On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

Amazing ants of Western North Carolina

Ants are some of the smallest creatures in the world, but they are also some of the busiest! ...

Letters to the Editor

Opposing House Bill 765

It’s likely that Larry McDermott and I would agree on very little. However, when it comes to House ...

Ask Aunty Pam - Pam Stone

Should I ask for my money back? 

Dear Aunty Pam,   I recently hired a friend’s daughter to ‘pet sit’ my two dogs while I ...

Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

Exploring Jewish American heritage through literature

May is Jewish American Heritage Month, and there’s no better time to dive into the rich tapestry of ...

Film Talk with Tryon Theatre

Exploring loss and the bond with dogs in “The Friend”

This week at The Tryon Theatre is “The Friend,” a film based on Ingrid Nunez’s 2018 novel of ...

Opinion

Carolina patriots showed their resolve

By John Hood   Our state’s official seal presents North Carolina as a series of dualities. In the ...

Tales of the Hunts

Puppies vs. babies

Puppies are conversation magnets whenever you take them out of the house. Puppies are the kryptonite of introverts, ...

The Real World - Kirk Gollwitzer

Price Stickiness: Understanding the gravity of prices

I recently had a conversation with my watch repairman in Spartanburg—a man so deeply knowledgeable about timepieces that ...

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Frequent your favorite local restaurants

The local restaurant that you rave to friends about and steer visitors to will need your support more ...

Notes from the Field - Tamar Reno

What’s next, pestilence or locust swarm? 

By Tamar Reno   We’ve had our fair share of fire and rain around here. This past Mother’s ...

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