Education

Greene honored as Sneeden Leadership Award winner

The North Carolina School Superintendents’ Association has announced the selection of Aaron Greene, Superintendent of Polk County Schools,…

Education

Polk Middle slates Jumpstart for sixth graders on August 1

POLK COUNTY—Sixth-grade Jumpstart will be held for all Polk County Middle School sixth-grade students on August 1, from…

Sports

PCHS Athletic Department selling sports passes for 2023-24 season

POLK COUNTY– The Polk County High School Athletic Department is selling year-long and sports season passes for the…

Community

SC announces dates for Tax-Free Weekend

School supplies and accessories exempt from state and local taxes   LANDRUM—The South Carolina Department of Revenue has…

Education

Writers Critique Group to host talk on self-publishing at Polk County Library

COLUMBUS – Local author Jerri Lincoln will be sharing her insights on self-publishing at the Polk County Library…

Community

First, second-grade readers enjoy summer camp learning

First and second-grade students participating in summer reading camps recently took part in fun learning projects. Second-grade students…

Community

Family Fun Day planned for Polk Campus of ICC

COLUMBUS—Isothermal Community College is hosting Polk Family Fun Day on Wednesday, July 12, from 11 a.m. to 3…

Community

Saluda Library brings Alaskan wilderness to NC 

Librarian uses Fat Bear contest, live streams to teach about wildlife   SALUDA—A Polk County local is bringing…

Education

Students learn about salamanders with Weiler Woods for Wildlife

It’s been quite the adventure for Weiler Woods for Wildlife as they taught more than 1,500 Polk County…

Education

Polk County approves 2023-2024 budget

School renovations and improvements included   POLK COUNTY–On June 19, the Polk County Board of Commissioners formally approved…