Harold Norman Stott, 88, of Columbus, NC, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, family, racing, and community that will be remembered for generations. Harold ...

TRYON—Seven new Cultural Heritage Markers now stand throughout Tryon’s historic Eastside community, preserving the stories of the neighborhood’s churches, businesses, schools, and community leaders, ...

COLUMBUS—Children and families will have several opportunities to enjoy free educational and entertainment programs at the Columbus Library throughout July, thanks to support from the Friends of the ...

I need to know if I am being too picky (my mother says I am) or if listening to my gut has been the right thing to do. Please help! I’m 40, never been married, not too many boyfriends, either. I’m OK ...

FOOTHILLS—Wildlife officials are warning residents in western North Carolina about the growing presence of nine-banded armadillos, an invasive species that continues to expand into the state’s ...

POLK COUNTY—Junior varsity football is returning to Polk County. Wolverine head coach Dustin Fry said Tuesday that the program intends to field a JV football team this season. That will mark the first ...

TRYON—Mirrorball Gallery + Lounge and Back Alley Boutique & Bud Bar will host the fourth annual Love Is Love Pride Festival in downtown Tryon on Sunday, June 28, bringing together local vendors, live ...

By John Hood   As we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, here is a question worth pondering: Was the event it sought to explain […] ...

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 ...

POLK COUNTY—Dashcam footage has been shared by Homestretch Logistical Trucking detailing the events of a dangerous accident that shut down I-26 for hours on August 1. The incident, which occurred near ...

COLUMBUS—Linda Wulf, the creative mind behind Linda’s Clayhouse, showcases her handmade wind chimes at the Columbus Farmers Market on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Having previously ...