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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 ...
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SOCCER: Title in their sights: Wolverines reach 3A state final
By Jed Blackwell Tanner Osborn spoiled his father’s weekend plans. As his dad wrapped him up in ...
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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 ...
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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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Elm & Owl Gallery continues holiday tradition
SALUDA—The Elm & Owl Gallery, located at 20 East Main Street, is quickly becoming a popular holiday shopping ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Upcoming Tales of Tryon program to focus on Dr. M.C. Palmer
“A Country Doctor’s Practice and Vision” set for Nov. 20 TRYON—The Tryon History Museum will present its ...
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Regional survey seeks public input on traffic safety
Foothills Regional Commission gathering information for Safety Action Plan POLK COUNTY—The Foothills Regional Commission is asking residents, ...
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“Cherokee Tales” coming to Columbus Library
COLUMBUS—Bright Star Touring Theatre will present Cherokee Tales on Monday, November 24, at the Columbus Library. This program, ...
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Friends of Agriculture Breakfast scheduled for Nov. 19
TRYON—Polk County Farms is inviting the community to the Friends of Agriculture Breakfast on Wednesday, November 19, from ...
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Rutherford Regional Health System earns Healthgrades’ top honor
FOOTHILLS—Rutherford Regional Health System has been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement by Healthgrades, ...
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Measles vaccination clinic set for next Wednesday in Columbus
COLUMBUS—Blue Ridge Health and the Polk County Health and Human Services Agency are hosting a measles vaccination clinic ...
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Learn to bake and sew with Polk County Cooperative Extension
COLUMBUS—The Polk County Cooperative Extension office is inviting the community to participate in two upcoming educational workshops: “From ...
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Foothills Humane Society’s Pets of the Week – Brady & Maximus
Male, 58 pounds, 2 years. Brady is full of life and loves playing, getting loved on, and enjoying ...
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Gourmet Nut Sale at Tryon IGA to benefit local Rotary programs
TRYON—The Rotary Club of Tryon is inviting the community to participate in its annual Gourmet Nut Sale, located ...
Arts
Marley’s Chain to perform at FENCE on November 23
TRYON—The next concert in the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center’s monthly music series will showcase Marley’s Chain, a Hendersonville-based ...
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Landrum Library to host talk on caring for trees
LANDRUM—Conserving Carolina and the Landrum Library will host a free lecture titled “Caring for Trees on Your Property” ...
Education
Byars chosen to lead Polk County Schools preschool program
Polk County Schools has named Lori Byars as the district’s preschool director, bringing 25 years of educational experience ...
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Dream delivered: Alm signs with N.C. State
Gunnar Alm sat at a table in Polk County High School’s auditorium on Wednesday, watching friends and family ...
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Tryon Elementary’s Schweitzer named District Teacher of the Year
Jennifer Schweitzer didn’t just choose teaching as a career. She chose it as a calling – a way ...
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PCHA program to share stories of Polk County’s revolutionary soldiers
COLUMBUS—The Polk County Historical Association will hold its November meeting on Tuesday, November 18, at 2 p.m. This ...
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Free support group to be offered in Saluda during holiday season
SALUDA—The Saluda Grief Group invites the community to join them every Wednesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at ...