POLK COUNTY— Runners and community supporters across Polk County have a new incentive to lace up their running shoes this year as four longtime local events have joined forces to launch the First ...

COLUMBUS—-The Polk Referral Center, formerly known as Appalachian Strong, will host “Appalachian Strong, Come Hell or High Water” on April 25, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Stearns Park. The event aims to ...

POLK COUNTY—On Saturday, March 28, the Polk County Vietnam War Era Veterans Group, along with their families and invited guests, gathered for their monthly meeting at Jerry Nelon’s barn, located on ...

SPARTANBURG COUNTY— South Carolina is hopefully on the verge of concluding its measles outbreak, which has been identified as the largest in the United States in over two decades. The South Carolina ...

TRYON—The Town of Tryon has announced that the Harmon Field Flea Market event will take place on Saturday, May 9 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m and vendor signups are now available to the community. This event ...

As someone who was born and raised on the East Coast, I’ve always been curious about the West Coast. Everyone raves about it—the tall palm trees! The sunsets! The cleaner water! The vibes! Oh, the ...

LANDRUM—The Landrum Lions Club is inviting residents to safely dispose of unwanted electronic devices during a community environmental cleanup event later this month. The e-waste collection will take ...

Brody Wilkins shot a 79 to lead Polk County to a second-place finish at Thursday’s non-conference golf match at Bright’s Creek. Brevard won the team title with a score of 343, followed by Polk County ...

TRYON—Tryon Little Theater’s last show of the 2025/2026 season is Steel Magnolias, Robert Harling’s story of friendship, resilience, and love in a small Southern town. Presented in its original form ...

COLUMBUS– On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Columbus Indoor Farmers Market features local artisans like Nancy Higgins of Wild Heart Cottage behind Iron Key ...

TRYON– The 4th Annual Back Alley Hempfest is scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 19 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Depot Plaza in Tryon. This free, family-friendly event will feature local artists and a ...

TRYON— On Saturday, April 25, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tryon Painters & Sculptors will host an Art Festival fundraiser at Overmountain Vineyards, located at 2012 Sandy Plains Rd. Known for its ...