North Carolina will hold a statewide partisan primary and general election in 2026 for federal, state, and county offices.

Dear Aunty Pam, How do I get out of a new friendship with a crazy person?? I’m not going to use any names or giveaway ...

Sarah Marjorie Sparks Womack died on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the age of 101. Born in 1924 to Lassie Belle Byers and ...

Polk County snapped a 28-game losing streak to Mountain Heritage dating back to 2008, rallying from an 11-0 deficit to defeat ...

LANDRUM—On Wednesday, December 17, the City of Landrum and the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce hosted a grand opening ...

Michelle Fagan knows how to show appreciation for her winter athletes. Polk County High School’s athletic director hosted a ...

FOOTHILLS—A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Polk County and Landrum until 12 a.m. on Friday, December 19. The National ...

Polk County’s boys soccer program celebrated a historic season Thursday at its postseason banquet at Sunnydale. The ...

Depot Garden, Tryon Country Club are ready for the holidays TRYON—The Tryon Garden Club members have been busy preparing for ...

COLUMBUS—In response to the delay of SNAP benefits in November, Outreach launched the 21-Meals Plan, providing crucial food assistance to vulnerable residents throughout Polk County.  This initiative ...

Polk County’s Charley Dusenbury and Addie Buss earned spots on the All-Western Highlands Conference girls golf squad. Dusenbury placed fourth in the WHC conference tourney and Buss added a ninth-place ...

Columbus Town Council cites state zoning law in unanimous approval COLUMBUS—The Columbus Town Council met on Thursday, December 18, at the Womack Building with a focused agenda centered on the ...