Abstract Ice Inc, a manufacturer of specialty craft ice products is coming to Forest City, Gov. Roy Cooper announced last week. Joining in the announcement were Rutherford County and Forest City officials. The manufacturing plant will create 26 new jobs and invest more than $14.7 million in establishing a new manufacturing facility in Forest City.
“...we celebrate Abstract Ice investing in Rutherford County,” Governor Cooper said. “Western North Carolina is open for business, and innovative companies like Abstract Ice will continue to invest in our state with our highly skilled workforce, strong infrastructure and great quality of life.”
our new facility’s home in part due to how business-friendly you have been, and we are grateful for the support we’ve received from the State as well as Rutherford County and Forest City.”
“Abstract Ice’s expansion in North Carolina reinforces our reputation as a top destination for innovative and visionary companies,” said N.C. Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders. “Their presence will
In addition to the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, other key partners in this project include the North Carolina General Assembly, Commerce’s Division of Workforce Solutions, North Carolina Community College System, Isothermal Community College, Rutherford County and the Town of Forest City.
“The Town of Forest City and the Board of Commissioners are thrilled to have Abstract Ice coming to our town” said Mayor, Steve Holland. “We look forward to working with them on this project. Abstract Ice will be a great addition to our county” he added.
Founded in 2018, Abstract Ice is a trailblazing large-scale manufacturer of craft ice. Committed to elevating the cocktail experience, Abstract Ice offers a variety of crystalclear, slow-melting ice products that add tremendous beauty to cocktails while lessening dilution.
The company has engineered new proprietary technology to automate the traditionally laborintensive process of hand-carving cocktail ice, becoming an industry leader for personal safety, food safety, environmental impact, and efficiency. Primarily serving bars, grocery stores and event venues, Abstract Ice provides artisanal ice in a range of shapes and sizes, from custom-etched cubes with logos or artistic designs, to spheres, to tall cubes, to interesting gem-like shapes. This new facility will help the California-based company expand its production capacity to meet national demand.
“We are excited to be coming to North Carolina and look forward to becoming a part of the Forest City community,” said Todd Stevenson, CEO of Abstract Ice. “We were
manufacturing workforce in the Rutherford County area.”
While wages vary by position, annual wages for new positions will average $57,038, exceeding the Rutherford County average of $45,030. These new jobs could potentially create an annual payroll impact of more than $1.48 million for the region.
A performance-based grant of $75,000 from the One North Carolina Fund awarded to Abstract Ice will help facilitate the company’s expansion in Rutherford County.
The OneNC Fund provides financial assistance to local governments to help attract economic investment and to create jobs. Companies receive no money upfront and must meet job creation and capital investment targets to qualify for payment. All OneNC grants require a matching grant from local governments and any award is contingent upon that condition
“On behalf of the Rutherford County Commission, I am pleased to welcome Abstract Ice to our county”, stated Chairman Bryan King. “Your investment not only brings valuable job opportunities for our citizens but also strengthens our local economy, our community, and our future. New possibilities in building vibrant communities are endless with investments like this. We’re excited to see the positive impact your presence will have.”
“Successful business recruitment is never a solo endeavor; it truly is a team effort” stated Chairman Terry Hines. “On behalf of the Rutherford County Economic Development board, I would like to extend my appreciation to the Town of Forest City and Rutherford County Commissioners, County Manager Steve Garrison, and Forest City Town Manager Janet Mason, for their support of this project. I would also like to thank the Economic Development staff, Birgit Dilgert and Jessica Keever, for their efforts to make this announcement possible. Working together, we can build a vibrant economy that supports growth and innovation for all,” he added.
The plant will be located in the former food manufacturing plant off NuWay Packing Road, Forest City. Article Compiled By: Jean Gordon
A car show to benefit Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Captain Jamie Keever was held November 16 at RS Central High School. Over $5,000 was raised to assist with Captain Keever’s medical expenses as he battles cancer.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced more than $129 million in food assistance has been distributed to more than one million children and families during the first SUN Bucks summer in North Carolina.
“Too many children face food insecurity in North Carolina, particularly children who rely on school meals during the academic year,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “This program bridged the summer gap and helped families access nutritious food they need to thrive.”
laying the groundwork for another impactful year of SUN Bucks. With aspirations to reach even more families and continue bolstering local economies, NCDHHS is seeking sustainable funding to ensure the program can continue each year. SUN Bucks will need financial support from the legislature and partners to administer the program for 2025 and beyond.
Information for Families
date and can’t be replaced. Please go to the SUN Bucks website to learn more about how to find your benefit “Available” date and the expiration date, check your remaining balance and manage your account.
North Carolina is one of only three states in the Food and Nutrition Services Southeast Region who took advantage of the new U.S. Department of Agriculture program this year. SUN Bucks, also referred to as Summer EBT, provided grocery-buying benefits to qualifying families with school-aged children during the summer months. Families received a onetime payment of $120 per eligible child, a critical benefit for the 1 in 5 children in North Carolina who live in households without consistent access to food.
“Healthy food is key to overall health and wellbeing,” said NC Secretary of Health and Human Services Kody H. Kinsley. “The SUN Bucks program fed one million children in North Carolina this summer — helping their growth and development. I’m proud of our team and our partners for working quickly and creatively to make this possible.”
The application period for SUN Bucks 2024 closed on Aug. 31, 2024. The first round of issuances went in June to families who were automatically eligible for the program based on their enrollment in Food and Nutrition Services and other programs.
SUN Bucks benefits from Summer 2024 expire 122
NCDHHS offers several programs to support individuals’ access to healthy food, including Food and Nutrition Services and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. For more information about the FNS program, visit www.ncdhhs. gov/fns; visit www.ncdhhs. gov/ncwic to learn more about WIC. To apply for FNS benefits online, visit epass. nc.gov.
To learn more about additional food resources, visit www.ncdhhs.gov/ foodresources.
The 2024 North Carolina SUN Bucks program was a cross-sector collaboration between USDA, NCDHHS and the NC Department of Public Instruction. The program was made possible by philanthropic partners who stepped in to help cover the administrative cost of the program, including the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation, Smithfield Foods, The Leon Levine Foundation, Dogwood Health Trust, Cone Health Foundation and Brighthouse Financial.
Looking ahead to 2025, NCDHHS has already begun
Wayne Deviney’s Chevelle took home the Best of Show trophy.
Sheriff Aaron Ellenburg, Captain Jamie Keever, Kelly Aldridge of Graphics and Awards Unlimited, DJ Johnnie Adkins and Tammy Aldridge of Graphics and Awards Unlimited.
Empty Bowls - such a successful fundraiser
Roots was a success and plans are beginning for the 2025 Empty Bowls.
On a recent Saturday evening, Empty Bowls raised funds for the 2025 Ruff’ton Roots Growing Season, supporting the purchases of tools, seeds, organic fertilizers in order to grow produce and give it away through the free produce stand and food pantry distribution.
Empty Bowls 2024 shared half the proceeds with Dig In!
“I highly recommend TruROOF. They assisted with the entire process to assure we were covered by insurance after we sustained damage in a storm. They all cared about our satisfaction, which was easily attained with the quality of their work and attention to the Details.”
Yancey Community Garden who ‘work within [their] communities to grow and share from our gardens so that everyone can eat well’,” Abrams said.
celebration centered on local farms, restaurants, artists and potters.
planning, organizing and marketing for months to pull off one great evening.”
Yancey Community Garden Recovery and
Rebuilding
“We have raised at least $6000 and still counting,” Lindy Abrams, executive director of Ruff’ton Roots said. “We plan to split the proceeds with Dig In!
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“We at Ruff’ton Roots stand with them in their mission, work and their recovery from a devastating hit from Helene for the rebuilding years to come.” Abrams continued.
The second Empty Bowls was a collaboration and
“The food spread was decadent, the bowls selections were unique and all so different, and we were blessed to have live music from JQ Vay, who also helped build the Round About Garden as a volunteer,” Abrams continued. “The volunteers from Ruff’ton Roots are really responsible for the successful night-
“It was such a beautiful evening,” Abrams said. She expressed thanks to all farms and restaurants that donated dishes for the event and continue to support the work at the gardens.
The event also included T-shirts and hats for sale, a silent auction and music.
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Luminaries With Love
Luminaries with Love Lighting Ceremony will be held at Isothermal Community College,Tuesday, December 3 from 5:307:30pm at the Foundation Performing Arts Center. The public is invited to honor loved ones with a luminary display. Orders placed by December 2 will be included in the ceremony. Pricing starts at $10, with options to add images or special messages for just $5 each. Order by visiting http://www. foundationshows.org/ shows/luminaries/ index.html
Article Provided By: Jean Gordon
Another win for the debaters
Rutherford County Schools Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Inductees
The Chase and East Rutherford Speech and Debate teams traveled to Charlotte Latin School on Saturday, November 9 for a large tournament with over 480 students representing 27 schools from across North and South Carolina. Placing first or second in rounds of individual events or winning single flights of debate were: Anthony Combs, Ian Freeman, Keagan Mode, Georgia Mitchell, Bryan Moreno, Azlynn Moss, and Elijah Tatum. The East Rutherford Duo Interpretation team of Kandra Leach and Seraphim Raziel qualified for finals and placed sixth overall in their event. “I’m very proud of this duo team as this is the first semester of competition for both of them, and they continue to place in a difficult field,” said Coach J. Patrick Moss.
