Just the thought of a child dying in a violent way tears at the heart of anyone who has a heart. It doesn’t matter whether it ...

On August 16 and August 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Tryon International Equestrian Center will host a Portuguese Water Dog ...

Success with raised beds for gardening, landscaping, or a combination of both is quite easy. In the simplest form, you simply ...

On Sunday, August 3, an event to raise funds and support for Ethan Sessoms, a local resident facing kidney failure, will take ...

Other ordinances to rezone properties approved Tuesday By Christa Price LANDRUM—On Tuesday, July 8, the Landrum City Council ...

SALUDA—The historic Saluda Depot Museum will host the next “Train Tales” on Friday, July 18, with a presentation by ...

COLUMBUS—The N.C. Cooperative Extension office in Polk County will host classes this month focused on kombucha brewing and ...

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Tryon International Equestrian Center made space available for 20 retail businesses from the ...

To connect the community with the great outdoors, the Friends of Little White Oak Mountain, a dedicated volunteer-led ...

POLKCOUTNY—North Carolina drivers needing to renew their driver’s licenses have been given a grace period of two years to wait after the expiration date, thanks to a new temporary moratorium signed ...

Lake Lanier boat parade was held on July 4. It was a hot and sunny day with an occasional cloud and a bit of breeze. A total ...

Five educators from four different Polk County schools participated in the 2025 William Friday Teachers Retreat: Rooted in Resilience, a professional development program held June 29-July 1 at the ...