In observance of the national Veterans Day holiday, Polk County Schools and all Polk County offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 12.

The Patriots Salute to Veterans Association, a subsidiary of the Polk County Veterans Association, is hosting a Veterans Day parade on Mills Street at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 12.

Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend a Veteran's Forum from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 11 at the Polk County History Museum at 60 Walker St. in Columbus.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation will close Rock Springs Road for six months beginning Nov. 12 to perform bridge replacement

To repair damages caused from mudslides in May, the North Carolina Dept. of Transportation has closed Green River Cove Road from Ozone Drive to Fishtop starting today, Wednesday, Nov. 7. This portion of Green River Cove Road will be closed at least 4 to 6 weeks.

The Meeting Place is taking orders through Friday, Nov. 16 for its Homemade Pie Fundraiser benefiting Polk County Senior Services.

Polk County Local Government and Polk County Schools have been working together closely to help increase the presence of security officers at local schools

Due to numerous complaints regarding ongoing issues in Polk County with Verizon Wireless, Polk County Local Government is asking citizens to provide information to help Verizon target the troubled areas

The monthly Polk County Friends of Agriculture Breakfast on Wednesday, Oct. 17 and the “High Tunnel Purchasing, Management and Production” workshop later that morning will both focus on high tunnels, an effective tool for maximizing vegetable production and extending the growing season.