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Rutherford County fan recalls “close friend” Earl Scruggs; celebrating Earl’s 100th Article By Jean Gordon • Photos by Sharon Decker and Jean Gordon The celebration of Earl Scruggs’ 100th birthday on January 6 - his actual birth date - at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville was truly an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime event, Mary Beth Martin said. Martin, the executive director of the Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby, was among the packed crowd at the Ryman as bluegrass artists from across the the country paid tribute to the Cleveland County native. Appropriately Scruggs’ nephew JT Scruggs began the night’s celebration welcoming everyone to the auditorium. “Being at the Ryman for Earl’s 100 birthday party was great,” Scruggs said. “It was great to see all of the musicians on stage having a good time. It felt like that was because many of them knew Earl personally and he meant so much to them. Many banjos were played Scruggs Style. It was a great night.” Missing from the 100th celebration was one of Earl Scruggs’ long time friends, Dan X. Padgett of Mooresboro. Because of illness, Padgett, 86, wasn’t able to go to Nashville, but he was there in spirit. “Me and Earl were real close,” Padgett said. As younger men, Padgett said the two often picked music on the screened-in front porch at Scruggs’ home. “It was in the summertime and we’d just be playing the banjos,” Padgett said. When Padgett was a “young boy” he left the area and went to Nashville to be near Earl Scruggs and the music industry. “Every Saturday morning Earl would come and pick me up and we’d go to his house in Nashville and play records and play with the banjos,” Padgett said. During a 2022 interview with Padgett, he said Earl Scruggs’ brother Junie taught him to pick the banjo. “I had the opportunity to pick the banjo with Earl,” he said, including on the Grand Ole Opry. They also picked together on a Nashville television station. Although no longer teaching music, Padgett is renowned for teaching music for many years to young students who wanted to learn to pick the banjo. He had a studio in Shelby and later in Boiling Springs. In November 2022, Padgett was given a piece of memorabilia from Earl Scruggs that he said he always wanted. Scruggs’ niece, Shirley Blanton traveled to Boiling Springs one afternoon and presented Padgett the red bowtie Earl Scruggs wore in his appearances on The Beverly Hillbillies. At the time, Padgett told Mrs. Blanton he always wanted that bowtie more than anything. She said it never mattered to her Uncle Earl. “If anyone wanted any of his things, memorabilia, he would give it to them.” Padgett’s music rooms in Boiling Springs included memorabilia from Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs and the Foggy Mountain boys, and memorabilia from his own lifelong music career.
The celebration at the Ryman Jerry Douglas was the musical director for Scruggs’100th birthday celebration. According to Bluegrass Now, Douglas thanked Nashville and North Carolina for showing up. Douglas said if it weren’t for the “master of the five string”, none of these musicians would be here if it wasn’t for Earl Scruggs.” Some of the best and brightest in today’s bluegrass community took the stage including 10 banjoist, three ladies and seven men, Douglas told Bluegrass Now. “The concert at the Ryman was the most wonderful and appropriate celebration of Earl’s 100th birthday. It truly was a gathering of some of the most accomplished and beloved bluegrass artists, all paying tribute to Earl and affirming his incredible influence on them personally and on the music,” Martin said. She described the event and the atmosphere as “absolutely
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electric” and said people attending from all over the country knew they were witnessing an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime event. The 100th birthday celebration continued in honor of Scruggs back in his home county, Cleveland, Saturday night as the Earl Scruggs Center presented “Remembering Earl” at Shelby High School. “Earl Scruggs is one of the giants in American music and it’s so special that he’s from Cleveland County,” Martin said. “At the Earl Scruggs Center, we share and emphasize that it was this region - our traditions, culture, and music - that shaped Earl and the world-changing musician that he became.” Martin continued, “We live in a remarkable place, and it was wonderful to see that recognized during the event.” She commended Jerry Douglas and his team, the organizers, for being so generous to involve the Earl Scruggs Center, “and make us the beneficiary of the event.” “I just don’t have words that are adequate to express how grateful we are for this incredible support,” she said. Martin said the Earl Scruggs Center organized a bus trip to the concert in Nashville and there was a “great turnout.” “Everyone had a wonderful time and said that it was a memorable experience. There were also quite a few others who traveled separately from the region to attend the show,” she Shirley Blanton presents Dan X Padgett the added. red bowtie her Uncle Earl Scruggs wore on Sharon Decker, President of Tryon Equestrian Partners, The Beverly Hillbillies Show. Carolinas Operation, attended the celebration in Nashville along with her husband Bob and three of their children - Rob, Matt and Emily. “The event at The Ryman was amazing! Historic! So fun!” she said. The Tryon Equestrian Center (TIEC) will partner with the Earl Scruggs Center and WNCW for the third annual Earl Scruggs Music Festival Labor Day weekend, August 30-September 1, 2024. “We are more excited than ever about the Earl Scruggs Festival,” Decker said. “His legacy lives on through bluegrass and Americana music. It is an honor to host it at Tryon International.” JT Scruggs added, “I believe it will just continue to get better and bigger. I can’t wait for another year.” “It has become one of the finest and most exciting music events in the region, and it gets better and better each year,” Martin said of the Center’s partnership with TIEC. “Our theme is “The Music is Coming Home,” and that’s exactly the feeling that everyone gets when they enter the festival grounds - artists and attendees alike,” Martin said. “I find myself looking forward to that moment when it all begins again and people from all over the country and world come together to celebrate Earl and the music that helped to create. It’s a special thing and I hope the word continues to spread.” The contingent of bluegrass fans from Rutherford and surrounding counties and states, will be there to pay honor to the “five string banjo” Musicians on stage at Ryman Auditorium. giant.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. celebrated 100 attend ceremony in Rutherfordton “I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood. I have a dream that one day, even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice. I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged Cedric Hamilton addresses the crowd. by the color of their skin but by the content of their More than 100 people gathered in Rutherfordton Monday morning to celebrate character. I have a dream today. I have a dream that one day down in Martin Luther King, Jr. People gathered at Rutherfordton Town Hall and walked to the Alabama with its vicious racists, with its Courthouse where a brief ceremony was governor having his lips dripping with the held. Toni Belhu, rector at St. Gabriel’s and words of interposition and nullification, one St. Francis Episcopal churches asked the day right down in Alabama little black boys crowd, “Where do we go from here?” She and black girls will be able to join hands with encouraged people to celebrate King’s legacy little white boys and white girls as sisters and of courage, love, justice and good things in brothers. I have a dream today. I have a dream that one day “every valley 2024 and to help those less fortunate. Belhu said we can honor Dr. King in 2024 shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall by sharing personal commitment to others, to be made low, the rough places will be made “say, ‘I Love you’,” and to do things throughout plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be the year to honor his life. Cedric Hamilton of Rutherfordton stood revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.” This was the final event of a three day on the steps of the courthouse and shared a portion of Martin Luther King’s “I have a celebration of Dr. King. A prayer breakfast Dream” speech that was delivered on August was held Saturday morning and a community 23, 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. service on Sunday afternoon.
