A variety of events are planned throughout the area to celebrate New Years Eve.  Tryon International Equestrian Center will ...

From its beautiful ocean beaches and mainland lakes to its farmland in the Upstate, South Carolina is something to behold, ...

When you think about Western North Carolina’s wildlife, you probably picture black bears, deer, or even hellbenders. But ...

TRYON—The Polk County Community Foundation helped mark a significant milestone in its 50-year history earlier this week by ...

North Carolina will hold a statewide partisan primary and general election in 2026 for federal, state, and county offices.

A recent grant from the Carolina Foothills Foundation enabled Polk County Public Libraries to add more early literacy ...

Sarah Marjorie Sparks Womack died on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the age of 101. Born in 1924 to Lassie Belle Byers and ...

It’s the lights, isn’t it? From the flickering light of white candles in the ice-frosted windows of Norway, Sweden and much of Northern Europe, to the lavish display on the […] ...

TRYON—On December 20, at 3 pm, the Polk/Rutherfordton Big Brothers Big Sisters group held its annual Christmas party at Tryon ...

Dear Aunty Pam, How do I get out of a new friendship with a crazy person?? I’m not going to use any names or giveaway ...

LANDRUM—The Landrum Farmers Market welcomed the holiday season with its third annual Santa’s Breakfast on Saturday, December ...

TRYON—Family, friends, and fellow veterans gathered at the American Legion on Friday, December 19, to celebrate World War II ...