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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 […]
SUNNY VIEW—The William T. and Alice Arledge Green Family Reunion took place on June 13 at Sunny View Community Center. Over 30 cousins attended this reunion, where good food […]
TRYON—The annual Tryon Dog Mayor election will take place August 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. during Fourth Friday in downtown Tryon, giving residents a chance to meet the canine […]
Planned disposition hearing reset for September 15 POLK COUNTY—The case against a man charged in the deaths of a Saluda couple is moving into the discovery phase after defense […]
LANDRUM—The annual Hogback Mountain Day festival is set to take place on Saturday, September 12, with a day of live music, local vendors, food and family activities. The free event […]
SUNNY VIEW—Four Polk County students gave part of their summer to help Sunny View Elementary prepare for the 2026-27 school year. Pixie Moore spent hours organizing school supplies and books […]
POLK COUNTY—For Polk Central Elementary School, building relationships with families extends beyond the classroom – and the school’s PTO plays an important role in making those connections stronger. Th...
By Jed Blackwell The offseason is typically a time to focus on getting better. That’s a little bit of a problem when you played in the last game you […]
POLK COUNTY—Mariah McKinney, a former Polk Central Elementary School student now at Polk County Middle School, earned first place in the local 2025-26 VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Ar...
LANDRUM—Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman have advanced to a runoff in South Carolina’s special Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of […]
SUNNY VIEW—Ronette Dill has been part of a first day of school every year since she entered first grade at T.C. Henderson Elementary School at age 6. More than 50 […]
City recognizes longtime city employee Rita Bruce upon her retirement LANDRUM—On Tuesday, August 11, at Landrum City Hall, Landrum City Council approved the annexation of the 183-acre Frolich property,...
MILL SPRING—The dust will fly once again at Tryon International later this month as Professional Bull Riders returns for two nights of high-energy competition, family entertainment, and live music. PBR […]
Sheriff denies wrongdoing related to residency, domestic dispute reports POLK COUNTY—Sheriff Tim Wright has asked state election and law enforcement officials to independently investigate allegations th...
POLK COUNTY—The Polk County Middle School cross country team is selling T-shirts to honor the memory of Ellis Miller, a student and team member who died in a car accident […]
Steven Orr selected to serve second term on the N.C. League of Municipalities’ Legislative Policy Committee SALUDA—Saluda City Manager Steven Orr has been selected to serve a second term […]
TRYON—On Saturday, August 8, the Tryon Downtown Development Association held its third annual Global Food Fest from noon to 2 p.m. on Trade St., as part of the town’s Second […]
POLK COUNTY—Polk County High School’s band program has been recognized as a 2025-26 North Carolina Bandmasters Association Program of Distinction. The recognition honors band programs across North Caroli...
POLK COUNTY—Polk County High School agricultural education teachers Ashley Gilbert and Chauncey Barber were recognized for their service to agricultural education during the North Carolina Career and Techn...
COLUMBUS—Every Saturday morning through the summer, the Columbus Farmers Market on Courthouse Street brings together local farmers, makers and food producers. Among the regular vendors is Morning Glory Acr...
Polk County’s 2026 football squad will make its season debut Friday, hosting a four-team scrimmage at 6 p.m. in G.M. Tennant Stadium. The Wolverines will welcome R-S Central, Blue Ridge […]
TRYON—On Thursday, Aug. 6, the Tryon Arts & Crafts School hosted the opening reception for three woodworking exhibitions at its campus. The reception introduced Michael Bauermeister: The Language of Wood,...
POLK COUNTY—Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain, flooding and hazardous travel conditions to Polk and Rutherford counties, as well as portions of the Upstate, on Thursday evening. The National Weather...
TRYON—Following its premiere at the 2025 Tryon International Film Festival earlier this year, Tryon filmmaker E. Vincent Martinez’s documentary Iron Pearls has been selected for screening at Filmland 202...