Landrum approves grant terms for two new police cars, page 6
Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 84 / No. 110
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Thursday, July 7, 2011
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Fab Fourth finale The Fabulous Fourth celebration in Columbus on Monday, July 4 finished with a fireworks display offering plenty of sizzle and bang. See more area Fourth of July photos on pages 3 and 5. (photo by Dianna Towery)
Did you know that a hummingbird’s nest is the size of a thimble? Did you know that they flap their wings in the shape of a figure eight? The Garden Patch’s Jeanine Gauen provided these facts and many more about the hummingbird when she spoke to the Tryon Kiwanis Club June 29.
Columbus eyes becoming part of Handmade in America program by Leah Justice
As part of their efforts to grow the local economy, Columbus officials have said they hope one day to be part of Handmade in America, a non-profit organization that promotes craft and culture for communities in Western North Carolina.
Columbus Town Council has discussed the program during the past few meetings, and town manager Jonathan Kanipe and councilwoman Ernie Kan attended a Handmade in America meeting in May.
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