COLUMBUS—The Polk County NC Co-Op Extension has announced the Helen Clark Blackwell Scholarship is now open for applications, ...

By Jed Blackwell The best way to combat a zone defense in basketball is to shoot the other team out of it. Polk County simply ...

Over the next couple of issues, we will publish our annual look back at some of the top stories, newsmakers, and images that ...

TRYON–On January 17, from 5 to 7, Tryon Painters and Sculptors.is set to unveil their new exhibition, “You Belong Here,” with ...

SALUDA—On January 17 from 10 to 11 a.m., the Saluda Center will host an energetic new exercise class called Cardio Drumming.

Fifth-grade students in Ginger Rackley’s class at Saluda Elementary School celebrated their completion of the DARE program ...

A recent audit reveals a trend, despite setting record sales, the North Carolina Education Lottery is contributing an ...

The sound of a harmonica recently filled the air at Sunny View Elementary School, transporting fourth- and fifth-graders into ...

SALUDA—The Saluda Arts Festival is set to celebrate its 21st year on May 16 from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Organizers are currently ...

Randi Thompson aims to improve safety in the horse industry  SALUDA—Randi Thompson, an equine educator and legal consultant ...

The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce has announced the opening of nominations for its Annual Awards, a tradition that ...

POLK COUNTY—On Sunday, January 4, two people were killed in a single-vehicle crash in Columbus, authorities confirmed. The North Carolina Highway Patrol reported that the crash happened around 12:55 p ...