Neal McSwain died on June 20th after a long battle with cancer. Born and raised in Green Creek, NC, Neal spent his adult years working and living out West before coming back home to retire and to ...

After a week of scrimmages, competitions, and tournament play, not even a single goal could separate Kirby Cup finalists ...

North Carolina has launched a new initiative to assist homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene with a program aimed at ...

Polk County History Museum, House of Flags Museum to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony COLUMBUS—A unique blend of local and ...

If you missed the “No Kings” rallies in our little Western North Carolina towns, there likely will be more for you to see and ...

TRYON—Shakespeare & Friends will host a free, family-friendly, and interactive outdoor production of Shakespeare’s beloved ...

Meet April, a 1-year-and-4-month-old, 53-pound bundle of love and playful energy! This sweet pup adores tennis balls, squeaky ...

Two-time Olympian Leslie Burr Howard adopts pup through partnership POLK COUNTY—The ongoing collaboration between the Tryon ...

On Friday, June 27, from 8 to 9:30 a.m., officers with the Landrum Police Department will be available to meet with citizens ...

TRYON—Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Tryon is currently hosting an Art Gallery Members Group Show. Members are exhibiting a wide variety of art pieces in a range of different media. The community is ...

COLUMBUS—The Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting held on Monday, June 16, was highlighted by a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the county zoning ordinance and the approval of the 2025 ...

LANDRUM—Stubborn Mule Restaurant and Brewery, located at 501 N. Howard Avenue, officially opened its doors to the public recently and is already receiving massive support from the community, setting ...