Shop Local for the Holidays
The Season of Small Choices
As the holiday season reaches its peak, the Foothills’ small businesses are moving through their busiest—and most make-or-break—weeks ...
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Nina Simone painting presented to Dr. Sam Waymon, Town of Tryon
TRYON—On Wednesday, December 10, a special presentation took place at Tryon Town Hall as artist Joey Withinarts gifted ...
Arts
Andy Millard opens A Christmas Carol at Tryon Fine Arts Center
TRYON—Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returned to the stage Wednesday night in a pared-down yet expansive form as ...
Community
Rotary Club honors Kammerer, McKeller for continued foundation support
TRYON—At a recent meeting, the Rotary Club of Tryon recognized members Kam Kammerer and Charles McKeller for their ...
Education
Spartanburg District One board approves purchase of land for new O.P. Earle Elementary
LANDRUM—On Monday, December 8, the Spartanburg District One Board of Trustees voted to purchase 43.22 acres on Fairwinds ...
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Case’s Produce brings taste of the holidays to Columbus Indoor Market
COLUMBUS—Among Columbus Indoor Market’s vendors, Case’s Produce of Saluda stands out as a beloved fixture, drawing in a ...
Community
Green Blades Garden Club celebrates Christmas
TRYON— The Green Blades Garden Club has been busy ushering in the holiday season with several longtime community ...
Arts
Tryon Arts & Crafts School launches Annual Giving Campaign
TRYON—The Tryon Arts & Crafts School is kicking off its Annual Giving campaign, inviting the community to support ...
Community
Free Christmas event at the Columbus Library
COLUMBUS—Sigmon Theatrical will present Mouse Saves Christmas on Monday, December 22, at 2 pm at the Columbus Library. ...
Community
Staying safe on local roads during winter weather
POLK COUNTY—Planning ahead before winter weather settles into the Foothills is the best way to stay safe, and ...
Community
Practice fire safety with your Christmas tree
POLK COUNTY— ‘Tis the season for Christmas trees to adorn living rooms. Because of this, it’s also the ...
Community
Hobby Horse competition returns to TIEC
TRYON—A fan-favorite tradition is trotting back into town as the Winterfest Hobby Horse Competition returns to Tryon International, ...
Community
Christmas Giving Tree set up at Womack Building
COLUMBUS—Polk County is hosting a Christmas Giving Tree this holiday season, offering residents a meaningful way to brighten ...
Community
Tryon Christmas Stroll transforms downtown into winter wonderland
TRYON—On Friday night, downtown Tryon was filled with holiday cheer as residents and visitors attended the much-anticipated annual ...
News
Landrum to discuss noise ordinance at Tuesday meeting
Some local businesses push back on capping sound levels at 60 decibels LANDRUM—On Tuesday, the Landrum City Council ...
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Elementary students discover problem-solving at math festival
One Polk Central Elementary student summed up Polk County Schools’ first math festival with a revelation: they didn’t ...
Community
Polk County celebrates opening of new E-911 Communication Center
COLUMBUS—On Thursday, December 4, Polk County marked a significant milestone with the opening of the new E-911 Communication ...
Community
HO HO HO!: Landrum Christmas Parade, Stroll kick off holiday season
Hundreds line E. Rutherford St. to enjoy festivities LANDRUM—Hundreds gathered in downtown Landrum as the first local Christmas ...
Community
TES art students decorate town Christmas tree
TRYON—A cheerful holiday tradition continued on Thursday, December 4, as Tryon Elementary School art students decorated the town ...
Community
Tryon Fire Department brings fire safety education to local students
TRYON—On December 3, Fire Chief Connell, along with firefighters Kole and DJ, spent the day at Tryon Elementary ...
Community
Community members craft their own Fire Cider at free herbal workshop
POLK COUNTY—A group of Polk County residents recently had the chance to make their own version of the ...
Sports
Polk honors standouts, season at year-end awards banquet
Polk County’s football program recognized its award winners Wednesday at its year-end banquet. Loreynzo Sanchez earned three awards, ...
Community
Santa’s Breakfast event coming to Landrum Farmers Market
Proceeds to benefit P3 LANDRUM—The Landrum Farmers Market is set to celebrate the holiday season with its third ...
Community
PCHA Christmas program to take place December 16
COLUMBUS—The Polk County Historical Association will hold its annual Christmas program on Tuesday, December 16, at 2 p.m. ...
Community
Candy Cane Hunt and Holiday Concert set for December 14 at FENCE
TRYON—The Foothills Equestrian Nature Center will host a free community holiday event on Sunday, December 14, offering an ...