TRYON—The Rotary Club of Tryon Foundation continues to make a significant impact in the community by donating over $72,000 last year to support various Rotary projects, local organizations, and ...

COLUMBUS—This fall, The Mediation Center will train a new cohort of volunteer community mediators. The Mediation Center is a non-profit organization serving Buncombe, Henderson, Transylvania, and Polk ...

Mary “Frances” Williams was born to the late JD and IvaLee Wilkerson in Polk County, NC on February 20, 1963, and went home ...

TRYON—The Tryon Downtown Development Association will hold its third annual Global Food Fest on Saturday, August 8, from noon to 2 p.m. This year’s festival will take place as part of the town’s ...

TRYON—On July 21, the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce hosted a successful Mix & Mingle: Foothills Fright Fest at the Tryon Depot Room. The event attracted community members eager to learn about ...

FOOTHILLS—Students in Polk and Rutherford will soon have access to free transportation to and from Isothermal Community College after Polk County Transit and Rutherford County Transit were awarded an ...

TRYON—Buck’s Pizza in Tryon has completed the first phase of a restaurant renovation, featuring a new open-front area that was constructed from July 11th to the 15th. The redesigned space creates a ...

With fall sports tryouts approaching, Polk County’s athletic department is asking all student-athletes to take care of two important items before returning from the break. All athletes should verify ...

LANDRUM—On Saturday, July 18, from 8 a.m. to noon, the annual Peach Festival took place at the Landrum Farmers Market, located at 221 W Rutherford St. This seasonal celebration drew excitement from ...

MILL SPRING—Families preparing for the start of the new school year will have an opportunity to pick up free school supplies and connect with local resources during the Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s ...

Colonel Mark Victor Ross graduated with distinction from the United States Naval War College on June 12, earning a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies. The degree marks Ross’ ...

LANDRUM—The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce welcomed local business leaders and community members to Stubborn Mule Restaurant and Brewery on Thursday evening for its latest Business After Hours ...