Community

It’s like herding cats!

Mars and his new mother, Hailey Padula (left) pose with volunteers from the Foothills Humane Society who brought…

Education

Polk’s elementary students join worldwide Walk to School Day

Polk Central Elementary School joined an worldwide movement on Oct. 4 for International Walk to School Day. This…

Community

Fish fry, friends and fellowship

Columbus church fundraiser brings community together COLUMBUS – “We thought about changing to barbeque one time, but fried…

Community

Recognize this student?

Do you recognize this young lady? She is photographed on the Stearns School playground. Please note Stearns School…

News

Area special needs students find opportunities at TIEC

MILL SPRING – J.J. Thompson started working as an apprentice dishwasher for the Legends Grill at the Tryon…

Community

Remembering 9/11 in Landrum

“I’ll go to these ceremonies even when they have to wheel me in in a wheel chair,” said…

Community

Proud grandparents join grandchildren for a day

Polk Central Elementary School recently hosted its annual Grandparents Day celebration. The event welcomed grandparents, the honored guests,…

News

State grant helps Polk County buses reduce emissions, aid environment

Keeping Polk County Schools students safe on their way to and from school is the daily goal for…

Community

Voting begins in scarecrow contest

Tammy Swain of Main Street Salon on E. Rutherford Street in Landrum put up the first entry in…

Community

Landrum students and faculty support children with cancer

Landrum Middle School and O.P. Earle Elementary School put on the gold for childhood cancer awareness month. Students,…