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Rutherford County deputies arrest man after high speed chase
Vehicle reported stolen out of Polk County RUTHERFORDTON – On Friday, August 5 deputies with the Rutherford ...
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‘I learned a lot about myself’: Mill Spring racer Thomas Cronan sets new speed records in Maine
Local motorcyclist, Thomas Cronan of Mill Spring, recently competed in Maine and came home with twelve new land ...
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Wash, rinse, repeat
Aktion Club plans two car washes to raise funds The Kiwanis-sponsored Aktion Club will host a car ...
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The Southern Pet opens in Landrum
“A natural approach for the health and wellness of your furry companion” LANDRUM––Downtown Landrum now has a ...
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Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Baptist Church partner for back to school event
Numerous drop-off locations for supplies and donations POLK COUNTY– In preparation for the upcoming school year, Polk ...
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South Carolina’s sales tax-free holiday weekend begins Friday
Those who are planning to start back-to-school shopping soon may want to schedule their purchases for this weekend. ...
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Learn about both sides of Prohibition at the next Live@Lanier
At Lanier Library, Tuesday, August 23 at 3 p.m., hear author Kathryn Smith’s lively stories about folks on ...
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Help save lives by donating blood
Healthy individuals are needed every day to maintain an adequate blood supply for patients in need. Once a ...
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Daffy Jills Garden Club makes a donation to local 4H
The Daffy Jills Garden Club presented a check this week for $600 to the local 4H to be ...
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Tryon Presbyterian Church presents tenor Alexander Harrelson Sunday afternoon
By Doug Clark Tryon Presbyterian Church is proud to present one of its own, tenor Alexander Harrelson, ...
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Community Foundation funding helps Dill drive community involvement with Polk County Schools
Finding funding to help provide more educational opportunities for Polk County Schools students. Helping teachers with the cost ...
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Keep an eye out for ticks
As the summer wanes, we can finally say goodbye to summertime pests. However, ticks, especially the deer tick, ...
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‘Reading is Fundamental’ at Polk Central Elementary
In 2004, students at Polk Central Elementary were identified as being in need of additional reading support. The ...
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‘Excited about the school year ahead’: Bean named next principal at Polk County High School
A familiar face is assuming the top leadership position at Polk County High School. Polk County Schools ...
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‘On a small level, I was helping the town’: Local author shares the story of The Day Morris Quit
TRYON––Tryon’s mascot is none other than the beloved Morris the Horse. Thanks to local author Robin A. Edgar, ...
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Veteran administrator Mostel named as Saluda Elementary principal
A veteran administrator with more than a decade of educational experience has been named the new principal of ...
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Stearns Park hosted Worship at the Park on Wednesday
Monthly event has large turnout COLUMBUS––Once a month between April and October, local churches come together for ...
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Learn about ‘Lost Communities of Polk County’ at upcoming PCHA program
Next month, the Polk County Historical Association’s August presentation will be an interesting program on the lost communities ...
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City of Landrum accepts KFC proposal
Construction set to begin in early 2023 LANDRUM––Earlier this year, the City of Landrum received a proposal ...
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National Night Out event set for Tuesday
Campobello community teams up to collect and provide free school supplies CAMPOBELLO––This Tuesday, August 2, Campobello will ...
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Native Plant Garden at Congregational Church (UCC) in Tryon
The Creation Care team at the Congregational Church in Tryon was interested in using only native plants for ...
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Lavender Room provides a place for relaxation for St. Luke’s Hospital staff
The Foundation for St. Luke’s Hospital recently received a $5,000 grant from the Polk County Community Foundation to ...
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Tryon program RISE! was a spectacular success
RISE! 2022–the Roseland Institute for Summer Enrichment–was a tremendous success. The program, held July 11-21, drew 32 young ...
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Tryon Seventh-day Adventist Church receives donation from Pisgah Health Foundation
Tryon Seventh-day Adventist Church has received $10,000 from the Pisgah Health Foundation to help feed local neighbors in ...
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Special segment featuring Tryon to air on PBS Thursday night
Tryon will be featured in a special segment that premieres Thursday night, July 28, at 9 p.m. on ...