About the Bird That Breaks the Rules
By: Lee Stevens Talk highlights the incredible journey of the ruby-throated hummingbird Dr. Bill Hilton, Jr. defines himself an educator-naturalist. The time he devotes…
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Toy Story
Tryon equestrian scene embraces a quirky Finnish sport By: Jarrett Van Meter It’s a muggy July night, but 8-year-old Abby Baldwin is perfectly cool. She…
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The Voice of Rutherfordton
Young country singer continues his rise on a star-studded festival lineup When a musical personality debuts on one of television’s popular competition programs — America’s…
Read MoreBreakfast with Santa
Bring the kids to dine on a pancake breakfast with Santa, followed by a story time with Mrs. Claus. Tickets: $12/children, $15/adults. Cookie decorating…
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Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland
The world’s largest drive-through, fully synchronized Christmas light show will come to Tryon this holiday season. Expect more than two miles of light displays….
Read MoreThe Festival of the Hunt
Festival celebrates the history of traditional fox hunting and working field hunters. Hunt with local clubs, engage in mock hunts, and compete with the…
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Nurturing Farms and Nutritional Products
“I’m working with new farmers weekly to help fix the food desert that was here,” says Reda Harvey, owner of the Mill Spring Farm…
Read MoreGladiator Polo
No mere leisurely trip around the ring, the trademarked sport of Gladiator Polo brings together the sport’s world-class players in an atmosphere that keeps…
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Lens on Horse Country
Elma Garcia is an equestrienne (and filmmaker) who recently resettled in Mill Spring. Her farm is just a horseshoe toss away from the world-class…
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Grapes for Gold
Husband-and-wife lawyers and law-firm owners Jonathan and Vickie Redgrave purchased Mountain Brook Vineyards last May from an 80-year-old local, Dennis Lanahan. Since then, they’ve…
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