My teenage grandson has come to live with us full-time. At first, it was maybe going to happen, then it wasn’t going to ...

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 ...

COLUMBUS— The Polk County Board of Commissioners met Monday, August 18, to address a range of local initiatives, including ...

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 ...

This October, the Tryon International Film Festival is celebrating its 11th year, an anniversary made even more exciting with ...

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 ...

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 ...

COLUMBUS— The Polk County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Monday, August 18, to approve a one-time funding ...

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