The Dispatch of Lexington

10/23/2025

Oak Grove rolled in its second-round state-playoff match while Ledford upset county foe Central Davidson on Tuesday as both teams continue in the volleyball postseason.

10/23/2025

Additional charges have been filed against a Denton man accused of serial s*xual abuse of a minor, the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office said.

DENTON — Additional charges have been filed against a Denton man accused of serial s*xual abuse of a minor, the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office said.

10/23/2025

EnergyUnited was named a Top Workplace 2025 award winner by Charlotte Magazine for the third consecutive year.

EnergyUnited was named a Top Workplace 2025 award winner by Charlotte Magazine. This is the third consecutive year that the cooperative, which has Davidson County in its service area, has

10/23/2025

A veteran and retired Davidson County Sheriff's Office lieutenant with a passion for helping seniors has stepped into the role as the county’s delegate to the N.C. Senior Tar Heel Legislature.

A veteran and retired Davidson County Sheriff's Office lieutenant with a passion for helping seniors has stepped into the role as the county’s delegate to the N.C. Senior Tar Heel

10/23/2025

A Stokes County man has been arrested and accused of s*xual activity with at least one juvenile girl in at least two North Carolina counties, including Davidson, the Davidson County Sheriff's Office said.

A Stokes County man has been arrested and accused of s*xual activity with at least one juvenile girl in at least two North Carolina counties, including Davidson, the Davidson County

10/22/2025

The annual Barbecue Festival is the big attraction in town this weekend. Check out these five things to do in Davidson County this weekend.

The annual Barbecue Festival is the big attraction in town this weekend.

10/22/2025

Beginning in November, Davidson County Schools athletic fans will no longer be able to carry large team-themed bags, purses and other non-clear bags into school athletic events, the school system has announced.

Beginning in November, Davidson County Schools athletic fans will no longer be able to carry large team-themed bags, purses and other non-clear bags into school athletic events, the school system

10/22/2025

Davidson County is brewing up a cauldron of Halloween fun this year, and whether you're into spine-tingling scares of haunted houses or family-friendly trunk or treats, there's something lurking around every corner. The 2025 Halloween season is pack…

Davidson County is brewing up a cauldron of Halloween fun this year, and whether you're into spine-tingling scares of haunted houses or family-friendly trunk or treats, there's something lurking around

10/21/2025

Before you fill your plate this Thanksgiving, lace up your running shoes and join hundreds of neighbors, friends, and families for the Davidson County Thanksgiving Day Early Bird 5K/3K.

10/21/2025

Monday's Barbecue Wall of Fame induction ceremony was about more than barbecue, master of ceremonies Dr. Lee Jessup told the crowd gathered on Barbecue Alley.

10/21/2025

Get ready to ruffle some feathers and rock your pork-loving soul at the Lexington Barbecue Festival’s Pre-Pig Shindig with On the Border, the Ultimate Eagles Tribute Band.

10/20/2025

A Davidson County parent has been arrested and accused of assaulting Davidson County Sheriff's Office deputies at an Oak Grove High School junior varsity football game last week, according to a sheriff's office report.

A Davidson County parent has been arrested and accused of assaulting Davidson County Sheriff's Office deputies at an Oak Grove High School junior varsity football game last week, according to