The incident has led to calls for an investigation from a state legislator and the school's local NAACP chapter.

Citizen volunteers confirmed that the scenic drive is open from Virginia down to Linville Falls without interruption.

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is considering closing Cook due to declining student enrollment and aging facilities.

The donation comes shortly after Forsyth County commissioners approved a conditional debt forgiveness plan for the district tied to how much money the school system can raise in private donations.