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March 24 update on the Black Cove Complex fires in Polk County
POLK COUNTY—Firefighters continue to work to contain three wildfires in Polk County. This group of fires consists of…
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Community meeting held Sunday to share information on Polk County wildfires
Public hears from incident command, emergency personnel COLUMBUS—At a community meeting held Sunday, March 23, at the Womack…
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Bobby Arledge nominated for Heroic Hands Award
COLUMBUS—Bobby Arledge, the Polk County Emergency Management Director and Fire Marshal, has been nominated for a prestigious Heroic…
Community
Paws for Landrum showcases community spirit at second annual event
LANDRUM– On Saturday, March 22, the Joe Cunningham Pavilion was bustling with energy as it hosted the Second…
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Commissioners approve Polk County Regional Water Authority
COLUMBUS—On Monday, March 17, the Board of Commissioners approved the formation of the Polk County Regional Water Authority,…
Sports
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Bradley, Littlejohn selected for WNC All-Star Game
Polk County’s Mia Bradley and Kiera Littlejohn have been selected for Saturday’s WNC All-Star Games at Warren Wilson…
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UPDATED: Three major wildfires force evacuations in Polk County
*Updated 8:00 a.m. 3/24/25 Black Cove, Deep Woods, Fish Hook fires burn 3,000 acres, destroy homes POLK COUNTY—Three…
Community
Tryon Riding and Hunt Club celebrates 100th anniversary
Events to honor TR&HC’s legacy TRYON—Tryon Riding and Hunt Club recently announced that it is celebrating its…
Community
Nonprofit celebrates Women’s History Month with healing, self-care
Empowering Through Beauty, Inc. provides free haircare services, manicures, and pedicures FOOTHILLS—On Tuesday, March 19, Empowering Through…
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UPDATED: Three major wildfires force evacuations in Polk County
Black Cove, Deep Woods, Fish Hook fires burn 1,100 acres, destroy homes POLK COUNTY—Three separate wildfires have burned…
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