The Tryon branch of Bank of America, located at 69 Pacolet St. is closing on Dec. 5, 2014. “After careful consideration, we have decided to close our Tryon banking center on December 5, 2014. Customer letters were mailed recently to give them ample time to become familiar with our Columbus location which is less than four miles away,” said Nicole Nastacie, with Bank of America Media Relations. “This decision is driven primarily by a decline in transactions, as customers increasingly rely on other channels including mobile and online banking.” (photo by Betty Ramsey).