Approximately 200 senior citizens are set to participate in the annual Rutherford County Senior Games beginning Monday, April 13 with an opening ceremony at 8:30am at the Senior Center on Callahan Koon Road in Spindale.

Ten years ago, Pat Chamberlain and his wife Chelsea founded Out of the Ashes, as a ministry serving homeless people of Rutherford County. Through the years, lives have been changed, and relationships rebuilt. Pat is happy with the progress, with the success, that the organization has made, and looks forward to the future.

Less than 24 hours after an official ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony was held at the new $17.4 million Legacy Soccer Park in Forest City, young athletes gathered early Saturday morning to begin playing soccer and making memories to last a lifetime.

Jubilation, excitement and plenty of thankfulness were expressed during the ceremony led by Jill Miracle, RHI Legacy Foundation Executive Director.

Walker Kirkpatrick was released from prison about two weeks ago. Determined to change his life for the better, Kirkpatrick turned to U & I Enrichment & Recovery Center in Forest City. Kirkpatrick, according to board member and volunteer Leslie Smith, is precisely the type of individual the organization is seeking to help.