Community
A Legacy Remembered: The Life of Kathleen McMillan, Columbus’ First Female Mayor
COLUMBUS—Kathleen McMillan, a trailblazer as the first female mayor of Columbus, left an indelible mark on her community…
Education
Janice Anderson Brumley Award presented to PCMS teacher Jeanne Ferran
POLK COUNTY—The Janice Anderson Brumley Award for 2025 has been presented to Polk County Middle School teacher Jeanne…
Sports
SOCCER: Wolverines blank Hilltoppers in chilly season opener
Neither wind nor R-S Central could prevent Polk County from a successful season opener. The defending West Regional…
Community
LUCK O’ THE IRISH: Several St. Patrick’s Day events planned in the area
FOOTHILLS—Several exciting events are planned to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day next weekend and on Monday, March 17. The…
Community
Community takes Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics
GREEN CREEK—The Polk County community came together on February 28 for a heartwarming and exhilarating event at The…
Community
White Oak Medicine to hold ribbon cutting, open house on March 8
New holistic direct primary care practice brings root-cause healing to Columbus COLUMBUS—White Oak Medicine, a new holistic…
Education
Polk County 4-H announces scholarship and internship opportunities for students
COLUMBUS—The Polk County 4-H Program recently announced two exciting opportunities for local students. In memory of Helen Blackwell,…
Sports
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Staton named MF7’s top player, Alm named top coach, three others on all-league team
Polk County junior guard Bailey Staton has been named the Mountain Foothills 7 Conference Player of the Year,…
Community
PBS host Frank Graff to talk about Hurricane Helene, climate change
By Rose Lane Jenkins POLK COUNTY—When Frank Graff, producer and host of the PBS show Sci NC,…
News
Wildfire near Tryon burns over 600 acres
*updated 6 p.m.* ‘3910 Fire’ 91% contained as of Tuesday evening TRYON—The forest fire that spread rapidly on…
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