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19th annual Saluda Arts Festival celebrates art and culture
SALUDA—On a cool Saturday in Saluda, the 19th annual Saluda Arts Festival graced Main Street with an array ...
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Martha’s Amish Bakery holds 10th-anniversary celebration
GREEN CREEK—Martha’s Amish Bakery held the first of its two 10th-anniversary celebrations on Saturday, with the second event ...
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Death investigation underway after body found near Landrum
LANDRUM—On the morning of Saturday, May 18, deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the ...
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Tina & Her Pony to perform at FENCE on Sunday
TRYON—Tina and Her Pony will perform at FENCE on Sunday, May 26, at 4 p.m. The concert will ...
Education
“Catch a Second Wind” scholarship available
The Second Wind Hall of Fame is an organization that recognizes retirees who have done outstanding volunteer work ...
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Runoff elections for Republican primaries come to a close
Weatherman and Boliek progress to November elections COLUMBUS—Polk County voters took to the polls on Tuesday to cast ...
Community
Looking for a new furry friend? Adopt a dog for free at Foothills Humane Society during May
POLK COUNTY—During the month of May, Foothills Humane Society in Columbus is offering free adoption of dogs and ...
Community
Community Yard Sale at FENCE set for June 1
FENCE’s annual Community Yard Sale will return on Saturday, June 1. The event will begin at 8 a.m., ...
Arts
Upstairs Artspace to showcase photographs of “American spaces”
Reflections on Deep South, Upstate New York in summer show TRYON—Tema Stauffer, a photographer whose work examines ...
Community
Steps to Hope offers empowerment opportunities for all ages
COLUMBUS—In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Steps to Hope acknowledges the vital link between mental health and ...
Arts
Works from former art teacher on display at local gallery
TRYON—The Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross is featuring the works of much-loved artist Clara Rogers in its ...
Community
Williams’ Family Reunion to be held in June
The annual Williams’ Family Reunion will be held on Saturday, June 22, at noon at the Harmon Field ...
Business
“This town is all about family”: Columbus honors Paul’s Barber Shop on its 25th anniversary
COLUMBUS—This week, the Town of Columbus honored Paul’s Barber Shop with a proclamation for its 25th year in ...
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Polk County Board of Commissioners discuss 2024-2025 budget
COLUMBUS—The Polk County Board of Commissioners called a special meeting on Monday, May, at 9 a.m. for the ...
Business
Seven-year-old entrepreneur sells eggs at Columbus Farmers Market
COLUMBUS—As the Summer Columbus Markets kick off this month, they’ve welcomed several new and old vendors to 40 ...
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The Creators Vault opens at S. Trade St.
TRYON—Symphony Akinloye might not be out of college yet, but that hasn’t stopped the rising senior at Spelman ...
Education
Tryon Elementary closed Tuesday due to power outage
TRYON—On Tuesday, May 14, a power outage at the Tryon Elementary campus prompted officials to close the school ...
Arts
Mountains to the Sea Jazz Series concludes with ‘Jazz and Poetry’
TRYON—Tryon Fine Arts Center will conclude its Mountains to the Sea Jazz Series with Jazz and Poetry on ...
Arts
The Foothills Music Club celebrates 35 years
The Foothills Music Club met on Thursday, May 9, at the home of Jeanette Comer. The theme for ...
Community
Inaugural Columbus Spring Festival takes place downtown
COLUMBUS—The first-ever Columbus Spring Festival took place on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on ...
Community
Saluda Visitor Center leadership and funding change hands
SALUDA—In May of 2020, the Saluda Visitor Center was established. The center evolved from a small, unmanned building ...
Community
Last Friends of Ag Breakfast of season set for Wednesday
GREEN CREEK—The final Friends of Ag Breakfast of the season will be held this Wednesday, May 15, at ...
Education
Gift of telescope, local astronomer help PCHS students peer into space
Polk County High School students recently had an opportunity to peer into the skies and learn more about ...
Education
Cora Lawrence to receive Stuart Forbes Polk High Scholar Award
The Board of Directors for the Stuart and Margaret L. Forbes Foundation, Inc., recently announced the recipient of ...
Education
School choruses unite for district-wide concert
Polk County witnessed a harmonious convergence of musical talent as choruses from throughout Polk County Schools gathered on ...