Highlighted Resources

First Peak Restaurant Guide

Find a great spot for a meal! Use the First Peak Restaurant Guide to get the latest hours and information for restaurants in Polk County.

NC 211 is a free, confidential, and multilingual health and human services information and referral system, available 24 hours a day in all 100 North Carolina counties.

An online newspaper in its 11th year of publication that is all about “what’s happening” in the small mountain town of Saluda, NC. Sign up here to receive an e-newsletter covering Saluda events.

Local Resources

First Peak of the Blue Ridge – Events calendar for Polk County Travel and Tourism department.

Saluda City Calendar

So Saluda – An online newspaper in its 11th year of publication (formerly published as Saluda Lifestyles) that is all about “what’s happening” in the small mountain town of Saluda, NC. Sign up here to receive an e-newsletter covering Saluda events.

Town of Tryon Calendar

Community Calendar – Covers Polk County and Upper Spartanburg County listing most art and music related events taking place. Know what is happening in our community and know how to plan your events in the future. Events listed in red have been recently added to the calendar. Email Carol Browning at carolbrowning72@gmail.com.

Polk County Local Government – Official site of Polk County Local Government including commissioner information, job postings, and county departments.

PolkNC.info – The latest news and updates from Polk County Local Government.

Polk County Schools – Official site of Polk County Schools including parent information and school websites.

Everbridge (Polk County) – Sign up for emergency alerts from Polk County Local Government.

Everbridge (Columbus) – Sign up for advisories and event information from the Town of Columbus.

Nixle – Sign up for alerts on breaking news and updates from the Town of Tryon.

Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce – Chamber of Commerce for the Foothills Region, including the towns of Columbus, Tryon, and Saluda, NC and Landrum, SC.

First Peak of the Blue Ridge – Travel and tourism resources for Polk County.

First Peak Restaurant Guide – Find a great spot for a meal! Use the First Peak Restaurant Guide to get the latest hours and information for restaurants in Polk County.

NC 211 – NC 211 is a free, confidential, and multilingual health and human services information and referral system, available 24 hours a day in all 100 North Carolina counties.

Polk County Health and Human Services – County agency consisting of public health, transportation, senior, veteran, social, and economic services.

Polk County Parks and Recreation – County department providing recreational opportunities through parks, facilities and programs. Facilities include Stearns Gym, Gibson Park and pool in Columbus, Searcy Park and Recreation Complex in Mill Spring.

Polk Trails – Trails in Polk County have something to offer anyone who is interested in leisurely walks, strenuous hikes, mountain biking, birdwatching, trail running, exercising the dog, or simply enjoying nature.