Clay Johnson, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin

Life in Our Foothills Magazine

Life in our Foothills November 2023 – A welder forging art – Joe Cooper

Joe Cooper will tell you that he’s just a welder, but if you look at his work you understand that he’s truly an artist who ... Read more

by Clay Johnson, Thursday, November 16, 2023 1:00 pm

Arts

Work of John Lowell Treadway to be featured in Tryon exhibit

Carri Bass Photography to host pieces from renowned artist   TRYON—Beginning this month, Carri Bass Photography in downtown Tryon will host the work of renowned ... Read more

by Clay Johnson, Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:20 am

Life in Our Foothills Magazine

Life in our Foothills October 2023 – Keith Troutman – Finding Magic in Music and Baseball

If you’ve spent any time in downtown Landrum or Tryon you’ve probably seen Keith Troutman with his long beard and shades out on a sidewalk ... Read more

by Clay Johnson, Monday, October 30, 2023 2:43 pm

Community

Tryon Swim Club still afloat after 46 years

Club offers heated saltwater pool, year-round access   TRYON—For its members, the Tryon Swim Club is a quiet oasis; a place to unwind, exercise, relax ... Read more

by Clay Johnson, Thursday, September 28, 2023 11:55 am

Business

Work continues on new veterinary hospital in Tryon

All Seasons Veterinary Hospital plans to open in December or January   TRYON—You may have noticed a lot happening to that empty building on South ... Read more

by Clay Johnson, Tuesday, September 19, 2023 11:53 am

Life in Our Foothills Magazine

Life in our Foothills August 2023 – Blue Wall Preserve

My wife and I have enjoyed hiking in the mountains of western North Carolina for many years. When we moved from eastern NC to Tryon ... Read more

by Clay Johnson, Wednesday, August 30, 2023 1:42 pm

Community

The battle against kudzu

Eradication efforts continue throughout Polk County   POLK COUNTY—Kudzu may be associated with the South, but it’s a non-native, invasive species of plant that can ... Read more

by Clay Johnson, Monday, August 14, 2023 11:42 am

Business

“Honest, dependable”: Tryon IGA employee in 66th year

TRYON—A typical employee stays at a job for just over four years according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Tryon IGA’s Donnie Jolley has ... Read more

by Clay Johnson, Thursday, July 27, 2023 12:25 pm

Life in Our Foothills Magazine

Life in our Foothills July 2023 – Discover Our Country’s Story at the House of Flags Museum

Flags can symbolize so much, including everything from countries to causes. They can also tell stories, and the story of our country is told through ... Read more

by Clay Johnson, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 1:32 pm

Arts

Local photographer’s work featured in new exhibit

‘If These Walls Could Talk’ featured at Carri Bass Photography Studio and Gallery    TRYON—Columbus resident Jeff Dale may be a local photographer, but his ... Read more

by Clay Johnson, Monday, July 24, 2023 11:49 am

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