Columnists

Tools, repairs and a few sanity-saving tips

Well, it’s growing season again—the time when everything comes alive with a vengeance. The grass, weeds, thorny bushes, ...

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

NC General Assembly working to undermine public education

Education “leaders” in the North Carolina General Assembly, the political body responsible for ensuring that voters and their ...

Saluda News & Notations - Bonnie J. Bardos

New beginnings

“To truly know the world, look deeply within your own being; to truly know yourself, take real interest ...

Opinion

Andrew Jackson was no protectionist

By John Hood   Shortly before Donald Trump’s return to the White House, staffers made sure to rehang ...

I'm Just Saying - Pam Stone

Lost and found

Ever walked into a room and forgotten the reason you entered it? Not me. That’s because I am ...

Film Talk with Tryon Theatre

Highly acclaimed rock doc on the big screen

This week at The Tryon Theatre is “Becoming Led Zeppelin” (MacMahon 2025), a documentary exploring the origins and ...

Yards to Paradise- Max Phelps

‘Tis the season for lawn mowing

Spring has officially arrived. Trees are greening, flowers are opening, dandelions are popping up, and the grass is ...

Ask Aunty Pam - Pam Stone

Wildlife on the windshield

Dear Aunty Pam,   My wife and I retired to a nice, pretty upscale development. We love our ...

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Tariffs will throw farmers into the briar patch

Here in Western North Carolina, when we think “farmer” we think small. Three or four cows make a ...

Conservation Corner - Betsy Burdett

The telephone call from Charlie Fears

A few nights ago, when Allen and I were with friends eating dinner at the Purple Onion, I ...

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