A Forest City watercolor artist and calligrapher, Donna Savolovic, was honored recently as a piece of her work, “Strange Fruit” now hangs in the Andrew Carnegie Library at Livingstone College in Salisbury.
The road to the acceptance of “Strange Fruit” at Livingston College has an amazing story.
Donna belongs to the Carolina Lettering Arts Society (CLAS), a calligraphy group with members from both North and South Carolina. In 2019-20 CLAS held an exhibit in Asheville with the “racial inequity” theme.
“This interested me,” she began. “As I was searching for the correct words, I came upon a poem by Abel Meeropol written in 1937 called ‘Strange Fruit’ about the injustices committed against
in bold black and red acrylic using a profile of Billie Holliday and the words rising to the top depicting souls of the black suffering rising to heaven,” Donna said. (Holliday recorded the song in 1939.)
The art was in the Asheville exhibit and later stored in CLAS possessions, Donna explained.
“Covid came right after the exhibit, so meetings and workshops were on hold. I forgot about my art,” Donna said.
Later she received a box in the mail. It was the same box she had mailed to the exhibit chairman in Asheville years earlier.
“I opened it and to my surprise it contained this ‘Strange Fruit’ art. I immediately sent an email to the person who returned it, thanking them,” she said.
Donna and her husband Chuck, who moved to Rutherford in 2012, are friends of John and Frankie McWhorter, formerly of Rutherfordton. John and Donna often painted together at the Rutherford Visual Artist Guild.
During a visit to the McWhorters recently, Donna showed the art to them and they were quite impressed. Through Frankie’s tenacity she was able to find someone who knew someone associated with Livingstone College.
“I had mentioned that I wanted to donate this art to someplace that would like to have it,” Donna said.
Livingstone library.”
An appointment was set for Donna to take the art - a banner with image and calligraphy on canvas - to Johnson and it was accepted.
A dedication and reception was held at the Andrew Carnegie Library at Livingstone College as Donna presented her art to Livingstone to become a part of the W.J. Walls Heritage Hall Archives and Museum.
The art work is in the central part of the Carnegie Library near the circulation desk. In addition, other books and materials related to the song and Billie Holiday are on display.
Guests included the community at large, Trinity Oaks Senior Living Community, including the McWhorters, John Calvin Presbyterian Church, and the Rowan Racial Equity. In addition, attending were the entire library staff, a representative of Historically Black Colleges and the NAACP, and two classes of Honor Class students who have come to Livingstone from all across the United States. Their instructor gave the art a historical perspective.
“Thanks to Frankie it was directed to Laura Johnson, the administrator of the Andrew Carnegie Library in the
Library Services Director Johnson welcomed those attending, thanked Sabolovic on behalf of Livingstone and herself. Upon request she read aloud the lyrics to the song “Strange Fruit”.
Livingstone President Dr. Anthony Davis also provided comments and reminded all “if you do not know history, it is bound to repeat itself.”
Sabolovic spoke about her inspiration for the art and explained that as an appropriate hanger for the banner, she commissioned Ornaments to create a branch on which the art hangs.
The dedication ended with a reception hosted by Livingstone. Sabolovic remained for autographs of the event program and the numerous
requests of students and staff for photographs with her.
“We were part of a wonderful event today when a dear friend donated her art to Livingstone College...We met such gracious people including the College’s President, Director of Library Services, a former interim president, staff, and a group of such wonderful Honors students from all over the country. It was a very meaningful day,” said Frankie McWhorter.
STRANGE FRUIT
Southern
Pastoral
Scent
Written by Abel Meeropol in 1937
Recorded by Billie Holiday in 1939 Design g by y Donna a M. Sabolovic in n 2021
Strange Fruit by Donna Sabovolic.
Exceptional Children’s Educator of Excellence named
Tammy Conner, center, receives the award from principal
administrators
Children’s Education of Excellence award. Conner is a Rutherford County
wanted to help others in some capacity, but didn’t go into teaching until after college. She worked in early
to 3 years old with some developmental delay.
she wanted to work with older children in furthering their education, especially those with development delays, medical issues or intellectual disorders.
She worked with Head Start for a while before moving to elementary age children as a special education teacher.
“I have spent the rest of my career teaching special education in elementary age groups,” she said.
Some of her greatest joys in teaching special education is when she sees a child who has truly struggled, accomplish learning a certain skill and reaching a goal.
“The excitement in that child’s eyes and in their voice is like no other,” she said.
help them realize that they have what it takes to make a difference in their life, is the “super power”of a special education teacher,” Conner said.
She hopes to share with other future education teachers.
Prior to Ellenboro, she worked seven years in early intervention through the mental health program. She has also worked at Carver Center, Harris Elementary and Forrest Hunt Elementary.
She is just beginning her twelfth year at Ellenboro. Conner said most of her days at school are good and one of the best times in her career was when school reopened after Covid.
amazing. There was a feeling of having family back after not seeing them for so long,” she said.
Conner plans to continue her career at Ellenboro until retirement and at that time, she feels she will continue working part time in the special education field.
“One thing I always do is try to celebrate that accomplishment even if it is just through a pat on the back, a hug or congratulating them,” Conner said.
“Teachers develop such a love for their students that causes that child’s success to be so personal at times. When your classroom children struggle with a skill, it is hard not to share in their grief and frustration over that struggle, so like many other teachers, I also experience that,’ she said.
“Special education is like no other profession. It is a way to give back and affect our future by being a positive, encouraging part of a child’s life,” Conner said.
“To have children back in our classrooms looking at them face to face helping them through the struggles they were having academically, emotionally or any other way was absolutely
Inside Tammy Conner’s classroom. “A huge congratulations to Tammy Conner on receiving the Exceptional Children’s Educator of Excellence award,” said Ellenboro principal Kyla Bumgarner. “This well deserved recognition is a testament to her dedication and commitment to her students’ success. Her hard work and unwavering support for her students, teacher and school community make her an outstanding educator and I am incredibly proud of her.”
“You have the opportunity to inspire and change a child’s life by being a cheerleader and advocate for these children who could so easily be pushed by the wayside because of their learning deficits,” she said.
“To motivate an academically struggling child to want to learn and
Four Tips to Keep Cold and Flu Season at Bay
(Family Features) It doesn’t take much for cold and flu symptoms to take over. Even a mild case of the sniffles can make it difficult to navigate the demands of everyday life. It’s virtually impossible to avoid germs altogether, but you can make sure you’re ready to fight off an infection, whether it’s a minor cold or a full-blown case of the flu.
“I always share a few easy and simple methods with my patients when cold and flu season comes back around to keep them in the best shape,” said Dr. Tim Tiutan, board-certified internal medicine physician. “Not only does getting ahead offer protection, but knowing what to do when symptoms start to come on, and what to have in your medicine cabinet, can help ease the burden of an oncoming illness.”
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rounded diet and keeping up with your exercise routine. Also be sure to talk to your doctor or pharmacist about getting a flu shot.
the best remedies. Your body can redirect energy toward healing when you’re sleeping, which helps boost your immune system. In addition to getting enough rest, it’s important to treat your symptoms, not just mask them. Because symptoms like fever, runny nose, chest congestion, cough and more can indicate a more serious problem, finding the root cause of the symptoms can be a more effective treatment strategy.
For example, some common remedies for chest congestion only mask the symptoms. Many doctors recommend an option like Mucinex 12-Hour because it treats the cause of chest congestion by thinning and loosening excess mucus. One dose lasts up to 12 hours, helping you clear mucus and relieve chest congestion.
Do you have Neurotropic Keratitis
Dr. Patrick Vollmer at CORE, Inc. is conducting a research study to evaluate an investigational eye drop to potentially treat NK.
Approx. 7 office visits over 6 weeks. Compensation for your time and travel provided.
Please call CORE, Inc. at (501) 322-0505 to see if you qualify to participate.
Site Location: 222 N. Lafayette St., Ste. #23 Shelby, NC 28150
Preparation and prevention play important roles before a bug hits, but it’s also valuable to know how to effectively treat an illness and keep your loved ones from getting sick.
Prevent Short of stashing yourself away in a bubble, there aren’t many failsafe ways to fully avoid germs. However, some basic hygiene and preventive care can go a long way toward minimizing your risk. Regularly washing your hands can help get rid of germs before you accidentally introduce them to your eyes, mouth or nose.
Maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle also helps ensure you’re in optimal condition if you do get sick. That means eating a nutritious, well-
Prepare
Knowing you can’t completely eliminate your exposure to germs, it’s a good idea to ensure you have everything you need to fight a cold or flu on hand. At least once a year, give your medicine cabinet a thorough cleaning. Discard any expired medications and replace products that have run low, especially those designed to help fight symptoms like pain relievers, fever reducers, decongestants, antihistamines and cough syrups. It’s also a good time to restock items like tissues, cough drops, hand sanitizer and antibacterial soap.
Treat Once you’re sick, sleep is one of
Contain Getting rest and managing your symptoms are easier when you stay at home, but it’s also the best way to prevent spreading germs to others. It’s not always practical, but if you can, limit yourself to one area of the house, away from family members. Cough into your elbow or a tissue, never your hands. Use antibacterial hand sanitizer and wipe down surfaces to minimize others’ contact with your germs. Take advantage of delivery or curbside services for essentials like groceries and talk with your employer about working remotely or using sick time until you’re feeling better.
Find more advice to help fight this cold and flu season at Mucinex.com.
Kyla Bumgarner with other school
looking on.
Photo
Thousands respond to devastation
From the east to the west and north and south, of support and love for those affected by Hurricane Helene
survivor, Chad Johnson, of Mooresville arrived at the Rutherford County Health Department Saturday with more than 6,600 gallons of water, on a large tractor trailer. Just behind him was son, Andy Johnson, driving another truck hauling a forklift large enough to remove the water and just behind them was another truck from Mooresville with everyday supplies for people.
