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Finding thoughtful gifts close to home at Tryon Antique Mall
With the holidays in full swing and the big day approaching, shoppers across the Foothills are turning their ...
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Fox Mountain Estates advances despite public opposition
Columbus Town Council cites state zoning law in unanimous approval COLUMBUS—The Columbus Town Council met on Thursday, ...
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Ascension exhibition to open at Tryon Arts & Crafts School January 13
TRYON—Tryon Arts & Crafts School announced this week the upcoming opening of “Ascension,” an exhibition featuring the work ...
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Kwanzaa Program at Roseland Community Center
TRYON—The Board of Roseland Community Center will host its annual Kwanzaa Festival Celebration on Sunday, December 28, at ...
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Outreach’s 21-Meals program successfully meets community needs
COLUMBUS—In response to the delay of SNAP benefits in November, Outreach launched the 21-Meals Plan, providing crucial food ...
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PCSO officers recognized at annual Christmas party
POLK COUNTY—The Polk County Sheriff’s Office gathered recently for its annual Christmas party, an event held to recognize ...
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Green Creek Hounds hosts field hunter trials, holiday events
POLK COUNTY—Green Creek Hounds enjoyed a busy and successful weekend, highlighted by its annual Field Hunter Trials and ...
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New indoor pickleball court opens in Landrum
Landrum Court Time to host grand opening LANDRUM—Pickleball players in the Foothills have a new reason to ...
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NC Co-Op announces cooking classes for the new year
COLUMBUS—As the new year approaches, the N.C. Cooperative Extension in Columbus announced a pair of cooking classes for ...
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Community Chorus performs “Christmas in the Foothills” at PCHS
COLUMBUS—On Sunday, December 14, the Community Chorus dazzled the audience with a performance of “Christmas in the Foothills” ...
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Polk Vocational Services celebrates 58th anniversary with Open House
COLUMBUS—Polk Vocational Services hosted its 58th-anniversary open house on December 12 at its facility located at 123 Industrial ...
Education
Polk students learn about nature’s clean-up crew
POLK COUNTY—This fall, Champions for Wildlife introduced Polk County elementary students to some of nature’s most overlooked species ...
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Foothills Music Club performs at holiday-themed program
POLK COUNTY—The Foothills Music Club met on Thursday, December 11, at the home of Elaine Jenkins for a ...
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Nina Simone painting presented to Dr. Sam Waymon, Town of Tryon
TRYON—On Wednesday, December 10, a special presentation took place at Tryon Town Hall as artist Joey Withinarts gifted ...
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Andy Millard opens A Christmas Carol at Tryon Fine Arts Center
TRYON—Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returned to the stage Wednesday night in a pared-down yet expansive form as ...
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Rotary Club honors Kammerer, McKeller for continued foundation support
TRYON—At a recent meeting, the Rotary Club of Tryon recognized members Kam Kammerer and Charles McKeller for their ...
Education
Spartanburg District One board approves purchase of land for new O.P. Earle Elementary
LANDRUM—On Monday, December 8, the Spartanburg District One Board of Trustees voted to purchase 43.22 acres on Fairwinds ...
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Crowds turn out for 71st annual Tryon Christmas Parade
Annual event followed by Santa Bash at fire department TRYON—Downtown Tryon celebrated the holiday season on Wednesday, ...
Education
McMinn named to fill assistant principal vacancy at Polk County Middle
Tony McMinn, recently named Polk County Middle School’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, has been appointed assistant principal ...
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Landrum Police Department issues phone scam alert
LANDRUM—The Landrum Police Department is warning residents about a recent surge in phone scams involving individuals impersonating police ...
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Landrum City Council tables proposed ordinance on amplified outdoor live music
Officials to gather more information before voting on new regulations LANDRUM—On Tuesday, December 9, Landrum City Council ...
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Saluda Fire & Rescue honors members at annual Christmas dinner
SALUDA—On December 5, Saluda Fire & Rescue gathered for its annual Christmas dinner, an end-of-year tradition that brings ...
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Friends of Ag Breakfast to feature winemaker Sofia Lily
TRYON—On Wednesday, December 17, from 7 to 8 a.m., the Friends of Agriculture Breakfast will be held at ...
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Tryon Midnight event to ring in 2026
TRYON—On December 31, from 7 to 10 p.m., the annual Tryon Midnight event will take place downtown, inviting ...
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Gateway Wellness Foundation receives major grant to support long-term Helene recovery efforts
POLK COUNTY— Gateway Wellness Foundation announced this week that it has received a major regional grant to support ...