News

Rutherford Regional Health System announces new CEO

Rutherford Regional Health System, a Duke LifePoint facility, has announced the appointment of Sue Shugart as chief executive…

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Saluda city manager selected to North Carolina League of Municipalities committee

Steven Orr to represent Saluda at the state level   RALIEGH—Saluda City Manager Steven Orr has been selected…

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St. Luke’s Hospital to be renamed AdventHealth Polk

AdventHealth will assume management of the hospital, related facilities later this year    COLUMBUS—AdventHealth, one of the nation’s…

Business

Charlene’s Garden: A fixture at Columbus Farmers Market

COLUMBUS—One of the original vendors at the Columbus Farmers Market, Charlene’s Garden is a small family vegetable farm…

Education

Polk County 4-H announces Fall classes 

COLUMBUS—Polk County 4-H recently announced that registration will begin for its latest Fall programs on August 26. The…

Business

Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce hosts successful Business After Hours

COLUMBUS–-–On Thursday, the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce hosted a successful Business After Hours event at the Columbus…

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Tryon Riding and Hunt Club suspends running of the 2025 Block House Steeplechase

Financial, logistical challenges lead to decision, says TH&RC   TRYON—On Wednesday, August 14, Tryon Riding and Hunt club…

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Public restrooms discussed at Landrum City Council meeting

Restrooms to be built near Landrum City Hall, Masonic Lodge   LANDRUM—At the regularly scheduled Landrum City Council…

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Prosecutors seek death penalty for Upstate man accused of killing 5 in Inman 

SPARTANBURG COUNTY—South Carolina prosecutors announced Thursday that they will be seeking the death penalty for a man who…

Community

TDDA receives grants for downtown beautification 

TRYON—The Tryon Downtown Development Association has recently secured grants totaling $12,500 to support the beautification of downtown Tryon. …