In Polk County, the wildfires along US-176 are at 63% containment after Monday, March 3. That comes as a relief to many ...

A Polk County wildfire around the towns of Tryon and Saluda has now spread to approximately 593 acres with 60% containment as ...

Under extremely dry conditions, a Polk County wildfire spread another 100 acres March 3, burning at 593 acres with crews ...

Polk County Emergency Management said some people who had to evacuate from their homes could be allowed to return as soon as ...

An audience filled the Polk County Commission chambers for the annual meeting with legislators, just days before the session ...

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office reports an arrest of a suspect wanted on federal charges led to additional drug charges.

WFLA reported the gator bit the woman on the elbow at the Tiger Creek Preserve, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials. The woman was hospitalized for her injuries.

The man is accused of sexually abusing a girl in his care for three years, and in a first for Polk County, his charges were ...

The Melrose Fire in Polk County is estimated to be between 400-500 acres with 0% containment as of Sunday, according to the ...

A woman died on Saturday after walking into the middle of a busy highway and getting struck by a vehicle, according to The Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

An open burning ban has been issued in Polk County, according to the Polk County Fire Marshal's Office. Effective Sunday at 3 p.m., officials said the ban is in accordance with the North Carolina Fire ...

Evacuations continue for residents in Polk County due to an over 400-acre brush fire. According to the Polk County Emergency Management/Fire Marshal and the North Carolina Forest Service, the fire ...