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Education
County offers an abundance of educational opportunties for students —both young and old.
16 Recreation
Plenty to see and do around Rutheford County. From golf to baseball and everything in between.
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Safety
In Rutherford County, there is no shortage of hardworking, dedicated public safety personnel.
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Dining
Rutherford County features a plethora of local eateries to please even the pickiest palate.
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Medicine
Health System in Rutherford County ranks as one of the top systems in the nation.
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Housing
Rutherford County offers a lot of diversity when it comes to choosing a place to live.
40 Getting around
Rutherford County Transit offers residents a way to get around the area.
45 Retirement
Opportunities are endless for those in their golden years.
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Table Of Contents 48 Entertainment Rutherford County offers sights and sounds you don’t want to miss.
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Faith
Rutherford County is rich in its various diverse places of worship
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Sports
Rutherford County rallies around the Forest City Owls —a collegiate summer league baseball team.
63 Towns
Towns across Rutherford County are stout in history and tradition.
To the smiling face of your best friend.
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Education in RUTHERFORD county County hosts numerous educational opportunities Compiled by Erin Kidd ekidd@thedigitalcourier.com
Rutheford County Schools Rutherford County Schools provides comprehensive educational programs and services to approximately 8,900 students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12 at 19 school sites located throughout the county. The school district is governed by a locally elected, seven-member board of education, with superintendent Dr. Janet H. Mason serving as the school district’s chief administrative officer.  A technology-forward school district focused on preparing all students for success in career and college, Rutherford County Schools launched its Going G.L.O.B.A.L. initiative in 2011 to ensure that all students have access to 21st century technologies in order to overcome barriers to school success and to expand educational opportunities for all students in an increasingly interconnected environment.  All elementary school students enjoy classrooms
equipped with teaching and learning technologies that support communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Â The school district provides laptop computers to all middle school and high school students for their personal educational use both at school and at home. Â Rutherford County Schools has been twice-recognized as a national Apple Distinguished Program for its innovative use of technology and digital resources to enhance the instructional program. The school district is organized to include one pre-kindergarten program center, ten elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one alternative learning center for middle and high school students, and one early college high school on the campus of Isothermal Community College. Â Rutherford Early College High School was recognized during the 2013-14 school year as a National Blue Ribbon School, a prestigious honor awarded to only six public and pri-
vate schools across North Carolina and to only 286 public and private schools across the nation. Â The school district has also been regularly recognized for the quality of its faculty and staff. Â During each
of the past three years, a Rutherford County Schools educator has been recognized as either Teacher of the Year or Principal of the Year SEE page 8
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for Region 8, which includes 18 school districts across western North Carolina. Partnership with parents and community members is a central component of Rutherford County Schools’ mission to prepare students for lifelong learning. Working closely with those partners, the school district provides rigorous instruction in North Carolina’s established curriculum standards and offers an array of co- and extra-curricular activities to support each student’s academic, intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development in a safe, nurturing environment focused on success. Additional information about the school district is available on its website at http:// www.rcsnc.org/, and Rutherford County Schools welcomes school visits by parents and community members throughout the year. Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Building upon the foundation of the Core Knowledge Sequence,
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy partners with families to educate students in grades K-12 in the trivium of grammar, logic, and rhetoric, thus graduating thoughtful, articulate young adults who are prepared for college and for a lifetime of citizenship and active intellectual inquiry. TJCA-CFA’s charter and the essay on which it is based (the late Dorothy Sayers’s “Lost Tools of Learning”) emphasize that the trivium is foundational both for further studies and for post-collegiate life. For these reasons, TJCA-CFA requires all high school students to take two years of Latin (with an emphasis on grammar), two years of logic and a year of rhetoric, culminating in a senior rhetoric thesis. Sayers emphasizes that grammar, logic, and rhetoric are stages of learning as well as foundational disciplines. During the grammar stage of learning (kindergarten through early adolescence), teachers provide a rigorous grounding in the “grammar” (or basics) of English, history, mathematics,
science, art and music by using the Core Knowledge developed by E. D. Hirsch. In accord with Sayers’s essay, teachers emphasize observation, memorization, and recitation during the grammar stage. During the dialectic or logic stage (early adolescence), Socratic questioning, logical argumentation and discursive reasoning come to the forefront. Later, during the rhetoric stage (later adolescence), teachers emphasize public speaking, presentations, and a synthesis of the knowledge gained in the various disciplines. Thus, TJCA-CFA’s curriculum is a unified whole in which the grammar stage prepares students for the logic
stage, which in turn prepares students for the rhetoric stage, thus preparing graduates for a lifetime of active intellectual inquiry and citizenship. Throughout the TJCA-CFA curriculum, preference is shown whenever possible for original works -- particularly the great books that have stood the test of time -- over textbook summaries. In addition, TJCA-CFA takes to heart Plato’s observation that the fine arts and athletics play a crucial role in classical education. Lake Lure Classical Academy SEE page 9
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The Lake Lure Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy (LLCA-CFA), is a tuition-free public charter school open to all North Carolina students. Our school opened in the fall of 2010 and serving grades K-7. LLCA added a grade level each year until the school reached 12th grade in the fall of 2015. The curriculum utilizes the Core Knowledge Sequence, a detailed outline of specific content to be taught in language arts, history, geography, mathematics, science and fine arts. The high school program will offer a rigorous college-preparatory classical curriculum that prepares students for a lifetime of critical thinking, self-motivated learning and active citizenship. Lake Lure Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy offers: • A safe, supportive learning environment • Rigorous content-based curriculum aligned to North Carolina state standards • NC EOG and EOC tests, as well as the Northwest Evaluation Association MAP Assessment • A curriculum proven to in-
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crease learning • A focused approach to developing critical-thinking and problem-solving skills • Teacher-led instruction that includes exploration and hands-on learning • A well-rounded education that includes extracurricular activities such as art, drama, music, and sports • Student/ teacher/ parent partnership in quality education Liberty Christian Academy Liberty Christian Academy is a Christ-centered, classical, college preparatory school. The Academy also offers a Discovery Program for students with learning issues. The aim is to graduate young men and women who think clearly and listen carefully with discernment and understanding; who reason persuasively and articulate precisely; who are capable of evaluating their entire range of experience in the light of the Scriptures; and who do so with eagerness in joyful submission to God. The school desires them to recognize cultural influences as distinct from biblical. The school aims to find them well-prepared in all situations, possessing both information and the knowledge of how to use it. The school wishes to
be socially graceful and spiritually gracious; equipped with and understanding the tools of learning; desiring to grow in understanding. The aim is to equip students to know Christ with all their minds, to love Him with all their hearts and to serve Him with all their lives. The school’s desire is to see students honor God in every area of life. The school currently serves students in K3-12th grades. Trinity Christian School Trinity Christian school has been educating children for the glory of God for 40 years. What began in 1974 with a small group of families has grown into a thriving school that now serves
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over 140 students in preschool-8th grade. Trinity continues to maintain an average class size of 12 students with a maximum of 16 per class. The 2013-2014 school year was be the second year that Trinity has participated in a new sports conference that offers flag football, soccer and basketball. Students also participate each year in the school’s annual day of service, “Operation Shine”. On this day, students throughout the entire school from preschool through eighth grade participate in various mission projects on and off campus. SEE page 10
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The mission of Trinity Christian School is to educate and develop the whole person for the glory of God by providing an atmosphere of academic excellence within a Christian, interdenominational, family-centered framework. As a private Christian school the school does charge tuition but offers a needs-based assistance program to help as many families as possible make Christian education a viable option. For more information visit www.trinityschoolnc.com or email cwilkerson@trinityschoolnc.com. Word of Faith Christian School The Word of Faith Christian School (WFCS), established in 1989, is a private Christian school registered with the Division of Non-Public Education, State of North Carolina, in Raleigh. It cooperates with all federal, state, and local agencies to provide excellence in education for each student at the Word of Faith Christian School. It uses nationally recognized and accredited academic curriculum for preschool through twelfth grades. The school has ranked in the 90th percentile academically in a nationally recognized achievement test program. The majority of children this year, as well as in previous years, had a 4.0 grade-point average. Of the graduates from the school, over 90% have gone on to higher education. Of the Word of Faith Christian School graduates that have continued with their college
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and university education, 95% have achieved honors, Dean’s list, or other outstanding academic achievement awards and scholarships in business, education, and medical professions. In a previous school year, graduates were recipients of the prestigious Chancellors Scholarship to University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Law School. In addition, five more graduates were recipients of the full-load Presidential Scholarship from Elon University School of Law and four full-load scholarships and two Student, Scholar, Leader Scholarships to Charlotte School of Law. We have some of the highest Scholastic Aptitude Test scores for college entrance exams in the region. The high school students participate in a dual enrollment program with local colleges to earn college credits while they are in high school and are offered technical and vocational training classes. Students have achieved outstanding academic success in college preparatory program. Upon their high school graduation, they will have completed up to two years of college credits toward their degrees. Enrollment for the 2013-2014 school year is currently 95 students. Along with K-12th grade core classes, health and physical education, advanced math and sciences, the current curriculum includes lessons in voice, piano, and musical instruments. Students also learn advanced research and technology skills in the classroom, preparing them for higher education. Students actively participate
in the Word of Faith Christian School Holocaust Museum which includes in-depth scriptural and historical study of World War II, the Holocaust, Israel, America, and current world events. The students design and create pieces of art including oils, pastels,
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Address: 207 Old Flynn Road, Spindale North Carolina, 28160 Telephone: 828-286-3772 Isothermal Community College Founded in 1964, Isothermal Community College serves Rutherford and Polk counties in the beautiful foothills of western North Carolina. Isothermal, so-named because of the region’s steady climate, is a comprehensive, two-year public institution and is a part of the North Carolina Community College System. Isothermal’s mission is to “improve life through learning.” In 2013, Isothermal was ranked 17th in Washington Monthly’s
national rating of more than 1,200 U.S. community colleges. This year marks Isothermal’s 50th anniversary, which will be celebrated during the course of the year through various events. The college offers 87 programs of study, including college transfer, vocational, and technical programs leading to a two-year associate degree, or one-year or less certificate or diploma. Isothermal also provides training for area business and industry, personal enrichment courses, adult basic education, adult high school programs and developmental courses. The college’s Customized Training programs have assisted local businesses in the creation of
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hundreds of jobs. In recent years, the college has assisted Trelleborg, Facebook, Horsehead, Valley Fine Foods, Shaw Construction, Manroy, Diamondback Tactical, Ultra Machining, Thieman Metals, Timken, Parker-Hannifin and many others. The institution is accredited to award associate degrees by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. As of Fall 2013, 2,369 students were enrolled in curriculum courses at Isothermal. Thousands take part in the college’s wide range of continuing education programs each year. The main campus is on approximately 181 acres in Spindale. The Polk campus is in Columbus. The Spindale campus, perched on the shore of an 11-acre lake, is home to The Foundation Center for the Performing Arts, the area’s premier venue for the arts and other special events. The Rutherfordton Learning Center is in the former Rutherfordton Elementary School and houses nursing, fire and emergency services programs along with several other continuing education offerings. The campus is also home to Rutherford Early College High School, a collaboration with Rutherford County Schools that allows students to obtain a college degree while attending high school. In 2013, REaCH was named a Blue Ribbon School by the federal Department of Education, a prestigious designation given to only a handful of schools. Isothermal also offers a variety of online courses and has various joint
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programs with Gardner-Webb University, Appalachian State University, Western Carolina University and several other four-year institutions. In 2009, The Foundation celebrated its 10th anniversary. During its first decade, the venue has hosted scores of wonderful performances by acts as varied as the National Symphony, the North Carolina Symphony, Charlie Daniels, Merle Haggard, the North Carolina Dance Theater, Mickey Rooney, the Acting Company, Loretta Lynn and Doc Watson. The Foundation has also hosted national touring shows including “State Fair” and “Gentleman Prefer Blondes.” In addition, The Foundation hosts a variety of meeting and banquet functions ranging from weddings and proms to trade shows and corporate retreats. The college also owns and operates WNCW 88.7 FM, an award-winning public radio station that can be heard in parts of five different states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia. On the ‘Net: www.isothermal.edu www.wncw.org www.foundationshows.org Address: 286 ICC Loop Rd., Spindale, NC 28160 Telephone: 828-286-3636
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Contact your school ... Rutherford County Schools 382 West Main Street Forest City, NC 28043 PHONE: 828-288-2200 FAX: 828-288-2490 http://www.rcsnc.org https://www.facebook.com/RCSNC Executive Team: Superintendent Dr. Janet H. Mason Email: jmason@rcsnc.org Executive Assistant Sybil Houser Email: shouser@rcsnc.org Chief Operating Officer/ Chief Technology Officer Benny Hendrix Email: bhendrix@rcsnc.org Asstistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction Dr. David Sutton Email: dsutton@rcsnc.org Finance Officer Heidi Kerns Email: hkerns@rcsnc.org
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Director of Human Resources Dr. Martha Robinson Email: mrobinson@rcsnc.org Director of Research and Accountability Dr. Tanya Watson Email: twatson@rcsnc.org District 1 R-S Central High School http://rschs.rcsnc.org Principal – Phil Rogers Assistants – Charlotte Baynard & Jennifer McBrayer PO Box 1119 641 Hwy. 221 North Rutherfordton, NC 28139 PHONE: 828-287-3304 FAX: 828-286-2024 EMAIL: progers@rcsnc.org R-S Middle School http://rsms.rcsnc.org Principal – Dr. Keith Silver Assistants – Sherri Blanton & Kevin Bailey 545 Charlotte Rd. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 PHONE: 828-286-4461 FAX: 828-286-4882 EMAIL: ksilver@rcsnc.org
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School http://mvres.rcsnc.org Principal – Keith Ezell 2785 Hudlow Rd. Forest City, NC 28043 PHONE: 828-287-4792 FAX: 828-287-5253 EMAIL: kezell@rcsnc.org Pinnacle Elementary School http://pes.rcsnc.org Principal –Jason Byrd 1204 Painters Gap Road Rutherfordton, NC 28139 PHONE: 828-287-3440 FAX: 828-287-0950 EMAIL: jbyrd@rcsnc.org Rutherfordton Elementary School http://res.rcsnc.org Principal – Kelly Sisk Asst – Shannon Henson 201 Bob Hardin Road Rutherfordton, NC 28139 PHONE: 828-287-3778 FAX: 828-286-0346 EMAIL: ksisk@rcsnc.org Spindale Elementary School http://ses.rcsnc.org
