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National Horse Show to relocate to Tryon International
MILL SPRING—The National Horse Show, a prestigious equestrian event with a history spanning 143 years, is set to ...
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RARE AIR: Staton reaches 2,000 points, adds to collection of school records
POLK COUNTY—Bailey Staton rarely lacks for confidence. But the Polk County senior had largely given up on the ...
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Severe drought conditions persist in Polk County
POLK COUNTY—As of mid-February, Polk County remains under severe drought conditions despite some recent precipitation in the form ...
Arts
Megan Allen named gallery assistant at Upstairs Artspace
TRYON—Upstairs Artspace has announced the promotion of Megan Allen to Gallery Assistant. After interning for the past year ...
Education
Rachel Culbreth receives 2026 Janice Anderson Brumley Award
POLK COUNTY—Polk County Schools recently announced that Rachel Culbreth has been awarded the 2026 Janice Anderson Brumley Award. ...
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Local author Addison Crissone celebrates book signing at House of Flags Museum
Young writer named to the HOF board of directors COLUMBUS—The House of Flags Museum welcomed a crowd ...
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Early voting begins Thursday for 2026 primaries
Primary Election Day is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3 POLK COUNTY—Early voting for the 2026 March 3 ...
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Polk County Senior Games registration underway
COLUMBUS—Registration for the 2026 Polk County Senior Games and SilverArts officially opened Monday, Feb. 9, with a kickoff ...
Business
Root & Earth at Columbus Market offers mushrooms, extracts, and a love story
COLUMBUS—At the Root & Earth table at the Columbus Indoor Market, baskets of gourmet mushrooms sit beside bottles ...
Education
Polk County Middle School band program sets records in enrollment, honors
COLUMBUS—The Polk County Middle School band program has reached record levels of participation and achievement, marking a significant ...
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Tryon Hounds celebrate centennial with ‘Bubbles, Britches & Ballgowns’ fashion show
TRYON—The Tryon Hounds will mark their centennial season with a special high tea fashion show, “Bubbles, Britches & ...
Community
Outreach celebrates 35 years of service to Polk County
COLUMBUS—Outreach, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing compassionate, basic life-needs assistance to local residents, is commemorating its 35th ...
Arts
Mountain Page Theater announces auditions for upcoming productions
SALUDA—Mountain Page Theater will hold auditions for two summer productions on Thursday, February 27, from 5:30 to 7 ...
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Tryon Garden Club to host floral design program February 18
TRYON—With daffodils pushing through frosty ground and winter refusing to loosen its grip, the Tryon Garden Club is ...
Education
PCCF grant supports professional development for school counselors, social workers
Polk County Schools counselors and social workers are better equipped to support students and families thanks to a ...
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Nominees announced for Carolina Foothills Chamber Annual Awards
Awards Dinner & Gala set for February 12 TRYON—The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce has announced the ...
Community
Pea Ridge Partnership Legacy & Empowerment Center to launch with community celebration
Center housed at Creators Vault in Tryon TRYON—The Pea Ridge Partnership Legacy & Empowerment Center will be ...
Community
Deadline for Private Road and Bridge Repair Assistance Program set for February 28
The deadline for Polk County property owners to seek financial assistance through the North Carolina Private Road and ...
Arts
Chase Away the Blues returns to Tryon Fine Arts Center this Saturday
Annual event brings national, regional blues artists to TFAC on February 7 TRYON—One of Tryon’s most popular winter ...
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Foothills Humane Society to host “First Date to Furever” event on Valentine’s Day
COLUMBUS—On February 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Foothills Humane Society will host “First Date to ...
Arts
Free photography workshop opportunity for local teens
TRYON—Teen residents in Polk County and Landrum are encouraged to sign up for a chance to win a ...
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Storytime outreach brings dental health and literacy resources to families
POLK COUNTY—This February, the Partnership for Children of the Foothills is partnering with libraries, bookmobiles, food banks, childcare ...
Community
Conserving Carolina program to highlight food’s role in climate change
LANDRUM—Conserving Carolina and the Landrum Library will host a free public lecture examining the connection between food systems ...
Arts
Mirrorball Gallery celebrates Tryon’s equestrian heritage with new exhibition
EQUINE: A Year of the Horse opens February 18 TRYON—Mirrorball Gallery will highlight Tryon’s deep equestrian roots ...
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Tryon Fire Department responds to structure fire Tuesday morning
No injuries reported TRYON—On Tuesday, February 3, at approximately 6 a.m., the Tryon Fire Department responded to ...