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Rutherfordton woman turns 102 Article by Scott Carpenter.
“Up until about five years ago, she was still reading her large-print Bible,” Donnie said. “She loves her Bible, and often taught Sunday School and led other classes at church.” Margaret also enjoys singing. A favorite hymn is “Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine.” Donnie said her family and friends see Margaret as a source of inspiration. According to Donnie, a phrase Margaret would often say, is “Our father in heaven knows what’s best.” Even though Margaret is now frail, has some difficulty communicating and her hearing isn’t great, Donnie says “...Her spirit is still here. And we love her. She still offers a warm, loving smile.” Derrick Hale is one of Margaret’s hospice caregivers, and has grown especially close to her. “I first met Ms. Forney when I started assisting with managing her care,” Derrick said. “We were introduced through my work at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, about two years ago.” “From the moment we
more deeply, and to find immense joy in the smallest things like a good cup of coffee, a sunny afternoon sitting by the window, or just a quiet moment of silence together.” Derrick says Margaret inspires him every day. “Being around someone who has lived over a century gives you a completely different perspective on life’s daily stresses,” Derrick said. “I’ve learned from her, how to focus on what truly matters in the Margaret Forney moment rather than getting caught up in met, there was an immediate small disruptions. She carries connection,” Derrick continued. “Working alongside her over a quiet grace.” The friendship between these years hasn’t felt like Derrick and Margaret, is standard caregiving. It quickly evolved into a deep mutual perhaps an unlikely one. “When you look at us on respect, and partnership.” paper, society might see Derrick says their bond has taught him “...the true meaning of presence, and patience.” “In our fastpaced world, we are always rushing to the next thing. Ms. Forney operates on a different, more beautiful timeline,” Derrick stated. “She has taught me to slow down, to listen
Margaret Forney celebrated her 102nd birthday on July 27. She was born in 1924, right in the middle of America’s Jazz Age. Margaret has lived a life full of love. She moves a bit more slowly these days, but she continues to inspire family, friends, and caregivers who surround her. Margaret is the daughter of John and Pearl Forney. They lived in the New Hope neighborhood of Rutherfordton. For the past 20 years she has been living at Willow Ridge Rehab and Living Center, near Rutherford Regional Hospital, about three miles from her old neighborhood. Margaret was an academically gifted student, and attended the segregated New Hope School. She graduated as valedictorian, and moved to Greensboro where she attended North Carolina A and T University. She later returned home, and raised two sons as a single mother. Margaret also had health concerns related to seizures and for that reason never was able to obtain a driver’s license. But, she raised her sons, and cared for her parents as they aged, and was highly respected in her community. Both of Margaret’s sons are now deceased. She also has five grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Donnie Hines is an extended family member by marriage, and remains close to Margaret. “When she was in her 80s, she broke her ankle. She was then living with a younger brother,” Donnie said. “At that time, Margaret needed additional care and rehabilitation, and doctors recommended she move to the care center.” Margaret is a woman of great faith, and was an active member of St. John Margaret Forney is 102 years old. She is pictured AME Zion Church, located with some of her hospice workers: left, Donna Ruppe; front right, Derrick Hale, and Samantha Jackson. in the New Hope community.
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two people from completely different worlds, generations, and racial backgrounds,” Derrick concedes. “Caring for someone born in the 1920s means supporting a person who lived through Jim Crow, the Great Depression, World War II, and the Civil Rights Movement. History stops being an abstract textbook and becomes a lived reality expressed in memories, instincts, and quiet resilience.” Derrick believes meeting the physical needs of a hospice patient requires mutual trust, respect and humility. “Trust isn’t given automatically because of your role. It is earned daily through that steady respect,” Derrick added. “I am so very grateful for the opportunity to work with not only an amazing lady, but an amazing family.” Beginning when she was in her 90s, Margaret would be asked about any secrets to longevity. She would smile and say, “I’ve done the best I could.”
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Fire camp sparks interest for young leaders
Campers came from held July 26-30. throughout the county. Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Next year’s camp will be Rutherfordton Fire & Rescue Photos.
When Rutherfordton Fire & Rescue began their Service, Professionalism, Attitude, Respect, Knowledge (S.P.A.R.K.) Camp four years ago, among the goals of the leaders was to “spark” interests among the young participants to perhaps choose fire fighting and emergency response as a profession. “We try to reach out to the youth and get them involved in the community,” said Assistant Chief and Camp Coordinator Robbie Samuel. Some of the attendees also wanted to join the fire department Junior Explorer program. “If this ‘sparks’ their interests we may get some EMTs and firefighters in the future,” he said. At least three of the past S.P.A.R.K. campers are now involved in fire fighting service and Emergency Medical Service in Marion and Asheville. All three are S.P.A.R.K. Camp graduates. While Samuel is the organizer/coordinator of the camp, “We couldn’t do this camp without the help of the
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whole department,” he said. Forest City Fire & Rescue are also contributors to the camp. The most recent camp brought 15 participants ages 14-18 to the department for the no-cost week long camp. The camp had the greatest number of participants ever. Day one training consisted of lifesaving skills, CPR, basic knots and ropes. On day two they participated in fire extinguisher training
and learned about fire behavior. On day three the brave campers experienced rappelling and learned how to set up the system. Forced entry and search and rescue training happened on day four. Campers also learned about the Denver Drill that uses body mechanics to rescue firefighters or victims trapped in narrow spaces without excessive exertion of energy. Day five involved friendly competition, games, water day, a cookout and an icee truck. The campers got to help Rutherfordton firefighters push-in the town’s new 107-foot ladder truck. Samuel said the Denver Drill was the most popular event of the camp and there was also a “big interest in rappelling.” He said everyone participated, “even if they didn’t feel comfortable at
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ICC Faculty and students receive awards at convocation
Spencer Jones and Cheryl Lawter on 10 years; Alan Beam, Jonathan Bland, Cathy Walker and David Walker on 15 years; Jonathan Jones, Brenda McFarland and Tina Porter on 20 years; Melissa Johnson and Keith Poole on 25 years; and Donna Hood on 30 years with ICC. Golden Apple Award recipients recognized were Lacey Arrowood, Sandy Brackett, Brandon Burnette, Peyton Greenlee, Blakely Hollifield, Sarah Golden Apple Award: Lacey Arrowood, Sandy Brackett, Brandon Burnette, Peyton Greenlee, Blakely Hollifield, Sarah Kilgo, Kilgo, Savannah Savannah Parton, Lee Roach, David Walker and Lewis Walker. Parton, Lee Roach, David Walker and Lewis Walker. Other award w i n n e r s recognized were the Staff Tanner Award recipient Lewis Freeman and faculty recipient Michael Lyda, and Alfreda Lindsay the 2026 Willard L. Lewis Staff of the Year. The Willard L. Lewis Staff of the Year
Isothermal Community College’s employees, recent retirees and those recognized for years of service, as well as honored faculty and staff, were recognized for the impact they make across the college during the annual convocation recently. Among employees who reached service milestones were Elizabeth Adams, Tim Beam, Zach Freeman,
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A 1969 Dodge Charger owned by Coy McCurry was judged Best of Show at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church car show Saturday.
The church had trophies made in the shape of a cross for show winners. Johnnie Adkins who helped organize Stan Smart checks out every detail to make sure his truck is ready for judging. He took home a Top 25 trophy. the show and hosted the event is shown Article & Photos Provided By: Pat Nanney with trophies and door prizes.