“I wanted to help,” said Chad. “God led me to do this.”
Some years ago, given only two years to live, the life long big rig driver refused to give up. Determined to keep living after surviving cancer surgery and treatments,
thousands came by for help or donate.
Young people, children, middle age and senior
adults, helped pack bags and coordinate the center. Witnessing the work was like watching an army of ants never stopping.
On the ride to the Hickory Nut Gorge on Friday, at convenience stores, fire stations or just on side of the road, were people with water and supplies.
The Rutherford County Airport was the collection point for literally thousands of pounds of supplies and is still receiving supplies from all over the country.
Pilgrim’s Pathway had a center set up at Green Hill Store offering assistance.
The Green River Baptist Association offered their weekly soup kitchen and supplies for the neighborhood.
North Carolina Baptist on Mission volunteers from Rutherford have been dispersed throughout Western North Carolina.
School children were fed last week and earlier this week by volunteers stepping up to help deliver food from several school locations. The concern of many school staff was some children wouldn’t have food.
So many other volunteers showed up to help others when their own property was in devastation.
Isothermal Community College served as a staging area for emergency workers.
Hudlow Volunteer Dept. #2 hosted a meal drive Friday, feeding hundreds of utility workers.
That was the story so many places and restaurants as meals were at no cost to emergency workers.
The Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) was an emergency command center where FEMA’s Search and Rescue Team out of NYC, the National Forest Service, The US Border Service, Rutherford Electric
and Co-Op Groups from the Southeast were housed and fed. TIEC also supported the location of a NC Emergency Management hospital.
Later the outdoor arena was the scene (and still is) to dispense thousands of pounds of free supplies to anyone in the area.
At this point, there is no need for donations at TIEC. The area has been more than responsive to the needs.
FEMA ASSISTANCE:
• FEMA App: Use the app to apply directly from your smartphone
• Online: disasterassistance. gov to apply
• By Phone: 1-800-621-3362
• In-Person Assistance (9AM6PM)
• Lake Lure Baptist Church: 6837 US-74 ALT, Lake Lure
• Ingles in Lake Lure: 276 NC-9, Lake Lure
• Rutherford County Library: 255 Callahan Koon Rd., Spindale
• Hanes Branch Library: 2669 US-221A Hwy., Mooresboro
VOLUNTEERS:
MONETARY
DONATIONS:
• To support disaster recovery efforts email: volunteer@ rutherfordcountync.gov.
• Local organizations will use 100% of contributions toward disaster relief in Rutherford County, donations taxdeductible
• RHI Legacy Foundation: Will match first $50,000 received. www.rhilegacyfoundation. com
• United Way of Rutherford County: www. unitedwayofrutherford.org
• Stonecutter Foundation: will match donations during The Town of Spindale’s Second Saturday event, Oct. 12 in Spindale
• To receive up-to-date information, text AlertRC to 888777.
SUPPLY DELIVERIES:
• Central Distribution Site:
241 Vance St., Warehouse 7, Forest City
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Linemen in Rutherfordton.
Equestrian riders volunteer at TIEC’s supply center.
National Guard arrived at the Health Department Friday afternoon.
Applications available for DYW scholarship program
The Distinguished Young Women of Rutherford County scholarship program is accepting applications for the Class of 2026. Since its beginning in 1983, Distinguished Young Women of Rutherford County has given over $436,000 in cash scholarships and 583 young women have benefited from their participation in this local program. There is no entry fee to participate in the program. Participants must be current juniors in high school and residents of Rutherford County. Participants are evaluated in five areas: scholastics 25%, interview 25%, selfexpression 15%, talent 20%, and fitness 15%.
Founded in 1958, Distinguished Young Women of America (formerly America’s Junior Miss) is a free program that encourages participants to reach their full individual
NC Emergency Management Debris Cleanup Guidelines
Debris Removal Guidelines for Private Residential Properties
In efforts to expedite the debris removal process, please follow these rules.
Debris Separation
Please separate debris into the categories shown below.
Check with your local office of emergency management for more information
In the coming days and weeks clearing debris will become an important focus of our recovery efforts. That will include separating debris into the following categories: 1) large appliances; 2) construction debris; 3) vegetative debris; 4) hazardous waste; 5) electronics; and 6) household waste. Debris needs to be separated into these six categories in order to be properly collected.
If Hurricane Helene caused damage to your home or belongings, make sure to document it. This is critically important in getting reimbursed. Take photos before you begin cleaning up. Make a list of damaged or lost items and gather receipts. Doing this helps speed up the process with insurance and other assistance programs, and ensures you get properly compensated.
Before you start the clean-up process, remember:
• Wear PPE such as long pants, goggles, gloves and sturdy shoes.
• Stay off damaged structures.
• Be aware that snakes or other hazardous animals could be present.
Debris should be placed
curbside and not block the roadway or access to the property. Place debris away from trees, poles or other structures (e.g., fire hydrants, meters, etc.) to make removal work easier. Contact your local municipality for collection schedules.
• Never touch, cut, remove or place debris on downed power lines. As power is restored, this could cause damage, serious injury or death. If using a chain saw during debris removal, please remember to:
• Avoid contact with power lines until the lines are verified as being deenergized.
• Always cut at or below waist level to ensure that you always have full control over the chain saw.
• Be sure that other people are a safe distance away from anyone operating a chain saw. For example, for users taking down a tree, bystanders should be at least two tree lengths away.
• As you work, clear the area where you are cutting of possible hazards such as cut trees, nails or cables to make the area safer to work and create an escape path in case of emergency.
• Take extra care in cutting trees or branches that
are bent or caught under something else, as kickback can cause serious injury.
Call your local fire department to inspect or remove chemicals, propane tanks and other hazardous materials. If you suspect debris contains toxic substances, seal them in plastic bags to prevent them from becoming airborne. Always wash your hands with soap and water after cleaning up debris, especially after handling items contaminated by floodwater or sewage. If you get your drinking water from a private well and your area has experienced flooding, make sure its water is safe before drinking.
• Do not to block utility boxes with debris, as this can cause injury or damage.
• If you find any visible cables while clearing debris, wait for professionals to handle them.
• Never burn trash, lumber, tires, plastics or other manmade materials.
• Be wary of anyone who approaches you offering debris removal or water testing services. Scammers often use disasters as an opportunity to take survivors’ money.
• Do your research before doing business with a
potential. Our mission is to empower young women by providing scholarship opportunities, connecting with a nationwide network of women, developing their selfconfidence, and participating in life skills that prepare them for success after high school. Last year’s local program gave away $10,300 in scholarships, with Andrea NarvaezSantos, Distinguished Young Woman of Rutherford County for 2025, winning $5,000 in scholarships towards the school of her choice.
Interested young ladies will need to register at www.distinguishedyw.org between now and October 31st. Additional details will be emailed to those who register. The on-stage program will be held on March 22, 2025.
company. Check with the Better Business Bureau to see if they have complaints against the company. Be sure companies you do business with are licensed and insured.
• If they want you to pay in full up front, walk away.
• If you need your water tested, you can find state-approved water testing labs through the NC Department of Environmental Quality’s by visiting their website or by calling 877-623-6748.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, report it immediately to your local police or sheriff’s department or contact North Carolina Attorney General’s Office at 877-566-7226 or visit www.ncdoj.gov/ protecting-consumers.
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to decrease drug and homelessness issues.
Carl is passionate about his home town and the people who live in Forest City. When local taxes nearly doubled, Carl noticed an increased turnover of businesses resulting in many empty buildings. He also saw the growing need for a rehab facility to address the rising drug and homelessness issues. Realizing the urgency of the situation, Carl decided it was time to be part of the solution and bring forward his ideas. He is determined to work to create a better, more affordable life for the residents of his home town, Forest City, NC.
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Sunset... A recent sunset created this beautiful art work off Harvey Logan Road in Bostic.
Airport remains a supply donation space
Rutherford Airport Marchman Field (FQD) has been operating at a steady pace, continuing to see a variety of aircraft delivering critical supplies. Despite at times congested ramp space, the airport has accommodated larger aircraft to ensure uninterrupted supply drops.
For several days, Habitat for Humanity volunteers unloaded 127 aircraft, facilitating the ongoing relief efforts. Refueling operations have increased on the north-end ramp to accommodate helicopters working with utility providers on power line repairs. Power was fully restored to the airport October 3.
The North Carolina Department of Aviation (NCDOA) has remained a strong partner, maintained open communication and quickly fulfilled resource requests.
In response to the high-volume traffic, Rutherford County is proactively staffing the airport to manage future resupply efforts. A Prior Permission Required (PPR) protocol, is now in effect for FQD, with personnel coordinating supply drop schedules. The Division of Aviation has also collaborated with FEMA to provide administrative support for the PPR process, enhancing the efficiency of supply delivery.
On October 3, a small inbound supply plane delivering disaster relief to Rutherford County experienced an in-flight fire while approaching the airport. The pilot swiftly responded, landing the aircraft safely with no injuries reported. Airport staff and emergency personnel quickly extinguished the fire, secured the area, and cleared the runway. This prompt action insured minimal disruption to ongoing relief efforts in the county.
“We are incredibly thankful for the rapid and professional response of our airport staff and emergency personnel,” said Steve Garrison, County Manager. “Their actions today highlight the strength and resilience of our community during these times. We are also so thankful for representatives from a multitude of other counties assisting our staff at the airport. The support has been phenomenal.”
Specific support at the airport has come from Laurinburg-Maxton Airport, Kinston Regional Jetport, Moore County Airport, and numerous tenants located at Rutherford Airport. Rutherford Airport Marchman Field remains fully operational, continuing to support critical relief efforts. For text updates, text the message AlertRC to 888777.
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Volunteer Opportunity for Older Adults
(Family Features) Tom Thousand spent many years helping low-income residents with home repairs. After retirement, he knew he wanted to continue helping people in his free time.
