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The Davidson County Resource Guide

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Your Community: the Davidson County Resource Guide is an annual compliation of city and government information, phone numbers, public services organizations, police, fire, schools, health care and more published by the Thomasville Times. Additional copies are available at the High Point Enterprise, 210 Church Street, High Point, NC.

DAVIDSON COUNTY

EDITORIAL

Darrick Ignasiak Chanel Davis Lisa Wall

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County Government County Commissioners Visiting Davidson County Davidson County Schools Festivals & Fun Parks and Leisure Important Phone Numbers

THOMASVILLE SALES John McClure, Ad Director • 888.3545 jmcclure@hpe.com Elizabeth Hyde, Ad Manager • 888.3567 ehyde@hpe.com Annissia Beal • 888.3524 abeal@hpe.com

Roger Boyd • 888.3597 rboyd@hpe.com Kim Hayes • 888.3563 kimhayes@hpe.com Donna Prawel • 888.3596 dprawel@hpe.com Sandy Southards • 888.3587 sksouthards@hpc.eom

LEXINGTON

Amy Loflin • 888.3592 aloflin@hpe.com Amy Reed • 888.3591 areed@hpe.com

19 City Government Public Services 20 Emergency Services Parks and Recreation Community Assistance 21 Thomasville City Schools

23 City Government Emergency Services Public Services 24 Lexington City Schools

DENTON

27 Town Government 28 Emergency Services Public Services Parks and Recreation

LAYOUT & DESIGN Mary Leslie English

WALLBURG

MIDWAY

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DAVIDSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Davidson County

Located at: Governmental Center, 4th Floor, Suite 404, 913 Greensboro St. / PO Box 1067, Lexington, NC 27293 unless otherwise noted.

County Manager Robert Hyatt Robert.Hyatt@DavidsonCountyNC.gov 336-242-2200 Assistant County Manager: Zeb M. Hanner Zeb.M.Hanner@DavidsonCountyNC.gov 336-242-2200 County Attorney Chuck Frye Chuck.Frye@DavidsonCountyNC.gov 336-236-3084 Cooperative Extension Troy Coggins Davidson County Agricultural Center 301 E. Center St. Lexington, NC 27292 Troy.Coggins@DavidsonCountyNC.gov 336-242-2080 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Anne Burkhart Anne.Burkhart@DavidsonCountyNC.gov 336-242-2200 DavidsonWorks, Inc. Cindy Livengood 555-A West Center St., Ext. PO Box 1067 Lexington, NC 27293-1067 Cindy.Livengood@DavidsonCountyNC.gov Tel: 336-242-2068 Fax: 336-236-7522

Health Department Layton Long Davidson County Health Dpt. 915 Greensboro St., PO Box 439 Lexington, NC 27293 336-242-2300 Layton.Long@DavidsonCountyNC.gov Human Resources Jim Tysinger Governmental Center 4th Floor, Suite 403 336-242-2210 Jim.Tysinger@DavidsonCountyNC.gov Information Technology Joel Hartley Governmental Center 4th Floor, Suite 402 336-242-2267 Joel.Hartley@davidsoncountync.gov Inspections Ron Triplette Governmental Center 3rd Floor, Suite 301 336-242-2230 Ron.Triplette@DavidsonCountyNC.gov Library Ruth Ann Copley Davidson County Public Library 602 South Main St., Lexington, NC 27292 336-242-2064 Ruth.Copley@DavidsonCountyNC.gov

Elections Ruth Huneycutt 912 Greensboro St, PO Box 1084, Lexington NC 27293 Ruth.Huneycutt@DavidsonCountyNC.gov 336 242-2190

Planning and Zoning Guy Cornman Governmental Center 3rd Floor, Suite 305 336-242-2220 Guy.Cornman@DavidsonCountyNC.gov

Emergency Services Jeff Smith 935 North Main St. Lexington, NC 27292 Jeff.Smith@DavidsonCountyNC.gov 336-242-2280

Purchasing Dwayne Childress Governmental Center 1st Floor, Suite 104 336-242-2095 Dwayne.Childress@DavidsonCountyNC.gov

Finance Jane Kiker Governmental Center 4th Floor, Suite 401 Jane.Kiker@DavidsonCountyNC.gov 336-242-2020

Public Works Rex Buck 925 North Main St. Lexington, NC 27292 336-242-2007 Rex.Buck@DavidsonCountyNC.gov

Economic Outlook:

Promise and Opportunity BY DARRICK IGNASIAK ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

jobs over seven years and begin operation in the northern Davidson County plant this year.

DAVIDSON COUNTY– For Davidson County, companies came to the table in 2010, but this year may be a rebuilding year, the county’s economic development recruiter says. The year 2010 resulted in LexingtonThomasville Micropolitan Area being ranked first nationally for new and expanded business by Site Selection Magazine, a national publication catering to executives who make site selections and facility-planning decisions.

Save-A-Lot Food Stores announced in 2010 that it will build a 325,000square-foot distribution facility and employ 40 workers. The company has hopes to triple that employment number.

Davidson County received the same honor in 2008, Last year, the county landed companies like Greensborobased Timco Aviation Services, Boca Raton, Fla.-based Vitacost.com Inc, Save-A-Lot food stores and United Furniture Industries. “We were probably so slow it took us two or three years to get all these projects together at one time,” said Steve Googe, executive director of the Davidson County Economic Development Commission. “That No. 1 ranking that came out in 2008 put us on the short list for a lot of people interested in coming to the Southeast. Projects from that we worked to create relationships.” “We had several companies that we had talked to for some time,” Googe added. “It just worked out they were interested in something.” Perhaps Davidson County’s biggest announcement of 2010 was Timco’s plans to locate in the former Tyco Electronics building in Wallburg. The company plans to create 500

“This is a great opportunity for us to grow our business,” said Rick Meyer, Save-A-Lot food stores vice president of real estate and construction, in the October 2010 announcement. In 2010, Davidson County got some good news about the return of the furniture industry. Okolona, Miss.based United Furniture Industries in April pledged to create 150 jobs in Lexington. The company located in the vacant Stanley Furniture distribution facility on Hackney Street. The company assembles frame materials, foam and upholstered material from outside vendors into finished furniture products at the plant. UFI also signaled good news in 2011 when it announced that it would exceed April’s pledge of creating 150 jobs by creating 200 jobs. The Lexington plant should be fully staffed by the end of 2011, according to Bob Cottam, a UFI consultant. Vitacost.com in May said it would create 300 new jobs over the next five years to double the size of its Lexington facility and amount of employees. At that time, the company had already employed 285 employees at its 112,000-squarefoot facility. The company bought See ECONOMIC OUTLOOK, Page 6

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DAVIDSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT (continued) Located at: Governmental Center, 4th Floor, Suite 404, 913 Greensboro St. / PO Box 1067, Lexington, NC 27293 unless otherwise noted.

Economic Outlook the facility in 2007 and announced last year it would add 115,000 square feet to the building. All of the projects were made possible by state and local incentives. “State incentives are very important to us,” Googe said. “We have packages locally that our elected officials are very aggressive with. They do it in a very unrestricted manner.” According to Googe, 2011 may be a rebuilding year. “It’s kind of hard to project that,” he said. “We are running low on available buildings and industrial parks are becoming full. This may be a rebuilding year to create product.

