Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Country Christmas trees make the best memories

There is something to be learned from how the McDermotts put up our Christmas trees way back in ...

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

Why do amazing beavers build dams?

Ever wonder why beavers build dams? I know, it’s not something you think about every day. But when ...

Diary of a Twenty Something - M.M. Cochran

The things we can’t see

Over the weekend, I had a movie night with my friends, and we watched The Polar Express––arguably the ...

I'm Just Saying - Pam Stone

A Christmas Miracle: A fully decorated tree in a house full of pets

They said it couldn’t be done. They said our best efforts would end in tears. They even called ...

Special Cases - Leonard Rizzo

Back to my roots

Twas the day before Christmas, I was off on a chore, a visit I’ve made many times before. ...

Opinion

North Carolina song evokes wonder

By John Hood   One of the most hauntingly beautiful songs you’ll ever hear at Christmastime originated right ...

Film Talk with Tryon Theatre

There’s no place like home…for the holidays!

This week at Tryon Theatre we have a seminal classic of cinema, “The Wizard of Oz” (Fleming). Released ...

Shelf Life - Jen Pace Dickenson

‘Tis the season for reading!

Curl up with a fuzzy blanket and cup of warm cocoa while reading one of these delightful Christmas ...

Tales of the Hunts

Christmas cooking

While Thanksgiving rules the roost in the holiday cooking world, Christmas in our household gives our family a ...

Columnists

Polk County circle of giving

It’s Christmas time, and I want to share some thoughts on giving. Giving circles connects people and shared ...

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