Community

Local agencies warn of rising summer dangers for children, pets, and the elderly

FOOTHILLS—As summer temperatures rise across the Carolinas, local emergency officials are sounding the alarm on a silent but…

Community

Housing Assistance Corporation holds groundbreaking, ribbon-cutting ceremony 

COLUMBUS—On Wednesday, June 25, the Housing Assistance Corporation celebrated a significant milestone with a groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony…

Business

TFAC hosts Foothills Chamber Business After Hours event

TRYON– On June 19, the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business After Hours event at…

Community

FENCE to host Bingo Night July 24

TRYON—The Foothills Equestrian Nature Center is hosting a bingo event on Thursday, July 24, starting at 6 p.m. …

Sports

Landrum High School Football Alumni Game set for July 18

LANDRUM—Excitement is building as Landrum High School gears up for its inaugural Football Alumni Game, scheduled for Friday,…

News

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Polk County 

POLK COUNTY—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning affecting Polk County. The warning is in…

News

Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office investigating scam targeting City of Inman

Inman officials report that it made a payment to an unknown party   INMAN—The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office…

News

North Carolina housing bill sparks debate over local control

“Swimming Pool Bill” includes provisions from HB 765   RALEIGH—A sweeping housing proposal in North Carolina is generating…

Community

Monthly Food Drives launched to support local pantries

COLUMBUS—On Saturday, June 21, a group of generous, caring people came together to support the first of many…

News

Free water quality testing available through Wine To Water

Nonprofit launches program for Polk, WNC residents   FOOTHILLS—Wine To Water, an international nonprofit focused on clean water…