Googe said the EDC is working to develop greenfield sites. He said he also continues to work on plans for a mega-site that may be ideal for manufacturing, a steel fabricating company or automobile facility. The mega-site in Davidson County is proposed to be located along the Interstate 85 corridor. “We have an area that is identified by numerous studies as the state’s best opportunity for a mega-site,” Googe said. “We put that together and developed that. It’s something that a lot of people had come to us and participated with us on.” dignasiak@hpe.com | 888-3657

DavidsonWorks and Thomasville JobLink offer education, training and employment services to job seeker customers and customized business solutions to meet the needs of our business customers.

DavidsonWorks 555 - A West Center St. Ext. Lexington, NC 27295 (336)242-2065

Recreation Charles Parnell Charles.Parnell@DavidsonCountyNC.gov 555-D West Center St. Ext. Lexington, NC 27292 336-242-2285

Solid Waste Charlie Brushwood 1242 Old Highway 29 Thomasville, NC 27360 336-242-2284 Charlie.Brushwood@DavidsonCountyNC.gov

Tax Joe Silver Davidson County Governmental Center 3rd Floor, Suite 304 336-242-2160 Joe.Silver@DavidsonCountyNC.gov

Senior Services Thessia Everhart-Roberts 555-B West Center Street Ext. Lexington, NC 27295 336-242-2290 Thessia.Everhart@DavidsonCountyNC.gov Sheriff (Elected) David Grice 110 West Center St., PO Box 513 Lexington, NC 27293 336-242-2100 David.Grice@DavidsonCountyNC.gov Social Services Dale Moorefield Governmental Center 1st Floor, Suite 105 336-242-2562 Dale.Moorefield@DavidsonCountyNC.gov Soil & Water Conservation Andy Miller Davidson County Agricultural Ctr 301 East Center St., Room 8, Lexington, NC 27292 336-242-2075 Andy.Miller@DavidsonCountyNC.gov

Thomasville JobLink 211 West Colonial Dr. Thomasville, NC (336)474-2655

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Program

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Transportation Rex Buck 925 North Main St. Lexington, NC 27292 336-242-2250 Rex.Buck@DavidsonCountyNC.gov Veterans Services Boyd Morgan Governmental Center 1st Floor, Suite 101 336-242-2037 or 474-2699 Boyd.Morgan@DavidsonCountyNC.gov 911 Communications Terry Bailey 949 North Main St. Lexington NC 27292 336-242-2132 Terry.Bailey@DavidsonCountyNC.gov

DAVIDSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Davidson County

DAVIDSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Davidson County is governed by a 7-member board of commissioners who are voted in on 2-year staggered terms. The board holds public meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the County Governmental Center, 913 Greensboro St., Lexington, NC 27292. For more informtaion, visit www.coldavidson.nc.us. Samuel L. Watford, Chairman 4111 Denton Road Thomasville, N.C. 27360 336-476-1567 Sam.Watford@DavidsonCountyNC.gov

Commissioner Billy Joe Kepley 1009 Pickett Road Lexington, NC 27292 Home: 336-731-4471 Billyjoe.Kepley@DavidsonCountyNC.gov

Larry W. Potts, Vice-Chairman 373 Waitman Road Lexington, N.C. 27292 336-787-5500 Larry.Potts@DavidsonCountyNC.gov

Commissioner Fred D. McClure 387 Bryan Woods Lane Lexington, N.C. 27295 336-243-1641 Fred.McClure@DavidsonCountyNC.gov

Commissioner Cathy Dunn 1375 Starboard Reach Lexington, NC 27292 336-798-2209 Cathy.Dunn@DavidsonCountyNC.gov

Commissioner Don W. Truell 804 Leach Avenue Thomasville, N.C. 27360 336-475-7233 Don.Truell@DavidsonCountyNC.gov

Commissioner Todd Yates Post Office Box 1625 Lexington, N.C. 27293 336-237-0160 Todd.Yates@DavidsonCountyNC.gov

* Invitations to events, meetings, etc., that require an RSVP should be mailed to Davidson County Governmental Center: Attention: Petra Leonard, Administrative Assistant Post Office Box 1067, Lexington, NC 27293

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Visiting Davidson County BY DARRICK IGNASIAK ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER DAVIDSON COUNTY – From recreational activities to destinations, such as the Richard Childress Museum and the Bob Timberlake Gallery, Davidson County is a hub for tourists and locals looking for a quick getaway. “We think Thomasville, Davidson County and High Point have enough to get people to extend their trips,” said Mark Scott, director of Thomasville Tourism. “If they are here on business or pleasure, we think if they know all of the sites and attractions, we can extend their trip by a day and a night.” One of those places that has been a draw for tourists and locals is the Richard Childress Museum, located in a complex beside Richard Childress Racing’s race shop, in the town of Welcome. The museum, which features 47 race vehicles, including Dale Earnhardt’s winning Daytona 500 car, attracts about 50,000 people annually, according to 2010 figures from RCR racing. “The RCR Museum is one of the best NASCAR attractions, even when you include Mooresville,” Scott says. “... We get an awful lot of people that weekend between the All-Star race and the Coca-Cola 600 (in May) to come through Thomasville and go on to the RCR Museum.” In 1997, Timberlake opened The Bob Timberlake Gallery, a 16,000-square-

foot facility in his hometown of Lexington. The gallery features Bob Timberlake art, apparel, furniture and home furnishing accessories, as well as a broad selection of gifts and collectible items. Layne McCarn, the gallery’s public relations director, told The High Point Enterprise in a 2010 interview that the gallery has between 45,000 and 55,000 visitors each year.

The Big Chair

“We have lot of visitors come through our doors every day,” she says. “A lot of those people are local ... I think the majority of our traffic comes from travelers who are being directed by picking up a brochure somewhere at the Welcome Center along the way or seeing our billboard coming in. Our local tourism (agency) is very good with keeping our names out there and trying to promote people to come into our area.” Scott says he often promotes Childress Vineyards in Lexington. The Childress Vineyards website states that it is “poised to become a destination for visitors and North Carolinians alike.” In 2010, USA Today Travel recognized the Yadkin Valley, which includes Childress Vineyards, as one of the top 10 places in the nation for local wines.

Childress Vineyards

While Thomasville, dubbed the Chair City, is known for its rich furniture heritage, it also attracts visitors because of its baseball team, the HiToms of the Coastal Plain League. Twenty-five to 30 home games in the summer turns out in family members, girlfriends and college buddies

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of HiTom players coming to games at Finch Field in Thomasville, Scott says. According to Scott, thousands of people also visit Thomasville to see the Big Chair, which is believed and called by many as the largest chair in he world. The Big Chair is located in Thomasville’s downtown. “One of the things that we all know about, but we take for granted, is we still get thousands of people a year coming to look at the Big Chair,” Scott said. “It’s just amazing, but that’s one of the big things.” Lake Thom-A-Lex and High Rock Lake also are attractions in Davidson County. High Rock Lake provides areas for recreational use, such as swimming. Scott says High Rock Lake is a place where people visit and stay at the homes of friends. “There’s a whole bunch of people from an outside area coming in, buying some supplies at local stores, camping in that guy’s yard and then water skiing and tubing and stuff on the next day,” he says.

Bob Timberlake Gallery “We have been getting more people with young children there and the cyclists like to go there,” he says. For Thomasville, city-owned Winding Creek Golf Course has been

Scott says Lake Thom-A-Lex is a nice and quiet place for visitors to go with their children, as it offers a playground. He says roads in and around Lake Thom-A-Lex are wide and produce good riding for cyclists.

