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

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 ...

LANDRUM—First Baptist Church of Landrum will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its sanctuary on Sunday, marking a century since the church first worshipped in the building that has served generations ...

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 ...

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 ...

RALEIGH—Gov. Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 257 into law Tuesday, enacting North Carolina’s first full state budget in more than two years. Due to delays, state agencies have been operating on budgets ...

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 ...

Successful $200,000 campaign protects property from future residential development SALUDA—The Saluda Community Land Trust recently announced the results of its “Keep Saluda Green” campaign and the ...

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 ...

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 ...

CAMPOBELLO—An 81-year-old Campobello man has been charged with four counts of lewd act on a minor under the age of 14 following an investigation by the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office. According ...

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 ...