Polk Wolverines

Youth movement carries Mountain Heritage past Polk

With freshman standout Callin Randolph sidelined by an injury, Mountain Heritage found more youth with a scoring punch…

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Is it time to step in to help an aging loved one?

In my last article I discussed the challenge of dealing with a loved one showing signs of depression.…

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Tryon seeks comments on state’s Hwy. 108 widening project

TRYON – Tryon Town Council is seeking comments from the public regarding the state’s plan to widen Hwy.…

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News Briefs

►  Public hearing Monday on increasing Polk transportation rates The Polk County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a…

Columbus

Columbus man arrested on firearm, drug charges

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Police Department recently arrested a Columbus man for possessing drugs and a firearm by…

Community

Polk Trails Coordinator Seth Young talks passion for going off the beaten path

If Polk County Trails Coordinator Seth Young is not in his office at the Mill Spring Ag Center,…

Business

Workshop to help nonprofits develop sustainable strategic plans

How do you set a strategic direction for your nonprofit? What are the parts of a strategic plan…

Community

Tryon Seventh-day Adventist School students use green thumbs for a cause

It’s a Wednesday afternoon and kids are busy digging in the dirt. Children from ages 5 to 14…

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Polk County Board of Commissioner agenda for Jan. 23

Editor’s Note: following is the agenda for the Polk County Board of Commissioner meeting on Monday, Jan. 23.…

Community

Great news for conservation in 2017

The Conservation Trust for North Carolina (CTNC) is continuing to offer grants of up to $20,000 to help…