Money was the major topic. at Tuesday night’s Lexington City Schools (LCS) Board of Education meeting.
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Juneteenth celebration to focus on history, culture and art
On Saturday, June 19, Anything for Our Youth, in collaboration with City of Lexington, Davidson-Davie County Community College, Uptown Lexington, Inc., Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Lexington Visitors Center, will host the event. Admission is free to the public. Food and craft vendors will have select items for sale.
Library book club hosts anti-racism discussion
On June 26, on the steps of the old Davidson County Courthouse, the West Davidson Public Library Evening Book club is taking on a regional anti-racism Books With Purpose series. {Photo: Antionette Kerr/Davidson Local}
Column: Getting caught reading will help children succeed
May is Get Caught Reading Month, and what a perfect month to pick up a book. Begun in 1999, Get Caught Reading Month, sponsored by the Association of American Publishing, was designed to kickstart a summer of reading for adults and children.
Scholarship fund looks to future
Angela McDuffie (center) attended the Lexington Senior High School Senior Assembly to award scholarships in memory of her son Johnny Leroy Dawkins, Jr. Recipients from left to right: Xavier Wall (NC A&T), Edward Castillo (South Florida), Quentin Carter (WSSU), Keith Johnson (WSSU). The group is having a fundraiser on Saturday.
Davidson-Davie pharmacy tech graduates certified to give immunizations
The college and APhA will continue offering the certification opportunity as a continuing education class for qualified pharmacy technicians or state-authorized pharmacy interns, with the next in-person class scheduled for June 19.
Davidson-Davie celebrates with over 2,300 graduates
Davidson-Davie Community College celebrated the accomplishments of 2,363 graduates who earned a collective total of 1,217 associate degrees, 408 diplomas, and 1,719 certificates.
Davidson-Davie commencement modified for Friday
Although still not its typical commencement ceremony, Davidson-Davie’s 2021 graduation will offer an in-person option for graduates to cross the stage during their chosen time slot. {Contibuted by Davidson-Davie Community College}
LCS announces school administrator changes
The Lexington City Schools Board of Education approved the promotion of Ms. Jihan Harvey to the position of Principal of Pickett Elementary on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 effective July 1, 2021.
Southwest Elementary lands preliminary funding for Global Academy
Members of the Lexington City Schools Board of Education approved preliminary funding for a Global Academy at Southwest Elementary School Tuesday evening, May 4. The unanimous decision paves the way for teachers and administrators to begin crafting a curriculum focused on greater cultural awareness.
Smith named LCS Teacher of the Year
When Trisha Smith relocated to Lexington in 2015, the thought of being publicly rewarded for operating within her passion wasn’t a part of her plan.
NC expands eligibility for food assistance
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it is expanding eligibility for food assistance benefits to help college students who are struggling to purchase food and stay in school during the pandemic.
Scholarship fund sees growth
The Johnny Leroy Dawkins, Jr, Scholarship [JLDS] was established 10 years ago.
Governor Cooper highlights State’s resilience throughout the pandemic, calls on Legislative leaders to work together to ensure shared recovery
Tonight, Governor Roy Cooper delivered his third State of the State address. The speech highlighted North Carolinians’ resilience throughout the pandemic and reinforced the need for legislators to work together to help the state rebuild from the pandemic even stronger by expanding Medicaid, raising teacher pay, investing in workforce training and solidifying the state’s infrastructure.
Teen suicide and cyber bullying event
The Davidson County Tri-District’s School Health Advisory Council will host an awareness event on teen suicide and cyber bullying on April 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Additional information is on the flyer.
Local school system offers self-care training
Lexington City Schools and The Social and Emotional Learning Group are partnering to a offer an online Self-Care training for Parents and Caregivers on Thursday, April 29.
Davidson-Davie Storm falls in championship game
The Davidson-Davie Community College (DDCC) Storm came up short Saturday night’s Division II Championship against Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC).
LSHS students gain knowledge outside of the classroom
During the current school year, Derek Fewell, job coach at Lexington Senior High School, has encountered numerous challenges. As an overseer of the school’s occupational studies program, he’s responsible for securing volunteer opportunities in the community for students.
Piedmont Triad School Districts Team Up to Talk Careers in Public Education
Eighteen school districts in North Carolina’s Piedmont region are joining forces to host free virtual information sessions for members of the public who are interested in careers in public education.
Davidson-Davie STORM heads to men’s basketball national tournament
It’s wheels-up for the top-seeded STORM men’s basketball team on Sunday as they head into the 2021 NJCAA Division II national tournament in Danville, Illinois -- a year after they had to give up their 2020 bid when the tournament was cancelled due to COVID. But the STORM only gained strength over the past year.