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BON APP´ETIT: Tryon Global Food fest brings community together 

TRYON—On June 27, the Tryon Downtown Development Association hosted the second annual Tryon Global Food Fest. The event…

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SYMBOL OF HOPE: Chimney Rock State Park reopens nine months after Helene

CHIMNEY ROCK—After nine months of recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Chimney Rock State Park…

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New mountain bike trail opens at Little White Oak Mountain

MILL SPRING—Excitement filled the air on Saturday, June 28, as the Little White Oak Mountain trail system at…

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Motorcyclist killed in Tryon accident early Sunday

TRYON—One person is dead after a motorcycle accident that occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, June…

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Annual Coon Dog Day Festival returns to Saluda on July 12 

Celebration of community, canines now in 62nd year   SALUDA– The annual Coon Dog Day Festival will return…

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Polk County families invited to go “Wild for Turtles” this summer

Champions for Wildlife to host three Wild for Summer programs this season   TRYON—Champions for Wildlife is inviting…

Sports

Golf results from Tryon Country Club 

The Tryon Country Club Men’s Golf Association played a “Texas Scramble” on June 23, along with closest-to-the-pin contests…

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Foothills Humane Society’s Pets of the Week – Honey & John John

Meet Honey, a sweet and smart 2-year-old pup weighing 41 pounds. House trained and eager to please, she’s…

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Local agencies warn of rising summer dangers for children, pets, and the elderly

FOOTHILLS—As summer temperatures rise across the Carolinas, local emergency officials are sounding the alarm on a silent but…

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Housing Assistance Corporation holds groundbreaking, ribbon-cutting ceremony 

COLUMBUS—On Wednesday, June 25, the Housing Assistance Corporation celebrated a significant milestone with a groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony…