TRYON—On December 20, at 3 pm, the Polk/Rutherfordton Big Brothers Big Sisters group held its annual Christmas party at Tryon ...

North Carolina will hold a statewide partisan primary and general election in 2026 for federal, state, and county offices.

Polk County snapped a 28-game losing streak to Mountain Heritage dating back to 2008, rallying from an 11-0 deficit to defeat ...

LANDRUM—Operation Hope has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Spartanburg County Foundation, a significant step forward for the local nonprofit as it undertakes key organizational updates. The ...

With the holidays in full swing and the big day approaching, shoppers across the Foothills are turning their attention to ...

Dear Aunty Pam, How do I get out of a new friendship with a crazy person?? I’m not going to use any names or giveaway ...

Sarah Marjorie Sparks Womack died on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the age of 101. Born in 1924 to Lassie Belle Byers and ...

Michelle Fagan knows how to show appreciation for her winter athletes. Polk County High School’s athletic director hosted a ...

LANDRUM—The Landrum Farmers Market welcomed the holiday season with its third annual Santa’s Breakfast on Saturday, December ...

LANDRUM—On Wednesday, December 17, the City of Landrum and the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce hosted a grand opening ...

TRYON—The Board of  Roseland Community Center will host its annual Kwanzaa Festival Celebration on Sunday, December 28, at 4 ...

COLUMBUS—The Polk County Board of Commissioners convened for its regular meeting on Monday, December 15, at the Womack ...