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Polk County approves proclamations, transfer of Wolverine Trail to NCDOT

COLUMBUS—At the Polk County Board of Commissioners held Tuesday, September 3, commissioners recognized a retiring county employee, heard ...

Community

Saluda Historic Depot’s 9th annual Golf Tournament set for Oct. 14

MILL SPRING—The 9th Annual Saluda Historic Depot Golf Tournament will take place on October 14 at Bright’s Creek, ...

Community

Tryon Garden Club program to feature local bee experts 

TRYON—The Tryon Garden Club is inviting the public to a presentation on “Native Bees and the Habitats They Require” ...

Sports

PCHS students spruce up Swag Shack for football home opener

The Swag Shack in G.M. Tennant Stadium will have a new look for the first home game of ...

Community

Local tennis star shines at Paris Paralympic Games

FOOTHILLS—Local professional tennis player Conner Stroud lived his dream at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games this past weekend. ...

Community

Deep roots along a railway

TFAC Executive Director Marianne Carruth discusses proposed Saluda Grade Trail By Carolyn Baughman  Tryon native Marianne Carruth can ...

Community

Historic Saluda Committee launches “Preserving Saluda”

New program series to foster discussion on embracing change while preserving the past SALUDA—The Historic Saluda Committee recently ...

Community

Local swim team hosts car wash fundraiser

TRYON—The Foothills Aquatic Club, a newly established competitive AAU swim team in Polk County, recently organized a fundraising ...

Community

Communities encouraged to give blood during National Preparedness Month

Blood drive set for Sept. 19 in Columbus COLUMBUS—The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood ...

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Driver hospitalized after crashing through fence

GREEN CREEK—On the evening of Saturday, August 31, a wreck occurred on Prince Rd. in Green Creek, resulting ...

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