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Mickey Bell Brings Laughter and Mental Health Awareness to Davidson County, With a Local Twist

Nationally touring comedian and mental health advocate Mickey Bell brought his Laugh Responsibly Tour to Center Church of Welcome, sharing both laughter and an important message about resilience and mental health. The night included a surprise moment when Davidson Local intern and Central Davidson High senior Riley Elliott — recently crowned Ms. Central Davidson — joined Bell on stage, handling the spotlight with professionalism and positivity.

Column: Cultivating Growth at Davidson Local

This summer brought the “first fruits” of growth for both my garden and Davidson Local. Just as I’ve tended tomato plants named after great storytellers—Ida B. Wells, Octavia Butler, Zora Neale Hurston, and James Baldwin—I’ve nurtured a newsroom rooted in truth, resilience, and community. Time spent with our team and their families reinforced that our strength lies in people, not just journalism.

That strength shows in every contribution—Sharon Myers bringing depth to government and crime coverage, Atalia Cardenas offering Spanish translation ideas to reach more neighbors, and all those who choose to share tips, story ideas, or simply their trust. Like a shared garden, Davidson Local thrives on collective effort, from donors to readers to local partners.

Lexington School Leaders and NAACP urge community to attend Tuesday’s Commissioner Meeting

Lexington City Schools and NAACP representatives are urging the community to attend Tuesday night’s Davidson County Commissioners meeting to support two key issues: equitable pay for classified school staff and funding to resolve unforeseen HVAC issues and construction delays at Lexington Middle School. The meeting takes place Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Davidson County Governmental Center.

Welcome Amari King to Davidson Local: A Youth Correspondent with a unique perspective

Internships are a two-way street—offering valuable experience to students while bringing fresh ideas to our team. We’re excited to welcome our newest intern, Amari King, a junior at Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy. At Davidson Local, we take pride in shaping each internship to fit the individual's needs and ambitions, ensuring a truly meaningful experience.

Community Conversations: Justice & Journalism event moved to February 27th

Davidson Local warmly invites the public to join award-winning journalist Michael Hewlett, former Salisbury Post reporter and editor Elisabeth Strillacci, and Davidson Local Publisher Antionette Kerr for a lively and informative dialogue. Please note that this event, originally scheduled to follow the MLK Day Parade, has been moved to Thursday, February 27th.