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Polk commissioners approve easements, hear from citizens at monthly meeting

By Christa Price   POLK COUNTY—On Monday, May 19, at 5 p.m., the Polk County Board of Commissioners ...

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Polk County 4-H unveils 2025 Summer Sparks program for youth

POLK COUNTY—This week, Polk County 4-H announced the schedule for its upcoming 2025 Summer Sparks event. This event ...

Education

Aguilera named 2025 recipient of Robert Jason Fox Memorial Award

Keidi Aguilera, a rising junior at Polk County High School, has been named the recipient of this year’s ...

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Polk County approves resolution in opposition to NC House Bill 765 

Board of Commissioners asserts importance of local decision-making   COLUMBUS—On Monday, May 19, at its regular meeting, the ...

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New regulations change how outfitters operate on Green River

Polk County guides face new rules as state tightens game land oversight   POLK COUNTY—New statewide regulations are ...

Arts

New nonprofit kicks off “Theatre For A Cause”

The Humanitarian Players to offer acting classes   POLK COUNTY—The Humanitarian Players, a new 501(c)3 nonprofit, has organized ...

Education

Champions for Wildlife to distribute Sunshine & Smiles kits over the summer

POLK COUNTY—This summer, thanks to a generous grant from the Polk County Community Foundation and matching funds from ...

Business

Steps of Hope hosts Chamber Business After Hours Event

COLUMBUS—On Thursday, May 15, the Foothills Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business After Hours event at the ...

Community

“Harmony Weaves a Tapestry of Hope” at Holy Cross Episcopal Church

TRYON—The Rutherford Chamber Consort will present “Harmony Weaves a Tapestry of Hope” at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in ...

Education

Clifford The Big Red Dog, Scholastic gift books to schools in honor of Greene

Scholastic Books recently brought a reading reward – and a special guest – to Polk County Schools to ...

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