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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, ...
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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 ...
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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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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 ...
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Polk tops NCSSM-Morganton, snares season’s first victory
Reeve Carroll scored three goals and Kenley Savaia added another as Polk County defeated NC School of Science ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Steve Langley’s Soap Bubble Circus to return to Super Saturday
TRYON—Tryon Super Saturday returns for its 48th festival on March 21. The all-day event will feature 10 main-stage ...
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Campobello honors Lady Cardinals State Basketball Champions
CAMPOBELLO— On Monday, March 9, the Town of Campobello held a special recognition ceremony to honor the Landrum ...
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Landrum City Administrator Shannon Baldwin announces resignation
LANDRUM—Landrum City Administrator Shannon Baldwin has announced he will step down from his position on April 3 after ...
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Lake Lure Flowering Bridge opens new education center, announces class schedule
LAKE LURE—The Lake Lure Flowering Bridge has opened its new Education Center building and announced its upcoming class ...
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On Track Saluda announces “Being Healthy: Plant Allies and Tales from the Woods”
SALUDA—On Track Saluda is inviting community members to explore the realms of herbalism and holistic health at an ...
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Saluda Spring Pop-Up Market set for March 28
SALUDA—Polk County Farms will be holding the Saluda Spring Pop-Up Market on Saturday, March 28, at McCreery Park, ...
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STATE CHAMPS: Landrum Cardinals win 2A state basketball championship
COLUMBIA—In a thrilling showdown at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia on March 5, the Landrum High School ...
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Thursday is opening night for TLT’s Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
TRYON—Tryon Little Theater’s Dirty Rotten Scoundrels opens at Tryon Fine Art Center on Thursday, March 12. Music and ...
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Speaker Series at Walnut Creek Preserve to explore Trail of Tears
MILL SPRING—Join Conserving Carolina for a free lecture entitled, “Finding ‘Trails of Tears’ and Creating a National Historic ...
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Roseland Celebrates “100 Years of Black History Commemorations”
TRYON—There was standing-room only at Roseland Center as the Eastside Community and friends from all over gathered to ...
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New 4-H Classes announced for March
COLUMBUS—The N.C. Cooperative Extension at 79 Carmel Lane has announced two engaging 4-H classes scheduled for this March, ...
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Shadows & Song: Puppets, folk music come alive at Super Saturday 2026
TRYON—Matt Sandbank’s Shadow Factory and folk singers Susana and Timmy Abell will captivate audiences at this year’s Super ...
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Landrum restaurant wins Fresh On The Menu People’s Choice award for second year
Southside Smokehouse honored for supporting local farmers LANDRUM—For the second year in a row, Landrum’s Southside Smokehouse and ...
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Polk Central Elementary students develop strategy skills through chess club
Second- through fifth-grade students at Polk Central Elementary School spent their fall and winter learning the ancient game ...
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Grants available for local underserved farmers
The Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI) has announced a new opportunity for local farmers in the Carolinas, along ...