Black History Month: David Clarke ‘D.C.’ Virgo led Williston, helped build city’s first Black community hospital

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – David Clarke “D.C.” Virgo became the first principal of the new Williston Primary and Industrial School in 1915, building a reputation for academic excellence over the course of his tenure. Virgo also was very active in the community, leading fundraisers to help build Wilmington’s…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS