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Earlier this month, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction released its annual report on criminal offenses reported by school districts across the state. These offenses range from violent crimes such as assault with a deadly weapon, sexual assault or deaths to non-violent crimes including possession of a controlled substance, possession of a weapon or a bomb threat.
Several parents have called to express concerns about last Monday’s game between Lexington Senior High School and Central Davidson High School and what they consider racist actions targeting their children.
State law allows school districts to use a maximum of five remote learning days per school year. Our district used the final allowable remote learning day during last week’s winter storm.
A celebration of life service will be held Sunday at Friendship Baptist Church, with family visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. and the funeral service following at 2:30 p.m. Burial will follow at South Lexington City Cemetery.
The academy is intended for participants not yet working in early child care. Participants will receive training necessary for the NC Early Childhood credential to work in regulated child care programs in North Carolina.
Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) announced that $3 million will be invested in the construction of Davidson-Davie Community College’s new Health Sciences Center.
Recently, EdNC posted two articles celebrating the effort that local educators and elected officials are making in Lexington City Schools and Davidson County Schools.
The spring enrollment deadline is December 26, making now the moment to take that next step.
Beginning in February 2026, Shabazz will spend a full week at each of Lexington City Schools’ three elementary schools, working with every fourth- and fifth-grade classroom.
On Monday, the Davidson County Commissioners approved a request from the school district to submit an application to the state for $2,274,002 in lottery funds for the purchase of 34 metal detectors and for two roof projects
In the heart of Lexington, North Carolina, one leader embodies a lifetime commitment to community and service: Jen Fuller-Allen. As the Chief Executive Officer of the J. Smith Young YMCA, Fuller-Allen is not just a figurehead; she is a local trailblazer, having been appointed in 2021 as the first female to ever lead the organization in its history. Her tenure is marked by a deep-seated passion for the Davidson County community—a commitment forged over more than two decades within the very walls of the Y she now helms.
The 11 apprentices spent the summer in a pre-apprenticeship program, but with the signing they begin their four years of on-the-job training with a DDAC member company along with classes at Davidson-Davie Community College.
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners focused on the three school districts in the county during its meeting on Monday night.
An October American Sign Language (ASL) course at Davidson-Davie Community College will do more than teach hand signs, according to the instructor.
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.
