On Friday, the Tryon Cemetery Commission, together with members of the Polk County VFW and volunteers, placed American flags ...

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Young musicians excel as PCHS Band closes year on a high note POLK COUNTY—Students from the Polk County High School Band ...

On Monday, May 19, at 5 p.m., the Polk County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting to discuss various agenda items ...

Keidi Aguilera, a rising junior at Polk County High School, has been named the recipient of this year’s Robert Jason Fox ...

Ants are some of the smallest creatures in the world, but they are also some of the busiest! In Western North Carolina, you ...

POLK COUNTY—This week, Polk County 4-H announced the schedule for its upcoming 2025 Summer Sparks event. This event is an opportunity for youth ages 5-18 to engage in a variety of classes and ...

Polk County guides face new rules as state tightens game land oversight POLK COUNTY—New statewide regulations are reshaping ...

The Humanitarian Players, a new 501(c)3 nonprofit, has organized in Polk County. Formed in 2024, the organization is a ...

This summer, thanks to a generous grant from the Polk County Community Foundation and matching funds from a group of ...

COLUMBUS—On Thursday, May 15, the Foothills Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business After Hours event at the Steps to ...

TRYON—The Rutherford Chamber Consort will present “Harmony Weaves a Tapestry of Hope” at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Tryon on Saturday, May 31, at 7 p.m.   The RCC is a professional Chamber music ...