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Tryon names Josh Connell as interim fire chief

TRYON—The Town of Tryon has appointed Josh Connell as the interim fire chief following the departure of former ...

Education

Polk Board of Education recognizes attorney, educators

Strategic plan approved during school board meeting   COLUMBUS—The Polk County Board of Education honored longtime board attorney ...

Sports

McCool earns All-WNC Boys Golf Coach of the Year honor

Polk County boys golf coach Pat McCool has been named the All-Western North Carolina Coach of the Year ...

Community

Celebrating 250th anniversary of U.S. Army, Flag Day on Sunday, June 14

On June 14, 2025, the United States Army celebrates its 250th anniversary. Today’s U.S. Army grew from the ...

Education

Saluda Elementary teachers take part in A+ development session

Teachers at Saluda Elementary School recently completed A+ Professional Development training, participating in music, theater, art and movement ...

News

Chimney Rock State Park set to reopen on June 27

CHIMNEY ROCK—Chimney Rock State Park will reopen to the public on June 27, exactly nine months after Hurricane ...

Arts

Music at the Market returns to Landrum on June 21

By Christa Price   LANDRUM—Beginning Saturday, June 21, the City of Landrum will hold its free annual Music ...

Arts

Tryon Arts & Crafts School welcomes Chloe Kaylor as new operations manager

TRYON—Tryon Arts & Crafts School recently announced the appointment of Chloe Kaylor as its new full-time operations manager. ...

Business

Carolina Cars in Landrum to give away vehicle to family in need

LANDRUM—In a generous initiative to help those in need, Carolina Cars, located at 102 W. Coleman St., is ...

Community

Third annual Game of Throws Disc Golf Tournament returns at new course

Event hosted by Outreach in Lattimore   POLK COUNTY—The third annual Game of Throws Amateur Disc Golf Tournament ...

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