News

Community picking up pieces in aftermath of Helene

Devastating flooding, mudslides, widespread power outages affect Polk County POLK COUNTY—Friday morning, around 8:30 a.m., Tropical Storm Helene…

News

Tropical Storm Helene brings severe weather to Polk County

POLK COUNTY—Helene made landfall in Florida Thursday evening as a major hurricane, resulting in nearly 48 hours of…

News

NCDEQ seeks public comment on 2024 Broad River Basin Plan

POLK COUNTY—The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources is inviting public feedback on the…

Arts

Local teen fulfilling dream as published author

Debut novel, “The Yellow Badge,” now available    SUNNY VIEW—Sixteen-year-old Addison Crissone of Sunny View recently achieved her…

Sports

Rodeo Carolina to kick off October 3 at TIEC

Daughter of NASCAR legend to lead field of athletes from the Carolinas    MILL SPRING—The World Champions Rodeo…

Community

Hogback Mountain Day draws crowds for day of fun in Landrum

LANDRUM—The City of Landrum hosted Hogback Mountain Day on Saturday, treating a record number of attendees to a…

News

Columbus Town Council addresses community concerns

COLUMBUS—The Town Council meeting at Columbus Town Hall on September 19 featured many discussions and decisions that will…

Community

Polk County Health & Human Services shares insights on how to prevent the flu

COLUMBUS—With flu season approaching, now is the time to focus on strategies to prevent its spread in the…

News

Tryon welcomes new police officer

Keyandre Thomas sworn in at Tuesday’s council meeting   TRYON—At Tuesday’s Town Council meeting, Keyandre Thomas was sworn…

Community

Courthouse Crafts celebrates 20 years at Columbus Farmers Market

COLUMBUS—With 20 years under her belt at the Columbus Farmers Market, Ernie Kan, the proprietor of Courthouse Crafts,…