Leah Justice, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Safe meet up spot

COLUMBUS—As online purchases become more popular, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is offering a safe meeting place for people to exchange items. Read more

by Leah Justice, Sunday, November 22, 2020 9:59 pm

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COVID-19 alert system

POLK COUNTY—Polk County residents have a new alert page from the state to track COVID-19. Read more

by Leah Justice, Sunday, November 22, 2020 9:58 pm

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Fair and accurate election

COLUMBUS—This election was one for the books. Read more

by Leah Justice, Sunday, November 22, 2020 9:52 pm

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Polk County District Court results

In Polk County District Court on Nov. 18, 2020, with Judge Kim Gasperson-Justice presiding, 83 cases were heard. Some cases were dismissed or continued. The ... Read more

by Leah Justice, Sunday, November 22, 2020 9:26 pm

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Go Fund Me established

TRYON—There is a Go Fund Me page set up for the trucker who wrecked on I-26 Oct. 21 and was severely burned. Read more

by Leah Justice, Thursday, November 19, 2020 11:08 am

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Polk adds 14 new cases

POLK COUNTY—Polk County added another 14 cases of COVID-19 last week bringing the total number of cases since late March to 430, according to Polk ... Read more

by Leah Justice, Thursday, November 19, 2020 11:06 am

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Polk’s DA disciplined

POLK COUNTY—Polk County’s District Attorney Greg Newman was disciplined last week over how he handled a rape case in 2015. Read more

by Leah Justice, Thursday, November 19, 2020 11:04 am

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Voter turnout

POLK COUNTY—Polk County likely had its highest voter turnout for last Tuesday’s election with the Saluda Township turning out almost 80 percent of its registered ... Read more

by Leah Justice, Monday, November 16, 2020 10:09 am

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North Carolina to remain in phase 3

POLK COUNTY—North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced this week the state is lowering its indoor gatherings to 10 people and remaining in phase 3 of ... Read more

by Leah Justice, Monday, November 16, 2020 10:08 am

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Heavy rains

TRYON—Just after high winds knocked out power for much of the area, flooding occurred this week, closing several roads. Read more