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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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—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, ...

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 ...

I have lately taken to giving people the finger when driving. With alarming frequency. Some mornings I can make it all the way into Tryon having given the finger to four or five people. Before my fine ...

COLUMBUS—On Thursday, Sept. 17, the Columbus Town Council met at Town Hall, where council members addressed the town’s water and wastewater infrastructure, its fiscal year 2023-24 audit, new ...