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Weekly arrest roundup

POLK COUNTY—The Polk County Sheriff’s Office made several arrests last week including for methamphetamine, child abuse and breaking ...

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A true life of service

TRYON—People describe former Tryon commissioner Austin Chapman as humble, the salt of the Earth, A prince of a ...

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Tryon Elementary closed Friday

TRYON—The latest surge of COVID-19 has impacted Polk County Schools.  Tryon Elementary School is closed on Friday because of ...

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Honored for years of service

COLUMBUS—The Polk County Board of Commissioners recently honored an EMT who retired and other county employees who have ...

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Spike in COVID cases

POLK COUNTY—After spending several weeks with low amounts of new positive COVID-19 cases, Polk County saw a spike ...

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Saluda mourns loss of former chief

SALUDA—The City of Saluda is mourning the passing of former fire chief and lifetime member Jerry Pace.  Pace, 78, ...

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Charging station in use

SALUDA—A Jeep hybrid was spotted this week in downtown Saluda charging up.  The city recently installed a new EV ...

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House of Flags needs help

COLUMBUS—Polk County’s flag museum needs help.  House of Flags Museum Curator, Director and Treasurer Robert Williamson spoke with the ...

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RV park septic permit rescinded

CAMPOBELLO—Opponents of a proposed RV park in Campobello won a battle recently when the South Carolina Department of ...

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Thrift store to re-open in Landrum

After area residents were devastated over the sudden closing of the Hospice Thrift Barn, there is hope in ...

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