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Looking Back: 2025 in Review
Editor’s Note: Over the last few issues, we have published our annual look back at some of the ...
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Champions of Wildlife seeks volunteers
FOOTHILLS—Champions of Wildlife, an organization dedicated to fostering a love for wildlife in youth through the power of ...
Community
FENCE welcomes new instructor to free community yoga program
TRYON—FENCE recently welcomed Anna Maphis as the newest instructor for its free community yoga program, held on Friday ...
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Third annual Carolina Search and Rescue Exercise to take place at Tryon Resort
MILL SPRING—The third annual Carolina Search and Rescue (SAR) Exercise will be held from January 16-18, at the ...
Sports
Staton scores 40, sophs shine as Wolverines down Yellow Jackets
Bailey Staton did the usual Bailey Staton things Friday, a record-setting 40-point outburst, adding another to her growing ...
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“You Belong Here” exhibit at Tryon Painters and Sculptors set for Jan 17
TRYON–On January 17, from 5 to 7, Tryon Painters and Sculptors.is set to unveil their new exhibition, “You ...
Community
Helen Blackwell Scholarship applications open
COLUMBUS—The Polk County NC Co-Op Extension has announced the Helen Clark Blackwell Scholarship is now open for applications, ...
Education
Saluda Elementary fifth-graders graduate from DARE program
Fifth-grade students in Ginger Rackley’s class at Saluda Elementary School celebrated their completion of the DARE program with ...
Education
Appalachian culture comes alive at Sunny View Elementary
The sound of a harmonica recently filled the air at Sunny View Elementary School, transporting fourth- and fifth-graders ...
Community
Carolinas Foothills Chamber of Commerce opens nominations for Annual Awards
The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce has announced the opening of nominations for its Annual Awards, a tradition ...
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Health officials confirm measles case in Polk County
POLK COUNTY—Following recent outbreaks in Spartanburg and Greenville counties, a positive case of measles has been confirmed in ...
Arts
Fused glass artists set to shine at TACS FuseFest 2026
TRYON– The Tryon Arts and Crafts School is set to host a weekend dedicated to the world of ...
Arts
Upstairs Artspace to host Salon d’Upstairs
Upstairs Artspace recently announced that it will host its second biennial Salon d’Upstairs, a community engagement and fundraising ...
Community
Exciting track and field events coming to Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort
MILL SPRING– The Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort, is set to become a premier destination for track ...
Community
Pea Ridge Partnership celebrates a Year of community impact and collaboration
TRYON—Pea Ridge Partnership celebrated a successful year of community impact through strong partnerships, educational tours, and its Sunday ...
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Year in Review – 2025
Editor’s Note: Over the next few issues, we will publish our annual look back at some of the ...
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2026 Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting schedule released
COLUMBUS– The Polk County Board of Commissioners has approved the meeting schedule for 2026. Meetings will typically be ...
Community
Conserving Carolina to host speaker series about misunderstood animals
Join Conserving Carolina for a free lecture entitled, “Nature’s Misfits – Animals with a Bad Reputation,” presented by ...
Community
Karsyn Huskey awarded Polk Soil & Water Conservation Scholarship
COLUMBUS—The Polk Soil & Water Conservation District recently announced the recipient of its annual $3,000 scholarship for a ...
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Education funding declines as North Carolina lottery hits record sales
A recent audit reveals a trend, despite setting record sales, the North Carolina Education Lottery is contributing an ...
Community
Equine Safety & Standards Network launched by Saluda resident
Randi Thompson aims to improve safety in the horse industry SALUDA—Randi Thompson, an equine educator and legal ...
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New laws to impact the Carolinas in 2026
As the new year approaches, the Carolinas are poised to implement a range of significant new laws taking ...
Community
Dr. Warren Carson inducted into Second Wind Hall of Fame
Roseland Community Center nominated Dr. Warren Carson for induction into the Second Wind Hall of Fame, and the ...
Community
Upcoming Live Stake Workshops to combat streambank erosion
Residents of Polk County are invited to participate in a series of informative Live Stake Workshops aimed at ...
Community
Freedom Hill Farm and Rescue accepting Christmas tree donations
COLUMBUS—As the holiday season comes to an end, Christmas trees can find a new purpose at Freedom Hill ...