Congratulations to the team for making it to the National Championship game for the 2nd year in a row and bringing local pride and watch parties for local families. The sense of local pride goes on. We will see you next Storm season!
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Local Women's history 1980 “WHAT IF…"
Locally, the Women’s Political Caucus was selected because it was non-partisan. Members were white and black, Democrats and Republicans, and even one or two unaffiliated. Ages were between 35 and 75.
Cassidy's Creative Corner: Should schools enforce uniforms?
Nearly all private schools require students to wear school uniforms. For seven years, I attended a school that enforced uniforms, and we only had a few days out of the year to “dress out.”
From a teen's perspective: Transformation through Model UN is evident
A few weeks ago, I sadly attended my last college-hosted Model UN (MUN) Conference. I have participated since freshman year of high school.
Cathy's Creative Corner: An Erroneous Error
Good morning, World! The sun is shining brightly through the bedroom blinds. I can feel today is going to be fabulous!
Cassidy's Creative Corner: The Effects of the Internet
The Internet has changed our everyday lives - from the way we communicate, to how we entertain ourselves, to our healthcare regimen.
Cathy's Creative Corner: The Unexpected Outing
“Why are you girls sitting up in my kitchen when it’s so pretty and sunny outside today?” Kylie’s mom asked as she entered the room.
Cassidy's Creative Corner: Valuing a Second Language
Learning a new language is so important. It trains your memory to remember new words and make connections between them.
Black History Month: Kassie's Column - Respect my locs
A little over six years ago I made one of the best decisions of my life.
Black History Month: Cathy's Creative Corner - Aunt Kate
It was a summer day in the late 1970s. I recall standing in the lobby of Wachovia Bank waiting for the next available teller.
Black History Month: Cassidy's Creative Corner - Black Achievements (Part 3)
As Black History Month comes to an end, here are more Black American achievements.
Black History Month: Davidson County's History
Recently, I purchased a t-shirt that had big, pulsating red, black and green letters that spelled out I Am Black History.
Black History Month: Cathy's Creative Corner - White Folks at Pa's Funeral
The first funeral I can remember attending was my great-grandmother’s. Actually, I don’t remember the funeral, just the trip for her burial to the mountains where she was born.
Black History Month: Cassidy's Creative Corner - Black Achievements (Part 2)
To me, and so many others, the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement is important. The BLM movement fights for Black people and highlights the changes that needed to be made long ago.
Black History Month: African American Love
Black history should be all year, 24/7 actually.
Black History Month: Cathy's Creative Corner - First by Default
You know, you can actually learn something new every day. Until a spokesperson called from Lexington city government, I never knew this was how my dad felt.
Black History Month: Cassidy's Creative Corner - Black Achievements
February is Black History Month! I believe this is a great time to honor and focus on Black achievements.
Black History Month: Guest Columnist - Tonya Lanier
Tonya Lanier, an author and historian who focuses on the preservation of local African American history, will be serving as a guest columnist this month for Davidson Local.
Black History Month: Kassie's Column - To them, we owe
During February, it’s hard not to get caught up in the spotlight that rightfully shines on Black women and men across the country who have broken barriers, shattered glass ceilings and raised the bar.
Cathy's Creative Corner: An Open Letter to Our Family
Dear Family,
We made it back home to the Barbeque Capital of the World! Hope everyone else returned home safely and enjoyed the holiday gathering as much as my brother and I.