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Polk County Community Foundation grant boosts Foothills Humane Society efforts 

Over 300 animals received spay or neuter procedures during grant period   COLUMBUS—Foothills Humane Society recently announced the…

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Columbus Market welcomes Horun Family Homestead

COLUMBUS—Every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to noon, the Columbus market at Courthouse Square brings together local farmers,…

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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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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…

Community

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…

Community

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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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…

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Monthly Food Drives launched to support local pantries

COLUMBUS—On Saturday, June 21, a group of generous, caring people came together to support the first of many…

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Columbus Fire Department BBQ, Gospel Sing scheduled for June 30-July 3

52nd annual event to raise funds for firefighters   COLUMBUS—The 52nd annual Columbus Fire Department BBQ and Gospel…