Clay Johnson, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin

Community

UNSUNG HEROES: Roseland Community Center becomes a lifeline during week-long power outage

TRYON—The Roseland Community Center, which has served Tryon’s Eastside residents for more than 80 years, continued its tradition of service during the aftermath of Helene. ... Read more

by Clay Johnson, Friday, October 25, 2024 12:49 pm

Community

UNSUNG HEROES: Local radio club connects people during Helene

POLK COUNTY—When Hurricane Helene knocked out power, Internet and cell service to much of the region, including Polk County, the Thermal Belt Amateur Radio Club ... Read more

by Clay Johnson, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 11:56 am

Business

UNSUNG HEROES: Saluda Pantry serves through the storm

SALUDA—Like so many residences and businesses in the region, Tropical Storm Helene impacted the Saluda Pantry. Its location in the Saluda Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall ... Read more

by Clay Johnson, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 11:54 am

Community

UNSUNG HEROES: Tryon’s dependable IGA serves shoppers in days after Helene

Editor’s Note: This article is the second in a series in which the Tryon Daily Bulletin intends to highlight unsung heroes in the community who ... Read more

by Clay Johnson, Monday, October 14, 2024 1:13 pm

Life in Our Foothills Magazine

Life in our Foothills September 2024 – Eyes in the Sky for Lost Pets – Project Reunite

On July 4th, Paul and Linda Foster of Tryon headed into downtown Columbus for the celebration. Their daughter Sarah was on vacation, so they were ... Read more

by Clay Johnson, Thursday, September 26, 2024 4:41 pm

Life in Our Foothills Magazine

Life in our Foothills August 2024 – A Taste of Tradition – The Journey of Looking Glass Creamery

Who doesn’t love ice cream, especially on a hot summer day? But as you’re licking the drops running down the side of your cone, did ... Read more

by Clay Johnson, Wednesday, August 7, 2024 4:15 pm

Arts

Poster art for Tryon International Film Festival on display

All eleven entries in annual competition to be shown at Carri Bass Photography   TRYON—For a decade now, the Tryon International Film Festival has helped ... Read more

by Clay Johnson, Monday, July 22, 2024 12:47 pm

Community

Enhancements planned for downtown Tryon

New uplighting, landscaping possible thanks to a recent grant   TRYON—Most Tryon residents think their downtown is already a jewel, but it should be getting ... Read more

by Clay Johnson, Friday, July 12, 2024 12:44 pm

Life in Our Foothills Magazine

Life in our Foothills July 2024 – Chugging on – Saluda Historic Depot and Museum

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a railroad was like an artery pumping life into a community, and the train depot was the ... Read more

by Clay Johnson, Thursday, July 11, 2024 1:44 pm

Arts

Public Art Trail coming to Polk County 

POLK COUNTY—Polk County is home to many talented artists and craftspeople, so it’s no surprise there’s lots of art and craft in public spaces across ... Read more

by Clay Johnson, Thursday, June 6, 2024 12:19 pm

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