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a benefit to the city’s tourism, according to Scott. He estimates more than 250 golfers play at the golf course on a nice weekend. “Since it’s matured into a really nice course and one of the best places around, that has certainly been a draw for tourism,” he said. Scott says wedding venues, Colonial Country Club and 12. W. Main, have made Davidson County a destination for weddings as well. Band contests held annually at East Davidson and Ledford high schools also attract people to the county. dignasiak@hpe.com | 888-3657 Hi-Toms

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Brier Creek Elementary 175 Watford Road Thomasville, NC 27360 (336) 474-8200 Principal: Kelli Dalton Asst. Principal: Kathryn Green

SCHOOL BOARD The Board is nonpartisan and consists of five school district residents who serve overlapping, four-year terms. Members may be re-elected to serve consecutive or non-consecutive terms. Board members are elected at the state-wide general election in November. Any registered voter who lives in the Davidson County school district may vote in school Board elections. The board holds meetings on the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Paul F. Evans Administrative Center, 250 County School Road in Lexington. Advance notice is given on the school board website if the meeting location has changed. Members of the public may address the board at the beginning of regular board meetings. Chairperson Carol Crouse Elected in 2002 260 Burkhart Road Lexington, NC 27292 (336) 357-2211 carolcrouse@davidson,k12.nc.us Vice Chairperson Alan Beck Elected in 2000 300 Butler Drive Thomasville, NC 27360 (336) 472-9438 alanbeck@davidson.k12.nc.us Board Member Allan Thompson Elected in 2000 2622 W. Center St., Ext. Lexington, NC 27295 allanthompson@davidson.k12.nc.us Board Member Karen Craver Elected in 2005 477 William Craver Lane Lexington, NC 27295 (336) 764-4075 karencraver@davidson.k12.nc.us Board Member Jeannie Leonard Elected in 2011 2746 Floyd Church Road Lexington, NC 27292 (336) 859-3287 jeannieleonard@davidson.k12.nc.us

DAVIDSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cabinet Superintendent Fred Mock P.O. Box 2057 Lexington, N.C. 27293-2057 (336) 249-8181 fmock@davidson.k12.nc.us Dr. Sandi Lee Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Dr. Tony Peele Asst. Superintendent for Human Resources & Administration Jay Temple Executive Director for Auxiliary Services Pamela Sink Chief Finance Officer Meredith Palmer Director of School Community/Relations & Public Information

Stoner Thomas School 215 County School Road Lexington, NC 27292 (336) 248-5421 Principal: Marivee Miles Fair Grove Elementary 217 Cedar Lodge Road Thomasville, NC 27360 (336) 472-7020 Principal: Audrey Wagner Asst. Principal: Natasha G. Bumgarner Pilot Elementary 145 Pilot School Road Thomasville, NC 27360 (336) 472-7965 Principal: Diana Thomas Asst. Principal: Sarah Maier E. Lawson Brown Middle School 1140 Kendall Mill Road Thomasville, NC 27360 (336) 475-8845 Principal: Randy Holmes Asst. Principal: Stephanie Hall East Davidson High School 1408 Lake Road Thomasville, NC 27360 (336) 476-4814 Principal: Billy Hunt Asst. Principal: Mark Byrd Asst. Principal: James Sparks Ledford Area Schools Hasty Elementary 325 Hasty School Road Thomasville, NC 27360 (336) 475-1924 Principal: Jane Withers Asst. Principal: Kimberly Money Wallburg Elementary School 205 Motsinger Road Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (336) 769-2921 Prinicpal: Donna Stafford Asst. Principal: Paulette Tetteris

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Friendship Elementary 1490 Friendship-Elementary Road Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (336) 231-8744 (336) 474-8240 Principal: Christa Dibonaventura Asst. Principal: Debbie Hege Ledford Middle 3954 N. NC Hwy 109 Thomasville, NC 27360 (336) 476-4816 Principal: Sloan Denny Ass. Principals: Paula Justice Kevin McLaughlin Ledford High School 140 Jesse Green Road Thomasville, NC 27360 (336) 769-9671 Principal: Bill Butts Asst. Principal: Mellissa Glover South Davidson Area Schools Silver Valley Elementary 11161 E. Old Hwy 64 Lexington, NC 27292 (336) 472-1576 Principal: Kim Loflin Asst. Principal: Max Cole Denton Elementary 305 W. Salisbury St. Denton, NC 27239 (336) 242-5708 Principal: Michael Foust Asst. Principal: Kathryn Green South Davidson Middle School 14954 S. NC Hwy 109 Denton, NC 27239 (336) 242-5705 Principal: Loretta Flubright Asst. Principal: Sherry Beck South Davidson High School 14956 S. NC Hwy 109 Denton, NC 27239 (336) 242-5700 Principal: Jonathan Hayes Asst. Principal: Lori Powell

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DAVIDSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Southmont Elementary 398 Owen Road Lexington, NC 27292 (336) 242-5800 Davis-Townsend Elementary 975 Heath Church Road Lexington, NC 27292 (336) 249-9880 Principal: Steve Reynolds Asst. Principal: Leah Leonard Central Davidson Middle School 2591 NC Hwy 47 Lexington, NC 27292 (336) 357-2310 Principal: Chris Johnston Asst. Principal: Debbie Hill Central Davidson High School 2747 NC Hwy 47 Lexington, NC 27292 (336) 357-2920 Principal: Emily Lipe Asst. Principals: Jonathan Brown Scott Dalton North Davidson Area Schools Midway Elementary 318 Midway School Road Lexington, NC 27295 Principal: Lisa Nelson Asst. Principal: Cheryl Baity Northwest Elementary 400 Northwest Elementary Road Lexington, NC 27295 Principal: Angie Kiger Asst. Principal: Ashley Lemley Friedberg Elementary 1131 Friedberg Church Road Winton-Salem, NC 27127 (336) 764-2059 Principal: Sandra Everhart Asst. Principal Daniel Shamblen Welcome Elementary 5701 Old Hwy 52 Lexington, NC 27295 (336) 731-3367 Principal: Amy M. Hyatt Asst. Principal: D. Aaron Barr

North Davidson Middle School 333 Critcher Drive Lexington, NC 27295 (336) 731-2331 Principal: Dr. Denis Hedrick Asst. Principal: Ricky Harris Chad Oakes North Davidson High School 7227 Old US Hwy 52 Lexington, NC 27295 (336) 731-8431 Principal: Gary Fishel Asst. Principal: Travis Smith Asst. Principal: Celia Stalvey Asst. Principal: Valerie Feezor West Davidson Area Schools Southwood Elementary 5850 NC Hwy 8 Lexington, NC 27292 (336) 357-2777 Principal: Deana Coley Asst. Principal: James Cassada

Other County Schools Extended Day 2065 E. Holly Grove Road Lexington, NC 27292 (336) 242-1459 Principal: James Fitzgerald Davidson Early College P.O. Box 1287 Lexington, NC. 27293-1287 (336) 242-5686

COMMUNITY COLLEGE Davidson County Community College Campuses in Thomasville, Lexington and Mocksville www.davidsonccc.edu (336) 249-8186

Churchland Elementary 7571 S. NC Hwy 150 Lexington, NC 27295 (336) 242-5691 Principal: Beth Goins Asst. Principal: Kathy Elmore

DAVIDSON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTYEM co.davidson.nc.us/library Denton Public Library 310 W. Salisbury St. Denton, NC (336) 859-2215 Lexington Public Library 602 S. Main St. Lexington, NC (336) 242-2040 West Davidson Public Library 246 Tyrol School Road Lexington, NC (336) 853-4800 Thomasville Public Library 14 Randolph St. Thomasville, NC (336) 474-2690 North Davidson Branch 559 Critcher Drive, Lexington, NC (336) 242-2050

