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Maw-Maw’s Cheer putting smiles on faces of kids; ways to help the ministry Article by Jean Gordon. out about Maw-Maw’s Cheer and how we make a difference in a child’s life,” Cobb said. “Maw-Maw’s Cheer is focused on providing needs filed with joy,” Cobb emphasized. She wants to help children feel better about themselves. The ministry started as Christmas Cheer program to provide gifts for children in need and continues to grow in its third year. The devastation of Hurricane Helene across Western North Carolina last September 27 meant more work for Maw-Maw’s Cheer as the storm devastated the area. Last Christmas, just three months after the storm, Maw-Maw’s provided Christmas for 838 plus children in six western North Carolina counties. The majority of children assisted were in Rutherford County. Donations to make this possible came from across the county, state and others providing Christmas gifts. Habitat for Humanity reached out to help last Christmas and already this year, Toys for Tots has been in contact with Maw-Maw’s Cheer. Maw-Maws has grown to be a year-round 501 (c) (3) nonprofit ministry, helping provide winter clothing, shoes, Easter baskets, school supplies and much more, said Cobb. Financial relief often comes to families as the day-to-day food, clothing and hygiene products are provided by Maw-Maw’s. Numerous volunteers make the ministry successful including Anna Ellan, Kim Dunn, Leanna Bailey, Diane Holland, Mary Conner and Renee Hodge. Starlyn Thompson of Rutherfordton is also one of the faithful volunteers, whom Cobb refers to as one of the angels out there helping with Maw-Maw’s Cheer. Thompson said on social media recently she always leaves Maw-Maw’s Cheer Ministries location with a smile on her face. Maw-Maw’s Cheer Ministries rents a warehouse off NC Hwy. 221 where people can come for assistance. Supplies are then collected from throughout the warehouse and
Youth Works volunteers from Ohio helped pack book bags for school students, stocked shelves and helped pack items for children that had to go out immediately.
Anna Ellan inside the office area of the warehouse.
given to those needing help. “If we have it, we’ll give it away,” said Cobb. Other organizations have become partners with Maw-Maw’s and in turn Maw-Maw’s has partnered with others in Kentucky, West Virginia and most likely, soon the needs due to the disaster in Texas. “We’ve already been discussing that,” Cobb said of the Texas flooding. The Forest City Fire Department assisted last Christmas in distributing bicycles to children. “There are more good people than bad,” Ellan said of those always showing up to help. We’re just trying to build confidence in children,” she said. “Everybody is working together and there is a lot of need out there. There’s a huge need for food,” she continued. “Helene shattered our way of living but it will not stop our way of giving, especially to our kids,” Cobb said. She gives God the glory for Maw-Maw’s Cheer and said, “We walk in faith.” Monetary donations are always needed to pay for the rent of the warehouse. Checks are accepted at MawMaw’s Cheer, 123 Dogwood Lane, Rutherfordton or on Cash App and Vemo (check Facebook posts). The ministry also hosts silent auctions to help raise money. There is always a need for volunteers to help with bagging supplies during the time applicants come to pick up the items. The ministry location is off US 221 near the Danieltown community and is open Monday and Tuesday and Friday from 9am to 2pm. Occasionally there are Saturday hours if necessary for pick-ups.
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Maw-Maw’s Cheer Ministries is all about providing for the needs of children in Rutherford County and Western North Carolina. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, back-to-school supplies, every day needs, and toys at the Christmas season are all facets of the ministry. But much more than giving a gift, clothes or food, this nonprofit organization is also about building confidence in the lives of children in Rutherford County and Western North Carolina from ages birth to 17. Executive Director Donna Cobb who began MawMaw’s Cheer with the help of other volunteers, wants to make sure all children have what they need to begin school and throughout the year. Herself a “maw-maw” helping children is what Cobb loves to do. As traditional schools in Rutherford County are set to begin August 11, Cobb and the others have been collecting back-to-school supplies so every child will have the items and even some things on their wish list to begin school. “This is a confidence builder” for children beginning school, Cobb said. During the past few weeks, Maw-Maw’s volunteers have been collecting school supplies and sneakers for the children. Friday, July 18, is the final day school supplies are being accepted for this school year. Supplies are collected at Habitat Restore, 686 West Main Street, Habitat Clothing Store, 269 West, Main Street and the Habitat Offices (in front of the clothing store) all in Forest City. It is also the final day to apply for assistance for supplies. (Call 828-289-1475 for more information.) Supplies were also provided for students at Forest City Dunbar Elementary, the county’s year-round school that began its new year last week. “Children in need is real and growing as more find
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Rutherfordton business receives grant Another funding program opens July 16
Main Street America announces the 100 recipients of the Backing Small Businesses Disaster Recovery Grants, supported by American Express, that included one business in downtown Rutherfordton. This special round of funding was introduced in May 2025 to meet the urgent and growing needs of small businesses recovering from natural disasters. Each recipient will receive $10,000 to support their recovery and help restore stability in their communities Impulse Art Shop in Rutherfordton, owned by Lenice Lane, is a recipient. “We didn’t think we would get it and almost felt guilty applying for it because there are so many towns and businesses that have lost everything, “ Lenice said. “We just didn’t have a choice if we wanted to keep the business open . .. Receiving this grant is a lifeline for our business. It will allow us to expand some of our offerings and keep providing a place to shop and get quality framing done in the community,” Lenice added. The grantees selected represent a cross-section
of locally significant small businesses, from specialty retailers and restaurants to service providers and makers, located in areas impacted by natural disasters since January 1, 2024. These business owners are navigating immense challenges, and this funding is intended to help them rebuild operations, safeguard jobs, and continue serving their communities when they are needed most. This special round of disaster recovery support marks a new milestone for the Backing Small Businesses grant program, which was launched in 2021 by American Express and Main Street America to support small business owners facing economic hardship. To date, the program has awarded over $10.7 million in funding to 1,280 small businesses nationwide. The Disaster Recovery initiative represents the program’s first dedicated funding program for disaster-affected businesses — responding directly to a need voiced by small business owners on the ground. “When disasters strike,
small businesses often face significant impacts from property damage to loss of revenue, which is why it’s critical to stand with the small business community in the crisis aftermath and beyond,” said Jennifer Skyler, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at American Express. “This year, American Express has doubled down on our support for disaster recovery, providing over $16 million in financial support to help impacted small businesses and communities rebuild and recover stronger.” “Small business owners have long been the backbone of their communities, driving local economies, fostering
connection, and anchoring recovery in times of crisis,” said Erin Barnes, President and CEO of Main Street America. “This round of disaster recovery grants acknowledges both the scale of the challenges these small business owners face as well as the deep depths of their resilience. We are proud to stand with American Express and show tangible support for those steadfastly rebuilding from the ground up.” Applications for the broader funding round of the Backing Small Businesses grant program will open on Wednesday, July 16, offering 400 additional $10,000 grants to help small businesses address critical needs and make a positive impact in their local communities. Of the 500 total recipients selected across both funding rounds, 25 will also receive $30,000 Enhancement Grants to implement high-impact projects that deepen their reach in their communities. Article Provided By: mainstreet.org
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The open-house public meeting will be held July 22 at Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel-Pardue Road in Stokesdale. The public is invited to attend at any time between 5-7 p.m. There will be no formal presentation. Project details including maps can be found on the NCDOT project web page: https://publicinput.com/NC65-NC68Improvements-Guilford. This information will be available at the meeting, allowing for one-on-one discussions with engineers. People may also submit comments on the project webpage, by phone at 984205-6615 (project code 4912), email at NC65-NC68Improvements-Guilford@ publicinput.com, or mail to the address shown below by Aug. 22. By Mail:
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Small Business Center aids displaced retailers In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Tryon International Equestrian Center made space available for 20 retail businesses from the decimated village of Chimney Rock, so those businesses could survive. Tryon International made a commitment to make the second floor of the International Pavilion - a 25,000 square-foot indoor space - available for nine months at no cost, and implemented a minimal rent in June for vendors who opted to continue their presence long-term at the indoor market. While the rent charged by Tryon International is significantly reduced from
typical vendor fees, and meant to cover utilities and operational costs for the space, the Small Business Center (SBC) at Isothermal Community College stepped in to relieve what could have been an obstacle to recovery. “We were able to match a generous disaster relief gift from Wells-Fargo to be able to cover the rent for these businesses for the month of June in the amount of $9,304,” said SBC Director Sarah Crank. “This very much aligns with our mission of helping local small businesses thrive.” Some of these businesses began moving back to rebuilt storefronts in
