Polk County (NC) county government news

Bulldog Factory Service to create 40 jobs, $3 million investment in Polk County

With the awarding Thursday of a $250,000 grant from the N.C. Dept. of Commerce’s Rural Division Building Reuse Program, Bulldog Factory Service is expanding into the Southeast and creating more than 40 new jobs and more than $3 million in capital investment in Polk County

Polk County issues statement on Henderson County training center plans

In response to the apparent decision Wednesday by the Henderson County Board of commissioners to abandon plans for a training center off Macedonia Road near Saluda, Polk County Government's leadership issued this statement today.

Small business workshop to focus on loan preparation

Small business owners preparing to seek a loan will benefit from a panel presentation set for April 23 at Isothermal Community College's Polk Center in Columbus

Southside chef to address Friends of Agriculture Breakfast

Polk County’s Office of Agricultural Economic Development will hold its monthly Friends of Agriculture Breakfast on Wednesday at 7 a.m. at the Green Creek Community Center

Polk County Historical Association announces Top 10 Historic Wonders

After weeks of nominations the Polk County Historical Association has announced its Top 10 Historic Wonders in the county.

Support safe, healthy children in our community at Polk County Child Abuse Prevention Walk...

Support the safety and health of children in our community by joining in the annual Polk County Child Abuse Prevention Walk on Friday at Sterns Park in Columbus.

Extreme Couponing Workshop planned for April 18 at Columbus Library

An upcoming workshop at Polk County Public Library is ideal for anyone interested in cutting the amount of their grocery and household purchases by up to half

Weekly mobile recycling stop in Columbus changing locations

Polk County Solid Waste has moved the location for its weekly mobile recycling stop in Columbus

Polk County student artwork showcased at Womack Building

Starting this week, artwork by Polk County students is brightening the halls of the Bryant H. Womack Building.

Polk Co. Animal Control holding Rabies Clinic on Saturday, April 28

Polk County Animal Control will hold a Rabies Clinic Saturday, April 28 at the Mill Spring Volunteer Fire Dept. in Mill Spring.

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World Equestrian Games

The 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games are coming to Polk County. More than 500,000 visitors are expected during the Games to see the world's top equestrians in action. Find out more about the Games at the official web site.