Community
FENCE to hold 40th Anniversary Bash on April 28
Come out and celebrate with FENCE for their 40th Anniversary Bash on Sunday, April 28, from noon to ...
Top Stories
Community
Meet Rocky, a live hellbender, at Champions for Wildlife’s free event on May 4
TRYON—Champions for Wildlife has announced it will host its first free kids event on Saturday, May 4 from ...
Community
Bill Dill inducted into Second Wind Hall of Fame
Tryon Painters & Sculptors nominated Bill Dill for induction into the Second Wind Hall of Fame and the ...
Sports
BASEBALL: Emotional final inning ends in celebration for Polk County
Despair to delight in a matter of minutes. Wednesday evening proved quite an emotional roller coaster for Polk ...
Arts
TACS to host ‘Penland Pottery Pilgrimage’
Tryon Arts & Crafts School recently announced the inauguration of the “Penland Pottery Pilgrimage,” an enriching field trip ...
More Stories
Read more in...
Polls
Loading ...
More Stories
Community
Tryon holds 76th Annual Block House Steeplechase
GREEN CREEK—Equine enthusiasts arrived in droves for the 76th Annual Block House Steeplechase on Saturday, April 13, welcomed ...
Community
Habitat for Humanity dedicates another home in Columbus
COLUMBUS—On Friday, April 12, Thermal Belt Habitat for Humanity dedicated a second home on Blanton St. The house’s ...
Community
Over 800 tree seedlings distributed to Polk County residents
POLK COUNTY—The Unity in the Community organization recently sponsored its third annual Arbor Day tree planting campaign. Its ...
Arts
Scholarship winners perform for FMC members
The Foothills Music Club met on Thursday, April 11, at Tryon First Baptist Church. The program “Stars of ...
Community
Earth Day Garden Party to take place at The Congregational Church, UCC
TRYON—Brannen Basham and Jill Jacobs, owners of Spriggly’s Beescaping, will be the featured guests at The Congregational Church, ...
Community
Partnership for Children of the Foothills recognizes National Child Abuse Prevention Month
FOOTHILLS—April is National Prevent Child Abuse Month. To raise awareness, the Partnership for Children of the Foothills will ...
News
Suspect identified after fatal shooting in Columbus
Spartanburg man charged with second-degree murder COLUMBUS—Officials say one person is dead and another was wounded after ...
Community
Spring Green Bash returns to Saluda on May 4
SALUDA—Green River Adventures and MountainTrue are teaming up for the 18th Annual Spring Green Bash in Saluda on ...
Business
New location announced for Summer Saluda Tailgate Market
SALUDA—The season’s last two indoor winter farmers’ markets in Saluda will be held this Saturday, April 13, and ...
Arts
Special Screening of “Nature’s Wisdom Thru Native Eyes” at Walnut Creek Preserve
MILL SPRING—Conserving Carolina is inviting the public to a free special screening of the new, local documentary about ...
More Stories
Community
Thermal Belt Rail Trail: A Trail with a Mission
By Carolyn Baughman Walk into Rutherfordton’s Town Hall, and you will feel an immediate sense of place ...
Community
Foothills Humane Society’s Pets of the Week – Bones & Karl
Meet Bones, he’s all about spreading joy and affection wherever he goes! Bones is treat-motivated and loves ...
News
One dead, another injured in Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS—One person is dead and another was wounded after a shooting that took place on Thursday, April 11, ...
Community
Inaugural Columbus Spring Festival to take place in May
Organizers seek vendors for celebration of food, music and community COLUMBUS—The Town of Columbus will hold its ...
Community
Friends of Ag Breakfast set for Wednesday
GREEN CREEK—The Friends of Ag Breakfast will welcome spring with its upcoming event on April 17, 2024, at ...
Community
PEDALING FOR A PURPOSE: 14th Annual Climb to Conquer Cancer
Charity bike ride up and down Saluda Grade to raise funds, awareness TRYON—The 14th annual Climb to ...
News
Landrum welcomes new police officer, establishes new historical board
Rail and History Museum Board to operate and manage new Rail Museum LANDRUM—The Landrum City Council held its ...
Community
Registration for Senior Games, SilverArts is open
For local athletes and artists interested in participating in this year’s Polk County Senior Games and SilverArts, registration ...
Sports
Simpson welcomes shot to continue career at Division II powerhouse Benedict
The twists and turns of the recruiting process ended with Antonio Simpson in a place he says offered ...
Sports
Taylor’s discovered passion for soccer leads to chance to play at Spartanburg Methodist
As recently as a couple of years ago, Caroline Taylor wouldn’t have imagined sitting in Polk County’s auditorium ...