Arts

Earl Scruggs Music Festival marks third year with star-studded lineup

Festival attracts fans from across the country MILL SPRING—The Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring hosted thousands…

Community

Improvements made to Morris the Horse 

TRYON—In recent weeks, Tryon has come together to revitalize the Morris the Horse and the downtown area around…

Sports

FOOTBALL: ‘Gritty’ Wolverines fall just short at Tuscola

Change a play here, a play there, and Polk County might well have left Tuscola’s C.E. Weatherby Stadium…

Arts

Community invited to free movie night

“Hidden Rivers” showing at Tryon Theater on Sept. 17 TRYON—Conserving Carolina, The Gardening For Life Project, and the…

Community

Earl Scruggs Music Festival shines on Saturday

MILL SPRING—The Earl Scruggs Music Festival hit its stride on Saturday, bringing a lively mix of talent and…

Arts

Earl Scruggs Music Festival kicks off in Mill Spring

MILL SPRING—The 2024 Earl Scruggs Music Festival began Friday, marking the start of a weekend dedicated to bluegrass…

Community

‘Barbecue Beatdown’ set to sizzle in downtown Tryon

TRYON—The Tryon Downtown Development Association has just announced its latest event for downtown, the Barbecue Beatdown. This free-to-enter…

Community

Habitat for Humanity accepting homeowner applications for new build

Home being built on Trade Avenue in honor of Lee Cobourn    LANDRUM—The local branch of Habitat for…

Community

Foothills Humane Society makes changes, renews contract with county

COLUMBUS—The Foothills Humane Society recently renewed its contract with Polk County and announced the restructuring of its model.…

Arts

Local musician now offering lessons in acoustic guitar, piano

FOOTHILLS—The area has recently welcomed a new addition to its arts community in Jimmy Byrne, an experienced performer…