TRYON—Harold Stott, who passed away peacefully on June 28 at the age of 88, was not only well known in downtown Tryon and Polk County but was also nationally recognized for his work in American ...

TRYON—After nearly two years of recovery following damage caused by Hurricane Helene, Trinity Lutheran Church will celebrate the completion of its restoration with a Service of Thanksgiving and ...

When Polk County’s Cooper Meyer takes the field in the East-West All-Star Soccer Game on July 21 at Truist Point in High Point, he will continue a long tradition of Wolverine participation in one of ...

It’s that time of summer: July’s Coon Dog Day week brings dogs, campers, tourists, and a steady stream of folks looking for refreshing mountain breezes, greeted by overhead banners snapping in the ...

Paul and I spotted something exceedingly rare last week during a picnic with our dogs, not far from Zirconia, North Carolina. Not a Painted Bunting, not a double rainbow, or even someone towing a ...

SALUDA—On Tuesday, July 14, the Saluda Center, located at 64 Greenville St., will serve as the venue for the Saluda Community Table’s Oktoberfest in July, running from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This ...

I’m concerned about my son, “Steven.” He came home from college for a visit, and I was shocked to see that he’s taken up knitting. When I made a joke about it, he just shrugged and said a lot of his ...

COLUMBUS—The Columbus Farmers Market drew shoppers to its temporary location at the corner of East Mills and Walker streets on Saturday, July 4, where local farmers and artisans offered fresh produce, ...

SALUDA—Residents interested in learning the basics of improvisational comedy will have an opportunity to do so during a free introductory workshop hosted by On Track Saluda on Saturday, July 18. The ...

SALUDA—Bird enthusiasts will have the opportunity to learn about the colorful wood warblers of the western Carolinas during the next Saluda Library Speaker Series program on Tuesday, July 14. The free ...

The Saturday’s performance marks 53 summers of youth musicals—and lands, by happy coincidence, on the very date the real ...

TRYON—The Rotary Club of Tryon recently celebrated the installation of Anne Day as its President for the 2026-2027 Rotary ...