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Jimmy Means made one of his final public appearances last summer at Tri-County Speedway’s Pepsi Firecracker 400 for a pre-race autograph session in Granite Falls. Means and members of his team and family met the public on the bright sunny day, signed autographs and talked about his history in racing for more than 50 years. Twenty of those years Jimmy took the wheel of the race car and enjoyed racing all over the country. For the next 30 years he’d continue to race his cars with different drivers and was successful in the business as an independent racer. Means was also inducted into the Alabama Auto Racing Pioneers Hall Of Fame in 2023. Known by many as the man who did so much with so little, Means began his racing career at Huntsville Speedway, making his first start in the NASCAR Cup Series, one of 455. At the end of 2023, Means closed down Jimmy Means Racing shop on Withrow Road in Forest City and is taking it easier after 50 years in the racing business. Although he admits quickly, “I still go over there and piddle (racing shop),” Means has primarily stepped away from the business he fell in love with as a teenager. He was a 14-year-old driver’s education student in Huntsville when he told his coach/instructor he wanted to be a race car driver. The coach told Means he could do what he wanted to do if he wanted it bad enough. In 1976 Means made his debut in the Daytona 500 fulfilling his teenager dream. He took the advice from his driving instructor. Not only could he sit in the driver’s seat, Means worked on the cars he wanted to drive. Means says he could have never stayed in the business if he hadn’t been an independent driver. Before coming to Forest City, while racing in Huntsville, at one time he won more races than any other driver. He was the track champion at Huntsville in 1973 and Nashville in 1974. He spent 20 years behind the wheel of a race car, but stepped away following the deaths of Neil Bonnett and Rodney Orr, two good friends. Later he would built and fix cars for other drivers. He learned early on to rely primarily on his own equipment, competing in the NASCAR Winston Cup circuit for about 20 years. Over

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one of these underfunded gladiators competing with the big teams.” In 1982 Jimmy moved out of his hometown Huntsville, Alabama and moved to Forest City. The writer said the roof of Jimmy Means Racing shop in Forest City “has seen NASCAR race cars prepared under it for 40 years”. Means would later compete in the Xfinity Series. He was known in the racing world as one who never threw away any parts and had the ability to do his own engines in house. Over the past few weeks, Jimmy Means has been posting on his Facebook page various messages and photos of the equipment he is selling as well as message to race driving families. He sent condolences to the family of his racing friend Cale Yarborough. “RIP Cale. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family during his difficult time,” he wrote on Dec. 31, 2023. Friend Wylie Young posted this, “One of the great independents of the last five-plus decades. Sorry to see this, but I suspect Jimmy deserves some well-deserved retirement. Nov. 2023” Another friend, JP Roberts of Forest City met Jimmy Means at the Huntsville, Alabama race track and he and Means became fast friends. After Means and his family moved to Forest City, JP Roberts followed close behind and came to Rutherford County. JP and Dorlis Roberts owned and operated Green’s Restaurant on Main Street in Forest City and often fed the celebrity racer/friend and his family. Another friend and follower Pat Nanney recalls the days “way before the internet” when the radio station where Nanney was working would get a press release from NASCAR with point standings after the latest race. “I would take that by Jimmy so he would know where he stood in points,” Nanney said. Nanney also shared that as a kid Dale Earnhardt, Jr. said Jimmy Means was his favorite driver. He said Jimmy’s son Brad and Dale Jr. were friends as young boys and played together as their dads raced. Means said he’ll keep up with NASCAR but not as he once did. When asked who he’d like to see win this year he said he’s like to see Kyle Bush win.

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Rutherford County Youth Volunteer of the Year mentors students in after school program

drinks from the coffee bar, collaborating with the program tutor and youth pastor, offering advice, playing games, and generally providing a supportive presence for the students. She greets the students as they enter the building and checks in with them before they begin working on their homework. Outside of her work with HOPEWorks, Wilson is majoring in biomedical homework sciences with plans to engaging attend Physician Assistant’s preparing school. Her goal is to work

Ashley Rich is a Gardner-Webb English major from Etowah, and is an intern for University Communications.

in emergency or family medicine. She is also a soccer coach for Greater Cleveland County Soccer Association in Shelby, and works weekend night shifts as a CNA at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Wilson is grateful for the opportunity to give the

Prompted by John Miller, offering an adjunct professor at assistance, dialogue, Gardner-Webb University, in Ashley Wilson, 25, found a new passion. Miller talked to his class about volunteering at HOPEworks, a free afterCall to Schedule: school program for middle Call to Schedule: and high-school students in 828-395-1662 828-395-1662 Rutherford County. Wilson had time in her schedule, so Isothermal Community College, she decided to give it a try. Spindale Campus Isothermal Community College, She is there most every Student Center, Suite 20C Wednesday and Thursday Spindale Campus Monday-Thursday 8am -2pm, Friday 8-11am and some weekends. In Student Center, “Rutherford CountySuite Transit20C Bus Stop l recognition of the time on the Blue & Green Loops” she has given to mentor Monday-Thursday 8am -2pm, Friday 8-11am the youth at HOPEWorks, Wilson received the Youth Volunteer of the Year Award from Volunteer Rutherford. Her name has been submitted for the state award from the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service. Wilson was nominated for the award by Miller, who also serves as the coordinator of HOPEworks. At the presentation, last October at the Volunteer Rutherford luncheon, Miller said, “Most of the HOPEworks students come from difficult backgrounds filled with trauma, a population that not many people jump at the opportunity to work with. Yet Ashley thrives in this atmosphere. She truly emobdies our motto: ‘Meeting every student where they are no matter where they are.’” Wilson’s duties at HOPEWorks include

students resources and guidance that she didn’t have access to at their age. HopeWorks functions as a safe space for the kids while providing a source of accountability. “I have a huge heart, and I am a fixer,” she related. “I struggle not being able to do more for them. I love every single

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Goin’ Across The Mountain Live held at The Foundation Performing Arts Center

The Foundation Performing Arts Center on the campus of Isothermal Community College in Spindale hosted Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out and the Darren Nicholson Band Saturday night. The weather was cold, the music was hot and concert-goers were treated to top-notch music. For more information on upcoming shows or how you can support grassroots radio visit www.foundationshows.org or www.wncw.org.

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The Delta Kappa Gamma Society seeking to empower women educators Have you heard of the NC DKG? Been a past member from another state? Interested in being a Voice of Influence Empowering North Carolina Women Educators? The Gamma Beta Chapter (Polk and Rutherford County Women Educators) would love to hear from members — past or present — This

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growing chapter will soon celebrate its 50th year of actively supporting other women educators through mentoring, fellowship, scholarship, and leadership opportunities. Local members are reaching out to past members from other chapters now living in the Foothills, as well as seeking out new members who wish to find growing support for their teaching and educational future. Throughout the 50 years in Polk and Rutherford counties the Gamma Beta Chapter of NC DKG has supported mentorships for teachers during their first five years of teaching as well as given grants and scholarships for continuing education and professional development.

