Grant Langston, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin

Community

Landrum Council reviews proposed budget, potential property tax increase sparks debate

LANDRUM—At its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 11, the Landrum City Council performed its first public read-through of the proposed 2024-2025 budget, which is ... Read more

by Grant Langston, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 2:24 pm

Columbus

St. Luke’s Hospital exploring new partnership with AdventHealth

County commissioners hear information about proposed agreement at Monday’s meeting   COLUMBUS—At Monday’s regularly scheduled Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting, the Board heard from ... Read more

by Grant Langston, Tuesday, June 4, 2024 11:39 am

Business

Guerrero’s opens in Columbus

Restaurant offers fresh, authentic Mexican dining   COLUMBUS—Columbus diners looking for an authentic Mexican experience have a new option with the opening of Guerrero’s, located ... Read more

by Grant Langston, Thursday, May 23, 2024 12:03 pm

Community

Tryon Town Council meets to review budget, plans key community projects

Paving and sewer projects, equipment upgrades and community events discussed   TRYON—The Tryon Town Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 21, to ... Read more

by Grant Langston, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 12:14 pm

Community

Polk County declares third week of May as ‘EMS Week’

Board of Commissioners also names two new roads   COLUMBUS—The Polk County Board of Commissioners held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 20, after ... Read more

by Grant Langston, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 12:07 pm

Community

Columbus fire chief asks town council for tax increase

1.5% tax raise would fund upgrades for Columbus Fire Department equipment, vehicles   COLUMBUS—Columbus Fire Chief Bobby Arledge addressed the Columbus Town Council at its ... Read more

by Grant Langston, Friday, May 17, 2024 11:26 am

Community

Runoff elections for Republican primaries come to a close

Weatherman and Boliek progress to November elections COLUMBUS—Polk County voters took to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in runoff elections for two ... Read more

by Grant Langston, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 12:20 pm

Community

Polk County Board of Commissioners discuss 2024-2025 budget

COLUMBUS—The Polk County Board of Commissioners called a special meeting on Monday, May, at 9 a.m. for the formal presentation of the budget for the ... Read more

by Grant Langston, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 1:10 pm

Community

FULL STEAM AHEAD!: Grand opening held for Landrum Rail and History Museum

LANDRUM—The atmosphere was electric as Landrum finally held the grand opening of its Rail and History Museum on Saturday, April 27. “I’m just so excited ... Read more

by Grant Langston, Monday, April 29, 2024 11:56 am

Arts

Back Alley Hempfest lights up Tryon

Despite the rain, Back Alley Boutique & Bud Bar hosts thriving event   TRYON—The Back Alley Boutique and Bud Bar hosted Tryon’s second annual Hempfest ... Read more

by Grant Langston, Monday, April 22, 2024 12:28 pm

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