Communities declare April as child abuse awareness month

Published 8:00 am Saturday, March 24, 2018

The towns of Columbus and Tryon, city of Saluda and the Polk County Board of Commissioners all declared April as Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Month. Representatives from the Polk County Child Protection Team visited each town and the county this month to request the boards approve proclamations declaring April as Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Month. Capt. B.J. Bayne and Kim Wilson attended the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting this week, and Robin Elliott and Elizabeth Rowell attended the Tryon Town Council meeting. Proclamations were also approved by Saluda and Columbus. (Photos by Leah Justice)

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