In the past the chapter has given ‘Continued Education’ grants to Isothermal Community College students pursuing certification in Early Childhood and Preschool Education. On a state and national level DKG awards scholarships for advanced degrees. The NC DKG promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. There are numerous projects supporting educational advancement for women and girls, including our commitment to the rights of women as students and Pictured left to right: Judy Banks, treasurer; Jacque Brown-Williams, president educators. These include the and Dr. Lindsay Walker, Vice President. ‘Schools in Africa’ program; Jacqueline Brown-Williams, Cherokee Charter Academy Consultative Status with the Educators (SEE) program. For more information retired Polk County teacher ( l w a l k e r @ c h e r o k e e . United Nations Economic or Dr. education). contact either (828-859-3124) and Social Council; and the please Supporting Early-career current chapter President - Lindsay Walker, principal at Article Provided By: Jean Gordon

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NC Science Museums Grant Program awards $2.4 million to 53 science centers across the state From the North Carolina Arboretum to Port Discover, 53 science centers across the state have been awarded a total of $2.4 million in grants as part of the sixth year of the North Carolina Science Museums Grant Program. The program is one of the many ways that the State of North Carolina invests in sustaining and advancing one of the most diverse and widespread networks of science museums in the country. Grants were awarded based on criteria that advance the goal of enhancing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education opportunities for the public, particularly in low-resource communities. “Science museums and educational centers spark curiosity and foster a love for scientific inquiry, helping to cultivate the next generation of innovators and problem solvers,” said N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary D. Reid Wilson. “Reliance on high quality science is essential to our ability to meet our state’s big challenges in the future. “We have more science museums in North Carolina than any other state and this funding supports them as they advance science education,” said Darrell Stover, head of the North Carolina Science Museums Grant Program at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. The awards, which ranged from $14,804 to $75,000, will be applied to the 2023–2024 fiscal year budgets of these science centers. Another round of grant awards is scheduled

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Older adult overdoses are a growing problem program presented Older adult overdoses is a growing problem. That is the headline of a program presented by Stephanie Ingle and pharmacist Tom Martin from Partners Health Management this week at the Rutherford County Senior Center. In 2021 one in 370 deaths of senior adults was the result of an overdose of which 96% were ruled unintentional. As people age medicines have a different impact on bodies. When a person has a problem it is likely a doctor will prescribe a medicine. As one gets older more problems and conditions result in more and more prescribed medicines. 75% of people 50-64 use prescription drugs and that number increases to 91% of those 80 and older. Some people may not remember taking their medicine and take another

does. Martin recommended keeping medications near a coffee cup or tooth brush to help remember to take medicines. It is estimated that one in four skip doses due to cost or lack of memory. People may turn to an over-the-counter drug because it is cheaper and no doctor visit is required. These can interfere with prescribed medications with possible interactions and side effects. The patient is not told how to take OTC medications. When a person visits a physician they should take all medicines to the doctor including OTC medicines, herbs and supplements. By taking all prescriptions to a single pharmacy the pharmacist becomes a second set of eyes monitoring a person’s list of medications. Some older adults have substance abuse issues

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other than prescriptions. 2.5 million older people abuse alcohol or drugs. These people are divided into two groups. The hardy group began abuse early and didn’t quit. The late onset group begins to abuse substances later in life to cope with situations like loss, deaths or retirement. Some mix pills and alcohol and try to hide the use from others. They also don’t tell their doctor or pharmacist that they are using alcohol or drugs like marijuana so they could be advised of potential issues. The seniors were advised to be aware if they notice medicines, particularly pain medications, are missing. These are sometimes taken by family or friends who visit the home. The local United Way provided medicine lock boxes that can be used to protect pill bottles. Unfortunately some may

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By Gary Miller Winter undoubtedly thwarts many outdoor plans in most parts of the country. If you don’t believe me, just wait until the first warm weekend in February. There will be more lawnmowers heard than any other time of the year. It’s not that they want to mow their lawn, but it’s just that they have cabin fever. Another problem with the winter is the amount of light GARY MILLER in each day. There have been several times when one could hunt all day and stay out less than twelve hours. That means twelve hours in the dark. And even though my children think I live most of my life in the dark, I’m not ready to do it literally. I guess you could say that at this time of the year we must live our lives in a cold and dark place. That doesn’t sound too exciting. And the truth is depression is far more likely to occur during these cold and dark days than when it is warm and sunny. There is no doubt we are built for the light. Light was one of the very first creations of God. I think the most obvious reason is that without it we wouldn’t be able to see all the other creation. The beauty of the mountains and trees, the plants and animals would never be fully appreciated without a light to see it by. With light we understand those things that we see, touch, smell, and hear. It puts things in perspective and shows the harmony that each part of nature has with the other. As a child I was very afraid of the dark. My own bedroom became a prison for me each night. As I got older, however, I began to love being outside at night. I used to think it was the darkness that gave me comfort, but it was not. It was the light. It was each star and constellation. It was the moon and the flickering lights that came from distances unknown. It was not the sea of blackness, but it was how one tiny speck of light could penetrate that sea, that mesmerized me. There is no wonder Jesus said of Himself, “I am the light of the world.” I understand that. I understand what He was saying was simply that he gives everything perspective, purpose, and peace. He illuminates the unknown. He makes plain the path. He brings harmony to chaos. By His own life He penetrated a dark world with a light of hope, and He gave us all an invitation to live in this light where we never have to be afraid or unsure and where we can enjoy every minute of each day, no matter if the calendar says June or January. 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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Dog walkers needed on February 3 Interested persons are invited to walk a portion of the Thermal Belt Rail Trail on Saturday, Feb. 3 with one of the shelter dogs from Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue (HFAR) in Rutherford County. HFAR is a local no-kill shelter and has many dogs that love to go for a walk on the trail with humans. Carriers and leashes will be provided. To walk a dog the person must be at least 16 years old, although all ages are invited to attend. Dogs will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis in the order of RSVPs. The dog walking experiences are the first Saturday of each month at 10am. Those interested are asked to meet at 380 US 221, Rutherfordton. Upon arrival, walkers need to sign in with an Rutherford Outdoor Coalition staff member or volunteer and wait outside to be paired up. is rated as easy. Since there are a limited number of dogs After all the dogs are loaded, they will be driven 1/2-mile to the Rail Trail where the available, you must pre-register for this event. Email - trails@ dogs will be walked for about 1-2 miles. The trail is flat and rutherfordoutdoor.org to RSVP. Article Provided By: Jean Gordon

Top Scams to Be Aware of in 2024 Recently, the North Carolina Department of Justice published our 2023 annual report and shared the top 10 consumer complaints we received in 2023. Our office’s Consumer Protection Division works hard to educate the people of North Carolina about ways to protect themselves from scams, fraud, unfair business practices, and bad actors. When a person files a complaint, our Consumer Protection specialists respond and investigate to help address the issue. Last year, our office

received 21,544 consumer complaints and recovered more than $1.4 million for North Carolina consumers. As we start the new year, make sure you are keeping the below tips in mind to protect your hardearned money. • Never give out your Social Security Number, credit card or bank account number, or other personal information to anyone you don’t know who contacts you. • If an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. And if someone is trying to pressure you to act quickly

