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    Mark your calendar for these upcoming Halloween events

    FOOTHILLS—As Halloween approaches, the community is gearing up for a variety of exciting events across the area.  Beginning ...

    Arts

    Tryon International Film Festival celebrates creativity, innovation

    TRYON— Over the weekend of October 9-12, the Tryon International Film Festival captivated audiences with an extraordinary lineup ...

    Community

    Polk County Unity Lodge to host free Fall Festival 

    SALUDA— Polk County Unity Lodge #482 is set to bring the community together with a free Fall Festival ...

    Community

    Kiwanis Club inducts three new members 

    The Kiwanis Club of Tryon recently inducted three new members. The trio was inducted into the club on ...

    Community

    Free Health Screenings, Domestic Violence Awareness Seminar scheduled for October 18 in Tryon

    TRYON—Two community events focused on health and wellness will take place in Tryon on Saturday, October 18. St. ...

    Community

    Saluda Community Table to host Chili Dinner on October 28 

    SALUDA– On October 28, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., the Saluda Center will host a second community meal ...

    Arts

    Mountain Page Theater to bring Dickens’ classic to life

    ‘Oliver!’ set to run on November 7   SALUDA— Mountain Page Theater, located at 1303 Mountain Page Rd., ...

    Community

    Inner Peace Collective to launch in Tryon

    TRYON—The Inner Peace Collective will officially open its doors with a two-day celebration at 93 New Market Road. ...

    Faith & Worship

    Columbus Baptist Church welcomes new pastor

    COLUMBUS—Columbus Baptist Church has welcomed a new pastor, Earl McDonald, following the departure of Pastor Timothy and Michelle ...

    Arts

    Foothills Music Club focuses on nature at October meeting

    POLK COUNTY—The Foothills Music Club met Thursday, October 9, at the home of Sally Frick. The theme of ...

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    Free pet vaccine clinic scheduled in Green Creek

    Event set for October 18, free rabies vaccines and microchipping available GREEN CREEK—A free pet vaccine clinic will ...

    Community

    ‘TFAC at the Movies’ kicks off new season at Tryon Theatre

    TRYON—TFAC at the Movies returns this Tuesday, October 14, at The Tryon Theatre, starting the 2025–26 season of ...

    Community

    Rutherford Regional completes first robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery

    RUTHERFORDTON—Rutherford Regional Health System recently announced the successful completion of its first robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery, performed this ...

    Community

    Free community yoga classes offered at FENCE

    TRYON—The Foothills Equestrian Nature Center is inviting community members to start their Fridays with relaxation and mindfulness through ...

    Community

    Free counseling sessions offered for Hurricane Helene survivors

    Five-week series begins October 16 at withALL in Columbus COLUMBUS—Survivors of Hurricane Helene will soon have access to ...

    Education

    Greene receives state FFA recognition

    Recently retired Polk County Schools Superintendent Aaron Greene has received an Honorary State FFA Degree. The North Carolina ...

    Community

    Nominations open for Landrum Citizen of the Year

    LANDRUM—The Landrum Lions Club is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Landrum Citizen of the Year, an annual ...

    Community

    Becky McCall inducted into Second Wind Hall of Fame

    TRYON—Big Brothers Big Sisters of Polk County recently nominated Becky McCall for induction into the Second Wind Hall ...

    Education

    Tryon Elementary kindergarteners explore farm life

    Tryon Elementary School kindergarten students visited Historic Johnson Farm in Hendersonville on Oct. 1 for a hands-on learning ...

    Business

    New photography studio opens in Tryon

    TRYON—Moments the Studio, founded by local photographer Austin Brian Painter, officially opened its doors last week at 1005 ...