It’s truly a critical but grand time in America. The ballot boxes are open early, and we are free to exercise one of the most important and valuable rights we have—to vote. We have the right to cast ...

TRYON—Vendors, collectors, and artisans gathered on Saturday at Harmon Field for a flea market featuring antiques, collectibles, handmade goods, and other finds. The Harmon Field Flea Market ran from ...

MILL SPRING—The Tryon International Equestrian Center welcomed nearly 100 athletes for the Special Olympics Southeast U.S. Regional Equestrian Invitational, held from September 25 to 27. The event ...

TRYON—The 20th annual Ache Around the Lake race will return Saturday, Oct. 10, raising funds for The Hospital Foundation and healthcare services connected to AdventHealth Polk. The two-state running ...

POLK COUNTY—Fourth graders from Polk Central Elementary recently stepped into local history at Alexander’s Ford, part of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. Students learned about the ...

Artificial Intelligence is such a tempting enabler for many folks. Overnight, a farmer or landscaper who couldn’t draw or write a lick to create a promotional splash for their business can now whip ...

POLK COUNTY—Polk County voters will be able to cast ballots early from Thursday, Oct. 15, through Saturday, Oct. 31, at the early voting site at 231 Ward St. in Columbus. Early voting will be ...

LANDRUM—A new exhibit at the Landrum Rail & History Museum will highlight eight Landrum businesses that have been operating for more than 70 years. The exhibit, on display throughout October, features ...

POLK COUNTY—A flood watch will be in effect from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon for Polk County and parts of the Upstate as heavy rain moves into the region. The National Weather Service ...

It was one of those headlines that stopped me cold. “AI will allow us to talk to animals in 3–5 years.” Until now, it’s been pretty much a one-way street with our children in fur pajamas. For example, ...

POLK COUNTY—Polk County Early College senior Bonnie Bailey is getting an early look at what it means to work in education—not from a textbook, but inside a Polk County school. Bailey is the first ...

TRYON—Residents gathered on October 8 at Tryon Coffeehouse for Coffee with a Cop, an informal community event that gave citizens a chance to connect directly with local law enforcement officers, ...