Grant Langston, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin

Community

Polk County declares April as Child Abuse Awareness Month

Community unites to combat child abuse and neglect COLUMBUS—At its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April 15, the Polk County Board of Commissioners declared April ... Read more

by Grant Langston, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 11:40 am

Community

Tryon holds 76th Annual Block House Steeplechase

GREEN CREEK—Equine enthusiasts arrived in droves for the 76th Annual Block House Steeplechase on Saturday, April 13, welcomed by plenty of sunshine and perfect weather ... Read more

by Grant Langston, Monday, April 15, 2024 12:46 pm

News

Collision on Lynn Rd. leads to traffic standstill

No injuries reported TRYON—A two-vehicle collision occurred in Tryon on Thursday afternoon near the intersection of Lynn Rd and Harmon Field Rd, just outside city ... Read more

by Grant Langston, Thursday, April 11, 2024 4:41 pm

Columbus

Inaugural Columbus Spring Festival to take place in May

Organizers seek vendors for celebration of food, music and community COLUMBUS—The Town of Columbus will hold its inaugural Spring Festival on Saturday, May 4. ... Read more

by Grant Langston, Thursday, April 11, 2024 12:25 pm

Community

PEDALING FOR A PURPOSE: 14th Annual Climb to Conquer Cancer

Charity bike ride up and down Saluda Grade to raise funds, awareness TRYON—The 14th annual Climb to Conquer Cancer will be held on Saturday, ... Read more

by Grant Langston, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 12:17 pm

Community

Landrum welcomes new police officer, establishes new historical board

Rail and History Museum Board to operate and manage new Rail Museum LANDRUM—The Landrum City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 9, ... Read more

by Grant Langston, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 12:15 pm

Community

Monday’s solar eclipse to be visible from Polk County

Experts remind viewers to use safety when enjoying the eclipse POLK COUNTY—On Monday, the first total solar eclipse visible in the United States since ... Read more

by Grant Langston, Friday, April 5, 2024 11:35 am

Community

Tryon greenlights soliciting contractors for major infrastructure overhaul

Town Council takes action to advance various endeavors TRYON—At its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 19, the Tryon Town Council passed motions to ... Read more

by Grant Langston, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:19 pm

Community

Polk BOC receives PCHS medallions, declares April Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Community leaders unite to combat sexual violence COLUMBUS—At the Polk County Board of Commissioners regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 18, the board declared ... Read more

by Grant Langston, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:13 pm

Community

Landrum City Council discusses funding for parks, police

Council outlines plans, opportunities LANDRUM— At the Landrum City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 12, the council discusses funding opportunities for Brookwood and Simmons ... Read more