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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 86 / No. 128
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
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Saluda firefighter to cycle 700 miles for fallen victims
Rich Rauschenbach of Saluda and almost 40 other members of the Carolina Brotherhood cycling team during a charity ride last year. The team will ride through our area Aug. 15 to support the families of fallen police officers. See full story on page 3. (photo submitted)
During this month in Polk County history, the following events occurred: the first train crossed the Saluda Grade on July 4, 1878; Colonial Governor Tryon extended the Carolina border to Tryon Peak, on July 16, 1767; the great WNC Flood occurred July 16, 1916; and Polk County 4-H Foundation was incorporated, July 20, 1964.
Polk seeks consultant for DSS repairs by Leah Justice
Polk County Commissioners expressed their concern this month over repairs to the department of social service (DSS) meeting Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and generally being done correctly. Commissioners met July 8 and directed attorney Jana Berg to look into
finding a specialized LEED consultant to oversee the project. The DSS building was completed and moved into at the end of 2011. County officials have discovered several issues since and some work has yet to be completed. The largest issues are with the HVAC system and the septic system, as well as humidity issues.
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