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(Feature Impact) During back-to-school season, education is naturally at the forefront of most parents’ minds. While a lot of important learning is accomplished in the classroom, there are so many opportunities to continue challenging and developing children’s minds and hearts in family life as well. Learning about history together is a practical way to inspire deep, meaningful conversations about the world, whether from books, documentaries or visits to
museums. Now is an opportune time to explore the story of Anne Frank, a Jewish teenager evading Nazi capture during the Holocaust. Families can read her famous diary together then visit “Anne Frank The Exhibition,” presented by the Anne Frank House at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. This comprehensive exhibition immerses visitors in the context that shaped Frank’s life, from her early years in Frankfurt through her tragic
death and how her father ensured her legacy. The centerpiece is the first fullscale recreation of the Annex where the Frank family and four other Jews hid during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. The exhibition, recommended for visitors ages 10 and older, is open through early 2027. No matter what piece of history families choose to delve into together, they should take the time to discuss with their kids what they’re thinking and feeling about everything they’re discovering. Then together they can figure out what lessons from the past can be taken into the future. “Anne Frank’s story is a powerful reminder of what happens when fear and hatred are allowed to take root,” said Dr. Chevy Humphrey, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry president and CEO. “At the same time, it reveals the quiet but enduring strength of curiosity, creativity and resilience, values that sit at the heart of our mission. We hope this exhibition offers meaningful moments
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By: Jean Gordon It’s been a long time ago now it seems when I walked into a home-based beauty shop near our grandparents home off Poors Ford Road to get a haircut. We didn’t go for haircuts in our family of four girls very often, so this day was special to me. Mama cut our hair most of the time, but for some reason I was going to a professional person for a cut. I still remember how I felt. To say I was excited doesn’t begin to hold a candle to my feelings as I walked into the shop and made myself at home in the beauty shop chair, just down the dirt road from the Crawfords. I felt like a grown-up type of person. I was probably 10 years old when I told the beautician I wanted my hair cut like Norma Jean’s. To this day, I haven’t forgotten her quick response.
“Who’s Norma Jean?” she asked. It was more than my ears could hear and my brain could understand. She didn’t know Norma Jean. Are you kidding me? I thought everyone knew Norma Jean. I felt sad. I felt let down and betrayed. I was sorry for my newest television, country music hero Norma Jean. You, see, on Saturday nights as a kid we sat in the living room around our television set and watched country music programs. We had one television, of course, and our parents were country music fans. We watched the Porter Wagoner Show and that’s where I met my friend Norma Jean. You see a long time before Dolly, there was Norma Jean. Someone posted on Facebook recently that history had completely forgotten about Norma Jean but not so much, Dolly. The post said, “Everyone knows that Dolly Parton’s career started on The Porter Wagoner Show, but no one talks much about Norma Jean.” Norma Jean was Porter’s original leading lady, reaching millions of viewers each week, I read. “She had Top 10 hits, Grammy nominations
and her own fanbases. In 1967, at the height of her fame, she chose marriage and walked away from the show.” The post continued, “Dolly Parton didn’t replace an unknown singer; she inherited an empire that Norma Jean had spent years building. The cameras simply kept rolling after Norma Jean walked off the set, and history remembered her replacement instead of her.” She was often referred
to as the forgotten Miss Norma Jean, but I tell you, I never forgot her. I wanted my hair to look like hers and I loved her singing and we had the same name Jean. Most likely that was my first experience of being starstruck that would carry me to this day. I hadn’t thought of Norma Jean in decades until the Facebook post brought back a lot of memories of Norma Jean and our family on Saturday nights
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A friend to so many, Dolly Parton, 80, died Tuesday, August 25. We all loved Dolly and appreciated her talent and her generosity. I took this photo of Dolly in March 2026 during media day at Dollywood. For years, I have been attending media day and this year she was escorted to the stage by Dollywood’s President Eugene Naughton. As always, they took questions from the audience but when I saw her five months ago, Dolly Parton, for the first time on media day, didn’t sing. But she laughed, shared her dreams and she was appreciated. We will miss this kind, generous woman across our area. Every child in Rutherford County from birth to age 5 (and across the country) received a new book each month in the mail from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. RIP to this kind hearted soul.
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A brand-new start for a father and daughter in Rutherford County Congressman Tim Moore recently joined Renew NC to tour a completed new home for a local family rebuilding their lives after Hurricane Helene. The highlight of the day was seeing his little girl’s excitement as she turned the key to unlock the front door to her new home for the very first time!
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When Struggling With Ice Cream, Write Your Way Out Of It trailer that makes it to weddings, birthday parties, special events and this fall will have their first time at the Mountain State Fair in Asheville. Clayton credits Mattie with making very good
homemade ice cream when he was a kid and inspiring him. Have mercy. My own memories of turning the crank on the ice cream churn and eating that stuff are enough to make a freight train take a dirt road.
by Pat Jobe Texting is writing, right? Suddenly all of us are writers, or at least those of us who text have become writers. Today I am writing about ice cream, and my struggle is that I am also working to lose weight. The two do not always go together. Clayton Smith and James Robbins of Kershaw’s Kreamery are rolling with success with homemade ice cream. Bless ‘em. Please understand that I understand there are other people in the ice cream business here in Rutherford County. But also understand that Clayton and I are pretty nearly kinfolk. His daddy, David, and his grandmother, Mattie Lackey, are two of my favorite people in the world through our shared love of The Church Of The Exceptional in Henrietta. You do understand that sometimes newspaper people write about their friends, right? Clayton and James opened their second Kershaw’s Kreamery in the Tri-City Mall just a little while back and this past weekend opened a Marion location. They also have an enclosed
Our place of celebration was Mama Jobe’s and Granddaddy’s home in Mt. Vernon. I once was babysitting a four-year-old. We had just met and we were part of a gaggle of family and friends, all of whom cleared out of the house leaving the two of us with toys and books and stuff aimed at a four-yearold. We looked at each for a few seconds and I won her heart when I asked, “You want some ice cream?” Doubtless that same kind of heart winning goes on all the time at Kershaw’s
Kreamery. While I was visiting in the Tri-City Mall location, a boy and his daddy were waiting on their orders to be filled. Holy cow! Talk about anticipation. Clayton and James have been making their own ice cream in Green Hill for a while now. Clayton said his business skills, hard work and joy in success are all grounded in one simple formula. He said, “My goal is to eat.” It looks like he is meeting his goal. When the Hayes clan
gathered years and years ago, Uncle Dockie would organize the grandchildren into a parade. He would take on the role of drum major and lead the line in a chant of “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.” That would be followed by heaping bowls of the cool treat. So if you’re struggling to lose weight and anything else, just write about it. Or text somebody if that works better. I just did. Now, I’ll have a small scoop. Contact Pat Jobe at patjobe13@gmail.com.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Important – While the state or federal regulations do not require a public hearing, it can be conducted if required locally. Section 5311 (ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 and applicable State funding, or combination thereof. This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed FY28 Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than September 4, 2026. The public hearing will be held on September 8, 2026, at 6:00 pm before the Rutherford County Board of Commissioners. Those interested in attending the public hearing and needing either auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or a language translator should contact Tonya Garrison on or before September 4, 2026, at telephone number 828-287-6411 or via email at tonya.garrison@rutherfordcountync.gov. The Community Transportation Program provides assistance to coordinate existing transportation programs operating in Rutherford County as well as provides transportation options and services for the communities within this service area. These services are currently provided using Rutherford County Transit fleet (15 passenger vans, mini vans, and LTV buses). Services are rendered by Rutherford County Transit for Rutherford County Senior Center. The total estimated amount requested for the period July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028.
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Greacelyn Jenkins (left) and Callie Epley are two of the friendly staff at Kershaw’s Kreamery in the Tri-City Mall. They said, “Everybody loves ice cream,” as they talked about enjoying their work.
