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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 86 / No. 112
Monday, July 8, 2013
Tryon, N.C. 28782
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Area waterlogged by steady rains High waters, downed trees plague responders by Samantha Hurst & Leah Justice
Heavy downpours dampened Fourth of July festivities around Polk County and Landrum last week canceling fireworks and recreational trips on the Green River. Only five days into July, Polk County almost reached last year’s average rain total for the month. In July 2012, Polk County received an average monthly rainfall of 7.9 inches. As of Friday, July 5 at 5 p.m. the county had accumulated 5.19 inches of precipitation and more rain was expected. All of this rain has led to (Continued on page 3)
Waters near Green River Cove rose to the banks Friday, July 5. (photo by Mark Schmerling)
The Tryon Little Theater box office opens today for the youth musical Willy Wonka, to play the Tryon Fine Arts Center July 18-21. ••• The American Legion Auxiliary meeting for July 9 has been cancelled.
Tryon candidates first to file for election by Leah Justice
The first day of municipal election filing brought six candidates to fill open seats in the Town of Tryon. Friday, July 5 was the first day to file with Bill Crowell, Happy McLeod and incumbent Tryon commissioner William “Wim” Woody being the first
to file at noon. Later in the day incumbent Tryon Mayor Alan Peoples filed to retain his seat along with Bill Ingham and Billy Moss for Tryon Council seats. This year’s municipal election will see several vacant seats, including all
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
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