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Dec 9

Dec 9 Confirmado caso positivo de rabia en una mofeta en el Condado de Davidson

El 5 de diciembre de 2023, el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Davidson fue notificado de un caso positivo de rabia dentro del condado confirmado por un laboratorio. Este es el octavo caso positivo de rabia probado en laboratorio en el Condado de Davidson en 2023. Después de ser notificados de un incidente de mordedura que involucró a una mofeta el 3 de diciembre de 2023, Control de Animales pudo sacar al animal de manera segura de la propiedad y recomendar que se le hiciera una prueba para detectar el virus de la rabia.

Dec 9

Dec 9 Alert: Skunk Confirmed Positive for Rabies in Davidson County

Community News - Contributed

Health, Local News, safety

After being notified of a bite incident involving a skunk on December 3rd, 2023 Animal Control was able to safely remove the animal from the property and recommend it be tested for the rabies virus. The individual involved did promptly seek postexposure prophylaxis treatment. This incident occurred near US Hwy 64 in Lexington North Carolina.

Dec 7

Dec 7 Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist: Temporary Visitor restrictions begin Thurs. Dec 7th

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist - Lexington Medical Center

Health, Local News, safety

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health implements temporary restrictions due to an increasing respiratory virus.

Dec 3

Dec 3 Epilepsy awareness advocates and others raise awareness about disabilities

Antionette G. Kerr

Education, Employment, Health, Local News

Local advocates raise awareness during International Disability Awareness Day.

Nov 22

Nov 22 "Good for Her!" Riley Elliott, DL youth correspondent, featured on FOX8

Antionette Kerr

Education, Health, Local News, Motivational, Sports

Davidson Local’s longest running youth correspondent, Riley Elliott, was featured during Wilson’s series that highlights women who are making waves in the Piedmont Triad and North Carolina. To watch Riley’s interview with Natalie Wilson visit.

Nov 20

Nov 20 Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital announces new president, restructuring

Community News - Contributed

Business, Health, Local News

As part of a new, streamlined leadership model being implemented across some of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s community hospitals, Chad Brown, president of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Davie Medical Center and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center, will assume a new role as president of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s South and West areas, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Bill James will step down as president of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center.

Nov 17

Nov 17 EMS seeks to provide more hands-only training and public education

Antionette Kerr

Caught Doing Good, Community Events, First Responders, goverment, Health, Local News, Local Government, safety

For information on hosting a FREE “hands-only” (not for certification purposes) CPR event, contact (336) 236-3103 or Race.Cars.Trial@davidsoncountync.gov.

Nov 14

Nov 14 Press Release: Be Someone’s Hero- 48 Hours of Giving for the J. Smith Young YMCA

Community News - Contributed

Community Events, Education, food, Health, Local News, nonprofit

Be Someone’s Hero, 48 Hours of Giving is a hyper-focused two-day giving event beginning on November 15th, designed to highlight the J. Smith Young YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign. {Stock Photography}

Nov 12

Nov 12 Press Release: Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center receives “A” Hospital Safety Grade

Davidson Local

Local News, Health, safety

Novant Health Thomasville awarded most ‘As’ for patient safety.

Nov 11

Nov 11 Veteran to hold vigil for families impacted by drug overdoses and suicide

Antionette Kerr

Community Events, Health, Local News, safety

Navy veteran Mike Loomis and wife Lorie will host “A Night of Remembrance” for those lost to overdose and suicide on Nov. 19th from 6pm to 8pm on the steps of the old courthouse.

Nov 8

Nov 8 Press Release: Domestic Cat Confirmed Positive for Rabies in Davidson County

Community News - Contributed

Health, safety

This incident occurred in the Thomasville area of Davidson County.

Nov 8

Nov 8 Gato doméstico confirmado positivo de rabia en el Condado de Davidson

Community News - Contributed

En Español, Health, Local News

El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Davidson fue notificado el 6 de noviembre de 2023 de un gato doméstico no vacunado que había sido llevado al Refugio de Animales del Condado de Davidson para observación debido a que mostraba un comportamiento errático. Se tomó la difícil pero necesaria decisión de sacrificar al animal y someterlo a pruebas para detectar el virus de la rabia. El personal del Departamento de Salud recibió la notificación el 7 de noviembre de 2023 de que el animal había sido confirmado positivo para la rabia.

