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Old-Time Square Dance Keeps Davidson County’s Musical Traditions Alive
Mountain music enthusiasts in and around Davidson County know to keep their calendar free the third Saturday of every month.
Davidson County Agricultural Fair Draws Both Rural and City Folks
Both rural and city folks can enjoy a day at the fair. Actually, six days.
Artist and Furniture-Making Bob Timberlake Turns 70
Picture this: Artist Bob Timberlake turned 70 years old in 2007.
Big Chair Reflects Furniture-Making History
The “Big Chair” has made Thomasville famous ever since 1922.
Thomasville’s Everybody’s Day Festival Celebrates, Well, Everybody
North Carolina’s oldest festival, the hugely popular Everybody’s Day Festival in Thomasville, celebrates its 100th year in 2008.
Lexington Shows Off Its Painted Pigs
Lexington has long been known for its hickory-smoked pork barbecue, but historic Uptown Lexington is known for a different sort of swine these days.
New Civil War Markers Guide Visitors Through Davidson County’s History
The bodies of 36 Civil War soldiers lie in a common grave in Thomasville Cemetery – the only place in the country where Confederate and Union soldiers rest side by side.
Mike Helsabeck Finds His Niche in Davidson County’s Thriving Arts Scene
Four years ago, Mike Helsabeck painted a duck on a license plate as a casual favor for a friend. This talented musician and 20-year veteran of the radio business had never dabbled in art, so he was as surprised as anyone when people started raving about his work.
Thomasville’s Barking Dog Jewelry Design Studio Grew From a Hobby
Jeffrey Jobe‚ owner of Barking Dog Jewelry Design Studio in Thomasville‚ specializes in hand-forged and braided metal‚ designing new jewelry using age-old practices.
‘Alive After Five’ Program Spices Up Lexington’s Summer Nights
Many communities are finding new and inventive ways to bring people back downtown‚ and Lexington is no different. During the summer months‚ “Alive After Five” encourages area residents and businesspeople to “Eat‚ Drink and Wiggle Your Feet.”
Historic Lexington Civic Center Brings New Shows to the Stage
The old Carolina Theatre holds a special place in the hearts of many Lexington natives. From 1948 until the 1970s‚ the theater was a popular date night destination and gathering spot for friends.
Lexington Artist Bob Timberlake Designs Line of Furniture
You may recognize Bob Timberlake as the American Realist painter known for his evocative‚ detailed snapshots of rural life. Or you may know him by his wildly successful furniture line‚ The World of Bob Timberlake‚ which he began in 1990 in partnership with Lexington Home Brands.
Friendly Davidson County Grows, Yet Retains Small-Town Feel
Back in 1968‚ Dr. David Williams was just out of the U.S. Air Force and looking for a small community where he could practice pediatrics. A former high school friend suggested Thomasville‚ a community where children feel safe and everybody follows high school sports‚ whether their child is throwing the football or not.
