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It's been six years since Bill Haynes of Hendersonville suffered a severe stroke that left his right side paralyzed and took away his ability to speak. Time, rehabilitation and determination recently helped him do what he once thought was impossible - climb five trails at Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park in one day.

On Saturday, October 6, The Foundation Performing Arts Center, on the campus of Isothermal Community College in Spindale, NC will present 14-year-old singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist EmiSunshine, in a concert suitable for the entire family. Emi will be accompanied by her band made up of her father on bass, her brother on mandolin and her uncle on drums.

Last week, East Rutherford and Thomas Jefferson football moved to 6-0 on the year, but both face a rival this coming week.

Billy Gene Marsh, Sr., age 84, of Lincolnton, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018.

Doyle Raymond Corwin, age 80, husband of Joyce Corwin of Forest City passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018.

Edward Darrell Herndon, 86, of Bostic, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

Etta Frances Bryant, age 90, of Carolina Beach, formerly of Forest City, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018.

Harvey Ray Kinzie age 77 of Spindale, passed away on September 26, 2018.

Irene Wilson Highsmith, 84, formally of Hickory, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018.

Jacqulene Crawley Price, age 85, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

Julien "Juicy" Reid Wellman, age 19 passed away on September 25, 2018.

Kevin Beaver age 52, of Ellenboro passed away September 24, 2018.

Mike Stofer, age 69, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

Within the next couple of weeks, just about every state will have opened their bow season for deer. These weeks are always some of the most exciting times for those of us who are anxious to get back into the tree stand after several months off.

Saturday, October 6

What: Country Bazaar

When: October 6th, 7am. Biscuit breakfast and Soup Lunch

Where: Oak Grove United Methodist Church; Ellenboro

More Info: BBQ Supper, 4-7:30pm

Thursday & Friday, Oct. 4-5

What: Hope in the 'Boro

When: Oct. 4-5, 6:30pm each night.

Where: Old Ellenboro School

More Info: Music from local churches & preaching by Dr. David Horton, President of Fruitland Baptist Bible College. Children's church for K-5th available.