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Adventurists find new venue in The Gorge zip line
Opening Saturday, May 18 From a hilltop on the outskirts of Saluda, the terrain drops 1,100 feet through lush forest, into the depths of the ... Read more
Latest news
Singer/actress Queen Latifah’s dad visits Tryon
Lance Owen, father of Dana Owens, better known as Queen Latifah was in Tryon recently to visit his friend Anthony Suber, who recently moved back ... Read more
News
A decade of arts
The historic town of Saluda will blossom with artists and visitors at its 10th annual Saluda Arts Festival along Saluda’s historic downtown Main Street. The ... Read more
Polk planning board considers home occupation II and vacation rentals
The Polk County Planning Board is considering new uses for home occupations II and vacation rentals, both to be allowed in the Multiple Use (MU) ... Read more
New NC lien law to affect some new construction projects
North Carolina property owners will be required to take an additional step in the building permit process after the recent implementation of the state’s new ... Read more
Polk County Sheriff weekly report
During the week from May 5 through May 12, 2013, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office answered 167 calls for service. There were 11 arrests and 11 ... Read more
Polk district court results
In Polk County District Court held Wednesday, May 8 with Judge Mack Brittain presiding, 78 cases were heard. Some cases were continued, dismissed or sent ... Read more
- Historic Tryon Country Club hosts Donald Ross Invitational
- Saluda to allow goats for kudzu eradication
- Polk EMS director placed on administrative leave
- Man arrested on peeping tom charges
- Save the bees, honey
- Accused murderer McGraw bonds out of jail
- N.C. 9 closed for potential chemical spill
- Cathy Smith Bowers: A poet’s progress
- Saluda designated Playful City USA
- TR&HC Events executive director and assistant resign
Sports
Polk athlete Alec Philpott receives football scholarship
Polk County High School head football coach Bruce Ollis said, “We’ve got some big shoes to fill,” Wednesday, May 15 as his two-year starting quarterback, ... Read more
- Wolverines sending six to State track meet
- Wolverines fall in baseball playoff opener
- Michael Kocher named Reserve National Champion in open flat
Community
Rev. Carter to speak to Unitarian Universalists
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will meet on Sunday, May 19 at 10:30 a.m. at the Tryon Youth Center on Rt. 176N. The speaker will be ... Read more
Hospice of the Carolina Foothills honors nursing home partners May 12-18
Moving into a nursing home calls for adjustment on everyone’s part. A person’s home, routines, belongings and everything they’re familiar with is replaced with a ... Read more
Volunteers heart of Blue Ridge Barbecue and Music Festival
The music is great. The barbecue is the best. Rides are fun, and arts and crafts are beautiful. But it’s the volunteers who make the ... Read more
Special Section
Columns
I can’t make these stories up
I’m often asked, “Does all the stuff you write about really happen, or do you just make it up?” People, I live in the south. ... Read more
Letters to the Editor
High Speed
To the editor: Disturbed, yes I am. I witnessed the high-speed chase by Columbus Police Department ... Read more | 2 comments
Where We Work
Darla J. Kleiner, PhD-CHES
Person featured: Darla J. Kleiner, PhD-CHES Business: WNC Edutech Phone number: Office 828 894 6174; Cell 828 289 5433 Address: 801 W. Mills St., Suite A, Columbus, ... Read more
Obituaries
Anne R. Cook
Anne Rahman Cook, known to all as “a swell gal,” departed this life on May 9, 2013 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. In ... Read more
