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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 ...
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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, ...
Sports
Wolverines sweep Madison, Crest in dual debut
The potential for state-level success exists this season for Polk County’s wrestling team. And while the Wolverines opened ...
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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Community
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 ...
Community
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 ...
Sports
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 ...