The weather forecast calls for a wintry mix for the Tryon area Friday and Saturday, but shoppers headed to the shelves at the grocery stores in Columbus as soon as the news broke of the approaching storm. The Bulletin visited with several shoppers Wednesday afternoon at Bi-Lo and Food Lion to ask how they prepare for a snowy weekend. Reggie Drake of Saluda said he braves snowstorms by staying inside, having plenty of soup and dry milk and sharing a power generator with his neighbor.  (Photos by Michael O’Hearn)