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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Saluda
SALUDA—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern Polk County and Southeastern Henderson County ...
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Waffle House, Zaxby’s proposed for Landrum
The city’s interim Technical Review Committee met Thursday to discuss various building plans By Christa Price LANDRUM—On ...
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Portuguese Water Dog Trial coming to Tryon International
MILL SPRING— On August 16 and August 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Tryon International Equestrian ...
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Landrum repeals Board of Architectural Review during City Council meeting
Other ordinances to rezone properties approved Tuesday By Christa Price LANDRUM—On Tuesday, July 8, the Landrum City ...
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Tales of Tryon presentation commemorates 100th anniversary of Tryon Riding and Hunt Club
TRYON—On Thursday, June 26, the Tryon History Museum’s Tales of Tryon presentation commemorated the 100th anniversary of the ...
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Tour the inner spaces of creativity at Lanier Library
“Inner Chambers, Secret Rooms” to be featured at next Live@Lanier event TRYON—The next Live@Lanier event will feature ...
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Gilchrist recognized as Paul Harris Fellow
TRYON—Rotary District 7670 Foundation Chair Ken Shull recently presented Rotary Club of Tryon President-Elect Martin Gilchrist with his ...
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Rutherford Regional Health System re-accredited as a Chest Pain Center
FOOTHILLS—The American College of Cardiology Accreditation Services recently recognized Rutherford Regional Health System for its demonstrated expertise in ...
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Waymon returns to Tryon for historic church homecoming
“A Celebration of a Century of Service to the East Side” set for Aug. 2 at Good Shepherd ...
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Warren Brasmeister’s journey with God’s Manna Ministries
LANDRUM—Warren Brasmeister has dedicated his time in recent years to feeding those in need through his charity, God’s ...
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Residents invited to speak with Saluda commissioner over coffee
SALUDA—On Thursday, July 24, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., the City of Saluda is inviting residents for a ...
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N.C. Cooperative Extension to offer classes on kombucha, canning
COLUMBUS—The N.C. Cooperative Extension office in Polk County will host classes this month focused on kombucha brewing and ...
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Town of Tryon issues reminder to help protect sewer system
TRYON—The Town of Tryon is reminding residents to avoid flushing or pouring inappropriate items into toilets and drains, ...
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Local artist Toni DeCamp Garcia displays works at Saluda Library
SALUDA—Local artist Toni DeCamp Garcia is displaying her Christmas quilts at the Saluda Library through July 26. The ...
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Nonprofit seeking volunteer community mediators
POLK COUNTY—The Mediation Center, a nonprofit serving Polk, Henderson, Transylvania, and Buncombe counties, is seeking new volunteer community ...
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Kids decrypt, build, and create at Summer Camp
POLK COUNTY—Fourteen rising 4th, 5th, and 6th-graders from the four Polk County Elementary Schools met for summer camp ...
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Carolina Foothills Foundation awards over $461K to nonprofits serving Polk County
POLK COUNTY—The Carolina Foothills Foundation awarded $461,600 in grants to 13 nonprofit organizations serving Polk County this June ...
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Tryon International to host Spartan Races
MILL SPRING—On August 2 and August 3, the highly anticipated Spartan Races will make their return to the ...
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Landrum Athletic Booster Club announces annual golf tournament
CAMPOBELLO- The Landrum Athletic Booster Club has announced its 2025 Annual Golf Tournament, scheduled for Saturday, August 9. ...
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FABULOUS FOURTH: Downtown Columbus celebrates America during annual event
COLUMBUS—Downtown Columbus was packed on Friday, July 4, for the annual Fabulous Fourth festival. Now in its 62nd ...
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Polk County History Museum, House of Flags celebrate grand re-opening
COLUMBUS—On July 4, the Polk County Historical Association Museum and the House of Flags in Columbus celebrated the ...
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Slow Runner to perform at Top of the Grade concert in Saluda
SALUDA—Slow Runner, the creative alias of Saluda resident Michael Flynn, will perform at 7 pm, Friday, July 11, ...
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Friends of Little White Oak Mountain seek to raise funds for Phase 2 of trail complex
MILL SPRING—To connect the community with the great outdoors, the Friends of Little White Oak Mountain, a dedicated ...
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ICC Small Business Center aids displaced retailers
MILL SPRING—In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Tryon International Equestrian Center made space available for 20 retail businesses ...
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PacJAM Fest brings community together for an evening of music and fun
TRYON—On Friday, June 27, the Tryon Fine Arts Center and Pacolet Junior Appalachian Musicians hosted the PacJAM Fest, ...