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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 85 / No. 156
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
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Fireman fun at Heritage Festival In honor of Patriot Day and those who gave and risked their lives in connection with the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the Columbus VFW Post #9116 and ladies auxiliary will hold a ceremony Friday, Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. at the Columbus Town Hall. The event will honor all Polk County emergency personnel for their service to the community.
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
Samuel Calton, 4 years old, wears a fireman’s hat as he enjoys the Green Creek Heritage Festival, held S a t u r d a y, S e p t . 8 at the Green Creek Community Center. The festival, which celebrates t h e a r e a ’s r u r a l tradition, included a fireman’s barrel roll competition, antique car and tractor shows, a crafts show and plenty of food and games. (photo by Leah Justice)
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda. Polk County Transportation Authority makes a regular trip to Hendersonville on the first and third Tuesday of each month. 828-894-8203. The Meeting Place Senior Center, beginner/intermediate pilates, 8:30 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; devotions and art
Town, state shut down Tryon ABC store
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State conducting audit of store by Leah Justice
Tryon’s ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control) store was shut down Friday, Sept. 7 by the town and the state. A sign on the door reads,
“Closed until further notice.” Tryon Mayor Alan Peoples said the town has asked for an inventory and audit of the store. He also said the store was closed and the locks have been changed. All the money from the store was given to the Tryon ABC Board, and state officials have
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
indicated they will be in town either this week or next week to conduct an audit. Peoples said the store will be closed at least this week and possibly next week as well until the audit and inventory is complete.