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ICC, Western Governors University partners to expand transfer opportunities
SPINDALE — Isothermal Community College (ICC) and Western Governors University (WGU) are pleased to announce a new partnership aimed at providing expanded educational opportunities for students in the Polk and Rutherford counties, according to a press release from ICC. This collaboration will allow ICC graduates to seamlessly transfer to...
Tickets available for ASAP’s 2024 Farm Tour
POLK COUNTY—Tickets are now available for the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project 2024 Farm Tour, which is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, and Sunday, September 22, from noon to 5 p.m. both days. The tour will provide a unique opportunity to explore the diverse working farms in Western North Carolina and will feature five Polk County […] The post Tickets available for ASAP’s 2024 Farm Tour appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Controversial housing development project near county line canceled
Enchanted Homes cancels plans after falling short of Rutherford requirements GREEN CREEK—A contentious housing development project planned for Rutherford County on Lambs Grill Rd., near the Polk County line, has been canceled. Enchanted Homes, a housing construction company based in South Carolina, faced significant opposition when it announced plans to develop 30 acres for […] The post Controversial housing development project near county line canceled appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Lewis to join NCHSAA student advisory group
Polk County High School senior Kylie Lewis has been chosen to join the North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC). The council acts as a vital link between student-athletes and sports administrators, providing invaluable insights to enhance the overall student-athlete experience and promote an inclusive athletic community across the state of North […] The post Lewis to join NCHSAA student advisory group appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Jeff Allison named publisher of Tryon Newsmedia
TRYON—On Monday, Jeff Allison, the longtime general manager of the Tryon Daily Bulletin, was officially announced as the publisher of Tryon Newsmedia, LLC. The move comes after over 20 years of working for the local newspaper. “It truly is an honor to be named publisher,” Allison said earlier this week. “I’m very proud to be […] The post Jeff Allison named publisher of Tryon Newsmedia appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Brevard, Polk County, and West Henderson lead HSOT's preseason volleyball rankings for the 828 area code
HighSchoolOT has released its preseason volleyball rankings for the 828 area code. HSOT has two sets of rankings: a statewide Top 25 and top 15s for each of North Carolina's six area codes. Our 828 area code region consists of these counties: Alexander, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Clay, Cherokee,...
Planned YMCA facility to be named for Tennants
COLUMBUS—The Polk County YMCA has announced its planned local facility will be named for two well-known community benefactors. The YMCA building will be named the Tennant YMCA of Polk County in honor of Geoff and Alice Tennant, with the Turner-Tennant Foundation providing a leadership-level gift toward the construction of the facility in Columbus. YMCA officials […] The post Planned YMCA facility to be named for Tennants appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Next PCHA program to focus on Polk County Architectural Survey
POLK COUNTY—The Polk County Historical Association is sponsoring a special program on the new architectural survey of Polk County to be performed. The featured speakers will be Elizabeth King and Kelly Molloy with the State Historic Preservation Office. Molloy will be the lead investigator for the Polk County survey. The program is planned for Tuesday, […] The post Next PCHA program to focus on Polk County Architectural Survey appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Polk County artists encouraged to apply for N.C. Arts Council Artist Support Grant
POLK COUNTY—A grant opportunity is available for local artists, thanks to funding from the North Carolina Arts Council and the state legislature. Tryon Fine Arts Center, which serves as the designated Polk County Arts Council (HCAC), along with regional collaborators such as ArtsAVL, the Haywood County Arts Council, Transylvania Community Arts Council, the Arts Council […] The post Polk County artists encouraged to apply for N.C. Arts Council Artist Support Grant appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Polk County
POLK COUNTY—The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the area, including the southern portion of Polk County. The warning is in effect until 4:15 p.m. The warning also includes south-central Rutherford County, northeastern Greenville County, northwestern Cherokee County, and Spartanburg County. At 3:22 p.m., radar indicated a severe thunderstorm […] The post Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Polk County appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Polk County’s N.C. Co-Op Extension to hold open house
COLUMBUS—Polk County’s N.C. Co-Op Extension is excited to invite all residents to its upcoming open house event at it facility, located at 79 Carmel Lane. The open house will take place on August 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. to explore the exciting programs and facilities offered by the Co-Op Extension. During the event, visitors […] The post Polk County’s N.C. Co-Op Extension to hold open house appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
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