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New Columbus town manager sworn in on Thursday
COLUMBUS—The Columbus Town Council met on Thursday, March 19, for its regular monthly meeting, during which the council ...
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Business
Chamber hosts Business After Hours and ribbon-cutting event at Wheat Creek Outpost
MILL SPRING—On Thursday, March 19, the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and Business After ...
Community
“Young, Gifted & Heard” event to support youth voices in Tryon
TRYON—A youth-focused event aimed at encouraging creativity, leadership, and community engagement will take place later this month in ...
Arts
Open Mic Night draws creative crowd to Mirrorball Gallery
TRYON— On March 19, Mirrorball Gallery + Lounge hosted an Open Mic Night that brought together performers and ...
Sports
Polk’s Meyer chosen for East-West All-Star Game
Polk County senior Cooper Meyer has been selected for the 2026 East-West All-Star Game set for July 21 ...
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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 ...
Arts
Music and stories to soar at Super Saturday
TRYON—Two new acts are ready to take flight this year at Super Saturday on March 21. Super Saturday ...
Education
Second Math Festival brings logic puzzles and problem solving to Tryon Elementary
TRYON—The discovery that math can be fun spread to more Polk County elementary students on Friday, March 6, ...
Community
MountainTrue to offer free live stakes at Polk County Farms Winter Farmers’ Market
COLUMBUS—Local residents will have the opportunity to learn about streambank restoration and pick up free planting materials this ...
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Landrum appoints John “J.J.” Sauve as interim city administrator
LANDRUM—Landrum City Council appointed John “J.J.” Sauve, JD, MPA, as interim city administrator during a special meeting on ...
Community
Annual FFA Plant Sale returns Saturday, March 28
COLUMBUS—The annual Polk County High School FFA Plant Sale is set to take place on March 28, from ...
Arts
FENCE to offer variety of art classes this spring
TRYON—The Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) is expanding its event offerings this year with a lineup of creative ...
Arts
Foothills Music Club meets for “From Bach to Rock” program
COLUMBUS—The Foothills Music Club met on Thursday, March 12, at Tryon Estates. The program, “From Bach to Rock,” ...
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Community
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, ...
Community
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 ...
Arts
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 ...