The public can support the Special Olympics North Carolina this weekend by joining the Davidson County Sheriff’s Department at the Triad Chill Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 24, 2024.
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Breaking News: Name of Linwood man that died in shooting revealed
The North Carolina Bureau of Investigation has released the name of the Linwood man that died on the scene as the result of an altercation with deputies that arrived to take the suspect into custody for a felony warrant.
Davidson County Sheriff issues scam alerts
The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office has issued two separate scam alerts to the citizens of Davidson County.
Linwood: Man shot and killed by deputies during attempt to serve warrant
Officer-involved shooting leaves one dead in Linwood.
Driver charged with DWI after causing crash on Hwy 109.
Press Release: Thomasville police arrest Trinity man in abduction of local minor
Get the latest news! Detectives with Thomasville police have charged a Trinity man with abduction of a minor child after family reported her disappearance to police.
Family objects to the idea alleged killer may plead insanity to murder charge
The family of the shooting victims on Virginia Drive do not think the accused shooter should be allowed to plead insanity in the murder charge against him.
Charges upgraded to murder for shooting suspect after one victim dies
Charges upgraded to include murder after one Virigina Drive victim dies.
Shooting suspect appears in court, bond set at nearly $3.5 million
Plowman receives $3 million plus bond, has previous conviction of second-degree murder.
Police: Suspect in shooting and armed carjacking arrested without incident
A carjacking this morning left two people unharmed but frightened and a suspect on the run.
Police confirm shooting on Virginia Drive, three injured
Police are investigating a shooting on Virginia Drive, Lexington.
Press Release: Davidson County Sheriff searches for silver Ford Escape
Davidson County Sheriff’s offices searches for silver Ford Escape wanted in felony case.
Notice: Fair Grove to hold open meeting to discuss need for paid Fire Chief
On January 9, 2024 at 7 PM Fair Grove Fire Department will hold an open meeting to discuss the need for a paid Fire Chief. This meeting is open to all volunteers, and property owners within our district. This meeting is being offered, for informative purposes, in advance of our annual meeting at the end of January.
Thomasville fire truck involved in collision, multiple injured
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.
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.