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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 85 / No. 108
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
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Columbus celebrates 50th Fabulous Fourth Car show, motorcyclists, chess tourney new this year by Barbara Tilly
Columbus will be decked out in red, white and blue on Wednesday, July 4 for the town’s 50th Fabulous Fourth celebration.The festival will feature live music, a motorcycle program, a car show, a chess tourney and lots of food and drink options. Of course, a fireworks display will wrap up the day with a bang (and plenty of ‘aahs’). Portrait unveiling A short ceremony will be held at 11:50 a.m. to unveil and dedicate the portrait of Bryant H. Womack Polk County commissioned for the Womack Building. The portrait was created by Tryon painter Rich Nelson. Motorcycle, car shows New this year will be a motorcycle show; Carquest (Continued on page 3)
The Columbus Fire Department’s BBQ and Gospel Sing continues Tuesday, July 3 at Veterans Park in downtown Columbus. Tuesday’s performers include Mike Upright, the Phillips Family, Soul Vision and Wells of Joy. The concert is free. Proceeds from barbecue and other food sales benefit the Columbus Fire Department.
A carousel horse awaits riders at Stearns Park in Columbus. The carousel is one of numerous rides that will be available for children Tuesday, July 3 from 5-9 p.m. and then all day Wednesday, July 4 at the Fabulous Fourth celebration in Columbus. (photo by Barbara Tilly)
Southern Living magazine features Landrum businesses by Samantha Hurst
Southern Living’s July issue highlights several area favorites in its “Make a Pit Stop in Peach Country” article. The feature encourages readers to take a day-trip through South Carolina peach country, which they refer to as
running from Gaffney to Landrum. The must-stop spots they point out in the Landrum area include The Red Horse Inn, Cakes and Confections 4 U, Carolina Antiques & More and the Hare & Hound.
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
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