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 ...

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

COLUMBUS—Families are invited to enjoy a morning of summertime fun during the Watermelon Splash Bash on Friday, August. 7, at The Meeting Place in Columbus. The free community event will take place ...

SALUDA—A new 20.7-acre public nature preserve officially opened Thursday in Saluda, offering residents and visitors a place to hike, learn and connect with nature while serving as a future access ...

Not many people can give you the name of the latest ailment invading our homes and restaurants, but they clearly understand the two words used across the country to describe it: “explosive diarrhea.” ...

TRYON—McGourty’s Pub reopened for one night on July 11 as community members gathered for “An Evening at McGourty’s,” a fundraiser benefiting the Tryon Arts & Crafts School. About 100 ticketed guests ...

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 ...

GREEN CREEK—The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce will host its inaugural Rock the Chamber Music Festival on Friday, Sept. 19, from 3:30 to 8 p.m. at Looking Glass Creamery, located at 115 ...

TRYON—A free educational workshop on estate planning will be held July 23 at 11 a.m. at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. Hosted by Saluda Financial Partners, the one-hour workshop is designed to help ...

LANDRUM—Shoppers will have the opportunity to save on back-to-school purchases during the state’s annual tax-free weekend, scheduled for Friday, August 7, through Sunday, August 9. During the ...

No official timeline available for reopening section of road between Tryon, Saluda TRYON—Residents in Polk County are voicing renewed frustration over the lack of visible progress on repairs to ...

Officials continue seeking grants as residents push for action on the long-closed roadway SALUDA—In February 2019, a portion of Howard Gap Road near Saluda was closed indefinitely by the North ...