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Ants are some of the smallest creatures in the world, but they are also some of the busiest! In Western North Carolina, you ...

The Humanitarian Players, a new 501(c)3 nonprofit, has organized in Polk County. Formed in 2024, the organization is a ...

TRYON—The Rutherford Chamber Consort will present “Harmony Weaves a Tapestry of Hope” at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Tryon on Saturday, May 31, at 7 p.m.   The RCC is a professional Chamber music ...

TRYON—Green Blades Garden Club nominated Vivian Cheek for induction into the Second Wind Hall of Fame, and the SWHF board ...

It’s likely that Larry McDermott and I would agree on very little. However, when it comes to House Bill 765 (May 11), Larry and I are in full agreement regarding our opposition. About a month ago, ...

Dear Aunty Pam, I recently hired a friend’s daughter to ‘pet sit’ my two dogs while I was out of town for five days. The girl ...

Lewis Hamilton, “Sonny,” as all his family and friends called him, went to be united with the Lord and his heavenly family on ...

Town begins search for replacement; special meeting set for May 21 COLUMBUS—After a decade in the role, Tim Barth is no ...

On Wednesday, May 21, from 7 to 8 a.m., Polk County Farms will host its Friends of Agriculture breakfast at the Green Creek Community Center at 25 Shields Drive, featuring a trio of speakers. This ...

Over the weekend, the Foothills Humane Society held a yard sale, inviting the community to shop for a good cause while ...

Embrace Farm offers pasture-raised poultry, eggs at Columbus Farmers Market COLUMBUS—Embrace Farm PMA, owned and operated by ...