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Out for a jog
This Saturday morning, beginning at 6:00 a.m., St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation is hosting Ache Around the Lake.
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Cleaning off the gridiron
After a 15-month hiatus, a football game was finally played at Tennant Stadium. The Polk County JV team ...
Off to a good start
Polk County Volleyball Club’s 12U squad made a successful debut. PCVC 12U competed in the SAVL Challenge Series ...
The 100
Football games will look a bit different this spring for Polk County High School and Polk County Middle ...
Whole lot of quiltin’ going on
Two new quilt blocks were installed last week on the Operation Hope building, 206 E. Rutherford, in downtown ...
Arts
Tryon Concert Association presents Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Tryon Concert Association (TCA) presents the first of six Front Row: National concerts by members of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln.
by Submitted article.
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Gov. Cooper lifts some restrictions
POLK COUNTY—As high school football starts this week in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper has eased some restrictions for several venues, including for sports.
by Leah Justice, Monday, March 1, 2021 10:36 am
Community
New monthly newsletter
COLUMBUS—Area residents can now sign up for a monthly newsletter the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is producing.
by Leah Justice, Monday, March 1, 2021 10:35 am
Community
Outdoor gathering
SALUDA—The Saluda Board of Commissioners discussed during its February meeting a permit to allow a music festival on May 15 and heard from several residents.
by Leah Justice, Monday, March 1, 2021 10:34 am
Community
Polk Middle rebounds with victory at Rugby
Polk Middle rebounded from Monday’s loss to Hendersonville Middle with an emphatic 4-1 victory Wednesday at Rugby Middle.
by Submitted article, Monday, March 1, 2021 10:29 am
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Governor increases attendance limit for outdoor sporting events
High school sports fans can soon begin to return to outdoor events in larger numbers.
by Submitted article, Monday, March 1, 2021 10:26 am
Community
Fulfilling a dream
The dream formed almost as soon as Caelan Gaul began playing soccer will become reality in a few short months.
by Submitted article, Monday, March 1, 2021 10:25 am
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Polk County Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Class well worth the time
I recently completed the 40-hour Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Class 2020-2021. I would like to commend the entire Polk County Sheriff’s Department for an outstanding achievement ...
by Submitted article, Monday, March 1, 2021 10:21 am
Community
Polk County District Court results
During Polk County District Court on Feb. 10, 2021 at 9 a.m., with Judge Kim Justice presiding, 29 cases were heard. Some cases were continued, ...
by Leah Justice, Monday, March 1, 2021 10:19 am
Community
Property forfeitures of $12,800
COLUMBUS—The Polk County Sheriff’s Office presented a check for $12,800 to the Polk County School Board Monday afternoon.
by Leah Justice, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 11:23 pm
Community
Tryon selling Melrose Inn property
TRYON—The Town of Tryon is selling the property that used to be the Melrose Inn.
by Leah Justice, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 11:20 pm
Community
Citizen of the year
TRYON—The Town of Tryon has decided to begin awarding a citizen of the year.
by Leah Justice, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 11:17 pm
Community
Most small businesses
POLK COUNTY—A recent study from SmartAsset has ranked Polk County as the 7th in North Carolina for the most small businesses.
by Leah Justice, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 11:16 pm
Community
Domestic violence executive joins board
B.J. Bayne, Executive Director of Steps to HOPE, has joined the Board of Directors for Polk County Health & Wellness Coalition.
by Submitted article, Monday, February 22, 2021 12:41 pm
Community
Gov. McMaster signs fetal heartbeat bill
LANDRUM—South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill Thursday that will prevent any woman from getting an abortion after a heartbeat is detected.
by Leah Justice, Monday, February 22, 2021 12:36 pm
Community
Campobello Police finds missing man
CAMPOBELLO—The Campobello Police Department found a 90-year old missing man out of Tennessee safely.
by Leah Justice, Monday, February 22, 2021 12:35 pm
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Polk adds another 37 COVID cases
POLK COUNTY—Polk County added another 37 cases of COVID-19 this week up to 1,335 from 1,298 last Friday.
by Leah Justice, Monday, February 22, 2021 12:34 pm
Community
February Polk County School Board meeting notes
The Polk County Board of Education voted at its February meeting to allow students at Polk County Early College (PCEC) to compete in athletics beginning ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, February 22, 2021 12:32 pm
Community
Trash collection next Saturday
COLUMBUS—Houston Road residents who recently formed a neighborhood committee will have their first trash pick up next Saturday, Feb. 27 to clean the roads.
by Leah Justice, Monday, February 22, 2021 12:31 pm
Community
Multiple vehicle crash shuts down interstate
COLUMBUS—A chain reaction multiple vehicle crash occurred along Interstate 26 late Friday afternoon that sent 2 people to the hospital and the many people stuck ...
by Leah Justice, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 10:21 pm
Community
Finally getting connected
With its recent receipt of federal grants through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, Charter Communications is expanding broadband availability in Polk County.
by Submitted article, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 10:19 pm
Community
2020 Beautification awards
TRYON—This year’s Beautification awards for Polk County all came from Tryon.
by Leah Justice, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 10:17 pm
Community
Meth arrest
GREEN CREEK—The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division arrested a Green Creek man on Monday for drug charges, including methamphetamine.
by Leah Justice, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 10:10 pm
Community
Further details on chase and death
GREEN CREEK—The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is clarifying some points about last week’s police pursuit that ended in the death of Wayne Keith Smith, Jr., ...
by Leah Justice, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 10:08 pm
Community
Boss the service dog
TRYON—A Tryon Elementary first-grader is the first student in Polk County Schools to bring a dog to school with him every day. Jase Scruggs is autistic ...
by Leah Justice, Sunday, February 14, 2021 9:24 pm
Community
Landslide maps available
POLK COUNTY—People can now see where Polk County’s 265 landslides have been over the years thanks to recent maps created.
by Leah Justice, Sunday, February 14, 2021 9:20 pm
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