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Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ By Gary Miller In the early 1900’s, gun ownership for most families might have included a .22 rifle, a double barrel shotgun, a .30-30 lever action rifle, and a pistol. Many only had one or two of these. A pistol was often the last firearm on the list. A farmer looked at these guns not as something to collect or trade, but as tools. That same farmer would look at the collection that many individuals have today, and GARY MILLER ask “What’s all them for?” He believed that a gun had a purpose and if the purpose was met with one firearm, you really didn’t need another one. He also kept his gun a long time. He became comfortable with how it handled and how it shot and therefore felt no reason to trade it for a different one, no matter how much better the newer model was. Yes, that is different from today. Many of us think we need a gun for every type of hunt and for every situation in life. And then we need one to defend the house and the country – just in case. And all of that is fine. But when it comes down to it, the gun, no matter how it is used, still has one purpose -to fire a projectile from a barrel. That gun can be worth a lot of money or a just few dollars, but it is still made to fire a bullet or shell. This purpose doesn’t change. It never has and it never will. What changes, however, is the object of its purpose. In war, the object is the enemy. In hunting, the object is game. In that same hunting scenario, the object might be a duck, a deer, a grouse or a gobbler. But the purpose of the gun remains. Only the object changes. When I think about the purpose God has given His followers, I think we can say the same thing. Our purpose doesn’t change. Only its object does. I believe the purpose for each believer is the same: to love and serve God and, to love and serve the people He puts in front of us. What’s neat about this is that we never have to ask God what purpose He has for us. He has already told us. What changes over our lifetime, and even from one day to another, is the object of that purpose. For me, the object was once a church where I was the pastor. Today it’s a group of diverse men. But even those descriptions are too broad. One day the object of my purpose might be hundreds of people I’m speaking to. The next day it might be one person who needs a listening ear and a little encouragement. The size of the opportunity may change. The purpose doesn’t. And there are plenty of other examples as well. These changes occur as we experience different things in our lives. Death, divorce, disease, defeat, and disappointment can all change the people and opportunities that are placed in front of us. And all of this does a few things. First, it settles the question of what my purpose is. Secondly, it takes away the pressure of trying to figure out some great calling for this particular period of my life. Instead, I can simply ask: Who has God put in front of me today? And was I a good steward of that opportunity? But it also does a third thing. It shows us that no matter how bad we’ve been, no matter how difficult and disappointing our past, as long as we are here on earth, God has people for our purpose. Sin, suffering and setbacks may redirect the object of our purpose, but they can never eliminate it. Gary Miller gary@outdoortruths.org Gary Miller has written Outdoor Truths articles for 24 years. He has also written five books which include compilations of his articles and a father/son devotional. He also speaks at wild-game dinners and men’s events for churches and associations. Stay updated on Outdoor Truths each week by subscribing at Outdoortruths.org
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Earl Scruggs Music Festival Labor Day weekend at Tryon International Equestrian Center
banjo as a child. classical music, world music with some momentum of By age 10, he and other settings, but “My its own. The International was developing Bluegrass Heart” marked a Bluegrass Music Association the three-finger return to the music that first named Earl Scruggs Music style that would shaped him. The project won Festival its 2025 Event of the become known the Grammy Award for best Year. as “Scruggs bluegrass album in 2022. The festival’s history style,” using rolls The Avett Brothers offer already includes and syncopation another North Carolina performances from Alison to move the connection. Brothers Scott Krauss & Union Station, banjo beyond and Seth Avett were raised Emmylou Harris, Tanya a supporting in Concord, where both Tucker, Old Crow Medicine r h y t h m began playing music before Show, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, instrument. eventually forming the band Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull and “I pretty that carries their name. Sam Bush since its debut in well lived and This year will also bring 2022. breathed the more attention to another But the weekend remains banjo all the important part of Scruggs’ more than a collection of way,” Scruggs story. headliners. Workshops, Bela Fleck performs “Rhapsody in Blue” once said, The festival is introducing performances from Junior during the 67th annual Grammy Awards in according to the the Louise Scruggs Stage, Appalachian Musicians and 2025 in Los Angeles. The virtuoso banjoist Earl Scruggs named for Earl’s wife the festival’s Battle of the is among the headliners billed at Earl Center in and longtime manager. Banjos competition keep Scruggs Music Festival 2026. Shelby. Louise began booking and some of the emphasis on (Chris Pizzello/AP Photo) In 1945, managing Flatt & Scruggs musicianship and the next Scruggs joined in the mid-1950s and generation of players. This Five years in, the Earl Scruggs Music Festival Bill Monroe’s band, where became the first woman in year’s Battle of the Banjos has grown into a major his playing quickly became country music to take on winner, Kentucky’s Blue North Carolina weekend for central to the emerging those roles, according to the Bridge Boys, earned two bluegrass and roots music, bluegrass sound. He later Country Music Hall of Fame festival performance slots. More than a century after but its focus remains tied to formed Flatt & Scruggs with and Museum. She guided the musician whose name is guitarist Lester Flatt. Their her husband’s career for his birth in Cleveland County, recordings included “Foggy decades and helped take the the style Earl Scruggs on the bill. The festival returns Sept. Mountain Breakdown,” one music to audiences beyond helped create remains a traditional country starting point for musicians 4-6 to Tryon International of bluegrass music’s most the still figuring out where five Equestrian Center in Mill recognizable instrumentals, market. The stage arrives as the strings can go next. Spring with The Avett and “The Ballad of Jed Brothers, Greensky Clampett,” the theme to “The festival enters its fifth year Article Provided By: Dan Reeves Bluegrass, The Del McCoury Beverly Hillbillies.” Scruggs was also Band and Béla Fleck’s “My Bluegrass Heart” leading a willing to move beyond the lineup that stretches from traditional boundaries of the traditional bluegrass to genre. After Flatt & Scruggs split in 1969, he formed the Americana and jamgrass. H OM E The Avett Brothers will Earl Scruggs Revue with his O F TH E close the festival Sunday. sons and mixed bluegrass Greensky Bluegrass and The with rock, country and Del McCoury Band headline other influences. Over the Saturday, while Fleck and years, he worked with artists ONES! The Earls of Leicester with including Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, the Nitty Jerry Douglas lead Friday’s lineup. Alison Brown, Gritty Dirt Band and Elton another Grammy-winning John. sheltonfireworks.com That same idea — banjo player whose career OPEN 9-9 ALL YEAR has crossed bluegrass, jazz preserving the foundation and folk, is the festival’s while allowing the music to move — runs through this I-85 EXIT 104 • 570 Tribal Rd. 2026 artist-in-residence. Also scheduled are year’s festival. Blacksburg, SC Fleck is perhaps the Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Mountain Grass Unit, clearest example. His career Lindsay Lou, Della Mae, has taken the banjo into jazz, Rissi Palmer, East Nash Grass, Special Consensus, Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands and a long list of regional and emerging acts. The range fits a festival built around Earl Scruggs, whose approach to the fivestring banjo helped establish the sound most listeners now associate with bluegrass. Scruggs was born in 1924 in the Flint Hill community of Cleveland County and STRIVING TO HELP ALL BUSINESSES SUCCEED! started playing his father’s
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Approximately 100 people attended the inaugural Agent Orange Awareness Ceremony.
On a warm August summer evening recently, approximately 100 people gathered to commemorate National Agent Orange Awareness Day. The ceremony was a reminder for many Vietnam veterans, families and friends, the cost of war did not end when all the veterans returned home. Decades later many continue to live with the lasting effects of Agent Orange exposure. The ceremony was held at the soccer fields across from Isothermal Community College and it provided an opportunity for loved ones and friends to honor those whose lives changed forever due to Agent Orange. Lynn Hegeman of Rutherfordton talked about her husband Dan Hegeman who passed away due to Agent Orange exposure. Melissa LeRoy of Forest City shared the story of her father who also passed away from complications of Agent Orange. Dan was diagnosed with terminal cancer in March 2020 during the Covid Global Pandemic. He was given a life expectancy of five years after his diagnosis and lived 4 1/2 years. Lynn said her job during that time was keeping Dan as comfortable and happy as possible, but Covid restrictions kept him from spending time with family and friends at the time.
