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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 86 / No. 132
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Monday, August 5, 2013
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$3.13 m invested in Tryon in 2012-2013 by Samantha Hurst
A Small Town Main Street report made to the NC Department of Commerce shows public and private partners invested $3.13 million into Tryon’s downtown commercial district between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. The commercial district runs from Screvens Road to Carolina Drive on the other side of Tryon. Tryon’s Director of Economic Development Crys Armbrust said the last year has shown the power of the community working together. “I certainly am optimistic about Tryon, but recognize at the same time that the picture beyond Tryon is slightly different. This commitment on the part of our citizens and business owners is one of the (Continued on page 3)
Carolina Yarn Processors prepared last fall for the edition of 23 new workers and an expansion to its Tryon facility. (photo by Samantha Hurst)
The Polk Soil & Water Conservation District Board Meeting will be held on Monday, Aug. 5 at 3:30 p.m. in the Mill Spring Agricultural & Community Center. The public is invited. Call 894-8550 for more information.
Landrum area mother charged with homicide by neglect in death of son by Samantha Hurst
Margie Shaver, 27, is facing a grand jury after being charged with homicide by child neglect in the March 2013 death of her 2-year-old son. Chandler Shaver died after a dresser in
the home fell on him and his 4-year-old sister. The 4-year-old sister was taken to Greenville Memorial Hospital for her injuries and was later placed in Department of
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