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    Thermal Belt Friendship Council to present Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration 

    Free annual event set for Saturday   TRYON—The Thermal Belt Friendship Council will present its annual celebration honoring ...

    Community

    Fourth Friday series to kick off with third annual Chili Cookoff on February 27

    TRYON—The Tryon Downtown Development Association will kick off its 2026 Fourth Friday series with the third annual Chili ...

    Business

    Zaxby’s restaurant now open in Landrum

    LANDRUM—After a soft opening over the weekend, the new Zaxby’s restaurant is now officially open in Landrum. “As ...

    Community

    Foothills Chamber Thrive Talks set for January 29 

    TRYON—The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce will host a Thrive Talks session on January 29 from 8 to ...

    Community

    Polk County 4-H seeking volunteers

    COLUMBUS—Polk County 4-H is looking for enthusiastic volunteers eager to make a meaningful impact on the lives of ...

    News

    Polk County Animal Control shares cold-weather safety tips for pets

    FOOTHILLS—As winter temperatures drop across the area, local officials are urging pet owners to take extra precautions to ...

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    Emergency officials warn residents about carbon monoxide dangers

    POLK COUNTY—Polk County Emergency Management is reminding residents to take extra precautions to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, particularly ...

    Community

    Big Brothers Big Sisters opens new office at Mill Spring Ag Center

    MILL SPRING—Polk/Rutherford Big Brothers Big Sisters moved into a new office at the Mill Spring Ag Center, located ...

    Community

    FENCE to kick off 2026 monthly concert series on Feb. 8

    TRYON—FENCE launches its 2026 monthly concert series on Sunday, February 8, with a performance by local musician Tina ...

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    Headwaters Farm cultivates community spirit at Columbus Indoor Market

    COLUMBUS— The Columbus Indoor Market occurs on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 10 a.m. ...

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    Sports

    Wolverines see bright spots, but fall to Bearcats

    By Jed Blackwell In the early going against Hendersonville on Friday, Polk County mounted a furious charge. Down ...

    Sports

    Late Hendersonville surge sinks Polk County in 51–40 setback

    By Jed Blackwell  For the bulk of the first three quarters of Polk County’s girls game against Hendersonville ...

    News

    Second measles case confirmed in Polk County

    POLK COUNTY—State and local health officials confirmed a second case of measles in Polk County on Friday, January ...

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    Columbus Town Council reviews finances, other business at January meeting

    COLUMBUS—The Columbus Town Council met at Town Hall on January 15 for its regular monthly meeting, during which ...

    Arts

    Free Open Mic Night ignites creativity at Mirrorball Gallery

    TRYON–A packed house enjoyed an inspiring Open Mic Night at Mirrorball Gallery on Thursday, a free event open ...

    Business

    Share Thy Bread hosts Foothills Chamber ‘Business After Hours’ event 

    TRYON—On Thursday, January 15, Share Thy Bread, located at 2820 Lynn Road, hosted the Carolina Foothills Chamber of ...

    Community

    Harmon Field Half Marathon and Morris Fun Run Set for seeking vendors, volunteers

    TRYON—The inaugural Harmon Field Half Marathon and Morris Fun Run is set to take place on April 25, ...

    Community

    Community partners continue to support Polk County residents in recovery from Helene

    TRYON—Over fourteen months after Hurricane Helene devastated the area, many residents are still grappling with housing instability, limited ...

    Community

    PCHA opens America 250 series with Battle of Earle’s Ford program

    COLUMBUS—In 2026, the Polk County Historical Association will present a series of programs focusing on the Revolutionary War ...

    News

    Polk County SWAT team assists in high-risk arrest

    Anthony Darnell Gary currently held without bond   POLK COUNTY— A Polk County man is now in custody ...