the U.S. Senate in 2010. Full Story »

  • Humane Society plans luminaries event, pet photos

    The Lexington Dispatch – Mon Dec 7, 11:46 am ET  

    The Humane Society of Davidson County will display luminaries in honor of family, friends and pets at the Old Davidson County Court House on Saturday. The luminaries will be lit at dusk and will be on display until 10 p.m. There will be a brief program at 6 p.m. with bagpipe music provided by Charles Hatley. Full Story »

  • Wine, poinsettia event at Tastings will aid Pastor’s Pantry

    The Lexington Dispatch – Mon Dec 7, 10:46 am ET  

    Tastings wine and beer shop in Lexington will offer wines to taste and poinsettias to buy Friday in an event to benefit Pastor’s Pantry. “Pastor’s Pantry and Poinsettias” will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the store at 312 E. Center St. Full Story »

  • Center needs help providing presents for children

    The Lexington Dispatch – Mon Dec 7, 5:02 am ET  

    By DENEESHA EDWARDS The Dispatch A family resource center is hoping to make Christmas a little more joyful for students in the Thomasville area. Fairgrove Family Resource Center is seeking sponsors for its annual Gifts from the Heart program that is offered to families having financial difficulty. Full Story »

Photo Highlight

Photo Highlight Slideshow

Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns

More Photos and Slideshow »