Sports

New goalposts installed at Tennant Stadium

G.M. Tennant Stadium will look a little different Friday when Polk County’s football team kicks off the 2023…

Education

Polk County Schools offering free breakfast, lunch to all students

All Polk County Schools students will be able to enjoy free breakfast and lunch during the 2023-24 school…

Education

Getting to know Polk County Early College

COLUMBUS—With Polk County Schools holding the first day of classes Monday, now is a great time to learn…

Education

Barber takes top honor at state Resource Conservation Workshop

Polk County High School junior Banks Barber took top honors on the end-of-session exam held during the recent…

Education

4-H Club offers diverse programs for youth in Polk County 

COLUMBUS—The 4-H Club in Polk County is gearing up for its Fall semester and offering a range of…

Education

Open House schedule set for Polk County Schools

Polk County Schools has announced its Open House schedule for schools across the district in advance of the…

Education

PCHS state champions recognized with sign at school entrance

The pinnacle of Polk County’s athletic success is now recognized at the entrance to the school campus. Workers…

Education

Stronach chosen as new Saluda Elementary principal

SALUDA—Veteran educator and administrator Erika Stronach has been named the new principal of Saluda Elementary School. Stronach joins…

Education

Paving project updates PCHS parking lots, entrance road

COLUMBUS—Polk County High School students, faculty and guests will enjoy smooth driving when they next return to the…

Community

‘Those Were the Days: Polk Central’s First Graduating Class’

COLUMBUS—The monthly Polk County Historical Association program will be held Tuesday, August 8 at 2 p.m. inside the…