Business

Huge lines greet newly opened Tractor Supply Company location

Columbus store to host grand opening Saturday, June 2 COLUMBUS — Customers were standing outside the new Tractor…

News

Hot drinks in a warm, welcoming atmosphere

TRYON — Two decades ago, a newcomer to the Tryon area decided — mostly on a whim —…

News

Columbus purchases Polk’s first ladder truck

Vehicle purchased without financing, tax increases COLUMBUS — Starting in late June, if people in Polk County need…

Education

The Gorge provides PCHS business students a day filled with lessons, fun

A group of Polk County High School students received a rare opportunity to get a firsthand look at…

News

Polk, Tryon leaders asking DOT to tone down Highway 108 plan

Resident proposes state label road as scenic byway COLUMBUS — A group of concerned residents out to “Save…

Community

Big crowds flock to downtown Tryon for Huckleberry’s festival

Libations flowed freely on Trade Street Saturday, as Huckleberry’s Tryon restaurant took over downtown to celebrate the opening…

Community

Mill Spring shop sells $1 million winning lotto ticket to Inman family

James Seay and DeeAnna Seay from Inman, South Carolina, are starting the weekend on a high note after…

News

Over 200 attend rally opposing Highway 108 expansion

Public has until Tuesday to send NCDOT comments LYNN — More than 200 local residents packed the Foothills…

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Dozens assemble outside courthouse for Day of Prayer

It was a perfect day for worship Thursday, as more than 30 people assembled outside the Polk County…

Arts

TFAC invites community to take a tour of Italy

Local movie fans had a chance to take a brief jaunt to the Mediterranean Tuesday evening, as the…