Fla. K-9 loses leg after being shot by suspect
Polk County Sheriff's Office K-9 Ace was wounded in the left chest and shoulder after a suspect fired shots toward deputies
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Polk County K9 Ace's surgery paid for by Tampa couple's non-profit
A Tampa non-profit organization has stepped in to cover all medical expenses for a Polk County Sheriff's Office dog who had his leg amputated after being shot in the line of duty last week.
Polk County High band earns NCBA Program of Distinction honor
POLK COUNTY—Polk County High School’s band program has been recognized as a 2025-26 North Carolina Bandmasters Association Program of Distinction. The recognition honors band programs across North Caroli...
Polk County High School agriculture teachers recognized for service
POLK COUNTY—Polk County High School agricultural education teachers Ashley Gilbert and Chauncey Barber were recognized for their service to agricultural education during the North Carolina Career and Techn...
Polk to host four-team scrimmage on Friday
Polk County’s 2026 football squad will make its season debut Friday, hosting a four-team scrimmage at 6 p.m. in G.M. Tennant Stadium. The Wolverines will welcome R-S Central, Blue Ridge […]
Polk, Rutherford counties impacted by severe weather Thursday
POLK COUNTY—Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain, flooding and hazardous travel conditions to Polk and Rutherford counties, as well as portions of the Upstate, on Thursday evening. The National Weather...
Polk County K9 recovering after Kathleen woods shootout, being forced to retire after 6 years of service
Ace, a Polk County K9, is recovering after being shot and critically injured on Thursday night during a shootout in Kathleen.
WEATHER ALERT: Flood advisory issued in Polk County
POLK COUNTY—A flood advisory is in effect in Polk County until 9:45 p.m. The National Weather Service issued the advisory at 6:50 p.m. on Thursday for Polk County and southeastern […]
Polk County K9 shot: Suspect killed in Kathleen woods shootout
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd credits a K9, who was shot and critically injured by a suspect, with saving the lives of three deputies Thursday evening.
Polk County hosts volleyball scrimmage
POLK COUNTY—Polk County’s volleyball program hosted three area teams on Wednesday for the final preseason tuneup before Monday’s season opener. Brevard, Cherokee and West Henderson joined the Wolverine...
AIG students turn ideas into 3D-printed designs at summer camp
POLK COUNTY—Academically gifted students became 3D designers and makers this summer during a weeklong camp that introduced them to the technology and engineering behind 3D printing. The “3D Printing with...
Polk Referral Center to host free community preparedness training
SUNNY VIEW—The Polk Referral Center will host a free community preparedness training session on Thursday, August 27, at 11 a.m at the Sunny View Clubhouse, located at 95 Coopers Gap […]
Area volleyball powers to gather at Polk for final preseason scrimmage
POLK COUNTY—Four of Western North Carolina’s top volleyball programs will gather Wednesday at Polk County for a final preseason scrimmage. Brevard, Cherokee and West Henderson will join Polk County for [...
AIG students explore global paper-cutting traditions at summer camp
POLK COUNTY—A group of Polk County Schools AIG students spent a week turning paper and scissors into works of art while learning how paper-cutting traditions developed across cultures around the […]
Polk County YMCA summer camp provides learning, community connections
POLK COUNTY—More than 70 children spent their summer learning, exploring and building friendships through the Polk County YMCA Summer Camp. Throughout the program, campers participated in field trips to mu...
Polk Middle teachers bring lessons from Southern Africa back to the classroom
POLK COUNTY—In June, Polk County Middle School science teachers Elisa Flynn and Leslie Rhinehart joined educators from across North Carolina for a two-week journey through Southern Africa organized by Glob...
SOCCER: Savaia earns All-State recognition from HighSchoolOT.com
POLK COUNTY—Recent Polk County graduate Gabby Savaia has earned honorable mention All-State girls soccer honors from HighSchoolOT.com Savaia scored 21 goals and set a school record with 26 assists in […]
Planning board to consider rezoning request, subdivision ordinance changes at next meeting
POLK COUNTY—At the next Polk County Planning Board meeting, set for August 13 at the Womack Building, officials will discuss a rezoning request from Tryon International, a proposed four-lot subdivision […]
Polk volleyball sets varsity, JV rosters for 2026 season
Polk County volleyball coach Molly Hill has announced varsity and junior varsity rosters for the 2026 season. The Wolverines are slated to kick off their preseason schedule on Saturday at […]
Polk County Libraries receives grant for Community Read Series
POLK COUNTY—Polk County Public Libraries has been awarded a grant for a Community Read Series from the Lillian E. and Earl A. Bettinger Charitable Fund at the Polk County Community […]
Polk County youth invited to participate in 2026 NC Mountain State Fair
COLUMBUS— Polk County youth have an opportunity to showcase their talents at the 2026 North Carolina Mountain State Fair, which will be held September 11-20 at the WNC Agricultural Center […]
Polk sheriff ties James Duckett to 1987 cold case murder: ‘Pure evil in the flesh’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced Thursday that executed Florida prisoner James Duckett is responsible for the 1987 abduction, rape and murder of 14-year-old Jeanifer Weldon.
Candidates announced for Polk County municipal elections
POLK COUNTY— The Polk County Board of Elections has released the candidate list for this fall’s municipal elections, with races set for offices in Columbus, Saluda and Tryon. Voters will […]
Meyer helps lead West All-Stars to victory
Polk County’s Cooper Meyer started and played 46 minutes as the West rolled to a 3-1 victory over the East in the East-West All-Star Soccer Game on July 21 at […]