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Opinion: Local GOP Chair says "This is not the America we know."
As part of our hyperlocal coverage, Davidson Local invites ALL registered political parties to submit a monthly opinion column by a designee.
Cathy's Creative Corner: Best Buds (Part 1)
Cam and Ella have been best buddies for as long as they can remember.
Cruising through the streets
Self-care is a hot button topic. Especially in this pandemic.
From a teen's perspective: School dress codes
All my life, movies and TV shows about school have all tried to enforce one concept: what you wear is important.
Cathy's Creative Corner: The Visit
Turning onto the road leading to the city cemetery, I can’t phantom all the people I must know who are laid to rest there.
Column: Davidson County school board reverses mask decision
On Monday August 23, the Davidson County Schools (DCS) Board of Education held a special called meeting to provide COVID-19 updates, address protocols, and to revisit their previous decision of optional masks.
Let’s Talk About Friendships
Friends? How many of us have them?
From a teen's perspective: Tips for talking to high school seniors
As a rising senior, I have begun the infamous college application process.
Cathy's Creative Corner: The Domino Did It (Part 2)
“Verne! Valena! Victor! Get in here! Now!” bellowed Mom Peterson after processing what young Vanessa had just revealed.
Lexington Chamber brings summer sounds to Uptown Lexington
On August 14, music lovers unfolded their chairs and laid their blankets on the lawn in front of the Breeden Insurance Amphitheater, for the highly anticipated “Sounds of Summer” music event hosted by the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce.
Cathy's Creative Corner: The Domino Did It
“Verne and Valena, your mother and I are going over to the boathouse to fish. You two will be in charge of your brother and sisters ‘til we get back.
Cathy's Creative Corner: Sorry, Wrong Number
“Hello, Jackie, this is Eugene. Just wanted you to know we’ll be headed your way in about an hour.
Column: Masks will be optional for DCS students
On Monday, August 2 at 6:30 p.m. the Davidson County School Board of Education held a meeting at Davis-Townsend Elementary School to vote on whether to make masks mandatory for students heading into the 2021-2022 school year.
The Scoop: Superhero cheerleaders...activated!!!
What do you need to bring people together? Cheerleaders! When Lexington Senior High School Cheerleaders and our youth media correspondent (who happens to be a Central Davidson Cheerleader) came together for a mini cheer clinic…we knew all sorts of fun would happen. Here’s the Anything For Our Youth Cheer Clinic scoop from a youth perspective.
Cathy's Creative Corner: What's in a nickname?
Once upon a time, a nickname was meant to be a shorter version of your birth name.
Cathy's Creative Corner: The Day Trip
It’s the summer of 1967. After dropping off our infant sister, we’re on our way to Salem, Virginia, the home of Lakeside.
Cathy's Creative Corner: "So…Both of Y’All are Stupid”
Every time I think of this, it feels like it happened yesterday. I can remember the tears swelling in my eyes and seeing my sister ball her fist.
Let Freedom Ring! Local history is in the making
Despite cracks in the structure, The Liberty Bell is a symbol of freedom that holds steadfast to the ideal of creating a democracy truly dedicated to liberty and justice for all. The bell rang in 1776 to notify local communities of major events and call public leaders to meetings. Today, we celebrate The Liberty Bell as a symbol of local information that bares the soul of a colorful, complicated and imperfect unions. Happy July 4th holiday from Davidson Local! #letfreedomring