Marilyn A. “Mimi” Child passed away on September 19 at Tryon Estates in Columbus, NC, at the age of 93. She was born in Enid, ...

POLK COUNTY—Pea Ridge Partnership has received a grant from the Polk County Community Foundation to purchase historical markers recognizing the Ponderville area of Pea Ridge and the families, schools, ...

COLUMBUS—Polk County High School kicked off its annual Homecoming celebration Thursday with the traditional afternoon parade through downtown Columbus. Police and rescue vehicles, cheerleaders, youth ...

POLK COUNTY—The section of Highway 176 between Tryon and Saluda has remained closed to through traffic since the devastation of Hurricane Helene in September 2024, as the corridor suffered extensive ...

After thousands of ballots were cast in our annual Favorites of the Foothills Reader’s Choice Awards, in which you, the readers, chose your favorite local businesses, individuals, and organizations, ...

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 ...

SALUDA—The Polk County Unity Masonic Lodge #482, located at 662 Ozone Drive, welcomed locals, visitors, and friends of the lodge for a community breakfast on Coon Dog Day. This annual event, which has ...

SALUDA—Historic Saluda, Inc. announced today that it received a $35,000 grant from the Polk County Community Foundation to fund essential improvements at the future Historic Saluda Museum, located in ...

TRYON—A brief rainstorm couldn’t dampen the message of hope and remembrance at the 12th Annual Walk/Remembrance on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Harmon Field, where community members gathered to honor lives ...

Steven Orr selected to serve second term on the N.C. League of Municipalities’ Legislative Policy Committee SALUDA—Saluda City Manager Steven Orr has been selected to serve a second term on the North ...

A panel of North Carolina Republican officials has selected state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom as the party’s nominee for the 11th Congressional District following incumbent Rep. Chuck Edwards’ withdrawal ...

Officials continue seeking grants as residents push for action on the long-closed roadway SALUDA—In February 2019, a portion of Howard Gap Road near Saluda was closed indefinitely by the North ...