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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 ...
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‘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 ...
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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 ...
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“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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Two local bridge players recognized by American Contract Bridge League
The American Contract Bridge League honors top achievers across the country with “Ace of Clubs” awards, given each ...
Arts
‘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 ...
Sports
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 ...
Business
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 ...
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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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 ...