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Polk County History Museum open on Independence Day
Educational facility offers fun way to beat the summer heat on July 4 COLUMBUS—The Polk County History Museum in Columbus will be open and welcoming visitors during the town’s Fabulous Fourth Celebration on Thursday, July 4. Museum staff are asking the public to come in, celebrate freedom, and explore Polk County’s rich history during […] The post Polk County History Museum open on Independence Day appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Silver Travis Band to perform at Landrum’s Music at the Market
LANDRUM —Landrum’s Music at the Market series is celebrating summer with an exciting lineup, including the return of the legendary Southern Rock band Silver Travis Band. The group is set to perform at the Joe Cunningham Market Pavilion, located at 221 West Rutherford Street, on Saturday, July 13, at 7 pm. The Silver Travis Band, […] The post Silver Travis Band to perform at Landrum’s Music at the Market appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Fourth of July happenings in the area
Several exciting July 4th celebrations and events are planned in the local area for next Thursday and Friday, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress in 1776 and the birth of the United States. For cycling enthusiasts, the Tryon Rotary Club is organizing a bike ride from 9 a.m. to […] The post Fourth of July happenings in the area appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Polk County Parks & Rec. gears up for exciting events this July
COLUMBUS—In celebration of Parks and Recreation Month in July, Polk County Parks and Recreation is gearing up for a series of fun-filled events catering to both kids and adults. The highlight of the upcoming activities is the much-anticipated Gibson Park & Pool Party. Scheduled for July 13 from noon to 5 p.m., the Park & […] The post Polk County Parks & Rec. gears up for exciting events this July appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Coon Dog Day returns to downtown Saluda on July 6
Beloved tradition to offer parade, dog show, music and more SALUDA—A beloved annual tradition returns to downtown Saluda on Saturday, July 6, with the 61st Annual Coon Dog Day celebration. The City of Saluda recently announced the schedule for the event, which will include a full day of family-friendly activities celebrating the area’s rich […] The post Coon Dog Day returns to downtown Saluda on July 6 appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Landrum increases police services without raising taxes
City adopts annual budget on Tuesday LANDRUM—On Tuesday, June 25, the City of Landrum adopted its 2024–2025 budget. One highlight of the budget is that it significantly increases the pay for Landrum Police Department personnel, including adding three new police officers, with no increase in the city’s mill levy. “After receiving the most current […] The post Landrum increases police services without raising taxes appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrests two on separate drug charges
POLK COUNTY—The Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested two individuals suspected of trafficking drugs in the Mill Spring area. According to Chief Jeff Ramsey with the PCSO, on Thursday, June 20, deputies arrested Jesse Ray Shelton, 39, of Tryon, on drug charges. The deputies were able to detain Shelton at his residence without incident. Shelton […] The post Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrests two on separate drug charges appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Polk County Animal Control seeking info on two women who illegally dumped dog
POLK COUNTY—Officials are asking for the public to share any information on two females who illegally dumped a German Shepherd near Columbus On Wednesday. In a social media post, Patti Lovelace with Polk County Animal Control said that the two women, driving an FJ Cruiser, came to Foothills Humane Society with the German Shepherd they […] The post Polk County Animal Control seeking info on two women who illegally dumped dog appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Carolina Foothills Foundation awards $3.5 million to 38 Polk and Rutherford nonprofits
Projects target elder care, wellness and youth development POLK COUNTY—The Carolina Foothills Foundation has awarded $3.5 million in grants to 38 nonprofit organizations in Polk and Rutherford counties this June as part of the foundation’s annual grant cycle. “We are honored to support our community in addressing critical needs through these grants,” said CFF […] The post Carolina Foothills Foundation awards $3.5 million to 38 Polk and Rutherford nonprofits appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Landrum Fire and Rescue District receives grant for new drone
