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Business After Hours event draws crowd in Tryon
Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for new businesses downtown TRYON— On Thursday, January 16, the Carolina Foothills Chamber of ...
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Polk commissioners approve budget amendments, hear update from emergency management
COLUMBUS—On Monday, January 13, the Polk County Board of Commissioners met at the Bryant H. Womack Justice & ...
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Landrum City Council discusses key issues, upcoming events
LANDRUM—On Tuesday, January 14, the Landrum City Council convened for its regular meeting. At the meeting, officials received ...
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Deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is February 6
POLK COUNTY—Survivors of Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina have less than a month to apply for FEMA ...
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Soup Ladies serve up support for first responders
FOOTHILLS—Ginger Passarelli, known for feeding first responders across the country, recently traveled to the area and others affected ...
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Columbus officials meet to discuss impacts of Hurricane Relief Bill on zoning
COLUMBUS—On Monday evening, Columbus Mayor Pat McCool, the Town Council, and the Planning Board convened a joint meeting ...
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Two men arrested after attempted break-in at Mill Spring property
MILL SPRING—Two Spartanburg County men were arrested Saturday evening after allegedly attempting to break into a property on ...
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Lucy’s Boutique to close after twelve years
LANDRUM—The owners of Lucy’s Boutique in Landrum recently announced that the clothing store will close on Saturday, January ...
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Landrum Farmers Market receives AgSouth grant
LANDRUM – The Landrum Farmers Market has been awarded a grant from AgSouth Farm Credit, which recently distributed ...
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The Free Clinics to open in Columbus
COLUMBUS—Starting January 15, The Free Clinics will officially open its Walk-In Medical Clinic to serve the community. Located ...
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New 4-H classes announced at NC Co-Op Extension
COLUMBUS—The NC Co-Op Extension is gearing up for a new season of 4-H classes designed to spark interest ...
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Friends of Agriculture Breakfast set for January 22
GREEN CREEK – Polk County Farms will host its Friends of Agriculture Breakfast on Wednesday, January 22, at ...
Arts
Literary Open Stage at Tryon Arts and Crafts School
TRYON—Local poets and writers will share samplings of their original creations this Wednesday, January 15, at Tryon Arts ...
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Tryon Presbyterian to host memorial concert for late organist
TRYON—Tryon Presbyterian Church will host a memorial concert for Scott Foppiano on Sunday, January 19, at 4 p.m. ...
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Snow totals in Polk County, Landrum
FOOTHILLS—The first winter weather of 2025 arrived on Friday, January 10, covering our area with light snow and ...
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Tryon Concert Association to present Trio Bohémo
TRYON—Trio Bohémo will perform at the Tryon Fine Arts Center on Tuesday, January 28, at 7:30 p.m. The ...
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Favor Upstate to host opioid use disorder workshop
CAMPOBELLO—Favor Upstate will host a community conversation on opioid use disorder at the Campobello Fire Department on Tuesday, ...
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Foothills Music Club program features selections from Mozart sonatas
TRYON—The Foothills Music Club met on Thursday, January 9, at the home of Jeanette Comer. Members enjoyed a ...
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Hot Spot celebrates 75 Years of business in the community
R.L. Jordan Oil Company reflects on humble beginnings FOOTHILLS—For its 75th anniversary, Hot Spot Convenience Stores is ...
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Mountain Page Theatre announces upcoming shows
SALUDA—The stage is set for aspiring performers, as auditions for Mountain Page Theatre’s production of the musical “Oliver!” ...
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Steps to Hope announces new board members
Steps to Hope recently welcomed three new members of the Board of Directors: Sonya Twitty, Mary Metcalf Greene ...
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Learn about habitat connectivity at upcoming presentation
MILL SPRING—Conserving Carolina will host a free lecture entitled “Wildlife Crossings, Corridors, and Connectivity for Conservation” at its ...
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Town of Columbus Planning Board receives proposal for new subdivision
COLUMBUS– During the January 7 regular meeting of the Town of Columbus’s Board of Planning and Adjustment, members ...
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Winter Storm Warning in effect beginning Friday morning
FOOTHILLS—On Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning in effect From 7 a.m. Friday ...
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Lawsuit filed regarding Saluda Grade Rail Trail conversion
FOOTHILLS—A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a landowner who owns property adjacent to the Saluda Grade ...