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    Polk County officials share safety reminders as temperatures drop

    POLK COUNTY—With colder weather settling into the area, Polk County Emergency Management and the Fire Marshal’s Office are ...

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    Polk County Extension announces holiday workshops for local youth

    COLUMBUS—The N.C. Cooperative Extension is inviting young community members to participate in its upcoming holiday workshops this December. ...

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    28th annual TubaChristmas concert set for December 6 

    COLUMBUS—The 28th annual TubaChristmas concert will take place on Saturday, December 6, at the Polk County High School ...

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    Experience the wonder of Winterfest at Tryon International

    Annual celebration underway in Mill Spring MILL SPRING—Winterfest at Tryon International returns this holiday season, and this year’s ...

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    Artists invited to design Saluda Depot Museum mascot

    Submissions accepted through March 1 SALUDA—The Saluda Depot Museum has launched a contest inviting artists to create a ...

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    Tryon Hounds mark centennial with Blessing of the Hounds

    TRYON—The Tryon Hounds made history on Thanksgiving morning by celebrating the 100th opening of its formal hunt season ...

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    Christkindlmarkt returns to Tryon this Saturday

    TRYON—The Congregational Church UCC will again bring a touch of Old World charm to Melrose Avenue with its ...

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    Youth Holiday Craft Market set for Saturday

    COLUMBUS—The Youth Holiday Craft Market will take place at Stearns Gym on Saturday, December 6, from 6 to ...

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    Saluda to host Hometown Christmas celebration

    SALUDA—On Friday, December 12, from 6 to 8 p.m., the streets of Saluda will be filled with holiday ...

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    Columbus Fire Department to host annual “Operation Jingle Bells” 

    COLUMBUS—On Saturday, December 13, from 1 to 3 p.m., the Columbus Fire Department will host “Operation Jingle Bells” ...

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    Landrum Lions Club expands GED and vision programs, strengthens community outreach

    LANDRUM—The Landrum Lions Club is expanding its education and vision initiatives across the Landrum–Tryon–Columbus area as it prepares ...

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    Sweet Grass Floral Studio celebrates grand opening

    TRYON—Sweet Grass Floral Studio officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, November 28, at 4 ...

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    Green Creek Hounds welcome new huntsman, celebrate 35th Opening Hunt

    GREEN CREEK—Saturday, November 15, marked the 35th Opening Hunt for the Green Creek Hounds. Riding members and guests ...

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    Polk County FFA makes history with seventh consecutive national land judging qualification

    Polk County High School’s FFA senior land judging team has made history, qualifying for nationals for the seventh ...

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    Polk Central teachers learn from the “Behavior Queen” at WCU workshop

    When Polk Central Elementary teachers learned that nationally recognized behavior specialist Amie Dean would be leading a workshop ...

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    Tryon Arts and Crafts School announces Winter classes

    TRYON—Tryon Arts and Crafts School recently announced its Winter 1 classes. Offering a wide array of courses in ...

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    Community to honor Tara Atkins with Second Annual Memorial Blood Drive

    COLUMBUS—The community is invited to come together on Tuesday, December 17, for the Second Annual Tara Atkins Memorial ...

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    Local equestrian professional urges caution amid apparent virus outbreak

    FOOTHILLS—Lydia Juenger of Fox Meadow Farm in Mill Spring is urging horse owners throughout Polk County and surrounding ...

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    Community Chorus gears up for annual performance on Dec. 14

    POLK COUNTY—The much-anticipated Community Chorus will take place on Sunday, December 14, at 3 p.m. at the Polk ...

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    Mirrorball Gallery to host solo exhibition by Caroline Young

    TRYON—On Saturday, December 6, at 5 p.m., Mirrorball Gallery will host the opening reception for “Looking Outward Inward,” ...