The Dispatch (Lexington, NC)

(Feature Impact) For every tear-jerking video found online of a child ringing a bell that signifies a cancer journey victory, there are dozens, if not more, people working behind the scenes. From leading minds in cancer research to doctors, nurses and support staff, a vast network of people and decades of medical advancements make those moments possible.

(Feature Impact) Weeknights often feel like a race against the clock. Busy families feel the squeeze from school pickups, homework and social commitments, but dinner remains one of the few opportunities for everyone to slow down, reconnect and share important moments together at the close of a hectic day.

(Feature Impact) Helping kids feel confident about money can start with simple, everyday experiences. That can be especially important today, when children may hear different messages about money from parents, friends and financial influencers on social media. Giving kids opportunities to practice earning, saving, spending and making choices with money can help them build skills and confidence, even as more of their financial lives become digital.

(Feature Impact) Fall is the perfect season to celebrate trees as they transform the world into vibrant shades of red, orange, green and gold. You can do more than just admire existing trees – because in many areas, fall is also an ideal time to plant new ones.

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email China Has Become Colombia's Reliable Partner in Times of Uncertainty Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save BEIJING, Aug. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China.org.cn on economic cooperation: China is now Colombia's largest Asian investor, with around 100 Chinese companies operating across the country, said Oscar Felipe Rueda, Commercial Counselor, Colombian Embassy in China.

(Feature Impact) Su cerebro trabaja mucho por usted, así que lo justo es devolverle el favor practicando hábitos sencillos todos los días para mantener fuerte y saludable a este importante órgano. Empiece por ajustar su rutina diaria para concentrarse en estos cuatro hábitos. Dele prioridad al sueño Dormir bien es fundamental para el buen funcionamiento del cerebro.

Transforming the Research Lifecycle Through Integrated Data Management, Advanced Automation, and AI-Driven Workflows TOKYO, Aug. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) today announced that it will support the introduction and implementation of Benchling, the AI platform for R&D at Tokyo Research Park and Fuji Research Park, research sites in Japan operated by Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd.

Elveo Will Deliver Resilient Next-Generation Connectivity, Spectrum Flexibility, and Compute Power Directly to Mobile Devices on Earth WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lynk and Omnispace today announced the completion of their merger and the introduction of Elveo Mobile, the newly combined company that delivers mobile connectivity and elevated intelligence for a planet on the move.

THOMASVILLE — Bragging rights, a traveling trophy and most importantly lifesaving blood donations will be on the line later this month as Thomasville's police officers and firefighters square off in a friendly competition for a good cause. The American Red Cross will host its annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Ball Park Community Center Multipurpose Room, 7003 Ball Park Road in Thomasville.

Here's What's Happening in Davidson County: Lexington is getting its first Culver's restaurant, and the American Children's Home is celebrating a major boost with a $40,000 SECU Foundation grant. Culver's coming to Lexington Lexington's dining scene is about to get a taste of Wisconsin. Culver's, the fast-casual restaurant chain famous for its ButterBurgers, Wisconsin cheese curds and frozen custard, is coming to 1901 Cotton Grove Road, next to Ocean view Seafood.