TRYON—On December 31, downtown Tryon transformed into a festive haven as families and residents gathered for the much-anticipated annual Tryon Midnight event. From 7 to 10 pm, downtown was filled with ...

As the new year approaches, the Carolinas are poised to implement a range of significant new laws taking effect in 2026 that ...

LAKE LURE—A large wildfire, known as the Shumont Fire, is currently active in the Shumont area of Rutherford County, located just west of Lake Lure. As of Tuesday morning, the fire has grown to an ...

There was a lot of attention paid to every point Bailey Staton scored for Polk County on Tuesday. There will be more attention for every point going forward. That’s because no Wolverine – girl or boy ...

COLUMBUS– The Polk County Board of Commissioners has approved the meeting schedule for 2026. Meetings will typically be held ...

SALUDA—Historic Saluda Inc. has announced its inaugural fundraiser, a night of nostalgia and dancing titled “Celebrating the Decades,” set for February 20 from 6 to 9 pm. This event will take place at ...

Randi Thompson aims to improve safety in the horse industry  SALUDA—Randi Thompson, an equine educator and legal consultant ...

Over the next few issues, we will publish our annual look back at some of the top stories, newsmakers, and images that shaped ...

Residents of Polk County are invited to participate in a series of informative Live Stake Workshops aimed at reducing ...

A recent audit reveals a trend, despite setting record sales, the North Carolina Education Lottery is contributing an ...

Roseland Community Center nominated Dr. Warren Carson for induction into the Second Wind Hall of Fame, and the Board of the ...

Following recent outbreaks in Spartanburg and Greenville counties, a positive case of measles has been confirmed in Polk ...