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- Michael Goings
- Opinion
- July 8, 2017
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The Positive Effect Of Ethnic Diversity
The term “melting pot” was popularized by an immigrant and playwright named Israel Zang will through a play he wrote by the same name in 1908.
- Michael Goings
- Opinion
- July 4, 2017
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Why All Americans Should Be Patriotic
With the approaching of the Fourth of July, our most celebrated national holiday that commemorates the birth of this nation, I believe it is very appropriate to address an issue that ties in with the celebration and the holiday.
Trials On The Saluda
Unlike other members of the bass family, stripers love cold water and that is exactly why the Saluda River is such a popular place.
- Michael Goings
- Opinion
- June 9, 2017
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Why We Prefer Bad News Over Good News
Some years ago, an innovative idea was launched by a group of people in the broadcasting and media industry. Their brainchild was to start a network that would only report and feature good news.
River Of Cats
I spent one summer working at the Herald Office Distribution Center and did a lot of different jobs from week to week. I spent a few weeks as a delivery driver and started riding with Dwayne Martin, who showed me how to handle deliveries. It did not take long for me to find out that he was a fisherman and lucky for me, he was happy to share a few secrets.
- Michael Goings
- Opinion
- June 5, 2017
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The Pros And Cons Of Summertime
With the summer season quickly approaching and the heat and humidity of late spring forecasting that this year’s summer is going to be a scorcher, I thought it would be timely to devote my column today to the season of summer and all of its likes and dislikes.
Libby’s Recipes: Raisin-Nut Sandwich Spread
This recipe is one of my favorites from my mother’s recipe box. She always made these sandwiches for church dinners.
- Michael Goings
- Opinion
- June 5, 2017
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A Clear And Present Shame
Perhaps one of the most deplorable and disgraceful sights that my eyes constantly behold is the group of young men who gather daily at two certain sites on an anonymous street in Newtown.
- Michael Goings
- Opinion
- May 14, 2017
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Why Mothers Receive More Honor Than Fathers
Due to the fact that Mother’s Day is only a few days away, it is only fitting that I devote my column today in an effort or expression of honor to mothers.
Boy Scouts On The Art Loeb Trail
The Art Loeb Trail stretches 30 miles across the Pisgah National Forest and into the Shining Rock Wilderness area. Much of the trail follows a bold ridge including many of the highest peaks in the area, regularly reaching altitudes of over 6,000 feet.
