Jeff Allison, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin

Editorials

EDITORIAL: Leah Justice was one of a kind

When I first met Leah Justice, it was the summer of 2002, many years before I began working in my current role at the Bulletin. ... Read more

by Jeff Allison, Tuesday, January 24, 2023 12:30 pm

Sports

NCHSAA board approves Polk County request to return to 1A classification

Polk County High School athletic teams will return to the 1A classification beginning in the 2023-24 academic year. The North Carolina High School Athletic ... Read more

by Jeff Allison, Thursday, December 1, 2022 8:26 am

Columnists

Fishermen sinking to a new low

We have been conditioned over the past few years to distrust and disbelieve virtually all of our major institutions, from the president and Supreme Court ... Read more

by Jeff Allison, Tuesday, October 11, 2022 9:58 am

Community

Earl Scruggs Music Festival delights bluegrass fans of all ages

Inaugural fest brings large crowds, top-notch talent to the area MILL SPRING- Banjos, acoustic guitars, fiddles and mandolins were abundant, and the ... Read more

by Jeff Allison, Monday, September 5, 2022 1:49 pm

Community

Go Fly a Kite Day at FENCE

There was a large turnout at the Go Fly a Kite event held at FENCE on Sunday. The wind and weather were perfect for kite-flying! ... Read more

by Jeff Allison, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 12:26 pm

Community

Margaret L. Forbes’ legacy of philanthropy

How often do you consider giving to others without expecting personal gain? Did you know that giving of your time, talents, money, or materials to ... Read more

by Jeff Allison, Thursday, February 10, 2022 11:51 am

Community

Snow blankets the area Sunday

Did you get any good pictures of the snow that blanketed the area Sunday morning? Share those photos! Email them to news@ tryondailybulletin.com, and we ... Read more

by Jeff Allison, Sunday, January 16, 2022 10:32 am

Community

Concluding “Polk County’s Most Wanted”

After nearly ten years, Conserving Carolina and David Campbell have decided to conclude the “Polk County’s Most Wanted” community science initiative. First announced in 2012, ... Read more

by Jeff Allison, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 2:34 pm

Life in Our Foothills Magazine

Life in Our Foothills December 2021

by Jeff Allison, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 4:38 pm

Life in Our Foothills Magazine

Life in Our Foothills December 2021 – Building Hope, Building Dreams

“Through shelter, we empower.” You’ll find this motto on the Thermal Belt Habitat for Humanity’s website, and after learning more about this local affiliate of ... Read more