Opinion

Former Tryon manager gets second chance in Landrum

Caitlin Martin gets another chance to show what she’s capable of as she takes on her new position as city adminsitrator for Landrum. Landrum city ... Read more

Water, water issues everywhere

After seeing Tryon attempt to wade its way out of $50,000 of delinquent water bills, Saluda Mayor Fred Baisden said he began to ask questions ... Read more

Polk County needs product to play economic development game

This time of year one could easily make the case for a connection between March Madness and economic development. I have to confess that I’m ... Read more

Sprague’s departure loss for Polk County

To promote something you must educate people about its purpose, its use and its value to their lives. A shining feature of the Mill Spring ... Read more

People should have say in commissioner terms

What is wrong with government these days? Wow, now that is a loaded question that could summon up quite a litany of responses. In a ... Read more

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Excitement for dear friends abounds

We are extremely proud of our friend, Henry Linder! Congratulations are in order to this 93-year-old who now has friends throughout the entire country. This ... Read more

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Letters to the Editor

We deserve better

To the editor: The Polk County commissioners turned down a request by Foothills Humane Society’s Executive Director Selena Coffey for an annual increase of a ... Read more

Sprague not “run out”; know facts

“If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs . . .” When I see the continuous barrage of unfounded criticisms ... Read more

Discover what soil and water district is all about

To the editor: The Soil and Water District thanks all the visitors to our Mill Spring Agricultural Center Building on Monday evening, May 6 at ... Read more

Sculpture 2013

To the editor: I am continually impressed by the events and exhibits available to the public in our wonderful community. A recent visit to a ... Read more

High Speed

To the editor: Disturbed, yes I am. I witnessed the high-speed chase by Columbus Police Department through our city. My granddaughter received her learner’s permit ... Read more | 2 comments