Rutherford Weekly 5-2-24

By Jean Gordon.

Twenty-four high school and middle school students from Rutherford County and one from Cleveland County visited college campuses during a Spring Break tour across the southeast sponsored by LEAP — Leaders & Entrepreneurs for the Advancement & Promotion of Youth—a nonprofit begun in 2020 in Forest City.

Kisha McDowell, chairman and chief executive officer of LEAP, and board member Jennifer Laney chaperoned the week long trip as students visited six colleges across the Carolinas and Florida including Florida A&M University, Bethune-Cookman University, South Carolina State University, Claflin University, Winston Salem, and Livingstone College.

“Although we only had two chaperones, we did not have any problems at all. The kids are very respectful and willing to learn, and they understand that the college tour is a privilege,” said Kisha.

“For me and Jennifer and the students, the college tour is an amazing opportunity to connect with youth, to expose them to a potential future opportunity and to show them things they’ve never seen outside of Rutherford County,” Kisha said.

While touring the colleges, the group has an opportunity to ask questions, become educated about the schools from tour guides.

“The majority of colleges that we visit are historically black colleges and universities,” Kisha said.

The historic black colleges were chosen to educate participants about the schools and to expose them to these particular colleges for references and for them to experience cultural awareness at an elevated and professional level.

W WHAT STUDENTS S SAID ABOUT THE TRIP: P:

“Truly, the college tours are a great opportunity for students in middle and high school, preferably rising ninth graders through seniors.

“My favorite college was Livingstone. My favoritte e p place that we traveled to on the trip was Daytona Beacch h b because there was stores and food and the beach and d t thhe good view.” -Jerrell Ferrell, R-S Middle

“For me the tour is more than a fun trip that allows m me e t to o get away from home. It’s a trip that allows me (a persoon n w who has never been outside the walls of NC before thhe e t trrips) to actually have a look at what’s available to m me e a and the plenty of opportunities that I have ahead of me ”-AAmaris McEntire, East Rutherford High

Chase Middle: Lyric Harrison Crest: Tyler Briscoe

East Rutherford: Amaris McEntire, Dietra Smith, J’Myus Johnson, Layla Wilkins, Makayla McDowell, Samya Lowrance, Zilah Dewberry

East Middle: Aniyah McDowell, Braelin Johnson, Chiama Hawkins, D’Azia Jackson, Grace McMullens, Josiah McDowell, Maggie Myers

“During the college tour we got to learn a lot abouut t n noot only the repercussions in college but about all thhe e l liimmitations. The tour guides went in depth about whaat t m makes their college special and showed great pridde e i in n what they represented.” -Makayla McDowell, Easst t R Rutherford High

“Our experience with the college tour was mainlly y a about our education and seeing where we want to goo, b but also the history behind the college and learning g t thhe hardships they went through and seeing how faar r t thhey went in life and the sacrifices they made so thaat t w we can be where we are today. -J’ymus Johnson, Easst t Ru R th t er e foord d Higgh

“We are thankful to those that have entrusted us to care for their children as well as those that have trusted the LEAP program and funded us financially or supported our fundraisers,” Kisha said. Without the financial support of the community, individuals and grants, the $25,000 trip would not be possible.

“The opportunity to go on these trips is an amazing time for them to hang out with their friends, to visit colleges to learn lots of new things and to determine what colleges they may or may not consider as a part of their future education,” she continued.

In addition to visiting the college campuses, the group visited the Urban Air Park in Tallahassee, Florida; planetariums, museums and other tourist destinations.

“We work very hard to ensure that the kids are not completely bored or have too much time on their hands so we maintain activities throughout the whole day, typically leaving them with a couple of hours to enjoy the pool or go to the mall,” McDowell said.

Among grants awarded for the 2024 trip came from the Carolina Foothills Foundation, CoThinkk (Asheville) and also funding from United Way of Rutherford County, Chickfil-A’s cookie fundraising program, New Vernon Church and The Source Outreach Center.

Money is already being raised for the 2025 college tour.

Anyone wanting to help with next year’s tour can send checks to: LEAP 420 Old Wagy Road, Forest City, NC 28043. LEAP Cashapp: LEAP4Youthrc or Paypal email: leap4girlsfc@ gmail.com.

LEAP is a nonprofit leadership and life development program for youth ages 9-17 that provides access to academic achievement, leadership, life enrichment skills, community

acumen and ownership.

Students visiting Livingstone College.

Students at SCSU. Kisha McDowell, director of LEAP, is shown seated, right, with a cast. She broke a few fingers on the trip.

Students visiting Claflin University.

ICC: Ta’ossiona Petty (receiving high school diploma)

Lake Lure Classical Academy: Ashawn Camp, Dazarius Watkins, London Camp R-S Middle: Jerrell Freeman, Jerrien Freeman

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: Brooklyn Barner, Kaylen Laney, Makyla Hunt

Learn the meanings behind popular Mother’s Day flowers

Various flowers symbolize feelings people want to express to their mothers, grandmothers and other special women on Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day is a time to express love and appreciation for mothers, sentiments that are often expressed with gifts. Flowers are a popular present to bestow on Mother’s Day, as they can brighten a room and bring a sweet aroma to any household.

While any flowers may ultimately suffice on Mother’s Day, gift givers may want to select flowers for Mom that convey specific messages. The language of flowers

has been recognized for centuries. Though perhaps not as heralded as it once was, flower symbolism persists to this day.

Here’s a look at some of the meanings behind certain types of flowers to help guide Mother’s Day gifting.

• Amaryllis: These plants start as bulbs and are naturally spring-blooming flowers. The name comes from the Greek word “amarysso,” which means “to sparkle,” and they symbolize pride.

• Aster: These daisy-like flowers are delicate-looking perennials. Asters make great gifts because they symbolize love and daintiness.

• Begonia: There are more than 2,000 types of begonias, and the flower symbolizes deep thoughts. Begonias were made famous by French horticulturist Michel Bégon, who thought the blooms looked like beautiful girls.

• Bleeding heart: These flowers are red and pink

blossoms that look like the perfect heart shape with a teardrop at the bottom. They’re beautiful and symbolic of love and affection.

• Buttercup: These are associated with youthfulness and cheerfulness and can call to mind childhood days spent picking buttercups and holding them under chins to

reveal that you like butter. The flower is known for its beauty and innocent charm.

• Camellia (white): White camellias stand for purity and innocence, but they also symbolize admiration and respect. Camellias make beautiful additions to any bouquet.

• Daisy: Daisies are

happy-looking flowers, and according to Norse mythology they represent motherhood and children.

• Delphinium: Delphiniums come in pink, white and blue varieties and embody youth and renewal. They’re a good pick if you want to convey a continued or renewed affection for a person.

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Tulip: Tulips with an orange hue are thought to represent understanding and appreciation. They can express appreciation for Mom

another special person. Yellow tulips symbolize happiness, while pink tulips are symbolic of love. Red blooms should be reserved for sweethearts.

Rutherford County Schools (RCS) announces Taylor Wilson, a distinguished educator from Chase High School, as the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. The announcement came during the prestigious Teacher of the Year Awards Luncheon held at the ICC Foundation on Tuesday, April 23.

Sponsored by Friendship Nissan, the event celebrated the exceptional dedication and commitment of educators within the RCS district. Each school’s Teacher of the Year was recognized and honored with an award for their outstanding contributions to education. The highlight of the luncheon was an inspirational speech delivered by Jodi Bell, the current RCS Teacher of the Year, who shared her insights and encouragement with this year’s attendees. The momentous occasion

The N.C. Office of Recovery Resiliency (NCORR) today announced the launch of a new Heat Action Plan Toolkit that aims to reduce heat-related health impacts to North Carolina residents and workers.

“With the frequency and severity of extreme weather increasing, it’s more important than ever to build local resilience that will help protect people and save lives,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “The new toolkit provides valuable resources that will help local governments prepare for and respond to these potentially life-threatening events. The project also underscores how state partnerships are critical to finding climate solutions that benefit all North Carolinians.”

Designed for use by local governments, health departments and other community partners, the toolkit includes an easyto-use heat action plan template and outreach resources to help communities prepare for and become more resilient to extreme heat. Also included are recommended actions for healthcare staff and local leaders when extreme heat is forecasted and steps for identifying high-risk groups in a community.

“Everyone in North Carolina cares about someone who is vulnerable to heat illness, from an elderly family member to a neighbor who works in an outdoor industry,” said Chief Resilience Officer

Dr. Amanda Martin. “The Heat Action Plan Toolkit provides concrete steps for healthcare providers, local government and community leaders to care for these

School, was bestowed with this esteemed honor in recognition of her exemplary leadership, innovative commitment to excellence in education at a broader level.

loved ones along with all North Carolinians in times of high heat.”

In addition to NCORR, the North Carolina State Climate Office, North Carolina Division of Public Health and Duke University Heat Policy Innovation Hub partnered on development of the toolkit.

“Last year, there were over 3,900 emergency department visits for heatrelated illness in North Carolina. As our summers get hotter and the nights stay warm, preparing for extreme heat at the local level is critical to protecting the health of North Carolina residents and workers,” said Branch Head of DHHS Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Dr. Virginia Guidry.

Understanding that every local community can benefit from having a heat action plan and resources for extreme heat, project partners presented an April 17 webinar that introduced the concept of heat risks and included participation from state, academic and countylevel experts. The webinar, “Navigating North Carolina’s Rising Temperatures: Understanding and Addressing the Health Risks of Heat,” explored the state’s increasing extreme temperatures and how to prepare for and prevent heat-related illnesses. The webinar also provided examples of how some communities are already preparing and how the state is helping in those efforts. The webinar and toolkit can be used by public health departments, emergency management local governments and academic researchers. Both

The complete list of 20242025 Teachers of the Year for

are available on the NCORR website.

“The data show that our already hot Carolina summers are getting hotter. This is especially true for nighttime temperatures. The toolkit collaboration with NCORR and DHHS has allowed us to take the data a step further to offer resources and solutions for local and county governments, which means we can keep more North Carolinians safe and thriving in a changing climate,” said Dr. Kathie Dello, director of the State Climate Office at N.C. State University.

“North Carolina is a leader in creating a countylevel heat action plan toolkit that is grounded in evidence, informed by community engagement

Rutherford County Schools is as follows: Melissa Tesseniar - Carver Center; Taylor Wilson - CHASE High School; Amanda Bennett - CHASE Middle School; Tonya Kimbrell - Cliffside Elementary School; Amy Wilkie - East Rutherford High School; Brittany Dick - East Rutherford Middle School; Ansley Parker - Ellenboro

Elementary School; Cassaundra Hill - Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School; Jessica GreeneForrest Hunt Elementary School; Ashley JonesHarris Elementary School; Lee Murray - Mt. VernonRuth Elementary School and Melissa SummeyPinnacle Elementary School; Brittany Leslie - REaCH;

Middle School; Gabrielle McArthur - Spindale Elementary School and Victoria Harrison - Sunshine Elementary School.

and customizable for diverse geographic and social contexts,” said Dr. Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability.

“Providing concrete guidance to counties on how to plan, prepare, and respond to extreme heat

is critical to protect our communities, particularly those most vulnerable. I hope other states will follow North Carolina’s lead.”

In addition to the toolkit partners, project contributors included North Carolina Emergency Management, National Weather Service and the Chatham County Public Health Department. The toolkit was funded through HUD Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation awards to North Carolina and NOAA’s Climate Adaptation Partnership.

Shannon Hines - Rutherford Opportunity Center; Heather Roche - Rutherfordton Elementary School; Heidi Barnes - R-S Central High School; Brandon Henson, R-S

WHAT’S POPPIN’ AT POPS?

On Saturday, April 27, POPS kicked off the first concert of the season with a show featuring Dirty Grass Soul and Adam Church! Country star Adam Church opened the concert and Dirty Grass Soul headlined with an exciting and high-energy performance.

We’re looking forward to even more fun at POPS! On Friday, May 10, come join us from 7-10PM for our first free Finally Fridays concert of the year. We’re going to party like it’s 1999 with Gump Fiction, the ultimate 90s cover band! It’s also Teacher Appreciation Night, so show

your school ID and receive a free popcorn in concessions and a chance to win a raffle gift basket. Make sure to bring out your pink for Free Movie Friday on May 17 because we’re showing Barbie! We’ll have Chick-Fil-A, Scoop ice cream, and concessions

available for purchase. The movie will begin at 8PM. To end the month off on a good note, join us on Thursday, May 30 for Empower Hour with instructor Jennifer at 8PM. Who says working out can’t be fun?! See you there!

City of Kings Mountain Celebrates its 150th Birthday with a BIG Birthday Bash

DEPARTURE - The Journey Tribute Band will perform at 6 p.m. (Photos provided)

Downtown Kings Mountain will turn into an atmosphere filled with laughter and fellowship as the City of Kings Mountain hosts its 150th Birthday Bash on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The event is presented by the Albemarle Corporation. From great bands, to fun attractions, and a joyful carnival atmosphere, this event promises to be a memorable event for everyone.

The fun starts at 9am on Mountain and Cherokee Streets with an Artisan Market and Antique Car Showcase. While vendors spots are full, no registration is required for the Showcase. Cars manufactured up to 1974 are welcome. The market and showcase will end at 12pm.

The BIG Birthday Bash continues across the railroad tracks as Patriots Park opens at 12pm for attendees. FREE Carnival rides, games, contests, an exhibit hall, a balloon drop, LewE-Circus, LIVE Music and much more await.

Time Line of Events: Mountain and

Cherokee Streets

• 9AM-12PM Artisan Market and Antique Car Showcase

Music by DJ Drew Fulton Patriots Park

• 12PM-9PM City of Kings Mountain 150th Birthday Bash

Gazebo Stage

• 12PM Music from DJ Mike Hayes

• Exhibit Hall Opens

• Registration Opens for Photo Contest, Costume and Cake Eating Contest

• 1PM Costume Contest, all ages welcome to dress in their historical best, 20s, 50s and 70s attire

• 2PM Birthday Cake Unveiling and Giveaway

• 2:30PM Birthday Cake Eating Contest

• 3PM Birthday Balloon Drop

• 3:30PM DJ Mike’s Dance Party Liberty Mountain

The Extraordinaires will perform at 12:30 p.m.

Amphitheatre

• 12PM Welcome from Mayor Ron Wagman

Music from DJ Drew Fulton

• 12:30PM The Extraordinaires

• 3:30PM Nu-Blu

• 6PM DEPARTURE The Journey Tribute Band

Mark your calendars and spread the word – the 150th BIG Birthday Bash is a FREE event you won’t want to miss.

Let’s make this milestone celebration a true testament to the spirit, resilience, and

unity of our incredible city. For more information contact the City of Kings Mountain’s Marketing, Tourism, and Events Department at 704730-2101, or visit www. KingsMountainEvents.Com.