He answered the call to serve through AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP. Since 2010, he has volunteered to deliver meals to those in need, transported donated food to food pantries and captained boats on a nearby lake for group trips. Thousand was there when his neighbors needed rides to medical appointments and the Red Cross needed help delivering blood in his community.
All across the country, AmeriCorps Seniors connects people aged 55 and older with opportunities to volunteer in their communities. The program matches each volunteer’s interests and skills with local non-profit organizations. More than 140,000 older Americans serve their communities yearly through three core programsthe RSVP Program, the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program.
Many older adults look for variety, flexibility and benefits when searching for a way to volunteer.
“Since it was established in 1971, our RSVP program has been one of the nation’s largest older adult volunteer programs,”
said Atalaya Sergi, national director, AmeriCorps Seniors.
“The program has a wide variety of service opportunities that allow volunteers to help address our nation’s most pressing challenges. For our volunteers, RSVP takes the guesswork out of choosing how and where to volunteer their time and energy.”
Opportunities vary by city and state, but the RSVP program offers volunteers diverse ways to serve through local organizations.
Examples include packaging meals for people with disabilities or other older adults, working in a call center for fraud victims, coordinating poetry workshops at a community center to stimulate the minds of those participating or transporting cancer patients to medical appointments. Service could also involve workforce development and job training or providing disaster preparedness assistance.
There are even select programs specifically designed to support veterans.
Mark Piscatelli volunteers at veterans’ coffeehouses.
Coordinated through his local AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program, the coffeehouses allow veterans to gather and socialize with each other and with volunteers. The social setting creates a safe space, fostering community and stability for everyone involved.
Guest speakers frequently visit and provide new and updated information to attendees on local and national veterans’ services.
“AmeriCorps Seniors has created a wonderful opportunity for me to learn about veterans, veterans’ issues, what they’ve experienced, what they currently experience and what some of their concerns are going forward,” Piscatelli said.
David Langlois, a fellow volunteer, concurs.
“I really think that the bottom
line is to support our veterans,” he said.
Older adults need volunteer programs that fit their lifestyles and allow them to choose how, where and the frequency of their service. Commitments range from a few hours to 40 hours per week. This flexibility allows Piscatelli and his fellow volunteers to participate without feeling overwhelmed by time obligations.
Volunteering is more than a way to fill time, however. Research from sources such as the National Institute on Aging suggests that older adults who are engaged in social and community activities maintain mental and physical health longer than those who are not.
“After one year of service, 88% of our volunteers reported a decrease in feelings of isolation,” Sergi said. “Plus, 78% of volunteers felt less depressed. That uplifts spirits and significantly impacts and benefits people’s lives.”
Volunteers like Thousand, Piscatelli and Langlois support people in need and strengthen their communities and neighborhoods. If you’re 55 or older and looking for the right volunteer opportunity, visit AmeriCorps.gov/YourMoment to explore opportunities near you.
Receiving the 911 calls
Among the busiest people during these past weeks of Hurricane Helene have been the staff at the Rutherford County Communications Center in Forest City. The emergency and non-emergency calls to the center on some days were six or seven times higher than a routine day. County leaders have also been at the Center supporting the work and the residents of the county.
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3 EATERIES IN 1 DINING AREA
OCTOBER
Tues. & Sat. Through October
Rutherford County Farmers Market
When: Sat. 8-12. Every Tues. 4-7. Where: Park Square (across from POPS), Forest City
Applications due October 31
October 12
Music Festival
When: October 12; 12-5pm
Where: Bills Creek Community Center; 198 Club House Rd., Lake Lure
October 21
Thermal elt Trail Litter Sweep
When: Oct. 21; 10am
Where: ROC office, Spindale
More Info: Register at https://forms. gle/2PXn4qCSVAo2tein7. https:// rutherfordoutdoor.org/events!
Reading Tutoring Grade 1-7
Reading Tutoring for Grades 1-7
When: Thru Dec. 20; Mon./Wed. or Tues./Thurs. 4:30-5:30pm, 5:456:45pm Where: 132 East Main St., Forest City- McBrayer Office Bldg.
More Info: 5 students per tutor. Tutors have NC Teaching Certificate. 828-202-5593 or info@ teamnctutoring.com.
Ongoing
Rutherford County Woodworkers Club
When: Every Fourth Tuesday Where: Rutherford County Annex, Rutherfordton
More Info: Ags 10 & up; crossstitch, needle point, slow stitching
What: American Legion member of Post 74 Forest City, Post 423 Henrietta or Post 437 Chimney Rock: pay membership dues at www.legion.org. Join the American Legion, Jimmy 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: Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity’s affordable homes are making a positive impact on many families in need. Come volunteer today and lay the foundation for a brighter tomorrow. Volunteers needed for construction, ReStore, Clothing Center, and more. 828-245-0716, www. rutherfordhfh.org, habitat.org
More Info: NC Guardian ad Litem Program trains & supervises child advocate volunteers to represent best interests of kids in court system. www.volunteerforgal.org, 828-2886121.
More Info: CarePartners Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking volunteers. Variety of opportunities, including specialized respite support, socializationcompanionship, assistance with errands, Veterans program & more. 828-274-9567.
More Info: For those with substance abuse, parents or guardians of kids with substance abuse addictions. 828-305-1280.
Wednesdays
Atrium Health Mobile Care Unit
When: Wednesdays 10am to 4pm Where: Grahamtown Center; 129 1st St., Forest City
More Info: Based on income, many will be able to see a doctor at no cost. Age 2 & up. Mobile Care Unit also serves patients on medicaid, medicare & other insurance.
More Info: “Kiwanis of Rutherfordton” on FaceBook. New members welcome, light dinner served. ruffkiwanis@gmail.com
Narcotics Anonymous meeting
When: Thursdays; 12:30-1:30pm Where: Community Healing Recovery & Thriving Center; 648 Withrow Rd., Forest City. Every 3rd Thursday Coffee and Conversation for Rutherford County Veterans When: 9:30-10:30am
Where: Rutherford County Veterans Office; 303 Fairground Rd., Spindale
Saturdays Symphony Rehearsal
When: Saturdays; 10am-12pm
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 438 W. Main St., Forest City
More Info: All ages & experience welcome. Symphony of Rutherford County on social media.
The Endowment Committee of First United Methodist Church, Forest City is now taking applications from nonprofit, 501-c3 status, organizations for their 2025 Endowment Grant. If you are interested, call 828-2456446 for an application or visit www. fumcforestcity.com/321-2.
October ?
Paint the Campus ICC Blue
When: Oct. ?; 10am-2pm
Where: Isothermal Community College
More Info: Learn more about opportunities at ICC while having fun. Dunking Booth, Inflatables, Reading with Pat/Book Giveaway, Pumpkin Painting, Sensory Table, Concert, Outdoor Games, Vendor Fair, Community Tables, Disc Golf Challenge/Basketball/Pickleball, Lake Fishing
More Info: Free outdoor day of music. Food will be sold. Proceeds to Bills Creek Community Center. www. bills creek community center. com
October 18
Fall Festival & 50th Anniversary
Celebration
When: Oct. 18; 5:30-8:30pm
Where: Trinity Christian School
More Info: Free community event, games, hayrides, bounce house, bingo, face painting. Only cost i0s food trucks and vendors.
October 19
Car, Truck & Bike Show
When: Oct. 19; 8am-3pm
October 24
East Rutherford High School 60th year class reunion
When: October 24; 5-7pm
Where: Spindale House
More Info: Cost is $22. Richard 828429-6752.
October 25
Forest City Kiwanis First Annual Clay Shoot
When: Oct. 25
RESCHEDULED EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED
Where: Isothermal Community College, Spindale
More Info: Presented by Thermal Belt Shrine Club. Open to all models of cars, trucks & bikes. Proceeds benefit Shriners Childrens Hospitals. 828-514-4468.
Where: Cleghorn Gun Club; 1887 Union Rd., Rutherfordton
More Info: $150 per shooter. Matt 828-919-2442.
NOVEMBER & BEYOND
Save the Date
Empty Bowls 2024
When: November 9; 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Rutherfordton Clubhouse
More Info: Tickets on sale now. Visit rufftonroots.org. A celebration of local farms, food, restaurants, artists and our community garden.
Save the Date
Holiday Bazaar
When: November 9; 9am-4pm
Where: Chase Middle School
More Info: Benefits Rutherford County Schools Education Foundation. Vendors selling art, crafts, jewelry, decor, gifts. Free, open to the public.
The city of Asheville and the surrounding areas continue to work through infrastructure challenges caused by Hurricane Helene. HCA Healthcare’s Mission Health hospitals have remained open and caring for patients since the storm thanks to the tremendous efforts of our colleagues and physicians.
• HCA Healthcare colleagues, including approximately 400 nurses from Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Texas, Kansas, Utah and California, arrived to provide support and relief for our Mission Hospital caregivers
• More than 40 physicians from HCA Healthcare hospitals have been dispatched from other regions to support the community
We have cared for more than 1,800 patients and delivered more than 50 babies since the start of the storm.
• We have the staff and resources to treat all patients, including trauma patients, that come to our hospital via ambulance or through our emergency room Visit Missionhealth.org/Helene for information on services, regional hospitals, clinics and more.
We are providing daily necessities to Mission Hospital including:
• Water trucks that supply more than 200,000 gallons of water per day
• Hundreds of thousands of bottles of water
• Tens of thousands of gallons of fuel
• Satellite data networks
• Mobile units including kitchens, bathrooms and handwashing stations
• We set up Mini Marts inside our hospitals to provide our colleagues with free groceries including food, water and toiletries. We have also set up laundry, sleep and shower facilities.
