8+ hour, 40+ min ago   (213+ words) Published 2:21 pm Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Polk County Early College is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year, offering students the opportunity to graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree in four years or less. Applications will be…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (427+ words) Published 1:23 pm Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Polk County again stumbled on its Achilles" heel. Points proved at a premium during two stretches of Friday"s non-conference clash with Bessemer City, and those spells helped the Yellow Jackets pull away for an 88-73 victory....