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

It took me more than 40 years around computers to learn something I wish someone had told me decades ago: Never throw away an old software installation file. Like most people, I’ve always backed up my ...

July is upon us; we’re halfway through the year. It’s time to reflect on the first half and plan for the next half. What did we enjoy? What did we learn? What will we do with the rest of the year? And ...

When Polk County’s Cooper Meyer takes the field in the East-West All-Star Soccer Game on July 21 at Truist Point in High Point, he will continue a long tradition of Wolverine participation in one of ...

SUNNY VIEW—Randy William Nelon, 61, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026 while at Mission Hospital, Asheville, North Carolina surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He was born to the late John ...

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 ...

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, ...

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—For another summer, RISE! brought together local youth for a season filled with learning, creativity, exploration and community connection. The Roseland Community Center’s summer program ...

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 ...

TRYON—The Rotary Club of Tryon recently celebrated the installation of Anne Day as its President for the 2026-2027 Rotary ...

No official timeline available for reopening section of road between Tryon, Saluda TRYON—Residents in Polk County are voicing renewed frustration over the lack of visible progress on repairs to ...