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Warehouse truck traffic is locking up Deen Still Road. Here's what Polk County aims to do about it
Of particular concern to the county is truck traffic at an Amazon facility on Deen Still Road. Trucks frequently line up out ...
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WNC wildfire hopped river in two places: See evacuation readiness map for Polk, Henderson
The maps also indicate suggested readiness levels for residents ... evacuation orders have been issued for residents on Fox Paw Lane and from 5079-7265 Holberts Cove Road. In total, Polk County has ...
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When will Pipkin Road be finished? 'I do think that we are nearing the finish line'
A majority of the road work on Polk County's $55.6 million widening of West Pipkin Road could be completed by the end of March, though "the contract for the project is until May 2025," Polk County ...
Section of Polk County Road 9, closed after shooting involving law enforcement, reopened Monday night
A section of Polk County Road 9 was closed most of Monday, April 7, after law enforcement shot someone they were pursuing. The driver, accused of fleeing from law enforcement, was transported to the ...