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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

East Rutherford claimed a 6-3 victory over Polk County on Monday in the season-opening tennis match for both programs in ...

First Steps” (Shakman), the newest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and a refreshingly original entry at that. This ...

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

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

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

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