Green Street closure begins Jan. 22 The Town of Rutherfordton has been notified by North Carolina Depatment of Transportation (NCDOT) and Wright Brothers Construction that beginning Monday, January 22, Green Street will be closed between N. Cleghorn Street and Allen Street. Local traffic for those residents living along Green Street will have access to their homes, however all other traffic is asked to detour around this closure as NCDOT and Wright Brothers Construction work to reconstruct Green Street and to construct the overpass bridge over the bypass. There will be no thru traffic as the road will be removed and fully reconstructed along with the construction of the new bridge. Access remains open to 2nd Baptist Church from the North Main side of Green Street at North Cleghorn Street. This closure will be in place until the end of 2024. Article Provided By: Jean Gordon
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Girl Scouts leaders from across Rutherford County picked up 1,600 cases of Girl Scout cookies Wednesday afternoon for the annual cookie sale. Each case contains 12 boxes of cookies. Linc MCDaniel (second from left) Service Unit Cookie Manager said cookies will be available at Walmart and Food Lion each weekend through February as well as individual sales. The cookie sales help with camp, projects and other Girl Scout activities. When the lift on the transportation truck failed, McDaniel, Scout leaders and truck drivers had to remove the nearly 3,000 boxes of cookies by hand. Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Contributed and Jean Gordon photos.
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Golden LEAF Scholarship Application Open The Golden LEAF Colleges and Universities Scholarship application for the 2024-2025 academic year opened January 16, 2024 at CFNC.org. A total of 215 awards will be offered to first-time recipients from qualifying rural and economically distressed or tobacco-dependent counties. Applications are due March 1, 2024. The awards are valued at $14,000 ($3,500 per year for up to four years) for North Carolina high school students attending a participating North Carolina college or university. North Carolina community college transfer students can receive $3,500 per year for up to three years. To be eligible, students must be a graduating North Carolina high school senior or a currently enrolled North Carolina community college transfer student, enrolling full-time in the fall at a participating North Carolina public or private college or university. Recipients are selected based upon multiple factors including an intent to return to a rural North Carolina county after graduation. Applicants must also fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate financial need as determined by the application process; have a cumulative GPA of no less than 2.5; and be a resident of a rural North Carolina county that is economically distressed and/or tobacco dependent. Click here for the full list of eligible counties. For more information, visit CFNC.org or scholars. goldenleaf.org/apply/colleges-and-universities/. Article Provided By: Golden LEAF
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TJCA student presents Oractorial speech Due to new regulations, the Shelby American Post 82 was unable to host its annual High School Oratorical Contest. However, Ansley McNeely, a junior at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, gave her speech to the post at its January 8 meeting. She proposed a constitutional amendment that would bar anyone age 70 or over from accepting the nomination for President of the United States. She said through medical evidence, the human brain begins to lose cognitive ability in later years. She suggested that social media could be the platform to advocate for this amendment. Ansley is the daughter of Autumn Jordan of Henrietta. Post Commander Martha Bridges presented her $150 for her presentation. Shown are (left to right) Post Commander Martha Bridges, Ansley McNeely and oratorical Contest Chairman Ludy Wilkie.
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to promote institutional agility and proactive outreach. Each college will utilize the grant to improve professional learning and development for career coaches and support staff at the colleges. In addition to the community college partners, six regional employers- four in advanced manufacturing and two hospital systems - will collaborate with McDowell Tech on this project. Additional assistance will be provided by Foothills Workforce Development Board (WDB); Western Piedmont WDB; Foothills Regional Commission; Single Stop; TimelyCare; InsideTrack; North Carolina Community College System; myFutureNC; Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research; and DVP-PRAXIS. Leaders say the regional approach makes sense. “This project helps us all leverage resources to better serve our communities,” said Dr. Margaret Annunziata, Isothermal’s president. “Our collective mission is to create value and opportunities for our students that allows them to better provide for their families. This, in turn, improves all of our communities. We appreciate the many partners who are coming together to make this happen.” Ryan Garrison, interim president at McDowell Tech, echoed Annunziata’s sentiment. “It is part of our core mission to break down barriers that prevent students from accessing top-quality, affordable higher education and successfully completing their chosen programs,” said Garrison. “Funds from this grant will allow us to provide enhanced services and supports to break down those barriers, build a stronger workforce for our local economies, and help our graduates find new and better jobs with family-sustaining wages for themselves and their families.” Grant funding is
provided through the Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Program at the Department of Education, designed to promote “high-quality career pathways” in high-skill, high-wage and in-demand occupations and industries within the region where the colleges are located. “These grant awards will help rural institutions Raise the Bar for student success and the attainment of valuable degrees and credentials that lead to brighter futures and greater prosperity,” said Miguel Cardona, U.S. Secretary of Education. According to statistics provided by the Department of Education, only 29 percent of individuals between the ages of 18 and 24 in rural communities are enrolled in some type of higher education, compared to 48 percent in urban areas and 42 percent in suburban areas. Nationwide, 22 institutions of higher education, including eight community colleges, will receive a total of $44.5 million in grant funding this year. Pitt Community College was the only other community college in North Carolina to be awarded a grant during this cycle. Amanda Buchanan, Director of Financial Aid at McDowell Tech, will lead collaborative efforts with Isothermal, Western Piedmont, regional employers and other cooperating agencies. “We look forward to working with our colleagues at Isothermal and Western Piedmont Community Colleges to build a strong network of quality success coaches who are trained on best practices in recruiting, advising, counseling and preparing students to be successful in college and in their future careers,” said Garrison. “Boosting enrollment and graduation rates in high-demand careers will ultimately benefit regional workforce development efforts and enhance our local economies.” Article Provided By: Jean Gordon
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JANUARY January 25 January 18 What: Gold City Gospel What: Game Night When: January 25; 10amConcert 2:30pm When: January 18; 7pm Where: R-S Central High Where: Bills Creek Community Center School More Info: Sponsored More Info: Sponsored by by Carolina Gospel Lake Lure Newcomers Club Association. Tickets & Bill’s Creek Community available: 704-678-1683 for Club; call 828-375-7480 for more information. more information. January 28 January 18 What: Stronger Together What: Leadership Service Rutherford fundraising When: January 18; 5pm- When: January 28; 11am Where: R-S Central High until Where: Copper Penny School More Info: MultiGrill, Rutherfordton denominational community More Info: A percentage of profits received will worship service. be donated to Leadership Through February 4 Rutherford to go toward What: Veteran Suicide community service projects. Awareness When: Through Feb. 4 January 20 Where: American Legion, What: Goin’ Across the Post 74, Green Hill area lawn Mountain Live More Info: The American When: January 20; 7:30pm Legion in the Green Hill Where: The Foundation area of Rutherford County, Performing Arts Center; on Post 74, will be hosting the campus of Isothermal 22aday to bring awareness Community College, to Veteran Suicide. The yard Spindale in front of the Legion will More Info: www. erect 22 white crosses a day foundationshows.org signifying the 22 Veterans a day that commit suicide. January 20 The crosses are lit at night What: Cars and Coffee time and there is information When: January 20; available on site for resources 9:30am-12pm the community can use to Where: 151Central St., support our Veterans. 22aday. Rutherfordton org, americanlegion74@att. net or 828-395-2223. More Info: Free donuts
