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Davidson County Community College changes name The Dispatch Davidson County Community College is starting off the New Year with a new name. In an effort to more accurately signify the fact that the school serves two counties, the institution became Davidson Davie Community College on Jan. 1. “We are changing our name to reflect what has always been true; we are a college that proudly serves Davidson and Davie counties, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds,” said DDCC Board of Trustees Chair Kevin Firquin in a video released to college employees on Thursday. The college’s history dates back to the late 1950s when communities around the state began exploring the possibilities of developing industrial education centers with funding provided by the North Carolina General Assembly. ....
The new name now includes Davie County because the college serves both counties. Author: Nya Coleman Updated: 4:39 PM EST January 1, 2021 DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. The board of trustees at Davidson County Community College made a big symbolic change today by changing the school s name. It will now be called Davidson-Davie Community College. The new name went into effect today. “We are changing our name to reflect what has always been true – we are a college that proudly serves Davidson and Davie counties, said Board of Trustees Chair Kevin Firquin. The college’s history goes back to the late 1950s, when communities around the state began exploring the possibilities of developing industrial education centers with funding provided by the North Carolina General Assembly. Local leaders, including Lexington’s Felix Gee and Thomasville’s Doak Finch, rallied their communities to raise the funds to make the dream of a commun ....
Q&A: Why North Davidson principal is leaving high school for college The Dispatch Jonathan Brown, principal at North Davidson High School, says he has always been interested in securing future career paths for his students. Now he has turned that passion into a new career development of his own. Want to know more about what is happening in Davidson County? Support local journalism, subscribe to The Dispatch. Brown is leaving his current position as principal at the high school at the end of December to take a new job as the Associate Vice President of Workforce and Community Development at Davidson County Community College. ....