No injuries reported LANDRUM—On Tuesday, July 1, a fire inside the Burger King in Landrum led to the building being evacuated. The blaze ignited in the kitchen before growing in size, forcing diners ...

TRYON—Hundreds of gallons of sewer overflow were discharged into a local waterway on Wednesday, July 2, according to an alert received from the Town of Tryon. The sewer overflow occurred between Pine ...

It’s a decision that Greene made some time ago and with which he is more than comfortable, primarily for the reasons he made it. Greene has embraced Polk County Schools as his second family, caring ...

POLK COUNTY—The Council for Educational Travel, USA (CETUSA), a nonprofit organization promoting cultural understanding through international student exchange, is currently seeking host families in ...

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 ...

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 ...

In a ceremony at the United States Naval War College Museum in Newport, Rhode Island, on May 16, 2025, Army Lieutenant Colonel Mark Victor Ross was promoted to the rank of Colonel. The presiding ...

Enforcement campaign promotes safe driving and keeps impaired drivers off N.C. roads Every year, the Fourth of July holiday ranks as one of the deadliest periods on the nation’s roads. The N.C.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

TRYON—One person is dead after a motorcycle accident that occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, June 29. Lieutenant Philip Conner with the Tryon Police Department said that a deceased ...