All-online school option coming to Davidson County Schools
The Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy gives students who do not want to attend in-person classes another option. Author: Chris Venzon (WFMY News2) Published: 4:43 PM EDT May 1, 2021 Updated: 4:43 PM EDT May 1, 2021
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. As the coronavirus pandemic shows signs of slowing, local school districts are still working to provide safe learning options for hesitant students in the fall.
Davidson County Schools announced in late April a new all-online option for students next school year. The DCS Virtual Academy will provide a full-time learning environment with DCS curriculum and teachers for students wary of returning to in-person learning.
Farm tours will educate and entertain the public, says owner
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ARCADIA | I m an idiot, is Greg Carpenter s usual comeback when asked why he wanted a more than 100-acre farm, 80 animals and the desire to open his rural country way of life to the public for farm experience tours.
The self-deprecating quip doesn t come close to the real story of Red Hound Farms and how Carpenter came to own it. He s not an idiot, but a man with a vision and on a mission to live out a dream he has held since he was a teenager. Carpenter, who also owns Knight Topline Heating and Air business, has always wanted to own a farm. His heaven on earth is acres of green pastures, barns, animals and tractors.
A Year in Review: How COVID has changed Davidson County
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Yes, it really has been a whole year since we first heard the word “coronavirus” thus beginning our plunge into a pandemic that has disrupted the world and claimed the lives of millions.
The first case of COVID-19 in Davidson County was reported on March 19, 2020. Two days prior to that, public schools suddenly closed to in-person learning and canceled all sports. By March 27, Gov. Roy Cooper had issued his first stay-at-home order, followed closely by the closure of most businesses, issuing hygiene protocols and what became known as the “new normal”.
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A 12-year-old girl from Welcome who was reported missing on Saturday was found safe in Jacksonville, Florida on Monday morning, according to law enforcement.
Officer Cheyenne Snyder of the Jacksonville Police Department said Ashlan Kaye Earley was found along with a 15-year-old boy, Shemo Tit, of Jacksonville, who was also reported missing by his family.
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Snyder said the specifics of where the two were found are not being released at this time. The circumstances of how Ashlan was connected to the boy and got to Florida are still pending investigation.
Davidson County has lost a true giant in the world of education.
The former superintendent of Davidson County Schools and long-time community advocate Dr. Fred Mock died on Tuesday after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Max Walser, former Davidson County Schools Superintendent and Davidson County Commissioner, said he is experiencing a “flood of emotions” after losing not only a valued colleague but someone who was also a close pal.
“Fred Mock was my best friend. He was my right-hand for many years as assistant superintendent, and he supported me in every way possible. He was an advocate for education, but he was also a family man, a good friend, and a farmer. He loved his cows,” said Walser.