• So far more than 550 HCA Healthcare colleagues have received nearly $600,000 in emergency financial assistance from the HCA Healthcare Hope Fund, an employee-run, employee-supported 501(c)(3) charity that provides financial aid and resources to employees after an extended illness, injury, or disaster
• We are contributing $1 million toward disaster relief efforts, including $250,000 to the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, $250,000 to the American Red Cross of North Carolina and an additional $500,000 to other community partners that provide direct support for hurricane related issues
This is a difficult time and we are doing all we can to bring help and relief to those in need. Given the ongoing water issues in the city of Asheville, it is important to preserve as much potable water as possible for general hospital use. We are exploring alternative ways, including the drilling of additional wells, to provide water to cool our HVAC units so we can continue to maintain proper temperatures in our hospital. We are hopeful that the Asheville community’s infrastructure will be restored soon, but we have contingency plans in place and will continue to evaluate how best to take care of our patients and our colleagues.
(Family Features) Being prepared can make a difference when it comes to ensuring your loved ones’ safety and handling situations such as natural disasters, power outages or other crises. Once you understand the potential risks and threats in your area, you can gather the necessary resources to be prepared for the unexpected.
Building a disaster preparedness kit - a collection of basic items you may need in the event of an emergency - can help reduce some of the stress often associated with emergencies and keep you self-sufficient for at least 72 hours in case emergency
Disaster Preparedness Kit Must-Haves
services are delayed. In addition to personal items that cater to individual needs, such as baby supplies, pet food and comfort items like books or games, consider these essentials to include in your kit.
Supplies for Sustenance and Hydration Food and water are some of the most critical components of your disaster preparedness kit. Make sure you have at least one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days. Also pack non-perishable food items such as canned goods, protein bars and dried fruits that are easy to prepare and do not require
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First-Aid Essentials
A well-stocked first aid kit is indispensable in managing minor injuries and health issues during emergency situations. It should include bandages, gauze, antiseptic wipes, adhesive tape, tweezers, scissors, pain relievers and a thermometer. For those with specific health needs, ensure you have an adequate supply of prescription medications, along with any necessary
medical supplies and equipment such as insulin or an inhaler. It’s also helpful to have copies of medical records and a list of emergency contacts.
Communication Tools for Staying Informed Cell phones are invaluable, but service may be disrupted during emergencies. Ensure you have another way to stay informed and receive pertinent information such as a battery-powered or hand-crank weather radio. Be sure to have extra
batteries and portable chargers on hand, and consider including a twoway radio for communication with family members in case you get separated. Keeping a whistle and signal mirror in your kit can also be useful for attracting attention if needed.
Periodically review and update your kit to ensure you’re prepared for any situation. Find more tips at eLivingtoday.com.
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Changes in Effect for 2024-25 Deer Hunting
By Gary Miller
One of the benefits of hunting is getting to see so many different animals and other things that one just doesn’t get to see otherwise. I have renamed one of my trail cameras, the zoo camera, because it always has pictures of so many different kinds of animals. On that one camera, within the last two months, I have pictures of deer, coyotes, bobcats, turkeys, raccoons, squirrels, and a bear. Not to mention the various birds. And not only do you get to see various creatures, but sometimes it’s the oddities that are the most fun. It’s when you see a piebald deer or an albino coyote. I look forward to seeing what shows up next, every time I check that camera. But these things are even more fun to see while I’m actually hunting. These are the real memories.
The other day I read about a hunter who had one of these experiences. His was very odd. It was once-in-a-lifetime odd. He shot a deer with two heads. Well, not with two attached heads. One had come from another deer. The deer this guy shot had evidently been in a previous fight with another deer and had killed the other deer but was unable to untangle his antlers. So, somehow, as the one deer decomposed, the buck that won the fight was able to decapitate its foe. But since that time had to walk around with a dead, smelly, heavy, cumbersome, remembrance of a victorious fight, that was not worth the price paid. The comparison, for me, was too blaring.
When I saw the picture of the guy’s trophy and the attached carcass, I thought about how much of the things people fight for are just not worth the hauls of a victory. While we may carry around the evidence of a win, it may also come with the stench of other spoils that may never go away. I wonder how many of us can remember a victory where the prize was not worth the win? And now the trophy is a burden of a painful memory. My friend, winning a battle, or an argument, over something that doesn’t really matter may bring immediate satisfaction, but don’t forget, it could also be the very thing that brings about your own demise. The slow death of personal regret and its burdens is sometimes worse than the immediate pride that comes from destroying another.
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New rules adopted by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have shifted the timing of the western zone black-powder and gun seasons, and increased antlerless hunting opportunities in many western zone counties. The new black-powder season will begin on Saturday, November 16, and end Friday, November 29. Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving (November 28 and 29, 2024) are designated as Youth Days in the western zone. Youth under 18 may use a gun to harvest antlered or antlerless deer during those two days of the black-powder season. Gun season will begin on Saturday, November 30 and end on January 1, 2025. These changes were adopted by NCWRC to better align the western
zone deer seasons with important deer management objectives, including protecting yearling buck dispersal, deer harvest relative to timing of the rut, balancing the buckto-doe sex ratio, and improving synchrony between breeding and fawning periods, which is an important deer life-history trait that ensures fawns are born at the optimal time of year relative to food and cover resources. Additionally, due to the growth of deer herds across most of the western zone, particularly on private lands, these changes provide hunters with additional opportunity to harvest antlerless deer.
may be reviewed at https://www.ncwildlife. org/media/1668/ download?attachment explaining how these changes are intended to better manage the growing deer herds in the western zone.
View pages 62-66 in NCWRC’s 2024-
25 Regulations Digest (https://www.ncwildlife.org/ hunting/fishing-huntingtrapping-regulations) for specific information about these season changes on private lands, including information on antlerless seasons by county across the western zone.
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On Friday, September 20, 2024, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina (FCNC) held a ribbon cutting at its Oak Hill Community Park and Forest near Morganton, to commemorate the expansion of the park’s multi-use public trail system with the opening of a new, 4-mile section of intermediate, multi-use trails. The trail expansion was funded by a grant from the North Carolina Recreation
Trails Program and a generous contribution from Laure and Daryl Blume.
This new, natural-surface trail connects to the existing beginner trail system and forms a loop through areas of the park where FCNC has implemented various land stewardship techniques, allowing users to explore one of the most established tree canopy areas in the park.
“The public response to Oak Hill Community Park & Forest has been phenomenal,” said Shane Prisby, FCNC’s trails program director. “Each time I learn how the trails have become part of someone’s daily routine, I am reminded of why FCNC’s work and efforts are so important,” said Prisby.
The new trail provides an intermediate-level mountain bike experience that can be enjoyed by new and experienced riders alike. The trails guide users through the park and are designed to highlight the various natural communities throughout the landscape.
Todd Branham, owner of Long Cane Trails, a Brevardbased trail company, was contracted to help design and build the new trail system. Branham is known as a master flow trail builder.
“I like that the new trail doesn’t have a ton of elevation,” said Branham.
“An expert could go there and pedal hard and certainly get a workout, but a beginner could do it too, and have a good time. And I think that’s what’s really unique about it. The design in the way it contours the hills, flows along the creeks, and passes through different types of forest.”
Prisby added, “it has been truly wonderful watching the park blossom into the community asset that was envisioned from the start,
and I am fortunate to work on the trails infrastructure which I see as the heart of public access to the property.”
Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina is a nationally accredited regional land trust that inspires conservation in Western North Carolina by permanently protecting land and water for the benefit of people and all living things. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Foothills Conservancy has permanently protected over 70,600 acres across eight counties: Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Lincoln, McDowell, and Rutherford, and in three major river basins: the Broad, Catawba, and Yadkin. Information can be found at www.foothillsconservancy.org or call 828-437-9930.
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More Than $30 Million for Initial Hurricane Helene Relief Funding in Western NC by Dogwood Health
Additional support will continue to be announced for recovery and rebuilding efforts
Dogwood Health Trust announced more than $30 million in initial relief funding for the unnatural devastation across Western North Carolina (WNC) from Hurricane Helene. This funding responds to short-term, immediate needs.
In this initial relief funding, Dogwood is prioritizing support for local organizations that will help local people and organizations now and in the days to come. Staff members are also actively working with local, regional and national partners to attract additional capital to the region and joining partners to advocate for state and federal appropriations.
Dogwood’s initial support is organized in three areas: (1) supporting organizations that can quickly deploy resources and respond to urgent needs of people and geographic areas most affected; (2) supporting assessment, navigation and legal services associated with FEMA response; and (3) maintaining critical health services across the region.
“Hurricane Helene has affected the people and communities of Western North Carolina in unimaginable ways,” said Dr. Susan Mims, CEO of Dogwood Health Trust. “Our response includes this funding for short-term relief, and we will be here for long-term recovery and rebuilding as well. We are working with our funded partners to get resources to all our neighbors in need throughout the region.”
“Several networks of organizations were created from Dogwood’s previous investments that are now helping us deploy resources for health care, legal services and healthy food distribution. We are fortunate to have this nonprofit infrastructure in place,” Mims added.
A lead grant of $10 million will go to the Emergency and Disaster Response Fund at the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, which is positioned to grant smaller amounts to human service and communitybased organizations throughout the region quickly. Criteria and an application are available on their website.
More than $20 million will be given to support direct service nonprofits and organizations with deep connections to local communities throughout Western North Carolina.
These funds will be used to support community needs and the employees working in these organizations tirelessly
each day, including: Deploy Resources and Respond to Urgent Needs of People and Geographic Areas Most Affected.
• MANNA FoodBank – to support food distribution, disaster response and ongoing operations. MANNA’s primary location was destroyed by flooding, but they are actively responding to community needs at locations like the WNC Farmers Market.
• Impact Health – to help support their 60 human service organizations (HSOs) with daily operations across the region. Many are focusing on purchasing and distributing food from local farmers to people in need.