Chimney Rock in June, while others are still navigating the recovery process or making judgements on what future plans will entail. “We are dedicated to being an available resource for our WNC Main Street neighbors for as long as they need,” Tryon International’s Chief Operating Officer, Doug Grondahl, shared. “For those who remain in our International Pavilion, we will continue to support them as long as they need, and we are grateful to community partners like the Small Business Center who are joining that effort.” Crank urges community members to continue to drop by the Tryon
$50,000 Impact grant awarded to Grahamtown Team
Kisha McDowell The WNC Bridge Foundation awarded a threeyear IMPACT capacity grant ($50,000) to the Grahamtown Team (GTeam) for its Healthy Homes Program. This program focuses on revitalizing abandoned and dilapidated properties in the Grahamtown community in Forest City. The grant will help GTeam acquire, repair, or rebuild homes, making them affordable for lowincome families. The WNC Bridge Foundation’s IMPACT grants support capacity building for nonprofit organizations in Western North Carolina. The grants are designed to strengthen organizations in areas like leadership, fundraising,
evaluation, communications, technology, and program support, according to the WNC Bridge Foundation. “The impact grant was turned into a grant to help hurricane Helene victims,” said Kisha McDowell, executive director of the Grahamtown Team. “We received $50k for one year to assist in expanding food opportunities for youth and a part time person to expand capacity to help with programs and resources to help youth, seniors and families that were impacted by Helene. The Grahamtown Team is appreciative of this opportunity to continue work on our community space facility on Hardin Road and the additional help to support our community programs,” she said. In the case of Grahamstown, the grant will specifically support the Healthy Homes Program, which aims to improve housing conditions and overall quality of life for residents of the Grahamtown neighborhood. This aligns with the WNC Bridge Foundation’s mission to connect communities to a healthier future and create lasting change through local partnerships, according to
the WNC Bridge Foundation. The GTeam is a BIPOC-led organization focused on serving an African American community where many residents are elderly and their homes need repair. Grahamtown Team’s (GTeam) mission is to plan, support, educate, and execute opportunities to enrich the quality of life for its neighbors. The GTeam serves the African American community in the heart of Forest City, in a neighborhood where most residents are elderly, and the homes are aging and need repair. It is the objective of this BIPOC-led organization to make dramatic changes to Grahamtown, providing residents with houses that are safer in a more scenic neighborhood. Senior Program Officer, Meg White, sees the importance of The Healthy Homes Program, “the work of the GTeam requires patience, courage, and tenacity. Kisha McDowell, Executive Director, and her team utilize those three skills when building relationships in and outside the community. They are committed to Healthy Homes, which will transform the area.” Article Provided By: www.wncbridge.org
The Small Business Center check presentation took place on June 26, 2025 at WNC Main Street. Photo courtesy of the Small Business Center International Equestrian Center on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays from 10am-4pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 10am7pm to support these
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(Family Features) A clean grill can enhance the flavor of your food, making regular grill maintenance an essential part of your outdoor cooking routine. Grills, especially those exposed to the elements, can accumulate dirt, rust and food residue that can affect performance and safety. Plus, residual char and grease can impart unwanted flavors and even lead to flare-ups. Once you’ve gathered the right tools - a sturdy grill brush with stainless steel bristles, a scraper, a bucket of soapy water, microfiber cloths and grill cleaner or degreaser - consult this stepby-step guide to keep your grill in pristine condition, ensuring delicious meals every time. 1. Preheat the grill for
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MountainTrue partners with NCDEQ to launch western NC river debris cleanup program
MountainTrue, a nonprofit conservation organization serving western North Carolina, is partnering with the NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) to launch a comprehensive River Debris Cleanup Program to address ongoing impacts from Tropical Storm Helene. The program will utilize $10 million in state funding granted through the North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management and sub-granted to NCDEQ to help with Helene recovery efforts. The program is designed to supplement existing federal debris removal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which is restricted to debris posing an immediate threat to public health and safety or tied to limited economic recovery efforts. While FEMA and United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have prioritized major rivers and large debris, significant debris remains in smaller streams and tributaries—posing risks and threatening vital tourism and recreation industries throughout the region. To close this gap, MountainTrue will deploy paid cleanup crews across western North Carolina for the next 18 months. Since Hurricane Helene, MountainTrue staff and volunteers have removed almost 3 million pounds of trash and debris throughout the hardest hit counties of Western North Carolina. MountainTrue will expand this work by cleaning over 150 miles of river throughout Western NC. The crews will collaborate with MountainTrue’s existing volunteer programs to navigate affected waterways, remove waste, stabilize stream banks and strengthen local community engagement. MountainTrue currently has established volunteer operations on the French
Broad, Green, Broad and Watauga Rivers, with strong community partnerships already in place. “We’re committed to helping western North Carolina recover and rebuild, and this investment will help clean up debris still left in our rivers,” said Reid Wilson, Secretary of the NC Department of Environmental Quality. “This initiative represents a critical opportunity to restore our waterways, protect our communities and support local economies dependent on outdoor recreation and tourism.” “This is more than a cleanup—it’s a recovery effort that puts people back to work and brings communities together to restore the rivers we all depend on,” said Hartwell Carson, Clean Waters Director with MountainTrue. “We’ve already seen how much progress is possible when local crews and volunteers work side by side. With support from NCDEQ and the State of North Carolina, we’re scaling that success across the region to protect water quality, support outdoor recreation, and help western North Carolina bounce back stronger than before.” Targeted counties include Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey. MountainTrue will oversee all aspects of the program, including: • Selection & prioritization of cleanup sites • Crew safety training &supervision • Volunteer coordination & community outreach • Program monitoring & reporting • Marketing & donor engagement For info visit wmountaintrue. org ordeq.nc.gov. Article Provided By: NC Department of Environmental Quality
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ESTATE AUCTION (Dec) Saturday, July 19, 2025 – 9:00 AM 216 Country Club Dr., Shelby, NC 28150 Estate of the late Sophie Goforth. Mrs. Goforth nor her late husband Joe Goforth (CC Fair Manager for 28 years) never knew life without the Cleveland County Fair. Home is filled with memorabilia from their travels, brightly-colored figurines, carousel horses, numerous collectibles, furniture, appliances, jewelry, coins, & 2002 Lincoln Town Car. NOTE: Lincoln Town Car-Jewelry-Coins Silver will NOT BE SOLD BEFORE 11:00 am.
ESTATE AUCTION (Dec) Saturday, July 26, 2025 – 9:00 AM Cleveland County Fair Grounds - Gate 14 1751 E. Marion St., Shelby, NC 28152 OVER 1,700 COINS SOLD AT LIVE AUCTION! GOLD COINS: 3 $20: 1-1889, 1-1924, 1-1908 P, 3 $10: 1-1881 J, 1-1881 P, 1- 1899. 8 $5: 2-1881, 1-1882, 1-1886 S, 1-1887 S, 1-1895, 1-1897, 1-1905. 2 $2.50 1-1861, 1909, 1-½ oz American Eagle, 6-½ oz American Eagle Coins: 1995 & 1998. 33 Krugerrand 1 oz Gold Coins : 5-1975, 1-1978, 2-1980, 6-1983, 19-1984. 500+ American Eagle Silver Dollars: 1998. 2000, 2001. 2004. 1 LB ..999 Silver Coin: The Dawn of a New Millennium. 1 Troy Oz – Rounds: 6 of 600 Cleveland County Fair 70th Anniversary(#116, 242, 252, 261, 426, 45. 3 of 500 Cleveland County Fair 1999 75th Anniversary (#165, 192, 257). 1 of 300 Cleveland County Fair, 2004 80th Anniversary (#101). 59- Indian Heads, 33-Buffalo, 17-Seated Lady Liberty, 96-Lady Liberty 22-Draped Bust, 30-Dessert Storm, 4-Christmas, 2 Graduation, 1-Liberty 1 1988 American Centennial Celebration, 2 Reithoffer 100th Anniversary. 30 Bill of Rights: 3 each: Rights to Bear Arms, Right to Vote, Right to Privacy, Right to Trail by Jury, Right to Counsel, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Freedom From Slavery, Freedom to Assemble, Freedom of Press. 1 Troy Oz – Bars: Limited Editions-Cleveland County Fair: 6-1984 60th Anniversary, 4-1985 Salute to Poultry, 13-1986 Salute to Textile, 2-1987Salute to Agricultural Ext., 2-1988 CC Community College, 12-1989 65th Anniversary, 2-1990 Year. of Fair, 2-1991 1st 10 Day Fair, 7-1992 Horses of CC, 1-1993 Union Elementary School. Other: 139- Hamfest Silver SAR Club Coins, 10 National Refiners Assayers, 1 Circus, 1 1990 Graduate, 1 Santa, 1 987 Easter, 1-1989 Easter. 70 Canadian Silver Dollars: 4-1864, 2-1961, 3-1962, 5-1963, 11-1964, 30-1965, 15-1966, 120 Peace Dollars: 9-1922, 1-1922 Dented, 12-1923, 13-1924, 2-1925, 1-1926, 1-1934, 137 Morgan Silver Dollars: 136-1921 1-1896. 1971 Schultz Coin Set: ¼, ½, 1, 2, 3 Oz Coins. 438 1964 Kennedy Halves 1- 1963 Franklin Half Dollar. 1 Sterling Silver Letter Opener w/ 1900 Morgan Silver Dollar, Silver Reithoffer Necklace & Coin. Foreign Paper Money: 1-1935 Hawaii $1.00, 4-Spain 100 Pesetas Bank Notes, 1940’s Japanese: Invasion Money – (2-50 Cent MP, 6-5 Cent MA, 2-PK), 1-1944 One Peso (Victory Note #66), 4-50 Sen Great Imperial, Japanese. Bank Notes: . 2-1930’s, 1942 Emergency Currency: 4 Sen Mount Fuji. VIEWING BOTH AUCTIONS: Day of Auction 8:00 AM Terms: Cash- Credit Card (3% Charge) No Checks without Bank Letter of Credit. NO BUYERS PREMIUM! Sales Tax Will be Charged-Bring Sales Tax Number to be exempt. Must Pay Day of Auction. All Announcements day of Auction takes precedent over any advertisement written or implied. Reserve the right to add or delete. Auction Company and/or Owner are not responsible for Losses due to accidents/theft before, during or after auction. Everything sold as is including real estate with no warranty expressed or implied.
