TRYON—A local business in downtown Tryon has a new name and new owners. Lisa Johnson has taken the reins as the new owner of the Nest at Missildine’s, formerly known as the Nest Artisan Market.

CHIMNEY ROCK—After nine months of recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Chimney Rock State Park has officially reopened to the public. The milestone was celebrated on ...

TRYON— On Sunday, the Tryon Depot Plaza was the setting for the third annual Pride Pop-Up Market, hosted by Back Alley Bud Bar & Boutique and Mirrorball Gallery. From 2 to 6 p.m., the event showcased ...

MILL SPRING—Excitement filled the air on Saturday, June 28, as the Little White Oak Mountain trail system at the Polk County Recreation Complex celebrated the grand opening of its first mountain bike ...

COLUMBUS—On Wednesday, June 25, the Housing Assistance Corporation celebrated a significant milestone with a groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony for their Little White Oak Mountain neighborhood ...

Newgrass band to perform July 11 during concert series’ 25th anniversary season TRYON—Summer Tracks, Tryon’s long-running and popular outdoor music series, continues its 25th anniversary season on ...

Pavement Burns: A Hidden Hazard for Pets Beyond vehicle heat, the Tryon Fire Department and Polk County Animal Control are warning about another common danger to pets: hot pavement. “When the air ...

COLUMBUS—Every Saturday morning in the summer from 8 a.m. to noon, the Columbus Farmers Market comes alive at 40 Courthouse Square, drawing residents eager to explore the local offerings. This past ...

Josh Kennedy’s last day with the department is July 27 POLK COUNTY—On Thursday, July 3, the Polk County Department of Health and Human Services announced the resignation of Josh Kennedy. Kennedy has ...

Meet Honey, a sweet and smart 2-year-old pup weighing 41 pounds. House trained and eager to please, she’s a quick learner who’s always up for a challenge, especially if toys are involved! Honey loves ...

TRYON—The Foothills Equestrian Nature Center is hosting a bingo event on Thursday, July 24, starting at 6 p.m. Admission to the event will cost $5 per player and include two bingo cards and a dotter, ...

TRYON—On June 27, the Tryon Downtown Development Association hosted the second annual Tryon Global Food Fest. The event drew both locals and visitors to downtown to savor an array of international ...