Opinion

Barbeque and July 4th go hand in hand

By Steven Siler It seems that every holiday in America is tied to some type of food. For…

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God bless America (and drying machines)

God bless America.  Seriously. I cannot imagine living in another country––especially the three that I visited in May.…

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Summer fun in “F1”

This week at The Tryon Theatre is “F1: The Movie,” a quintessential summer blockbuster, chock full of all…

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America’s freedom clock needs winding

By John Hood When we commemorate the birthday of the United States of America, we don’t just celebrate…

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The Blue Wall casts a long shadow

By Josh Lanier Here in the South Carolina foothills, the land rolls like waves beneath the shadow of…

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Where’s my wedding invitation?

“The air is full of soft imaginings, They float unseen beneath the hot sunbeams, Like tired moths on…

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Read, white, and blue

In honor of Independence Day and this year’s adult Summer Learning Program at the library, these book suggestions…

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What Polk County seniors need to know about property tax relief

Each week, I try to offer useful insights that make life easier to understand. My writing has shifted…

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My gal can’t carry a tune in a bucket

Dear Aunty Pam, I’ve been dating this gal, Edie, for about six months now, and I really like…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Volunteers feed hope as some government programs face budget cuts

If you’re among the fortunate who never have to think about where your next meal is coming from,…