• The AMY Wellness Foundation and Gateway Wellness Foundation – to support and regrant dollars for on-the-ground recovery efforts in Avery, Mitchell and Yancey counties (AMY) and Burke, McDowell, Polk and Rutherford counties (Gateway).
• WNC Communities – to support local farmers and help coordinate their distribution of fresh, nutritious foods to local community members.
• Assessment, Navigation and Legal Services for FEMA Response
• Pisgah Legal Services – to help residents access legal services and navigate filings with FEMA across WNC. Filing can be complex, so it is important that affected community members receive legal support from local Pisgah staff in their communities.
Pisgah now has offices throughout WNC and a mobile Justice Bus as a result of former Dogwood funding.
• The Centralina Foundation – to support Councils of Government in WNC in coordinating assessments for FEMA response and the needs of local governments.
• Maintain Critical Health Services
• WNC’s seven local Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) – to support their continued operations so community members can access the clinical health care they need across WNC.
Dogwood will make more funding announcements in the coming weeks for recovery and rebuilding efforts, including responding to the needs of small businesses, among other opportunities.
More information about how to submit future funding ideas to Dogwood will be shared on www.dht.org soon.
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How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Hurricane Helene
North Carolina homeowners and renters in 25 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair costs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs.
Homeowners and renters in Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey counties can apply.
There are several ways to apply:
Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App or call 800-621-3362 from 7am to 11pm ET daily. The telephone line is open every day and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
FEMA’s disaster assistance offers new
benefits that provide flexible funding directly to survivors. In addition, a simplified process and expanded eligibility allows North Carolinians access to a wider range of assistance and funds for serious needs. What You’ll Need When You Apply:
• A current phone number where you can be contacted.
• Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
• Your Social Security number.
• A general list of damage and losses. Banking information if you choose direct deposit.
• If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name. If you have homeowners, renters or flood insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If your policy does not cover all your disaster expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance. For the latest information about North Carolina’s recovery, visit fema.gov/ disaster/4827.
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Governor Roy Cooper visited the towns of Chimney Rock Village and Lake Lure Monday to witness firsthand the catastrophic damage and recovery efforts. Just two months ago, Cooper was
residents, first responders and all those affected by Hurricane Helene.
“We’re going to help Western North Carolina come back. You’re too important to our State,” he told a contingent of Lake Lure officials and friends Monday, just minutes after meeting Chimney Rock Village officials and friends.
100-year-old infrastructure. Don Cason, Tourism Development Authority’s executive director, was with town officials. “The option of not rebuilding is not an
Bound and its many partners and with state and federal help, “We’ll get Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Village back and we will grow and enhance tourism here better
Cooper told the group, recovery money will come from several different areas of funding in the state and
“Recovery will mean making infrastructure is exactly as is needed,” he
“I’ve never seen water go where it went,” Cooper said of Hurricane Helene. An estimated 29 inches of rain in 72 hours totally devastated the area. Western North Carolina has never experienced such a hurricane,” he said.
“People are emotionally devastated and those I am meeting are saying they are grateful to be alive,” Cooper
He said the history of the area “makes us even more determined to bring this area back...it will be built the way it needs to be built,” he said of the devastation to the
Election season is here, which means we should all be aware of the rules regarding political signs. The legal requirements for placing political signs along some state-maintained roads:
•No sign should be closer than 3 feet from the edge of the pavement or over 42 inches in height.
•No sign should obscure motorist visibility at an intersection.
•Those placing signs must obtain permission from property owners of a residence, business or religious institution fronting the right-of-way where a sign would be placed.
•Signs must be taken down by Nov. 15, 10 days after the election.
•Signs that violate the general statutes and create safety hazards may be removed by the N.C. Department of Transportation.
Main Street in Chimney Rock is no more.
Governor Cooper is greeted by Lake Lure
Governor Cooper and Chimney Rock Village Mayor
SBA Launches Disaster Assistance for NC Residents and Businesses Impacted by Tropical Storm Helene
Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in North Carolina following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration for Tropical Storm Helene that began Sept. 25.
The disaster declaration covers Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey counties and The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians in North Carolina which are eligible for both Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the SBA.
Disaster survivors should not wait to settle with their insurance company before applying for a disaster loan. If a survivor does not know how much of their loss will be covered by insurance or other sources, SBA can make a low-interest disaster loan for the total loss up to its loan limits, provided the borrower agrees to use insurance proceeds to reduce or repay the loan.
Businesses and private nonprofit organizations of any size may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.
For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations, the SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any physical property damage.
Disaster loans up to $500,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $100,000 to repair or replace disasterdamaged or destroyed personal property.
Interest rates are as low as 4% for businesses, 3.25% for nonprofit organizations, and 2.813% for homeowners and renters, with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not begin to accrue, and monthly payments are
not due, until 12 months from the date of the initial disbursement. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition.
Building back smarter and stronger can be an effective recovery tool for future disasters. Applicants may be eligible for a loan amount increase of up to 20% of their physical damages, as verified by the SBA for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements may include a safe room or storm shelter, sump pump, French drain or retaining wall to help protect property and occupants from future disasters.
With the changes to FEMA’s Sequence of Delivery, survivors are now encouraged to simultaneously apply for FEMA grants and SBA low-interest disaster loan assistance to fully recover. FEMA grants are intended to cover necessary expenses and serious needs not paid by insurance or other sources. The SBA disaster loan program is designed for your long-term recovery, to make you whole and get you back to your pre-disaster condition. Do not wait on the decision for a FEMA grant; apply online and receive additional disaster assistance info at sba. gov/disaster.
Applicants may also call 800-659-2955 or send an email to disastercustomerservice@ sba.gov for more info on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Nov. 27, 2024. The deadline to return economic injury applications is June 30, 2025.
About the U.S. Small Business Administration: The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.
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“We’ll do everything we can do to come back...we will come back,” former Chimney Rock Village (CRV) mayor Barbara Meliski said Friday afternoon at the Village fire department. With Barbara was her husband Buck Meliski and their son Jay.
“Next year I’ll celebrate 50 years with the fire department,” Buck said, remembering so much of his life there at the fire station.
The Meliskis have weathered other storms in Chimney Rock Village during their lifetime, but nothing like Hurricane Helene. The flood of 1996 brought devastating water to the area, but in just a few weeks back then, the majority of the Village was back. This storm will take much longer for recovery, but they are determined. Their hearts are broken, but they
are positive about rebuilding. They can do no less.
The Meliksi’s son Mark owns the family business now, Mountain Traders. Jay is an engineer whose company engineered the new StreetScape project in the Village. A celebration was scheduled in November for the Village and county officials to celebrate the new StreetScape.
While the Village road work is going on at a rapid pace and clean up is underway, Barbara and other friends are preparing three meals a day at the fire station for any worker, resident or friend who needs a meal.
They will be there as long as they need to be. This is their home.
While some were gathered at the fire station a week ago, Mayor Peter O’Leary was out and about in the area trying to assess the situation.
O’Leary and his wife, Ann, returned to the Village after being out of town when the storm hit. Their shop, Bubba’s General Store, is demolished and the upper half is on its side.
So last Friday, seven days after the storm hit, Peter was checking on the Village and its residents he has helped lead for years. He and Ann were married in Chimney Rock Park. This is their home, too.
Blue Cross Blue Shield info for members in NC
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) is deeply concerned about our members and communities in western North Carolina after the devastation of Hurricane Helene and is taking action. To provide immediate relief, Blue Cross NC is implementing measures to increase the availability of health care services and help members access the care they need as quickly as possible.
Blue Cross NC has made emergency adjustments to its policies to help members in western North Carolina get the care they need:
• Blue Cross NC is contacting members with critical health needs to connect them to care and supplies.
• Members and employers in impacted areas have an extra 30 days to pay their premiums.
• Telehealth is available for members not able to see a provider in person, including phone or audio-only visits.
• Members can request early prescription refills to restore lost or missing medications and opt to transfer their prescriptions to a different pharmacy if their regular pharmacy is not available.
To locate an open pharmacy in western North Carolina, visit https://www.ncbop.org/ emergencyoperatingpharmacieshelene.html
These measures will remain in effect through the state of disaster declaration and will be re-evaluated as necessary. Additional information on these flexibilities is available at www.bluecrossnc.com/helene, and doctors, hospitals and other providers can find the latest updates at https://www.bluecrossnc.com/providers/provider-news.
Members who have questions about their coverage or who need help accessing care, should call the number on the back of their member ID card.
Members who are in crisis and have access to communications should use these resources:
• Visit the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) page for up-to-date information at https://www. ncdps.gov/our-organization/emergency-management/ hurricane-helene
• Visit ReadyNC.gov for info on shelters, evacuations, road conditions and more.
• Call 2-1-1 or 1-888-892-1162, a hotline provided by United Way of North Carolina to receive free and confidential information on health and human services within their community.
• Get confidential counseling, referrals or other support anytime by calling the Disaster Distress Hotline at 1-800985-5990.
• Apply for assistance from tederal Emergency Management Agency at FEMA.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 between 7AM-11PM daily.
• Members can access available mental health resources by connecting with a behavioral health care navigator.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC), the leading notfor-profit health plan in North Carolina, is committed to making health care more affordable, easier to navigate and accessible for all. Since 1933, the health insurer has created programs and initiatives to provide North Carolinians the opportunity to be healthy. Blue Cross NC serves its customers and communities of more than 4.2 million members, including approximately 1.1 million on behalf of other Blue Plans. Blue Cross NC is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Visit Blue Cross NC at www.bluecrossnc.com. Article Provided By: Maya Franklin
Every resident of Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Village has a story.
So many in the Village were evacuated to safer locations, some prior to the storm and others had to be airlifted to Edneyville.