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Buying a Car After Helene? Watch Out for Flood-Damaged Used Cars
The people of western North Carolina experienced unprecedented rain and flooding because of Hurricane Helene, and as a result, cars were damaged.
A natural storm like Hurricane Helene opens the door for dishonest car dealers to prey on unsuspecting customers by selling them flood-damaged cars. Dealers try hard to put effort into cosmetic fixes, which may make it hard for customers to identify underlying water damage.
North Carolinians should look out for the following signs of flooding when thinking about buying a used car:
• Water stains, mildew, or sand and silt under the carpets, headliner, and behind the dashboard
• Electronic damage, rust in any parts of the vehicle, fogging inside headlights or taillights
• Signs of oxidation on wires or under the hood
• A musty interior odor that has been covered up by air
freshener
• Dampness in the seats and carpets
• New items in the car that don’t match the original design
Make sure to take your time and do your research before you make a used car purchase – and know that you can take it to a mechanic you trust for a pre-purchase inspection. These inspections cost around $100 and can save you a lot of time and money if the car is damaged. You can also look up the title history on vehiclehistory. gov to look for any indication
the vehicle was damaged or came from an area that recently flooded. Remember, if the offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. You can learn more tips to consider when buying a used car visit https://ncdoj.gov/protectingconsumers/automobiles/ buying-a-used-car/. If you have any questions or concerns about a car dealer or think you may have been a victim of a scam, file a complaint with our office at ncdoj.gov/complaint or 1-877-5-NO-SCAM.
Article Provided By: ncdoj
Rutherford County Schools (RCS) is proud to announce the distinguished inductees for the RCS Hall of Fame Class of 2025: Gail Parton, Robyn Elliott, and Betty Smith. This year’s inductees represent decades of dedication and service to the students and families of Rutherford County.
The RCS Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held Friday, March 1, 2025, at 6pm at Isothermal Community College. Tickets for this special event will go on sale in January 2025.
Gail Parton served on the Rutherford County Schools Board of Education for many years and was instrumental in shaping the school system we know today. A visionary leader, she championed the consolidation of facilities, construction of modern school buildings, and implementation of programs benefiting families throughout the county.
The late Robyn Elliott was a beloved teacher in Rutherford County Schools for over three decades. Known for her passion for education and community, she touched countless lives during her tenure at Green Hill, Sunshine, Cool Springs, and Mount Vernon schools. Her legacy of inspiring
students and colleagues endures.
Betty Smith served as the bookkeeper at East Rutherford High School for an astounding 50 years. Her unwavering commitment and attention to detail made her a cornerstone of the school’s operations and a trusted figure for generations of faculty, staff, and students.
“We are deeply honored to celebrate the incredible contributions of this year’s Hall of Fame inductees,” said Ritchie Garland, Executive Director of the Rutherford County Schools Education Foundation.
“Gail Parton, Robyn Elliott, and Betty Smith exemplify the unwavering dedication and service that make our school system and community so exceptional. Their legacies will continue to inspire generations to come.”
The evening promises to be a celebration of service, leadership, and the profound impact these individuals have had on our community.
For sponsorship opportunities or ticket inquiries, contact Ritchie Garland at rgarland@rcsnc.org or Amy Smith at asmith@rcsnc.org.
Article Provided By: Rutherford County Schools
Additional Western N.C. State Parks
Reopened Nov. 15, Three State Parks Face Long-Term Closures
Elk Knob, Lake James, New River, and Stone Mountain state parks reopened at least partially on Nov. 15, the Division of Parks and Recreation announced. These parks have been closed entirely since Sept. 27 due to Hurricane Helene.
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area is anticipated to reopen before the end of November. On Nov. 1, Crowders Mountain, Gorges, Grandfather Mountain and Lake Norman state parks, as well as Rendezvous Mountain, reopened at least partially. Three parks will remain closed until further notice and face long-term closures: Chimney Rock in Rutherford County, Mount Mitchell in Yancey County, and South Mountains in Burke County. Status of each state park west of Interstate 77:
• Chimney Rock — the entire park remains closed until further notice (longterm closure)
• Crowders Mountain — camping remains closed through at least Nov. 30; all other facilities are currently open
• Elk Knob — trails reopened for day use on Nov. 15; campsites remain closed and longer hikes are discouraged while maintenance roads are under repair
• Gorges — Frozen Creek Access, including all backcountry campsites, reopened on Nov. 15; Lime Kilns and Foothills trails will remain closed; all other facilities are currently open
• Grandfather Mountain — Profile parking access, Profile Trail, Profile Connector Trail, and Profile campsites are closed until further notice (long-term closure); all other facilities are currently open
• Lake James — Paddy’s Creek and Catawba River accesses reopened on Nov. 15, with most trails, including some mountain bike loops, reopening at both accesses (see ncparks.gov for full list of trail status); Paddy’s Creek campsites also reopened Nov. 15; Catawba River and Long Arm paddle-in campsites will remain closed; Lake James remains at flood stage so Paddy’s Creek beach, picnic areas, fishing piers, and Hidden
Cove boat ramp will also remain closed until further notice; NC Department of Transportation road work continues in the vicinity so please use caution during your visit
• Lake Norman — cabins remain closed to new reservations but existing reservations are being honored; all other facilities are currently open
• Mount Jefferson — the entire park remains closed
• Mount Mitchell — the entire park remains closed until further notice (longterm closure)
• New River — U.S. 221 access visitor center and campsites reopened on Nov. 15; all trails and all other accesses remain closed
• Rendezvous Mountain — all facilities are currently open
• South Mountains — the entire park remains closed until further notice (longterm closure)
• Stone Mountain – park reopened for day use on Nov. 15; existing camping reservations have been contacted and are being honored; all campsites reopened for new reservations on Nov. 18; some sections of Mountains-to-Sea State Trail will remain closed
Visitors to all state parks should come prepared and use caution during their visit. They should bring plenty of water, wear proper footwear, avoid going off trail, and hike with a buddy, if possible. Some areas of state parks are still under repair, and operational resources remain limited. Visitors are discouraged from undertaking longer excursions, especially out in backcountry areas, until all facilities at that park are fully operational.
Closed areas are off-limits to all visitors due to hazardous and unsafe conditions. Visitors should pay attention to warning signs and observe all state park rules and regulations. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. Article Provided By: www.dncr.nc.gov
for those needing help
Renters or homeowners in Rutherford County and other western North Carolina counties needing assistance from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have more time to apply for help.
FEMA has extended the deadline for homeowners and renters in western North Carolina to apply for federal aid to cover displacement costs, home repairs, property loss, and other expenses associated with Hurricane Helene.
The deadline is now January 5 to apply for resident in these counties: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Forsyth, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Iredell, Jackson, Lee, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Nash, Polk, Rowan, Rutherford, Stanly, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Union, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin and Yancey counties, along with the Eastern Band of
Cherokee Indians of North Carolina.
The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov, FEMA says, but those needing assistance can also use the FEMA App on mobile devices or call the FEMA Helpline toll-free at 800-621-3362, which is open all day and offers services in several languages.
Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photo Contributed.
Residences destroyed by Soutside Drive, Chimney Rock Village. FEMA extends deadline
Events happening locally this month and beyond!
Work Hard, Play Hard, Reward Yourself!
NOVEMBER
November 21
LEAP Christmas Musical
When: November 21; 6pm
Where: One 13; 113 W. Court St., Rutherfordton
More Info: Executive Director Kisha McDowell; Music Director, Jerry Freeman
November 22
Mobile Free Pharmacy Program
When: November 22; 9am to 2pm
Where: Isothermal Community College
More Info: Open to everyone; free. Atrium Health.
November 22 & 23
2nd Annual Downtown Jingle Mingle
November 23
Annual Turkey Dinner
When: November 23; 4 to 7pm
Where: Bill’s Creek Community Club
More Info: $20; 7 & under free. A portion of proceeds goes to Bill’s Creek Fire Dept.
“Warm Winter Giveaway”
When: November 23; 10am-2pm
Where: The Mary B. Mullen Bible Camp, Inc.,; 1900 Freemantown Rd., Lake Lure
November 28
Free Thanksgiving Meal
When: November 28; 11am-until
Where: Grace of God Rescue Mission, West Main Street, Forest City
More Info: To go meal. Volunteers welcome to help with deliveries.
Forest City Tree Lighting Ceremony
When: November 28; 6:30-9pm
Where: Main Street, Forest City
ONGOING EVENTS
Volunteer Opportunities
More Info: Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity’s affordable homes are making a positive impact on many families in need. 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 seeking volunteers. Variety of opportunities, including specialized respite support, socializationcompanionship, assistance with errands, Veterans program & more. 828-274-9567.
More Info: Open to those with substance abuse, parents or guardians of children with substance abuse addictions. Rena: 828-305-1280.
Thursdays
Atrium Health Mobile Care Unit
When: Thursdays 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. Patients from ages 2 and up will be seen. The Mobile Care Unit also serves patients on medicaid, medicare and other insurance. The goal is “to give greater health care access in Rutherford county.
Rutherfordton Kiwanis Club
Meeting
When: 6:30-7:30pm (except 5th Thursdays)
Where: Woodrow Jones Building, Rutherfordton
More Info: 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
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 levels welcome. Symphony of Rutherford County on social media.
Reading Tutoring Grade 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. Limited slots. Team NC Tutoring 828-202-5593 or info@ teamnctutoring.com.
