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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 84 / No. 20
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Monday, February 28, 2011
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Investigators seize 35 marijuana plants by Samantha Hurst
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Monday activities include line dancing, 10 a.m., senior fitness, 11 a.m., Bingo or bead class, 12:30 p.m. 828894-0001. Democratic Women’s Club, monthly meeting will held on Monday, Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. at the Democratic headquarters in Columbus. Everyone welcome. 828-894-3219. Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational. 859-5051. Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, LaurelHurst Apartments, Columbus. Open to anyone in community. 894-3336. Saluda Center, Monday activities, include Line Dancing at 12:30 p.m. For more information visit Saluda.com. Tryon Tourism Development Authority, next meeting will be on Monday, Feb. 28 at (Continued on page 2)
Polk County narcotics investigators Feb. 24 seized 35 marijuana plants along with drug manufacturing equipment from a vacant house in Columbus. Michael Capps, sergeant of the narcotics unit, said the Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a tip about midday that marijuana was being grown in a vacant home off Peniel Road. When narcotics officers entered the home they found 35 plants in “shoddy” condition, Capps said. “While you may say well that was just 35 plants, it’s still a really big deal because most people who are going to grow marijuana around here might just grow one or two plants,” Capps said. “It’s not the best manufacturing I’ve seen, but a crime is a crime. It doesn’t matter if you have one or 100, we’re going to bust you, especially in Polk County.” Forensics tech Lori Morris processed the scene for additional evidence in the ongoing investigation, Capps said. He said the owner mentioned that multiple people had access to the home but no one currently lives there.
A grouping of the plants seized from the home. (photo by Samantha Hurst)
Chamber ‘interested’ in taking over Polk County travel and tourism duties B&B owners urge county not to transfer service
by Leah Justice and Samantha Hurst
The Foothills Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to county commissioners recently saying the board is “unanimous in their interest” in taking on the task of assuming travel and tourism
duties. “We strongly believe that the chamber is the appropriate organization to handle the job and that we could handle it very well,” said chamber president Andy Millard in a letter to commissioners. Chamber members did say they had a few questions before making a final decision as to whether or not they would ac-
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
cept the responsibilities. County commissioners met Monday, Feb. 21 and directed county manager Ryan Whitson to answer those questions. Also last week, travel and tourism advisory board chair Peggy Turner submitted a letter asking the county to appoint an open position on the travel and (Continued on page 3)