For years John Vining was county director for the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. His grandfather founded the Bulletin and his father later took over the paper. He's served on so much boards and committees that it's easy to loose count. If there ever was someone who deserves to be included in the guest list of a podcast devoted to the culture of our county. He’s it. 

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NC Legislature overrides Stein’s veto of private school tuition vouchers

What is possible? (Tryon Daily Bulletin, May 8, 2026)

Polk Schools tribute to John Vining