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 ...

Habitat at Home - Sharon Mammoser

In praise of goldenrod

By Sharon Mammoser    August is the month when goldenrod starts its glorious show, adding splashes of yellow ...

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 ...

Steps to Hope - Diane Nelson

Teaching our teens about healthy relationships

By Diane Nelson   This third column focuses on helping teenagers navigate relationships as the school year begins ...

Ask Aunty Pam - Pam Stone

Too much for Mom to turn off the TV during visits?

Dear Aunty Pam,   Quick question: Am I being rude by asking my mother to turn off the ...

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