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Thermal Belt Friendship Council to present Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration
Free annual event set for Saturday TRYON—The Thermal Belt Friendship Council will present its annual celebration honoring ...
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Fourth Friday series to kick off with third annual Chili Cookoff on February 27
TRYON—The Tryon Downtown Development Association will kick off its 2026 Fourth Friday series with the third annual Chili ...
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Zaxby’s restaurant now open in Landrum
LANDRUM—After a soft opening over the weekend, the new Zaxby’s restaurant is now officially open in Landrum. “As ...
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Foothills Chamber Thrive Talks set for January 29
TRYON—The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce will host a Thrive Talks session on January 29 from 8 to ...
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Wolverine Wrestling Club lands 11 titles at Spartanburg tourney
Members of the Wolverine Wrestling Club competed at Saturday’s Battle of the Burg tournament, a youth wrestling event ...
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Columbus Town Council reviews finances, other business at January meeting
COLUMBUS—The Columbus Town Council met at Town Hall on January 15 for its regular monthly meeting, during which ...
Arts
Free Open Mic Night ignites creativity at Mirrorball Gallery
TRYON–A packed house enjoyed an inspiring Open Mic Night at Mirrorball Gallery on Thursday, a free event open ...
Business
Share Thy Bread hosts Foothills Chamber ‘Business After Hours’ event
TRYON—On Thursday, January 15, Share Thy Bread, located at 2820 Lynn Road, hosted the Carolina Foothills Chamber of ...
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Harmon Field Half Marathon and Morris Fun Run Set for seeking vendors, volunteers
TRYON—The inaugural Harmon Field Half Marathon and Morris Fun Run is set to take place on April 25, ...
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Community partners continue to support Polk County residents in recovery from Helene
TRYON—Over fourteen months after Hurricane Helene devastated the area, many residents are still grappling with housing instability, limited ...
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PCHA opens America 250 series with Battle of Earle’s Ford program
COLUMBUS—In 2026, the Polk County Historical Association will present a series of programs focusing on the Revolutionary War ...
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Polk County SWAT team assists in high-risk arrest
Anthony Darnell Gary currently held without bond POLK COUNTY— A Polk County man is now in custody ...
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Saluda ‘Coffee with the City’ scheduled for January 21
SALUDA—On Wednesday, January 21, from 7:30 to 8:3.0. am at the Saluda Visitor Center, local business owners are ...
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Boy Scouts Troop 150 announces renewable scholarship
POLK COUNTY—The Boy Scouts of Troop 150 Scholarship Committee has announced a scholarship opportunity for individuals associated with ...
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Landrum City Council swears in mayor, council members
LANDRUM — The Landrum City Council convened for its regular meeting Tuesday, January 13, at City Hall, opening ...
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House of Flags Museum to welcome rising local author for book signing
18-year-old Addison Crissone of Sunny View to sign debut novel, sequel Staff Reports COLUMBUS—The House of Flags ...
Arts
TFAC’s showcase of excellence returns with 2026 student exhibit and reception
TRYON—With the start of the new year comes the return of Tryon Fine Arts Center’s Showcase of Excellence, ...
Education
Polk County Early College now accepting applications for 2026-27 school year
Polk County Early College is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year, offering students the opportunity to ...
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Polk County approves measures for Lake Adger debris removal, Turner Shoals Dam maintenance
COLUMBUS—The Polk County Board of Commissioners met Monday, January 12, at the Womack Building for its regular meeting, ...
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Governor Stein visits Saluda resident affected by Hurricane Helene
Announces plans to continue funding recovery efforts SALUDA—On January 9, Governor Josh Stein visited Rick Henderson, a ...
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Polk County first graders bring lessons to life at Greenville Zoo
First-grade students from across Polk County Schools brought their Arts and Letters curriculum to life with a field ...
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Green Blades Garden Club elects officers
POLK COUNTY—The Green Blades Garden Club elected officers and standing committee members during its annual meeting held on ...
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Tryon Little Theater scholarship available
TRYON—Each year, Tryon Little Theater offers applications for the Sue Hipps Memorial Scholarship to graduating high school seniors. ...
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Kids’ birding program coming to Columbus Library
COLUMBUS—Staff from the North Carolina Arboretum will lead a Birding for Kids program on Tuesday, January 20, at ...
Arts
Foothills Music Club features dance music at recent meeting
POLK COUNTY—The Foothills Music Club met on Thursday, January 8, at the home of Deanne Prusak. The ...