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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 86 / No. 130
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Thursday, August 1, 2013
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Staff, students prep for return to school
Landrum High School band director Dr. Barry Bridwell practices with the percussion section of the Cardinal band Wednesday, July 31. Students in District One Schools start back to school Aug. 19 but registration for students begins Aug. 6. See story on page 5. (photo by Samantha Hurst)
Thirsty this summer? Want to help a local school? O.P. Earle Elementary is collecting caps from the following drinks – Coke, Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dasani, FUZE, Powerade, Minute Maid and more – to earn points through Coke Rewards for art supplies and sports equipment. Anyone who wants to contribute can send them to the school care of Mrs. McGurk.
Tryon approves two and a half cent tax increase by Samantha Hurst
Tryon town council voted Monday, July 29 to raise the town’s tax rate two and a half cents to offset a potential loss of $44,000 in revenues from the state. Councilmen Doug Arbogast and George Baker voted for the plan, while councilman Roy Miller voted against the increase. Wim Woody was absent from the special called meeting.
“That’s [the 2 ½ cent increase] basically what it will take to make up what the state cut this year,” said Mayor Alan Peoples. “And, as far as I can tell you, this is the first tax increase in Tryon in 12 years.” The NC State Legislature adopted its budget last week and agreed to fund Hold (Continued on page 4)
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