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Polk County Health & Human Services shares insights on how to prevent the flu
COLUMBUS—With flu season approaching, now is the time to focus on strategies to prevent its spread in the ...
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Community
FENCE to host Equine Assisted Senior Engagement program
FENCE’s Equine Assisted Senior Engagement (EASE) will begin its fall session on Friday, October 11. The recently launched ...
Community
Free Medicare presentation to take place in Columbus
COLUMBUS—On Thursday, September 26, SHIIP, the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program,will be hosting a free presentation entitled Medicare ...
Sports
VOLLEYBALL: Bradley’s triple-double helps Polk serve up victory at Enka
The Polk County senior recorded a triple-double Wednesday to help lead the Wolverines to a 3-1 victory at ...
Sports
SOCCER: Wolverines crank up offense in win at R-S Central
The goals seemed to come in bunches Wednesday evening in Rutherfordton. Fortunately for Polk County, the Wolverines had ...
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Tales of Tryon program to focus on the Dark Corner
Author Drew Hines to discuss history, customs of area TRYON—The Tryon History Museum will present the latest ...
Community
Tryon History Museum’s 10th Anniversary celebration promises weekend of fun
TRYON—The Tryon History Museum’s 10th Anniversary celebration will take place Thursday, September 26, through Sunday, September 29. To ...
Arts
Former publisher to visit Polk County writing group
COLUMBUS—On Thursday, September 19, Jim Brown will join the Blue Ridge Writers’ Roundtable to discuss his history in ...
Arts
Jane Kramer to perform at FENCE on Sunday, September 22nd
FENCE will host Asheville-based songstress Jane Kramer for an afternoon of live music on Sunday, September 22, at ...
Arts
Foothills Music Club begins new season
TRYON—The Foothills Music Club members gathered for music at Tryon First Baptist Church on Thursday, September 12, for ...
Education
Polk County Schools off to successful start in 2024-25
POLK COUNTY—According to Polk County Schools Superintendent Aaron Greene, the start of the 2024-25 school year has been ...
Community
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Polk County announces ‘Boot Scootin’ Boogie’
Fall fundraiser to feature The Basement Bunch, award-winning BBQ TRYON—Big Brothers Big Sisters of Polk County is ...
Community
Habitat for Humanity’s Faith Breakfast inspires hope in the community
Event features HOH International’s global chaplain as keynote speaker LANDRUM—On September 13, Thermal Belt Habitat for Humanity ...
Arts
Opening night for Tryon Little Theater’s “The Great American Trailer Park Musical”
TRYON—“The Great American Trailer Park Musical” will open Thursday, September 19, at the TLT Workshop Theater in Tryon. ...
Community
Gardening for Life Project Native Plant Sale set for Sept. 20
TRYON—The Gardening for Life Project is hosting its fall Native Plant Sale this Friday. The event promotes the ...
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Tenth annual ‘Do Not Lose Hope’ event to take place in Tryon
Event promotes suicide awareness, features Walk of Remembrance POLK COUNTY—The tenth annual ‘Do Not Lose Hope’ event ...
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Tryon History Museum to hold tenth-anniversary celebration
Weekend festivities to include car show, ice cream social and more TRYON—The Tryon History Museum is celebrating ...
Business
CrossFit Krypton Carolinas opens in Landrum
LANDRUM—The area recently welcomed CrossFit Krypton Carolinas, the newest fitness facility in Landrum. Located at 20101 Asheville Highway, ...
Community
Pea Ridge Partnership to launch inaugural tour of historical African American sites in Polk County
POLK COUNTY—Pea Ridge Partnership recently announced the launch of its first-ever tour dedicated to exploring significant historical African ...
News
Wolverine Trail becomes state-maintained road
MILL SPRING—After more than a decade of prep work, Wolverine Trail will now be maintained by the North ...
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Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office charges several students in connection to school threats
The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that it was aware of recent threats made to schools through ...
Education
PCCF grant provides summer intern for PCHS farm
The Polk County High School Farm received a bit of help this summer thanks to a grant from ...
Community
Foothills Humane Society’s Pets of the Week – Neo & J-Lo
Meet Neo! He’s a goofy Boxer/Hound mix puppy who is currently soaking up the love in his foster ...
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Certain TIEC investors in jeopardy due to legal issue
Appalachian EB-5 Regional Center fails to pay annual fee MILL SPRING—The future of some investors seeking U.S. ...
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Polk County Sheriff’s Office to host rabies clinic
TRYON—Due to a recent rabies case where animal control officers discovered the remains of a rabid skunk on ...