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Isothermal Dean’s List for Fall 2023 announced The Isothermal Community College deans of Business Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Applied Technologies, and Health and Public Services have announced the names of 413 area students who were named to the Deans’ List for Fall Semester 2023. To achieve this academic distinction, a student must be enrolled in 12 or more hours of study and maintain a 3.25 (B plus) grade point average out of a possible 4.0 (A). This does not include grades earned in Academic Development classes. A comprehensive twoyear institution, serving students from throughout the region, Isothermal Community College offers Business Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Applied Sciences and Engineering Technologies, and Health and Public Services courses and programs. Isothermal Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award degrees. Making the list for honor roll were: Bostic Katelyn Bridges, Julia K. Camp, Chloe M. Coker, Angela M. Ekstrom, Kolby T. Grubb, Logan T. Grubb,

Kaylee A. Hampton, Mark A. Higdon, Hannah Hurdt, Haley M. Lail, Alexander S. Logan, Halle N. McFarland, Emily G. Melton, Hailey D. Moore, Mileah E. Murphy, Brittany A. Nailon, Landon W. Oehler, Emma D. Penson, Jacob S. Pier, Eric A. Probst, Clayton J. Ramsey, Juan D. ReyesCervantes, Peyton S. Riffle, Jacob N. Roach, Ashtyn A. Robinson, Railey K. Vandyke, and Abigail M. Wegman Caroleen Kristy E. O’Dell Casar Wesley B. Elam Chimney Rock Joseph T. Pitts Ellenboro Drew G. Brooks, Joshua K. Carroll, Autumn C. Clay, Aydan Clemons, Taylor N. Condrey, Cami M. Fritze, Jacqueline Gordy, Kaylee A. Grant, Jayden B. Guffey, Crystal N. Hudson, Betty C. Huntley, Edward L. Jones, Alexius R. Kelley, Ethan J. Killeen, Jamie J. Marr, Hannah G. McHargue, Brooklyn F. Merck, Melissa A. Miller, Savannah Morrison, Diana N. Newton, James E. O’Halloran, Matthew P. O’Halloran, Bradley D. Oakes, MacKenzie A. Owens, Thomas L. Peacock, Hermenegilda F. Powell, Clarissa M. Pressley, Benjamin J. Riley, Jeffrey

B. Rothrock, and Charles V. Terry Forest City Janet Aleman, Alejandro Arredondo, Addison Arrowood, Stephen Atchley, Cassie G. Aviles, James T. Bailey, Nathaniel J. Bell, Sydney R. Bell, Chloe L. Black, Holly M. Black, Ava Blanton, Nicola G. Bridges, Francisco H. Chavez, Dina E. Chavez-Araujo, Raymundo J. Chino-Mendoza, Ashton E. Cox, Kaynyn J. Dewberry, Michael A. Duhamel, Briniya N. Edrington, Roselyn Enriquez, Camila Escalante, Jessica Evans, Noah K. Ezell, Abigail B. Fisher, Gabriel M. Fowler, Jennifer G. Fowler, Ashley N. Gallman, Alexavier J. Guzman, Jennifer R. Guzman, Chloe S. Hardin, Aaliyah M. Hardy, Karina Hernandez, Karla Hernandez, Priscilla Hernandez Gonzalez, Tanner P. Herndon, Katlyn H. Holland, Lindsay M. Holman, Deven M. Holmes, Clarence V. Howard, Savanah R. Howell, Stella R. Howes, Bonnie D. Hoyle, Anndrea B. Jackson, Cloey E. Jenkins, Justin C. Jenkins, Debbie L. Jimenez, Christopher P. Johnson, Kevin E. Juarez, Brennen R. Kingery, Victoria D. Laughter, Caroline Lipscomb, Cianna M. Littlejohn, Jennifer N. Mangham, Kinsley B.

Mayse, Bradley L. McClellan, Garrick L. McGinnis, Judah P. McSwain, Macie M. Melton, Johnny Ni, Abagail P. Norris, Kayla C. Parker, Melicia Q. Peeler, Stephanie E. Philbeck, Kaitland Powell, Abby L. Pringle, Graeson D. Pritchard, Benjamin R. Roach, Julius A. Rodriguez, Dellanira G. Romero, Grace L. Ruppe, Samantha Ruppe, Adam T. Short, Thomas B. Short, III, Raychelle K. Simafranca-Tong, Braden R. Smoak, Adrian F. Solis, Alondra G. Solis, Nubia B. Sprouse, Parker E. Staton, Jada K. Stroud, Mary Grace Tisdale, Julius T. Tolar, Drake S. Trevitz, Amitra L. Tutt, Cindy A. Vasquez, Sonya L. Vassey, Kiki R. WatsonScruggs, Skylar Whitaker, Bradley J. Whitener, Hayden R. Whitener, Addison S. Wilkie, Martha Wilson, and Ashleigh G. Womick Henrietta Breanna V. Oliver Lake Lure William D. Dixon, Abigail E. Garnett, Adler W. Knight, Jayden L. Ledbetter, Logan C. Loiacono, Jordyn A. McCollim, Isabella M. Oates, Allen J. Randolph, Anna L. Senter, and Westyn Woodard Lawndale Spencer W. Davis, Nicholas S. Sanders, Lindsey T. Spangler, and Nori C. Webb Mill Spring Vaylie M. Alvarado, Lois M. Angyal, Itzel AvellanedaCruz, Chandler H. Burnett, Lily G. Earney, Harold W. Edmisten Rachel N. Griffin, Phoenix Hebbard, Vinca O. Hebbard, Jacqueline Jackson, Annslee B. Kilgore, Abigail L. Love, Silas I. Low, Tyra Y. Martin, Gabriel B. McGraw, Crystal K. Ponder, Zoe A. Price, Zuriel Ramirez Chavez, Felicity R. Rivera, Kaylee Rivera, Annabelle D. Ruff, Addison T. Sama, and Neil K. Williams Mooresboro Emily Alexander, Katelyn N. Arwood, Marissa H. Arwood, Carissa F. Bailey, Heather M. Bailey, Beth A. Barker, Izaiah C. Baynard, Jenna R. Blanton, Tia C. Booker, Lindsey A.

