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Polk opens MF7 title defense with sweep of Patton

Polk County kicked off defense of its Mountain Foothills 7 Conference title on Tuesday with a 3-0 sweep ...

Community

Six-year-old celebrates visiting 49 states with Dad

Father and son travel the country in big rig   GREEN CREEK—Bart Watkins may only be six years ...

Community

Big Brothers Big Sisters announces fall fundraising drive

POLK COUNTY—Big Brothers Big Sisters of Polk County has announced its fall fundraising drive to support underserved boys ...

News

Woman found guilty of animal cruelty in Rutherford County

Owner of Paws Ranch Equine Rescue Farm sentenced Thursday   RUTHERFORDTON—Delores Hanser, the 65-year-old operator of a former ...

Sports

SOCCER: Early stop helps spark Polk to 4-0 triumph

By Jed Blackwell   On his opponent’s best chance of the night, Polk County goalkeeper Cade Bright was ...

Community

High School hero raises awareness for pediatric cancer

‘Kidz in Lids’ grows quickly, raises funds LANDRUM—On Monday, August 21, Chapman High School student Paige Melick met ...

News

Polk County residents voice concerns over zoning ordinance for outdoor shooting ranges

Citizens cite noise pollution, impacts on property values   POLK COUNTY—At the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting ...

Arts

Flat Rock Playhouse production The Girl on the Train is a modern-day whodunit

The Girl on the Train is unlike most plays that command the stage at Flat Rock Playhouse. It ...

News

Columbus Council meeting sparks debate over food truck permit fee increase

Iron Key Brewing Company co-owner asks for compromise   COLUMBUS—A local business owner spoke at the Columbus Town ...

Business

“Excited to be here in Tryon”: Brooks Tavern holds Grand Opening

“Western North Carolina’s best burger chef” opens second Brooks location    TRYON—Brooks Tavern is now open to the ...

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