Ongoing
Rutherford County Woodworkers Club
When: Every Fourth Tuesday Where: Rutherford County Annex, Rutherfordton
More Info: Age 10 and up; crossstitch, needle point, slow stitching
What: American Legion members: Post 74 Forest City, Post 423 Henrietta or Post 437 Chimney Rock: pay membership dues at www.legion.org. Join American Legion, 704-819-5862.
What: Learn more about Civil War/Confederacy 3rd Friday monthly at annex in Rutherfordton. 6:30pm refreshments. 7pm meeting. William Corbitt SCV camp. More Info: teddybear93_890@ yahoo.com
When: November 22 & 23; 10am-6pm & 10am-3pm
Where: Downtown Forest City
More Info: Ladies wear and accessories.
November 23
Cruise-In Toys For Tots
When: Nov. 23; registration 10am-12pm
Where: Dive Bomber Vintage, Rutherfordton
More Info: 50/50 drawing, door prizes. Johnnie 828-429-7500.
More Info: In partnership with Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Charlotte. Items being given away will include: hats, gloves, scarfs, coats, socks, sweatshirts/ hoodies, shoes blankets and MORE!
November 27
Community Thanksgiving Meal
When: November 27; 11:30am-1pm
Where: St. Francis Church Parish Hall; 395 N. Main St., Rutherfordton
More Info: Free turkey dinner, for anyone. 828-287-3888.
More Info: Several downtown businesses will be open. Visit exploreforestcity.com.
November 30
Shop, Snack & Stroll
When: November 30; 10am-2pm
Where: Downtown Forest City
More Info: Celebrating Small Business
Saturday. Shopping, games & free snacks!
DECEMBER & BEYOND
December 1
Forest City Christmas Parade
When: December 1; 3-5pm
Where: Main Street, Forest City
More Info: Visit exploreforestcity.com.
December 3
Luminaries with Love Lighting Ceremony
When: December 3; 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Foundation Performing Arts Center
More Info: Public invited to honor loved ones with a luminary. Orders placed by Dec. 2 included in ceremony. Pricing starts at $10. www.foundationshows.org/shows/luminaries/ index.html
December 6
Sgt. Major Don Barrett Memorial Toy Run for Toys for Tots
When: December 6; 12 to 5pm
Where: Fly Boy Pizza, Rutherfordton
More Info: Raffle prizes awarded. Free concert 3-4:30pm. Lee Newton and the Ramblers, Timothy Jones, Jamie Scruggs and Ray Mitchell.
December 6
Home for the Holidays: A Symphony Holiday Concert
When: December 6; 3pm
Where: The Foundation Performing Arts Center, Isothermal Community College
More Info: Adults $18-$22. 18 years and under, free, but must have a ticket.
December 7
Spindale-Rutherfordton Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
When: December 7
Where: Spindale- 3:30pm, Rutherfordton5pm.
More Info: Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Rutherford County Courthouse Lawn at the conclusion of the parade. Interested in participating in the parade? Visit https://forms. gle/7BhxugrZYn2i7tpJ6
December 9
Second Harvest Mobile Food Truck
When: December 9; 10am
Where: Isothermal Community College
More Info: Be prepared to wait in line. Volunteers will put food boxes in vehicles.
December 12
Community Christmas Dinner
When: December 12; 5:30pm
Where: Grahamtown Community Center, Forest City
More Info: RSVP: 828-229- 3380. Music, conversation, giveaways, all invited.
December 14
Rutherford Life Services Christmas Play When: December 14; 4pm
Where: Crestview Baptist Church; 630 S. Church St., Forest City
Rutherford Housing Partnership (RHP) has announced four apartments will be available for rent to Spindale’s workforce in the near future. The duplex apartments arrived in Spindale last week.
NC Governor Announces $1 Million in Field Trip Funding for Public Schools
Portion of Funds Reserved for Western NC Schools Impacted by Hurricane Helene
“We are beyond excited and incredibly grateful for the amazing support we’ve received from our community partners,” said an RHP spokesperson. “Thanks to your help, we’re making a real difference in addressing the housing crisis right here in Rutherford County.”
“We’ve all witnessed the positive changes happening in Spindale, and we’re proud to be
RHP Executive Director Michael Lewis and Program Director Tricia Wheat, along with students from the Isothermal Community College Construction program, were present on Pennsylvania Avenue in Spindale when the apartments arrived and helped set them on foundations. Partners assisting RHP include Gateway Foundation, the Town of Spindale and
Governor Roy Cooper announced $1 million in new funding for public school field trips with North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) Secretary Reid Wilson at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences. The “Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund” will provide North Carolina public school students with access to enriching field trips to the over 100 DNCR locations across the state.
“Hands-on learning through field trips is an important part of children’s education but not all schoolchildren have the opportunity to experience them,” said Governor Cooper. “This program will help ensure that public school students have the opportunity to take field trips regardless of barriers like cost or location.”
The Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund is available to any K-12 public school in North Carolina, with priority given to Title I eligible schools. The fund will offer reimbursements to public schools that visit sites managed by DNCR, including state parks, historic sites, museums, aquariums and the zoo. This initial $1 million pilot is made possible by funding from the State of North Carolina and is managed by DNCR in partnership with PBS North Carolina.
“DNCR has more than 100 locations across the state where students can engage with science, history, art and nature,” said Secretary Reid Wilson. “Through this fund we will be able to help even more students venture outside the classroom and visit these special places that will captivate their interest and curiosity and also connect them to what it means to live in and love North Carolina.”
In response to Hurricane Helene, a portion of the funds will be reserved for Western North Carolina schools impacted by the storm to ensure they receive equal opportunities for field trip funding.
For over 50 years, DNCR has inspired a lifelong love of learning through programs and experiences at its sites across the state. This year the department launched a new initiative, “Learning Happens Here,” to highlight DNCR’s extensive educational resources so that teachers, parents, and students throughout the state can use them in the classroom and at home. The Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund will expand students’ access to these enriching and exciting resources. Applications for the fund are now open. Learn more and apply at: www.dncr.nc.gov/ learn/learning-happens-here
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Isothermal Community College construction class students helped set the apartments on the foundations in Spindale.
Michael Lewis with Tricia Wheat in Spindale when the duplex apartments arrived.
Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ
Rutherford Weekly Sudoku
By Gary Miller
Many of my friends have been using every spare moment for the last several weeks, trying to fill their buck tag. Some are holding out for a certain deer, while others are not as picky. But no matter which type of hunter they are, there is one thing certain. Both are growing tired. The early mornings are becoming less exciting, and the cold weather makes even the preparation much more difficult. Some will lay their weapon down and wait until next year. For myself, I am also lingering a little longer on the pillow. The days of not seeing a deer seem to fill my mind more than the days I have had some success. The battle is whether to believe the pursuit will eventually bring the prize I am so desirous of – and am I willing to wait that long.
If you are like me, you have some pretty large pursuits. There are some events or accomplishments in your life you are hoping materialize and that you have been working hard toward. Right now, however, you are tired from the pursuit. The days of drought have turned into periods of doubt. The obstacles that once seemed conquerable now look insurmountable. And the problems you once overcame have simply been replaced by newer ones. The battle is now moving to the mind. The mind says quit, move on, and reach for something else more within grasp. The body and spirit agree. And then there’s the truth. Truth always trumps the mind, spirit, and body. It validates or voids. It confirms or nullifies. It reprograms the mind to reality, refreshes the body, and reinvigorates the spirit. Truth does not need any prop. It stands alone, and it is there for us. Are you tired from the pursuit of your ambition? Are you lingering longer on the pillow? Is your mind telling you to quit and that there is no use to keep working toward the goal? If so, take a hard look at the truth. That is, find out what God says about your pursuit. After all, He is Truth. He will confirm or deny what your mind, body, and spirit are saying about your search. And if needed, He will put you back on the right track; but not toward an easier goal, but one that is in His perfect will and one that will give you the fulfillment you are longing for. When that happens, you will no longer just work as if everything is up to you, but you will also pray as if everything is up to God.
Gary Miller
Gary Miller has written Outdoor Truths articles for 21 years. He also speaks at wild-game dinners and men’s events for churches and associations. gary@outdoortruths.org
Rutherford Weekly Sudoku Answers
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CREAMY PUMPKIN SOUP WITH MINI PIEROGIES
1 large shallot
1 large Honeycrisp apple (or 1 1/2 cups)
5 garlic cloves olive oil
2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, divided
2 cups canned pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons maple syrup
pepper, to taste
salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons heavy cream fresh thyme, to taste
1 box Mini 4 Cheese Medley Mrs. T’s Pierogies
Slice shallot, peel and cube apple and crush garlic. Over medium-low heat, add drizzle of olive oil and saute shallots, garlic and apple 20 minutes, covered. Let mixture slightly cool then add to blender with 1/2 cup broth and blend until fully combined.
Households have their own unique Thanksgiving traditions, but one custom common in many homes come Turkey Day involves watching football. Each year on Thanksgiving, the National Football League hosts a handful of games, and it’s customary in many households to gather around the television with friends and family and take in some of the action on the gridiron, excitement that always features the Detroit Lions. This unique tradition has endured for decades, but when did it start? According to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the tradition of the Lions playing on Thanksgiving can be traced to George A. Richards, who purchased the franchise in 1933 when they were the Portsmouth (Ohio) Spartans. Richards felt competing in a game on Thanksgiving Day would attract Motor City fans who were more devoted to the Detroit Tigers, the city’s baseball team. Fans who attended the Lions’ first Thanksgiving Day game in 1934 were treated to a nail-biter, with the hometown Lions falling 19-16 to the Chicago Bears at the University of Detroit Stadium. The Bears had won the league championship the previous year. In a quirk unique to the game in 1934, the two teams locked horns again just three days later, with the Bears once more emerging victorious in another close contest that ended with a 10-7 score. In the modern era of the NFL, the teams that play on Thanksgiving Day do not play on the following Sunday.
