Polk County Fire Rescue's union president, Lee Stringer, said the staffing shortages have created longer work hours for current firefighters. This is something the wives of some firefighters are ...

Nineteen Polk County public schools will have new principals for the 2025-2026 school year. Five principal reassignments are a result of retirements. Three high schools, one K-8 school, one ...

The only viable facility, he said, was in Eagle Pass, a Texas border town located more than 400 miles away from Polk County. He said that facility would have been able to house only 60-100 inmates.

The Brief Two Polk County police officers were injured Saturday night while pursuing wanted suspect A.J. Ware, who remains at large. Officer Tre McDonald is recovering at home, while Officer John ...

Polk County principal accused of ‘skip scanning’ at Walmart self-checkout by: Katlyn Fernandez, Staci DaSilva Posted: Mar 31, 2025 / 01:41 PM EDT Updated: Apr 1, 2025 / 12:33 PM EDT ...

Fish Hook Fire 199 acres burned and 100% contained. The fire was caused by a downed power line on March 20. The evacuation order for this area has been lifted. Interactive Evacuation Map ...

Map of Deep Woods, Black Cove, Fish Hook fires Henderson County Emergency Management, Polk County Emergency Management and the N.C. Forest Service have released maps of the three fires, indicating ...

Polk County Government officials have issued an evacuation order at Green River Cove Road address from 1091-1528 and all of Lady Slipper Trail - saying residents need to evacuate immediately.

POLK COUNTY, N.C. — Officials said Monday that three wildfires in Polk County near Hendersonville have now burned over 5,200 acres. The North Carolina Forest Service and local units have been ...