On November 22, the Lexington City Council held the second of their bi-monthly meetings.
All by Sidney Briggs
Election News: Incumbent mayors remain, council seats shift with new additions
Local elections matter! See results here.
From a teen's perspective: What's scary?
I have a weird conception of what is scary.
From a teen's perspective: Voting
I turn 18 in less than a month.
From a teen's perspective: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
With the conclusion of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the growing amount of suicides and rate of depression in the US must be recognized.
LCS board elections will take place in March
The Lexington City School (LCS) Board of Education elections will be held on March 8, 2022
From a teen's perspective: Body Mass Index
Weight is generally something people are self-conscious about.
Commissioners disagree on health department spending
On Tuesday, September 15, the Davidson County Commissioners held one of their two monthly meetings.
Lexington council discusses community development grants
On Monday, September 13, the Lexington City Council held the first of their bimonthly meetings.
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.
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.
Commissioners approves funding for additional public health staff
At the Davidson County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, August 24 a variety of business was addressed.
Lexington council presented with census data, additional updates
The Lexington City Council held their bi-monthly meeting on Monday, August 23.
From a teen's perspective: Tips for talking to high school seniors
As a rising senior, I have begun the infamous college application process.
BOE board chair and director discuss incorrect filing period
On Tuesday, August 17, the Davidson County Board of Elections (BOE) had their first meeting with their newly appointed board.
Update: Municipal elections
Throughout 2022, the City of Lexington elections, judges and commissioners for Davidson County elections, and the Lexington City Schools Board of Education elections will all occur.
Coping, healthily, during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is getting worse, again.
From a teen's perspective: Give the roads back to the people
For the past two weeks, I virtually attended the Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) program.
Commissioners discuss development projects
On Thursday, July 22, at 8:00 a.m., the Davidson County Commissioners held their July meeting.
From a teen's perspective: COVID-19 Vaccinations
In this column, student writer Sidney Briggs says, “It’s been a long journey. In Davidson County, students haven’t had a normal school schedule since March 2020, and even then we didn’t go back to school for a few months. This took a mental toll on students and lowered motivation and interest in school. Mental health issues have been increasing, especially in students who sit on Zoom all day.”