Education

Local student places fifth at Tractor Driving State Finals

Polk County High School student, Banks Barber, recently participated in the North Carolina FFA Tractor Driving Finals where…

Education

PCEC students take part in Public Art and Design Challenge

POLK COUNTY—Students at Polk County Early College recently took part in a Public Art and Design Challenge, working…

Education

TR&HC scholarship applications now open for 2025

TRYON—The Tryon Riding and Hunt Club has announced that local students can apply for its 2025 college scholarships.…

Education

Red wolf pelt helps kids learn

New resource for Champions for Wildlife’s “Wild for Red Wolves” program   POLK COUNTY—At Champions for Wildlife, the…

Education

Foundation grant helps provide training, support for school counselors, social workers

In an era of mounting mental health challenges and academic pressures, Polk County’s school counselors and social workers…

Education

Honor band selections reflect growth of Polk County Middle program

POLK COUNTY—Polk County Middle School’s band program is celebrating unprecedented success, with a record number of students selected…

Community

PCHS sophomore Morton wins district Voice of Democracy Essay Contest

POLK COUNTY—Leah Morton, a 10th-grade student at Polk County High School, has been named the District 16 winner…

Community

Tryon Elementary students create, nourish pollinator garden

TRYON—Students from Tryon Elementary School are taking the lead in protecting local pollinators by creating their very own…

Community

PCCF supports school counselors, school social workers

POLK COUNTY—The Polk County Community Foundation recently awarded Polk County Schools a generous grant to assist school counselors…

Education

Deadline for applications to audition for FMC Young Musicians Scholarships

FOOTHILLS—The deadline for applications to audition for the 2025 Foothills Music Club scholarships for young musicians is Friday,…