Leah Justice, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Another 205 cases

POLK COUNTY—Polk County added another 205 cases of COVID-19 this week in what has been about a month of high cases and high percent positive ... Read more

by Leah Justice, Friday, January 28, 2022 3:43 pm

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Polk County District Court results

In Polk County District Court on Jan. 12, 2022, with Judge Gene Johnson presiding, 166 cases were heard. Some cases were continued, dismissed or sent ... Read more

by Leah Justice, Friday, January 28, 2022 12:00 am

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Lake Adger drawdown

MILL SPRING—As part of the state’s dredging project of the lake, a draw down of 5-feet is scheduled to begin on Thursday, Feb. 3 at ... Read more

by Leah Justice, Thursday, January 27, 2022 12:28 pm

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Polk to replace generator at sheriff’s office

COLUMBUS—After discovering the generator was not adequate enough during several power outages over the last few years, the Polk County Board of Commissioners decided to ... Read more

by Leah Justice, Wednesday, January 26, 2022 2:44 pm

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Scam alert

COLUMBUS—The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a scam of people claiming to be a representative of Duke Energy. The sheriff’s office says in most ... Read more

by Leah Justice, Wednesday, January 26, 2022 1:53 pm

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Bulletin announces new manager

TRYON—Long time production manager Jeff Allison was recently named operations manager of Tryon Newsmedia LLC, which publishes the Tryon Daily Bulletin, Life in Our Foothills, ... Read more

by Leah Justice, Tuesday, January 25, 2022 12:22 pm

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Lower ISO ratings

POLK COUNTY—Polk County recently had 2 fire departments receive lower ISO ratings. Columbus received an ISO Class 4 rating and Green Creek received an ISO Class ... Read more

by Leah Justice, Tuesday, January 25, 2022 12:18 pm

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Legislative meeting held

MILL SPRING—The fifth annual Legislative Gathering was held on Monday at the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Local, regional and state leaders gathered to meet. Read more

by Leah Justice, Tuesday, January 25, 2022 12:16 pm

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Honoring a former commissioner

The Town of Tryon recently honored and remembered former town commissioner Austin Chapman, who passed away on Jan. 5. Chapman, who retired as a Captain ... Read more

by Leah Justice, Monday, January 24, 2022 12:44 pm

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Cow causes traffic delays

LANDRUM—A cow caused a traffic backup along Interstate 26 Monday morning. Read more