News

County copes with fire danger; burn ban still in effect

POLK COUNTY—Several wildfires have caught in Western North Carolina over the past few weeks, including the 3910 Fire…

News

Landrum man killed in single-vehicle accident 

Authorities say driver attempted to evade law enforcement    CAMPOBELLO—A Landrum man  died early Wednesday morning in a…

Community

Bird Walk at FENCE set for March 20 

TRYON—On Thursday, March 20, the community is invited to join Kevin Burke of Carolina Nature Tours at 9…

Sports

Fagan’s walk-off single, Alm’s two homers spark Wolverines to win

Freshman Nate Fagan delivered Thursday in the game’s biggest moment, driving a two-out single to center field in…

Community

Tryon gears up for April Fools’ Day Celebration

Annual event to feature parade, outhouse race and more   TRYON—On Saturday, March 29, the annual Tryon April…

Arts

Shakespeare & Friends’ production of Arms and the Man set to open March 20

Flood and fire can’t stop local theater   TRYON—Shakespeare & Friends’ production of Arms and the Man, a…

Education

North American Rescue delivers donation to Polk County Schools

North American Rescue recently donated school supplies to Polk County Schools, with Polk County EMS personnel Jason Wilson…

Sports

GOLF: Polk golfers score win in tri-match at Meadowbrook

Polk County’s golf team secured a narrow victory in Wednesday’s tri-match at Meadowbrook Golf Club, outpacing East Henderson…

Arts

Renovations completed at Tryon Painters and Sculptors art gallery

TRYON—Tryon Painters and Sculptors art gallery recently completed a ceiling-to-floor gallery renovation. The results are a clean, modern,…

News

Polk County continues to face fire risk

N.C. Forest Service says five western counties under extreme fire danger   POLK COUNTY—Polk County remains at a…