On September 12, 2016 the Polk County Memorial VFW Post #9116 & Auxiliary presented a 9-11 Memorial in honor of and thanks to Polk County’s Emergency Personnel. The program took place at Columbus Town Hall. Agencies present were Columbus Fire and Police Depts., Green Creek Vol. Fire & Rescue Dept., Mill Spring Vol. Fire Dept., NC Highway Patrol, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Polk County Animal Control, Polk County Communications, Polk County EMS, Polk County Emergency Management, Polk County First Responders, Polk County Rescue Squad, Polk County Sheriff’s Dept., Saluda Fire & Rescue Dept., Saluda Police Dept., Sunny View Fire & Rescue Dept., and Tryon Fire and Police Depts.

The Polk County Child Fatality Prevention & Protection Team is sponsoring a community-wide training on the effects of trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Marilyn Kaylor with Smoky Mountain MCO will present the training.
As we work together to restore hope to children and families affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences, we can also realistically evaluate the needs in our community to PREVENT child abuse & neglect!
Please plan to join us on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Isothermal Community College – Polk Campus from 6:30 – 8 pm.
Every child deserves to wake up to a loving family, play in a safe community,and fall asleep with a smile as they dream about the wonders of tomorrow. (Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina)
LET”S MAKE THIS A REALITY IN POLK COUNTY!