Polk Wolverines

Polk girls frustrated after close loss to North Buncombe

Playing well and nearly upsetting 3A North Buncombe were of little consoliation Tuesday night for Polk County’s girls…

Community

Staples completes National Fire Academy’s executive fire officer program

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy (NFA) announced that Glassy Mountain Fire Department…

Community

Local author discusses latest book at Landrum Library Feb. 9

Local author Mary Ann Claud will be at the Landrum Library, Thursday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. to…

News

Former fire chief considering lawsuit over termination

TRYON – Former Tryon Fire Chief Joey Davis’ attorney Stephen Lindsay says Davis is considering a lawsuit against…

Landrum Cardinals

Landrum soars to dramatic win

At the half, St. Joseph Catholic had shown why the Knights were 5-0 in men’s region basketball competition,…

columnists

Do. Love. Walk.

Have you ever wondered how God would have you live? The prophet Micah offers a concise answer: “He…

Landrum Cardinals

Landrum women defeat St. Joseph’s 42-26

In spite of scoring just 42 points against an aggressive St. Joseph’s Catholic team, Landrum’s vaunted defense held…

News

Polk population, median age grows over last decade

COLUMBUS – Polk County’s population has grown by almost 1,600 residents since fiscal year 2007, according to the…

Polk Wolverines

Black Hawks jump on Wolverines early, post non-conference win

North Buncombe quickly landed the knockout blow Tuesday to Polk County’s hopes for a second straight victory. The…

Landrum Cardinals

Trey Jackson signs with Montreat

Landrum’s Trey Jackson (center) just fulfilled a dream he’s had since he began playing baseball as a child.…