Author: Jeff Allison The Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Progress made on wildfires, but challenges persist

All three fires in the Black Cove Complex increased containment this week POLK COUNTY—A week after the first flames of what became the Black Cove ... Read more

by Jeff Allison, Friday, March 28, 2025 4:21 pm

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UPDATED: Three major wildfires force evacuations in Polk County

*Updated 8:00 a.m. 3/24/25 Black Cove, Deep Woods, Fish Hook fires burn 3,000 acres, destroy homes POLK COUNTY—Three separate wildfires have burned at least 3,000 ... Read more

by Jeff Allison, Friday, March 21, 2025 2:06 pm

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Wildfire burns over 100 acres in Green River Cove area

POLK COUNTY—On Wednesday afternoon, fire departments were called to the scene of a brushfire in the Green River Cove area. As of 10:30 a.m. on ... Read more

by Jeff Allison, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 5:15 pm

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Ex-Polk GOP treasurer convicted for trespassing at party headquarters

Eight other Republicans trespassed, including sitting commissioner COLUMBUS—A former member of Polk County GOP leadership who was trespassed in November from Republican Headquarters in Columbus ... Read more

by Jeff Allison, Tuesday, March 18, 2025 10:52 am

Community

‘3910 Fire’ now 63% contained, has burned over 500 acres

*updated 6:30 p.m.* TRYON—A brush fire that spread rapidly on Saturday, March 1, has now burned approximately 593 acres between Tryon and Saluda and was ... Read more

by Jeff Allison, Monday, March 3, 2025 8:44 am

Community

Burn bans issued over the weekend

No open burning allowed within town limits until further notice POLK COUNTY—On Sunday, the Polk County Fire Marshal’s office issued a county-wide burn ban effective ... Read more

by Jeff Allison, Monday, March 3, 2025 8:08 am

Community

Evacuations still in effect due to forest fire in Tryon, Harmon Field closed to visitors

Melrose Fire estimated to be 400 to 500 acres in size TRYON—All evacuation orders and requests put in place due to a Tryon forest fire ... Read more

by Jeff Allison, Sunday, March 2, 2025 10:28 am

Community

Lennie was a true champion of the Foothills

When Lennie Rizzo passed away on Thursday evening, our community lost a true champion of the Foothills. He was kind, thoughtful, and loving, always putting ... Read more

by Jeff Allison, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 1:43 pm

Community

CHEERS!: 13th annual Tryon Beer Fest draws hundreds to downtown Tryon

TRYON—Hundreds turned out to enjoy craft beer, live music, and camaraderie at the 13th annual Tryon Beer Fest on Saturday.  In addition to good food ... Read more

by Jeff Allison, Monday, November 4, 2024 1:39 pm

Community

Disaster Recovery Center now open in Polk County  

DRC is situated near Polk County Middle School in Mill Spring   MILL SPRING—On Friday, November 1, a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opened in Mill ... Read more

by Jeff Allison, Friday, November 1, 2024 1:47 pm

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