LANDRUM—The Landrum Fire and Rescue District recently received a grant from Duke Energy to purchase a new drone. The grant was given to the Landrum Fire and Rescue District as part of a $500,000 microgrant from Duke Energy, which donates funds to 33 nonprofits and government agencies across South Carolina. Linda Hannon, Duke Energy’s Director […] The post Landrum Fire and Rescue District receives grant for new drone appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Statewide ‘Operation Firecracker Booze It & Lose It’ campaign underway
Increased patrols on roads statewide June 24 – July 7 to deter impaired driving RALEIGH—State officials are asking the public to help keep North Carolina roads safe and to be aware of the dangers of drinking and driving. The annual ‘Booze it and Lose it’ campaign, which began Monday and ends on July 7, […] The post Statewide ‘Operation Firecracker Booze It & Lose It’ campaign underway appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
NCDOT seeks input on future transportation projects
The N.C. Department of Transportation is identifying projects for its next long-range capital plan and wants citizens to participate in the process. Public drop-in sessions are set to take place in the 14 highway divisions across the state over the coming weeks. These will be informal gatherings in which citizens can share their interests in […] The post NCDOT seeks input on future transportation projects appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Landrum Council reviews proposed budget, potential property tax increase sparks debate
LANDRUM—At its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 11, the Landrum City Council performed its first public read-through of the proposed 2024-2025 budget, which is scheduled to go into effect on Monday, July 1. City Manager Rich Caplan prepared a presentation explaining the changes in the current year’s budget. In his presentation, Caplan explained the […] The post Landrum Council reviews proposed budget, potential property tax increase sparks debate appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Tryon Fire Department responds to fuel spill on N. Trade St.
TRYON— On Wednesday, June 12, at approximately 12 p.m., the Tryon Fire Department responded to a minor fuel spill at the intersection of N. Trade St. and W. Howard St. Upon arriving, officials discovered roughly a few gallons of diesel fuel had leaked into the street and quickly stopped the spill from spreading. Firefighters applied […] The post Tryon Fire Department responds to fuel spill on N. Trade St. appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
High-speed motorcycle chase ends with fatality
Crash occurred in Mill Spring on Friday MILL SPRING—On Friday, June 7, at approximately 2 p.m., troopers with the North Carolina Highway Patrol engaged in a high-speed motorcycle chase that ended in one fatality. The chase ran through parts of Rutherford and Polk County and ended in Mill Spring after the motorcyclist lost control […] The post High-speed motorcycle chase ends with fatality appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Landrum woman dies after crash on North Blackstock Rd.
LANDRUM—A Landrum woman has died days after she was involved in a car crash on North Blackstock Rd. in Landrum. Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger identified the victim as Kira Kneally, 68, of Landrum. Officials say the crash occurred at approximately 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 30. The crash remains under investigation, and details about […] The post Landrum woman dies after crash on North Blackstock Rd. appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Polk County man sentenced to 21 years for child pornography scheme
Aaron Joseph Wehrstein used popular free applications to “catfish” minors POLK COUNTY—On Monday, June 3, a Columbus man was sentenced to 21 years in prison for the production of child pornography. The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, Dena J. King, announced the sentencing on Tuesday afternoon, along with Homeland Security […] The post Polk County man sentenced to 21 years for child pornography scheme appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
St. Luke’s Hospital exploring new partnership with AdventHealth
County commissioners hear information about proposed agreement at Monday’s meeting COLUMBUS—At Monday’s regularly scheduled Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting, the Board heard from St. Luke’s Board of Trustees Chairman Bill Miller about a proposed partnership between St. Luke’s Hospital and AdventHealth, a non-profit healthcare system headquartered in Florida. Several members of St. Luke’s […] The post St. Luke’s Hospital exploring new partnership with AdventHealth appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Man arrested in connection to shooting in Tryon
Shooting occurred on Memorial Day weekend on Markham Rd. TRYON—On Sunday, May 26, Tryon Police Department deputies responded to a call regarding a shooting that took place at a residence on Markham Rd. in Tryon. According to Interim Police Chief Scott Holt, officials arrived at the scene at approximately 8:45 p.m. and found the […] The post Man arrested in connection to shooting in Tryon appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
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