Deese, Kenslee M. Edwards, Bethany M. Hannon, Lynsey A. Hettrick, Josiah I. LaNave, Faith E. Lattimore, Lucas S. McKinney, Caleb H. Ogden, Ellen Pritchard, Cagney R. Pruett, Weston J. Smith, Stephanie K. Tullis, Morgan T. Wantuch, Sawyer L. Waugh, and Susanna K. White Rutherfordton Carley J. Allen, Kevin Aroche Rios, Brooke Bailes, Wyatt M. Baker, Candice M. Beheler, Madison G. Bennett, Lauren Black, Jacie S. Blackard, Leeann F. Bradley, David A. Brown, Tyler E. Brown, Madison N. Buss, Victoria E. Byers, Lily R. Camp, Nell B. Camp, April M. Carpenter, Layla G. Carpenter, Devon W. Carr, Billy Mac M. Clement, Haley Elizabeth D. Coffey, Trina R. Conard, Thomas B. Cooley, Connor M. Croussore, Karmyn E. Deck, Elizabeth L. Dickson, Kristin L. Edgerton, Katie Edwards, Michael O. Elliott, Cameron M. Evans, Madalyn F. Fleming, Sara J. Fowler, Ashley Fox, Marysa D. Gentry, Solomon T. Gleaves, Katherine E. Greene, Madilynn P. Griffin, Carson T. Guffey, Zachary A. Hall, Breanna R. Harrill, Cecelia J. Higgins, Jonathan N. Hill, Sherry C. Hill, Boone M. Hodge, Zoe R. Hodge, Jaydon M. Holland, Elizabeth K. Hoskins, Christopher D. Hudson, Mackenzie J. Hughes, Madalyn G. Hughes, Aiden Humphries, Elijah A. Hunter, Rebekah M. Hutchins, Kadyn B. Johnson, Madalyn M. Jones, Elvira Kaahui, Sydney C. Kinter, Jada E. Knox, Ryan J. Lail, Savannah G. Lail, Kim H. Lam, Larsyn J. Lancaster, Jaiden A. Langley, Haley F. Lawter, Elizabeth G. Lethers, Hunter D. Luckadoo, Raphael J. Lugo, Dyson E. Lyles, Franklin J. Lynch, Brittany H. McCurry, Brian C. Nantz, Beth A. Owens, Emma G. Owens, Jason F. Paredes, Andrew S. Price, Joshua N. Probst, Mya Quick, Faith A. Raney, Ashley L. Rang, Brysen R. Rhoads, Grace A. Rogers, Madison L. Rossell, Lola R. Russell, Michelle B. Sain, Rebekah

F. Searcy, Johnathan C. Shackleton, Madalie J. Short, Landon Z. Sims, Geoffrey H. Skinner, Heather N. Starling, William B. Thomas, Natalie G. Thompson, Ruby G. Todd, Devon J. Tolin, Kimberly M. Trivette, Kathryn A. Vassey, Joshua P. Vickers, and Connor A. Young Shelby Marissa D. Barrett, Joshua R. Beaver, Faith M. Cherka, Camryn E. Clark, Mark J. Conte, Brody D. Davis, Paula D. Dover, Shaina P. Galeotafiore, MacKenzie L. Greene, Amber D. Hamilton, Levi M. Hamrick, Taylor N. Hawkins, Shelby J. Keener, Kylie G. Knight, Savannah M. McSwain, Shanna M. Ngha, Kadisha E. Petty, Lana A. Pyron, Samiya S. Rankins, Kelley N. Reynolds, Madison H. Rogers, Sophia V. Smith, Elayna R. Stephens, Victoria J. Vess, and Harley Woods Spindale William P. Amos, William C. Bradley, Megan A. Burns, Emily M. Chuqui-Conder, Brinley M. Clement, Grace M. Douglas, Gracey K. Lane, Amy R. McDaris, Thomas J. Memmen, Angela J. Miller, Jamari K. Mosley, Lucas D. Scoggins, Taylor N. Swink, Caleb E. Taub, Paul Vera, and Alexandria M. Wilkerson Tryon Harrison J. Ashworth, Coleby K. Boles, Justin B. Covil, Brian G. Gee, Sarah C. Iamurri, Jackson B. Laurita, Layton N. Laurita, Tina M. Moss, Nelly M. Ramirez, Yan C. Ramirez, and Graham M. Turner Garry E. Ankrom, Jr, Madison N. Bass, Nicole Beichner, Ellianna B. Byrd, Josie L. Conner, Ashley N. Flack, Lilly-Christine S. Greene, William C. Harper, Riley E. Howard, Ethan C. Hughes, Amanda M. Mastanduno, Pamela C. Oakes, Rebekah A. Oakes, Chloe M. Price, Shelby J. Roane, Audrey P. Scruggs, Courtney Slowey, Riley H. Sweeting, and Jacob C. Wieczorek Article Provided By: Jean Gordon

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Stating that the social district established in downtown Rutherfordton was working well and that there had been no issues, a request was sent to Forest City officials asking that they consider the establishment of a social district in downtown Forest City. In September of 2021 North Carolina passed a law that allowed local city and county governments to create alcohol social districts that loosen restrictions on carrying open alcohol containers from an on-premises alcohol outlet, such as a bar or restaurant, where the beverage was purchased. The law requires signage denoting the boundaries of the district, responsible consumption messages on the cups, ABC licensure and clearly defined days and hours. Forest City Town Manager Janet Mason, Town Planner Preston Janco and Community and Downtown Manager Amy Bridges met with members of the Forest City Merchants Association Wednesday to gauge the merchants reaction to the idea. The merchants were in favor of the idea

and felt the district would be an attraction for local residents as well as tourist and would help create a favorable impression of Forest City’s downtown area. If approved, a logo and name for the district would need to be created. If the district become a reality, merchants inside the boundaries would have the option of displaying signs indicating that they welcome those with open containers or that they do not participate. Most locations with a social district are using plastic cups with a few choosing metal. Glass containers are not permitted. The group was informed that after further discussion with the ABC board, law enforcement and the Explore Forest City organization that a presentation could potentially be made to the Forest City Town Council on February 19, 2024. If the district receives approval it must then be registered with the NC Alcoholic Beverage Commission. An assessment indicated that there was a social district in 25% of the state’s counties in February 2023. Article Provided By: Pat Nanney

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DEADLINE FOR CHURCH HAPPENINGS: MONDAYS 10AM • EMAIL TO: EVENTS@RUTHERFORDWEEKLY.COM 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). Follow signs to back of church. While supply lasts.

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Crestview Baptist Church Sun: 9:30am Sunday School, 10:30am & 6pm Worship. Wed: 6:30pm AWANA, Youth Bible Study, Adult Bible Study. 630 S. Church St, Forest City. Hicks Grove Baptist Church Sun: 10am Sunday School, 11am & 6pm worship. Wed: 6pm Bible study & prayer meeting. 574 Hicks Grove Rd., Mooresboro. 828-447-6422. Liberty Baptist Church Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:30am & 6pm. Wed: 5:15pm– Youth Salt & Light Café open, 6pm Kid’s Program/AWANA, Adult Bible Study 6:30pm. 821 Webb Rd., Ellenboro. www.thelibertypulpit.com Avondale United Methodist Church Sun: 9:45am. 2596 US Hwy. 221-A, Avondale. PO Box 266, Henrietta. avondaleumc4@ gmail.com

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February 25 What: Black History program When: Feb. 25; 11am Where: Piney Ridge CME Church; 4421 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills, More Info: Association for the Study of African American Life and History. February 25- Cassie Hill- Contemporary Dance

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Senior legislature representative Clark Poole addresses group at Rutherford County Senior Center

Senior Center Program Manager Barbara Hill talks with Clark Poole prior to the program.

