It’s a decision that Greene made some time ago and with which he is more than comfortable, primarily for the reasons he made it. Greene has embraced Polk County Schools as his second family, caring ...

TRYON— On Sunday, the Tryon Depot Plaza was the setting for the third annual Pride Pop-Up Market, hosted by Back Alley Bud Bar & Boutique and Mirrorball Gallery. From 2 to 6 p.m., the event showcased ...

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 ...

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 ...

MILL SPRING—Under the lights at Tryon International over the weekend, Brazil’s Jefferson Silva and Virginia’s Michael Lane tied for the victory at the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Challenger Series ...

No injuries reported LANDRUM—On Tuesday, July 1, a fire inside the Burger King in Landrum led to the building being evacuated. The blaze ignited in the kitchen before growing in size, forcing diners ...

With support from the Polk County Appearance Commission and City of Saluda staff, the signs were placed at Pace Park and at the tennis and pickleball courts near Saluda Elementary School. Saluda and ...

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, ...

Staff from the N.C. Division of Water Resources’ Asheville Regional Office conducted the inspection, which identified multiple violations. Notably, the wastewater treatment plant was found to be ...

Meet Honey, a sweet and smart 2-year-old pup weighing 41 pounds. House trained and eager to please, she’s a quick learner who’s always up for a challenge, especially if toys are involved! Honey loves ...

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 ...