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Opposition to Pandemic Measures in Rural Counties
Since the beginning of stay-at-home orders, there has been a disconnect between rural areas and cities regarding COVID-19 measures. There...
Kaylee Haas
Dec 23, 20203 min read


Vaccination and Vigilance: The Key to Combating COVID-19
On Dec. 11, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved and authorized emergency usage of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine....

Hannah Porter
Dec 23, 20203 min read


Dad Jokes with Ell and Jeanine
How are snow people dealing with COVID-19? Snow-cial distancing! What is a dog’s favorite holiday treat? Peppermint bark! What is Santa’s...

The Meredith Herald Staff
Dec 20, 20201 min read


Recipe: Copycat Holiday Lofthouse Sugar Cookies
Every holiday season, my family makes traditional sugar cookies along with trying out some new holiday cookie recipes. I was inspired to...
Katelyn Wiszowaty
Dec 20, 20204 min read


Deck the Halls with Sustainability
As the holidays approach, so does the endless amount of plastic waste that they bring. The term “sustainable” is something that is...

Jeanine Carryl
Dec 18, 20202 min read


Which "It" Person Are You?
Recently, TikTok creators have presented their takes on the so-called “It” girls in a viral trend. The “It” girls originated from...

The Meredith Herald Staff
Dec 16, 20201 min read


Biden’s Pick For History and Security
On Dec. 8, it was announced that President-elect Joe Biden has selected Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin to be his defense secretary. If...
Kaylee Haas
Dec 16, 20203 min read


Pop Culture with Aminah: Mariah Carey’s Christmas Monopoly
With Christmas only 12 days away, holiday hymns are in the air. Every year, we ask ourselves the same question: how did Mariah Carey...

Aminah Jenkins
Dec 13, 20202 min read


Book Review: The Chicken Sisters
The Chicken Sisters, a novel by KJ Dell’Antonia, is the modern day Romeo and Juliet — with fried chicken. This book provides exactly what...
Rylee Petty
Dec 13, 20202 min read


Governor Cooper Announces Modified Stay at Home Order
On Dec. 8, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper issued a new, modified stay at home order for North Carolina. This order, which begins on Dec. 11,...

Freya Dahlgren (she/her)
Dec 11, 20202 min read


Trump’s Lawsuits Failing to Change Election Results
Since the 2020 election results were announced on Nov. 7, President Donald J. Trump has taken to courts all over the country with several...
rjvanhorne
Dec 11, 20203 min read


2020 Wasn't All Bad
Let’s be blunt here: 2020 was a train wreck of a year. The COVID-19 pandemic, absurd amount of weather disasters — thanks, climate change...
rjvanhorne
Dec 2, 20203 min read


Black Friday and COVID-19
At the sight of Thanksgiving decorations in stores everywhere, it’s time to get excited for one of the best days at the end of the year,...
hmohdtaib
Nov 23, 20203 min read


Hark the Herald: Holiday Gift Guide
With COVID-19 impacting small businesses all over the world, they need support more than ever. This gift guide features small businesses,...
Kaylee Haas
Nov 23, 20202 min read


November's Rockin' Tunes
New This Month: Positions by Ariana Grande Although this album came out on Oct. 30, it was a quick release, and it was also fast to take...
Kaylee Haas
Nov 22, 20204 min read


Pop Culture with Aminah: Leave Charli D’Amelio Alone
In this week’s latest TikTok drama, popular creator and influencer Charli D’Amelio found herself at the center of controversy. The...

Aminah Jenkins
Nov 22, 20203 min read


The Reality of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is next week, and it will look different than it has in years past: families may be gathered together on Zoom calls, the...

Mia Shelton
Nov 20, 20203 min read


COVID-19 Affecting Students’ Winter Break and Spring Semester
As the end of a unique fall semester approaches, students are preparing for final exams and remaining diligent in their efforts to stop...

Molly Perry
Nov 20, 20202 min read


Responding to Facebook Fights
With Election Day behind us and no more political ads on TV, political conversations and arguments persist on Facebook. They may happen...

Helen Heins
Nov 18, 20202 min read


Student Spring Break Opinions
The Meredith Herald recently sent out a survey to gauge students’ opinions on different options for Spring Break 2021. The administration...

The Meredith Herald Staff
Nov 16, 20201 min read
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