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Community invited to Saluda Grade Trail Celebration on July 31
TRYON—The public is invited to a celebration of the future Saluda Grade Trail, which reached a major milestone ...
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Arts
Opening night for Tryon Summer Youth Theater’s production of “Frozen, Jr.”
TRYON—This year’s Tryon Summer Youth Theater production, Disney’s “Frozen, Jr.,” will open Thursday, July 17, at the Tryon ...
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Polk County Community Foundation grant boosts Foothills Humane Society efforts
Over 300 animals received spay or neuter procedures during grant period COLUMBUS—Foothills Humane Society recently announced the ...
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MountainTrue to host clean-up event at Lower Green River
SALUDA—MountainTrue will host a clean-up event on a small section of the Lower Green River on Friday, July ...
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Nancy Basket to host paper-making workshop at FENCE
TRYON—A paper-making workshop hosted by Nancy Basket will take place at FENCE on Saturday, August 2, from 9 ...
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Polk educators attend William Friday Teachers Retreat
Five educators from four different Polk County schools participated in the 2025 William Friday Teachers Retreat: Rooted in ...
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Waffle House, Zaxby’s proposed for Landrum
The city’s interim Technical Review Committee met Thursday to discuss various building plans By Christa Price LANDRUM—On ...
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Portuguese Water Dog Trial coming to Tryon International
MILL SPRING— On August 16 and August 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Tryon International Equestrian ...
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Landrum repeals Board of Architectural Review during City Council meeting
Other ordinances to rezone properties approved Tuesday By Christa Price LANDRUM—On Tuesday, July 8, the Landrum City ...
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Results for “History in the Baking” contest
POLK COUNTY—This year’s Columbus Fabulous Fourth celebration featured a special contest called “History in the Baking,” as part ...
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Tales of Tryon presentation commemorates 100th anniversary of Tryon Riding and Hunt Club
TRYON—On Thursday, June 26, the Tryon History Museum’s Tales of Tryon presentation commemorated the 100th anniversary of the ...
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Champions for Wildlife hosts “Wild for Turtles” at Tryon Depot
TRYON— On Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon, Champions for Wildlife hosted a free educational event titled “Wild ...
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Foothills Humane Soceity’s Pets of the Week – Velma & Cola
Meet Velma, a 1-year-old sweetheart with a heart as soft as her fur. At 26 pounds, she’s the ...
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Annual Lake Lanier boat parade celebrates Independence Day, lake’s centennial
LAKE LANIER—The annual Lake Lanier boat parade was held on July 4. It was a hot and sunny ...
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Kidney Beats Benefit Jam to raise funds for Ethan Sessoms
Local resident facing kidney failure TRYON – On Sunday, August 3, an event to raise funds and ...
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Moon Howl at FENCE set for August 9
TRYON—On Saturday, August 9, FENCE will come alive with music and community spirit during the Moon Howl—an outdoor ...
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North Carolina to give two-year grace period for driver’s license renewal
POLKCOUTNY—North Carolina drivers needing to renew their driver’s licenses have been given a grace period of two years ...
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Pearson’s Falls & Glen continues to heal
Recovery efforts ongoing after Hurricane Helene damages Preserve TRYON—For 97 years, the Tryon Garden Club has ...
Education
New state law will ban use of cell phones, other devices during school day
Governor Josh Stein signed comprehensive education legislation into law on July 1 that will fundamentally change how North ...
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Tour the inner spaces of creativity at Lanier Library
“Inner Chambers, Secret Rooms” to be featured at next Live@Lanier event TRYON—The next Live@Lanier event will feature ...
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Gilchrist recognized as Paul Harris Fellow
TRYON—Rotary District 7670 Foundation Chair Ken Shull recently presented Rotary Club of Tryon President-Elect Martin Gilchrist with his ...
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Rutherford Regional Health System re-accredited as a Chest Pain Center
FOOTHILLS—The American College of Cardiology Accreditation Services recently recognized Rutherford Regional Health System for its demonstrated expertise in ...
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Waymon returns to Tryon for historic church homecoming
“A Celebration of a Century of Service to the East Side” set for Aug. 2 at Good Shepherd ...
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Warren Brasmeister’s journey with God’s Manna Ministries
LANDRUM—Warren Brasmeister has dedicated his time in recent years to feeding those in need through his charity, God’s ...
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Residents invited to speak with Saluda commissioner over coffee
SALUDA—On Thursday, July 24, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., the City of Saluda is inviting residents for a ...