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Town of Columbus welcomes new town manager
Jessica Trotman recently appointed to fill role COLUMBUS—The Town of Columbus has announced the appointment of its new ...
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Best-selling author Virginia Evans to speak at Lanier Library
TRYON—Before Virginia Evans’s “The Correspondent” became a New York Times #1 Best Seller, she received a handwritten invitation ...
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Tryon approves key infrastructure and community projects
TRYON— The Town of Tryon Board of Commissioners approved a series of infrastructure, environmental, and community grant initiatives ...
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Conserving Carolina, Landrum Library to host free program March 17
LANDRUM—Join Conserving Carolina and the Landrum Library for a free lecture entitled “A Few Stops on a Walk ...
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PRP Legacy & Empowerment Center to host Weekly Art Experiences
TRYON— The Pea Ridge Partnership Legacy & Empowerment Center, located in the Creator’s Vault inTryon, hosted its inaugural ...
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‘Live Well, Farm Well’ agricultural safety week set for March 2-6
POLK COUNTY—Polk County and NC Farm Bureau leaders are joining a nationwide effort to keep safety top of ...
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Polk health officials speak at Kiwanis Club of Tryon meeting
TRYON—Public health officials delivered an urgent but measured message about the return of measles during a February 25 ...
Community
Upcoming events in Tryon to highlight tree planting, native plants
Gardening for Life Project, Congregational Church to co-host presentation, plant sale Staff Reports TRYON—As spring approaches and ...
Arts
Magic and history to take the stage at Super Saturday
Bright Star Theatre, Magic of Kevin Spencer announced for annual Children’s Theatre Festival TRYON—History and illusion will ...
Business
Parker-Binns Vineyard and Winery recognized at NC Winegrowers Conference
Cory Lillberg earns Member of Distinction award MILL SPRING—Last week, Parker-Binns Vineyard and Winery was recognized at ...
Community
Saluda Library program to highlight singing insects
SALUDA—Residents can learn about the region’s most common singing insects during a program at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March ...
Community
Controlled burn conducted at Ziglar Field
TRYON—A controlled burn took place Wednesday morning at Ziglar Field in Tryon, as part of planned land management ...
Arts
Tryon Arts & Crafts School to celebrate the work of Winton and Rosa Eugene
TRYON—The Tryon Arts & Crafts School is set to honor renowned ceramists Winton and Rosa Eugene during an ...
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Rep. Jake Johnson tours Foothills Humane Society after facility improvements
COLUMBUS—Representative Jake Johnson visited Foothills Humane Society in Columbus on Sunday, February 22, to see in person the ...
Community
Roseland Community Center to celebrate Black History Month
TRYON—Roseland Community Center will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Black History Month on Saturday, February ...
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Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours event at White Oak Medicine
COLUMBUS—On Thursday, February 19, the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business After Hours event at ...
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Tryon Hounds to conclude centennial celebration with hunt week festivities
TRYON—The Tryon Hounds will wrap up their season-long centennial celebration with a week of events from March 4 ...
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Wonders of Winter Ecology Walk at FENCE set for March 10
TRYON—On Tuesday, March 10, the community is invited to join naturalist Luke Cannon from 1 to 4 p.m. ...
Education
Saluda Elementary students explore genetics through self-portrait masks
SALUDA—Fifth-grade students in Ginger Rackley’s class at Saluda Elementary School recently transformed their science studies into art, creating ...
Community
Nina Simone honored with tribute, new release on Saturday
Tryon event coincided with what would have been Simone’s 93rd birthday TRYON—Music, memories, and celebration filled Mirrorball Gallery ...
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Landrum to host Spring Pop-Up Market on February 28
LANDRUM—The Landrum Farmers Market Pavilion will host a Spring Pop-Up Market on Saturday, February 28, from 8 a.m. ...
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Historic Preservation Office begins documentation of Pea Ridge historic sites
GREEN CREEK—A new collaboration between the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office and the Pea Ridge Partnership is ...
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PCHS chapter to celebrate National FFA Week
POLK COUNTY—Polk County High School’s FFA chapter will celebrate National FFA Week February 23-27 with dress-up days, competitions, ...
Sports
In seconds, McCraw delivers state championship moment
Thirty-three seconds. Hours, months, years of training and sweat and sacrifice, all down to 33 seconds on Mat ...
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Columbus Town Council advances major water, sewer funding applications
COLUMBUS — The Columbus Town Council met at Town Hall on Thursday, February 19, to approve resolutions aimed ...