THOMASVILLE — Just two short years after Councilman Hunter Thrift was elected as the youngest member of Thomasville City Council, he is now preparing to be one of the senior members of council.

DENVER, N.C. — An 11-1 final put a sudden halt to Ledford baseball’s 2021 campaign last week at East Lincoln High School.

THOMASVILLE — Finch Field will be the host site for a charity softball game on June 27 as Thomasville’s police and fire departments are set to face off.

THOMASVILLE — The HiToms bounced back with a big win after a tough loss.

WELCOME — In the rubber match of what turned out to be a three-game set with North Davidson this season, it was Ledford that got the final victory.

WELCOME — A disappointing end to Ledford baseball’s run in the Central Carolina Conference tournament last week came in the form of a payback game for North Davidson, which came back to stun the Panthers, 5-4.

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THOMASVILLE — A plan for returning to a school year more closely resembling one in the pre-2020 era has been posted to the Thomasville City Schools website for public comment.

WALLBURG — Property taxes will remain constant in Wallburg after the 2021-22 fiscal year budget was adopted without input during a public hearing held this week.

DAVIDSON COUNTY — Davidson County Board of Commissioners approved the 2021-22 fiscal year budget this week with no property tax increase.

DAVIDSON COUNTY — Ledford High School held its commencement ceremony for the class of 2021 last Saturday at the school stadium.

DAVIDSON COUNTY — Davidson County Board of Commissioners were brought up to speed Thursday on pending litigation the county is part of against opioid manufacturers and distributors.

WALLBURG — Ledford hadn’t played well in a couple key games this season. This time it got the job done.

THOMASVILLE — Thomasville High School held its 2021 commencement ceremony Saturday at the school.

DAVIDSON COUNTY — The unemployment rate in Davidson County stood at 4.2% in April, down from 4.4% in March, according to information released by the N.C. Department of Commerce.

THOMASVILLE — Federal prosecutors expect to offer plea deals in the next two months to some of the members of a self-styled militia facing charges in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

THOMASVILLE — More than 100 people paused at Veterans Point on Memorial Day to hear stories and view pictorial banners in memory of soldiers killed or missing in action.

THOMASVILLE — With an eye for providing clients greater access to the support it provides, Family Services of Davidson County is now assisting Thomasville residents through an office at Thomasville Police Department.

DAVIDSON COUNTY — Superintendents for Thomasville, Lexington and Davidson County schools updated county commissioners last week on the status of local funding, what it currently provides and future needs in anticipation of the county’s 2021-22 fiscal year budget.

THOMASVILLE — A public hearing will be held June 7 to give residents the opportunity to offer input on the $45.9 million 2021-22 proposed budget.