Mick Scott

Winston-Salem native Mick Scott worked in the Winston-Salem Journal's editorial department for 20 years, the final five of those as editorial page editor. During that time, he churned out thousands of editorials and opinion columns on tight deadline and received numerous first- and second-place awards from the North Carolina Press Association. He's lived in four countries and visited 49 of the 50 states. He enjoys travel, reading, making art, and observing wildlife. Follow Mick's current...See more

Winston-Salem native Mick Scott worked in the Winston-Salem Journal's editorial department for 20 years, the final five of those as editorial page editor. During that time, he churned out thousands of editorials and opinion columns on tight deadline and received numerous first- and second-place awards from the North Carolina Press Association. He's lived in four countries and visited 49 of the 50 states. He enjoys travel, reading, making art, and observing wildlife. Follow Mick's current writing at mickscott.substack.com See less