On Thursday, March 19, the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and Business After Hours event at Wheat Creek Outpost, located at 195 Fireside Trail in […] ...

TRYON—A youth-focused event aimed at encouraging creativity, leadership, and community engagement will take place later this month in downtown Tryon. The Pea Ridge Partnership Legacy & Empowerment ...

Five Polk County schools have been recognized by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and State Board of Education for demonstrating exceptional student academic growth during the ...

COLUMBUS—Local residents will have the opportunity to learn about streambank restoration and pick up free planting materials this weekend when the MountainTrue Green Riverkeeper team visits the Polk ...

LANDRUM—The Landrum High School Lady Cardinals Girls Basketball program has had a monumental season, culminating in numerous individual accolades that highlight the hard work and talent within the ...

Hey Aunty Pam, I’m wondering if you’ve ever heard of a problem like mine. I am a man in my early 70s and have just remarried a sweet lady […] ...

This week at The Tryon Theatre is a pairing of two films to celebrate the St. Patrick’s Day holiday: “The Banshees of Inisherin” (McDonagh 2022) and “Belfast” (Branagh 2021). Each film is an Irish ...

LANDRUM—Landrum City Council appointed John “J.J.” Sauve, JD, MPA, as interim city administrator during a special meeting on ...

COLUMBUS—The annual Polk County High School FFA Plant Sale is set to take place on March 28, from 8 a.m. to noon, continuing a tradition that spans 53 years. This […] ...

TRYON—The Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) is expanding its event offerings this year with a lineup of creative classes scheduled throughout the spring. In addition to its nature walks, ...

COLUMBUS—The Foothills Music Club met on Thursday, March 12, at Tryon Estates. The program, “From Bach to Rock,” included selections from Bach, Irish folk songs, songs from Shakespeare, and ...