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Tryon Christmas Stroll transforms downtown into winter wonderland
TRYON—On Friday night, downtown Tryon was filled with holiday cheer as residents and visitors attended the much-anticipated annual ...
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Landrum to discuss noise ordinance at Tuesday meeting
Some local businesses push back on capping sound levels at 60 decibels LANDRUM—On Tuesday, the Landrum City Council ...
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Elementary students discover problem-solving at math festival
One Polk Central Elementary student summed up Polk County Schools’ first math festival with a revelation: they didn’t ...
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Polk claims team championship at Hilltopper Havoc
Polk County dominated the competition at the Hilltopper Havoc wrestling tournament Friday at R-S Central High School, winning ...
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Wolverines edge Cavaliers in fourth-quarter thriller
Polk County held off East Rutherford down the stretch Friday to remain unbeaten with a 57-54 victory in ...
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Annual Polk County Toy Run raises over $20,000 for local children
More than 250 bikers participate in 23rd event FOOTHILLS—On November 29, hundreds of motorcyclists rolled through the area ...
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Polk boys take top spot, Wolverine girls second in indoor season opener
Polk County’s boys track and field team captured the team title while the girls finished second at Wednesday’s ...
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Planning Board forwards subdivision proposal to Columbus Town Council amid opposition
Council to vote on Fox Mountain development this month COLUMBUS—On December 2, the Columbus Planning Board convened at ...
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Tryon Fine Arts Center awards “Be Inspired Grants” to Polk County teachers
TRYON—The Tryon Fine Arts Center, known for concerts, visual arts exhibits and theatrical productions, is also maintaining a ...
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Polk County officials share safety reminders as temperatures drop
POLK COUNTY—With colder weather settling into the area, Polk County Emergency Management and the Fire Marshal’s Office are ...
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Polk County Extension announces holiday workshops for local youth
COLUMBUS—The N.C. Cooperative Extension is inviting young community members to participate in its upcoming holiday workshops this December. ...
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28th annual TubaChristmas concert set for December 6
COLUMBUS—The 28th annual TubaChristmas concert will take place on Saturday, December 6, at the Polk County High School ...
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Experience the wonder of Winterfest at Tryon International
Annual celebration underway in Mill Spring MILL SPRING—Winterfest at Tryon International returns this holiday season, and this year’s ...
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Artists invited to design Saluda Depot Museum mascot
Submissions accepted through March 1 SALUDA—The Saluda Depot Museum has launched a contest inviting artists to create a ...
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Tryon Hounds mark centennial with Blessing of the Hounds
TRYON—The Tryon Hounds made history on Thanksgiving morning by celebrating the 100th opening of its formal hunt season ...
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Christkindlmarkt returns to Tryon this Saturday
TRYON—The Congregational Church UCC will again bring a touch of Old World charm to Melrose Avenue with its ...
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Youth Holiday Craft Market set for Saturday
COLUMBUS—The Youth Holiday Craft Market will take place at Stearns Gym on Saturday, December 6, from 6 to ...
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Saluda to host Hometown Christmas celebration
SALUDA—On Friday, December 12, from 6 to 8 p.m., the streets of Saluda will be filled with holiday ...
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Columbus Fire Department to host annual “Operation Jingle Bells”
COLUMBUS—On Saturday, December 13, from 1 to 3 p.m., the Columbus Fire Department will host “Operation Jingle Bells” ...
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Landrum Lions Club expands GED and vision programs, strengthens community outreach
LANDRUM—The Landrum Lions Club is expanding its education and vision initiatives across the Landrum–Tryon–Columbus area as it prepares ...
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Sweet Grass Floral Studio celebrates grand opening
TRYON—Sweet Grass Floral Studio officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, November 28, at 4 ...
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Green Creek Hounds welcome new huntsman, celebrate 35th Opening Hunt
GREEN CREEK—Saturday, November 15, marked the 35th Opening Hunt for the Green Creek Hounds. Riding members and guests ...
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Polk County FFA makes history with seventh consecutive national land judging qualification
Polk County High School’s FFA senior land judging team has made history, qualifying for nationals for the seventh ...
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Polk Central teachers learn from the “Behavior Queen” at WCU workshop
When Polk Central Elementary teachers learned that nationally recognized behavior specialist Amie Dean would be leading a workshop ...
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Tryon Arts and Crafts School announces Winter classes
TRYON—Tryon Arts and Crafts School recently announced its Winter 1 classes. Offering a wide array of courses in ...