Cheerleaders from RS Central and Chase High Schools recently joined forces to raise money during breast cancer awareness month.

Rutherfordton Fire Department is raising money for breast cancer awareness with the Pink Patch Project, and is the first fire department in the nation to sign on to do so.

The next three weeks will determine who gets in and who is out among Rutherford County football teams. Thomas Jefferson is in good shape to make the 1A playoffs with five wins so far. R-S Central, Chase and East Rutherford all have legitimate chances to make the post season, but they have work to do.

Week of Caring has been making a difference for people and organizations in Rutherford County for 15 years.

Members of the Forest City Owls Booster Club had their first official chance to say "hooty-hoot" to new head coach Matt Reed during a recent booster meeting.

High School Football: Thomas Jefferson got over 300 yards of offense from Nomi McMullens and four touchdowns from Bill Lay this past weekend. It still wasn't enough as an upstart Cherryville scored with 33 seconds to go to break Gryphon hearts for the second weekend in a row.

The secret to what all of those signs around the county stating "ask me" is finally out.

The country ham and chicken pie suppers held at the Mount Vernon Community Clubhouse have fed more than just the mouths of those attend. The fundraisers have also helped to provide funding for the club and give back to the community that surrounds it.

Chase did a great job in the first half against Crest, but their air attack doomed the Trojans in the second half. As a result, Chase lost 35-0 on homecoming night.

Street rods and muscle cars will rumble into the Rumbling Bald Resort this weekend during the 19th Annual Vintage Tin Car Show.

The 4th Annual Caroleen-Henrietta-Avondale Day was held at the Caroleen American Legion Post #423 on Saturday, September 17th. The event included music, food, vendors, and a car show.

High School Football

R-S Central (3-3, 1-2) did a lot of good things and stuck around with Crest, but fell 23-14 on the road. While the Hilltoppers did give up over 350 yards to Crest, they did a good job of buckling down, allowing them to score just four times. Penalties and two key fumbles were factors in what could have produced a possible upset. R-S Central has the week off but will host Chase on 10/7/16

Those who lack sight will be now able to "see" all of the lush foliage and flowers on the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge, thanks to a community that worked together to provide a sensory trail.

Rutherford County split last week on the gridiron and three teams are back at it this coming weekend.

Nestled in the Gilkey Community Center is a program that provides food for approximately 400 families per month.

Ellenboro Elementary's Colfax Free Fair has benefited Ellenboro High, Ellenboro School and Ellenboro Elementary since its beginning in the 1930s. This year the annual event, which serves as a fundraiser for the school, will be held Sept. 20-24 at the old Ellenboro School fairgrounds.

Last week was rough for Rutherford County on the gridiron as we went 1-3 with Thomas Jefferson (2-1, 0-1) as the only one to crack the win column.

Angela Sanford's dream and vision for a home to rebuild the lives of young women who have been addicted to drugs is now a reality.

After going 4-0 the week previous, it was an even 2-2 last week for Rutherford County football.

Young Life of Rutherford County gives teens an opportunity to connect with each other and Christ in an environment that isn't church.

The Rutherford County Library's three branches will have new hours beginning Sept. 6.

Real quickly, let's go over one topic. R-S Central, who won in week one on the football field at McDowell had to forfeit that win due to an ineligible player.

This year's performance line up at The Foundation Performing Arts Center will feature performances by Grammy award-winning artists as well as local favorites.

Although weather was a factor around the area on the first week of football Friday, three Rutherford County teams played well enough to win, but only two were able to do so. Here are some notes and a preview for this week's upcoming games. All games have a 7:30 start on Friday, August 26.

From 12 cars to now more than 400 vehicles of all ages, makes and styles - Hot Nights, Cool Rides turns 25 this year.

The annual car, truck and motorcycle show will be held Aug. 20 in downtown Forest City, again hosted by the Forest City Merchants Association. The show began in 1991 as a way to create a new event to bring people into town, said Ray Pittman, one of the original merchants who created the event.