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During his sickness, The day also reminds those who are still with us, and Lynn said there was no time everyone that sacrifice educating future generations on for thoughts about Agent is not always visible, why this still matters,” Lisa Marie Orange causing his cancer, sometimes it is carried Barrett, Director & Co-Chair of but after his death she said in a diagnosis received The Wall That Heals Rutherford she became somewhat years later; sometimes County, NC Committee, said settled into her new normal it is carried in the quiet in her opening remarks at the as “anger” crept in about strength of a spouse or ceremony. Agent Orange. She said caregiver, “It reminds “I was especially touched it was a personal struggle us that sacrifice is not to see Patricia Price there in not to allow the anger to always visible,” Melissa honor of her brother, Lieutenant control her and “lose the said. Colonel Doug Price, who grew happiness or peacefulness “Sometimes, it is carried up in Spindale and devoted she had begun to achieve.” by a family that has much of his military career to When Lynn was asked to spent decades seeking defending the freedoms we become involved with “The answers, support, enjoy today. A Huey helicopter Wall That Heals” that will and recognition. As a pilot during the Vietnam War, be brought to Rutherford community, we have the he survived being shot down County in November, she opportunity to make sure three times and also served as knew the decision could that these stories are not a Green Beret with U.S. Army bring even more sadness, forgotten. We can listen. Special Forces. After surviving but instead, “it started a We can learn. We can so much during his service, Lt. healing process.” share resources,” Melissa Col. Price passed away in 2025 Lynn said she was able said. from complications related to to realize the importance of “We can teach future his service in Vietnam. Patricia’s creating more awareness generations that the cost presence was a meaningful about Agent Orange and of service may continue reminder that behind every to add Dan to the memory long after a war ends. And veteran is a family who carries program with Vietnam we can ensure that our their service, their sacrifice, and Veterans Memorial Fund. Vietnam veterans receive their legacy forward,” Lisa said. She said far too long the respect, compassion, “Seeing Patricia...was a many veterans and families and recognition they powerful reminder of exactly Chase High School band member Blace McDaniel have faced unanswered have earned,” Melissa why this ceremony matters.” she concluded the ceremony by playing Taps. questions about illnesses, continued. added. disabilities and the “As we look ahead to Agent Orange was a blend man that taught and deserved connection between their respect; disrespect in his book The Wall That Heals coming of tactical herbicides used military service and health. to Rutherford County in during Operation Ranch Hand, was a zero. “Today we know more than we His style was strong, quiet and November, let this gathering be a military program conducted once did, but awareness remains he had a mighty work ethic. the beginning of a continuing in Vietnam from 1962 through essential,” Lynn continued. to remember 1971. It was used to remove His tone was sometimes taken commitment: Lynn said education is not only as gruff or rude; however the fallen, honor those who dense vegetation and forest about medical information but everything he said was true and served, educate our community, cover. Agent Orange contained about understanding authentic. and support the veterans and traces of TCDD, a form of dioxin. the full human impact. As a Vietnam War Veteran he families among us. The U.S. Department of “It is about the was never fully understood. “To our Vietnam veterans, Veterans Affairs recognizes veteran who may have All he wanted was for someone we say: thank you. To their a number of diseases as suffered quietly for to love him, for despite the PTSD families, we say: thank you. And associated with qualifying years...it is about the demons and Agent Orange side to everyone here tonight, thank herbicide exposure, including spouse who became a effects his intentions were good. you for choosing to remember, certain cancers, Type 2 diabetes, caregiver,” she said. heart disease, Many accused him of having educate, and honor. Together, ischemic “It is about a mausoleum and being a we remember. Together, we Parkinson’s disease, and other the children and hoarder. educate. Together, we honor,” serious conditions. grandchildren who This was not the case, his Melissa said. Article & Photos Provided By: Jean Gordon grew up seeing the emotional attachment to family “Because no lasting effects of helped him keep his life in order. veteran, and no service within their The love he had for us, his family, should ever own family. have to walk this daughters, never wavered. “When we The more his daughters learned journey alone,” she speak openly about about him in his last few months, added. Agent Orange, we they realized they favored. Following the honor the truth. We A Hero, my Dad, our Dad is brief ceremony, replace silence with down. people remained understanding. And He made me promise his last at the property and we help make sure days to help the shared stories. that veterans and 3%; now stand back and watch “Tears were families who may as I prepare and adjust my shed and hugs need support know crown. were shared with that they are seen, Melissa told the crowd, “we perfect strangers,” heard, and valued,” gather in remembrance, but we said Lynn. “Healing Lynn concluded. began or continued also gather with purpose.” M e l i s s a “National Agent Orange for many of those LeRoy read her 2021 Awareness Day calls us to attending.” published poem: “At the heart of honor the Vietnam veterans who My Dad, my Hero served our nation, to remember this ceremony is Our Dad was a Father, those who are no longer with us, a simple mission: Daddy, Grandpa, and to stand beside the families remembering those Veterans Neil Baker and Bruce Lancaster placed a wreath in memory and in honor of those affected friend and a hero. who continue to carry the effects who are no longer by Agent Orange. Assisting were members of Boy He was the type of of that service,” she said. with us, honoring Scouts of America Troop 129 Spindale.
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August 27 Community Senior Event When: August 27; 11am-1:30pm Where: Spindale House; Tanner Street, Spindale More Info: The MLK Committee of New Hope invite Seniors (55 and older) to a Senior Healthy Workshop. Free event. Presentations from AARP, Blue Ridge Health and Healthy juices. Sponsors: MLK Committee of New Hope and Carolina Foothills Foundation.
DEADLINE FOR COMMUNITY CALENDAR: MONDAY 10AM August 29 Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Golf Tournament for S.T.A.R. Camp When: August 29; 6pm Where: Meadowbrook Golf Club More Info: Benefits S.T.A.R. Camp, a 3 day camp to build relationships with kids & SRO’s. Event honors the legacy of Major Jamie Keever, who battled cancer while simultaneously working & securing the initial funding for the S.T.A.R. Program Camp. Money raised goes toward supplies for camp. For registration or sponsorship contact Cpl. Jarrett Guffey at 828-980-4842 or e-mail william.guffey@rutherfordcountync.gov.
SEPTEMBER & BEYOND September 15 Blood Drive When: September 15; 1:30-6pm Where: Gilkey School Community Center; 217 Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton September 21 through October 7, 2026 Operation Carolina More Info: Operation Carolina is a 700-mile solo run across NC, Murphy to Outer Banks, roughly 40 miles a day for 17 days. Jonathan Milkovich, Army veteran & Executive Director of Operation WarriorFit, in Fletcher is running it alone. Route comes through Rutherford County Day 5, Fri., Sept. 25. That day crosses over from Polk County to Rutherford County & runs through Rutherfordton, Spindale, & Forest City, then through Ellenboro. Day 6 picks up in Rutherford County, heading toward Cleveland County. Operation WarriorFit places donated race entries with vetted veterans, service members, & first responders for a $9.95 commitment fee. Anyone can run, ruck, or walk part of the route alongside Jonathan as he passes through. For more info email Contact.Us@ Operationwarriorfit.org.
September 19 Greenway Gauntlet Adventure Race When: September 19; check-in begins at 9am Where: Broad River Greenway Ranger Station; 126 Broad River Dr., Shelby More Info: Choose between the Full Gauntlet (combines paddling & land navigation), & Land Navigation Challenge. No marked course, instead, participants receive a map & coordinates & will use own navigation skills to determine the best route between checkpoints. Compete solo or as a team. Solo competitors must be at least 18. Younger racers may participate on a team beginning at age 12-must be partnered with an adult. The Full Gauntlet adds a paddling component to the adventure. Participants may bring a canoe or kayak. Limited number of canoes available on 1st-come, 1st-served basis. Racers who need a canoe should complete registration & payment & email kduren@broadrivergreenway.com to reserve while supplies last. $35/solo competitors, $45/teams. September 26 Car Show When: September 26; 8am: sign-in, show 9am-3pm Where: Cedar Grove Fellowship Church; 160 Toney Rd., Bostic More Info: $30 per entry. Each entry gets a free t-shirt. 26 trophies. Vendors wanted: $25- bring your own table. Selling BBQ plates & Hot Dog plates, crafts, Christmas, fall, etc. Benefits building fund. Sponsors needed: 828-245-7878 before August 31.
