On Tuesday, July 1, a fire inside the Burger King in Landrum led to the building being evacuated. The blaze ignited in the ...

The annual Coon Dog Day Festival will return to downtown Saluda on Saturday, July 12, one week later than usual. This ...

FOOTHILLS—As summer temperatures rise across the Carolinas, local emergency officials are sounding the alarm on a silent but ...

Meet Honey, a sweet and smart 2-year-old pup weighing 41 pounds. House trained and eager to please, she’s a quick learner who ...

If you’re among the fortunate who never have to think about where your next meal is coming from, bless your heart. But if you ...

COLUMBUS—On Wednesday, June 25, the Housing Assistance Corporation celebrated a significant milestone with a groundbreaking ...

Champions for Wildlife to host three Wild for Summer programs this season TRYON—Champions for Wildlife is inviting local ...

TRYON– On Friday evening, the Mirrorball Gallery, located at 84 Pacolet St., welcomed multi-talented artist and musician ...

Three Polk County softball players earned recognition on the North Carolina Softball Coaches Association’s 2025 All-District ...

TRYON– On June 19, the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business After Hours event at the Tryon Fine ...

CHIMNEY ROCK—After nine months of recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Chimney Rock State Park has officially reopened to the public. The milestone was celebrated on ...

A sweeping housing proposal in North Carolina is generating intense debate over how to address the state’s housing shortage ...