Community

Rep. Jake Johnson to hold district office hours

COLUMBUS—In February 2025, State House Representative Jake Johnson will begin holding in-district office hours to meet with constituents.…

Community

Polk Cares 4 Kids fundraiser set for February 8

POLK COUNTY—Polk County Schools, in collaboration with the Polk Schools Fund through the Polk County Community Foundation, will…

Community

Local piano player receives music degree at ASU

TRYON—Wade Morgan, grandson of Eilene and Perry Morgan of Tryon and Karen and Jim Harden of Spartanburg, graduated…

News

Tornado confirmed in Mill Spring on Dec. 29

Dozens of trees uprooted, no injuries    MILL SPRING—On Monday, the National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado…

News

South Carolina man pleads guilty to crimes against Polk County child

POLK COUNTY—On Monday, January 6, Jesse Bernard Floyd, 24, of Greer, pled guilty to multiple charges related to…

Community

Bridge replacement project to enhance safety at Blue Wall Preserve

LANDRUM—The Nature Conservancy has announced the initiation of a significant bridge replacement project at Blue Wall Preserve, with…

Community

Paws in Landrum Pet Expo set to return in 2025

LANDRUM—The P3 Animal Assistance Foundation has announced the return of the highly-anticipated Paws in Landrum pet expo on…

Education

Board of Education welcomes Stich, returning members

The Polk County Board of Education welcomed its newest member as part of the board’s December meeting held…

Arts

Tryon Concert Association to present Triptych Musica on January 17

TRYON—The Tryon Concert Association will present the musical ensemble Tripych Musica at its first TGIF concert of the…

News

Tornado confirmed in Holly Springs area of Spartanburg County on Dec. 29

HOLLY SPRINGS—The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado touched down in the Holly Springs area of Spartanburg…