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Why the secrecy and hurry?
Tryon officials had every legal right to fire town manager Justin Hembree if they felt he had not upheld his end of the contract or ... Read more
Seniority makes Walend good choice to replace David Guice
Six terms might sound like a lengthy run in the state legislature, especially with many in this country raising concern toward the election of “career ... Read more
Lake Lanier a murky situation
Tryon town officials appear to be in a conundrum. Should they or should they not spend taxpayer money to enforce regulations related to structures built ... Read more
Extend Small Business Saturday throughout season
On Nov. 26 individuals across the country chose to forgo the big-box stores and shop small. People bought their Christmas trees and tree stands at ... Read more
Lead the way, step up to represent fellow citizens
Just nine short days from now, at noon on July 15, the ability to throw your name in the pool for city elections in Columbus, ... Read more
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Forgotten treasures: Green Creek School photo
Two weeks ago, my son asked if I could find a picture of him with his horse, taken sometime during his early teens. Well, I ... Read more
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End of an era for Green Creek Hounds
To the Editor: As the years pass and I become acutely aware of my older age, I realize I am not a fan of change. ... Read more
Price of gasoline
To the Editor: We are all concerned about the price of gasoline, so I wanted to know why it was getting so high. The simple ... Read more
No clowns in Tryon Little Theater production
To the Editor: I went to the opening night production of “A Little Night Music” last Friday and was once again impressed by the talent ... Read more
Say no to Ni America
To the Editor: In considering the potential privatization of the Tryon water supply, it might be helpful to ponder first on the fact that local ... Read more
Let’s talk about exploitation
To the Editor: I missed Don Weathington, but I see he’s back. His column (TDB 2-3-12) sounds like he may have been occupying Wall Street. ... Read more
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