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Ground-breaking at Isothermal for $37 million Health and Sciences Center Isothermal Community College celebrated an official ground-breaking for the new Dr. Bobby F. England Health and Sciences Center on a hot summer Monday morning with approximately 100 people attending. Although dirt has already
been moved at the location of the $37 million facility, college trustees, president, staff, trustees, donors and nursing students participated in the official ground-breaking. The facility is scheduled to be completed in approximately 16 months.
The $37 million project is funded largely by a $30 million appropriation from the North Carolina General Assembly. It will feature 55,000 square feet of cutting-edge healthcare simulation space, labs, and classrooms. This project is also possible thanks to generous support RHI Legacy Foundation, Paul and Paula McIntosh, the Glenn and Lucille Daniel Foundation, the Rutherford County Board of Commissioners, the Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees, and a host of individual and institutional donors, said college officials. The $37 million includes the facility, equipment and furniture. “It’s an exciting day in The architectural drawing of the Dr. Bobby F. England the life of the college and Health and Science Center. the public. This will have a tremendous impact on all our community,” said Trustee Chair Bill Miller, in welcoming the crowd. Former Trustee Chair James Hutchins gave a brief history of the various buildings at Isothermal and said the new Health and Sciences building will be a “show place” that will Among the first shoveling dirt Monday morning at the ground be seen from the breaking for the new Dr. Bobby F. England Health and Science Center at Isothermal Community College Monday were (left to right): highway. He said Dr. Rep. Jake Johnson, Jordan Barnes, trustee and regional director England has been for US Rep. Tim Moore; Commissioner Chairman Bryan King, Commissioner Donnie Haulk Bill Miller, college trustee chair John in the Isothermal Condrey, former trustee Chivous Bradley, former trustee. (Isothermal Community College growth process for Community College photo)
60 years and has seen it all in person. Due to health concerns he didn’t attend Monday’s event but was publicly thanked for his support of the college. President Dr. Margaret Annunziata emphasized to everyone the joy of serving with such a team of visionaries. “It’s a day to celebrate and to look forward,” she said. She also thanked Dr. England for his dedication to health care in Rutherford County and the region. “He has inspired all of us,” she said. England hopes to be present in 16 months when the center is completed and open for students. Dr. Annunziata also said the new center will have an economic impact on the area and will honor England’s legacy. County Commission Chair Bryan King said the new science building will be one of the greatest educational assets in the area and said Isothermal Community College has seen an increase in demand of 15 percent over the past two years. Health Sciences is forecasted to be one of the most soughtafter career paths in the foreseeable future,” he said. King acknowledged the leadership team of Isothermal and the college’s Board of Trustees. As with the New Applied Science Center, the new Health Sciences building came to be by the collaborative efforts of ICC
with community partners including the board of commissioners. King also thanked the North Carolina General Assembly for its action two years ago, introducing House Bill 149 providing $30 million for the new science center. On February 21, 2023 House Bill 149 was introduced providing 30 million dollars for the new facility. “A big thank you to the NC General Assembly
for your support and investment in Rutherford County. And a large thank you to our delegation, Former Speaker, and now Congressman, Tim Moore, Representative Jake Johnson, and Senator Tim Moffitt,” said King. Several shovels of dirt were turned by Isothermal officials, congressional representatives, donors, friends and the nursing students. Article Provided By: Jean Gordon
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Even though it’s only July, the deer hunters are getting prepared for another season. While it may be several weeks until the season opens, there is much to do to be ready for opening day – especially if you hunt with bow and arrow. Right now, I’m checking trail cameras, hanging tree stands and trying to figure out where the deer are likely to be early in the season. And it is not always where one might think. I am reminded of an Alabama hunt several years ago. I was with a friend on a piece of property that was owned by a rancher who not only raised cattle but managed for quality deer. It really was a beautiful place and just riding around caused me to get extremely excited about the possibilities. That afternoon would be our first hunt, so the rancher “carried us” (that’s Alabama vernacular for drove us) to the stands we would hunt. As we passed through the pasture he pointed to one lone cedar tree about 200 yards from a wood line and said, “Somebody needs to sit right there.” My partner and I silently wondered where exactly he was talking about. And then he said, “See that blue milk crate? Sit on it and lean up against that cedar tree.” Now this was not exactly the place where either of us imagined we would spend our time hunting. After all, it didn’t look like or feel like it had any possibility whatsoever of producing anything but shade for an afternoon nap. I was expecting my tree stand to be labeled Lone Wolf or something, but this one said
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Rutherfordton rolls out new banners The Town of Rutherfordton has been working with local design Artifacturing and have rolled out a brand-new series of street banners, that were installed recently. The town’s Public Works Department installed the new banners around town. This series proudly features: The historic Bechtler $1 Gold Coin, town motto: “A Minted Original”, “Fun Minted Here” banners adding energy around Crestview Park and Kiwanis Park. “Minting Our Future Here” banners marking the exciting transition of the former RLC & Rutherfordton Elementary campus into new Town Hall and Police campus on Maple Street. Over by Rutherford Regional Health System, you’ll find a wellness boost with banners that encourage you to “Live Your Healthiest Life”! Article & Photos Provided By: My Rutherfordton
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Proceeds assisting Rutherford County residents in crisis since 1967. The Town of Forest City hosted 100 artists and sketchers from the five states for a daylong event that invited sketchers to capture downtown Forest City through their drawings and sketches. The event was sponsored by three chapters of the global organization, Urban Sketchers International. The regional chapters are located in Asheville and Charlotte and Greenville, SC. While the majority of the participants were from the three regional cities, the event also attracted sketchers from throughout North and South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia. The three regional Urban Sketcher chapters have over 1,000 members on social media. The international Urban Sketchers organization has 500 chapters in 70 countries. The organizers for the event choose Forest City because it is located about 60 miles from each of the three chapters. Representatives of the three chapters were invited to Forest
City by Danielle Withrow, former Forest City Town Planner. She is an avid sketcher and a member of all three regional chapters. “Forest City’s location was a big factor in the choice but when the organizing committee members visited Forest City they were also impressed by the Town’s Main Street landscaping and the POPS mill complex”. During the day, the sketchers were directed to five major locations including Main Street, the Farmers Market, the Farm Museum, First Baptist Church, and the POPS complex. The sketchers were impressed by the Town of Forest City and plan to come back particularly for the December Holiday events and the million light display on Main Street. Next year’s Sketch Crawl event will be expanded to three days and will be held in Asheville North Carolina in June 2026. Story and photo by Danielle Withrow
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Thursdays Rutherfordton Kiwanis Club Meeting When: 6:30-7:30pm (except 5th Thursdays) Where: Woodrow Jones Building, Rutherfordton Every Tuesday More Info: See “Kiwanis of Open Arms Substance Abuse Rutherfordton” on FaceBook. When: Tuesdays 6-7pm Where: Highland Apartments New members welcome and Activity Center; 171 Butler Rd., light dinner served. ruffkiwanis@ gmail.com Forest City More Info: Open to those with substance abuse, parents Narcotics Anonymous meeting or guardians of children with When: Thursdays; 12:30substance abuse addictions. Rena: 1:30pm 828-305-1280. Where: Community Healing Recovery & Thriving Center; 648 First Tuesday Withrow Rd., Forest City Cancer Support Group When: First Tuesday each month 5-6:30pm Volunteer Opportunities Where: Rutherford County More Info: Rutherford County Senior Center Habitat for Humanity’s affordable More Info: For cancer patients & survivors; informative topics, homes are making a positive friendship and refreshments. impact on many families in need. Come volunteer today and RSVP 828-245-4956, option 1. lay the foundation for a brighter Third Tuesday tomorrow. Volunteers needed for Rutherfordton Lions Club construction, ReStore, Clothing When: 3rd Tuesday of the Center, and more. 828-245-0716, month- 6:30pm www.rutherfordhfh.org, habitat. Where: Don’s Italian Restaurant; org 619 Oakland Rd., Spindale More Info: Come join us to volunteer to serve your More Info: NC Guardian ad Litem community. Program trains & supervises child advocate volunteers to represent Fourth Tuesday best interests of kids in court Rutherford County system. www.volunteerforgal.org, Woodworkers Club 828-288-6121. When: Every Fourth Tuesday Where: Rutherford County More Info: CarePartners Annex, Rutherfordton Hospice & Palliative Care is More Info: 919-696-6064. seeking volunteers. Variety Saturdays of opportunities, including Stitch by Stitch specialized respite support, When: First Saturday monthly, socialization-companionship, 12pm Where: Rutherford County assistance with errands, Veterans Library, Callahan Rd., Spindale program & more. Volunteer roles More Info: Age 10 & up; cross- are designed to support staff. 828stitch, needle point, slow stitching 274-9567.
DEADLINE FOR COMMUNITY CALENDAR: MONDAY 10AM July 24 Drive-Thru Food Giveaway When: July 24; 12-3pm Where: Grahamtown Community Center; 129 First St., Forest City More Info: All you have to do is “Drive-Thru”, register, and you will receive a bag of food! We also have clothing and hygiene items (1st come, 1st serve basis).
