On Friday, the Tryon Cemetery Commission, together with members of the Polk County VFW and volunteers, placed American flags ...

Officials say a tax increase is likely for Landrum residents after reserve funds were depleted due to post-Helene storm ...

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COLUMBUS—On Wednesday, May 21, the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce celebrated the launch of Dream Haven Farm’s ...

Exclusive preview of works from Penland School of Craft Benefit Auction TRYON—Mirrorball Gallery recently announced the ...

Young musicians excel as PCHS Band closes year on a high note POLK COUNTY—Students from the Polk County High School Band ...

Meet Reyna, our irresistibly tubby little queen! This sweet and playful girl is full of personality and charm. With her round ...

On Monday, May 19, at 5 p.m., the Polk County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting to discuss various agenda items ...

Board of Commissioners asserts importance of local decision-making COLUMBUS—On Monday, May 19, at its regular meeting, the ...

Keidi Aguilera, a rising junior at Polk County High School, has been named the recipient of this year’s Robert Jason Fox ...

Ants are some of the smallest creatures in the world, but they are also some of the busiest! In Western North Carolina, you ...

POLK COUNTY—This week, Polk County 4-H announced the schedule for its upcoming 2025 Summer Sparks event. This event is an opportunity for youth ages 5-18 to engage in a variety of classes and ...