Funding from the Biden administration will help Spindale and Rutherfordton transform the congested thoroughfare between them into a pedestrian-friendly 'complete street' rarely seen in rural areas.

The walk along Main Street in Rutherfordton, a town older than the Constitution, takes you past ice cream and fudge shops; a barber and a children's museum; and a tiny park with flower gardens, fairy lights, and benches in the shade.

Family and friends are gathering this week to celebrate Thanksgiving 2023 in various places across Rutherford County.

For those who might not have family in the area and will not have a Thanksgiving dinner, there are free Thanksgiving meals for anyone who needs a meal.

To help support the the Ukrainians and the work of missionaries, donations may be made through:

UKRAINE RELIEF FUND- http://www.onechallenge.org

or send a check payable to: OC International

Write UKRAINE RELIEF FUND in the memo section of check and mail to:

OC International • PO Box 36900 • Colorado Springs, CO 80936-9600

Blue Ridge Honor Flight is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit governed by a dedicated, volunteer board of directors. The mission is to transport America's Veterans to Washington, DC to visit memorials dedicated to honor the service and sacrifices of themselves and their friends.

Donations are also appreciated in order to fly the veterans to Washington. Make checks payable to: Blue Ridge Honor Flight, 1504 5th Avenue West, Hendersonville NC 28739