The Lexington Dispatch

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

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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 »

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

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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 »

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

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »