Jill Doss-Raines

At just 24, Central Davidson grad Alexei Jarman is opening The Beauty Lab Hair Company in downtown Lexington—turning her lifelong love of hair, makeup, and extensions into a dream salon. tinyurl.com/axdxtd6c

The Davidson County Board of Commissioners wants state legislatures to pump the brakes on rising property values and taxes. tinyurl.com/suf4ezm5

One lane of a Davidson County highway will be closed for three days in April for repairs, according Athena Stanfield, communications specialist with the N.C. Department of Transportation. tinyurl.com/39v74t57

A N.C. Highway Patrol Trooper received only minor injuries in a fiery crash after being hit by a pickup in Davidson County on Friday, the Highway Patrol said. tinyurl.com/323d6y9w

The Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center Foundation has welcomed five new members to its board of directors. Here’s who they are. tinyurl.com/5xbycder

Summer evenings in Lexington are about to get a little louder, livelier and a whole lot more fun. Check out who will perform at the four free Alive After Five concerts in May through August. tinyurl.com/yvw9bdyb

Here's What's Happening in Davidson County: A High Point doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine is moving her practice to Davidson County; a cruise-in is continuing in Midway; and tours of Davidson-Davie Community College are planned. tinyurl.com/ykdnzu7c

From muddy wilderness trails to the birth of a nation, the life of Daniel Boone will come vividly alive when award-winning author and master storyteller Randell Jones takes the stage at the Davidson County Historical Museum on April 23. tinyurl.com/y64b2env

Savannah Bananas baseball team member Kyle “KJ” Jackson will host a meet and greet at Workout Anytime in Thomasville on Monday, April 13, to support the American Cancer Society. tinyurl.com/yc8f495w

Brunch, blooms, and a beautiful purpose will come together when Davidson Medical Ministries hosts its upcoming Ladies Spring Fling Garden Party. Here's how you can attend, have fun and raise money to help your neighbors. tinyurl.com/248yy6x2

A Davidson County 12-year-old girl missing for two days was found Thursday afternoon inside a Dollar General, but questions about why and how she went missing, and where she was until found, remain unanswered. tinyurl.com/ya5c2tnh

Davidson County roadways proved deadly for two more people in separate accidents on April 7 and 8. These are the third and fourth fatalities on local roads since April 2, according to N.C. Highway Patrol Trooper Whit Efird. tinyurl.com/2sfmumj3

Curvy Fox Boutique owner Phyllis Westerlund is bringing her passion for empowering small businesses to Davidson County with the launch of Attic 13, a new creative marketplace featuring 30+ vendors. Read about the new business in The Dispatch. tinyurl.com/4amutsem

The road to Las Vegas runs right through downtown Lexington April 23–26 as Viva Las Lexington brings Elvis tribute artists, concerts and high-stakes competition to town. Here's how you can attend. tinyurl.com/bdd5eyk2

Commitment, compassion and community leadership will take center stage this spring as United Way of Davidson County honors David and Elizabeth Inabinett at its 2026 Benefactors Celebration. tinyurl.com/pphs82zv

The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 12-year-old girl reported missing early Tuesday morning. tinyurl.com/yc457w4z

Looking for something to do this weekend without leaving Davidson County? From books and art to music, cars and community fun, there’s no shortage of local events to check out. Here are five things happening this weekend to add to your plans. tinyurl.com/5n72m8k2

Music and a meaningful cause will come together in May as Pilgrim Reformed Church invites the community to Faith Alive — an afternoon of Southern gospel music and generosity benefiting The Workshop of Davidson. tinyurl.com/45abw87x

The Thomasville Community Foundation is inviting local nonprofit organizations to apply for funding through its 2026 Community Grant Program. Learn who can and how to apply. tinyurl.com/mw6a3xpk

Lexington Mayor Jason Hayes’ commitment to open, transparent government just earned him statewide recognition during Sunshine Week for championing public access, accountability and fairness in local government. tinyurl.com/2k7h7bbe