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Landrum sees record turnout for Hogback Mountain Day
LANDRUM—On Saturday, September 13, Landrum hosted the annual Hogback Mountain Day, drawing a record number of attendees for ...
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Rotary Club of Tryon hosts 23rd Annual Shrimpfest
LANDRUM—Community spirit, sizzling shrimp, and a wave of generosity filled the Landrum Farmers Market on Saturday evening as ...
Community
TDDA’s Barbecue Beatdown brings flavor and fun to Tryon
Smoke Brothers BBQ from Columbus claims first place in competition TRYON—Downtown was filled with the aroma of ...
Arts
Tryon Concert Association to present Seraph Brass on September 30
TRYON—Tryon Concert Association will present Seraph Brass at its opening concert of the 2025-26 season. The concert will ...
Sports
Dominant opening half powers Polk past Patton
Polk County’s inward focus over the past week proved Friday to be time well spent. For much of ...
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Polk County Schools ranked among North Carolina’s best, earns top marks for teachers and academic growth
POLK COUNTY—Polk County Schools demonstrated excellent academic performance in the 2024-25 school year, earning recognition as one of ...
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Friends of Ag Breakfast season kicks off September 17
GREEN CREEK—The Friends of Agriculture Breakfast season kicks off on Wednesday, September 17, at 7 a.m. at the ...
Community
Birth announcement
Atlas Eden Cullen was born on September 8, 2025, to proud parents Alec and Stacey Cullen of Columbus. ...
Education
Polk Central Elementary launches Literacy Trail
Kickoff celebration features Champions for Wildlife MILL SPRING—Polk Central Elementary School has opened a new Literacy Trail ...
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Rep. Jake Johnson named to North Carolina AI Leadership Council
State Rep. Jake Johnson has been appointed to the newly created North Carolina AI Leadership Council, a group ...
Arts
Craftsmanship, community come together at TACS Westside Mixer
TRYON—On the evening of September 5, the Tryon Arts & Crafts School hosted its second and final Westside ...
Arts
Walter Gurbo to exhibit recent work at Upstairs Artspace
TRYON—Upstairs Artspace recently announced it will welcome painter, sculptor, illustrator, muralist, set designer, and filmmaker Walter Gurbo for ...
Community
Tryon Garden Club to host presentation by Jim Welch
TRYON—The Tryon Garden Club will host a presentation by Jim Welch, co-host of the long-running South Carolina ETV ...
Business
Crafting wooden treasures at the Columbus Farmers Market with Dan Loudermelt
COLUMBUS—Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at Courthouse Square, Dan Loudermelt showcases his work under the banner ...
Community
Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce to host “Thrive Talks”
COLUMBUS—On Thursday, September 25, from 8 to 9 a.m., the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce will host an ...
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Arts
Artist Lori Loftus displays work at Saluda Library
SALUDA—Local artist Lori Loftus is exhibiting her nature printing at the Saluda Library through October 18. A public ...
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Champions for Wildlife to host “Wild for Red Wolves”
TRYON—Champions for Wildlife will host Wild for Red Wolves, a free family event celebrating one of the world’s ...
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Polk County 4-H announces September classes
COLUMBUS—Polk County 4-H has announced its September classes, which aim to engage youth in hands-on learning experiences. The ...
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Landrum Farmers Market to host third annual ‘A Taste of the Market’
LANDRUM—On Saturday, October 11, from 6 to 8 p.m., the Landrum Farmers Market will hold its third annual ...
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Polk County Senior Center reopens after renovations
COLUMBUS—The Polk County Senior Center, also known as The Meeting Place, has officially reopened its doors following renovations ...
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Native plant giveaway, plug sale to boost foothills biodiversity
Plant It Forward event set for September 26 TRYON—The Gardening for Life Project and The Congregational Church, ...
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Woman airlifted after motorcycle accident on I-26
POLK COUNTY—On Saturday, September 6, a motorcycle accident on I-26 resulted in one person being airlifted to the ...
Arts
The Wilder Flower to perform at McCreery Park
Saluda’s Top of the Grade Concert Series finale set for September 12 SALUDA—The Wilder Flower will close ...
Community
Beer & Hymns set for September 9 at Rogers Park
TRYON—Rogers Park will host the kickoff of Beer & Hymns on Tuesday, Sept. 9, offering an evening of ...
Education
Tryon Fire Department engages students during safety, literacy event
Department offers free smoke alarm installation to residents TRYON—The Tryon Fire Department, led by Interim Chief Connell, ...