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Volunteers make a difference at inaugural Pacolet River and Harmon Field Clean-Up
TRYON—On Saturday, April 20, area volunteers met at Harmon Field to pick up litter at the park and ...
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Honoring the volunteers of Steps to Hope
Steps to Hope is not just a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those affected by domestic violence and ...
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Landrum dogs declared vicious, owner ordered to cover expenses
Spartanburg Co. judge rules after pony killed in January LANDRUM—A Spartanburg County judge has declared two dogs ...
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PCHS graduate to travel to Ireland as part of food and culture program
Katie Campuzano-Gomez, a Polk County High School graduate majoring in Horticulture Science at North Carolina State, has been ...
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Local artist Linda Seagroves displays works at Saluda Library
SALUDA—Works by local artist Linda Seagroves are on display at Saluda Library now through the end of May. ...
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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 ...
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Foothills Humane Society’s Pets of the Week – Harper & Veronica
Meet Harper, a darling female black Lab/Retriever mix overflowing with affection and a heart full of love. ...
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FENCE to hold 40th Anniversary Bash on April 28
Come out and celebrate with FENCE for their 40th Anniversary Bash on Sunday, April 28, from noon to ...
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Meet Rocky, a live hellbender, at Champions for Wildlife’s free event on May 4
TRYON—Champions for Wildlife has announced it will host its first free kids event on Saturday, May 4 from ...
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Bill Dill inducted into Second Wind Hall of Fame
Tryon Painters & Sculptors nominated Bill Dill for induction into the Second Wind Hall of Fame and the ...
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TACS to host ‘Penland Pottery Pilgrimage’
Tryon Arts & Crafts School recently announced the inauguration of the “Penland Pottery Pilgrimage,” an enriching field trip ...
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Local film production crew begins shooting documentary at Outer Banks
A local film production crew began shooting a biographical documentary about aviation entrepreneur Francis Rogallo on the Outer ...
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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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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. ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Scholarship winners perform for FMC members
The Foothills Music Club met on Thursday, April 11, at Tryon First Baptist Church. The program “Stars of ...