
 Executive Director, Tracy Williams with North Carolina Award. |
| Youth Empowerment Continues To Give Positive Reinforcement Many counties throughout the nation have a Boys & Girls Club doing great things for the community. Here in Rutherford County, we have the same thing except it’s called Youth Empowerment! It is effective, all giving, and has fast become a mainstay within our community.
The Executive Director is Tracy Williams. In this economy, she is constantly writing grants and seeking help from within the community. She has forged a committed group of Youth Advocates who are not special, but, without a doubt, an extra special epitome of dedication. They love helping and doing things for the youth of the community constantly teaching them the positive side of life. For Youth Empowerment it’s all about “can do”! Self esteem, motivation, being the best and reaching for the stars is the giving spirit of this community within our community. Read More ... M.A. Andrews |

 Kevin Carver |
| Third Time, Same Result In R-S Central-East Rutherford Contest East Rutherford and R-S Central met for a third time on the court this season in boys play. Central, who has continued its up and down season seemed to be on pace in knocking off East Rutherford. Central led most of the first half, but a 22-0 run by East midway through the contest allowed the Cavs to pick up a 77-66 win at home.
With the win, East Rutherford’s boys move to 16-2 overall, 6-1 in conference as they hold the number one 2A playoff seed in the SMAC with five games left. R-S Central on the other hand has played well against the likes of East, Shelby and Freedom, but have fallen short each time. Currently, the Hilltoppers hold the number three 3A seed out of the SMAC for the playoffs Read More ...
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 One survivor said: It was like being thrown around like a rag doll - and indeed it was. |
| Tornado Victims Outcry...Help Wanted! Around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11th it happened. The miracle that took place was that after rearing its’ ugly head, a tornado touching down in Rutherford County destroyed homes, uprooted trees, left heartaches, but did not kill anyone.
As one resident who lost everything but her family said: “It started raining very hard about 5:30 p.m and then our mobile home started shaking and before we knew it we were picked up an tossed about 100 feet away.” They were left in a pile of rumble - scared, shaken, and bruised, but alive! A few are in the hospital getting repaired, but most got away with scratches, bruises and mentally shaken up. Read More ... M.A. Andrews |
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 Gary Miller |
| Outdoor Truths Several years ago, it was not unusual to make one or two trips per week to wade the Cherokee Lake. Late winter always proved to hold enough of the bass variety to keep me fishing even in the most extreme conditions. These trips usually only lasted about half of the day and since I kept my equipment in my truck, I only needed a short notice and a good excuse. Read More ...
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Listen To Life Do you love the familiar?
I moved my office recently. Not far. Just across the hall.
But I changed desks, which means I changed credenzas. Took out one table and added another book shelf for my collection of soon-to-be souvenirs. And I moved my trash can.
None of that sounds particularly important, does it?
Moving the trash can proved to be dangerous. Read More ... Dr. Joey Faucette |
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