Community

Pea Ridge Partnership hosts fundraiser to support the family of local resident

“Paint and Pray” event helped raise funds for family of Ben Moore   POLK COUNTY—The Pea Ridge Partnership…

News

Residents invited to learn about Polk County’s Debris Removal Program

POLK COUNTY—Polk County residents with questions about the ongoing Private and Commercial Property Debris Removal (PPDR) and Demolition…

Community

Stearns Park StoryWalk to feature “Mice Skating”

COLUMBUS—A new offering is being featured at the Stearns Park StoryWalk program in Columbus.  Anne Ferguson of Montpelier,…

Arts

Magic and marvels to take the stage at Super Saturday 2025

TRYON—Fans of magic and circus tricks will be delighted to see entertainers Mark Lippard and Rockstar Magic take…

News

Polk County man pleads guilty to death by distribution, drug charges

Austin Tyler Ball sentenced to a minimum of 50 months in NC Dept. of Corrections   COLUMBUS—On Tuesday,…

News

NCDOT provides update on Howard Gap Road bridge replacement

Completion date for project now summer of 2025   TRYON—The North Carolina Department of Transportation recently shared an…

Business

Keystone Self Storage announces expansion

New facility set to open on Asheville Hwy.    LANDRUM—Keystone Self Storage recently announced the latest expansion of…

Sports

Polk golfers top East Henderson in season-opening match

Polk County’s golf team started its season on a high note Monday, defeating East Henderson 177-190 in a…

Sports

Rivera’s runner-up finish leads strong Polk showing at state wrestling tourney

Thomas Hensley boarded the bus Monday evening in Greensboro a tired but very happy wrestling coach. Polk County…

Community

Carolina Foothills Chamber hosts Business After Hours at Steps to Hope

COLUMBUS—On Thursday, February 20, the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business After Hours event at…