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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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Being a good big sister
Polk County resident Susan Kocher was recently named Western North Carolina Big Sister of the Year during National ...
Dog park officially open
TRYON—Tryon has a new dog park that officially opened over the weekend. The dog park is located on a ...
Losing another Tryon legend
TRYON—Tryon has lost another historical legend. James “Jim” Cowan, 88 died on Monday at his home.
Shut out
Polk County High School will not participate in the state 1A volleyball playoffs due to a positive Covid-19 ...
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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.
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Citizens plead
COLUMBUS—County commissioners heard from 9 residents this week who urged them to make a statement about the raid on the Capitol on Jan. 6. Some ...
by Leah Justice, Sunday, January 24, 2021 11:33 pm
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Safety in Polk
COLUMBUS—Following the Capitol being raided on Jan. 6, Polk County Commissioners sent a message this week that they condemn any violence.
by Leah Justice, Sunday, January 24, 2021 11:31 pm
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Setting the record straight
A recent letter to the editor from Joanne Midyette mischaracterized my recent communication to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. I normally wouldn’t risk a back-and-forth by ...
by Submitted article, Sunday, January 24, 2021 9:19 pm
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Don’t let the beacon waver
I am writing a letter to the editor (for the first time in my life), to join the call to bring the traitors that carried ...
by Submitted article, Sunday, January 24, 2021 9:16 pm
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Polk County District Court results
In Polk County District Court on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, with Judge Gene Johnson presiding, 30 cases were heard. Some cases were continued, dismissed or ...
by Leah Justice, Sunday, January 24, 2021 9:14 pm
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House watch program ends in arrest
MILL SPRING—The Polk County Sheriff’s Office House Watch program proved to be helpful on Sunday as officers discovered an intruder inside a home.
by Leah Justice, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 12:03 pm
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New manager
SALUDA—The City of Saluda has a new manager. Saluda City Council met last week and agreed to hire Steven Orr, the city’s planning and zoning enforcer ...
by Leah Justice, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 12:01 pm
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COVID tops 1K in Polk
POLK COUNTY—Polk County had a record number of COVID-19 cases last week, almost 3 times the previous record for a week in the county.
by Leah Justice, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 11:58 am
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New vaccinations for 65 and older
POLK COUNTY—Polk County is working hard to get as many people vaccinated as possible with this week being the second week of mass vaccinations.
by Leah Justice, Monday, January 18, 2021 1:42 pm
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Tryon’s Booker appointed to National League of Cities
TRYON—Tryon’s Mayor Pro Tempore was appointed to the National League of Cities 2021 Information Technology and Communications Federal Advocacy Committee.
by Leah Justice, Monday, January 18, 2021 1:41 pm
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Thank you to everyone
I want to thank everyone involved with the administering of the Covid vaccine. The Equestrian Center was a perfect choice to administer shots.
by Submitted article, Monday, January 18, 2021 1:38 pm
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Thank you!
My wife and I had our first Covid-19 shot yesterday. Things were really great. The staff was efficient, courteous and professional.
by Submitted article, Monday, January 18, 2021 1:37 pm
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Covid shots in Polk County
My wife & I got our first Covid shots today at TIEC, and I’m writing to thank Polk County Health and Human Services for doing ...
by Submitted article, Monday, January 18, 2021 1:36 pm
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Well done!!!
My wife and I received our first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine yesterday at the Tryon International Equestrian Center. The process took one hour and ten ...
by Submitted article, Monday, January 18, 2021 1:34 pm
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Laurel Drive lift station woes
SALUDA—Saluda officials just recently discovered how many problems the Laurel Drive sewer lift station is causing the city.
by Leah Justice, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 9:51 pm
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Electric vehicle ports
SALUDA—The City of Saluda last month announced that there has been movement on a resolution submitted last year for parking spaces for electric vehicles near ...
by Leah Justice, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 9:49 pm
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Approaching 900
POLK COUNTY—Polk County added almost 300 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 3 weeks.
by Leah Justice, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 9:48 pm
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Democratic parties call to expel N.C. Rep. Cawthorn
POLK COUNTY—Polk and other area counties have sent letters to Speaker Nancy Pelosi asking for the N.C. Rep. Madison Cawthorn to be expelled from the ...
by Leah Justice, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 9:47 pm
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Cheers Polk
My wife and I were notified shortly after we applied for the new Covid vaccine. We were told to go to the Polk County Health ...
by Submitted article, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 9:44 pm
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Have A HeArts 10th anniversary
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Polk kicks off 2021 with the 10th Anniversary of the “Have A HeArts” Fundraiser. Unlike years past and due to ...
by Submitted article, Monday, January 11, 2021 9:27 pm
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Polk could change meeting times
COLUMBUS—Polk County Commissioners are considering changing their meeting times to one meeting during the day per month and another earlier at night per month.
by Leah Justice, Sunday, January 10, 2021 11:26 pm
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Week 2 of vaccines begins next week
COLUMBUS—Polk County is gearing up to begin its second week of COVID-19 vaccines. The Polk County Board of Commissioners met Monday and heard from Polk County ...
by Leah Justice, Sunday, January 10, 2021 11:25 pm
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Losing a young hero
TRYON—The community was saddened Tuesday evening to hear of the passing of Trevor Arrowood, 25, who lost a long hard fought battle with cancer.
by Leah Justice, Sunday, January 10, 2021 11:21 pm
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Commissioners want Bradley Falls open
SALUDA—Polk County Commissioners are discussing opening up Bradley Falls again.
by Leah Justice, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 9:00 pm
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Back to school
COLUMBUS—Polk County Commissioners all seem to agree that their first goal of 2021 is to get all students back in school five days a week. The ...
by Leah Justice, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 8:59 pm
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