North Carolina will hold a statewide partisan primary and general election in 2026 for federal, state, and county offices.

TRYON—On December 20, at 3 pm, the Polk/Rutherfordton Big Brothers Big Sisters group held its annual Christmas party at Tryon ...

Polk County snapped a 28-game losing streak to Mountain Heritage dating back to 2008, rallying from an 11-0 deficit to defeat ...

LANDRUM—The Landrum Farmers Market welcomed the holiday season with its third annual Santa’s Breakfast on Saturday, December ...

Dear Aunty Pam, How do I get out of a new friendship with a crazy person?? I’m not going to use any names or giveaway ...

With the holidays in full swing and the big day approaching, shoppers across the Foothills are turning their attention to ...

LANDRUM—On Wednesday, December 17, the City of Landrum and the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce hosted a grand opening ...

MILL SPRING—County officials announced Monday that contractors have been cleared to begin removing storm debris from Lake ...

COLUMBUS—The Polk County Board of Commissioners convened for its regular meeting on Monday, December 15, at the Womack ...

Sarah Marjorie Sparks Womack died on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the age of 101. Born in 1924 to Lassie Belle Byers and ...

The Pea Ridge Partnership hosted members of the Nina Simone Childhood Home project team for a private historic and cultural ...

TRYON—Tryon Arts & Crafts School announced this week the upcoming opening of “Ascension,” an exhibition featuring the work of ...