Josh Kennedy’s last day with the department is July 27 POLK COUNTY—On Thursday, July 3, the Polk County Department of Health and Human Services announced the resignation of Josh Kennedy. Kennedy has ...

Newgrass band to perform July 11 during concert series’ 25th anniversary season TRYON—Summer Tracks, Tryon’s long-running and popular outdoor music series, continues its 25th anniversary season on ...

TRYON—A local business in downtown Tryon has a new name and new owners. Lisa Johnson has taken the reins as the new owner of the Nest at Missildine’s, formerly known as the Nest Artisan Market.

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 ...