Opinion: Expect to find more positive local news stories, photos, videos and more
We had a few technology issues but Davidson Local is back! We will continue to report hard hitting stories, and we encourage local readers to follow, like and share the good news in 2024.
Bad news tends to dominate the headlines and one explanation involves something called the “negativity bias.” According to The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a peer reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS)Cross-national evidence of a negativity bias in psychophysiological reactions to news.
This term describes the tendency for people to give more weight to negative information over positive information. This bias towards negative content has important repercussions where media is concerned, since it affects what gets reported in the news and ultimately how citizens view current affairs.
Review some of our Top 10 “feel good’ stories from 2023:
Ice Ice Baby: Superstar Vanilla Ice strolls into Sixty-Six restaurant in Thomasville
Rapper, film, and reality superstar, Robert Matthew Van Winkle, made an appearance at Davidson County’s Sixty Six restaurant in Thomasville! Customers and restaurant staff hurried to snap a picture with Winkle, also known as “Vanilla Ice”. It was certainly a thrilling appearance!
Red Donut Shop claims unofficial world record, reveals business expansion
Anyone up for donuts on a red carpet? Brothers Saro and David Vay, owners of the Red Donut Shop, made a special appearance! Those who attended were a part of an exciting announcement; it was revealed that a shiny, new, donut trailer will soon be traveling through Davidson County to offer fresh, homemade donuts! Who doesn’t love the sound of that?
Bridgett’s Kitchen to open Tuesday in Lexington
Are you a fan of authentic smoked steak and barbeque? Bridgett’s Kitchen, a local restaurant in Lexington, will open as a full-service, dine-in restaurant this October 24th! After successfully operating as a take-out business for six months, Bridgett’s Kitchen decided to appeal to the masses. Let’s dine tonight!
Red Donut Shop opens second location in Welcome
Donuts on the way! The Red Donut Shop in Lexington has expanded its business with a satellite storefront at 6640 Old Highway 52 in Welcome, NC.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers to open Tuesday
Eggs in my milkshake? Yes, please! The Parkway Plaza shopping center in south Lexington will soon gain a new restaurant called Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.
Davidson County Fair: Jordan Truesdale takes home the crown
Make way, Davidson County, a new Queen is in town! The uproar for fair queen rivals any spectator sport; from creative chants, cowboy boots, and matching attire, the contest continues to boost the spirits of all involved!
Speedy’s Barbecue reopens on Piedmont Drive in Lexington
We missed you, welcome back! One of Lexington’s iconic barbecue restaurants, and a longtime participant in the Barbecue Festival in Lexington, has relocated!
Nucor Steel to begin accepting job applications soon
You’re hired! Nucor Steel, Lexington’s newest manufacturing employer, hosted a town hall meeting at Davidson-Davie Community College’s Rittling Conference Center Thursday night. Over 90 people attended to hear about their open job opportunities!
Rooted in Davidson County, Braden Hull prepares for move to Nashville
A heartwarming, country-loving, artist takes on the big stage as popularity increases! When Braden Hull penned “Falling Out of Love,” a song about his parents’ divorce, he knew it would register with a big audience, young and old, who shared the same experience. However, what he didn’t bank on was the reaction of the masses in response to the video of his mother listening to his record for the first time.
