SALUDA—The Saluda Arts Festival is set to celebrate its 21st year on May 16 from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Organizers are currently ...

TRYON—On December 31, downtown Tryon transformed into a festive haven as families and residents gathered for the much-anticipated annual Tryon Midnight event. From 7 to 10 pm, downtown was filled with ...

LAKE LURE—A large wildfire, known as the Shumont Fire, is currently active in the Shumont area of Rutherford County, located just west of Lake Lure. As of Tuesday morning, the fire has grown to an ...

There was a lot of attention paid to every point Bailey Staton scored for Polk County on Tuesday. There will be more attention for every point going forward. That’s because no Wolverine – girl or boy ...

A recent audit reveals a trend, despite setting record sales, the North Carolina Education Lottery is contributing an ...

Following recent outbreaks in Spartanburg and Greenville counties, a positive case of measles has been confirmed in Polk ...

Over the next few issues, we will publish our annual look back at some of the top stories, newsmakers, and images that shaped ...

SALUDA—Historic Saluda Inc. has announced its inaugural fundraiser, a night of nostalgia and dancing titled “Celebrating the Decades,” set for February 20 from 6 to 9 pm. This event will take place at ...

Randi Thompson aims to improve safety in the horse industry  SALUDA—Randi Thompson, an equine educator and legal consultant ...

COLUMBUS– The Polk County Board of Commissioners has approved the meeting schedule for 2026. Meetings will typically be held ...

North Carolina will hold a statewide partisan primary and general election in 2026 for federal, state, and county offices.

As the new year approaches, the Carolinas are poised to implement a range of significant new laws taking effect in 2026 that ...