News

Polk County Schools closed for students today due to weather

Polk County Schools will be closed for students today due to threat of inclement weather. It will be…

News

Foothills Regional Commission leads comprehensive parking study in Tryon

Town officials, business owners, and residents weigh in on downtown parking challenges   TRYON—The Foothills Regional Commission is…

Community

Tryon to celebrate Nina Simone’s birthday with tribute, after-party

Simone was born in Tryon on February 21, 1933   TRYON—On Friday, downtown Tryon will host a special…

News

Polk Board of Commissioners holds public hearing, regular meeting 

COLUMBUS—The Polk County Board of Commissioners convened on Monday, February 17, at the Bryant H. Womack Justice &…

Arts

Local artist Kristen Mode displays works at Saluda Library

SALUDA—Works by local artist Kristen Mode will be on display at Saluda Library through mid-March. On Tuesday, March…

Arts

Storytellers to bring worldly wonders to Super Saturday 2025

TRYON—Super Saturday will return to Tryon for its 46th festival on March 15. The all-day event includes ten…

News

Congressman proposes designating Hwy. 74 as interstate highway

POLK COUNTY—Congressman Tim Moore is leading an initiative to designate a segment of U.S. 74 as a future…

Community

New vendor adds sparkle to Columbus Winter Market

A Fairy Tale offers hair extensions, face glitter   COLUMBUS—The Columbus Winter Market has welcomed a new vendor…

News

U. S. Attorney Dena King steps down after historic tenure

POLK COUNTY—United States Attorney Dena J. King announced on Wednesday, February 12, that she has stepped down from…

Sports

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Wolverines dismantle Blue Devils to complete perfect conference season

Polk County’s girls basketball team closed its regular season Friday with another bit of history. The Wolverines thumped…