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Tryon Daily Bulletin
The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper
Vol. 86 / No. 97
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Monday, June 17, 2013
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A quilter’s delight in Landrum
Quilting pals Martha Zglinicki, Barbara Lanning, Karen Lanning and Ellen McDonald marvel over the detail of Linda S. Bennett’s “My Blue Heaven” quilt at the Landrum Quilters biennial quilt show held Thursday, June 13-Saturday, June 15 at Landrum Middle School. “My Blue Heaven” was one of 150 entries for the Viewer’s Choice competition. Watch the Bulletin next week for results of the competition. You can also see more photos from the show at www.tryondailybulletin.com or by visiting us on facebook. (photo by Samantha Hurst)
Monday, June 17 thru Friday, June 21 is National Small Business Week (NSBW), which acknowledges the contributions of small businesses to the economic well-being of America, and this year marks its 50th anniversary. The Bulletin encourages you to shop your local small businesses.
Jervey-Palmer building sold Commissioners reserve profit for industrial park plan by Leah Justice
Polk County no longer owns the Jervey-Palmer building in Tryon as it closed on the sale of the property
May 24. The Polk County Board of Commissioners met Monday, June 3 and heard from interim county manager Marche Pittman that the closing had occurred with the county profiting $49,050 after settlement costs.
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