Upcycled Fashion Show Where: POPS- 153 Park Square, Forest City More Info: Get ready to rock! FREE high-energy concert with When: July 24; 6pm Where: County Library; 255 Callahan Koon Rd., Spindale Trial by Fire, the ultimate Journey tribute band. More Info: Win prizes. Kids, tweens & teens invited. Register at July 18-19 rutherfordcountylibrary.org/events. R.O.C. Sponsored Chainsaw Certification Course When: July 18-19; 8am-4pm Where: Locations will be sent to those who register (locations July 25 within 30-minute drive of Rutherfordton). Free Movie Friday More Info: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/ ROCChainsawCourse to claim your spot by July 14. 2-day course When: July 25; 8pm on how to properly use a chainsaw, basic to complex techniques, Where: POPS- 153 Park Square, Forest City safety and PPE, and general care and maintenance for your saw. Includes brushing, bucking, & felling, with the possibility of More Info: It’s Christmas in July! Join us at dusk for Elf on the big Sawyer A-Bucking & Sawyer B-Felling certifications. Only 10 screen, sponsored by Chick-fil-A. Grab dinner from their mobile spots in this class, sign up early! Bring saw, fuel, oil, & PPE (helmet, ear protection, eye protection, OSHA approved chainsaw chaps). unit and snacks in concessions! ROC has some gear to borrow. Email trails@rutherfordoutdoor. org to inquire. Course offered free through ROC, donations are July 28-August 1 welcome to help cover costs. S.P.A.R.K. July 19 When: July 28-August 1; 8:30am-3pm Free She Build Camp Where: Rutherfordton Fire Department; 144 N. Mitchell St., When: July 19; 9am-3pm Where: Isothermal Community College; 286 ICC Loop Rd., Rutherfordton Spindale More Info: Ages 14-18. Contact Robbie Samuel at 828-287-7367 More Info: In partnership with Women Roofers and Rutherford or email rsamuel@rutherfordton.net Housing Partnership. Register: www.cognitoforms.com/ rutherfordhousingpa.../shebuild July 29-31 Car, Truck & Bike Show Benefit for Kids of Cleveland County Kindergarten Camp Schools When: July 29-31; 8-11am When: July 19; registration 10am-12pm Where: Discovery Nissan; 631 South Post Rd., Shelby Where: Spindale Elementary School; 161 N. Oak St., Spindale More Info: Donations accepted. 50/50 drawing, prizes, awards. More Info: Breakfast, crafts, t-shirts. Register at www.rcsnc.org/ Johnnie 828-429-7500. kindergarten/
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Six benefits of spaying and neutering Spaying and neutering is important for animal health and helps to reduce pet overpopulation.
Each year millions of dogs and cats are euthanized in shelters because of overpopulation. Just a few years ago, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, shelters were emptied out
as pet adoptions reached all-time highs. Now that offices have reopened and people have returned to work and other activities, pets increasingly are being surrendered to shelters again, once more leading to overtaxed shelters and other facilities. Overburdened shelters also are made worse by litters of animals born to unsterilized parents. The American Veterinary Medical Association says spaying and neutering are important tools for preventing unplanned or unwanted litters, and reducing pet overpopulation.
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Most experts agree there is little benefit to leaving pets’ reproductive systems intact. Even family pets can get loose and mate unintentionally. The following are six notable benefits to spaying or neutering a pet. 1. Prevent the conception and birth of unwanted animals. 2. The ASPCA says spaying prevents uterine infections and decreases the incidence of breast tumors, which are malignant or cancerous in about 50 percent of dogs and 90 percent of cats. Spaying a pet before the first heat offers the best measure of protection. 3. Neutering male animals prevents testicular cancer if done before six months of age. 4. Neutered animals are less likely to roam and become nuisances. Female cats can go into heat four to five days every three weeks during breeding season. While in heat they will yowl and urinate frequently. Males will be on the prowl for females and can get into fights. Spaying and neutering reduces these tendencies.
5. Neutering and spaying is a lot less costly than having and caring for a litter. It also prevents medical treatment from being needed in the event a pet gets into a fight over mating. 6. Although the surgery will reduce some undesirable behaviors, it is not a magic fix for all behavioral problems, including bad habits. The ASPCA says the traditional age to sterilize dogs is between six and nine months. Healthy puppies as young as eight weeks can undergo a spaying or neutering surgery. For cats, it is generally considered safe for kittens as young as eight weeks old. To avoid the start of urine spraying, neuter or spay a cat before the animal reaches five months of age.
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According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 3.2 million cats enter animal shelters across the United States each year. A sizable number of cats also enter shelters each year in Canada, where Humane Canada® reports just under 61,000 cats were taken in by shelters in 2021. Each of these figures underscores the need for cat adoption, but each also represents progress or at least a leveling off over previous years. The ASPCA reports that 7.2 million animals entered shelters across the U.S. in 2011, 3.2 million of which were cats. Though it would be better if that figure had decreased instead of leveled off over the 10-year period between 2011 and 2021, it does indicate campaigns to promote spaying and neutering cats to avoid overpopulation have been successful. Cat shelter populations have decreased in Canada in recent years, as Humane Canada® reports that figures exceeded 78,000 in 2019 before dropping below 61,000 in 2021.
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YOU KEEP THE POKE SALLET, I’LL HAVE A TOMATO SANDWICH
By: Jean Gordon It’s been a long time ago now it seems, but I can almost smell the aroma of “poke sallet” cooking in a big pot in our kitchen at home. It was one of those dishes I wasn’t particularly fond of but ate it anyway with lots of vinegar and cornbread. Honestly, I can still see Mama with a couple big brown bags in her hands walking down to the edge of our woods and picking the ‘pokeweed’ and carrying them back to the house, washing the weeds over and over again before putting them in a big pot. Since I live in my childhood home today, I am reminded of that often while cutting grass where the woods once were or simply driving down our road. One of my neighbors has enough pokeweed near his driveway to feed people for a long time. It grew where Hurricane Helene ripped up some large trees on his property. I am fond of many types of greens, but never developed a taste for poke sallet. Curiously, I wanted to read more about the American pokeweed that grows so abundantly in so many places I see regularly. It’s actually Phytolacca americana, also known as American pokeweed, pokeweed, poke sallet, pokeberry, dragonberries, pigeonberry weed, and inkberry and is a poisonous, herbaceous perennial plant in the pokeweed family Phytolaccaceae. According to the internet, the dish is so-named because it is made with
pokeweed, the pervasive flowering plant native to North America. With a sturdy red stem, this plant can grow beautiful dark red berries and white flowers. While the flowers and berries are extremely toxic, it’s actually the dark, leafy green leaves that are used to make poke salad. These bitter leaves must be ingested properly, usually by boiling at least twice— then cooking over high heat in a tasty oil like bacon fat— to eliminate the toxicity and avoid complications. I vividly recall those purple berries that left stains on clothes for a long time that we were forbidden to eat. Poke sallet, which is a French-derived word similar to salade) and polk salad (inspired by the country song “Polk Salad Annie”). Since pokeweed is especially prevalent in Southern Appalachia along open fields, roadsides, and the edges of forested areas, the make-do recipe became a type of foraged staple in many rural Southern communities. Around our house, it was a dish our parents seemed to enjoy the most, but I also suppose my sisters and I tried it too, and I just remember it being a bit ‘slimy’. I also think about all the hundreds of tomato plants we planted in the area that is now my yard. We gathered tomatoes in dozens of five gallon white buckets. Never too many in one bucket for fear of mashing the best fruit of the season. This month’s Our State magazine has at least 20 recipes for tomatoes and about the same number for corn. Check them out. Still, my favorite is the savory summer tomato pie I learned about years ago from a friend in Pinehurst who uses Paula Dean’s simple recipe. We often had tomato casserole at home and sliced tomatoes galore for sandwiches. What about tomato pudding, or BLT Pasta salad. While at a restaurant a
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month ago in Little River, we tried the grilled corn on the cob with our fish plates. Delicious and easy, I’d say. In Our State, there’s tangy chilled corn soup recipe and also ways to make corn sticks and honey cornbread. I’m tempted to try more of these recipes, too, but for now I’ll stick with my personal favorite tomato sandwich on white wheat with mayo and a fresh cob of peaches and cream corn microwaved for about three minutes, with the shuck still intact. That’s been my staple this summer for either lunch or supper several times a week, because before long the fresh grown tomato will be gone and I’ll have to wait until another tomato season arrives. My sister and I had mentioned going to supper recently but rather decided we’d go home and enjoy our favorite summertime meal - tomato sandwich and corn on the cob. You gotta get them while fresh, that’s sorta of the way we grew up. As for the poke sallet, I’m staying away from that one. Contact Jean: gordonjean211@gmail.com
Saluda Grade Trail Celebration A celebration for the Saluda Grade Trail will be held Thursday, July 31 from 5:30 -7:30pm at the Tryon Depot located on 22 Depot Street in Tryon. A huge milestone was recently announced for the Saluda Grade Trail. Working with partners in SC, Conserving Carolina bought the historic 31-mile railroad that runs through Inman, Campobello, Landrum, Tryon, Saluda, and Zirconia. There is a bright future for the Saluda Grade Trail as an asset to these towns and to the region as a whole. Come celebrate this milestone during a festive event at the historic Tryon Depot, overlooking the rail line.
