Sports

Ireland emerges on top in competitive Kirby Cup action

After a week of scrimmages, competitions, and tournament play, not even a single goal could separate Kirby Cup…

News

Back to School Golf Tournament fundraiser set for July 19

POLK COUNTY—The Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently announced the Back to School Golf Tournament fundraiser, which will help…

Sports

PCHS names new girls golf, wrestling coaches for the 2025-26 season

Polk County High School has announced the hiring of two new head coaches, bolstering its athletic program with…

Sports

Mitchell finds new partner, qualifies for national competitions

The path to rodeo excellence is rarely smooth, and Polk County High School’s Essie Mitchell knows this better…

Sports

Tryon Country Club golf results

TRYON—The Tryon Country Club Men’s Golf Association played a 2 Best Balls Of 4 format on Monday, June…

Sports

McCool earns All-WNC Boys Golf Coach of the Year honor

Polk County boys golf coach Pat McCool has been named the All-Western North Carolina Coach of the Year…

Community

Third annual Game of Throws Disc Golf Tournament returns at new course

Event hosted by Outreach in Lattimore   POLK COUNTY—The third annual Game of Throws Amateur Disc Golf Tournament…

Sports

Polk 6U baseballers rally to win Landrum tournament

The Polk County Wolverines 6U baseball team overcame early adversity to claim the Landrum Youth Association postseason tournament…

Sports

OneUnit Basketball shines at Amateur Sports Weekend

COLUMBUS – Local AAU team OneUnit Basketball recently competed in the most recent Amateur Sports tournament held in…

Sports

Polk County girls soccer team holds year-end banquet

Polk County’s girls soccer team celebrated its successful 2025 season with a season-ending awards banquet. The Wolverines finished…