ESTATE TAG SALE

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 3 & 4

DOORS OPEN AT 8AM BOTH DAYS AND ENDS AT 3PM

436 SUNSET MEMORIAL ROAD, FOREST CITY

Entire household of items. Extremely nice furniture by Drexel, Hooker, Cochran, Sumter Cabinet and other names. Some mid-century and some antique pieces. Large amounts of flowers, wreaths, brass items, crystal, and kitchenware. Large Elvis Presley collection. A huge name brand bird figurine collection and many framed and matted prints. New Rainbow vacuum and other vacuums. Some yard tools, extension ladder, and more. This house looks like a home decor showroom. Clean and quality.

ESTATE AUCTION • 2 DAYS (DECEASED & LIVING)

SATURDAY

May 11th AND 18th • 9:00 AM 1512 BURKE RD., SHELBY, NC

DIRECTIONS: Hwy 150 near Shelby Airport turn onto Burke Rd., between Thelma Lou’s Restaurant & Sharon Church. One mile, auction is on the right.

PARTIAL LISTING

Mahogany Grandfather Clock. GUNS: (SOLD ON 5-11-24) ‘A RARE BIRD’. In the early 1930’s A. H. Fox closed the doors to their factory in Philadelphia. The Inventory & Certain Equipment was purchased by Savage Arms Corp., Utica, New York. Included was a small number (Fewer than 12) of Receivers complete with Butt Stocks, but no Barrels or Fore End Stock. Savage Arms completed these guns using their recently developed “Special Alloy-Forged Steel Barrels”. This Gun has “A.H. Fox” stamped on the receiver & right barrel stamped “‘Special Alloy-Forged Steel & Left Barrel’ Savage Arms Corp”. This Gun is in VG/Excellent Condition. Proof Tested 12 Gauge 2 3/4 Inch. 8MM Military Rifle WWII K98 Converted to Spotter (Sport Stock, Polished Bolt, Scope Rings, Large Eye Relief, Has a Low Power Scope). Single Shot .22 Long Rifle “Little Scout” Mfg. J. Stevens Arms Co. Patent July 1907 ‘Jose Wales’ Pistol (Rusty, Non Functional). Handgun/Pistol Scope 4*32 Simmons Pro Hunter NEW-In Box. COINS& PAPER MONEY:(SOLD ON 5-18-24):(2) Canadian Gold Mapleleaf Coin (1 Troy Ounce each),(2) Krugerrand Gold Coins (1 Troy Ounce each), 1980-1984 US Mint Sets (Kennedy Half Dollar), 1848-1924 Silver Dollars Silver Dollar Silver Certificate (V95626780V), 1848 One Cent, 1934 Quarter, 1863 Italian Coin, 1942 5 Island Aurar, 1851 One Cent, 2009-2014 US Mint Silver Proof Set National Collector’s Mint 9-11 Coin, Diana Princess of Wales 1961-1997 Memorial Coin, 2007 US Mint Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set, 2018-2022 US Mint Silver Proof Sets, 19851992 US Mint Proof Sets (Purple), 1995-1998 US Mint Proof Sets (Green), 2001 Silver Buffalo Proof .999 Pure Silver, 2020 “W” Reverse Proof Nickel Qing Dynasty Cash Coin, US Mint Columbus Quincentenary Coins, 1999-2008 US Mint Silver Proof Sets, US Liberty Coins 1886-1986, $20 1864 Confederate States of America, $10 1850s Wilmington, NC Bank of Cape Fear, $5 1864 Confederate States of America,Plus other coins. JEWELRY & WATCHES: (SOLD ON 5-18-24) Elgin Pocketwatch, Watham Pocketwatch, Omega Pocketwatch, (2) Gold Watch Chains, Large amount of Costume Jewelry, Lady’s 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire set in 6 Prongs (Oval Cut, Near Colorless, .60 Ct. Weight). VEHICLES: SOLD ON 5-11-24)2011 Mazda, 2002 Buick LeSabre. FURNITURE: (SOLD ON 5-18-24) Metal Bed, Glass & Metal Table, Amish Made Jarrettsville Furniture 48” Cherry Table w/Iron Base & Chairs, Leather Recliner, Antique Chair w/Turned Legs, Aqua Chair w/Arms Chair & Ottoman, Chest w/Carving & Marble Top, Pie Crust Table, Chair w/Wooden Arms. RUGS: (SOLD ON 5-18-24) SEVERAL NICE RUGS FROM THE ROCK HILL ESTATE (CLEAN, NON SMOKING & NO PETS HOUSE). CHINA, PORCELAIN, POTTERY & GLASS: (SOLD ON 5-18-24) Bavaria China, Johnson Brothers, Noritake ‘Legacy’ Clear & Colored Glass, 5 Gallon Crock, Crocks, Stemware-Large Amount (Waterford) Decorative Pieces,The Caves Cove Collection. TOOLS & SHOP EQUIPMENT: (SOLD ON 5-1124) Porta Cable Saw, Packard Grinder, Work Bench, Shop Vacuum, Craftsman Buffer/Polisher, Nuts & Bolts Boxes, Jumper Cables, Craftsman Drill Electric Rather, Advil, Craftsman Jig Saw, Black & Decker Drill, Craftsman Sander, Makita Sander, Hand Tools, Jump Start w/Air Compressor, Black Max 3 1/2 HP Air Compressor, Ex-Cell Shop Stool. MISC: (SOLD ON 5-11-24) Flat Screen TV’s, Lamps, Silverplate, Pewter, Quilt, Tablecloths & Napkins, Phillip Philbeck Print, Costumes, Christmas, Fall Decorations, Propane Stoves, Lanterns, Fishing Items, Green Life Juice Extractor, Ammo Cast Iron, Records, Hose & Reel,Scott Spreader, Little Giant Ladder System, Yard Tools, Rhino Ramps, Costco High Step Ladder, Stihl Gas Trimmer, Power Stroke Pressure Washer, 170nMMX8 Lug Wheel Bolt 16X8 (F250 Ford), (4) Blue Ox Tow Bar, Weight Distribution. Easy Hitch 10000lbs, Reese Hitch, Dry Wall Hanger, Craftsman Shop Vacuum, Welded Wire Dog Crate-NEW- 42” Long by 30” High by 30” Wide, Pictures, Mirrors. ADVERTISING & COLLECTIBLES: (SOLD ON 5-18-24) Madison Mitchell Duck Decoys, Metal Coke Rack, Coke Glasses, 1960’s Comic Books, Hummels, Snow Babies, Plates, Airplanes.

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Another good selection of items including an Estate (Living) from Rock Hill, SC. A very unusual gun will be offered plus (2) Madison Mitchell Duck Decoys. Call Joyce if you have questions (704 472 5000).

TERMS: Cash, Checks w/Bank Letter of Credit if you are not known to the Auction Company, Credit Cards (3% added) 6.75% Sales Tax added if you do not have a tax ID. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS.

and

Enjoy a ride on the Kiddie Coaster!

There may be no better way to start Mother’s Day than serving Mom some breakfast in bed. A homemade meal before Mom even gets out of bed can set the right tone for a day that celebrates all mothers have done and continue to do for their children.

There’s no shortage of breakfast in bed options to serve Mom this Mother’s Day.

into brown sugar until crumbly. Top French toast with berries; sprinkle with brown sugar mixture. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. If desired, dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve with syrup.

If Mom loves a traditional hearty morning meal, this recipe for “Mixed Berry French Toast” courtesy of Taste of Home (tasteofhome. com) is sure to please.

Mixed Berry French Toast

Makes 8 servings

6 large eggs

1 3⁄4 cups fat-free milk

1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

1 loaf (1 lb.) French bread, cubed

1 package (12 oz.) frozen unsweetened mixed berries

2 tablespoons cold butter

1⁄3 cup packed brown sugar

Confectioners’ sugar and maple syrup (optional)

Whisk together first 6 ingredients. Place bread cubes in 13x9-inch or 3-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour egg mixture over top. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 350F. Remove berries from freezer and French toast from refrigerator and let stand while oven heats. Bake French toast, covered, 30 minutes.

In a small bowl, cut butter

MAY EVENTS

What: Ellenboro Town Wide Yard Sale

May 2

What: History Matters

When: May 2; 5:30pm

Where: ICC Library Auditorium

More Info: Memories & Medals: salute to local veterans; guest speakers: Clint Tuttle (Rutherford County Sheriff’s Dept.); Rev. Dr. Col. Max Burgin & Sgt. Major. Don Barrett, USMC; RS Central JROTC will also be present.

May 3

What: Lake Lure Farmers Market

When: May 3

Where: 2948 Memorial Hwy., Lake Lure

More Info: online applications: Lakelurefarmersmarket@gmail.com

May 4

What: Rutherford County Farmers

Market

When: May 4; 8am to 12pm

Where: Park Square, Forest City

When: May 4; 7am-until

Where: Set-up on Bus. 74 or Depot St.

More Info: Food vendors must have permission. Sponsor: Ellenboro Woman’s Club. Rita 828-429-2476 or Carole 828-447-6442.

What: Community Yard Sale

When: May 4; 9am-1pm

Where: Bills Creek Community Center; 198 Club House Rd., Lake Lure

More Info: Benefits Bills Creek Community Center & Feed the Children at Lake Lure Classical Academy.

What: 18th Annual Spring Green Bash

When: May 4; 5-9pm

Where: Green River Adventures parking lot; 111 E. Main St., Saluda

More Info: Raffle tickets can be purchased in person at the event. You do not need to be present to win.

May 11 & May 12

What: Lake Lure Arts and Craft Festival

When: May 11 & 12; 10am-5pm Sat.; 10am-4pm Sun.

Where: Lake Lure Town Center

May 15-June 15

What: Art Show

When: May 15- June 15

Where: Rutherford County Visual Artists Guild; 160 N. Main St., Rutherfordton

More Info: Featuring Pat Hitchcock. Pat is certified in Bob Ross Techniques, Landscapes, Floral & Wildlife & taught at the Bob Ross Workshop in Florida. www.rocoartguild.com. 828-288-5009

ONGOING

Every 3rd Thursday

What: Coffee and Conversation

When: 9:30-10:30am

Where: Rutherford County Veterans Office; 303 Fairground Rd., Spindale

More Info: For Rutherford County Veterans.

Ongoing

What: Rutherford County Woodworkers Club

When: Every Fourth Tuesday

Where: Rutherford County Annex, Rutherfordton

More Info: 919-696-6064

What: Stitch by Stitch

When: First Saturday monthly, 12pm Where: Rutherford County Library, Callahan Rd., Spindale

More Info: Age 10 & up; cross-stitch, needle point, slow stitching

What: If you’re an American Legion member of Post 74 Forest City, Post 423 Henrietta or Post 437 Chimney Rock & haven’t renewed your membership dues, do so at www. legion.org.

More Info: If you’d like to join the American Legion, contact Jimmy at 704-819-5862.

What: Learn more about the Civil War/Confederacy third Friday monthly at annex in Rutherfordton. 6:30pm refreshments. 7pm meeting. William Corbitt SCV camp welcomes you.

More Info: teddybear93_890@yahoo. com

Volunteer Opportunities

More Info: NC Guardian ad Litem Program trains & supervises child advocate volunteers to represent best interests of kids in court system. www. volunteerforgal.org, 828-288-6121.

Volunteer Opportunities

More Info: CarePartners Hospice & Palliative Care seeking volunteers. Variety of opportunities, including specialized respite support, socialization-companionship, assistance with errands, Veterans program & more. 828-274-9567.

Tuesdays

What: Open Arms Substance Abuse

When: Tuesdays 6-7pm Where: Highland Apartments Activity Center; 171 Butler Rd., Forest City

More Info: For those with substance abuse, parents or guardians of kids with substance abuse addictions. 828305-1280.

Thursdays

What: Community health bus

When: Thursdays 9:30am-4:30pm Where: Grahamtown Community Center; 129 First St., Forest City

More Info: Screenings, referrals, cardiology pediatrics, well checks, minor injuries, diseases, radiology, diabetology; grahamtownteam.org

What: Rutherfordton Kiwanis Club Meeting

When: 6:30-7:30pm (except 5th Thursdays)

Where: Woodrow Jones Building, Rutherfordton

More Info: See “Kiwanis of Rutherfordton” on FaceBook. New members welcome and light dinner served. ruffkiwanis@gmail.com

What: Narcotics Anonymous meeting

When: Thursdays; 12:30-1:30pm Where: Community Healing Recovery & Thriving Center; 648 Withrow Rd., Forest City

What: S.T.E.A.M. Fun Day

When: May 4; 10am to 2pm

Where: New Bethel Church; 263 Forest St., Forest City

More Info: Age 7-15; Science, technology, engineering, art, & math combined with a team of Robotics students, high school volunteers & kids; learning how to find DNA is a cool time

What: BBQ Dinner

When: May 4; 4-6pm

Where: Mt. Vernon Community Clubhouse - across from Mt. Vernon

Ruth School

More Info: $12. Dine in or take-out. Supports the Mt. Vernon Community!

What: Yard Sale to Benefit Union Mills Community Club

When: May 4; 8am-noon

Where: Union Mills Community Club; 6097 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills

More Info: $10 per table. Set up night before. Bake Sale, breakfast biscuits, coffee, etc. Dianne 828-429-2446 or Mary 828-429-3502 for info or to reserve a table.

JUNE & BEYOND

June 1

What: Concealed Carry Class

When: June 1; 8am

Where: Cedar Grove Fellowship, 160 Toney Rd., Bostic

More Info: Church fundraiser. $100. Space limited, pay by May 25. 828-245-7878

June 10-14

What: Grahamtown Youth Summer Camp

When: June 10-14; 9:30am to 12:30pm

Where: Grahamtown Center; 129 First St., Forest City

More Info: Registration starts June 1; 828-2293390. Limited space. Gardening, technology, agriculture, cooking, water fun, lunch & more

June 15

What: Juneteenth Celebration

When: June 15; 12-6pm

Where: Pavilion On Park Square, Forest City

More Info: A celebration of freedom; A Reflection of experience. Stage performances, food trucks & other vendors; Black-owned businesses, clothing & more; jewelry. To be a vendor call 828-229-3380

July22-26

What: Cleanup on the Green River

When: May 4; 10am-3pm

Where: Saluda

More Info: Paddlers of all experience levels & roadside volunteers needed. mountaintrue.org/event/mountaintruespring-clean-on-the-green-with-cofounder-of-liquidlogic-kayaks-shanebenedict-in-saluda-nc/ to register.

May 11

What: Marine Corps League Golf Tournament

When: May 11; Tee off 1:30pm

Where: Forest City Municipal Golf Course

More Info: Proceeds to needy veterans’ fund; bbq sandwiches & plates served. Mail donations to: Marine Corps League, PO Box 1293, Forest City. $300 /team.

