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Polk Fit, Fresh and Friendly: Who Ya Gonna Call? – 2–1–1

It’s no longer 1984, but back in the day, Ghostbusters was all the rage. They serviced a rather…

Equestrian

I was blessed to learn from the old school

I’m blessed to have a mom who loves horses. This means I grew up in the saddle with…

Business

Second Chance Thrift Store hosts spring reopening

The spring-like weather was welcomed by customers who lined the sidewalk in anticipation of the reopening of Second…

News

Reassembling to continue the fight against addiction

Community convenes for second substance abuse panel MILL SPRING — Last fall, members of the Polk County community…

News

TIEC zoning decision postponed

Packed house sounds off during hearing COLUMBUS — Polk County residents and officials with the Tryon International Equestrian…

Community

Does Medicare know where you live?

Medicare is taking the necessary steps to protect Medicare beneficiaries from identity theft. Medicare is removing Social Security…

News

Making health care more accessible

Blue Ridge Health offering extended hours, support group COLUMBUS — Since opening its doors to Polk County residents…

Education

Polk County Cadets welcome several alumni during recent event

The Polk County Cadets were excited to welcome back several alumni as they performed to energize the crowd…

Obituaries

Mary C. Swift

Mary Swift, 95, of Tryon, North Carolina, passed away March 7 at Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, North…

Obituaries

Helen Sweeney Costa

Helen Sweeney Costa, born in Staten Island, New York, in 1916, was the first-born child of Josephine Cappelletti…