All in weather
People 60 and older, as well as adults with disabilities, are eligible to sign up for assistance from May 1–Oct. 31 at local aging agencies across the state. Since 1986, the relief program has purchased fans for older adults and adults with disabilities, providing them with a more comfortable living environment and reducing heat-related illnesses.
Have multiple ways to receive emergency info, including watches and warnings. Make sure emergency alerts are enabled on your cell phone and download a weather app.
Two storms Saturday and Monday bringing freezing rain followed by heavy rain fall and possible flooding.
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This weekend, our community was met with below-freezing temperatures, and many wanted to remain in the warm comfort of homes. What about those without a home?
Ice and damage to kitchen equipment caused the restaurant to close until further notice.
As temperature dip to dangerous levels, several Davidson County agencies and churches united to provide emergency food and housing during the holiday season.
The Thomasville Water department is receiving calls about customers without water more than likely due to the freezing temperatures that we are experiencing. Please contact the Thomasville Water Plant if you have a water emergency such as a busted pipe that is flooding an area. The American Red Cross has a website dedicated to give information on how to prevent frozen pipes and how to thaw them once they are frozen athttps://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/winter-storm/frozen-pipes.html
With the possibility of icy conditions in the western part of the state and below average temperatures expected as an arctic mass approaches, Governor Roy Cooper signed a State of Emergency today to activate the state’s emergency operations plan, waive transportation regulations to help the transport of fuel and critical supplies, help first responders and protect consumers from price gouging.
This dangerous storm will be near... Siler City around 755 AM EST. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Harpers Crossroads, Staley, Coleridge, Hasty and Liberty.
Tropical Storm Nicole poised to potentially impact weather in Davidson County.
Due to the pending severe inclement weather forecast the Davidson County Veterans Council regret to inform the public that the events scheduled for The Wreath Laying Ceremony at 11am and the City of Lexington NC Veterans Day parade at 3 pm on Friday 11 Nov. 2022 have been cancelled. No rescheduled events are planned. Please plan to join us for the events of 2023.
Official Statement
Davidson County Veterans Council
It is beginning to look and feel like fall, and that means leaf season! Leaf collection will begin for City of Lexington residents on Monday, Oct. 24.
According to the National Weather Service Hurricane Ian is set to impact central North Carolina with heavy rain and flash flood potential.
A Tropical Storm Warning has prompted local school systems to close and/or alter their normal routine on Friday in anticipation of inclement weather. Tropical Storm Ian is expected to bring heavy rains and wind gusts up to 55mph to the area.
Lexington Farmers Market organizers are set to host the first annual Farm Fest benefiting local farmers. Rain or shine, admission is free for this family-friendly event on Saturday, October 1st from 4 to 10 p.m. at Bull City Ciderworks in Lexington.
Hurricane Ian isn't expected to provide damaging impacts from the storm, but possible rain events on Friday and Saturday have caused several local high schools to move Varsity Football to Thursday night.
Barbara Presnell writes “To live in the mountains in southeastern Kentucky is to live at nature’s mercy. Always. It’s something the people don’t forget, not for a single day, because the trees, the air, the wildlife, the water, and more remind inhabitants that they are there by the grace of those trees, that air. They know that they are not in charge, but something bigger, more powerful is. That something is the mountain, a living, breathing force.”
According to the National Weather Service, a strong cold front will result in an enhanced risk of strong to severe storms this morning, especially along and east of I-95.
According to the National Weather Service residents of central NC should prepare now for winter storm conditions that will impact travel tonight through Saturday.
