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Conley's 15th Cycle To The Sea
Conley's 15th Cycle To The Sea

2024 marks my 15th Cycle To The Sea (CTTS). Back in 2010 when I started this journey, I never thought the allure of the road would still be this strong. For those who don't know, each year, I, and other disabled hand-cyclists, join with a group of able-bodied bicycle riders and other volunteers for the annual Cycle To The Sea. CTTS is an 180 mile trek from Charlotte to North Myrtle Beach that we make peddling with just our arms. We travel 60 miles a day for three days to raise awareness and funds for the Adaptive Sports and Adventures Program (ASAP).

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Reflections of  two Rutherford County Schools during Hurricane Helene
Reflections of two Rutherford County Schools during Hurricane Helene

On Monday, Oct. 7, the educators of Pinnacle Elementary School had their first official meeting since Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina. But unofficially, these educators and their principal, Ashley Twitty, had been seeing a lot of each other since the storm.

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Milk production farm became  so much more during aftermath  of Hurricane Helene
Milk production farm became  so much more during aftermath  of Hurricane Helene
Preston Green and Stuart Beam at the milk production location.
Milk production farm became so much more during aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Almost a year before Hurricane Helene brought destruction to Rutherford County and western North Carolina, Stuart Beam and Preston Green, began a Jersey milk operation on Beam's family farm in Harris. They went to Mills River and moved 67 cows to Forest City to begin their milk production business.

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Army veteran's passion ignites a partnership  to install new roof
Army veteran's passion ignites a partnership to install new roof

A construction company in Shelby is answering the call to help veterans in Rutherford County and is partnering with the Cpl. Chris S. Ebert Marine Corps League Detachment #1221 in Forest City to make this happen.

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Outdoor Truths
Outdoor Truths

In most states, November is the best month for seeing big deer. The bucks are either cruising for a doe that is ready to breed, or they are already hot on the heels of one that is in sight.

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SgtMaj Donald J. Barrett, USMC, Retired, age 74
SgtMaj Donald J. Barrett, USMC, Retired, age 74

SgtMaj Donald J. Barrett, USMC, Retired, age 74, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024.

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