Blaine Yelton, Three War Veteran |
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He Served In Three Wars!
He was born in Golden Valley, Rutherford County on August 12, 1915. His name - Blaine Yelton. He was one of 6 boys and 4 girls. He’s now 96 years old and proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force for 31 years! That’s right 31 years!
His family had a farm and saw mill. As a youngster he walked two miles to a one room school house. He quit school in the ninth grade and went to work in a mine and did some logging. He finally moved to Miami, Florida and got a better paying job driving trucks.
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Kevin Carver |
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R-S Central’s Girls On Verge Of Breaking 24-Year Streak
Not much stands in the way of R-S Central (18-1, 9-0) girls basketball team from winning a conference title this season. They must win two of the next three games to earn it.
The Lady Hilltoppers took care of Chase and Freedom this past week.
If Central beats Patton as they are expected to do so this past Tuesday and then Shelby on Friday, then they will have won their first conference crown in 24 years!!!
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Executive Director, Tracy Williams with North Carolina Award. |
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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. Read More ...
M.A. Andrews |
One survivor said: It was like being thrown around like a rag doll - and indeed it was. |
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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.
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