LibbieJohnson, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Back to school for dollars and sense

Being past the years of having kids in schools, it’s easy to overlook local education and the impact it has on the immediate economy. It’s ... Read more

by LibbieJohnson, Wednesday, December 4, 2013 7:49 pm

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There’s never been a better time for small town tourism than right now

Over the past five years, tourism has made some big changes. The economy in nosedive was probably the cause, but the result is that as ... Read more

by LibbieJohnson, Wednesday, September 18, 2013 11:04 am

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Multiple barriers standing in way of finding good jobs

A lot of conversation lately has centered on finding jobs, finding quality jobs, living wages and why it’s so dog gone hard to find a ... Read more

by LibbieJohnson, Wednesday, July 17, 2013 9:36 am

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Isothermal Community College needs to be a leader in economic recovery

As the new state leadership looks for ways to close budget gaps, an easy target is higher education—especially community colleges. We can all understand with ... Read more

by LibbieJohnson, Wednesday, June 12, 2013 3:44 pm

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Polk County’s got cool

This month, The Gorge will celebrate its grand opening. In a stroke a genius, owners Tim and Sara Bell of Saluda have selected as their ... Read more

by LibbieJohnson, Wednesday, May 15, 2013 9:18 am

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Polk County’s got cool

This month, The Gorge will celebrate its grand opening. In a stroke a genius, owners Tim and Sara Bell of Saluda have selected as their ... Read more

by LibbieJohnson, Tuesday, May 14, 2013 9:18 pm

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Polk County needs product to play economic development game

This time of year one could easily make the case for a connection between March Madness and economic development. I have to confess that I’m ... Read more