On Tuesday, July 1, a fire inside the Burger King in Landrum led to the building being evacuated. The blaze ignited in the ...

CHIMNEY ROCK—After nine months of recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Chimney Rock State Park has officially reopened to the public. The milestone was celebrated on ...

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

Celebration of community, canines now in 62nd year SALUDA– The annual Coon Dog Day Festival will return to downtown Saluda on Saturday, July 12, one week later than usual. This long-standing tradition ...

COLUMBUS—On Wednesday, June 25, the Housing Assistance Corporation celebrated a significant milestone with a groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony for their Little White Oak Mountain neighborhood ...

Pavement Burns: A Hidden Hazard for Pets Beyond vehicle heat, the Tryon Fire Department and Polk County Animal Control are warning about another common danger to pets: hot pavement. “When the air ...

TRYON—The Foothills Equestrian Nature Center is hosting a bingo event on Thursday, July 24, starting at 6 p.m. Admission to the event will cost $5 per player and include two bingo cards and a dotter, ...

TRYON– On June 19, the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business After Hours event at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. This gathering, a prime networking opportunity for business ...