Addie Walser reflects on the importance of YMCA programming from a youth perspective.
All in Opinion
Political Opinion: Mayor Jason Hayes' Letter to Voters
It has been a privilege to serve the city of Lexington as Mayor these past eighteen months and I would like to ask for your vote to serve another term to continue the tremendous momentum. Our City Council, under my leadership has had numerous positive announcements in the last year and a half that point toward an extremely positive future for Lexington.
Political Opinion: Burr Sullivan's Letter to Voters
In the 51 years I have lived in Lexington, I have never had reason to worry over the soundness of the financial affairs for the City of Lexington. But today, I have several good reasons for this exact worry, and my interest in being elected Mayor of Lexington is driven by the belief that my training and 50 years of leadership here in Lexington are badly needed for a more prosperous future.
Op-Ed: Our integrity was questioned. This is our response.
At Davidson Local, since our inception, our mission has always been to service our community as a media outlet that is thorough, reputable, fair, advanced, timely, innovative, proactive, unbiased, and trustworthy.
9/11 survivor speaks about new book at Mt. Tabor UCC Sept. 23rd
Meet the author on Saturday, September 23 at 7pm Refreshments and signing of her newest book, “Hey, Gurl, Hey” to Follow 1002 E. Holly Grove Rd., Lexington.
Opinion: Labor Day is more than a day of rest and relaxation
Numerous employers have sent glowing reactions from their experience at the Give Work a Chance Job Fair. However, we are not done; anyone wanting to explore more options, send those resumes to jobfair@davidsonlocal.com.
Column: DL Job Fair is helping more have stronger tomorrows
Several companies offered jobs on site at Davidson Local’s Give Work A Chance job fair. The job fair is not over; we would love for those interested to send resumes to jobfair@davidsonlocal.com so we can share with more employers.
Wellness Wednesday: Digital Detox
Digital Detox: Reclaiming Balance in a Hyper-Connected World
Political Opinion: GOP Chair Chris Jessup
As part of our hyperlocal coverage, Davidson Local invites ALL registered political parties to submit a monthly opinion column by a designee.
GOP Chair: Chris Jessup
The last sentence in the Declaration of Independence states, “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.”
AK's Column: A tribute to fatherhood, golf and storytellers
Antionette Kerr reflects on author James Dodson’s book Final Round.
Addie's Advice: Queer representation in lit and the media
DL intern Margot “Addie” Walser opens up about queer representation in the media.
Column: Chris Jessup Chair of Davidson GOP
Opinion: “All politics is local, as the saying goes.”
Letters to the editor: Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge #97 extends thanks
The Davidson County Fraternal Order of Police(FOP) Lodge #97 responds to the shooting incident in the Denton, NC area last week.
Kassie's Column: A Mother's Guidance
Yes, we just celebrated Mother’s Day but mothers are always worthy to be celebrated, right?!
Barbara Presnell: In France, every day is Memorial Day
God bless us all, the heroes and the forgotten, the ancestors and the aggressors, the children then and now, the historians and the clueless
Lifestyles: Give them kale
Lifestyles Columnist Clarence Vernon Hargrave says, “kale is all the rage!”
Thoughts about high school and beyond from our intern, Nierra
Nierra will graduate from Lexington Senior High School on June 9.
Thoughts about high school and beyond from our intern, Sabita
Sabita will be graduating from Lexington Senior High School on June 9.
Joel's Job Tips #11 and #12
Joel has some new job tips for job seekers.