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Finding Balance: Ed Kan leads seniors in Tai Chi, Qi Gong
COLUMBUS—Columbus resident Ed Kan has become a familiar and encouraging presence for seniors seeking to improve their health ...
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Polk County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee recognized at 2026 VISION conference
POLK COUNTY—The Polk County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee was recently recognized at the 2026 VISION Conference for outstanding ...
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Tryon man arrested after high-speed pursuit
Speeds topped 100 mph; suspect faces multiple charges including assault on officer COLUMBUS—On Tuesday, February 17, Polk County ...
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Special showing of “The Extraordinary Caterpillar” set for March 3
TRYON—Conserving Carolina, The Gardening for Life Project and the Congregational Church, UCC in Tryon’s Creation Justice Team will ...
Sports
Polk pushes past pesky Mitchell to claim tourney-opening triumph
Polk County led Mitchell by two Wednesday when Bailey Staton grabbed a pass, drove hard to the basket ...
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Stitch & Sip event set for February 27
COLUMBUS— The N.C. Cooperative Extension Office-Polk County Center, located at 79 Carmel Lane, will host an upcoming Stitch ...
Arts
Young artists shine at Tryon Fine Arts Center Showcase of Excellence
TRYON—On Saturday, February 14, the Tryon Fine Arts Center celebrated the extraordinary talent of local high school students ...
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Live staking workday planned along the North Pacolet River
TRYON—Conserving Carolina is inviting the public to help restore Helene-impacted riverbanks along the North Pacolet River near Pearson ...
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Foothills Humane Society Hosts Successful “First Date to Furever” Event
COLUMBUS—On February 14, the Foothills Humane Society warmly welcomed residents to its “First Date to Furever” event at ...
Education
Tryon Elementary students leave their mark in steel with Legacy Sculpture residency
TRYON—Sparks literally flew at Tryon Elementary School as students picked up plasma cutters and transformed their own hand-traced ...
Community
National Horse Show to relocate to Tryon International
MILL SPRING—The National Horse Show, a prestigious equestrian event with a history spanning 143 years, is set to ...
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Severe drought conditions persist in Polk County
POLK COUNTY—As of mid-February, Polk County remains under severe drought conditions despite some recent precipitation in the form ...
Arts
Megan Allen named gallery assistant at Upstairs Artspace
TRYON—Upstairs Artspace has announced the promotion of Megan Allen to Gallery Assistant. After interning for the past year ...
Education
Rachel Culbreth receives 2026 Janice Anderson Brumley Award
POLK COUNTY—Polk County Schools recently announced that Rachel Culbreth has been awarded the 2026 Janice Anderson Brumley Award. ...
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PCCF donates dogwood tree to Congregational Church in honor of 50th anniversary
TRYON—A native dogwood tree, already in full bud, was recently planted in the front garden of the Congregational ...
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Business
Skin Sweetness & Rejuvatour Med Spa opens in Landrum
Health and wellness services offered at new business LANDRUM—The City of Landrum celebrated the grand opening of ...
Arts
The Moon and You to perform at FENCE on February 22
TRYON—FENCE’s monthly concert series is off to a strong start in 2026, with its next performance scheduled for ...
Community
MLK Celebration set for Saturday
TRYON—After two postponements due to weather conditions, the Thermal Belt Friendship Council’s Martin Luther King Celebration will be ...
Arts
Polk County native Gary Phillips to read from latest book on Valentine’s Day
FOREST CITY—Polk County native Gary Phillips will give a reading from his latest book project, Welcome to Death ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
Community
Local author Addison Crissone celebrates book signing at House of Flags Museum
Young writer named to the HOF board of directors COLUMBUS—The House of Flags Museum welcomed a crowd ...
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Early voting begins Thursday for 2026 primaries
Primary Election Day is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3 POLK COUNTY—Early voting for the 2026 March 3 ...