2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (858+ words) Published 9: 34 am Friday, May 22, 2026 Hendersonville flipped the script Thursday in the final installment of its trilogy with Polk County. As with so many Memorial Day weekend releases, there were reused plot elements and an ending that left many in attendance…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (149+ words) Published 9: 35 am Friday, May 22, 2026 Board members also updated on general fund at regular meeting COLUMBUS'On May 21, the Columbus Town Council held its regular meeting. The meeting began with a declaration of National Police Week to honor local law enforcement and…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (1076+ words) Published 9: 33 am Friday, May 22, 2026 POLK COUNTY'When most people think about school transportation, they picture a bus driver behind the wheel and a mechanic in the garage. What they probably don't picture is the transportation director, the office manager, and the…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (265+ words) Published 9: 37 am Friday, May 22, 2026 POLK COUNTY'Polk County residents who may qualify for property tax relief are being encouraged to apply through the county tax office before the June 1, 2026 deadline. According to information released by the county, three programs are currently…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (222+ words) Published 8: 15 am Friday, May 22, 2026 TRYON'The Polk County YMCA concluded its spring sports season for volleyball, track, and soccer on May 16 with a community celebration at Harmon Field featuring a coaches and parents soccer game. Families, athletes, and coaches gathered at…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (185+ words) Published 8: 30 am Friday, May 22, 2026 TRYON" Families are invited to explore the outdoors during a guided hike at FENCE on Saturday, May 30, at 9 a. m. Led by Jennie and Kevin Burke of Carolina Nature Tours, the family-friendly event will take participants along the…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (256+ words) Published 12: 55 pm Thursday, May 21, 2026 Community to rally for Ben Moore, who survived house fire in 2025 TRYON'On Sunday, May 24, a community gathering will take place to help support a Green Creek man who was inside his home when it was allegedly…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (241+ words) The Tryon Daily Bulletin Over 30 inmates baptized at Rutherford County Detention Center Published 12: 48 pm Thursday, May 21, 2026 RUTHERFORDTON'A spirit of hope and transformation filled the Rutherford County Detention Center last week as 32 inmates took part in a baptism ceremony, publicly declaring…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (206+ words) Published 12: 51 pm Thursday, May 21, 2026 COLUMBUS'Gibson Park Pool is scheduled to open on Saturday, May 23, for the 2026 season. The pool is expected to remain open through Labor Day, providing a fun and safe space for families to cool off, stay active,…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (739+ words) Published 12: 57 pm Thursday, May 21, 2026 TRYON'On May 19, Tryon Town Manager Jim Fatland delivered a wide-ranging presentation on the proposed fiscal year 2026-27 town budget to the Town Council, touching on nearly every town department, major infrastructure need, grant initiative, and recovery project…...