On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

Moths: Nature’s quiet wonders

I never thought of moths as pollinators until recently. Their cousins, the butterfly, get a lot more attention. ...

Special Cases - Leonard Rizzo

Love is not enough

Two weeks ago, I kept an animal I was helping pretty much hush-hush. Though animals are my number ...

Letters to the Editor

Law on the placement of political signs

A few days ago I submitted a copy of North Carolina GS 136-32, the law controlling the placement ...

Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual acknowledgment of achievements by African Americans. One way to celebrate is by ...

Film Talk with Tryon Theatre

“Oscar Shorts” provide rewarding experience

This week at the Tryon Theatre we have arguably the most unique programming of our year, the “Oscar ...

Yards to Paradise- Max Phelps

Gerald the Opossum 

If you spend enough time outdoors, you are going to be surprised by an animal. Snakes are the ...

Letters to the Editor

Tryon water and sewer issues

Frequently, I receive notification via the town’s nixie.us site of sewer overflows dumping thousands of gallons of untreated ...

Ask Aunty Pam - Pam Stone

Foot in mouth at high school reunion

Dear Aunty Pam, Boy, did I step in it. I’m a 47-yr-old man and I recently attended my ...

Letters to the Editor

Concerned about the proposed burning of a historic structure in Saluda

We recently learned that the new owners of Crystal Springs on Henderson St. in Saluda want Saluda Fire ...

Growing Pains - M.M. Cochran

Just that simple

The Sabbath––the seventh day.  The day of rest before starting a work week all over again.  Here’s some ...

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