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

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

SALUDA—On January 17 from 10 to 11 a.m., the Saluda Center will host an energetic new exercise class called Cardio Drumming.

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

COLUMBUS—The Polk County NC Co-Op Extension has announced the Helen Clark Blackwell Scholarship is now open for applications, ...

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