Education

Local teacher organization looking for members

The North Carolina Delta Kappa Gamma Society is currently working to contact past and present members and to…

Community

Polk County Schools remains one of state’s top districts

Polk County Schools remains one of the elite school districts in North Carolina according to Niche.com’s national ranking.…

Education

School board recognized at January meeting

It’s School Board Appreciation Month in North Carolina, and Polk County Schools took time at its January board…

Education

Duke Energy offers support to Polk County Schools through holiday program

Tryon Cares presented by Duke Energy in conjunction with Tryon International Equestrian Center Winterfest is a holiday initiative…

Education

Polk County Cadets end another successful season

The Polk County Cadets have had a busy semester. According to Band Director Kimberley Benson, the Cadets have…

Education

PCMS students spread holiday cheer

Polk County Middle School students in Josh Trejo’s digital media art classes recently created placemats to spread holiday…

Education

Polk County School Board to shift toward partisan elections in 2024

New legislation affects four school boards in North Carolina   POLK COUNTY—North Carolina House Bill 66 goes into…

Education

Polk students take part in Holiday Card Challenge

School counselors coordinated the creation of almost 1,000 cards for active military members, veterans and service families as…

Community

Tryon Elementary helps stock Outreach pantry with food drive

Students and staff at Tryon Elementary School collected more than 2,400 pounds of food to be donated to…

Community

Polk County Historical Association’s Night at the Museum brings history to life

COLUMBUS—The Polk County Historical Museum held its fifth ‘Night at the Museum’ event on Thursday evening, featuring reenactors…