The morning air is crisp. I can tell today is going to be nice!
All in Columns
Never Forget: A youth perspective
“Never Forget” perspective of youth correspondent Riley Elliott.
Cathy's Creative Corner: Best Buds (Part 2)
Cam was meeting up with a few of his fraternity brothers this morning for breakfast. Everyone was excited or anxious over their approaching graduation.
From a teen's perspective: Learning other languages
As the 2020 census information is gradually released, one trend is becoming clear: Davidson County is getting more diverse.
Opinion: Festival postponement highlights continued reality
A year ago, I don’t think many of us expected to still be living in a world that’s engulfed in a pandemic.
Opinion: Local Libertarians tackle drug laws
As part of our hyperlocal coverage, Davidson Local invites ALL registered political parties to submit a monthly opinion column by a designee.
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.