Sports

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Polk tops East Rutherford, secures outright league title

Polk County secured its first outright conference championship in two decades Tuesday night, defeating East Rutherford 62-47 in…

Education

Champions for Wildlife share lessons on black bears with local students

A local wildlife organization brought black bear education to Polk County elementary students through after-school programs in January.…

Education

Local student places fifth at Tractor Driving State Finals

Polk County High School student, Banks Barber, recently participated in the North Carolina FFA Tractor Driving Finals where…

Community

Friends of Agriculture breakfast set for February 19

This month’s Friends of Agriculture breakfast is set for Wednesday, February 19 from 7 to 8 a.m. The…

Sports

Ring season returns as Polk celebrates second state volleyball title

It felt much more like spring than winter Friday evening outside Polk County’s gymnasium. Inside, though, there were…

News

Sunny View man hospitalized after pit bull attack

Four dogs euthanized, sent for rabies testing   SUNNY VIEW—On Sunday, February 9, Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded…

Education

PCEC students take part in Public Art and Design Challenge

POLK COUNTY—Students at Polk County Early College recently took part in a Public Art and Design Challenge, working…

Community

Foothills Humane Society to host “Mystery Mutt Match”

POLK COUNTY—Foothills Humane Society is arranging the “ulti-mutt” blind date on Saturday, February 15, as it will host…

Sports

Championship moment: Polk ends title drought in romp past Chase

The outcome on Friday? Never in doubt. The celebration? No less memorable or meaningful. Polk County’s conference championship…

News

Deadly accident on Highway 9 under investigation

One dead, two injured after Sunday crash   SPARTANBURG COUNTY—On Sunday, February 9, a deadly collision was reported…