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Opinion
Planning board move to replace MRPO level-headed
While three of the five sitting Polk County Commissioners moved to rescind the mountainside ridgeline protection ordinance, our staff feels reassured by the steady minds ... Read more
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
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Opinion Columnists
Attwool shares handmade happiness
Kim Attwooll squirts water onto heavy paper and loads her brush with light lilac. She touches brush to paper, and the pigment blooms to wherever ... Read more
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Letters to the Editor
Discover what soil and water district is all about
To the editor: The Soil and Water District thanks all the visitors to our Mill Spring Agricultural Center Building on Monday evening, May 6 at ... Read more
Sculpture 2013
To the editor: I am continually impressed by the events and exhibits available to the public in our wonderful community. A recent visit to a ... Read more
High Speed
To the editor: Disturbed, yes I am. I witnessed the high-speed chase by Columbus Police Department through our city. My granddaughter received her learner’s permit ... Read more | 2 comments
Discover what soil and water district is all about
To the editor: The Soil and Water District thanks all the visitors to our Mill Spring Agricultural Center Building on Monday evening, May 6 at ... Read more
Polk County thinks forward
To the editor: Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the commissioners meeting the other night regarding the future of agriculture economic development. Over the years ... Read more