What: Silent Auction, Plant Sale & Bake Sale, Biscuit & Gravy Breakfast

When: May 11; 8am-1pm

Where: Bill’s Creek VFD; 1184 Bill’s Creek Rd., Lake Lure

More Info: Barbara Welge 828-6255517

May 18

What: Lake Lure Spring Classic Boat and Car Show

When: May 18; 10am-4pm

Where: Lake Lure Town Center

May 18 & May 19

What: Rutherford County Amateur Golf Championship

When: May 18 & 19; 10am to 2pm

Where: Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club

More Info: Registration closes May 17; noon. 828-286-9117 or golfshop@ tryon.com

May 23

What: Cliffside Elementary May Day

When: May 23; 5pm

Where: Cliffside school

More Info: “Looking Back - Moving Forward”

Clay Bustin’ Bulldog Classic for student scholarships

A Gardner Webb University Clay Bustin Bulldog Classic will be held May 10 beginning at 8:30am at the Cleghorn Gun Club. The sporting clay tournament will support student scholarships Cleghorn Gun Club, designed by nationally renowned designers Rick Hemmingway and Heyward Cunningham, is a 100-clay course consisting of 15 stations with 4 traps per station.

Individual registration is $120 and a team of four registration is $450. Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, golf cart and shooting clays.

Max Capacity for Tournament is 60. Participants should bring their own shotgun; however, if teams need to rent a shotgun, call 828-863-1435. Shotgun rental is $35. Guns available by Caesar Guerini. Limited inventory.

Ammunition is not provided. Participants should bring their own or purchase from

Don Pedi, long time host of Close To Home on Blue Ridge Public Radio, will be moving his popular show to WNCW-FM starting Sunday, May 12 from 6-7pm.

“It has been my privilege to serve as an onair host at Blue Ridge Public Radio since 1985. I am most grateful to WNCW for welcoming me into their lineup and for the opportunity to continue sharing what I consider to be “positive energy” through music on the radio,” says Don. “Close to Home on WNCW will feature traditional American music and consider its influence on popular music. We will also honor the similarities that our traditions share with those of other countries.”

This move comes as BPR prepares to offer Western North Carolina two fully distinct broadcast services: BPR NEWS and BPR CLASSIC, the latter of which will soon feature an all-classical and jazz music service (rather than both news and classical).

“We are thankful to Don for his service to the listeners all these years and are excited to see what’s next for him, and Close to Home at

WNCW,” says Jeffrey Pope, General Manager of BPR.

WNCW, based in Spindale, is a music format that includes Americana, Triple-A rock, and various roots music styles like bluegrass, old time, and blues, plus jazz, and many styles from around the world, as well as locally produced news.

Blue Ridge Public Radio serves more than 650,000 people in 14 counties and the Qualla Boundary, connecting the people and places of Western North Carolina through its two services, BPR News and BPR Classic. BPR is Western North Carolina’s home for local news, classical music, and NPR programming. With 20 frequencies across the region, BPR delivers

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Spindale 2024 Hill Climb held on Callahan-Koon Road in Spindale

After a 6 year lapse, the Spindale 2024 Hill Climb returned last week.

The streets were blocked by traffic control and timing equipment was set up. Hill climbers started arriving at 9am, and the vehicle inspections got under way. At 10am, practice runs began, and the drivers started warming up their cars by running the hill.

At 1pm, Spindale Mayor

• Max Hayward took the win in the S-2 class with his 1928 Fordor.

• In the S-3 class, Jeff Hodge won in his early 1930 AA Truck.

• Buck Wellborn from Boone, NC, won the ST-1 class in his 1931 Coupe.

• ST-2 class was won by Chad Eaves in his 1930 Tudor.

• Jeff Hodge took the win in the M-2 class with his 1931

hill climb.

• The SP-1 class had 2 speedsters entered with 6 driver’s total. Walter O’Neal and wife Joyce took turns in their # 28 car with Walter capturing “KING OF THE HILL”. Gary Justice, Mike Block, Jeff Hodge, and Shannon McCool took turns driving the #11 car. Shannon McCool from Gilkey, not only won “QUEEN OF THE HILL” but also had the quickest ET

Free Bicycle Helmets Coming Soon

The N.C. Department of Transportation plans this spring to provide thousands of bike helmets to children across the state to reduce serious injuries and save lives.

“Wearing a helmet is an easy way to reduce the risk of head injury when riding a bicycle,” said Brennon Fuqua, interim director of the state’s Integrated Mobility Division. “We hope the Bicycle Helmet Initiative will help reduce bicycle injuries and raise awareness about the importance of safe bicycling practices.”

This year, NCDOT’s Bicycle Helmet Initiative plans to provide around 12,500 bicycle helmets to 157 organizations to ensure that children have the resources they need to stay safe while riding their bikes. Since 2015, the Bicycle Helmet Initiative has provided 77,065 helmets to children in need.

NCDOT started the Bicycle Helmet Initiative in 2007 to educate cyclists, especially children, about the importance of wearing a helmet while riding a bike to reduce the risk of severe brain injuries. From 2009-2018, children up to 17 constituted 40.3% of emergency department visits for all nonfatal bicycle-related traumatic brain injuries, according to the CDC.

NCDOT uses some funds from the sale of “Share the Road” specialty license plates and federal funding to purchase the helmets. Helmets are then distributed at local safety events for underprivileged children. NCDOT’s Integrated Mobility Division

to extend bike safety awareness outreach. Organizations apply for helmets in January and February and then NCDOT selects organizations and then distributes the helmets starting in the spring so organizations can provide them to children during public safety events in North Carolina. Participating organizations include schools, YMCAs, local law enforcement agencies, parks and recreation departments, churches and other organizations that host bike safety events.

To learn more about IMD, its projects and safety initiatives, visit NCDOT.GOV

That’s a wrap for a successful plant sale

Ruff’ton Roots Community Garden celebrated a successful plant sale Saturday at its location, off Hospital Drive in Rutherfordton. All the plants were sold before the end of the day with children of all ages browsing around tables selecting a favorite plant or two. Shiloh Beheler, 4, was among children planting seeds, in a children’s activity section where Marie Parker assisted children. Volunteers are invited to join Ruff’ton Roots Community Garden to help with harvesting, washing, packing veggies, gathering and planting. Check the Facebook

8th Grade A Honor Roll

Austin, Abbygale Katherine Bautista, Jared Alexis Bigelow, Teagan C Boone, Mylee Claire Bradley, Daniel Alexander Carson, Kyla Jazelle Cavender, Riley Bryan

Dang, Leo DeAntonio, Lukas Anthony Digh, Bryndle Elyse Dinh, Joshua Thienanh Galvez, Nahomy Lizeth Goossens, Jaxson Edward Harper, Henry James Harris, Olivia Caroline Hernandez, Jasmine Isabel Holley, Rylan Kade Huddleston, Kelly Grace Hummel, Shannon Jacob Johnson, Camryn Elaine Laws, Cayden Elijah Lewis, Gabriel David Martin, Savannah Gayle McCluney, Miah Grace McDaniel, Jacob River Melton, Elijah Braxton Metcalf, Emily Claire Moore, Braeden Scott Murray, Kynadey Taylor Nelon, Brooklyn Grace Nyamiwa, Emmanuel Malongo Simpson, Charles Joseph Swepson, Aaiyden Kendrick Taylor, Kaylen Cheyenne Thomas, Danielle Ann-Delayne Tilley, James Edward Trout, Elizabeth Christine Tuttle, Melanie Hope Warlick, Zachery Addison Wright, Noah Gregory 7th Grade A Honor Roll Anderson, Sebastian Noah Ayala-Ramos, Emmanuel Black, Justice Bobby Boone, Morgan Booth, Mattie Olivia Chapman, Colbey Wayne Cox, Timothy James Dang, Courtney Taylor Fain, Adley Elizabeth Ford, Hadleigh Alyssa Friend, John Thomas Gamble, Brooklyn McKenzie Garcia, Alexis Annabella Gomez, Victoria Alejandra Greenlee, Kallyn Ruby Guzman, Gabriella Adele Holland, Easton Bryan Jackson, Alayiah Lopez, Alena Payton McCraw, Huntley Liam Murray, Jayden Lynn

RS Middle School Honor Roll

Nguyen, Chloe An Reyes-Ramos, Lisely Rivera-Correa, Octavio Julian Saltouros, Ashlynn Isabella Samuel, Kinlee Scruggs, Cooper Ree Smith, Mason Dean Toney, Mason Dean Toney, Zachery Wellmon, Bryce 6th Grade A Honor Roll Atkins, Elena Liliana Blanton, MacKenzie Hope Bridges, Aalynna Estelle Campbell, Miles Ayden Currier, Ethan Robert Evans, Landry Michael Guyer, Isaac Henderson, Charlotte Bethea Henderson, Emma Nicole Hendricks, Zane Gabriel Howard, Ella Adeline Johnson, Ethan James Kennedy, Addyson Grace Kennedy, Jack Lattimore, Xah-Kyrieon Antavious-Marquae Littlejohn, Adelynn Mia-Renee Mace, Lily Noel Martin, Zaylee Nicole Mesich, Aiden Enrique-Elzie Montcastle, Aiden Wyatt Mundy, Brantley Scott Munn, Audrey Faith Munoz, Araceli Pacetti, Caroline Raine Reece, Brooklyn Savanna Reyes Cervantes, Evelin Simpson, Wyatt Hugh Steiner, Lilia Marie SwaUord, Nathaniel Thomas, Sunny Elise Upton, Garrett Keith Vance, Emaleigh Grace Wilkins, Deshaune Ray Wilson, Joseph James 8th Grade B Honor Roll Adams, Dominic Gene Barrick, Ashlynn Nicole Bennett, Summer Faith Cowan, Grayson Mack Davis, Breanna Kathleen Dunn, Falynn Elizabeth Dyson, Brianna Nicole Fowler, Brody Cameron Freeman, Hadley Marie Grissom, Alyanna Susan Hartford, Hannah Marie Hollifield, William Riley Joiner, Hezekiah Jamell Jones, Jacob Wylie Keever, Miles York Kennedy, Brayden Dixon

Ledbetter, Jayden Deonta

Littlejohn, Avahna Jade

Logan, Tarrik Lanonn

Mace, Emma Lynn

Matheny, Selena MaCole

McCracken, Tyler Grayson

McCurry, Uriah Leabron

McDonald, Natalia Melrose

McEntyre, Calie Hope McIntosh, Kamden Silas

Mercer, Jordan Claire

Moore, Mya Clairelynn

Player, Mazie Paige

Pruett, Saydie Grace

Reep, Kaylee Jordyn

Reyes Rodriguez, Lilian Daniela

Sherburne, Lucy Mae

Sizemore, Malaki Pete

Trivette, Emily Dawn

Upton, Ryleigh Peyton

Watts, Jordan Marquice

Yacovelli, James Francis

7th Grade B Honor

Aldhari, Husam Mohamed

Barnette, Jaivoriona

Beason, Bentley JoLee

Blanton, Caylin Aileah Boone, Khloee Jane Buff, Nevaeh Skyler

Bynum, Benjamin Charles Carpenter, Olivia Cait Castillo, Jaden Isaiah

Childree, William-Henry Maddux Cole, Paityn

Dupree, Ariel Nicole

Ferguson, Ryleigh Violet Fillers, Evan Michael Fowler, Madox Rae

Fowler, Nathan Charles

Freeman, Jerrell Christopher Gibson, Hannah Joy

Glover, Kylen

Gomez, Jeancarlos Francisco

Hamilton, Carsyn James Hardin, Cayden Isaiah

Harrill, Mason Scott

Harrison, Aubrey Lenae

Hernandez, Nayomi Elizabeth

Higgins, Creek Gunner

Houser, Jakoby Steele

Josephson, Henry Lyric

Kennedy, Isabelle Kate

Lantroop, Shelby Marie

Lowrance, Myonnie

Lynch, Aubree NeVayah

Macias, Elizabeth

Marlowe, Evan Carlyle

Mason, Lochlan Steele

Mast, LaNora Katelyn

McBrayer, Norah Belle

McCabe, Emily Elizabeth

Morgan, Madison Grace

Madison Elena

Peplinski, Violet Grace Pettit, Marleigh Peyton Price, Taraji Rai

Queen, Bentlee Alexander Robinson, Scott Jude Smith, Matthew Andrew Staley, Isaiah John Tapia, Ashley Judith Tupick, Levi Max Velasquez, Paola

Waters, Cullen Patrick Watson, Ava Lily White, Sophia Paige Whitmire, Sawyer Trace Young, Reddik Cy 6th Grade B Honor Roll Bailey, Alexis Sinclair Beheler, Vickie Elouise Campbell, Zachariah Oneal Carpenter, Aubrey Grace Chapman, Austin Donald Escobar Lopez, Roczana Nickohl Evans, Kaleah Jane Finnan, Brielle Giffin, Kaylyn Godfrey, Channing Lee Gray, Molly Faeth Harris, Gunner Jermel Henderson, Destiny Hope Hill, Sophie Madelyn Hodge, Aiden Holt, Lily Lynn Jackson, Ezekyel Marley Jackson, Malia Noel James, Shelby Johnson, Kevinah Dichelle Koone, Alliana Faith Luckadoo, Dawson Blake Mackay, Alison Marie Malone, Arica Joana Manis, Kinsley Savanah Matthews, Weston Michael Murray, Kevin James Ormand, Harper Rose Putman, Jace Willis Richmond, Shawn Michael Roane, Kylee Renea Rodriguez, Aidan James Rogers, Charles Roland Shepheard, Graydon Ryan Splawn, Kailee Suzann Stiles, Andrew Leland Tartaglia, Catalina Lillian Thompson, Kelsee ShyanneNicole Turner, Mason Fox Whiteside, Lucas Hugh Whiteside, Ruby Ann Wilson, Layla Danielle Wimberly, Connor Vinson Young, Ny’Keriah Skyy

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By Gary Miller

Unlike some other types of hunting, pursuing the turkey is very enjoyable doing it with a partner; especially if one is doing the calling and the other is doing the shooting. Most people who have hunted turkey for any period of time will tell you they enjoy calling in a bird as much as shooting one. Not only do you get to share in a successful shot, but the caller gets a sense of pride in knowing if it weren’t for his calling the shot would’ve never been made. Most of the time, shooting a turkey is less about a hunter’s skill and more about the caller’s mastery of the tools of the trade. I don’t consider myself an expert caller, but I figure if I can fool a gobbler I have at least accomplished somewhat of an ability to use a call. I may never win a national calling championship, but I can enjoy a deep fried turkey breast. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m sure I’ve missed my share of opportunities because I’m no expert, but I’m not going to stay home because I’m not as good as the next guy. I really wish I were a better caller. I’ve bought videos and listened to the experts, just trying to hear and replicate the sounds, but it seems many other hunters just have a greater predisposition for quality calling, than I do. I’m just glad I’ve not let my lack of calling ability detour me from the turkey woods.

