Jeff Allison, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin

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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

News

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

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

Community

Fire destroys cabin at Pine Crest Inn Wednesday night

No injuries reported, quick response prevents spread   TRYON—One of the cabins at the Pine Crest Inn in Tryon is completely lost after a structural ... Read more

by Jeff Allison, Friday, November 1, 2024 1:43 pm

Community

Governor Roy Cooper surveys damage in Polk County Friday morning

Visits Green River Cove area near Saluda to speak with local officials SALUDA—North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper visited Polk County Friday morning to survey damage ... Read more

by Jeff Allison, Friday, October 25, 2024 2:28 pm

Community

Progress inspiring hope at Chimney Rock Village

Helene leaves Village in ruins, recovery efforts underway   CHIMNEY ROCK—Two weeks after Helene devastated Chimney Rock Village in Rutherford County, officials’ updates on the ... Read more

by Jeff Allison, Friday, October 11, 2024 9:30 am

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