Steve and wife, Mary Jaeger-Gale, visited their shop, Gale’s Gift Shop, when it was safe and they were allowed. Their business is standing. It was on the opposite side of the river. Now the river flows closer. They ask for prayers. Mary spent the majority of her career in Chimney Rock Park.
In a place as small as Chimney Rock Village, everyone truly knows your name and when one hurts, all hurt.
For the past 50 years, I’ve covered this area for two newspapers and now Rutherford Weekly.
These Village residents and business owners are “my people” and some of my dearest friends. We have grown up together, been through personal storms and
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Obituaries Obituaries
Iris Hardin
Iris Hardin, age 100, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024.
Iris was born September 13, 1924 in Cleveland County to the late Isaac Bridges and Sadie Rhodes Bridges. She was a homemaker for many years.
Iris was the last surviving charter member of Sandy Mush Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Chivous “Chib” Hardin; son, Jerry Hardin; grandson, Jeff Hardin; brothers, Edward “Bo” Bridges, Joseph Bridges, Glen Bridges, and Samuel Bridges; and a sister, Gladys Adair.
Survivors include her daughter, Ann Simmons, of Iron Station; grandchildren, Amy Hardin, of Monroe, Jerri Neal, of Otto, John Simmons, of Iron Station, and Vanghi Hardin, of Peachland, 13 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren expected this year; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held October 4 at Harrelson Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen Matheny officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sandy Mush Baptist Church, 676 US Hwy. 221A, Forest City, NC 28043; or to the Sandy Mush Fire Dept., 557 US Hwy. 221A, Forest City, NC 28043.
An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.
Ray Lawton Ruff
Ray Lawton Ruff, age 74, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024.
A native of Polk County, he is a son of the late Lawton and Florence Hudgins Ruff.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Bertha Ruff; and two brothers, Bobby Ruff and Troy Ruff.
Ray was a retired Supervisor having worked in the local textile industry and served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma Jean Morris Ruff; one sister, Faye Hodge; one brother, Joe Ruff (Shirley); three nephews, three nieces, a number of great nieces and nephews, as well as a host of friends and other family members.
A celebration of life will be held at 2pm Saturday, October 12 at Crowe’s Funeral Chapel, Rutherfordton. The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043. Online condolences may be made at www. crowemortuary.com.
Martha Kay Jernigan
Martha Kay Dobbins Jernigan, age 71, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
Kay was born March 7, 1953, in Rutherford County and she was a daughter of the late Fletcher Odell Dobbins and Letha Roach Dobbins. She worked for several years at Mastercraft Corporation and later for GEM Management in Gastonia where she retired.
Kay was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and had also attended Spencer Baptist Church in Spindale.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Douglas Odell Jernigan, Jr., her son, Brandon Douglas Jernigan and wife Kim of Rutherfordton, her daughter, Heather LeAnn Jernigan of Gastonia, her brothers, Ronald Odell Dobbins and wife Elaine of Shelby, Timothy Wayne Dobbins and wife Tina of Ellenboro, and her sister, Patricia Faye Rollins and husband Brent of Gilkey and three grandchildren.
The funeral was held October 5 at Spencer Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Caldwell and Rev. Ad Hopper officiating.
Memorials may be made to Spencer Baptist Church, 187 N. Oak St., Spindale, NC 28160 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
An online guest registry is available at www. padgettking.com Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.
LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR-
There is much to be said about Angels in scripture. Angels are created beings whose main role is to serve the will of God and to worship His majesty. They have been present throughout the history of mankind and will play a major part during the end times. The Bible tells us to be careful on how we treat strangers because they could be angels in disguise.
In a broader sense we could define an angel as one who is sent from God. Even though humans can never actually become angels, it is possible for us to be someone who is dispatched by God. How many times have our lives have been enriched by individuals who have obeyed the promptings of God? These are people who were directed by God to fulfill a certain purpose in our life. These “messengers of God” are also sent to us to help in times of crisis.
ANGELS
God knows what we need at any given moment of our life. In his perfect timing, he moves the heart of a surrendered individual to be his heavenly worker. It could be in the form of a random act of kindness, a word of encouragement or a reassuring presence. In light of the terrible tragedies and devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, there is no doubt been those who have served as God’s angels to those going through severe hardship. Our daily prayer should be, “Lord, help me to serve as your messenger to those who desperately need your love and grace,” [Psalm 91:11 KJV] For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
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Jimmy Moore
Jimmy Moore, age 40, of Forest City, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024.
Jimmy was born August 1, 1984, in Rutherford County. He was a 2004 graduate of R.S. Central High School. Jimmy was a stay-at-home dad in recent years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Joe Moore; his grandmother, Elsie Calhoun; and his uncle, Donald Robertson.
Survivors include his mother, Bertha Moore (Jerry), of Bostic; seven children, James Moore, Rhythm Moore, Adrian Reynolds, Ella Moore, Gracie Moore, Alexander Moore, and NoraAnn Moore; the mothers of his children, Kelsie Kuhl, and Nickie Moore; six siblings, Bobby Moore (Jennifer), Chris Moore, Michael Moore (Crystal), Candy Moore (Travis), Hailey Moore (Tyler), and Bella Moore; five nephews, four nieces.
A memorial service was held October 12 at the Restoration Church in Spindale.
An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.
Lois Ollis Ledford
Lois Ollis Ledford, age 93 of Ellenboro, died Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Lois was born July 10, 1931, in Buncombe County, and was a daughter of the late John Leonard Ollis and Ella Mae Warren Ollis.
Lois was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church in Bostic, and she worked for many years at Stonecutter Mills where she retired.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Jeremiah “Bill” Ledford, six brothers, Robert, Millard, Clyde, Ralph, Albert, and Homer, her sisters, Mae Bell, Viola, Ida, and Ada, and her great-grandson, Cody Beaty. Lois was the last of her eleven siblings.
She is survived by her four children, Sandra Hughes (Ford) of Valdese, Rhonda Hooper of Ellenboro, Linda Yarbrough (Dale) of Ellenboro, and Bobby Ledford (Shelby) of Morganton, 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Service was held October 9 at Mountain View Baptist Church in Bostic with Rev. Clayton Hartsell and Rev. Wayne Toney officiating. Memorials may be made to Mt. View Baptist Church, 3590 Bostic Sunshine Hwy., Bostic, NC 28018.
An online guest registry is available at www. padgettking.com
Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.
Rutherford Weekly offers the printing of obituaries in our paper as a community service and free of charge for Rutherford County residents and the immediate area. The obituary may include a picture if the image is of print quality. We request that the obituary is limited to 150 words and we will edit the obituaries due to space. The obituary will include preceded family members, surviving family members, funeral service information, memorials, and the name of the funeral home serving the family. The obituaries will not include names of grandchildren, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, or pets. We only accept obituaries from licensed funeral homes. The deadline is Monday at 10AM prior to Thursdays publication.
Please have your funeral home send us your loved ones’ obituaries to events@rutherfordweekly.com
Mildred Richards
Brittain
Mildred Richards Brittain, age 88, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Mildred was born September 12, 1936, in Cleveland County and was a daughter of the late Clemmie Roy Richards and Leila Chapman Richards.
Mildred was a Licensed Practical Nurse having worked at the former Cleveland Memorial Hospital where she retired. She attended Mount Olivet Baptist Church for many years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, William “Bill” Brittain who died in February of this year, her sister, Margie Gettys, and her grandson, Asher Splawn. Survivors include her daughter, Sherrie Brittain Bostic and husband Scott of Ellenboro, her brother, Ray Dean Richards of Green Creek her sister, Edith Monday and husband David of Morganton, as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Amy Saad and husband Ken, Aaron Bostic and wife Carly, and Allie Bostic, six great-grandchildren.
The family will have a visitation 2:30-3:30pm Thursday, October 10 in the Sanctuary at Mount Olivet Baptist Church and reception in the Fellowship Hall where all are welcome to visit and share with the family. Interment will be private for the family in the church cemetery with Rev. Travis Laflin officiating. Memorials may be made to Concord Baptist Church, Hurricane Mission Relief, PO Box 70, Bostic, NC 28018.
An online guest registry is available at www. padgettking.com Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.
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October 11 & 25
What: Free hotdog meal
When: Oct. 11 & 25; 12 noon
Where: Spindale United Methodist Church; 185 Mill St., Spindale
October 12
What: Fall festival
When: October 12; 2pm until
Where: Salem United Methodist Church, Bostic
More Info: Food & more on sale at 3pm; crafts, homemade goods at 4pm; Golden Valley Crusaders singing: 4pm. Proceeds to mission causes.
October 13
What: Ol’ Timers Day- 220th Anniversary
When: October 13
Where: Concord Baptist Church; 720 Old US Hwy. 74, Bostic
More Info: Dress in Ol’Timey attire. Outdoor worship, special music and covered dish lunch.
October 16
What: Operation Christmas Child Shoebox
Speaker
When: October 16; 7pm
Where: Pleasant Hill Baptist Church; 563 Pleasant Hill Church Rd., Rutherfordton
More Info: Natasha Ivanova was born in Eastern Europe, A few years before Western USSR and Eastern Europe felt the horrific ramifications of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Hear how this lady’s life was changed by a Operation Christmas Child shoebox.
What: Drive Thru Community Meal
When: October 16; 5pm
Where: Spindale United Methodist Church; 185 Mill St., Spindale
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October 19
What: Car Cruise-In
When: October 19; 10am-2pm
Where: Chesnee United Methodist Church; 409 Kentucky Ave., Chesnee, SC
More Info: No entry fee, prizes, music, food. Rain date: October 26.
October 26
What: Car Show
When: October 26; 10am-3pm
Where: Spindale United Methodist Church; 185 Mill St., Spindale
More Info: $20 entry fee. Proceeds benefit church food ministries. Live music, awards. Johnnie 828-429-7500.
