I'm Just Saying - Pam Stone

How sweet the sound

John Newton, powerfully inspired by the remorse he felt participating in the Atlantic slave trade as an ordained ...

Special Cases - Leonard Rizzo

The best laid plans

A few weeks ago, I discussed the upcoming cases I had committed to. The first was Quiver, a ...

Film Talk with Tryon Theatre

“Twisters” provides turbulent fun on the big screen

Screaming across the screen this week at The Tryon Theatre is “Twisters” (Chung), a perfectly constructed summer blockbuster ...

Ask Aunty Pam - Pam Stone

Embarrassed by my boyfriend’s cars

Dear Aunty Pam,   Recently, I upset my new boyfriend with something I said about his car. ‘Dave’ ...

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

‘NIMBY’ is the rally cry in these parts

We need more housing, but we don’t need more housing. We have a conundrum. The acronym NIMBY emerged ...

I'm Just Saying - Pam Stone

When pumpkin spice meets southern heat

This is the time of year when the late afternoon sun, hanging lower in the sky as we ...

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

Fun facts about the amazing flying squirrel

Did you know that Western North Carolina is home to some of nature’s most incredible acrobats? They’re not ...

Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

Library staff favorites

Here are some books that other staff members at Polk County Public Libraries have read and enjoyed recently! ...

Film Talk with Tryon Theatre

A retro rom-com takes flight

This week at Tryon Theatre is “Fly Me To The Moon” (Berlanti), a delightfully enjoyable romantic comedy that ...

Tales of the Hunts

Autumn is just around the corner

This time every year, when the oppressive heat has overstayed its welcome and the power bill resembles a ...

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