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Tryon delays rezoning decision on Carolina Drive property
Town Council also discusses proposed parking ordinance, upcoming projects TRYON—On March 17, the Tryon Town Council held ...
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Red Cross offering free smoke alarm installations during “Sound the Alarm” campaign
POLK COUNTY—The American Red Cross is partnering with local fire departments in Polk County to provide free smoke ...
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Columbus man arrested after breaking into Polk Central Elementary School
Terry Mark Glenn Roberts charged with breaking and entering, property damage MILL SPRING—On Wednesday, March 18, a ...
Education
PCHS horticulture students learn from professional landscape architect
COLUMBUS—Polk County High School horticulture students received a professional perspective on landscape architecture careers when they hosted Darren ...
Community
Foothills Humane Society strained as intakes rise, adoptions encouraged
COLUMBUS — Foothills Humane Society is facing increased strain on its resources following a rise in the number ...
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FENCE to offer variety of art classes this spring
TRYON—The Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) is expanding its event offerings this year with a lineup of creative ...
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Foothills Music Club meets for “From Bach to Rock” program
COLUMBUS—The Foothills Music Club met on Thursday, March 12, at Tryon Estates. The program, “From Bach to Rock,” ...
Community
From the Black Forest to the Green River
135 acres in Polk Co. protected by the Walter family By Rose Lane POLK COUNTY—For Christel Walter, ...
Community
The Orchard Inn celebrates a century of hospitality in Saluda
SALUDA—On Thursday, March 12, The Orchard Inn in Saluda marked its 100-year anniversary with a celebration dinner honoring ...
Arts
VIP preview celebrates pottery of Winton and Rosa Eugene
Exhibition runs through May 8 at TACS TRYON—On March 12, Tryon Arts & Crafts School held a ...
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Saluda Depot Museum to reopen April 2
SALUDA—The Saluda Depot Museum will reopen for the season on Thursday, April 2, following its annual winter closure. ...
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Foothills Music Club announces 2026 scholarship winners
FOOTHILLS—The Foothills Music Club has announced the recipients of its 2026 music scholarships following auditions held March 6–7. ...
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Polk County Extension offers summer internship for students
COLUMBUS—The Polk County Extension has announced its 2026 Summer Internship, designed to empower high school and college students ...
Arts
Super Saturday 2026 to bring stories and clogging to the stage
TRYON—The Children’s Theatre of Charlotte and Bailey Mountain Cloggers will be sure to delight crowds at this year’s ...
Community
Spring Fever Family Fun Fest planned for April 18 in Columbus
Staff Reports COLUMBUS—Local organizations will come together next month to host the Spring Fever Family Fun Fest. ...
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Sediment removal underway at Lake Adger
Over 50,000 cubic yards removed so far POLK COUNTY—Crews are now working on Lake Adger to remove ...
Community
Read to a therapy dog at Saluda Library
SALUDA—Read to a therapy dog on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Saluda Library! 15 ...
Community
Hospital Foundation invites community to Spring Wellness Walk & Talk
COLUMBUS—The Hospital Foundation is inviting the community to step outside and get moving at its upcoming Wellness Walk ...
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Landrum approves business license ordinance, hears update from Farmers Market
LANDRUM—Landrum City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance updating the city’s business license structure during its ...
Arts
FENCE concert series to feature Angela Easterling
TRYON—The monthly concert series at Foothills Equestrian Nature Center continues this month with a performance by local musician ...
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Boil water advisory lifted for N Trade St area in Tryon
TRYON—The boil water advisory affecting the N. Trade Street area has been lifted, the Town of Tryon announced ...
Community
Polk County Libraries offering free one-on-one electronics help
COLUMBUS—Residents needing help with computers, smartphones, or other digital tools can now take advantage of free one-on-one electronics ...
Arts
Local artists shine at Tryon Painters and Sculptors’ “Feeling Good” exhibition
TRYON– The Tryon Painters and Sculptors gallery was filled with excitement on Saturday, March 7, as the community ...
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Community invited to Passion Projects Showcase at Tryon Fine Arts Center
TRYON—From bagel recipes to artificial intelligence ethics to nature-based healing, Polk County students have spent months pursuing independent ...
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Boil water advisory issued in parts of Tryon after water main break
TRYON—Tryon has issued a boil water advisory for a section of town after a water main break on ...