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Columbus artist’s work on display at the National Air and Space Museum

Russell Smith’s “Last Light” premieres in Washington, D.C. COLUMBUS—Local artist Russell Smith recently celebrated a significant milestone in…

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Moonchild Farm to host inaugural flower festival on August 2

MILL SPRING—Moonchild Farm, a fifth-generation sustainable flower farm in Polk County, will host its first-ever Moonchild Flower Festival…

Community

Third annual Mocktails at the Market to bring summer vibes to Saluda

SALUDA—Polk County Farms recently announced its third annual Mocktails at the Market event, set to take place on…

Community

Families invited to explore nature at “Wild for Birds” event

MILL SPRING—Champions for Wildlife is hosting Wild for Birds, a fun outdoor event for families, on Wednesday, July…

Community

Emerson Rose Heart Foundation to host 15th annual “Golfing with Heart” tournament at Cliffs at Glassy

LANDRUM—The Emerson Rose Heart Foundation has recently announced its 15th annual Golfing with Heart Tournament will take place…

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Saluda veteran receives $1,000 Tractor Supply grant to grow local farm

SALUDA—Local Navy veteran Dave Lesuer recently received a $1,000 grant from Tractor Supply Company to support his Saluda-based…

Business

Ruger’s Grill brings breakfast, lunch favorites to Mill Spring

MILL SPRING—A family well-known in the Mill Spring community is now serving up hot meals alongside their longtime…

Arts

Tryon Fine Arts Center, NC Arts Council announce Grassroots Arts Program grants

TRYON—Tryon Fine Arts Center is currently accepting 2025-2026 Grassroots Arts Program grant applications from local arts organizations in…

Education

Young writers explore novel creation at AIG Summer Seminars session

Aspiring young authors spent a week this summer learning the craft of novel writing through an AIG Summer…

Community

Polk County 2025 property tax bills now available online

COLUMBUS—Polk County’s 2025 property tax bills are now available online. Residents who pay by July 31 will receive…