Business
Brenda Henson retires after 31 years at Hometrust Bank
TRYON—After an impressive 31-year career at Hometrust Bank, Brenda Henson is preparing to retire, marking the end of ...
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Community
Dinner drive-thru brings joy to Columbus community
COLUMBUS—In a heartwarming display of community spirit, local volunteer group, Appalachian Strong, Come Hell or High Water partnered ...
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Guardian ad Litem in need of volunteers in Polk County
POLK COUNTY—The North Carolina Guardian ad Litem, GAL, Program are currently seeking volunteers to advocate for needy children ...
Sports
Past injuries help give Edwards perspective as Wolverines’ senior leader
By Jed Blackwell Jayce Edwards doesn’t flinch when he drives into the lane expecting contact. He doesn’t ...
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Looking Back: Year in Review 2024
Editor’s Note: Over the next several issues, we will publish our annual look back at some of the ...
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PCHS Land Judging Team extends national competition qualifying streak
Polk County High School’s Senior Land Judging Team is once again returning to national competition. The PCHS FFA ...
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Polk County roads face major repairs after Helene
Highway 176 between Saluda and Tryon set to reopen in the spring of 2025 POLK COUNTY—Tropical Storm ...
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Open burning permit requirement reinstated in Polk County
POLK COUNTY—As of Wednesday morning, Polk County residents will again need to obtain permits before any open burning ...
Education
PCHS Veterinary Science team among west’s best at state competition
The Polk County FFA Chapter finished second among West Region teams at the North Carolina FFA State Veterinary ...
Community
Saluda Presbyterian Church to close after 130 years
Final service will be held Sunday, Dec. 29 SALUDA—In a recent announcement, the members of Saluda Presbyterian ...
Sports
Outreach again the big winner at annual Reindeer Games
They came, they jumped, threw and ran, they helped. Athletes and fans who attended Saturday’s 15th Annual Reindeer ...
Education
Polk County Schools receives regional grant to help with Helene expenses
POLK COUNTY—In the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s path through Western North Carolina, the Community Foundation of Western ...
Community
Carolina Foothills Foundations awards $150,000 to Polk fire departments
FOREST CITY—The Carolina Foothills Foundation, located at 376 Hudlow Road, Forest City, recently granted $25,000 to six fire ...
Community
Tis the season for holiday plants
Here is some information on holiday plants from the Polk County Cooperative Extension. When selecting poinsettias, look for ...
Education
CFWNC awards $1,000 educational grant to PCHS
COLUMBUS—The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina recently awarded Polk County High School a $1,000 grant from the ...
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Arts
Community Chorus shares the magic of Christmas
COLUMBUS—On Sunday, December 15, the Polk County High School Auditorium was filled with holiday cheer as the Community ...
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Landrum Farmers Market celebrates season finale with Santa
Hosts pancake breakfast by P3, Landrum High ROTC LANDRUM—On Saturday morning, the Landrum Farmers Market at 221 ...
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Broken water line in Lynn leads to boil water advisory
***UPDATED*** The boil water advisory was lifted on Monday, December 16 at 4:06 p.m. LYNN—The Town of Tryon ...
Community
Christmas music at Foothills Music Club
TRYON—The Foothills Music Club met on Thursday, December 12, at Elaine Jenkins’s home. The members enjoyed a program ...
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FEMA Disaster Relief Center is relocating to Columbus
New facility to be located at ICC-Polk Campus COLUMBUS—On Monday, December 16, Polk County’s FEMA Disaster Relief ...
Community
Progress being made at Pearson’s Falls and Glen
TRYON—In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which struck our area in September, much attention has gone into planning ...
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Mountain Brook Winery to host Holiday Friends of Agriculture Breakfast
TRYON—Polk County Farms recently announced its upcoming Friends of Agriculture breakfast, scheduled for Wednesday, December 18 at 7 ...
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Grant accepted for sewer line project at TIEC
MILL SPRING—On Wednesday, the Rutherfordton Town Council accepted a $500,000 Rural Economic Development Division Grant to fund a ...
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Isothermal Community College to host Holiday Season Celebration
COLUMBUS—Isothermal Community College invites the community to a joyful Holiday Season Celebration on Monday, December 16, from 4:30 ...
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Foothills Humane Society’s Pets of the Week – Vixen & Yogi
Meet Vixen, a seven-year-old German Shepherd mix weighing about 75 pounds. Vixen is dog-friendly but needs a proper ...