I can’t write much…or for very long. Hopefully, this gets into the right hands.
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Political Opinion: Local GOP calls for high voter turnout
As part of our hyperlocal coverage, Davidson Local invites ALL registered political parties to submit a monthly opinion column by a designee.
Cassidy's Creative Corner: Dear Diary (Part 3)
Today was very uneventful. That’s what I would like to say. In fact, today was the complete opposite.
Kassie's Column: An MLK Day Reflection
Today is the day we celebrate a man.
Cassidy's Creative Corner: Dear Diary (Part 2)
Dear Diary,
I didn’t journal yesterday because I was really busy. Wednesday morning, I woke up like usual, but there was a strange light tapping sound
From a teen's perspective: New Year's Resolutions
It’s a new year! 2022 will bring a lot of milestones for my family.
Cassidy's Creative Corner: Dear Diary
Our creative writer extraordinaire, Catherine Lyons, will return with original short stories in February. In her absence, we’ll be publishing short stories from our newest intern, Cassidy Craven.
Kassie's Column: Out with the old, In with the new
Whew!
If I only had one word to describe 2021 that would be it.
Cathy's Creative Corner: Press On to 2022
As I make plans for my family’s upcoming New Year’s Eve gathering, I can’t help but look back over my life and remember all the events I’ve been through.
#DLYearInReview: Cathy's Creative Corner
Davidson Local isn’t your traditional newspaper. Therefore, the content we publish isn’t always traditional.
Cathy's Creative Corner: Santa Claus is a White Man?
This week’s story was written in December 1974. I was in my senior year in high school and it was printed in our Christmas newsletter.
Opinion: It's a self-care kind of Christmas
Health care issues, political division, and the loss of life as we knew it compounded to produce a tougher year than any of us have had to lead in our lifetimes. I schlepped along quietly until the past month. We couldn’t wait for 2020 to go away. Now it seems to be the consensus that most of us are OVER 2021.
#DLYearInReview: Columns and Opinions
Throughout the year, many observations, ideas and promptings have been shared under the two categories: Columns and Opinions.
Column: 'Tis the season to be tacky?
Another holiday event canceled. My tacky grinch inspired outfit can wait until next year. Have a safe holiday season!
The Scoop: With Santa Claus
You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I’m telling you why……
Cathy's Creative Corner: The Ugliest Doll
Joy is a typical little girl. She loves playing with her vast array of dolls.
From a teen's perspective: Holiday Inclusivity
Society needs to take a moment this season and recognize that Christmas isn’t the only holiday.
Political Opinion: Nuestro Sistema de Justica Quebrado
Political Opinion: Nuestro Sistema de Quebrado Condado de Davidson, hoy vengo a ustedes con un artículo sobre uno de mis temas favoritos: Nuestro sistema de justicia quebrado. El mes pasado, nuestro país demostró una vez más cuán urgente es la reforma de nuestro sistema de justicia penal.
Political Opinion: Justice System is Broken, not Failing
Democratic Party leaders writes, “Davidson County, today I come to you with a piece on one of my favorite topics —- Our broken justice system. Last month, our country proved once again just how bad we need a reform of our criminal justice system. People across the nation are speaking out about how the justice system.”
Political Opinion: Public Servants
Political Opinion: As we all know the main race coming up in 2022 are local elections, the main one will be for County Commissioner. At the top of the list is maintaining Constitutionality at the local level. Most have a particular view that the Constitution only encompasses that which they are in favor of. Truth is that it was written to include all, only a couple of Articles and Bill of Rights are specifically addressed to the citizen.