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Jenna Bridges, a former Chase Trojan swim team champion, recently broke records as a member of the Louisiana State University (LSU) women's swim team. As a participant in the 200-yard butterfly championship final, she overtook four swimmers during the final 50 yards to take home the third individual gold medal of the meet for the LSU team. She finished with a school record time of 1:54.18. The previous time was held by Kara Kopcso in 2016.

Barbara Diane Hoppes, 54, of Spindale, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

Betty Upton Rhom, born July 17, 1942 to the late Charlie B. and Laura Daggerhart Upton, died Tuesday, November 29, 2022.

Charles V. Rollins Sr. age 76 of Forest City, NC went home to be with his Lord on February 26, 2023.

Deanna Michelle Rippy Blanton entered her eternal home Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

Donna Lynn Cooper, 58, of Spindale, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023.

Gaither Wayne Harwood, age 57, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

Jack Lipscomb Coyle Jr. age 67 of Cowpens, SC passed away March 2, 2023.

James "Bully" Boyd Martin, 70, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, February 23, 202

Jeanne Elizabeth (Kennerly) Blackwell passed away February 14, 2023.

Joan Moore Clark, age 76 of Ellenboro, NC, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Karen Holland Bostic, age 58, of Gaffney, SC, died Friday, March 3, 2023.

Kay Keeter Collins, age 77, died Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Marcella "Marcie" Payne, 69, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Mark Anthony McDaniel, age 45 of Rutherfordton died Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

Martha Kaye Monteith Briscoe, age 77, of Union Mills passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023.

Mary "Christine" Robbins, 87, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023.

Mary Ann (Smith) Waters passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023.

Mary Grace Bowen, 34, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

Patsy Waters Hipp, age 79, of Ellenboro, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023.

Terry Williams Jr., 62, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

Troy E. Gordon, age 80, of Caroleen, went home to with his Lord and Savior Friday, March 3, 2023.

Wendi Renee Lawhon, 54, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023.

In my area there are a few small streams that feed into the rivers. When I say small, I mean only about 10 to 15 yards wide.