The Davidson-Davie Community College Board of Trustees has selected Jenny Varner as the next president of the college. The local board’s decision was affirmed this morning by the State Board of Community Colleges at its November meeting.
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Join us tonight for a special fundraiser at Smoke and Oak!
Smoke and Oak is giving back to the Johnny Leroy Dawkins Jr Scholarship Fund this month!! Join us this Friday to have a Pumpkin Old Fashioned or a mocktail charity drink of the month!! A dipped chicken buffet will be available for a donation in honor of Garrett Holloway in the Man of Valor Scholarship Fund competition.
Press Release: Be Someone’s Hero- 48 Hours of Giving for the J. Smith Young YMCA
Be Someone’s Hero, 48 Hours of Giving is a hyper-focused two-day giving event beginning on November 15th, designed to highlight the J. Smith Young YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign. {Stock Photography}
Women of First UMC hold bazaar and bake sale, Nov, 19th
The United Women in Faith of First United Methodist Church, 310 South Main Street Lexington NC will hold a craft/bake/tag sale on Sunday November 19, 2023 from 12 noon to 2:30pm in the Fellowship Hall of the church.
Lexington City Schools slated to receive a portion of $25 million federal grant
Regarding this grant, Dr. Nakia Hardy, Superintendent of Lexington City Schools said, "Lexington City Schools is excited to partner with The Innovation Project and other districts on reimagining one of our greatest resources, classroom teachers. This partnership allows LCS to continue to address equity and access which is one of our core values."
Davidson-Davie’s STORM basketball to host first home game Saturday
Davidson-Davie’s STORM basketball team hopes to bring in the thunder as they host first home game Saturday.
Davidson-Davie Community College holds open house
Prospective Davidson-Davie Community College students learn about academic programs and student support services.
Press Release: TCS Superintendent, Dr. Chris Kennedy, to retire at end of the calendar year
After 32 years of service in public and higher education and three and a half years with the Thomasville City Schools, Superintendent Dr. Chris Kennedy will step down and begin his retirement effective the close of business on December 31, 2023.
Davidson-Davie Trustees attend 2023 ACCT Leadership Congress
Tina Royal and Tonya Lanier, both trustees at Davidson-Davie Community College, recently attended the 2023 Association of Community College Trustees Leadership Congress in Las Vegas, from Oct. 9-12.
Press Release: Davidson-Davie to host “Open Aquarium” event
Davidson Davie Community College to host Open Aquarium event from 4 pm to 7 pm on Oct. 27.
Press Release: Update - New arrest made regarding social media threats against LSHS
The Lexington Police Department and Lexington City Schools continue to work together to investigate and respond to recent threats towards Lexington Senior High School and Lexington Middle School.
Davidson-Davie Community College announces finalists in search for next president
The Board of Trustees of Davidson-Davie Community College has announced that three finalists have been selected in the search for the college’s next president.
Joel's Thoughts: New discoveries, enlightening and painful lessons learned
There is nothing more humbling than to travel to another country with different languages, pronunciations, meanings of the same words and the simple things like going to the proper passenger seat and drivers’ seats being different, knowing what room you are in, what city you are in, or even how to pronounce it and causing accidental mistakes that are embarrassing when you are striving to make a difference.
Press Release: Update - LCS and LPD partner to respond to social media threats of violence to LSHS and LMS
A 15-year-old Lexington Senior High School student has now been charged with felony communicating a threat of mass violence on educational property related to a threat made towards Lexington Senior High School on October 9.
Breaking News: Lexington Middle School delays opening due to threat of violence
Tuesday evening, October 10, the school district was made aware of a social media threat of violence.
Press Release: TCS Finance Office earns Certificate of Excellence
The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) is pleased to award Thomasville City Schools the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE). ASBO International's COE recognizes districts that have met the program's high standards for financial reporting and transparency.
Press Release: LCS and LPD partner to respond to social media threats of violence to LSHS
The Lexington Police Department and Lexington City Schools continue working together to investigate and respond to recent threats about Lexington Senior High School on social media.
Republish - #LocalElectionsMatter - Lexington City Schools Board of Education Candidates
Candidates for the Lexington City Schools Board of Education answer questions about their platform.
Press Release: TCS School Nutrition offers special programs for 2023-2024
Thomasville City Schools, School Nutrition Department is pleased to announce that all TCS students are again eligible this school year to receive daily meals at no cost, provided through the district’s school nutrition programs.
More than food: JJ’s Mama’s Soulfood LLC to sponsor Career Day
Something about the fall season reminds me of good food, family and fellowship. Is it the change from the stifling heat to the crisp, cool night air?