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Woman hurt in Lexington house explosion on Old Mountain Road near High Rock Lake
LEXINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — A Lexington woman was taken to the hospital after a fire that resulted in multiple explosions at her home. The fire happened around 9 a.m. Friday on Old Mountain Road near High Rock Lake. Emergency crews from multiple Davidson County agencies responded to the scene. Firefighters on site reported that a […]
Video: Crews battle fire at home near High Rock Lake in Davidson County; patient airlifted
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Crews are currently at the scene of a structure fire in Davidson County. Authorities have confirmed they are responding to a fire on the 4100 block of Old Mountain Road, near High Rock Lake. A firefighter at the scene tells FOX8 that a person in the home was airlifted to […]
Davidson County Local Food Network and Thomasville Farmers Market announce launch of a new pop-up farmers market
The Davidson County Local Food Network and the Thomasville Farmers Market are excited to announce the launch of a new pop-up farmers market at the Senior Services Congregate Center in Thomasville. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to improve access to fresh and locally grown farm produce for...
Person airlifted from house fire in Davidson County, officials say
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — Fire crews are at the scene of a house fire in Davidson County Friday morning, they say. Davidson County officials say they are responding to the fire on the 4100 block of Old Mountain Road near High Rock Lake. They said a person was removed from the structure and taken to a nearby hospital.
Man arrested after allegedly killing 2 dogs, deputies seize 12 more
LEXINGTON, N.C. — A man was arrested for allegedly killing two dogs in Lexington on July 1, according to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office (DCSO). Deputies said they were called to the home on 1st Circle for two dogs that were found dead on the front porch. Twelve other...
Animal abuse cases take toll on Piedmont Triad volunteers
(WGHP) — There have been nine major cases of animal abuse reported in the Piedmont Triad this year. Most of them happened out of Davidson County with the most recent happening this week. On Monday, deputies came to the 200 block of First Circle in Lexington after getting a report about two dead dogs on […]
Overturned plane reported in Davidson County
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) –A plane overturned in Davidson County on Tuesday night. State troopers responded to the Fly High Lexington/Davidson County Executive Airport on Aviation Way. No injuries have been reported at this time. Only one person was in the plane, but their condition is currently unknown. The cause of the plane overturning is […]
Emergency crews respond to Lexington airport crash involving 84-year-old pilot
Emergency crews responded to a plane crash Tuesday night at the Lexington airport, according to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. when an 84-year-old man in a single-seat airplane attempted to take off. However, the plane never left the ground, instead rolling out of the...
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