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Free Play to Learn sessions planned in Saluda this month
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (305+ words) Published 12: 30 pm Thursday, July 9, 2026 SALUDA'Families with young children will have two opportunities this month to participate in free Play to Learn pop-up sessions at the Saluda Public Library. Hosted by the Partnership for Children of the Foothills, the sessions are…...
Polk County YMCA welcomes 68 campers for start of summer season
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (223+ words) Published 12: 48 pm Thursday, June 4, 2026 Registration remains open for upcoming camp sessions; leadership program available for teens POLK COUNTY'The Polk County YMCA kicked off its summer camp season this week, welcoming 68 campers for the first week of activities, field trips and…...
Play to Learn program encourages growth for children in Polk and Rutherford counties
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (292+ words) Published 12: 59 pm Thursday, June 4, 2026 FOOTHILLS'Partnership for Children of the Foothills is expanding opportunities for families in Polk and Rutherford counties through its Play to Learn program, a weekly play-based learning group designed for young children and their caregivers. Supported by…...
Tryon Little Theater to present Disney's "Newsies Jr." in July
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (158+ words) Published 1: 25 pm Thursday, May 28, 2026 TRYON'The Tryon Little Theater will present Disney's "Newsies Jr." as its 2026 Summer Youth Theater production, bringing the award-winning Broadway musical to the stage with a cast of 42 local young performers. Based on the 1992 Disney film and…...
Saluda Center announces PCCF grant for free movement classes
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (225+ words) Published 1: 15 pm Wednesday, April 22, 2026 SALUDA'The Board of the Saluda Center has announced that it has been awarded a generous grant from the Polk County Community Foundation to provide free movement classes to the Saluda community." The classes include Chair Yoga,…...
Storytime outreach brings dental health and literacy resources to families
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (168+ words) Published 12: 30 pm Thursday, February 5, 2026 POLK COUNTY'This February, the Partnership for Children of the Foothills is partnering with libraries, bookmobiles, food banks, childcare providers, and other community organizations to bring Children's Dental Health Month directly to families across Polk, Mc Dowell,…...
Polk County, Landrum schools closed Tuesday due to road conditions
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (234+ words) Published 5: 08 pm Monday, February 2, 2026 FOOTHILLS'Polk County Schools and Spartanburg One School District announced today that all schools will remain closed on Tuesday, February 3, due to ongoing hazardous conditions on many secondary roads following this weekend's snow event. All schools in…...
Elementary choruses brave weather uncertainty to perform at professional hockey game
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (415+ words) Published 12: 34 pm Thursday, January 29, 2026 Winter Storm Fern wasn't the only ice event for Polk County last weekend. Elementary school students also took to the ice at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, performing during a professional hockey game just ahead…...
Youth robotics team wows visitors with demonstrations at Columbus Market
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (324+ words) Published 1: 30 pm Tuesday, November 18, 2025 COLUMBUS'The LYNK robotics team made an appearance at Iron Key Brewing during the Columbus Indoor Market this past weekend, capturing visitors" attention and showcasing the innovative spirit of youth in Rutherford County and surrounding areas. The…...