Nov 6

Nov 6 Hundreds attend Sportsmen's Saturday

Vikki Broughton Hodges

Health, Local News

The annual event is the single largest fundraiser for the Lexington Medical Center Foundation, which raises money for local hospital improvements.

Oct 1

Oct 1 Press Release: Health initiative set to improve chronic disease risk factors

Community News - Contributed

Health

The American Heart Association and Novant Health announce a three-year health equity initiative to reduce heart disease and stroke risk factors by improving blood pressure and nutrition security in communities spanning the Charlotte, Piedmont, Triad and Cape Fear regions.

Sep 29

Sep 29 Davidson Medical Ministries executive director retires with future political plans

Addie Walser

Community Events, Local News, Health

After dedicating 32 years to Davidson Medical Ministries, executive director Sandy Motley is stepping down in preparation to pursue a position in local politics.

Sep 28

Sep 28 Addie's Column: Suicide prevention and mental illness awareness

Addie Walser

Health, safety

Actions as simple as reaching out to a loved one and talking with one another can help tremendously. Mental illness makes you feel alone and isolated, and by reaching out and communicating with one another we can help each other and truly make an impact.

Sep 27

Sep 27 Press Release: Sportsmen’s Saturday scheduled for November 4

Community News - Contributed

Health, Local News

The Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center Foundation recently announced that their largest fundraiser, Sportsmen’s Saturday, would be returning on November 4 to Breeden Insurance Amphitheater in Uptown Lexington.

Sep 11

Sep 11 9/11 survivor speaks about new book at Mt. Tabor UCC Sept. 23rd

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Community Events, Health, Local News, Motivational, Opinion, Religion

Meet the author on Saturday, September 23 at 7pm Refreshments and signing of her newest book, “Hey, Gurl, Hey” to Follow 1002 E. Holly Grove Rd., Lexington.

Aug 29

Aug 29 Wellness Wednesday: Local places for yoga

Julie Harshaw

Community Events, Culture, Lifestyle, Local News, Motivational, Health

Yoga is not just about physical postures; it is a holistic practice that cultivates self-awareness, mindfulness, and inner balance. In this guide, we invite beginners to take their first steps into the world of yoga with a selection of gentle poses that lay the foundation for a nourishing and sustainable practice.

Aug 23

Aug 23 Wellness Wednesday: Digital Detox

Julie Harshaw

Columns, Culture, Health, Lifestyle, Local News, Opinion

Digital Detox: Reclaiming Balance in a Hyper-Connected World

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Dec 9 Confirmado caso positivo de rabia en una mofeta en el Condado de Davidson

Dec 9 Alert: Skunk Confirmed Positive for Rabies in Davidson County

Dec 7 Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist: Temporary Visitor restrictions begin Thurs. Dec 7th

Dec 3 Epilepsy awareness advocates and others raise awareness about disabilities

Nov 22 "Good for Her!" Riley Elliott, DL youth correspondent, featured on FOX8

Nov 20 Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital announces new president, restructuring

Nov 17 EMS seeks to provide more hands-only training and public education

Nov 14 Press Release: Be Someone’s Hero- 48 Hours of Giving for the J. Smith Young YMCA

Nov 12 Press Release: Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center receives “A” Hospital Safety Grade

Nov 11 Veteran to hold vigil for families impacted by drug overdoses and suicide

Nov 8 Press Release: Domestic Cat Confirmed Positive for Rabies in Davidson County

Nov 8 Gato doméstico confirmado positivo de rabia en el Condado de Davidson

Nov 6 Hundreds attend Sportsmen's Saturday

Oct 1 Press Release: Health initiative set to improve chronic disease risk factors

Sep 29 Davidson Medical Ministries executive director retires with future political plans

Sep 28 Addie's Column: Suicide prevention and mental illness awareness

Sep 27 Press Release: Sportsmen’s Saturday scheduled for November 4

Sep 11 9/11 survivor speaks about new book at Mt. Tabor UCC Sept. 23rd

Aug 29 Wellness Wednesday: Local places for yoga

Aug 23 Wellness Wednesday: Digital Detox

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