News

NCDOT provides update on Howard Gap Road bridge replacement

Completion date for project now summer of 2025   TRYON—The North Carolina Department of Transportation recently shared an…

Community

Carolina Foothills Chamber hosts Business After Hours at Steps to Hope

COLUMBUS—On Thursday, February 20, the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business After Hours event at…

Community

Polk County Youth Mountain Bike Team gears up for inaugural season

POLK COUNTY—The Polk County Youth Mountain Bike Team is preparing to embark on its inaugural season in just…

News

Storm debris removal moves to next phase

Polk County, USACE partner to help clear private property   POLK COUNTY—At a recent Polk County Board of…

News

Polk County welcomes two new employees

POLK COUNTY—Two new Polk County employees have recently been hired to enhance the operations and strengthen community communication.…

News

Foothills Regional Commission leads comprehensive parking study in Tryon

Town officials, business owners, and residents weigh in on downtown parking challenges   TRYON—The Foothills Regional Commission is…

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Congressman proposes designating Hwy. 74 as interstate highway

POLK COUNTY—Congressman Tim Moore is leading an initiative to designate a segment of U.S. 74 as a future…

News

Polk County Planning Board approves minor subdivisions, mobile home park

COLUMBUS—The Polk County Planning Board convened on February 13 at the Bryant H. Womack Justice & Administration Building…

Education

Denim & Diamond Scholarship Pageant takes place at Landrum High School

More than $1,400 in scholarships awarded to students   LANDRUM—On Saturday, February 1, Landrum High School hosted the…

News

Debris removal, repairs continue in Polk County four months after Helene

Officials urge residents to stay informed as efforts progress   POLK COUNTY—Polk County officials are urging residents to…