Columnists

The Blue Wall casts a long shadow

By Josh Lanier Here in the South Carolina foothills, the land rolls like waves beneath the shadow of…

Columnists

Where’s my wedding invitation?

“The air is full of soft imaginings, They float unseen beneath the hot sunbeams, Like tired moths on…

Columnists

Read, white, and blue

In honor of Independence Day and this year’s adult Summer Learning Program at the library, these book suggestions…

Columnists

My gal can’t carry a tune in a bucket

Dear Aunty Pam, I’ve been dating this gal, Edie, for about six months now, and I really like…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Volunteers feed hope as some government programs face budget cuts

If you’re among the fortunate who never have to think about where your next meal is coming from,…

Opinion

AI will aid transit, not transform it

By John Hood   Artificial intelligence is coming to public transit. In fact, in some functions and places,…

Hoofbeats and Happenings

Best practices when interacting with or passing horseback riders

By Shell Brodnax   At Foothills Equestrian Trails Association (FETA), we strive to ensure that everyone can enjoy…

I'm Just Saying - Pam Stone

Snakes in a shed

The thing about snakes is that I don’t really mind the non-venomous variety, I just don’t like being…

Film Talk with Tryon Theatre

“Lilo & Stitch” is a sci-fi comedy with heart to spare

This week at The Tryon Theatre is the film “Lilo & Stitch” (2025), a live-action remake of the…

The Real World - Kirk Gollwitzer

Market Checkup: What’s improving and what’s not

These latest insights come directly from investment briefings I’ve attended with fellow investors through my firm, Janney Montgomery…