In pot, add pumpkin puree; blended shallot mixture; maple syrup; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; nutmeg; cinnamon; remaining broth; heavy cream; and thyme, to taste. Bring to low boil, add frozen pierogies. Boil 3 minutes.
STUFFIN’ MUFFINS
Makes 1 dozen
1 lb. breakfast sausage
2 medium onions, diced
2 cups diced fresh baby portobello mushrooms
1⁄2 cup butter
8 cups crumbled cornbread
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon dried rubbed sage
1 teaspoon onion powder
1⁄2 cup shaved or grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
11⁄4 cups chicken or veggie broth or stock
Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter a 12-hole muffin tin.
In a large skillet, crumble sausage, cook until halfway done. Add onions, mushrooms and butter. Cook until tender.
In a large mixing bowl, combine crumbled cornbread and sausage mixture. Add salt and pepper. Add sage, onion powder, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and broth. Mix with hands until all ingredients are moist but hold together.
Using a 3 oz. ice cream scoop, place 12 balls into the prepared muffin tin and pat tops flat. Bake 30 minutes.
1 cup light corn syrup
1⁄2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons flour
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Spread pecans on the bottom of prepared pie shell. In a large bowl, mix the remaining ingredients and pour over pecans. Pecans will rise to the surface. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes until the filling has set. Pie is done when the center reaches 200 F. Pie center when lightly tapped should spring back. Remove pie from oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours.
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Drivers go to great lengths to ensure what’s under the hood of their vehicles is well taken care of. But it’s equally beneficial to tend to the exterior of a vehicle, including its paint job.
According to Popular Mechanics, oxidation can adversely affect ironbased metals. That can put vehicles in jeopardy and take significant time off their life expectancy. The good news is that rust and
other issues that can affect a vehicle’s paint job and appearance are typically avoidable. That should be music to the ears of new vehicle owners, who likely need no reminder of the sizable financial investment required to drive off the lot with a fresh set of wheels.
Drivers who want their cars and trucks to maintain their looks over the long haul can consider these simple strategies to
protect their paint jobs.
• Make car washes part of your vehicle maintenance routine. Seasoned drivers are undoubtedly familiar with the conventional wisdom surrounding oil change intervals, but those same motorists may not recognize the importance of routine car washes. Over time, contaminants such as pollen, dust and pollution can settle on a vehicle’s exterior, potentially jeopardizing the paint job. Routine car washes can prevent such damage and help a car look like it was just driven off the lot.
• Park in the shade, but choose spots wisely. Parking in the shade may protect vehicles from the ultraviolet rays of the sun, but it’s important that drivers pick the right shady spot to park their cars and trucks. A shade tree might seem like a great ally to vehicle owners, but if birds nest or rest in the tree, drivers could be
exposing their cars to bird droppings. That’s no small threat, as bird droppings are high in uric acid, which quickly damage a vehicle’s exterior. Parking directly beneath a tree also might expose the paint job to sap or fallen leaves or berries, each of which can adversely vehicle exteriors. If you plan to park in the shade
to protect the paint job, ideally choose a spot that is not directly beneath the tree.
A well-maintained paint job can improve the appearance and life expectancy of a vehicle, which is something drivers should keep in mind as they hope to get the most out of their automotive investment.
• Wax the exterior of the vehicle. The automotive experts at Carfax® report that waxing is a significant and simple way to protect vehicle paint. Carfax® notes that certain paste waxes contain mild abrasives that help remove fine scratches from painted surfaces. Wax also can protect paint jobs from fading related to exposure to ultraviolet rays. That’s especially noteworthy for drivers who do not routinely park their cars in a garage.
• Use a car cover. Car covers may or may not be practical for cars drivers use every day, but they are an effective way to protect a paint job from the elements. Drivers who have a spare car they rarely drive or even those who do not drive their primary vehicle a lot each day can purchase a universal-fit car cover or a premium cover designed specifically for their vehicles. Car covers protect paint jobs from ultraviolet rays and the elements and may reduce the need for more frequent trips to the car wash.
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November 22
What: Free Hot Dog Meal
Invite You to Attend the Church of Your Choice
When: November 22; noon
Where: Spindale United Methodist Church; 185 Mill St., Spindale
November 23
What: “Warm Winter
Giveaway”
When: November 23; 10am-2pm
Where: The Mary B. Mullen Bible Camp, Inc.,; 1900 Freemantown Rd., Lake Lure
More Info: In partnership with Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Charlotte. Items being given away will include: hats, gloves, scarfs, coats, socks, sweatshirts/hoodies, shoes blankets and MORE!
November 27
What: Community Thanksgiving Meal
When: November 27; 11:30am to 1pm
Where: St. Francis Church Parish Hall; 395 N. Main St., Rutherfordton
More Info: Free turkey dinner, for anyone. 828-287-3888.
December 1
What: First Sunday Night
Singing
When: December 1; 7pm
Where: Riverside Baptist Church; 1178 Hogan Rd., Forest City
More Info: Featuring Cover Crop.
December 7
What: Ladies Guild Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale When: December 7; 8am-2pm Where: Immaculate
Conception Roman Catholic Church; 1024 W. Main St., Forest City
More Info: Baked goods, crafts, bird house raffle & more.
December 14
What: Foothills Choir
Christmas Concert When: December 14; 6pm Where: Cedar Grove Fellowship; 160 Toney Rd., Bostic
What: Rutherford Life Services Christmas Play “The Son Shines on Christmas” When: December 14; 4pm Where: Crestview Baptist Church; 630 S. Church St., Forest City
December 14 & 15
What: Live Walk-Thru Nativity
When: Dec. 14 & 15; 6-9pm
Where: West Point Baptist Church; 1160 Union Rd., Rutherfordton
More Info: Free. 828-287-0165.
Every Monday
What: Community Bible Study
When: Every Monday; 7pm
Where: First Baptist Church, Rutherfordton
More Info: We will study Job, Daniel, Christian Leadership. In-person and online classes. rutherfordtoneve.cbsclass.org/
Every Monday
What: Recovery at The Well
When: Mondays 6-9pm
Where: The Well – Landrum; 395 Hwy 14 W., Landrum, SC
More Info: Fellowship Meal, Worship, Teaching, Testimonies, Growth thru Small Groups. All welcome.
Every Tuesday
What: Bible Study
When: Every Tuesday; 6pm Where: Three Angels Seventhday Adventist Church; 2158 Hudlow Rd., Forest City
More Info: 828-448-1856
Every Wednesday
What: Bible Study & Free Dinner
When: Wed. Refreshments/ 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
What: Free Community Meal
When: First Saturday monthly; 11am-12:30pm
Where: The Well – Landrum; 395 Hwy 14 W., Landrum, SC More Info: Food for the body, prayer for the soul (if requested). While supply lasts.
Ongoing Programs
Prospect Baptist Church Sundays: 9:45AM Sunday School, Worship: 11AM & 6PM. 2610 Prospect Church Rd,, Mooresboro.
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
Sunday School 10-11am, Worship 11am-12pm, Wed.: 7-8pm.
Grays Chapel Church
Sunday 9:30am, 2nd Saturday monthly free brunch 10am- special activity to be announced, Wednesday Bible Study 6pm (food & fellowship included). 500 Grays Chapel Church Rd., Rutherfordton.
Crestview Baptist Church Sunday: 9:30am Sunday School, 10:30am & 6pm Worship. Wednesday: 6:30pm AWANA, Youth Bible Study, Adult Bible Study. 630 S. Church St, Forest City.
Liberty Baptist Church Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:30am & 6pm. Wednesday 5:15pm- Youth Salt & Light Café open, 6pm Kid’s Program/AWANA, Adult Bible Study 6:30pm. 821 Webb Rd., Ellenboro. www. thelibertypulpit.com
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by Pat Jobe
Lies are everywhere. Meaningful truth is sometimes hard to find.
One of the deadliest, most stinking lies is that I stand on my own two feet. I don’t need anybody else. Maybe you think it is true of you, but don’t kid yourself.
We depend absolutely and completely on air and water we did not create. Whether you believe in a creator, evolution or some combination of the two, you know you are dependent on air and water. Most of us don’t grow our own food and none of us manufacture our own gasoline. Remember the gas lines of just a few weeks ago?
At least we have the money to pay for it. Even that feels fragile and like thin ice these days.
A lady in line at the bank many years ago said she could remember the Depression. “Times were pretty tough back then,” the man standing behind her said. She disagreed.
“Back then we had pigs and chickens and a big garden. Now, all we have is money,” she said.
And the money we have today doesn’t buy what it did two years ago. That makes some of us mad, some of us scared.
We depend on the gas pumps, the grocery stores. We depend on other people. The storm made us aware of that. Town of Forest City employees responded to the storm like champs. Congrats all around for a great job.
The fact that so many churches are struggling for members, for money, for the sustaining foundation of believers in fellowship is scary, too. Believers know that there wouldn’t be any gas pumps or grocery stores without the presence of the Spirit. Just the other day a church member shook her head and said, “The pandemic convinced people it was just easier to stay home on Sunday morning.”