These thoughts remind me of another type of calling I enjoy, and that’s calling hunters to a closer walk with God. I admit when I listen to other “callers,” sometimes I get discouraged because I’m just not as good as they are. I’ve wished that God had made me like the guy on an old commercial about a financial group – E.F Hutton. The ditty goes, “When E.F. Hutton speaks, everyone listens.” But God has not gifted me in that way. He made me who I am – gifted in some ways, lacking in others. He made you the same way. You now have a choice and it’s the same choice I had in hunting turkey; either to stay home because of my lack of ability, or continue to do what I love to do, the best I can. Again, you know what I chose. Has something or someone told you that you are unable, ungifted, or unqualified? Do you consider yourself a novice in the midst of experts? Are you letting the shadow of someone else’s greatness hide your own light? Remember, it’s just a ploy to keep you at home so you never enjoy the successes that God has in store, for just you.

Gary Miller has written Outdoor Truths articles for 21 years. He also speaks at wildgame dinners and men’s events for churches and associations. gary@outdoortruths.org

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Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photos by Jean Gordon and Christine Kemerait

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The Symphony of Rutherford County presented its annual Spring Concert Sunday afternoon at the Performing Arts Center at the Foundation. Director Patricia Sparti directs Peter Moore and Piper Westmoreland and the symphony in The Prayer. Steve Garrison said on a social media post, “We are so fortunate to have a symphony in Rutherford County and a perfect performance hall...”

Volunteer Year-Round with Operation Christmas Child

Join a local team to promote Operation Christmas Child in your community all year long! Volunteers serve year-round to recruit and train participants, as well as to coordinate the collection of shoebox gifts. This requires leaders and prayer warriors, people with skills in logistics and administration, and those with the gift of communicating. Find out how you can use your Godgiven talents in this effort to lead children, families, and communities around the world to the Greatest Gift, the Lord Jesus Christ. The Mountain Gateway

Team covers Rutherford, Polk, and McDowell Counties. For more info contact Judy Jackson—Area Coordinator at 828 606-3636 or wwwjudy@bellsouth.net.

Article Provided By: Tommy Sims

The Clinchfield Carolina and Ohio (CC&O) caboose 1021 came to its new home in Ellenboro from Erwin, Tennessee last Thursday evening. This wooden caboose was built in 1920 and served the CC&O and later the Clinchfield on the route from Elkhorn City, Kentucky to Spartanburg, said Edward McCurry of Ellenboro. The 104 year old caboose is one of the oldest CC&O cabooses that still exists. It passed many times through the Bostic yard, Forest City and Harris on its way to Spartanburg. Over the next year or so it will be restored to as it was when it was an operating caboose. When work on it is completed, it will be open at times for visitors. It is privately owned and on private property. The story of how the caboose arrived in Ellenboro and was transferred from a tractor trailer bed to the railway and more pictures will

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Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photos Contributed.

May 5

What: Clothing Give-away

When: May 5; 12-2pm

Where: Parking Lot of the Three Angels Seventh-Day Adventist Church; 2158 Hudlow Rd., Forest City

What: Miles for Messiah 5K & Breakfast Fundraiser

When: May 5; 7:30am. 5K: 8am, hot breakfast to follow

Where: Pleasant View

Community Church; 129

Michael Dr., Forest City More Info: pvcc.net &/or rutherfordoutdoor.org/running-race-series

May 10 & 24

What: Free hotdog meal

When: May 10 & 24; noon

Where: Spindale United Methodist Church; 185 Mill St., Spindale

May 2

What: 73rd annual National Day of Prayer

When: May 2; noon

Where: Florence Baptist Church, Forest City

More Info: Theme: Lift Up The Word- Light Up the World

May 5

What: Guest Speaker Billy Salyers, Redeemed Steel & Yellow Rose Forge

When: May 5; 8:45 am, 11am and 6 pm

Where: Florence Baptist Church, Forest City

What: Women’s Day Program When: May 5; 3pm

Where: Living Word Indepentent Ministry; 299 East Main St., Spindale

More Info: Visting pastor & church; Rev. Elanor Miller & New Zion CME Church, Mill Spring

What: 1st Sunday Night Singing When: May 5; 7pm

Where: Riverside Baptist Church; 1178 Hogan Rd., Forest City

More Info: Golden Valley Crusaders

What: Memorial Sunday When: May 5; 11am

Where: Pleasant Grove UMC, Forest City

More Info: Covered Dish meal following worship service.

What: ‘100 in white’ women’s day service

When: May 5; 3pm

Where: New

May 15

What: Drive Thru Meal

When: May 15; 5pm

Where: Spindale United Methodist Church; 185 Mill St., Spindale

Every Monday

What: Recovery at The Well When: Mondays; 6-9pm

Where: The Well – Landrum; 395 Hwy 14 W., Landrum, SC More Info: Help for Hurts, Habits & Hardships, Fellowship Meal, Worship, Teaching, Testimonies, Growth through Small Groups. All welcome.

Every Wednesday

What: Bible Study & Dinner

When: Wednesdays. Refreshments/Dinner 5pm, Bible study 6pm

Where: New Bethel AME Zion Church; 263 Forest St., Forest City More Info: 828-429-3497.

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As engineers were busy working on Phase II of Chimney Rock Village’s Streetscape construction work, town and county officials stood across Main Street and talked about the work that will transform one of the county’s leading tourist destinations.

Chimney Rock Village Mayor Peter O’Leary welcomed the contingent of well wishers to the brief ceremony before leading them across the street for the official groundbreaking.

The event was hosted by Don Cason, executive director of the Tourism Development Authority (TDA) and the TDA staff.

O’Leary thanked all those who are instrumental in the Rutherford Bound project going on in the Village including Rutherford County, TDA, the Appalachian

Streetscape improvements in Chimney Rock Village

owners directly affected by this project,” O’Leary said of the shops along Main Street. The shops are open for business as posted along the fence in front of the shops as work is taking place.

“This project clearly illustrates and demonstrates the cooperation we are achieving in making Chimney Rock Village more like it should be,” O’Leary said.

He reminded the crowd how blessed they are to be in the “beautiful Hickory Nut Gorge... thousands of people agree and want to be here with us. So, we have to plan for our visitors and do what we can to provide for them. We want the Village to be welcoming, enjoyable, walkable and memorable,” he said.

O’Leary said the Village will “grow and prosper together as we are doing

Shops are open for business

accessible to “everyone and more inviting to everyone. We are providing space for the Village to grow and prosper,” O’Leary said.

Phase 2 enhances the village with 650 linear feet of new pedestrian facilities by continuing the previously established sidewalk project.

O’Leary recognized the cooperation of Rutherford County, TDA, Village Council and the Village residents.

“We are building another section of the Village’s Pathway to Prosperity,” he added.

Four years ago

Rutherford Bound began the Phase 1 of the streetscape plan in Chimney Rock Village.

“It is very heartening and a testament to the persistence and the patience the residents have for their community,” he said.

County initiative that invests in public spaces to help bolster tourism and improve the quality of life in the community.

“Chimney Rock Village has again partnered with Rutherford Bound and they recognize that access is critical to getting people into the Hickory Nut Gorge, where over 50 miles of state trail are planned. The village streetscape is important in creating an atmosphere where people can stop and have a jumpoff point to access all these trails,” said Ledgerwood, Superintendent of Chimney Rock State Park.

Rutherford Bound projects are ongoing from the East to the West in Rutherford County on various projects to improve communities.

“There are 14 other projects to be done,’ Cason said.

He said approximately $1 million goes into the Rutherford Bound projects each year from one-third of the county’s 6 percent occupancy tax collected by visitors staying in a hotel, motel, campground, inn, Bed & Breakfast or AirB&b.

“We are maximizing this tax”, Cason said the work

affects the residents and the

“We want to impress our visitors and to experience the quality of life here,” Cason said.

“People across the State are looking at Rutherford Bound. We are a rural community working together,” he added.

The completion date goal for the Streetscape Phase 2 is June with the remainder of the project expected to be compiled by November.

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Among special guests were Rep. Jake Johnson, House Deputy Majority Whip NC House of Representatives; J. Meliski, Senior Project Manager with McGill Engineering and Village shop owner; Willard Whitson, TDA chairman; James Ledgerwood, Superintendent, Chimney Rock State Park; Lake Lure Mayor Carol Pritchett and Rutherfordton Mayor

Occupancy taxes collected by TDA help fund the projects as cooperation comes from each of the towns where work is being done.

“We come together better for everyone, not just those here, but for the visitors,” said Ledgerwood.

Cason thanked the Village for its cooperation in Rutherford Bound.

He said seven years ago the TDA and 40 leaders from across the county met and asked the question, “What do we want our communities to be in the next years...We came up with a plan. Doing nothing was not an option,” he said.

The official groundbreaking ceremony with (left to right) TDA’s Don Cason, Council members Bayou Billy Robson, Buck Meliski; Mayor Peter O’Leary; Lake Lure Mayor Carol Pritchett, J. Meliski, project engineer and business owner; James Ledgerwood, Superintendent of Chimney Rock State Park and Council member Bruce Godzik. Jean Gordon photo.

Village shops are open for business as the construction project continues. This photograph of Main Street was taken recently after the construction crews were finished for the day and shop owners were home for the evening. Jean Gordon photo.

Building safer, more accessible sidewalks and installing storm drains.

A Golden Anniversary

The Church of the Exceptional celebrated its 50th year Sunday with a full house at the church located in Henrietta. Begun in 1974 by Mattie Lackey in an answer to a call from God on her life, the church has ministered to hundreds of exceptional children and adults and families during its five decades. Guest speakers included former director Keith Stout (shown with his wife Mary) from Myrtle Beach, SC. Through the years the church has been blessed with supporters from across Rutherford County and beyond. Services are held each Sunday morning.

Article Provided By: Jean Gordon

5th Grade “A” Honor Roll

Bailey, Bransyn Giss

Buff, Silas Kain Bush, Keyani Brichelle Davis, Addison Lynn Franklin, Emily Nichole Gentry, Jeiza Aaliyah Ingle, Jonah Daniel Jolly, Kamryn Lee Joseph, Jaslynn Tatyanna King, Eric Hendrix

McCraw, Hunter Bynum Mendoza, Cruz Joel Pintuff, Maci Leigh Strickland, Calvin Claudius Tipton, Kaine Adam Walker, Kylee Nicole Wallace, Logan Shane Watkins, Azariah Skye

4th Grade “A” Honor Roll Bailey, Bentley Ray Baldwin, Chase Demontre’

Ellenboro Elementary School Honor Roll

Bass, Harrison Victor Blanton, Calvin Jax

Bledsoe, Serenity Cheyenne Browning, Aurora Gayle Burdine, Laila Amira Jaide Camp, Alayla Faith Cantera-Alvarez, Juan Davis, Layla Marie Escalera, Gabriel Fields, Michael Bryon Freshour, Corbin James

Friday, Zi’Layah Hope Havro, Madelyn Marie Hawkins, Charles Landon Haynes, Lane David Hinkle, Lyla Neile Hodges, Carter Hudson, Davion Alexander Hunt, Andre Michael Jolly, Kasen Ray Jones, Brody Jones, Rossi Ann Lane, McKinley Grace Ledbetter, Cameron Michael Lovelace, Ryder Scott Mauney, Alayna Grace McCann, Paisleigh Mckenzie Mendoza, Kaylee Monserrat Montoya-Rush, Alicia Renee Morgan, Kayla Renee Murray, Anslee Rae Murray, Kenley Dawn Owens, Connor James Phillips, Waylon D Sain, Rylan Thomas Shell, Madison Nicole Short, Jonathan Daniel Snyder, Matthew Reece Soriano, Briseyda Elinai Strother, Kamari Jade Taylor, Mckenna Skye Terry, Tregan Matthew Weaver, Ava Grace Yelton, Briar Davis 3rd Grade “A” Honor Roll Blalock, Leyton McLain Bradley, Hailie Nicole Christen, Savannah Grace Cole, Brayden Riley Cuthbertson, Anthea Rose Dobbins, Nevaeh Henson, Kellen Ty King, Daisy Caroline Milne, Kamren Mark Owens, Emmalyn Grace Phouvanay, Asher Quinn Smith, Bailee Brooke Washington, Ansley Jashae York, Never RoselynAlanna 5th Grade “B” Honor Roll Bailey, Blake Jordan Beheler, Natalie Peyton

Blanton, Christopher Mason Cantera-Alvarez, Dominic Santiago Clark, Alana Dawn Davis, Michael Earley, Jeremiah Brodie Ervin, Gabriella Elizabeth Evans, Maxton Bo Grant, Brooklyn Kalyse Greene, Brandon Dale Greene, Landen Keith Gurr, Sydnee Addison Hamrick, Sawyer Joseph Harrison, Jackson Zane Henson, Joshua AydenRandall Hummel, Weston Hunt, Alexa Rose Jordan, Lucas Matthew Kelley, Travis Lancaster, Bethany Raine Laughter, Gabriella Shy Ledford, Nevayah A’nique Lowder, Ava Lorin Lynch II, Jaquannus Todd McGill, Alaina RedShirt, Casey James Roach, Jaxon OpieLane Rosenthal, Finton John Scruggs, Bryson Christopher Sparks, Mckenzie Lynn Stafford, Payton LeAnn Swink, Macaylee Peyton Vickers, Macie Leeann 4th Grade “B” Honor Roll Anzaldi, Alexis Baker, Maddox Jesse Burdine, O’Savior Jaimarri Cooper, Landon Davis, Evan Thomas Devens, Gracie Earley, Pierce Michael Gay, Olivia Grier, Wyatt Wayne Harris, Bristol Nicole Hensley, Lou Higgins, Lila Paige Holtsclaw, Ethan Jenkins, Cody Seth Johnson, Kennedy Michael Langley, Logan Nicholas Marshall, Preston Scott McCraw, Kain Austin

Morrow, Emersyn Rose Mullinax, Jace Myers, Oliver George Piper, Austin Blake Sewell, Samantha Elaine Shell, Liam Cain Smith, Kiara Shay Tipton, Khloe Raeann Urrea-Reyes, Ezrah C Ward, Corbin Lyn Wells, Emma Wilson, Karsyn Rae 3rd Grade “B” Honor Roll Adkins, David Joel Adkins, Mason Bradley Argueta, Justin Baldwin, Charmaine Brooks, Dalyla Monroe Bullman, Callahan James Bush, Brionna Delean Cooper, Richard James Deyton, Holden McCraw Elias, Louis Enrique Fish, Arianna Rose Hall, William Christopher Hamrick, McKenzie Taylyn Faith Harrill, Dezi Grace Hensley, Jordan Elijah Hunley, Jordan Trevon Kennedy, Jace Lowery, Jennie Mae Maughan, Ashlynn J Mendoza, Neveli Capri Moore, Kendall Marie Parker, Kinley McKay Pero, Kaine Riley Piercy, Alaya Kendra Michelle Rhodes, Peyton Alexis Shell, Elsa Dorothy Shires, Kayden Myles Skates, Colton Zane Smart, Zoey Serenity Soriano, Camila Elizabeth Swepson, Kennedi Monroe Taylor, Rori Michelle Vaughan, Dwight Lee Walker, South William Wood, Madden Andrew Young, Sadie Harper

Mattie Lackey

Mary and Keith Stout.

