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As November winds down and the first hints of December settle over the Foothills, Polk County, and Landrum ...
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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 Saturday, December 14, at 3 p.m. at the Polk ...
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Polk County launches winter supply drive ahead of freezing weather
POLK COUNTY—The Polk County government will host a community winter supply drive from December 1 to December 12 ...
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Tryon’s Annual Christmas Stroll set for December 5
TRYON—The streets of Tryon will come alive with holiday spirit on Thursday, December 5, from 5 to 8 ...
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Tryon Painters & Sculptors presents “Art Unleashed” exhibit
TRYON — Tryon Painters & Sculptors invites the community to explore its latest all-member exhibit, “Art Unleashed,” running ...
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MountainTrue’s Green Riverkeeper hosting listening sessions in Polk County
POLK COUNTY—MountainTrue’s Green Riverkeeper, Erica Shanks, will host two public listening sessions in December to update residents on ...
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Smooth Acres Finest brings a touch of nature to Landrum Farmers Market
LANDRUM—Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, Smooth Acres Finest brings its array of soaps and products to ...
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Columbus announces Christmas at the Park, Breakfast with Santa
COLUMBUS—On Saturday, December 6, Christmas at the Park, presented by Discover Columbus, will take place at Stearns Park ...
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Stubborn Mule Brewery, Carolina Foothills Chamber host “Business After Hours” event
LANDRUM—The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce hosted its “Business After Hours” event on Thursday, November 20, at the ...
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Marine biologist Jasmin Graham to sign new book at the Book Shelf on Nov. 28
TRYON—Marine biologist and author Jasmin Graham will visit the Book Shelf on Friday, November 28, for a signing ...
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Shining a spotlight on small businesses
Once again, the weekend after Thanksgiving will shine a spotlight on small businesses across the region, and here ...
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Tryon Christmas Parade, Santa Bash set for December 10
TRYON—On Wednesday, December 10, the 71st annual Tryon Christmas Parade will take place on Trade Street at 6 ...
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Columbus Town Council swears in new finance director
COLUMBUS—On Thursday, November 20, the Columbus Town Council held its regular meeting at Columbus Town Hall on 95 ...
Community
Community steps up in successful Landrum Food Drive
LANDRUM—The Landrum Community Food Drive, held Saturday, November 16, drew a strong turnout as local agencies and nonprofits ...
Education
Saluda Elementary kindergarteners explore farm life, local history
Saluda Elementary School kindergarten students visited Historic Johnson Farm in Hendersonville recently to explore local history and farm ...
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Veterans honored at Good Shepherd Episcopal
TRYON—On Saturday, November 15, the Outreach Committee and the Hospitality Committee of Historic Good Shepherd Episcopal Church teamed ...
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Hitching post, Blessings Box to be dedicated Sunday
FOOTHILLS—On Sunday, November 23, at Jacksons Grove United Methodist Church, the hitching post will be dedicated to Robert ...
Sports
“I feel free”: Staton signs to continue career at Converse University
Bailey Staton cannot remember a time when she didn’t want to play college basketball. That dream pushed her ...
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Foothills Humane Society’s Pets of the Week – Penny & Tori
Female, 39 pounds, 1 year. Penny is a lovable bundle of energy who’s always ready to brighten your ...
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23rd annual Polk County Toy Run set for November 29
FOOTHILLS—Hundreds of motorcyclists are expected to roll through the area on Saturday, November 29, as the 23rd annual ...
Education
From Florence to Tryon: Teachers bring Italian culture home to third graders
The telescopes third graders at Tryon Elementary School decorated this fall weren’t inspired by pictures in a textbook. ...
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Deputies arrest suspect in Campobello break-ins, auto theft
Michael Travis Waddell taken into custody Wednesday CAMPOBELLO—A two-day search for a man accused of multiple break-ins, ...