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Adventurists find new venue in The Gorge zip line
Opening Saturday, May 18 From a hilltop on the outskirts of Saluda, the terrain drops 1,100 feet through lush forest, into the depths of the ... Read more
Latest news
Landrum prepping for November election
While Landrum residents might not have Nov. 5 on their radars yet, city and county officials do. Spartanburg County Office of Registrations and Elections director ... Read more
News
Saluda News Briefs
Saluda Tour of Homes June 1 • The Saluda Tour of Homes will be held in Saluda on June 1 from 1 to 5 p.m. ... Read more
A decade of arts
The historic town of Saluda will blossom with artists and visitors at its 10th annual Saluda Arts Festival along Saluda’s historic downtown Main Street. The ... Read more
Polk planning board considers home occupation II and vacation rentals
The Polk County Planning Board is considering new uses for home occupations II and vacation rentals, both to be allowed in the Multiple Use (MU) ... Read more
New NC lien law to affect some new construction projects
North Carolina property owners will be required to take an additional step in the building permit process after the recent implementation of the state’s new ... Read more
Polk County Sheriff weekly report
During the week from May 5 through May 12, 2013, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office answered 167 calls for service. There were 11 arrests and 11 ... Read more
- Polk district court results
- Historic Tryon Country Club hosts Donald Ross Invitational
- Saluda to allow goats for kudzu eradication
- Polk EMS director placed on administrative leave
- Man arrested on peeping tom charges
- Save the bees, honey
- Accused murderer McGraw bonds out of jail
- N.C. 9 closed for potential chemical spill
- Cathy Smith Bowers: A poet’s progress
- Saluda designated Playful City USA
Sports
- Polk athlete Alec Philpott receives football scholarship
- Wolverines sending six to State track meet
- Wolverines fall in baseball playoff opener
Community
Honoring land judging team members
‘Introduction to Geocaching’ at Walnut Creek Preserve
On May 25, PAC Volunteer Wally Hughes will present an “Introduction to Geocaching” at the Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve at ... Read more
TFAC continues annual fund drive through the end of May
TFAC is currently midway into a fund drive to raise $75,000 to support the operation of the 44-year-old community facility. “The arts belong to everyone, ... Read more
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Columns
I can’t make these stories up
I’m often asked, “Does all the stuff you write about really happen, or do you just make it up?” People, I live in the south. ... Read more
Letters to the Editor
High Speed
To the editor: Disturbed, yes I am. I witnessed the high-speed chase by Columbus Police Department ... Read more | 2 comments
Where We Work
Darla J. Kleiner, PhD-CHES
Person featured: Darla J. Kleiner, PhD-CHES Business: WNC Edutech Phone number: Office 828 894 6174; Cell 828 289 5433 Address: 801 W. Mills St., Suite A, Columbus, ... Read more
Obituaries
Anne R. Cook
Anne Rahman Cook, known to all as “a swell gal,” departed this life on May 9, 2013 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. In ... Read more