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Towne House Fried Pies Leave Almost All Others In The Pan
There are only a tiny number of fried pies that surpass Towne House. They would be the homemade ones and the ones from the Amish, which are homemade as well. But only one company, only one frier, makes the top commercial product in its field. There is only one car company that gets to call itself
Rolls Royce, a tremendous percentage of which are still on the road. There is only one 1923 New York Yankees team that included Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and many other standouts. There was only one Elvis. There is one Towne House Fried Pie. Seriously, y’all, as Tony Bradley put it last week, “They sell themselves.” I took
a picture of him behind about 50 of them. Two days later they were gone. He said, “They rarely last more than two days.” I can’t remember when I first tasted one, but when I introduced one to my cousin, Callie Smith, I told her she will mark time from the moment she eats one. Okay, maybe not. I’m a sweets guy. Yes, I know all the damage done by sugar, especially the kind of processed sugar we eat today. I know about diabetes, obesity, hypoglycemia and everything else that can go
wrong with us when we eat sweets. I know. I know. But I also know how wonderful it is to put a bite of Towne House Fried Pies in my mouth. Help me. They are on sale at Tony’s Produce on North Washington Street in Rutherfordton and occasionally at Wayne’s Lunch Box on Main Street in Spindale. BTW, the word on the street is that both of these independent, family owned businesses put a lot of chain stores in the shade. Just saying. You be the judge. Back to the pies. Maybe everybody isn’t like me.
Some pies have been on the shelf for a few days and have such a hard crust that you need a blow torch to eat them. Maybe you aren’t a sweets person. Cakes, pies, puddings, cobblers, ice cream, and candy mean nothing to you. I almost went into a coma writing that last sentence. But for folks who like what I like, there is nothing like a Towne House Fried Pie. One lady ordered a dozen from Wayne just the other day. Wayne and Joe Melton are going into the barbecue business, too, and if you are
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Tony Bradley stands behind a counter full of Towne House Fried Pies at Tony’s Produce in Rutherfordton.
Wayne Rollins of Wayne’s Lunch Box on Main Street in Spindale shows off the cream of the crop, the peach flavored Towne House Fried Pie. They also come in blackberry, cherry, apple and all kinds of other flavors.
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A Summer Youth Showcase performance will be held Friday, July 18 at 7pm at the Foundation Performing Arts Center. This short (approximately 40 minute) performance will be the culmination of our musical-theater intensive summer camp. With over 60 participants, attendees will witness the talent of this hard-working group, featuring popular Broadway showtunes, including “Revolting Children,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” and many more. The Showcase performance will be free of charge and no tickets are required. Please consider making a donation at the door to help fund upcoming productions, providing future opportunities for young people to learn stagecraft, develop their talents, and perform in high-quality live theater. The director is Laura Link; musical director, Christopher Knobil; choreography by Lala Gaddy and pianist, Rachel Knobile. Article & Photo Provided By: Rutherford Stage
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There is a lot of deep digging going on at the future Valvoline oil change station that will be located off off College Avenue in Forest City, beside the Urgent Care facility. Construction workers were at the scene recently kidding about filling the deep hole with water for swimming due to hot summer weather. Article & Photo Provided By: Jean Gordon
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Peggy Jean Hardin Peggy Jean Hardin, age 65, of Bostic, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025. Peggy was born March 24, 1960 in Cleveland County to the late Beatrice Hudson Bumgardner. She worked many years at Cone Mills-Florence Plant, and later at Joyful Homes Family Care. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Travis Shawn Owen; grandson, Alex Lewellen; her grandparents, Sherman and Purvie Hudson; and two brothers, Danny Roland, and Dewayne Roland. Survivors include her son, John Lewis Owens III (Judy), of Rutherfordton; daughter, Brandie Reid (Matthew) of Henderson, NV; sister, Cindy Munn, of Bostic; grandchildren, Dylan Owens (Haley), Brett Lewellen (Courtney), Hunter Owens (Maya), Hannah Owens, Madison Owens, Triston Owens (Tia Ferrari-
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Owens), Jackson Morgan, Soren Reid, and Emeric Reid; great-grandchildren, Nylah Owens, Leilani Owens and Everly Owens; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral was held July 11 at Oak Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Lewis Jackson officiating. An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.
Judy Bradley Cox Judy Bradley Cox, age 70, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Judy was born July 20, 1954 in Rutherford County to the late Ernest Bradley and Lollie Sisk Bradley. She was a dedicated homemaker. Judy attended Spindale Fellowship Holiness. In addition to her family, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Lollie Bradley and brothers, Billie Bradley, Roy Bradley and Donald
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Bradley. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, James Cox; sons, Randy Bradley (Lori) and Ronnie Bradley all of Bostic; sister, Beatrice Splawn of Harris; brother, Tom Bradley of Gilkey; grandchildren, Chris Carroll and Jessica Ridgewell (Jimmy); great-grandchildren, Nova, Ruby, Luna, River and Rhythm Ridgewell. The funeral was held July 10 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Chad Sisk officiating. An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.
David Bruce Blankenship David Bruce “Nubby” Blankenship, 82, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away July 9, 2025. Born July 18, 1942, in Rutherford County, David was the son of the late Robert Louie Blankenship and Valoree Philbeck Blankenship. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, James Ronald Blankenship and Robert Louie Blankenship, Jr. David is survived by his wife, Vickie Hoover Blankenship, his son, Kevin Blankenship and wife Leslie of Bostic, his daughter, Tracie Hill of Myrtle Beach, SC; his sister Shirley Blankenship Fraley of Rutherfordton; four grandchildren, Morgan Hill, Trinity Washington, Ava Blankenship, and Ginger
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THE KEEPER OF THE SPRING organization are those who keep the spring. They never desire the limelight, but faithfully fulfill their God given role. Without the keepers of the spring the quality of life would substantially be altered. Life would not be the same without them. There is no doubt that we all need those who are committed to keeping the spring. It may be a spouse, parent, grandparent, pastor, teacher, a friend or someone else who plays a vital role. They may never get the accolades that are due them, but they are always in their place fulfilling their divine task. I wonder how important we are in the lives of those we know. Are we the “Keeper of the Spring” in someone’s life? Let us thank God each day for those who quietly make a difference and faithfully keep the spring for others.
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The late Peter Marshall who served as chaplain of the U.S. Senate would tell a story about a small village in the mountains. This village depended on a clear mountain spring for its much-needed water. For years, there was an old man who faithfully worked behind the scenes to make sure the spring was clear of leaves and foliage so to keep the water clean and usable. After much time, due to self-reliance and budget constraints, the town fathers saw no need for the keeper. The decision was not difficult since they did not understand the importance of the “keeper of the spring.” It was not long though until the town’s water supply became contaminated and foul smelling. It was undrinkable. The council had an emergency meeting and voted to immediately reinstate the keeper to his position. After several days, the spring water became fresh and pure once again. The story reminds us of the importance of those who work unnoticeably behind the scenes. I believe that behind every successful individual, family, church or
Blankenship; and one great-granddaughter, Bailey Davis. A devoted member of Second Baptist Church in Rutherfordton, David was a man of faith and service. Affectionately known as “Nubby,” David retired after 28 years of service with Timken. He had a passion for sports and dedicated over 30 years to umpiring middle school, high school, open league and church softball games across the area. A funeral service was held July 12 at Second Baptist Church in Rutherfordton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Second Baptist Church of Rutherfordton in memory of David. Online condolences may be made at www. crowemortuary.com. Crowe’s Mortuary is assisting the family of David Blankenship.
John David Self John David Self, 55, passed away Saturday, July 05, 2025. He was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late James Howard Self and Ada Self. He is also proceded in death by his sister, Hilda Roskam. David is survived by his life-long partner, Tara Jolley; sons, Joshua Self and Matt Self; brother, Dean Self. David worked in Resale and as a Fork Lift Driver. A Private Memorial Service for family and close friends will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to an Animal Rescue of your choice. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC is serving the family.
Peggy Lou Ortiz With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Peggy Lou Ortiz, 61, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who passed away July 3, 2025. Peggy’s life was a beautiful reflection of love,
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generosity, and unwavering commitment to her family. She found deep joy in caring for others—often through baking, where her kitchen became a place of warmth and comfort for family, friends, and anyone in need. Peggy is survived by her husband, Ramon Ortiz; her children: Rozanna Gipson (Jeremy), Amelia Ortiz, Carmela Ortiz (Beto Cuellar), and Nicolas Ortiz (Jhoseph Baron); eight grandchildren, her sister, Sherry Phelps, and brother, Bruce Harris. She was preceded in death by her father, Roy Harris; mother, Charlotte Harris; and brother, James Harris. Private Family Services will be held at a later date. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC is serving the family.
Howard “Howie” Fullard Howard “Howie” Douglas Fullard, 39, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Howard was born December 29, 1985 in Washington DC to Georgia Fullard and Mark King, Sr. He attended PG County Elementary School before moving to South Carolina in the early 90’s. He finished his education in Aiken County Public Schools then relocated to Forest City. Howard loved family especially encouraging his nephews in sports. He was a basketball player himself before his tragic accident in 2009. Not only did Howard enjoyed the game, he was also great dancer. He is proceeded in death by his maternal grandparents, Burneise Smith and Richard Fullard; paternal grandparents, Howard King Sr. and Everlynn King; uncles, Phillip Smith, Wayne King and Montey Fullard; aunts, Janet Smith Satterwhite, and Joy King; niece, Navaeh Fullard; cousin, Nathaniel Rasper, Jr. Howard leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Georgia Fulllard; father, Mark King, Sr.; three children, Howard Fullard, Brionna Fullard and Kinora Fullard; two grandchildren all of Forest City; two sisters, Felisha Fullard of Duncan, SC and Selina Dikey and husband Myron of Simpsonville; brother, Mark King, Jr. and wife Tab of Forest City; uncles, Joseph Barnes, Sr. and wife Birde of Ohio, Wayman Smith, of
Washington DC, and Richard Fullard of Charleston; aunts, Maria King of Washington, DC and Jewel King; nieces, Desiray King of Florida and Seliya Dickey; nephews, Zion Fullard, Micah Fullard, Myrell Dickey, JJaceon Dickey; a host of cousins and other family members. No Services have been planned at this time. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC is serving the family.
