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Tryon celebrates “Steel Deer” at dedication ceremony
TRYON— On Friday, the Tryon community gathered on Depot Street to celebrate the unveiling of “The Steel Deer,” ...
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TDDA kicks off Fourth Fridays with 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff
TRYON—The Tryon Downtown Development Association launched its 2026 Fourth Friday series last Friday evening with a flavorful celebration, ...
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Tryon Fine Arts Center to present Clara Rogers’ Let’s Paint course
TRYON— The Tryon Fine Arts Center will welcome longtime arts educator Clara Rogers for a five-day adult painting ...
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FENCE to host Go Fly A Kite Day on March 29
TRYON—Spring is in the air, and FENCE is inviting families to celebrate with the annual Go Fly A ...
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Perry’s arm, bat helps drive Polk to victory at Erwin
Alex Perry scattered three hits over six innings, and Polk County built an early lead to claim a ...
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Saluda Library program to highlight singing insects
SALUDA—Residents can learn about the region’s most common singing insects during a program at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March ...
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Controlled burn conducted at Ziglar Field
TRYON—A controlled burn took place Wednesday morning at Ziglar Field in Tryon, as part of planned land management ...
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Tryon Arts & Crafts School to celebrate the work of Winton and Rosa Eugene
TRYON—The Tryon Arts & Crafts School is set to honor renowned ceramists Winton and Rosa Eugene during an ...
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Rep. Jake Johnson tours Foothills Humane Society after facility improvements
COLUMBUS—Representative Jake Johnson visited Foothills Humane Society in Columbus on Sunday, February 22, to see in person the ...
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Roseland Community Center to celebrate Black History Month
TRYON—Roseland Community Center will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Black History Month on Saturday, February ...
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Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours event at White Oak Medicine
COLUMBUS—On Thursday, February 19, the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business After Hours event at ...
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Tryon Hounds to conclude centennial celebration with hunt week festivities
TRYON—The Tryon Hounds will wrap up their season-long centennial celebration with a week of events from March 4 ...
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Wonders of Winter Ecology Walk at FENCE set for March 10
TRYON—On Tuesday, March 10, the community is invited to join naturalist Luke Cannon from 1 to 4 p.m. ...
Education
Saluda Elementary students explore genetics through self-portrait masks
SALUDA—Fifth-grade students in Ginger Rackley’s class at Saluda Elementary School recently transformed their science studies into art, creating ...
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Nina Simone honored with tribute, new release on Saturday
Tryon event coincided with what would have been Simone’s 93rd birthday TRYON—Music, memories, and celebration filled Mirrorball Gallery ...
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Landrum to host Spring Pop-Up Market on February 28
LANDRUM—The Landrum Farmers Market Pavilion will host a Spring Pop-Up Market on Saturday, February 28, from 8 a.m. ...
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Historic Preservation Office begins documentation of Pea Ridge historic sites
GREEN CREEK—A new collaboration between the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office and the Pea Ridge Partnership is ...
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PCHS chapter to celebrate National FFA Week
POLK COUNTY—Polk County High School’s FFA chapter will celebrate National FFA Week February 23-27 with dress-up days, competitions, ...
Sports
In seconds, McCraw delivers state championship moment
Thirty-three seconds. Hours, months, years of training and sweat and sacrifice, all down to 33 seconds on Mat ...
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Columbus Town Council advances major water, sewer funding applications
COLUMBUS — The Columbus Town Council met at Town Hall on Thursday, February 19, to approve resolutions aimed ...
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Lake Lure announces updates regarding Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
Lake refill ongoing, marina and boardwalk construction underway LAKE LURE—The Town of Lake Lure announced earlier this ...
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Fugitive wanted for attempted murder arrested in Green Creek
Brooks Wayne Luckadoo, 43, taken into custody without incident GREEN CREEK—On Tuesday, February 17, a fugitive wanted ...
Arts
Upstairs Artspace show “Private Domain” to bend alchemy and mythology
Opening reception set for March 8 TRYON—Upstairs Artspace is proud to present Private Domain, an exhibition of ...
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Finding Balance: Ed Kan leads seniors in Tai Chi, Qi Gong
COLUMBUS—Columbus resident Ed Kan has become a familiar and encouraging presence for seniors seeking to improve their health ...
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Polk County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee recognized at 2026 VISION conference
POLK COUNTY—The Polk County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee was recently recognized at the 2026 VISION Conference for outstanding ...