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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 84 / No. 176
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
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New business could mean boom for local economy by Samantha Hurst
A handful of new businesses have popped up in recent weeks around Polk County and the Upstate, boosting optimism in community leaders thirsty to see a boom for the local economy. “It’s putting more investment into the area,” said Tryon Town Manager Justin Hembree. “Getting more people to come into town and spend money here will generate additional tax revenue down the road.” A Better Deal, Brother Bill’s Barbecue, Ferrullo Fine Art and One Scoop at a Time have all opened in recent months in Tryon. Other towns have seen new names and merchandise filling their storefront windows as well. The restaurant Blue Gypsy opened in Saluda in late September, while Buy Way and Flex Fit(Continued on page 6)
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Brian Ross of Foothills Gun Gallery, which is expected to open later this month in Columbus, fills racks with merchandise. (photo by Samantha Hurst)
If you have a barn full of stuff you want to get rid of, “The American Pickers,” a History Channel show, might be interested. They will be in the area this week. ContactAmericanPickers@Cineflix.com
*** If you’d like to be in the Polk High Homecoming Parade, which will take place Friday, Oct. 14 at 5 p.m., contact Missy Fincher at 864-457-4270.
Polk recommends extending deer hunting season two weeks Hunters could have two more weeks to hunt for deer in Polk County next year. County commissioners have recommended extending the deer season until Dec. 24. The Polk County Board of Commissioners met Monday, Oct. 3 and approved a resolution asking the state to
change Polk’s hunting season classification from conservative to moderate. The change would make Polk’s gun season the same as that in Rutherford and Cleveland counties, which means gun season would end Dec. 24 instead
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