LANDRUM—Every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. until noon, John Hawk, the owner of Lit’l Mushroom Farm, welcomes visitors to his ...

COLUMBUS— On Monday night, Preston Janco, senior planner with the Foothills Regional Commission, presented the findings of ...

TRYON—On August 14, the Tryon Arts & Crafts School hosted a public reception for a pair of solo exhibitions featuring artists ...

TRYON— During the August 19 regular meeting, the Tryon Town Council discussed a proposed lease agreement for a new cell phone tower that aims to improve the town’s cellular service. The potential ...

LANDRUM—Hogback Mountain Day will return to downtown Landrum on Saturday, September 13, offering a full schedule of activities, live music, food, and fun for all ages. The celebration will run from 8 ...

In a back-and-forth contest featuring two of the area’s hottest teams, Polk County and Patton settled for a 2-2 draw Wednesday in non-conference soccer action. The result keeps both teams unbeaten ...

Polk native now providing orthopedic care in area FOOTHILLS—Rutherford Regional Health System recently announced that ...

COLUMBUS—County officials recently announced that Stearns Gym will soon bring YMCA membership benefits directly to the downtown Columbus facility beginning October 1, 2025. Enhancements are also ...

This isn’t a story about a hit song or the rush of a standing ovation. I’ve never made it big as a musician, and I doubt I ...

With broken hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Benjamin Lee Cooke, 44, on August 18, 2025. A gentle, radiant soul, Ben left this world too early—while leaving an indelible mark on everyone ...

COLUMBUS—This summer marks a significant milestone as Social Security celebrates 90 years of providing financial security to ...

Nonprofit distributes 337 free pairs of shoes to local children COLUMBUS—On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Hope Chest ...