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For the Love of the Farmers Market 

I have had the privilege to be born and raised in Polk County. I was born the 5th generation of my family’s…

Community

  Response to Commissioner Yoder 

I did not say that our elected officials were responsible for the teacher cuts, but simply recommended that…

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Commend Commissioner Yoder 

I would like to commend Commissioner Yoder for standing up to the bullies of this County who continue…

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Coffee Thoughts and Education about our Lakes, Mountains and Natural Resources of Polk County. From the desk of Commissioner Yoder 

I would like to address the public concerning my thoughts about Lake Adger and Turner Shoals Dam. Lake Adger was bought by the…

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR -- FEATURE SPOT

Lake Adger/Turner Shoals Dam 

After two weeks of silence from our elected officials, I assume that there will be no action on Turner…

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Downtown Columbus needs planning and development 

I am writing to indicate my displeasure with the new businesses near the Columbus Baptist church. 

Community

Letter to the Editor 

We have never written to the paper, but we would like to be quoted saying we agree with…

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Smart Meters 

There is nothing new under the sun!  First it was radiation from cell phones, now it is radiation…

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NC HOUSE BILL 294 

Today I learned of a proposed legislative bill in the NC General Assembly known as House Bill 294.…

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Grateful for the Tryon Daily Bulletin

I was reminded yesterday as I read in a weekly magazine about the 1,400 cities and towns across…