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Columbus arrests man, woman for Dollar General shoplifting

Officers also find methamphetamine, marijuana COLUMBUS-The Columbus Police Department arrested a man and a woman on Wednesday afternoon…

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Polk’s Doughboy statue gets evaluated for restoration

COLUMBUS-A marble statue preservation and restoration specialist visited Columbus on Thursday, Feb. 1 to assess Polk County’s doughboy…

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Jail on schedule for February completion date

Commissioners discuss IT, furniture, move in dates COLUMBUS – Despite extremely cold temperatures and some snow, construction on…

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Polk boys continue indoor track success, win Arctic Knights meet

The drive to the state indoor track championships has begun – and Polk County continues to race ahead…

Community

Male leadership as part of the racial solution

Grown Man Club formed to shape young men into tomorrow’s leaders TRYON – “Being a man is hard,”…

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Tryon to get quote on fixing drainage issues near Pacolet Street

TRYON - The Town of Tryon is quickly reaching out to a contractor to receive an estimate on…

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McCreery Park improvements to begin thanks to donations

SALUDA - McCreery Park in Saluda will soon see upgrades. Thanks to many donations for the McCreery Park…

Community

Happy 100th Birthday Betty!

TRYON – A White Oak apartment resident in Tryon celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, Jan. 20 surrounded…

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Girl Scout cookies being sold at IGA and Food Lion on Saturdays

TRYON/COLUMBUS-Anyone needing their Girl Scout cookie fix this season has a chance through March 3 to buy them.…

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Columbus woman held under $100k bond for methamphetamine

COLUMBUS - The Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested a Columbus woman for possession of methamphetamine and later…