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Young artists shine at Tryon Fine Arts Center Showcase of Excellence
TRYON—On Saturday, February 14, the Tryon Fine Arts Center celebrated the extraordinary talent of local high school students ...
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Live staking workday planned along the North Pacolet River
TRYON—Conserving Carolina is inviting the public to help restore Helene-impacted riverbanks along the North Pacolet River near Pearson ...
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Foothills Humane Society Hosts Successful “First Date to Furever” Event
COLUMBUS—On February 14, the Foothills Humane Society warmly welcomed residents to its “First Date to Furever” event at ...
Education
Tryon Elementary students leave their mark in steel with Legacy Sculpture residency
TRYON—Sparks literally flew at Tryon Elementary School as students picked up plasma cutters and transformed their own hand-traced ...
Sports
Blackwell, McCraw win regional wrestling titles, six qualify for 3A state meet
Styler Blackwell is making a habit of standing on top of regional tournament podiums. Saturday, he brought company. ...
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Landrum swears in new police chief at Tuesday meeting
LANDRUM—At its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 10, the Landrum City Council swore in a new police chief, ...
Community
Voices from the Past to be presented at Columbus Library
COLUMBUS—Local thespian Karen McDowell will present a living history performance at the Columbus Library on Thursday, February 26, ...
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PCHA to host February program on William Polk
POLK COUNTY—Many Polk County residents are unaware that the county was not named for President James K. Polk, ...
Education
Board of Education updates 2025-26 calendar
POLK COUNTY—The Polk County Board of Education approved a revised calendar for the rest of the 2025-26 academic ...
Community
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 & ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...