Article Provided By: Dawn Watts

By: Jean Gordon

A friend asked me the other day if I had planted my garden.

“Not yet” I responded, although I do have a couple tomato plants ready for the dirt. They are still in the pots they were in when I bought them Saturday at the Ruff’ton Roots Community Garden’s plant sale.

By the way, the sale was a success as all the plants were bought and folks carried plants to vehicles in cardboard boxes or trays for planting.

It was a great event. It was colorful, children’s activities kept the little folks busy planting their own seeds and friendships were renewed while others were formed.

Volunteers at Ruff’ton Roots are to be commended again and again for their long hours of work.

The veggies from the garden are donated to food pantries in Rutherford County for distribution on a weekly basis.

All proceeds from the plant sale will help keep the Ruff’ton Roots gardens growing season after season in order to help the hungry

So on Saturday as people bought plants, I was proud of the tomato plants I bought. I can taste the Cherokee heirlooms right now. Mix them with fresh basil and onions, then you have a pie fit for a queen. Just wish I’d bought more plants.

I have only had a

RUFF’TON ROOTS - BELIEVING IN TOMORROW

garden a few times since my parents passed away (1999 and 2006).

Honestly, I was “gardened out.” Our gardens, on four separate small plots of land, produced enough vegetables for a lot of people, including our family.

Gardening was our mama’s way of helping make a living after retiring from the Tanner Companies at age 40. Daddy worked at Stonecutter until retirement age.

lucrative produce business. I happen to know farmers are never paid for all the hard work involved. I also believe it’s such good therapy.

When I think of the volunteers at Ruff’ton Roots, I know the work involved. I was also reminded “planting a garden is to believe in tomorrow”, so said Audrey Hepburn.

Want to volunteer in the community garden? There’s plenty to do.

National Volunteer Month was observed in April. Want to feel better? Find your place in a garden, a food pantry, a thrift store, a church, school, community and town. There’s a never ending need for volunteers. Visit the Ruff’ton Roots Community Garden Facebook post for more information.

So Lindy and every faithful volunteer, “thanks” for jobs well done. Contact Jean: gordonjean211@gmail.com

Mama wanted to retire early and return home to work in the garden. It was the best thing for her, the family and a bushel of friends. It was the hardest work ever, but she loved it. Her daughters helped too.

Planting everything imaginable from a variety of bell peppers, hot peppers, corn, green beans, peas, cucumber, squash, tomatoes, zucchini, crowder peas, lima beans, beets, potatoes and much more. She even competed with her daddy on who grew the most and best tomatoes. They both supplied a few Rutherfordton restaurants with tomatoes, back in the day.

After our parents became empty nesters, they planted even bigger gardens and established a

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A Honor Roll: Thomas

Dick, II, Harvey Greene, Gauge Higgins, Mary-Grace Lovelace, Olivia Rutherford

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Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary Honor Roll

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The Department of Veterans Affairs announced recently Veteran trust in the Charles George VA Medical Center has risen to 95.1 percent — up 4.3 percent from 90.2 percent in 2018 when measurement began.

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This finding is based on a survey of Veteran patients who received VA health care in the past 90 days. Within one week of using VA services, these Veterans were asked whether they trusted VA for their health care needs across a variety of categories – including scheduling an appointment, health care visits, in-person pharmacy, mail-order pharmacy, labs/ imaging, and Veteran safety.

This survey mirrors the findings of recent independent studies. According to Medicare’s latest nationwide survey of patients, VA hospitals outperformed nonVA hospitals on all 10 core patient satisfaction metrics — including overall hospital rating, communication with doctors, communication about medication, willingness to recommend the hospital, and more. VA health care has also consistently outperformed non-VA care

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VA is delivering more care and more benefits to more Veterans than ever before in our nation’s history, setting an all-time record for health care provided in 2023. As Veteran trust in VA has increased, more Veterans have also begun to choose VA care.

VA has enrolled 401,006 Veterans in VA health care over the past 365 days –30% more than the 307,831 it enrolled the previous year. This is the highest number of enrollees in a single year in at least the past five years at VA, and nearly a 50% increase over pandemic-level enrollment in 2020.

“All across Western North Carolina, our VA staff is deeply committed to the values and ideals which deliver worldclass care to the more than 49,000 veterans who use our services,” said Stephanie Young, Executive Director, Western North Carolina VA Health Care System. “Our staff works hard every single day to ensure the health care experience for our Veterans is the very best it can be. I often say that improving our work is our work, and we are consistently doing just that. We’ve made tremendous improvements in many critical areas, and in turn, deepened collective trust in

“We at VA work to earn the trust of Veterans every day, in every part of the country, every time they come to us for their care,” said VA Secretary Denis McDonough. “We’re proud that more than 91% of Veterans now trust VA health care, but we still have work to do. By measuring Veteran trust, we can not only learn what we’re doing well at VA –we can also learn how to get better.”

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RecycleBot Challenge Celebrates Young Innovators

Winners for the 2024 RecycleBot Challenge have been announced. Embracing the spirit of “Earth Month’’ this April, Keep Rutherford County Beautiful (KRCB) invited third graders across Rutherford County to unleash their creativity by crafting robots from recycled materials, all in a bid to assist mascots Roxi and Rocki the Raccoon in their mission to recycle and preserve the environment.

This year, Keep Rutherford County Beautiful (KRCB) received 115 entries representing 140 students, showcasing a wealth of creative talent from across the county. The competition entries came from Pinnacle Elementary, Rutherfordton Elementary, Trinity Christian Schools as well as welcomed newcomers from Lake Lure Classical Academy and Ellenboro Elementary. The impressive display of ingenuity made the judging process both exhilarating and challenging for the panel of esteemed judges, including Chimney Rock State Park’s Emily Sommerfeldt, Rutherford County Library System’s Amber Saint Clair, Dayna Causby KRCB Committee Member, Gabe IsaacRutherford Outdoor Coalition, Taylor Hardin - Tourism Authority of Rutherford County, Shelley Roberts- Artifacturing, Reagan Johnson- Norris Public Library, and Jenna Bailey- Executive Director for KRCB.

“It is a tough, but rewarding, task judging the creative entries,” remarked Dayna Causby. “The many unique ideas showed dedication and imagination. Seeing the effort and commitment from this year’s third graders not only revealed their grasp of KRCB’s mission but also inspired a fresh determination to encourage the passion in our youth and their families for keeping our communities clean and beautiful.”

Rutherford County Third-Graders Showcase Environmental Creativity

with “Clicks” the RecycleBot at Pinnacle Elementary. What does “Clicks” do? Clicks lives in a big city. Clicks has big arms to lift heavy scrap metal in his city. Clicks has a vacuum on the back of his body and a filter on the top of his vacuum. There is a hole at the end that stores and filtered scrap materials. His body is a magnet that has an alarm that tells him if he did not suck up all the trash. He’s very fast and can clean the city quick. Materials used: Plastic bottle, tape, cone, tissues, paper.

• 2nd Place/ Brian Roper with “Goody” the RecycleBot at Trinity Christian School

• 3rd Place/ Kailyn Brunson with “Trashy” the RecycleBot at Rutherfordton Elementary Winners for Best Use of Plastic and/or Styrofoam:

• 1st Place/ Carter McEntire with “Tiger” the RecycleBot at Rutherfordton Elementary. What does “Tiger” do? Tiger lives in the Ocean. My robot cleans the oceans. He can go underwater and pick up all the trash that people throw in the ocean. After he collects it he can recycle it to help keep the ocean clean. Materials used: A milk jug, water bottles and duct tape.

• 2nd Place/ Waylon Ferguson with “Tony the Planter Bot” the RecycleBot at Rutherfordton Elementary

• 3rd Place/ Mac Adkins with “Carter” the RecycleBot at Ellenboro Elementary Winners for Best Use of E-Waste:

• 1st Place/ Caley Scruggs with “Bob” the RecycleBot at Trinity Christian School. What does “Bob” do? Bob rolls around the streets. I’m Bob the robot cleaner, you can find me cleaning up trash in your neighborhood streets. I vacuum up all the trash to recycle and make toys for all the boys and girls. Materials used: Plastic containers, bottle

submitted a RecycleBot in the challenge received an official RecycleBot sticker and a paper leaf seed packet to plant.

Schools & Teachers who entered:

• Ellenboro Elementary School: South Walker and Cole Murray

• Lake Lure Classical Academy: Mrs. Warner: Azaria Rowe, Elsie Rogers, Dylan Lynch, Tyler Saltouros, Eleanor Willis, Erik Threfall, Hannah Warren, Aly Wyatt, Holden Hughes, Colton Hill, Hunter Lilliburg, Jackson Duerr, Sam Auletti, Jayden Fernanders, Jacob Warren, Lex Maksimenko, Elora Nunez, Madalyn Powell, Marleigh Hornbeck, Olivia Christian, Phoebe Bourrie, Charleston Davis, Rylan Turnure, Sawyer Thomson, Hayvin Lankford, Waylon McAbee, Owen Price, Wren Street, Leah McDaniel, Zoey Brown, Sophia Staley, Collin Tankersly, Tealor Carnes, Martin Araque Tellez, Zackery Bemis, Emory Sumlin, Odette Ertl, Loclee Singleton.

• Pinnacle Elementary School: Mrs.

Coley, Brooklyn Owens, Carter McEntire, Genesis Murray, Isaac Rodriguez, Jasper Lewis, Joshlynn Horton, Kailyn Brunson, Kamryn Carson, Kylan Loomis, Lincoln McLaughlin, Maddie Kirby, Micah Staley, Noah Melton, Ruben Romero-Perez, Samuel Rogers, Waylon Ferguson. Mrs. Horne: Abigail Crawford, Adam Bradshaw, Ava McClung, Blake Brewer, Bria Vickers, Cyrus Appling, Dailyn Jimerson, David Manis, Gavin Whitley, Holly Swafford, Hunt McCraw, Jayceon Sherrill, Layla Langley, Logan Toney, Madison Owens, Mayson Gillespie, Olivia Taunton, Riley Hancock, Rylan Watt, TJ Shade, Tyler Scoggins

• Trinity Christian School: Mrs. Mansberry: Brayden Erwood, Brain Roper, Caden Radford, Cora Whiteside, Hailey Toney, Percy Graudszus. Ms. Crowe: Aubree Roberts, Jenna Shahan, Caley Scruggs

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Mary Anne Mathis

Mary Anne Dennis Mathis, 78, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024.

She was predeceased in death by her mother and father, Gerald L. Dennis and Beatrice Dennis Hambrick and her son, James H. Mathis, Jr.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Elizabeth Mattox and son-inlaw, Greg Wilson; sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Brissle and children, Sherrie, Scott and Cathy Brissle; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.

The family received friends April 28. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com.

Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family.

Jerene Bailey Landreth

Jerene Bailey Landreth, age 85 of Cliffside, died Sunday April 21, 2024.

Jerene was born in Cleveland County and was the daughter of the late Void and Eva Dobbins Bailey. She was a member of Goodes Grove Baptist Church and a former member of Cliffside Baptist Church. Jerene worked at the Haynes Bank and later First Citizens Bank in Cliffside for over 25 years. She assisted her husband, Horton, at McKinneyLandreth Funeral Home for many years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Horton Landreth, her twin brother Gene, and brothers Theo, Willard and Marchel Bailey and her sister Eloise

Cash Kanipe. Survivors include her daughter Tammy Landreth Webb and husband Dee of Cliffside, two granddaughters, four great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held April 26 at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Robby Hensley and Rev. Larry Fleming officiating.

The family suggest that memorial contributions be made to Goodes Grove Baptist Church, PO Box 67, Mooresboro, NC 28114 or Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043.

An online guest registry is available at www.eggersfuneralhome.com

Tim Boone Daniel Tim Boone, age 74 of Ellenboro, died Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Tim was born January 20, 1950, in Marion, NC and was a son of the late Atua Lenior Boone and Geneva Byers Boone.

He worked as an Industrial Sheet Metal Mechanic for many years, traveling over several states. He also worked for Rutherford County Solid Waste at the Hollis Recycling Center.

Tim was a member of Drury Dobbins Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Price Boone in 2019, and his brothers, Bobby Boone and Earl Boone.

Survivors include his

The writer of Psalm seventythree is facing a crisis and is in danger of walking away from his faith. As he dwells upon life’s injustices it causes him to question God’s sovereign care. This leads him to an unwise comparison of the prosperity of the wicked in contrast to the troubles of the godly. In his short-sightedness, he experiences deep despair and disillusionment.

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The funeral was held April 28 at Drury Dobbins Baptist Church with Rev. Ronald Roberts officiating.

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Brenda W. Blanton

Brenda W. Blanton, age 84, of Shallotte, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Brenda was born April 12, 1940 in Rutherford County to the late Merland Burton Webb and Carrie Morrow Webb.

She worked at Cone Mill-Cliffside Plant for 30 years before retirement. Brenda was a Missionary Methodist.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Max Blanton; daughter, Tammy Pruitt; sisters, Diane Mode and Betty Story; two broth-

needed was God. There are times we too can be plagued by doubt as we struggle with the issues of life. We think no one, including God, is attentive to our personal battles. The answer to our dilemma will be found as we search out the truth of God. In our time of crisis, we must claim his promise of a never-ending presence and his inseparable love. Just as the psalmist proclaimed that it was good to draw near to the Lord, we also should see the blessing in having a relationship of faith and trust. A major step in Christian growth is to arrive at a point where we can wholeheartedly say that God is enough. He truly is all we need!

ers, J.B. Webb and Michael Webb.

Left to cherish her memory are her sisters, Judy Crocker of Columbus, Rita Webb (Donald) of Cliffside, Vanita Humphries (David) of Sandy Mush and a brother, Ronnie Webb of California. two grandchildren.

A memorial service to honor Brenda will be held on a later date.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.

William Howard Gibson

William Howard Gibson of Rutherfordton, NC died April 16, 2024.

