To help keep all local farmers and citizens safe, Polk County’s upcoming Ag Safety Awareness Program week from Feb. 28 through March 6 will focus on the importance of paying extra attention and slowing down on the roads for tractors and other slower moving farm vehicles.

The law enforcement efforts of Polk County’s Sheriff Office will help keep Polk County students safer in the future

Polk County is upgrading equipment and furniture at the primary and back-up E-911 Communications Centers with funds from NCDIT's 911 Fund.

Polk County Receives Increase in First Dose Supply Good morning: The past several weeks have showcased the resiliency of our community and region. After learning our supply of COVID-19 vaccine had been reduced significantly from what we had been receiving, our community healthcare partners, St. Luke's Hospital and Blue Ridge Health, quickly reached out to their networks to find additional supply for the community. With their efforts we were able to...