Three people have been arrested and charged with felony animal abuse.
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39-year-old man killed in collision on Highway 85
Representatives from the City of Lexington said the victim, identified as Andrew Wynn, was on the overpass on Cotton Grove Road prior to the collision with the truck on the highway. Law enforcement believe it was an “intentional act” on part of the victim and the driver of the vehicle was charged with any violations.
Thomasville Police arrest two minors in shooting, request help finding third suspect
Anyone with information regarding this incident or the location of Adam James Wright is urged to contact Thomasville Crime Stoppers at (336) 476-8477 or their local law enforcement agency.
Update on the PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident: Davidson County Schools
An Update on the PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident Dear families and educators — As we previously communicated, PowerSchool, a cloud-based software vendor used by Davidson County Schools, recently experienced a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to certain information in the PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS).
Davidson County Sheriff's Office asks for help finding missing teen
The Davidson County Sheriff's Office and the family of a #missingteenager is asking for the public's help locating a 16-year-old. Kidan Coleman was last seen Jan. 8th 2025 in Lexington.
Pickett Elementary School closes early related to heating issues, problems resolved
Winter weather continues to impact local schools.
Scam Alert: Fake Federal Court phone calls request personal information
If you receive a threatening phone call or email, refrain from disclosing any information requested. Federal courts will never use a phone call or email to request personal or financial information, or to threaten recipients who don't comply.
Schools close early and cancel events due to the possibility of inclement weather
A cold weather advisory is in effect for Davidson County and surrounding areas through Wednesday, with overnight lows expected to be near zero degrees.
City of Thomasville actively searches for water leaks
As part of the response to the cold snap, city crews have already completed checks on all bridges with water utilities connected to them. Additionally, fire crews are surveying vacant buildings to identify any potential leaking water lines that may have been impacted by the freezing conditions. Police officers are patrolling streets to help canvas the area.
Volunteers needed to count homelessness
On January 29th, counties across the state will participate in a one-day survey that aims to capture a comprehensive snapshot of both sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals.
Holly Grove and Silver Valley fire departments address fire, no injuries reported
Last night, the Holly Grove and Silver Valley Fire Departments faced an intense and urgent situation as they rushed to tackle a structure fire at 388 Monroe Drive in Thomasville.
Alert: Shooting reported on Bald Cypress Rd.
A female was rescued from a vehicle at a residence on Bald Cypress Rd. with multiple gun shoot wounds, her conditions are not known at this time. We can confirm at this time that no one in the area is in danger.
Update: Section of Liberty drive in Thomasville reopened
Crews worked diligently to reopen sections of Liberty Drive.
LFP responds to fire on W. 13th St., no injuries
January 13, 2025 – Just before 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, the Lexington Fire Department responded to a fire at 729 W. 13th St. – a residential home that was occupied by two adults and two small children.
Schools in Davidson County announce closings for Monday, Jan. 13th
Schools Closed to students due to inclement weather. Debido a que el pronóstico de esta noche indica que las temperaturas serán lo suficientemente bajas como para causar el re-congelamiento en las vías, lo que hará que las condiciones de viaje, especialmente en las calles secundarias, sean peligrosas por la mañana.
Safety: Local agencies expect black ice through Monday morning
Snow and ice are expected to melt during the day. Road crews are actively working and anticipate black ice on the roads until Monday morning.
Winter Weather Forecast: Snow and freezing rain expected this weekend
Precipitation is expected to being on Friday evening.
Thomasville Fire and Rescue emphasizes the dangers of misusing lithium ion batteries
The department is advocating adherence to the comprehensive C.H.A.R.G.E. guidelines established by the Fire Safety Resource Insitute.
Local school systems announce delays for Jan. 7th
As temperatures drop overnight school delays are planned to provide safety for students.