By John Hood As Americans continue to celebrate our country’s semiquincentennial, I will continue to highlight the pivotal role that North Carolinians played in these historic events. TrendingSkunk ...

This week at the Tryon Theatre is “The Life of Chuck,” a beautiful and stirring film directed by the talented Mike Flanagan, who has proven his merit in both film and television. Perhaps more ...

July 25, 2025. Gail was a woman of quiet strength, deep compassion, and unwavering devotion to her family. Born in New ...

Free service helps to manage traffic, assist drivers, and more POLK COUNTY—The N.C. Department of Transportation has recently ...

If you’ve been raised in the Foothills or the vicinity of Tryon, you’ve either knowingly or unknowingly encountered the ...

Specks is a testament to how forgiving and loving a dog can be. Despite his wounds and previous experiences, Specks has ...

Reading the news the other day, a story nearly jolted the coffee cup out of my hand. The headline read: “Hot Wasps Found At ...

TRYON—Tryon Arts & Crafts School will host its inaugural Photo Studio field trip on Friday, August 22, with a visit to the ...

COLUMBUS—The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Division of Animal Control has confirmed that a skunk involved in an attack on a ...

With August being National Peach Month, we thought it would be the perfect time to explore some recipes featuring the ...

Story by Emily Williams, Photography by Emily Williams and Brianne Haas There are few foods as uniquely Southern as good ...

Tryon’s Pacolet Street is undergoing a revival—new businesses are popping up, foot traffic is shifting, and energy is ...