Sixth graders from Rutherford and Polk counties were having too much fun learning how to dust for fingerprints, watch cans shrink from changes in air pressure and learning proper hand washing techniques to realize that they were learning about science and technology at the same time.

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson Softball went 1-2 on the week. They beat Community School of Davidson 6-5 to end the week to notch their third victory of the season. They will host Highland Tech on 4/30.

Let’s start locally.

Carlos Watkins had a solid spring for Clemson Football. The Tigers junior will likely see a lot more of the field this coming season. He had four tackles in the spring game for the Orange team and a sack just a couple of weeks ago. 

For the 40th year, fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade crafts, fresh cut flower arrangements and more will once again be available from local farmers who set up shop at the Farmers Market of Rutherford County. 

Local Roundup: East Rutherford baseball (11-4, 7-2) took care of rivals R-S Central and Chase this past week. Pitching and defense continues to bode well for the Cavaliers. They continue to have a two game lead in the 2A portion of the SMAC, while Crest leads the conference overall.

Pat Hardin has certainly seen changes for the libraries across Rutherford County. As library director for the past 42 years at Norris Public Library, Hardin said the library now offers much more than just books for people to borrow and read. 

A film made in 1948 about Rutherford County has been newly-restored and will have a public premiere next week. 

“This is Progressive Rutherford County” will be shown Tuesday, April 14, at 7 p.m. at Retro Cinema 4 in Forest City. Tickets will be $6 for all seats. 

High school baseball

Chase won all three of their contest while Spring Break was in session and has won four in a row now.

The roots of another foundation have helped to form a new one whose mission is to become involved in health and wellness projects that will result in a permanent and significant impact on quality of life in Rutherford County.

It was that time of the race, Denny Hamlin has normally faded late in Martinsville races over the last five years. On Sunday, he thrived in a thrilling battle with Brad Keselowski to win the STP 500. 

Members of the The Genealogical Society of Old Tryon County and the community are invited to see recent upgrades to the genealogical library building at 319 Doggett Road in Forest City during an open house on Saturday beginning at 2 p.m. 

Scott and Sharon Butler hold a portrait of their daughter, Holly, who died unexpectedly four years ago. The couple said they grieved very hard for two years before deciding to help others going through the same pain. The Grieving Parents Support Group has helped  them through their grief. 

Libraries aren’t just for books any more. 

Kaye McKinney, media specialist at R-S Central High School, realized that following the implementation of the one-to-one learning environment where each student uses a MacBook during the school year, that circulation in the library had dropped.