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Polk County, Landrum schools closed Thursday
FOOTHILLS—Polk County Schools and Spartanburg One School District have announced all schools will be closed for students on ...
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Suspect now in custody after fleeing traffic stop on foot
Subject ran into woods near Highway 74 COLUMBUS—A man is now in custody following a traffic stop that ...
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Snow in the forecast for the weekend
FOOTHILLS—Snow may return to the Foothills this weekend as the region continues to recover from a recent sleet ...
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Unity in the Community hosts post-holiday celebration for seniors
Senior Citizens Christmas Social held in January POLK COUNTY—The spirit of Christmas carried into January for many ...
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Masterpoints awarded to local bridge players
POLK COUNTY—A bridge player coming off a good round can be awarded masterpoints — a key measure of ...
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Sleet, ice blanket the Foothills
Over 500 power outages reported in Polk County FOOTHILLS—A wintry mix covered the Foothills over the weekend, ...
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Pea Ridge Partnership provides financial support to Polk County residents in need
POLK COUNTY—Pea Ridge Partnership, through its Sunday’s Blessings outreach program, is kicking off the new year by providing ...
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Co-Op Extension to offer free class on understanding soil test results
COLUMBUS—On Tuesday, February 17, from 2 to 4 p.m., residents are invited to attend a free class, “Understanding ...
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Saluda Elementary celebrates 100 days of learning and growth
Saluda Elementary School students marked a milestone on Jan. 20, celebrating the 100th day of school with creativity, ...
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Polk County Schools closed Monday due to weather conditions
POLK COUNTY—Polk County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to weather conditions. It will be ...
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Heavy ice expected as Winter Storm Fern moves into the Foothills
Emergency shelters open in area FOOTHILLS—Freezing rain is expected to move into the area tonight as Winter Storm ...
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Governor Stein, emergency management officials provide updates on winter storm
RALEIGH—Today, Governor Stein held his latest briefing to provide updates and guidance as a winter storm approaches North ...
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Tryon declares State of Emergency ahead of winter storm
TRYON—The Town of Tryon declared a State of Emergency on January 22 ahead of the winter storm expected ...
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Mill Spring native recently completes namesake visit for USS Jason Dunham
Petty Officer 1st Class Gavin Brady, a native of Mill Spring, serving aboard USS Jason Dunham, completed a ...
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Carolina Foothills Eldercare serves hundreds as it reaches three-year milestone
FOOTHILLS—The Carolina Foothills Eldercare program was created in December 2022 by the Carolina Foothills Foundation to address the ...
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WHC’s best: Polk wins conference wrestling tourney, five individual titles
Polk County’s wrestling team claimed the Western Highlands Conference tournament championship Thursday at Madison High School, crowning five ...
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Landrum police call for awareness from motorists after close call
LANDRUM—City officials and the Landrum Police Department are urging motorists to stay alert after an officer narrowly avoided ...
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City of Saluda’s new parking rules now in effect
SALUDA—The City of Saluda began enforcing amended on-street and off-street parking regulations this month, following the expiration of ...
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Tryon Painters & Sculptors to host pair of classes February 3
TRYON— Tryon Painters & Sculptors will host two hands-on art classes at 78 N. Trade St., on Saturday, ...
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Polk County residents brace for potential winter weather this weekend
FOOTHILLS—Residents in Polk County and across the Upstate are preparing for the possibility of winter weather this weekend ...
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Tryon advances Harmon Field recovery, approves budget amendments
TRYON—On January 20, the Town of Tryon Board of Commissioners convened for a work session followed by its ...
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Polk County Senior Games recognized at state conference
Polk County Senior Games reached a major milestone this week after receiving an award at the annual Ambassadors’ ...
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Weather forces updates to PCMS, PCHS wrestling tourneys
The threat of inclement weather beginning Friday has led to a pair of wrestling tournaments involving local teams ...
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Owen fends off late Polk charge, takes WHC win
Polk County scored 35 points in the fourth quarter but couldn’t complete a comeback in a 94-86 loss ...
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Polk returns to winning ways, cruises past Owen
Bailey Staton scored 24 points Tuesday as Polk County defeated Owen 56-14 in Western Highlands Conference girls basketball ...