Community

Polk County 4-H unveils 2025 Summer Sparks program for youth

POLK COUNTY—This week, Polk County 4-H announced the schedule for its upcoming 2025 Summer Sparks event. This event ...

News

Polk County approves resolution in opposition to NC House Bill 765 

Board of Commissioners asserts importance of local decision-making   COLUMBUS—On Monday, May 19, at its regular meeting, the ...

News

New regulations change how outfitters operate on Green River

Polk County guides face new rules as state tightens game land oversight   POLK COUNTY—New statewide regulations are ...

Arts

New nonprofit kicks off “Theatre For A Cause”

The Humanitarian Players to offer acting classes   POLK COUNTY—The Humanitarian Players, a new 501(c)3 nonprofit, has organized ...

Education

Champions for Wildlife to distribute Sunshine & Smiles kits over the summer

POLK COUNTY—This summer, thanks to a generous grant from the Polk County Community Foundation and matching funds from ...

Business

Steps of Hope hosts Chamber Business After Hours Event

COLUMBUS—On Thursday, May 15, the Foothills Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business After Hours event at the ...

Sports

Hensley resigns as Polk County wrestling coach

Polk County High School head wrestling coach Thomas Hensley has resigned after three seasons leading the program. Hensley ...

Community

Foothills Humane Society hosts successful yard sale over weekend

All proceeds to support animals at the shelter   COLUMBUS—Over the weekend, the Foothills Humane Society held a ...

News

Tim Barth out as Columbus town manager

Town begins search for replacement; special meeting set for May 21   COLUMBUS—After a decade in the role, ...

Business

Local farmer embraces passion for organic poultry farming 

Embrace Farm offers pasture-raised poultry, eggs at Columbus Farmers Market   COLUMBUS—Embrace Farm PMA, owned and operated by ...

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