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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

SALUDA—Historic Saluda Inc. has announced its inaugural fundraiser, a night of nostalgia and dancing titled “Celebrating the Decades,” set for February 20 from 6 to 9 pm. This event will take place at ...

LAKE LURE—A large wildfire, known as the Shumont Fire, is currently active in the Shumont area of Rutherford County, located just west of Lake Lure. As of Tuesday morning, the fire has grown to an ...

There was a lot of attention paid to every point Bailey Staton scored for Polk County on Tuesday. There will be more attention for every point going forward. That’s because no Wolverine – girl or boy ...