The Lexington Dispatch

By DAVID BODENHEIMER The Dispatch The Davidson County Historical Museum received an exciting donation in July from a former Davidson County resident: an old military locker from World War II with a letter inside from a county man who was stationed at Pearl Harbor and assigned to the USS Arizona at the forefront of World War II. Full Story »

BY HEATHER J. SMITH The Dispatch What is $25 worth? It can buy almost a full tank of gas. It purchases a new purse at a retail business. It will cover Friday night’s steakhouse dinner with your significant other. But imagine if $25 is all the money you had to create a merry Christmas for your family. What if there isn’t even that much? Full Story »

By DENEESHA EDWARDS The Dispatch TYRO | Thirty-four years in education isn’t a lot to Harry Mock when each day is different, and you never know what to expect. The Tyro Middle School administrator also added it makes it a lot easier when you enjoy what you’re doing. Full Story »

The Davidson County Board of Commissioners will hear an audit report of the county’s finances for the 2008-2009 fiscal year during its Tuesday evening meeting. Auditors with Martin Starnes & Associates will present the comprehensive report, analyzing revenue, savings and budget levels. Full Story »

RALEIGH | Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Wayne Goodwin announced that the Denton Fire Department was awarded a $15,127.50 grant through the 2009 Volunteer Fire Department Fund from the State of North Carolina. Full Story »

Smart Start of Davidson County is sponsoring “Snacks with Santa: A Celebration of Holiday Traditions” for the fifth year in a row. Full Story »

A recommendation for a change in the grade levels at schools in the Lexington city system will be submitted to the board of education on Tuesday for its consideration. Full Story »

Lexington Yellow Jacket fans line Main Street to greet the team bus on Friday as it heads out of town for the state 2-A semifinal game against Mountain Heritage. Full Story »

By DAVID BODENHEIMER The Dispatch REEDY CREEK | A man who was a suspect in a Winston-Salem woman's death was found hanging in a tree in an apparent suicide early Friday morning. Full Story »

Open houses will be held next week for two communities within Davidson County Schools. South Davidson High School will celebrate its new additions while Southmont Elementary will honor its newly completed building. Full Story »

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Interstate 85 at the rest area near mile marker 100 will be closed starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday. The memorial is scheduled to be closed until Jan. 29 while N.C. Department of Transportation crews plant trees and perform other landscaping. Weather conditions could affect the timing of the closure. Full Story »

The Associated Press SPENCER | A North Carolina man who put money down on a planned townhouse has forced the auction of nearly 200 acres in Rowan County that were to be developed as the High Rock Raceway. Full Story »

By Heather J. Smith The Dispatch TYRO | The future of motor vehicle, rail, pedestrian and bicycle transportation in Davidson County was the topic of a workshop Thursday evening at West Davidson Library. Full Story »

By VIKKI BROUGHTON HODGES The Dispatch While Windstream Corp. announced the completion of its formal acquisition of Lexcom earlier this week, officials said Thursday real changes for customers could take up to a year. Full Story »

Davidson County sheriff’s detectives arrested a Lexington man Wednesday on breaking and entering charges after they allege he broke in to a church sometime between Nov. 27 and Sunday. Full Story »

Jessie Peace and her son, Jordan O'Brien Aiken-Peace, prepare their yard on West Seventh Avenue for Christmas on Thursday by installing inflatable decorations. Full Story »

By DAVID BODENHEIMER The Dispatch Forest Hill Memorial Park on Old U.S. Highway 64 West will line its grounds for the 20th year with thousands of luminaries and raise donations that benefit local charities and the West Lexington Volunteer Fire Department. Full Story »

RALEIGH | Rep. Hugh Holliman has been appointed to the Joint Study Committee on Autism Spectrum Disorder and Public Safety. Full Story »

A fifth suspect wanted in an armed robbery Nov. 24 was arrested Tuesday by the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office. Four other suspects were arrested Nov. 24 after deputies allege they robbed a man of his wallet and cell phone in a parking lot in front of the Pronto Pizza restaurant at Old U.S. Highway 52 and Hickory Tree Road. Full Story »

BY HEATHER J. SMITH The Dispatch The Davidson County Board of Commissioners elected Dr. Max Walser chairman of the board for 2010 in a 5-2 vote Thursday morning. Sam Watford will serve a second year as vice chairman. Full Story »

Novant Health and Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center said Wednesday they have resolved the issues regarding the provision of health care services in western Forsyth County and in Davie County. Full Story »

The Thomasville Police Department has charged two Thomasville individuals with robbing a man last month. Stevie Ray Horne, 19, of 1002 Doak Court, and Marquise Devon Mclean, 21, of 920 Culbreth Ave., have been charged with breaking and entering, assault with a deadly weapon, robbery with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a felon. Full Story »

The new contract postal unit in Tyro is open, but the grand opening has been changed again. The grand opening will now take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday after being rescheduled twice previously. Postal, community and civic leaders will be present at the unit at 4344 N.C. Highway 150 South, Suite F. Full Story »

BY HEATHER J. SMITH The Dispatch The newest technological advance in stroke victim care at Lexington Memorial Hospital and North Carolina includes four wheels, a screen and a slick blue paint job. Full Story »

By DENEESHA EDWARDS The Dispatch Enjoy listening to live music? How about seeing school bands perform? If you do, you don't want to miss the All-County Band Night performance. Full Story »