The event will be held Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Banks-Miller American Legion Post 255, located at 1 Arthur Drive in Lexington.
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Diocese of Charlotte to donate Dunbar School to Preservation North Carolina in continued partnership for redevelopment, community benefit
Preservation North Carolina, in partnership with the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte, is pleased to announce the diocese’s donation of the historic Dunbar School in Lexington to the nonprofit organization, to help ensure the landmark is thoughtfully renovated and preserved for generations.
Black History Month: A Preserving Dunbar photo gallery (Part 4)
Every Sunday during the month of February, Davidson Local will publish a photo gallery showcasing and highlighting the lives of Black residents in Davidson County, before integration.
Black History Month: A Preserving Dunbar photo gallery (Part 3)
Every Sunday during the month of February, Davidson Local will publish a photo gallery showcasing and highlighting the lives of Black residents in Davidson County, before integration.
Black History Month: A Preserving Dunbar photo gallery (Part 2)
Every Sunday during the month of February, Davidson Local will publish a photo gallery showcasing and highlighting the lives of Black residents in Davidson County, before integration.
Celebrating Black History every day!
Davidson Local will publish or republish a story, photo gallery or column every day in February. As readers have observed, our commitment to local history goes far beyond words.
Lexington groups co-host three events honoring Black History
From Langston To Lexington with Love event postponed, Black Butterfly group emerges with Lexington groups to co-host three events honoring Black History.
Dunbar Blue Devils to be recognized at LSHS basketball game
The Dunbar School story is one is rich in history, traditions and memories.
Preserving Dunbar: 12 Years of Ownership
When the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte [the Diocese] purchased Dunbar School in 2009 from Lexington City Schools [LCS], they had a vision.
Preserving Dunbar: The City Council Vote
The bitter aftermath of last summer’s vote by the Lexington City Council to approve a zoning permit for Shelter Investments Development Corporation (SIDC) to convert Dunbar School on Smith Ave. into affordable, senior housing has been widespread throughout the Black community.
Preserving Dunbar: The Current Plan
Last summer, during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Lexington City Council voted 5-4 to grant a zoning permit to Shelter Investments Development Corporation (SIDC) to convert Dunbar School, once home to the city’s only black high school (and sitting vacant since 2008), on Smith Ave. into affordable, senior housing.
Investigative Lens: Dunbar School
One of the beauties of being a newspaper publisher is the fact you get a chance to shine a spotlight on stories that matter.