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Back Alley Boutique to host 2nd Annual Back Alley Hempfest on Sunday
Event to offer live music, local vendors, and more TRYON—Back Alley Boutique & Bud Bar is hosting ...
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‘Spring Tide Rising: A Celebration of African-American and Appalachian Women’ taking place at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
The historic Good Shepherd Episcopal Church is honoring the many women who played a pivotal role in founding ...
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Saluda Library presents award-winning documentary
Free screening of “My Beautiful Stutter” to shine light on stuttering community SALUDA—The Saluda Library will host ...
Records
Polk County District Court results – April 10, 2024
In Polk County District Court on April 10, 2024, with Judge James Marshall presiding, 97 cases were heard. ...
Sports
TENNIS: Wolverines deliver win over Panthers in final home match of season
The setting sun Thursday provided a perfect backdrop for three Polk County tennis players closing out their final ...
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Workshop focusing on small-scale development of historic properties planned for April 24
TRYON—The N.C. State Preservation office will host a workshop at Tryon Theatre on April 24, from 8:30 a.m. ...
Education
Johnson returns to Polk County Schools for ‘Bring Your Legislator To School Day’
Polk County Schools brought one of its own to the district Monday as part of Bring Your Legislator ...
Community
Gardening for life taking hold throughout the area
April is a month of anticipation and discovery. Polk County FFA students are selling flowers and vegetable plants ...
Education
ICC selected for Achieving the Dream’s rural-serving cohort
Isothermal Community College has been selected by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national, leading higher education reform network ...
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Green Creek Hounds announces new president
Green Creek Hounds has announced that Thomas R. Cadier, MD, MFH, has been elected as Master of Green ...
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Tryon holds 76th Annual Block House Steeplechase
GREEN CREEK—Equine enthusiasts arrived in droves for the 76th Annual Block House Steeplechase on Saturday, April 13, welcomed ...
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Habitat for Humanity dedicates another home in Columbus
COLUMBUS—On Friday, April 12, Thermal Belt Habitat for Humanity dedicated a second home on Blanton St. The house’s ...
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Over 800 tree seedlings distributed to Polk County residents
POLK COUNTY—The Unity in the Community organization recently sponsored its third annual Arbor Day tree planting campaign. Its ...
Arts
Scholarship winners perform for FMC members
The Foothills Music Club met on Thursday, April 11, at Tryon First Baptist Church. The program “Stars of ...
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Earth Day Garden Party to take place at The Congregational Church, UCC
TRYON—Brannen Basham and Jill Jacobs, owners of Spriggly’s Beescaping, will be the featured guests at The Congregational Church, ...
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Partnership for Children of the Foothills recognizes National Child Abuse Prevention Month
FOOTHILLS—April is National Prevent Child Abuse Month. To raise awareness, the Partnership for Children of the Foothills will ...
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Suspect identified after fatal shooting in Columbus
Spartanburg man charged with second-degree murder COLUMBUS—Officials say one person is dead and another was wounded after ...
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Spring Green Bash returns to Saluda on May 4
SALUDA—Green River Adventures and MountainTrue are teaming up for the 18th Annual Spring Green Bash in Saluda on ...
Business
New location announced for Summer Saluda Tailgate Market
SALUDA—The season’s last two indoor winter farmers’ markets in Saluda will be held this Saturday, April 13, and ...
Arts
Special Screening of “Nature’s Wisdom Thru Native Eyes” at Walnut Creek Preserve
MILL SPRING—Conserving Carolina is inviting the public to a free special screening of the new, local documentary about ...
Community
Thermal Belt Rail Trail: A Trail with a Mission
By Carolyn Baughman Walk into Rutherfordton’s Town Hall, and you will feel an immediate sense of place ...
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Foothills Humane Society’s Pets of the Week – Bones & Karl
Meet Bones, he’s all about spreading joy and affection wherever he goes! Bones is treat-motivated and loves ...
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One dead, another injured in Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS—One person is dead and another was wounded after a shooting that took place on Thursday, April 11, ...
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Inaugural Columbus Spring Festival to take place in May
Organizers seek vendors for celebration of food, music and community COLUMBUS—The Town of Columbus will hold its ...
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Friends of Ag Breakfast set for Wednesday
GREEN CREEK—The Friends of Ag Breakfast will welcome spring with its upcoming event on April 17, 2024, at ...