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Progress on Nina Simone’s childhood home gains national attention
TRYON—The restoration of Nina Simone’s childhood home at 30 E. Livingston St. reached a significant milestone this week, ...
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Scherping named executive director of The Hospital Foundation
COLUMBUS—The Hospital Foundation in support of AdventHealth Polk has announced the appointment of Dave Scherping as its new ...
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Commissioners amend subdivision ordinance, hear update on YMCA facility
COLUMBUS—On November 17, the Polk County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting at the Womack Building, located ...
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Youth robotics team wows visitors with demonstrations at Columbus Market
COLUMBUS—The LYNK robotics team made an appearance at Iron Key Brewing during the Columbus Indoor Market this past ...
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Polk surges early, rolls past East Rutherford in season debut
Bailey Staton poured in 33 points to lead Polk County to a 67-49 victory over East Rutherford in ...
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City of Landrum approves Trailside Downtown Master Plan
LANDRUM—Landrum City Council approved a new vision for its downtown on Tuesday evening, one designed to celebrate the ...
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Upcoming Tales of Tryon program to focus on Dr. M.C. Palmer
“A Country Doctor’s Practice and Vision” set for Nov. 20 TRYON—The Tryon History Museum will present its ...
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Regional survey seeks public input on traffic safety
Foothills Regional Commission gathering information for Safety Action Plan POLK COUNTY—The Foothills Regional Commission is asking residents, ...
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“Cherokee Tales” coming to Columbus Library
COLUMBUS—Bright Star Touring Theatre will present Cherokee Tales on Monday, November 24, at the Columbus Library. This program, ...
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Friends of Agriculture Breakfast scheduled for Nov. 19
TRYON—Polk County Farms is inviting the community to the Friends of Agriculture Breakfast on Wednesday, November 19, from ...
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Rutherford Regional Health System earns Healthgrades’ top honor
FOOTHILLS—Rutherford Regional Health System has been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement by Healthgrades, ...
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Measles vaccination clinic set for next Wednesday in Columbus
COLUMBUS—Blue Ridge Health and the Polk County Health and Human Services Agency are hosting a measles vaccination clinic ...
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Learn to bake and sew with Polk County Cooperative Extension
COLUMBUS—The Polk County Cooperative Extension office is inviting the community to participate in two upcoming educational workshops: “From ...
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Foothills Humane Society’s Pets of the Week – Brady & Maximus
Male, 58 pounds, 2 years. Brady is full of life and loves playing, getting loved on, and enjoying ...
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Gourmet Nut Sale at Tryon IGA to benefit local Rotary programs
TRYON—The Rotary Club of Tryon is inviting the community to participate in its annual Gourmet Nut Sale, located ...
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Marley’s Chain to perform at FENCE on November 23
TRYON—The next concert in the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center’s monthly music series will showcase Marley’s Chain, a Hendersonville-based ...
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Landrum Library to host talk on caring for trees
LANDRUM—Conserving Carolina and the Landrum Library will host a free lecture titled “Caring for Trees on Your Property” ...
Education
Byars chosen to lead Polk County Schools preschool program
Polk County Schools has named Lori Byars as the district’s preschool director, bringing 25 years of educational experience ...
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Dream delivered: Alm signs with N.C. State
Gunnar Alm sat at a table in Polk County High School’s auditorium on Wednesday, watching friends and family ...
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Tryon Elementary’s Schweitzer named District Teacher of the Year
Jennifer Schweitzer didn’t just choose teaching as a career. She chose it as a calling – a way ...
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PCHA program to share stories of Polk County’s revolutionary soldiers
COLUMBUS—The Polk County Historical Association will hold its November meeting on Tuesday, November 18, at 2 p.m. This ...
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Free support group to be offered in Saluda during holiday season
SALUDA—The Saluda Grief Group invites the community to join them every Wednesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at ...
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The Meeting Place to host Thanksgiving Celebration for seniors
COLUMBUS—The Meeting Place, located at 75 Carmel Lane, has announced its upcoming Thanksgiving Celebration on Wednesday, November 26. ...
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Carolina Foothills Chamber donates funds to local food banks
Operation Hope, Share Thy Bread, Outreach, Saluda Pantry receive “Feed the Foothills” proceeds FOOTHILLS—On Monday, November 11, ...
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A family cemetery and a lost trail system
Conserving Carolina purchases land near hospital By Rose Lane COLUMBUS—This summer, Conserving Carolina acquired land containing 1.5 ...