Tucked in between the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains lives a diverse people. Some have grown up in these hills, some settled here to raise families and still others chose this picturesque part of Western North Carolina to spend their golden years.
The Bulletin plans to work over the next few months to feature those lives and the unique stories intertwined within them.
Progress, a special publication with the purpose of telling stories at the core of our community, will be published in February.
The publication will follow the theme, “If these hills could talk.”
The Bulletin staff will use this theme to guide us as we imagine what stories these hills would tell – stories of our history, stories of present heroes and stories of our future leaders.
Our writers have mapped out plans covering the railroad and Dark Corner.
We’ve discussed articles highlighting the entrepreneurial spirit of the foothills and features on retirees who have led fascinating lives.
We will emphasize hometown heroes and inspiring kids, as well as looking into why our area has become such a haven for artists and those looking to heal.
There is still time to give us input on what you think deserves unique coverage in this special publication. These features will get in-depth attention from our writers over the next few months as we work to get to the deeper stories that aren’t often told through our newspaper pages.
If you would like to give your input, please email samantha.hurst@tryondailybulletin.com.
— Editorial staff, Tryon Daily Bulletin