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Veterans needed for Honor Guard The Rutherford County (Military) Honor Guard is a group of 21 veterans who are on call to provide military honors at the funerals of veterans who request their services. Doug Hayes, who has been a member of the Honor Guard for more than 20 years, said the group needs more military personnel to join the Honor Guard in order to keep serving families. There is a need for younger military personnel to step up. At the graveside services of the veterans,
Free lunches on Saturday Members of “The Well, where life happens” in Landrum, SC brought their food truck to the parking lot of the Main Street Baptist Church in Spindale and served approximately 250 meals to passers-by on Saturday. Folks drove or walked into the parking lot and were given a bag lunch consisting of a pulled pork sandwich, chips, dessert and potato salad. Also on hand for those who needed them were vitamins and water for the public. The Well staff will be back in Spindale in mid-March for another food give-away. Article & Photo Provided By: Jean Gordon
the Honor Guard folds and presents the American flag to the family, Taps are played and the 21-gun salute is presented. At the close of the service, the Honor Guard also presents a brown envelope to the family that has the 21 shell casings and a copy of a poem read at the gravesite. Call Hayes at 828-980-2520 or McCann at 289-5356 if interested. The prospective members will be asked to attend two or three veteran funerals and will receive training. Article Provided By: Jean Gordon
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Get ready to host this season’s most memorable college basketball watch party with these tips: Show Your Colors: Get your house game ready and show your team spirit by decorating in the colors of the team you’ll be cheering to victory. Since the tournament spans multiple rounds, you don’t need to go all out; just grab some simple decorations like streamers, balloons and disposable tablecloths to add some energy. If you’ll have guests cheering on both sides of the court, mix and match your decor and let guests pick their plate and cup color to root for their favorite team. Break Out the Brackets: The entire tournament hinges on brackets, so be sure your guests have a chance to fill out their own bracket to predict the winning teams. You can find printable versions online and make copies for everyone. For a little extra fun, have everyone chip in a set amount to play, and the person who predicts the most winning teams wins the pot. Take a Seat: When the game is underway, gathering everyone around the screen can get crowded. Make sure everyone is comfortable by offering additional seating. You can use stools, chairs from other rooms and even folding
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I don’t exactly remember how my phobia came about, and even though it doesn’t incapacitate me, I still pause when I’m confronted with its likelihood. My phobia? Thunderstorms. I really don’t think it was a childhood struggle. I assume that at that time in my life I had enough sense to get in out of the rain. But I think it happened when I was GARY MILLER a young adult and thought I was with the “in” crowd – those who were independent, invincible, and indestructible. Only a lesser man would allow a storm to keep him off the lake. And if one began to brew, it would stay far enough away to keep from hindering the area I was fishing in. The first time I was caught in one, I was humbled by its scope, but thought it could never happen again. So, I remained undeterred. The second one caused me to repent for sins I had never committed. I promised God that if I ever made it through this night, I would never be caught on the lake again. I further promised that if I even saw the first sign of an ensuing storm, I would fire up the big engine and head straight for the dock. The third, and last one, did the trick. Even though I made it out alive, I now owe God two years in a Hungarian monastery, four years of mission work in a remote part of the rain forest, 90 percent of my income, and the son of my first child. Now you understand why I don’t like storms. My wife wants to set in a porch swing when one blows up. I want to hide under said swing. In the Bible when Jesus calmed the storms, He always did it by proclaiming “peace.” It became understood that the opposite of a storm was peace. Later He taught that storms and peace could actually coincide together. He taught that one could have peace in the middle of the storm; that even though there may be turmoil on the outside, there can be peace on the inside. But how did He teach this lesson? It did it by showing that there was One who had more power than the storm. Maybe you are going through a storm right now. It may have you scared and hiding. It may be keeping you awake at night, wondering if the end is near. Now’s the time to remember that there is One who has control over your storm, and He is stronger than it as well. Peace will come when you take your eyes away from the storm and put them on the One who is bigger than it. Isaiah, speaking of God, put it this way. “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Keep your eyes on the Lord and the Lord will keep His eyes on your storm. Gary Miller has written Outdoor Truths articles for 21 years. He also speaks at wildgame dinners and men’s events for churches and associations. gary@outdoortruths.org
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Adaville Baptist Church, 805 Oakland Rd., Spindale 828.286.2361, https://www.adaville.org/ Drive through food distribution Wednesdays at 4:45pm. Basics Christian Ministries, 141 N. Main St., Mooresboro 828.289.7996 h t t p s : / / w w w. fa c e b o o k . c o m / b a s i c s . ministries/ Food pantry Thursdays10:00am-2pm. Chase Corner Ministries, 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City 828.247.0096 https://chasecornerministries.org/ Emergency Food Pantry: M-F, 9-2. Wednesday food distribution 9- 10:30am. Grace of God Rescue Mission, 537 W. Main St., Forest City 828.245.9141 h t t p s : / / w w w. fa c e b o o k . c o m / p a g e s / category/Nonprofit-organization/TheGrace-ofGod-Rescue-Mission-ForestCityNC-204189940059383/ Hot meal Monday-Saturday 4-5:30pm. GrahamTown Community Center, 129 1st Street Forest City 828.229.3380 http://www.grahamtownteam.org/ Thursdays 3pm. By appointment: TuesdayFriday. Harvest House Soup Kitchen, 2938 Harris Henrietta Rd., Mooresboro, next to Post Office 828.447.2797, 828.429.3549 https://m.facebook.com HarvestHouseBaptist/ Wednesdays 4-6pm Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach Food Pantry, 2556 Memorial Highway Lake Lure 828.625.4683 http://www.hickorynutgorgeoutreach.org Monday, Thursday, Friday 10am-4pm. Neighbors Pantry INC., 217 Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton
828.652.5437 https://www.facebook.com NeighborsFoodPantry/ 1st and 3rd Saturday each month from 9am-12:00, Friday week 2 & 4, Saturday 5-7pm. New Beginnings Soup Kitchen, 668 N. Washington St., Rutherfordton 828.286.9278 www.greenriverbaptistassociation.com Thursday 4:30-6pm. Take out only/soup kitchen.
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Red Bird Food Pantry – Mountain Creek Baptist Church, 710 Mountain Creek Rd., Rutherfordton 828.287.7159 Food assistance: Only first Tuesday 3-6pm. Rutherford BARN- Rutherford County Farmer’s Market, 172 Park Square Forest City 828.789.9421 https://rcfarmersmarket.com Accepts WIC and doubles up EBT for you to get local healthy fresh food straight from the farmer who grew it. Rutherford County Schools Backpack Program, 382 W. Main St., Forest City 828.289.1717 www.rcsedfoundation.org Students facing food insecurity discretely supplied with food items to bridge the weekend gap during the school year. Donations welcome. Backpack Program offered at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy and Lake Lure Classical Academy. Contact specific school for information. Rutherford County Senior Center, 193 Callahan-Koon Rd., Spindale 828.287.6409 https://www.rutherfordcountync.gov/ departments/senior_center/index.php Home Delivered Meals - Seniors over 60. Congregant Meals – register at least one day in advance. Meals provided at 193
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Salvation Army, 256 Main St., Forest City 828.287.0119 https://www.salvationarmy.org rutherfordcounty Food assistance. Tuesday-Friday 10am5pm.
Washburn Community Outreach Center, 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic 828.245.5603 https://www.facebook.com/ washburnoutreach/ 9am-1pm, Thursday & Friday.
