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Woman makes quilt out of fire department t-shirts to honor fallen Lexington firefighter
LEXINGTON, N.C. — A woman made a quilt honoring the late Lexington fire captain, Ronnie Metcalf. The quilt is made up of shirts that represent departments across Davidson County. It even includes some of the shirts Metcalf wore when on the job in Lexington. The artist who made the...
Motorcycle rider killed in Davidson County crash
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A motorcycle rider is dead as the result of a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday, according to North Carolina State Highway Patrol. At around 4:27 p.m. on Wednesday, state troopers came to the scene of a crash involving a motorcycle and a van in the area of the 500 block of […]
Student suspended for saying ‘illegal aliens’ gets help from Trump after online threats
EXCLUSIVE — The 16-year-old boy who was accused of racism for asking about “illegal aliens” in his school was forced to leave his family’s home due to concerns regarding online threats. Leah McGhee, a mother from North Carolina, says her son Christian was suspended from Central Davidson High School on April 9 when he asked […]
‘Wall of sound’: Cicadas cause ruckus in Piedmont Triad
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) – Cicadas are starting to emerge and make their rare appearance in central North Carolina. You have probably heard that sound and maybe even seen the large bugs with big red eyes. They are not dangerous to people or pets. In rare occasions, they can cause damage to plants, but the […]
Davidson County teen suspended for ‘racially motivated comment,’ school board says; family pushes back with lawsuit
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) – A Davidson County teenager was suspended from school for what the board deemed a “racially motivated comment.” The student’s parents Leah and Chad McGhee filed a lawsuit for their son. It claims the student asked a question for clarification, and the comment he made was not threatening. The McGhee family […]
First death by distribution case to be prosecuted in Davidson County
A High Point man charged in connection with a death that resulted from an overdose in 2021 has pleaded guilty to death by distribution, which is the first to be prosecuted in Davidson County. On May 28, 2021, officers responded to 311 James Avenue and found Jacob Fields, 35, deceased....
Mother of student suspended for saying ‘illegal alien’ had ‘no other choice’ but to sue school board
The mother of a North Carolina high school student stated she had “no other choice” but to sue her son’s school board, which suspended him for asking about the term “illegal alien.” Leah McGhee, the mother of a Central Davidson High School student, said her son’s English teacher assigned various vocabulary words in April, with one […]
Davidson Local's Guest Column with Kelly Carrick: The excitement of opening day at the Lexington Farmers Market
We are happy to announce that Davidson County native Kelly Carrick has agreed to write guest columns for Davidson Local after being persuaded by social media followers. Kelly is one of our favorite volunteers and a new board member for the Lexington Farmers Market. We are excited to have her contributions and look forward to sharing her musings.
Student sues school district over suspension for saying 'illegal aliens,' switches to homeschooling
A North Carolina student suspended for using the term "illegal aliens" in class has sued the school district, saying he was bullied and ostracized after being falsely "branded as a racist."
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