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Annual Tryon Beer Fest set to return on November 2
TRYON—The 13th annual Tryon Beer Fest is returning to the Depot Plaza on November 2. This exciting event promises a delightful blend of live music, food, sweets, face painting, games, and, most importantly, craft breweries from across the Carolinas. The festival, supported by the Tryon Downtown Development Association and the event’s presenting sponsor, New View […] The post Annual Tryon Beer Fest set to return on November 2 appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
TIEC to host Spartan Races
MILL SPRING—The Spartan Race is returning to the Tryon International Equestrian Center on August 3 and August 4, offering a series of obstacle course races designed to test participants’ endurance, strength, and agility. The race series includes various race types, such as Sprint, Super, and Beast, each with different levels of difficulty and distance. The […] The post TIEC to host Spartan Races appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Local residents take initiative to zone area of Gowensville
GOWENSVILLE—On July 15, the Greenville County Planning and Development Committee unanimously approved a petition from landowners to zone roughly 3.5 square miles in the Gowensville area. The proposal still awaits approval from the Greenville County Council before going into effect. The petition’s primary goal is to strike a delicate balance between preserving the area’s character […] The post Local residents take initiative to zone area of Gowensville appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office warns public about scam calls
Scammers are impersonating law enforcement officers POLK COUNTY—Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently released a statement warning the public of multiple incidents of fraudulent phone calls, where scammers are impersonating deputies and demanding payment to avoid arrest. The scammers are calling targeted victims and making a claim that they have a warrant for the victims’ […] The post Polk County Sheriff’s Office warns public about scam calls appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Local organizations open cooling stations to the public
SPARTANBURG COUNTY—A number of organizations across Spartanburg County are opening their doors to the public to help people cool off during the heatwave that began this month and looks to continue into August. Officials say the organizations, which include Landrum Fire & Rescue District, Campobello Fire Department and Campobello Police Department, are partnering with Spartanburg […] The post Local organizations open cooling stations to the public appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Bill legalizes to-go alcoholic drinks in North Carolina
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has signed a law permanently allowing the carryout or delivery of alcoholic drinks, a practice initially permitted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation, part of the ABC Omnibus Bill (Senate Bill 527, Session Law 2024-41), includes several regulations for to-go alcoholic beverages. Drinks must be sealed, sold with food, and […] The post Bill legalizes to-go alcoholic drinks in North Carolina appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Training starts for volunteer community mediators on August 29
The Mediation Center, a nonprofit organization that serves the surrounding area, is looking for volunteers who want to assist in mediation. The Mediation Center has been around since 1984, and its services are free. Mediation improves relationships, decreases future violence, and decreases community members’ use of police and courts to resolve interpersonal problems. The Center […] The post Training starts for volunteer community mediators on August 29 appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
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.
Moon Howl concert set to return after 15-year hiatus
The Dirty South Band, Kayla McKinney to perform at FENCE TRYON— A concert event is set to return after a fifteen-year hiatus. The Moon Howl concert will take place at FENCE on Saturday, September 7, where attendees will enjoy live music, dance under the stars, enjoy a variety of different vendors, and more. The […] The post Moon Howl concert set to return after 15-year hiatus appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Local motorcyclist wins class at Firecracker Mile
COLUMBUS—Over the Fourth of July weekend, local motorcyclist Matt Durand of Columbus won in his class at the Firecracker Mile ECTA Competition in Blytheville, Ark. One of the primary locations for land speed racing, ECTA Motorsports is a home course built on a former Air Force Base in Blytheville. The ECTA is the principal sanctioning […] The post Local motorcyclist wins class at Firecracker Mile 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.
Clan McTryon represented at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
A group of Tryonites recently gathered at the 2024 Scottish Highland Games at Grandfather Mountain and formed Clan McTryon. They proudly carried their banner and marched in the official Campers’ Parade on the opening day of the Games on July 11. The McTryon Clan was represented by Bill and Becky McCall, Mark and Carol McCall, […] The post Clan McTryon represented at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Alleged mistreatment at YMCA summer camp leads to staffing changes
Parents of campers say kids shot with water pellets, forced to participate in “boot camp” TRYON—Alleged misconduct at a Polk YMCA summer camp has led to complaints from parents and changes to staffing. At least one parent has pulled their child out of the summer camp held at Tryon Elementary School after learning that […] The post Alleged mistreatment at YMCA summer camp leads to staffing changes appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Good Shepherd Church hosts Bastille Day Concert Fundraiser
TRYON—On Saturday at 3:30 p.m., the Scholarship Committee of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church hosted a pre-Bastille Day concert fundraiser. The fundraiser aimed to raise funds for two students at Camp Henry and one sophomore at USC-Upstate, Richon Carson, whom the Scholarship Committee is currently sponsoring. Carson has twice made the Dean’s list and is […] The post Good Shepherd Church hosts Bastille Day Concert Fundraiser 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.
Enhancements planned for downtown Tryon
New uplighting, landscaping possible thanks to a recent grant TRYON—Most Tryon residents think their downtown is already a jewel, but it should be getting a little more polishing thanks to a $10,000 grant the Tryon Downtown Development Association secured from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The grant will help pay for uplighting […] The post Enhancements planned for downtown Tryon appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Rotary Club of Tryon hosts successful Fabulous Fourth Bike Tour
TRYON—The Rotary Club of Tryon held a successful Fabulous Fourth Bike Tour on July 4th, starting off at Harmon Field. The tour, which featured both short and long courses, attracted over 200 participants this year. Local coach Katie Malone, a seasoned triathlete dedicated to coaching Ironman competitors and triathletes, played an invaluable role in ensuring […] The post Rotary Club of Tryon hosts successful Fabulous Fourth Bike Tour appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce to host Business After Hours event
COLUMBUS—Following a successful event in Landrum, the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce has announced it will host another Business After Hours event on July 18 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Vibes Massage & Spa, located at 803 B W. Mills St. The event is open to members and their guests, as well as individuals […] The post Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce to host Business After Hours event appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
‘Richest rodeo east of the Mississippi’ returns to Tryon International this October
MILL SPRING—The World Champions Rodeo Alliance will bring the “richest rodeo east of the Mississippi,” Rodeo Carolina, back to the Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort later this year. The event will take place from October 3 through October 5, featuring accomplished Western sports athletes competing for their share of the $400,000 prize money. The […] The post ‘Richest rodeo east of the Mississippi’ returns to Tryon International this October appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Visit the Pollinators Garden at FENCE
Next time you visit FENCE to enjoy any of the equestrian and nature activities held there, be sure to visit the lovely Pollinators Garden by the main building. The Pollinators Garden is a project of the Daffy Jills Garden Club of Tryon. These busy gardeners plan, plant and maintain the flowers that attract hummingbirds, butterflies, […] The post Visit the Pollinators Garden at FENCE appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
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