Author: LibbieJohnson | The Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Back to school for dollars and sense

Being past the years of having kids in schools, it’s easy to overlook local education and the impact ... Read more

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There’s never been a better time for small town tourism than right now

Over the past five years, tourism has made some big changes. The economy in nosedive was probably the ... Read more

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Multiple barriers standing in way of finding good jobs

A lot of conversation lately has centered on finding jobs, finding quality jobs, living wages and why it’s ... Read more

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Isothermal Community College needs to be a leader in economic recovery

As the new state leadership looks for ways to close budget gaps, an easy target is higher education—especially ... Read more

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Polk County’s got cool

This month, The Gorge will celebrate its grand opening. In a stroke a genius, owners Tim and Sara ... Read more

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Polk County’s got cool

This month, The Gorge will celebrate its grand opening. In a stroke a genius, owners Tim and Sara ... Read more

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Polk County needs product to play economic development game

This time of year one could easily make the case for a connection between March Madness and economic ... Read more