TRYON—A new sign at the Tryon Depot Garden is giving downtown visitors another reason to stop and take a closer look at the longtime community park. The sign, rescued from Pearson’s Falls and Glen ...

POLK COUNTY—Pea Ridge Partnership has received a grant from the Polk County Community Foundation to purchase historical markers recognizing the Ponderville area of Pea Ridge and the families, schools, ...

After thousands of ballots were cast in our annual Favorites of the Foothills Reader’s Choice Awards, in which you, the readers, chose your favorite local businesses, individuals, and organizations, ...

COLUMBUS—Polk County High School kicked off its annual Homecoming celebration Thursday with the traditional afternoon parade through downtown Columbus. Police and rescue vehicles, cheerleaders, youth ...

POLK COUNTY—The section of Highway 176 between Tryon and Saluda has remained closed to through traffic since the devastation of Hurricane Helene in September 2024, as the corridor suffered extensive ...

SALUDA—Historic Saluda, Inc. announced today that it received a $35,000 grant from the Polk County Community Foundation to fund essential improvements at the future Historic Saluda Museum, located in ...

TRYON— Town officials are warning residents about a potential scam involving individuals posing as Town of Tryon employees and requesting money for events at Harmon Field. According to a social media ...

LANDRUM—Landrum teenager Tanner Owens has qualified for the World Martial Arts Championships for the third consecutive year after winning gold at the 2026 National Championship in Simpsonville, S.C.

TRYON—The Gallery Store at Tryon Painters & Sculptors, located at 78 N. Trade St., has undergone a remarkable transformation in the last year. Under the organization’s leadership and the dedicated ...

No official timeline available for reopening section of road between Tryon, Saluda TRYON—Residents in Polk County are voicing renewed frustration over the lack of visible progress on repairs to ...

SALUDA—The Polk County Unity Masonic Lodge #482, located at 662 Ozone Drive, welcomed locals, visitors, and friends of the lodge for a community breakfast on Coon Dog Day. This annual event, which has ...

Steven Orr selected to serve second term on the N.C. League of Municipalities’ Legislative Policy Committee SALUDA—Saluda City Manager Steven Orr has been selected to serve a second term on the North ...