On Sunday, December 17, 2023, at 1:10 pm, multiple emergency personnel units responded to the area of I85 southbound near Fisher Ferry Street in reference to a traffic accident where one patient was reportedly pinned underneath a vehicle.
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The Scoop with Riley Elliott: Lexington Fire Department recruits real life heroes
Davidson Local youth correspondent Riley Elliott gets The Scoop as she learns more about what it takes to become a fire fighter.
Thomasville fire leads to firefighter being hospitalized
At around 11:38 p.m. on Friday, firefighters got an alert about a working structure fire on the 900 block of Rosedale Drive. Details are still under investigation.
EMS seeks to provide more hands-only training and public education
For information on hosting a FREE “hands-only” (not for certification purposes) CPR event, contact (336) 236-3103 or Race.Cars.Trial@davidsoncountync.gov.
Press Release: Lexington Police Department arrests suspect in church fire
On Sunday, November 12, 2023, Lexington Police Officers arrested 42-year-old Aimee Lakey concerning a fire on Main Street on October 28. Lakey was charged with burning of a church, and bond has been set at $25,000. The church is owned by Jesus Comes First Ministries.
Press Release: Tyro Fire Department responds to residential fire
Two pets were safely removed from the home. No other injuries reported.
Press Release: LFD responds to church fire during Barbecue Festival
On Saturday, October 28, at approximately 2:45 pm during the Lexington BBQ Festival, the Lexington Fire Department responded to a structure fire involving a church at 1700 South Main Street.
Tuesday: Roads impacted by Deputy Reudelhuber's funeral procession
DCSO writes, “We ask our community to remain peaceful during this time and honor our fallen hero as he is laid to rest. Thank you all for your understanding.”
Obituary: Auston Reudelhuber
A celebration of Auston's life will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Rich Fork Baptist Church where he attended. A burial will follow in the Salisbury National Cemetery. The family will see friends on Monday from 3-8 pm at Wella Farm 368 Weldon Smith Rd., Lexington, NC 27295.
Man charged with death after striking trooper with box truck on HWY 150
William Benton is being charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, reckless driving and driving left of center.
Press Release: Fentanyl toxicity death results in murder charge
Sunday, September 3, 2023, Ian Eugene Butler, who was already in the custody of the Davidson County Detention Center, was served with a warrant for arrest charging him with one count of 2nd-degree murder and one count of death by distribution.
LPD K9s will receive bullet and stab protective vests
Lexington Police Department’s K9s Rico, Cert, and Dax will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vests are sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.
Fire Damages Home on Sunnyside Drive
The Lexington Fire Department responded last night at approximately 11:30 pm to a fire on Sunnyside Drive, where firefighters found a single-family home on fire with heavy smoke showing from the front.
Lexington Police Department investigates shooting
Lexington Police Department Investigates Shooting on Cotton Grove Road LEXINGTON, NC – Lexington Police Officers responded to a reported shooting at a gas station on Cotton Grove Road at 3:15 pm on Friday, August 4.
Give Work A Chance Job Fair Employer Profile: Greensboro Fire Department
Over the next several weeks, we will be publishing profiles on the employers who will be attending the job fair on August 24 from 4-7 p.m. at 599 Railroad St. at Bull City Ciderworks in Lexington. Captain Kelly Giles, a 1988 Central Davidson High School graduate, wants to make sure Davidson County candidates are invited to apply for current and future options in neighboring Greensboro.
Letters to the editor: Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge #97 extends thanks
The Davidson County Fraternal Order of Police(FOP) Lodge #97 responds to the shooting incident in the Denton, NC area last week.
K-9:Davidson County Sheriff's Office is asking for your VOTE
The voting period for our K9 Unit ends .today.
News Brief: LFD installs free smoke alarms
The Lexington Fire Department teamed up with the American Red Cross for Smoke Alarm Saturday
National Police Week: Sheriff's Special Olympics campaign kicks off
The Special Olympics NC Dunkin Doughnuts campaign kicks off at Dunkin Doughnuts in Davidson County on May 20th. The campaign runs from May 10-24, 2023. A percentage of their sales between this time goes straight to Special Olympics NC.
Dustin Carter becomes chief of Thomasville Police Department
Interim Chief, Dustin Carter was selected as the next Chief of Police for the Thomasville Police Department