COVID-19 confirmed positive cases and close contact quarantine numbers of students and staff in local school districts has been a hot topic lately.
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More than 180,000 N.C. households getting help for monthly internet bills
More than 180,000 North Carolina households are getting critical assistance affording high-speed internet service thanks to a federal relief program that helps families in need pay internet bills and fully participate in the digital economy.
Local residents to receive access from statewide standing orders for COVID-19 testing and vaccinations
Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 229. The Executive Order extends several provisions outlined in Executive Order 224 that direct the State Health Director to issue statewide standing orders for testing and vaccination. Additionally, this Order directs cabinet agencies to implement the COVID-19 vaccination and testing policy developed by the North Carolina Office of Human Resources (OSHR).
Health department vaccine schedule for August 30-September 3
This week’s Davidson County Health Department vaccine schedule.
The Scoop: North Davidson's Gavin Hill is G$ Strong
Davidson Local’s youth correspondent Riley Elliott got the scoop from North Davidson’s Gavin Hill. Hill is a cancer survivor showing that athletes can use their talents to bring awareness to issues close to their hearts. "You fight. We pray."
Weekly COVID-19 update for Davidson County
The Davidson County Health Department is publishing COVID-19 case updates every Wednesday.
Weekly COVID-19 update for Davidson County
The Davidson County Health Department is publishing COVID-19 case updates every Wednesday.
Health department vaccine schedule for August 23-27
Davidson County Health Department vaccine schedule for August 23-27.
Name change complete for Lexington hospital
Wake Forest Baptist Health – Lexington Medical Center has a new name after the Winston-Salem-based health care system unveiled its new brand on Wednesday after merging with Atrium Health last year.
Breaking News: Davidson County Agricultural Fair canceled
It is with great regret that the Lexington Kiwanis Club must announce that the 2021 Davidson County Agricultural Fair will not be held this year due to the significant increase in COVID-19 cases throughout Davidson County during the first three weeks of August 2021.
Immunocompromised people can now receive third dose of COVID-19 vaccine at DCHD
Update regarding third dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Immunocompromised people can now receive additional dose of Moderna, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines
North Carolinians who are moderately to severely immunocompromised and received the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines can now begin receiving an additional dose to better protect themselves from COVID-19, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today.
LCS shares masking guidelines
At a special called meeting on Thursday, August 12, the LCS Board of Education voted to adopt masking guidelines for the start of the 2021-22 school year.
TCS School Nutrition offers special programs for 2021-2022
Thomasville City Schools, School Nutrition Department is pleased to announce that all TCS students are again eligible this school year to receive daily, free-of-charge meals provided through the district’s school nutrition programs.
TCS hosting Open House and vaccination clinic
Thomasville City Schools will hold their Open House on Thursday, August 12.
Health department vaccine schedule for August 9-13
Davidson County Health Department vaccine schedule for August 9-13.
Now More Than Ever: Davidson Medical Ministries United Way Agency Spotlight
Davidson Medical Ministries is a charitable clinic that has served the uninsured of Davidson County with quality health care since 1992. In 2005 a clinic was opened in Thomasville. In 2012 Davidson Medical Ministries partnered with Kintegra Health, a federally qualified health center to serve the under-insured.
Davidson Local Top 5: August 2-6
Masks and COVID-19 mandates within the local school systems have taken center stage this week. Check out the top five and visit davidsonlocal.com to catch up on all things news.
LCS hosting vaccine clinics
The Davidson County Health Department Vaccination Clinic will be held at Lexington Middle School on Thursday, August 12 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. and Lexington Senior High School from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
LCS will require masks for students, staff, visitors
The Lexington City Schools Board of Education voted Tuesday evening to require all students and staff to wear masks inside LCS buildings.