Looking at the television screen, I saw a well-dressed young man by the name of Ryland Gilmore. It was a moment of local pride to realize this poised youngster happens to be from right here in Lexington, North Carolina. Ryland, the son of Brianna Gilmore and Demetri Gilmore, is just 8 years of age and a rising third grader at Southwest Elementary. Yet, despite his youth, he commanded the screen with a presence that rivaled many adults.