Howard was born to Betty and William “Buck” Gibson in Crenshaw County, Alabama July 19, 1947. He graduated from high school in Jupiter, FL. and earned an engineering degree from University of Florida and went on to have a successful career building and renovating VA medical centers. He retired in 2006 after building the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX and then serving as Chief Engineer there for 14 years.

Howard enjoyed almost forty years of companionship with his partner and wife Amy.

Howard is also survived by daughters, SaraJane and Lyn, from his first marriage

to Linda Layng, SaraJane Weinstein and husband Jack have three sons. Lyn Curtis and ex-husband Todd have two children.

Jerdean “Jerry” Walker

Jerdean “Jerry” Walker, 85, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024.

He was born in Rutherford County to the late Buck Walker and Elmer Atkins Walker. He is also predeceased by his spouse, Linda Walker; son, Richard Walker; brothers, Coy Walker and Alvin Walker.

Left to cherish his memory are his son, Scott Walker; daughters, Tammy Johnson (Dustin) and Melinda Brown (Jimmy); six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, brother, Larry Walker; sister, Linda Terry; daughterin-law, Tanya Shehan (Rex).

Jerry built utility buildings and did auto body repair.

Funeral Services were held April 30 at Robert Morgan Rutherford Chapel, Forest City.

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James Howard Self, 88, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024.

He was born to the late Lester Self and Daisy Palmeroy Self in Cleveland

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County. Left to cherish his memory are numerous family members.

He worked as a Commercial Heating and Air Conditioner Technician.

Private Family Services will be held.

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Margaret Lucille Williams Johnston, 77, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

She was born to the late Benjamin Franklin Williams and Pauline Christman Williams in Buncombe County October 28, 1946. She is also predeceased by her spouse, Lockard De Johnston; daughter, Brenda Gail Rice; brother, David Franklin Williams; sister, Lola Kay Pyatt.

Left to cherish her memory are her son, Lawrence Johnston (Tonya); three grandchildren, five great-grandsons; three nieces; two nephews; numerous cousins.

Margaret loved to attend church where she was a member. She worked at Fringing Rugs and homemaking.

Private Family Services will be held.

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Elaine Jolley Hoppes

Elaine Jolley Hoppes, age 79 of Ellenboro, died Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Elaine was born January 2, 1945, in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Wilburn “Wid” Jolley and Opal Eugenia Brooks Jolley.

Elaine worked in textiles most of her life having worked at Spindale Mills which later became New Cherokee. She was a charter member of the Ellenboro Community Church as well as a United States Air Force veteran.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, Dennis Fisher, and Clarence Moore, and her brothers, Donald Ray Jolley, Charles Douglas

Jolley, and Dale Wilburn Jolley, and a grandson, Matthew Fisher.

Survivors include her husband, Ray Hoppes, her sons, Michael Fisher and wife Beverly of Bostic, Kyle Fisher and wife Pennie of Ellenboro, her daughter, Belinda Evans and husband Danny of Bostic, and her sister, Shirley Medford of Ellenboro, eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 4pm Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Corinth Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Robbins and Rev. Neil Murray officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Military Honors accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 3-4pm prior to the service in the Sanctuary.

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Harold Leroy Kuykendall, Harold Leroy Kuykendall, age 77 of Forest City, died Friday, April 26, 2024.

Harold was born April 6, 1947, in Buncombe County, NC and was the son of the late Roy Jessie and Nellie Kuykendall.

He worked for Cone Mills in Security until his retirement.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Campbell Kuykendall.

Survivors include his son, Jeffery Kuykendall of Marion.

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Pat Nanney recently photographed this clever squirrel drinking nectar from his hummingbird feeder.

RS Central High School Honor Roll

A HONOR ROLL

12TH

GRADE

Baker, Angelina Rose Beam, MaryGrace Elizabeth Bivens, Dalea MarCarol Black, Chloe London Chov, Charlie Marlowe Clayton, Emma Kristina Clement, Billy Mac Maurice Conner, Johnny Michael Aiden Cronk, Nathaniel Adam Greene, Katherine Elizabeth Hensley, Christopher Hayden Hernandez-Valerio, Ahrely Guadalupe Hughes, Mackenzie Joanna Hughes, Madalyn Grace Keller, Juliet Elizabeth Kennedy, Nathan Riley Knox, Jada Elizabeth Kurkendall, Rylie Nicole Lattimore, Keemahnei Anijah-Tanae Lewis, Abigail Lynn Long, Luke Nathan McEntyre, Caleb Scott Mosley, Makenzie Simone Murillo, Dayanara Yasmin Onyango, Hannah Siduho Petty, Nykeria Simone Phillips, Thomas Jonathan Raney, Faith Autumn Vogel, Levi German White, Jacob Ross Wills, Coleby Lee Wilson, Cayden Dominick Womick, Ashleigh Grace Zaffuto, Easton Edward

11TH GRADE

Simmons, Taylor Madison

Sims, Lawrence Matthew

Trautman, Bonnie Lynn

Walker, Aidan Elizabeth

Warren, Amelia Ann Williams, Sara Alexis

Ziegler, Arianna Cameron 9TH GRADE

Allen, Lily Belle

Barone, Owen Michael Booth, Corean Hedy

Bynum, Henry Otis

Calloway, Mya Joy

Cobb, Carter Ransom

Condrey, Kayla Alexis Delaforce, Anna Rose

Dukai, Leonetta Livia

Edwards, Austin Riley

Epley, Nelson Alfonso Fillers, Joshua Thomas Francis, Ava Gallman, Jayden Michael Gay, Jahcaries Pierce

Gosnell, Olive Greer

Hall, Taylor Jane Hasty, Ella Grace Haynes, Karringtyn Marie Hooper, Kaisley Faith Hopper, Austin Ryan

Lail, Gracelyn Faith

Lancaster, Layla Shyan McBrayer, William Hunter Montcastle, Kaylie Moran, Scott Michael

Peeler, Jamarion Deandrus

Prevatt, Meagan Kale

Proctor, Tatyana Malea

Levitsky, Caleb Peyton Lopez, Christian Alexander Macias, Carlos Adrian Mathis, Hallee Ella Mccabe, Hannah Lynn McEntyre, Chloe Elizabeth McEntyre, Karlen Anthony Miller, Laraya Lynn Nanney, Alexis Jade Nanney, Alyssa Jean Parker, Blake Alexander Powell, Kaine Elizabeth Powell, Katie Blaine Ray, Havyn Noel Robinson, Makell Bryant Ross, Madison Hailey Tate, Aniyah Marie Waters, Addisyn Lyn Whitener, Cameron Ethan Whiteside, Aubrie Jane Young, Luke Allen 10TH GRADE

Bradey, Riley-Blair Delano Caldwell, Kinsley Shea Cobb, Payton Elizabeth Cox, Caleb Daniel Earley, Justin Bruce Garrett, Jordyn Alexandra Gosnell, Sam Hughes Gunter, Alina Nicole Hankinson, Evanescence Akeelah Harper, William Carter Hernandez-Rivera, Yareni Lucero

Sutton, Andrew Malone

Tang, Nathan Thanh

Tartaglia, Adriana Aurora Walker, Brynn Elise

Wallace, Bryson James Steve

Womack, Isaiah Shane

Yelton, Addie Isabella

B HONOR ROLL

12TH GRADE

Baldwin, Carter Bennett, Natalie Hope Brown, Olivia Ann

Carpenter, Layla Grace

Ellenburg, Jacob Tyler

Lockridge, Cheyanne Dakota Skye Lowery, Hunter Alan Norris, Autry Grace Peart, Tonian Dannae Price, Lily Elaine Pruett, Cullen Sammy Sanchez-Carillo, Ramiro Selman, Emma Leigh Shehan, Tamiyah Sims, Landon Zachariah Southerland, Harlee Kaye Southerland, Sadie Lyne Stanley, Hunter Le’Brun Tate, Eliza Ruth Tate, Haley Ann Watson, Grant Thomas Wieczorek, Emily Ann Yelton, Andrew Logan Yelton, Noah Chayton Zaffuto, Cameron Daniel 10TH GRADE

Annunziata, Sydney Elizabeth Bautista, Mia Bostic, Matilyne Grace Carver, Kyndall Nicole Conner, Justin Tyler Deviney, Tristan Michael Escalera Estudillo, Vicente Galvez, Deninson Yordani Garner, Taylin Makenzie Gilmore, Joslyn Danielle Greene, Rachel Leah Guarriello, Grace Isabel Gurley, Hailie Elizabeth Guzman, Elijah Jacob Hill, Cassie Diane Hill, Teagan Ace Hodge, Aaliyah Jade Hudgins, Jacob Scott Marshall, Kaytlin Amorie Metcalf, Lathan Davis Norris, Emily Jaye Perrault, Ethan Walter Powell, Haley Alexandria Seigla, Colby James

Ferrell-Garbett, Shamira Zahnya Gray, Aspen Hasanah Greenwood, Koi Hendren, Michayla Grace Hodge, Boone Mitchem Hooper, Kaylin Grace Hope, Brooke Mackenzie Jackson, Harrison Scott Kring, Shawn Michael Lewis, Alexis Marie Littlejohn, A’zariyah Ja’Kaila Longardner, Haiden Lee McDaniel, Anslee Jade Mosley, Jamya Kaleese Murray, J-Quan Osborne, Haleigh Rene Phillips, Karlie Marie Porter, Taylor Grace Rodriguez Alonzo, Ruth Ana Rollins, Noah Jackson Ruppe, Keelen Stephen Stum, Haley Marlene Taylor, Madison Kinsley Trask, Riley Madison Wilkerson, Alexandria Marie

11TH GRADE

Bailey, Maytlin Claire Bates, Dean William Beheler, Lillian Grace Davis, Connor Scott

Dickson, Elizabeth Louise Dunn, Randall James Dupree, William Day Edgerton, Logan Elliott, Maddox Blake Fongemie, Alan Scott

Hendren, Johnathan Wells Higgins, Balsam Snow Holley, Reagan Keith James, Audrey Claire Lane, Daniel Richard Leonard, Nathaniel John Lester, Nathaniel Cole

Bartz, Victoria Bradley, Honesty Natalia Bray, Mattison Elizabeth Carter, Garrett Clark Lee, Reed Alexander Duncan, Carolyn Reigh Friday, Justice Greene, Caden Travis Greene, Skylar Leeann Hawkins, Sullivan James Henderson, Braelyn Grace Hodge, Savannah Grace Jones, Emma Kate Loven, Ryne Zane Brennan McAllister, Brandon Tyler McDaniel, Myla Grace McEntire, Jayden Timmese Minnick, Gracie Marie Morgan, Henry Nathaniel Mouton, Alanna Rae Murray, Amyah Kaylyn Osborne, Emma Grace Rollins, Hazen Caroline Sain, Erika Lynn Sheehan, Simon Walker Simmons, Brianna Michelle Stevens, Dawna Jo Truong, Tri Minh Turrubiarte, Gabrielle Lynn Waters, Haydyn Conner Wells, Allyson Maree Whiteside, Ryan Maxwell Williams, Ray Cecil Wills, Jason Ryan Wills, Meagan Marie Wimberly, Payton Nicole Wood, John Lucas Yelton, Bryson Jamie

9TH GRADE Bradley, Aiden Dean Brewer, Skyler Marie Brodsky, Hudson K Croussore, Garrett Reid Garrett, Alexander Thomas Gates, Olivia Lucrezia Guyer, Michael Owen Hendricks, Marshall Jameson Higgins, Doc Ruger Holland, Hayden Thomas Howard, Owen Reed Jackson, Yana Jeffords, Layna Elizabeth Kaahui, Blaze Kekahuna Lattimore, Katelyn Ann Long, Bristol Nesta Lowrance, Jamyah Tykerrah Martin, Alliyah Owens, Charity Hope Pittman, Mia Abella Pruett, Matthew Ray, Noah Matthew Rosas Chavez, Angel Emanuel Sherburne, Conrad Riley Smith, Isaiah Donell Tate, Alyssa Lynn Thompson, Shyteia Thomson, Hannah Grace Tomblin, Madison Olivia Toney, Gretchen Paige Torvinen, Anna Faith Westbrook, Sawyer Laine

Article Provided By: Margo Jones

Pat Nanney Photos.

A Honor Roll

12th grade

Adkins, Joel Grant

Arrowood, Addison

Butler, Matthew Bryan

Clary, Courtney Jade

Dixon, Jordan

Ekstrom, Gloria Faith

Flores Vargas, John Chris

Goforth, Cora Estelle

Grayson, Alexis Green, William Dalton

Harmon, Timothy Gyu-won

Harris, London Jae

Hernandez, Karina

Hoyle, Anna Bella

Huntley, Betty

Littlejohn, Alexia Calise

Logan, Alexis VarinJay

McEntire, Danielle

Mode, Jordan Taylor

Moose, Thomas Murphy, Mileah Elizabeth

Perez, Alejandra Grace

Pruett, Cagney Rae

Salamanca, David Emanuel

Shew, Molly Grace

Stroud, Jada Khaziyah

Thomas, Clayton Seth

Tipton, Lillian Skylar

Tisdale, Mary Grace

Velazquez, Anthony Bryan Whitaker, Skylar Jade

Whitley, April Madison Wilson, Noelle Ava Woods, Takoda Lavon 11th grade

Adkins, Mariah Nicole

Arrowood, Nicholas Reed Blanton, Ava Grace

Blanton, Michael Dean

Bradley, Betty Marie Danielle

Brooks, Drew Garrison

Castellon, Roberto Carlos Chamberlain, Ellie Sandra Lee Clark, McKinley Sue

Condrey, Colby John

Costner, Conley Isabella Dobbins, Kenslee Renee

Drum, Presley Haynes Garcia, Valeria Dennise Goodnight, Holden Holland, Calie Elizabeth Jackson, Karin

East Rutherford High School Honor Roll

Jenkins, Savana Paige Jennings, Brandon O’Neil

Keeter, Jonathan Lee

Lail, Isaac Benjamin Lane, Zachary Paul Lawson, Jaden Lee, Jacob Charles Lovelace, Laura Katherine Mace, Olivia Peyton Marshall, Ethan Wesley Oehler, Landon Wayne

Opolentisima, Angielen Remolta Padgett, Bethany Grace Padgett, Lindsey Marie Pitchford, Troy Russell Rinke, Tyler Jon Toney, JD Watts, Trevor David Wilkie, Addison Sophia Willis, Carley Rayne 10th Grade

