Arts

Poetry reading at Lanier Library to feature Greg Rappleye

TRYON—Winner of many awards, poet Greg Rappleye describes poetry as his “profession pursued with a passion.” That skill…

Business

Decker takes leave from Tryon International, accepts key role in region’s recovery efforts

MILL SPRING—On Monday, Tryon International announced that Sharon Decker, a key member of its leadership team, will take…

Business

Highland Design & Construction celebrates new location with ribbon-cutting ceremony

LANDRUM—During the annual car show, Highland Design & Construction proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new location…

News

Polk County commissioners hold public hearing on proposed budget

By Christa Price   POLK COUNTY—On Monday, June 2, the Polk County Board of Commissioners held a public…

Community

PCSO welcomes dozens of local kids to annual camp 

COLUMBUS—This year, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office welcomed over 80 children for a fantastic week of swimming, fishing,…

Community

Annual Dark Corner Classic Car Show draws huge crowds to Landrum

LANDRUM—The streets of downtown Landrum came alive on Saturday, May 31, as the annual Dark Corner Classic car…

News

Polk County GOP unveils statues honoring local heroes

County law enforcement, firefighters celebrated in Saturday morning ceremony   COLUMBUS—In a ceremony on Saturday, May 31, the…

Community

Polk County Parks & Rec. welcomes new recreation coordinator

COLUMBUS— Polk County Parks & Recreation has announced the hiring of Holly Williams as its new recreation coordinator.…

News

Saluda woman arrested after newborn tests positive for fentanyl 

SALUDA—A Saluda woman has been arrested after her newborn tested positive for fentanyl, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office…

Community

PCMS students construct floating sanctuary to protect ducks at Laughter Pond

MILL SPRING—What started as a troubling discovery during a spring science class has blossomed into a hands-on conservation…