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

COLUMBUS—The American Red Cross is calling on Polk County residents to roll up their sleeves after declaring a national emergency blood shortage, with the blood supply dropping by nearly 25% in June.

GREENVILLE—Former Spartanburg County sheriff Chuck Wright was sentenced Tuesday to 41 months in federal prison after pleading ...

POLK COUNTY—Gunnar Alm happily hit the road Sunday afternoon, leaving Polk County to return to his dorm room at North Carolina State. Alm didn’t hear his name called during this weekend’s Major League ...

The daylily has been steadily growing in popularity in gardens, with over 100,000 varieties registered with the American Daylily Society. Amazing! That’s more options than you have in beans, tomatoes, ...

COLUMBUS—The Columbus Town Council held a special called meeting Friday, July 10, to address business originally scheduled for its July 16 meeting. Town staff shared updates on ongoing projects, ...

This heat wave shows no sign of letting up anytime soon. It’s hard on us and also hard on our gardens. That being said, there are a few things you can do to help your plants get through it. First, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

GREEN CREEK—The Green Creek Community Center, located at 29 Shields Dr., is set to host its inaugural Community Flea Market and Vendor Fair on Saturday, September 19, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering ...

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 ...