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It's been six years since Bill Haynes of Hendersonville suffered a severe stroke that left his right side paralyzed and took away his ability to speak. Time, rehabilitation and determination recently helped him do what he once thought was impossible - climb five trails at Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park in one day.

On Saturday, October 6, The Foundation Performing Arts Center, on the campus of Isothermal Community College in Spindale, NC will present 14-year-old singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist EmiSunshine, in a concert suitable for the entire family. Emi will be accompanied by her band made up of her father on bass, her brother on mandolin and her uncle on drums.

Last week, East Rutherford and Thomas Jefferson football moved to 6-0 on the year, but both face a rival this coming week.

Julien "Juicy" Reid Wellman, age 19 passed away on September 25, 2018.

Kevin Beaver age 52, of Ellenboro passed away September 24, 2018.

Etta Frances Bryant, age 90, of Carolina Beach, formerly of Forest City, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018.

Jacqulene Crawley Price, age 85, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

Mike Stofer, age 69, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

Harvey Ray Kinzie age 77 of Spindale, passed away on September 26, 2018.

Irene Wilson Highsmith, 84, formally of Hickory, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018.

Edward Darrell Herndon, 86, of Bostic, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

Billy Gene Marsh, Sr., age 84, of Lincolnton, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018.

Doyle Raymond Corwin, age 80, husband of Joyce Corwin of Forest City passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018.

Thursday & Friday, Oct. 4-5

What: Hope in the 'Boro

When: Oct. 4-5, 6:30pm each night.

Where: Old Ellenboro School

More Info: Music from local churches & preaching by Dr. David Horton, President of Fruitland Baptist Bible College. Children's church for K-5th available.

Saturday, October 6

What: Country Bazaar

When: October 6th, 7am. Biscuit breakfast and Soup Lunch

Where: Oak Grove United Methodist Church; Ellenboro

More Info: BBQ Supper, 4-7:30pm

On Friday, September 28 at 5pm, family and friends featured in the just released book, Heart on Wheels: Amazin' Stories from the Life of Tommy Hicks 1954-2017, by author Pat Jobe, will celebrate the release of the book at Next Door Books on Thomas Street in Forest City. Free and open to the public, this event will feature readings and personal stories about the man that touched so many lives.

It's unusual for two teams in Rutherford County to be 5-0 on the football field at one time. I actually can't find it anywhere in the record books. Thomas Jefferson and East Rutherford will hit the road and try to go to 6-0 this week.

Lance Corporal, Bryson Cole Horne, USMC, age 19 of Forest City, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018.

Jonas Burl Conner, age 90 of Union Mills, passed away on September 23, 2018.

Rocky James Atchley age 59, of Union Mills, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018.