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Driver suffers self-inflicted gunshot wound after police chase

Suspect airlifted from scene, currently in critical condition   POLK COUNTY–A driver suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound after ...

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Polk Central recognized by state for reopening of nature trail

POLK COUNTY–A year-long effort by Polk Central Elementary fifth graders, faculty, friends and families to restore the school’s ...

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Tryon International Film Festival unveils 2023 poster designed by local artist

TRYON–The Tryon International Film Festival held a competition to design its 2023 poster and has released the winning ...

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Polk Commissioners presented with Charters of Freedom gift

Donation adds civil rights amendments to Veteran’s Park documents   COLUMBUS – On Monday, the Polk County Board ...

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Competition kicks off for 2023 Favorites of the Foothills Readers Choice Awards

It’s that time of year once again when the community votes on their favorite businesses, professionals and restaurants ...

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Habitat for Humanity raises walls on Blanton St. build

Columbus family one step closer to homeownership   COLUMBUS – The Habitat for Humanity Blanton Street build in ...

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New land added to Norman Wilder Forest

36 acres added by Conserving Carolina   TRYON–A popular local hiking spot just grew larger, with the addition ...

Education

Polk County school board approves free meals for all students

Every student in Polk County Schools will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2023-24 school year. During ...

Education

Groundbreaking kicks off work on new preschool building at Tryon Elementary

TRYON—The future of preschool education at Tryon Elementary School began to take shape with a nod to its ...

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Proposed 2023-2024 Polk County budget presented to commissioners

Plan calls for property tax increase, more funds for Polk Schools   COLUMBUS – On Monday, May 8, ...

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