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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 ...
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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 ...
Sports
Dotson, Rhein pace Polk efforts at state indoor track and field championships
Leah Dotson placed fourth in the pole vault and Sam Rhein earned three top-10 finishes to lead Polk ...
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Tryon Hounds celebrate centennial with ‘Bubbles, Britches & Ballgowns’ fashion show
TRYON—The Tryon Hounds will mark their centennial season with a special high tea fashion show, “Bubbles, Britches & ...
Community
Outreach celebrates 35 years of service to Polk County
COLUMBUS—Outreach, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing compassionate, basic life-needs assistance to local residents, is commemorating its 35th ...
Arts
Mountain Page Theater announces auditions for upcoming productions
SALUDA—Mountain Page Theater will hold auditions for two summer productions on Thursday, February 27, from 5:30 to 7 ...
Community
Tryon Garden Club to host floral design program February 18
TRYON—With daffodils pushing through frosty ground and winter refusing to loosen its grip, the Tryon Garden Club is ...
Education
PCCF grant supports professional development for school counselors, social workers
Polk County Schools counselors and social workers are better equipped to support students and families thanks to a ...
News
Nominees announced for Carolina Foothills Chamber Annual Awards
Awards Dinner & Gala set for February 12 TRYON—The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce has announced the ...
Community
Pea Ridge Partnership Legacy & Empowerment Center to launch with community celebration
Center housed at Creators Vault in Tryon TRYON—The Pea Ridge Partnership Legacy & Empowerment Center will be ...
Community
Deadline for Private Road and Bridge Repair Assistance Program set for February 28
The deadline for Polk County property owners to seek financial assistance through the North Carolina Private Road and ...
Arts
Chase Away the Blues returns to Tryon Fine Arts Center this Saturday
Annual event brings national, regional blues artists to TFAC on February 7 TRYON—One of Tryon’s most popular winter ...
Community
Foothills Humane Society to host “First Date to Furever” event on Valentine’s Day
COLUMBUS—On February 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Foothills Humane Society will host “First Date to ...
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Arts
Free photography workshop opportunity for local teens
TRYON—Teen residents in Polk County and Landrum are encouraged to sign up for a chance to win a ...
Community
Storytime outreach brings dental health and literacy resources to families
POLK COUNTY—This February, the Partnership for Children of the Foothills is partnering with libraries, bookmobiles, food banks, childcare ...
Community
Conserving Carolina program to highlight food’s role in climate change
LANDRUM—Conserving Carolina and the Landrum Library will host a free public lecture examining the connection between food systems ...
Arts
Mirrorball Gallery celebrates Tryon’s equestrian heritage with new exhibition
EQUINE: A Year of the Horse opens February 18 TRYON—Mirrorball Gallery will highlight Tryon’s deep equestrian roots ...
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Tryon Fire Department responds to structure fire Tuesday morning
No injuries reported TRYON—On Tuesday, February 3, at approximately 6 a.m., the Tryon Fire Department responded to ...
Arts
Tryon Concert Association to present marimba and violin duo
Marimba soloist Ji Su Jung, violinist Timothy Chooi to perform February 19 TRYON—The Tryon Concert Association will ...
Community
Polk County, Landrum Schools to open on two-hour delay Wednesday
FOOTHILLS—After seven days of closures due to winter storms and hazardous roads conditions, area schools will open on ...
Community
No shadow for Tater as Chimney Rock groundhog predicts early spring
Chimney Rock State Park celebrates its 21st annual Groundhog Day event CHIMNEY ROCK—Chimney Rock State Park’s resident groundhog, ...
Community
Saluda Center launches new website
SALUDA—The Saluda Center has recently launched a new website, saludacenter.com, featuring an updated calendar of events and activities ...
Community
WithALL adds Sunday worship service for all
COLUMBUS—“We are called to care for the whole of one another, not just the easy and convenient parts,” ...