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Sewing together a plan
Polk County High School Junior, Madison Geddings, has found a way to stay “close” to her neighbors during this period of social distancing. Normally consumed ... Read more
1 year ago by Submitted article.
Kiwanis hears Covid-19 updates from local health officials
Members and guests joined Kiwanis’ April 15 Zoom meeting to hear updates on Covid-19 from Michelle Fortune of St. Luke’s Hospital and Joshua Kennedy, Director ... Read more
1 year ago by Submitted article.

PCS preschool enrollment open for 2020-2021
Polk County Schools has opened the enrollment period for 2020-2021 preschool. Any child in Polk County who turns four before August 31, 2020 is eligible ... Read more
1 year ago by Submitted article.

McFarlane takes second in Lanier Poetry competition
Cash McFarlane, a senior at Polk County Early College, earned second place in the student category of the 11th Annual Sidney Lanier Poetry Competition. McFarlane ... Read more
1 year ago by Submitted article.
Senior Life Solutions offers remote geriatric psychiatry during COVID-19
During the COVID-19 crisis, Senior Life Solutions, St. Luke’s Hospital’s outpatient geriatric psychiatry program, offers group, individual and family therapy services remotely via a secure ... Read more
1 year ago by Submitted article.
DOT to host meeting Tuesday on replacement of Highway 9 bridge
Plans are coming together to replace an 80-year-old bridge on North Carolina Highway 9 over the Green River in Polk County. The North Carolina Department ... Read more
2 years ago by Submitted article.
Isothermal Community College deans’ list, spring 2018
The Isothermal Community College deans of business sciences, arts and sciences, applied sciences and engineering technology, and health and public services have announced the names ... Read more
3 years ago by Submitted article.

Cooper declares state of emergency for western North Carolina
Governor, emergency management director tour damage COLUMBUS — As thunder clapped above, heralding the arrival of another rainstorm, Gov. Roy Cooper visited Polk County Thursday ... Read more
3 years ago by Leah Justice.
Polk County given new flood warning; Columbus expected to experience flooding
UPDATE: Another flood warning has been issued through 11 p.m. tonight. Columbus is now expected to experience flooding. The National Weather Service is warning residents ... Read more
3 years ago by Staff Reports.
Two dead after tree falls on vehicle on U.S. 176
SECOND UPDATE: WYFF News 4 has reported the victims were several staff members: anchor Mike McCormick and photojournalist Aaron Smeltzer. UPDATE: Authorities have confirmed that another ... Read more