Education

Polk County Schools off to successful start in 2024-25

POLK COUNTY—According to Polk County Schools Superintendent Aaron Greene, the start of the 2024-25 school year has been…

Community

Tenth annual ‘Do Not Lose Hope’ event to take place in Tryon

Event promotes suicide awareness, features Walk of Remembrance   POLK COUNTY—The tenth annual ‘Do Not Lose Hope’ event…

News

Certain TIEC investors in jeopardy due to legal issue

Appalachian EB-5 Regional Center fails to pay annual fee   MILL SPRING—The future of some investors seeking U.S.…

Community

Learn about the impact of climate change on birds at upcoming program

MILL SPRING—Conserving Carolina is inviting the community to a free lecture on Saturday, September 21, entitled “Survival by…

News

Columbus Board of Planning holds second meeting on Feagan Property Development

Residents speak out against proposed subdivision   COLUMBUS—The Town of Columbus Board of Planning and Adjustment recently convened…

Community

Plans for Sullivan Memorial Park discussed Friday night

McCreery Park hosts descendant of famed healer   SALUDA—On Friday evening at McCreery Park, the Historic Saluda Committee…

News

South Carolina bans student smartphone use during school day

New policy to go into effect in January   LANDRUM—On Tuesday, the South Carolina Board of Education banned…

Community

Barnwood Builders episode filmed in Landrum, Lake Lanier

Episode features Boathouse Marineworks, vintage boat own by local woman   LANDRUM—In May, the reality show Barnwood Builders…

News

Polk County approves proclamations, transfer of Wolverine Trail to NCDOT

COLUMBUS—At the Polk County Board of Commissioners held Tuesday, September 3, commissioners recognized a retiring county employee, heard…

Community

Local tennis star shines at Paris Paralympic Games

FOOTHILLS—Local professional tennis player Conner Stroud lived his dream at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games this past weekend.…