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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 86 / No. 144
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
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Columbus could further restrict gaming machines by Leah Justice
The Town of Columbus already restricts electronic gaming machines to the four corners of the interstate, but after drastically reducing its fees for the machines for fear of a lawsuit, the town is researching how to restrict the number of machines allowed in each business. Council met Thursday, Aug. 15 and discussed possible ways to restrict the number of machines allowed per business. The discussion included restricting the number of machines depending on the amount of parking. Last month, Columbus lowered its permitting fees for a privileged license for the machines from $3,000 per location and $2,500 per machine to $300 per location and $300 per machine. (Continued on page 4)
The PolkFresh Farm Tour & Slow Food Foothills will set up at area elementary schools this Thursday, Aug. 22 during Meet & Greets to sell discounted Farm Tour tickets for all Polk families. The group will also offer information on Slow Food and the group’s upcoming potlucks.
Polk County hires special consulting firm to analyze DSS building issues by Leah Justice
and, following a closed session, unaniPolk County hired a special construc- mously approved hiring MBP Carolinas tion consulting firm to analyze its depart- Inc. out of Raleigh. The county recently said it needs an ment of social service (DSS) building and provide a report to the county on its independent specialist to not only advise issues. (Continued on page 6) Commissioners met Monday, Aug. 19
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