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The Clinchfield Carolina and Ohio (CC&O) caboose 1021 came to its new home in Ellenboro from Erwin, Tennessee last month to a crowd of well wishers cheering its arrival.

One of my comedy excuses I'm known for when I come up empty-handed from a hunting or a fishing trip, is that my friend, partner, guide, etc. "dry-ridged" me.

Mark Steven Carden age 58, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

Michael Leonard Haire, 79, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024.

Betty Jean Dodson, age 84 of Ellenboro, died Thursday, May 9, 2024.

Jimmy Phillips, age 56, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

Mildred "Millie" Owens McPherson, age 91, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Mary Ann Emory McCurry, 66, passed away Thursday, May 02, 2024.

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Lee Callahan announce his peaceful passing, May 7, 2024 at the age of 73.

Lynne Barker, age 69, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Tommy Ray Wilson, Sr., age 84, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Monday, May 6, 2024.

Norris Kenneth Cook, 87 of Shelby, NC passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Angela Hodge McEntyre, 58 of Spindale passed away May 5, 2024.

Standing at a long table on the patio at On Main in Spindale recently, Josephine Nsubuga of Uganda, Africa, greeted visitors as they looked at the beautiful, colorful handmade crafts she brought to Rutherford County from her home 7,500 miles away.

I've always heard that writing is more about perspiration than inspiration. It's true.

Archie Earl "Bo" Kimbrell, age 82, of Forest City, died Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Catherine Hamrick Pearson, age 84, of Forest City, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024.

Julie Annette Henderson, age 63 passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Donald "Gumbo" Smart, age 77, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024.