September 30 Celebrating 100 Years of the Lake Lure Dam When: September 30; 11am Where: Lake Lure Gazebo at Morse Park More Info: Join the Town of Lake Lure to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Lake Lure Dam- a remarkable engineering achievement that has stood strong for a century, including through Hurricane Helene. September 30-October 3 Celebration of the Arts When: September 30-October 3 Where: The Guild; 160 North Main St., Ruthefordton More Info: Includes: People’s Choice Voting, Artists Reception (Oct. 2, 5-7pm), Awards (Oct. 3, 4-5pm). info@ rcartguild.com October 3 Chase Corner Ministries 50th Anniversary Celebration When: October 3; 11am-5pm Where: Chase Corner Ministries; 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City More Info: Singing, bouncy houses, food trucks, games & give away prizes. Bring a lawn chair. Everyone is invited! October 3 2026 Fall Hilltop Festival When: October 3; 10am-5pm Where: Historic Downtown Rutherfordton More Info: Artisans, local businesses, non-profits, & community organizations, the festival wants you! Showcase products & connect with festival-goers! Registration: https:// secure.rec1.com/NC/rutherfordton-nc-/catalog. Registration closes Sept. 4 (or as spaces fill up). Questions? 828-2873520, ext. 5 or events@rutherfordton.net
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First-ever Greenway Gauntlet Adventure Race September 19 For those who have ever wondered how well they could find their way through the woods with nothing more than a map and compass—or who are simply looking for a new outdoor challenge—the Broad River Greenway has something different planned for September. The Greenway Gauntlet Adventure Race will take place Saturday, September 19, 2026, offering participants a choice between the Full Gauntlet, which combines paddling and land navigation, and a Land Navigation Challenge for those who prefer to keep their feet on solid ground. This isn’t a traditional road or trail race. There is no marked course to follow from start to finish. Instead, participants will receive a map and a set of coordinates and will use their own navigation skills to determine the best route between checkpoints. That means the answer to one of the most frequently asked questions—“How long will it take?”—is simple: it depends. Experienced navigators may plot an efficient route and move quickly from point to point. Those newer to map-and-compass navigation may spend a little more time deciding which way to go. Finding the route is part of the challenge and part of the fun. Participants may compete solo or as a team. Solo competitors must be at least 18 years old. Younger racers may participate on a team beginning at age 12, provided they are partnered with an adult age 18 or older. Teams must remain together throughout the competition, checking in
together at each checkpoint and crossing the finish line together. The Full Gauntlet adds a paddling component to the adventure, taking advantage of one of the Greenway’s defining natural features—the Broad River. Participants may bring their own canoe or kayak. A limited number of canoes will also be available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Racers who need a canoe should first complete their registration and payment and then email kduren@ broadrivergreenway.com to reserve one while supplies last. The event is designed to test outdoor skills rather than technology. Navigation will be accomplished using traditional mapand-compass skills, with GPS devices, smartphones, smartwatches, AI tools and other electronic navigation aids prohibited for navigation during the competition. And, of course, there are bragging rights at stake. Awards will be presented to the first-, second- and third-place finishers in both the Solo and Team divisions. There are no separate age categories—the challenge is the same: navigate well, make good decisions and get to the finish. Entry fees are $35 for solo competitors and $45 for teams, whether participants choose the Full Gauntlet or the Land Navigation Challenge. Participants must be 18 years old or older to participate SOLO. 12 and up can compete on a team as long they participate with an adult (18 years old). Greenway Gauntlet is an invitation to experience Broad River Greenway differently. The Greenway’s mixed hardwood forests, trail system and river corridor provide the setting, but participants decide how they move through it. Success will depend on observation, decision-making, teamwork and the ability to keep a cool head when the obvious route may not necessarily be the best one. For experienced adventure racers, the Gauntlet offers a chance to put familiar skills to work in a new setting. For newcomers, it offers an accessible introduction to navigation-based competition without requiring specialized racing experience. Check-in begins at 9am September 19 at the Broad River Greenway Ranger Station, 126 Broad River Drive, Shelby. The detailed event schedule will be announced prior to race day. Whether competitors choose the river-and-land Full Gauntlet or tackle navigation alone, one thing is certain: this isn’t a race where following the person ahead guarantees getting you where you need to go. At the Greenway Gauntlet, finding your way is the race. Article Provided By: Kim Duren
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Practice a healthy skin regimen The skin is the largest organ of the human body. Despite that, people tend to take skin health for granted. From unprotected time spent in the sun to a failure to address dryness or irritation, skipping skin care can be a mistake. Globally, skin and subcutaneous diseases affect approximately 25.7% of the population, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. It’s important to support the skin barrier from the inside out through various steps. Here is how to target skin health and make it a priority. • Wear sunscreen. People should apply a broadspectrum SPF 30 or higher product every morning, even on cloudy days. • Stay out of the sun. Avoid tanning beds and prolonged, unprotected sun exposure. • Be gentle. Always use mild, non-abrasive, fragrance-free
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Oh, what a beautiful morning An orange sun rises above the clouds on the morning of the Race to the Rock in conjunction with the Lake Lure Olympiad. Emily Walker, general manager of Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park, captured these photos from the top of the rock.
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Golf Tournament for S.T.A.R. Camp The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is hosting the Second Annual Honorary Major Jamie Keever S.T.A.R. Camp Golf Scramble Tournament on Saturday, August 29 at Meadowbrook Golf Club. This tournament benefits S.T.A.R. Camp, a three day summer camp held over three separate weeks each summer. S.T.A.R. Camp helps build relationships with the children and the SRO’s and reinforces what lessons were learned through the S.T.A.R. Program to every 5th grade student in Rutherford County. This event also Honors the Legacy of Major Jamie Keever, who courageously battled cancer while simultaneously working and securing the initial funding for the S.T.A.R. Program Summer Camp. Major Keever’s dedication to the children and citizens of Rutherford County continues to make a lasting impact. Every dollar raised goes directly towards supplies for the summer camp, helping provide the best experience possible for the kids in attendance. If interested in signing up a team for the tournament or making a donation, all the support helps make a difference for the children of Rutherford County. For team registration or sponsorship opportunities, contact Cpl. Jarrett Guffey at 828-9804842 or e-mail william.guffey@ rutherfordcountync.gov.
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GRILLED CHICKEN AND AVOCADO SALAD 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (8 oz. each) 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground coriander kosher salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2t ablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 romaine hearts, chopped 3 cups spinach 2 avocados, thinly sliced 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced 1 apple, thinly sliced 1 cup grapes, halved Creamy Honey-Dijon Dressing: 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. In medium bowl, sprinkle chicken with oregano, coriander and salt and pepper, to taste. Add oil then toss to coat. Grill chicken, covered, about 8 minutes per side, until slightly charred and registering 165 F on thermometer inserted into thickest part. Transfer to cutting board, let rest 5 minutes then thinly slice. Divide romaine, spinach, avocados, cucumbers, apples and grapes among bowls. Top with chicken. To make dressing: Whisk Greek yogurt, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad and serve.
