News

Tryon coffee shop owners appear on Fox and Friends

Local entrepreneurs discuss business ventures and accomplishments   TRYON—A pair of local entrepreneurs were in the national spotlight…

Business

“Excited to be here in Tryon”: Brooks Tavern holds Grand Opening

“Western North Carolina’s best burger chef” opens second Brooks location    TRYON—Brooks Tavern is now open to the…

Community

Columbus Farmers Market offering ‘freecycling’ and DIY bug spray event 

COLUMBUS—The Columbus Farmers Market is offering a unique opportunity for customers to give and get items for free…

Community

Tryon Arts & Crafts to hold Yard Sale Benefit

TRYON—Collectors, thrifters and bargain hunters are invited to Tryon Arts & Crafts School’s Yard Sale benefit on August…

Business

“Thrilled to be here”: Landrum’s new Aldi grocery store open for business

Grand opening attracts hundreds despite poor weather  LANDRUM—The new Aldi grocery store in Landrum kicked off its Grand…

Business

‘Tryon Art & Artifacts Sale’ set for August 19

Upcoming sale of Tryon memorabilia to benefit Tryon History Museum   TRYON—The Tryon History Museum and Visitor Center…

News

Columbus increases permit fee for food trucks  

COLUMBUS—The Columbus Town Council recently raised the permit fee for food trucks to operate within town limits, and…

Business

ALDI set to open in Landrum on August 10

New grocery store will offer gift bags to first 100 customers, sweepstakes for $500 gift card   LANDRUM—The…

Business

‘Dog angel’ helps Foothills Humane Society get new well

POLK COUNTY—Foothills Humane Society has a new well thanks to several caring individuals and organizations, along with the…

Business

“Honest, dependable”: Tryon IGA employee in 66th year

TRYON—A typical employee stays at a job for just over four years according to the US Bureau of…