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Polk elections director addresses commissioners

Polk split between two congressional districts beginning with March 5 primaries   COLUMBUS—At the Polk County Board of ...

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Suspect in double-homicide investigation fatally shot by police in Landrum 

No officers injured during incident, suspect brandished firearm  LANDRUM—On Wednesday, January 17, around 7 p.m., a person of ...

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BREAKING NEWS: Suspect shot by deputies at Landrum residence

No officers injured during incident   LANDRUM— An officer involved shooting took place on Wednesday night in Landrum. ...

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Tryon council member seat to remain open until November election

Commissioners opt to let citizens choose successor   TRYON—At the Tryon Town Council meeting on Tuesday, January 16, ...

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Polk County Senior Games announces 2024 ambassador

POLK COUNTY—Polk County Senior Games and SilverArts recently announced Joe Primus as the ambassador for the 2024 Senior ...

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Hiker dies after accident at Melrose Falls

Andrew Lee, 29, fell 50 to 60 feet Wednesday night, officials say   SALUDA—A hiker fell over 50 ...

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South Carolina man arrested for indecent liberties with a child in Polk County

Currently held on $120,000 bond   POLK COUNTY—A Greer man was recently arrested and charged with indecent liberties ...

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Landrum welcomes new council members and police officers

LANDRUM—New council members and police officers were sworn in by the Landrum City Council on Tuesday, January 9. ...

Community

Research to gather public perceptions on nuclear waste ongoing

Polk County is not currently being considered for a federal consolidated interim storage facility for spent nuclear fuel, ...

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Heavy rain, storms impact area on Tuesday

Flash Flood Warning issued after at least 3 to 6 inches of rainfall across area POLK COUNTY—Widespread rain ...

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