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We cover the news in Davidson County, N.C.

Lexington, N.C.
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Will your Davidson County restaurant be open on Christmas Day? If yes, please send an email by 4 p.m. Dec. 19 to [email protected] at The Dispatch newspaper with your restaurant's name, address and the hours you will be open.
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Planning a trip to the N.C. State Fair? Here’s the lowdown on ticket specials and the food contests you can enter. bit.ly/3L8t6e3
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Several Davidson County athletes have committed to play their sports in college. Here's who. bit.ly/3ESQlWu
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Davidson County has a new barbecue restaurant. Find out who the business partners are and why they got into the business. bit.ly/3kjiUVW
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Will your Davidson County restaurant be open on Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day? If yes, email us the name, address and hours of operation of your restaurant to [email protected] by noon Dec. 19. Mention if you are open on both Christmas Eve/Day or only one of the days.
North Carolina still observes daylight saving time - for now. Don't forget to "fall back" tonight!
Is your Davidson County restaurant offering a free or discounted meal to veterans on Veterans Day? If yes, please email the details in an email to The Dispatch at [email protected] by noon, Nov. 7. We'll include it in an article we are compiling for veterans.
NC State football loses to Syracuse 9-24. Here's what to know about the loss. the-dispatch.com/3EPW0gN
Is your group hosting a trunk-or-treat, Halloween carnival or spook trail? Send in the details of your frightful event by Oct. 14 to The Dispatch to be included in an article. Email your items to [email protected].
Is your group hosting a trunk-or-treat, Halloween carnival or spook trail? Send in the details of your frightful event by Oct. 14 to The Dispatch to be included in an article. Email your items to [email protected].
WATCH: Here's what UNC football's Drake Maye said about his 20-yard run vs. FAMU
Help make a community building project in your backyard come to life. Explore this year’s participants and consider donating! @ACThrive Find out more here: acommunitythrives.mightycaus…
A "mystery rocket body" that crashed into the moon is baffling NASA. bit.ly/3bHWfO5
The 4th of July is perfect for enjoying some delicious barbecue! 🔥 Which style is your favorite? Here's how barbecue became one of America's grandest cooking traditions: bit.ly/3OwG98T
Mia Hamm was born the same year as Title IX and her success in soccer inspired many other girls to play sports. Story: bit.ly/3ydOc4B
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The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, shifting the power to regulate the legality of abortion procedures to individual states. Here's how the ruling will likely play out in Southern states: bit.ly/3HRICbl
Duke freshman Trevor Keels was selected No. 42 overall by the @nyknicks in the NBA Draft. Here's what the Knicks are getting: bit.ly/3yiCxSe
Duke basketball forward Wendell Moore was selected No. 26 by @Timberwolves in the first round of the 2022 #NBADraft. Here's what the T-Wolves are getting: bit.ly/3QIDwSI
Duke basketball's AJ Griffin was selected No. 16 overall by the @ATLHawks in the 2022 #NBADraft Here's what Hawks fans can expect: bit.ly/3bnOpcq