October 28
What: Cruise for Christ Car Show
When: October 28; 9am-3pm
Where: Missionary Wesleyan; 811 Doggett Rd., Forest City
More Info: $30 entry fee & shirt. All vehicles welcome. Concessions, vendors, raffle. Phillip 864-909-9352.
October 31
What: Trunk or Treat
When: October 31; 6pm
Where: Spindale United Methodist Church; 185 Mill St., Spindale
More Info: In the church parking lot.
November 2
What: Harvest Sale
When: Nov. 2; breakfast 8am, auction 9am
Where: Big Springs Baptist Church; 534 Big Springs Church Rd., Ellenboro
More Info: Handmade crafts, baked & canned goods, raffle for several prizes.
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Every Monday
What: Community Bible Study group
When: Every Monday; 7pm
Where: First Baptist Church, Rutherfordton
More Info: In-person & online classes. https://rutherfordtoneve.cbsclass.org/
What: Recovery at The Well
When: Every Monday; 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 Tuesday
What: Bible Study
When: Every Tuesday; 6pm
Where: Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist Church; 2158 Hudlow Rd., Forest City
More Info: 828-448-1856.
Every Wednesday
What: Bible Study & Free Dinner
When: Dinner 5pm, Bible study 6pm
Where: New Bethel AME Zion Church; 263 Forest St., Forest City
More Info: 828-429-3497.
1st Tuesday Monthly
What: Redbird Food Pantry
When: First Tuesday Every Month 3-5pm
Where: Mountain Creek Baptist Church; 710 Mountain Creek Rd., Rutherfordton
1st Saturday Monthly
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Where: The Well – Landrum; 395 Hwy 14
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Election Officials Plan for Voting Post-Helene
North Carolina election officials are working to ensure voters affected by Helene can still vote in 2024
As rescue and recovery efforts continue after Hurricane Helene, North Carolina election officials are working to ensure voters affected by the storm can still cast their ballot in the 2024 general election.
State Board staff have contacted election officials in the affected counties to make sure they are safe, to gather information on damage to election and voting facilities, and to assess potential effects on absentee and in-person voting.
Absentee voting is underway in North Carolina. In-person early voting begins Oct. 17 and ends Nov. 2. Election Day is Nov. 5. Information for Voters:
The State Board has launched a special webpage, ncsbe.gov/ Helene, as a source of information for voters affected by the hurricane.
The webpage will include information on county board office closures, tips for voters affected by the storm, and basic information about voting in this election. It will be updated routinely.
Election officials also will work to provide printed materials to voters in the affected areas who may not have cell phone service or internet access.
Storm victims with
questions or concerns about how they will be able to vote are encouraged to contact their county board of elections or the State Board of Elections via email at elections.sboe@ncsbe. gov or by calling 919-8140700.
The State Board will provide regular updates at ncsbe.gov/Helene.
County Board Office Closures: The State Board will provide special emergency kits to counties without internet service. These kits, basically “election offices in a box,” will allow county elections workers to continue election preparations, including registering voters and processing absentee ballot requests, as crews work to get power, phone, and internet services restored.
Absentee Voting: The U.S. Postal Service has informed election officials that mail delivery and operations are suspended at dozens of post offices in Western North Carolina. Also, many residential mailboxes likely have been washed away by the storm. This, obviously, will have a significant impact on absentee voting in these parts of the state. Election officials will continue to monitor mail delivery and consider ways to make voting available in areas
affected by Helene.
Here are tips and reminders for voters who planned to vote by mail in those locations:
• A voter who has requested an absentee ballot does not have to vote that ballot. They may simply discard it and vote in-person during the in-person early voting period or on Election Day.
• Voters displaced by the storm who plan to live elsewhere temporarily may request an absentee ballot and have it sent to their temporary address. The easiest way to request an absentee ballot is online through the North Carolina Absentee Ballot Portal.
A voter who has already requested a ballot but will not be able to receive it at the address where it was set to be delivered should contact their county board of elections to spoil the original ballot and have a new one sent to their temporary location.
Voter Photo ID: State law requires voters to show an acceptable form of photo ID when voting in person and to include a photocopy of their photo ID with their ballot when voting by mail. Most people will show their driver’s license, but many other IDs are acceptable.
Under state law, a voter who cannot provide an acceptable form of ID when they vote may fill out a Photo ID Exception Form to explain why they cannot show ID. One of the permitted exceptions is
for voters who are unable to provide ID because of a natural disaster that occurred within 100 days of an election and that resulted in a disaster
declaration by the President of the United States or the Governor of North Carolina. This means that voters in or from the 25 counties under a disaster declaration may
use this exception to the photo ID requirement, if they are unable to show ID when voting because of the natural disaster.
State Parks Closures Through October, Programming Canceled Across State
All North Carolina state parks west of Interstate 77 are closed through at least Oct. 31, the Division of Parks and Recreation announced. These parks include Chimney Rock, Crowders Mountain, Elk Knob, Gorges, Grandfather Mountain, Lake James, Lake Norman, Mount Mitchell, New River, South Mountains, and Stone Mountains state parks, as well as Mount Jefferson State Natural Area and Rendezvous Mountain.
In addition, all events and programs at all state parks have been canceled through Oct. 31, with the exception of Dismal Day, Oct. 12, at Dismal Swamp State Park; Fear at the Fort, Oct. 18-19 and 25-26, at Fort Macon State Park; and a Schools in Parks training, Oct. 26, at Carolina Beach State Park.
The division is assisting with the statewide emergency and rescue efforts in western North Carolina, in the aftermath of
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Hurricane Helene. About 30 staff have been deployed on law enforcement assignments requested through the North Carolina Emergency Operations Center. Scaling back operations across the state will allow staff to continue to assist with critical deployments. In addition, the closure of western parks can help limit travel in the area while roads and other infrastructure are repaired and replaced.
“The devastation brought by Helene in many communities across western North Carolina has been profound,” said State Parks Director Brian Strong. “The entire division wants to provide whatever assistance we can to our neighbors and to these areas that were hit hardest. We want to prioritize our resources, both staff
and equipment, towards immediate and lifesaving needs.”
State park rangers are sworn law enforcement officers, and many park field staff — rangers and maintenance technicians — are certified as emergency medical responders, are trained to operate chainsaws and large equipment, and possess a commercial driver’s license. Once the vital needs of post-storm recovery efforts have been met, staff will focus on recreational facilities at parks, including trails, visitor centers, and campsites. Staff will assess conditions, clear downed trees, and address any remaining safety hazards before reopening to the public.
“In the last few days alone, we have seen the entire state come together
to support each other during this difficult time,” Strong said. “We know our parks are beloved by North Carolinians, but we also know our visitors are eager to help those who are grieving and those who have lost so much because of this storm.”
All reservations for campsites and other facilities such as picnic shelters at western state parks through Oct. 31 have been canceled and refunded in full.
About North Carolina State Parks: North Carolina State Parks manages more than 262,000 acres of iconic landscape within North Carolina’s state parks, state recreation areas and state natural areas. It administers the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, including its local grants program, as well as a state trails program, North Carolina Natural and Scenic Rivers and more, all with a mission dedicated to conservation, recreation and education. The state parks system welcomes more than 19 million
visitors annually.
About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources: The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina – its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. Through its programs, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency. The department manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. For more information, visit www.dncr. nc.gov.
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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.
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.
MORGAN’S FIREWOOD and down tree removal. Will work FOUR HOURS DAILY for $100. Cash only. 828-395-0758.
YARD SALES
CLEVELAND COUNTY
5 FAMILY YARD SALE. Sat., Oct. 12th, 8:00AM - 1:00PM. TOO MUCH TO LIST. 311 Stowe Acres, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
YARD SALE. LOTS OF VARI-
ETY. Saturday, October 12th, 8 a.m. Collectibles, vintage items, video games, electronics, clothing, and a lot more. 406 Cleveland Ave., Grover, NC 28073
YARD SALES
CLEVELAND COUNTY
MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE. Saturday, October 12, 8am? 1009 Old Boiling Springs Rd., Shelby, NC 28152. Tools, leather recliner, holiday decor, men’s and women’s clothing, shoes and much more.
YARD SALE NEAR AIRPORT. Sat., Oct. 12th, 2024 from 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Clothes, and A LOT of miscellaneous items....too many to name. Come check it out!!! 113 Ocean Drive, Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 8608946 Yajudd@gmail.com
YARD SALE. LOTS OF EVERYTHING. Saturday, Oct. 12th, 7:00am-12:30pm. Household Items, New & Used Dishes, Pots/Pans, Princess House, Halloween, Fall & Christmas Items. Ladies Clothes & Jewelry & Pocket Books/ Wallets. New Diaper Bags & Wipe Warmer, Games & Toys, Wicker Furniture Set, Table & Chairs. BECAUSE OF STORM IF STREET IS BLOCKED MAY NEED TO ENTER FROM SPANGLER DRIVE - THIS CIRCLES AROUND TO 1614 MOUNTAIN LANE, SHELBY, NC 28150
LOTS-O-STUFF YARD SALE. Sat., Oct. 12th, 2024 from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Women’s motorcycle gear, automotive things, women’s clothing, diabetic shoes, mobility scooter (no key), Halloween decor, bread maker, books, home decor, and much much more. Y’all come see us! 725 West Sumter Street, Shelby, NC 28150
MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE. Fri., Oct. 11th, 2024 from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Sat., Oct. 12th, 2024 from 8:00 AM -12pm. Lots of Home Decor & Misc. 827 McSwain Road, Shelby, NC 28150
NATURALLY UNIQUE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, LLC, presents an estate tag sale Part 1. Thurs, Oct. 17th, 2pm - 7pm; Fri., Oct.18th, 2pm - 7pm; and Sat., Oct. 19th, 9am - 2pm. 1915 Plesant Hill Church Rd, Shelby, NC 28152
YARD SALE. Sat., Oct. 12th, 8 am-1 pm. Furniture, Lots of everything.(Across from Cleveland Mall) 1917 E Marion St, Shelby, NC 28152
2 DAY SALE. Fri., Oct. 11th, 12 pm - 7 pm, Sat., Oct. 12th, 7:30 am - 2 pm. Women’s & Men’s Clothes, Shoes and Household items. 1307 Dockery Dr., Shelby, NC 28152
YARD SALE. Sat., Oct. 12th, 8am-1pm. Drive through Neal Senior Center parking lot. Watch for sign on tree. Jewelry, Kitchen items, Boys Clothes size 5&6, comforters, too much to list.
