Tryon

TRYON—The Summer Tracks Concert Series continues Friday, July 17, with the Lillie Syracuse Band taking the stage at Rogers Park. With a voice described as “a velvet stream of joy, […]

Jacquelyn (Jackie) Wright passed away at the age of 91. She died peacefully with her loving sons at her side. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Jack. Born […]

TRYON—The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce will host a Foothills Fright Fest Mix & Mingle on Tuesday, July 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tryon Depot Room, 22 […]

LAKE LANIER—Red, white, and blue were on full display as the Lake Lanier community gathered to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with one of its most cherished traditions—the Annual Lake Lanier […]

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 […]

GREENVILLE—Former Spartanburg County sheriff Chuck Wright was sentenced Tuesday to 41 months in federal prison after pleading guilty in October 2025 to conspiracy and drug-related charges. U.S. District Judge Timothy […]

Successful $200,000 campaign protects property from future residential development   SALUDA—The Saluda Community Land Trust recently announced the results of its “Keep Saluda Green” campaign and the permanent protection of […]

RALEIGH—Gov. Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 257 into law Tuesday, enacting North Carolina’s first full state budget in more than two years. Due to delays, state agencies have been operating […]

Community-driven effort leads to nearly $800,000 in upgraded surgical equipment   COLUMBUS—AdventHealth Polk and The Hospital Foundation are celebrating a major milestone following the successful completion of the Sustaining Surgical […]

TRYON—An upcoming Art Talk at Upstairs Artspace will highlight a community-based art project centered on Haitian refugee experiences and collaborative storytelling through textiles. The program is scheduled for Sunday, July […]