Spindale United Methodist Church Spindale, 185 Mill St., Spindale Frankful Fridays, every 2nd and 4th Friday under tree out front. Free meal– walk up, drive up. 12 noon until all food is distributed. The Source Ministries / Loving Arms Ministry, 661 W. Main St., Forest City 828.447.2286 https://www.thesourceministriesnc.com Food distribution Wednesdays 11am- 4pm. St. Gabriel Episcopal Church- Jericho
West Point Baptist Church, 1160 Union Rd., Rutherfordton 828.287.0165 http://westpointbaptist.org/ Emergency Food Pantry – Call ahead for food. Yokefellow Service Center, 132 Blanton St., Spindale 828.287.0776 https://m.facebook.com/ YokefellowServiceCenter/ Emergency food assistance by appointment.
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DADDY LOVED EARL SCRUGGS
By: Jean Gordon Daddy loved Earl Scruggs. Because he loved Earl Scruggs, my three sisters and I and Mama often got caught up in the five-string banjo giant as well as Lester Flatt and the Foggy Mountain Boys. That’s what we did on Saturday nights when we were at home. We sat around the television and watched Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs and the Foggy Mountain Boys. We were always home when they were on television. And we didn’t talk. I thought about our days with Earl Scruggs while the world was celebrating Earl’s 100th birthday at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee on Jan. 6 and in Shelby last Saturday night. We grew up in the country with parents who loved country music. As though we had no other choice, we liked country music too. At our little wood frame house where we often did performances for our parents, pantomiming various country artists was a part of our entertainment. My twin sisters were excellent as “Frankie and Johnny.” Our Mama was a Johnny Cash fan and enjoyed going to his concerts in Charlotte. I don’t recall seeing Johnny Cash in person, but we did have an opportunity to see Flatt and Scruggs. A long time ago now it seems, Daddy and Mama somehow got tickets to a Flatt and Scruggs concert at the Spindale House. I could not have been more than 10 years old. I have often
wondered how much the tickets cost, because I promise you we didn’t go to concerts — not in our budget. Probably too young to stay at home and it wasn’t easy finding a babysitter or the money to pay for one. I remember how excited Daddy was to be in the company of Earl Scruggs and Lester Flatt. He knew all their stories and more than one time when he was talking about Earl Scruggs, he’d say, “He grew up right over yonder” pointing, I guess, toward Cleveland County. Since Martha White was their primary sponsor that night at the concert Martha White products were given away - flour, cornmeal and cake mix. It was probably during intermission when the band’s staff walked around the bleachers and gave fans Martha White flour. I vaguely remember reaching my hand out to get a bag of the flour and we got it. Now my other sisters will probably say it was them, but all I know for sure, we came home that night with the prize of a lifetime. We had arrived. Earl and Lester probably touched the bag of flour. In addition to the five pound bag of flour, the program of the evening was personally autographed by all members of the Foggy Mountain Boys for the Gordons. Or so we thought. Autographs from Flatt and Scruggs and their band to take home. The autographed program was one of those things that went in the “keep this/important papers” drawer in our parents’ bedroom. We were also told if our house caught on fire, to grab that drawer. Not the best advice, I guess, but we knew there were important papers in there. After Daddy passed away in 2006, my sisters Mary, Martha and I had
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Melinda Griffin Peterson Melinda Griffin Peterson of Forest City passed away January 8, 2024. She was born February 6, 1945, to the late J.W. and Marjorie Padgett Griffin and was a native of Rutherford County. She graduated from East Rutherford High School, and Atlanta School of Fashion. She worked for her family business, Griffin Enterprises. She began her long career with the Rutherford County School system as a teacher’s assistant, dedicating 30 years to nurturing young minds. Even after retirement, she continued influencing lives as a substitute teacher for another ten years at Harris Elementary. Melinda was active in the Rutherford County Senior Citizens Center, and Florence Baptist Church. She is predeceased by her husband, Walter Peterson. She leaves behind her son, Randy Peterson and wife, Wendy, and two grandsons. She also leaves behind her brothers Jim Griffin (Diane); Mark Griffin (Gwen); and Gary Griffin (Janie) and several nephews. She also dearly loved her many cousins in the Padgett and Griffin families. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made to Out of Ashes at 250 Old Ross Rd., Forest City, NC 28043, or Florence Baptist Church, 201 S. Broadway St., Forest City, NC 28043.
A service to celebrate her life was held January 12 in The Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. Daniel Selman officiating. An online guest registry is available at www. padgettking.com Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.
Army Pfc. Ashlan Jones Army Pfc. Ashlan Jones, age 18, of Gaffney, SC, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024. Ashlan was born May 27, 2005 in Rutherford County. He was a graduate of Gaffney High School. He served in the U.S. Army at Fort Jackson and was awaiting his new assignment to Fort Sill in Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his Nana, Melinda Gossett and great granny, Bettie Jones. Those left to cherish his memory include his parents, Scottie and Malena Jones of Gaffney; siblings, Keith Godfrey (Neira), Cameron Watts, LaHaven Jones, Sani Jones, Bryson Wright and Addison Kinsey; grandmother, Kimberly Dukes of Forest City; grandfather, Charlie Gossett of Mooresboro; one nephew, and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. The funeral was held January 13 at Crestview Baptist Church with Bishop Michael Moore officiating. Interment with military honors followed at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. An online guest registry
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Jane Bridges Powell Jane Bridges Powell, age 64, of Bostic, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2024. She was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, and Isothermal Community College. Jane was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. She worked for the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce for many years and for the Rutherford County Department of Social Services. She was preceded in death by her biological father, Ronald Bridges and her mother, Margaret “Edna” Alice Propes; brothers, James Beheler, Ronnie Beheler; her sister, Marie Quinn; her foster and adoptive parents, Cleatus and Mattie Randall. She is survived by her husband of over 30 years, David Wayne Powell; brothers, Johnny Propes, Kenneth Bridges (Monica); sisters, Tilly Foster, Ann Craven (John), Cindy McGinnis (Doug); stepson, Nathan Powell; two granddaughters, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was conducted at Oak Grove United Methodist Church January 11 with Rev. Chris Glawson officiating. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel-
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A NEW CHAPTER In Psalm ninety Moses is writing about the brevity of life compared to God’s eternality. He compares a person’s life to a tale that is told. When thinking about the story of our life it would surely contain chapters pertaining to specific times. There would be chapters about our childhood and school days. Perhaps several chapters about our working years. I am sure there would many chapters about our relationships throughout our lifetime. Of course, the last chapter would be about the end our life in this world. One of the hardest things about living is the closing of one chapter and the starting of another. We are creatures of habit and it is easy to get comfortable with how life is at any given moment. It appears as soon as we start thinking that life is never going to change, that is when it happens. It could be a change in our vocation, the beginning or ending of a relationship, moving to a
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Lois Ann Johnson Whiteside Lois Ann Johnson Whiteside, age 93 of Spindale, died Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Lois was born in Rutherford County on September 23, 1930, and was a daughter of the late Theron and Mary Green Johnson. She was a member of Missionary Wesleyan Church. She worked for many years as manager of the Snack Shop at Rutherford Hospital. After retirement, she was an in-home caregiver for many who needed help to remain at home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, E.L. Whiteside in 2022, her brothers, Bobby Johnson and Paul Johnson, and her sister, Grace Luck. Survivors include her sons, Jimmy Whiteside and wife Sheila of Rutherfordton, Jerry Whiteside of Spindale, her grandson, Justin Whiteside, and wife Becky, two great-grandchildren. The funeral was held January 13 in The Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. Jason Madison and her nephew, Rev. Gary Reeves officiating. Memorials may be made
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Mary Daves Smart Mary Daves Smart, age 85, died Wednesday, January 10, 2024. She was born March 10, 1938, in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Oscar Daves and Madge Rollins Daves. Mary was a former resident of Ellenboro. She graduated from Ellenboro High School. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and a retired bookkeeper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Kenneth Daves, Jerry Daves, Jimmy Daves, her sister, Carolyn Daves, her half-brother, Jack Carpenter, and former husband, Ronald Wayne Smart. Survivors include her daughter, Lynn Daves Payne and husband Tim of Indian Land, SC, two grandchildren, one great-grandson, and one expectant great-grandchild. There are also a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral was held January 14 at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Stephen Bright officiating.
