Details released on Mintz murder
Information has been released from a search warrant and probable cause documents regarding the crime scene and evidence found following the murder of Vanessa Mintz earlier this year.
Mintz was found shot to death on Feb. 19, 2011 at the Saluda Mountain Lodge, located off Holbert Cove Road. She was 53 at the time of her death. Her family owned the lodge at the time.
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Wild hogs invade Hogback Mountain
A herd of feral pigs has been destroying properties on Hogback Mountain Road in the Tryon area, and homeowners are asking how to get rid of the animals. The feral pigs, which can reach 5 feet in length and can weigh more than 300 pounds, have been seen in the Hogback Mountain Road area since early July.
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Landrum chugging along in depot renovation effort
Landrum City Council entertained the idea Tuesday, July 12 of placing train cars near the depot, but before such ideas come to fruition, city leaders want to enhance the structure.
City administrator Steve Wolochowicz said while the enthusiasm to use train cars as a means of boosting tourism in the town is encouraging, the practicality of it may still be a year or so down the road.
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Calendar: Friday events
Dog Days of Summer
Sat, July 23, 8am - 2pm
Second Annual Flea Market, Mill Spring Ag Center, July 23, 8 a.m - 2 p.m. Local vendors, yard-salers, information booths for non-profit or organizations. Dog-related activities and obedience class. Visit polkcountyfarms
.org for more info.
Landrum Depot
Sat, July 23, 10am - 5pm
From 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. the Landrum Depot, Station 187 Model Railroad Club displaying their HO-gauge layout. No charge. Donations accepted. Information call 457-2426. |
