By John Hood As Americans continue to celebrate our country’s semiquincentennial, I will continue to highlight the pivotal role that North Carolinians played in these historic events. TrendingSkunk ...

Reading the news the other day, a story nearly jolted the coffee cup out of my hand. The headline read: “Hot Wasps Found At ...

If you’ve been raised in the Foothills or the vicinity of Tryon, you’ve either knowingly or unknowingly encountered the ...

Free service helps to manage traffic, assist drivers, and more POLK COUNTY—The N.C. Department of Transportation has recently ...

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Specks is a testament to how forgiving and loving a dog can be. Despite his wounds and previous experiences, Specks has ...

With August being National Peach Month, we thought it would be the perfect time to explore some recipes featuring the ...

Story by Emily Williams, Photography by Emily Williams and Brianne Haas There are few foods as uniquely Southern as good ...

Mirrorball Gallery will present a solo exhibition featuring the work of renowned artist and printmaker Phil Garrett. The show ...

Tryon’s Pacolet Street is undergoing a revival—new businesses are popping up, foot traffic is shifting, and energy is ...

Polk County School’s 21st CCLC PEAK After School Program received the 2025 21st CCLC Best Practice Spotlight Outstanding ...

Polk County Volleyball Club will hold tryouts for its 2025-26 travel teams on Sunday, August 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Polk ...