News

NCDOT announces bridge locations for Chimney Rock State Park entrance

Construction underway, possible opening Memorial Day   CHIMNEY ROCK— The North Carolina Department of Transportation recently announced that…

News

Columbus Planning Board discusses proposed subdivision

Passes decision to Columbus Town Council   COLUMBUS– On Monday, April 7, the Columbus Board of Planning and…

Arts

TACS kicks off its 65th anniversary with Westside Mixer 

TRYON—The Tryon Arts & Crafts School recently announced the first of two Westside Mixer events for 2025, scheduled…

Community

Bobby Arledge to speak at Friends of Agriculture Breakfast

TRYON—Polk County Farms will host this month’s Friends of Agriculture breakfast on Wednesday, April 16, at the Green…

Sports

SOCCER: Wolverines return from break, notch rainy win over Cavaliers

Back on the pitch for the first time since March 24, Polk County’s girl’s soccer team showed no…

News

Man arrested in Landrum after shooting at police

Police chase ends with crash on S. Howard Ave.   LANDRUM—On Friday, April 4, a man was arrested…

Community

Landrum Farmers Market celebrates 25 years of community

LANDRUM—On Saturday, April 5, the Landrum Farmers Market marked its 25th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and pancake…

Community

Back Alley Hempfest returns for third annual event 

TRYON—On Sunday, April 27, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Tryon Plaza, Back Alley Boutique and Bud…

Arts

Tryon Little Theater scholarship available

Each year Tryon Little Theater offers applications for the Sue Hipps Memorial Scholarship to graduating high school seniors…

Sports

Grant to help Polk mountain bike team with end-of-season travel

Polk County Schools has received financial assistance through a Go Outside Grant from the North Carolina Youth Outdoor…