If you’ve been raised in the Foothills or the vicinity of Tryon, you’ve either knowingly or unknowingly encountered the legacy of Ernst Mahler (1887-1967), an Austrian industrial chemist, leader, and ...

The formal report did not disclose what species of wasp they were, but I’m betting they were yellow jackets because that’s a nasty, mean, bad, unforgivable wasp that will sting you just because it’s ...

With August being National Peach Month, we thought it would be the perfect time to explore some recipes featuring the favorite summertime fruit. Linda: South Carolina is known as “the tastier peach ...

SALUDA—An enthusiastic crowd of Saluda Grade Trail supporters gathered in front of the historic Saluda Depot for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 31. This event kicked off a day of ...

Polk County Volleyball Club will hold tryouts for its 2025-26 travel teams on Sunday, August 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Polk County High School gymnasium. Tryouts are open to players ages 12 to 16, ...

One such Foothills restaurant beloved for its barbeque and friendly atmosphere is Green River Barbeque in Saluda. Opened over forty years ago in 1984 by Melanie Talbot, the restaurant is as near and ...

Matt MacLean shares culinary journey TRYON—Katie D’s Sea Shack, located at 82 N. Trade Ave., has welcomed a new head chef, Matt MacLean of Inman, who is excited about bringing his culinary expertise ...

COLUMBUS—The Polk County Big Brothers Big Sisters hosted a Back to School Bash on Saturday at the Steps to Hope Community Room in Columbus. Despite the rainy weather, the event brought joy and ...

Opening Reception set for August 15 in Tryon TRYON—Mirrorball Gallery will present a solo exhibition featuring the work of renowned artist and printmaker Phil Garrett. The show will run from August 15 ...

TRYON— Over several evenings last week, The Creators Vault, located at 25 Trade St., hosted an event titled the Youth Explosion, featuring a lineup of inspiring speakers and music. Mentors such as ...

POLK COUNTY—In a comprehensive activity report, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office has released its crime statistics for July 2025. According to PCSO, a total of 984 calls for service were handled, and ...

Arts ‘The Power of Color’ exhibit opens at Tryon Painters and Sculptors TRYON—Tryon Painters and Sculptors, located at 78 N. Trade St., opened its all-member exhibit, ‘The Power of Color,’ ... Read ...