More stringent long-term care standards were enacted and wages for CNAs were increased to provide for current needs and future care as the senior population grows. The senior population is expected to double in the next 20 years. He told the seniors they were important and vital to the growth and health of Rutherford County. Seniors are looked up to and even though there are things they can no longer do they can teach skills to younger people. According to Poole seniors are not old but are seasoned and experienced. Poole was at the center listen to Clark Poole, this area’s representative to to the senior legislature. concerns from

the individuals. He pointed to the ethnic diversity in the area stating that different ethnic groups have different needs. On the issue of hunger it is reported that there are 500 people on waiting lists for homedelivered meals in the four counties served by the Area Agency on Aging. As a way to gather information about individual issues and concerns paper plates were give to each person with the prompt “meals matter to

me because......” Senior Center program manger Barbara Hill pointed out that people come for lunch at the center for more than a nutritious meal. It is also an opportunity to get out of the house and also a way to make friends and participate in socialization and interaction that is vital especially for seniors. Poole who goes to Raleigh four times a year as a representative from our area hopes to have 2,500 of the completed plates to present to legislators in March. He also stressed

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grants of $2,500 to startups and emerging businesses across Western North Carolina. These grants are designed to infuse diverse businesses with the capital they need to start, grow, and break through barriers. “We believe in the power of new beginnings and are committed to supporting the entrepreneurial spirit that drives our community forward,” shared Jeremiah Robinson, Director of Catalyst Programs. “This year, we are looking for ideas from historically underrepresented entrepreneurs that not only

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Commissioner Causey announces a record $130 million saved or recovered for North Carolinians in 2023 I n s u r a n c e Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that the North Carolina Department of Insurance saved or recovered nearly $130 million for North Carolinians in 2023. This amount represents the best single year on record in recoveries since Commissioner Causey took office in January 2017. The recovered funds include those from insurance fraud restitution and external reviews. The department also announced a record 505 arrests via its Criminal Investigations Division. “I am so proud of the work we do each year on behalf of consumers through our various offices and programs,” Commissioner Causey said. “2023 was a very successful year for the department, in which we set many records, and I’m proud of the work our team has given in service to the state.” Last year, the Department:

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On December 29, 2023, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina (FCNC) acquired 1,460 acres in the Pinnacle Mountains, a section of the South Mountains in McDowell and Rutherford counties. With this conservation transaction, FCNC has permanently protected 70,193 acres of land in the foothills and Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina since its founding in 1995. This land purchase is a crucial component in the conservation strategy of FCNC and its partners to create an expansive assemblage of conservation lands connecting the South Mountains to the Blue Ridge Mountains, and to develop the Wilderness Gateway State Trail as a long-distance, public trail system. “Surpassing 70,000 acres of permanent land and water conservation is a major accomplishment for our land trust,” said FCNC Executive Director Andrew Kota. “We share this achievement with our donors, supporters and partners who worked alongside us during this 29-year journey, and we’ll soon share the land itself with the communities in this region when a section of the Wilderness Gateway State Trail is constructed.” In the early part of

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Natural Area and South Mountains Game Land. Pinnacle Mountains West extends this impressive conservation assemblage westward toward Hickorynut Mountain, another large aggregation of private conservation land. Preliminary work has also begun on FCNC’s pending acquisition of 1,686 acres adjoining Pinnacle Mountains West to the south, aptly named Pinnacles Mountains South, with funding from the North Carolina Land and Water Fund. The undeveloped, forested tract of land that makes up the Pinnacle Mountains, along with its natural ecosystems and habitats, protects multiple rare species and natural communities. “The Pinnacle Mountains are ecologically important – hosting three large North Carolina Natural Areas designated by the Natural Heritage Program,” said Michael Gaffney,

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By: Jean Gordon A friend returned from a conference in Florida last week and handed me a Ziplock sandwich bag when I saw her. To my pleasant surprise inside the sandwich bag were six new pens. My souvenirs from Florida had nothing to do with Mickey or Minnie or Goofy. Inside the sandwich bag were pens from the children’s conference and resource center where she and others had been for a few days. My pens were from various children’s ministries and I am so excited to add them to my collection, only after I’ve used them for a while. I’ve already used several of the pens. They are the most colorful I’ve collected and some are gel pens and others are regular fountain pens; some slim ones and some fatter ones. They all work and a part of my collection. At a news event Monday I loaned one of the new pens to a pen-less person wanting to take notes. For most of my life I supposed I have enjoyed pens and after I had hundreds I decided to keep collecting them. I literally have thousands of pens in an oversized basket at home. My four year old greatniece thinks they are toys for little girls. Many of them are decorative with different types of shapes at the end of the pens like fuzzy round balls, fire trucks, Easter baskets,

rabbits, Christmas jingle bells and other things. There’s just something about a pen. A friend told me the other day when I offered her one of my new pens that absolutely wrote “great.” “A pen’s a pen,” she said, not taking me up on the offer. A pen is not a pen. Walking down the hall at church the other day I spotted a plain ole’ Bic pen lying on a table. I started to examine it a little closer, but I didn’t. It must have been left there for a reason, so without anyone around, I couldn’t offer a trade out. Nothing was as valuable to me as a reporter — at times — than a fast writing pen and a blank piece of paper. There were many times a napkin or my hand would suffice in times of emergencies for jotting down notes when there was no paper, but I always had a pen. To this day I use slim pens that move quickly. Some pens are too heavy and too round to write fast. Know what I mean? Everywhere I go if there is a pen in sight, I pick it up. After discerning the weight of it and if it’s the right size for me, I might ask someone to trade the pen for one of the ones I carry in my purse. I’ve often asked a waiter to trade pens with me after signing my name and knowing I needed their pen for my collection. I’d give the server a choice of the pens I have. I was taken by surprise recently when one restaurant person didn’t want to trade pens with me. She told me a lot of people liked the same pens and they were down to the last four pens at the restaurant. I was willing to trade. She kindly gave me the place of purchase if I wanted to go get some for

