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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 ...
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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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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 ...
Sports
TRACK: Huskey leads Polk efforts at conference meet
Four races, almost four miles covered on a very warm May afternoon. On a bittersweet afternoon for Polk ...
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, ...
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‘Artistic Adventures of Discovery and Preservation’ at next Live@Lanier
TRYON—Artist Scott Varn found a personal calling in the pages of his rare 1872 2-volume edition of “Picturesque ...
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Competition kicks off for 2024 Favorites of the Foothills Readers Choice Awards
It’s that time of year again when the community votes on its favorite businesses, professionals, and restaurants in ...
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FULL STEAM AHEAD!: Grand opening held for Landrum Rail and History Museum
LANDRUM—The atmosphere was electric as Landrum finally held the grand opening of its Rail and History Museum on ...
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TROT INTO TRYON: Town welcomes Airstream enthusiasts for urban rally
TRYON—The third annual “Trot into Tryon” Airstream Rally took place over the weekend. Over 20 Airstream trailers, measuring ...
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Spring Fever Family Fest held Saturday at Harmon Field
TRYON—The Spring Fever Family Fun Fest was held at Harmon Field on Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. ...
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PBS NC visits Saluda’s historic stores
SALUDA—PBS NC made another visit to Saluda Saturday, this time shooting a segment featuring the town’s two 19th-century ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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Foothills Humane Society’s Pets of the Week – Henson & Mr. Mittens
Meet Henson! This Jack Russell Terrier and Feist mix is ready to steal your heart and become ...
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Fourth annual city-wide quilt show returns to downtown Landrum on May 4
LANDRUM—On Saturday, May 4, the annual ‘Quilters Rock! City-Wide Quilt Show’ will take place throughout downtown Landrum from ...
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Next Tales of Tryon event to focus on ‘Women Photographers in Tryon, 1900-1950’
TRYON—Women and their cameras were an essential force in preserving diverse views of twentieth-century American life. Here, as ...
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TDDA participates in seminar
On Wednesday, the NC Main Street Program hosted a regional workshop for Main Street Directors and municipal officials ...
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St. Luke’s Hospital Senior Life Solutions focusing on mental health
Join St. Luke’s Senior Life Solution this May as it celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness ...
Education
Graduation schedule set for Polk County Early College, Polk County High School
Graduation dates and times have been set for Polk County High School and Polk County Early College. PCEC ...
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Tickets on sale for Mountain Page Theatre’s performance of ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.’
SALUDA—Tickets are now on sale for the Mountain Page Theater’s Young Actors Krew performance of Ian Fleming’s ‘Chitty ...
Education
Polk After School to apply for 21st Century Grant
Per the application guidelines, Polk County School’s After School Program issues a public notice to the community regarding ...
Community
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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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 ...