News

Evacuation preparedness interactive map now available

As crews continue to work on controlling three separate wildfires in Polk County, the county has now begun…

News

March 25 update on the Black Cove Complex fires in Polk County 

Here’s a quick update on the three ongoing wildfires happening in Polk County. From Polk County Public Information…

Community

‘Tales of Tryon’ looks at notable local architects

Holland Brady Jr., Ligon Flynn topic of recent program   By Doug Clark   TRYON—Shields Flynn promised his…

Arts

Dr. Samuel Waymon releases “Baltimore” video honoring Hurricane Helene victims

TRYON—Award-winning artist and longtime Tryon resident Dr. Samuel Waymon has released a compelling new music video titled “Baltimore…

Education

PCHS Agriculture Program students tour Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Center

POLK COUNTY—Recently, seventeen students from the Polk County High Agriculture Program toured the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Center…

News

Polk commissioners approve contract for county audit, recognize PCHS volleyball team 

COLUMBUS—During its regular meeting on Monday, March 17, the Polk County Board of Commissioners approved a contract for…

Community

Landrum Farmers Market to celebrate opening of 25th season on April 5

LANDRUM— On Saturday, April 5, the Landrum Farmers Market will mark a significant milestone in its history with…

Sports

Wolverines blank Eagles to continue scoreless streak

Polk County continued its dominant defensive form Monday, recording a fifth straight shutout in a convincing 4-0 road…

Sports

NCHSAA adopts 48-team playoff bracket for team sports

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors approved Monday the first of a series of…

News

Ready, Set, Go! wildfire preparation plan to be utilized

As Polk County continues to contend with several wildfires in the area, home owners and residents near these…