News

Columbus man arrested for selling, possessing fentanyl

Charges pending after victim dies of overdose   COLUMBUS— On Saturday, October 7 a Columbus man was arrested for possession of fentanyl after being found ... Read more

by Jamie Lewis, Thursday, October 12, 2023 2:55 pm

Community

Electric vehicle charging station now available in Tryon 

New station located at the Tryon Depot   TRYON—An electric vehicle charging station located at the Tryon Depot parking lot is now available for public ... Read more

by Jamie Lewis, Monday, October 9, 2023 1:10 pm

Arts

Polk County Libraries to host 5th Annual Literary Pumpkin Challenge

Participants decorate pumpkins to resemble favorite book characters   POLK COUNTY—Polk County Public Libraries is set to host the Fifth Annual Literary Pumpkin Challenge starting ... Read more

by Jamie Lewis, Thursday, October 5, 2023 1:52 pm

Community

Landrum football game postponed after fatal car crash in Chesnee

Three Chesnee High students died in tragic accident CHESNEE—The football game between Landrum and Chesnee high schools was postponed due to a wreck in Spartanburg ... Read more

by Jamie Lewis, Monday, October 2, 2023 11:25 am

Community

FENCE to offer ‘Free Yoga Fridays’

FENCE will be offering a free yoga series on Friday mornings.   Yoga will begin at 10:15 a.m. in the Great Room. The yoga classes are ... Read more

by Jamie Lewis, Monday, September 25, 2023 12:10 pm

Community

Large fire destroys home, multiple structures on Lake Lanier

No injuries reported in Tuesday morning blaze   LAKE LANIER—On Tuesday, September 19, a large fire destroyed a home and multiple other structures on Lake ... Read more

by Jamie Lewis, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 3:44 pm

Business

‘We’re very excited’: Southern Manners to relocate to Landrum

Popular restaurant plans to open at new location by end of year   LANDRUM— Southern Manners, a popular Columbus eatery, will be relocating to the ... Read more

by Jamie Lewis, Tuesday, September 19, 2023 12:03 pm

Records

Polk County District Court results- August 9, 2023 & September 6, 2023

In Polk County District Court on August 9, 2023, with Judge Abe Hudson presiding, 148 cases were heard. Some cases were continued, dismissed or sent ... Read more

by Jamie Lewis, Friday, September 15, 2023 11:21 am

Community

Landrum Quilters support the new Tryon History Museum

Many of the good works done by volunteer organizations in our area happen because groups collaborate so frequently. A recent example illustrates this very thing.   ... Read more

by Jamie Lewis, Wednesday, September 13, 2023 1:24 pm

Community

Meet Rosey, the mom of our ‘R’ kittens! She has silky soft, long black fur and the cutest little white toes.  She’s very playful and ... Read more

by Jamie Lewis, Friday, September 8, 2023 11:01 am