Education

ICC selected for Achieving the Dream’s rural-serving cohort

Isothermal Community College has been selected by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national, leading higher education reform network…

Sports

Simpson welcomes shot to continue career at Division II powerhouse Benedict

The twists and turns of the recruiting process ended with Antonio Simpson in a place he says offered…

Sports

Taylor’s discovered passion for soccer leads to chance to play at Spartanburg Methodist

As recently as a couple of years ago, Caroline Taylor wouldn’t have imagined sitting in Polk County’s auditorium…

Sports

Bright opts for college track career, signs with Gardner-Webb

It was a choice Cade Bright never expected to have. A standout soccer goalkeeper for many years, Bright…

Sports

Hard work helps Young reach goal, sign with Gaston College

Excitement. Relief. A bit of vindication. Tuesday provided Polk County senior Chloe Young with a wide range of…

Education

Polk County Middle School Honor Roll

Sixth Grade A Honor Roll Dulce Chavez Gonzalez Ryleigh Dill Joselyn Gonzalez Zoey Lammers Kenslie Meyer Quinn Schilling…

Community

Community to honor John Vining’s dedication, local impact

Polk FFA holding plant sale, barbecue lunch fundraiser March 30   POLK COUNTY—In Bill Miller’s view, the value…

Education

Polk Central Elementary Library renamed to honor Allen’s years of support

Lucinda Allen, a fixture in the Polk County educational community for more than two decades, was honored Wednesday…

Education

Champions for Wildlife is growing

Since January 1, Champions for Wildlife has used the power of art to teach over 750 local students…

Education

PCHS Child Development Program hopes to fill local need

A Polk County High School program is seeking to fill the area’s need for childcare professionals. PCHS launched…