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

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 ...

TRYON—On Thursday, June 26, the Tryon History Museum’s Tales of Tryon presentation commemorated the 100th anniversary of the ...

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

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 ...

SALUDA—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern Polk County and Southeastern ...

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 ...

FENCE will come alive with music and community spirit during the Moon Howl—an outdoor benefit concert under the stars that ...

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 ...

Champions for Wildlife hosted a free educational event titled “Wild for Turtles” at the Tryon Depot, drawing families with children for a morning filled with fun and learning about Eastern Box Turtles ...

This year’s Columbus Fabulous Fourth celebration featured a special contest called “History in the Baking,” as part of the grand re-opening of the Polk County History Museum. The event was held at Zoe ...

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 ...