The latest from State Senator Steve Jarvis.
All in Opinion
Op Ed: My Tribute to Nichelle Nichols (1932-2022)
She was the third of six children, born on December 28, 1932 in Robbins, a suburb of Chicago
Political Opinion: From the Desk of State Senator Steve Jarvis
A quiet week at the legislature! Let's begin getting into the hot topic's in Raleigh…
Op Ed: Let faith & freedom ring
The Faith & Freedom event took place at the Integrity Church campus in Burlington
Opinion: Support a Sunday voting option, at the local BOE this Monday
Pamela Kelly writes “Souls to the Polls! Anyone growing up in North Carolina knows that term. I was not raised here and although I understood on the surface what Souls to the Polls was, I didn’t really understand how important it was to the Black Community. My understanding is the congregations of Black Churches would gather in a group after services and go together in church vans to vote on Sunday. To an outsider this seemed convenient and a powerful community exercise to get out the vote. My outsider’s view might be accurate in part but is far from the whole story.”
Editorial: Extending apologies to Barbara Presnell and John Spillman
Davidson Local has a small (mostly volunteer) team dedicated to the concept of Free Hyperlocal News. Thursday, we made the mistake of attributing a story written by John Spillman, Davidson GOP Vice Chair and Brand Manager, to contributor Barbara Presnell.
Op-ed: Mistakes happen by Barbara Presnell
Sometimes they come and go as swiftly as minutes. Sometimes they affect our lives in ways we can’t control. Sometimes they can do great damage.
Opinion: The “Red Wave '' is dangerous
We urge you to speak out every chance you get, and inform your loved ones of the importance of these elections. The time for sitting back and hoping someone else will do it, is over.
Opinion: Rebuttal to DC Democratic Women's Reasons to vote Blue
Recently, I was scrolling through the news stories posted on Davidson Local’s website when I came across an Op-Ed titled Davidson County Democratic Women reasons to vote Blue in 2022.
Ann's Column: Where were you when
Now, in 2022 I think of the giant steps we need to take for democracy, for unison, for all Americans. When I hear news of Ukraine, I can still see that large, cold, colorless area of East Berlin with concrete and no life and a goose-stepping soldier.
Op-Ed: Why a small town needs an independent bookstore
Sedley Abercrombie, former teacher and librarian, had another idea. At first a pop-up bookstore, Pig City Books made appearances at local breweries, other public events, and even occasionally on street corners. Sedley grew the bookstore gradually, eventually moving into back rooms of a clothing store on Main Street and finally in June opening the first brick and mortar store in Lexington since 2014. Tucked behind buildings off Main and Center streets, it boasts a recognizable pink door and a growing clientele.
Faith and Fellowship: God’s Gifts are Perfect
Every good and perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, which whom there is no variableness, neither shadow of turning - James 1:17.
Cassidy Writes: Printed books vs E-books
Many people enjoy reading, whether it’s an e-book or a physical copy.
Op-Ed: Fair Grove Fire Dept celebrates 65 years of service, needs support
This July marks the 65th Anniversary of the Fair Grove Fire Department Inc. In the beginning, several Fair Grove community members came together to try and form a Volunteer Fire Department for the purpose of protecting the citizens of the Fair Grove and surrounding communities.
Op-Ed: Davidson County Democratic Women reasons to vote Blue in 2022
Democratic Women meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month. For further information contact dwdavidsoncountync@gmail.com.
Op-Ed: No Red Wave
Our nation, state, and county really do hang in the balance this fall. When the Chair of Davidson County GOP says, “Our actions, or inactions, will determine the course our society takes for the foreseeable future.” I agree wholeheartedly! But from that point on we diverge.
Cassidy's Creative Corner: Is fast food ok?
Since the 1920s, we’ve seen a growing trend in globally in the fast food industry. With fast food being a significant employer here, and the affordable meals, it makes sense.
Op-Ed: The year July Fourth was protested
Opinion: Remembering this excerpt from The Declaration of Independence. -”That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to affect their Safety and Happiness.”
Op-Ed: The “Red Wave”
Let’s continue working together to support all of the Republican candidates this fall!
Christopher Jessup
Chairman, Davidson County Republican Party
Faith and Fellowship: There Is Freedom
When we think of July Fourth, we usually think of cookouts, fireworks, celebrating and spending time with friends and family. We should also take the time to celebrate all the freedoms we are given.
I pray that your spiritual celebration on the 4th of July will mirror what we have been taught in
1st Peter 2:16, Live as people who are free not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.