Roots and Reflections - Josh Lanier

The view from here

By Josh Lanier   Driving the backroads around home, I see constant reminders of the catastrophe that has ...

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

An ounce of prevention would have lessened Helene’s blow

Relief workers and tons of supplies have been rolling into Western North Carolina since shortly after Helene hit, ...

I'm Just Saying - Pam Stone

The Dean of Canterbury Cathedral

During Covid, I first ‘met’ the Reverend Robert Willis, Dean of Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, England. It was a ...

Across the Mountains - Drew Hines

Settling a dispute at ten paces

There was a time in history when gentlemen often settled their differences with pistols at ten paces. Dueling, ...

Film Talk with Tryon Theatre

Campy, creepy fun for the spooky season

This week at The Tryon Theatre features a pair of seasonally spooky films for the Halloween holiday: “Ghostbusters” ...

Tales of the Hunts

Where are the Waxhaws?

South Carolina’s history and geography are near and dear to my heart. All South Carolina third-graders used to ...

Letters to the Editor

Kudos to local businesses, first responders

In the aftermath of Helene, the federal government’s response has been the focus, with politicians spinning the event ...

Ask Aunty Pam - Pam Stone

How do I let these ladies know I’m not interested?

Dear Aunty Pam, I really need your help. I’m a recent widower and nearly 80 years old. Before ...

Saluda News & Notations - Bonnie J. Bardos

Resilience in the aftermath

“…This is a crossroads we all know, a moment when you need to shed a skin. If you ...

Special Cases - Leonard Rizzo

A close call

Everyone has a story to tell about Helene, so here is mine. A large red oak came down ...

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