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New trustees sworn in for Isothermal Community College
Jordan Barnes and Tony Helton were sworn in last week to the Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees. Barnes and Helton are the first two appointees from the North Carolina General Assembly. Barnes was appointed by the House and Helton by the Senate. Last year, lawmakers passed a bill that moved community college trustee appointments […] The post New trustees sworn in for Isothermal Community College appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Historic 1906 Pine Crest Inn looks forward to the future
Managing partner seeking right buyer for historic property TRYON—After taking over as the owner and managing partner of the 1906 Pinecrest Inn in recent weeks, Sarah Huff is determined to find the right buyer to restore the historic property to its former glory while preserving its rich history and legacy. After 12 years of […] The post Historic 1906 Pine Crest Inn looks forward to the future appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Tryon Painters & Sculptors plan yART Sale event
TRYON—On Saturday, July 13, Tryon Painters & Sculptors is gearing up for an exciting event as they announce their yART Sale, featuring a diverse selection of art supplies, frames, fabric, and furniture, all priced at $5 or less. The sale will be hosted at 78 N. Trade Street in the Lower Level – 2D Studio […] The post Tryon Painters & Sculptors plan yART Sale event appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
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.
Shakespeare & Friends presents staged reading of Pulitzer-nominated play
TRYON—Local audiences have a chance to hear playwright Amy Herzog’s Pulitzer-nominated work with a staged reading of the play 4000 Miles on Tuesday, July 16 at the Tryon Depot Room. Presented by Shakespeare & Friends, the performance features a cast of five actors from Polk and Buncombe counties. The staged reading is directed by Marianne […] The post Shakespeare & Friends presents staged reading of Pulitzer-nominated play appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Learn about “Flora of Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve” at Landrum Library
LANDRUM—Conserving Carolina and the Landrum Library are inviting the community to a free lecture entitled, “Flora of Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve,” presented by Dan Whitten, president of the South Carolina Native Plant Society. The program will be held on Tuesday, July 16 at 6 p.m. at the Landrum Library, located at 111 East Asbury Drive […] The post Learn about “Flora of Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve” at Landrum Library appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Tryon Arts and Crafts School to host Literary Open Stage
TRYON—The Tryon Arts and Crafts School is getting ready to host an event to delve into the connection between visual art and poetry. Scheduled for July 17 at 6 p.m., the event, titled “Fantastic Ekphrastics – Connecting Poetry and Art at TACS,” invites writers and art enthusiasts to explore the intersection of these two art […] The post Tryon Arts and Crafts School to host Literary Open Stage 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.
Steps to Hope’s Step-by-Step Summer Camp concludes
COLUMBUS—Summer camps are often associated with fun and games, but Steps to Hope’s Step-by-Step Summer Camp is breaking the mold by offering an experience that goes beyond mere recreation. This camp serves as a means to cultivate qualities such as resilience, empathy, leadership and teamwork, all while facilitating personal growth through a blend of structured […] The post Steps to Hope’s Step-by-Step Summer Camp concludes appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Filing period open for 2024 municipal elections
The filing period for local municipal elections has opened for any candidate interested in pursuing a seat. Elections for the Town of Columbus, Town of Saluda and Town of Tryon will be held November 5. The filing period for those elections ends at noon on July 19. The filing fee is $5, payable at filing. […] The post Filing period open for 2024 municipal elections appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Saluda issues Stage 1 Water Shortage Advisory amid drought conditions
SALUDA—The City of Saluda has issued a Stage 1 water shortage advisory in response to current water supply conditions indicating a potential shortage. City officials encourage residents to reduce their water usage and improve water efficiency voluntarily. However, no penalties will apply for noncompliance at this stage. As part of the voluntary measures, water customers […] The post Saluda issues Stage 1 Water Shortage Advisory amid drought conditions 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.
Free Wildlife Family Program at Lanier Library
TRYON—Every year, Lanier Library invites the community to a free family summer event. This year, on Saturday, July 27, at 10:30 a.m., education specialists from the Western North Carolina Nature Center will be Live@Lanier with some of their animal friends, nature exhibits, and biofacts to touch, such as furs and feathers. How is otter fur […] The post Free Wildlife Family Program at Lanier Library appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Local artist featured at Holy Cross Episcopal Church
TRYON—Holy Cross Episcopal Church recently announced that it is featuring the art of Matt Laughridge. The church’s gallery, located upstairs in the hallway, features portraits, landscapes, wildlife, and equestrian themes. Laughridge grew up in North Carolina, trained in Italy, and now resides in his hometown of Tryon. After graduating from Wake Forest University in 2009 […] The post Local artist featured at Holy Cross Episcopal Church 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.
Bob Sinclair and the Big Deals to perform at Top of the Grade Concert Series
SALUDA—Bob Sinclair and the Big Deals will perform at the Top of the Grade Concert Series on Friday, July 12, at 7 p.m. on the Ella Grace Mintz Stage in McCreery Park. This free community event is made possible through a grant from the Polk County Community Foundation. Bob Sinclair and The Big Deals make […] The post Bob Sinclair and the Big Deals to perform at Top of the Grade Concert Series appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Rep. Jake Johnson highlights key provisions of House Budget
RALIGH—In the final days before adjournment, the North Carolina House gave final approval to House Bill 263, the “2024 Appropriations Act,” which passed with bipartisan support. The budget would appropriate funds across the state, including significant investments in water and sewer improvements, transportation, school safety, teacher and state employee raises, and an economic/workforce development initiative. […] The post Rep. Jake Johnson highlights key provisions of House Budget 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.
Champions for Wildlife announces fun summer events
POLK COUNTY—Champions for Wildlife is inviting the community to some exciting activities this summer, with two free events the whole family will love. First, Sunflower Daze at Looking Glass Creamery will take place from July 4 to July 7 and again from July 11 to July 14, where participants can pick free sunflowers. The event […] The post Champions for Wildlife announces fun summer events 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.
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