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Tryon Elementary will celebrate its 100 year anniversary from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2629 Tryon Courthouse Road.

Tryon Elementary will celebrate its 100 year anniversary from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2629 Tryon Courthouse Road.

Former Gaston County principal, school board member dies A former Gaston County Schools’ principal and board of education member died Sunday. Terry Usery, born June 1, 1952, died on Valentines Day, according to Gaston County Schools. He was 68. Although an official cause of death wasnt available, friends of Usery believe he died from complications with COVID-19.  Usery dedicated his entire life to education, friends said, describing him as  a devout educator, Christian and musician.  Th...