When church is good, when church is giving us meaningful truth, when church is reminding us that we need each other, it is absolutely not something to stay home from.
If you want a shot of hope and joy, check out www. hosphouse.org. It is the website for Hospitality House in Boone which is currently serving displaced people in seven mountain counties. Last report was that 1,100 residents of the hardest hit counties are still living in tents. FEMA is working to bring in mobile homes and tiny houses before the worst of the cold weather hits. Hospice House has appealed for sleeping bags, liquid laundry detergent, Gatorade, and Speedway gas cards in denominations of $10. Many of the displaced folks are struggling to get to work and back home or to the tent cities that have sprung up.
Church folks have come from all over the country to help, which is another reason to believe that when church is at its best, it is a reminder that none of us stand alone. Contact Pat Jobe at patjobe13@gmail.com. I
Permit-free firewood collection begins on reopened areas of Pisgah Forest
Appalachian Ranger District, portions of Grandfather Ranger District remain closed
The U.S. Forest Service invites the public to gather firewood for personal use without a permit on reopened sections of the Pisgah National Forest from now until December 2025.
Several thousands of acres of the Pisgah National Forest were damaged during Tropic Storm Helene, leaving a significant amount of woody debris and downed trees and creating higher-than-usual level of fuel for wildfires. The public can help mitigate this risk by collecting downed wood to warm their homes.
Firewood can be gathered from along all open roads within a predetermined freeuse area on any reopened portion of the Pisgah National Forest. Large portions of the Pisgah remain closed because of impacts from the storm, including the entire Appalachian Ranger
How to Avoid Job Scams
This Holiday Season
Retailers and shippers traditionally hire seasonal workers to fulfill holiday shoppers’ demands, whether online or in person. These jobs are a great way to make extra money, sometimes with the possibility of turning into longterm employment. However, they are sometimes not what they seem.
When looking for seasonal work, the Better Business Bureau has some suggestions to make the seasonal job hunt successful. According to the BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report, employment scams were the second riskiest in 2023. Being proactive in finding the right opportunity is key, but be careful when a job just seems too good to be true.
Tips to avoid holiday job
scams
• Employers will never ask for payment upfront for a job. Beware businesses that ask applicants to pay for job supplies, application, or training fees. These expenses are the employer’s responsibility - and asking for money is a red flag.
• Be wary of job offers that don’t require an interview. Even during the peak hiring season, reputable companies prefer to talk to top job candidates before hiring. If a job offer is presented without an interview (on the phone or in person) or is offered only via Internet, question the company’s hiring practices and do a little more digging.
• Be wary of big money for small jobs. If an employer promises outrageously good wages for simple tasks such as reshipping packages, stuffing envelopes, or answering phones, this is a red flag. These too-good-tobe-true offers are an attempt to steal your personal info from a fake job application and can cause problems for you for a long time.
• Never work for a company before they hire you. A legitimate company will not ask potential applicants to complete projects before making an official offer. Before beginning any work, request an offer letter or written confirmation of what the job entails, including an official start date and compensation details.
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Districts and portions of the Grandfather Ranger District. Contact the local ranger district for more information on where firewood can be gathered.
• Pisgah Ranger District (Transylvania, Buncombe and Haywood)- 828-8773265
• Grandfather Ranger District (McDowell, Burke, Caldwell, Avery and Watauga)- 828652-2144
• Appalachian Ranger
District (Haywood, Madison, Buncombe, Yancey, Mitchell and Avery)- Still closed to the public at this time.
Anyone wishing to gather firewood in Pisgah are required to follow these rules:
• Don’t gather firewood from closed portions of the Forest.
• All motorized vehicles must stay on cleared roadways.
• Don’t block traffic.
• Leave no trace-take trash, litter, wood scraps with you.
• No on-site warming fires.
• No digging or picking of any plants is allowed.
• No collecting in an active logging area.
• Firewood collected is for personal use only and may not be sold or exchanged.
Permits are required to collect firewood in Nantahala National Forests and can be obtained at the forest’s three local district ranger offices.
Article Provided By: National Forests in North Carolina
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By: Jean Gordon
Sitting in my sixth grade classroom 61 years ago on Nov. 22, 1963, there was a knock on our door.
The person at the door delivered a message to our teacher Mrs. Katherine Conley. She told us President Kennedy had been shot in Dallas, Texas. Soon afterwards a second message — over the intercom — President Kennedy died.
Our teacher asked us to stand. She prayed. I felt afraid and anxious to get home.
For those living during those days, the memory of where they were when they heard the news is most likely etched in their minds. Nov. 22, 1963 was a Friday and in just a couple hours after the announcement school was dismissed.
One of my sisters was sick and didn’t go to school that day and another sister stayed home with her.
My other sister and I got off the school bus and ran as fast as we could down our dirt road to tell them the news.
Little did we realize that my sisters and the world
already knew. For the next three full days, the three television networks covered the news nonstop. On live television we would see everything that was going on in Washington, D.C. and in Dallas.
At home that weekend, I never left the television except to do whatever was absolutely necessary. We went to church on Sunday but as soon we got home, we turned on the television and witnessed Jack Ruby shooting Lee Harvey Oswald, the assassin suspect, when he was being transferred from one jail to another in Dallas.
I clipped newspapers and magazine articles of the assassination and the days and years following. I still have all the clippings - 61 years later. They are stained and some are tearing apart, but I still have them.
In my mind’s eye, I can still see Air Force One when it landed in Washington late that Friday evening with President Kennedy’s body, First Lady Jackie Kennedy and others from the administration. My heart ached for her as she followed the casket from the airplane to an awaiting ambulance.
I can see President Johnson as he walked off Air Force One, faced the nation and boldly asked for the help from the nation, ‘And God’s help.’
It was raining on Saturday, Nov. 23, as dignitaries arrived at the White House.
Then on Sunday there
was a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda where the President’s body would lie in state until Monday.
I never forgot Sen. Majority Leader Mike Mansfield words, “There was a sound of laughter, in a moment it was no more. And so she took a ring from her finger and placed it in his hand...” he said. Everything was so sad.
We all watched Jackie Kennedy leave the Capitol holding the hands of her two young children on that gloomy day.
The funeral mass was on Monday at St. Matthew’s Cathedral. Family, staff, friends and dignitaries from around the world walked from the White House to St. Matthew’s Cathedral for the funeral mass.
Taps sounded later at the burial site at Arlington National Cemetery. That was my first memory of taps.
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As an 11 year old child on Nov. 22, 1963, I felt sad, in disbelief and wondered what might happen in America.
One thing I remember, the nation came together during one of the darkest days in history. We were asked, unashamedly, by President Johnson to pray. Looking back, I suppose in today’s terms, we’d say we were all on the same page.
More than 60 years later, there are unanswered questions about the events of Nov. 22, 1963, but it seemed to me as a vulnerable young child, we were one nation under God, seeking comfort and understanding of an unbelievable, heartbreaking event.
Oh, that we could grasp that same unity. We seek God’s help, as President Johnson prayed a long time ago.
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State Fire Marshal Urges NC Residents to Exercise Caution with Turkey Fryers This Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor reminds all North Carolina residents of the dangers associated with turkey fryers and urges families to prioritize safety during their Thanksgiving Day celebrations.
“Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with loved ones, but it’s important to be mindful of the potential risks that come with holiday cooking,” said State Fire Marshal Taylor. “Deep-frying turkeys can be dangerous if not done properly, leading to serious burns and house fires. We want everyone to enjoy the season safely.”
Key Safety Tips for Using Turkey Fryers:
• Choose the Right Location: Always set up your fryer on a flat, non-flammable surface outdoors, away from your home, decks, and overhangs.
• Do Not Overfill: Overfilling the pot with oil can cause it to spill over when the turkey is submerged, resulting in a fire.
• Ensure the Turkey is Completely Thawed: Water and oil don’t mix, and a partially frozen turkey can cause oil to splatter and ignite.
• Keep a Fire Extinguisher Nearby: Make sure you have a multipurpose fire extinguisher readily available. Never use water to put out an oil fire.
Chief Taylor suggests opting for oven-
become popular, they’re not the only way to prepare a holiday meal. Oven-roasting or grilling can provide the same results with far less risk,” Taylor added.
Each year, cooking-related fires peak during the holiday season, with Thanksgiving being the leading day for home cooking fires in the United States. State Fire Marshal Taylor urges residents to take these precautions seriously to prevent accidents and ensure a happy holiday. For more information and resources, visit Cooking | OSFM.
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Want to bake Christmas cookies? Fundraiser for Christmas toys
help purchase Christmas gifts for those in need.
The Cookies for Santa fundraising event will raise money for the Shop with a Cop, Rutherfordton Police Department and MawMaw’s Christmas Cheer (Donna Cobb).
The cookie contest will be held at the Rutherfordton
spearheading the cookie contest along with Donna Cobb.
“I have had this idea for a couple years and didn’t quite get it together.
This year I started early in planning. Started off as just a cookie bake off, but in hopes to draw as many people as possible we added vendor spaces and a raffle for a big gift basket and also some homemade items” said Regina.
Vendors will include clothing, personal care items, homemade soaps, jellies, jams and BBQ sauce, handmade gifts, flower arrangements, jewelry, pottery and crafts.
The cost to enter the baking contest is $20.
