Business
Naruto Sushi Bar & Ramen opens in Columbus
COLUMBUS—On May 2, the newest restaurant in Polk County, Naruto Sushi Bar & Ramen, opened in the Columbus ...
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Community
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, new Steps to Hope support group
As May unfolds, the spotlight turns to mental health awareness, a crucial topic that often dwells in the ...
Arts
Saluda’s Top of the Grade Concert Series returns
SALUDA—The Top of the Grade Concert series will return this summer to the Ella Grace Mintz Stage at ...
Community
The Vine Conundrum
Here in Polk County, we have a tangled conundrum – of vines! Kudzu is the biggest challenge in ...
Education
Kenan Fellowship helps Eaton continue lifelong drive to learn
Even with 30 years in the classroom, Polk County Middle School social studies teacher Eric Eaton still considers ...
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Faith & Worship
Upstate Harp Ensemble to perform at Holy Cross Episcopal Church
TRYON—Holy Cross Episcopal Church recently announced it will host the Upstate Harp Ensemble for a concert on May ...
Business
Mill Spring Farm Store celebrates 5th anniversary
MILL SPRING—One of the best spots in Polk County for locally sourced farm-fresh groceries is the aptly named ...
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Pea Ridge man found not guilty in Polk County shooting
Brandon Logan acquitted of assault, gun charges POLK COUNTY—A Pea Ridge man was found not guilty by ...
Community
‘Zoro’s Field’ author, Thomas Rain Crowe, to speak at Saluda Library
Former Saluda resident, Thomas Rain Crowe, will return to the area to speak about a book he published ...
Community
Tesla Cybertruck spotted in downtown Tryon
A Tesla Cyber Truck stopped in downtown Tryon on Thursday. Owner Jeb Aho, of Campobello, says only 8 ...
Community
Land added to Green River Game Lands
SALUDA—The Green River Game Lands just grew by 175 acres near Saluda, with forests that overlook the famous ...
Community
“Animals We Love to Hate” presentation at FENCE
On Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m., naturalist Carlton Burke will present a program on “animals we love ...
Community
Foothills Humane Society’s Pets of the Week – Pepper & Doorknob
Meet Pepper! She’s a gentle giant with a heart of gold! This beautiful bulldog mix tips the scales ...
Community
Local nonprofit introduces children to tennis at Harmon Field mentoring session
TRYON—Empowering Through Beauty, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of women and children, hosted a ...
Community
Preserving Polk: How existing development regulations safeguard rural character
POLK COUNTY—A proposed development in Rutherford County has sparked the interest of nearby residents who wondered if a ...
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Arts
The Krickets to Perform at TFAC
The Krickets will perform Thursday at the Tryon Fine Arts Center’s Americana Concert Series at its amphitheater. The ...
Education
Tryon Fine Arts Center hosts arts immersion program for Polk County second-graders
Students participate in “Social Studies: How Values & Beliefs Shape Culture in America” TRYON—On Monday and Tuesday, ...
Arts
ART, MUSIC, COMMUNITY SPIRIT: Saluda Arts Festival returns for its 19th annual showcase
SALUDA—One of Western North Carolina’s favorite springtime traditions, the Saluda Arts Festival, returns for its 19th edition this ...
Community
Lake Adger Celebration set for May 11
Conserving Carolina, Polk County Parks and Recreation, and MountainTrue will host the Lake Adger Celebration on Saturday, May ...
Business
Transform your passion into a career with Tryon Newsmedia
Are you a dynamic and motivated individual with a passion for marketing? Tryon Newsmedia, LLC, the publisher of ...
Community
Polk County Meals on Wheels program seeks volunteer drivers to address growing demand
COLUMBUS—The Polk County Health and Human Services Agency’s Meals on Wheels program is urgently seeking volunteer drivers to ...
Education
Polk Middle’s ‘Barbie Builders’ bring home another state championship
Three proved a magic number Friday for Polk County Middle School’s model bridge building team. Polk Middle won ...
Community
Local Farmers’ Markets to open this weekend
POLK COUNTY—The Saluda Tailgate Summer Market and the Columbus Summer Farmer’s Market are set to open this weekend, ...
Arts
“The Importance of Being Earnest” opens at the TLT Workshop on May 2
TRYON—Experience the charm of Oscar Wilde’s most renowned play, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” as it graces the ...
Community
Congregational Church of Tryon celebrates Earth Day with Spriggly’s Beescaping
TRYON—On Sunday, April 21, the Congregational Church of Tryon celebrated Earth Day with a special guest and presenter ...