Tiffany Wynn, Thomasville City Schools’ 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year, is now also the 2023
Burroughs Wellcome Fund Piedmont-Triad Region Teacher of the Year and in the running for the state title of North Carolina Teacher of the Year.
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JLD Scholarship Fund: Community gala focuses on turning pain into purpose
More than sixty guests gathered for the first annual Johnny Leroy “Lee Lee” Dawkins Scholarship “Where Are They Now” program on Sunday, December 11 at Lexington’s Edward C. Smith Civic Center. The event and silent auction served as a fundraiser for the scholarship fund that began 11 years ago after Johnny Leroy Dawkins Jr. was tragically killed in gun violence.
Opinion: 2022 - the year of the MegaBoom Job Explosion for NC
As we say good-bye to 2022 and usher in 2023, we need to get more folks in Davidson County and the Triad to realize the opportunities and potential available by the growth underway at existing employers and from the explosion of future jobs announced in 2022.
NDMS teams up with Pig City Books for book store for adults
The NDMS Book Fair for Grown-Ups with Pig City Books is open. You may stop by the media center December 5-8, 7:45-2:45 or shop from home using a digital catalog 20% of the book purchase price will go directly to the NDMS Media Center.
Local Sheriff: Concealed handgun permit scam
As with any suspicious text, we encourage you to NEVER click on any link or provide personal information. If you believe you have received a text message that is from a scammer, please report your message online at https://www.usa.gov/stop-scams-frauds.
DCS teacher receives NC Symphony Music Educator Award
Meredith Regan of Davidson County is the 2022 winner of the Jackson Parkhurst Award for Special Achievement, named for the Symphony’s former Director of Education.
Director James Littlejohn welcomes new faces to 'Fences' auditions
Auditions will be held on December 16 from 7-9 p.m. and December 17 from 12-2 p.m. with callbacks on December 18 from 2-4 p.m. Although Littlejohn has a strong musical background, he wanted those auditioning to know “Fences” is not a musical.
Sheriff's Office says help is a phone call away
Sheriff’s office shares local resources to take Care of Your Mental Health Around the Holidays.
Davidson County Health Dept. encourages food safety guidelines from CDC
Feasting with family is part of many holiday celebrations. Follow these tips to help prevent food poisoning, or foodborne illness, during the holidays.
DDCC partners with Cherokee Historical Association for Native Heritage Month event
Cherokee history reaches back to time immemorial, yet continues to this day – a story of inspiration, difficulty and courage.
LCS scores 2022 Cleantech Innovation Award
Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster celebrated 2022 Cleantech Innovation Award Winners. Among those recognized was Lexington City Schools, for its guaranteed energy saving efforts.
Churchland Elementary welcomes Davidson County Sheriff's Office D.A.R.E Unit and K9
Churchland Elementary welcomed our D.A.R.E Unit and K9 yesterday. We are so excited when we bring smiles to our community friends.
LPD responds to medical emergency at LSHS
First, we want to send our thoughts and best wishes to the student who dealt with a medical emergency at Lexington Senior High School, this morning, and to their family members.
The Thomasville City Schools Board of Education will have a special called meeting on Thursday, November 10 at 5pm.
Davidson County Schools closed in observance of Veterans Day
Davidson County Schools will be closed for students and staff on Friday, November 11, 2022, as we observe Veterans Day to honor all who have served.
Meet the STORM Basketball Team
Meet the 2022-23 STORM Basketball Team! The first home game of the season is this Saturday at 3 p.m. vs. Denmark Technical College.
Davidson and Davie Apprenticeship Consortium open house Nov. 14
The open house will provide information on an apprenticeship through DDAC and its eight member companies.
Halloween doesn't have be scary: Safe Halloween Tips
Read on for tips on how to have a safe Halloween whether you’re home or away.
DCS School Nutrition Press Release
Admittedly, discarding food as a means of addressing this complex issue was not the correct approach, and we regret that it was not considered more carefully before being communicated to child nutrition staff. It is not the expectation that meals will be thrown away; prior to the COVID-19 pandemic universally free benefits, our high schools were able to successfully implement this same policy.
DDAC adds Owens & Minor, Cascade Die Casting to its membership
The Davidson-Davie Apprenticeship Consortium (DDAC) has added two companies, Owens & Minor and Cascade Die Casting, increasing its membership to eight companies.