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Principal – Angel King Asst – Andrew Tisdale 161 North Oak Street Spindale, NC 28160 PHONE: 828-286-2861 FAX: 828-287-1026 EMAIL: aking@rcsnc.org District 2 East Rutherford High School http://erhs.rcsnc.org Principal – Brad Teague Assistants – Julie Powell & Brandon Hill PO Box 668 331 East High Road Forest City, NC 28043 PHONE: 828-245-6424 FAX: 828-247-0039 EMAIL: bteague@rcsnc.org East Rutherford Middle School http://erms.rcsnc.org Principal – Jo Oliver Assistants – Ricky Greene & Sheila Hutchins PO Box 189 259 E. Church Street Bostic, NC 28018 PHONE: 828-245-3750 FAX: 828-245-1491 EMAIL: joliver@rcsnc.org
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Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School http://fcdes.rcsnc.org Principal – Brad Richardson Asst – Robert Smith, Jr. 286 Learning Parkway Forest City, NC 28043 PHONE: 828-245-4978 FAX: 828-245-4444 EMAIL: brichardson@rcsnc.org Sunshine Elementary School http://sses.rcsnc.org Principal – Neil Higgins 231 Toney Road Bostic, NC 28018 PHONE: 828-245-0658 FAX: 828-248-2407 EMAIL: nhiggins@rcsnc.org District 3
Chase High School http://chs.rcsnc.org Principal – Greg Lovelace Assistants – Ricky Millwood & Kevin Bradley 1603 Chase High Road Forest City, NC 28043 PHONE: 828-245-5883 FAX: 828-248-3584 EMAIL: glovelace@rcsnc.org
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School http://fhes.rcsnc.org Principal – Sally Blanton Asst – Joey Glenn 100 Forrest Hunt Drive Forest City, NC 28043 PHONE: 828-245-2161 FAX: 828-248-3286 EMAIL: sblanton@rcsnc.org
Chase Middle School http://cms.rcsnc.org Principal – La’Ronda Whiteside Assistants – Amy Hopps & Robert Brown 840 Chase High Road Forest City, NC 28043 PHONE: 828-247-1043 FAX: 828-247-0551 EMAIL: whitesidel@rcsnc.org
Harris Elementary School http://hes.rcsnc.org Principal – Don Ingle Asst – Karen Pruett 3330 US 221 S. Hwy. Forest City, NC 28043 PHONE: 828-248-2354 FAX: 828-248-9471 EMAIL: dingle@rcsnc.org FAX: 828-287-5253
Cliffside Elementary School http://ces.rcsnc.org Principal – John McSwain Asst – Shannon Henson PO Box 338 4016 US Hwy. 221-A Cliffside, NC 28024 PHONE: 828-657-6004 FAX: 828-657-6680 EMAIL: jmcswain@rcsnc.org
Principal – Jeremiah McCluney Isothermal Community College (Bldg. 10) 286 ICC Loop Road Spindale, NC 28160 PHONE: 828-395-1464/4190 FAX: 828-288-0285 EMAIL: jsmcclun@rcsnc.org Rutherford Opportunity Center Principal – Tim Torvinen Curriculum Specialist – Cindy Hogston 140 Old Caroleen Road Forest City, NC 28043 PHONE: 828-248-5294 FAX: 828-248-5297 EMAIL: ttorvinen@rcsnc.org Technology Center Contact – Mike Thompson 158 Heigh Street Ellenboro, NC 28040 PHONE: 828-453-0535 EMAIL: mike@rcsnc.org
District-Wide Rutherford Learning Center Contact – Benny Hendrix 134 Maple Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139 PHONE: 828-288-2220 EMAIL: bhendrix@rcsnc.org
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Trinity Christian School 299 Deter St. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: 828-286-3900 Website: http://trinityschoolnc.com Administration: Head of School Tiffany Walker Email: twalker@trinityschoolnc.com
Webmaster Joe Maimone Email: jlmaimone@tjca.org Facilities Director Shawn Blanton Email: sb@tjca.org Bus Coordinator Jamie Hicks Email: jhicks@tjca.org
Faculty Advisor Priscilla McBrayer Email: pmcbrayer@trinityschoolnc.com
Lake Lure Classical Academy 2520 Memorial Hwy Lake Lure, NC 28746 828-625-9292 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6 Lake Lure, NC 28746 Website: http://llca.teamcfa.org/
Admissions Coordinator Cindy Wilkerson Email: cwilkerson@trinityschoolnc.com
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Administrative Assistant Sheena Brackett Email: sbrackett@trinityschoolnc.com
Grammar School: 1110 South Broadway Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: 828-245-9526 Fax: 828-245-9530 http://tjca.teamcfa.org/ Middle/High School: 2527 Hwy 221A Mooresboro, NC 28114 Phone: 828-657-9998 Fax: 828-657-9012 Website:http://tjca.teamcfa.org/ Headmaster of Middle/High School Joe Maimone Email: jlmaimone@tjca.org
Dean of Students Brad White Email: bwhite@llca.teamcfa.org Athletic Director Brad White Email: bwhite@llca.teamcfa.org Receptionist Lola Barnes lbarnes@llca.teamcfa.org Business Manager Mitchel McNeely mmcneely@llca.teamcfa.org
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Rutherford County Early Childcare ALEXANDER BAPTIST DAY CARE CENTER 1053 SOUTH BROADWAY FOREST CITY, NC 28043 (828) 2451975 Website: alexanderdaycare.net CARVER HEAD START 141 CARVER ST SPINDALE, NC 281602008 (828) 2863901 Website http://cc.rcsnc.org/programs/head_start/ CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC. 171 TROUT STREET FOREST CITY, NC 28043 (828) 2479959 Website: N/A CHOICE CARE PLAYSCHOOL, LLC. 123 PARK LANE DRIVE RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139 (828) 3750156 Website: http://www.ccplayschool.com/ HEAVENLY KIDS ENRICHMENT CENTER 120 FLOWE ROAD FOREST CITY, NC 28043 (828) 2884933 Website: N/A ITSY BITSY LAND CHILD CARE CENTER 124 SOCO GAP ROAD ELLENBORO, NC 28040 (828) 4538042 Website: N/A JUDY’S CHILD CARE #1 177 WILKIE STREET FOREST CITY, NC 28043 (828) 2483381 Website: N/A JUDY’S CHILDCARE CENTER, INC. #2 483 S BROADWAY FOREST CITY, NC 28043 (828) 2489091 Website: N/A KID’S KINGDOM, LLC 143 HENRIETTA STREET ELLENBORO, NC 28040 (828) 4538999 Website: ellenborokidskingdom.com KID’S TOWN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 733 OAKLAND ROAD SPINDALE, NC 28160 (828) 2864595 Website: N/A KID’S TOWN TOO CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, LLC. 872 HARRISHENRIETTA ROAD FOREST CITY, NC 28043 (828) 2482273
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Recreation in RUTHERFORD county Adrenaline-pumping fun for everyone By Travis Durkee tdurkee@thedigitalcourier.com
Tucked into the woods just before you get to Lake Lure on US 64/74A is one of Rutherford County’s most exciting places to spend a day. Whether you’re a family looking to make lifetime memories together, a couple ready to try something new or an old-timer looking to feel young again, Canopy Ridge Farm Adventure Park zipline and kayak tours can certainly deliver. After launching in June 2011, Canopy Ridge has grown consistently offering zipline tours through the Blue Ridge Foothills on ziplines that range from 500 feet long to over 1,000 feet long and over 100 feet above the ground. The tours’ longest zipline is affectionately referred to as “Zip Zilla.” Tours can last from 60-90 minutes. For those that prefer to stay a little closer to the ground, Canopy Ridge offers kayak tours on the lower Rock Broad River making for a great trip for children and beginners. The kayak tour offers paddlers a chance to experience gentle flowing water while also bringing them through a few white-water and fast-moving areas. Canopy Ridge owner and operator John Wagner, who also started Lake Lure Adventure Company in 1998, developed Page 16
CANOPY RIDGE FARM 7115 Hwy 64/74A Lake Lure, NC 28746 Phone: (828) 625-4500 Email: info@canopyridgefarm.com ADVENTURE RATES Adults Children Zipline tours* $60 $45 Kayak tours $45 $35 *Groups of 10 or more $45 Children (12 and under)
the 120-acre adventure park after experiencing ziplining for himself. “I actually went ziplining out of state and really thought, ‘wow, we need to bring this to Lake Lure’,” Wagner said. “Lake Lure is heading in the outdoor/recreaction theme so it was just the right fit to put an adventure park in Lake Lure.” Canopy Ridge zipline tours set themselves apart by allowing anyone, regardless of age, to take part. To date, Canopy Ridge zipliners have ranged in age Wagner, a Charleston, S.C. nafrom 3 to 79 years old. tive and veteran in the outdoor “Zipline parks are popping adventure world, still loves the up everywhere, but we are one transformation he witnesses in of the very few that can take an visitors after they experience a entire family,” Wagner said. day at Canopy Ridge. Not only do participants range “Part of what we’re doing is over 75 years in age, but they getting people out of their comalso come from all over the fort zones,” Wagner said. “It’s globe. amazing to watch people come “We certainly have a lot of in and be afraid and nervous, tourists,” Wagner said. “We have but after they complete the folks from Rutherford County, zipline park they’re ready to take Florida, New York and all the on something else.” way to Asia. Lake Lure is really And for Wagner, running a becoming a popular destinasuccessful adventure park in the tion.” 2014/2015 Everything Rutherford
Hickory Nut Gorge is beyond simple fun. “I’ve been in this industry quite a while, and it’s fun for me, but I think that satisfaction is a better word for how I feel,” Wagner said. “We work with a lot of kids and families, and to watch folks that come in fearful and overcome their fears is great. “We also do a lot of work with at-risk teens and cancer groups, so that satisfaction of working with them outweighs the fun side.” SEE page 17
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Canopy Ridge is currently in the process of implementing another adventure to the park for next year, but in the meantime, it’s certainly worth it to spend a sunny Saturday exploring the woods and streams of northwest Rutherford County at Canopy Ridge Farm. “Lake Lure is a beautiful place to spend the day as it is, but to come up and spend the afternoon with your family ziplining, then go to lunch and come back for a kayak trip makes for a great day,” Wagner said. What else to do in Rutheford County: Town of Forest City Town of Forest City offers a wide array of recreational opportunities for athletes and non-athletes alike, from the very young to the very young at heart. For more information, contact Parks and Recreation at Callison Recreation Center, 828-248-5220. Callison Recreation Center, located at 217 Clay St., offers the following activities: n Youth Basketball: Registration begins in November for boys ages 5 to 18 and girls ages 5 to 12. Children ages 5 to 8 play in co-ed leagues. Contact Larry Ross for additional information at 828-657-6133. • Forest City Little League Baseball: Registration begins in early Spring for T-Ball, Minor League Boys and Girls, Little League Boys and Girls, Senior League Boys and Girls and Big League Boys. • Youth Football: Three teams for children ages 7 to 12; cheerleaders for each team; registration begins in late summer. • Basketball Camp: Held each summer for ages 7 to 15. Conducted by local high school coaches. • Golf Camp: Held each summer at Forest City Municipal Golf Course for ages 7 to 15. Taught by local golf pros.
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At Callison Recreation Center, the public can play afternoon basketball in the winter months, and participate in a variety of senior games. The Cool Springs gym opens the weight room for use; call ahead for hours of operation. Town of Spindale Activities for residents of Spindale can find plenty of options at Spindale House, located at 100 Tanner St. For information, call 828286-3716. Activities include: • Youth Football and Cheerleading: August to November, ages 8 to 12. • Youth Basketball: December to February, ages 5 to 16. • Police Club softball: Co-ed, open league, industrial leagues, church leagues, May 1 through summer. • Basketball Camp: Last week of July; camp director is Norman Aiken. Youth Sports Every season of every year, thousands of young Rutherford Countians take part in youth sports. Be it soccer, baseball, football, basketball, swimming or golf, the county offers an opportunity for your child to get out and get active. Little League Baseball • Chase Little League, P.O. Box 227, Harris; • Rutherfordton Little League, 101 Park St., Rutherfordton; President is Nathan Odum, 828-287-7059. • Forest City Little League Baseball: Registration begins in early spring for T-Ball, Minor League Boys and Girls, Little League Boys and Girls, Senior League Boys and Girls and Big League Boys; 828-248-5220. Youth Football • Rutherford Raiders, contact Heath McSwain at 828-286-9595. • RS Youth Football & Cheerleading, 828-286-7686. RSYFCA can be reached by email at rsyfca@yahoo.com. • Forest City Cavaliers, contact Darius “Rocky” Williams at 828-748-0485.
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after 1 p.m., $38. For Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, fees are $63; after 1 p.m., $40. Most challenging hole: No. 6 at Apple Valley. The narrowness and length (433-yards) of No. 6 make this Par 4 one of the toughest holes at either Apple Valley or Bald Mountain.
Youth wrestling • Rising Stars Wrestling Club Contact Jamie Hicks, 429-5585. • Hilltopper Wrestling Club Contact Rich Cox, 606-7395. • CT Wrestling Club Contact Adam Dedmon, 429-6746 Golfing Golf continues to be one this area’s most popular sports, and the county offers great and challenging courses in all corners. Get out, tee it up and have fun at any one of the following courses: • Apple Valley Country Club: 309 Winesap Road, Fairfield Mountains, Lake Lure; 828625-2888 • Rumbling Bald Resort Country Club: 112 Mountains Blvd., Fairfield Mountains, Lake Lure; 828-625-3042. Golf Pro: Adam Bowles Fees” Monday through Thursday, are $58;
• Cleghorn Plantation Golf and Country Club: 183 Golf Circle, Rutherfordton; 2869117 Golf Pro: Dave Long Fees: $38 before 2 p.m. and $28 after on weekdays; $48 before 2 p.m. and $28 after on weekends. Most challenging hole: No. 18. No. 18 offers a unique challenge to even the most experienced golfer. The hole is almost always playing into the wind and golfers must come off an elevated tee. The white tee measures 523-yards, while the blue tee measures 574-yards. Typically, a third shot must travel over a pond. • Meadowbrook Golf Course: 866-863-
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Polk-Rutherford Junior Golf Association — Young golf league, call Meadowbrook for more details. Fees: $39 on weekends; $31 weekdays; seniors $26; call for afternoon specials. Most challenging hole: No. 17. It requires a solid tee shot, according to Deck, to be in the fareway. In addition, there is a false
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Recreation in RUTHERFORD county front on the green that can force players to chip again. The hole is Par 4 with blue tees measuring 460-yards, while the white measure 435-yards. • Rutherfordton Golf Course: 191 Twitty Ford Road Rutherfordton Phone: 287-3406. Golf Pro: Marc Brady Fees: $24 weekday; $27 weekend; Seniors $19. Most challenging hole: No.4. The long Par 4 includes a tee shot through a narrow opening in the trees. The approach is uphill to the greens, that include a false front and back. • Forest City Municipal Golf Course: 211 Clay Street, Forest City Phone: 828-248-5222. Golf Pro: Terry Osteen. Fees: $27 every day of week. Seniors weekday $22, weekend $27. Most challenging hole: No. 6. It’s an uphill dogleg right, with the fairway sloping to the left all coming to an elevated green. All carry, no roll on this 403-yard, Par 4. • Lake Lure Municipal Golf Course U.S. 64/74-A, Lake Lure, NC Phone: 828-625-4472 • Dogwood Valley Golf Course: 328 Dogwood Valley Road, Forest City, NC Phone: 828-657-6214. Golf Pro: Leroy Mull. Miniature Golf • Putt & Go Video Location: 126 Frontage Road, Forest City Details: Miniature golf, video games, video rentals Contact: 828-245-0466 • Chimney Rock Adventure Golf Location: 339 Main St., Chimney Rock Details: Enjoy an adventurous game of miniature golf on a beautiful, naturally landscaped course situated along 300-foot of the Rocky Broad River. Views of the mountains, rocks and landscaping surround the 18 holes of mini golf. Contact: 828-625-8870; www.fibbermagees. com/miniature_golf.php Hiking • Chimney Rock State Park Location: 431 Main St., Chimney Rock Details: The 315-foot Chimney Rock can be
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reached either by stairs or an elevator inside the mountain. At the top, there are 75-mile views of Hickory Nut Gorge, Lake Lure and the Carolina Piedmont. The hiking trails are suitable for all ages, and the park also features the 404-foot Hickory Nut Contact: 800-277-9611; www.chimneyrockpark.com • Rocky Broad Riverwalk Location: Main Street, Chimney Rock Details: A walkway along the river in Chimney Rock Village that allows you to connect with the area’s natural beauty. Steps lead down to the Rocky Broad River, picnic tables, beautiful rocks and some local wildlife such as squirrels and birds. The restaurants and shops in the Village are close to the RiverWalk. Phone: 828-625-4456 • Rutherford Outdoor Coalition Location: Rutherford County Annex Details: Incorporated in May 2003, the ROC is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to promote outdoor recreation in Rutherford County. ROC offers regular outings including hiking, paddling, cycling, running, equestrian and more. Most outings are free and open to anyone. Membership is encouraged but not required to join us on most outings. Contact: Jerry Stensland, 828-447-1590
Details: The home of the 2009 and 2010 Coastal Plain League champion, Forest City Owls. The Owls are a wooden bat summer league team that play 28 home games against the teams of the CPL. Players come from colleges all across the nation and Canada to play in the CPL. Contact: www.forestcitybaseball.com
• Rutherford County Post 423 American Legion Baseball Location: Varies Details: Post 423 offers varsity and junior varsity teams. The teams play from lateMay into August. Contact: Curtis Snethen, 828-222-8191
Gun Clubs • Piedmont Rifle and Pistol Club Inc. Location: 2078 Maple Creek Road, Rutherfordton Contact Tommy Williams, piedmontgunclub@yahoo.com or piedmontgunclub.com • Old Hickory Rifle and Pistol Club Location: 201 Dalewood Drive, Bostic Contact: 704-434-2174 • Walnut Grove Gun Club Location: Ellenboro Details: The Old West-themed gun range is currently set up for cowboy action shooting. It is the home of the Walnut Grove Rangers, a Single Action Shooting Society-affiliated club. It is open the first Saturday of each month. Contact: Anthony Rollins, tigershark454@ yahoo.com Sports • McNair Field Location: Downtown Forest City
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Safety in RUTHERFORD county The men and women who keep us safe By Alyssa Mulliger amulliger@thedigitalcourier.com
In Rutherford County, there is no shortage of hardworking, dedicated public safety personnel who spend endless hours serving the citizens of the community. These men and women include law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical staff. Public safety departments across the county participate in a variety of programs to help fight crime and assist citizens of all ages. To aid senior citizens and/or the disabled, the
R.U.O.K. (Are You Okay) program utilizes a computerized phone system to make daily calls to designated residences to check on occupants, ensuring they are okay. Project Lifesaver is designed to assist public safety personnel in tracking and locating Alzheimer’s patients, autistic children or individuals with a brain injury that tend to wander. To assist children, school resource officers protect the rights and safety of all students and school personnel and teach D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) and G.R.E.A.T.