Grandfather Mountain welcomes Fig the river otter Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is welcoming a new member to its river otter habitat: Fig, an 18-month-old river otter who enjoys socializing with her new otter friend, Oscar, and her keepers. Fig arrived at Grandfather in the spring of 2026 with the hope of Stewardship Foundation habitat staff being that she would serve as a companion for Oscar. Oscar, who arrived at Grandfather in August 2014, was extremely attached to his previous habitat companion at Grandfather, Nova the river otter. Nova passed away at the age of 12 on Oct. 1, 2025, following complications from a suspected blood clot during a dental procedure. After months of going through the mountain’s quarantine and introduction processes with Oscar, Fig went on display in the otter habitat this week. She is part of a special loan program through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, meaning that Fig is being hosted by Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation for the foreseeable future. Programs like this allow for specialized habitat research, the optimization of social groupings, species survival
planning, veterinary expertise and much more. Fig was born in February 2025 at the Long Island Aquarium. Loans between zoos, aquariums and other centers are common through formal frameworks like species survival plans. Otters at Grandfather Mountain have typically come from licensed wildlife rehabilitators, but when no otters were available in the timeframe that staff were looking for a companion for Oscar, they reached out to a facility that was looking for placement for some young otters they had in their care. “Fig has easily found her way into all of our hearts,” said Christie Tipton, animal habitats curator for the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation. “For the first few weeks after Fig went through the quarantine phase, we worked to ensure that Oscar and Fig had a comfortable adjustment period with one another. They became fast friends and now enjoy running around together and taking long naps in their cozy bed after lunch.” Fig and Oscar enjoy playing together in the water and, of course, playing chase. River otters are playful by nature and can often be seen playing in the wild.
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Fig, an 18-month-old river otter, is very kind, curious and playful – occupying herself with novel items and exploring the world around her with all of her senses. (Photo: Skip Sickler/Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation)
Fig also loves to play chase programs. with her keepers at the fence, Grandfather Mountain is also and she tried to befriend all of home to Uno the river otter, the animals who lived close to who will take turns being in the her habitat during her quarantine otter habitat with Fig and Oscar. and introduction phases. She When not on display, Uno will be has proven to be very kind, in another habitat in a behindcurious and playful – occupying the-scenes area. herself with novel items and Those interested in exploring the world around her helping Grandfather Mountain with all her senses. Her favorite Stewardship Foundation enrich enrichments, which are special the lives of the animals in the treats, new toys or unfamiliar wildlife habitats, should consider scents given to animals to break the foundation’s Adopt-anup their routines, include pool Animal program. Funds from items to swim with and ice to this program have gone toward crunch on. Fig has been keeping upgrades to habitats in the past, her keepers on their toes as as well as the purchasing of they try to come up with exciting treats, toys and enrichments. enrichments for her. Each resident animal is available Fig and Oscar are currently to adopt at different levels, on display at the nature park’s including Fig, the mountain’s otter habitat. Guests wanting newest otter. Explore the to learn even more about river different animals and adoption otters should attend a Keeper levels at www.grandfather.com/ Talk, offered daily from now adopt. through November 8. Keeper The nonprofit Grandfather Talks about the mountain’s Mountain Stewardship resident river otters take place Foundation strives to inspire at 11:30am and 3:30pm at the conservation of the natural otter habitat. This is a great world through education, opportunity to learn more about exploration and example. For animals and see them receive more information, visit www. an enrichment from one of the grandfather.com. mountain’s keepers. Learn more Article Provided By: about the park’s Keeper Talks at www.grandfather.com/daily- Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Answers to Word Search
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Virginia Jones Pitman “Ginny” Virginia Jones Pitman “Ginny”, 83 of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Allen and Reita Smith Jones. Ginny was an apartment manager and a member of Florence Baptist Church. Ginny is survived by her husband of 30 years, Tommy Pitman; brother, Tommy Jones; sisters in law, Sue Hamrick, Libby Gibson, Diane Pitman and Helen Lane. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Curt Jones, sisters, Margaret Jones and Brenda Jones Ellenburg. Services were private for the family. Crowe’s Mortuary and Crematory.
Julie Scruggs Julie Scruggs, age 68, of Ellenboro, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Julie was born September 19, 1957 in Rutherford County to the late Molt Edwards and Mafra Silvers Edwards. She was the co-owner and operator of Scruggs Body Shop and
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Phillip Melton Phillip Melton, age 65, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Phillip was born August 24, 1960 in Rutherford County to the late Bobby Melton and Willie Faye Hutchins Melton. He was veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the 82nd Airborne Division. Phillip worked for Stonecutter Mill for many years and was a past member of Corinth Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Brandy
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A celebration of Jimmy’s life was held August 26 at Crowe’s Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Jill Johnson officiating.
Jimmy Dean Adams Jimmy Dean Adams, age 73, of Rutherfordton passed away Friday, August 21, 2026. Jimmy was a native of Rutherford County, a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, a fork lift operator at National Textiles and son of the late Floyd and Annie Odum Adams. In addition to his wife Cindy, he leaves to cherish his memory his son Phillip Adams, his daughter Jessica Adams and step son Kenneth Maxey; along with 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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his children, Joey Morrow (Cathy), Jill Morrow Webber (Eddie), and Jason Morrow (Brandy), his sister, Doris Morrow Hamrick (Bruce), and grandchildren, Tyler Hensley, Dustin Morrow, Josie Morrow, and a number of great—grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The funeral was held August 26 at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church with his nephew, Rev. Jeff Hamrick officiating. Memorials may be made to Mt. Harmony Baptist Church, 5083 BosticSunshine Hwy., Bostic, NC 28108 or Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. An online guest registry is available at www. padgettking.com. Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.
Susie Harrill Arndt Susie Harrill Arndt, age 81, passed away Friday, August 21, 2026. Susie was a retired Registered Nurse who spent much of her career caring for residents of group homes. A native of Rutherford County, NC; she was a daughter of the Late James and Edith Moore Harrill. In addition to her parents, she
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was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Arndt; brothers, Donald Harrill and wife Millicent, Richard Harrill, and Doug Harrill. She is survived by her son, “Lin” John Olin McDougall, II; grandchildren, “Jack” John Olin McDougall, III, Madison Salyer McDougall, Thomas Pierson Harrill McDougall; a niece, several nephews, and many friends. A celebration of Susie’s life was held August 23 at Crowe’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Marie Graeper officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com. Crowe’s Mortuary is assisting the family of Susie Arndt.
Ericka Shae Walters Ericka Shae Walters, age 27, of Forest City, NC, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 20, 2026. Ericka was born December 31, 1998, and was a native of Rutherford County. Ericka was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Tom Jones, and Martha Watson, and her cousin Tyler Walters. Left to cherish Ericka’s memory are her parents, Jim “Pawpaw” Walters, and Teresa “Mawmaw” Walters, her infant son, Tyler James Walters, her biological father, Eric Walters and wife Christy, her biological mother, Hope Earley, her two sisters, Victoria James and husband Kip, and Savannah Earley, her brother, Todd Walters and wife Pamela, aunts, Sherrie Toney and husband John, and Brandy Jones, her uncle, Brad Jones, five niceces and two nephews, two cousins. The funeral service was held at McMahan’s Funeral Home Chapel August 25 with Rev. Scott Butler officiating. McMahan’s Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.
