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Out for a jog
This Saturday morning, beginning at 6:00 a.m., St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation is hosting Ache Around the Lake.
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Recognizing men and women in blue
COLUMBUS—The Polk County Board of Commissioners recognized officers this week that recently gained certifications and Region C Awards.
Sign sparks protest
COLUMBUS—A sign that was installed by the county at Stearns Park Thursday caused people to gather against forced ...
Fleeing on foot
MILL SPRING—The Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance on Sunday with the suspect fleeing on ...
Steps to HOPE Thrift Store expanding
COLUMBUS—Steps to HOPE Thrift Store is expanding. The county’s domestic violence shelter recently purchased the former American Red Cross ...
Arts
Tryon Concert Association presents Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Tryon Concert Association (TCA) presents the first of six Front Row: National concerts by members of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln.
by Submitted article.
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Polk graduation to be held at TIEC
With rain and thunderstorms in the forecast for the area, Polk County High School will hold its 2021 graduation ceremony on Friday at Tryon International ...
by Submitted article, Friday, June 11, 2021 8:28 am
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Farm to neighbor
SALUDA—Dogwood Health Trust recently awarded a grant to the Saluda Pop-Up Pantry to open up guest choice shopping again.
by Leah Justice, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 12:56 pm
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Fabulous Fourth is back
COLUMBUS—After taking a year off because of COVID-19, the Columbus Fabulous Fourth Celebration will be back again this year.
by Leah Justice, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 12:52 pm
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Children located
SALUDA—Local emergency agencies were called Sunday afternoon to the Green River Cove area in Saluda to a report of 3 missing children.
by Leah Justice, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 12:49 pm
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The other side of this issue
This letter is in response to Dr. Steve Burney’s letter of May 26 in which he promoted the Covid vaccines. Here are some points on ...
by Submitted article, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 12:48 pm
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Response to “Sign causes protest” story in the June 6 Tryon Daily Bulletin
I would like to respond to some of the “misinformation” claimed by Lee Emerson about Covid-19 and vaccinations.
by Submitted article, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 12:47 pm
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Lake Lanier Bridge reopens
LAKE LANIER—Drivers can once again cross the dam at Lake Lanier after the state reopened the bridge on Thursday.
by Leah Justice, Sunday, June 6, 2021 9:24 pm
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Larceny arrest
TRYON—The Tryon Police Department arrested a Campobello, S.C. man this week after he stole a vehicle from the Sunoco station.
by Leah Justice, Sunday, June 6, 2021 9:22 pm
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Overturned truck blocked I-26
SALUDA—Drivers in the area had standstill traffic once again on Friday morning along Interstate 26 as a truck overturned and blocked both lanes.
by Leah Justice, Sunday, June 6, 2021 9:15 pm
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Polk hits 0 percent positive
POLK COUNTY—Polk County had its first week of zero percent positive cases of COVID-19.
by Leah Justice, Sunday, June 6, 2021 9:14 pm
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Polk County District Court results
In Polk County District Court at 2 p.m. on May 26, 2021, with Judge Kim Justice presiding, 51 cases were heard. Some cases were continued, ...
by Leah Justice, Sunday, June 6, 2021 9:10 pm
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Charter assistance
POLK COUNTY—People in Polk County who qualify can now apply for a $50 a month credit to their Charter Internet bill thanks to a $3.2 ...
by Leah Justice, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 1:02 am
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Mortgage assistance
POLK COUNTY—The median sales price of a home in North Carolina has risen 7.4 percent over the last year, the NC Housing Finance Agency, the ...
by Leah Justice, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 1:01 am
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Tax increase proposed in Tryon
TRYON—Town of Tryon residents may see an increase in taxes next fiscal year, which begins July 1 with a proposed tax increase of 6.5 cents ...
by Leah Justice, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 1:00 am
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Lake Adger dredging to begin this Fall
MILL SPRING—Access to Lake Adger should become easier soon. Polk County and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission are working together to dredge the lake.
by Leah Justice, Monday, May 31, 2021 9:38 pm
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Scenic byway extension approved
LYNN—The North Carolina Board of Transportation approved designating the Pacolet River Scenic Byway Extension last week.
by Leah Justice, Monday, May 31, 2021 9:37 pm
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7 new cases
POLK COUNTY—Polk County picked up another 7 cases of COVID-19 but have now fully vaccinated 36.2 percent of people who are getting vaccines.
by Leah Justice, Monday, May 31, 2021 9:34 pm
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Remembering veterans lost
POLK COUNTY—Memorial Day services will be held in Columbus and Saluda over the weekend to remember those veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice.
by Leah Justice, Monday, May 31, 2021 9:32 pm
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Confirmation Sunday at the Congregational Church
The Congregational Church, UCC, in Tryon is proud of its confirmands and the hard work that they have put in over the past months during ...
by Submitted article, Monday, May 31, 2021 9:31 pm
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Hursey inducted into Second Wind HOF
On May 19 at the spring gathering of the Tryon Presbyterian Women, Sally Hursey was inducted into Second Wind Hall of Fame.
by Submitted article, Monday, May 31, 2021 9:29 pm
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Thinking about Fostering?
Fostering a child is one of the most important and meaningful ways of providing a home for children who need temporary care. Fostering is also ...
by Submitted article, Monday, May 31, 2021 9:27 pm
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TCC results from May 24
The Tryon Men’s Golf Association had their opening day on May 24. There were 28 players who played a 2-best ball of 4 net format. ...
by Submitted article, Monday, May 31, 2021 9:25 pm
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Polk County District Court results
In Polk County District Court on May 24, 2021, with Judge Mack Brittain presiding, 25 cases were heard. Some cases were continued, dismissed or sent ...
by Leah Justice, Monday, May 31, 2021 9:22 pm
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#IAmSomebody camp
COLUMBUS—After having to take a year off because of COVID-19, the #iAmSomebody camp is back on this year with partners pulling it together a little ...
by Leah Justice, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 8:57 pm
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Lake Lanier Bridge closed
LAKE LANIER—The South Carolina Department of Transportation closed the bridge over the Lake Lanier Dam on Friday.
