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Special Cases: Our loyal canines

I received a wonderful email from J.P. and Judith, the former owners of Lavender Bistro.  J.P.’s father was…

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Faith & Worship: The power of the wind

I was standing in the living/dining room looking out the window into the backyard when Nate passed by.…

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Polk Fit, Fresh and Friendly: It’s fall! Think pink!

October is a beautiful month full of crisp air, swirling leaves, and colorful hues of orange, yellow, red…

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Fully Vetted: Halloween candy hazards

Halloween is right around the corner. For many of us, this means carving pumpkins, picking out costumes, and…

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Shelf Life: Teen Read Week

Teen Read Week is a national adolescent literacy initiative created by the Young Adult Library Services Association. Its…

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Saluda News & Notations: Picking up the pieces after the storm

“Now in the blessed days of more and less when the news about time is that each day…

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I’m Just Saying: It’s not just the cockroaches that live forever

To cap off a really lousy last couple of weeks, a friend and I, both ardent fans of…

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Diet & Exercise: Apples shown to aid in cancer, diabetes and Parkinson’s prevention

This time of year, with its shorter days and cooler nights, signals the arrival of apple season. Here…

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Special Cases: Back on the roller coaster

I received the call concerning Skigs, a 5-year-old Boston Terrier, about two weeks ago.  The owner was frantic.…

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Faith & Worship: Where is God during a hurricane?

This is a beautiful time of the year here in Tryon on almost any day. The air is…