Reeds Elementary School 791 S. NC Hwy 150 Lexington, NC 27295 Principal: Christie Weatherly Asst. Principal: Cheryl Rich Tyro Elementary 450 Cow Palace Road Lexington, NC 27295 Principal: Kim K. Dixon Asst. Principal: Cheryl Rich Tyro Middle 2946 Michael Road Lexington, NC 27295 Principal: Harry Mock Asst. Principal: Annette Kruse West Davidson High School 200 Dragon Drive Lexington, NC 27295 (336) 853-7315 Principal: Tabitha Broadway Asst. Principal: Mike Lawson Asst. Principal: Casey Milstead

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Festivals and Fun

Annual Events in Davidson County BY CHANEL DAVIS ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

SPRING DAZE

DAVIDSON COUNTY — Davidson County has a lot to offer anyone looking for a good time. Whether you’re a tourist, visitor or local, there is bound to be something to keep you entertained throughout the year. Here are some of the events that occur throughout the year, many bringing thousands to Davidson County annually. GROUNDHAWG’S DAY Feb. 2 is considered GroundHawg’s Day in Lexington. The spring is predicated by the city’s pot-bellied prognosticator, Lil‘ Bit, at the Uptowne Square. The event started in 2005 and every year since, Lil‘ Bit has yet to see her shadow and predicts an early spring. To celebrate, many of the Lexington merchants offer spring and winter specials throughout the day and some barbecue restaurants have been known to offer specials on sandwiches in honor of Lil’Bit’s predications.

Spring Daze at the Depot, which started in 2004, is Thomasville’s own way of welcoming in spring. This year’s event is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 7. Participants can purchase flowers and hanging baskets while enjoying food, live music, classic cars and crafts booths. Also, various civic organizations have informational booths. And a big draw for the event is the annual chain saw sculpting competition, which brings artists from all over the country. With more than 80 local vendors with a variety of goods, there is something for everyone. From plants to outdoor furniture, the festival works to promote the community through tourism and by supporting local vendors. Admission is free and it is a rain-or-shine event. Also, during Spring Daze is the Civil War Living History re-enactment by The Ole’ North State Field Hospital Unit. This year’s exhibit will feature Civil War medical equipment and seven or eight re-enactments demonstrating medicine of the period. In March of 1865, the Wayside hospital was built, with facilities in a tobacco warehouse, depot and the local Baptist and Methodist churches, by the time soldiers came in from the battlefield in Averasboro. The hospital was important for both Confederate and Union soldiers as a medical center during the war and convalescent facilities during and after the war. Local citizens ripped out church pews, gathered straw for bedding, gathered food and drink and generally assisted in the care of wounded soldiers, both Northern and Southern. MEMORIAL DAY The state’s largest Memorial Day celebration is Thomasville’s Memorial Day parade, recently renamed the North Carolina Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony Inc. The parade usually attracts crowds of more than 25,000 and is an all-day event, rain or shine. The event begins around 9:30 am at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, at mile marker 100 off of Interstate 85 between Greensboro and Charlotte with a wreath-laying ceremony before moving to Thomasville’s Big Chair for the parade that starts at 11:15 a.m., where veterans march and spectators cheer. The parade ends at Cushwa Stadium, where there is free food, speakers, music, skydivers and presentations.

Lexington BBQ Festival

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BARBECUE FESTIVAL Lexington is known for its barbecue, and the tangy treat attracts hundreds of thousands to the area. The annual Barbecue Festival started on Oct. 27, 1984. The festival has become an annual tradition held on one of the last two Saturdays in October. The city has officially declared the month of October Barbecue Month, where events are held that lead up to the festival, such as Tour de Pig, golf tournaments, a 5K Hawg run and the Hawg Shoot air rifle tournament. More than 150,000 visitors attend the festival in Uptown Lexington. The eight-block stretch of Main Street is filled with more than 400 exhibitors selling something for everyone. There also is a juried competition that includes artists and craftsmen from across the country. There are five stages for entertainment that showcase local and national artists and there is a special section, Piglet Land, full of rides and games for children. At Mission Central is where the magic happens. This is where you can watch cooks chop barbecue, fix slaw and fix french fries. Admission is free, but it costs to eat, and prices vary.

Thomasville Memorial Day Parade

THRESHERS’ REUNION Denton’s Southeast Old Threshers’ Reunion is truly a one-of-a-kind. The event is held every year, this year set for June 30- July 4, and is said to be the greatest steam, gas and antique farm machine show in the Southeast. It includes musical acts, an auction, craft barn, country cooking, beauty pageants, fireworks, classic cars and machinery and much more. Ticket prices for adults are $14, children 12 and under are $6 and preschool-age children are free. General admission includes all music shows, demonstrations and exhibits. EVERYBODY’S DAY Everybody’s Day festival, the longest-running festival in North Carolina, is held annually in downtown Thomasville and attracts more than 80,000 people. Originating in 1908, the festival is held on the last Saturday of September and hosts more than 200 arts-and-crafts vendors. There are games, food, rides, live entertainment and plenty of fun to go around. This year’s event is set for Sept. 24 and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

Old Thresher’s Reunion

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PARKS AND LEISURE

Ballpark Road Community Center 7003 Ball Park Road, Thomasville 475-4280 Bombay Park 285 Bombay Road, Denton 242-2285 Boone’s Cave Park 3552 Boones Cave Road Lexington 242-2285 Carver Park 800 Kahler St., Thomasville 475-4280 Central Recreation Center 205 E. Main St., Thomasville 475-4280 Cushwa Stadium 201 Stadium Drive Thomasville 475-4280 Davidson County Parks & Recreation 301 E. Center St. Building 107 Lexington 242-2285 Denton Farm Park 1072 Cranford Road, Denton 859-2755 klm2567@windstream.net Doak Park Skatepark 301 W. Main St., Thomasville 475-4280

Finch Park 15 Paul Beck Road, Lexington 242-2285

Veteran’s Memorial Park 20 Stadium Drive, Thomasville 475-4280

Hasty Community Park 325 Hasty School Road Thomasville 242-2285

Veteran’s Memorial Park Swimming Pool 20 Stadium Drive, Thomasville 475-4280

Hughes Park 8500 E. Holly Grove Road Thomasville 242-2285

Wallburg Ballparks 205 Motsinger Road, Wallburg 242-2285

Kimbrell Park 620 Concord St., Thomasville 475-4280

Golf Courses

Willow Creek Golf Course 916 Abbotts Creek Church Road High Point (336) 869-2416

Colonial Country Club 2380 Colonial Club Drive Thomasville (336) 472-7501

Winding Creek Golf Club 72 Winding Creek Road Thomasville (336) 475-5580

Lake Thom-A-Lex Park 700 Yokley Road, Lexington 242-2285

Lexington Golf Club 200 Country Club Blvd. Lexington (336) 248-3950

Soccer Associations

Linwood Park 5129 Linwood-Southmont Road Lexington 242-2285

Sapona Country Club 439 Beaver Creek Road Lexington (336) 956-6245

King Row Park 5 King Row, Thomasville 475-2480

North Davidson Soccer League www.ndsoccer.com

Myers Park 401 Mason Way, Thomasville 475-4280 Optimist Park 120 Optimist Club Road Thomasville 242-2285 Reedy Creek Park 129 Rob Shoaf Road, Lexington 242-2285 Southmont Park 170 Owens Road, Lexington 242-2285 Strickland Recreation Center 800 Kahler St., Thomasville 475-4280