YAMAHA 5’1’’ GRAND PIANO. Church, School or Home. Walnut, white leather top stool, bought new in 1972. 828-6575568.
USED REGULATION POOL TABLE. Includes balls, sticks & rack, walnut finish, leather pockets, 2 slates. 828-6575568.
1998 MACK CS200P. Box Truck. Very good condition. 169,000 miles. One Owner. 22 ft. fully dry box with 3000 lb. lift gate. Serviced every 8000 miles. Good heat and air. Fully lined sound reduction cab. Turbo charged, Fuel injected Diesel. Good fuel mileage. $12,500 or OBO. 704-472-1997 leave message. Messages checked daily.
LEAF BAGGER FOR HUSQVARNA, and Craftsman riding mowers. $40. (704) 477-1545
SKS 762X39 CALIBER RIFLE by Norinco, new condition, $575. 38 caliber Smith & Wesson model 60, stainless steel, new condition $590. 2 truck tires 245-70-17, $50/pair. 30 pieces of PVC pipes, 4 inch diameter, 20 ft. long, schedule 40, $30. each. 828-289-1817.
MORGAN’S FIREWOOD Seasoned mix hardwood. Cut, split, delivered $85. 1/2 ton truckload. Cut 16’’ to 18’’ long. 828-395-0758. Cash only.
FOUR CEMETERY ADJOINING PLOTS. For Sale, Rose Hill Cemetery in Fallston, NC. Near Mosuleum and Convenient to sidewalk and road. Call 4:00pm-8:00pm. (704) 4725682
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. 704434-6389, (704) 473-0867
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788
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
FOR SALE
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
OVENS FOR SALE. 2 ovens for sale, 1 white, 1 black. Both runs perfectly. $300 ea. 704406-9413 or 864-488-6295.
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
EMPTY BUILDING FOR SALE. 14x52 storage building or mobile home.Completely empty gutted out. $500 cash. You move it. 704-406-9413 or 864-488-6295.
ITEMS FOR SALE 5x8 Utility Trailer-$600 and a Agri Fab Leaf Vac -$500. 704-472-7927.
FALLEN PINE TREES. You cut, you haul them, FREE. 1418 Mt. Sinai Church Road, Shelby, NC 28152. (704) 884-6337
NEW, NEVER USED. 22” Self Propelled IWORX Lawn Mower. Pd $400, sell for $150. (704) 600-7614
LOST & FOUND
FOUND DOG!!!! Black Shepherd found in Cane Creek area. Call Greg 561-309-4883.
WANT TO BUY
WANT TO BUY CARS& TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006
NEED QUICK CASH $$$. I BUY LAND, MOBILE HOMES WITH LAND, HOUSES, ABANDONED PROPERTIES, EVEN BUY OUT ESTATES. GET YOUR MONEY FAST! CALL OR TEXT 828-551-7176
CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228
WANT TO BUY
WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.
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
WANT TO BUY 1 ACRE. In Cleveland or Rutherford County with Creek and Owner Financing. Call William. (704) 214-9235
FARM & GARDEN
COW AND GOAT HAY. Square bales $6 each. (704) 418-1744 HAY BALES FOR SALE. 4x5 large hay bales. $40 per bale. Buy 20 bales, get 5 bales free. (828) 249-4900
COW & GOAT HAY. 4X5 bales. $30 per bale. 704-215-0214.
PETS & LIVESTOCK
2 BOSTON TERRIER FEMALE PUPPIES. CKC registered Boston Terrier Puppies ready for pickup now. UTD on vaccine and wormings, comes with Racheal Ray Bright Puppy and Cesar food, Leash and collar, and other necessities.$1,000. Can deliver, meet halfway, or you pickup. 14 yr experience. 864-492-5138. (864) 492-5138 dvcaldwell38@gmail.com
AKC MINI SCHNAUZER MALE PUPPY. 17 weeks old, playful. Vet checked, 3 rounds of shots & groomed. $600. (704) 418-7855
TOY POODLES. $700 each. Males and females. CKC. Will be less than 10 lbs. Call 828289-8844.
TOY POODLE PUPPIES. 1st shot & wormed. $400. 704-4665883.
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY. Big bone very intelligent German Shepherd puppy. He is also affectionate. Born 6/3/24 and comes from AKC parents, which are DM clear, and xray good on hips and elbows. Can be AKC registered, comes U/T/D shots. $1000. 828-292-3001 (828) 292-3001 rsutak26@hotmail. com
CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. 2 males, 5 females. $350 each. 6 month old female Chihuahua $150. 2 male Chiweenies, 6 months old. $150 each. Male Chiweenie mix $75. 704-4667793.
SHIH TZU
7weeks AKC
Shih Tzu. Vet checked, UTD on shots, ready for their FUR ever home. (843) 222-0437 trizzyy33@yahoo.com
FREE CATS AND KITTENS. Male Kitten-8 weeks old-free to a good home. Also 3 Female cats,3 years old, spaded and rabies given. 704-562-0370.
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PETS & LIVESTOCK
2 GREAT PYRENESE. MALE 3 years old. Female 2 years old. Shots UTD. Small rehoming fee. Must go as a pair. Located in Morganton, NC. (828) 5699807 juliecarr42@yahoo.com
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
CHIWEENIE PUPPIES. Ready for new homes. 2 males, 2 females. First set of shots and dewormed. $350. each. 704466-6983.
CARS & TRUCKS
2001 HONDA ACCORD SDN
One owner, V-6, Automatic, Sunroof, Leather interior, 247,000 miles, Good condition! $3400. Call (704) 6920802
2011 FORD EDGE SUV AWD. Runs and drives good. $3250. 828-287-3820
CARS & TRUCKS
1991 CHEVROLET S-10 SLS pickup, one owner, 39,000 miles, white with aluminum truck cap, runs, drives great. $5,000. 704-538-8741, 828305-0939.
1997 FORD F-250 HD Super Cab, 5.8V8, excellent condition. $10,750. 1996 Ford Windstar van. Great for mail carrier. $1100. 828-447-3627
2007 HONDA ODYSSEY Touring Mini Van. 223,000 miles, Power windows & doorlocks, keyless entry, cruise control, entertainment system. $4,000. 704-473-5445.
CAMPERS
28 FT. 1984 PACE ARROW
$9,895. Set up as a tiny home in a RV park. Must be moved by a flatbed. 828-919-0159.
2013 AEROLITE 195QB TRAVEL TRAILER. Excellent condition, one owner travel trailer with many upgrades. Power tongue jack, Electric stabilizers, 15ft. Power awning with adjustable arms, Passthrough storage, Upgraded cherry wood interior, TV and DVD player, Walk around Queen bed with new mattress, Keyless entry and frameless tinted windows. (828) 465-2798 annmcook@ gmail.com
REAL ESTATE
CLEVELAND COUNTY
113-1 OAK DR. LAWNDALE, NC. Duplex, 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom. Rent $925 Dep $925 App fee $25 per adult. 704-2144180.
LINCOLN COUNTY
349-2 CAR FARM ROAD. Lincolnton, NC. Single Wide. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $975, Deposit $975. App Fee $25 per Adult. 704-214-4180
POLK COUNTY
SUNNYVIEW, NC FOR SALE BY OWNER. Convenient location, 3.62 wooded residential acres on quiet country road. $64,500. Owner financing available with 20% down. 828429-3287.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
LAND FOR SALE, CAMP GROUND on land. Price lowered $160,000 to $150,000. 828-919-0159. 3795-3925 Hollis Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040
FOR SALE 4BR, 2BA basement, garage, also big shop building. 2.39 acres. 828-8173227, leave message. 198 Rock Corner Road, Forest City, NC 28043
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
107-2 OAK DRIVE, LAWNDALE, NC. DUPLEX, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $925, Deposit $925, App Fee, $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.
ROAD. Casar, NC. Single Wide. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $975, Deposit $975, App Fee $25 per adult. 704-2144180.
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
FOR RENT
CLEVELAND COUNTY
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
LUXURY 3 BR, 3 BA Multi-level Shelby House. Many Deluxe features! $1880/mo, $1650 Deposit.
MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. Weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299
3 BEDROOM, 1 BATHROOM HOUSE. $1100 Rent, Deposit. References required. In Lawndale. Call for details. 704-677-2612.
SMALL MOBILE HOME. 2 Bedroom, electric heat & air. 2 people maximum. No Pets. Near Cleveland Mall. Country living. Background check. $25 App Fee. $800 month, $900 deposit. (704) 477-6355
2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH RANCH Style Brick Home. On 2 acre lot. Newly remodeled with carport, full basement and small workshop. Halfway between Shelby and Fallston. NO Pets. $1200 month, $1200 deposit. (704) 477-3761
123 KIM DRIVE, GROVER, NC. Single Wide. 2 bathroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $775, Deposit $775. Ap Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.
FOR RENT
CLEVELAND COUNTY
204 STOWE ACRES KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC. 3 Bedroom 1 bathroom. Rent $1175 Dep $1175. App fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $700 per month. 828-382-0475.
OAKLAND 2 BEDROOM $750. Efficiency $650. Appliances, electric, water & sewer furnished. Only well qualified need apply. 828-289-1794
2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES for rent. Ellenboro area. No calls after 9pm. Call 828-3051650.
