The district sent a letter to families on March 12, giving a deadline of March 30 for responses. Polk County School Superintendent Fred Heid will update School Board members about the plans for ...
Wildfires in Polk County, North Carolina have burned over 4,700 acres and destroyed at least five homes. Debris and limited access points from Tropical Storm Helene are hindering firefighting efforts.
The North Carolina Forest Service has issued a statewide burn ban while three substantial, uncontained wildfires prompt mandatory evacuations in Polk County — the flames engulfing three homes.