Davidson County United Soccer Association (336) 238-9080 www.dcusa.org

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DAVIDSON COUNTY IMPORTANT NUMBERS Non-Emergency Numbers Sheriff’s office (336) 242-2100 Lexington Police (336) 243-3302 Thomasville Police (336) 475-7755 Thomasville Medical Center 207 Old Lexington Road Thomasville (336) 472-2000 www.thomasvillemedicalcenter.org Lexington Memorial Hospital 250 Hospital Drive Lexington (336) 248-5161 www.lexingtonmemorial.com Windstream (866) 874-2389 or 249-9901 Time Warner Cable (336) 379-0200 www.timewarnercable.com Electric Duke Energy (800) 777-9898 www.duke-energy.com Progress Energy (800) 457-7777 www.progressenergy.com Telephone North State Communications (336) 886-3720 www.northstate.net Windstream (336) 249-9901 Natural Gas Piedmont Natural Gas (800) 752-7504

Davidson Water www.davidsonwater.com 7040 Old US Highway 52, Lexington (336) 731-2341 Davidson County Social Services (336) 703-3400

Thomasville Funeral Home 18 Randolph Street, Thomasville

336-472-7723 www.thomasvillefh.com “First Class Service at an Affordable Price”

Lexington Senior Center (336) 242-2290

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Thomasville Senior Center (336) 474-2754

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Division of Motor Vehicles 18639 S. Highway 109 Denton, NC 27239 (336) 859-4332 2314 S. Main St. Lexington, NC (336) 248-5179 1033 Randolph St. Thomasville, NC (336) 472-7334

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Allergy & Immunology

Allergy & Asthma Center 100 Westwood Ave. High Point, NC 27262 336-883-1393 Jose A. Bardelas, MD

Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Department Thomasville Medical Center Thomasville, NC 27360 336-476-2586 Howard G. Hochman, MD Paul A. Piazza, MD Peter J. Sojka, MD

Cardiology

Carolina Cardiology Cornerstone Carolina Cardiology 1219-C Lexington Ave. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-475-5337 Ali Akbary, MD Fareed F. Al-Khori, MD H. Barrett Cheek, MD Jenyung A. Chiu, MD Kurt Daniel, MD Robert A. Erdin., Jr., MD Thomas G. Folk, MD Ernest C. Gumprecht, MD Darryl A. Kalil, MD Kathryn A. McFarland, MD James R. McGukin, MD Steven C. Rohrbeck, MD A. Z. Tyson, Jr., MD Kenneth W. Wallmeyer, MD Davidson Cardiology 211 Old Lexington Rd. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-472-1191 208-B W. Center St. Lexington, NC 27292 336-249-8878 Usman A. Khawaja, MD Asif T. Wahid, MD Blane W. Yelton, MD

Emergency Medicine

Hospital Physician Partners Thomasville Medical Center 207 Old Lexington Ave. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-472-2000 Michael J. Capriola, MD John P. Gusdon, MD J. Eric Harris, MD Ted J. Nifong, MD Laurence W. Schlanger, MD David S. Wiggins, MD

Dermatology

Zoe D. Draelos, MD 2444 N. Main St. High Point, NC 27262 336-841-2040 Westgate Dermatology & Laser Center 207 Old Lexington Rd. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-768-1280 Paul J. Kostuchenko, MD

Family Medicine

Thomasville Medical Associates 309 Pineywood Rd. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-475-8121 Alehegn Asres, MD Eric W. Beck, MD

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Denton Healthcare 18539 S. NC Hwy 109 Denton, NC 27239 336-859-5001 Clifton A. Baker, MD Chair City Family Practice 903 Randolph St. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-475-7163 Donald W. Bosken, MD Louis A. Dean, MD Anthony R. Hayes, MD Arlene G. Ramos, MD Thomasville Family Practice 201 W. Holly Hill Rd. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-475-9164 Robert C. Dellinger, Jr., MD Thomas M. Futrell, MD Daniel E. Gentry, MD Lexington Primary Care 110 West Medical Park Drive Lexington, NC 27292 336-248-8692 Jon Hinson, MD Mark Weiser, MD

Gastroenterology

Digestive Health Specialists 1301 National Hwy. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-472-5434 Charles P. Katopes, MD Bruce R. McCune, MD Tom Orli, MD Gary D. Poleynard, MD Victor W. Sears, Jr., MD Landon E. Weeks, MD

General Surgery

Davidson Surgical Associates 1219 Lexington Ave., Suite A Thomasville, NC 27360 336-475-7148 Cedric Deang, MD Eric. D. Lance, MD Brian C. Lewis, MD Mark D. Smith, II, MD

Oncology Hematology/ Oncology

Piedmont Hemotology/ Oncology 1370 Piedmont Dr. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-227-8800 Elizabeth N. Skinner, MD Franklin L. Chen, MD Timothy S. Collins, MD Eugene H. Paschold, MD Heather H. Shearer, MD Hugh J. Wallace, MD

Hospitalist

Novant Inpatient Care Specialists – Thomasville 207 Old Lexington Ave. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-474-3444 Karolyn S. Kruger, MD

Internal Medicine

Thomasville Medical Associates 309 Pineywood Rd. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-475-8121 Monica S. Carter, DO

Katherine J. Clark, MD Terrance P. Johns, MD Chair City Family Practice 903 Randolph St. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-475-7163 Abul F. Imam, MD

Neurology

Johnson Neurological Associates 1219 Lexington Ave. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-475-0113 Michael D. Applegate, MD Raymond S. Kandt, MD Gregory D. Mieden, MD J. Keith Miller, MD Clark W. Pinyan, MD Leanne K. Willis, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Thomasville OB/GYN Associates 1302 Lexington Ave. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-475-6139 J. Scott Bryson, MD Phillip K. Dorton, MD W. Dewitt Ellis, MD C. Richard Kirsch, MD Lyndhurst Gynecological Associates 2927 Lyndhurst Ave. Winston-Salem, NC 27103 336-765-9350 Melvin H. Seid, MD Piedmont Women’s Healthcare 108 West Medical Park Drive Lexington, NC 27292 336-475-7148 Martin Allen, MD Puja Kalidas, MD

Frank Burton, MD High Point ENT Associates 624 Quaker, Suite 208-C High Point, NC 27262 336-802-2085 Robert F. Leinbach, MD David F. Moore, Jr., MD Carl D. Phipps, MD William A. Pincus, MD

Pathology

Pathologists Diagnostic Services Thomasville Medical Center 207 Old Lexington Rd. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-472-2000 Gerald W. Eggers, MD Nichon L. Grupka, MD Scott E. Kilpatrick, MD Christopher R. Madden, MD Elizabeth S. Norman, MD Wilson G. Russell, MD Norman K. Sugg, MD Cullen A. Taylor, MD Jerald L. Winter, MD

Pain Management

Carolinas Pain Institute 207 Old Lexington Rd. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-765-6181 Richard L. Rauck, MD Jennifer L. Roux, MD

Pediatrics

Piedmont Eye Surgical and Laser Center 1040 Randolph St. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-472-8700 Timothy R. Bevis, MD Thomasville Eye Center 1040 Randolph St. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-472-8700 Peter M. Rogaski, OD

Thomasville Archdale Pediatrics 200 Arthur Dr. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-475-2348 210 School Rd. Trinity NC 27370 336-861-2348 Andrea L. Bennett-Cain, MD Daniel M. Entwistle, MD Stephen P. Hardy, MD Beatriz E. Juncadella, MD Maria D. Pincus, MD F. E. Reedy, Jr., MD Catherine S. Riggan, MD Diana C. Roberson, MD Karrie A. Stansfield, MD E. Amy Suttle, MD W. Keith Thompson, MD David R. Williams, Sr., MD David R. Williams, Jr., MD Don B. Winters, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

