Education

Polk County woman finds new opportunities in retirement 

COLUMBUS–Pam Navy recently switched her Facebook profile picture to a photo of herself when she was in first…

Education

Two locals graduate from N.C. School of Science & Mathematics

Local students were among 344 from all across North Carolina who graduated this year as members of the…

Education

Columbus Library to celebrate new Lillian Jackson Braun and Earl Bettinger Music Garden

Grand opening ceremony will feature guided hike, balloon animals and summer program sign-ups   COLUMBUS-The Columbus Library will…

Education

Kiwanis Club presents scholarships to seven students

The Kiwanis Club of Tryon presented scholarships to Key Club members at their weekly meeting on Wednesday, May…

Education

Librado named Early Head Start Program Services Manager

WNCSource recently announced that Bridgett Librado has been promoted to Early Head Start Program Services Manager.  Librado began…

Education

Tryon Elementary again receives Purple Star for support of military

For the fourth straight year, Tryon Elementary has been recognized for its support of students and families connected…

Education

Polk County third-graders receive bike helmets through local program

Recently, Polk County Emergency Management partnered with Safe Kids: Rutherford-Polk, Polk County Schools, Polk County Sheriff’s Office and…

Education

Polk County Schools cafeterias achieve perfect health scores

It’s something that Polk County Schools officials can never remember happening. All six Polk County Schools cafeterias received…

Sports

Annual Polk County Special Olympics held at G.M. Tennant Stadium

Polk County’s most special athletes recently ran, jumped and celebrated in G.M. Tennant Stadium. The annual Polk County…

Education

Polk County 4-H announces summer programs

COLUMBUS–For years, the Polk County 4-H program has been a vital resource for teaching youth through hands-on learning.…