“Verne and Valena, your mother and I are going over to the boathouse to fish. You two will be in charge of your brother and sisters ‘til we get back.
All in Columns
Cathy's Creative Corner: Sorry, Wrong Number
“Hello, Jackie, this is Eugene. Just wanted you to know we’ll be headed your way in about an hour.
Column: Masks will be optional for DCS students
On Monday, August 2 at 6:30 p.m. the Davidson County School Board of Education held a meeting at Davis-Townsend Elementary School to vote on whether to make masks mandatory for students heading into the 2021-2022 school year.
The Scoop: Superhero cheerleaders...activated!!!
What do you need to bring people together? Cheerleaders! When Lexington Senior High School Cheerleaders and our youth media correspondent (who happens to be a Central Davidson Cheerleader) came together for a mini cheer clinic…we knew all sorts of fun would happen. Here’s the Anything For Our Youth Cheer Clinic scoop from a youth perspective.
Cathy's Creative Corner: What's in a nickname?
Once upon a time, a nickname was meant to be a shorter version of your birth name.
Cathy's Creative Corner: The Day Trip
It’s the summer of 1967. After dropping off our infant sister, we’re on our way to Salem, Virginia, the home of Lakeside.
Cathy's Creative Corner: "So…Both of Y’All are Stupid”
Every time I think of this, it feels like it happened yesterday. I can remember the tears swelling in my eyes and seeing my sister ball her fist.
Let Freedom Ring! Local history is in the making
Despite cracks in the structure, The Liberty Bell is a symbol of freedom that holds steadfast to the ideal of creating a democracy truly dedicated to liberty and justice for all. The bell rang in 1776 to notify local communities of major events and call public leaders to meetings. Today, we celebrate The Liberty Bell as a symbol of local information that bares the soul of a colorful, complicated and imperfect unions. Happy July 4th holiday from Davidson Local! #letfreedomring
Cathy's Creative Corner: 'Cuse Me (The Setup)
It had been raining for three days. Although the storms were not torrential downpours, they were enough to keep most people inside to stay dry
Cathy's Creative Corner: 'Cuse Me (The Meeting)
Sonya loved power walking. She could get her exercise in and people wouldn’t bother her.
Cathy's Creative Corner: No One Pays Attention (Until Today)
Today was a good day. I find myself back at the camp to settle in for the evening.
Cathy's Creative Corner: No One Pays Attention
I smile but no one pays attention.
Cathy's Creative Corner: 3T - T.I.M., Trey, Thomas (Day Thomas)
This is the last short story in the 3T series.
Cathy's Creative Corner: 3T - T.I.M., Trey, Thomas (Day Trey)
“Hmmmmm,” moans Trey as he yawns, stretches and kicks off the bedcovers.
Cathy's Creative Corner: 3T - T.I.M., Trey, Thomas (Day T.I.M.)
“Up next,” Timothy shouts as he approaches the basketball court. From down the street, he could tell by all the commotion of loud voices and laughter that the court was packed today.
Brews, Grooves and News with Brooke
Brews, Grooves and News with Brooke Maners. This is your weekly Insider’s Guide to local events!
Cathy's Creative Corner: When the Curtains Blow-Part 2
Must be a little windy out there today, I thought to myself as I approached the kitchen.
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!