Life in Our Foothills Magazine

Five Questions For: Pam Torlina, Conserving Carolina

Pam Torlina, a biologist, has been with Conserving Carolina (formerly Pacolet Area Conservancy) for 12 years. She has…

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Tourist for a Day: The Gorge

See that billboard? That could be you zip lining Oh my God! I couldn’t believe I was standing…

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Why I Love The Foothills: Mike McCue, Owner of Kangaroo Golf/Condar Company

Mike McCue has served as trustee for North Carolina Humanities Council, as juror for the Thomas Wolfe Literary…

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Serious about sprouts

Sunny Creek Farm a silent powerhouse in the food world Over the past 21 years, two men have…

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Bullish on Boiled Peanuts

Campobello business owner goes gourmet with simple Southern snack When it comes to boiled peanuts, Will “Bear” Tyler…

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The magic of olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Tryon shop brings the taste of the Med to the South Swirl, sniff, slurp and swallow to savor…

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Connecting the Dots

Ag development director helping Polk County re-establish its roots Dawn Jordan seems quite at ease as she literally…

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North Carolina sweet potatoes

Not just for Thanksgiving pie anymore Do you know which vegetable is our official state vegetable? It’s the…

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Cheers

Let’s take a walk on the wild side of Trade Street In so many ways, Tryon is a…

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A Close Call

Welcome Indian summer, how I rejoice in your return. The horse flies have relinquished their persistent biting for…