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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 84 / No. 169
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
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Saluda man arrested for indoor marijuana grow DEA estimates street value at more than $415k by Leah Justice
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, N.C. State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) uncovered a large indoor marijuana grow operation on Thursday, Sept. 22 in Saluda. Polk County Sheriff Donald Hill said it is the largest indoor grow operation he has ever seen. DEA officials estimated the street value of the marijuana at $415,680. Approximately 1,500 harvested plants and 232 growing plants were discovered on a Saluda property in different buildings, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. (Continued on page 3)
Part of the indoor grow operation uncovered Thursday, Sept. 22 in Saluda. Approximately 1,500 harvested plants and 232 growing plants were found, according to the Polk sheriff’s office. (photo submitted)
Bommer Industries will sponsor the first annual Michael McKaig Benefit Shoot Out at Village Greens Golf Club in Gramling, S.C., on Oct. 8. Proceeds from the event will go to help the family of local resident Michael McKaig, who is undergoing extensive treatment for a brain tumor. For more information about the benefit, call 864472-2411.
Polk Republicans break ground for new headquarters in Columbus by Leah Justice
The Polk County Republican Party broke ground yesterday, Sept. 27, on what will be the party’s new headquarters in Columbus. Republican officials and contractors attended the event, along with members of the public.
The general contractor is Myron Yoder of Green Creek, who said 99 percent of the work on the site will be done by local residents. Construction on the new building began this week, with the steel scheduled
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
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