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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.
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.
Former Polk County teacher found guilty of indecent liberties with a student
John Brian Taylor of Landrum convicted on Wednesday POLK COUNTY—On Wednesday, a now-former Polk County High School teacher, John Brian Taylor, 51, of Landrum, was found guilty on charges of taking indecent liberties with a student. Taylor received a suspended sentence of a minimum of six months and a maximum of seventeen months in […] The post Former Polk County teacher found guilty of indecent liberties with a student 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.
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.
Public hearing on Polk County budget scheduled for Monday
COLUMBUS—A public hearing on Polk County’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 will take place on Monday, June 3, at 5 p.m., ahead of its regularly scheduled meeting. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment on the proposed budget, which is available for review at www.polknc.org or at the county manager’s office […] The post Public hearing on Polk County budget scheduled for Monday appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Nashville’s Alice Wallace wraps up TFAC’s Amphitheater Series
TRYON—Singer-songwriter Alice Wallace of Nashville, Tennessee, makes her first trip to Polk County to perform at the Tryon Fine Arts Center amphitheater on Thursday, May 30, for TFAC’s Americana Concert Series. “I usually say that I play country music, but it’s not the kind of country music that you hear on the radio,” says Wallace. […] The post Nashville’s Alice Wallace wraps up TFAC’s Amphitheater Series appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Polk County declares third week of May as ‘EMS Week’
Board of Commissioners also names two new roads COLUMBUS—The Polk County Board of Commissioners held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 20, after its budget workshop at 1 p.m. During the meeting, the commissioners canceled their May 21 budget work session. They also unanimously approved the naming of two new roads: Anderson Drive […] The post Polk County declares third week of May as ‘EMS Week’ appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
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