Plastic Surgery

Ophthalmology/ Optometry

Lexington Orthopedic 3510 Emergency Dr. Lexington, NC 27292 336-249-2978 George A. Azar, MD RoMedical Care Orthopaedics 211 Old Lexington Rd. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-475-0200 James L. Comadoll, MD Thomas S. Ellison, MD T. A. Ginn, MD Harrison A. Latimer, MD William T. Mason, MD H. B. Watts, MD

Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat) Davidson Ear, Nose, Throat & Sinus Center 1213 Lexington Ave. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-472-1300

High Point Plastic Surgery 416 Gatewood Ave. High Point, NC 27260 336-882-2531 T. David Burapavong, MD

Podiatry

Mothershed, Mothershed, Arne & Cates 3057 Trenwest Dr. Winston-Salem, NC 27103 336-765-0710 Thomas J. Arne, DPM Sonya R. Cates, DPM James T. Mothershed, DPM Robb A. Mothershed, DPM Cornerstone Foot & Ankle Specialists 211 Old Lexington Rd. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-476-3338

Dekarlos M. Dial, DPM Steven J. Tilles, DPM Richard S. Weinbaum, DPM Christine R. Wright, DPM High Point Foot Center 6425 Old Plank Rd., Suite 109 High Point, NC 27265 336-882-2070 Kevin R. Henry, DPM J. Barry Johnson, DPM 3314 Healy Dr. Winston-Salem, NC 27103 336-768-1267 Foot & Ankle Associates of the Triad, PA 3641 Westgate Center Circle, Suite A Winston-Salem, NC 27103 336-774-3141 Walter Zelasko, DPM Salem Foot and Ankle Specialists 2825 Lyndhurst Ave. Suite 105 Winston-Salem, NC 27103 336-765-5221 Tim Vogler, DPM Sprinkle Foot and Ankle 751 Bethesda Rd. Suite 102 Winston-Salem 27103 336-765-8637 Robert Sprinkle, III, DPM

Psychiatry

Beverly Jones, MD 3111 Maplewood Ave. Suite 105 Winston-Salem, NC 27103 336-659-8817 Salisbury Psychiatric Associates 427 West Innes Street Salisbury, NC 28144 704-637-5151 Barbara A. Lowry, MD Triad Psychiatric Counseling 3511 W. Market St. Suite 100 Greensboro, NC 27403 336-632-3505 Keshavpal G. Reddy, MD

Pulmonary Disease

Bethany Medical Center 507 Lindsay St. High Point, NC 27262 336-883-0029 Wayne Beauford, MD

Radiology

Triad Radiology Associates 336-476-2500 Jeffrey A. Brody, MD Arnold S. Koriakin, DO Liston A Orr, MD Geoffrey D. Rieser, MD Larkin L. Selman, MD Kevin M. Spangler, MD

Urological Surgery

Davidson Urology 106 W. Medical Park Dr. #A Lexington, NC 27292 336-248-4413 1213 Lexington Ave. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-476-2444 Alex W. Caillat, MD Phillip G. Marks, MD Medical Center Urology 624 Quaker Lane, C-103 High Point, NC 27262 336-882-0220 Richard W. Puschinsky, MD

Thomasville

Thomasville is a city in Davidson County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population is just over 26,000, according to the 2010 census. Noted for its furniture industry, the city was established in 1852 by John W. Thomas as he worked to bring the railroad system through the area. Thomasville is home to the oldest railroad depot in the state, just a few hundred feet from the city’s most notable landmark, “The Big Chair.”

Often referred to as “The Chair City,” it holds claim to the world’s largest chair, which was built by the Thomasville Chair Company (now Thomasville Furniture Industries) in 1922. The original chair deteriorated by weather and a new chair was erected in 1951. The city also hosts of the state’s oldest festival, “Everybody’s Day.”

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THOMASVILLE CITY GOVERNMENT City Of Thomasville 10 Salem Street Thomasville, NC 27360 336-475-4210 Joe Bennett, Mayor joe.bennett@thomasville-nc.gov 336-475-0235 Kelly Craver, City Manager 336-475-4222 Janis Moore, City Clerk 336-475-4214 Pam Galloway , City Managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Administrative Assistant 336-475-5538

Billing and Finance 336-475-4238 Management Information Services Jim Metcalf, Director Justin Trogdon, Web Administrator, Channel 13, IT Specialist 336-475-5535 Inspections, Planning and Zoning Departments 10 Salem St. Permits & Land Management: 336-475-4249 Building & Plumbing: 336-475-4253 Electrical & Mechanical: 336-475-4252 Planning & Zoning: 336-475-4255 Minimum Housing: 336-475-4251

CITY COUNCIL

Ronald Bratton Rbratton@triad.rr.com 475-3604

Neal Grimes neal_grimes@prnc.com 475-3755 Jackie Jackson Jackie.Jackson@thomasville-nc.gov 472-4334 Pat Harris Shelton Pat.Shelton@thomasville-nc.gov 475-2362 Scott Styers Scottstyers@northstate.net 475-3238 David Yemm David.yemm@thomasville-nc.gov 475-2686 Raleigh York Jr. Tfdret@aol.com 475-6076

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PUBLIC SERVICES 525 Turner St. 475-4210 Thomasville Water Plant 475-4247 Hamby Creek Waste Treatment Plant 475-4246 Water & Sewer Line Maintenance and Construction 475-4245 Sanitation Service, Division Policy 475-4239 Street Services 475-4244 Vehicle Maintenance 475-4240

Thomasville COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AGENCIES EMERGENCY SERVICES Thomasville Police Department (336) 475-7755 Chief Jeff Insley 475-4275 jeff.insley@thomasville-nc.gov Administrative Assistant Sonja Crumbley 475-4274 Capt. Loren Wesley 475-4266 loren.wesley@thomasville-nc.gov Capt. Darren Smith 475-4264 darren.smith@thomasville-nc.gov Lt. Toby Smith Planning and Research Director 475-4263 toby.smith@thomasville-nc.gov Capt. Loren Wesley 475-4266 loren.wesley@thomasville-nc.gov District 1 Lt. Ray Widener 475-5584 raymond.widener@thomasville-nc.gov

District 2 Lt. James Tilley 475-5526 james.tilley@thomasville-nc.gov District 3 Lt. Jerry Jolly 475-5525 jerry.jolly@thomasville-nc.gov Thomasville Fire Department Station 21 712 East Main Street Thomasville, NC 27360 475-4293, 475-4294 Station 22 815 South HWY NC 109 Thomasville, NC 27360 475-4296, 475-4297 Station 23 1107 Lexington Avenue Thomasville, NC 27360 475-4298, 475-4299 Station 24 7000 Ballpark Road Thomasville, NC 27360 475-5588, 475-5589

Director Billy Freeman Vickie McIver, Program Director Brenda Smith, Secretary 475-4280

Davidson County Cancer Services 25 W. 6th Ave. Lexington, NC 249-7265 Fairgrove Family Resource Center 217 Cedar Lodge Road Thomasville, NC 27360 472-7217 Habitat for Humanity of Thomasville 2 Salem St. Room 304 Thomasville, NC 27360 476-7900 His Laboring Few Ministries 812 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Thomasville, NC 27360 475-2455 Meals on Wheels P.O. Box 1821 Thomasville, NC 27360 475-1061

Thomasville Housing Authority 201 James Ave. Thomasville, NC 27360 475-6137 Thomasville Medical Center 207 Old Lexington Road Thomasville, NC 27360 472-2000 Thomasville Rescue Squad P.O. Box 934 Thomasville, NC 27360 474-2623 National Guard Armory 130 Culbreth Ave. Thomasville, NC 27360 472-7032 Secord Harvest Food Bank 336-784-5770 hungernwnc.org Senior Services 211 W. Colonial Drive Thomasville, NC 27360 472-2754

