Sharing The Good
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By April Cameron
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We are often bombarded with bad news and negativity, so itโs a welcome moment when someone just has good things to say. Steven Hawkins from Greenville has made it a mission to reach out to local newspapers in the various cities he visits to let the community members know what good things are situated right in their own backyards. Hawkins has had dozens of โLetters to the Editorsโ published by at least 20 different newspapers since 2014. His letters have appeared in some notable publications such as The Greenville News, Asheville Citizen Times, The State, Charlotte Weekly, The Anderson Independent (now The Independent Mail) and more. His typical letter is to share the good news about something he experienced while visiting the respective city of one of the publications. From praising The Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia to Victory Lane Indoor Go-Kart in Charlotte, Hawkins enjoys the simple pleasures in life and wants to encourage others to do the same. He was involved in a major car accident in 2014 where he injured his pelvis and both legs. It was nearly a year of recovery for him before he was able to return home. It may be this tragedy that helps him to want to share positivity with others. In one of his letters to The Anderson Independent, he encouraged readers to โsupport local communities.โ He has also written about the arts, entertainment and theater events in Anderson. While shining light on issues that need improvement is very important and Letters to the Editor is a great way to allow citizens to express their opinions on issues, I applaud the newspapers for sharing some good news, and I applaud Steven Hawkins for finding the good in the cities he visits and spreading some positivity where he can. n