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Dark Corner Classic Car Show set to take place next month
Over 200 classic cars and trucks to be showcased at free event LANDRUM—The 2024 Dark Corner Classic ...
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TFAC announces lineup for Spring Amphitheater Concert Series
TRYON—The lineup for Tryon Fine Arts Center’s Americana Amphitheater Concert Series was recently announced, with performances taking place ...
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Back Alley Hempfest lights up Tryon
Despite the rain, Back Alley Boutique & Bud Bar hosts thriving event TRYON—The Back Alley Boutique and ...
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Polk County Unity Masonic Lodge to hold BBQ fundraiser
On Saturday, April 27, beginning at noon, Polk County Unity Masonic Lodge at 662 Ozone Dr in Saluda ...
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Polk Central, Sunny View choruses join forces to delight Swamp Rabbits crowd
The Polk Central Elementary Chorus and Sunny View Elementary Chorus took center stage on April 12, dazzling the ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...