Community

Tryon celebrates community spirit during first Fourth Friday event post-Helene 

TRYON—The Town of Tryon held its first Fourth Friday event since Tropical Storm Helene last Friday, showcasing a…

News

Potential threat to student safety at Polk County Schools deemed non-credible

POLK COUNTY—On Sunday, October 27, local police were notified of a potential threat to student safety at Polk…

Sports

VOLLEYBALL: Polk tames emotions in moving into 1A quarterfinals

First came the wave of points, soon followed by the wave of emotions. Two sets into Saturday’s 1A…

News

Governor Roy Cooper surveys damage in Polk County Friday morning

Visits Green River Cove area near Saluda to speak with local officials SALUDA—North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper visited…

News

Study shows Polk has lost over 3,000 acres of farmland over twenty years

County commissioners approve Farmland Preservation Resolution   COLUMBUS—At Monday’s Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting, the Board heard…

Community

UNSUNG HEROES: Roseland Community Center becomes a lifeline during week-long power outage

TRYON—The Roseland Community Center, which has served Tryon’s Eastside residents for more than 80 years, continued its tradition…

Community

UNSUNG HEROES: Food Lion team comes together for community

COLUMBUS—Following Hurricane Helene’s devastation, the Food Lion grocery store in Columbus emerged as a beacon of hope for…

Community

Hincapie brothers rally cyclists, help Polk County Community Foundation raise nearly $700,000 

GREENVILLE—Gran Fondo Hincapie’s 13th annual Greenville cycling event took place this past Saturday. Over 2,000 riders came together…

Community

Sponsors needed for Adopt-A-Family program

Steps to Hope initiative to bring holiday joy to children of abuse survivors   FOOTHILLS—For over a decade,…

Arts

Creators Vault hosts successful Hurricane Helene Relief Concert

TRYON—On Saturday, October 19, Creators Vault hosted a Hurricane Helene Relief Concert at 25 South Trade St. in…