Let’s play a game. What do snakes, bears and major cities have in common? We know that they are easy for some people to hate ...

Commonly, landscapers and homeowners in upscale neighborhoods consider dandelions a nuisance to be gotten rid of by any means ...

It’s all fun and games when one gives a pet a silly name… Until it’s not. Like everyone else, we’ve had countless critters ...

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake shook parts of Polk County on Thursday, August 14, with its epicenter about 4 miles north of ...

Jane Ashlyn Perkins, known by all as Ashlyn, was born January 28, 1965, in Charlotte, North Carolina. She passed away ...

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 ...

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 ...

TRYON—The Tryon Methodist Church, located on New Market Road, has been a cornerstone of the community for decades. It held its final service on August 10, marking the end of an era filled with ...

It’s the question that Molly Hill has heard a few times this year, maybe even asked herself once or twice. So, now what? Hill begins her 12th season at Polk County with back-to-back state ...

For those who have the courage to leave a bad home life situation, Steps to Hope is honored to help. We hear the stories, we understand the struggles. And we want to help in any way we can, every time ...