In July, it was announced that the former Dunbar High School building on Smith Ave. would be undergoing a transfer of ownership.
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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.
Black History Month: Preserving Dunbar
In April 2021, we launched our first investigative series focused on the history of the institutions which once, during segregation, educated only Black students in Lexington.
Black History Month: A Preserving Dunbar photo gallery
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.
Davidson Local Top 5: January 30-February 4
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Black History Month: Leaving a legacy of health and wellness
Kick-off for Black History Month celebrations included a Healthier Together pop-up information event at the Lexington Senior High School basketball games on Tuesday.
A Preserving Dunbar Photo Gallery: Alumni and former staff honored at LSHS game
On Tuesday evening, February 1, Dunbar 4th St. and Dunbar High School alumni and former staff were recognized during the halftime of Lexington Senior High School’s (LSHS) boys basketball game against West Davidson.
Davidson Local Top 5: January 23-28
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Dunbar Blue Devils to be recognized at LSHS basketball game
The Dunbar School story is one is rich in history, traditions and memories.
#DLYearInReview: Preserving Dunbar
Our first investigative series focused on the history of the institutions which once, during segregation, educated only Black students in Lexington.
Preserving Dunbar: The Culture and Legacy
In Lexington, the name Dunbar is synonymous with history, pride, community, education, dedication and winning. Before integration in 1968, Black students were educated at schools bearing the name Dunbar.
Preserving Dunbar: Involuntary Integration
Integrate (per Merriam-Webster): to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole.
Preserving Dunbar: Memory Lane
Currently, there is a generation of students in Lexington who’ve only known the building at 301 Smith Ave. to be vacant.
Preserving Dunbar: The Option to Purchase
In 2006, the Lexington City Schools (LCS) Board of Education voted to build a new, state-of-the-art school on Cornelia St.