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Gibson Park & Pool Party features ribbon-cutting for new playground equipment
COLUMBUS—On Saturday afternoon, Polk County Parks & Rec. and the Spartanburg YMCA held the Gibson Park & Pool Party to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month. The event featured the ribbon-cutting for a brand-new playground at Gibson Park. The long-anticipated playground equipment, chosen by the community in a vote this spring, was finally unveiled after three […] The post Gibson Park & Pool Party features ribbon-cutting for new playground equipment appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Polk County ranked among ‘Top 30 Most Arts-Vibrant Rural Counties’
POLK COUNTY—Recently, leading research center SMU DataArts out of Dallas recognized Polk County for its vibrant arts scene, ranking it 24th among the top 30 most arts-vibrant rural counties nationwide. Polk and Tyrell counties were the only two counties in the state to make the list. The counties featured in the report all scored within […] The post Polk County ranked among ‘Top 30 Most Arts-Vibrant Rural Counties’ appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Polk County Community Foundation awards grant to Saluda Historic Depot
SALUDA—The Saluda Historic Depot and Museum has been awarded a Polk County Community Foundation grant to fund the third annual Night at the Museum project. This event’s purpose is to help fulfill the mission of the Saluda Historic Depot, which is to unite citizens in the preservation and operation of the museum, emphasizing the significance […] The post Polk County Community Foundation awards grant to Saluda Historic Depot appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Father pulls child from camp after alleging mistreatment at Polk YMCA summer program
TRYON, N.C. (WLOS) — A local father spoke with News13 and claimed that his daughter was mistreated at a YMCA summer camp that was being hosted at Tryon Elementary School. He said his daughter and other campers were shot with water pellet guns known as Orbeez guns. This father,...
Polk Foundation grant supports Saluda's 'Night at the Museum'
SALUDA — The Saluda Historic Depot and Museum has been awarded a Polk County Community Foundation grant to fund the third annual Night at the Museum. The purpose of the event is to help fulfill the mission of the Saluda Historic Depot and Museum to unite the citizens of Saluda in the preservation and operation of the historic Saluda train depot as a heritage museum emphasizing the significance and contribution of the railroad, the Saluda Grade and the history of the town of Saluda.
More changes for the Polk County Board of Education
HB 1064 would alter the number of seats Tryon has on the board POLK COUNTY—On June 27, the North Carolina House revised and passed House Bill 1064, which, if it becomes law, would change the structure of the Polk County Board of Education. With the revision, only one seat for Tryon would be available […] The post More changes for the Polk County Board of Education appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Polk County Senior Center to host fraud prevention seminar
“Spot a Scam to Prevent a Scam” set for July 16 COLUMBUS—On Tuesday, July 16, the Polk County Senior Center located at 75 Carmel Lane will host an AARP-sponsored seminar on fraud prevention titled “Spot a Scam to Prevent a Scam.” This free event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The […] The post Polk County Senior Center to host fraud prevention seminar appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Saluda Library speaker series continues through the fall
SALUDA—A speaker series will continue to take place at Saluda Library on the second Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. through November 2024, thanks to a generous Free Community Events grant from Polk County Community Foundation and a partnership between Polk County Public Libraries and Conserving Carolina. Next up in the series is “Top […] The post Saluda Library speaker series continues through the fall appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
More participants needed for PCMS 6th-grade band
POLK COUNTY—Positions are still available for the Polk County Middle School Band, and PCMS Director of Bands Christopher Wilson says it’s crucial for the community to spread the word for the band program to grow. Approximately 50 students have signed up for the 6th-grade band so far, but 60 to 75 participants are needed. With […] The post More participants needed for PCMS 6th-grade band appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
NC Cooperative Extension to host free seminar
Applications also open for Master Gardener Program COLUMBUS—The NC Cooperative Extension will hold a free seminar on small ruminant record-keeping on July 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Polk County Extension Office, 79 Carmel Lane. The livestock seminar will focus on animals such as sheep and goats. Led by Dr. Andrew Weaving, the Cooperative Extension’s […] The post NC Cooperative Extension to host free seminar appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
NICA Mountain Biking Team seeking school-age riders
POLK COUNTY—Sign-ups are now open for the first-ever Polk County mountain biking team. Open to all Polk County students in grades 6-12, this team welcomes all participants, with no tryouts required. The season is set to kick off in December 2024, with two full-day classes scheduled for September 28 and September 29 at Stearns Gym. […] The post NICA Mountain Biking Team seeking school-age riders appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Advisory lifted after 2023 fuel spill near Saluda
SALUDA—The Polk County Health and Human Services Agency recently announced the lifting of a precautionary advisory following a fuel spill on the interstate in 2023. Last year, on July 13, a gas tanker fire forced the shutdown of I-26 in both directions between Columbus and Hendersonville. The accident occurred around 5:30 a.m. near mile marker […] The post Advisory lifted after 2023 fuel spill near Saluda appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Polk County officials lift advisory following I-26 fuel spill in 2023
SALUDA, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Polk County Health and Human Services agency said a precautionary advisory has been lifted following a fuel spill on the interstate in 2023. On July 13, 2023, a gas tanker fire shut down I-26 in both directions between Columbus and Hendersonville. Officials said the...
Nearly-yearlong water advisory lifted at Little Bradley Falls following fuel spill
SALUDA, N.C. (WLOS) — A cleanup of a fuel spill that occurred on July 13, 2023, and reportedly contaminated waters in Cove Creek and Little Bradley Falls in Polk County, has been completed, according to Polk County Health and Human Services Agency and Polk County Emergency Management. The fuel...
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