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City officials said due to discounts and fee-bundling options with boat and fishing permits, few residents ever come close to paying the full amount.

Richard DuBose, president of Montreat Conference Center, writes a weekly message to Montreat. An excerpt of this weeks message is below. To read his full message, click the "Read More" button below the excerpt. “Okay, folks, summer is here, and it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get busy!”...

One of the most popular waterfalls in the North Carolina mountains has reopened after it closed for two years.

The Polk County Schools Child Nutrition Program will be offering free meals this summer to Polk County children and teen-agers. Meals will be available for pick up at Polk County High School each Thursday from 4-6 p.m. This program will run from June 6 to July 27, with no meal service the week of July 4.

COLUMBUS—A public hearing on Polk County’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 will take place on Monday, June 3, at 5 p.m., ahead of its regularly scheduled meeting. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment on the proposed budget, which is available for review at www.polknc.org or at the county manager’s office […] The post Public hearing on Polk County budget scheduled for Monday appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.

Cleveland County residents are fighting against a dramatic fee increase to camp, boat and live around John H. Moss Reservoir.

BOILING SPRINGS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office said a man has died following a crash Sunday night. Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said at 11:40 p.m. the driver was heading east on Rainbow Lake Road when he went off the right side of the road and hit a tree.

The Griffith Rutherford Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is pleased to announce the winners of the State JAC, Southeastern Division (seven southeastern states) and National levels of judging of the 2023-2024 Junior American Citizens Contest (JAC). This is an annual contest sponsored by the Griffith Rutherford Chapter to promote good citizenship, history, and patriotism. The National contest's theme for the 2023-2024 school year was "Sparkling in the Stars with the 50th Anniversary of the NASA Space Shuttle Program". The JAC Contest in Rutherford County is for students in grades 3rd through 8th in public, private, charter and home school situations. The students in 3rd through 5th grades could choose to compete in any of the following contest areas: designing a stamp, drawing a poster, creating original digital art, writing and drawing a graphic novel/comic, writing original poetry, writing a short story, producing a banner, submitting a photo essay, or conducting and writing about a community service project completed in 2023. Those students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades could compete in any of the following categories: drawing a poster, creating original digital art, writing original poetry, writing and drawing a graphic novel/comic, writing a short story, producing a banner, submitting a photo essay, or conducting and writing about a community service project. The local portion of this contest began in August of 2023.

SHELBY, N.C.—On May 21, 2024, the Moseley Architects design team joined the local community and county officials to break ground on the new Cleveland County Justice Center in Shelby. The 343,000-square-foot campus is estimated to be complete in 2026 and will consolidate several county law enforcement, detention, judicial and administrative departments across 8.3 acres.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Officials are urging people to make sure they have up-to-date vaccinations as whooping cough continues to spread in western NC. Henderson County health officials said confirmed pertussis (whooping cough) cases have risen to 117. Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) said they have confirmed...

CLEVELAND COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A Shelby woman struck a big win with a $1 million prize on a $10 scratch-off ticket, the North Carolina Lottery announced Friday. Shelby resident Tyeshia Hopper bought the $10 50X The Cash scratch-off at the Eastside Kwik Stop on Lineberger Street. Hopper claimed her winnings Thursday and […]

“Okay, folks, summer is here, and it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get busy!”. Over the last ten years, I’ve learned not to say such silly things, having long ago learned that each and every summer in Montreat represents the product of hard work over months of preparation by staff and volunteers here and afar. Thankfully, we have a promising summer ahead, with programs, recreation, arts, and worship – something for everyone. Some predictions:

One of the area's oldest local houses has been carefully restored and transformed into a charming inn just a short walk from uptown Shelby. Located on the tree-lined West Marion Street, The Opal and West House is open and ready to welcome guests to its beautifully restored and modernized rooms.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office said a former detention officer was recently charged for allegedly selling contraband to inmates at the Rutherford County Detention Center. Deputies said 26-year-old Angel Willette was working at the detention center when he reportedly sold cigars and CBD...