PHOTOS: Scenes from Columbus’ Fabulous Fourth of July Celebration

Published 12:20 pm Monday, July 8, 2024

By Staff Reports

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Laura and Elizabeth Peak arrived early to beat the heat.

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Classic car owners grab a bit of shade while the competition heats up.

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The Ravan family from Mill Spring gets an early start to a fun day.

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Mark Queen and Greg Trollinger pump the crowd up with some traditional bluegrass.

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The Kitchen family from Tryon.

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Harper Anderson from Forest City says the drive was well worth it.

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Members of the Crossroads Baptist Church offer a variety of free games and free prizes, a church tradition.

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These boys might have just about had enough fun. Actually, they’re just getting warmed up.

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The Queen and Wright Families from Saluda and Hendersonville.

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The Girl Scouts from Troops 1819 (Columbus) and 10071 (Mill Spring) sang a selection of patriotic songs to celebrate the occasion. Members of the Polk County Honor Guard, made up of local members of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, also showed their support.

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Kyle Brooks from Inman shines when he talks about his 1930 Ford Model A, which has been in the family since 1980.

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Jewell Lynch-Huntsinger and Pat McCool chat with visitors about the Polk County History Museum, just around the corner from the festivities.