TRYON—A Japanese maple tree planted at Lanier Library was reportedly stolen on Thursday, April 16, or Friday, April 17, according to library staff. The tree was growing in a large planter on the ...

TRYON—On Wednesday, May 6, at 6 p.m., the Fitzgerald in Tryon will host the inaugural Legacy Toasts event. This special gathering is organized by Tanisha Akinloye and her non-profit Empowering Through ...

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 ...

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 ...

Kenley Savaia and Reeve Carroll each scored twice to lead Polk County to a 5-1 victory over Madison in Wednesday’s Western Highlands Conference girls soccer match at G.M. Tennant Stadium. The victory ...

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

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 ...

SALUDA—The Board of the Saluda Center has announced that it has been awarded a generous grant from the Polk County Community Foundation to provide free movement classes to the Saluda community. The ...

The trip home Tuesday from Avery proved a little more joyous for Polk County’s baseball team. After defeating the Vikings 13-3 in an afternoon matchup, the Wolverines learned that Madison dropped an ...

Noah Harden pitched five strong innings and Polk County capitalized on 12 walks and four hit batters to defeat Avery 13-3 in Tuesday’s Western Highlands Conference baseball action in Newland. The ...

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