Sports
Skills, maturity make Simpson ‘heartbeat’ of Wolverine football
Antonio Simpson had a point to make. In the waning minutes of Polk County’s early-season matchup with Tuscola, ...
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Interstate 26 lane closure to start Sunday night
SALUDA—Weather permitting, N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will close a lane on Interstate 26 East for several ...
Education
A Warrior for Peace
Chris Baschon makes ‘peace birds’ for students, faculty and staff at Tryon Elementary More times than not, ...
Records
Polk County District Court results – September 13, 2023
In Polk County District Court on September 13, 2023, with Judge James Marshall presiding, 106 cases were heard. ...
Sports
VOLLEYBALL: Polk caps busy week with dominant sweep of Patton
Polk County’s volleyball squad will no doubt enjoy a r weekend of rest. The Wolverines capped a busy ...
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Community
Pearson family memories of life along the railway
By Carolyn Baughman Walking along a boxwood-lined gravel driveway of the Pearson Family land in Saluda, one ...
Community
Museum bench to be dedicated to the memory of Frank Crawford
SALUDA—The porch bench located at the Saluda Historic Depot and Museum will be dedicated to Mr. Frank Crawford. ...
Arts
Tryon Concerts presents Johannes Moser and Marc-André Hamelin
TRYON—In its first concert of the 2023-2024 season, Tryon Concerts will present cellist Johannes Moser and pianist Marc-André ...
Business
‘We’re very excited’: Southern Manners to relocate to Landrum
Popular restaurant plans to open at new location by end of year LANDRUM— Southern Manners, a popular ...
Community
Caring for Our Own: Foster-care home opening in Polk County
Community invited to get involved SALUDA—Less than a year after committing to “do something” to improve ...
Business
Work continues on new veterinary hospital in Tryon
All Seasons Veterinary Hospital plans to open in December or January TRYON—You may have noticed a lot ...
Arts
What would ‘Honky Tonk Angels’ be without the music?
TLT to open 75th season on Sept. 28 Tryon Little Theater’s 75th season opener is “Honky Tonk Angels,” ...
Education
PCHS announces 2023 Homecoming Court
Polk County High School has announced its Homecoming Court for the 2023 celebration, set for September 29. Homecoming ...
Community
Rotary Club of Tryon holds 21st Annual Shrimpfest
A night of delectable dining and philanthropy at Landrum Farmers Market LANDRUM—The Rotary Club of Tryon hosted ...
Community
Music and compassion unite at Singing for Maui event
Fundraiser raises over $2,000 for Hawaii wildfire victims SALUDA—The Singing for Maui event on Friday, September, 15, ...
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Little Sprouts Garden Club helps Landrum Legends bloom
Generations unite to create one of a kind garden in Landrum LANDRUM—On Saturday, September 16, the Little ...
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A story of perseverance and woodworking talent
TRYON—At the next Live@Lanier, writer Bruce E. Johnson will discuss the history of toymaking in our area. Johnson ...
Community
Wanda May shares Tryon history with Rotary Club
TRYON—Wanda May, with the Tryon History Museum, attended the Rotary Club of Tryon meeting last week to share ...
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Landrum City Council approves plan to improve local roads
1.5-mile project expected to be completed by November LANDRUM—At the regularly scheduled Landrum City Council meeting on ...
Faith & Worship
Choral evensong services offered by Holy Cross Episcopal
TRYON—Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Tryon will be offering two services of choral evensong in 2023-24. Evensong is ...
Community
‘National Farm Safety and Health Week’ kicks off Monday
Everyone is an important part of their farm, family and community. National Farm Safety and Health Week starts ...
Community
Foothills Humane Society’s Pets of the Week – Cassidy & Bermuda
Meet Cassidy, a 6-month-old, 28-pound, social princess! Cassidy is very outgoing and loves everyone and their attention. ...
Community
Inaugural Carolina Foothills Native Plant Sale set for September 22
TRYON—Don’t put away your buckhoes and broadforks just yet. The Gardening for Life Project’s inaugural Carolina Foothills Native ...
Community
Top scorers at the Foothills Duplicate Bridge Club
Thursday morning, Sept. 7 North-South: Teenie Elliott and Sandra Parker; Vicki McCartha and Beverly Abrams. East-West: Keith Dozier ...
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Keeping it in the Family: Lawrence Flynn III named Landrum City Attorney
Flynn III follows in father’s footsteps to hold public office as city attorney LANDRUM—On Tuesday, September 12, ...