Dr. Judy Richards has been appointed as Principal of South Lexington School and Developmental Center.
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Election protest dismissed by local elections board
A complaint submitted to the North Carolina Board of Elections resulted in a hearing by the local Board of Elections on Tuesday, June 14 for LEXINGTON CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION WARD 5.
Thomasville provides "Beat the Heat, life saving tips"
Extreme heat or heat waves occur when the temperature reaches extremely high levels or when the combination of heat and humidity causes the air to become oppressive.
Library makes a splash in Thomasville, offers Monday book sale
Experts call the “Summer Slide” the tendency for students to lose some of the reaching achievements made during the previous school year. Some estimates say, “it costs the educational system more than $1,500 per student to reteach materials. Over the course of a K-12 education, that can equate to more than $18,000 per student.”
Election protest hearing: Lexington's Ward 5 school board election
A complaint submitted to the North Carolina Board of Elections will be considered by the Davidson County Board of Elections on Tuesday, June 14, at 6 p.m. at the Davidson County Government Building, 4th floor, in the Commissioners Room located at 913 Greensboro St. Lexington, NC 27292.
Dive into “Oceans of Possibilities” at the DCPL
Explore the “Oceans of Possibilities” at the Davidson County Public Library in Lexington with Animal Programs from the North Carolina Zoo and the Greensboro Science Center.
Summer feeding program starts Monday at select Thomasville schools
Thomasville City Schools is participating in the Federally Funded Summer Feeding Program beginning Monday, June 6, 2022 - Friday, August 19, 2022
Call for Writers: Juneteenth Essay Contest
The Davidson County Branch NAACP Education Committee is striving to improve and increase our county residents’ awareness of the importance of celebrating Juneteenth. We are hoping that by co-sponsoring this Essay Contest, students and adults will be engaged and encouraged to talk to their teachers, parents and friends in an effort to learn more about the origin and significance of this celebration as it relates to Freedom and the hope of enjoying all the rights and privileges as an American citizen for people of color.
Opinion: Honoring Memorial Day...Wait! What About the Children?
This Memorial Day, say a prayer for a Gold Star family but start thinking of ways we can utilize the expertise of a veteran to truly start honoring our fallen.
Honoring veterans: In Memoriam
For long-time member Bruce Cross and the brethren of American Legion Post 255, the historic building on Arthur Miller Drive houses noteworthy memories of history, culture and service. In name and deed, Lexington’s first African-American post honors the legacy of soldiers who returned from war, sought equal treatment and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for love of God and Country.
Delta award scholarship funds
The Lexington Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. recently awarded two scholarships to graduating high school seniors.
Jacket Parent Academy hosts celebration
Lexington City Schools newly formed Jacket Parent Academy held its first end of the year celebration on Wednesday evening, May 25 at Charles England Elementary School.
Rachel's Series: Interview with DCHD's Janna Walker
It’s hard to believe two years have passed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thomasville High receives national award
Thomasville High School is the recipient of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Safe Sports School award for its athletic program.
High Rock River Rats award scholarships
Three scholarships were presented by the organization.
Former teacher plans to accept position as Ward 4 representative for LCS BOE
Lisa Hathaway, a former special education teacher at Lexington Senior High School (LSHS), has shared with Davidson Local that she will be the new Ward 4 representative on the Lexington City Schools Board of Education.
TCS board will become an elected position in 2023
On April 18, the Thomasville City Council adopted a resolution to covert the Thomasville City Schools Board of Education positions from appointed to elected. The first election will take place on November 7, 2023.
Explore the “Oceans of Possibility” with Summer Reading through the Davidson County Public Library
Summer reading has long been a tradition to promote literacy and knowledge during the months without school. It is an opportunity for children, teens, adults, and their families to expand their minds, learn new things, and engage their imaginations.
Rachel's Series: A high schooler's take on the height of the pandemic
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic started nearly two years ago, most people can vividly remember how the pandemic took a toll on their lives from the very beginning.
From a Teen's Perspective: Advice on College Admissions
As of May 1st, most students from the class of 2022 know where they are attending college as a member of the class of 2026. After a tumultuous year with continued complications from Covid-19 and some of the lowest college acceptance rates ever, we have reached the point where we can say we have been through the college application process.