Jim Cole Jim Cole, age 84, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Jim was born October 19, 1940 in Rutherford County to the late James Kenneth Cole, Sr. and Mallie Sue Owens Cole. He was a graduate of Harris High School and a member of the North Carolina National Guard. Jim owned and operated Jim Cole and Sons Wrecker Service and Hardware for over fifty-nine years. Jim was a member of Sulphur Springs Congregational Holiness Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 25 years, Joyce Wilhide Cole. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Kenny Cole, Stephanie Higgins (John) all of Forest City, Michael Cole (Dee) of Boiling Springs, SC; Jennifer Glover, Parris Bristol and Raven Cole (Binka Watkins) all of Forest City; sister, Judy Sims (Ernest); brothers, David Cole (Linda) and Steven Cole all of Forest City; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. The funeral service will be private for the family. An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.
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Fred Lee Poole II Fred Lee Poole II, age 65, of Forest City, passed away July 9, 2025. Born in Gaston County, NC, Fred was the son of Fred Lee Poole Sr. and the late Lucy Ramsey Luckadoo. He worked as a skilled carpenter. Fred is survived by his wife, Melody Poole; daughters Jamie Klatt, Sara Poole, Julia Poole, and Briana Baynard; sister Cheryl Wright; and brothers Chuck Poole, Mitchell Poole and Scott Poole and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his mother, Fred was preceded in death by his brother Jeff Poole as well as his grandparents, Grady and Mamie Ramsey. A memorial service was held July 12 at Community Church. Teresa Blanton officiated the service. Online condolences may be shared at www. crowemortuary.com. Crowe’s Mortuary is honored to assist the family of Fred Lee Poole II.
Frances Juanita Harmon Gurley Frances Juanita Harmon Gurley, age 95 of Charlotte, NC went to her Heavenly home Wednesday, July 2, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Gurley and her three children, Ginger
Gurley Foster, Tommy and Jeffrey Gurley. Frances is survived by her sisters, Nancy Womack, Yvonne Bridges, and Dorcas Long as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and her son-in-law, Bill Foster. Interment of her ashes will be held Thursday, July 17 at 12:30 in the Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery with a Memorial Service to follow at 1pm in the Bethany Baptist Church Sanctuary. The Rev. Jeffrey Allen will officiate, and a eulogy will be offered by her sister, Nancy Womack. Following the service, join the family in the Fellowship Hall for a time of visitation to celebrate her life. For those wishing to send memorials, the family request that you consider First Baptist Church of Mt. Holly, 300 South Main St., Mt. Holly, NC 28120 or the Bethany Baptist Church, 760 Bethany Church Rd., Forest City, NC 28043. An online guest registry is available at www. padgettking.com. Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.
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Motors and later with her husband at Elmore’s Auto Sales where she retired. Martha was a member of Sandy Mush Baptist Church but in recent years had been attending Crestview Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant sister, Shirley Norville, and her brothers, Alfred Norville and Sherrill “Doc” Norville. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Tommy Elmore, her daughters, Gina Elmore of Hillsborough, and Jill Elmore Bailey and husband Scott, and her granddaughter, Hope Bailey all of Forest City, and her sister, Nancy Norville Harrill and husband David of Rutherfordton. The funeral was held July 15 in The Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. Kevin Rohm officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC. An online guest registry is available at www. padgettking.com Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.
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In addition to her mother, Wilda was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Luckadoo, her aunt, Ernestine Smith Behler, and her grandmother, Bessie Ridings Smith. Survivors include, one daughter, Lynn Luckadoo West (Brad), one son, Rodney John Luckadoo (Angie), five grandchildren, Elena West Stroud (Dylan), Jenna West, Beth Schultz (Carl), Brooke Paarlberg (Jeff), and Breanna Luckadoo, five great-grandchildren, Zac Blake, Brie Schultz, Abigail Schultz, Harrison Paarlberg, and Hazel Paarlberg. The family will receive friends from 11am to 12pm, Thursday, July 17 at McMahan’s Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at McMahan’s Funeral Home Chapel at 12pm, Thursday, July 17. Interment will follow at New Hope Methodist Church Cemetery. McMahan’s Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.
Church Cemetery (749 Walls Church Rd., Bostic, NC 28018) on Saturday, July 19 at 11am. Immediately following the service, the family will receive friends in the church Fellowship Hall. The family requests that friends and family bring notes, pictures, and memories of Joanne with you to be placed in a special basket in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Walls Baptist Church, 749 Walls Church Rd., Bostic, NC 28018 or Spartanburg Humane Society, 150 Dexter Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29303. An online guest registry is available at http://www. padgettking.com Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.
Joanne (Ms. Wells) dedicated her life to education, serving as a teacher and later an assistant principal at Hendrix Elementary School for over 30 years. She went on to serve as an admin at Woodruff Elementary for 8 years until she fully retired in 2000. Joanne is survived by her lifelong friend and “sister”, Felicia Oliver, two brothers, Floyd Wells and Robert Wells, her nieces Amy Hoyle (Norris); Emily Wells (Russell “Russ”); Renee Crawford (Calvin); Gina Boyd (Woody), nephew, Daniel “Danny” Wells, several grandnieces and grandnephews: Allison Wilkie (Daniel), Jenny Sue Hoyle, Alea Boyd, Alex Boyd, and Adam Boyd; four great grandnieces and nephews: Carter, Waylon, Emmie Kate, and Dixie, her family in love William “Bill” Oliver, Jack Oliver (Lauren), Melody Powell (Frank), Sarah Oliver, and Will Oliver. Joanne was predeceased by her parents Claude and Jennie Sue Wells. A graveside service will be held at Walls Baptist
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Martha Norville Elmore Martha Norville Elmore, age 85 of Forest City died Friday, July 11, 2025. Martha was born January 14, 1940, in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Virgil and Beulah Kimbrell Norville. She was a graduate of R-S Central High School in the Class of 1958 and from Cecil’s Business College in Spartanburg, SC. Martha worked as a bookkeeper for many years, first for Morrow
Wilda Smith Luckadoo Wilda Smith Luckadoo, age 86, of the Green Creek Community, was reunited with her husband John and other loved ones, Sunday, July 13, 2025. A native of Polk County, Wilda was the daughter of the late Josephine Smith Liles. Wilda was a member of New Hope Methodist Church for many years. After attending Cecil College, Wilda was employed by Mohawk Industry until her retirement.
Joanne (Jo) Wells It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Martha Joanne (Jo) Wells, 82, who died Sunday, June 22, 2025.
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MINT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE Serves 4 5 ounces dark chocolate (60 to 70% cocoa solids), chopped or broken up into smaller pieces 4 to 6 chocolate covered dinner mints, chopped 4 eggs, separated 2 tablespoons sugar 4 tablespoons heavy cream 1 teaspoon powdered gelatin 2 tablespoons chopped chocolate mint sticks, or frosted mint leaves and 1 cup heavy cream, to decorate 4 pots or dessert cups, for serving Melt chocolate with dinner mints over a double boiler or in the microwave. Let cool slightly. Using an electric mixer, beat together egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl until thick and mousselike, then beat in the melted chocolate-mint mixture. Sprinkle gelatin over 4 tablespoons water in a small, heatproof bowl and let soak and swell for 2 to 3 minutes. Put the bowl in a pan of simmering water and stir until gelatin has dissolved. Beat into the chocolate-mint mixture. Working quickly, beat egg whites in a clean, dry bowl until stiff but not dry, then fold into chocolate mixture with a metal spoon. Divide mousse between pots. Scatter with chopped mint sticks, then refrigerate until set. Alternatively, whip 1 cup cream and use to decorate the mousses, along with the frosted mint leaves. Leave at cool room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving.
