News

Controversial housing development project near county line canceled

Enchanted Homes cancels plans after falling short of Rutherford requirements   GREEN CREEK—A contentious housing development project planned…

Community

Clearing kudzu at FENCE

Kudzu Warriors, Conserving Carolina call for volunteers to help clear invasive plant   TRYON—The Kudzu Warriors and Conserving…

Sports

Lewis to join NCHSAA student advisory group

Polk County High School senior Kylie Lewis has been chosen to join the North Carolina High School Athletic…

Community

Progress being made in preservation efforts for Nina Simone’s childhood home 

Restoration work began last month, expected to be complete later this year   TRYON—The preservation of Nina Simone’s…

News

Tugaloo Road bridge to close for structural repairs

Closure expected to last year   LANDRUM—The South Carolina Department of Transportation has announced plans to close the…

Business

TDDA to host ribbon cutting ceremony at Back Alley Boutique & Bud Bar

TRYON—The Tryon Downtown Development Association has announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Back Alley Boutique & Bud Bar’s expansion…

Community

Next presentation in Landrum Library Speaker Series to focus on local waterways

LANDRUM—The community is invited to join Conserving Carolina and the Landrum Library for a free lecture entitled “Water…

Sports

FOOTBALL: Wolverines roll into opening day of preseason practice

Day One felt a bit different Wednesday for Polk County head football coach Dustin Fry. The Wolverines kicked…

Community

Next PCHA program to focus on Polk County Architectural Survey

POLK COUNTY—The Polk County Historical Association is sponsoring a special program on the new architectural survey of Polk…

Community

Planned YMCA facility to be named for Tennants

COLUMBUS—The Polk County YMCA has announced its planned local facility will be named for two well-known community benefactors.…