Garland Goodwin, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin

Opinion

Supporting Our Troops

I wear red on Friday in support of those serving in our Armed Services. My son and I are USAF vets. Most of the males ... Read more

by Garland Goodwin, Wednesday, September 27, 2023 11:54 am

Opinion

Remembering Bobbi and Debra

I befriended Bobbi a few years back. I read one of her books and went to her apartment to “set a spell” and visit. I ... Read more

by Garland Goodwin, Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:27 am

Opinion

Remembering Tryon (City) School

The magnificent school building, visible from the intersection of US 176 and NC 108 highways, was built by one Wright Gaines in 1923. My beloved ... Read more

by Garland Goodwin, Wednesday, August 30, 2023 10:48 am

Opinion

Remembering Judy and Laural

I learned recently that Dr. Judy Ann Cloud, a beautiful daughter of the late Russell and “Inky” Cloud of Tryon, has passed away at her ... Read more

by Garland Goodwin, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 11:47 am

Opinion

Remembering Vi and Frances

Joe and Violet Weiss used to join the men around the big oval table at McDonald’s; they stayed there after the group moved to Bojangles. ... Read more

by Garland Goodwin, Wednesday, August 2, 2023 12:54 pm

Opinion

Remembering Joe, Frank, Hunter and Tony

I was shocked to read of the passing of a cousin who was also a great friend. Joe Becknell was a son of my first ... Read more

by Garland Goodwin, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 12:16 pm

Opinion

Remembering Clarence Henson

I joined Clarence Henson’s class at Tryon School in the 6th grade. We could not understand how Clarence could be John Earl’s Uncle when they ... Read more

by Garland Goodwin, Wednesday, July 12, 2023 12:39 pm

Opinion

Remembering Maxine Capps Thomas

Reading about Maxine’s passing reminds me that we could see the roof of the Ruppy Capps home below Rippy Hill. Mrs. Capps brought her daughter ... Read more

by Garland Goodwin, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 12:04 pm

Opinion

Garland’s Famous Airplanes

Two airplanes stand out among the number of them I helped to design. The first is the basic airframe used to build the Presidential airplanes. ... Read more

by Garland Goodwin, Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:00 am

Remember When - Garland Goodwin

Remembering Martha and Grover

I did not know Martha Covil, but I do know and still cherish several of her offspring! Vicky and Ed Justice especially, as well as ... Read more