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Columbus Town Council reviews finances, approves new policies
COLUMBUS— The Columbus Town Council gathered for its regular meeting on Thursday, October 16, at Town Hall, with ...
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Sports
Polk County continues unbeaten run with dominant win at Mountain Heritage
Polk County extended its unbeaten streak to 14 games with a clinical 9-1 dismantling of Mountain Heritage in ...
Community
Foothills Humane Society invites community to Volunteer Open House on November 1
COLUMBUS—Foothills Humane Society is inviting community members to learn how they can make a difference in the lives ...
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Lending Tree CEO dies in utility terrain vehicle crash at Mill Spring home
MILL SPRING—Doug Lebda, 55-year-old founder and CEO of Charlotte-based company LendingTree, died Sunday, October 12, after an all-terrain ...
Education
Sunny View Elementary students learn Cherokee culture, traditions
Second-grade students at Sunny View Elementary School began their study of how life in the American West has ...
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Community
Mark your calendar for these upcoming Halloween events
FOOTHILLS—As Halloween approaches, the community is gearing up for a variety of exciting events across the area. Beginning ...
Arts
Tryon International Film Festival celebrates creativity, innovation
TRYON— Over the weekend of October 9-12, the Tryon International Film Festival captivated audiences with an extraordinary lineup ...
Community
Polk County Unity Lodge to host free Fall Festival
SALUDA— Polk County Unity Lodge #482 is set to bring the community together with a free Fall Festival ...
Community
Kiwanis Club inducts three new members
The Kiwanis Club of Tryon recently inducted three new members. The trio was inducted into the club on ...
Community
Free Health Screenings, Domestic Violence Awareness Seminar scheduled for October 18 in Tryon
TRYON—Two community events focused on health and wellness will take place in Tryon on Saturday, October 18. St. ...
Community
Saluda Community Table to host Chili Dinner on October 28
SALUDA– On October 28, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., the Saluda Center will host a second community meal ...
Arts
Mountain Page Theater to bring Dickens’ classic to life
‘Oliver!’ set to run on November 7 SALUDA— Mountain Page Theater, located at 1303 Mountain Page Rd., ...
Community
Inner Peace Collective to launch in Tryon
TRYON—The Inner Peace Collective will officially open its doors with a two-day celebration at 93 New Market Road. ...
Faith & Worship
Columbus Baptist Church welcomes new pastor
COLUMBUS—Columbus Baptist Church has welcomed a new pastor, Earl McDonald, following the departure of Pastor Timothy and Michelle ...
Arts
Foothills Music Club focuses on nature at October meeting
POLK COUNTY—The Foothills Music Club met Thursday, October 9, at the home of Sally Frick. The theme of ...
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Community
Free pet vaccine clinic scheduled in Green Creek
Event set for October 18, free rabies vaccines and microchipping available GREEN CREEK—A free pet vaccine clinic will ...
Community
‘TFAC at the Movies’ kicks off new season at Tryon Theatre
TRYON—TFAC at the Movies returns this Tuesday, October 14, at The Tryon Theatre, starting the 2025–26 season of ...
Community
Rutherford Regional completes first robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery
RUTHERFORDTON—Rutherford Regional Health System recently announced the successful completion of its first robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery, performed this ...
Community
Free community yoga classes offered at FENCE
TRYON—The Foothills Equestrian Nature Center is inviting community members to start their Fridays with relaxation and mindfulness through ...
Community
Free counseling sessions offered for Hurricane Helene survivors
Five-week series begins October 16 at withALL in Columbus COLUMBUS—Survivors of Hurricane Helene will soon have access to ...
Education
Greene receives state FFA recognition
Recently retired Polk County Schools Superintendent Aaron Greene has received an Honorary State FFA Degree. The North Carolina ...
Community
Nominations open for Landrum Citizen of the Year
LANDRUM—The Landrum Lions Club is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Landrum Citizen of the Year, an annual ...
Community
Becky McCall inducted into Second Wind Hall of Fame
TRYON—Big Brothers Big Sisters of Polk County recently nominated Becky McCall for induction into the Second Wind Hall ...
Education
Tryon Elementary kindergarteners explore farm life
Tryon Elementary School kindergarten students visited Historic Johnson Farm in Hendersonville on Oct. 1 for a hands-on learning ...
Business
New photography studio opens in Tryon
TRYON—Moments the Studio, founded by local photographer Austin Brian Painter, officially opened its doors last week at 1005 ...