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Filing period ends, candidates set for 2026 North Carolina elections
North Carolina will hold a statewide partisan primary and general election in 2026 for federal, state, and county ...
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New indoor pickleball court in Landrum celebrates grand opening
Landrum Court Time to offer 24-hour access, online reservations LANDRUM—On Friday, December 19, Landrum Court Time at ...
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Friends, family honor Robert Holycross Sr. at 100th birthday celebration
TRYON—Family, friends, and fellow veterans gathered at the American Legion on Friday, December 19, to celebrate World War ...
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Grant supports early literacy in our community
POLK COUNTY—A recent grant from the Carolina Foothills Foundation enabled Polk County Public Libraries to add more early ...
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Streak over: Polk County rallies past Mountain Heritage
Polk County snapped a 28-game losing streak to Mountain Heritage dating back to 2008, rallying from an 11-0 ...
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County announces Lake Adger storm debris removal to begin in early 2026
MILL SPRING—County officials announced Monday that contractors have been cleared to begin removing storm debris from Lake Adger ...
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Landrum Farmers Market honors JoAnn James at Santa’s Breakfast event
LANDRUM—The Landrum Farmers Market welcomed the holiday season with its third annual Santa’s Breakfast on Saturday, December 13, ...
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Pea Ridge Partnership hosts members of Nina Simone Childhood Home team
POLK COUNTY—The Pea Ridge Partnership hosted members of the Nina Simone Childhood Home project team for a private ...
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South Carolina reports more measles cases
Over 60 Campobello-Gramling Elementary students in quarantine CAMPOBELLO—South Carolina health officials have reported 25 new measles cases ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Community
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 ...
Arts
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 ...