Community

Give blood during the holidays to provide help and hope 

In 2024, extreme weather mounted an overwhelming toll on North Carolinians, many of whom relied on the American…

Community

27th Annual TubaChristmas Concert Set for December 7 

COLUMBUS—Music lovers have a reason to celebrate, as the 27th Annual TubaChristmas Concert comes to the Polk County…

Community

Gourmet Nut Sale supports local Rotary Club initiatives

TRYON—In a delicious effort to support community projects, the Rotary Club of Tryon has kicked off its annual…

Sports

Landrum High School Fall Sports Review

LANDRUM—The fall sports season at Landrum High School has concluded, highlighting the achievements of its athletic programs and…

Community

Chamber of Commerce announces new date, location for Feed the Foothills event

LANDRUM—The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce has unveiled a new date for its much-anticipated Feed the Foothills community-sharing…

Arts

Sweden Comes to Tryon: Director Andreas Thelander hosts fika at the Fitzgerald

By Emily Williams   TRYON—Swedish director Andreas Thelander attended the 10th annual Tryon International Film Festival this weekend.…

Arts

Tryon Arts and Crafts School to host Literary Open Stage

TRYON—The Tryon Arts and Crafts School on Harmon Field Road recently announced that it will host the return…

Education

Grant allows Saluda third-graders to enjoy Catawba Science Center

Saluda Elementary third-graders recently enjoyed an opportunity to visit the Catawba Science Center in Hickory, touring the Center’s…

Community

Annual Christmas Party at Tim Edwards Landscaping set for December 7

MILL SPRING—The local community is invited to the much-anticipated Annual Christmas Party at Tim Edwards Landscaping on Saturday,…

News

Norfolk Southern’s abandonment of Saluda Grade set to proceed without environmental impact statement

FOOTHILLS—In a significant development for the region, the Surface Transportation Board’s Office of Environmental Assessment has determined that…