All in Education
The Purple Star Award program was established in the 2019-20 school year to recognize schools that provide exceptional support to military students and families. This year, 453 schools across North Carolina, including Southwest Elementary, received the award. Schools earning the Purple Star Award completed several activities, including the designation of a staff member as a point of contact for military families and the implementation of a transition program for military-connected students.
Help support the Robotics Program at Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy. As automation and technology rise, we’re committed to preparing our students with the tools they need to thrive.
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.
Garner has once again placed 4th in the race for three open school board seats. This mirrors her strong showing in the November 2024 election, where she also finished fourth out of 14 candidates—just 800 votes short of a win.
Despite not securing an elected seat, Board Chair Nick Jarvis noted that the community had effectively chosen Garner when she was appointed to fill Ashley Carroll’s vacant seat. Jarvis said, “I felt like the citizens picked her”
Superintendent Dr. Nakia Hardy has been honored with the TIP Aspire Award, a prestigious recognition presented by The Innovation Project (TIP).
Thomasville City Schools is enhancing its connection with Bulldog Nation through the launch of two new apps. The Thomasville Schools app keeps parents and students updated on news, events, documents, and more, while the Edulog Bus App offers real-time bus tracking and notifications. These innovations make it easier for the community to stay informed and engaged, all at their fingertips.
Students at Davidson-Davie Community College now have an easy pathway to earning a degree at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Thanks to a new transfer partnership with UNC Charlotte’s 49erNext program, students who earn an Associate degree at Davidson-Davie can seamlessly transfer into their major at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Davidson County Senior Services in partnership with Hospice of Davidson County is offering an opportunity for county residents to complete their advance directives including a Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney.
The Johnny Leroy Dawkins Community Foundation is shaking things up with a new basketball tournament along with their annual fish fry event.
Intern Amari King writes his first column about those who are often overlooked, underestimated or misunderstood.
Dana Buie of Churchland Elementary School was awarded the 2025 Nancy Sink Frazier Distinguished Teacher in Special Education Award.
With a dominant season behind them, The Storm is ready to take on the nation's best.
Davidson-Davie Community College (297 DCC Rd., Thomasville) will host the event, scheduled for Thursday, March 20th from 6:30-8pm.
Internships are a two-way street—offering valuable experience to students while bringing fresh ideas to our team. We’re excited to welcome our newest intern, Amari King, a junior at Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy. At Davidson Local, we take pride in shaping each internship to fit the individual's needs and ambitions, ensuring a truly meaningful experience.
Amid growing national concerns over threats to journalism and media outlets, local community members and leaders came together to discuss the challenges and explore solutions.
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.
