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From the White House Correspondents' Dinner to the recent alleged teen plot for murder case in Davidson County, the rush to share what we “heard” on TikTok or X is a reminder that sometimes faster isn’t better and getting it right still matters most.
Holly Hill Park will host a Lantern Night gathering beginning at 7 pm
Last week we made a little fuss with an op-ed we ran from a local politician.
Davidson Local intern Riley Elliott and Father County Commissioner Chris Elliott were trapped during missile attacks in Isreal. Shannon Elliott says that she is thankful for the community support.
Opinion from State Senator Jarvis represents Davidson and Davie counties in the North Carolina Senate. He is serving his third term. Senator Jarvis previously served one term in the North Carolina House of Representatives and was a Davidson County commissioner.
Local news matters, especially when no one’s looking.
Burning Cabin Fever Question: Is the verdict still out on eating the snow cream and what is the deal with all of the Facebook AI Cartoons?
In this week’s column, Rev. Aaron Long tells it like it is. What is love?
This is a perfect time for family games. For up-to-date, no-nonsense information, follow the National Weather Service and local emergency management. They will tell you what you actually need to know without the theatrics.
Barbara reflects on a popular 1980s song about collective movement and contrasts it with modern-day Buddhist monks walking across America as a peaceful, unifying act of protest. Through their journey, she explores the longing for connection, compassion, and a shared path forward in a divided and unsettled time.
The Battle of the Badges on Monday Dec. 15 from 10am to 6:30pm at the J Smith Young YMCA 119 W. 3rd Ave. Lexington, NC 27292
Last Thanksgiving, Antionette Kerr was in a hospital bed receiving a blood transfusion after being airlifted—again. This year, she’s home, upright, and deeply grateful. Grateful for EMTs, doctors, neighbors, donated blood, and everyone who helped her make it through. She’s also frustrated after months of insurance delays that put her health at risk and believes real reform is urgently needed. She encourages anyone who can to donate blood—it truly saves lives.
Shouldn't we inspire more curiosity so more skills and talent are developed in the future, I am working on legacy gifts for my grandkids. Why?
Ball writes: I support recreation. I support parks and growth. But recreation and responsibility are not the same thing, and we owe it to taxpayers to tell the truth about what documentation exists — and what does not.
Join us for an evening of history, community, and connection!
Experience the PBS documentary American Coup: Wilmington 1898 and the Ebony Collective Holiday Market — featuring dinner, discussion, and local artisans — on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Edward C. Smith Civic Center.
Commissioner Chris Elliott has announced that he will not seek re-election at the end of his current term.
