TRYON—FENCE recently welcomed Anna Maphis as the newest instructor for its free community yoga program, held on Friday ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

SALUDA—The Saluda Arts Festival is set to celebrate its 21st year on May 16 from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Organizers are currently ...