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Boats Against the Current - M.M. Cochran

My view from the back of the room 

As a reporter for the Herald over here in Tennessee, I attend a lot of events. Almost every…

The Real World - Kirk Gollwitzer

Spectrum’s arrival means high-speed hope for rural Polk

We’ve all seen it—the traffic slowdowns, convoys of Spectrum vans and bucket trucks, men and women on ladders…

Tastefully Tryon - Steven W. Siler

What’s in a name?

By Steven W. Siler   Summertime, and the living’s easy…at least that is how the song goes (be…

Film Talk with Tryon Theatre

“Materialists” is a fresh take on a classic genre

This week at The Tryon Theatre is “Materialists” (Song 2025), a modern romantic comedy that features all the…

Ask Aunty Pam - Pam Stone

Dancing to the beat of a different drum

Dear Aunty Pam,   I just don’t know what to do about my granddaughter. ‘Barbie’ is now 18,…

Two Sisters Cook

Favorite recipes of summer

I’m recovering from my broken wrist and have been able to bake some easy recipes. I’ve learned all…

Yards to Paradise- Max Phelps

Success with raised beds

Success with raised beds for gardening, landscaping, or a combination of both is quite easy. In the simplest…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

No tragedy is worse than children dying

Just the thought of a child dying in a violent way tears at the heart of anyone who…

I'm Just Saying - Pam Stone

Wedding of the century

For sure the wedding of the year (century!) has been Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, essentially ‘renting’ Venice,…

Conservation Corner - Betsy Burdett

They were here first

A while ago, a friend told me to try meditating for 20 minutes a day if possible, and…