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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 84 / No. 78
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Friday, May 20, 2011
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Tryon proposes budget with increases in water, sewer, garbage and other fees by Samantha Hurst
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Under a proposal submitted to Tryon Town Council Tuesday, May 17, the town’s budget for fiscal year 2011-12 could exceed $4 million without any change to the tax rate.
The proposal could, however, include employee raises and increases in water, sewer, sanitation and other fees. Mayor Alan Peoples said not all of that would stay in the budget at the amounts proposed.
“Total dollars, I think it’s going to be a pretty accurate budget. You’ll see some things have to be moved from point A to point B,”
Peoples said. “The tax rate will (Continued on page 6)
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, 12:30 p.m. 828894-0001. Seniors on Sobriety (SOS) AA Meeting, Fridays at noon, Polk County Chamber of Commerce Building, 2753 Lynn Rd. (Hwy 108), Tryon. 828894-0293. Tryon Toy Makers Museum, open Friday 2 - 6 p.m., 43 E. Howard St., Tryon. 828290-6600. PolkFresh Farmers Market, Fridays, Saluda, West Main parking lot, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., VISA/EBT accepted. Visit polkcountyfarms.org for vendor list or sign-up. American Legion Post 250, weekly Bingo games, Fridays, 7 p.m., 43 Depot St., (Continued on page 2)
The Carolina First branch in Columbus, which will close June 17 as part of Carolina First’s merger with Toronto Dominion Bank. The Tryon branch will remain open. (photo by Samantha Hurst)
Carolina First to close Columbus bank Tryon location to remain open by Samantha Hurst
The Columbus branch of Carolina First Bank will officially close June 17 as Carolina First merges with Toronto Dominion Bank. The Tryon location will remain
open. Charles Frederick, North Carolina market president for Carolina First Bank, said although a handful of branches will close, the company plans to add several additional ones in new locations. “All in all in Western North Carolina, TD Bank will add 40
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
new positions,” Frederick said. “We’re working with all the employees to find them another location to work out of.” TD Banks officially acquired South Financial Group, the parent company of Carolina First, on (Continued on page 6)