Business

N.C. Dept. of Agriculture to recognize 100-year-old farms in Polk County

Three local farms currently in Century Farms database   The North Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Century Farm Program…

Business

Saluda Pop-Up Pantry cultivates community through Farm to Neighbor initiative

SALUDA—Every Tuesday afternoon in the heart of downtown Saluda, the Saluda Pop-Up Pantry welcomes friends and neighbors experiencing…

Business

PBS NC films segment on The Purple Onion in Saluda

SALUDA—On Thursday, a crew from PBS NC shot a segment at the Purple Onion in downtown Saluda for…

Community

Landrum Rail and History Museum set to open in May

Exhibits planned on the railroad, agricultural and Native American history   LANDRUM—The highly anticipated grand opening of the…

Business

Sage Mountain Spa & Wellness opens in Landrum

LANDRUM—The newest spot in the area for those looking for holistic healing or a relaxing massage is the…

Education

Polk County High School and CooperRiis plant sale helps students learn job skills

COLUMBUS—Polk County High School students are gaining valuable job skills while helping the school’s special education program through…

Business

FFA Week: Bakery owner learned work ethic, how to lead while at PCHS

Editor’s Note: The following was originally published at polkstudents.com. It was written by a past participant in the…

Business

FFA Week: PCHS program provided Kerr with foundation for career

Editor’s Note: The following was originally published at polkstudents.com. It was written by a past participant in the…

Business

Tryon Painters and Sculptors announce changes to board

TRYON—Tryon Painters and Sculptors recently announced some changes to its board, as terms for some previous board members…

News

Landrum City Council considers improvements to public parks at recent meeting

City administrator also shares information about potential expansion at Ingles    LANDRUM—At its meeting on February 13, Landrum…