News

Emergency evacuations underway as multiple wildfires burn in Polk County

POLK COUNTY—Fire crews are working to contain three separate wildfires in Polk County Thursday evening as high winds…

News

UPDATE: Fish Hook Fire in Lake Adger community burns 150 acres, 50% contained

***As of 6 p.m. Friday, the Fish Hook Fire has burned 150 acres and is 50% contained*** MILL…

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Over 1,000 acres burned as Polk County wildfires increase in size

*updated at 9:25 p.m.* Black Cove, Deep Woods, Fish Hook wildfires 0% contained POLK COUNTY—Three wildfires in the…

Community

Saluda Depot Museum to host grand re-opening celebration April 4

Event to coincide with third annual Night at the Museum event   SALUDA—The Historic Saluda Depot Museum will…

Community

Rutherford Regional to host free Lunch & Learn

FOOTHILLS—In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Rutherford Regional Health System is hosting a free Lunch & Learn…

Arts

FENCE to host basket-making workshop

TRYON—Foothills Equestrian Nature Center will host a basket-making workshop on Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 12…

Sports

BASEBALL: Polk produces come-from-behind win over Landrum

Hang around Polk County’s dugout long enough and you’ll inevitably hear a common shout from head coach Billy…

News

Wildfire burns over 100 acres in Green River Cove area

POLK COUNTY—On Wednesday afternoon, fire departments were called to the scene of a brushfire in the Green River…

News

Landrum welcomes new city administrator

Meet-and-greet with Shannon Baldwin set for next month LANDRUM—At the most recent Landrum City Council meeting, officials announced…

Community

Celebrating Ben Robinson: A Life of Adventure

TRYON—Thursday, March 13, marked a special occasion at the Tryon Coffeehouse, as resident Ben Robinson celebrated his 83rd…