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STREET ADDRESS: 79 Carmel Lane
Columbus NC 28722

Open Mon-Fri: 8:30A-5P MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 187
Columbus NC 28722

(828) 894-8218
polk.ces.ncsu.edu FAX: (828) 894-5693

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Polk County Center

Street Address 79 Carmel Lane
Columbus, NC 28722

Mailing Address PO Box 187
Columbus, NC 28722

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Office Hours MON-FRI 8:30A-5P

FAX: (828) 894-5693

Website: polk.ces.ncsu.edu

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