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myself. That was kind. I still have a difficult time passing by a rack of pens without purchasing another one. Papermates, Bics, Gel whatever. I’m addicted. I was looking for a red pen the other day and after searching a file cabinet, I discovered an entire pack. I told myself, “shut the file cabinet, hurry.” You have enough pens. When I go to hotels it’s not the mattress I check out first; it’s the fountain pens on the table. In this day and time, they aren’t as plentiful as once upon a time and that makes me sad. Hotel pens are the best. I have pens with whales on them from Sea World, Minnie pens from Disney, a variety of pens from hotels out west from the Grand Canyon; pens from pharmaceutical companies, politicians

and a host of others. Dolly Parton treated the media with a nice pen on the 30th anniversary of Dollywood. It is a favorite. I don’t use it much. I want it to last as long as Dolly. I have pens shaped like Christmas trees, fire trucks, flowers, people and even a pen with a huge fake diamond ring on the top. I’ll use pens with red ink, blue, black ink or purple ink. Blue ink tends to be my personal favorite. Remember the pens from decades ago with four colors of ink. I wanted one of those but don’t recall getting one. Some friends classify me as a pen thief. I beg to differ. I ask before taking a pen. Back in the day when I actually walked into a banking institution, I’d pick up a couple of pens just to doodle with while the clerk

was busy. I have pens from dozens of states, businesses and even pens with my name on them. Just like a young girl getting ready for the first day of school, I decided I needed some new pens a few years ago. At the store I came upon personalized pens. The girls pens were teal/pink and the pens for guys were black and gray. I was more than tickled. I swung the rack around to the “J” collection and grabbed a pack of those with my name on them. As the years have come and gone I have to admit my eyesight isn’t 20/20. So after flipping the fountain pen rack that day to the “Js” I looked very closely for my name. I didn’t have my reading glasses on my face at the time. Making my selection — I picked up a set for me

and a set for a friend — I paid for the pens and left. I could hardly wait to get back to my desk with my new personalized pens. Arriving back to my desk a few minutes later, I was tickled pink when I noticed another reporter had done the same thing. She had her own pack of personalized pens. Excitement overcame me. I couldn’t wait to start using my new pens. So, opening my pack of pens, hardly able to stand it before I could use them, my eyes focused immediately on the front of the pen where the names were written in pink “Jana.” What? That’s not my name. I learned a lesson that day. Never act like a school girl buying supplies if you can’t spell your own name. My name is Jean. Send in the pens. Contact Jean: gordonjean211@gmail.com

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Brenda Jane Dycus Ferguson Brenda Jane Dycus Ferguson, age 82, wife of Dwight “Buddy” Ferguson of Rutherfordton passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Brenda was a native of Rutherford County and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Those preceding her in death include her parents; Jack and Ruby Robbins Dycus, grandson Chris Ferguson and sister Peggy Dycus. In addition to her husband Dwight she leaves to cherish her memory a son David Ferguson and wife Denise; daughter Melissa Williams and husband Galen; brother Sonny Dycus; four grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. Memorial services were held January 18 at Crowe’s Mortuary with Sonny Dycus officiating. Memorials requested to Rutherford County Humane Society PO Box 998 Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

Mary Huffman Baynard Mary Huffman Baynard, age 80 of Forest City died Sunday, January 14, 2024. Mary was born August 6, 1943, in the Green

Mountain Community of Mitchell County and was the daughter of the late Roy and Velma Jarrett Huffman. She was an educator in the Rutherford County School System. Having taught in several schools, she completed her career at Mt. Vernon Elementary School where she taught for 33 years until her retirement. In total, Mary’s teaching career spanned more than 44 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Hugh Baynard, Sr. Survivors include her son, Ray H. Baynard, Jr., and wife Amy of Trinity, her daughter, Machelle Baynard Underwood, and husband Jerry of Bostic, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and two nieces. A service from the graveside was held January 20 at Wilson Baptist Church Cemetery with Chaplain Jill Johnson officiating. An online guest registry is available at www. padgettking.com Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.

Betty Head Watkins Betty Head Watkins passed away January 15, 2024. She is pre-deceased by her husband, Gudger Watkins, and her sister, Mildred Head Smith. Betty was the daughter of Mavis and Edwin Head and grew up in Caroleen. She graduated from Tri-High

and went on to beautician school in Spartanburg. Betty worked as a hairdresser. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Forest City. She leaves behind her son, William G. Watkins, Jr. and her daughter, Kathy Watkins Lewis and her sonin-law, Bill Lewis; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 341 E. Main St., Forest City, NC 28043. The funeral was held January 19 at Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. Curtis Goforth officiating. An online guest registry is available at www. padgettking.com Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.

Carl Ray Moore Carl Ray Moore, age 64, of Dobbinsville, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Carl was born, June 21, 1959 in Rutherford County to the late Sylvia Ann Arrowood Moore and J.C. Moore who resides in Dobbinsville. He worked for Cone Mill for many years. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a sister, Pamela Gay. Besides his father, survivors include his son, Brad Moore (Brooke) of Ellenboro; daughter, Haley Millwood Brown (James) of Hickory and six grandchildren. A gathering of fam-

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Marvin Yates Nanney Marvin Yates Nanney, age 88, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024. Marvin was born May 8, 1935 in Cleveland County to the late Rush Nanney and Georgia Ledford Nanney. He was a veteran of the US Navy and served on the USS Elokomin during the Korean War. Marvin worked for Burlington Industries and owned and operated Nanney Enterprises. Marvin was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church of Mooresboro. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great grandson, Bo Biddy; siblings, Rush Jr. Nanney, Dorsey Nanney, Jerry Nanney, Hubert Nanney, Wayne Nanney and sisters, Ann Tallent and Connie Barber. Those left to treasure fond memories are his wife of 35 years, Roselia Allred Nanney; daughters, Rhonda Blanton (Lawrence) of Cliffside and Gwan McKee (Tom) of Mooresboro; stepchildren, Heidi Ingle (Jody) of Mooresboro; Nelson Lowery (Lynn) of Rutherfordton and Julia Mathis (Brad) of

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Deborah Quinn Henson Deborah Quinn Henson, age 70, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024. Deborah was born January 21, 1953 in Spartanburg County, SC to the late Roy Quinn and Sally Bagwell Quinn. She worked for Watts Regulator for over forty years before retirement. Deborah was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Michael Henson and a sister, Donna Jones. Those left to treasure her memory include her son, Shiloh Henson (Jennifer) of Forest City; sister, Linda Lowe of Hilton Head, SC and a great-granddaughter, Madison Henson. No formal services will be conducted.

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Reggie Dean Smith Reggie Dean Smith, age 63, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024. Reggie was born December 30, 1960 in Rutherford County. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Over the years he worked in textiles as a weaver and in automobile repair at Whitener’s Body Shop. Left to cherish his memories include his wife of 33 years, Kim Byers Smith, his father, Harold Smith (Nancy), of Dobbinsville; children, Crystal Morgan (Gary), of Forest City, Kevin Smith, of Idaho, Shasta Morgan (Monroe), of Boiling Springs, Bryan Morgan (Kayla), of Mooresboro, and Steven Smith (Heather), of Avery County; siblings, Teresa Smith, of Ruth, Ronnie Smith, of Marion, Sherry Smith (Roger), of Ellenboro, Debbie Crowe (Dan), of Ohio, and Barbie Rich, of Mooresboro; step-father, Richard Lepage, of Mooresboro; and 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Lepage. A Funeral Service was held January 18 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Todd Westfall officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Pet Center at 861 Piney Ridge Rd., Forest City, NC 28043 or www. communitypetcenter.com. An online guest registry is available at www. harrelsonfuneralhome.com. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.