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Memorials in her memory may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, PO Box 633, Ellenboro, NC 28040 or Rutherford County Humane Society, PO Box 998, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. An online guest registry is available at www. padgettking.com Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.
Gerry Adair Gerry Adair, age 72, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024. Gerry was born June 30, 1951 in Rutherford County to the late Grady Samuel Adair and Nora Campbell Adair. He worked for Burlington Industries and Campbell’s Tree Service for several years. Gerry was of the Baptist faith and attended Goodes Creek Baptist Church in the past. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ronnie and Harley Adair. Those left to treasure his memory include his sons, Alan Adair of Mooresboro and Terry Adair of Liberty; daughter, Jessica Mensch of GA; sisters, Linda Mayse (Roger), Judy Yelton (Dennis) and brother, Mike Adair (Gail) all of Forest City; his life companion, Sheila Gerringer of Mooresboro. The funeral was held January 15, 2024 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Randy Church officiating. An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.
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Obituaries A memorial service was held January 15 at Chase Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Butler officiating. An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.
Jerry Coffey Jerry Coffey, age 67, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Jerry was born August 4, 1956 in Rutherford County to the late Eddie Coffey and Corina Munsey Coffey. He worked as a finish carpenter for All American Homes, as a truck driver for Atlas Van Lines and for Cone Mill – Haynes Plant for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Becky Coffey. Those left to treasure his memory are his daughters, Lindsey Coffey (Tara Moses) and Stephanie Coffey (Kurt) all of Forest City, one grandson, his twin brother, Terry Coffey (Phyllis) of Ellenboro, sister, Vickey Coffey Doggett (Kurt) of Forest City and brother, Stanley Coffey of Forest City.
James Michael Huffman James Michael Huffman, 62, entered his eternal heavenly Friday, December 29, 2023. He was born in Massachusetts to the late Ernest Lee Huffman and Christina Claire O’Keefe Huffman. He is also predeceased by sister, Michelle Huffman McCann. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Michael James Huffman and fiance’, Amanda Marie Baker and Brandon Joseph Huffman; two grandchildren, sisters, Eileen Branch and Chrissy
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Lois Sullins Heun Lois Sullins Heun; age 89, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Lois was a member of Chimney Rock Baptist Church and was a former member of Green Hill Baptist Church. She had a career in teaching art that included over 20 years in the Polk and Rutherford County School Systems.
She is survived by one daughter, Cynthia Hill; one son, Douglas Heun and wife Helen; one brother, Jesse Sullins, Jr.; two sisters, Marguerite Marsh and Miriam Dotson; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and a number of other relatives and friends. Lois was preceded in death by her father, Jess Sullins, Sr.; her mother, Louisa Jane Brown Sullins and her son-in-law, Douglas Hill. A private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www. crowemortuary.com.
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James “Jimmy” A. Thompson James “Jimmy” A. Thompson, age 73, of Rutherfordton, NC, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 10, 2024. A native of Rutherford County, Jimmy was the son of the late James “Bird” Thompson, and the late Maggieleen Owens Thompson. In addition to his parents Jimmy was preceded in death by one sister and brother-in-law, Joy Thompson Hoyle and Billy Hoyle. Jimmy was a gifted carpenter and musician who could build or play anything. He devoted his life to serving Christ through the gift of music. Some of his favorite times were singing with Vision and leading his church choir at Piney Knob
Baptist Church for over 40 years. Left to cherish Jimmy’s memory is his daughter, Jennifer Crosby and husband Jason, his son, Brian Thompson and wife Heather, one sister, Rose Mary Weathers and her late husband A.J., four grandchildren, , and one great-granddaughter. The funeral service was held at Piney Knob Baptist Church January 14 with Rev. Casey Stockton officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Piney Knob Baptist Church Youth Group, 1534 Piney Knob Rd., Rutherfordton NC, 28139.
Lauren Michelle Hefner Lauren Michelle Hefner, age 31, of Bostic, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023. A native of Rutherford County, Lauren was the daughter of Bill and Jolene Hefner. Lauren was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Joe and Marie Smith, and her paternal grandfather, Bob Hefner. In addition to her parents, Bill and Jolene, Lauren is also survived by one sister, Krystal Hefner, and her fiancé Brad Pittman, and her paternal grandmother, Dixie Hefner. The funeral was held at McMahan’s Funeral Home Chapel December 23, 2023, with Rev. Brandon Wood officiating. Interment followed at the Hefner Family Cemetery.
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clubhouse for potato soup, vegetable beef soup, cornbread and homemade desserts. McMahan made vanilla pound cake with icing, Coca Cola cake and apple cake. Club members Steve and Lois Dimsdale brought hot dogs and chili on Friday. On Saturday morning, Doris was joined on site by Cheryl Austin, club president. Social distancing and mask wearing were observed at all times. Doris is a chapter member of the community club that was formed in the mid-1950s. She looks forward to the day members can come back together. Prior to building the clubhouse, members met at another location for a couple of years, she said. Nancy joined the club with her parents when she was about five years old and remembers the fun times meeting there with other children of the community and nearby rural communities. “Up until COVID we had quarterly meetings and pot luck or covered dish dinners about once a quarter,’ Nancy said. As the age or the roof caught up with the club, leaking became a problem in several areas of the clubhouse. Club members began hosting spaghetti dinners and having yard sales to raise money to repair the roof. Even during that time buckets were placed strategically throughout the building to catch the water. “I raised about $600 one time by myself,” a proud Doris spoke up. “We used the money we raised to get the roof done,” she said.
