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Columbus Town Council addresses community concerns
COLUMBUS—The Town Council meeting at Columbus Town Hall on September 19 featured many discussions and decisions that will impact the community. Public comments included suggestions to move meeting times to accommodate working families and concerns regarding sewage leaks, water supply, and traffic studies. During the meeting, Graham Fields of AdventHealth introduced himself to the Council, […] The post Columbus Town Council addresses community concerns appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Town of Tryon names new appointees, addresses purchases
TRYON—On Wednesday evening, the Town of Tryon Board of Commissioners met for a packed agenda, including the swearing-in of a new deputy, appointments to local boards, and valuable information shared during the Q&A. The session began with the swearing-in ceremony for Tryon’s newest police officer, Keyandre Thomas, attended by more than a dozen of Thomas’s […] The post Town of Tryon names new appointees, addresses purchases appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Tryon welcomes new police officer
Keyandre Thomas sworn in at Tuesday’s council meeting TRYON—At Tuesday’s Town Council meeting, Keyandre Thomas was sworn in as Tryon’s newest police officer. Thomas, 22, was hired in January 2023 as a public works employee for Tryon. During his initial job interview, he expressed to Town Manager Jim Fatland that he aspired to become […] The post Tryon welcomes new police officer appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
GIVING BACK: Annual Feed the Foothills Music Festival set for September 28
Community Sharing Event aims to raise donations for local charities TRYON—On Saturday, September 28, the annual Feed the Foothills Music Festival and Community Sharing Event will be held at FENCE from 3 to 7 p.m. Presented by the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce, the event will feature live music, numerous vendors, and much more. […] The post GIVING BACK: Annual Feed the Foothills Music Festival set for September 28 appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Local artist Holly Wilkes displays works at Saluda Library
SALUDA—Works by local artist Holly Wilkes will be on display at Saluda Library through mid-October. Holly will be on hand to discuss her work at an artist reception on Friday, September 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Holly has been involved with fiber arts for many years. Most of this […] The post Local artist Holly Wilkes displays works at Saluda Library appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
North Carolina salamander moves toward endangered species safeguards
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced earlier this year that it would consider protecting the Hickory Nut Gorge green salamander under the Endangered Species Act. The agency now has 12 months to decide whether to protect the salamander, which lives only in a rapidly developing river gorge southeast of Asheville. “These salamanders are clinging […] The post North Carolina salamander moves toward endangered species safeguards appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
VOLLEYBALL: Wolverines find lessons in four-set loss to Blue Devils
By Jed Blackwell The rally very nearly worked. The lesson definitely will. Polk County rallied for a game three win and nearly pulled off a stunner in game four before ultimately falling to Brevard 3-1 (19-25, 25-27, 25-15, 18-25) in a matchup of Mountain Foothill 7 Conference co-leaders. Wolverines coach Molly Hill was proud […] The post VOLLEYBALL: Wolverines find lessons in four-set loss to Blue Devils appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Courthouse Crafts celebrates 20 years at Columbus Farmers Market
COLUMBUS—With 20 years under her belt at the Columbus Farmers Market, Ernie Kan, the proprietor of Courthouse Crafts, has become a familiar face to many in the Town of Columbus. Kan’s journey to the Farmer’s Market began a month after she moved from Raleigh, where she received a friend’s recommendation to explore the market. Since […] The post Courthouse Crafts celebrates 20 years at Columbus Farmers Market appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Polk County approves school funding, hears updates from Outreach
COLUMBUS—At Monday’s regularly scheduled Polk Board of Commissioners meeting, the county heard an update on Thermal Belt Outreach and a dredging project at Green River. It also approved funding for Polk County Schools. Thermal Belt Outreach Executive Director Margot Carter addressed the board regarding the programs and services provided by Outreach. “Outreach has been around […] The post Polk County approves school funding, hears updates from Outreach appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Donation given to YMCA project
Last week, a generous donation was given to continue the ongoing effort to help Polk County build a YMCA facility to serve the community. Timken Foundation donated $100,000 to the project. The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg and Polk County officials accepted the donation. Over the past few months, more and more information has been released […] The post Donation given to YMCA project appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Tenth annual ‘Do Not Lose Hope’ event to take place in Tryon