OTHER COMMUNITY CONTACTS

PARKS AND RECREATION 1 E. Main St. Thomasville, NC 475-4280

Cooperative Community Ministries 10 W. Guilford St. Thomasville, NC 27360 476-1842

Vince Brown, Youth Athletics 475-4218 Sonya Merchant, Youth Programs 475-5520 Winding Creek Golf Course Jason Gentel 475-5580

City Beautification Committee Carol Brown, Chairperson 475-4219 Thomasville City Cemetery Committee 205 Memorial Park Drive Randy Helper, Chairman 475-4215 Thomasville Historic Preservation Commission Bill Colonna, Staff 906-5272 patbillcol@northstate.net

Thomasville Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1400, Thomasville, NC 27361 Doug Croft 475-6134 Pilot Lions Club 4434 Old Highway 29 Thomasville, NC 27360 475-1001 Fairgrove Lions Club 420 Holly Grove Road Thomasville, NC 27360 476-4655

Tony Ingram, Adult Athletics, Rentals 475-4287

For a complete list of parks in Davdison County see page 14.

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JobLink Career Center 211 W. Colonial Drive Thomasville, NC 27360 474-2655

Hasty Lions Club 500 Duke St. Thomasville, NC 27360 476-3487

THOMASVILLE CITY SCHOOLS Thomasville City Schools 400 Turner St. Thomasville, NC 27360 Keith Tobin Superintendent 474-4200 Tobink@tcs.k12.nc.us Dr. Barbara Armstrong Human Resources Director 474-4227 armstrongb@tcs.k12.nc.us James Carmichael Associate Superintendent 474-4200 carmichaelj@tcs.k12.nc.us Jimmy Chalflinch Director of Custodial Services 474-4239 chalflinchj@tcs.k12.nc.us Mike Ingram Director of Technology 474-4243 Ingramm@tcs.k12.nc.us Rick Jones Career Technical Education Director 474-4208 Jonesr@tcs.k12.nc.us Greg Miller Director of Maintenance 474-4224 Millerg@tcs.k12.nc.us Ceretha Mitchell Executive Director of Curriculum 474-4240 Mitchellc@tcs.k12.nc.us Tamara Stromko Executive Director of Business 474-4222 stromkot@tcs.k12.nc.us Karen Sylvester Director of Exceptional Children 474-4210 Sylvesterk@tcs.k12.nc.us

Thomasville Primary School 915 E. Sunrise Ave. Thomasville, NC 27360 474-4160 Paula Gaylord, Principal 474-4160 Gaylordp@tcs.k12.nc.us Angela Moore, Assistant Principal 474-4160 Moorea@tcs.k12.nc.us Liberty Drive Elementary 401 Liberty Drive Thomasville, NC 27360 474-4186 Benjie Brown, Principal 474-4186 Brownb@tcs.k12.nc.us Liz Snyder, Assistant Principal 474-4186 Snyderl@tcs.k12.nc.us Thomasville Middle School 400 Unity St. Thomasville, NC 27360 474-4120 Georgia Marshall, Principal 474-4120 Marshallg@tcs.k12.nc.us Matthew Pugh, Assistant Principal 474-4120 Pughm@tcs.k12.nc.us Thomasville High School 410 Unity St. Thomasville, NC 27360 474-4250 Deboy Beamon, Principal 474-4250 Beamond@tcs.k12.nc.us C.K. Turner, Assistant Principal 474-4250 Turnerc@tcs.k12.nc.us Brad Phillips, Assistant Principal 474-4250 Phillipsb@tcs.k12.nc.us Alternative Learning Center Terrell Scott, Principal 474-2883 474-2884 Scottt@tcs.k12.nc.us

Brenda Watford Child Nutrition Director 474-4220 Watfordb@tcs.k12.nc.us Judy Younts Communities in Schools Director 474-4233 Yountsj@tcs.k12.nc.us

Lexington

The Lexington area was at least sparsely settled by Europeans in 1775. The settlers named their community in honor of Lexington, Massachusetts, the site of the first skirmish of the American Revolutionary War. Lexington was incorporated as a city in 1828. Until the late 1990s, Lexingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy was mainly textile and furniture manufacturing-based. Since then,

most local manufacturers have moved their production facilities to Asia and Mexico as a way to reduce costs and remain competitive in a global market. This caused the closure of most textile and furniture factories and has contributed to economic difficulties for a community that was heavily dependent on these two industries for employment.

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LEXINGTON CITY GOVERNMENT Meetings of the Lexington City Council are generally held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, unless otherwise listed, at 7 p.m. in the Vernon G. Price, Jr. Council Chamber located at City Hall, 28 W. Center St., Lexington, NC. John T. Walser, Jr., MAYOR 110 Linden Lane Lexington, NC 27292 248-4397 (Home) 248-4861 (Fax) jwalser@lexingtonnc.net

CITY COUNCIL

WARD 1 Ronald F. Reid 395 Garden Drive Lexington, NC 27292 248-8382 (Home)

WARD 2 Donald K. McBride 812 Mitchell Ave. Lexington, NC 27292 249-4869 (Home) dmcbride14@triad.rr.com WARD 3 Linwood Bunce 120 Delta St. Lexington, NC 27295 249-9128 (O) 243-2522 (H) linwoodbunce@bgbflawoffice.com WARD 4 Wayne Alley 20 Williams Circle Lexington, NC 27292 249-2988(Office) 249-0087(Home) 250-2961(Mobile) waynealley@lexcominc.net

WARD 5 Tonya Lanier 604 Adams St. Lexington, NC 27292 243-1361(Home) 470-1100(Mobile) sonshiners@lexcominc.net WARD 6 Larry G. Beck, Mayor Pro-Tem 1 Cedar Lane Lexington, NC 27292 243-1744 (Home) spbeck@lexcominc.net AT-LARGE Edward B. Ward 108 Trafalgar Drive Lexington, NC 27292 249-4430 (Home) 249-9753 (Work) 240-5806 (Mobile) heded@lexcominc.net AT-LARGE Becky P. Klass 115 Linden Lane Lexington, NC 27292 501-2300 (Mobile) mbklass56@aol.com

EMERGENCY SERVICES

PUBLIC SERVICES

Lexington Police Department 106 N. Main Street, Lexington, NC John E. Lollis, Police Chief 243-3308 CRIME STOPPERS 243-2400

Lexington Utilities Emergency Service Restoration Work 248-2337

Lexington Fire Department Phil Hartley, Chief Assistant Chiefs Paul Jarrett Tim Curry Chris Proctor Administrative Professional - Dawne Patterson Chaplin - D. Lee Jessup Uptown Fire Station 200 E. Center Street Lexington, NC Northside Fire Station Cotton Grove Fire Station

Administration John L. Gray 28 West Center Street Lexington, NC 27292 248-3910 - Office 243-7371 - Fax

