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Tryon celebrates Easter with downtown Egg Hunt
TRYON—On Saturday, April 19, the Tryon Downtown Development Association hosted a Easter Egg Hunt that brought families and ...
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Façade beautification project recently completed in Columbus
COLUMBUS—A façade beautification project was recently completed at the Polk County Health and Human Services Agency and Blue ...
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A legacy of opportunity: Greene’s retirement ends 30 years of giving back to Polk County
Mary Greene has never forgotten the opportunities that Polk County Schools offered her as a student. Thus when ...
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Polk County Masonic Lodge to host Charity BBQ Fundraiser
SALUDA—The Polk County Masonic Lodge’s first seasonal Charity BBQ Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, April 26. The ...
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Free Wedding Vendor Showcase coming to the Fitzgerald
TRYON—The community is invited to a special wedding vendor showcase that will take place on Sunday, April 27, ...
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SBA disaster relief still available for survivors of Helene, other storms
FOOTHILLS—The Small Business Administration is reminding eligible small businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters in the Carolinas ...
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BOLT mentors celebrates second anniversary with Polk Schools
POLK COUNTY—The BOLT Mentorship program is celebrating its second anniversary serving Polk County Schools. BOLT, which stands for ...
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Mountain Page Theater announces Young Actors Krew Summer Camp
Sensational Saturday, upcoming performances announced SALUDA—The next few months will be busy for the young performers at Mountain ...
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Keller Williams Manion & Associates celebrates grand opening
COLUMBUS—On Tuesday afternoon, the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Keller Williams Manion & Associates was held ...
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County commissioners approve budget amendment, new position for PCSO
COLUMBUS—The Polk County Board of Commissioners convened on April 14 at 5 p.m. for its regular meeting. The ...
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Parks and Rec. director shares update on Little White Oak Mountain trail network
COLUMBUS— On Monday, April 14, Polk County Parks, Recreation, and Maintenance Director Mickey Edwards presented an update on ...
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Mirrorball Gallery showcases new work from NYC artist
Photographer, mixed-media artist Mercedes Jelinek discusses creative process TRYON—On Saturday afternoon, Mirrorball Gallery, located at 84 Pacolet ...
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Learn about “Caring for Trees on Your Property” on April 19
MILL SPRING—Conserving Carolina will host a free lecture entitled “Caring for Trees on Your Property,” presented by Jason ...
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TDDA announces Earth Day cleanup event in Tryon
“Community Cleaning Crusade” set for April 22 TRYON—On Tuesday, April 22, the Tryon Downtown Development Association will ...
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Polk BOC approves parcel change, receives emergency management update
COLUMBUS—At the April 14 Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting, Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Director Bobby Arledge ...
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Idioms find place in the sun during Tryon Elementary parade
TRYON—The halls of Tryon Elementary School were filled with laughter and creativity on Friday as third-grade students hosted ...
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The Kelly family’s birth experience at Rutherford Regional Health System
RUTHERFORDTON—Daphne Kelly, a labor and delivery patient, shares her heartfelt experience at Rutherford Regional Health System, highlighting the ...
Arts
Scholarship winners perform at Foothills Music Club meeting
The Foothills Music Club met on Thursday, April 10, at Tryon First Baptist Church. Members enjoyed a program ...
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Frustration grows over Highway 176 repairs in Polk County
No official timeline available for reopening section of road between Tryon, Saluda TRYON—Residents in Polk County are voicing ...
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Community gathers to honor the life of Dr. Joseph Crystal “Crys” Armbrust
Memorable tribute held on Saturday TRYON—A heartfelt celebration of the life and accomplishments of beloved musician and Tryon ...
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Tryon Arts and Crafts School’s Westside Mixer held Friday
TRYON—Tryon Arts and Crafts School’s Westside Mixer open house and 65th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration, held indoors on April ...
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PCHS Agriculture Education program celebrates 20 years of tomato plant giveaway
POLK COUNTY—This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Polk County High School Agriculture Education program’s tomato giveaway ...
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Performance to honor Madame Phoebia Cheek Sullivan at Saluda Arts Festival
SALUDA—In a heartfelt tribute to a remarkable woman, the Saluda Arts Festival and her descendants will celebrate the ...
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Professional Bull Riders set to return to TIEC
Event held for fifth consecutive year MILL SPRING—For the fifth time in as many years, the Professional ...
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Learn the essentials of Bermudagrass management at free workshop
COLUMBUS—The Polk County Cooperative Extension at 79 Carmel Lane is hosting a free workshop on establishing and managing ...