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Out for a jog
This Saturday morning, beginning at 6:00 a.m., St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation is hosting Ache Around the Lake.
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Responder roundup
TRYON—YMCA campers got a treat last week thanks to local emergency responders. Campers got to tour ambulances, police vehicles, ...
Mc-remodel
The McDonald’s in Columbus is taking shape as the store is undergoing a major remodel over the last ...
Trevor’s Gift
TRYON—The Arrowood family is making sure their late son will leave a gift to make an impact on ...
Another shutdown
COLUMBUS—Interstate 26 East was backed up again on Sunday from a truck and trailer that wrecked near Columbus.
Arts
Tryon Concert Association presents Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Tryon Concert Association (TCA) presents the first of six Front Row: National concerts by members of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln.
by Submitted article.
Community
Cooling vests
COLUMBUS—The Columbus Fire Department is now equipped with cooling vests, thanks to money raised by the annual barbecue for July 4th.
by Leah Justice, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:37 am
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COVID-19 on the rise
POLK COUNTY—Polk County had its highest percent positive rate last week of COVID-19 in quite some time at 6.9 percent and picked up another 13 ...
by Leah Justice, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:34 am
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Water to Pea Ridge
PEA RIDGE—Pea Ridge will soon have water service from the Green Creek Fire Department substation to Coxe Road.
by Leah Justice, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:33 am
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Requesting the state to fund Turner Shoals Dam repairs
I am supporting North Carolina House Bill #925 (HB925) and am asking other Polk County citizens to join me by signing a letter of support ...
by Submitted article, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 8:32 am
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Only 1 race
POLK COUNTY—Polk County’s towns will have only 1 race this year for the municipal election and that is for the Saluda mayor.
by Leah Justice, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 10:07 pm
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Back to school bash
COLUMBUS—The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus First Baptist Church are planning a Back to School Supply Drive and are asking for the public’s help.
by Leah Justice, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 10:05 pm
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Polk sets up $110K in YMCA funding
COLUMBUS—The Polk County Board of Commissioners has made some moves over the last couple of months to get ready for a YMCA facility in the ...
by Leah Justice, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 10:04 pm
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Vaccinations slow in Polk
POLK COUNTY—Polk County had its highest positivity rate in months last week of COVID-19 cases.
by Leah Justice, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 10:03 pm
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Small town friendly
On Thursday, July 15, around 2:00 p.m. with the temperature around 92 degrees, I witnessed small town kindness unfold.
by Submitted article, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 10:00 pm
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One thing not debatable
It’s abundantly clear that there is much controversy and debate about the virus and the associated vaccines.
by Submitted article, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 9:58 pm
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New Landrum Farmers Market
LANDRUM—The west side of Landrum could be taking a turn for the better soon. Landrum City Council and other leaders broke ground on the new site ...
by Leah Justice, Sunday, July 18, 2021 10:40 pm
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First detention center K-9
COLUMBUS—The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has a new K-9 to work specifically in the detention center and at the schools. K-9 Rudik recently passed training along ...
by Leah Justice, Sunday, July 18, 2021 10:38 pm
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Clerk spotlighted
SALUDA—The City of Saluda recently congratulated its city clerk Tola Sun Mueller for being featured in the North Carolina Association of Municipal Clerks’ newsletter.
by Leah Justice, Sunday, July 18, 2021 10:36 pm
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Tryon officer award
TRYON—Tryon Town Council recognized an officer last month for receiving his Advanced Law Enforcement Training Certificate.
by Leah Justice, Sunday, July 18, 2021 10:32 pm
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Sheriff’s office seeks input
POLK COUNTY—Polk County residents are being asked their opinion on the needs of the sheriff’s office so the department can create a strategic plan for ...
by Leah Justice, Sunday, July 18, 2021 10:29 pm
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Rising taxes
POLK COUNTY—Tax bills came last week and some people are experiencing sticker shock.
by Leah Justice, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 10:29 pm
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Just 2 days left
POLK COUNTY—Local town and city residents have only 2 days left to file for the 2021 municipal election.
by Leah Justice, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 10:27 pm
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COVID-19 update
POLK COUNTY—Polk County’s COVID-19 cases continue to be low with the county only adding another 5 cases in the last couple of weeks.
by Leah Justice, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 10:17 pm
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AAUW dissolves
TRYON—The Tryon area branch of the AAUW dissolved on June 30 after 34 years serving the area.
by Leah Justice, Monday, July 12, 2021 3:29 pm
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Helping the homeless
LANDRUM—Officers from the Landrum Police Department are receiving praise this week after helping a homeless woman.
by Leah Justice, Monday, July 12, 2021 3:27 pm
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Just 1 week left
POLK COUNTY—Municipal residents wanting to run for town and city councils in Polk County have until Friday to file.
by Leah Justice, Monday, July 12, 2021 3:25 pm
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There goes the neighborhood
CAMPOBELLO—Spartanburg County Council approved mixed-used development and local residents opposed to a proposed RV park say the move could open up doors for unwanted development ...
by Leah Justice, Monday, July 12, 2021 3:24 pm
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White Oak Mountain Rd. closed
COLUMBUS—White Oak Mountain Road in Columbus was shut down on July 7 and will be closed until July 19, according to Polk County Emergency Management.
by Leah Justice, Monday, July 12, 2021 3:22 pm
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Polk County District Court results
In Polk County District Court at 9 a.m. on June 28, 2021, with Judge Emily Cowan presiding, 52 cases were heard. Some cases were continued, ...
by Leah Justice, Monday, July 12, 2021 3:21 pm
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Dunk the Imposter President
After seeing the post below posted on FB, I was livid.
