Moore, Overholt advance in commissioners race, Wright wins sheriff primary POLK COUNTY—After an hour delay attributed to technical issues in Halifax County, the Polk County Board of Elections released ...

TRYON— On Friday, the Tryon community gathered on Depot Street to celebrate the unveiling of “The Steel Deer,” a new rebar ...

E. Jeanette Conner “Granny”, 89 of Columbus, N.C., died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in her home surrounded by family. A native ...

Awards season is here, and while the spotlight shines on Hollywood, you don’t need a red carpet to enjoy this year’s most ...

TRYON—Public health officials delivered an urgent but measured message about the return of measles during a February 25 ...

SALUDA—The Saluda Living in Place organization is inviting local veterans to a special addition of its monthly Veterans ...

TRYON—The Tryon Downtown Development Association launched its 2026 Fourth Friday series last Friday evening with a flavorful celebration, the third annual Chili Cookoff, from 5 to 7 p.m. in downtown ...

Polk County matched Draughn shove for shove Thursday and pushed its way to a bit of history. The Wolverines met Draughn’s ...

Last week, Parker-Binns Vineyard and Winery was recognized at the annual North Carolina Winegrowers Conference, which ...

On Saturday, February 21, Polk County’s bass fishing teams competed in the Palmetto Boat Center High School Tournament Trail ...

TRYON—On Tuesday, March 10, the community is invited to join naturalist Luke Cannon from 1 to 4 p.m. for an afternoon of ...

SALUDA—Fifth-grade students in Ginger Rackley’s class at Saluda Elementary School recently transformed their science studies ...