Frank Sutherland Martin, of Columbus, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Frank was a devoted ...

By Josh Lanier It’s Saturday afternoon, and for no particular reason, I drive up Tigerville Road and cross over Highway 11.

We are fast approaching another year of celebration in this country, characterized by parades, speeches, and the ubiquitous fireworks. Among the many who are highly sensitive to noise are veterans […] ...

LANDRUM—The popular Dark Corner Classic Car Show will return to North Trade Avenue in Landrum on Saturday, May 30. The event ...

Johnny Howard Witt, 75, of Columbus, NC (Green Creek), passed away May 05, 2026, at Spartanburg Regional Heart Center after a sudden health issue. Johnny was born on February 20, 1951, in Greeneville, ...

TRYON—The Foothills Equestrian Nature Center will host a community yard sale on Saturday, June 6, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at its facility located at 3381 Hunting Country Road […] ...

“Sometimes, I can see the river bottom and its glitter of stones. Then a fish leaps in sunlight rippling the surface. Sometimes, I listen to the birds, our seers, the pileated always laughing.” ~ ...

Highway 176 between Saluda and Tryon set to reopen in the spring of 2025 POLK COUNTY—Tropical Storm Helene caused widespread destruction across Polk County, leaving many roads severely damaged and in ...

Tryon event coincided with what would have been Simone’s 93rd birthday TRYON—Music, memories, and celebration filled Mirrorball Gallery in Tryon on Saturday night as acclaimed composer, actor, and ...

POLK COUNTY—Polk County Schools recently announced that Rachel Culbreth has been awarded the 2026 Janice Anderson Brumley Award. Mrs. Brumley dedicated herself to the students she taught in Polk ...

TRYON—Tryon has issued a boil water advisory for a section of town after a water main break on Monday caused low pressure and temporary water outages. According to officials, the break occurred near ...