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Melrose fire in Polk County spreads to 593 acres with 60% containment
A Polk County wildfire around the towns of Tryon and Saluda has now spread to approximately 593 acres with 60% containment as of Monday evening.
Crews continue battling wildfires in Polk County
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office reports an arrest of a suspect wanted on federal charges led to additional drug charges. FOX Carolina's Hayley Spitler has the details.
Firefighters work towards containing Melrose Fire in Polk County
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), said the measles outbreak in west Texas is a “call to action” as he encouraged parents to consider whether to get their children vaccinated. Kennedy, a longtime vaccine skeptic, said the decision to vaccinate is “personal” but defended the efficacy of…
Residents asked to evacuate as Polk County wildfire continues
Firefighters in Polk County are continuing to battle a 400-acre wildfire that is only about 30% contained. Residents have been encouraged to evacuate their homes until the situation comes under control.
Polk Co. residents grateful to firefighters battling Melrose fire
The effort to put out a more than 400-acre of wildfire continued in Polk County, Monday. Residents said the fire could have been much worse if it wasn’t for the firefighters.
Melrose fire in Polk County between 400-500 acres, 0% contained; evacuations ordered
The Melrose Fire in Polk County is estimated to be between 400-500 acres with 0% containment as of Sunday, according to the North Carolina Forest Service.
Fire evacuations underway in Polk County
Fire evacuations underway in Polk County

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Polk County NC wildfire grows to 600 acres amid high winds, dry conditions: what to know
Under extremely dry conditions, a Polk County wildfire spread another 100 acres March 3, burning at 593 acres with crews ...
Abortion, immigration, taxes and more: Polk County lawmakers hear dozens of pleas ahead of session
An audience filled the Polk County Commission chambers for the annual meeting with legislators, just days before the session ...
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SOFTBALL: Polk sweeps Rosman, East Henderson to claim Stott’s tourney title
Polk County’s softball team showcased its offensive firepower Saturday, sweeping both games to claim the championship at the ...
Polk County Schools, teachers union reach agreement on historic salary raises
Educators in Polk County are getting a historic raise after eight months of bargaining between the school district and ...
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Bartow Man’s Meth-Fueled Crash Leads To Major Drug Bust In Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A 60-year-old Bartow man's drug-fueled crash near Lakeland on Friday resulted in his arrest on multiple ...
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BASEBALL: Polk thumps Rosman, drops nailbiter to Brevard in Stott’s Ford tourney
Polk County’s baseball team displayed both offensive fireworks and late-game resilience during Saturday’s Stott’s Ford ...
Polk County woman dies after reports of her sitting, standing in the middle of a busy highway
A woman died on Saturday after walking into the middle of a busy highway and getting struck by a vehicle, according to The ...