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A VIBRANT APPROACH TO FITNESS: Tryon Health and Fitness Club
By Zia Terhune TRYON—If you are at the Tryon Fire Department or Rogers Park and happen to ...
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LOCAL VOLUNTEERS HONORED: Second Wind Hall of Fame welcomes Don Dicey and Greg Miner
TRYON—On Friday morning, two more outstanding volunteers were presented certificates in front of the Tryon Coffeehouse, inducting them ...
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Laughter pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in shooting death of Talia Petoia
Receives sentence of 15-27 months in N.C Dept. of Corrections POLK COUNTY—On Monday, April 15, Tyler Laughter pleaded ...
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Polk County declares April as Child Abuse Awareness Month
Community unites to combat child abuse and neglect COLUMBUS—At its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April 15, the ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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PEDALING FOR A PURPOSE: 14th Annual Climb to Conquer Cancer
Charity bike ride up and down Saluda Grade to raise funds, awareness TRYON—The 14th annual Climb to ...
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Landrum welcomes new police officer, establishes new historical board
Rail and History Museum Board to operate and manage new Rail Museum LANDRUM—The Landrum City Council held its ...
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Registration for Senior Games, SilverArts is open
For local athletes and artists interested in participating in this year’s Polk County Senior Games and SilverArts, registration ...
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Simpson welcomes shot to continue career at Division II powerhouse Benedict
The twists and turns of the recruiting process ended with Antonio Simpson in a place he says offered ...
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Taylor’s discovered passion for soccer leads to chance to play at Spartanburg Methodist
As recently as a couple of years ago, Caroline Taylor wouldn’t have imagined sitting in Polk County’s auditorium ...
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Bright opts for college track career, signs with Gardner-Webb
It was a choice Cade Bright never expected to have. A standout soccer goalkeeper for many years, Bright ...
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Hard work helps Young reach goal, sign with Gaston College
Excitement. Relief. A bit of vindication. Tuesday provided Polk County senior Chloe Young with a wide range of ...
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Jasmine Apartments now accepting applications
New affordable housing complex located in Columbus COLUMBUS—Jasmine Apartments, the newest affordable housing complex in the Columbus ...
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Outreach’s Game of Throws Disc Golf Tournament returns on May 4
Unique fundraiser to offer disc golf, food and fun TRYON—Outreach, a charitable organization that serves Polk County ...
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Page and Flame opens in Landrum
LANDRUM—A new shopping option has opened in Landrum. Page and Flame opened Saturday to a crowd excited to ...