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Pool safety strategies to keep in mind this summer Pools are great spots to beat the heat and enjoy some exercise. They’re also ideal spots for children to socialize with their friends away from screens. As inviting as pools can be, it is important that swimmers recognize that safety is paramount, particularly for those who have the benefit of backyard pools. The organization Stop Drowning Now indicates that an average of 3,500 to 4,000 people drown each Swimming pool safety is vital to keep everyone out of harm’s way. year in the United States, with 10 drownings occurring even if there is a separate pool in the event the adult each day. In addition, 6,500 fence around the perimeter monitoring the pool needs to non-fatal injuries are treated of the yard. Additional safety head indoors for a minute or if in hospital emergency precautions can include the adult’s attention is pulled departments each year, with special ladders that roll down elsewhere while outside. a significant percentage of or lock for above-ground When hosting a pool party, these incidents involving pools, and alarms that sound hosts can consider hiring a children under the age of 15 if someone opens a pool lifeguard to watch the pool gate without homeowners’ so they can handle hosting injured in residential pools. duties elsewhere. Pools are fun spaces that knowledge. Close supervision: Learn to swim: Although should not elicit fear. These swimming pool safety Lifeguards are stationed at it’s possible to drown in mere tips can help safeguard public pools to keep careful inches of water, the likelihood watch of swimmers. The of drowning is lower for swimmers of all ages. and skilled Install barriers: role of lifeguard at pools on experienced Barriers like tall, self-latching private properties must be swimmers. Enroll children fences and gates (with vertical filled by responsible adults. in swim lessons so they can panels not easily scaled) can Children should never be learn the proper techniques. deter unmonitored entry into allowed to swim without Until kids’ swimming skills are a pool area. Such safety someone monitoring the strong, it may be advisable for precautions are mandatory water at all times. Swimmers them to wear a Coast Guardin many towns and cities, should be asked to exit the approved life jacket when in
the water. Inflatable water wings and other devices are not guaranteed lifesaving devices. Keep the pool clean: A pool should be properly maintained and sanitized to remain a safe space. The primary pool sanitizers include chlorine and bromine, which help prevent algae and bacterial growth. Maintaining a proper pH in the water increases swimmer comfort and helps the sanitizer work optimally. Dive carefully: Swimmers should always enter the pool feet-first, unless there is a diving board and a safe diving depth. The American National Standards Institute says the minimum depth of a diving board in a swimming pool is 7.5 feet, but some municipalities have their own recommendations. A depth of nine feet often is recommended for safer diving. Walk, don’t run: It’s tempting to run around the perimeter of an inground pool, especially when kids are having fun. But wet surfaces become slippery, and it’s easy to slip and fall, risking injury or falling into the pool water.
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NC Mountain State Fair competition information now online Deadlines to enter most contests are Aug. 8, Aug. 15 or 25 Blue ribbons, bragging rights and prize money are up for grabs at the N.C. Mountain State Fair and the competition information is now online so people can start working on their entries. That includes preparing for a fun, new, in-person, day-of “Mullet & ‘Stache” competition on Sept. 6, where you can fatten your wallet with your winning mullet or earn some cash for your fabulous ‘stache. First, second and third place ribbons will be awarded
for the best mullet and facial hair, along with $50 for first, $25 for second and $10 for third. The hair must be your own, no extensions are allowed, but styling aids including color, glitter or hair products, are permitted. The contest takes place on Heritage Stage with contestants judged on appearance, style, presentation and audience reaction. Another day-of competition, the popular
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Ice Cream Eating Contest, returns on Sept. 9 with four classes: Ages 5-7, ages 8-12, ages 13-17 and adults ages 18 and up. The contest, which is sponsored by the N.C. Dairy Producers Association, is limited to the first 20 people to register in each age class. The first one to eat the designated amount of ice cream will be the winner and receive a trophy. Ribbons will be awarded to secondand third-place winners. “In addition to these special one-day only contests, the general and livestock competitions offered each year are always a fun, creative and inspiring part of the N.C. Mountain State Fair,” said Sean McKeon, N.C. Mountain State Fair general manager. “Artists, crafters, gardeners, livestock exhibitors, wood workers, hobbyists, cooks, singers and musicians can also earn colorful ribbons and prize money for their top entries while showcasing the incredible talent we have in Western N.C.” The online competition catalog provides important information, contest rules and deadlines for each category of competitions. The deadline for cooking competitions and gospel singing contest is Aug. 8, the deadline for the clogging competition is Aug. 15, and the deadline for general competitions and livestock shows is Aug. 22. Exhibitors are encouraged to make their entries early as popular categories can fill up before the deadline dates.
To access the catalog and entry information, go to https://www.wncagcenter. o r g / p / m o u n t a i n s t a t e fa i r / exhibitors. Registration must be completed online using ShoWorks, an online registration system that is used at fairs across the country. All general exhibit competitions are free to enter and open to North Carolina residents. For exhibitors in outlying Western N.C. counties, there is a Pony Express Service option. This service allows general exhibitors to drop off their entries at their local county extension office by Aug. 22
for delivery to the fair. Please check the fair website for a list of participating counties for this service. Livestock competitions includes various categories for cattle, swine, goat, sheep, poultry, rabbits and llamas. Registration for youth shows is free, with a fee for open shows. Please check the website for rules and documentation required for each category. More information about this year’s new competitions can be found at https:// www.wncagcenter.org/p/ mountainstatefair/exhibitors. Entry
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WE BUY & SELL SILVER AND GOLD COINS, JEWELRY, Etc. Jake’s Knives & Collectibles (Hours: Thur & Fri 8:30am4:00pm; Sat. 8:00am-1:00pm) located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC. Call 704-600-6996 or (980) 295-5568
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HANDYMAN SERVICES. Specializing in small / minor home projects. Kings Mountain, Shelby, Gastonia Area. Minor plumbing repair, furniture assembly, painting touchups, minor sheetrock repair, light fixture repair, fence & gate repair, building / installing shelves, door replacement / repairs, screen repairs, picture hanging, clutter removal, grass cutting, pressure washing, baby proofing. Call or Text (910) 474-2374 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR. Skid Steer, Wreckers, Rollbacks, Splitters, Tractors, etc. 30 years experience. Shelby, NC. (Joe) (704) 692-1097
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AUCTIONS CONSIGNMENT AUCTION. Onsite and Online. Sat., July 26, 2025 at 10am. Preview: Friday, July 25th, 2025 (10am til 6pm). Location: 12462 NC209 Hot Springs, NC 28743. WWW.EJ-AUCTION.COM. Misc: Trucks, Trailers, Generators, Tools, Windows, Antiques, Furniture, Mowers, 20’ Shipping Containers and more! EDWARD JOHNSON AUCTIONEERS, INC. NC8134 NC8496. Phone (828) 593-9649
YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY GIGANTIC 2 DAY YARD SALE. Fri., Aug. 1st & Sat., Aug. 2nd, 2025 from 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Lots of new items: clothes, shoes, and appliances at a reasonable price! Something for everyone!!! 148 Autumn Woods Drive, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 (704) 460-8556 tvcurry15@gmail.com MULTIPLE FAMILY YARD SALE SAT., JULY 19TH, 2025 FROM 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 816 POPLAR SPRINGS CHURCH ROAD, SHELBY, NC 28152
MANGI POWER ELECTRICAL SERVICES. Founded in Shelby, NC, Mangi Power Electrical Services is your go-to licensed, bonded, and insured electrician for residential and commercial work. We specialize in panel upgrades, rewiring, generator installation, pool/spa circuits, dedicated circuits, lighting, troubleshooting, and MORE! “Reliable Power, Trusted Services.” (704) 751-9779 mangipower@protonmail.com ERIC MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you. Full Lawnmower Service, Cars & Tractors. Honest & Reliable. (704) 300-2332 WILL CLEAN HOUSES. Reasonable rates! Call or text me at (704) 419-9016
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CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE SALE KINGS MOUNTAIN. Sat., July 19th, 2025 from 07:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 106 Lawson Place, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 GARAGE SALE FRIDAY, 7/18/25, 9AM-1PM. Clothes, twin sheets, comforter sets, tools, fishing stuff, cedar chest, outside furniture. 401 Walkers Ridge Road, Shelby, NC 28152 GARAGE SALE. Sat., July 19th, 7 am-12 pm. 104 Jason Dr, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 ESTATE-MOVING SALE Sat, July 26th, 8 am-Until. 1988 Ford Ranger, 43,700 original miles, 2009 VW EDS hardtop convertible (red), 110,500 miles, VW EDS hardtop convertible (white), 119,600 miles, Tools, Delta tablesaw, Welding torches, etc. Furniture, Men’s clothes, Porcelain Dolls, Light House Collection, Sewing Machine, Care Bears, Pictures, Christmas items, too much to mention. 107 Destiny Lane, Shelby, NC 28150 RUTHERFORD COUNTY HUGE 2 DAY ESTATE SALE. Fri., July 18th & Sat., July 19th 2025 from 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Both Days. HUGE SALE 3 stories and two garages to go through. Antiques, Vintage Furniture, Tools, Yard equipment, Toys, Clothes, Household items, Boat and Car Parts and more. Located at 200 Padgett Burns Rd., Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 919-1178 ssuttle1992@ gmail.com
FOR SALE DISCOUNT APPLIANCES. Refrigerators, washers, dryers and stoves. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 477-4766 2 CEMETERY PLOTS FOR SALE in Cleveland Memorial Park. Includes cement vault with each plot. $2,750 for both. Willing to sale separately. 770595-3290. COUNTRY FURNITURE. 1-Handmade wooden China cabinet 1-Handmade wooden Entertainment center 1-Wooden queen bed with iron center Can send pictures! Price negotiable! (704) 718-9122
AS SEEN ON TV GIFTS. Visit www.ShelbyBulb.com to view As Seen On TV Gifts. NC4ever@usa.com
MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE. Sat., July 19th, 7 am-12 pm. Baby Furniture, Toys, Men’s and Women’s Clothes, Tools and much more. 534 Stony Point Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
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HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. Call for Price -Hoyer lift- brand new sling, bed side commodes, walkers, overhead trapeze for hospital bed, shower chair. Call/text for pics (704) 616-0558
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NORDICTRACK COMMERCIAL 1750 TREADMILL. NordicTrack Commercial 1750 Treadmill for sale. It is in near mint condition except for slight damage to a piece of plastic on the front of the machine which took place when I was moving it locally (see photo). I purchased it new in January 2021 and have not used it much since. I have all of the original paperwork for the machine. Protective floor mats included. Buyer responsible for pick up. $850 or best offer. (980) 389-9831 mike20110121@gmail.com
METAL ROOFING. Carport Metal “One Piece OR The Whole Roof” We get deliveries twice a week! J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC 28043. (828) 2455895
GUNS FOR SALE Serious inquiries only! JS Higgins 12 gauge single, Winchester 22 auto., model 190, Ruger single6-22, 1957 model. Call 828527-5837, leave message. Will return call after 6pm.