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(Gang Resistance Education and Training) programs. D.A.R.E.’s primary mission is to provide children with the information and skills they need to live drug and violence free lives. The goal of G.R.E.A.T. is to prevent youth violence by teaching children how to control anger and make positive decisions. Both school programs strive to establish positive relationships between criminal justice professionals and youth during early development years. Rutherford County also has a child abuse response team for the purpose of localizing all child abuse reports. With the
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buildings and protecting officers. Meanwhile, the interdiction team detects, apprehends and prosecutes persons involved in the use, transportation and trafficking of controlled substances and other criminal activities on Rutherford County highways. Two permanent medicine drop boxes are located in the lobbies of the Sheriff ’s Office (198 North Washington Street in Rutherfordton) and Forest City Police Department (187 South Church Street), where citizens can safely dispose of expired and unwanted prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. Annual Operation Medicine Drop events also help citizens clean out their medicine cabinets to keep drugs from being misused or abused with potentially deadly consequences. Public safety personnel also help ensure the well-being of citizens traveling on county roads including Interstates, major highways and two-lane streets by coordinating frequent multi-agency driving while impaired (DWI) and license checkpoints. Additionally, local law enforcement agencies participate in statewide enforcement campaigns like “Booze It & Lose It,” “No Need 2 Speed” and “Click It or Ticket.” To reduce crime through an expanded and stronger relationship between the community, police and media, citizens www.thedigitalcourier.com
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FIRE DEPARTMENTS Bills Creek Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief: Jim Howell Address: 1118 Bills Creek Road Lake Lure, NC 28746 Phone: 828-625-9626 Bostic Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief: Randy Jolley Address: 181 North Main Street
Cherry Mountain Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief: Roger Hollifield Address: 5841 Bostic Sunshine Highway Bostic, NC 28018 Phone: 828-245-1935 Chimney Rock Volunteer Fire Department
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Safety in RUTHERFORD county Fire Chief: Don McEntire Address: 2711 U.S. Highway 64/74A Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: 828-287-8911 Hudlow Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief: Eric Gold Address: 2910 Hudlow Road Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: 828-287-7716 Lake Lure Fire Department Fire Chief: Ron Morgan Address: 622 Memorial Highway Lake Lure, NC 28746 Phone: 828-625-9333 Rutherfordton Fire Rescue Fire Chief: Tom Blanton Address: 144 North Mitchell Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: 828-287-7367
Fire Chief: Ronnie Wood Address: 109 Terrace Drive Chimney Rock, NC 28720 Phone: 828-625-2021 Cliffside Fire Department Fire Chief: Drew Brown Address: 4600 U.S. Highway 221A Mooresboro, NC 28114 Phone: 828-657-5671 Ellenboro Fire Department Fire Chief: Terry Horn Address: 175 Depot Street Ellenboro, NC 28040
Phone: 828-453-8141 Fairfield Mountains Fire Department Fire Chief: Charles Sullivan Address: 141 South Buffalo Creek Road Lake Lure, NC 28746 Phone: 828-625-4410 Forest City Fire Rescue Fire Chief: Mark McCurry Address: 186 South Church Street Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: 828-245-2111 Green Hill Fire Department
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Phone: 828-287-4732 Spindale Fire Department Fire Chief: Billy Conner Address: 125 Reveley Street Spindale, NC 28160 Phone: 828-286-3465 Union Mills Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief: Dean Conner Address: 6791 Hudlow Road Union Mills, NC 28167 Phone: 828-287-7118 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Address: 339 Callahan Koon Road Spindale, NC 28160 Phone: 828-287-6075 Stations in Spindale, Lake Lure, Bostic and Cliffside. Rutherford County Rescue Crew Address: 378 U.S. Highway 74B Forest City, NC 28043 4101 U.S. Highway 221A Cliffside, NC 28019 Phone: 828-245-5016 828-657-5518 Stations in Forest City, Cliffside and Rutherfordton. Hickory Nut Gorge Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Rescue Address: 140 Bills Creek Road Lake Lure, NC 28746 Phone: 828-625-1595
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selection of bologna and cheese sandwiches, cheeseburgers and chili cheese fries, while Tri-City From Southern comfort food Cafeteria in Forest City serves and café sweets to international cuisine and fine dining, Ruther- up tossed salads, homestyle vegetables and a selection of grilled ford County features a plethora meats. of local eateries to please even Big Dave’s Family Seafood in the pickiest palate. Forest City features a variety of There is certainly no shortage of area restaurants offering stick- fish and shrimp plates served to-your-ribs-good Southern soul grilled or fried. And stop by food and North Carolina staples Scoggins Seafood & Steakhouse like fresh fish, hearty vegetables, in Rutherfordton, where Southhomemade macaroni and cheese ern comfort meets upscale dining with steaks, seafood, a salad and golden hushpuppies. bar and mounds of hushpuppies. Scott’s on Broadway in Forest It would be remiss not to menCity provides patrons with a By Alyssa Mulliger amulliger@thedigitalcourier.com
tion a few of the several barbecue establishments citizens flock to in Rutherford County. At Lane’s Hog Heaven in downtown Forest City, customers line up for the popular lunch buffet offering trays of pulled pork, barbecue chicken, fresh greens and slaw, steamed vegetables and creamy banana pudding. Fat Tracy’s in Spindale keeps guests satisfied by serving up heaping plates of freshly smoked
pulled pork, a selection of sweet and spicy barbecue sauces and all the extra trimmings. Or swing by Cove Creek BBQ and Grocery in Green Hill, which serves fresh baked biscuits and gravy for breakfast, hand-pulled Boston butt pork sandwiches and potato salad for lunch and hand-patted certified Black Angus beef burgers any time of day. The patties were recently featured in Zagat’s best SEE page 25
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friend green tomatoes and various fruit cobblers. burger edition, a compilation For those in the mood for and rating of some of the best lighter fare, Rutherford Counburger joints in the nation. ty is home to quaint cafés like One of the newest restaurants Spinning Bean Coffee in downon the scene with a menu full town Spindale, which brews of Southern treats is Tangy Café fresh coffees and espresso drinks and Eatery, located in downtown and offers daily selections of Rutherfordton. The breakfast, quiches, soups, sandwiches and lunch and dinner menus boast pasta salads. of American food with a twist. In Forest City, Café at the Mall Specialty items include shrimp whips up unique salads, quiches and grits, chicken and waffles, and soups. To satisfy anyone’s FROM page 24
sweet tooth, the café also has a bakery display full of freshbaked cookies, decadent brownies and mouth-watering cakes like the three-layer toffee fudge. At The Brew House & Bistro in downtown Forest City, patrons can create their own omelets and paninis, while a few blocks down at Smith’s Drugs, fresh milkshakes, root beer floats and burgers are served at an old-fashion soda fountain. Looking for food with a little
more spice, zest or flare? Both locals and visitors do not have to leave Rutherford County to find authentic international cuisine. Mi Pueblito in Forest City and Rutherfordton, El Limon in Forest City and El Portal in Spindale prepare traditional Mexican dishes from fajitas, quesadillas and tamales to everything in between. Many of these restaurants offer their dinner selections as SEE page 27
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the game on the big screen, a few restaurants in the county are smaller lunch portions, and even no strangers to combing dinner provide complimentary chips with entertainment. and salsa bars. Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria Joining the group of Mexican in Spindale and Legal Grounds eateries last year, Don Ramon in in Rutherfordton, located Forest City serves up guest fadowntown in their respective vorites including fresh guacamo- towns, have menus full of pizzas, le, carne asada tacos and chicken sandwiches, finger foods and a enchiladas. variety of hard-to-find beers on For food that is a little less tap. spicy and more savory, Italian Oenophiles can rejoice since restaurant Mario’s in Forest Rumour Has It Wine Bar City fixes homemade lasagna, opened in downtown Rutherchicken parmesan and spaghetti, fordton. Enjoy wine by the glass while Louie’s Café in Forest City or bottle and tapas downstairs in bakes fresh bruschetta, calzones the cozy, candlelit wine bar, or and pizza by the slice or pie. head upstairs to the sports bar The most recent addition to complete with leather couches the county’s Italian eateries is and televisions on nearly every Palermo Italian Grill, located in wall. Spindale. The restaurant specialThose planning to have a quiizes in hearty pasta dishes and a eter, more romantic evening can selection of surf and turf items venture up into the mountains to with an Italian twist, not to men- Lake Lure and Chimney Rock, tion fresh-baked breadsticks to where some of the best upscale complement entrees. restaurants offering some of the Diners searching to satisfy best views are located. their unique taste buds can stop If the scenic surroundings by Rutherford Thai in downtown of Larkin’s on the Lake are not Rutherfordton to enjoy madeenough to lure guests in, the to-order lettuce wraps, curries, restaurant’s menu surely will. pad thai and drunken noodle. Located on the waters of Lake And if Japanese food is of inter- Lure, Larkin’s provides patrons est, both Fuji Yama and Akita in with a selection of seafood, Forest City cook up large porsteak, chicken, pasta and rich tions of hibachi chicken, steak desserts like crème brûlée, and shrimp, while Sakura in enough to impress for any speSpindale offers perhaps the best cial occasion. selection of sushi in Rutherford Nearby La Strada offers views County. of Lake Lure beach and the Blue From hosting trivia nights to Ridge Mountains while guests featuring live bands to showing FROM page 25
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feast over heaping portions of pasta, dishes of Italian favorites and pizzas made for sharing. Luna del Sol, situated along the fairway of Apple Valley Golf Course in Lake Lure, boasts a classy dining experience with a distinctive menu that varies from spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce and meatballs to grilled Atlantic salmon with asparagus. In Chimney Rock, restaurants like The Esmeralda Inn Restaurant and Laura’s House feature large, open dining rooms serving up specialties for not only lunch and dinner, but also brunch. Try the eggs benedict at The Esmeralda or the giant pan-
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cakes at Laura’s House, which can both be enjoyed on outdoor patios with views of Chimney Rock State Park and Hickory Nut Falls. If on the hunt for a great steak, visit King’s Court Steakhouse in downtown Rutherfordton, a new addition to the county specializing in steaks grilled to perfection, crispy baked potatoes, a 14-foot salad bar and desserts made in-house. When searching for somewhere to chow down, snack or feast, Rutherford County restaurants can satisfy all types of cravings. Page 27
Where to eat in Rutherford County ... Akita Express 676 S Broadway, Forest City
Childer’s Truck Stop 5337 U.S. Hwy 221 South, Forest City
Arby’s #6477 703 South Broadway St., Forest City
Chili’s 981 128 Sparks Cross, Forest City
Asian Wok 405 E. Main St, Spindale
Chimney Rock Park Snack Bar Chimney Rock Company, Chimney Rock
Autumn Lanes 1766 U.S. Hwy 74 Bypass, Forest City The Barbeque Place 548 S Main Street, Rutherfordton
Circle A Food Store 500 S Main St., Rutherfordton
Barley’s Taproom And Pizzeria 115 West Main St., Spindale
Corner Store 120 Bostic Sunshine Highway, Bostic
Becky’s Country Store And Grill 2259 Hwy 226, Bostic
Country Plaza Café 1817 Island Ford Road, Mooresboro
Bi Lo Deli Store #554 215 Hwy 74 Bypass, Rutherfordton Big Al’s 2540 Poors Ford Rd, Rutherfordton Big Dave’s Family Seafood 123 Commercial Dr., Forest City Bojangles #728 127 Sparks Crossing, Forest City
Corner Bbq 678 N. Washington St., Rutherfordton
Cove Creek Bbq & Grocery 4305 U.S. Hwy 64-74 West, Rutherfordton Deb’s Diner 632 Oakland Road, Spindale Denny’s Diner #7635 1162 U.S. Hwy 74 , Spindale Dino’s Pizza A Plenty #2 730 S Church St, Forest City
Breakway Grill RRMS, Rutherfordton
Don Ramon 657 Oak St, Forest City
Bubba’s Fun Park 1770 U.S. Hwy 74A, Forest City
Down To The Bone 370 W. Main St., Spindale
Burger King #207 2270 U.S. Hwy 74A Bypass, Forest City Cafe At The Mall 2270 U.S. Hwy 74, Forest City Cafe Caulfield’s 729 Oakland Road, Spindale Cane Creek Grocery 4982 U.S. Hwy 64, Union Mills Carolina Café 584 E. Main St., Spindale
Dragon Palace 1639 U.S. Hwy 74 Bypass, Spindale Drop In Food Store #7 710 U.S. Hwy 221A South, Forest City Duan’s Bbq 461 Main St., Chimney Rock El Lago 119 Arcade St., Lake Lure El Limon 420 South Broadway St., Forest City
Carolina Event And Conference Center 374 Hudlow Rd
El Portal 391 E Main St., Spindale
Chef Gregory’s Take Out 810 Oakland Rd., Spindale
Express Start Breakfast Bar 200 Holiday Inn Drive, Forest City
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Fat Tracy’s 135 West Main St., Spindale Fatz Cafe #019 118 Hill Top Way, Forest City Fifty Seven (57) Alpha Café 618 Airport Road, Rutherfordton Forest City Baseball Concessions 214 McNair Dr., Forest City Forest City Diner 146 E. Main St., Forest City Frank’s Station 1031 Henrietta Rd., Ellenboro Franks Corner 487 E Main St., Spindale Freeman’s Convenience 5301 Bostic Sunshine Hwy, Bostic Fuji Yama 721 Oak St., Forest City Genny Family Memorial Hwy, Chimney Rock Gilkey Cafe 2310 Hwy 221 N, Rutherfordton Grandma’s Kitchen 219 Old Main St., Cliffside
806 W Main Street, Forest City Gregory’s Original 161 Park Lane, Rutherfordton Hardees #0232 665 S Broadway St., Forest City Hardees #0312 116 U.S. Hwy 74A Bypass, Rutherfordton Hickory Log Family 239 N Main St., Spindale Hilltop Grill 2368 Oakland Rd., Forest City House Of Asian 464 West Main St., Forest City Huckleberry’s Bakery 962 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure Ingles #127 Deli 276 N.C. Hwy 9, Lake Lure Ingles #27 756 S. Church St., Forest City Jenkins Grill 429 Spindale St., Spindale Kentucky Fried Chicken #9 131 Bethany Church Road, Forest City
Granny’s Bakery 403 W Main Street, Spindale
Kentucky Fried Chicken #19 115 U.S. Hwy 74A Bypass, Rutherfordton
Great Wall Chinese 189 Railrd Ave, Rutherfordton
Kountry Kitchen 2749 U.S. Hwy 64/74 A, Rutherfordton
Greene’s Café
Kp Food Mart
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Where to eat in Rutherford County ... 765 U.S. Hwy 74 Business, Bostic
236 Old U.S. 74, Bostic
La Strada At Lake Lure 2693 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure
Obh Café ICC Loop Rd, Spindale
Lake Lure Smokehouse 2795 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure
Old Rock Café 431 Main St., Chimney Rock
Lakeview 112 Mountains Blvd., Lake Lure
Owl’s Nest Sports Lounge 254 West Trade St., Forest City
Lane’s Hog Heaven 107 E. Main St., Forest City
Palermo Italian Grill 619 Oakland Rd, Spindale
Larkins On The Lake 1020 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure
Pizza Hut 786 S. Church St., Forest City
Laura’s House 390 Main St, Chimney Rock
Point Of View 454 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure
Legal Grounds 109 W 2nd Street, Rutherfordton
Quiznos 247 Oak St Ext 175, Forest City
Legends Bar And Grill 112 Mountain Blvd, Lake Lure
Randalls Ellenboro Rest 277 Main St, Ellenboro
Long John Silvers 1209 Oak Street, Forest City
Riverwatch Deli Café 379 Main St, Chimney Rock
Louie’s Café 235 S. Powell St., Forest City
Rumour Has It 211 North Main St, Rutherfordton
Luna Del Sol & Bedrock Lounge 309 Winesap Rd, Lake Lure
Rutherford Thai 123 W. 2nd St., Rutherfordton
Marios 515 Hardin Rd, Forest City
Ryans Steakhouse 115 Ryans Drive, Forest City
McDonalds #10410 810 West Main Street, Spindale
Sakura Express 267 W. Main St, Spindale
McDonalds 17768 111 Wells Drive, Forest City
Scoggin’s Seafood & Steak House 300 Chimney Road Road, Rutherfordton
McDonalds 3913 Oak Street, Forest City Medina’s Village Bistro 430 Main St., Chimney Rock Mi Pueblito 139 Washington St, Rutherfordton Mi Puelblito 4 220 Oak St Ext, Forest City Mimi’s Dairy-O, Pizza & Grill 286 Chimney Rock Rd., Rutherfordton New Forest City Fish Camp
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Scott’s On Broadway 753 S. Broadway, Forest City Shake Shop 612 W Main Street, Spindale Smith’s Drug Store 139 E Main Street, Forest City Snack Shop 502 Boss Moore Rd, Caroleen Sonic Drive In #8 1922 U.S. Hwy 74A Bypass, Forest City
Spake’s Drive-In 440 U.S. Hwy 221A, Forest City Subway 137 Plaza Dr, Forest City Subway #25374 185 Railroad Ave., Rutherfordton Subway 22738 107 Byers St, Ellenboro Super China Buffet 143 Plaza Dr, Forest City Taco Bell #27324 150 Oak St Ext, Forest City Tangy Cafe & Eatery 213 N. Main St., Rutherfordton The Boneyard Café 1213 Bethany Church Rd, Forest City The Brew House 106 W Main St, Forest City The Esmeralda Inn 910 Main St, Chimney Rock The King’s Court 151 N Central St, Rutherfordton The Old Riverside Pavilion & Dining Hall 3105 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure
Tia B’s 447 B Main St., Chimney Rock Tiki Bar And Grill 3147 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure Toney’s Diner 136 Music Rd., Bostic Tree Tops Waterfront 361 Charlotte Drive, Lake Lure Tri-City Cafeteria 2270 U.S. Hwy 74A, Forest City Union Mills Country Café 3630 Us 221 Hwy, Union Mills Village Coffee 247 Oak St. Ext., Forest City Waffle House 1549 2270 U S 74a Suite 221, Forest City Waffle House 1665 112 Railroad Ave, Rutherfordton Wendy’s Oak Street, Forest City West End Grill 1288 W. Main St., Forest City Zaxbys 217 Plaza Dr, Forest City
The Spinning Bean Café 109 W Main Street Spindale The Veranda @ The Lake Lure Inn 2772 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure
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Medicine in RUTHERFORD county Health System one of the top 100 in the nation features, including: -A 24-hour emergency departFounded in 1906, the county’s ment; -Inpatient and outpatient sursecond largest employer is Ruthgical services including general erford Regional Health System and orthopedic offerings; (RRHS), which was recently -Anesthesia care through MDs named one of “America’s Top and CRNAs; 100 Great Community Hospi-A full range of radiological tals” by Becker’s Hospital Review and imaging services, including of Chicago, IL. all-new CT Scanner, Ultrasound, In addition to that accolade, and MRI technology; Rutherford Regional also is -The Mammography Place, proud to be a four-time Top 100 which ranks in the highest one National Hospital as named by percent nationally in patient Thomson Reuters. Also, RRHS satisfaction; was named a Five-Star Hospi-Maternity care in The Birth tal by Cleverley & Associates, Place and childbirth classes; a national financial consulting -An intensive care unit; firm of Columbus, Ohio and -Cancer treatment and a canThe Joint Commission, a leading cer resource center featuring a accreditor of health care orgapatient navigator program to asnizations in America, named sist cancer patients through the RRHS as one of the nation’s complicated maze of treatments Top Performers on Key Quality and office visits; Measures for exemplary per-A joint solution program formance in improving care for featuring fellowship-trained certain conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, pneu- orthopedic surgeons and joint replacement procedures with monia and surgical care. rapid recovery; Rutherford Regional is a not-A fellowship-trained foot and for-profit organization licensed ankle specialist; for 143 hospital beds. There are -A urology practice located currently 200 credentialed and within the RRHS Outpatient privileged members of the clinical staff and, of these, 98 percent Department; -A wound care facility for are board certified among 20 the treatment of chronic or specialties. non-healing wounds; Rutherford Regional Health -A walk-in clinic at Walmart System provides comprehenof Forest City; sive healthcare in fully modern -A home care division that facilities with state-of-the-art also offers companion services; By Matt Webber Rutherford Regional Health
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-A full range of physical rehabilitation services, including occupational and speech therapy; -Family practice and pediatric physicians located throughout Rutherford County; -Insights Psychiatric Resources featuring an inpatient unit and a new clinical office located in Spindale; -A telehealth program that offers access to stroke care and genetic counseling through the use of robotics; -An Occupational Medicine Department adjacent to the RRHS Emergency Department that assists local employers with injuries, screenings, and more; -Outreach programs offering screenings to identify health issues early, as well as educational
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services, classes and programs to promote wellness among all age groups; -Support groups for Diabetes, cancer and stroke patients/survivors and their caregivers; -Offerings for children and youths such as Camp Wheezknot and Camp G.O.L.D. Rush, which serve to educate those growing up with asthma and diabetes. Rutherford Regional is accredited by The Joint Commission, an independent organization that evaluates and accredits nearly 15,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Visit RRHS at www.MyRutherfordRegional. com, on Facebook or call 828286-5071 to learn more. www.thedigitalcourier.com
Need a doctor in Rutherford County ... Allergy Specialists
Spindale: Allergy Partners of the Foothills 296 S. Oak St. Spindale, NC 28160 Phone: (828) 287-9337 Website: http://www.allergypartners.com/ Children/Pediatrics Forest City: Rutherford Children’s Care 162 Commercial St Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: (828) 287-9325 Website: http://www.rutherfordhosp.org/ body.cfm?id=387 Rutherford Pediatrics 1178 Old Caroleen Rd Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: (828) 286-9049 Website: http://www.carolinashealthcare. org/rutherfordpediatrics Rutherfordton: Rutherford Pediatrics 141 Tryon Rd Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: (828) 286-9091 Website: http://www.carolinashealthcare. org/rutherfordpediatrics Cardiology Rutherfordton: Asheville Cardiology 128 Doctor Henry Norris Dr. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: (828) 286-3479 Website: http://www.missionmd.org/ physicianspractices/ashevillecardiology associates
Website: http://rutherfordchc.com/aboutus. html Spindale: Rutherford Community Health Center 187 W. Main St. Spindale, NC 28160 Phone: (828) 288-2881 Website: http://www.rutherfordchc.com/
Website: N/A Family Practice
Forest City Family Medicine 281 E. Main St. Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: (828) 245-6400 Website N/A
Dermatology
Forest City: Chase Family Care 1269 US Highway 221a Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: (828) 657-5371 Website: http://www.rutherfordhosp.org/ body.cfm?id=203
