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Vehicle collides with downed tree on I-26

No injuries reported, westbound traffic backed up Sunday morning   COLUMBUS—On Sunday morning, a vehicle was severely damaged ...

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Columbus Town Council votes to bring rides back to Fabulous Fourth Event

New contract promises rides, food and family fun   COLUMBUS—The Columbus Town Council held a specially called meeting ...

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Investigation underway after deadly fire in Landrum

One dead after blaze at vacant mobile home   LANDRUM— On Monday, January 29, Landrum Fire and Rescue ...

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VOTER INFO: Primary elections to be held on March 5

Early voting begins Feb. 15   POLK COUNTY—The North Carolina primary elections are set to be held on ...

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Historic train signal light in Saluda faces uncertain future after collision

Commercial truck damages decades-old landmark   SALUDA—A historic railroad signal light in Saluda was hit and severely damaged ...

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State requests comments on proposed increase to homeowner insurance rates

A proposed increase in rates, requested by the North Carolina Rate Bureau, a branch of the NC Department ...

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Emergency water line repair temporarily closes Carolina Drive in Tryon

TRYON—At 11 a.m. on Monday, Carolina Drive in Tryon was closed from Braewick Rd. to Red Bird Rd. ...

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Trade Street Creamery in Tryon expanding, planning name change

Eatery to offer bigger menu, new hours  TRYON—Trade Street Creamery and Sandwich Shoppe in Tryon is expanding. Owners ...

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Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2024 opens signup for teams

Annual Big Brother Big Sister fundraising event set for March 2 POLK COUNTY—The annual Big Brothers Big Sisters ...

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Open house, ribbon cutting set for new Board of Elections building

There’s a new Board of Elections office in Columbus and the space will be celebrated early next month ...

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