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Rutherford County devastated by storm; Help is here
Rutherford County devastated by storm; Help is here

There are absolutely no words to describe the tragedy and destruction Hurricane Helene brought to Rutherford County, Western North Carolina and other areas on Friday. There are no monetary damage estimates available yet, but here in Rutherford County, millions and millions of damage has been caused and lives lost.

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TLC brings free healthcare to  the unserved in Africa
TLC brings free healthcare to the unserved in Africa

Dr. Harry (Tiger) VanderWal, who grew up in Rutherfordton and graduated from R-S Central, and his wife Echo VanderWal, a physician's assistant, knew at an early age they would go to Africa to practice medicine. Perhaps never in their wildest dreams or prayers could they have imagined what their work would be today.

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Restoring a lost cemetery brought people together as new hope was restored
Restoring a lost cemetery brought people together as new hope was restored

History has been uncovered, the forgotten are remembered and a community has a common purpose.

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Rutherford County paralympic tennis star shines brightly
Rutherford County paralympic tennis star shines brightly

Rolling onto the Court Philippe Chatrier in Paris, with his tennis gear in his lap, Conner Stroud, 24, of Rutherford County wore an unforgettable smile that resonated with his hometown, family and friends around the world.

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Outdoor Truths
Outdoor Truths

One of the benefits of hunting is getting to see so many different animals and other things that one just doesn't get to see otherwise.

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Violet Ruth Harwood, age 74
Violet Ruth Harwood, age 74

Violet Ruth Harwood, age 74, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024.

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