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Donald Fay Morrow Donald Fay Morrow, age 88, of Bostic, born August 26, 1937, died August 21, 2026. Don was the son of the late Lee and Elsie Ramsey Morrow, and he grew up in Rutherford County. After graduating from Sunshine High School, he joined the United States Army where he was in the Paratrooper Division. He completed over 46 successful jumps. After returning home from service, he was introduced to Sue on a blind date in 1962. It was love at first sight, and they married December 8, 1962. He was employed for 40 years by The Shelby Daily Star. Don was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church where coaching the softball team was something he did for many years. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sue Morrow Webb, and brother, Junior Morrow. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 64 years, Sue Pressley Morrow,
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Ronnie Lee Evans Ronnie Lee Evans, age 50, of Cliffside, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026. Ronnie was born June 3, 1976 in Rutherford County. He worked as a volunteer fireman and an EMS Technician for many years. Ronnie also repaired small engines and did auto body repair work. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Micheal Yates Evans; brother, Richard Evans; paternal grandparents, J.Y. and Shirley Evans and maternal grandmother, Frances Sears. Those left to honor his memory include his mother, Betty Brown (Rick) of Chattahoochee, FL; sons, Josh O’Dell of Spindale and Barrett Evans of Boiling Springs, SC; sister, Patricia Evans of Cliffside; brother, Terry Evans (Akeely) of Rutherfordton; aunt, Jean Hill (Jimmy) and uncle, Terry J. Evans (Debbie) of Cliffside; four nieces and two nephews. A memorial service will be conducted at 1pm Saturday, August 29 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ricky Poteat officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral
Janie Faye Owens Janie Faye Owens, age 83 of Forest City died Saturday, August 22, 2026. Janie was born May 25, 1943, in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late John Augustus Sims and Janie Frances Camp Sims. Janie was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and had also attended Cross Link Church. She worked for Stonecutter Mills for many years until her retirement. Janie was preceded in death by her husband, George Maurice Owens, her sons, Maurice Anthony (Andy) Owens, John Alfred (Johnny) Owens, her brother, Floyd Sims, her sister, Mary Sins McAbee and her son-in-law, Perry D. Stephens. Survivors include her daughters, Donna Faye Owens and Tammy Lorraine Stephens, both of Forest City, 8 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 1pm Saturday, August 29 at Pleasant Hill
Baptist Church with Rev. Cody Allen and Rev. Trey Beaty officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 11 until 12:45 prior to the service in the Sanctuary. An online guest registry is available at www. padgettking.com Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.
Leslie Brooke Wellborn Doster Leslie Brooke Wellborn Doster, age 47 of the Sandy Mush community passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026. Leslie is survived by her father, Michael Wellborn; stepmother, Luanne Wellborn; one daughter, Anita Russell; one sister, Brandi Weeks; life companion, Jason Vickers and a number of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Beverly Dawn Silvers Wellborn. A private service will be held by the family at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www. crowemortuary.com. Crowe’s Mortuary is assisting the family of Leslie Doster.
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New rides, new entertainment and new food are being added to the lineup of fairgoers’ favorites at the N.C. Mountain State Fair Sept. 11-20 at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher. “The Mountain State Fair has become a time-honored tradition in Western N.C. for its blend of agricultural exhibits, favorite exhibits and entertainment, plus a few new attractions each year to add to the fun,” said Jeff Barham, general manager of the N.C. Mountain State Fair. “With 14 free entertainment acts, a full midway, rows of delicious food, livestock shows and display farm animals, plus arts and crafts, music and dancing, the Mountain State Fair has something for everyone.” Drew Exposition, the midway provider, will debut four new rides at the 2026 fair, including The Dairy, a spinning ride complete with flying cow cars; The Horror
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Hotel a walk-through spookhouse; Crazy Cars geared for the kiddos; and The Aeromax, which lifts adults and kids in brightly colored airplanes around 40 feet in the air for a highaltitude spin. Three new grounds acts will join an already exciting lineup of entertainment. Comedy Juggler Neils Dunker, who hails from the Netherlands, holds three Guiness World Records and has been featured at the Comedy Barn in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., will bring his solo show to the fairgrounds daily. Also debuting at the fair is the Butterfly Experience, an immersive experience where fairgoers can walk through an enclosure and feed three different varieties of butterflies. Louisiana native Chef Bryon Landry will bring his interactive Cooking with Kids show to the fairgrounds where young fairgoers will have a chance to learn some cooking tips and prepare dishes that they will be able to make at home themselves. Popular attractions returning to the Mountain State Fair include the Red Trouser Show, Zerbini Circus, Extreme Illusions & Escapes, Leon Jacobs on piano, Agricadabra Magic Show, Comedy Hypnosis, Mooternity Ward, First Bite Fishing, Mythic Creatures, Wild Bill’s Speedway and the Mobile Dairy Classroom.
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LINCOLN COUNTY NICE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. For wall or large corner. Shelves on both sides and glass door on the bottom. 58’’x58’’ Rolls for easy placement. $250. (828) 429-5676
CARETAKER LOOKING TO CARE FOR YOUR LOVED ONE. Bathing, feeding, light cooking, light housekeeping, run errands. 20 years experience. Cleveland County area. 704-850-8997.
FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Fire pit wood packs-$3 each. That’s more than half price. $7 store price. Delivery available. 704435-3970.
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR. Skid Steer, Wreckers, Rollbacks, Splitters, Tractors, etc. 30 years experience. Shelby, NC. (Joe) (704) 692-1097
NEW, USED, BANK REPO’S BUILDINGS, TRAILERS & CARPORTS. (828) 245-5895 TWO BURIAL PLOTS FOR SALE at Eternal Hills in Forest City. $1,000 each. Text only (828) 429-9862
HOME REPAIRS WITHOUT THE STRESS. HANDYMAN SERVICES FOR HOME REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOOR INSTALLATION, TRIM WORK, SMALL DRYWALL REPAIR, MINOR CARPENTRY, CAMERA SYSTEM INSTALLATION, PRESSURE WASHING, AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE. RELIABLE SERVICE WITH QUALITY WORKMANSHIP AT FAIR PRICES! ALSO ASK ABOUT OUR CUSTOM TABLES! (704) 466-2333
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HUGE YARD SALE. Sat., August 29th, 2026. From 7:00am1:00pm. Clothes, Shoes, Home Decor, Christmas decor, Halloween items & so much more! 8099 Hallman Mill Road, Vale, NC 28168.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY DOWNSIZING YARD SALE Fri., Aug. 28th, 8:00AM-until. Outdoor tools, 3 burner gas grill with extra tank & cover, large ADA ramp, dresser, leather loveseat & recliner (new), Thomas Kincade pictures, kitchen items and so much more. One day only! Cash only. 216 Courtland St., Spindale, NC 28160
STORAGE BUILDINGS
1705 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC
704-482-7880 HUGE MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE. Saturday, August 29th, 8:00AM-12:00PM. Tons of great items! Electronics, tools, small chainsaw, home decor, books, Barbie & Build-a-Bear. 131 Windover Dr., Forest City, NC 28043
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CATAWBA COUNTY
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER YARD SALE Saturday, August 29th, from 8AM-12PM. Fundraiser for the Foard Band Program. Also spots available for you to sell items ($20/spot, $30/2 spots, you keep 100% of your sales). Food & Drink Trucks on Site! Scan code for more information. Fred T. Foard High School; 3407 Plateau Road, Newton, NC 28658
TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, FLATBED TRAILERS, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. 704434-6389, (704) 473-0867
HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855 HORSE BARNS OR LIVESTOCK RUN IN SHEDS. Barns - Grading, Concrete & Electrical Work If Needed, OR Just Install in Your Pasture. “Large Onsite Display!” J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy 221 S. Forest City, NC. (828) 2455895
1985 TOYOTA SR5. Rebuilt 350 engine with a transmission 3500 stall converter, new spark plugs and wires. New Exhaust. Serious inquiries only. cruizin2010@yahoo.com
FOR SALE METAL ROOFING ! Metal Roofing - 1 Piece or the Whole Rooftop. “We Also Can Deliver” Deliveries Every Monday & Thursdays. J Johnson Sales. 2690 Hwy. 221, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895
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FOR SALE CARPORTS & GARAGES. RV, Boat or Camper Covers. One of North Carolina’s Oldest Dealers! J Johnson Sales. 2690 Hwy. 221, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895 STEEL BUILT BUILDINGS, CARPORTS, GARAGES, BARNS or WAREHOUSES. Engineered Drawings. “If You Have Vacant Land.... This Can Be The Perfect Source For Rental Income!” One of North Carolina’s Largest Site Displays. We do grading, concrete, plumbing, etc. J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy 221 S. Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895
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PETS & LIVESTOCK
CARS & TRUCKS
FOR RENT
QUEEN BED, DRESSER, MIRROR. Night Stand, High Boy & Low Boy. (704) 406-9371
RAVIN R10 CROSSBOW WITH 100 yard bear scope, 8 bolts, cocking device, broad heads, $450. (828) 447-0755
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Wonderful working and show line German shepherd puppies. Hip tested good, DNA tested, AKC parents. Sire is black/red, weighs 95lbs and Dam is black/tan by color, weighs 70lbs, med-high drive. 3 females and 3 males available. Come with AKC registration, shots, vet checked, puppy training, food to take home. rsutak26@hotmail.com (828) 292-3001 rsutak26@hotmail. com
2014 SUBARU IMPREZA SEDAN 51,000 miles, runs great. $10,000. OBO. Text “CAR INFO” will return call. (828) 748-2911
CLEVELAND COUNTY
USED CAMPER TOPS FOR SALE: Various sizes and styles. Keep it dry and safe! Also available: glass to repair some camper tops. (828) 3518846 TRASH CANS. 32 gallon Plastic Trash Cans with Lids. $15 Each. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net
METAL DISPLAY CABINET $100. Metal display cabinet with sliding glass doors 52”x36”x15”. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net
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2 METAL CABINETS $100. I have two metal cabinets 47”x34”x12 1/2” . They have five shelves. We’ll separate. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net
UTILITY TRAILER 5X10 $1190. 2 truck tires 245-7017 $90. Large dog crate $50. 2-person tent $50. Call/text (828) 289-1817 FURNITURE FOR SALE. Italian leather couch, 2 piece entertainment center, recliner, battery operated Grandfather Clock, 4 kitchen chairs, 1 end table, 2 rocking chairs, 1 twin bed, 1 night stand. 803-2880067.
