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The Equine Journey
TRYON—A fundraiser for scholarships for children will be held this Saturday at FENCE. Read more
8 hours ago by Leah Justice.
Revenue neutral budget
COLUMBUS—Polk County Manager Marche Pittman has submitted his budget proposal for fiscal year 2021-2022 that is revenue neutral following this year’s property revaluation. Read more
8 hours ago by Leah Justice.
Polk County BOE approves calendars for next two academic years
The Polk County Board of Education recently adopted academic calendars for both the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years. Read more
8 hours ago by Submitted article.
Out of gas
FOOTHILLS—Many area residents were searching for gasoline by Tuesday after a pipeline ransomware attack of a major pipeline. Read more
8 hours ago by Leah Justice.
To mask or not to mask
COLUMBUS—The Polk County Board of Commissioners made a statement last week that they do not agree with the governor’s masking and gathering requirements. Read more
8 hours ago by Leah Justice.
National Day of Prayer
COLUMBUS—Local residents and church leaders gathered Thursday afternoon to participate in the National Day of Prayer. Read more
4 days ago by Leah Justice.
Columbus arrest
COLUMBUS—The Columbus Police Department arrested a woman on Hampton Street this week on multiple drug charges, including for methamphetamine, heroin, ecstasy, LSD and marijuana. Read more
4 days ago by Leah Justice.
Campobello student arrested
CAMPOBELLO—A Campobello-Gramling student was arrested this week after students found a list of names and reported it to a teacher. The principal sent a letter to ... Read more
4 days ago by Leah Justice.
Polk picks up another 13 cases
POLK COUNTY—Polk County picked up another 13 cases of COVID-19 this week, bringing the total number of cases since late last March to 1,491. Read more
4 days ago by Leah Justice.
Polk County High School student gives back, earns Volunteer of the Year Award
“You either have a heart to serving or you don’t,” says John Blanton, a North Carolina retiree and volunteer with United Way of the Piedmont’s ... Read more