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Lexington LEXINGTON CITY SCHOOLS The Lexington City Board of Education holds its monthly meeting on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Building, 1010 Fair St., Lexington NC 27292. Sherraine McLean, Chair Ward 3 227 Mize Road Lexington, NC 27295 336-734-7242 (W) 336-248-8019 (H) 336-734-7597 (Fax) smclean@forsythtech.edu Second Term: Dec. 2009-12 Betty Pope, Vice Chair Davidson County P.O. Box 1174 Lexington, NC 27292 336-250-8407 (Cell Phone) bettyhpope@gmail.com First Term: Dec.2010-13 Alan C. Bailey, Ward 2 714 Brookgreen Drive Lexington, NC 27292 336-249-2542 (H) 336-225-8895 (cell) 336-249-5889 (W) alan.bailey@windstream.com First Term: Dec.’10-Dec.’13 Laura Holt Fuller, Ward 1 982 Quail Run Lexington, NC 27292 336-735-1585 (W) 336-357-7552 (H) 336-735-1534 (Fax) ~ Call prior to fax laura.fuller@wachovia.com Second Term: Dec. 2009-12 Cindy Norman, Ward 5 519 Tussey Street Lexington, NC 27292 First Term: Dec. 2007-10 336-248-6500 (W) 336-248-5782 (H) cinnorman@lexcominc.net Second Term: Dec. 2010-13 Miles Cleckley, Ward 4 141 West 1st Avenue

Lexington, NC 27292 336-249-2988 (W) 336-249-4474 (H) 336-249-7154 (Fax) miles_cleckley@yahoo.com Second Term: Dec.’10-Dec.’13 Lee Davis, At-Large 312 Mageo Drive Lexington, NC 27292 336-248-5108 (W) 336-238-3361 (H) 336-249-7970 (Fax) aldavis@lexcominc.net Second Term: Dec. 2008-11 Tom Danze, At-Large 101 Hidden Springs Drive Lexington, NC 27292 336-225-5248 (W) 336-249-3285 (H) tdanze@triad.rr.com First Term: Dec. 2008-11 Bennett Miller, Ward 6 519 east Center Street Lexington, NC 27292 336-239-5369 (Cell) 336-249-2117 (H) bmiller1118@yahoo.com First Term: Dec. 2008-11 Lexington City Schools Administration 1010 Fair Street Lexington, N.C. 27292 (336) 242-1527 Rick Kriesky, Superintendent rkriesky@lexcs.org Emy Calderone , Assistant Superintendent ecalderone@lexcs.org Russ Eagle, Assistant Superintendent reagle@lexcs.org Earl Kendall, Assistant Superintendent ekendall@lexcs.org Supervisor of Technology Doug Austin daustin@lexcs.org

Transportation Supervisor David Burnett dburnett@lexcs.org Director, Child Nutrition Joann Cope jcope@lexcs.org Laptop Coordinator Nathan Craver ncraver@lexcs.org Director of Accountability Judy Dorety jdorety@lexcs.org Supervisor of Finance Shelly Gentle sgentle@lexcs.org Pre-K - 5th Grade Curriculum/Instruction Coordinator Sharolyn Harry-Clark sharryclark@lexcs.org Director of Special Programs Patti Kroh pkroh@lexcs.org Supervisor of CTE, Guidance, Health Services, Beginning Teachers, Public Relations Gloria Smith gsmith@lexcs.org Lexington Schools Lexington Senior High School 26 Penry St. Lexington, NC 27292 336-242-1574 336-242-1285 (Fax) www.lexcs.org Cathy Misenhiermer, Principal Asst. Principals Johnathan Jessup Carla Murray Trent Taylor Grades 9-12 Hours: 8:20 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Lexington Middle School 100 Homestead St. Lexington, NC 27292

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Prior to becoming incorporated as a city, Denton was referred to by several different names including Finch Roads, Finch Crossroads and Sycamore — a name that emerged from the large grove of sycamore trees in th town. In 1882, two young men J M Daniel and BI Harrison, decided that the immediate vicinity of the crossroads would be a good location for a general store. According to a land purchase from Roby Morris, Daniel and Harrison erected a store building, which long stood on the northeast boundary of where the Hill Motor Co. did stand and now the Classic Restaurant. The building was stocked with groceries, drygoods and hard-

ware — a larger stock than could not be found at any other store in southern Davidson County with the exception of Jackson Hill. The Post Office was moved into the building on May 23, 1883. BI Harrison became the town’s third postmaster. During his second year in office, mail service was provided daily, where prior it was brought down from Thomasville. The founding of Denton may be dated from the time a post office was acquired and began to be called Denton. The General Assembly passed a bill incorporating the town of Denton on March 11, 1907.

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DENTON TOWN GOVERNMENT Denton Town Hall 201 W. Salisbury St. Denton, NC 27239-6927 (336) 859-4231 Board of Commissioners Mayor Scott S. Morris 230 W. Salisbury St. P.O. Box 1458 Denton, NC 27239 859-2888 (H) 798-4090 (W) 250-3039 (C) Mayor Pro Tempore Andy Morris 371 Bryon St. Denton, NC 27239 859-4985 (H) 798-4090 (W) 848-7785 (C)

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The NC Division of Motor Vehicles mobile office comes to the Town Hall parking lot The FIRST and THIRD Friday after the first Monday of each month 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Town Hall administrative offices are open Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Town Clerk may be contacted at TDenton@triad. rr.com

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Wallburg

Wallburg is a town in Davidson County, North Carolina. It is incorporated, but was never recognized as a CDP by theUS Census prior to its incorporation in 2004. It is largely along North Carolina Highway 109, about 8 miles southeast ofWinston-Salem and about 5 miles northwest of High Point, North Carolina, between the intersections with Gumtree Road and Shady Grove Church Road.

WALLBURG TOWN GOVERNMENT Town of Wallburg, NC P.O. Box 607 Wallburg, NC 27373

Gary Craver, Council Member 266 Lansdowne Place Winston-Salem, NC 27107

Lynn Reece, Council Member 8013 N. NC Hwy 109 Winston-Salem, NC 27107

Allen Todd, Mayor P.O. Box 607 Wallburg, NC 27373 336-813-3905

Zane Hedgecock, Council Member 1404 Wallburg-High Point Road High Point, NC 27265

Mark Swaim, Council Member 8781 N. NC Hwy 109 Winston Salem, NC 27107

Steve Yokeley, Council Member 5197 Wallburg Road Winston-Salem, NC 27107

Town Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Wallburg Fire Department.

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Midway

Midway is an incorporated town in Davidson County, North Carolina. It is situated along Old US Highway 52 in the northern section of the county. It encompasses eight square miles and has a population of 4,399. It derives its name from its location midway between Winston-Salem and Lexington, North Carolina. Midway is part of the Piedmont Triad region and is neighbored by the communities of Arcadia, Welcome, and Wallburg. Through the leadership of John Faust and Norman Wilkes and the guidance of Senator Stan Bingham the community sought incorporation from 2004-06 to protect their community and to retain its own identity. An interim council was established in 2004. A petition drive in 2005 gathered the required signatures of 51 percent of the voting population within the proposed town limits. On Wednesday, June 28, 2006, Senate Bill S1852 was unanimously ratified, therefore; establishing the Town of Midway.

MIDWAY TOWN GOVERNMENT Town Hall 125 Gumtree Road Winton-Salem, NC 27107 764-5455 764-5480 (Fax) Hours: 9 a.m. To 4 p.m. townofmidwaync@gmail.com

Councilman Todd Nifong tnifong@townofmidwaync-gov.net

Mayor George Byrum gbyrum@townofmidwaync-gov.net

Councilman Robin Moon midwaync07@yahoo.com

Councilman John Byrum jbyrum@townofmidwaync-gov.net

Mayor Pro Tempore Michael McAlpine mmcalpine@townofmidwaync-gov.net

EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC SERVICES Midway Fire & Rescue 228 Midway School Road 764-0920 Gumtree Fire & Rescue 788-3544 North Davidson Garbage Collection 731-4025

Councilman Norman Wilkes nwilkes@townofmidwaync-gov.net

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