Forest City: Rutherford Dermatology 651 Withrow Rd Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: (828) 288-1204 Website: N/A
Foothill Family Healthcare 249 Oak St Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: (828) 245-3158 Website: http://www.carolinashealthcare. org/foothillsfamilyhealthcare
Rutherfordton: Dr. Mack S. Bonner Jr. MD (Practice) 155 Victory Pass Ln. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: (828) 287-5867 Website: N/A
Clinics & Health Departments
Ear/Nose/Throat Specialists
Forest City: Community Clinic Of Rutherford County 127 E. Trade St Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: (828) 245-0400
Rutherfordton: Rutherford Ear Nose & Throat 175 Tryon Rd Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: (828) 286-0632
Forest City Family Care 212 Allendale Dr Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: (828) 245-7626 Website: http://www.rutherfordhosp.org/ body.cfm?id=202
Spindale: Spindale Family Practice 144 Reservation Dr. Spindale, NC 28160 Phone: (828) 287-0200 Website: N/A
Sanger Heart Vascular Institute of Rutherfordton 290 N. Main St. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: (828) 286-2376 Website: http://www.carolinashealthcare. org/sangerheart
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James Medical Clinic 1269 US Highway 221A Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: (828) 657-5371 Website: N/A
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Need a doctor in Rutherford County ... Spindale Family Practice 206 Reservation Dr. Spindale, NC 28160 Phone: (828) 287-0200 Website: N/A
Universal Mental Health Services 136 Commercial Dr Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: (828) 245-8886 Website: http://www.umhs.net/
Other Rutherford County Locations:
Rutherfordton: Raintree Clinic 236 Charlotte Rd Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: (828) 287-8861 Website: N/A
Broad River Area Medical & Aesthetics 245 Old Main St. Mooresboro, NC 28114 Phone: (828) 657-5722 Website: N/A Rutherford East 605 NC 120 Hwy Mooresboro, NC 28114 Phone: (828) 453-0703 Website: http://www.rutherfordhosp.org/ body.cfm?id=204 William H Burch Medical Clinic 2556 Memorial Hwy Lake Lure, NC 28746 Phone: (828) 625-9121 Website: http://www.lakelure.com/drburch. html Internal Medicine Forest City: Rutherford Internal Medicine 181 Daniel Rd, Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: (828) 286-9036 Website: http://www.carolinashealthcare. org/rutherfordinternalmedicineassociates Mental Health Forest City: RHA Health Services (Behavioral Heath) 132 Commercial Dr Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: (828) 248-1117 Website: http://www.rhabehavioralhealth. org/ Rutherford Psychiatric Associates 668 Withrow Rd Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: (828) 288-0002 Website: http://www.rutherfordhosp.org/ Rutherford Psych & Counseling 563 Old Caroleen Rd Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: (828) 248-1373 Website: N/A
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Woodridge Psychological Associates 182 W. Court St. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: (828) 287-7806 Website: N/A Spindale: Insights Psychiatric Resources 393 Oak St. Spindale, NC 28160 Phone: (828) 287-3928 Website: http://www.rutherfordhosp.org/ body.cfm?id=77 Parkway Behavioral Health 271 Callahan Koon Rd. Spindale, NC 28160 Phone: (828) 288-8773 Website: http://www.parkwaybh.com/ Hospice Forest City: Hospice Of Rutherford County 374 Hudlow Rd Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: (828) 245-0095 Website: http://hospiceofrutherford.org/ Neurological Rutherfordton: Neurological Associates 153 W. Court St. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: (828) 288-0880 Website: N/A Oncology Forest City: 21St Century Oncology Inc 171 Daniel Rd Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: (828) 286-8669 Website: www.21stcenturyoncology.com
Orthopedics
AAA Family Foot Care Centers 1320 W Main St Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: (828) 245-1111 Website: N/A Foot & Ankle Center of the Carolinas 289 Shiloh Rd Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: (828) 245-6405 Website: http://www.footandanklenc.com/ Rutherfordton: Rutherford Orthopedics 139 Doctor Henry Norris Dr. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: (828) 287-9260 Website: http://www.rutherfordhosp.org/ body.cfm?id=90 Radiology Rutherfordton: Rutherford Radiological Associates 288 S. Ridgecrest Ave. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: (828) 287-2984 Website: http://www.rutherfordhosp.org/ body.cfm?id=438 Senior Care Rutherfordton: Oak Grove Health Care Center 518 Old US 221 Hwy Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: (828) 287-7655 Website: N/A Urology Rutherfordton: Foothills Urology PA 141 Tryon Rd Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: (828) 286-1445 Website: N/A
135 McBrayer Dr. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: (828) 287-2343 Website: N/A Rutherford Surgical Associates 330 NC 108 Hwy Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: (828) 286-1743 Website: http://www.rutherfordhosp.org/ body.cfm?id=97 Vision Services Forest City: Morganton Eye Physicians PA 640 Oak St Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: (828) 245-5550 Website: http://morgantoneye.com/ Women’s Healthcare Forest City: Mountain Laurel Women’s Healthcare 218 Doggett Rd Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: (828) 248-1990 Website: N/A Rutherfordton: Rutherford OB/GYN Associates 446 NC 108 Hwy. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: (828) 287-7383 Website: http://www.rutherfordobgyn.com/ VA Hospital Rutherfordton: VA Medical Center Primary Care 374 Charlotte Rd Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: (828) 288-2780 Website: http://www.va.gov/
Nephrology Associates Carolinas 141 Laurel Hill Dr. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: (828) 287-3993 Website: http://carolinanephrology.com/ Surgical Centers Rutherfordton: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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Support Groups in Rutherford County ... Alanon Monday, 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Rutherfordton; 248-1373.
Alcoholics Anonymous Sunday — 6 p.m. Sobriety & Beyond, Catholic Church, 1024 Main Street, Forest City Monday — 8 p.m.; Sobriety & Beyond, First Presbyterian Church, 438 West Main Street, Forest City, Tuesday — 6 p.m.; On the Right Track Group: Presbyterian Church US 74B Ellenboro Thursday — 8 p.m. Sobriety & Beyond,Catholic Church (last Thursday), Forest City Friday — 8 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 438 West Main Street, Forest City, Saturday — 10 a.m. On the Right Track Group: Presbyterian Church US 74B Ellenboro Diabetes Support Group Meets every other month on the second Thursday at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. (Note: the May class will be the last before they break for the summer; next class meets in September.) Call 286-5502 for more information. Sponsored by Rutherford Regional Health System. Camp G.O.L.D. Rush: Held each year in the spring or summer, sponsored by Rutherford Regional Health System. For information, call 828-286-5501. Stroke Support Group
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Every third Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Call 286-5198 for more information.Sponsored by Rutherford Regional Health System. Pink Ladies For breast cancer survivors, the group meets the first Monday of the month, 5 to 6:30 p.m., at the Cancer Resource Center beside Belk. Call 245-4596 for information. Sponsored by Rutherford Regional Health System. Freedom from Smoking Class Every Monday, 4 to 5 p.m., Rutherford Regional’s Cancer Resource Center beside Tri-City Mall; for more information, call 828-245-4596.
Cancer Support Look Good, Feel Better: Second Monday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Cancer Resource Center beside Tri-City Mall; specially-trained cosmetologists teach women techniques to cope with skin changes and hair loss as they undergo treatment for cancer; to pre-register, call 828-2454596. Sponsored by Rutherford Regional Health System and the American Cancer Society. Survivin’ Cancer Support Group: Third Monday of each month, 5 to 6 p.m., at the Cancer Resource Center; for anyone with a cancer diagnosis; for more
information, call 828-245-4596. Sponsored by Rutherford Regional Healthy System.
Childbirth Education Classes Rutherford Regional Health System hosts a variety of childbirth education classes during the year. For a list of upcoming classes, call 828-286-5065 or e-mail lucy.calhoun@ rutherfordregional. com. Autism Support Group The Autism Society of North Carolina Rutherford-Polk Chapter meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Temple Baptist Church in Henrietta. Childcare is provided. Sign up requested, in order to provide the appropriate number of sitters. For more information, call 657-5930 or email craftychrisyb@bellsouth.net. Free Advance Directive Clinics Offered twice each month to discuss Living Wills and Health Care Powers of Attorney at the Hospice Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living. Call 245-0095 to register or for information. GRACE support groups Meets the first Tuesday of each month at Rutherford LifeCare from 4 to 5:30 p.m.; and the third Friday of each month at the Senior Center from 1 to 2:30 p.m.;
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GRACE is for anyone caring for a loved one in the community; Promise Group Support Group Hospice of Rutherford County: May 1, 8, 155, 22, 10 a.m.; Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, 10 a.m.; Nov. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10 a.m. Call 245-0095. Hope Group Support Group Hospice of Rutherford County: May 1, 8, 15, May 22, 10 a.m.; July 10, 17, 24, 31, 6 p.m.; Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25th, 10 a.m.; Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 27th, 6 p.m. Surgical Weightloss Patients Meets third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Please call Susan Phillips 289-7362 or e-mail essiep50@aol.com for information. The Way Home A support group for anyone recovering from an addiction; meetings are held each Monday at noon in the basement of Harvest House Church, Big Springs Ave., Forest City; call Sheila at (828)-748-3710 for more information. Widow/Widower’s Lunch Bunch meeting Third Friday of each month at the Ryan’s in Forest City; Dutch treat, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for anyone in the community who has lost a spouse. Participants must register prior to the event. Lunch is $6.
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Applications for Oak Forest, Amity, and Oak Villa are now being accepted daily from 9:00AM-4:00PM. Must have birth and social security cards at time of application. Forest City Housing Authority is an equal housing opportunity provider and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, national origin, familial status or any other protected classification.
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By the numbers: Housing in Rutherford County Housing units, 2012: 33,850 Homeownership rate, 2008-2012: 72.5% Housing units in multi-unit structures, percent, 2008-2012: 6.4% Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2008-2012: $108,700 Households, 2008-2012: 27,412 Persons per household, 2008-2012: 2.41 Source: US Census Bureau State & County QuickFacts www.thedigitalcourier.com
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Housing in RUTHERFORD county County offers diversity in housing selections By Jean Gordon jgordon@thedigitalcourier.com
The housing situation in Rutherford County is as diverse as its people. From multi-million dollar homes overlooking Lake Lure to the furthest end of the spectrum. One in every 10 homes in Rutherford County is identified as being in “poor” or “not liveable” conditions, valued at $5,000 or less. Off Spindale Street in Spindale where a trailer park was once located, small one to two bed-
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room homes are being built on the metal frames where the trailers were. The developer of the homes has been in the process of renovating several homes in the Town of Spindale. Timber Ridge, off Railraod Road in Spindale, is the county’s newest apartment complex, geared specifically for seniors over 55 years old. It is a State Tax Credit Project. The corner of West and Railroad Avenue, also in Spindale, will be the location of another State Tax Credit Project, “Sterling Oaks” that will serve single
families and will include two story units. There will be 50 to 60 units constructed for families. How is the housing market? “The real estate market in Rutherford County in my opinion is better than last year, so that is encouraging to sellers,” said Judy Oates, Washburn Realty in Rutherfordton. “Most houses have a much better chance of selling when they are priced at $150,000 and below,” Oates said. “It seems that is the magic cut off for most
buyers. The market has had a lot of foreclosures hit us. Although some of them are good buys, they take so long to come to fruition that a lot of buyers get tired of the wait. I think the wait time has gotten better over the last year.” Oates said there are a lot of folks looking for retirement homes but aren’t ready to make the jump. “They like to scout out different areas. It usually takes most buyers a year or more to make a commitment,” Oates SEE page 37
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said. “The over $300,000 market, which we have a good inventory of, has a much more difficult time of getting to the closing table. The job market here is not conducive to buyers making a decision on a more expensive house as we have seen in other years. It has to be really special. Most of them have acreage or they are or on the lake in Lake Lure or Lake Adger.” What about Substandard Housing? “I recently rode through the
southern end of the county with two visitors who do repair work throughout Appalachia, which is recognized nationally as one of the poorest regions of the country,” Nell Bovender, executive director of Rutherford Housing
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Partnership, said. “They were horrified at all the abandoned housing in these former mill communities. So many of our county residents live in neighborhoods blighted by a house falling in on itself. Many of us
are lucky enough to never even notice. But it’s a problem we all need to tackle. No one should have to live that way.” SEE page 38
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What is Rutherford Housing Partnership (RHP) RHP is a local nonprofit founded in 1995 to provide urgently needed repairs to the homes of qualified low-income, elderly and disabled homeowners in Rutherford County. RHP provides materials and volunteers provide labor. There is always a need for donations and volunteers. The projects far out number the resources. Call (828) 248-3431 for more information. Vouchers for first-time homeowners Lanell Ramsey, Housing Director, Rutherford County; Isothermal Planning Development Commission, said of the housing climate here. “Over the last decade, Rutherford County has experienced an accelerated transition away from high-wage manufacturing industries to lower-wage industries such as hospitality, accom-
modations and food services. “Affected families have experienced significant declines in financial stability and economic opportunity thus increasing the demand for more affordable housing options,” Ramsey said. “Deteriorating housing stock in addition to the lack of newly constructed housing for the multi-family population in Rutherford County has severely
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impacted first-time Voucher recipients in that they cannot find available units (i.e., apartments, single-family homes, manufactured homes) that are both affordable and comply with minimum Housing Quality Standards.” The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is the federal government’s major program assisting very low-income families, the elderly and/or the disabled to afford decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single family homes, townhouses and apartments. The voucher holder is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program. Call (828) 287-2281, ext.
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1228 for more information. Habitat for Humanity: Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) is the result of a vision of a county resident, the late Mrs. David Lindsey, who saw the need for housing for low income citizens of Rutherford County. She provided the funds and enlisted help to get the local affiliate started in 1987. Twenty-seven years later, Habitat’s mission remains the same-to eliminate substandard housing and to build safe, decent and affordable housing for low-to-moderate income families in Rutherford County. In 2013, the group completed its 71st home and by the end of 2014 at least two more houses will be complete. SEE page 39
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Habitat purchased six acres in Spindale specifically for Habitat homes where the subdivision Hopeview Estates was created. This subdivision, which will take several years to complete, is where 17 Habitat houses will stand. Currently, seven of those houses have been completed. Kim Freeman, executive director, says volunteers are always needed for the Habitat builds. Crews work every Monday and Tuesday. Saturday crews work where there are enough volunteers. For more information, call (828) 248-3178. Women Roofers The Women Roofers in Rutherford County roof all the Habitat for Humanity homes and also roof the homes of many substandard homes throughout the county. In the fall of 2002, a Sunday school class of First Baptist www.thedigitalcourier.com
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Rutherfordton volunteered to repair the leaky roof of a house. But only three showed up – all women – to help the skilled leader. They fully expected him to say something to the effect of, “Well, we’ll have to try another day when we get some REAL help.� Nope. He said, “Let’s get to work� without giving a second thought to the fact that they were women who had no clue what to do. The three enjoyed the experience so much they talked their friends into volunteering to replace an entire roof – under the direction of the guy now affectionately called “Bossman Billy.� — Rev. Billy Honetycutt Substandard is a serious issue in Rutherford County that is being addressed by federal, state, local governments and a host of volunteers.
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Getting around in RUTHERFORD county Transit gives residents a way around county By Kerry Giles Transportation Director
The purpose of Rutherford County Transit is to provide efficient and effective utilization of all available resources in the provision of safe, convenient, and reliable transportation services, and to facilitate mobility choices for all individuals including the elderly, disabled, and clients of Human Service Agencies. Rutherford County Transit is a county run organization that services the citizens of Rutherford County. With 24 drivers and an office staff of six, the employees at Transit love helping the citizens of Rutherford County. Transit never wants transportation to be a barrier to living independently. To schedule an appointment or determine eligibility, residents can call (828) 287-6141 for more information. Once an appointment is scheduled, a passenger will receive a call the night before their trip with a pick up time and then are called again on the day of their trip approximately 20 minutes before the vehicle arrives. Transit services citizens through several different programs. Medicaid transportation is available but passengers must first be approved for Medicaid Transportation through the Department of Social Services at (828) 288-4022. Once approved Page 40
through DSS, appointments can be made through the Appointment Line at (828) 287-6141. If an attendant is required, a Medical Necessity Verification Form must be filled out at DSS. Medicaid transportation is only available for medical appointments. Employment transportation is also available through limited funds to help clients get to work or Isothermal Community College for training. An application must be filled out. Cost of trips is based on frequency and total distance. Transit has grant funds
through NCDOT that are available to transport individuals over the age of 60 or who have a disability. An application must be filled out and if they are disabled, a doctor must sign the application. Currently, applicants are allowed three trips per month for free under this service. The number of trips per month is subject to change based on program funding. The application is available at www. drivingpossibilities.com or one can be mailed to an individual upon request. Service for the general public is provided through Transit’s
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Deviated Fixed Route which runs in Rutherfordton, Spindale and Forest City, on a set schedule. The route operates from 8 am. — 5:45 p.m. A list of set times and locations can be mailed upon request or found at www.drivingpossibilities. The fare is only $1 to ride. Deviations can be made up to a half mile from a set bus stop. Stops may also be made along the route as long as it is a safe location for the bus to stop. Deviations will not be allowed that require the bus to back up. SEE page 41
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Please call (828) 288-1830 if you need to request a deviation. Monthly passes are $32. The Senior Center and Rutherford Life Services also contract with Transit for daily transportation of their patrons. Also Transit vehicles are handicap accessible and can load and unload an individual in a wheelchair. Transit does approximately 250 trips a day and around 55,000 a year. They also drive over 500,000 miles a year. There are 30 employees, 24 of which are drivers. Transit also utilizes 28 vehicles to maintain the demand for services. Transit is open Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., however some accommodations are made for early dialysis appointments or for those who get off work at 5 p.m. Most of the trips are in county to doctor’s appointments or grocery stores. Transit has an out of county schedule where all appointments must be made
between 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. They go to Shelby, Asheville, Hendersonville, Columbus, Charlotte, Gastonia, Mooresville, Kings Mountain, Spartanburg, Hickory, Morganton, Winston-Salem, Durham and Chapel Hill. While Transit is a county run department they do not use any county funds. Transit receives funding from the North Carolina Department of Transportation for administrative and capital expenditures. All other expenses are covered by revenues that are collected. The Transit Advisory Board also oversees operations. They meet quarterly and members include representatives from: DSS/Medicaid, Veterans, County Manager, Regional Transportation State Rep, United Way, Employment Security, Dialysis, American Cancer Society, Health Department, Rutherford Life Services, Senior Center and Workforce Development. Safety is a critical component to operations. Safety is en-
forced through monthly safety meetings, vehicle drills, pre trip checklists, supervisor ridealongs, and the entire staff is certified in CPR and first aid. Transit’s goal is to give back to Rutherford County. The employ-
ees are natural care givers and enjoy their job tremendously. Please call Transit at 828-2876141 to see if they can help you or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rutherfordcountytransit.
