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…

Arts

Foothills Humane Society featured in new children’s book

COLUMBUS—When Foothills Humane Society rescued a one-eyed, one-eared pig named Jack, some might think that might be the…

Community

BBBS Fall Fundraiser rescheduled for November 16 

TRYON—Due to the impacts of Tropical Storme Helene, the Polk County Big Brothers Big Sisters Council has rescheduled…

Arts

TFAC kicks off World Music Series with the Kenya Cultural Quintet

TRYON—On Thursday, October 24, Tryon Fine Arts Center will kick off its new World Music Series with The…