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County Planning Board rejects proposal to allow vacation rentals in RE-5 district
COLUMBUS—After hearing nearly three hours of presentations and public comment on Thursday, June 11, the Polk County Planning ...
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Officials remind residents not to leave children, pets in hot vehicles
POLK COUNTY—As temperatures continue to rise, county officials are reminding residents not to leave children or pets inside ...
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Saluda artist’s painting accepted into American Impressionist Society exhibition
SALUDA—Local artist Jim Carson has been selected to exhibit one of his paintings in the American Impressionist Society’s ...
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YMCA summer programs create 23 local jobs while supporting Polk County families
POLK COUNTY—As summer gets underway across Polk County, local YMCA camp and aquatics programs are providing opportunities for ...
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Beth McCallister inducted into Second Wind Hall of Fame
TRYON—Rotary Club of Tryon recently nominated Beth McCallister for induction into the Second Wind Hall of Fame, and ...
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Suspect indicted in Saluda double homicide case
Christopher Shane Turner charged with murder of Robert and Wendy Peck SALUDA—A suspect has been charged with murder ...
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St. Luke CME Church receives $5,000 grant to support youth outreach initiative
TRYON—St. Luke CME Church’s Social Concerns Committee has received a $5,000 grant from the Foundation for Evangelism to ...
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Tryon Comics & Art Expo celebrates storytelling, resilience
TRYON— The 2nd annual Tryon Comics & Art Expo took place this weekend at the Tryon Fine Arts ...
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eARThly Minds Gallery anniversary celebration set for June 24
SALUDA— On June 24, from 5 to 7 p.m., eARThly Minds Gallery will celebrate its fifth anniversary at ...
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Mill Spring man sentenced in meth trafficking, firearms case
POLK COUNTY—A Mill Spring man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to multiple drug trafficking and ...
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Renew NC event on Small Rental Rehabilitation Program set for June 23
COLUMBUS—Polk Referral Center will host a community update and information event with Renew NC on Tuesday, June 23, ...
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NC Co-Op Extension to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with educational events
COLUMBUS—The N.C. Cooperative Extension offices, including the Polk County branch located at 79 Carmel Lane, are celebrating the ...
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Free educational events for kids planned in Saluda this month
SALUDA—Two free educational events for children will be offered in Saluda this month through Polk County Public Libraries, ...
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Saluda Depot Museum to welcome railroad historian Larry Neal for June Train Tales program
SALUDA—The Saluda Depot Museum will welcome railroad historian Larry Neal as the featured speaker for its June Train ...
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Roseland Community Center announces summer enrichment program, Juneteenth celebration
TRYON—Roseland Community Center is preparing for two of its largest annual events, the RISE! summer enrichment program and ...
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A new vision unfolds at Tryon Painters & Sculptors Gallery Store
TRYON—The Gallery Store at Tryon Painters & Sculptors, located at 78 N. Trade St., has undergone a remarkable ...
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Voting round now open for Favorites of the Foothills!
FOOTHILLS—The voting round is now open for the 2026 Favorites of the Foothills Readers’ Choice Awards, where community ...
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Eleanor Jo’s sourdough brings artisan baking to Columbus Farmers Market
COLUMBUS—Each Saturday morning, visitors to the Columbus Farmers Market can find a variety of local products, including artisan ...
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Dog attacked by coyotes while being walked on leash by owner
Polk County Sheriff’s Office releases statement after attack COLUMBUS—On Wednesday, June 3, Patti Lovelace and Deputy Samantha ...
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County asking for public input on update to Farmland Protection Plan
Two surveys open to guide future recommendations POLK COUNTY—Polk County residents, farmers and agricultural producers are being ...
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Alexander’s Ford Walking Trail temporarily closed
POLK COUNTY—The Alexander’s Ford Walking Trail at Bradley Nature Preserve has been closed to the public as crews ...
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N.C. Forest Service launches new Disaster Mitigation Program
Efforts aimed at reducing wildfire risks in communities affected by Hurricane Helene The N.C. Forest Service has ...
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New addiction support group to meet monthly in Campobello
CAMPOBELLO—A new support group for families and friends affected by addiction is set to begin in Campobello, offering ...
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Saluda Living In Place hosting community Lunch & Learn on June 17
SALUDA—Saluda Living In Place (SLIP) is inviting the community to a free Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, June ...
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Thermal Belt Outreach celebrates renovation with ribbon-cutting ceremony
COLUMBUS– On Tuesday, June 2, the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Thermal Belt ...
