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Swing dedicated to Honeycutt's service; a quiet, sacred place for respite and peace
Swing dedicated to Honeycutt's service; a quiet, sacred place for respite and peace

On a picture perfect July 27 Saturday morning, the late Rev. Billy Honeycutt's wife, Terry, their children, John and Beth, grandchildren and friends, gathered to dedicate a swing in loving memory of Honeycutt. The swing is at the corner of 2nd and Cleghorn streets in Rutherfordton, just beyond the Purple Martin Trail.

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Professional Bull Rider Has Local Roots
Professional Bull Rider Has Local Roots

Like some people, Randy Whitener grew up with an excitement for rodeos, especially bull riding - via the television screen. There was a certain enthusiasm for a young boy to watch a cowboy get his hand securely wrapped with bull rope in order for the rope not strip from his hand as the chute opened and the bull ride began.

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On the road again
On the road again

The Rutherford County Library System has loaded up its bright new teal bookmobile and is headed to outlying areas across the county. Although the premiere stop for the bookmobile occurred on Wednesday, July 10 in Green Hill, the full schedule for all stops will be released the first of August. After a 30-year hiatus when the bookmobile came off the road (1990s) the new bookmobile has people across Rutherford County quite excited to see these wheels rolling again.

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YouthWorks making a world of difference
YouthWorks making a world of difference

Katie Krueger, 22, the area director for YouthWorks in Rutherford County, has been coordinating mission projects here with dozens of volunteers and adult leaders since June. The final YouthWorks team leaves the first week of August and their impact on Rutherford County has been amazing, said those who have worked with the youth.

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Spending the Summer of 2024 photographing the Owls
Spending the Summer of 2024 photographing the Owls

A photography student at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, and a member of the Illinois Army National Guard, is spending her summer of 2024 in Forest City, photographing the Coastal Plain League's Forest City Owls.

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TIEC observes 10th anniversary with July 6 celebration
TIEC observes 10th anniversary with July 6 celebration

The week of July 6th marks the 10th anniversary of the first horse show ever hosted at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) in Mill Spring. The occasion will be marked at Saturday Night Lights with special fanfare surrounding the $120,000 Camp Electric Co. Grand Prix CSI 3*.

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Celebrating America's birthday with local & area festivities
Celebrating America's birthday with local & area festivities

Family fun, food, games, live music and fireworks are all on tap for the July 4 holiday weekend festivities in Rutherford County and across the region.

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Competitive swimming  so much more than medals
Competitive swimming so much more than medals

It's summer. Look around. There are numerous activities everywhere for children and youth reminding us the warmest season is upon us.

Among the most popular is swimming as more than 120 children and young people are involved in the sport.

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Athletes return home from Summer Games - everyone was a winner
Athletes return home from Summer Games - everyone was a winner

The 2024 Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) Summer Games concluded June 2 and more than 20 Special Olympics athletes from Rutherford County returned home winners in their respective games. Accompanying the athletes were 19 coaches, chaperones, family and friends from Rutherford County.

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Rutherford County Disaster training put to action in Trinity, Texas
Rutherford County Disaster training put to action in Trinity, Texas

Volunteers are helping to wash clothes for those who've been flooded out as well as offering shower facilities for the victims.

While in Texas, volunteers are stationed at Dorcas Wills Memorial Baptist Church.

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Junior American Citizens  Contest Winners Announced
5th graders: Edwin Galvez, Brayden Jonas, Alina Cabrera, Melody Davis, Eva Ryan.
Junior American Citizens Contest Winners Announced

The Griffith Rutherford Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is pleased to announce the winners of the State JAC, Southeastern Division (seven southeastern states) and National levels of judging of the 2023-2024 Junior American Citizens Contest (JAC).

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Memories of those who died in Vietnam return to these local vets
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ceremony.
Memories of those who died in Vietnam return to these local vets

Vietnam War veteran, Steve McCurry, was emotional when he recalled his trip to Washington, DC with the Blue Ridge Honor Flight in April. McCurry, who spent a year in Vietnam during the war, had never been to Washington before and said he will never forget the experience.

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Century-old red wooden caboose  is home in Ellenboro
Century-old red wooden caboose is home in Ellenboro

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.

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Josephine Nsubuga visits Rutherford County
Josephine Nsubuga visits Rutherford County

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.