Adair, Chloe Lynn Allen, Caitlin Ryann Bailey, Kelly Caroline Beheler, Maresa Charlotte Belton, Brayeleigh Olyvia Blackwelder, Kaitlyn Naomi Bridges, Bella Mae Brooks, Madison Leann Brown, Scarlett Rose Conner, Addison Nicole Dreibholz, Ellie Christine Edwards, Skyler Miles Emery, Gracie Elizabeth Finney, Marvin Zyon Fite, Hunter Caden Grayson, Cole Greenway, Jessica Sydney Hoppes, Sebastian Alexander Jackson, Aiden Shane McDowell, Makayla Adrianna McFarland, Casse Marie Neal, Anna Reece Palmer, Gavin Malcolm Pinkerton, Matthew Ryan Pintuff, Jenna Rebecca Thompson, Garryn Jari Thompson, Nathaniel Wayne Twitty, Syniah Larree 9th Grade

Abuzir, Dyalla Rami Adkins, Riley Noel Bailey, Katherine Maree Bradley, Dawson Luke

Brown, Luke Allen

Carson, Sincere Fred Lee

Ford, Alissa BreAnna

Garrett, Taylor M

Goforth, Lylah Sarah

Gooch, Landon Michael

Hutchins, Julia Grace

Laney, Tyler Donta

Lee, Hannah Elizabeth

Lynch, Jayden Cameron Lee

Mendoza, Yohan Rene

Murray, Rachael Alessa

Owens, Sara Marie

Pack, Colby Monroe

Padgett, Jadyn Caroline

Pendergraph, Kaylee Rose

Randolph, Molly Rae

Short, Marcus Manford

Snyder, Jonathan Roland

Weast, Emerson Mae

Webber, Sarah Elisabeth

Wilson, Brody Huck

Wray, Mallory Lynn

Yarbrough, Robert Bruce

Youngblood, Jaden Montez

B Honor Roll 12th grade

Arrowood, Marissa Carolyn

Bennett, Carson

Bowen, Caleb Chantz

Burdge, Aiden

Burns, Alexxus Solariah

Clemons, Aydan Riley

Coffey, Ashton Lee

Cooper, Cody Dwayne

Cordell, Jacob

Cox, Alexis Nevaeh

Curry, Kristina Nichole Bliss

Curtis, Thomas Kalem

Doggett, Kali Myriah

Gonzalez, Audrey Conchita

Hardin, Dawson

Houser, Carrie Michelle

Lankert, Dallas Joseph

Lawing, Garrett Benjamin

Moore, Donovan Rette

Queen, Makayla

Rich, John Mark

Robinson, Zy’Kyrian Jon’Tavyus

Ruiz-Troche, Diego Geovanni

Shearer, K’Lyn Rhilee

Sisk, Ragan Makenlee

Smith, Caden

Wall, Lily James

Wease, Camden Lee

Willard, Darcy Riley 11th Grade

Aguilar Diaz, Christopher Alexandre

Bostwick, Ella Rylie

Boykins, Christeona Ja Lisa Lee

Brandle, Natalie

Bristol, Indie’ Tasir

Brown, Mechiah Akeria

Bumgarner, Tucker Allen

Cobb, Kevin James

Diehm, Logan Kane

Eguia, Gregory Philip Ferrer, Jazmin

Gonzalez-Carranza, Kevin Scott

Greene, Kasey William

Hardy, Amani Monique

Hardy, Ashanti Monique

Hefner, Hunter Blake

Hightower, Dustin William Holland, Jacob Furman

Hooper, Cole Mitchell Jarrell, Brook Dean Jenkins, Trevor Lee Logan, Kyesha Nicole Marks, Maggie Elizabeth Marshall, William Gregg McDonald, Ava Eileen McEntyre, Abriyona Kelis

Miller, Jaziyah Alyric

Mode, Ashlyn Hattie-Grace Morris, Kelsey

Padgett, Destiny Sha Lynn Petty, Dacen Dequan Price, Sveva Reed Rector, Holden Foster Shell, Justin Tyrese

Shelton, Breanna Michelle Shuford, Gracie Michelle Smith, Johnathan A’Dantae Smith, Landon Colby Spratt, Liston Avery Sweezy, Megan Denise Thomas, Dylan Richard Torvinen, Ava Grace Watkins, Zalen A’Ki Watts, Myricle Yvonne Webber, Beckett Wegman, Jordan Wilkerson, Jia 10th Grade

Bennett, Caleb Aidan Boykins, Tyana Elise Chino-Salinas, Giovanni

Curtis, Joseph Waylan

Driver, Danica Michelle Ellason, Destaney Michelle

Elliott, Michael Hayes

Fidel, Destiny Gappa

Flynn, Landon John Fowler, Aaliyah Jalisse Genovesi, Hunter Wolfe Greene, Caden Jamison Hall, Charlie Hayden Hardin, Willow Jane Harris, Bella Jane Harris, Lucas Adam Henson, Preston Ray Jennings, Emily Ann Jones, Devin Scott Logan, Trinity Lynn Lovelace, Sydney Grace Mendoza, Marcos Trotter Moore, Sadie Grace Oglesby, Cooper Rhett Queen, Ian Samuel Queen, Isaac Stephen Shelton, Kymariuna Avaeya Silvers, Makalyn Alexa Spratt, Aden Michael Swain, Brady O’Neal White Richardson, Skyland Taylor Wilson, Zackary Eugene Yelton, Allie Brooke 9th Grade Bailey, Erica Lynn Butler, Makinzie Danielle Canaday, Morghyn Maree Chapman, Mikila Jayne Childers, Blake Thomas Courtemanche, Ryan Aden Crawford, Tea Joy

Garcia, Keyona Teresa Glover, Jacob Gonzalez-Hernandez, Derick Granja-Sosa, Marissa Guzman, Alissa Hammond, Michael James Harris, Emma Faith Harsh, Eli Henson, Destinee Shy’Anne Hill, Rashid Jamahl Holbert, SaaNijah Martiesh Hollifield, James Thomas Honeycutt, Gracie Carma Hunt, Don Carl Edward Jenkins, Bethany Noel Jones, Remy Sybil Juarez-Torres, Jonathan David King, Colton Lee Kiser, Jayden Dale Lane, Aiden Dale Lane, Alex Steven Littlejohn, Ja’Avi Rhames Lucero, Jesse Julian Lundy, Kahvya LeStarr Moody, Mira Dawn Myers, William Silas Ollis, Dawn M Price, Alayah Ray, Barbara Jean Stroud, Omari Swain, Kate Caroline Thorn, Jackson Lee Toney, Charles Forrest Twitty, Kalin JaQuan Wilkie, Carter Daniel Wilson, Julia Juels

Article Provided By: Jennifer Dixon

BBB Scam Alert: Scammers impersonating road toll collection services in text message scam

If you’ve been on a road trip, then you’re probably familiar with modern tolling systems allowing you to pay your toll fees online. If you anticipate paying for any outstanding tolls, watch out for this text message phishing scam where fraudsters impersonate toll collection services, trying to trick consumers into paying for fake outstanding tolls. How the scam works

You receive a text message from what appears to be a state tollway collection service, like the Illinois Tollway or the Florida Turnpike. The text message says you owe a road toll fee

of around $12, but you need to pay it immediately to avoid a late fee of $50.

The message includes a link to settle your balance, which appears to be from the state’s toll service, making the message look legitimate. However, if you click the link and provide your personal and payment information on the website, scammers could now have access to that information, and you may have lost some money.

BBB Scam Tracker has received reports of text messages that appear to be from toll collection services.

One consumer recently shared, “I received a text

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message that stated I owed funds from using a tollway. It was not specific and since I do not use a tollway I knew it was a fraud. I deleted the message right away and blocked the number, but I believe it had included a web link.”

Another consumer shared, “I was sent a text message that I owe the Florida Turnpike fee of $12.51 or face a late fee of $50. I nor my husband have been anywhere near the Florida Turnpike.”

How to avoid text message phishing scams

• Verify your outstanding toll balance with the legitimate agency. Instead of clicking on the link in the text message, go to your web browser, find the toll service’s actual website, and log in to your account to verify if you have any outstanding toll payments. Another way to verify this is by calling the toll service’s customer service line. Do not call the phone number that texted you or any phone numbers included in the text message.

• Know the warning signs of a fake text. If you receive an unusual text message, there are several things to look for to help you identify if it’s fake. Read BBB’s tips on spotting the red flags of fake text messages.

• Don’t click on links or download files that are unexpectedly texted to you. It may be hard to identify if a link sent in a text message is safe. Scammers can disguise a URL to appear legitimate when it isn’t.

• Block the number and

delete the message. Do not engage with the scammer if you think you received a fake text message. Instead, block the phone number and delete

the text message.

• If you receive a text message impersonating a road toll collection service, report it. You can file a report

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

7TH ANNIVERSARY CELE-

BRATION. Sunday, May 5th. Begins at 4:00pm. Mitchell Whisnant in Concert. Free event. Please bring lawnchairs. Food trucks on site. Mountain View Farm Event Barn, 1409 West Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale, NC 28090. Non parishables (canned goods/ nutritional beverages) for Hospice are highly encouraged. No alcohol allowed.

GOLDEN DOMERS TOY AND HOBBY. Visit our NEW LOCATION .....Model Cars, Die-cast Cars & Trucks, Tractors, Hot Wheels, Construction Toys, Sports Memorabilia, Autographed Items, Hard to Find Items! See Mike & Brandon Willis. We’re located at 104 Oliver Ave. (behind El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Boiling Springs), Shelby 704-297-0102 or 704-297-0103

TOWN OF WACO PUBLIC NOTICE. The Town of Waco will hold their 2024-2025 Fiscal Budget Meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00 pm. This meeting is not open to the public. If anyone has any suggestions to review for the upcoming Fiscal Year, please email your suggestions to jbarretttownofwaco@ gmail.com. (704) 678-3171 lott3171@bellsouth.net

ONLINEMALLPLUS.COM

REAL FIRE ANT KILLER Visit www.NC4Ever.com to learn about the Real Fire Ant Killer NC4Ever@usa.com

UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION. Tues.-Sat. 11am-4pm. Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Hot Wheels, Jewelry, MORE. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on Facebook. 828-382-0075.

EMPLOYMENT

NOW HIRING LANDSCAP-

ERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR

ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. Over time available. (704) 473-0341

WANTED: HOUSEKEEPER IN GASTON COUNTY every 2 weeks. Phone #980-880-7324. Leave voice mail if no answer. 2005 Chevrolet for sale.

BUSINESS SERVICES

HANDYMAN SERVICES.

NOW IS THE TIME. Over 25 years Exp! Install Replace Hot water Heaters, Mulching, Trees and Bushes trimmed, Minor Repairs, Ceiling Fans, Mini Blind Installation, Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available. We will show up and do the job. Call us first, 704-692-4449.

FOR REASONABLE RATE

LAWN SERVICE. Call (704) 472-4737

ERIC MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & Reliable! (704) 300-2332

BUSINESS SERVICES

SALTZ HANDY SERVICES! We clean houses, clean out garages, haul off unwanted items, pressure washing, mowing and lawn care. Light landscaping, debris clean up & much more. Free estimates. 828-556-0580 or 828-226-9878.

CARETAKER LOOKING TO CARE FOR YOUR LOVED ONE. Bathing, feeding, light cooking, light housekeeping, run errands. 20 years experience. Cleveland County area. 828-500-8770.

RETIRED VETERAN. Reasonable Lawn Care. Mowing, trimming, blowing, pressure washing. Low rates. Call 704297-6540

CONCRETE REMOVAL, JUNK REMOVAL, demolition, retaining walls, pavers and grading. 828-453-8113.

GEM HOUSEKEEPING OF NC

Call us for a free estimate on our residential and business cleaning services! We have appointments available! Call or text (980) 295-8032 graycee2001@icloud.com

TONEY’S PLUMBING REPAIR. Tub, faucet installation, kitchen lavatory installation, hot water heater repair/replace, drain clean. All work guaranteed. 828-429-5035.

COMING SOON BUSTAMOVE FITNESS!!! BUSTAMOVE FITNESS IS A DANCE-ORIENTED FITNESS PROGRAM SIMILAR TO JAZZERCISE. 45 MINUTES OF AEROBIC ACTIVITY FOLLOWED BY 15 MINUTES OF TONING AND STRENGTH TRAINING. WHO SAID WORKING OUT CAN’T BE FUN???? CLASSES ARE FOR ALL AGES AND FITNESS LEVELS. CLASSES START ON THURSDAY, MAY 2 AT 5:30 PM AND WILL BE HELD AT THE RUTHERFORDTON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL AT 246 N. MAIN STREET ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY AT 5:30 PM. CLASSES ARE $35.00 PER MONTH. COME JOIN ME FOR AN HOUR OF FUN! (850) 319-8798 JAZZINPC@ GMAIL.COM

THE CONTRACTOR. Painting, roofing, tile floors, wood decks, fences & carpentry work. Free estimates. Ask for Harold 828429-7511.

CAMERA AUDIO VIDEO TV INSTALLATION ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO INSTALL HOME SECURITY CAMERAS? OR AUDIO/VIDEO/TV MOUNTS. CALL FOR AN ESTIMATE TODAY AT 704-466-2333. (704) 466-2333

BUSINESS SERVICES

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tuneup Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704472-9367.

CONCRETE WORKS. Driveways, Patios, Garage slabs, Concrete repairs and removable. Bobcat work also available. 828-716-0510.

