Recent Articles

William "Bill" Lester Lanser, age 69, of York, SC, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Jack T. Ross, age 84, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019.

Mary Elizabeth McKinney McMahon Taylor, age 68 of Forest City passed away Friday, April 26, 2019.

Larry Joe Padgett, age 67, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019.

Friday & Saturday, May 10-11

What: Lake Lure Spring Classic Boat & Auto Show

When: May 10-11

Where: Lake Lure Beach & Town Center

More Info: For questions and registration call Sonya 828-980-1727

Saturday, May 11

What: Camp Hooty Whooo, for kids in Rutherford County who have Type 1 Diabetes

When: May 11, 10am-4pm

Where: Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 397 Mt. Pleasant Church Road, Forest City.

More Info: Campers may register with one non-diabetic friend or sibling to share in the fun. To register: T1DRC@hotmail.com or visit our Facebook Page, Type One Diabetes of Rutherford County, NC.

A retired teacher and poet practices old traditions making soap, maintaining family.

Teresa Price grew up in urban sprawling California, but spent her summers in Shingle Hollow, the mountain community near Lake Lure. The contrast could not have been more radical.

High School Baseball Update

R-S Central (16-5, 9-4) won an Easter Baseball Tourney in Burke County last week with three consecutive wins. They beat Bandys in the finals. East Rutherford and Central play each other twice this week.

Melvin Dobbins, age 76, of Mooresboro, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019.

Howard Lee Dover, 56, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019.

George "Reid" Parker, age 75, of Mooresboro, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

Hazel Mae Flynn of Rutherfordton passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

Jimmy Clayton, age 84, of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

Valerie "Val" Porter Heafner, age 66, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019.

Donald R. Smith, age 74, of Bostic, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019.

Friday, May 3

What: Wiregrass Band

When: May 3, 7pm

Where: Union Mills Learning Center, 6495 Hudlow Road, Union Mills

More Info: Meal: 6pm, $5. Join us!

Saturday, May 4

What: Priceless Yard Sale

When: May 4, 8am-2pm

Where: Bethany Baptist Church, 760 Bethany Church Road, Forest City

More Info: Mission Moldova Fundraiser

At 90 years old Mattie Lackey has no plans to quit.

For 45 years, she and a team of dedicated van drivers, volunteer and staff teachers and workers have served the mentally and physically handicapped through The Church of the Exceptional in Henriett

Baseball

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