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POLK COUNTY– A new initiative is underway to tackle the spread of kudzu, an aggressive invasive vine known for its rapid growth and damage to local ecosystems. The Polk County […]
TRYON—On August 18, the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce held a joint ribbon-cutting for Old Mill Market Square and Acting Up Fantasy Events to celebrate the market’s expansion and the […]
It was interesting, entertaining, puzzling, baffling, and painful. And a wee bit encouraging. Public hearings on local government issues that are to be decided by a body of elected officials […]
COLUMBUS—A Columbus man is facing six felony charges stemming from alleged offenses involving children in 2020 and 2022, according to Polk County court records. William Leo King, 56, was arrested […]
Cynthia “Cindy” Janke Worrall, age 73, of Landrum, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Cindy was born on May 1, 1953, […]
TRYON—Soprano Melissa McCann and recording artist Michael Langer will present “A Voice Between Worlds” at 4 p.m. Sunday, August 23, at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Tryon. Tenor Tyler Young […]
There are more players on Polk County’s football practice field this August. But there also seems to be more life. More competition. More voices. More players pushing teammates from one […]
Reeve Carroll and Addie Buss each finished among the top five Wednesday as Polk County placed second in a three-team girls golf match at Bright’s Creek. The Wolverines posted a […]
Landrum event gives residents a look at trail widths, proposed access points LANDRUM—The first five miles of the planned Saluda Grade Trail have reached 60% design, giving residents an […]
Board also addresses Harmon Field funding, infrastructure projects and de-annexation request TRYON—The Tryon Board of Commissioners swore in a new police officer Tuesday, approved changes to the town’s garbage […]
