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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 84 / No. 24
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Friday, March 4, 2011
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Fine swine
Tryon manager Hembree doubles as BBQ pit-master by Leah Justice
When Tryon Town Manager Justin Hembree is not running operations for the town, he is most likely preparing swine. Fine swine, that is. Hembree and Eddie Smith formed Fast Eddie’s Fine Swine competition cooking team last year. The two met while students at Appalachian State University. The team recently won third place overall in their first competition of this year at the Bands, Brews & BBQ in Beaufort, S.C. Fast Eddie’s Fine Swine placed third overall, second in pork butts and (Continued on page 3)
Justin Hembree (left), Eddie Staley (middle) and Eddie Smith of Fast Eddie's Fine Swine competition cooking team show off a trophy they won. (photo submitted)
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit organizations:
Today
Saluda Center, Friday events: chair exercise, 10 a.m.; Trash train, 10 a.m. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Friday activities include Movie Matinee, 10 a.m. Bingo, (Continued on page 2)
New owners for Bright’s Creek Plans include open space, nature center, possible hotel by Leah Justice
Protex Investment Group, Inc. has a contract to purchase Bright’s Creek and Polk commissioners are considering a new development agreement. A public hearing will be held Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m. at the Green Creek Fire Department. Protex Investment Group, owned by
Alexander Salgado and his wife, Gabrielle Barragan, who currently live in Florida, is in the process of closing on the property. The closing date is scheduled for April 1. Will Buie and David Gillespie of Bright’s Creek told commissioners about the proposed changes during the Feb. 21 county meeting. Buie said a lot has happened since the county approved a development agreement for Bright’s Creek in 2007. “The new owner has plans that we
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