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Tryon celebrates laughter and community at April Fools’ Celebration 

Outhouse races, trashion show takes place at annual event   TRYON– On Saturday, March 29, the Town of…

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Progress made on wildfires, but challenges persist

All three fires in the Black Cove Complex increased containment this week POLK COUNTY—A week after the first…

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Bright’s Creek to host Derby Day Party benefitting Guiding Reins

MILL SPRING— On Saturday, May 3, starting at 4 p.m., Bright’s Creek Equestrian Center will host a Derby…

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END OF AN ERA: Christy Warren to retire after decades of service at Tryon Post Office

TRYON—After nearly three decades of service, Christy Warren is retiring from her role as a sales service associate…

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March 26 evening update on Black Cove Complex fires in Polk, Henderson counties

Containment increases on the Black Cove and Deep Woods fires POLK COUNTY—The Black Cove Complex is the highest-priority…

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Governor Stein issues State of Emergency amid growing wildfires

RALEIGH—On Wednesday, March 26, Governor Stein issued a State of Emergency to expand North Carolina’s capacity to respond…

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March 26 morning update on the Black Cove Complex fires in Polk and Henderson counties

POLK COUNTY—According to the National Interagency Fire Center, the Black Cove Complex is the highest priority fire in…

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‘Tales of Tryon’ looks at notable local architects

Holland Brady Jr., Ligon Flynn topic of recent program   By Doug Clark   TRYON—Shields Flynn promised his…

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Community meeting held Sunday to share information on Polk County wildfires

Public hears from incident command, emergency personnel  COLUMBUS—At a community meeting held Sunday, March 23, at the Womack…

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UPDATED: Three major wildfires force evacuations in Polk County

*Updated 8:00 a.m. 3/24/25 Black Cove, Deep Woods, Fish Hook fires burn 3,000 acres, destroy homes POLK COUNTY—Three…