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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 84 / No. 162
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Monday, September 19, 2011
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Norwegian bikers pause in Tryon on East Coast tour by Samantha Hurst
The roaring engines and gleaming metal of Harleys appear commonplace on most weekends around the Thermal Belt, especially as the lure of changing leaves draws people into the mountains. There was something unique, however, about the pack of bikers that rolled through downtown Tryon Friday, Sept. 16. The 25 men and women touring the area were visiting all the way from Norway. “We were told the Blue Ridge Parkway through the mountains was a very scenic route,” said tour leader Magnus Ellingsen. “This is our first tour of the East Coast.” Ellingsen’s company, Two (Continued on page 4)
Bikers from Norway took a break in Tryon while on a tour of the East Coast. (photo by Carol Boissier)
Cole S. Pellatt of Saluda, a senior at Polk County High School, has been named as a semifinalist in the 57th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Pellatt is the son of Carol Lynn Jackson. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955..
Ashley Meadows petitions for annexation into Columbus Approval would add 115 residents to town by Leah Justice
Ashley Meadows at White Oak apartment complex has requested to be a part of the Town of Columbus. Columbus Town Council met Thurs-
day, Sept. 15 and acknowledged receipt of the petition for a contiguous voluntary annexation. Council directed the town clerk to investigate the sufficiency of the petition. Ashley Meadows is an apartment complex located at Ashley Meadows (Continued on page 3)
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