A full day of family fun awaits as the Town of Columbus puts on its 37th annual Fabulous 4th celebration in downtown Columbus from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. on July 4. Admission is free and activities include a bicycle parade which begins at 9:45 a.m., amusement rides, craft vendors, food and drinks for sale, music on two stages and a fireworks display. Read more...
The 26th annual Fabulous 4th Metric Century Bicycle Tour is scheduled for Saturday, July 4. Approximately 500 riders from ten states are expected to participate in this event, which is sponsored by the Thermal Belt Rotary Club. All profits are donated to charities in North and South Carolina. Visitors are welcome. Read more...
Spiegel Farm in Campobello could hold its last wedding tomorrow as a judge ordered a temporary injunction barring the farm from hosting any more weddings. Owner Sue Spiegel says she is doing everything she can to ensure weddings that have been booked can continue. She says if she is permanently banned from hosting weddings she may have to file for bankruptcy. Read more...
Tryon Pharmacy was robbed early Wednesday morning for the third time in less than three months.Three suspects broke into the pharmacy’s front door around 4 a.m. Wednesday and stole an undisclosed amount of prescription medication, according to the Tryon Police Department. Read more...
A lengthy court appeal and questions regarding a 1945 deed restriction for the Tryon Country Club (TCC) have put a hold on the sale of some of its property for development. TCC President Ted Hiley sent a letter to members on June 20 announcing that the agreement with the development group has expired. Read more...