Spotlight with David Daggett

Spotlight with David Daggett: Black History Month

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In honor and recognition of Black History Month, please allow me a few minutes to reflect on a few leaders in our community who we lost in 2020. They were friends and mentors to me, and I will never forget their kindnesses.  These are people who made me better simply by their presence and friendship,…

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Spotlight with David Daggett: Pandemic Principles

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It is a new year and even during the pandemic, a new year is always rife with opportunity! I don’t know much, but I do know that when life gives you lemons, you must make lemonade! We are so fortunate that during these crazy times, we have been able to adapt and thrive. I have…

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Spotlight with David Daggett: Hunger in the Triad

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When I am out speaking in the community and helping promote organizations like the We Care House at St. Peter’s Church, H.O.P.E. (Help Our People Eat), the Second Harvest Food Bank, and other similar organizations, members of our community seem to be amazed at the hunger and food insecurity right here in our community.  It…

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Spotlight with David Daggett: Life Insurance Policies

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At one time or another, I am betting that you have been told that you need life insurance. This is especially true for parents who need life insurance money to take care of their children in the untimely event of a parent’s death. Many people purchase life insurance to cover their own end of life…

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Spotlight with David Daggett: The Daggett Shuler Backpack Program

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2020 continues to upend the norms that we all have become accustomed to, and that is especially true of the school year. Who can remember the last time that students were first headed to the classroom in late October? Though the back-to-school season didn’t look the same this year, it is up to all of…

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Spotlight with David Daggett: The DSAGWS Buddy Walk

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It is my pleasure to emcee a couple dozen or so events every year in our community.  I probably shouldn’t choose favorites, but the Buddy Walk of the Down Syndrome Association is at the top of the list! This year was the 20th anniversary of the Buddy Walk of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Winston-Salem….

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