December 11, 2014
Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com
From now until January 1, Hickory Nut Gorge will be transformed into a winter wonderland during the area’s second WinterFest in the Gorge.
December 11, 2014
Kevin Carver
The weather is getting colder, so that means one thing for high school athletes, it’s time to bring things inside. Here is what to expect on the basketball court this season in Rutherford County.
The sign leading into Cliffside will again be adorned with lights and packages for the community’s Hometown Holidays event on Dec. 6. A parade featuring tractors, cars, horses and more will be held during the daytime portion of the event, which lasts fr
December 4, 2014
Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com
When you put together a group of Cliffside natives who want to plan a fun Christmas event for the community, the result becomes one that goes throughout the day leading into a night of twinkling lights.
December 4, 2014
Kevin Carver
It was a great season of high school football for Rutherford County, but it all came to an end this past weekend. Thomas Jefferson hosted for the third straight week in the playoffs, but the visitors from Alleghany got the winning touchdown with less than three seconds left in a 35-28 outcome.
Carriage rides will again be offered during the holiday activities in downtown Forest City on Saturday nights from 6 to 8:30 p.m., beginning Saturday, Dec. 6.
November 26, 2014
By Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com
The holiday season will officially begin in downtown Forest City Thursday night during the Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony from 6 to 9 p.m.
November 26, 2014
Kevin Carver
Thomas Jefferson Football Coach Jerry Cash joked last Friday that the season is usually going pretty well if your playing football after Thanksgiving. Consider the goal reached for the Gryphons in 2014.
For the second week in a row, Thomas Jefferson’s football team has won a playoff game.
An aerial view of campus in the 1980s, prior to construction of the communications building.
November 20, 2014
By Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com
In September 1964, the citizens of Rutherford County voted nearly 18 to 1 for a bond issue to build the first buildings that would create the campus of Isothermal Community College. Fifty years later, the College has grown to include a campus in Polk County, offers 87 programs of study, provides customized training to area business and is home to Rutherford Early College High School.
November 20, 2014
Kevin Carver
Thomas Jefferson has finally won a football playoff game!
The past two seasons, both have ended in first round playoff losses. This past Friday, Coach Jerry Cash and his players earned the school’s first ever playoff win on the gridiron. The Gryphons Tyler Mitchell came up big when they needed him too. Following South Stanly’s only lead of the game at 8-6 in the first half, Mitchell took an 85-yard kickoff to the house and then he finalized the game with a 50-yard touchdown reception to cap a 33-14 win.
The Union Mills Community House has changed little in its 75 years. A back porch has been enclosed and improvements have been made to windows. The building is maintaineby the Union Mills Community Development Club. dby the Union Mills Community Developmen
November 13, 2014
Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com
For 75 years, the Union Mills Community House has served as a place for the municipality’s residents to gather and fellowship. On Saturday, November 15 the Community House will again be the center for socializing during an open house.
November 13, 2014
Kevin Carver
There is a new Rutherford County football champion this season. After beating R-S Central on Monday, East Rutherford followed the win up four days later and downed Chase 24-7 to earn the crown.
November 6, 2014
Kevin Carver
Before the clash of R-S Central and East Rutherford, East Rutherford football coach Clint Bland said that his club had to win. A little less than four hours later, he got his wish.
She thought she was there to film a television commercial, but to her surprise, Misty Pratt was presented with a check for $10,000 from the Friendship Auto Dealers.
October 29, 2014
M.A. Andrews
Mitch Walters grandfather and father were auto dealers. His future was self proclaimed early, in the fifth grade, when the teacher asked all the kids to write a “Career Book”! It was a book about what they wanted to be when they grew up. Mitch Walters got an “A” on his paper and proudly stated that what he wanted was to have his own automobile dealership, just like his dad. He set his goals at a very young age and has and continues to have auto dealerships and realize his dream!
Kevin Carver
The battle of Blue against Red is again upon us. It’s a very spooky match up considering that is on Halloween.
R-S Central will travel across county to East Rutherford as the two rivals vie for a shot at the county championship. If Central wins, they will win the title. East would have to beat Central this weekend and then Chase the following week to get the title back.
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