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For Davidson County, where taxpayers are being asked to fund construction needs while educators continue to fight for fair pay, Forsyth’s mismanagement is a reminder: big decisions demand even bigger accountability. While the investigation unfolds, parents and taxpayers are watching closely.
Back to School Day at the Depot Farmers Market is this Saturday, August 30 from 8 AM to noon, featuring a teacher supply drive, live cooking demo with Chef John, and fresh specials from local farms. Shoppers can enjoy produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, and more while supporting teachers and kicking off the school year.
The Thomasville City Schools Board of Education would like to take this opportunity to clarify inaccuracies included in the City of Thomasville's recent press release dated July 24, 2025, regarding Communities In Schools (CIS) and the use of school district facilities.
Beyond her professional achievements, Beth's greatest attribute, according to Frank, is her role as a mother. "She is an absolute hero to all three of his girls," he proudly states. Their three daughters, Mary Lloyd (24), Annabell (23), and Abbie (19), are all graduates of Lexington, a testament to the strong foundation their parents provided. Mary, the eldest, is a marketing director for a commercial real estate firm in Winston-Salem. Annabell, the middle daughter, will be following in her mother's footsteps, teaching at Westchester Academy next year and coaching volleyball. Abbie, the youngest, works at Lexington Bar-B-Q, representing another facet of the family's deep community roots.
DCA faces questions about recent dismissals and the handling of an administrator’s DUI case.
Lexington City Schools and NAACP representatives are urging the community to attend Tuesday night’s Davidson County Commissioners meeting to support two key issues: equitable pay for classified school staff and funding to resolve unforeseen HVAC issues and construction delays at Lexington Middle School. The meeting takes place Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Davidson County Governmental Center.
In a move stirring both support and controversy, State Senator Steve Jarvis (R-Davidson) is championing Senate Bill 280, known as the Private School Security Act.
Superintendent Dr. Nakia Hardy has been honored with the TIP Aspire Award, a prestigious recognition presented by The Innovation Project (TIP).
Davidson-Davie Community College (297 DCC Rd., Thomasville) will host the event, scheduled for Thursday, March 20th from 6:30-8pm.
Representatives with Lexington City Schools said that the loss of this grant funding will impact the school districts, but it won’t translate into anyone losing their jobs. However, they said it would make recruiting and retaining teachers tougher in the future.
On Feb.18 , the Lexington City Schools Buildings and Grounds Committee held a community meeting at Sapona Golf and and Tennis Club where they discussed the results of a recent assessment of its buildings.
Winter weather continues to impact local schools.
Schools Closed to students due to inclement weather. Debido a que el pronóstico de esta noche indica que las temperaturas serán lo suficientemente bajas como para causar el re-congelamiento en las vías, lo que hará que las condiciones de viaje, especialmente en las calles secundarias, sean peligrosas por la mañana.
On December 28, 2024, PowerSchool became aware of a cybersecurity incident that began on December 19, 2024, involving unauthorized access to student and teacher data.
Freezing rain continues this morning with temperatures expected to rise above freezing south to north through 11 a.m. Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 11 am.
This year’s gathering will take place on Monday, January 20, 2025, beginning at 8 am with doors opening at 7:30 am. The venue for this occasion is the Commons on the Green, located at 200 Country Club Blvd, Lexington.
Concerns have been raised by parents and community officials regarding a recent website displaying a mugshot of Lexington Senior High School Principal Jermaine Porter.
Press Release: Davidson County man wins over $230,000 jackpot from NC Education Lottery.
A Ledford High School teacher is suspended, with pay, following words he wrote on a white board in a classroom.
This year, the college is celebrating 60 years of success by honoring the many accomplishments and successes of its students, as well as remarkable growth over six decades.
