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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 84 / No. 240
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Friday, January 13, 2012
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Tryon town council officially fires manager Hembree Joey Davis appointed as interim manager by Leah Justice
Tryon Town Council members admitted in front of a small crowd Thursday, Jan. 12 that they made a procedural mistake on Jan. 3 by not taking a vote in open session to fire town manager Justin Hembree. On Thursday, council listened to a number of public comments and then entered closed session to discuss a personnel issue. When council members returned to open session, they voted to terminate Hembree’s employment. They then appointed fire chief and planning and zoning administrator Joey Davis to serve as interim manager and interim (Continued on page 4)
Tryon Town Clerk Susan Bell swears in Joey Davis as interim town manager for Tryon. Town council voted Thursday, Jan. 11 to fire former manager Justin Hembree. (photo by Leah Justice)
If you’re thinking about competing in Polk’s Got Talent, take note: The deadline to register to participate is Jan. 20. The preliminary phase of the competition takes place Feb. 6. Individuals wanting to participate can do so in two categories: Junior (up to 18 years of age) and Open (any age). To sign up, visit www.patronsforperformingarts.com or call 828-894-2627.
UDO meeting to focus on ridgeline protection, table of permitted uses Saluda officials urge residents to attend by Samantha Hurst
Two items occupy the agenda of the Tuesday, Jan. 17 Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) meeting – the table of permitted uses and the mountainside
ridgeline protection ordinance, the latter of which has caused a stir among Saluda officials. Saluda Mayor Fred Baisden, at Saluda City Council’s meeting Dec. 12, urged residents to attend the next UDO
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