Who is James K. Polk?” his opponents in the 1844 presidential election mockingly asked. Two centuries later, the question is ...

A significant number of North Carolinians had incorrect notions about federal spending on Social Security and foreign aid.

Larry Cook was just 3 years old when President John F. Kennedy was gunned down in Dallas, Texas, on Nov. 22, 1963, but ...

Surveys show such ignorance is especially prevalent among young people ... the Mexican-American War (North Carolina’s own James K. Polk) or was the first to be impeached (another native Tar ...

Sharon Phox, a third-grade teacher at James K. Polk Elementary School, was named the Virginia Region Four Teacher of the Year ...

June McDaniel (Sorcha Groundsell) and Harry Polk (Percelle Ascott) aren’t the first pair of teenagers to run away together in hopes of escaping their problems. Unfortunately for the young ...

Vietnam veteran John Costodio, right, smiles after a Quilt of Valor was wrapped around his shoulders on Sunday. Next to him is fellow Vietnam veteran Jim Walker. At first glance, they look like ...

The NBA’s all-time leading scorer LeBron James added yet another impressive milestone to his illustrious career as he became ...

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville has advice for young progressives struggling to find love in the current political landscape. Carville had a lot to say about the viral moment from ...

Every dollar spent goes directly to funding art programs in Polk County elementary schools, ensuring that teachers have the resources they need to foster young artists. The Office of the Tax ...