July is upon us; we’re halfway through the year. It’s time to reflect on the first half and plan for the next half. What did we enjoy? What did we learn? What will we do with the rest of the year? And ...

SUNNY VIEW—Randy William Nelon, 61, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026 while at Mission Hospital, Asheville, North Carolina surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He was born to the late John ...

Red, white, and blue were on full display as the Lake Lanier community gathered to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with ...

Paul and I spotted something exceedingly rare last week during a picnic with our dogs, not far from Zirconia, North Carolina. Not a Painted Bunting, not a double rainbow, or even someone towing a ...

TRYON—For another summer, RISE! brought together local youth for a season filled with learning, creativity, exploration and community connection. The Roseland Community Center’s summer program ...

SALUDA—On Tuesday, July 14, the Saluda Center, located at 64 Greenville St., will serve as the venue for the Saluda Community Table’s Oktoberfest in July, running from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This ...

SPARTANBURG—The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg, which serves communities across Spartanburg and Polk counties, has named Trey ...

TRYON—The Rotary Club of Tryon recently celebrated the installation of Anne Day as its President for the 2026-2027 Rotary Year during their year-end event held at Holy Cross Episcopal Church on ...

Polk County Early College made its mark on the national stage last month when three educators traveled to Winston-Salem for the National Early College Summit, joining hundreds of colleagues from ...

This week at the Tryon Theatre is Pressure (Maras), a tautly constructed and tremendously well-acted period piece set in the final 72 hours leading up to D-Day. The film explores the integral role ...

POLK COUNTY—The Pea Ridge Partnership recently welcomed members of the local equestrian community for a private African American History and Culture Tour, offering participants an opportunity to ...

TRYON—More than 300 people came to Roseland Community Center on Saturday, June 20, to enjoy “Freedom Matters,” the 3rd Annual Eastside Juneteenth Celebration. The grounds were abuzz with positive ...