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Following the leadership of Bossman Billy (Honeycutt), far left, Women Roofers on the job. As the money was being raised, Doris said she contacted Laura Hodge, a member of Women Roofers and a pharmacist at the Medicine Box in nearby Rutherfordton, inquiring about possible help from the group. “We had heard about the good work of the Women Roofers,” Doris explained. Hodge said she immediately contacted Billy Honeycutt and he and fellow roofer Nell Bovender began the discussions. “They (club) raised the funds and we agreed to do the work,” Honeycutt said. Years ago when the Women Roofers were organized, the women and Honeycutt roofed the Mt. Vernon Community Clubhouse after the community raised the money for supplies. “At that time we had just begun and a group came to help us,” Nell said. “They probably knew more about roofing at that time than we did” Bovender said If there is a request for a community roofing project and the money can be raised, the group will consider the job, Bovender said. There have been times when community groups will not only raise money for materials but have also paid the roofers for the work. The money went back into the Women Roofers coffers to roof other homes. Honeycutt said the group never gets caught up with its long list of roofing projects. “There is always a need,” he said. The Piedmont-Pleasant Hill Clubhouse features a flat roof on the back side of the
building and that was new to the group. Honeycutt taught the roofers what to do and the job was done in two days. “At some time they will have to add something to the flat roof...We stopped the leak,” he said. As the roofers worked, there was talk from members of hopefully getting together for the annual Christmas dinner in 2021. The 2020 event was canceled because of COVID. The gatherings will all depend on the health of the County, State and Nation. “Doris always brought gifts for all the children,” Mae said of past Christmas parties. Mae McMahan remembers being a part of the community club also as a teenager and it was a “hang-out” spot for teens on Friday nights. There was a shuffle board almost the length of the clubhouse and there were other games. “It was a fun time,” Mae said. There was music, but dancing was never allowed. Nancy remembers children from all across the area gathering at the clubhouse to play the Piedmont-Pleasant Hill children. “The clubhouse was the heart of the community,” Nancy said. It was the setting for community parties, wedding and anniversary receptions. But when the two community churches - Piedmont and Pleasant Hill - both built fellowship halls, more events were held there.
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off Dixon School Road in Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, is near Interstate 85 and about 35 miles west of Charlotte. The total $273 million casino resort project is expected to create 2,600 permanent jobs at full buildout and thousands of construction jobs in the region. “This project will prove to be a long-lasting and sustainable economic engine for the residents of Cleveland County, we are excited about the expedited timeline” said Cleveland County Commissioner Johnny Hutchins. See CASINO, Page 5A
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and his sister Aricka, operate Bin Raiders, a family-owned business that opened on January 23. The shop is so popular that customers wait in line for the store to open each day. Bin Raiders purchases inventory in lots and passes the savings on to their customers. Much of the inventory items are Amazon returns or overstock. Most items are in the original packaging. “Sometimes we get an item wrapped in bubble wrap and we don’t know what is inside. I’ve had customers find cell phones and Fitbit watches that way,” Hale said. When asked why he decided to open a store, Hale answered without hesitation as he pointed to his son, Lee. “I started the store for
at school. That is not what I want.,” Hale said. Hale got the idea of opening a discount store in Kings Mountain while shopping in similar stores in other communities. However, Kings Mountain did not have this type of store. ‘I just observed how they did things, how they priced items and when they brought out more inventory. Then, I went online and found other people who were doing the same thing and they shared how they were doing it. Later, I learned how to buy lots online and it all came together from there.” Once he got his plan formalized, Hale reached out to Dan Potter, his soccer coach and friend from high school, asking him to help getting See BIN RAIDERS, Page 5A
American Legion Veteran’s breakfast Saturday fast Saturday morning, April 3, at the Otis D. Green Post home on East Gold Street. All veterans are invited to this free breakfast the first Saturday of every month. Others are welcome to attend for a small donation which helps fund future breakfasts. The next breakfast will be on May 1 from 9 am to 11 am.
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Article Provided By: Jean Gordon Three members of the PiedmontPleasant Hill Community Club sat at long white-clothed tables inside an unlighted clubhouse recently reminiscing about the days of the award-winning community club and how the clubhouse was the center of the community. They discussed the efforts in saving the more than 60-year-old building and community club. As the ladies quietly talked inside, there were rumblings up on the roof of the 1957 building. The Women Roofers were busy taking off shingles and preparing to recover the flat roof. The project was begun in the fall of 2019 with a commitment to complete flat part of the roof in 2020. But COVID-19 changed everything and roofing came to a halt for the nationally known Women Roofers. Finally during the weekend of March 11-13, led by Bossman Billy Honeycutt, the roofing project was completed, the yard cleaned up and members are now ready for the next improvement projects and hopefully a covered dish dinner in the future. Although three days were scheduled to complete the job, the roofers were finished Friday afternoon. Saturday morning was used for a few minor finishing tasks and final clean-up. Club members Nancy Koone, 70, Doris Keever, 90, and Mae McMahan, 76, met the roofers at the clubhouse each morning. They helped prepare delicious lunch meals for the roofers and around noon Thursday and Friday everyone gathered inside the
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FREE PROM GOWNS. Hundreds of free prom dresses for students (sizes 0-26) at Poplar Springs Baptist Church (Shelby) on Feb. 9 (3pm-7pm) and Feb. 10 (9am-3pm). For more information, contact the church at 704-487-8802. (704) 4878802
ONE ON ONE CARE. Is currently hiring for 2nd shift in the Residential group homes, Rotating schedule, off every other weekend. As well as 2 first shift, one part time 21 hours per week, one 30 hours per week. If interested, see Shelley at 203 Lee St. Shelby, NC 28150.
OAK FIREWOOD dry and green, $85 per load. Cane Creek and Rutherford County area. 828-289-4880.
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HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. 4x5 Round Bales in barn, $50 each. Fescue and Orchard grass. Rutherford County. 828-429-3100.
24 FOOT BOX TRUCK DRIVER. Looking for a part time and full time 24 foot box driver. B or C driver’s license required. Home on nights and weekends. Local trips. (828) 286-7871 dispatch.hardintrucking@gmail.com GOLDEN DOMERS TOY AND HOBBY. Visit our NEW LOCATION .....Model Cars, Die-cast Cars & Trucks, Tractors, Hot Wheels, Construction Toys, Sports Memorabilia, Autographed Items, Hard to Find Items! See Mike & Brandon Willis. We’re located at 104 Oliver Ave. (behind El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Boiling Springs), Shelby 704-297-0102 or 704-297-0103
BUSINESS SERVICES ERIC MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & Reliable! (704) 300-2332 B&C FIX-ALL LAWNMOWER AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR. 30 years experience. 704-9638243 CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tuneup Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-472-9367.
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EMPLOYMENT WE ARE SEEKING A MAINTENANCE TECH FOR OUR BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS TECHNICAL SKILLS, ABILITY TO TURN UNITS ON SCHEDULE, PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE, RESPOND TO WORK ORDERS AS WELL AS MAINTAIN GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE IN RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT COMMUNITY OR SIMILAR A PLUS. FULL TIME POSITION, BENEFITS. COME JOIN AN EXCELLENT WORK ENVIRONMENT!!! PLEASE REMIT RESUME TO Clevelandridge1@gmail.com or call for an appointment 704/739/6591 or (704) 734-4000 NOW HIRING LAWN CARE LABORERS to move up to foreman. Mechanic trainee needed. 704-526-6640 MULTI-TASK POSITION AVAILABLE: JOB DESCRIPTION - Learn to cut & program car keys • Answer phone for 2 separate businesses and schedule work to be done • Learn to lookup lawn mower parts & be able to run cash register • Possibly learn to operate forklift • Possibly uncrate & assemble lawn mowers and equipment • Many other duties depending on your ability. Job Type: Full-time. Apply in person at 110 Grigg St., Shelby, NC
BADGER PLUMBING CO. Drain cleaning, sewer services, trenching, general plumbing, sewers and repairs. Ask for Charlie, 980-403-5859. Free 24 point Plumbing Inspector on sewer, water & gas. WILL CLEAN HOUSES. Reasonable rates. Call or text me at (704) 419-9016 HANDYMAN SERVICES. NOW IS THE TIME. Over 25 years Exp! Install Replace Hot water Heaters, Mulching, Trees and Bushes trimmed, Minor Repairs, Ceiling Fans, Mini Blind Installation, Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available. We will show up and do the job. Call us first, 704-692-4449.
