Education

Wildlife after-school program partners with Gardening for Life

Last fall, the nonprofit organization, Weiler Woods for Wildlife, developed an education outreach component to encourage children to…

Education

Polk Middle’s Benson receives 2023 Janice Anderson Brumley Educational Grant

Polk County Middle School band teacher Kimberley Benson has been named the recipient of the 2023 Janice Anderson…

Education

Tryon Elementary School to host 2023-2024 Kindergarten Registration

TRYON–The staff of Tryon Elementary School is excited to welcome the class of 2036 to its Tryon Schools…

Education

Saluda Elementary students show creativity for Venetian Carnevale Gala

Students at Saluda Elementary School have tapped their creativity and made amazing Carnevale Masks.  This year, the Saluda…

Education

Former Polk County Schools superintendent honored, new scholarship announced at Board of Education meeting

Two local prestigious foundations have teamed to honor former Polk County Schools Superintendent Bill Miller while also providing…

Education

Partnership for Children of the Foothills and Kidsenses Museum partner for Lucky to Read event

RUTHERFORDTON–March’s Fabulous Free Friday at the Kidsenses Interactive Children’s Museum in Rutherfordton will take place on Friday, March…

News

PCMS students receive lesson on cell phone safety from local police

POLK COUNTY–Students at Polk County Middle School recently got a lesson on cell phone safety from local law…

Arts

Showcase of Excellence recognizes artists in area schools

TRYON–Tryon Fine Arts Center congratulates the artists who received awards at this year’s Showcase of Excellence. The winners…

Equestrian

New equine-based learning center to open in Polk County 

Dreamwinds Equine Assisted Learning Center to teach leadership and teamwork   POLK COUNTY–A new equine-based learning center will…

News

Edward Jones office relocating to Tryon, bookcases donated to local school

TRYON – The Edward Jones office currently in the Columbus Commons is in the process of relocating to…