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Private nonfarm establishments, 2011: 1,285 Private nonfarm employment, 2011: 16,110 Private nonfarm employment, percent change, 2010-2011: 1.3% Nonemployer establishments, 2011: 4,081 Total number of firms, 2007: 5,264 Black-owned firms, percent, 2007: 4.4% American Indian- and Alaska Native-owned firms, percent, 2007: 1.0% Asian-owned firms, percent, 2007: 2.5% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander-owned firms, percent, 2007: 0.1% Hispanic-owned firms, percent, 2007: 2.7% Page 44
Women-owned firms, percent, 2007: 21.2% Manufacturers shipments, 2007 ($1,000): 901,929 Merchant wholesaler sales, 2007 ($1,000) D: 88,795 Retail sales, 2007 ($1,000): 640,132 Retail sales per capita, 2007: $10,144 Accommodation and food services sales, 2007 ($1,000): 60,170 Building permits, 2012: 106 Source: US Census Bureau State & County QuickFacts
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Retirement in RUTHERFORD county Opportunities for enjoying the golden years By Alyssa Mulliger amulliger@thedigitalcourier.com
Retirement can be one of the most rewarding times of life. In Rutherford County, several sites provide opportunities for senior adults to help them maintain and enhance their quality of life during their golden years. At the Rutherford County Department of Aging/Senior Center on Callahan Koon Road in Spindale, director Angela Ezell and staff strive to offer free programs and services that will best meet the needs of aging adults in Rutherford County, regardless of economic status, race, creed, education or other circumstances. The Senior Center is a North Carolina Certified Center of Excellence and a United Way member agency, and anyone 55 or older can become involved in the plethora of activities at the center. When attempting to tone up or lose weight, finding exercise
that is fun, easy and modifiable for different fitness levels is crucial to a person’s success. Programs at the center that encourage seniors to “use it or lose it” include Zumba and SilverStriders. Zumba combines fun dance moves and upbeat music, and some people even say they do not feel like they are exercising when participating. Instructor Wavolyn Norville teaches Zumba on select Mondays at the Senior Center and is a pro at showing modifications to each movement so no matter what a person’s fitness level, he or she can achieve a maximum workout. Also offering a wealth of benefits is SilverStriders, a national award-winning running and walking club for people 50 years of age and better. The mission of SilverStriders is to promote the practice of health, physical fitness and personal achievement
through running and walking in the community. Seniors have a myriad of ways to exercise their minds at
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Pen Pals, the writing club and the book club. By joining fellow pen pals to write to Spindale Elementary School students, seniors are able to make a difference in the life of a child by caring and sharing their wisdom. The writing club, led by Linda Tomblin, meets twice a month and writers are given pointers to help enhance their writing and an opportunity to share with the group. For seniors who love to read, the book club is a great place to get started. There is not a required book list so participants choose what they want to
read. Both the writing and book clubs are ongoing and participants can join at any time. Other programs and services the Senior Center features are Meals on Wheels, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, Box Tops for Education, Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), blood pressure checks, diabetes testing, meet and eat dinner clubs, shopping excursions, crafting classes, quilting sessions, recipe club, special speakers from the surrounding community, monthly birthday recognitions and special holiday celebrations. In addition to the many varied
activities scheduled throughout each month at the Senior Center, daily drop-in events always available for participants to enjoy include billiards, board games, Bocce ball, horseshoes, table tennis, shuffleboard, walking trails, playing cards, word puzzles, newspaper and magazines, coupon room, computer lab and library, chair fitness videos, exercise equipment, television shows and friendly conversation. The majority of activities available at the Rutherford County Senior Center are also offered at satellite sites in Ellenboro, Henrietta and Shingle Hollow.
One large annual event for senior adults at the Rutherford County site is the Scam Jam, where members of the community are educated and reminded about ways to protect themselves against scams, fraud and con artists. According to Attorney General Roy Cooper’s office, seniors are hit by scammers harder and more often than other consumers. Scam Jam attendees are provided materials explaining various scamming techniques being used against North Carolinians, including identity theft, SEE page 47
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telephone and telemarketing fraud, sweepstakes and charity scams, predatory lending practices, investment fraud, deceptive business practices, health care scams and door-to-door home repair fraud. While most of these scams are used against consumers of all ages, many of them target seniors. Another significant annual event held by the Senior Center is the Senior Games. Every year senior adults have the opportunity to exercise both their minds and bodies while engaging in some friendly competition.
Over the course of three weeks, seniors participate in various art and sporting events. Art events are spread across four categories (heritage, literary, performing and visual), while sporting events include everything from archery to swimming. The games kick off during an opening ceremony with the lighting of the official torch and conclude with an award ceremony and gala. The games are sponsored by numerous individuals and businesses who contribute donations and provide their facilities, helping to grow the event each year.
While some Rutherford retirees may prefer lives of leisure, for those searching for learning and fun, there are endless opportunities throughout the county. RUTHERFORD COUNTY SENIOR CENTER Rutherford County Department of Aging Director: Angela Ezell Site Manager: Louann Camilletti Address: 193 Callahan Koon Road, Ste 132 Spindale, NC 28160 Phone: 828-287-6409 Website: rutherfordcountync.gov/seniorcenter Hours: Monday 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ellenboro - Bethel Baptist Church Site Manager: Susan Toney Address: 479 Main Street Ellenboro, NC 28040 Phone: 828-453-8668 Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Henrietta - First Baptist Church Social Hall Site Manager: Kay Aldridge Address: 2736 Harris-Henrietta Road Henrietta, NC 28076 Phone: 828-657-5441 Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shingle Hollow - Shingle Hollow Community Center Site Manager: Joyce Bailey Address: 2630 Cove Road Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: 828-287-0960 Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Entertainment in RUTHERFORD county Sights and sounds you don’t want to miss By Alyssa Mulliger amulliger@thedigitalcourier.com
Visitors and locals alike are surrounded by a myriad of entertainment options in Rutherford County, from dramatic theatre productions, Broadway musicals, sounds of the symphony and gospel and bluegrass performances. The county’s treasured museums share a glimpse of the past, while unique galleries showcase local artists’ creations. There are also a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy, from watching movies on the big screen and gem mining to attending one of the county’s annual fairs or festivals. No matter what your interests, entertainment offerings in Rutherford County provide
something for all ages and every season. Music and Theatre Carolina Gospel Association Celebrating its 18th anniversary in October, the Carolina Gospel Association was established by Jim Bishop, Wayne Hardin and Ray Wilson to bring southern gospel music to the 1,200-seat R-S Central High School auditorium. It is the longest lasting gospel concert series in the nation. The association brings in the top groups in southern gospel from across the country and features a Rutherford County group as special guests at each event. All shows are at 7 p.m. and seating is non-reserved, first come, first served. Prior to each concert, a spaghetti supper is served to help support the work of the Rutherford Housing Partnership. Contact: 704-434-1918 or 828-2456746 Website: www.carolinagospel.com
The Foundation Performing Arts Center The 2014-2015 season marks The Foundation’s 15th year of programming. Throughout the years The Foundation main stage productions have represented a broad range of performing art forms including theatre, dance, opera, comedy and musical acts. Past sell-out performances include Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard and the National Symphony Orchestra. The Foundation has also developed a program of Theatre for Young Audiences, presenting more than 40 different professional productions to school children from Rutherford and surrounding counties. Location: 286 ICC Loop Road, Spindale Contact: 828-286-9990 Website: www.FoundationShows.org Music on the Mountain Music is best enjoyed in a beautiful outdoor setting with friends and family. This is the inspiration for the annual Music on the Mountain concert series in Chimney Rock State Park. Sticking
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Entertainment in RUTHERFORD county FROM page 48 productions was “Mame.” It holds the honor of being the oldest theatre organization in the county, and is among the 10 oldest continuously performing arts groups in the state. Location: 185 Sherry Street, Rutherfordton Contact: 828-287-4809 Website: www.rutherfordcommunitytheatre.org Rutherford County Arts Council The Rutherford County Arts Council was founded in early 1971 to promote the cultural development of the county, with special commitment to the growth and welfare of young people. Its first public project was a production of the musical “Camelot,” which involved over 700 people in bringing it to the stage. This first presentation set the
precedent of utilizing large musical theatre productions as a primary means of involving and training large numbers of participants while seeking artistic excellence in the final result. In the following years, a variety of programs were created in all major art forms and thousands of county citizens took part in these programs, both young people and adults. For the past four and a half years, the Arts Council and Rutherford County Schools have collaborated on a program called “Playing For Keeps,” which has provided after school tutoring, homework assistance and enrichment programming. Most recent productions were “The Golden Goose” and the “Shakespeare Sampler.” Upcoming productions include “Medieval Plays From the Bible,” a Greek comedy named “The Cyclpos,” as well as a large summer musical and various other events throughout the
year. Location: 1 Shakespeare Drive, Forest City Contact: 828-245-4000 Website: www.rutherfordarts.com Symphony of Rutherford County Founded in 1988, the Symphony of Rutherford County’s mission is to promote music and music education in the county. The symphony is an all volunteer, multi-generational community orchestra consisting of about 60 members. It is an open-door organization that requires no auditions and welcomes anyone who plays a symphonic instrument. Contact: 828-288-0212 Website: www.rcsymphony.org Union Mills Learning Center The mission of the Union Mills Learning Center is to promote pro-
grams that will enrich the lives of citizens in the Union Mills community and the surrounding area through arts, music, education, health and wellness, while striving to improve the economic conditions for disadvantaged persons. Facilities available to the public at the learning center include an auditorium, library, computer lab, gymnasium, gazebo, ball field and dining hall. Every Friday evening, the halls of the learning center fill with laughter, friendly conversation and the sounds of bluegrass music. The Music at the Mills program features free, live performances by local musicians in and around western North Carolina. The biggest annual event held at the learning center is the Bluegrass and Arts Festival, showcasing vendors, cultural demonstrations, workshops, SEE page 52
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Entertainment in RUTHERFORD county FROM page 51 barbeque and bluegrass performances. The learning center also offers beginning acoustic guitar classes for $30, as well as a free summer reading program open to children of all ages. Location: 6495 Hudlow Road, Union Mills Contact: 828-748-7956 Website: www.unionmillslearningcenter.org Museums The Bechtler House Museum Christopher Bechtler’s historic 1838 home has been fashioned into a public museum where history and architecture enthusiasts alike can revel in the home’s exterior that features late Victorian-era styling, while the interior tells of its earlier construction date. Ar-
chitectural details found in the oldest portion of the house include federal and Greek revival mantels and fluted door moldings with corner blocks. The house is home to the original Bechtler Press and the original 1840 Bechtler square grand piano returned to the home last year. Another piece of history, the Bechtler Mint Site is located at 342 Gilboa Church Road in Rutherfordton. Location: 130 West Sixth Street, Rutherfordton Contact: 828-287-1220 Website: www.visitncgold.com Bennett’s Classic Car Museum The museum was founded by brothers Buddy and Joe Bennett, originally from Burnsville, who had a love of automobiles and Ford V8’s. Restoring one of history’s greatest inventions of transportation from muscle to vintage,
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Bennett’s has something to please everyone along with other antiques on display. Location: 241 Vance Street, Forest City Contact: 828-247-1767 Website: www.bennettclassics.com Bostic Lincoln Center The purpose of the Bostic Lincoln Center is to gather and disseminate information and truths as to the origin and birthplace of the 16th president of the United States. The center is a non-profit organization that collects, documents, researches and preserves the generational lore of the area by providing audio and visual histories, exhibits and programs telling the story of the region. The center also assists in organizing the annual Spring Bostic Lincoln Festival in April. Location: 112 Depot Street, Bostic Contact: 828-245-9800 Website: www.bosticlincolncenter. com Holocaust Museum The Holocaust Museum was born at the Word of Faith Fellowship and the Word of Faith Christian School. The museum includes more than 600 pieces of art including oils, pastels, charcoals, pen and ink drawings, sculptures and scale models created by students from kindergarten through 12th grade as well as college. Every piece in the
Holocaust exhibition is hand-picked to tell the story and to bear witness to the history and evidence of the Holocaust and the Jewish people. Location: 247 Shiloh Road, Forest City Contact: 828-286-3772 Website: www.theholocaustmuseum. info KidSenses Children’s InterACTIVE Museum Exhibits and special workshops stimulate the imagination and educate the mind. Children and adults experience hands-on fun as they play, learn and create together in an exciting environment. Location: 172 Main Street, Rutherfordton Contact: 828-286-2120 Website: www.kidsenses.com Museum of Rutherford Hospital The museum was opened in 2005 and created to record and preserve the hospital’s heritage. The artifacts in the collection were actually used at Rutherford Hospital. A mural located in the museum depicts the different stages through the century of the hospital’s history. Location: 288 S. Ridgecrest Avenue, Rutherfordton SEE page 53
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Gilbert Town, the Overmountain Men and Revolutionary War, the Civil War and information for other area heritage sites. Location: 289 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton Contact: 828-287-6074 Website: www.visitnc.com/listing/ rutherford-county-heritage-center Rutherfordton Town Hall Heritage Display Learn about hundreds of years in Rutherfordton at Town Hall. The exhibit depicts the history of Rutherfordton through murals on everything from the Bechtler legacy to Doncaster-Tanner clothing company. Location: 129 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton Contact: 828-287-3520 Website: www.rutherfordton.net Galleries Frame House Gallery & Gifts Featuring the works of Designs By D Morgan and Phillip Philbeck and other frames and prints, Frame House Gallery is locally owned and operated by Mike and Vickie Campfield. Location: 1639 Highway 74B, Suite No. 10, Spindale Contact: 828-287-3663 Website: www.framehousegallery.net The Gallery, Rutherfordton
Listed in the Handmade in America guide book, The Gallery focuses primarily on American-made pieces, including local, regional and national work. All custom framing is completed in-house in the frame shop in the back of the store. Location: 181 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton Contact: 828-287-5647 Website: www.galleryrutherford.com Good Earth Pottery Studio Ever want to play in the mud? At Good Earth Pottery Studio, classes and workshops are offered for working with clay. From building slabs to throwing pots on the wheel, classes are tailored for beginners or intermediate potters and independent studio time is available for the more experienced. Location: 137 Thomas Street, Forest City Contact: 828-245-9374 Website: goodearthpotterystudio. com Rutherford County Visual Arts Guild The guild features works of more than 90 artisans, mostly from Rutherford County, as well as area high school art students. Items on display include pottery, paintings, sculptures and wood working. Location: 160 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton Contact: 828-288-5009
Website: www.rcvag.com Tom Elfers Ornamentals This gallery offers some of the newest trends in artwork as well as traditional classic styles of the past. Susanee Scheunke is one of the gallery’s featured artists. Location: 340 U.S. Highway 74A, Rutherfordton Contact: 828-288-3001 Website: www.ornamentals1.com Miscellaneous Activities Broad River Gems & Mining Participate in on-site gem mining located on the Broad River and discover gems and minerals from the county and around the world. Custom gem cutting and setting is available upon request. The site’s fossil dig allows visitors to sift through sediment in search of fossil specimens. Location: 218 River Landing, Rutherfordton Contact: 828-286-1220 Website: www.broadrivergems.com Retro Cinema 4 Retro Cinema 4 is a one-stop for movies, entertainment, parties and good food. The cinema offers new releases, 3-D movies and pay-per-view wrestling events on one of four screens with digital picture and surround sound.
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FROM page 53 Location: 2270 U.S. Highway 74A, Forest City Contact: 828-248-1670 Website: retrocinema4.com Thermal City Gold Mine Enjoy family fun, gem mining, gold panning and camping at Thermal City Gold Mine. A Miners Meet is hosted each year during Memorial Day weekend. Hosted by real prospectors, the mine is dedicated to keeping the tradition and history of gold mining alive. Location: 5240 U.S. Highway 221 North, Union Mills Contact: 828-286-3016 Website: www.huntforgold.com Annual Fairs and Festivals From unique festivals to holiday parades, kid-friendly activities to sporting contests, community celebrations are happening yearround in Rutherford County. January New Year’s Day Polar Plunge - Lake Lure February Grady’s Groundhog Day - Chimney Rock March Spring Kickoff Events - Across the county April Bostic Lincoln Festival - Bostic Easter Sunrise Service - Chimney Rock May Corvettes for Vets - Forest City Spring Arts and Crafts Festival - Lake Lure
Gears and Gables - Rutherfordton MayFestival of the Arts - Rutherfordton Model A Hill Climb - Spindale Bluegrass and Arts Festival - Union Mills June Movie on the Meadows - Chimney Rock Kids and Cops - Forest City Lure of the Dragons Dragon Boat Race and Festival - Lake Lure July Fourth of July Festival, Parade and Soap Box Derby - Rutherfordton Fireworks - Across the county August Hot Nights, Cool Rides - Forest City Dirty Dancing Festival - Lake Lure Lake Lure Olympiad - Lake Lure September Colfax Free Fair - Ellenboro Rutherford County Relay for Life - Forest City Snuffy Jenkins Music Festival - Forest City October Autumn Arts and Crafts Festival - Lake Lure Hilltop Fall Festival - Rutherfordton Tour de Pumpkin - Rutherfordton Trick or Treating - Across the county November Bluegrass and Fiddlers Convention - Ellenboro Salute to Rutherford County Veterans - Rutherfordton December Hometown Holidays - Across the county
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Faith in RUTHERFORD county Rutherford County is rich in places of worship By Jean Gordon jgordon@thedigitalcourier.com
From the church in the valley by the wildwood to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on West Main Street in Forest City with its magnificent murals, the faith community in Rutherford County has many places of worship with diverse services. Members gather on Sunday for worship and they also gather on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and other days of the week. There is a church building on nearly every corner of the county with numerous denominations or non-denominational congregations gathering to worship. There are places of worship for all races, ethnic groups, the non-hearing, the handicapped and those who may have lost their way in a traditional setting. Gathering for worship on Sunday at a traditional Baptist church generally means worship service between 10 and 11 a.m. with Sunday School before the worship service. “Rutherford County is blessed with so many wonderful churches,” said Dr. Bobby Gantt, pastor of Florence Baptist Church. “Walk through most any church door and be spiritually fed and experience wonderful Christian fellowship. “But my fear is that Rutherwww.thedigitalcourier.com
ford County mirrors society in general in that we are spiritual beings made by the Almighty God and redeemed by the Lord Jesus Christ, but we are less and less church people.” Gantt said of the spiritual climate of Rutherford County. “My daily prayer is that we will experience spiritual renewal in our souls and part of this renewal will be renewed excitement and enthusiasm about the church, in short that we will take advantage of what God has placed right at our finger tips. What if all of us simply observed the Lord’s Day by attending church on Sunday? Many, if not most, of our problems will be solved.” For some churches such as Florence Baptist Church on South Broadway Street in Forest City, there is a contemporary service on Sunday at 8:45 a.m. in the church’s Life Enrichment Center where over 450 people gather for praise and worship songs and the pastor’s sermon. A praise team leads the service before the pastor delivers the morning message at 9 a.m. At 11 a.m., the church worships in a more traditional fashion with hymn book singing, a sermon, special music by the choirs and the pastor’s sermon. More than 450 attend the 11 a.m. service.
