The Dispatch

One person was stabbed in the head in a melee that followed a car wreck Wednesday afternoon, and during efforts to break up the fight a police officer used pepper spray on a juvenile, the Thomasville Police Department said. tinyurl.com/33pucajh – at Thomasville, NC

Area students will showcase their talents at Omega Psi Phi's annual Talent Hunt Contest at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Lexington Senior High School. tinyurl.com/4xvvjd2d

From the White House Situation Room to his hometown of Davidson County, Danny Crotts has lived a remarkable life of service. Now, he’ll lead the 2026 Veterans Day Parade as grand marshal. Discover his story. tinyurl.com/3thw6j4b

A major decision looms Monday as Davidson County commissioners prepare to vote on a rezoning request for the proposed $2 billion Davie-Davidson Energy Complex as supporters and opponents clash over its future. tinyurl.com/3nvapzrt – at Lexington, NC

After 11 years, the Thomasville Bulldogs are conference champions again! First-year coach Garrett Mills has the Bulldogs rolling at 9-1, with an eight-game winning streak and their sights set on a deep run in the state playoffs. tinyurl.com/5cwpjrfy

Friendship Festival returns Nov. 21 to St. Stephen United Methodist Church, 100 E. First St., Lexington, raising awareness and support for neighbors facing homelessness and hardship in Davidson County. tinyurl.com/yc773mmy

Two new Lexington restaurants earned perfect 100 sanitation grades, joining just three other Davidson County eateries with top scores in October health inspections. tinyurl.com/3497anky

Faith and the Arts of Lexington will host the acclaimed North Carolina A&T State University Choir in a free Nov. 8 concert at a Lexington Church. Read more about this event. tinyurl.com/ubtytz55

What appeared to be a routine sale at a Lexington motorsports business has become the subject of a fraud investigation after two ATVs and several racing helmets were purchased using stolen credit cards, the Lexington Police Department said. tinyurl.com/4x46d9sw

Older adults in Davidson County will have a new opportunity to improve their fitness and connect with others when the Davidson County Senior Center launches a 12-week walking program in January. tinyurl.com/pr2yynae

From holiday open houses and community festivals to live music, family activities and a charitable breakfast, there are plenty of ways to spend the first weekend of November in Davidson County. Check out these five things to do. tinyurl.com/3adx6sn5

The Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy has been recognized among North Carolina's top STEM-focused schools, earning designation as a STEM School of Distinction from the North Carolina State Board of Education. tinyurl.com/fya5z887

Could a mystery company bring a $1 billion investment and 450 jobs to Lexington? Project Emerald may become the largest economic development announcement in Davidson County history. Read more. tinyurl.com/388zt9tz

While Davidson County voters overwhelmingly backed Republican candidates in local races Tuesday, the county's representative in Washington was unable to ride that same wave. Addison McDowell has been defeated by Democrat Cyril Jefferson. tinyurl.com/bdfvdxpp – at Lexington, NC

Davidson County voters kept local government firmly in Republican hands Tuesday, with GOP candidates sweeping all contested partisan races and Matt Mizell leading the Davidson County Board of Commissioners field with 41,791 votes. #DavidsonCounty tinyurl.com/4h4kd2cb – at Lexington, NC

Motorists traveling through Lexington will need to plan for detours later this week as a railroad crossing maintenance project is set to close a portion of West Center Street for four days. tinyurl.com/ee5nt4zc – at Lexington, NC

Davidson County residents have an opportunity to support athletes from across North Carolina by volunteering at Special Olympics North Carolina’s annual fall tournament, scheduled for Nov. 12-14 in Charlotte, Concord and Cornelius. tinyurl.com/34yy7nnf

Alderwood of Davidson County is encouraging local churches to observe Hospice Sabbath this November, honoring loved ones, supporting families and recognizing caregivers. tinyurl.com/3zedyvka

A Denton man's life is changing after becoming the first Novant Health patient to receive a groundbreaking heart valve replacement procedure. Read how Larry Parrish got a second chance. ❤️🏥 tinyurl.com/nhcevre4

A Central Davidson High School teacher is urging Davidson County school leaders to reject a proposed library policy, calling it censorship and a barrier to student access to books. 📚 Read why Amanda Thompson says the right to read matters. tinyurl.com/fspswhd5