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“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
No increase in tax rates; fee changes and fracking plans considered COLUMBUS—The Polk County Board of Commissioners ...
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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 ...
Arts
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 ...
Sports
SOCCER: Wolverines find scoring touch in playoff-opening triumph
By Jed Blackwell In the opening minutes of Polk County’s first-round playoff game Monday against Mountain Heritage, ...
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“Our customers are like family”: Nana’s Kitchen celebrates 15 years in business
TRYON—Over the years, Nana’s Kitchen, located at 354 S. Trade St., Suite A, has been a favorite place ...
Sports
Professional Bull Riders Challenger Series returns to area for fourth year
MILL SPRING—The Professional Bull Riders Challenger Series is returning to the Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort for ...
Arts
Columbus artist recognized as part of 2024 Class of State Fellows for Visual Arts
COLUMBUS—Columbus ceramicist and metal worker Isys Hennigar has been announced as a South Arts State Fellow of Visual ...
Arts
Songs From the Road Band to play at TFAC
TRYON—The bluegrass supergroup Songs From the Road Band will play at the Tryon Fine Arts Center Americana Concert ...
Arts
Grief art workshop at Columbus Library
COLUMBUS—Four Seasons Grief Services will present an adult grief workshop, “Gluing Grief Together: The Art of Collage,” on ...
Community
Foothills Humane Society’s Pets of the Week – Bubbles & Blitz
Meet Bubbles. She radiates love and puppy energy. Bubbles boasts remarkable intelligence. She swiftly masters new tricks like ...
Community
Historian presents tales of women photographers
By Doug Clark TRYON—Art historian and Tryon resident Lili Corbus says, “Our region is very rich in ...
Arts
Native American flute concert, workshop coming to FENCE
Multi-award-winning Native American-style flute artist Timothy J.P. Gomez will perform at FENCE on Saturday, June 15, at 7 ...
Community
“Hopeful for the future of wildlife conservation”: Champions for Wildlife hosts ‘Wild for Hellbenders’ at Harmon Field
TRYON—Champions for Wildlife, a nonprofit organization focused on inspiring the community to love and protect wildlife through the ...
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American Red Cross plans two blood drives in May
POLK COUNTY—Donated blood is a lifesaving gift most healthy people can give. The community is encouraged to donate ...
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Faith & Worship
Holy Cross Episcopal Church to host Rutherford Chamber Consort
TRYON—The Rutherford Chamber Consort will present Melody Walks in Royal Gardens on Sunday, June 2, at 3 p.m. ...
Arts
Summer Tracks returning to Tryon’s Rogers Park for 24th season
Series kicks off June 7 with Firecracker Jazz Band TRYON—Tryon’s most popular summer music series—Summer Tracks—is bringing ...
Community
Saluda Historic Depot Train Tales to feature author, historian
SALUDA—Historian Thomas D. “Tom” Perry will be the featured speaker at the next Saluda Train Tales presentation on ...
Education
Harrison Ashworth to receive the Margaret L. Forbes Distinguished Scholar Award
POLK COUNTY—The Board of Directors for the Stuart and Margaret L. Forbes Foundation recently announced the recipient of ...
Education
Hernandez receives Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree
Kristin Caroline (Wade) Hernandez received her Doctorate degree from N.C. State College of Veterinary Medicine in Raleigh, N.C., ...
Business
Naruto Sushi Bar & Ramen opens in Columbus
COLUMBUS—On May 2, the newest restaurant in Polk County, Naruto Sushi Bar & Ramen, opened in the Columbus ...
Community
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, new Steps to Hope support group
As May unfolds, the spotlight turns to mental health awareness, a crucial topic that often dwells in the ...
Arts
Saluda’s Top of the Grade Concert Series returns
SALUDA—The Top of the Grade Concert series will return this summer to the Ella Grace Mintz Stage at ...
Community
The Vine Conundrum
Here in Polk County, we have a tangled conundrum – of vines! Kudzu is the biggest challenge in ...
Education
Kenan Fellowship helps Eaton continue lifelong drive to learn
Even with 30 years in the classroom, Polk County Middle School social studies teacher Eric Eaton still considers ...