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Churches First United Methodist Church Forest City Dr. Neil Haynes
Worship Schedule 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM 341 East Main Street 828-245-6446 fumcforestcity.com
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First United Methodist Church 264 North Main Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828) 287-3704 www.fumcrutherfordton.org
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As the church continued to grow a few years ago, there was the decision to offer two services at two different times. Other churches have gone to two services, giving members a choice between contemporary or traditional and a choice between early church or late church. The Biker Church, located at 156 U.S. 74B just outside the city limits of Forest City, has its Sunday service at 11 a.m.
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“We start gathering, hanging out and drinking coffee at about 10:30 a.m.” said pastor Chris Bucy. There are 25 to 30 people who attend the church with a small majority being bikers. “We started out as a biker church as a mission as far as our outreach,” Bucy said. “But now there are others from all different walks of life and probably five bikers.” He said people who attend
have no interest in traditional church service, but wanted a place to worship. “It’s a resting spot for broken and thrown-away people,” he said. The group also conducts a Bible Study on Thursday night, which is how the church really started — a Thursday night Bible study in the home of Smokey McCurry, who is also a founder of the church. There are more Southern
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Baptist churches than any other denomination in the county. In the Sandy Mush Baptist Association there are 62 churches and the Green River Baptist Association has 32 churches. Membership ranges from 1,300 to under 30 or 40 at some of the Baptist churches. The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church has 284 families in its congregation and the church meets several different SEE page 57
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times during the week for mass. There is a Deaf Chapel for the hearing impaired congregation at West Memorial near Rutherfordton. In addition to the 11 a.m. worship service, there is also a deaf ministry for those attending Sunday School and other events. A Spanish speaking church, Iglesia Bautista Christo Vive, on Oakland Road in Spindale began several years ago in a Henrietta facility and as it continued to grow, the church built the new facility. The Church of the Exceptional on U.S. Highway 221A in Henrietta, that was organized 40 years ago, opens its door to the handicapped. Very early on Sunday morning, volunteers begin driving transport vans across the county to bring the members to church. Some churches have become more involved in providing food for the community, including the Welcome Table at the First
United Methodist in Rutherfordton where each Monday night people come into the fellowship hall, sit down and have a hot meal. There are also food pantries and food kitchens in some locations. Churches do not always meet in a traditional facility. The Biker Church meets in a warehouse building, Element Church meets in the former Alexander Elementary School and other churches have erected large metal facilities. The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses has a new facility off Birch Hutchins Road near Forest City and the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints meets in a traditional church building off Mt. Pleasant Church Road in Forest City. Other denominations include Presbyterian, Methodist, Lutheran, United Methodist, Apostolics, Bible Tabernacle and Seventh Day Adventist; And the Wesleyan Methodist Church, Forest City Foursquare
Church, Grace Bible Church, the Bible Independent, Assembly of God, African Methodist Episcopal Zion, African Methodist Episcopal, Assembly of Gold, Contemporary, Bible Independent, Church of the Brethern, Restoration Charimsatic Church of Christ; Church of God Congregational Holiness, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Church of the Brethern,
Full Gospel, Holiness. The Village Chapel in Forest City got its origin more than 50 years ago as a church to serve the men of the community who had become addicted to alcohol or lost their ways. Interdenominational churches include Full Gospel, Holiness, Nazarene and Missionary Methodist. SEE page 58
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Community churches include The Element Church, Father’s Vineyard and Cornerstone. Non-denominational churches include the Church of the Exceptional, Grace Convenant Church, Jesus Way Christian Ministries, Pleasant View Community Church, Village Chapel and Zion Hill Faith Temple. There’s the Temple of Jesus and the Fairfield Mountains Chapel that serve the resort community of Fairfield Mountains/Rumbling Bald. Each summer student missionaries conduct services at
campgrounds and recreational facilities in Lake Lure and Chimney Rock to minister to tourists who visit Rutherford County. Among the newest Baptist church to become organized is The True Word Baptist Church. It meets at the Sandy Run Baptist Association Building on Puzzle Creek Road in Bostic. Bible Study is every Thursday at 6 p.m. and Sunday morning at 11 a.m. For anyone interested in gathering together for worship, the walk or drive to church is just around the corner and the types of worship are plentiful.
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Places of worship AME Zion • Doggett Grove AME Zion Church, 651 Doggett Grove Road, Forest City • Hope Well AME Zion Church, 259 Harris-Henrietta Road, Forest City, (828) 245-4664 • Matthew Chapel AME Zion Church, 181 Matthew Church Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 286-0030 • New Bethel AME Zion Church, 263 Forest St., Forest City, (828) 248-9178 • St. John AME Zion Church, 102 N. Ridgecrest Ave., Rutherfordton, (828) 287-0073 • St. Paul AME Zion Church, 200 Lawing Road, Forest City, (828) 245-2090 • Union Hill AME Zion Church, 461 Ferguson Ridge Road, Union Mills, (828) 287-5825 • Zion Hill AME Zion Church, 187 Ragtown Road, Henrietta, (828) 657-4301 • Zion Grove AME Zion Church, 5620 Pea Ridge Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 863-2283 Apostolic • Apostolics of Rutherford County, 440 S. Broadway, Forest City, (828) 287-9637. Baptist • Adaville Baptist Church, 805 Oakland Road, Spindale, (828) 286-2361 • Bat Cave Baptist Church (SBC), 5095 Chimney Rock Road, Bat Cave, (828) 625-9061 • Bearwallow Baptist Church (SBC),404 Konatoga Circle, Gerton, (828) 625-8488 • Bethany Baptist Church, 760 Bethany Church Road, Forest City, (828) 245-5309 • Bethel Baptist Church, 379 Main St., Ellenboro, (828) 453-8895 • Big Springs Baptist Church, 534 Big Springs Church Road, Ellenboro, (704) 538-7172 • Big Level Baptist Church, 4940 Big Level Rd., Mill Springs, (828) 625-4441 • Bills Creek Baptist Church (SBC), 1475 Bills Creek Road, Lake Lure, (828) 625-4956 • Broad River Baptist Church, 449 Broad River Church Road, Harris, (828) 245-7933 • Buck Shoals Baptist Church, 736 State Line Road, Mooresboro, (828) 245-3425 • Calvary Baptist Church, 1509 Ferry Road, Mooresboro, (828) 657-5931 • Calvary Baptist Church (SBC), 224 Chimney Rock Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-3887 • Camp Creek Baptist Church, Union Mills, (828) 286-1340 • Campfield Memorial Baptist Church, 369 Campfield Church Road, Ellenboro, (828) 4538491 • Cane Creek Baptist Church, 365 NC 9, Lake Lure, (828) 625-1503 • Cane Creek Baptist Church, 151 Cane Creek Mountain Rd., Union Mills, (828) 286-2487 • Caroleen Baptist Church, 205 Spencer St., Caroleen, (828) 657-6823 • Chase Baptist Church (SBC), 1725 Har-
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ris-Henrietta Road, Forest City, (828) 657-6135 • Chimney Rock Baptist Church, 270 Boys Camp Road, Lake Lure, (828) 625-4698 • Cliffside Baptist Church (SBC), 220 N. Main St., Cliffside, (828) 657-6044 • Concord Baptist Church, 720 Old U.S. 74 Hwy., Forest City, (828) 245-6130 • Coopers Gap Baptist Church, 730 Coopers Gap Road, Mill Spring, (828) 625-4628 • Corinth Baptist Church, 767 Pinehurst Road, Ellenboro, (828) 248-3559 • Cornerstone Fellowship, 1186 Hudlow Road, Forest City, (828) 245-3630 • Crestview Baptist Church, 630 South Church St., Forest City, (828) 245-1929 • Crossway Baptist Church, 419 W. Main St., Mooresboro • Danieltown Baptist Church (SBC), 2361 U.S. Hwy. 221-S, Forest City, (828) 245-3270 • Drury Dobbins Baptist Church, 3607 Dobbins Church Road, Ellenboro, (828) 453-7224 • Element Church, 1071 South Broadway St., Forest City, (828) 245-7766 • Fairview Baptist Church, 4350 N.C. Hwy. 226, Bostic, (828) 248-9788 • Faith Baptist Church (SBC), 149 W. Main Street Ext., Forest City, (828) 247-0064 • Fellowship Baptist Church (SBC), 210 Silvers Lake Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-9399 • First Baptist Church, 188 E. Church St., Bostic, (828) 245-0864 • First Baptist Church of Forest City, 211 W. Main St., Forest City, (828) 245-6626 • First Baptist Church, 2736 Harris-Henrietta Road, Henrietta, (828) 657-5991 • First Baptist Church, 246 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, (828) 286-9047 • First Baptist Church, 144 Steward St., Spindale, (828) 286-2256 • First Broad Baptist Church, 2470 N.C. 226, Bostic, (828) 245-9316 • Florence Baptist Church (SBC), 201 S. Broadway St., Forest City, (828) 245-5411 • Floyds Creek Baptist Church, 2004 Chase High Road, Forest City, (828) 245-1059 • Forest Lake Baptist Church (SBC), 292 Forest Lake Road, Forest City, (828) 245-2076 • Fork Creek Baptist Church, 2741 Camp Creek Road, Union Mills, (828) 288-1700 • Friendship Baptist Church, 188 Bostic-Sunshine Hwy., Bostic, (828) 245-7253 • Gantt’s Grove Baptist Church, 618 Gantt’s Grove Church Rd., Mooresboro, (704) 434-6281 • Gilkey Baptist Church, Hwy. 221 North, Gilkey, (828) 287-9777 • Glenwood Baptist Church, 461 Bostic-Sunshine Hwy., Bostic, (828) 245-0571 • Gold Hill Baptist Church, 801 U.S. 221 North Hwy., Rutherfordton, (828) 287-3210 • Goodes Creek Baptist Church, 453 Goodes Creek Church Road, Mooresboro, (828) 6576444 • Goodes Grove Baptist Church, 810 Goodes Grove Church Road, (828) 657-4493 • Grays Creek Baptist Church, 751 Grays
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Creek Church Road, Forest City, (828) 245-5268 • Green Hill Baptist Church, 1941 U.S. 64/74A Hwy., Rutherfordton, (828) 287-2170 • Harmon Street Baptist Church, 398 Harmon St., Forest City, (828) 245-1916 • Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist, 1938 U.S. 221A, Caroleen, (828) 657-9446 • Harris First Baptist Church, 127 Hogan Road, Forest City, (828) 245-7486 • Haynes Grove Baptist Church, 121 Haynes Grove Church Road, Cliffside, (828) 657-9337 • Haynes Memorial Baptist Church, 2660 U.S. Hwy. 221A, Mooresboro, (828) 657-5115 • Heaven Bound Baptist Church, 285 Friendship Lane, Ellenboro • Hicks Grove Baptist Church (SBC), 574 Hicks Grove Road, Forest City, (828) 245-0301 • High Shoal Baptist Church (SBC), 284 High Shoals Church Road, Mooresboro, (828) 657-6448 • Holly Springs Baptist Church, 1541 Holly Springs Church Road, Forest City, (828) 2451931 • Iglesia Bautista Cristo Vive and New Hope, 929 Oakland Road, Forest City, (828) 287-9482 • Jerusalem Baptist Church, 188 New Jerusalem Church Road, Forest City, (828) 245-3185 • Johnson Memorial Baptist Church, 129 Groce St., Forest City, (828) 247-1186 • Lake Lure Baptist Church, 6837 US 64-74 A, Lake Lure, (828) 625-1448 • Lavonia Baptist Church, 2841 Camp Creek Church Road, Mooresboro, (828) 657-5769 • Liberty Baptist Church (SBC), 821 Webb Road, Ellenboro, (828) 453-0186 • Long Branch Road Baptist Church, 621 Long Branch Road, Forest City, (828) 286-4620 • Main Street Baptist Church (SBC), 619 East Main St., Spindale, (828) 286-2291 • Montford Cove Missionary Baptist Church, 4920 Cove Road, Union Mills, (828) 287-5051 • Mount Harmony Baptist Church, 5083 Bostic/Sunshine Hwy., Bostic, (828) 245-3256 • Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, 801 Mount Lebanon Church Road, Bostic, (828) 287-7493 • Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, 1183 Bills Creek Road, Lake Lure, (828) 6252115 • Mount Olivet, 1517 Mt. Olivet Church Rd., Ellenboro, (704) 434-6140 • Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 397 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Forest City, (828) 2454496 • Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 2676 Hudlow Road, Forest City, (828) 286-9294 • Mountain Creek Baptist Church, 710 Mountain Creek Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-7159 • Mountain View Baptist Church, 430 US 221S, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-8977 • Mountain View Baptist Church, 3590 Bostic/ Sunshine Hwy., Bostic. (828) 248-9357 • New Beginnings Baptist Church, 864 Bostic-Sunshine Hwy., Bostic • New Bethel Baptist Church (SBC), 223 New Bethel Church Road, Forest City, (828) 245-6058
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• New Vernon Baptist Church, 142 New Vernon Church Road, Bostic, (828) 245-7361 • New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 619 Ledbetter Road, Spindale, (828) 286-4511 • New Zion Baptist Church, 117 Ragtown Road, Henrietta, (828) 657-9128 • Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 125 Weathers St., Forest City, (828) 245-0157 • Oak Ridge Baptist Church, 595 Cove Road, Rutherfordton • Oak Springs Baptist Church, 2591 Rock Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-2583 • Piedmont Baptist Church (SBC), 1050 Maple Creek Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-8730 • Piney Knob Baptist Church (SBC), 1534 Piney Knob Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 286-9395 • Piney Mountain Baptist Church, 577 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Ellenboro, (828) 453-9865 • Pilgrim Baptist Church, 241 Pilgrim Rd., Ellenboro, (704) 434-5933 • Plain View Baptist Church, 389 J.M. Lovelace Road, Ellenboro, (828) 453-9080 • Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 130 Pleasant Grove Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-0085 • Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 563 Pleasant Hill Church Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 2869218 • Prospect Baptist Church, 2610 Prospect Church Road, Mooresboro, (828) 657-6961 • Race Path Baptist Church, 1171 Race Path Church Road, Ellenboro, (828) 453-8321 • Riverside Baptist Church, 1178 Hogan Road, Harris, (828) 248-3111 • Rock Springs Baptist Church, 111 Polk County Line Rd., Rutherfordton, (828) 625-4222 • Round Hill Baptist Church (SBC), 6611 Hudlow Road, Union Mills, (828) 287-3931 • St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 194 St. Johns Church Road, Lake Lure, (828) 625-9358 • Sandy Level Baptist Church (SBC), 1047 Sandy Level Church Road, Bostic, (828) 2870909 • Sandy Mush Baptist Church, 676 U.S. Hwy. 221A, Forest City, (828) 245-2364 • Second Baptist Church, 191 Green St., Rutherfordton, (828) 286-9662 • Shiloh Baptist Church (SBC), 1850 Poors Ford Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 245-9131 • Smith Grove Baptist Church, 185 Horn Bottom Road, Forest City, (828) 245-7416 • Southern Baptist Church (SBC), 140 Church St., Rutherfordton, (828) 287-3989 • Spencer Baptist Church (SBC), 207 N. Oak St., Spindale, (828) 286-2355 • Sulphur Springs Baptist Church (SBC), 221 Sulphur Springs Road, Forest City, (828) 245-0819 • Temple Baptist Church, 2938 Harris/Henrietta Rd., Henrietta, (828) 657-5930 • Tri-City Baptist Church, 910 Piney Ridge Road, Forest City, (828) 245-9706 • Victory Baptist Church (SBC), 531 Soco Gap Road, Ellenboro, (828) 453-1399 • Walls Baptist Church, 749 Walls Church Road, Bostic, (828) 453-8981
• Webb First Baptist Church, 337 Webb Church Road, Ellenboro, (828) 453-8976 • Welcome Home Baptist Church, 3531 Painters Gap Road, Union Mills, (828) 287-9511 • West Memorial Baptist Church, 320 Piedmont Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 288-0500 • West Point Baptist Church (SBC), 1160 Union Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-0165 • Westminster Baptist Church, Clements Road, Rutherfordton. • Wilson Baptist Church, 3617 Whitesides Road, Forest City, (828) 287-5111 Bible Independent • Grace Bible Church, 829 U.S. 64-74 Hwy., Rutherfordton, (828) 286-1140 Brethren • Spindale Church of the Brethren, 303 Midland St., Spindale, (828) 286-3908 Catholic-Roman • Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1024 West Main St., Forest City, (828) 245-4017 Charismatic • New Harvest Church, 131 Countryside Dr., Forest City, (828) 245-0101 Church of Christ • Forest City Church of Christ, 115 Clay St.,
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Forest City, (828) 245-2720 Church of God • East Rutherford Church of God, 134 Top Ave., Ellenboro, (828) 453-0888 • Gilkey Church of God, 181 Oak Springs Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-9454 • Latter Rain Church of God, 247 Railroad Ave., Rutherfordton, (828) 287-0208 • Mount Pisgah United Church of God, 246 Doggett Grove Road, Forest City, (828) 245-5911 Church of Latter-day Saints • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 250 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Forest City, (828) 245-8561 Congregational Holiness • Cooper Springs CHC, 5840 Bostic-Sunshine Hwy., Bostic, (828) 245-3882 • Shingle Hollow CHC, 2466 Cove Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 288-9915 • Sulphur Springs CHC, 2957 US 221-S Hwy., Forest City, (828) 247-4028 Episcopal • St. Francis Episcopal Church, 408 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, (828) 287-3888 • St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 330 N. Ridgecrest Ave., Rutherfordton, (828) 286-1900 • The Episcopal Church of The Transfigura-
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tion, Hwy. 64/74A (west of Chimney Rock), Bat Cave, (828) 625-9244 Foursquare Gospel • Forest City Foursquare Church, 121 Mitchell St., Forest City, (828) 248-1635 Full Gospel • Christian Worship Center, 1043 Ellenboro-Henrietta Road, Ellenboro, (828) 453-1857 • Full Gospel Revival Church, 4799 US 6474A Hwy., Rutherfordton, (828) 287-7221 Hispanic • Iglesia Bautista Cristo Vive and New Hope, 929 Oakland Road, Forest City, (828) 287-9482 • Chase Baptist Church (Hispanic services held), 1725 Harris-Henrietta Road, Chase community, (828) 657-6135 Holiness • St. Luke Fire Baptized Holiness Church, 350 Forest St., Forest City, (828) 245-3222 • Spindale Fellowship Holiness, 405 Deviney St., Spindale, (828) 288-9008 Independent • New Bethel Independent Church, 133 Oak St., Forest City, (828) 245-2179
Interdenominational • Father’s Vineyard, 724 Oakland Road, Spindale, (828) 287-2868 • Jesus Lighthouse Tabernacle, 143 Old Wagy Road, Forest City, (828) 247-1374 • Little White Country Church, 184 Painter’s Gap Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-7228 • New Harvest Church, 131 Countryside Dr., Forest City, (828) 245-0101 Jehovah’s Witness • Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 563 Old Caroleen Road, Forest City, (828) 248-2360 Lutheran • Advent Lutheran Church ELCA, 118 Reveley St., Spindale, (828) 287-2056 Mennonite • Pine Ridge Mennonite Church, Elliott Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-9275 Methodist-Episcopal • Forest Chapel CME Church, Chapel Street/ Wingo St., Forest City, (828) 287-5540 • Mount Pleasant CME Church, 6011 Hudlow Road, Union Mills, (828) 287-7259 • Piney Ridge CME Church, 4421 Hudlow