Vendor fee is also $20 to set up a six foot table
There will be free samples of cookies and
the public will have an opportunity to purchase cookies, cakes, treats and Christmas candy. Proceeds go to Rutherfordton Police Department Shop with a Cop and Maw Maws Christmas Cheer (Donna Cobb).
Toys and gift items will be accepted until December 9. Newborns to age 17 will be recipients of the toys. Applications requesting help with Christmas will be taken through November 23.
“This Christmas Cheer will be open to working families that are struggling with everyday bills as well as people on fixed incomes with no extra money to give their kid Christmas,” said Donna Cobb.
For more information or to enter the competition, contact Regina at 828-447-4290.
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SBA Kick offs Season of Small Business ™ with Small Business Saturday®
This Year’s Theme — Gift Big, Shop Local™ — Encourages Shoppers to Support Local Small Businesses Throughout the Holiday Season
Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is urging Americans to embrace the spirit of the holiday season by supporting local small businesses on Small Business Saturday, an annual event founded by American Express and celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2024. The event takes place the Saturday following Thanksgiving, which falls on November 30 this year, and will be the kickoff of SBA’s 2nd annual holiday campaign, the Season of Small Business™.
“Small Business Saturday has become America’s call to action to support the backbone of our economy and heart of our communities – our small businesses,” said Administrator Guzman.
the unique character of neighborhoods across America. This year, as we continue to enjoy an unprecedented Small Business Boom, I encourage everyone to Gift Big and Shop Local™ by supporting local businesses and the millions of hardworking Americans behind them.”
SBA’s Season of Small Business will continue through December and encourages consumers to support small businesses throughout the holiday season.
SBA has been proud to support Small Business Saturday since 2011 to help drive consumer spending at independently owned small businesses in the wake of the financial crisis. The day is dedicated to celebrating local businesses that create jobs, help boost the economy and enhance neighborhoods around the country. According to American Express, the projected total reported spending among U.S.
consumers who shopped at independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business Saturday since its founding has reached an estimated $201 billion[i].
SBA continues to help entrepreneurs leverage new opportunities during Season of Small Business’ busy shopping season with this year’s 15th annual Small Business Saturday.
Shoppers are encouraged to showcase their shopping experiences by posting photographs on social media using the hashtags: #ShopSmall, #SmallBizSaturday, #ShopLocal, #IShoppedSmall, #GiftBigShopLocal
To learn more about SBA’s support of Small Business Saturday, visit sba.gov/saturday.
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Diane Robbins Jones
Diane Robbins Jones, age 86 of Forest City, died Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Diane was born April 3, 1938, in Rutherford County and was the daughter of the late Carl and Bessie Henson Robbins.
Diane was a member of Crestview Baptist Church, and she retired from Rutherford Regional Medical Center after 32 years service.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Jones, and her brothers, Joe Robbins, Don Robbins, and Larry Robbins.
Survivors include her sons, Robert Michael “Mike” Jones and wife Alysa, Bill Jones and wife Loretta both of Forest City, her daughters, Patti Sappenfield and husband Jeff of Bostic, Lisa Burleson and husband Mike of Forest City, Lori Houser and husband Ricky of Union Mills, and Susan Black and husband Tim of Kings Mountain, 18 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
A service from the graveside was held November 12 at the Cool Springs Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Rohm officiating.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.
An online guest registry is available at www. padgettking.com Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.
Dr. Robert Thomas Leddy
Dr. Robert Thomas Leddy was born in Yonkers, NY, January 2, 1949. He was the only child of Mrs. Grace Priester Leddy (deceased) and Mr. John Thomas Leddy (deceased) of FL. He was also the stepson of Mrs. Libby Leddy (deceased), of FL. Mr. John Arrigoni of Bunnell, FL, was his step-brother.
He graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1967. He attended the University of Florida and earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He attended Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery. From 1973 until 1983, he was married to Barbara Ellen Leddy. Dr Leddy was a public health dentist with the Rutherford-Polk-McDowell District Health from 1975 until 1985. In 1986, he became dental director at Mecklenburg County Health Department in Charlotte. Later, he served as the manager of the School Health Program until 1998. In 1992, he earned a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 1998, he became the Western Regional Supervisor for the Oral Health Section of the NC Division of Public Health. He was a long-standing member of the American Dental Association, the NC Dental Society, the American Association of Public Health Dentistry, and the NC Public Health Association.
One of the most intriguing characteristics about Jesus Christ was his teachings. His lessons did not follow the cultural norms of his day. The religious leaders of his time considered the content of his sermons as doctrinally radical. His famous, “Sermon on the Mount” was an introduction to the principles of God’s Kingdom. As he described the traits of those who would be citizens of this Kingdom, they were seen as extraordinary in nature. Throughout his sermon, he contrasted the Kingdom of Man and the Kingdom of God. He listed eight extraordinary traits which were indicative of those who would follow him. These characteristics would be called the Beatitudes. Later he referred to his disciples as the “salt of the earth” and the “light of the world.” He was calling out a group of disciples who would make a difference in this world. Not by offering the ordinary, but by living a life that was profoundly different. He made a point in telling them that those who followed him would suffer persecution and that they should love their persecutors
Dr. Leddy married Deborah Lynn Polk in October 2003.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Donations in Dr. Leddy’s memory may be made to your favorite charity.
Online condolences may be made at www. crowemortuary.com
Adrian P Wizes
Adrian P Wizes, born January 25, 1965 in Cooperstown, NY along with his twin sister, Athena grew up in Cherry Valley, Gloversville, and Broadalbin, NY. One of five kids, including his sisters Laura, Cherie, Athena, and brother Peter. Later, in our teenage years he would gain another sister Rachael.
I’d like to say we were a close nit set with many fond memories of playing games, singing in a band, and utilizing our environment in creative ways to have fun. Adrian was the one we would, in polite words, “pick on lovingly”. Just stuff like folding him in the hide-abed couch, burying him in the sand, and directing the blame for breaking something. (Yes, I was the one who accidentally broke that window, Adrian. Sorry Dad spanked you!) He and I would fight sometimes but it would never get past a wrestling match. But if someone messed with his siblings he would jump in and defend them.
Adrian was a dentist with his own practice.
and not hate them. In doing so, they would exhibit the power of the extraordinary. A disciple of Christ should be expected to live according to a different value system. Their hearts should be set toward God’s Kingdom which meant pursuing His righteousness and forgiveness toward others. It is amazing that over two thousand years later those who truly make a difference are those who choose to live by these kingdom principles. Loving God and loving our neighbors are the core beliefs of today’s difference makers. When the storms of life come, it will be those who have built their life on these principles who will stand the test of time. Anyone can be ordinary and live for the Kingdom of Man, but those who live for the Kingdom of God will experience the power of the extraordinary.
His saving grace was his father, Peter I. Wizes and stepmom, Annette Wizes, and his friends.
Private Family Services will be held at a later date.
Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com
Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family.
Sheila Ann Mode Wellmon
Sheila Ann Mode Wellmon, 76, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024.
A native of Cleveland County she was born to the late Vernon Mode and Gazzie Hastings Mode. She is also predeceased by her sisters, Marilyn Mode Bridges and husband, Frank and Betty Cabiness Ledford and husband, Tommy; brother-in-law, Bill Smith.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Melia Greene Lilly and husband Richard; grandson, Tucker Greene and wife Julia; one great-granddaughter and a great-grandchild expected in December; granddaughter, Lexie Greene; sister, Becky Mode Smith; brother, Tommy Mode and wife Gayle; numerous nieces and nephews.
She worked as the Health Department’s Administrative Assistant.
Private Family Services will be held at a later date.
Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com.
Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family.
Mary Ann Hames
Mary Ann Hames, age 74, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Saturday, November 9, 2024.
A native of Rutherford County, Mary was the daughter of the late Bud and Joyce Hames.
Mary was a member at Restoration Church-Forest City.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Hames.
Survivors include Mary’s special nieces who were her caregivers, Kami Hall and Keisha Gibson, niece, Stephanie Lowery, nephews, Brandon Hewett, Ryan Dobbins, and Jeremy Dobbins, sisters, Virginia Dobbins, and Robin Hewett, and brother, Kenneth Hames.
The funeral was held at Restoration Church-Forest City November 13 with Rev. Paul Lane officiating. McMahan’s Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.
Sherry Lynn Lang Dotson
Sherry Lynn Lang Dotson, age 58, of Caroleen, died Thursday, November 7, 2024.
Sherry was born March 25, 1966, in Caroll County, MD, to the late Ralph “R.C.” Burleson, and the late Rosetta Edith Lang.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert “Bobby” Lang and Kenneth Lang.
She is survived by her three daughters, Amanda Shehan (Isaiah), of Forest City, Dusty Krietemeyer (Austin), of Forest City, and Kasey Wright, of Boston, MA; three grandchildren, Timberly Shehan, Elijah Shehan, and Austin Conner; and her aunt, Donna Wilhelm, of MD.
At this time, no formal services will be held.
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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
An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.
Hermenegildo “Pop” Espino Hermenegildo “Pop” Espino, age 66, also known as “Cheto” or “Laredo”, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024.
He was born December 31, 1957 in Colonia Hidalgo, Mexico, to the late Hermenegildo and Epifania Espino, and was a resident of Henrietta. Hermenegildo attended the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church and was retired from the Textile Industry.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his companion, Wanda Morrow.
