Community

UNSUNG HEROES: Local radio club connects people during Helene

POLK COUNTY—When Hurricane Helene knocked out power, Internet and cell service to much of the region, including Polk ...

News

County commissioners hear updates on storm recovery 

COLUMBUS—At the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting held Monday, October 21, the board heard updates on the ...

Education

Polk County High announces 2024 Homecoming Court

Polk County High School has announced its 2024 Homecoming Court. Homecoming festivities will begin on Friday with the ...

Community

Landrum Farmers Market hosts AG & FFA Day

LANDRUM—On Saturday morning, the Landrum Farmers Market hosted Ag & FFA Day to celebrate Landrum High Schools’ outstanding ...

Community

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Steps to Hope is honoring victims and raising awareness with visual ...

Community

SPOOKY FUN: Mark your calendars for these upcoming Halloween events

FOOTHILLS—With Halloween right around the corner, many fun and fright-filled events are set to take place in the ...

Community

UNSUNG HEROES: Texas pet salon owner leads effort to aid storm-affected animals

FOOTHILLS—In the wake of Helene’s destruction in the region, Brandi Reese of Temple, Texas, spearheaded an initiative to ...

Community

Rotary Club donates books to students for ‘Reading is Fundamental’ program

MILL SPRING—The Rotary Club of Tryon recently distributed books to Polk Central Elementary School students as part of ...

Community

North Carolina attractions offer discounted admission to Polk citizens affected by Helene

POLK COUNTY—Several North Carolina attractions are offering discounted admission prices for certain counties affected by Hurricane Helene. The ...

Sports

Wolverines adapt to quick turnaround ahead of trip to Chase

Dustin Fry wants nothing more than a win right now for Polk County’s football program. But he’d also ...

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