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Columbus announces Christmas at the Park, Breakfast with Santa
COLUMBUS—On Saturday, December 6, Christmas at the Park, presented by Discover Columbus, will take place at Stearns Park ...
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Stubborn Mule Brewery, Carolina Foothills Chamber host “Business After Hours” event
LANDRUM—The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce hosted its “Business After Hours” event on Thursday, November 20, at the ...
Community
Marine biologist Jasmin Graham to sign new book at the Book Shelf on Nov. 28
TRYON—Marine biologist and author Jasmin Graham will visit the Book Shelf on Friday, November 28, for a signing ...
Sports
Polk boys take top honors, girls second at Legends Invitational
Polk County’s boys track and field team captured the team title while the girls finished second at Saturday’s ...
Sports
Landrum Cross Country team claims historic season finish
LANDRUM—The Landrum girls’ cross country team capped off a remarkable season with a stellar performance at the SCHSL ...
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23rd annual Polk County Toy Run set for November 29
FOOTHILLS—Hundreds of motorcyclists are expected to roll through the area on Saturday, November 29, as the 23rd annual ...
Education
From Florence to Tryon: Teachers bring Italian culture home to third graders
The telescopes third graders at Tryon Elementary School decorated this fall weren’t inspired by pictures in a textbook. ...
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Deputies arrest suspect in Campobello break-ins, auto theft
Michael Travis Waddell taken into custody Wednesday CAMPOBELLO—A two-day search for a man accused of multiple break-ins, ...
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Tryon approves Historic Preservation District designation
TRYON—On Tuesday, November 18, the Town of Tryon Board of Commissioners approved the ordinance for the Downtown Historic ...
Community
FENCE names Kim Wawzysko interim executive director
TRYON—The Foothills Equestrian Nature Center has appointed Kim M. Wawzysko as its interim executive director, effective November 14. ...
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Deputies seek suspect in Campobello break-ins, auto theft
CAMPOBELLO—Spartanburg County deputies are searching for a man they say broke into multiple vehicles, rammed a deputy’s cruiser ...
Education
Polk County Early College hosts regional Early College Network discussion panel
Polk County Early College students took center stage last week during a regional discussion panel with the RTI ...
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Progress on Nina Simone’s childhood home gains national attention
TRYON—The restoration of Nina Simone’s childhood home at 30 E. Livingston St. reached a significant milestone this week, ...
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Scherping named executive director of The Hospital Foundation
COLUMBUS—The Hospital Foundation in support of AdventHealth Polk has announced the appointment of Dave Scherping as its new ...
Arts
Tryon International Film Festival announces winners of 11th annual celebration
TRYON—The Tryon International Film Festival has announced the winners of its 11th annual event, held October 9–12, 2025, ...
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Community
Youth robotics team wows visitors with demonstrations at Columbus Market
COLUMBUS—The LYNK robotics team made an appearance at Iron Key Brewing during the Columbus Indoor Market this past ...
Business
Appalachian Ways brings natural remedies to Columbus Market
COLUMBUS—Every first and third Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., visitors to the Columbus Indoor Market can ...
Education
Macy Dedmon earns Polk Central Teacher of the Year award
For Macy Dedmon, success isn’t measured in perfection. It’s measured in perseverance, in the small victories that take ...
Community
Local shop extends raffle to support Veterans
TRYON—Julia Calhoun, owner of Tryon Toy Makers & Wood Carvers, has extended a raffle through Thanksgiving to raise ...
Community
Tryon History Museum launching membership drive
TRYON—The Tryon History Museum is preparing to launch its most extensive membership drive ever. The theme will be ...
Business
Earth & Soul Adventures launches with ribbon-cutting
Unique business to focus on health, adventure travel experiences TRYON—On Friday, November 14, the Tryon Downtown Development ...
Arts
Elm & Owl Gallery continues holiday tradition
SALUDA—The Elm & Owl Gallery, located at 20 East Main Street, is quickly becoming a popular holiday shopping ...
Arts
Foothills Music Club performs at Holy Cross
TRYON—The Foothills Music Club met on Thursday, November 13, at Holy Cross Episcopal Church for a program titled ...
Community
What can the Ecusta Trail teach us about the Saluda Grade?
By Chelsea Gillespie FOOTHILLS—Now that the Ecusta Trail has opened its first stretch, from Hendersonville to Horse ...
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City of Landrum approves Trailside Downtown Master Plan
LANDRUM—Landrum City Council approved a new vision for its downtown on Tuesday evening, one designed to celebrate the ...