AUCTIONS STANLEY MINI STORAGE AUCTION PUBLIC SALE. 10AM Jan. 19th Stanley Mini Storage Storage, 3844 Charles Raper Jonas Hwy., Stanley NC. Contents of Units: #52 Tadlock for Non-Payment of Storage Rent. (704) 473-7358 andrew. sain@gmail.com
1900 GAME SERVICE. 11 Beautiful plates and 1 large platter. $900 but negotiable. Signed by artist. 803-460-5128 HORSE HAY 4X5 ROUND $65, Square bales $8. 704-6926325 STEEL BUILDINGS. Barn • WorkShop • House • Garage • Barn Dominium. Grading, Concrete, Plumbing, Electrical. “ONE STOP SHOP”. Large On Site Display. J. Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895
CLEARANCE SALE ALL STORAGE BUILDINGS. New, Used, Bank Repos,. Financing Available! Rent to Own - No Credit Check! CASH SPECIALS! J. Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC. FREE Delivery & Set Up up to 30 miles. Truck & Trailer Accessible. (828) 245-5895 ENCLOSED TRAILERS OVER STOCK SALE!!! 4’x6’, 5’x8’, 6’x10’, 6’x12’, 7’x14’, 7’x16’, 8.5’x14’, 8.5’x16’, 8.5’x18’. J. Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 TRAILERS, HYDRAULIC DUMPS 5’X8’, TILT TRAILERS 7’X16’, 8’x22’ Steel Floor DeckOver D-Rings State Pockets, Rub Rails Power Up Power Down. J. Johnson Sales in Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895
HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855 TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. 704-434-6389, (704) 473-0867 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS WITH SCRATCH PADS! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788
SHIPPING CRATE $35.00. Wood shipping crates for sale with some lids. 3 different sizes. I can send pictures. (704) 3001818 kim_hopper@bellsouth. net
SEASONED HARDWOOD/ FIREWOOD. $70 per load. You haul. 704-472-2022. TWO MEDICAL LIFT CHAIRS: 1) $275. 1) $175. In great condition. Call or text 828-447-3627.
MULBERRY STORAGE AUCTION PUBLIC SALE 11:00AM, Jan19th, 2024 at Mulberry Storage, 414 N. Mulberry St., Cherryville, NC. Contents of Units: #13/14 Ellis for Non-Payment of Storage Rent. (704) 473-7358 andrew.sain@ gmail.com
ELECTRIC RECLINING CHAIR Rarely used. Still has tags on it. Dark Brown. $500. Negotiable. 704-482-4730 or 704-418-5517. TIRES. White letter tires, 235/60/14, like new, $175. (704) 460-5965 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LS 2WHEEL 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LS 2WHEEL DRIVE. EXTRA CLEAN MUST SEE..ALSO 4 CHEVROLET TRUCK RALLY’S 15X8 RALLY’S $125 (704) 460-5965 DRIVE WHEEL $140.00, Compass Sport Drive wheel, 2 new DW for $215. installed Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, RIDING MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383.
YARD SALES 4717 FALLSTON ROAD. Beautiful Downtown Fallston, NC. Sat., Jan. 20th, 9am until. Catawba Valley Pottery, Fresh Produce, Grocery Items & Much, Much More. LARGE HOUSEHOLD SALE. Thurs. & Fri, January 25th & 26th, 8am-4:30pm. Sale includes kitchen products, some furniture, tools, outdoor items. 1419 Melrose Drive, Shelby, NC 28152
OVAL SHAPED OAK TABLE WITH 8 CHAIRS. In good condition. $495. 2 leafs, 2 pedestals. Campbell-Hausfeld 2HP electric Air Compressor, with horizontal 20 gallon tank. $250. 828-289-1817. SMALL STOVE WOOD. Cut, split and delivered, was $75. Price reduced to $65! Throw off load only. 828-395-0758.
AKC STANDARD POODLE PUPPIES Poodle Puppies available. Reserve puppy or contact for more information 252-412-2046 (252) 412-2046 MID-CENTURY SINGER SEWING MACHINE Console style, works well. $125.00 Call 518-321-5662. WOOD STOVE, HEAVY DUTY. Porterlator brand, with 2 blowers and thermostat. Excellent condition $750. Call 864-2198690. Pictures available on request.
HARDWOOD FIREWOOD DELIVERED. 1-1/2 ton hardwood firewood delivered on dump trailer within 20 miles of Lattimore $200. Can deliver farther for extra fee. You pick up on your Pick-up: $65 long bed, $50 short bed. 1 cubic foot bagged bundles available $7 each (704) 4346865
WANT TO BUY CARS& TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 WE BUY USED AUTOMOBILE AND LAWN EQUIPMENT; and appliances. 704963-8243 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.
BLACK LABS - AKC REGISTERED 2 Males - 6 Weeks Old. All Vaccinations, Dew Claws Removed. $600. Stone Ridge Kennels in Kings Mountain, NC. Inquiries - Text (704) 739-3001 GOLDEN RETRIEVER BEAUTIES. ADORABLE 8 week-old pure bred puppies available now. 3 girls and 4 boys located in Kings Mountain. Vet check and approved with initial shots administered. (704) 974-3296
CHARLIE PAYS CASH FOR ASSETS. Charlie pays top dollar for unwanted vehicles, homes, or land! Quick and hassle-free. Any condition accepted. To turn your assets into cash! Call or text (980) 403-5859
CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228 HOMETOWN SHELBY IS OPEN. Visit www.HometownShelby.com to view clothing featuring your town or any town NC4Ever@USA.com
NETHERLAND DWARFS AND HOLLAND LOPS. Pedigreed, good quality rabbits for 4H or pets. I have lots available. Starting at $75 and going up from there. These bunnies are handled often and are good temperaments. I have over 7 years experience raising and showing rabbits. I am in Winston-Salem, NC. (248) 5147105 claimedtwice@gmail.com
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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
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MASSEY FERGUSON 230 DIESEL TRACTOR low hours, new injection pump & brakes, $6500. Round bale hay cradle $400. 40ft horse round pen. $1,000. Leave message. 828429-5155
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3 CEMETERY PLOTS. Gaston Memorial, Veterans Choice location. Half going price. Willing to sell separately. (919) 2725503
MEN’S NEW CRUISER BICYCLE. Men’s used cruiser bicycle. $95 for both. 828-782-7221.
WE’VE GOT THE KNIVES &COINS! *HOLIDAY SPECIAL - 1 OZ. SILVER BARS & ROUNDS $27.50 (While Supplies Last)* at Jake’s Knives & Coins located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704-6006996 or (980) 295-5568
HAY FOR SALE. Horse quality, 4x5 round bales of hay. $70. 980-241-9010.
BUYING STANDING TIMBER. Looking to buy larger hardwood timber. 3 acres or more. Call 828-289-0742.
