Polkton News

The first death of a state trooper in North Carolina only served to underscore the necessity of the organization's mission.

Mr. and Mrs. Sean Hildreth of Wadesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Lee Hildreth, to Justin Andrew Bowers, son of Mr.

Kevin Mullis resigned from his position as police chief in Polkton, N.C., on April 20, just a year and a few months after his hire date on January 1, 2011.

The Marathon gas station in Polkton was destroyed by a fire on Thursday, March 18.

It was a valuable piece of equipment that had thankfully gone largely unused until June 17.

Dr. Janet Taylor of Louisburg, originally from Polkton, was named Teacher of the Year for Louisburg High School for the 2009-2010 school year.