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Holly Hill Memorial Park to host Hurricane Helene candlelight prayer service
Holly Hill Memorial Park is hosting a candlelight prayer service on October 10th at 6 pm for those affected by Hurricane Helene and all first responders. Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, made landfall on September 26th in Florida’s Big Bend, causing a 500-mile path of destruction with deadly force, catastrophic flooding, damaging winds and power outages.
Press Release: Comfort K9 arrives at the Lexington Fire Department
The Lexington Fire Department will be live on Facebook on Wednesday, October 2 at 11:00 a.m. to introduce Luna. Luna is a 'Comfort K9' who will provide companionship and emotional support for firefighters who experience high levels of stress and trauma in their line of work.
Davidson County Sheriff issues scam alerts
The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office has issued two separate scam alerts to the citizens of Davidson County.
Lightning strike causes Tyro church fire
Lightning caused a fire which damaged the steeple of Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Tyro on Friday.
Nominate your local public safety officer for the Metal of Valor
The medal is awarded annually by the President of the United States to public safety officers who have exhibited exceptional courage, regardless of personal safety, in the attempt to save or protect human life.
Celebrate National Donut Day in Davidson County
National Donut Day is today in Davidson County. Held annually on the first Friday in June, National Donut Day is a sweet time to celebrate America’s heroes. The holiday was originally established to honor The Salvation Army’s service to soldiers during World War I. Stock upon the sweet treat today at a local bakery.
Multiple agencies joined for recent license check
Multiple agencies join for recent license check.
Honoring law enforcement officers injured and killed in Charlotte yesterday
Davidson Local would like to pause and to honor the law enforcement that were injured and killed in Charlotte, NC yesterday in the line of duty.
Take a local stand against human trafficking
Take a local stand against human trafficking at an event in Lexington on May 18.
Update on Fifth Street house fire that claimed fireman's life
Update on Fifth Street house fire that claimed firefighter’s life.
Lexington Fire Department is installing free smoke alarms
The Lexington Fire Department would like to install a smoke alarm in your home free of charge.
El Departamento de Bomberos de Lexington está instalando alarmas de humo gratuitas
El Departamento de Bomberos de Lexington está instalando alarmas de humo gratuitas.
CodeRED emergency alert system now active for Davidson County
The safety alert system CodeRED will provide citizens with real-time updates in relation to emergencies within Davidson County.
ATF offers reward for information on fire that claimed fire fighter's life
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced a reward of up to $2,500 for information on a fire that claimed the life of a Lexington fire fighter.
Commending local law enforcement for aiding in multi-county vehicle pursuit
Davidson County law enforcement assists with a state-wide vehicle pursuit on 1-85.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist partners with DDCC on Innovative Paramedic Certification
To help meet the growing demand for paramedics across Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, the health system has partnered with Davidson-Davie Community College to create an opportunity for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) currently employed by Wake Forest Baptist to obtain their paramedic certification.
Celebre el Mes Nacional de la Salud de las Minorías
Celebre el Mes Nacional de la Salud de las Minorías
Breaking News: Thomasville serial robbers arrested
Thomasville and High Point Police Departments together arrest serial robbery suspects after chase.
Lexington Fire Department led procession for Captain Ronnie Metcalf
The Lexington Fire Department led a procession yesterday in honor of Captain Ronnie Metcalf, a 19-year veteran of the LFD who died on Friday,March 29 after sustaining life-ending burn injuries while serving in the line of duty.