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Polk County Special Olympics set for May 2
Excitement is building in Polk County as the community prepares to host the 2024 Special Olympics Spring Games ...
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Tryon resident opens new axe-throwing center
Crossed Axes offers a multi-lane venue, games and more FOREST CITY—Tryon resident Neill Rogers and Rutherfordton resident ...
Community
Outreach’s LifeWorks program celebrates its 3rd anniversary
COLUMBUS—Outreach’s LifeWorks program, which helps individuals obtain full-time, living-wage jobs to move out of poverty and obtain economic ...
Arts
David Childers and the Serpents to kick off TFAC’s Americana Concert Series
TRYON—The Tryon Fine Arts Center kicks off its annual Americana Concert Series at its amphitheater Thursday night with ...
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Eight Landrum athletes commit to play in college
LANDRUM—On Wednesday afternoon, in the Landrum High School gym, eight Cardinal student-athletes across six sports teams signed letters ...
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Voices of Appalachia choir to present free concert at Tryon Presbyterian Church
TRYON—Tryon Presbyterian Church will host a performance by The Voices of Appalachia choir of Alice Lloyd College at ...
Education
Polk Middle earns two top-10 finishes at state Science Olympiad
Polk County Middle’s Science Olympiad team competed against North Carolina’s best and returned home with a pair of ...
Community
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 ...
Education
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 ...
Arts
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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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 ...
Arts
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 ...
Education
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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Tryon ready to celebrate Preservation Month this May
By Ellen Reichenbach The Tryon Historic Preservation Commission (THPC) is now available to assist owners of public ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Community
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 ...
Arts
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 ...