Providing basic needs to those in the community she loves came to Christi Wenger in a dream.

Conner Stroud of Rutherfordton was one of 34 young wheelchair athletes who recently participated in the 2015 USTA/ITF International Junior Wheelchair Tennis Camp in Mission Viejo, Calif. The camp took place at Marguerite Tennis Pavilion and was for youth who live with a permanent disabling condition and use a wheelchair when playing sports, including tennis.

Well, the first week of high school football is in the books and three teams went onto victory. Below is a recap of what happened last week and a capsule to gear for the coming week's games.

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy (TJCA-CFA) will begin its 17th year Thursday, Aug. 20. TJCA-CFA serves 1,320 students in grades K-12 on two campuses,

While the 2015-16 school year began on July 15 for students at Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School, the new school year is just around the corner for other students throughout Rutherford County.

If taking photos of wildlife and nature is something you enjoy, then membership in the Carolinas Nature Photographers Association might be one you should consider.

Here we are! It's week one and high school football returns this Friday (August 21).

There's no reason to leave town this weekend to find activities for the whole family. From Lake Lure to Forest City, there's plenty to see and do.

Rutherford County has moved from motel to hotel status with an announcement on Aug. 4 of the construction of a Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton in Forest City.

Let me be clear, I don't trust any team from third on back in the SMAC conference. Somebody will finish third and be strong at the end, but why not take a preseason guess?

A Rutherfordton couple is giving an old farmhouse a new beginning by restoring it to a working farm and event venue.

On what would've been her husband's 75th birthday, Peggy Keyes opened the doors for all to share in a passion he enjoyed so much.

Just 15 days and high school football will begin its first games of the season. Practice just began this past week. I'm far from done with mentioning this topic, but the next two weeks, I will lay out more of what to expect from Rutherford County teams and maybe even Chesnee too.

This summer campers at South Mountain Christian Camp have learned that video games have everything in common with their relationships with God.

Owls eliminated from postseason

Well, it's over for Forest City this season in the Coastal Plain League. The Owls lost four in a row last week and are eliminated from the postseason.

The rolling mountains of Lake Lure will again host around 450 bicyclists Aug. 1 and 2 when Cycle North Carolina's Mountain Ride returns to Lake Lure Aug. 1 and 2.

The Rutherford County Library is already putting its new Makerspace to good use.

Owls

Forest City (17-24, 8-6) has collected some momentum, but will it be enough to make the playoffs? They have won four of their last six and sit sixth overall in the Coastal Plain League West Division.

The Forest City Owls will again trade in their green and gold jerseys to go pink on July 18 during the fourth annual Pink Out Night, sponsored by Rutherford Regional Health System.

Chase High School quarterback Braxton Jones prepped for the upcoming season recently by taking part in the Russell Wilson Passing Academy.

While the Coastal Plain League's second half has began, the Forest City Owls have also begun to play a little bit better ball.

Can you build a chair from newspaper?

The members of the Little Detroit Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America have a common passion - restoring and appreciating classic cars.

Owls

Last week, Forest City opened up the second half of their Coastal Plain League season. If they have a chance to make the CPL postseason, this is the time to make something happen. So far, they are 1-1 on the season and they were up by five runs on Martinsville Sunday when rain suspended play. The Owls also posted their biggest win of the season on July third, a 15-4 win over the Hi-Toms. Forest City will host Florence on July 10 and go to Gastonia on July 11.

Rutherford County will be decked out in red, white and blue this weekend as citizens celebrate the Fourth of July.