Polk County Middle School’s model bridge building team came tantalizingly close to capturing the school’s seventh state ...

Are you in a position where you need to sell your home—and the timing doesn’t feel like it’s on your side? It’s not an easy ...

A fire ignited by downed power lines on Sunday, April 19, burned a total of 1.5 acres and is 100% contained, according to ...

By Diane Nelson Every April, during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, communities across the country come together to break the ...

POLK COUNTY—The Polk County Farmers Markets will kick off the 2026 summer season on May 1 and May 2, inviting residents and visitors to indulge in fresh local produce, artisan goods, and community ...

Saturday night proved all right for Mattison Hoots. The Tryon dirt track driver took home top honors in the 10th Thunder Bomber Classic at Travelers Rest Speedway, bringing home the $10,010 check and ...

Twenty-one Polk County Schools teachers have achieved certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, earning one of the highest professional distinctions available in ...

LANDRUM—On Tuesday, April 21, the Medical Group of the Carolinas–Family Medicine–Landrum unveiled its newly renovated 16,649-square-foot facility at 133 N. Howard Ave. The grand opening welcomed ...

COLUMBUS—Residents can learn about the functional side of fungi during a program at Columbus Library on Thursday, April 30, ...

COLUMBUS—The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 17 to celebrate the grand ...

COLUMBUS—The Polk Referral Center is inviting the community to come together for an afternoon of connection, support, and live entertainment at its upcoming event, “Helene and Back Again!” The ...

SALUDA—A new artistic hub is set to open in Saluda, bringing fresh creative energy to the community. Open Art Gallery, located at 32 West Main Street, Unit C, will celebrate its grand opening on ...