LANDRUM—Hogback Mountain Day will return to downtown Landrum on Saturday, September 13, offering a full schedule of activities, live music, food, and fun for all ages. The celebration will run from 8 ...

TRYON— During the August 19 regular meeting, the Tryon Town Council discussed a proposed lease agreement for a new cell phone tower that aims to improve the town’s cellular service. The potential ...

COLUMBUS—County officials recently announced that Stearns Gym will soon bring YMCA membership benefits directly to the downtown Columbus facility beginning October 1, 2025. Enhancements are also ...

In a back-and-forth contest featuring two of the area’s hottest teams, Polk County and Patton settled for a 2-2 draw Wednesday in non-conference soccer action. The result keeps both teams unbeaten ...

With broken hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Benjamin Lee Cooke, 44, on August 18, 2025. A gentle, radiant soul, Ben left this world too early—while leaving an indelible mark on everyone ...

First Steps” (Shakman), the newest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and a refreshingly original entry at that. This ...

East Rutherford claimed a 6-3 victory over Polk County on Monday in the season-opening tennis match for both programs in ...

My teenage grandson has come to live with us full-time. At first, it was maybe going to happen, then it wasn’t going to happen, and then suddenly it happened. I’m reasonably sure the horses had ...

TRYON—On August 14, the Tryon Arts & Crafts School hosted a public reception for a pair of solo exhibitions featuring artists ...

LANDRUM—Every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. until noon, John Hawk, the owner of Lit’l Mushroom Farm, welcomes visitors to his ...