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25 students have life altering experiences on LEAP tour
25 students have life altering experiences on LEAP tour

Twenty-four high school and middle school students from Rutherford County and one from Cleveland County visited college campuses during a Spring Break tour across the southeast sponsored by LEAP -- Leaders & Entrepreneurs for the Advancement& Promotion of Youth--a nonprofit begun in 2020 in Forest City.

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The Church of  The Exceptional is 50 years old
An anniversary gathering at the church some time ago.
The Church of The Exceptional is 50 years old

Little Charlie wasn't expected to ever be able to speak after he was born with complications that would hinder his speech. Some years later he was brought to The Church of the Exceptional where he attended church with others with special needs from across the county.

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Ruff'ton Roots Plant Sale Saturday, April 27
Ruff'ton Roots Plant Sale Saturday, April 27

Ruff'ton Roots Community Garden is hosting its Plant Sale on Saturday, April 27 under the shade sails at 128 Hospital Drive, Rutherfordton. The sale begins at 10am and continues until 1pm or until sold out.

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Beloved Cliffside locomotive being restored
Beloved Cliffside locomotive being restored

(Angela Bendord Jamison wrote portions of this story, published some years ago in Carolina Country. The story is relevant today as the New Hope Valley Railway celebration the weekend of April 20 and April 21 includes an exhibit of Cliffside Railroad 110. Jamison runs Communicopia Marketing Services in Wake Forest.)

The New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR) in Bonsal acquired the historic steam locomotive, "Cliffside Railroad 110," about a decade ago and is in the process of restoring it. The steam locomotive was in residence at Stone Mountain Park, Ga. for about 60 years, before it was returned to North Carolina. The Stone Mountain Memorial Association, which manages the park, gave this old-time engine to NHVR located in Bonsal, below Apex in southwestern Wake County.

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Training  Service Dogs became a beacon  of hope; Saving lives is what the dogs do
Training Service Dogs became a beacon of hope; Saving lives is what the dogs do

Sitting in a college class some time ago, a K9 handler with her service dog at her side heard her dog whimpering and would not stop. The handler (who asked not to be identified) and dog Oliver Queen walked to the front of the room where the professor stood. The handler asked several questions of the professor regarding possible medical issues and the professor said he was fine. Oliver tapped the professor on his chest and the handler asked if he had heart issues. The professor did and was advised by the handler to seek medical attention. His life was saved. The service dog detected a serious heart issue.

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Agriculture meets environmentalism
Agriculture meets environmentalism

Moss and Thistle Farm is a place where agriculture meets environmentalism, says Gabe Isaac, executive director of the nonprofit Rutherford Outdoor Coalition (ROC).

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Two runners wanting  to make a difference began  Byrd & Bear 5K trail race
Two runners wanting to make a difference began Byrd & Bear 5K trail race

A college freshman who struggled with autism as a child and as a teenager, decided a few years ago he wanted to help others who also struggle.

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Area writer shares  World War II love story of his grandparents in new book
Area writer shares World War II love story of his grandparents in new book

World War II changed the lives of most people on earth at the time, says author Matthew Tessnear. The war led to death and destruction for millions who faced dangerous conditions almost unimaginable today. But the time period also resulted in new life through the numerous romances that blossomed as brave service members exchanged letters with their sweethearts back home.

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Outer Banks VIPs fishing trips rank way above average
Outer Banks VIPs fishing trips rank way above average

When Johny Carson, 70, of Rutherford County got on a van for the annual Visually Impaired Persons (VIP) Fishing Trip to the Outer Banks, he was beyond excited. It was not just an average fishing trip to the Outer Banks and it was not Johny's first VIP trip. It won't be his last either. He's already planning for the next trip in October.

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Hello! Bonjour! Aloha! Ohayo!  ESL classes are like one big family
Left to right: Natalia Zaikina (Russia), Maggie Archer (China), Johanna Pina (Ecuador), Mayra Sinchi (Ecuador), Lori Greene and Phil Archer. Mike Gavin Photo.
Hello! Bonjour! Aloha! Ohayo! ESL classes are like one big family

Gathered around a table in the English as a Second Language (ESL) evening class at Isothermal Community College recently, students from several countries talked with each other and shared laughs as if they were family.

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A tragedy created a desire to  Pay It Forward, selling Homes for Heroes is now this woman's goal
A tragedy created a desire to Pay It Forward, selling Homes for Heroes is now this woman's goal

A Connecticut couple who transferred to Rutherford County in 2020 for a job, would experience unbelievable tragedy less than three years later and yet the outpouring of love and friendship after the tragedy changed their lives forever.

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