Arts
Mirrorball Gallery announces solo exhibition featuring Luta Licata Sabo
“Reflections of the Self” to run through Feb. 16 TRYON—Mirrorball Gallery has announced the opening of a solo ...
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Family Fun Run 5K announced for May 2
Event to kick off Campobello’s Family Fun Day CAMPOBELLO—Lions Sports is partnering with the Town of Campobello to ...
Sports
Polk remains in same spot in latest NCHSAA realignment draft
Polk County remained in a potential reformation of the old Western Highlands Conference in the latest draft of ...
Sports
WRESTLING: Wolverines thump Chase in regular-season finale
Polk County dominated its final regular-season wrestling match Wednesday, defeating Chase 71-11 in a Mountain Foothills 7 Conference ...
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Lost Art Food brings the heat to Columbus Winter Market
COLUMBUS—For those seeking to add a bit of spice to their culinary creations, the Columbus Winter Market has ...
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Polk commissioners approve budget amendments, hear update from emergency management
COLUMBUS—On Monday, January 13, the Polk County Board of Commissioners met at the Bryant H. Womack Justice & ...
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Landrum City Council discusses key issues, upcoming events
LANDRUM—On Tuesday, January 14, the Landrum City Council convened for its regular meeting. At the meeting, officials received ...
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Deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is February 6
POLK COUNTY—Survivors of Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina have less than a month to apply for FEMA ...
Community
Soup Ladies serve up support for first responders
FOOTHILLS—Ginger Passarelli, known for feeding first responders across the country, recently traveled to the area and others affected ...
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Columbus Presbyterian to host drive-thru supper fundraiser
COLUMBUS—On Thursday, January 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Columbus Presbyterian Church at 21 Peniel Rd will ...
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Deadline for Farm Service Agency disaster assistance programs is January 30
By Jason Gilmer The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency offers two disaster assistance programs for ...
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Birth announcement
Brennon “Bizi” Baker and Sarah Hornback of Spindale, NC, proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Ezmé Zahlia ...
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Foothills Humane Society’s Pets of the Week – Feyre & Adaline
Meet Feyre (fay-ruh)! Feyre is a senior (8+ years old) who deserves to spend her golden years being ...
Business
Caro-Mi Dining Room to celebrate 80th year in new location
Tryon restaurant to relocate to Landrum LANDRUM—Caro-Mi Dining Room will soon reopen in Landrum after its previous ...
Arts
CHILLY WEATHER, HOT TUNES: The Caribbean Cowboys Band to perform at FENCE
TRYON—Foothills Equestrian Nature Center will kick off the new year with a performance that will have attendees dreaming ...
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TFAC to present John Brown’s “Little” Big Band featuring Shana Tucker
TRYON—Grammy-nominated artist John Brown will bring his “Little” Big Band to the Tryon Fine Arts main stage for ...
Community
Unity in the Community holds holiday event for seniors
POLK COUNTY—The joy and holiday spirit of Christmas extended into the month of January for over 100 senior ...
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HISTORY IN THE MAKING: House of Flags partners with Polk County History Museum
COLUMBUS—The House of Flags Museum has announced that the Polk County History Museum will merge into its downtown ...
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Columbus officials meet to discuss impacts of Hurricane Relief Bill on zoning
COLUMBUS—On Monday evening, Columbus Mayor Pat McCool, the Town Council, and the Planning Board convened a joint meeting ...
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Two men arrested after attempted break-in at Mill Spring property
MILL SPRING—Two Spartanburg County men were arrested Saturday evening after allegedly attempting to break into a property on ...
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Lucy’s Boutique to close after twelve years
LANDRUM—The owners of Lucy’s Boutique in Landrum recently announced that the clothing store will close on Saturday, January ...
Community
Landrum Farmers Market receives AgSouth grant
LANDRUM – The Landrum Farmers Market has been awarded a grant from AgSouth Farm Credit, which recently distributed ...
Community
The Free Clinics to open in Columbus
COLUMBUS—Starting January 15, The Free Clinics will officially open its Walk-In Medical Clinic to serve the community. Located ...
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New 4-H classes announced at NC Co-Op Extension
COLUMBUS—The NC Co-Op Extension is gearing up for a new season of 4-H classes designed to spark interest ...
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Friends of Agriculture Breakfast set for January 22
GREEN CREEK – Polk County Farms will host its Friends of Agriculture Breakfast on Wednesday, January 22, at ...