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Adrian P Wizes, born January 25, 1965 in Cooperstown, NY along with his twin sister, Athena grew up in Cherry Valley, Gloversville, and Broadalbin, NY. One of five kids, including his sisters Laura, Cherie, Athena, and brother Peter. Later, in our teenage years he would gain another sister Rachael.

Dr. Robert Thomas Leddy was born in Yonkers, NY, January 2, 1949. He was the only child of Mrs. Grace Priester Leddy (deceased) and Mr. John Thomas Leddy (deceased) of FL. He was also the stepson of Mrs. Libby Leddy (deceased), of FL. Mr. John Arrigoni of Bunnell, FL, was his step-brother.

Diane Robbins Jones, age 86 of Forest City, died Sunday, November 10, 2024.

Many of my friends have been using every spare moment for the last several weeks, trying to fill their buck tag. Some are holding out for a certain deer, while others are not as picky.

Troy and Caitlin Howell of Sandy Mush were due to have a new baby girl on Christmas Day 2024, but their new baby girl, Belle, decided to arrive two months early and was born October 31.

Bobbie Jean Dobbins Rhymer, age 87, of Rutherford County, transitioned peacefully, Saturday, November 9, 2024

Julien Dariel Figueroa Roman, infant son of David Figueroa and Maira Roman, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

John Wilson Condrey, 79, of Greer, SC, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024.

James Boyce Littlejohn, 73, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Don Astor Jones, 82, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Donna Marie LoPresti was born January 1, 1949 in Melrose, MA.

Maureen Flanagan Rhoads, 57, passed away October 29, 2024.

Stephen Arnold Schlosser of Shelby, NC passed away October 24, 2024. He was 78 years old.

Kimberly Shehan Mercado, age 60, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024.

Crystal Jean Barnett, age 24, of Rutherfordton, died Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Robin Delores Spivey Barnett, age 57 of Rutherfordton, died Friday, November 1, 2024.

John Russell Talley, Jr., of Forest City, formerly of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024.

T. J. Byers, age 36, of Nashville, Tennessee formerly of Forest City, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024.

Living on the border of three states has its advantages. I often tell folks I get to hunt in three states and never leave home. I do, however, have to buy two nonresident licenses.

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).