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Columbus Planning Board faces community outcry over development proposal

Discussion on new subdivision draws standing-room-only crowd to meeting   COLUMBUS—The Town of Columbus hosted its monthly Board…

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Protest held in downtown Tryon on Saturday

“Save Our Democracy” draws hundreds to Trade Street    TRYON—On Saturday, March 8, over 300 individuals exercised their…

Community

A Legacy Remembered: The Life of Kathleen McMillan, Columbus’ First Female Mayor

COLUMBUS—Kathleen McMillan, a trailblazer as the first female mayor of Columbus, left an indelible mark on her community…

Community

LUCK O’ THE IRISH: Several St. Patrick’s Day events planned in the area

FOOTHILLS—Several exciting events are planned to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day next weekend and on Monday, March 17.  The…

Community

Harmon Field partially reopens to visitors

TRYON—Harmon Field has reopened to visitors with limited access, as firefighters and emergency personnel are no longer staging…

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Wildfire near Tryon burns over 600 acres

*updated 6 p.m.* ‘3910 Fire’ 91% contained as of Tuesday evening TRYON—The forest fire that spread rapidly on…

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‘3910 Fire’ now 63% contained, has burned over 500 acres

*updated 6:30 p.m.* TRYON—A brush fire that spread rapidly on Saturday, March 1, has now burned approximately 593…

Community

Town staff recover and restore bench damaged during Helene

TRYON—In September 2024, the waters below Lake Lanier Dam surged the narrow channels along the Vaughn Creek Greenway…

Community

Columbus Children’s Center holds grand opening

New facility to provide Early Head Start services   COLUMBUS—On Tuesday, February 25, WNCSource held a ribbon-cutting and…

Community

Pea Ridge Partnership hosts fundraiser to support the family of local resident

“Paint and Pray” event helped raise funds for family of Ben Moore   POLK COUNTY—The Pea Ridge Partnership…