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Brady “Junior” Hampton Parker, Jr. Brady “Junior” Hampton Parker, Jr., age 89, of the Shiloh Community, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 14, 2024. A native of Rutherford County, Junior was the son of the late Rev. Brady Parker and the late Faye Hastings Parker. Junior was known as the mechanic, and he was also a member of the Thermal Belt Model A Club. He was a member of the Hollis Masonic Lodge #535. In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded in death by four siblings, Steven Parker, Prue Yelton, Grace Williams, and Louise Whitaker. Survivors include Junior’s wife of 67 years, Betty Parker, his daughter, Sheila Parker Whiteside and husband Jimmy, his son, Aaron Parker, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one greatgreat-grandchild. The funeral was held at McMahan’s Funeral Home Chapel January 17 with Rev. Jason Madison officiating. Memorials may be

Brenda Boone Bennick Brenda Boone Bennick, age 62, of Rutherfordton, NC, formerly of the Shiloh Community, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Brenda was a native of Rutherford County and the daughter of the late Junior and Bobby Boone. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Williams. Brenda is survived by her companion of 25 years, Larry W. Earp, two sons, Chris Bennick (Nancy), and Tyler Bennick, one sister, Debbie Goode, two brothers, Butch Boone, Neal Boone, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. The funeral was held at McMahan’s Funeral Home Chapel January 20. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Heart of the Foothills, 380 US Hwy 221 N, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

Jennifer Anne Robbins Jennnifer Anne Robbins, age 53, of Forest City, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024. Jennifer was born December 14, 1970, in Rutherford County to the late Wayne Robbins and Julia Lail Robbins. In addition to her parents, Jennifer was preceded in death by a daughter, Brittany Alexander. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Chris Francis (Brooke), a son-in-law, Josh Alexander, brother, Brandon Robbins, four grandchildren. A gathering of family was held January 22 at Harrelson Funeral Home. An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.

Hugh “Don” McBrayer II Hugh “Don” McBrayer II, age 77, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024. Don was born August 15, 1946, in Rutherford County to the late Hugh Donald McBrayer I and Norma Bailey McBrayer. Don graduated from NC State University. Don was a member of Prospect Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Brad McBrayer, Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 60 years, Sandra McBrayer; his children, Lavon McBrayer, Brian McBrayer (Tonya), and Lisa Scruggs (Roman); daughter-in-law, Mandy McBrayer; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild and a host of nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held January 23 at the Mountain Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Brian Cole, Rev. Tim Elmore, and Rev. Ernie Cole officiating. An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.

Laurence Delaney “Larry” Penrose Laurence Delaney “Larry” Penrose, 82, of Bostic, died Saturday, January 20, 2024. He was the son of the late Laurence and Doris Penrose. He was also preceded in death by his son, Joseph Penrose. Larry was the owner and operator of Bostic Machine Company, and was an avid runner running his first race at age 73 and participating in many since then. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Penrose; his daughter, Tammy Penrose of Keokuk, IA; step son Michael Juarez and wife Sara, of Burlington; daughter-in-law Christine Penrose of Bostic; nine grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren. No services will be held. Memorials in Larry’s name may be made to the

Faye Nicole Lovett Faye Nicole Lovett passed away January 20, 2024. She was born November 4, 1982 in Rutherford County, NC to Janice Lovett Coleman (Charles) of Forest City, NC and Michael Logan of Inman, SC. Nicole attended Chase High School, and was employed by Taco Bell at the time of her passing. She attended Oak Grove Baptist Church. Nicole was preceded in death by her grandparents, Charles and Alice Lovett, and Glennie Logan and Leon Twitty. Nicole is survived by her siblings, Antwan Lovett, Vincent Bohannon, Chantay Lovett, Tera

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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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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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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

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WANT TO BUY

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

CLEVELAND COUNTY

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

HAY FOR SALE. Horse quality, 4x5 round bales of hay. $70. 980-241-9010.

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

NOW HIRING LAWN CARE LABORERS to move up to foreman. Mechanic trainee needed. 704-526-6640 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.

HELP WANTED- AP SOLAR SOLUTIONS. Looking to hire 2-3 Vegetation Maintenance Technicians for the 2024 Growing Season. Job will run from March through December. Work mostly involves mowing Solar Farms. Experience operating Zero Turn Mowers and Tractors preferred. Starting pay is $15 per hour. If you are a college student looking for a summer job you are welcome to apply as well. Our shop that you will report to is located near the Duke Plant in Mooresboro. (828) 361-0812 apsolarsolutions21@gmail.com

BUSINESS SERVICES ERIC MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & Reliable! (704) 300-2332 CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tuneup Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704472-9367.

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 NATURALLY UNIQUE ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, LLC. Presents an Estate Tag Sale. Fri., Jan. 26th, 1-6pm & Sat., Jan. 27th, 9am-2pm. At 231 Landry Drive, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

COLDWELL BANKER ADVANTAGE. SHARON LOGAN KELLY, REALTOR/ BROKER HAS ANNOUNCED THAT COLDWELL BANKER KING HAS BECOME PART OF COLDWELL BANKER ADVANTAGE. THIS NEW MERGER WILL ENHANCE SHARON’S ABILITY TO HELP YOU BETTER WITH YOUR HOME SALE OR WITH YOUR HOME SEARCH. GIVE SHARON A CALL. SHE SERVES BUNCOMBE, HENDERSON, POLK, RUTHERFORD, CLEVELAND, MCDOWELL, BURKE COUNTIES AND NETWORKS BEYOND. LOOKING FORWARD TO HELPING YOU! (979) 6906781 SHARONLOVESHELPINGU@GMAIL.COM

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. CONFIDENTIAL PC REFURBISH REPAIR. Will inspect, recommend and refresh your PC without data loss. Maintain conﬁdentiality with NDA. Local Area Networks and Wireless diagnostics. Consulting on all IT matters (980) 295-5551 bachacos@ gmail.com

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

FOR SALE

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

BLACKHAWK LEFT HANDED HOLSTER $35. I have Blackhawk left handed Sherpa level 2 sportster holster, ﬁts colt 1911 or anything like it with or without a rail. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net 1999 DODGE 1500 4X4. I have 1999 Dodge pickup, been wrecked, has some good body parts, has good 360 engine. Doors have been sold. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net STILL CLEANING OUT GUN SAFE. Call for Price! (828) 368-0493

HORSE HAY, 4X5 ROUND $65. Square bales $8. 704692-6325

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 MEN’S NEW CRUISER BICYCLE. Men’s used cruiser bicycle. $95 for both. 828-782-7221. TIRES. White letter tires, 235/60/14, like new, $175. (704) 460-5965

VARIOUS APPLIANCES FOR SALE, GREAT DEALS! 2021 GE Electric Washer, high capacity, minimally used- like new, $325. Maytag gas dryer, $150. GE 4 burner stove, clean, excellent condition, $250. Shop side by side fridge/freezer with ice maker, works ﬁne, $150. Call or text (704) 481-7154

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 SMALL STOVE WOOD. Cut, split and delivered, was $75. Price reduced to $65! Throw off load only. 828-395-0758. 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

OLD SCHOOL GAS JUGS. I have 5 gallon and a 2.5 gallon and 1 gallon. These are old school ﬁller necks with air release ports. $20, $15, $10. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net CARPORTS, GARAGES, LEAN-TOS, RV COVERS. Large On Site Displays. J. Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221, 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

MEDICAL LIFT CHAIR: $175. In great condition. Call or text 828-447-3627.

