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Summer Tracks to bring Bonnie Raitt tribute to Rogers Park for final performance of season
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (225+ words) Published 2:00 pm Friday, August 14, 2026 Asheville vocalist Peggy Ratusz leads ‘Love Letter’ on Aug. 21 TRYON—In the final performance of the 2026 Summer Tracks Concert Series, Tryon will welcome Peggy Ratusz for “Love Letter: Peggy Ratusz Pays Tribute to Bonnie Raitt” on…...
BOLT mentorship program seeks community volunteers
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (275+ words) Published 12:10 pm Friday, August 14, 2026 POLK COUNTY—Polk County Schools is inviting community members to become trained mentors through BOLT, or Building Opportunities for Leadership + Trust, a mentorship program supported by donors to the Polk County Community Foundation. The program connects…...
Wood Carvers, Whittlers, & Wood Crafters Festival set for September 26
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (163+ words) Published 1:00 pm Friday, August 14, 2026 COLUMBUS—On September 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the annual Wood Carvers, Whittlers, and Wood Crafters Festival will take place on the Polk County Courthouse Lawn, next to the Columbus Farmers Market. In the event of rain,…...
Second annual???History in the Baking??? contest announced for Labor Day weekend
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (182+ words) Published 12:30 pm Friday, August 14, 2026 POLK COUNTY—The Polk County Historical Association will host its second annual baking contest on Labor Day weekend, inviting local bakers to enter their homemade creations. Baked goods and recipes must be dropped off Saturday, September…...
TACS launches new Concentration Weeks, Slide Night
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (224+ words) Published 12:17 pm Friday, August 14, 2026 TRYON—Tryon Arts & Crafts School has launched a new Concentration Weeks program designed to give students more immersive, multi-day experiences with visiting and local craftspeople. The school hosted its inaugural Instructor Slide Night on Tuesday, August…...
Partnership for Children welcomes new community outreach coordinator
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (274+ words) Published 12:14 pm Friday, August 14, 2026 Rachel Elder brings nearly two decades of experience working with children to role FOOTHILLS—Partnership for Children of the Foothills has welcomed Rachel Elder as its new community outreach coordinator, bringing nearly two decades of experience…...
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church receives $34,000 in grants for post-Helene cleanup
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (216+ words) Published 12:20 pm Friday, August 14, 2026 TRYON—Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Tryon has received $20,000 from the Episcopal Foundation of Western North Carolina to support post-Hurricane Helene cleanup efforts on the church property, primarily in and around the cemetery. Hurricane Helene caused…...
VOLLEYBALL: Wolverines best Hilltoppers in four sets
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (152+ words) Published 12:07 pm Friday, August 14, 2026 Polk County bounced back from a third-set loss Thursday to finish off a 3-1 nonconference victory at R-S Central. The Wolverines controlled the opening two sets by identical 25-19 scores before R-S Central (1-1) responded with a 25-17 win in…...
Buss leads Polk County in season-opening golf match
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (190+ words) Published 12:05 pm Friday, August 14, 2026 Polk County opened its girls golf season Thursday with a fifth-place finish in a five-team match at Forest City Municipal Golf Course. The Wolverines posted a team score of 163 on the par-36 course. Mountain View Prep…...
Polk County students invited to explore pollinators through fall program
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (174+ words) Published 12:44 pm Thursday, August 13, 2026 Free Wild for Pollinators Pop-Up Club scheduled at Columbus Library POLK COUNTY—Polk County students in third through fifth grade will have an opportunity this fall to learn about North Carolina’s pollinators through art, science and…...