Business

Polk County Airbnb hosts earned $1.5 million in 2018, amid continued hotel growth

Hospitality company Airbnb recently announced that its Polk County host community earned a combined $1.5 million in supplemental ...

Community

Purple Onion to host film screening on Hemlock restoration Jan. 29

On Tuesday, Jan. 29, MountainTrue’s Green Riverkeeper and the Hemlock Restoration Initiative will host a screening of the ...

Business

Chamber to host annual awards dinner Jan. 29

Sunnydale in Tryon will host the 31st annual Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce Awards Celebration on Tuesday, Jan. ...

Business

SECU ready to help members with tax preparation needs starting Jan. 23

Tax season is quickly approaching, and State Employees’ Credit Union is ready to help members.   Starting Jan. ...

News

Beautifying Polk County

Polk Appearance Commission presents beautification awards COLUMBUS — For the eighth year in a row, the Polk County ...

News

Tastes of Europe arrive in Tryon

New French bakery, bistro to open downtown TRYON — A pair of bakers who have spent years sharing ...

Business

Local Farm Bureau agents win NAIFA Award

Polk County Farm Bureau agents Shirley Odel and Jesse Navarro recently received the Quality Award for Life and ...

Business

Ask SCORE: From boots to business — veterans excel as entrepreneurs

In the course of serving our nation, veterans learn valuable skills and self-discipline that they can carry through ...

Business

Polk County businesses contributing to state tourism sweepstakes

From a come-to-life cover to a 57-item bucket list, the “Official 2019 North Carolina Travel Guide” inspires travelers ...

News

Selling drinks, supporting the community

New liquor store opens in Landrum LANDRUM — The local community now has a new establishment to saddle ...

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