WANT TO BUY HOMETOWN SHELBY IS OPEN. Visit www.HometownShelby.com to view clothing featuring your town or any town NC4Ever@USA.com

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

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. .45 LONG COLT REVOLVER, Magtech. .45 Long Colt 100 Rounds, Chest Freezer, Dryer, Hunting Scopes, Hunting Miscellaneous Equipment. 828748-2027. WOOD STOVE, HEAVY DUTY. Porterlator brand, with 2 blowers and thermostat. Excellent condition $600. Call 864-2198690. Pictures available on request. 3 CEMETERY PLOTS. Gaston Memorial, Veterans Choice location. Half going price. Willing to sell separately. (919) 2725503 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) 434-6865 MIXED HARDWOOD. picked up $70, Cherryville, NC. Call 704-458-3081 cell, or (704) 435-3970

WE BUY USED AUTOMOBILE AND LAWN EQUIPMENT; and appliances. 704-963-8243

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FARM & GARDEN HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. 4x5 Round Bales in barn, $50 each. Fescue and Orchard grass. Rutherford County. 828-429-3100. 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

PETS & LIVESTOCK

FISHING BOAT FOR SALE. 16 ft Mirror Craft Boat, Shorelander trailer. 50 HP Evinrude Tracker Motor. 5.6 Minnkota Trolling Motor. All manuals and equipment have a clear title. JUST SERVICED AT GREAT OUTDOORS. $2800. (704) 481-7154 FIREWOOD. 1/2 cord split Oak & Hickory $85. Alan Evans. 864-491-8854.

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

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

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 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). 828-391-0919, no calls after 9:30pm.

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 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 CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228 BUYING STANDING TIMBER. Looking to buy larger hardwood timber. 3 acres or more. Call 828-289-0742. OLD VIDEO GAMES WANTED. Buying old Nintendo, Sega, Gameboy games and systems. Cleveland and Gaston County, Kings Mountain, Shelby and Charlotte areas. 661312-6159 (661) 312-6159 saveyourearth@live.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 SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPIES. Blue eyes, Black & White & Red & White (704) 300-1466 DOG KENNELS • DOG HOUSES • DOG SHEDS. Pick Up or Delivery & Set Up Available. J. Johnson Sales Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 Continued To Page 23

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PETS & LIVESTOCK AKC STANDARD POODLE PUPPIES AVAILABLE. Reserve puppy or contact for more information 252-412-2046 (252) 412-2046

CARS & TRUCKS

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT

2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE Well cared for, second owner, clear title. 8 Cylinder. $5500. Call or text (704) 481-7154

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

3 BEDROOM HOUSE. In Boiling Springs. 130 East Branch Ave. For Lease. Call for details. (704) 300-0920

CAMPERS

GERMAN SHEPHERD. AKC registered German Shepherd puppies, 6 weeks old, already had their checkup ready for new homes. $600. (910) 3401745 barbara_sheeran@hotmail.com MALE DONKEY, 9 YEARS OLD. White with grey spots. $300. No Texts. 704-692-8752.

CARS & TRUCKS 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS Hybrid, 299,000 miles. Great Deal!, Bluetooth GPS, good condition, new battery pack. $3600 lv. msg. (704) 942-4788

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.

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@ BLUERIDGEMOBILEHOMEPARK.COM

PROPERTY IN BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN VALLEY. Some of the best Mountain Views to be had can be seen from this building lot in Golden Valley Estates. This is a wonderful gated community that gives you a sense of security while enjoying living in a rural mountain community. Not too far from major cities in NC and SC and very close to our quaint small towns. Give Sharon Logan Kelly, Broker/ Realtor with Coldwell Banker Advantage (979) 6906781 sharonloveshelpingu@ gmail.com

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

2008 NISSAN VERSA SL. 18,000 miles, excellent condition, $6,500. 704-538-8741.

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY

2016 FORD FUSION. BURGUNDY, AUTOMATIC, 4 cylinder, A/C, Power Seats, Cruise, Alloy Wheels, Power Windows & Locks, 131,782 miles, $8495, (704) 482-0441

2007 GMC SIERRA 1500. 220,000 miles, $7500.00, bed liner, large tires, no radio, good work truck. 704-4729755 (704) 472-9755

2022 BMS STALLION 600 RX. Side by Side, 4x4 On Demand, EFI, Camouﬂage, Manual dump bed, Front & rear winch. “Used Very Little”. Like new condition! One owner! $7500 ﬁrm. Can be seen at Carolina Cars and Clubs. 190 Withrow Rd., Forest City, NC. (828) 289-6296

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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 THREE BEDROOM, JUST REMODELED. In quiet, wooded senior mobile home park, landlord on site, 55 or older. Thomas 828-429-9286.

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

STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT. 803 S. Lafayette St., Shelby NC. 80 to 320 sq. ft. per unit. Starting at $100. 704-214-4180

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

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. 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. 704-2144180.

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. Weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299 OFFICE FOR RENT 1,000 sq. ft., 200 East Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale. $1,200/mo. 704677-2612.

CAMPER FOR RENT. 680 NC HWY 226 OT#16., Casar, NC, Rent $875, Deposit $875, Includes up to $125 in utilities. App Fee $25 per adult. 704214-4180.

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

CAMPER FOR RENT. 100B Kentbury Drive, Grover, NC. $1275 Rent, $1275 Deposit. Includes power/water. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180. CAMPER FOR RENT. 108 Kentbury Drive, Grover, NC $250 Weekly, $800 Deposit, Includes power/water. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

ROOM FOR RENT Private Bdrm w/Onsuite. Newly renovated home in quiet country hobby farm setting. Female/ professionals / non-smokers only. All utilities included in rent; overﬂow space or storage is available. Common areas shared. I do have pets if you have allergies. Security deposit required. (704) 200-6551 Wineandfarm2020@gmail.com

113-1 OAK DRIVE, LAWNDALE, NC. Duplex. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $900, Deposit $900, App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

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APARTMENT FOR RENT 5 RM/2 BR Apartment. Stove/ refrig. Adults only. No pets. 515 W. Sumter, Shelby. $475/mo. 704-487-9622.

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

135-27 WIGGINS LN., KINGS MOUNTAIN Single Wide. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms. Rent $1295; Deposit $1295. Application Fee $25 per adult. 704214-4180

OAKLAND1&2 bedroom apartments, like new. $635$795 plus deposit and references. Only well qualiﬁed apply. westmainrentals.com or 828-351-3322.

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