AUCTIONS

UNIQUE MISC LIQUIDATION AUCTION. ONLINE ONLY. Lots start closing Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 @ 6 pm EST. WWW. EJ-AUCTION.COM, Pickup Location: Hendersonville, NC 28791. Partial Listing: All kinds of Tools, Antiques, Chairs, Dishes, Glassware, Weed eaters, and more! Variety of new items that have never been opened, (More information and pictures to be added to Online Catalog daily). Very unique items at this Auction! EDWARD JOHNSON AUCTIONEERS, INC. Hot Springs, NC 28743, 828-5939649, NC8134 NC8496 (828) 593-9649

YARD SALES

CLEVELAND COUNTY

10TH ANNUAL PLANT SALE. Saturday, May 11th 8:00AM11:00AM. Extension Master Gardener Association of Cleveland County presents Annual Plant Sale and garden creations, gifts and treasures. Cooperative Extension Auditorium, 130 South Post Road. Shelby, NC 28152

MULTI-FAMILY YARD

SALE. Sat May 4th, 2024 from 07:00 AM - 01:00 PM; Sat May 11th, 2024 from 07:00 AM - 01:00 PM. 301 East Parker Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 (704) 616-1690 momma6116@yahoo.com

COMMUINITY YARD SALE. CRYSTAL SPRINGS ES-

TATES. Sat, May 4th, 7am12pm. (off HWY. 18 North), Crystal Springs Lane & TR Harris Dr. (Next to Neal Sr. Center) Shelby, NC 28150

MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE. Sat May 4th, 2024 from 07:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Various sizes of men, women and kids clothes, household, toys and misc. Something for everyone! 808 Waters St.,Shelby, NC 28152

YARD SALE - MOVING SAT MAY 4TH, 2024 FROM 07:00 AM - 02:00 PM, 1309

EARL RD. FINALLY MOVING! KITCHEN ITEMS, DÉCOR, YARD EQUIPMENT, SOME CLOTHES, VHS TAPES, HATS, POSTERS, TV STAND, LOTS OF MISCELLANEOUS. SHELBY, NC 28152

YARD SALE! Sat May 4th, 2024 from 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM, 108 Wood Cove Lane, Shelby, NC 28150

5 FAMILY YARD SALE. Sat, May 4th, 7 am-Until. Rain date - Sat, May 11th. Tools and something for everyone. 1127 Earl Rd, Shelby, NC 28152

HUGE/4 FAMILY YARD SALE. Fri, May 3rd, 9am & Sat, May 4th, 8am. 603 Stony Point Rd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086

YARD SALES

CLEVELAND COUNTY

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE

Sat., May 4th, 7 AM - 12 PM. Too much to list. 1027 Old Boiling Springs Road, Shelby, NC 28152

YARD SALE. Fri, May 3rd & Sat, May 4th. 8 am-Until. Toys, Household, Clothes and lots of misc. items. 5034 Red Road, Shelby, NC 28152

2 FAMILY YARD SALE Sat, May 4th, 7 AM-12 PM. Rain or Shine. 1420 S. Post Rd, Shelby, NC 28152

McDOWELL COUNTY

GIGANTIC SIDEWALK YARD

SALE. Over 60 participating merchants and individuals. Saturday, May 4, 7:30am until noon. Historic Downtown Marion Business District, 104 South Main Street, Marion, NC 28752

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

HUGE COMMUNITY YARD

SALE. Thursday, Friday & Saturday- May 2, 3 & 4; 7AM-2PM. Too much to list. 106 Pinehurst Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040

ESTATE SALE Saturday, May 4th, 7AM-until. Furniture, glassware, antiques, misc. 838 Dycus Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040

INSIDE GARAGE/BUILDING

SALE Saturday, May 4; 10am4pm. Household, Electronics, Motorcycle Seats, Hardhats, Pans, More. 228 Griffin Road, Forest City, NC 28043

ESTATE TAG SALE Friday & Saturday, May 3rd and 4th, 8AM-3PM. Entire household of items. Extremely nice furniture by Drexel, Hooker, Cochran, Sumter Cabinet & others. Some mid-century & some antique pieces. Large amounts of flowers, wreaths, brass items, crystal, kitchenware. Large Elvis Presley collection. Huge name-brand bird figurine collection, many framed & matted prints. New Rainbow vacuum & other vacuums. Some yard tools, extension ladder, & more. This house looks like a home-decor showroom. Clean & quality. 436 Sunset Memorial Road, Forest City, NC 28043

ANTIQUES

ANTIQUE PECAN DINING ROOM SET: table with leaf and 6 chairs, China cabinet with light. Excellent condition, very well made. $1800. 828429-3117.

FOR SALE

DISCOUNT APPLIANCES. Refrigerators, washers, dryers and stoves. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 477-4766

TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, RIDING MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383.

2 SNAPPER RIDING LAWNMOWERS $250 for both. Call 704-477-1545.

ALL NEW IN BOX. 50” Flat screen TV $150. Tablet $30. Firestick $30. Thick, padded folding chairs 2 per box $25. (704) 472-3472

CLASSIFIED FIED ADS

Deadline: Tuesday at 3:00 pm

FOR SALE

LOVE BIRDS & FINCHES. Majestic foldable wheel chair. Suzuki digital piano, HP85. China cabinet. (704) 538-2022

OAK FLOORING. APPROXIMATELY 400 SQUARE FOOT, tongue and groove oak flooring. Unfinished. $1200. OBO. 603540-3813

FIREWOOD. Firewood $70 1/4 cord 90% oak. Bundles $4each. Oak Tomato Stakes $2 each. 704-435-3970. (704) 435-3970

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788

GRILLE SIZE PROPANE

TANK. $10 I have empty grill size propane tanks $10 (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

SHIPPING CRATE $35.00.

Wood shipping crates for sale with some lids. 3 different sizes. I can send pictures. I have a few smaller crates ideal for planter. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net

PLANTS FOR SALE. 20 different Hosta plants, Iris-different colors, Daylilies, Weeping trees and Cherry tree. Call 828-2450245.

$2 PLANT SALE. Sat, May 4th, 8am-12pm. Ol’ Timey bedding plants, bushes and trees, plus art for your garden. All proceeds to fund local spay & neuter programs. NO Early Sales. 700 Westover Terrace, Shelby, NC 28150

MOVING SALE Cash Only . Sleep Number Smart I-8 Bed with Sleep Technology and remote controls. Split King size already disassembled and ready for new owner. 2 Lazy-Boy Rocker Recliners in brown color fabric, excellent condition. Computer table in oak finish in excellent condition, best offers on any of these items. (404) 409-3420 romrichard1@gmail.com

HUSQVARNA RIDING MOWER 38’’ cut. Very good condition, used very little. $800. Mountain bike, like new $100. 828-286-4426 or 828-2890901.

FOUR CEMETERY PLOTS. Located at Cleveland Memorial Park in Shelby, NC. All four plots are next to sidewalk at the Bell Tower “Great Location”. $1200 each or all four $4000. call (704) 466-8295

2 ADJOINING GRAVE PLOTS. In Cleveland Memorial Cemetery. All 2 plots together for $1200. Individually-$600. Dorothy McSwain - 704-434-6443 or Ed Bowman - 704-740-7744.

CARSON CITY SILVER DOLLARS & 1 OZ. SILVER BARS & ROUNDS Available (While Supplies Last)* Plus: KNIVES•KNIVES•KNIVES at Jake’s Knives & Coins located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 or (980) 295-5568

HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Large On Site Display”. Concrete Pads, Grading, Plumbing, Electrical. “One Stop Shop For All !” J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City, 2690 Hwy. 221 South. (828) 245-5895

TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. 704-434-6389, (704) 473-0867

CARPORTS, GARAGES, BOAT, RV COVER HAY BARNS, Etc. “Check Out Our Price Before You Buy... There Is Difference!” J. Johnson Sales, inc. 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

STORAGE BUILDINGS

WOOD OR METAL. New, Used, Repo. New Buildings from $3756.00. Inventory changes weekly! J. Johnson Sales, inc. 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

TRAILERS NEW5X10 WITH GATE $1395. Areas Largest Trailer Inventory, Equipment, Dumps, Landscape, Enclosed, Gooseneck “New & Used”. Best Cash Deals Around, Credit Cards, Financing, Rent to Own, No Credit Check Available. J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City. (828) 245-5895

METAL ROOFING FOR SALE INSTOCK! Deliveries Twice A Week. One Piece or the Whole Roof. J. Johnson Sales, inc. 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

NEW-USED TRAILERS PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ALL TYPES OF TRAILERS. 1500 Square Feet of Parts, Axles, Tires, Lights, Gates, Ramps, etc. J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City, (828) 245-5895

TINY HOUSE / OFFICE UNIT. 12’ X 28’. Small Kitchen, 1/2 Bath, TV on Wall, Heat & Air. $35,900. Deliver & Blocked. “Financing Available”. J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City. (828) 245-5895

FOR SALE

HOVEROUND MOTORS, NEW

$466. Delivered, installation for both +$175.00. Motors must have plug connectors. Scooterman John 704-951-4224 (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com

USED CAMPER TOPS FOR SALE: Various sizes and styles. Keep it dry and safe! 828-351-8846.

WANT TO BUY

WANTED: OLD AND NEW

AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

WANT TO BUY CARS& TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

WE’LL BUY YOUR UNWANTED VEHICLES. Cash! Title Preferred. Charlie at 980-4035859.

WANT TO BUY CARS& TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

LOOKING TO BUY White Oak and Popular Standing Timber/Saw Timber. 3 acres or more. 828-289-0742.

CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197

FARM & GARDEN

L3301 KUBOTA TRACTOR

4x4 Hyd. Top & Side Link. Gear Shift, Shuttle 3rd Function valve, Front end loader. less than 200 hrs. $22,000. 704616-0309.

4 FT. DISC HARROW $300. Cultivator $250. Stone walk-behind vibratory plate tamp. $175. OLD chain-link fence, 150 ft. $75. 828-289-1817.

GARDEN TILLING SERVICES

AVAILABLE. Tractor with 6’ rototiller. No job too big or small ! (704) 692-4079

SQUARE BALES OF GRASS HAY. $5 per bale in field, will help load. Call now for baling date. 704-300-2502, 704-4186080.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

HENS FOR SALE. 4 Types - Brahma, Ameraucana, Red Producer & Cochins $30 each. Call (828) 289-7719

CLASSIFIED FIED ADS

PETS & LIVESTOCK

2 FRENCH BULL DOGS. 2 years old, male and female. Free to good home.

FREE! VERY SWEET LOVING FEMALE CAT. To a good home. Call between 3pm & 8pm. (704) 473-9840

BEAGLE PUPPIES, 6 WEEKS

OLD. Vacccinated & wormed.

$175. White homing pigeons, $15 ea. Lawndale. (704) 4729481

DOBERMAN PINSCHER PUPS. Born 3/4/24. Black/Tan & Red/Tan. Shots, wormed, tails docked, dew claws removed. Males & Females, CKC Reg available. $700 each. TEXT: 864 490 8447 bdobermans@gmail.com

KOI FISH FOR SALE. All colors; short and long fin; 4”-5” $5. Each; larger $10. each. (864) 546-2778 brendasherman9@ gmail.com

CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES for sale. These 2 sweet little girls are looking for their forever homes. Vet checked and ready to go April 16th. Asking $500 each. (704) 734-7088 joelovestina1@gmail. com

AKC CANE CORSO. Registered AKC Cane Corso puppies. Shots up to date, ready to go. $1000. (704) 974-2716

3 MALE TOY POODLES. One black and white, one black, one chocolate. $500 each. CKC papers. 828-289-8844

BOXER PUPPIES, CKC REGISTERED. 8 weeks old, shots & worming UTD. Big, Healthy puppies. $300 each. (704) 4663135

LITTER OF TOY SHIH-POO/ MALTESE. 2 little teacup Malti_ Poo, 9 weeks. Adult male Yorkie-Poo, 5 lbs or under, neutered. 2 year old male toy CKC reg. Poodle, neutered. Lab mix / Squirrel Feist. 1 year old male, neutered. All are Vet check & shots UTD & wormed. Call for info for prices, colors etc. (828) 391-0919

ROTTWEILER PUPPIES. Imported Champion Working Lines. $500. each. 828-7557335.

AKC BELGIAN MALINOIS Born 11/27/2023. Mom and dad on site. 2 Boys and 2 Girls. AKC papers available. (704) 466-6447 nicolas.norris1982@ gmail.com

PETS & LIVESTOCK

FULL BLOODED BASSET

HOUND PUPS. Ready for new home! Wormed, no shots. 1 male, 2 females, no papers, $300ea. 828-289-1258.

DOG KENNELS. 5X10X6, 10x10x4, 10x10x6, 10x20x6. Single Kennel, Double Kennel or Triple Kennel. Dog Houses. Rain Tops Available. “Pickup or Delivery Available.” J. Johnson Sales, Forest City (828) 2455895

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

2004 HONDA GOLDWING

1800CC TRIKE. Looking to sell California sidecar Trike, two owners, garaged and running great. 36000 miles cash offer only. Has AM / FM and cd changer. Only serious inquires only Dan 586-321-3458. No texts or codes. (586) 321-3458

2005 HONDA VTX 1300R

CARDINAL 2005 Honda VTX 1300r. Excellent condition, low mileage. At E&H Honda, Forest City, where it has always been serviced. Screen, saddle bags, highway bars, foot pegs, deer protector, many extras. 828-6252434 isama1@bellsouth.net

CARS & TRUCKS

1979 CADILLAC SEDAN 425 engine, 61,000 miles, drive anywhere. $5,300. 870-4044810. Forest City.

CARS & TRUCKS

2003 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 84,323 miles, Don’t Wait!, C5 Red, 350 engine, automatic trans. $22,500. (704) 487-1205

2004 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 137,000 miles, kept in shed, clean, one owner, $7495. (704) 692-3168

VACATIONS

VACATION BEACH RENTAL, OCEAN LAKES. Weeks & 3 day weekends available Sleeps 6. 704-473-1494.

VACATION RENTAL- MYRTLE BEACH 3BR condo, available June 1-8, June 8-15, August 17-24. $1895 weekly. Nights available April/May. 828-4476611. Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

MOBILE HOMES

A1 HOUSING-AFFORDABLE HOMES FOR EVERYONE DO YOU OWN LAND? DO YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEY ON A HOME? A1 Housing LLC is HERE FOR YOU! We have MANUFACTURED HOMES with payments starting at $800/month* LAND OWNER’S SPECIAL GOING ON NOW ON ALL MODELS IN STOCK AND CUSTOM ORDERED! Call us for details 704-774-1500 for details! (704) 774-1500 info@ a1housing.net

REAL ESTATE

CLEVELAND COUNTY

TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO CASH? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call (704) 472-0006

WANT TO RENT

LOOKING FOR HOME TO RENT around Shelby or Lawndale, NC. I’m on a budget, reliable and can pay $350 per month. Need 2 to 3 bedrooms. (704) 297-1827

FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259. (704) 739-2059

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby. (704) 487-6354

LAUREL HILL APARTMENTS

LOCATED IN SHELBY NC. Is currently accepting applications for our 2 and 3 bedroom Townhomes. Rent is based on income (and even some expenses are deducted). Call or visit today! 1526 Eaves Road, Shelby, NC or call for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. (704) 487-1114

FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE. Has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications now. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC (704) 482-7723 (704) 482-7723 Lions@RPMMANAGED.COM

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. Weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299

5 BR HOUSE for rent in Boiling Springs. Available in 2 weeks. 704-300-0920.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

SENIOR LIVING AT ITS BEST! 55 and older. 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartments. Forest City. $675 deposit, $675 month. 828-4479622.

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $700 per month. 828-382-0475.

OAKLAND- 1 bedroom apartment, like new. SS appliances. $685 plus deposit and references. Only well qualified apply. 828-351-3322.

COTTAGES AT CRESTVIEW APARTMENTS in Rutherfordton is accepting applications for the waiting list for 2 Bedroom & 1 Bedroom apartments. Designed for the elderly (62+) or persons with disabilities of any age. Accessible units designed for persons with disabilities subject to availability. Rental Assistance available. $25 application fee; credit/criminal check required. Visit us at 182 Cottage Lane, Rutherfordton or call 828-2868188 for more info. Equal Housing Opportunity. This institution is professionally managed by Partnership Property Management, an equal opportunity provider and employer.