TRAILERS, NEW, USED, REPO. In stock Dumps, Enclosed, Concession Trailers and Equipment. Inventory changes weekly! Call or Come By! Financing or Rent to Own Available. J Johnson Sales, 2690 Hwy. 221 S., Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 245-5895
CARS FOR SALE. 1966 Ford GT 40, Kit Car, $7,000 or Best Offer. Sell 1974 Corvette, 4 speed car. No motor or transmission. $7,000 or Best offer. 704-418-2662 or 704-418-4719.
J JOHNSON SALES. Steel Buildings, Carports, Garages. Large On-site Display. J Johnson Sales in Forest City. (828) 245-5895
WANT TO BUY CARS & TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006
7 TON EQUIPMENT TRAILER “LOADED”. $0 DOWN ! Approx. $200 Month *wac; 5 TON DUMP TRAILER “LOADED” $0 DOWN ! Approx. $240 Month *wac; 6’x10’ & 6’x12’ Utility Trailers $0 DOWN ! Approx. $90-$100 Month *wac. J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895
WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.
DUMP TRAILERS & EQUIPMENT TRAILERS. Aluminum Trailers. “Large Selection!”. Financing and Rent to Own Available. No Credit Check! J Johnson Sales, 2690 Hwy. 221 S., Forest City, NC. (828) 2455895
ESTATE SALE/HOUSE CLEAN OUT SALE Fri., July 25th, 2025 from 9:00 AM 12:00 PM. Dishes, Glassware, Furniture, Household Items & More! 4501 Polkville Road, Shelby, NC 28150
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WANT TO BUY: STAMP COLLECTIONS and accumulations of same. Call 828-6529425 or cell 954-614-2562. I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197 WANT TO BUY JUNK CARS! Paying Good Prices! Call (828) 744-1213 TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO CASH? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call (704) 4720006
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PETS & LIVESTOCK GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG. Beautiful titled black and red German shepherd stud. Magnus vom Walls is AKC registered and placed 5th in the United States Seiger rated SV3. Hips and elbows done. Great pedigree Prada OD Petkovica IGP3 & Sire Negus de Marka IGP3. Firm $1500. (828) 2923001 CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES FOR SALE. 5 loving vet checked big boned German Shepherd puppies looking for their forever homes. Asking $300 each. 3 males and 2 females. Cash only “No Pet Services”. Born May 15th call Tina at (931) 434-9691 cosmo.keeler@gmail.com
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GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES FOR SALE. AKC registered - West German Shepherd puppies for sale. Bicolor and solid black. Males and Females. Great temperaments. Will make a wonderful loyal dog to guard your family. (828) 310-6887 heartbreakridgepreserve@ gmail.com
2008 FORD ESCAPE AWD. 149K miles, runs great, new tires, towing package. $5,200 OBO. 828-447-5761.
6 CHIWEENIE PUPPIES. Males, females. 4 chocolates, 2 long haired. Chihuahua puppies also. 8 to 14 weeks old. $150 to $250. 704-466-5790 or 704-466-7793
BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIES. 6 weeks old, CKC registered, 5 females, 1 male, had first vet check. Call for price 828-8178752. 2 AUSSIE DOODLE DOGS. Females, Black, House Broken, Crate Broken, Not Spayed. FREE to Good Home. 704-6923580.
COCKAPOO PUPPIES. 3 females, 2 males. Born May 31, 6 weeks old. Tails docked, dew clawed. Parents on site. Serious buyers only. 828-305-2181.
CKC TOY POODLES. 3 CKC toy poodles, chocolate male and black male, 1 chocolate female ready to go. Has had 1st shots. $700 males and $800 female. (704) 426-7920 buttercupcreme@yahoo.com
FREE PUPPIES-GERMAN SHEPHERD. Adult-Female & 7 weeks old puppies. Available to good homes. Call 704-6855060.
2 YEAR OLD FEMALE RAT TERRIER. Red & White, 5 lbs, has been fixed. $350. Malti Poo male & female, 2 sets. Under 6 wks old. Ready in 2 weeks. Tails docked dew claws removed, wormed, 1st shots. Males $800, Females $1000. Mature to 5 lbs & under. Also need part time help with small rescue 2 days per week for 2 hours daily. (828) 391-0919
28 FT. 1984 PACE ARROW $9,895. Set up as a tiny home in a RV park. Must be moved by a flatbed. 828-453-0828.
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SHIH TZU PUPPIES. CKC registered, Vet checked, first shots done. Males $600. Females $800. Call or text 828-217-5259 (828) 217-5259 amorris148@ icloud.com
2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO 14,000 miles. Runs great, $12,000 Nego. 2014 Nissan Versa 40,000 miles, real good condition. $20,000. Also 3 buildings full of assorted items, new, used and furniture. Make offer. 704-406-9413 or 864805-0343.
1998 FORD F-150 “Solid Truck”. Longbed, Automatic, White, 2WD, 233,000 miles. $3800 (704) 473-6014
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON. 21” Apes, Custom Indicators, Shotgun Exhaust Pipes, Remote Control Garage Door Opener, Chrome Switches, Braided Cables. 14,800 Miles. Original Owner. $6500. (909) 900-5777
VACATIONS VACATION RENTAL- MYRTLE BEACH CONDO. 3 bedrooms, available August 16-23, September & October dates available. $1895 weekly. 828-447-6611. Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
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CARS & TRUCKS 2005 HONDA ACCORD SDN EX, V6. Red in color. Call for price, 828-748-4466 or 828447-3176. 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING Touring Convertible. 78,000 miles, $4950. Call 704-4728385 or (704) 487-1205
1999 DAMON INTRUDER RV MOTOR HOME. 35’ LONG. Has 2 slideouts, 57,149 miles. Gas powered plus generator. Needs new awning. $10,000. (828) 429-0829
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716 PARK AVE., SHELBY, NC. Duplex, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom. Rent $925 Deposit $925. App fee $25. 704-214-4180.
LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE. Has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications now. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC (704) 482-7723 (704) 482-7723 Lions@RPMMANAGED.COM MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. Weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299
2016 FORD ECONOLINE COMMERCIAL CHASSIS E350, 16 ft. bed with power lift, automatic, 79,700 miles, $25,000. 704-477-6922.
10’X10’X6’ DOG KENNELS. Dog Houses and Dog Buildings. Delivery & Set Up Available. J Johnson Sales in Forest City. (828) 245-5895
6 FULL BLOODED MOUNTAIN FEIST PUPPIES. 6 weeks old. Parents on Site. $150 each. (828) 429-7452
2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. 2 door, rear wheel, new motor, $8000. Also 2008 BMW Z-4, automatic, $7500. (704) 300-9223
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LAND FOR SALE, CAMP GROUND on land. Price lowered $160,000 to $150,000. 828-453-0828. 3795-3925 Hollis Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040
LAUREL HILL APARTMENTS LOCATED IN SHELBY NC. Is currently accepting applications for our 2 and 3 bedroom Townhomes. Rent is based on income (and even some expenses are deducted). Call or visit today! 1526 Eaves Road, Shelby, NC or call for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. (704) 487-1114 NO HEAT BILLS HERE. 1 Bedroom Apartment. Ground level, excellent location (Shelby), small quiet complex. Recently renovated. Hardwood floors, stove, refrigerator. NO PETS OR SMOKING. Heat and water included in $695 month rent. (704) 487-5480 HOUSE FOR RENT 1439 Foust Road, Shelby. 3 BR, 2 BA, attached 2 car garage, large out buildings.1 acre lot. $1950 rent +$1950 security deposit. Tenant pays all utilities. Out building with office. Perfect for most small businesses. 704236-8198. ASHLEY HILLS ACRES is Accepting Applications for 2 bedrooms/1 bath $850 and 3 bedrooms/2 baths $950 located at 1442 Arlee Dr., Shelby. Applications located outside of office. Application fee $25 per adult. NO PETS. (843) 9579299
135-8 WIGGINS LANE. Kings Mountain, NC. Newer Single Wide. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom. Rent $1375, Deposit $1375. App Fee $25 per adult. 704214-4180. 122 W. DOUBLE SHOALS ROAD. Shelby, NC. Newly Remodeled Double Wide. Rent $1895, Deposit $1895. 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom. App fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180. LINCOLN COUNTY 2433-10 SUN VALLEY TRAIL. Lincolnton, NC. Single Wide. 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom. Rent $975 Deposit $975. App Fee $25. 704-214-4180. 135-15 WIGGINS LANE. Kings Mountain, NC. Single wide. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Rent $1150, Deposit, $1150. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180. RUTHERFORD COUNTY SENIOR LIVING AT ITS BEST! 55 and older. 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartments. Forest City. $700 deposit, $700 month. (828) 447-9622 THREE BEDROOM MOBILE HOME in quiet, wooded park. Landlord on site. Reasonable rent. No pets. Background check. Rutherfordton, NC. 828429-9276.
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