News

USDA approves Emergency Conservation and Emergency Forest Restoration Assistance

POLK COUNTY—The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency recently announced that Polk, Rutherford, Henderson, and Transylvania counties ...

Business

Dream Haven Farm launches inaugural camp season with ribbon-cutting ceremony

COLUMBUS—On Wednesday, May 21, the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce celebrated the launch of Dream Haven Farm’s inaugural ...

Arts

‘First Look’ exhibition returns to Mirrorball Gallery

Exclusive preview of works from Penland School of Craft Benefit Auction   TRYON—Mirrorball Gallery recently announced the return ...

Community

Foothills Humane Society’s Pets of the Week – Reyna & Baylor

Meet Reyna, our irresistibly tubby little queen! This sweet and playful girl is full of personality and charm. ...

News

Polk commissioners approve easements, hear from citizens at monthly meeting

By Christa Price   POLK COUNTY—On Monday, May 19, at 5 p.m., the Polk County Board of Commissioners ...

Community

Polk County 4-H unveils 2025 Summer Sparks program for youth

POLK COUNTY—This week, Polk County 4-H announced the schedule for its upcoming 2025 Summer Sparks event. This event ...

Education

Aguilera named 2025 recipient of Robert Jason Fox Memorial Award

Keidi Aguilera, a rising junior at Polk County High School, has been named the recipient of this year’s ...

News

Polk County approves resolution in opposition to NC House Bill 765 

Board of Commissioners asserts importance of local decision-making   COLUMBUS—On Monday, May 19, at its regular meeting, the ...

News

New regulations change how outfitters operate on Green River

Polk County guides face new rules as state tightens game land oversight   POLK COUNTY—New statewide regulations are ...

Arts

New nonprofit kicks off “Theatre For A Cause”

The Humanitarian Players to offer acting classes   POLK COUNTY—The Humanitarian Players, a new 501(c)3 nonprofit, has organized ...

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