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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 85 / No. 134
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Thursday, August 9, 2012
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Holt performs Aug. 11 in next ‘New Harmonies’ concert at Landrum Library Polk County Schools Retired Personnel will hold an ice cream social Monday, Aug. 13 at 2 p.m. at Scoops ‘n More, located on Hwy. 108 in Columbus. Recent school system retirees are invited to attend the event as guests.
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Hwy. 108, Columbus. Polk County Driver License Mobile Unit will be at 130 Ward St. in Columbus, directly in front of the Post Office from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Saluda Center Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com. The Meeting Place Senior (Continued on page 2)
Four-time Grammy Award winner David Holt will present “Music and Stories from the Southern Mountains” Saturday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. on the new outdoor stage at the Landrum Librar y. Holt is the host of public television’s “Folkways” and Public Radio International’s “Riverwalk: Classic Jazz from the Landing.” The concert is part of a series connected with the Smithsonian traveling exhibit “New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music.” The interactive exhibit is open for viewing during normal library hours. Check for updates or schedule changes prior to any event: infodepot.org or 864-457-2218. All events are free. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. No alcohol is allowed on library property. (source: www.davidholt.com)
David Holt
Polk sets UDO public hearing for Sept. 17 by Leah Justice
Polk County commissioners have scheduled for Sept. 17 a public hearing and special meeting at which they could approve the majority of the unified development ordinance (UDO). Commissioners met Monday, Aug. 6 and debated whether the
county is ready to move forward with the UDO, which combines all county ordinances into one document. Commissioner Ted Owens voted against setting a date for the public hearing and special meeting, saying commissioners have not yet seen a draft ordi-
nance to review. The UDO committee recommended a draft earlier this year and sent it to the Polk County Planning Board, which has been holding weekly meetings to review and revise the draft before
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“We could not be more impressed with the doctors, nurses and facilities at The Birth Place.” Emily Wilson of Columbus with Sophie, her second child born at RRHS.
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