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Paws in Landrum Pet Expo set for March 21
LANDRUM– The third annual Paws in Landrum Pet Expo is gearing up for a fun-filled day celebrating all ...
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Saluda Pop-Up Pantry receives Fellowship Hall as permanent home
SALUDA—The Board of the Saluda Pop-Up Pantry gathered on March 13 to celebrate the formal acceptance of the ...
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Polk commissioners approve funding requests, appoint advisory board members
COLUMBUS— The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved a series of funding requests, infrastructure measures, and board appointments ...
Education
Polk County schools recognized for student academic growth
Five Polk County schools have been recognized by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and State Board ...
Sports
Landrum Lady Cardinals earn All-State honors
LANDRUM—The Landrum High School Lady Cardinals Girls Basketball program has had a monumental season, culminating in numerous individual ...
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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 ...
Community
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. ...
Community
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. ...
Community
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 ...
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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 ...
Arts
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 ...
News
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 ...
Arts
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 ...
Sports
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 ...
Community
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 ...