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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 ...
Sports
Huskey’s three event wins pace Polk at J. Alan Peoples Invitational
Alan Peoples’ name was on the meet. Karsyn Huskey’s name kept popping up on top of the scoresheets. ...
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Inaugural Columbus Spring Festival to take place in May
Organizers seek vendors for celebration of food, music and community COLUMBUS—The Town of Columbus will hold its ...
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Friends of Ag Breakfast set for Wednesday
GREEN CREEK—The Friends of Ag Breakfast will welcome spring with its upcoming event on April 17, 2024, at ...
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PEDALING FOR A PURPOSE: 14th Annual Climb to Conquer Cancer
Charity bike ride up and down Saluda Grade to raise funds, awareness TRYON—The 14th annual Climb to ...
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Landrum welcomes new police officer, establishes new historical board
Rail and History Museum Board to operate and manage new Rail Museum LANDRUM—The Landrum City Council held its ...
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Registration for Senior Games, SilverArts is open
For local athletes and artists interested in participating in this year’s Polk County Senior Games and SilverArts, registration ...
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Simpson welcomes shot to continue career at Division II powerhouse Benedict
The twists and turns of the recruiting process ended with Antonio Simpson in a place he says offered ...
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Taylor’s discovered passion for soccer leads to chance to play at Spartanburg Methodist
As recently as a couple of years ago, Caroline Taylor wouldn’t have imagined sitting in Polk County’s auditorium ...
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Bright opts for college track career, signs with Gardner-Webb
It was a choice Cade Bright never expected to have. A standout soccer goalkeeper for many years, Bright ...
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Hard work helps Young reach goal, sign with Gaston College
Excitement. Relief. A bit of vindication. Tuesday provided Polk County senior Chloe Young with a wide range of ...
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Jasmine Apartments now accepting applications
New affordable housing complex located in Columbus COLUMBUS—Jasmine Apartments, the newest affordable housing complex in the Columbus ...
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Outreach’s Game of Throws Disc Golf Tournament returns on May 4
Unique fundraiser to offer disc golf, food and fun TRYON—Outreach, a charitable organization that serves Polk County ...
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Page and Flame opens in Landrum
LANDRUM—A new shopping option has opened in Landrum. Page and Flame opened Saturday to a crowd excited to ...
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Solar Eclipse 2024
Many folks in Polk County and Landrum were looking to the sky on Monday, April 8, as the ...
Arts
Tryon Little Theater’s youth production of ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ announces auditions
Tryon Little Theater continues a 50-year tradition of presenting its Summer Youth Theater production this year. This year, ...
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Saluda Art Stroll set for this Saturday
New monthly event sponsored by the newly formed Saluda Art Alliance SALUDA—Downtown Saluda will now offer a ...
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Players, fans invited to PCHS Pickleball Tournament on April 20
COLUMBUS—The PCHS Pickleball Tournament will be held on April 20 on the tennis courts at Polk County High ...
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Live@Lanier to feature a true story of patricide, prison and mental illness
TRYON—At the next Live@Lanier on Thursday, April 18, at 6 p.m., Dr. Benjamin Gilmer will share the details ...
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Litter Awareness Month brings communities together for clean-up efforts
COLUMBUS—April marks Litter Awareness Month in Polk County, heralding a series of clean-up events throughout the area to ...
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Monday’s solar eclipse to be visible from Polk County
Experts remind viewers to use safety when enjoying the eclipse POLK COUNTY—On Monday, the first total solar ...
Business
Sully’s Place opens in Columbus Commons
restaurant to offer memorable experience, delicious food and beverages COLUMBUS-– Sully’s place, a new restaurant in Columbus, ...