Three Polk County softball players earned recognition on the North Carolina Softball Coaches Association’s 2025 All-District ...

The annual Coon Dog Day Festival will return to downtown Saluda on Saturday, July 12, one week later than usual. This ...

A sweeping housing proposal in North Carolina is generating intense debate over how to address the state’s housing shortage ...

COLUMBUS—On Wednesday, June 25, the Housing Assistance Corporation celebrated a significant milestone with a groundbreaking ...

LANDRUM—Excitement is building as Landrum High School gears up for its inaugural Football Alumni Game, scheduled for Friday, ...

Nonprofit launches program for Polk, WNC residents FOOTHILLS—Wine To Water, an international nonprofit focused on clean water ...

TRYON—The Foothills Equestrian Nature Center is hosting a bingo event on Thursday, July 24, starting at 6 p.m.  Admission to ...

FOOTHILLS—As summer temperatures rise across the Carolinas, local emergency officials are sounding the alarm on a silent but ...

The 52nd annual Columbus Fire Department BBQ and Gospel Sing will kick off on Monday, June 30, and will continue for four ...

TRYON– On June 19, the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business After Hours event at the Tryon Fine ...

COLUMBUS—Polk County Public Libraries is hosting its Summer Learning Program, designed to keep area students engaged over the ...

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning affecting Polk County. The warning is in effect until 6 ...