La comida es amor, como la familia. My friend Alegnon Cash at Eat, Triad, Triad, once told me, Food IS Love.
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America 250: How to Move Forward When You're Stuck in Five O'Clock Traffic
Column By Barbara Presnell
AK’s Column: When speed outpaces truth
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.
Letters to Heaven, Lanterns To Reflect Remembrance
Holly Hill Park will host a Lantern Night gathering beginning at 7 pm
Faith Column by Rev. Aaron Long: What is True, what is not
Faith and Fellowship with our friend Rev. Aaron Long
Editorial: Should local newsrooms publish local opinion pieces and op-eds?
Last week we made a little fuss with an op-ed we ran from a local politician.
Shannon Elliott shares, husband and daughter shelter in place in Isreal
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.
Op-Ed: State Senator Steve Jarvis
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.
Don Lemon, Bad Bunny Versus Kid Rock? Viral Outrage Doesn’t Keep the Lights On.
Local news matters, especially when no one’s looking.
Was it safe to eat that snow cream and follow AI trends?
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?
Rev. Aaron Long: What is Love
In this week’s column, Rev. Aaron Long tells it like it is. What is love?
Column: Winter is coming and so is Cabin Fever
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 Presnell: Walk Like a Monk
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.
Column: Giving blood on Dec. 15th could make the difference between here and gone
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
Column: Three Things People Over 40 Need to Know About the Holiday Season
Here are a few more words of advice:
A Thanksgiving Column: Finding My Voice… Again
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.
How do we create a culture that ensures making of gifts to propel our society forward?
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?
Op-Ed: Sports Complex Deserves Transparency by Andrew Ball
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.