Have you been following the Buddhist monks as they continue their 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace ’? I have, and with continuous ...

On Sunday, January 4, two people were killed in a single-vehicle crash in Columbus, authorities confirmed. The North Carolina ...

Outreach, a local non-profit that serves Polk County families and individuals in need of assistance with day-to-day ...

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

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

TRYON–On January 17, from 5 to 7, Tryon Painters and Sculptors.is set to unveil their new exhibition, “You Belong Here,” with ...

Aaron Jackson wasted no time Friday in achieving a bit of Polk County history. Jackson entered the Wolverines’ non-conference ...

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

FOOTHILLS—Rutherford Regional Health System welcomed its first baby of 2026 on Thursday morning. Grayson, weighing 9 pounds, ...

By Jed Blackwell The best way to combat a zone defense in basketball is to shoot the other team out of it. Polk County simply ...

The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce has announced the opening of nominations for its Annual Awards, a tradition that ...

Fifth-grade students in Ginger Rackley’s class at Saluda Elementary School celebrated their completion of the DARE program ...