Survivors are his children, Russell Seth Morrow, Antonia Morrow-Soto, Janna Sanchez (Edgar), and Danielle Morrow; nine grandchildren, Danielle, Victoria, Jordan, Edgar, Lluvia, Maritsa, Xavier, Kada, and Callia; and three great-grandchildren, Colt, Kennedy, and Sophia.
A memorial gathering took place November 16 at Harrelson Funeral Home. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.
Rebecca “Becky” Hensley McKelvey
Rebecca “Becky” Hensley McKelvey, age 62, of Rutherfordton passed away Friday, November 15, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Becky was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Helen Beheler Hensley, a native of Rutherford County, a graduate of RS Central High School and Isothermal Community College and was employed as a property manager.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son Zachary McKelvey (Emma), granddaughter Hallie McKelvey, brother Ronnie Hensley (Renee) and a number of nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Becky’s life was held November 17 at Crowe’s Funeral Chapel with Dr. Keith Stephenson officiating.
Memorials may be made to Levine cancer Center or Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
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Lula Mills Wilson
Lula Mills Wilson, age 74, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024.
Lula was born August 27, 1950, in Spartanburg County, to the late Ambers Monk Mills, and Myrtle Brown Mills. She was retired from Stonecutter Mill where she worked for many years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Christine Smith.
Survivors are her husband of 33 years, Scott Wilson, sons, David Scott Wilson Jr., of Forest City, Leroy Greene, of Gaffney, SC, and Kayden Wilson, of the home; daughter, Donna Lee Haynes, of Forest City; sister, Patricia Taylor (Tommy), of Henrietta; brother, Jessie Mills, of Forest City; grandchildren, Beckie Bright, Coy Pope, Justin Pope, David Wilson, Amelia Wilson, and Donna Holley; twenty great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Gathering was held November 19 at Harrelson Funeral Home.
An online registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com.
Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.
Lisa Coffey
Lisa Coffey, age 61, of Bostic, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Lisa was born June 5, 1963 in Rutherford County. She worked as a Lab Technician for Watts Regulator for many years. Lisa was a member of Haynes Memorial Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Glenda Dills; brother, Marty Lane and a sister, Kay Hardin. Those left to treasure her memory include her husband of thirty years, Ted Coffey; her father, James Lane (Brenda) of Forest City; daughters, Samantha Whiteside (Terry) of Lake Lure and Tina Dailey (Tony) of Bostic; grandchildren, Abby Dailey, Olivia Guy (Austin), Victoria Whiteside,
Addison Whiteside, Malaiki Whiteside, Micah Whiteside; great-grandchildren, Oakley Guy, Bryce Greene, Alianna Guy and Grace Laws.
The funeral service will be conducted at 3pm Thursday, November 21 at Haynes Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Dwayne Scruggs officiating. Interment will follow at Rutheford County Memorial Cemetery. The family will
receive friends one hour prior to service time at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org
An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com
Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.
As Hurricane Helene barreled toward the Southeast, Chad Franklin received a warning from his colleagues who specialize in stormwater and flooding management for the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT).
The NCDOT engineers with the agency’s Hydraulics Unit were poring over data, and they didn’t like what they saw. Their flood-warning system was predicting that a mile of Interstate 40 near the French Broad River in Buncombe County would flood by two feet. It was Wednesday, Sept. 25, a day before Helene would make landfall in Florida.
“I was shocked when they told me that,” recalled Franklin, who is NCDOT’s regional intelligent transportation systems engineer for the state’s 17 most-western counties. “It had never flooded before.”
As Helene approached Western North Carolina and the rainfall forecasts intensified, the flood tool predicted an even higher flood stage for I-40. Before daybreak on Friday, Sept. 27, Franklin dispatched the roadside assistance crews he supervises to I-40 near mile marker 47. They were told to close the road immediately if it started to flood.
Torrential rains pushed the water over the banks
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of the French Broad River.
As soon the murky water reached the pavement later that Friday, Franklin’s crews, other NCDOT staff and the N.C. State Highway Patrol turned on their flashing lights and used their vehicles to close I-40. The floodwaters eventually reached about eight feet over I-40.
“That flooding was more than we’d ever seen before in that area,” said Franklin. “Had we not closed it that soon, we might have had people driving onto a flooded highway, and the results could have been deadly.”
Instead, NCDOT and State Highway Patrol troopers were able to safely detour traffic onto I-240 around Asheville. They would reopen I-40 on Saturday evening, Sept. 28, after the waters had receded.
During the storm, the tool was used to monitor and close a number of roads that quickly deteriorated as Helene swept through Western North Carolina. Just as important, though, was NCDOT employees were getting important information from first-responders, law enforcement and emergency management officials to better respond to the storm.
“The flood warning tool did its job, and we’re grateful it did,” Franklin said.
The storm was the largest test yet for the department’s nationally recognized flood
warning system since becoming operational in 2022. The system provides critical, real-time information that helps NCDOT prepare for, respond to and recover from severe storms. With it, engineers are able to monitor more than 15,000 bridges and culverts and 2,000 miles of state-maintained roads, including Interstate 40.
The flood warning system has proven instrumental in safeguarding North Carolina’s transportation infrastructure. During Tropical Storm Idalia, which led to significant flooding in eastern North Carolina, including downtown Whiteville, the system generated 109 alerts, enabling staff to proactively respond.
During another event last summer in the mountains, an alert directed NCDOT’s bridge maintenance team in Polk County to inspect a bridge, which led to its immediate closure following the confirmation of storm damage.
During Hurricane Helene, the department’s Hydraulics Unit identified process improvements for the flood warning system. The large volume of alerts created an overwhelming influx of text messages for NCDOT employees, and some river gauges went offline due to disrupted cell service. To address these issues,
the unit plans to implement a summary alert system during major storms to streamline communications. Additionally, the unit’s engineers are working on adding satellite
communication capabilities to critical gauges to ensure reliable data transmission even during cell service outages.
“Our goal is to save lives,” State Hydraulics Engineer
Matt Lauffer said. “So, we’re taking the lessons we learn from each storm and applying those to make this tool even better.”
As we approach Thanksgiving at Mission Hospital McDowell (MHM), gratitude abounds for those who gave expertise, time, and assistance freely as we navigated the shocking effects of Hurricane Helene. I was moved and humbled to witness our dedicated team members unite to provide the same extraordinary care to our patients that they always do, despite uncertainty about how the chaos outside our hospital walls would unfold. There’s no way to fully
understand the losses that our hospital family and our community-at-large has suffered yet, and I don’t know if we ever will. But I am certain that the compassion, fortitude, and grit displayed in countless instances over the last five weeks represents the embodiment of the values all of us proudly share. My earliest priorities as the storm progressed were to make certain that our patients were cared for, and to reach our staff members to see that they were safe
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and accounted for. Despite coping with the flooding of some of our facilities, internal and external communications challenges, needing to use a backup power source for a time at the hospital, and more trials, we were able to open safely after the storm peaked and return to serving our patients as quickly as possible.
Our MHM “gratitude list” is lengthy, because to get through a crisis of this magnitude, it requires many hands, firm intentions, and committed hearts. All were on display in abundance during and after the storm, and it was a sight to behold.
Although I have been part of HCA Healthcare for more than two decades, I had not been on the receiving end of the aid they provide to their hospitals in times like these. Since it was allencompassing, we received everything from essentials for our team members, like food, water, and even a tanker of fuel so staff members would not be impeded from getting to and from the hospital for work. The fuel also helped us keep our generators going. In addition, HCA Healthcare flew in — since I-40 was closed — relief team members so our services could continue and our own staff could get relief, such as a general surgeon, radiologist, and other specialists.
clothing and bathe. Though this type of assistance may sound basic, it was crucial to maintaining a level of comfort and normalcy for our staff during this unprecedented trial. The outcome of this also translates into better, highly coordinated patient care — even in the face of a natural disaster.
Sadly, MHM has team members who have suffered significant losses, and some have even lost everything.
The HCA Healthcare Hope Fund exists to offer critical assistance during times like these to colleagues in need, so they can get back on their feet. The fund is supported by HCA Healthcare facility colleagues, and just last year, more than $11.3 million was raised for colleagues who required support across our health system. This assistance is nothing short of life changing.
aid, with National Guard, FEMA resources, and other specialized Search and Rescue personnel who numbered between 2,500 and 3,000, devoted to vital rescue and recovery efforts.
I am grateful to have been part of a team of eight from MHM that was able to help at the emergency distribution center by delivering needed supplies to homes in the area, such as syringes for people who are insulin-dependent but had no way to take the medication, along with water and other essentials.
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HCA Healthcare also provided a mobile shower and laundry unit at a time when clean water wasn’t available, so our team members could wash their own and their families’
I must also point out another exemplary instance of teamwork that impacted the safety of our neighbors. I want to thank the Emergency Management teams, who were on top of their tasks before Helene even hit. The high level of coordination and teamwork from city and town leadership, the school and community college systems, law enforcement, and so many others made an impact that had to have saved lives. They came together swiftly, offered needed supplies, and embraced anything else that needed doing, and it was like nothing I have ever seen.
Additionally, the emergency center that was created became a hub of
We were also able to shelter individuals at the hospital who were not patients but had lost power and were oxygen-dependent. They were housed in our post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) until they could get to a home with power or one of the medical shelters set up by Emergency Services, where some MHM team members volunteered to provide care. It was very moving to see all the support for our community, and to work together with my fellow team members and community members who I had the privilege to meet. It will be many months and perhaps years before we can declare that anything seems “normal” here in our region again, but as we work toward our new normal, I remain deeply appreciative of MHM’s stellar team, our committed community partners, and caring community members themselves. Together, we are already forging a path forward.
