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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 83 / No. 240
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Thursday, January 13, 2011
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Pass the bluegrass Local record label works to bolster genre by Samantha Hurst
The course of Pinecastle Records altered in 2010 about as rapidly as a banjo picker’s fingers skip across the strings. In February 2010, the Columbus-based bluegrass label folded because of then-owner Nu-blu was the first group to sign with the revitalized Pinecastle Records label three months ago. Left to Tom Riggs’ poor health. By right: Daniel Routh, Carolyn Routh, Levi Austin and Kendall Gales. (photo submitted) September it rose back with vigor. vision for the label. Pinecastle aims to ac“We want to put our name out “We want to put our name out there and complish four specific initiatives, he said: let people know that we’re back in busi• To preserve the genre of bluegrass there and let people know that ness,” said Matt Hood, vice president of • To advocate for artists publicity. “For the past few months we’ve • To be innovative in the way it promotes we’re back in business.…We’ve got artists with real potential in been dealing with the administration side talent of business but we’ve got artists with real • To grow the fan base for bluegrass the new year.” music overall. potential in the new year.” -- Pinecastle Records After Dr. Lonnie Lassiter purchased the V.P. of publicity Matt Hood (Continued on page 3) business, he immediately laid out a new
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Tryon hits last minute snags on water plant rehabilitation Upgrade project 99 percent complete by Leah Justice
Today
Saluda Center, Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga 5:30 p.m., Saluda Center. 828-749-9245. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Thursday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m. 828-894-0001. (Continued on page 2)
Tryon’s water plant upgrades are 99 percent complete, but the town ran into some issues related to upgrading its mountain water intakes. Just before Christmas, contractors received a notice from the Corps of Engineers to stop work on intake
repairs near Pearson Falls. The town’s intakes are located on town property, but access to the property is through an easement from the Tryon Garden Club, which owns all the surrounding property. The garden club expressed concern over silt created by the work. “Our greatest concern was silt that has to be released from the dam,” said
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