AKC REGISTERED GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. $500. Only 3 girls left. if interested text or call Patty @ (704) 678-4653 helga1777@yahoo.com TOY & MINI AUSSIES. Male & female. UTD shots & worming. Ready now. Cliffside area. Paper & crate trained. 828-2896756. Continued To Page 23
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2006 FORD ESCAPE AWD, automatic. 3.0 V6, in good shape, runs good. $3,500. 828305-0758. BUILT FOR TRAVELING AND RECREATION. 2018 Thor Motor Home, on a Ford E350 Chassis. Has 6.8L V10 engine. 13,064 miles. $56,600. Call 704-300-1469 for more details. MICRO MINI DOODLE PUPS, ADORABLE. Adorable and affordable babies available, some young adults for adoption. Reputable, breeder and trainer. Most can be under 6lbs not over 10lbs. They make great service & EMS dogs. Gaffney, SC (801) 696-3262 thefuzzyfacequeen@gmail.com
ENGLISH BULL DOGS. AKC, 3 males. Blk-tri, Brn-tri, lilac merle. 1 Female, lilac-tri. $5,500. 704-418-6352 (704) 418-6352 fiorentinopenny@yahoo.com
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135-27 WIGGINS LN., KINGS MOUNTAIN Single Wide. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms. Rent $1295; Deposit $1295. Application Fee $25 per adult. 704214-4180
CAMPER FOR RENT. 100B Century Drive, Grover, NC. $127 Rent, 41275 Deposit. Includes power/water. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.
1999 DODGE RAM VAN 1500 series. Full size Cargo Van. 210,000 miles, Located in Shelby. $1,500. Call: 919-314-7579.
COMING SOON. 110 Comer Ave, Kings Mtn, NC. Singlewide. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Rent $250 Weekly. Deposit $1000. No pets or smoking. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.
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LOT SPACE FOR CAMPER FOR RENT. 1624-7 S. Post Rd., Shelby, NC. $500 monthly; $375 deposit. Includes up to $125 in utilities. Application Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.
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CARS & TRUCKS 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS Hybrid, 299,000 miles. Great Deal!, Bluetooth GPS, good condition, new battery pack. $3600 lv. msg. (704) 942-4788
DOG KENNELS • DOG HOUSES • DOG SHEDS. Pick Up or Delivery & Set Up Available. J. Johnson Sales Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 TOY TEACUP CKC SHIHPOO MALE puppy, cream, $850; Lab mix male puppies, 8 months (1 fixed), $150. UTD shots, worming, groomed, vet checked. Blue/silver female tabby Christmas kitten (4 months). 828-3910919, no calls after 9:30pm.
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2007 GMC SIERRA 1500, 220,000 miles, $7500.00. No radio, salvaged title, good work truck. 704-472-9755 (704) 472-9755 1999 BMW Z3 Convertible. Red. 5 Speed. A/C. Mostly Garage Kept! 103,000 Miles. $8400. Call (704) 748-9143
2016 GMC TERRAIN 6 cyl., 45,000 miles, in great condition, rebuilt title, $12,500. OBO. 518-321-5662. 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU LTZ series. Good shape, Dependable. 186,000 miles. Come drive and see. $3,000 OBO. 704-300-1914.
QUIET, CLEAN, SAFE, STUDIO APARTMENT. Are you 55 years or older and looking for a quiet, safe and clean setting to call home? We have a studio apartment available in our fabulous 12 unit community that might be the right fit for you. ... Rent of $675/ month includes: * Refrigerator * Stove * Oven * Water * Internet * Trash * Front Door Parking * External Security Cameras * Community/Coin Operated Washer & Dryer ... $675 Security Deposit also due on lease agreement. ... Give us a call or email and we’d be happy to discuss further or give you a tour of what Hilltop Apartments has to offer. Call us at: (828) 829-5850 or email at: hilltopinfo@hopperproperties.com Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828) 829-5850
RENT TO OWN!! MAKING HOME OWNERSHIP A REALITY!! 3 BED 2 BATH MOBILE HOME WITH CENTRAL A/C AND HEAT. $10,000 DOWN PAYMENT ON THE OWNER FINANCING. IN A PARK WITH 1/3 ACRE - VERY PRIVATE— RUTHERFORDTON.. $923.45/ MO AND THIS INCLUDES LOT RENT. (727) 667-8879 CRAIG@BLUERIDGEMO BILEHOMEPARK.COM
HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby. (704) 487-6354
LAUREL HILL APARTMENTS LOCATED IN SHELBY NC. Is currently accepting applications for our 1, 2 and 3 bedroom waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments, 1526 Eaves Road, Shelby, NC or call for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. (704) 487-1114 MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. Weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299 RV LOT FOR RENT. 30/50 $150 /weekly. Power and Water included (704) 743-6103
CAMPER FOR RENT. 108 Kentbury Dr, Grover. $250 Weekly, $800 Deposit. Includes power/water. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180. STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT. 803 S. Lafayette St., Shelby NC. 80 to 320 sq. ft. per unit. Starting at $100. 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.
OFFICE FOR RENT 1,000 sq. ft., 200 East Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale. $1,200/mo. 704677-2612. 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
NO HEAT BILLS HERE! 1 BR Apartment. Ground level, excellent location (Shelby), small quiet complex. Recently renovated. Hardwood floors, stove & refrigerator. NO PETS OR SMOKING. Heat and water included in $650/mth. rent. 704487-5480
NOW LEASING: KINGS FALLS APARTMENTS. Kings Mountain’s Finest Senior Living. Accepting applications for our specious 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartment Homes. Washer and Dryer Hookups, Secured Entry. Please contact our office or stop by to take a tour on Tuesday and Thursdays, 8:30 am-5 pm. Phone 704-739-6591, Luxury Living at an affordable price.
OAKLAND1&2 bedroom apartments, like new. $635$795 plus deposit and references. Only well qualified apply. westmainrentals.com or 828351-3322.
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HOUSE IN LAWNDALE FOR RENT. Washer & Dryer hookup. Security Dep & Ref required. call (704) 538-7661 HOUSE IN SHELBY Call for Price. 3 bedroom 1 bath, small house, good neighborhood. (704) 538-7661 CAMPER FOR RENT. 680 NC HWY 226, lot#16, Casar, NC. Rent $875, Deposit $875. Includes up to $125 in utilities, App Fee $25 per adult. 704214-4180.
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A road trip can be a relaxing and exciting way to see the country. According to the financial firm IPX 1031, 51 percent of Americans planned to travel more in 2023 than the year prior, and 67 percent were considering road trips over other options. Canadians also planned to travel, with the 2023 edition of the annual Toyota Canada Summer Road Trip Survey finding 74 percent of those polled were still desiring a road trip despite high fuel costs. It remains to be seen how many travelers will opt for car over plane travel in 2024, but those who aspire to plan road trips to remember can consider these pointers. • Choose a destination. Although the ride can be an adventure on its own, eventually a destination will need to be reached. Travelers can choose destinations by distance and incrementally increase that distance as they gain road trip experience. For example, the first trip can be a few hours from home. As drivers grow more accustomed to the open road, they can take lengthier trips. • Know your time constraints. The road trip distance and route will depend on how much time travelers can
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