Diary of a Twenty Something - M.M. Cochran

The things we can’t see

Over the weekend, I had a movie night with my friends, and we watched The Polar Express––arguably the…

I'm Just Saying - Pam Stone

A Christmas Miracle: A fully decorated tree in a house full of pets

They said it couldn’t be done. They said our best efforts would end in tears. They even called…

Film Talk with Tryon Theatre

There’s no place like home…for the holidays!

This week at Tryon Theatre we have a seminal classic of cinema, “The Wizard of Oz” (Fleming). Released…

Columnists

Should we pay the babysitter?

Dear Aunty Pam, Will you please help settle an argument between my husband and I? I’ll send you…

Records

Polk County District Court results – December 6, 2023

In Polk County District Court on December 6, 2023, with Judge Mack Brittian presiding, 121 cases were heard.…

I'm Just Saying - Pam Stone

Jiggy Bells

If there’s one thing that drives me crazy it’s the seemingly daily posts on social media and newspaper…

Special Cases - Leonard Rizzo

Yes, there is a Santa Claus

A long time ago a beautiful response was written to a young girl named Virginia when she asked,…

Film Talk with Tryon Theatre

“The Holdovers” aren’t home for the holidays

This week at Tryon Theatre we have the perfect film to build anticipation and appreciation for the impending…

Ask Aunty Pam - Pam Stone

Family crashing Christmas this year

Dear Aunty Pam,   My wife just blindsided me with the news that her whole family is coming…

Records

Polk County District Court results – November 22 & November 29, 2023

In Polk County District Court on November 22 and November 29, 2023, with Judge F. Mercer presiding both…