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TCS and LCS closed, DCS on delay
Continued concerns about road conditions and possible winter are once again affecting schools days across the county.
Update: DCS closed for students, optional for staff on Thursday
After an assessment of roads, Davidson County Schools has utilized its option to close.
Schools will have delayed opening on Thursday
Road conditions continue to cause issues across Davidson County.
Schools remain closed for students, optional workday for staff
Davidson County’s three local school systems - Lexington City, Thomasville City and Davidson County Schools - will be closed for students on Wednesday, January 19.
Local school systems closed on Tuesday, Jan. 18
Icy road conditions prompt closures.
Rev. Calvin E. Smith to be honored with MLK Service Award
This year’s MLK Service Award will go to Calvin E. Smith, a pastor and teacher dedicated to service. Smith said he has always had a passion and calling to serve even at a young age. After completing high school, this desire led him into the United States Air Force. Upon returning home, Rev. Smith continued to serve the government by being a USPS mail carrier for 18 years.
Davidson Dreams: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.
DDSBC brings EntreGROW to area
The Davidson-Davie Community College Small Business Center is one of two Piedmont Regional recipients of the NC Idea Regional Impact ECOSYSTEM grant.
Thomasville teacher brings international travel to classroom
A Thomasville elementary teacher is on a mission to provide students with a chance to experience international travel via virtual reality.
Davidson County Schools to remain masked
On Monday, January 10, the Davidson County Schools (DCS) Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting for the month virtually.
Dr. George B. Jackson: An Unpopular King
“We all have a moral obligation to speak truth to power, even in the midst of those who strive to maintain the status quo and suppress dissent in any form. The greatness of King resides in his fearlessness to stand alone on the right side of history.” Dr. George B. Jackson Martin Luther King Social Action Committee, Chairman
Message from LCS Superintendent about COVID-19
A note from Dr. Anitra Wells.
January events at the WDPL
The West Davidson Public Library is hosting a variety of events to kick off the new year.
#DLYearInReview: Unsung Heroes
Our Unsung Hero series shines a spotlight on those within the school systems who often don’t garner the same recognition as administrators, teachers and coaches.
Preserving Dunbar: Conflicting stories over building’s future emerges
A controversial project that planted many residents who live near Dunbar School on opposite sides of the spectrum from city of Lexington representatives is once again making headlines.
A Photo Gallery: Holiday Englandwood
On Monday evening, Charles England Elementary School was transformed into a festive wonderland.
Breaking News: Local students charged with making false reports about school violence
On Friday, December 17, a statement from the Davidson County Sheriff’s office said school resource officers charged three students in the Davidson County School system with making a False Report of Mass Violence on Educational Property.
Local parents, administrators respond to social media bomb threats
Students across Davidson County were met with a shift in school protocols as a nationwide spike in TikTok challenges have led to heightened security. Official take precautions but say threats are not credible.
Commissioners approve funds for Lexington football field and track
A proposal of a total estimated project of $1,572,290 was presented by County Manager Tim Maness with the recommendation to move forward with repairing drainage issues related to the field and track. This includes a synthetic turf component of $434,250 that will be handled by the Lexington School District.