COLUMBUS—Empowering Through Beauty, Inc. has announced that Sully’s Place has partnered with the organization to support ...

TRYON—St. Luke CME Church will host a community-wide Vacation Bible School and “Jump Start Your School Year” back-to-school celebration from Wednesday, July 22, through Saturday, July 25. This year’s ...

Mary “Frances” Williams was born to the late JD and IvaLee Wilkerson in Polk County, NC on February 20, 1963, and went home ...

MILL SPRING—Families preparing for the start of the new school year will have an opportunity to pick up free school supplies and connect with local resources during the Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s ...

Not many people can give you the name of the latest ailment invading our homes and restaurants, but they clearly understand the two words used across the country to describe it: “explosive diarrhea.” ...

POLK COUNTY—Polk County High School is looking for welcoming families in the community to open their homes to international exchange students for the 2026-2027 school year—and, say those who have ...

LANDRUM—The annual Airing of the Quilts will return to North Trade Avenue on Saturday, August 15, from 8 a.m. to noon, celebrating the Appalachian tradition of quilt making with an outdoor display of ...

COLUMBUS—The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce is seeking local artisans, farmers, bakers, crafters and small business owners to serve as vendors at the Rock the Chamber Music Festival on ...

My beloved and I were dual-scrolling after dinner one evening this week. It was orange-and-ginger glazed ribs, if you must know, because even Puppy Chow is tasty in a proper sauce. We sat side-by-side ...

Jacquelyn (Jackie) Wright passed away at the age of 91. She died peacefully with her loving sons at her side. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Jack. Born in Laurelton, Queens, NY, ...

Program helps young children build kindergarten-ready skills through play SALUDA—Families with young children will have two opportunities this month to participate in free Play to Learn pop-up ...

TRYON—Roseland Community Center is preparing for two of its largest annual events, the RISE! summer enrichment program and the community’s third annual Juneteenth Celebration. The Roseland Institute ...