Davidson-Davie Community College commencement honors 1,200 graduates with guest speaker State Auditor Dave Boliek.
All in education
Lexington Student Awarded Scholarship to Attend National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.
Eric Jr., the son of Eric and Megan Anderson of Lexington and the owners of Holly Hill Memorial Park and founders of Holly Hill Cares, is a junior at Union Grove Christian School.
Davidson County School Board Faces Budget, Discipline Concerns
Walk On! is designed for adults of all mobility levels, including those who use assistive devices. Activities are adaptable, allowing everyone to participate at their own pace in an indoor climate-controlled environment.
Davidson County School Board Faces Budget, Discipline Concerns
Financial concerns dominated much of the second half of the meeting. Administrators outlined uncertainty surrounding state funding, projected enrollment declines, increasing utility and fuel costs and ongoing financial impacts from charter schools and voucher programs.
NC Gov. Josh Stein visits Davidson-Davie in recognition of National Apprenticeship Week
Stein, who spoke during the visit, highlighted the importance of apprenticeships and the value these programs provide to local communities.
Lexington City Schools welcome new superintendent
Dr. Anthony was introduced alongside his family.
State Supreme Court decision impacts education funding
Court justices determined that NC was not treating all of its school districts equitably, and that the state was failing to live up to a constitutional obligation: To give every child the opportunity for a sound basic education.
WSSU Announces Promotion of Ronald Beverly, Shares Operational Updates
Beverly, a Lexington and WSSU alumnus, has served the university since 2022.
Lexington Senior High School student athletes earn recognition
A total of 14 varsity teams from the fall and winter seasons have been named Scholar-Athlete Teams by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, an honor awarded to teams with a combined GPA of 3.1 or higher.
JLD Scholarship Accepting Applications
Each year, JLD Community Solutions supports young men of color graduating from Lexington Senior High School as they pursue higher education.
Museum offers wealth of Wallburg history
George W. Wall Historic House and Museum is located at 8801 N. N.C. Highway 109 in Winston-Salem. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
State reports crime in schools down in Lexington and Thomasville, rise in Davidson County
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.
DDDC Task Force honored for childcare and early education in NC
Davidson-Davie Community College served as a fitting site to host Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt and North Carolina Senator Jim Burgin, co-chairs of the North Carolina Task Force on Child Care and Early Education.
Board Retreat to Highlight Services Agreement, Budget Planning and Technology Purchases
The Davidson County Board of Education will meet Feb. 19 at 4 pm for its retreat at the DCS Central Office.
Lexington Senior High School Names Coach TJ Holt Head Football Coach
Coach Holt will begin leading offseason conditioning and program development immediately as the Yellow Jackets prepare for the upcoming season.
Davidson County Schools quote state rules "Remote learning will not be an option'
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.
Lexington City Schools Names Tracy Dalton Director of Transportation
Lexington City Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracy Dalton as the district’s new Director of Transportation, effective January 31, 2026.
Lexington and Thomasville denied grants to build high schools
For the third year in a row, Lexington and Thomasville city schools have not been selected for multi-million dollar grants from the state to build new high schools, forcing leadership to reorganize and rethink how the projects will go forward.
Faith in Action: Remembering Ms. Mattie Terry
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.
Davidson Davie community college offers free childcare academy
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.