News

Candidate drops out of race for Tryon Town Council 

TRYON—Ian Griggs, a candidate who had been running for Tryon Town Council, has announced his withdrawal from the…

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SEVERE WEATHER: Torrential rain, power outages impact area

POLK COUNTY—Severe weather is impacting Polk County and the Upstate Friday morning as the effects of Tropical Storm…

Community

Community Foundation grant to help fund Artists in Residence at county schools

Polk County Schools has been awarded a grant by the Polk County Community Foundation to help establish an…

News

NCDEQ seeks public comment on 2024 Broad River Basin Plan

POLK COUNTY—The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources is inviting public feedback on the…

Equestrian

TIEC hosts Special Olympics North Carolina Equestrian Tournament

Special Olympics North Carolina athletes of all ages and abilities competed in the 2024 SONC Equestrian Tournament Sept.…

Business

Specialized Physical and Occupational Therapy in Columbus celebrates first anniversary

COLUMBUS—Specialized Physical and Occupational Therapy recently celebrated its first anniversary. The clinic, located in the Columbus Commons Shopping…

News

Polk County Schools closed Friday

Closure announced ahead of severe weather forecast POLK COUNTY—Polk County Schools announced today that all schools will be…

News

Tropical Storm Warning issued for eastern Polk

Tryon, Columbus, Saluda governments declare state of emergency POLK COUNTY—A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued in eastern…

News

Weather advisories issued as heavy rain, winds impact area

*UPDATED 11:18 a.m.* POLK COUNTY—A Tropical Storm Warning and Flood Warning have been issued for parts of Polk…

Community

Healthcare Expo and Chrome & Cruisers Car Show set for Oct. 6

Free event to take place at Tryon Seventh-day Adventist Church   LYNN—Tryon Seventh-day Adventist Church is inviting the…