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ELECTION 2024: Unofficial results for Polk County races are in

POLK COUNTY—By 8:20 p.m. on Tuesday, the Polk County Board of Elections posted its unofficial 2024 general election ...

Community

CHEERS!: 13th annual Tryon Beer Fest draws hundreds to downtown Tryon

TRYON—Hundreds turned out to enjoy craft beer, live music, and camaraderie at the 13th annual Tryon Beer Fest ...

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Disaster Recovery Center now open in Polk County  

DRC is situated near Polk County Middle School in Mill Spring   MILL SPRING—On Friday, November 1, a ...

Community

UNSUNG HEROES: Local business owner, volunteers distribute meals during Helene’s aftermath

Down to Earth owner Fran Garside helped deliver nearly 250 meals   TRYON—In the wake of Helene, a ...

News

U.S. Army Corps partners with Polk County for storm debris removal

Residents must notify county officials for pickup   POLK COUNTY—The county recently partnered with the U.S. Army Corps ...

Business

Columbus Farmers Market to reopen this Saturday

COLUMBUS—The Polk County Indoor Winter Farmers Market will kick off its season on November 2 at Iron Key ...

Community

Green Race shifts focus to restoration efforts following Helene’s devastation

SALUDA—In response to the damage Helene caused to the Green River and surrounding area, the Green Race, initially ...

News

Governor Roy Cooper surveys damage in Polk County Friday morning

Visits Green River Cove area near Saluda to speak with local officials SALUDA—North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper visited ...

Community

UNSUNG HEROES: Food Lion team comes together for community

COLUMBUS—Following Hurricane Helene’s devastation, the Food Lion grocery store in Columbus emerged as a beacon of hope for ...

Community

Pearson’s Falls and Glen sustains severe damage due to Helene

Tryon Garden Club says restoration team in place   TRYON—After assessing storm damage, the Tryon Garden Club says ...

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