The days are crisper; leaves are turning red and gold. Pumpkins are everywhere, waiting for their jack-o’-lantern faces.… ...

LANDRUM—Landrum Mayor Bob Briggs recently joined members of the Daughters of the American Revolution to recognize Constitution Week, observed annually from Sept. 17-23. The observance marks the ...

POLK COUNTY—Lieutenant Colonel Chad E. Raburn, a native of Polk County and a Polk Central High School graduate, recently retired after more than thirty years in the United States Army. Lt. Col. Raburn ...

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—A brief rainstorm couldn’t dampen the message of hope and remembrance at the 12th Annual Walk/Remembrance on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Harmon Field, where community members gathered to honor lives ...

On a recent school day, third graders in Chip Cash’s class at Sunny View Elementary headed out to play, just as generations of students have done at recess. The playground awaiting them, though, ...

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, ...

TRYON—On Tuesday, Sept. 15, in the McCown Room at Tryon Town Hall, the Tryon Board of Commissioners discussed creek restoration, equipment financing, and the Lake Lanier Dam Rehabilitation Project.

COLUMBUS—Polk County residents who are new to Medicare or want to better understand their coverage options can attend a free Medicare presentation Sept. 22 at The Meeting Place/Polk County Senior ...

SALUDA—Saluda artist Jim Carson received a Silver Brush Award of Excellence for his painting “Beaufort May” at the American Impressionist Society’s 27th Annual National Juried Exhibition in Bend, ...

The Foothills Music Club began the 2026-2027 season on Thursday, September 10, at the home of Deanne Prusak.    The program, “Inspiring Impressionism,” consisted of selections from French composers ...

TRYON—Tryon Little Theater will present the murder-mystery musical “Something’s Afoot” for two weekends, Sept. 17-20 and Sept. 24-27, at the Tryon Little Theater Workshop. Set in an English country ...