Event promotes suicide awareness, features Walk of Remembrance POLK COUNTY—The tenth annual ‘Do Not Lose Hope’ event is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, at Harmon Field. The event aims to honor loved ones who lost their lives to suicide or overdose in the community, as well as support those currently struggling with mental illness […] The post Tenth annual ‘Do Not Lose Hope’ event to take place in Tryon appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Tryon History Museum to hold tenth-anniversary celebration
Weekend festivities to include car show, ice cream social and more TRYON—The Tryon History Museum is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, marking a decade of intensive efforts to preserve and highlight Tryon’s long and storied history. Founded in 2014, the museum aims to catalog, showcase, and learn from Tryon’s past, be it artistry, […] The post Tryon History Museum to hold tenth-anniversary celebration appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Wolverine Trail becomes state-maintained road
MILL SPRING—After more than a decade of prep work, Wolverine Trail will now be maintained by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Wolverine Trail, which runs between Highway 108 and Silver Creek Road, and goes past the Department of Social Services, the Polk County Recreation Complex, and Polk County Middle School, has been a much-used […] The post Wolverine Trail becomes state-maintained road appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office charges several students in connection to school threats
The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that it was aware of recent threats made to schools through various social media platforms. In response, the Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with its School Resource Division, took swift and decisive action, charging several students across the county in connection with these threats. Unfortunately, since the recent tragedy […] The post Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office charges several students in connection to school threats appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Certain TIEC investments in jeopardy as Appalachian Center navigates legal issue
Missed deadline threatens program for WNC job creation MILL SPRING—The future of some investors seeking U.S. residency by funding the expansion of the Tryon International Equestrian Center is uncertain as the Appalachian EB-5 Regional Center faces challenges with immigration officials over an unpaid annual fee. The Appalachian Center has raised more than $200 million […] The post Certain TIEC investments in jeopardy as Appalachian Center navigates legal issue appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office to host rabies clinic
TRYON—Due to a recent rabies case where animal control officers discovered the remains of a rabid skunk on Hogback Mountain Rd. in Tryon, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a rabies clinic for pets at the Harmon Field open-air gym. According to NC General Statute 130A-185, all dogs, cats, and ferrets must be […] The post Polk County Sheriff’s Office to host rabies clinic appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Tryon Presbyterian Church to host organ recital
TRYON—Tryon Presbyterian Church music director and organist Scott F. Foppiano will present a unique program of outstanding music at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 22. Despite the day, the program is titled, “Never on Sunday; Not Your Grandma’s Organ Recital!” “The program will include something musical for everyone, including transcriptions, operetta, overtures, marches, and ballads, […] The post Tryon Presbyterian Church to host organ recital appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Friends of Ag Breakfast kicks off new season
GREEN CREEK—The Friends of Ag Breakfast will begin its new season on Wednesday, September 18, at 7 a.m. at the Green Creek Community Center. The event will feature Lindsey Edwards, NCSU Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences, as the guest speaker. Attendees can expect Edwards to share information about her program and the extension’s work […] The post Friends of Ag Breakfast kicks off new season appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Learn about the impact of climate change on birds at upcoming program
MILL SPRING—Conserving Carolina is inviting the community to a free lecture on Saturday, September 21, entitled “Survival by Degrees—The Impact of Climate Change on Birds.” Presented by Tom Tribble, the past president and current at-large director of the Blue Ridge Audubon Chapter, the event will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the Anne Elizabeth Suratt […] The post Learn about the impact of climate change on birds at upcoming program appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Dozens attend first installment of Habitatscaping Speaker Series
TRYON—Teacher, photographer and naturalist Sharon Mammoser spoke recently to more than 70 guests at the Tryon Depot Room as the initial installment of the Gardening for Life Project’s Habitatscaping Speaker Series. Mammoser, owner of Nature for my Soul, spoke on increasing biodiversity one yard at a time in her talk, “More Habitat, Less Lawn: Getting […] The post Dozens attend first installment of Habitatscaping Speaker Series appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
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