It’s the lights, isn’t it? From the flickering light of white candles in the ice-frosted windows of Norway, Sweden and much of Northern Europe, to the lavish display on the […] ...

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

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

Landrum Court Time to offer 24-hour access, online reservations LANDRUM—On Friday, December 19, Landrum Court Time at 112 ...

A recent grant from the Carolina Foothills Foundation enabled Polk County Public Libraries to add more early literacy ...

TRYON—Family, friends, and fellow veterans gathered at the American Legion on Friday, December 19, to celebrate World War II ...

TRYON—On December 20, at 3 pm, the Polk/Rutherfordton Big Brothers Big Sisters group held its annual Christmas party at Tryon ...

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 ...

With the holidays in full swing and the big day approaching, shoppers across the Foothills are turning their attention to ...

LANDRUM—The Landrum Farmers Market welcomed the holiday season with its third annual Santa’s Breakfast on Saturday, December ...

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

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