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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 ...
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Lake Lure announces updates regarding Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
Lake refill ongoing, marina and boardwalk construction underway LAKE LURE—The Town of Lake Lure announced earlier this ...
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Fugitive wanted for attempted murder arrested in Green Creek
Brooks Wayne Luckadoo, 43, taken into custody without incident GREEN CREEK—On Tuesday, February 17, a fugitive wanted ...
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Upstairs Artspace show “Private Domain” to bend alchemy and mythology
Opening reception set for March 8 TRYON—Upstairs Artspace is proud to present Private Domain, an exhibition of ...
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Water boil advisory issued for ICWD customers in Polk County
Advisory effective at 10:45 today POLK COUNTY — The Inman-Campobello Water District (ICWD) has issued a water boil ...
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Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce hosts Annual Awards Dinner and Gala
TRYON– The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Awards Dinner and Gala on February 12 at ...
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Music for Valentine’s Day performed at Foothills Music Club
POLK COUNTY—The Foothills Music Club met on Thursday, February 12, at the home of Karen Killough. The theme ...
Education
Tryon students become nature detectives in “Wild for Owls” program
TRYON—Champions for Wildlife recently brought its “Wild for Owls” program into a first-grade classroom at Tryon Elementary School. ...
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Stitch & Sip event set for February 27
COLUMBUS— The N.C. Cooperative Extension Office-Polk County Center, located at 79 Carmel Lane, will host an upcoming Stitch ...
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Young artists shine at Tryon Fine Arts Center Showcase of Excellence
TRYON—On Saturday, February 14, the Tryon Fine Arts Center celebrated the extraordinary talent of local high school students ...
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Live staking workday planned along the North Pacolet River
TRYON—Conserving Carolina is inviting the public to help restore Helene-impacted riverbanks along the North Pacolet River near Pearson ...
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Foothills Humane Society Hosts Successful “First Date to Furever” Event
COLUMBUS—On February 14, the Foothills Humane Society warmly welcomed residents to its “First Date to Furever” event at ...
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Tryon Elementary students leave their mark in steel with Legacy Sculpture residency
TRYON—Sparks literally flew at Tryon Elementary School as students picked up plasma cutters and transformed their own hand-traced ...
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National Horse Show to relocate to Tryon International
MILL SPRING—The National Horse Show, a prestigious equestrian event with a history spanning 143 years, is set to ...
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Severe drought conditions persist in Polk County
POLK COUNTY—As of mid-February, Polk County remains under severe drought conditions despite some recent precipitation in the form ...
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Megan Allen named gallery assistant at Upstairs Artspace
TRYON—Upstairs Artspace has announced the promotion of Megan Allen to Gallery Assistant. After interning for the past year ...
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Rachel Culbreth receives 2026 Janice Anderson Brumley Award
POLK COUNTY—Polk County Schools recently announced that Rachel Culbreth has been awarded the 2026 Janice Anderson Brumley Award. ...
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PCCF donates dogwood tree to Congregational Church in honor of 50th anniversary
TRYON—A native dogwood tree, already in full bud, was recently planted in the front garden of the Congregational ...
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Skin Sweetness & Rejuvatour Med Spa opens in Landrum
Health and wellness services offered at new business LANDRUM—The City of Landrum celebrated the grand opening of ...
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The Moon and You to perform at FENCE on February 22
TRYON—FENCE’s monthly concert series is off to a strong start in 2026, with its next performance scheduled for ...
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MLK Celebration set for Saturday
TRYON—After two postponements due to weather conditions, the Thermal Belt Friendship Council’s Martin Luther King Celebration will be ...
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Polk County native Gary Phillips to read from latest book on Valentine’s Day
FOREST CITY—Polk County native Gary Phillips will give a reading from his latest book project, Welcome to Death ...
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Landrum swears in new police chief at Tuesday meeting
LANDRUM—At its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 10, the Landrum City Council swore in a new police chief, ...
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Voices from the Past to be presented at Columbus Library
COLUMBUS—Local thespian Karen McDowell will present a living history performance at the Columbus Library on Thursday, February 26, ...
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PCHA to host February program on William Polk
POLK COUNTY—Many Polk County residents are unaware that the county was not named for President James K. Polk, ...