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Landrum swears in new police chief at Tuesday meeting
LANDRUM—At its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 10, the Landrum City Council swore in a new police chief, ...
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Voices from the Past to be presented at Columbus Library
COLUMBUS—Local thespian Karen McDowell will present a living history performance at the Columbus Library on Thursday, February 26, ...
Community
PCHA to host February program on William Polk
POLK COUNTY—Many Polk County residents are unaware that the county was not named for President James K. Polk, ...
Education
Board of Education updates 2025-26 calendar
POLK COUNTY—The Polk County Board of Education approved a revised calendar for the rest of the 2025-26 academic ...
Sports
Wilson’s clutch pin helps send Polk into state quarterfinals
Chester Wilson stepped onto Polk County’s wrestling mat Tuesday evening with just one win for the season and ...
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PCCF grant supports professional development for school counselors, social workers
Polk County Schools counselors and social workers are better equipped to support students and families thanks to a ...
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Nominees announced for Carolina Foothills Chamber Annual Awards
Awards Dinner & Gala set for February 12 TRYON—The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce has announced the ...
Community
Pea Ridge Partnership Legacy & Empowerment Center to launch with community celebration
Center housed at Creators Vault in Tryon TRYON—The Pea Ridge Partnership Legacy & Empowerment Center will be ...
Community
Deadline for Private Road and Bridge Repair Assistance Program set for February 28
The deadline for Polk County property owners to seek financial assistance through the North Carolina Private Road and ...
Arts
Chase Away the Blues returns to Tryon Fine Arts Center this Saturday
Annual event brings national, regional blues artists to TFAC on February 7 TRYON—One of Tryon’s most popular winter ...
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Foothills Humane Society to host “First Date to Furever” event on Valentine’s Day
COLUMBUS—On February 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Foothills Humane Society will host “First Date to ...
Arts
Free photography workshop opportunity for local teens
TRYON—Teen residents in Polk County and Landrum are encouraged to sign up for a chance to win a ...
Community
Storytime outreach brings dental health and literacy resources to families
POLK COUNTY—This February, the Partnership for Children of the Foothills is partnering with libraries, bookmobiles, food banks, childcare ...
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Conserving Carolina program to highlight food’s role in climate change
LANDRUM—Conserving Carolina and the Landrum Library will host a free public lecture examining the connection between food systems ...
Arts
Mirrorball Gallery celebrates Tryon’s equestrian heritage with new exhibition
EQUINE: A Year of the Horse opens February 18 TRYON—Mirrorball Gallery will highlight Tryon’s deep equestrian roots ...
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Tryon Fire Department responds to structure fire Tuesday morning
No injuries reported TRYON—On Tuesday, February 3, at approximately 6 a.m., the Tryon Fire Department responded to ...
Arts
Tryon Concert Association to present marimba and violin duo
Marimba soloist Ji Su Jung, violinist Timothy Chooi to perform February 19 TRYON—The Tryon Concert Association will ...
Community
Polk County, Landrum Schools to open on two-hour delay Wednesday
FOOTHILLS—After seven days of closures due to winter storms and hazardous roads conditions, area schools will open on ...
Community
No shadow for Tater as Chimney Rock groundhog predicts early spring
Chimney Rock State Park celebrates its 21st annual Groundhog Day event CHIMNEY ROCK—Chimney Rock State Park’s resident groundhog, ...
Community
Saluda Center launches new website
SALUDA—The Saluda Center has recently launched a new website, saludacenter.com, featuring an updated calendar of events and activities ...
Community
WithALL adds Sunday worship service for all
COLUMBUS—“We are called to care for the whole of one another, not just the easy and convenient parts,” ...
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TRIFF to hold free online filmmaking event
TRYON—The Tryon International Film Festival Education Institute is hosting a free online event on February 10 at 7 ...
Community
Hopscotch Primary Care to host “Meet Our Providers” open house
TRYON—On February 11, from 3 to 5 p.m., Hopscotch Primary Care will welcome community seniors to its “Meet ...
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Polk County 4-H announces February Cloverbud classes
COLUMBUS—Polk County 4-H recently announced its upcoming February Cloverbud classes, designed to engage young learners in hands-on educational ...
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Polk County, Landrum schools closed Tuesday due to road conditions
FOOTHILLS—Polk County Schools and Spartanburg One School District announced today that all schools will remain closed on Tuesday, ...