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Road, Union Mills, (828) 286-3295 • Russell Tabernacle CME Church, 510 Ledbetter Road, Spindale, (828) 287-4574 Methodist-Missionary • Bostic Missionary Methodist Church, 145 Joe Bostic Road, Bostic, (828) 245-7637 • Fairview Missionary Methodist Church, Cliffside, (828) 453-0888 • Golden Valley Missionary Methodist Church, 6800 Bostic-Sunshine Hwy., Bostic, (828) 245-9595 • Caroleen Missionary Methodist Church, 965 Kelly Road, Caroleen, (828) 657-6559 Methodist/Methodist-United • Alexander United Methodist Church, 210 Blanton Road, Forest City, (828) 245-2149 • Avondale United Methodist Church, 2596 US 221-A Hwy., Henrietta, (828) 657-5491 • Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, 160 Toney Road, Bostic, (828) 247-1111 • Centennial United Methodist Church • Mount Hebron United Methodist Church • Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church • Cliffside United Methodist Church, 179 Methodist Church Road, Mooresboro, (828) 657-6442 • First United Methodist Church, 137 Mills Ave., Caroleen, (828) 657-6416 • First United Methodist Church, 341 E. Main St., Forest City, (828) 245-6446 • First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, (828) 287-3704 • Gilboa United Methodist Church, 754 Gilboa Church Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-3843 • Gilkey United Methodist Church, Aydlotte Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-3843 • Golden Valley United Methodist Church, 1269 Golden Valley Church Road, Bostic, (828) 248-3060 • Kistler’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 3060 Poors Ford Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 248-3041 • New Salem Methodist Church, 784 Pleasant Hill Loop Road, Rutherfordton, 287-9366 • Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 1507 Oak Grove Church Road, Ellenboro, (828) 4538270 • Pisgah United Methodist Church, 4344 US Hwy. 64, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-4877 • Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 250 Hudlow Road, Forest City, (828) 245-5471 • Providence United Methodist Church, 161 Providence Church Road, Forest City, (828) 245-8603 • Salem United Methodist Church, 184 Salem Church Road, Bostic, (828) 245-8518 • Spindale United Methodist Church, East Main Street and Methodist Drive, Spindale, (828) 286-2281 • Sunshine United Methodist Church, 367 DePriest Road, Bostic, (828) 247-0076 • Tanner’s Grove United Methodist Church,
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151 Tanner’s Grove Road, Forest City, (828) 245-8316 • Wells Spring United Methodist Church, Wells Spring Road, Forest City, (828) 245-9391 Nazarene • Church of The Nazarene, 728 Hardin Road, Forest City, (828) 248-3505 Nondenominational • New Life Christian Fellowship Church of God, 601 E. Main St., Spindale • Church of The Exceptional (for mentally and physically handicapped), 8345 U.S. Hwy. 221-A, Henrietta, (828) 657-5077 • Element Church, 1071 Broadway St., Forest City, (828) 245-7766 • Grace Covenant Church, 241 W. Main St., Spindale, (828) 286-8078 • Grace Bible Church, Hwy. 64/74A & Thompson Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 286-1140 • Jesus Way Christian Ministries, 1254 Old Ballpark Rd., Spindale, (828) 286-0169 • Pleasant View Community Church, 129 Michael Dr., Forest City, (828) 248-2270 • Temple of Jesus, 6750 US 64-74A Hwy., Lake Lure, (828) 625-2138 • True Vine Fellowship, 620 NC 120 Hwy., (828) 453-1298 • Village Chapel Church, 29 Huntley St., Forest City, (828) 248-3292 • Word of Faith Fellowship, 207 Old Flynn Road, Spindale, (828) 286-3772 Pentecostal/Pentecostal United • Harvest Fellowship Church, (United Pentecostal), 111 W. Main St., Forest City, (828) 287-9637 • Holy Temple No. II, (Pentecostal), 190 Hamilton St., Forest City, (828) 248-2216 • True Vine Pentecostal Church, 158 Hamilton St., Forest City, (828) 245-9986 Presbyterian • Brittain Presbyterian Church, 3456 US Hwy. 64, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-3812 • Duncan’s Creek Presbyterian Church, 1658 Duncan’s Creek Road, Golden Valley, (828) 245-6529 • First Presbyterian Church, 438 W. Main St., Forest City, (828) 245-6112 • Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church, 252 N. Washington St., Rutherfordton, (828) 287-3466 • Spindale Presbyterian Church, 125 Pleasant St., Spindale, (828) 287-5671 Seven-day Adventist • Seven-Day Adventist Church, 192 E. Mountain St., Rutherfordton, (828) 287-2440 Wesleyan • First Wesleyan Church, 700 S. Church St., Forest City, (828) 245-5460 • Missionary Wesleyan Church, 811 Doggett Road, Forest City, (828) 245-4219
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Sports in RUTHERFORD county Everyone loves the Owls By Travis Durkee tdurkee@thedigitalcourier.com
Since 2008, Forest City Owls baseball has offered a team that everyone in Rutherford County can rally behind regardless of high school affiliations, or Duke vs. Carolina preference. Forest City’s local Coastal Plain League (CPL) team has embedded itself into the landscape of Rutherford County and serves as the focal point of the county’s social and sporting world every summer. The Owls, formerly known as the Spartanburg Stingers, began their move to Forest City in 2007 when owner Ken Silver chose the town as the new home for his team. Forest City, thanks in large part to a $1.5 million gift from Houston Texans owner and Rutherford County native Robert McNair, built McNair Field on the grounds of the American Legion Field next to Cool Springs Administration Building. “I worked closely with the council on a plan to bring the team to Forest City and they built a stadium that’s second-tonone,” Silver said. The team held a contest in the summer of 2007 to rename with www.thedigitalcourier.com
the overwhelming number of votes favoring the Owls name, a name affiliated with numerous minor league and independent Forest City baseball teams dating back to 1936. With the buzz of a new ball club and the sight of a stateof-the-art stadium in Forest City, the Owls took off in both popularity and the win column. “The anticipation of the team coming to Forest City was off the charts,” Silver said. “Season tickets were being sold faster than we could print them and it’s been a very popular pastime for everybody.” In just its second season, the team finished 51-9 and captured it’s first of back-to-back Petitt Cups. In the 2009 season, Forest City’s 22–2 start, 24 first-half
victories, 25 wins at home and 46 regular-season wins were all CPL records. The Owls were also voted as the No. 1 collegiate
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“What happened was that the recruiting became almost easy because of the stadium and the support,” Silver said. The players in uniform weren’t the only ones getting national attention as the grounds crew got in the act when McNair Field was named one of the county’s best baseball fields by the Sports Turf Management Association, a non-profit professional association of grounds keepers. Local baseball fans flock to the stadium during the summer months to watch college kids from across the country compete while the more casual fans can come out and enjoy social time with fresh concessions and cold (sometimes adult) beverages. “The team has become a real focal point,” Silver said. “When you talk to people about what they’re doing over the summer the Owls always come into that conversation.” McNair Field and the Owls
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FOREST CITY BASEBALL P.O. Box 1062, Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: (828) 245-0000 • Fax: (828) 245-6666 www.forestcitybaseball.com
have played hosts to Team Japan, Team USA and will host the Chinese Taipei Amateur National Team in July 2014. And for Silver, who also owns the Gastonia Grizzlies, either he or his wife are in attendance for every Owls home game alongside thousands of loyal Rutherford County fans. “It’s been great for the team to get the support they get,” Silver said. “It makes recruiting a lot easier for us. We just ask kids to come to a community that offers a tremendous fan base and a stadium that’s just outstanding.”
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Towns stout in history and tradition
County seat home to region’s oldest continuous government Rutherfordton, the county seat of Rutherford, was established in 1787 and is among the oldest towns in western North Carolina. Rutherfordton is the seat of the oldest continuous government in the region. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Main Street city. Located in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Rutherfordton enjoys the benefit of being in a “thermal belt,” providing a moderate climate in all seasons. Rutherfordton has easy access to North Carolina U.S. Highways 74 and 64, and Interstates 85, 26 and 40. Situated on ridges, elevations offer great views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Rutherfordton Town Council meets the third Wednesday of each month; 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall, North Main Street. The town receives its utilities from Duke Energy and the Broad River Water Authority; www. duke-energy.com and mhunnicutt@ncbrwa.com For more information, contact info@rutherfordton.net or visit the town’s Web site: www.rutherfordton.net Textile community incorporated in the 1920s www.thedigitalcourier.com
Spindale has a long history of being a textile community, and was home to Stonecutter Mills and others. The town is also home to Spindale Elementary, the Carver Center and Isothermal Community College. On Aug. 21, 1923, the town of Spindale was incorporated. The charter named S.E. Elmore, mayor; J.Y. Yelton, M.D. Haney, P.H. Grose, J.O. Williams and G.B. Howard, the first board of aldermen. Spindale is also home to the Spindale House. It was formally opened to the public in a series of exercises held there Feb. 2224, 1926. This community center and recreation building was the former home seat of the late Col. Frank Coxe, and was built in 1885. It was then remodeled and converted into a memorial building. For all inquiries about utility services, please send your e-mail to townmanager@townofspindalenc.com. For other information about Spindale, visit www. townofspindalcenc.com. Crossroads town was incorporated in 1877 as Burnt Chimney Forest City is the largest town in Rutherford County. The town was a crossroads on the Shelby-Rutherfordton and Spartanburg-Lincolnton Roads, and was first incorporated as
Burnt Chimney in 1877. The name was changed to Forest City in 1887, named after prominent citizen Forest Davis. The town prides itself on retaining its small-town charm while being conveniently near
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much larger cities. Forest City is interconnected by U.S. highways 64, 74 and 221 and by N.C. Highway 108. Christmas is a special time in
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Forest City, as the downtown comes alive with thousands and thousands of lights. Carriage rides and visits with Santa are an added feature of the season. Alexander Mills was once a municipality, but that community became a part of Forest City when the town gave up its charter. The Town of Forest City’s Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining utilities within the town. For more information about things to do in Forest City, check out www.forestcityevents.com. Former railroad town working to preserve history Ellenboro is in the eastern part of Rutherford County along U.S. 74. The town takes pride in the history of the area, and much work has gone into the effort to turn the town’s former railroad depot into a museum. It now houses a wealth of historic memorabilia donated by area residents. In fact, the railroad tracks remain a central feature of downtown, as trains pass through regularly. A book about Ellenboro’s history is currently in the works. The big day in Ellenboro is aptly called Big Day, and it is held annually on the Fourth of July. Big Day traditionally draws a large crowd from throughout the county and surrounding areas. A Christmas parade brings Page 64
The board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. Ellenboro receives its water from Forest City. For more information on the town and its services, go by Town Hall, on Depot Street. Bostic features museum dedicated to Lincoln Incorporated on the former United States inauguration day – March 4 – in 1893, Bostic was named for George Bostic. Legend has it that he dropped the “k” from his name when the post office in the area was named after him and a railroad employee put up a sign that read “Bostic.” Bostic boasts a distinction that few towns can claim. The Bostic Lincoln Center on Depot Street
Lincoln, the 16th president, was born on Puzzle Creek, in Rutherford County. The museum is run by a nonprofit organization made possible by volunteerism and sponsorship. For detailed information on the Lincoln birthplace debate, see www.bosticlincolncenter.com. Bostic council meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the first Monday of the month. Town Hall is located at 104 Pearidge Road. The town has a Christmas lighting ceremony that includes a visit from Santa. Geological formation brings notice to village Chimney Rock Village was chartered in 1991 by the state of North Carolina. The village is located at the
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tains of Western North Carolina and at the bottom of a spectacular gorge - The Hickory Nut Gorge. History goes back hundreds of years to Indians and stories of “the little people.” Chimney Rock village is in the Hickory Nut Gorge, a natural gap through the southern Appalachian mountains that contains such unique geological features as the Chimney Rock formation itself as well as many rare plants and animals. Most buildings downtown, just outside Chimney Rock Park, date to the 1920s. The village became a resort town around Chimney Rock Park, which began to be developed in 1902. It is a Hand Made in America selected small town. Chimney Rock Village meets SEE page 65
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lake created by impounding the Rocky Broad River at Tumbling the third Tuesday of each Shoals. This lake was to become month, 7:30 p.m. at Chimney Lake Lure. The lake was named Rock Volunteer Fire Department Lake Lure by Dr. Morse’s wife, Community Room. Elizabeth Parkenson. The village has its own water Located in western North system. For information, visit Carolina, the town of Lake Lure www.duke-energy.com or utilisits in the heart of Hickory Nut ties@townoflakelure.com. Gorge, east of Asheville. The Lake Lure lies at heart of Rocky Broad River winds its way Hickory Nut Gorge through a series of rapids down The thought of a resort comthrough Hickory Nut Gorge, munity in western North Caroand the crystal clear water flows lina was the vision of Dr. Lucius through the valley that feeds B. Morse. Dr. Morse came to the Lake Lure. The Town of Lake gorge from Chimney Rock in Lure encompasses 13.25 square the 1900s with a dream of a lake miles including the lake with a and a resort development. The large central body of deep water, resort envisioned by Dr. Morse three long bays, an island of sevwas to be developed by Chimney en acres with many small bays Rock Mountains, Inc. The cenand inlets with a background of terpiece of this resort was to be a forest clad hills and mountains. FROM page 64
The climate is unusually temperate as Lake Lure lies in the “thermal belt” of the western North Carolina mountains and foothills. Lake Lure is home to over 1,050 permanent residents. The town council meets regularly on the second Tuesday of every month. For inquiries concerning utilities in Lake Luke, contact the Utilities Department at 828-6259983 ext. 129 or e-mail utilities@ townoflakelure.com. For further information about Lake Lure, visit www.townoflakelure.com. Ruth formed around railway company The Town of Ruth was chartered in 1893 and named for its first mayor, Samuel D. Hamp-
ton. It was formed after C.C. and C Railway began operation in Rutherford County and its boundary lines formed a circle with a quarter mile radius around the depot. Originally called Hampton, in 1939 the name was changed to Ruth. Ruth Commissioners meet the first Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Ruth Town Hall on Young Street. The town receives its utilities from Duke Energy and the Broad River Water Authority. Visit www.duke-energy.com and mhunnicutt@ncbrwa.com. For public safety inquiries, contact Rutherford County Sheriff ’s Department, 828-2876247.
Elected municipal officials in Rutherford County
Chimney Rock Village
Mayor: Barbara Meliski Nov. 2015 171 Boys Camp Rd., PO Box 55 Chimney Rock NC 28720 Telephone: (828)625-9000 Council members: Rose Senehi Nov. 2015 138 Southside Dr. PO Box 132 Chimney Rock NC 28720 Telephone: (828)625-8083 Bruce Godzik Nov. 2017 435 Main St., PO Box 175 Chimney Rock, NC 28720 email: brucegodzik@hotmail.com
Telephone: (828)436-7004 email: applesot@aol.com Town of Bostic Mayor: Mitch Harrill Nov. 2017 177 S Main St., PO Box 121 Bostic, NC 28018 Telephone: (828)245-0271 email: maharrill0328@gmail.com Commissioners Keith Dobbins Nov. 2015 158 E Church St., PO Box 5 Bostic NC 28018 Telephone: (828)429-1221
Chuck Horton (appointed) Nov. 2015 194 Southside Dr., PO Box 33 Chimney Rock NC 28720 Telephone: (704)996-3346
Mike Hollifield Nov. 2017 231 S Main St., PO Box 164 Bostic NC 28018 Telephone: (828)287-6244 email: mhholli50@aol.com
April M. Sottile Nov. 2017 371 Main St., PO Box 71 Chimney Rock NC 28720
Billy Lattimore Nov. 2017 150 Lattimore St., PO Box 202 Bostic NC 28018
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Telephone: (828)429-0898 Jeff Swink Nov. 2015 141 Martin St. PO Box 11 Bostic, NC 28018 Telephone: (828)247-1396 Rodger Hall Nov. 2015 119 Depot St. Mailing address: 131 Depot St. Bostic, NC 28018 Telephone: (828)223-5543 email: rrhall2006@gmail.com Town of Ellenboro Mayor: Jim Rhyne Nov. 2015 149 New House Rd., PO Box 388 Ellenboro, NC 28040 Telephone: (828)453-0625 email: tmp61@bellsouth.net Aldermen: Kimberly Lawson Nov. 2015 168 Cherry Mtn. St P.O. Box 701
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Ellenboro NC 28040 (828)447-3161 email:kimlawson168@gmail.com Lee Allen Nov. 2017 247 Webb Church Rd. Ellenboro, NC 28040 Po Box 1224 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Telephone: (828)305-2747 Allen Bunt Black Nov. 2017 265 S. Glenn St., PO Box 658 Ellenboro, NC 28040 Telephone: (828)429-3194 Mike Rhyne Nov. 2017 114 Byers St. PO Box 174 Ellenboro, NC 28040 Telephone: (828)453-7414 Sandra Butler Weeks Nov. 2015 198 Main St., PO Box 171 Ellenboro, NC 28040 Telephone: (828)453-8932
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Mayor: Dennis Tarlton Nov. 2017 609 McCall Dr. Forest City, NC 28043 Telephone: (828)245-5465 email:Dennis.Tarlton@amgreetings.com Commissioners David Eaker Nov. 2015 260 McCall Drive Forest City, NC 28043 Telephone: (828)245-5634 email:deaker@bellsouth.net Dee Dee Griffith-Bright Nov. 2015 135 J. Morgan St. Forest City, NC 28043 Telephone: (828)248-9713 email:deedeebright@gmail.com Steve C. Holland Nov. 2017 259 Countrywood Dr. Forest City, NC 28043 Telephone: (828)248-9866 mailto:scholland@att.net Chris Lee Nov. 2015 129 Countrywood Dr. Forest City, NC 28043 Telephone: (828)429-5205 email:chrisl@bellsouth.net Shawn Moore Nov. 2017 303 Elizabeth Ave.
