Our Way of Life
“Our way of life” requires a war machine says the president. He is not the first to say so; “The Donald” is just more blunt. Despite the feigned consternation of […]
Category Archives: history
Memorial Day Not about Celebrating War, but Ending it
We honor those who gave ‘the last full measure of devotion’ by working for peace By Michael M. Barrick It was May 1950, about five years since Morgantown, W.Va. native […]
Helping Happy Valley Return to its Roots
Incubator Farm Program set up at historic Patterson School By Michael M. Barrick HAPPY VALLEY, N.C. – With the grays and browns of winter having surrendered to the rainbow of […]
Horseford Bridge Connects the Piedmont to the Mountains
The rapid growth of Hickory in the second half of the 19th century along the Catawba River contributed greatly to Caldwell’s and region’s early growth Note: This is Part […]
Crossing the River: The Catawba Valley and the Appalachians (1747 – 1849)
First European settlers in Catawba Valley traveled the Great Wagon Road Note: This account is the first of 2 parts regarding the various transportation and economic developments that led to the opening […]
The Cost of Reaching the Moon Must Not Be Forgotten
Honoring the memories of astronauts Virgil “Gus” Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee By Michael M. Barrick Fifty years ago, the USA was shooting for the moon. In fact, exactly […]
Another Poem. On Inauguration Day.
by Abigail Taylor Inauguration Day Eyes locked. The university choral sings. A bitter, joyful sound. 15 minutes left until a peaceful transition of power, the 217th year. Each visit to […]
