A recent story time at the Norris Public Library was centered around the circus, and Vanessa Harbison led a group of preschoolers in pretending they were clowns and at an actual circus.
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.
The Sylvan Theater in Rutherfordton premiered the film in 1949, along with other theaters in the county.
April 9, 2015
Robin S. Lattimore, president, Rutherford County Historical Society
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.
April 9, 2015
Kevin Carver
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 RHI Legacy Foundation recently hosted Women Together. The Foundation’s predecessor was formed to raise money for Rutherford Hospital, and later, Rutherford Regional Health System.
April 2, 2015
Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com
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.
April 2, 2015
Kevin Carver
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 Sisters in Christ Ministry, led by Debbie Briscoe Smith (third from left).
March 26, 2015
Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com
Debbie Briscoe Smith knows firsthand what it feels like to hit rock bottom, a place where you feel there is no one to help or care. It’s a place she doesn’t want to return to, and one she strives to lift others from.
Patsy Andrews and Susie Davis look over an old Ellenboro School newspaper that belonged to Davis’ mother.
March 26, 2015
Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com
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.
March 26, 2015
Kevin Carver
Softball: East Rutherford won two of three last week, but this week is tougher, they visit Crest and Kings Mountain before coming back home to face Polk on Monday (3/30).
Scott and Sharon Butler
March 19, 2015
Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com
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.
When he’s not in the garage replacing glass, Doug Harton can be found at his desk talking with people about their auto glass needs and scheduling appointments.
March 19, 2015
Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com
Bill’s Auto Glass owner Doug Harton doesn’t mind being called Bill. In fact, it’s a name he embraces and celebrates as he also celebrates this year, the 50th the business has been open.
March 19, 2015
Kevin Carver
Let’s start locally. In softball, R-S Central and Chase are still undefeated in conference play, while East Rutherford has just on SMAC loss so far. All three are among the top four in conference right now.
Conley on his hand cycle during a past Cycle to the Sea event.
March 12, 2015
Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com
Six years ago while in physical therapy, Jacob Conley’s physical therapist challenged him to take part in a 180-mile bicycle ride. Conley responded by saying “Don’t challenge me to do something because I will do it.”
Ridge Laney will be playing with team USA again through All-American Football Events in the United States Football Bowl Game in Jaco, Costa Rica, in May.
March 12, 2015
Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com
Ridge Laney will be representing not only Rutherford County, but the United States, in May when he takes part in the All-American Football Events United States Football Bowl Game in Jaco, Costa Rica.
March 12, 2015
Kevin Carver
R-S Central Lady Basketball made Regionals, but were derail two games short of the 2A championship. The Lady Hilltoppers beat South Stokes, Lake Norman Charter, and Mountain Heritage, but fell to Wilkes Central in Winston Salem.
Students can now sit with friends and use their laptops together, like Austin Street, Skylar Hollifield, Jurny Boyacheck and Jade Thompson have chosen to do.
March 5, 2015
Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com
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.
March 5, 2015
Kevin Carver
Only one team remains in the high school basketball playoffs and R-S Central’s girls are the ones hanging around.
Dr. Kim Gold never imagined she might someday follow in her father’s footsteps as executive vice president at Isothermal Community College. In fact, a career in education wasn’t something she thought she would even pursue - until one day she stepped into a classroom and fell in love with teaching others.
Amy Drum is self taught in painting barn quilts. She was inspired to paint them after passing old buildings featuring the colorful squares on trips to Beech Mountain. Drum hopes to create a barn quilt trail in Rutherford County that will highlight small t
February 26, 2015
Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com
As Amy Drum and her family made their way to Beech Mountain, colorful squares on old buildings kept capturing her eyes. After driving past, those pops of color lingered and made her think about the building where it hung.
February 26, 2015
Kevin Carver
It was a very tame race as those interested waited for the thrill of the Daytona 500. With just a handful of laps, it all came to light.
February 19, 2015
Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com
Women in Rutherford and surrounding counties are invited to once again live, love and laugh during the RHI Legacy Foundation’s annual Women Together women’s event. The 2015 event is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, from 10am until 1pm at the Performing Arts and Conference Center at Isothermal Community College.
February 19, 2015
Kevin Carver
Normally when the NASCAR season starts, I pick the 16 drivers that will make The Chase, but forget that this year. Let’s get straight to the point.
Last season, many as well as I undervalued Kevin Harvick and his chances to win the title after switching to new team. Now, he is the reigning champ.
Josh and Kami Hall oversee Restored Thrift Ministry, a ministry of Restoration Church in Forest City. The couple envisioned a thrift store that could help financially support the church; however, Kami said it was God’s plan for it to instead offer a pla
February 12, 2015
Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com
Restored Thrift Ministry is more
than just a thrift store
Kevin Davidson
February 12, 2015
Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com
A spaghetti lunch and singing fund raiser for Kevin Davidson is planned for Sunday, Feb. 15, at 12:30 p.m. at Caroleen United Methodist Church to raise money for Kevin Davidson.
February 12, 2015
Kevin Carver
High School Men’s basketball
R-S Central East Rutherford should be locks into the playoffs, seeding is still in question.
Runners prepared for Run Against Addiction’s first 5K in May 2014. Another race is planned for October, and will be the county’s first half marathon, said Run Against Addiction Founder Angie Sanford.
February 5, 2015
Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com
Angie Sanford and others will again run with a purpose this October when Run Against Addiction again offers a race that’s more than just a running event, but one that is designed to bring awareness to the problem of drug addiction and the power in overcoming it. Information about the event will be provided during “The Big Reveal” on Feb. 10 at 6pm at Spindale House.
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