Lee Higginbotham is Chief Executive Officer of Mission Hospital McDowell in Marion. He is an accomplished healthcare leader with nearly three decades of diverse experience in healthcare. A native of Charlottesville, Virginia, Higginbotham earned his Master of Health Care Administration (MHA) from The Medical College of Virginia and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. He resides in Marion. Lee is most proud to be a husband to his best friend and father of three remarkable children.
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DUMP TRAILERS. Lots of Options 7x16, 7x14, 7x12, 6x12, 6x10. From $1500 down, with payments as low as $275. Also: Rent to Own no credit check! J Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895
DOWNSIZING, THE COLUMNS IN SHELBY. Large, formal Broyhill dining table w/3 leaves, 8 chairs. Gloss finishsolid wood blend of light, soft brown/black. 8 upholstered chairs w/white, blue, peach color. $800. Appt. only. Serious inquiry. 704-284-7043. Leave message, will return call.
WOOD CRATES OR PLANTERS BOXES. Wood shipping crates for sale with some lids. 3 different sizes. Can send pictures. I have a few smaller crates ideal for planters. New shipment just arrived! $35 each. (704) 300-1818
BLACK CHERRY LOGS UNSEASONED Best Offer! Assorted lengths (up to10’). About 1/2 cord. Must see. (828) 8032708
MAUSOLEUM FOR SALE. Mausoleum for 2 in Cleveland Memorial Park. Call for price. 704-476-0682.
2 GE COOK STOVES LIKE NEW. 1 black, 1 white. $300 each. 864-805-0343, 704-4069413
CONTENTS IN 4 BUILDINGS. Full of Flea Market items all nice condition, Lots of miscellaneous, including electronics, computers, furniture, etc. Call for info, 864-805-0343, 704406-9413.
BAKER’S RACK. SOLID WOOD WITH BLACK powder coated iron rails and light cherry finish. Has two drawers with wine rack and shelf underneath. Dimensions are 75” high, 36” wide. $100.00, will deliver for additional fee. (704) 6924765 wilcurb@aol.com
FOR SALE
GUNS & BLACKSTONE FOR SALE. Ruger LCP II 22 LR Pistol $400 firm. Taurus G3C 9mm pistol 3 clips $450 firm. Blackstone Grill 18’’x29’’ cooking surface, 33” tall. $100. (980) 341-9332 • Microtech • Spyderco
Lightning
CRKT • Hawkbills
Case • Winchester
Queen
Ka-Bar • Schrade
Camillus
Randall
Smith & Wesson
Schatt Morgan
Rough
CONSOLE TABLE. SOLID WOOD W/LIGHT cherry finish. Dimensions are 52” wide & 30” high. Sale for $30.00. Will deliver locally for additional fee. (704) 692-4765
PETS & LIVESTOCK
TOY AUSTRALIAN SHEP-
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
CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228
I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197
WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.
LOOKING TO BUY White Oak and Popular Standing Timber/Saw Timber. 3 acres or more. (828) 289-0742
FARM & GARDEN
FILL DIRT WANTED RUTHERFORDTON Have an earthmoving project with surplus material? Fill Dirt wanted in vicinity of Hudlow Rd. and US 64 in Rutherfordton. Convenient site for dump truck access. Call Shane at (937) 869-6927 shanebailey76@yahoo.com
HAY BALES FOR SALE. 4x5 large hay bales. $30 per bale. (828) 429-4900 (828) 4294900
GALVANIZED WATERING TANK. Woven wire fencing. Mostly used items. 704-4728120
3 POINT IMPLEMENT QUICK HITCH. (NO BUSHINGS REQUIRED) $165.00 OBO. Sells for over $250.00 Like New! Great for compact tractors! (704) 718-9122
PETS & LIVESTOCK
FREE MIXED PUPPIES Pit Bull/Border Collie, 3 males, 3 mths. old, wormed. Free to good home. (704) 852-7397
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
CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. Ready for new homes. 2 males. First set of shots and dewormed. $450. each. 704-466-6983.
HERD Male. Blue Merle. Blue Eyes. 9 Weeks Old. Shots & Worming UTD. $500. 704-4186454 or (704) 482-0178
FARM KITTENS. 8 Kittens born July 24, 2024. Friendly, litter box trained, good with kids. Grey Stripped and black. (828) 429-0202 tricklecreekfarm21@ gmail.com
2 MALE MALTIPOO. Both less than 1 year old, Champagne & white color, Toy size, wormed, shots, & neutered. $450 each. MaltiPoo Male stud, 1 year old, white color, 6-7 lbs, $700. Also male Lab rescue, neutered, 1 year old. Loves kids, $100. (828) 391-0919
TWO STANDARD DONKEYS
One Jenny, One Gelding. $500 for both. Mini Mule $100. 864-415-0456.
CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES, $500 EACH. 4 girls, 1 boy. 1st shots and wormed. Call or text before 8pm. (704) 418-9244
FREE TO A GOOD HOME: Beautiful Black, White & Tan BEAGLE. Approximately 5 1/2 years old female. Has been spayed. Good inside and outside dog., but MUST have a fenced yard, so it can play safely. All shots are up to date. Call (704) 913-1290
LAYING HENS $10 EACH. Or 3 for $25. Ready to start laying. 704-434-6733.
CARS & TRUCKS
RACE CAR/SHOW CAR.Has a racing engine. $4,000 or best offer. Call for more information 828-748-9698.
1983 TOYOTA CAMRY. Pay small down payment & take up payment. 864-805-0343, 704406-9413.
2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU $1500 negotiable. (Needs electric power steering pump). Also need caregiver to take me to doctor. 980-880-7324
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.
F-250. Automatic, 7.3 Lite V-8 Engine. Tan Leather Interior. Upgrade Maintenance that included New Turbo and Injectors. Have Service Documents. Pioneer Radio. Only 138,800 miles $25,500 OBO. Call (704) 300-1818
CAMPERS
28 FT. 1984 PACE ARROW
$9,895. Set up as a tiny home in a RV park. Must be moved by a flatbed. 828-453-0828.
MOBILE HOMES
1979 14X52 MOBILE HOME OR Storage Building. $500 cash, you move. Or you can rent. 864-805-0343, 704-4069413
MOBILE HOME FOR SALE. Newly remodeled inside & out. 12X65, 2BR, 1BA. All appliances like new. On rented lot. Very quiet neighborhood, $29,000 Firm. 704-300-5027.
REAL ESTATE
POLK COUNTY
SUNNYVIEW, NC FOR SALE BY OWNER. Convenient location, 3.62 wooded residential acres. $64,500. 828-429-3287. RUTHERFORD COUNTY
LAND FOR SALE, CAMP GROUND on land. Price lowered $160,000 to $150,000. 828-453-0828. 3795-3925 Hollis Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040
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
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
LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE. Has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications now. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC (704) 4827723 (704) 482-7723 Lions@ RPMMANAGED.COM
107-2 OAK DRIVE, LAWNDALE, NC. DUPLEX, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $925, Deposit $925, App Fee, $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.
FOR RENT
CLEVELAND COUNTY
MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. Weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299
1003-A MARK DR Shelby, NC. Apartment. 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $1075 Deposit $1075 App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.
2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOUSE. No Smoking and No Pets. $1200 month. $1200 Deposit. Grover, NC. (704) 937-7630
NO HEAT BILLS HERE! 1 Bedroom Apartment, excellent Location in Shelby, second floor, small complex with single occupants. No smoking, pets or HAP. Heat & water included in $700 month rent. Deposit plus references & background check. (704) 487-5480
APARTMENT FOR LEASE KINGS MOUNTAIN. 2 BR 2BA apartment thoughtfully designed for senior living. Ground-level open concept living with impressive finishes. Spacious rooms, wooden blind shutters, walk-in closets, laundry room, walk-in shower, modern equipped kitchen with granite counter tops, soft-close cabinetry, pantry, attic storage and private outdoor space. Great location, within walking distance of parks and trails, minutes from downtown, restaurants, shopping and community theater. Over 50 and looking for a perfect residence for couple or single living? Pristine, beautiful, cream of apartment living, small, lovely campus at competitive rate. Conscientious management. Submit questions and request lease application by text or email. Provide name, address, email and phone number. Must have good credit and reliable references. (704) 297-8024 jaybee@carolina.rr.com
135-5 WIGGINS LANE Kings Mountain, NC. Single Wide. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom. Rent $1095 Deposit $1095. App Fee. $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.
1624-8 SOUTH POST ROAD. Shelby, NC. Singlewide. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Rent $1175, Deposit $11275. Includes power & water. App fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.
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
CAMPER LOT AVAILABLE FOR RENT. 1624-9 S. Post Road, Shelby, NC. Lot Rent $500 includes up to $125 in utilities & $375 deposit. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.
LINCOLN COUNTY
2426-6 SUN VALLEY TRAIL. Lincolnton, NC Singlewide. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $775, Deposit $775. 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 $595. Appliances, electric, water & sewer furnished. Only well qualified need apply. 828-351-8730.
HOME FOR RENT. 4 bedroom 2 bath home in Cane Creek. Private, great for children. $1,500 deposit. (828) 9190244. (828) 919-0244
3BR, 2BA DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOME on very private farm. $1200 per month, $1200 deposit. Forest City area. 864316-7702.
