Must be a little windy out there today, I thought to myself as I approached the kitchen.
All in Columns
Column: Parents save local proms
Kudos to all of these super-hero squads of parents. They saved prom and gave the kids in Davidson County (especially the upperclassmen) who have sacrificed so much for two years, a prom they all deserved. With the love of parents, the generosity of the community, sponsors, venues, DJs and everyone else in the "village" that it took. Thanks to you, COVID-19 did NOT win this one.
Cathy's Creative Corner: When the Curtains Blow
Every Friday, for your reading pleasure, we will publish a short story by Catherine Lyons. Enjoy!
Josh Stein: Don’t fall for fake vaccine cards
More than 3 million North Carolinians are now fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. This is a remarkable step forward in our fight against the pandemic, and soon we can begin safely returning to our lives. But scammers have used the pandemic as an excuse to take advantage of people for the past year, and they’re still at it. The next fight against COVID-19 vaccine scams is stopping the spread and use of false vaccine cards.
Local newspapers and community
With reporters on the beat struggling with limited resources, who’s covering city council meetings and providing follow- ups? School board meetings? County commissioners? Who’s listening to candidates for elective office and the platforms they’re espousing? Where are the watchdogs providing First Amendment accountability?