Forest City NC 28043 Telephone: (828)245-3045 email:mooressales@bellsouth.net Town of Lake Lure
Mayor: Bob Keith Nov, 2017 153 Allen Dr. Lake Lure, NC 28746 Telephone: (828)625-2874 email:Mayor@TownofLakeLure.com Commissioners: Mary Ann Dotson-Silvey Nov. 2017 383 Tryon Bay Circle, P.O. Box 85 Lake Lure, NC 28746 Telephone: (828)625-9360 email: maryann470@att.net Diane Barrett Nov. 2015 297 Bent Tree Point. Lake Lure, NC 28746 Telephone: (828)625-2812 John Moore Nov. 2017 127 Fairway Dr. Lake Lure, NC 28746 Telephone: (864)625-2141 email:jwmoore329@bellsouth.net Bob Cameron Nov. 2015 200 Chapel Point Rd. PO Box 503 Lake Lure, NC 28746
Don Baynard Nov. 2015 118 McKinney St. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Telephone: (828)287-7538
365 S. Ridgecrest Ave. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Telephone: (828)287-5489 email:stanclements51@gmail.com
Commissioners: Mike Ellenburg Nov. 2015 168 McKinney St., PO Box 387 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Telephone: (828)286-9343
Henry Giles Nov. 2015 243 W. Mountain St. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Telephone: (828)287-4447
Chris Adkins Nov. 2015 151 Hannah Dr. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Telephone: (828)248-2435 Town of Rutherfordton Mayor: Jimmy G. Dancy Nov. 2017 236 Grayson Dr. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Telephone: (828)287-7997 Email:mayor@rutherfordton.net Council members: Christy Bare Nov. 2015 231 Bent Creek Dr. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Telephone: (828)286-8997 Email: cbare@bellsouth.net
Town of Ruth
Terry D. Cobb Nov. 2017 123 Dogwood Ln. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Telephone: (828)287-9213 Email:TCobb@rutherfordton.net
Mayor:
Stanley Lennon Clements, Nov. 2017
Town of Spindale Mayor: Mickey Bland Nov. 2017 404 Deviney St. Spindale, NC 28160 Telephone: (828)286-1622 Commissioners: Andrew Kirton Nov. 2015 122 Courtland St. Spindale, NC 28160 Telephone: (828)305-5009 Robin Ensley Nov. 2017 762 Spindale St. Spindale, NC 28160 Telephone: (828)286-2720 email: Ensley.Robin@gmail.com Tom Roberson Nov. 2015 132 Rutherfordton St. Spindale, NC 28160 Telephone: (828)351-9090 Nancy B. Walker Nov. 2015 215 Pleasant St. Spindale, NC 28160 Telephone: (828)286-4623
Elected county officials in Rutherford County Rutherford County Government County Commission District #1 Bill Eckler (R) Nov.2014 1696 Clark Road Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Telephone: 287-8724 Home E-Mail: bill.eckler@rutherfordcountync.gov District #2 Greg Lovelace (R) Nov. 2016 896 Bostic Sunshine Hwy Bostic, NC 28018 Telephone: 828-287-6045 E-mail: greg.lovelace@rutherfordcountync.gov District #3 Eddie Holland (D) Nov. 2016 110 Holland View PO Box 575 Henrietta, NC 28076 Telephone: 828-657-9253 Home E-Mail: eddie.holland@rutherfordcountync.gov
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District #4 Roger (Bo) Richard (I) Nov. 2014 240 Dixon Road Ellenboro, NC 28040 Telephone: 828-453-0815 E-Mail: bo.richard@rutherfordcountync.gov District #5 Julius R. Owens (R) Nov. 2014 154 Goshen Road Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Telephone: 828-286-4271 Home E-mail: julius.owens@rutherfordcountync.gov Other elected officials Register of Deeds Faye H. Huskey (D) Nov. 2016 170 S. Magnolia St. Forest City, NC 28043 Telephone: 828-245-5956 Home 828-287-6156 Business Email: rdeedrc@blueridge.net Sheriff Chris Francis(R) Nov. 2014
190 Dark Corner Road Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Telephone: 828-447-9112 Home Clerk of Court Lisa Smith Appointed, Nov,. 2014 828-286-9136 Business E-mail: Lisa.Smith@nccourts.org District Attorney Brad Greenway (D) Nov. 2014 PO Box 70 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Telephone: Office (828)287-4295 Cliffside Sanitary Sewer District Telephone 828-657-1042 Commissioner: Lanny Joe Funchess (appointed) 2563 NC 120 Hwy Mooresboro, NC 28114 (828)657-6383
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Barry Jones (appointed) 226 Cliffside Street Mooresboro, NC 28114 (828)657-9109 Lynne Starr-Vasquez (appointed) 128 Academy Street. Mooresboro, NC 28114 (828) 657-4781 Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors Ronald Wayne Hawkins, Nov. 2016 828-453-8630 Shannon Buckley, Nov. 2014 828-287-9428 (H) 828-287-0565 (W) Forest Dewalt Koone, Nov. 2014 828-287-5745 (H) 828-286-3636 (W)
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Rutherford County Schools Board of Education
Dr. John Mark Bennett - Chairman mbennett@rcsnc.org East Rutherford District 141 Blackberry Cove Forest City, NC 28043 Barry Gold - Vice Chairman bgold@rcsnc.org
State government
R-S District 560 Gilmer Edwards Rd. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Sherry Bright shbright@rcsnc.org Chase District 177 Brookridge Drive Forest City, NC 28043
Ritchie Garland rgarland@rcsnc.org Chase District 306 Stateline Road Mooresboro, NC 28114
Carolyn Keever chkeever@rcsnc.org R-S District 125 Mandy Lane Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Jackie Hampton jhampton@rcsnc.org Member at Large 746 Washington Street Forest City, NC 28043
Matt Stamey mstamey@rcsnc.org East Rutherford District 254 Elizabeth Avenue Forest City, NC 28043
Elected state officials in North Carolina
Governor (4 Years) Pat McCory(R) Nov.2016 Address: Office of the Governor 20301 Mail Service Center Raleigh, N.C. 27699-0301 Telephone: 800-662-7952 Fax: 919-715-3175 http:://www.governor.state.nc.us/ Lt. Governor (4 Years) Dan Forest(R) Nov.2016 Address:
Hawkins-Hartness House 310 N. Blount St. Raleigh, NC 27601 Mail to: 20401 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-0401 Telephone: 919-733-7350 Fax: 919-733-6595 Council of State (4 Years) Nov. 2016 Secretary of State Elaine Marshall (D) Attorney General Roy A. Cooper,III (D) State Treasurer Janet Cowell (D) State Auditor Beth Wood (D)
Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler (R) Commissioner of Insurance Wayne Goodwin (D) Commissioner of Labor Cherrie K. Berry (R) Sup. of Public Instruction June Atkinson (D) State Senator (2 Years) Ralph Hise (R) 2014 NC Senate 16 W Jones Street, Room 1026 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Telephone: 919-733-3460 E-Mail: ralph.hise@ncleg.net
State Representatives (2 Years) Mike Hager(R) Nov. 2014 300 N. Salisbury Street, Room 306C Raleigh, NC 27603-5925 Telephone: 919-733-5749 Local: 342 Walking Horse Trail, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: 828-748-2378 E-mail: Mike.Hager@ncleg.net To get copies of Legislative Bills — 919-733-5648 To check Legislative Bill status — 919-733-7779 (or go to http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/)
Inside the numbers: Rutherford County
Population, 2013 estimate: 66,956 Population, 2012 estimate: 67,303 Population, 2010 (April 1) estimates base 67,809 Population, percent change, April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013: -1.3% Population, percent change, April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012: -0.7% Population, 2010: 67,810 Persons under 5 years, percent, 2012: 5.4% Persons under 18 years, percent, 2012: 21.7% Persons 65 years and over, percent, 2012: 18.4% Female persons, percent, 2012: 51.7% White alone, percent, 2012: 87.5% Black or African American alone, percent, 2012: 10.0% American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent, 2012: 0.3% Asian alone, percent, 2012: 0.5% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, percent, 2012: 0.1% www.thedigitalcourier.com
Two or More Races, percent, 2012: 1.7% Hispanic or Latino, percent, 2012: 3.8% White alone, not Hispanic or Latino, percent, 2012: 84.1% Living in same house 1 year & over, percent, 2008-2012: 87.3% Foreign born persons, percent, 20082012: 2.6% Language other than English spoken at home, pct age 5+, 2008-2012: 4.7% High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25+, 2008-2012: 80.6% Bachelor’s degree or higher, percent of 2014/2015 Everything Rutherford
persons age 25+, 2008-2012: 15.9% Veterans, 2008-2012: 5,633 Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16+, 2008-2012: 22.6 Land area in square miles, 2010: 564.15 Persons per square mile, 2010: 120.2 FIPS Code: 161 Metropolitan or Micropolitan Statistical Area: Forest City, NC Micro Area Source: US Census Bureau State & County QuickFacts Page 67
Getting utilities in Rutherford County
Essential utilities are available throughout Rutherford County and are competitively priced for small business, and for high-volume commercial and industrial users. In addition, Rutherford County currently has excess capacity in both current water and sewer treatment, with both designed to be expandable to meet the needs of a growing industrial base. Electricity: Depending on the location, Duke Energy Corporation, Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation and the Town of Forest City supply
electricity to area residents and businesses. All have solid reputations for quality and dependable service. Costs fluctuate with demand and location, however in 2006, industrial customers paid an average of 4 cents to 7 cents/KWH, well below national averages. Gas: Public Service of North Carolina (PSNC) provides natural gas to the area at or below the national average cost. Prices for this utility are negotiated with PSNC depending on a variety of factors.
Water & Sewer: Water is a plentiful natural resource in the area. With access to the Broad River and several natural and manmade reservoirs, as well as ample storage, the area’s water and sewer systems are designed to meet growing demand. Depending on the location, water is provided to businesses and residents from one of three providers: the Broad River Water Authority; the Town of Forest City; the Town of Lake Lure; or Chimney Rock Village. Sewer providers include the towns of Forest City, Spindale, Rutherfordton and Lake Lure. Capacities in each
area vary and are designed to be expandable. Telecommunications/ Broadband: Telecommunications services in the area are provided by AT&T, which provides telephone and fiber optic services. Facilities include major digital switching equipment and high-speed digital access. Cellular providers include AT&T, US Cellular and Verizon Wireless. Additional broadband services are also provided by the Pangaea Fiber Network.
Going to the library in Rutherford County
Education doesn’t stop with schools and colleges – libraries throughout Rutherford County also serve as information hubs. And the libraries don’t just offer a variety in the way of books, but also access to the Internet, information for local genealogists, space for community meetings and children’s programs. There are three county library branches as well as municipal libraries in Forest City, Spindale and Rutherfordton. All are members of the CMC Library Consortium — meaning if you live, work or go to school in Rutherford County you may use your library card to check out materials at any of the libraries.
Director: Martha Schatz Web address: www.rutherfordcountylibrary. org Established in 1938 as a bookmobile library, the Rutherford County Library was housed in the Norris Library until 1965. Before moving to its current location in January 1983, the county library was in two other locations. The library holdings include strong adult fiction and nonfiction collections and an important local history and genealogy collection. Children’s programs are offered throughout the year.
County libraries
• Mountains Branch Library Location: 150 Bill’s Creek Road, Lake Lure Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon Phone: 828-625-0456
• Rutherford County Library Location: 255 Callahan-Koon Road, Spindale Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone: 828-287-6119
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• Haynes Branch Library Location: 141 N. Main St., Henrietta Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon Phone: 828-657-9110 Web address: www.cmclibraries.org The Haynes Branch Library began in Cliffside during the 1920s. Named in honor of Raleigh Rutherford Haynes, one of the founders of the area’s textile industry, the library moved to its current location in 1977. The library features well-balanced collections of fiction for children and adults, nonfiction and reference books and a video collection. Children’s reading programs are offered each summer.
Web address: www.mountainsbranchlibrary. org The Mountains Branch Library was opened to the public in October 1995. In addition to a core collection of books, the library also houses collections of videotapes, audiocassettes and CDs. Adult and children’s programs are offered throughout the year. A meeting room is available for community programs.
Municipal libraries • Mooneyham Library Location: 240 E. Main St., Forest City Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 828-248-5224 Web address: www.townofforestcity.com/ library.html Mooneyham Public Library began as a small collection housed in an upstairs room in Forest City’s Hall and moved to its current location in 1964. The library offers a large collection of books, audio and video cassettes and magazines for checkout as well as public access to the Internet and online reference sources. There is a meeting room available for rent for private functions. • Norris Public Library Location: 132 N. Main St., Rutherfordton Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to noon Phone: 828-287-4981 Web address: www.rutherfordton.net The Norris Public Library traces its history
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back to 1921 when Mrs. Henry Norris and her daughters and several friends met to begin a lending library with books donated from their own collections and from friends in Philadelphia. Norris Library opened in 1933 and became a public facility rather than a subscription library and the town began to assume financial responsibility for its operation. The library offers adult fiction and nonfiction, CDs, DVDs, video cassettes, magazines and large print. There is also a children’s collection and extensive gardening, religion, travel and history collections. The library also holds a semi-annual book sale each year in May and October. • Spindale Public Library Location: 101 Tanner St., Spindale Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed from 11:30 a.m. to noon for lunch) Phone: 828-286-3879 Web address: www.cmclibraries.org The Spindale Public Library was established in 1926. The library features well-developed adult and children’s fiction collections, and houses a large child-friendly area for children’s programs. Special children’s programs are available year round and a summer reading program for all ages, which includes a weekly story time. In the summer of 2009 the library began offering a board game afternoon with many games available. The library also offers six public Internet access computers, fax and copy services and two computers in the children’s area with fun and educational games.
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The history of Rutherford County
April 14, 1779: Rutherford County is born. Previously Tryon, the county was named for General Griffith Rutherford. No western boundary existed for the county; it extended as far west as settlers dared to go. A western limit was created by the formation of Buncombe County in 1791. Sept. 7, 1780: Rutherford County becomes more involved in the Revolutionary War with the entrance of Col. Patrick Ferguson’s British troops, who overtook the post at Gilbert Town. Ferguson engaged Rutherford County troops in battle at the head of Cane Creek. Rutherford County troops were among other members of the Overmountain Men who defeated Ferguson in October 1780 in the Battle of
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Kings Mountain. 1787: Rutherfordton, the county seat, was established. July, 1831: Christopher and Augustus Bechtler opened a mint in Rutherfordton. During the nine years of the operation of the mint a total of $3,625,840 was handled. The first gold dollars minted in the United States were produced at Bechtler Mint: one-dollar pieces, two $50 Â pieces and five dollar pieces. 1836: A new courthouse was built in Rutherfordton, about 20 feet back from the previous courthouse, located on South Main and West Court Streets. Jan. 12, 1841: Rutherfordton was incorporated, with about 40 inhabitants in the town. John McEntire was the first mayor. 1877: The town of Burnt
Chimney was incorporated. It was named for the blackened chimney remaining after a fire destroyed the large home of James McArthur. The first mayor was G.E. Young. The community well in the public square furnished water for residents for years. The name was changed later to Forest City. 1879: A new Rutherford County Jail was built on Main Street in Rutherfordton. Feb. 11, 1893: The town of Hampton (present-day Ruth) was incorporated. The first mayor was S.D. Hampton. March 4, 1893: The town of Bostic was incorporated. The first mayor was G.T. Bostic. October, 1906: Rutherford Hospital was formally opened by Dr. Henry Norris and Dr. M.H. Biggs, using temporarily the old Rutherford Military Institute remodeled school building. A new building on the same site was opened on March 9, 1911, and
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deeded to Rutherford County in August, 1925. 1906: Thomas Edison visited Rutherford County to examine deposits of monazite, which was used in the manufacture of incandescent lamps. He came in the first automobile ever seen by many in Rutherford County. March 11, 1907: Union Mills was incorporated. The first mayor was Henry Forney. 1916: Spindale came into existence as a village. It was incorporated on Aug. 21, 1923, and S.E. Elmore served as the first mayor. 1925: The town of Alexander Mills was incorporated. The first mayor was S.A. Summey. 1925: Lake Lure was constructed by Carolina Mountain Power Corporation. The town was incorporated in 1927. 1926: The present Rutherford County Courthouse was constructed on Main Street. The cornerstone was laid Jan. 13, SEE page 70
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The history of Rutherford County
1926. Sept. 10, 1936: President Franklin D. Roosevelt passed through Rutherford County. Nov. 21, 1975: The Rutherford County Airport was opened. 1987: Dirty Dancing, starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, filmed in Lake Lure and catapulted the town to international fame. 1991: Chimney Rock Village
incorporates. 1992: 20th Century Fox films “The Last of the Mohicans” starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Madeline Stowe in Chimney Rock Park. Sept. 4, 1996: A major flood causes extensive damage at Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. Lake Lure is closed after extensive environmental damage including some liquid propane tanks floating in the lake. Major roads are closed for weeks.
1998: The textile industry around which most of the county was created, began its decline. During 1998 Bon Worth, Dan River, Schneider Mills, Cone Mills in Forest City, Burlington Industries and Stonecutter Mills all closed its doors. The county lost 1,400 textile jobs that year. 2005: North Carolina Governor Signs bill to create Hickory Nut Gorge State Park. Later becomes Chimney Rock State Park 2010: Rutherford County Commissioners approve a contract with PANGAEA, a fiber network that provides highspeed Internet to major arteries Page 70
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of Polk and Rutherford counties. The network already connects Rutherford County Schools and Rutherford County’s fire departments in a public safety fiber network. Nov. 12, 2010: Facebook, the world’s largest social networking site with more than 500 million users, announces it will build a $450 million data center in Rutherford County. The executives point to the PANGAEA fiber optic network and the area’s relatively calm climate as two key factors in deciding to build the center here — their first facility on the East Coast. www.thedigitalcourier.com
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