DAEWOO DR 200 223 RIFLE. Over 900 rds ammo. $1500. Mossberg 20G. Shockwave $350. 980-336-7961 3 BURIAL PLOTS FOR SALE. Cleveland Memorial Park, Chimes Garden Section $3699 each. Includes transfer fee. Negotiable. (704) 692-0450 SMALL FLATBED PUSH CART $50. I have several of them some with fold down handles for easy storage.Have larger ones $100 (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net
RIDING LAWNMOWERS 46” Riding Mower, 23HP, Briggs & Stratton $675. 46” Riding Mower 20HP Kohler, $300. 42” Riding Mower, no engine, $150. All for $900. (843) 609-5903
CHAMPION GENERATOR. 9375 starting watts, 7500 running watts, backup for 5th wheel trailer, running every month under a load, great condition, like new. $550. (828) 447-0755
3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, BRICK HOUSE. 1973, .68 acre. Movein ready. 2-car attached carport; 24x32 shop (wired); 48’ (wired) and 28’ containers. All electric, well & septic. $275,000. Call 704-964-7355
LAND FOR SALE. 1.7 ACRE, near Kings Mountain Casino. (980) 522-9032
40 HP KIOTI TRACTOR, CK4010SEHB Hydrostatic, 241 hours. 60” K14030 Front end Loader with Joy Stick. Set of Retachable 4ft. Forks. 60” Erggo-s Grapple. 60” Bush Hog. Middle Buster Plow. 7’ Scraper. $23,000 (Negotiable). Call 704259-3587, 704-472-6789 4600 FORD TRACTOR, GOOD CONDITION. With new paint. 5 ft. bush hogs. $13,500. (828) 748-3366
DOG KENNELS “ALL SIZES” IN STOCK! 7x7x4; 5x10x6; 10x10x4; 10x10x6; 10x10x6 Split Kennels for 2 Dogs, 10x20x6, ETC. Rain Tops & Dog Houses. “We Can Also Deliver and Install If Needed!” J Johnson Sales. 2690 Hwy. 221, Forest City, NC. (828) 2455895 TOY AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS (AUSSIES). Black and red tri. Males. Some blue eyed. $450 and up. (828) 289-6756 5 WEEK OLD MOUNTAIN FEIST PUPPIES. Father and mother dog are on site with puppies. 828-429-7452. Located in Bostic. REHOMING 2 RAGDOLL/ SCOTTISH FOLD KITTENS. Cash Only. These kittens are females, inside and born April 16, 2026. If you are interested we are rehoming them for $50.00 each. You can call me at 704-300-1282. (704) 300-4891 shadowlawn1976@gmail.com
117 KIM DRIVE, GROVER, NC. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom. Rent $925, Deposit $925. Application Fee $25. 704-214-4180. MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT. 2BR/1BA, $750– $850, 3BR/2BA $975,10 min from Shelby. Apply at 1442 Arlee Dr., Shelby. (843) 9579299 FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. Located in Shelby and Mooresboro area. Available Sept 1st. If interested, call (704) 418-2705
SOCIETY FINCHES. White wire cage with 3 society finches. Cage is supplied with everything for the birds comfort. Birds are approximately 3 months old. Greenville SC. Msg for more information. Mamagigi400@gmail.com FREE KITTEN AND CATS. One male kitten and 2 female cats that have been spaded. FREE to a good home. 704562-0370. 3 LABS, 1 YEAR OLD. FREE TO GOOD HOME. Ask for Angel. 864-494-9513 (864) 4949513
PETS & LIVESTOCK
FOLDING STEP STOOLS $35 Each. Folding stepstools industrial grade. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net
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HEAVY DUTY STAINLESS STEEL TABLE. $500 stainless steel table heavy duty 54 x 36 x 37 very heavy. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net 50 CUPS BY NORMAN ROCKWELL. All sizes. $300 for all. Wooden lazy Susan from Germany $100. 3 vintage visual jewelry boxes, matching $100. Vintage radio, Thomas Collectors $50. (828) 287-0982
REAL ESTATE
WANT TO BUY CARS & TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006
HAY, SQUARE BALES. $4 to $7. Also 200+ Bales Horse Hay, $8. Cut in Spring before rain came. Under Shelter. 704-4181744.
STORAGE BUILDINGS !!! Buy One Off The Lot OR Have One Custom Built With Your Colors & Options! Cash • Finance • Rent to Own. “No Credit Check” J Johnson Sales. 2690 Hwy. 221, Forest City, NC. (828) 2455895
METAL ROOFING
WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-289-1488.
MILITARY COLLECTOR SPECIALIZING IN War Items. WTB- US, German, Japanese & Military Guns, S&W & Colt. War Souvenirs, Flags, Blades, Bayonets, Helmets Legally Licensed (828) 980-3329
HEAVY DUTY METAL PUSH CART. Heavy duty push cart with compartment on handles. $75. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net
J. JOHNSON TRAILER SALES. New, Used, Bank Repo’s, Parts, Service, Sales, Finance or Rent to Own. 2690 Hwy. 221, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895
WANT TO BUY
WE BUY, SELL, TRADE TRAILERS. “Must Have Title”. (828) 245-5895
HEAVY DUTY PLASTIC BARRELS. $20 Each. (704) 3001818
OAK QUEEN BED. Great condition. Mattress and box spring available if wanted. Bed $250. Mattress and box spring $150. (828) 429-5676
JET WOOD BANDSAW 14”. JWBS 14CS, $750. (770) 7120377
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
MALE CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES 5 males. Ready for new home. First set of shots and dewormed. $250. 704-466-6983. (704) 466-6983 AKC REGISTERED LABRADOR RETRIEVER PUPPIES. 9 week old AKC registered Labrador retrievers. Born 6/16/26, 3 black males. 1 chocolate male & 2 chocolate females. Dam & sire on site. Love the outdoors, hunting & fishing. (706) 8336612 sljholt@aol.com
MOTORCYCLES & ATVS
WE OFFER LAND HOME PACKAGES in Cleveland, Rutherford, and surrounding counties... with little to no money down with approved financing! HEATH’S HOME ZONE 703-5 King Street, Kings Mountain, NC (754) 663-9663 HOUSE FOR SALE IN LAWNDALE. $210,000. THREE BEDROOM, TWO BATHROOM, ON .55 ACRE IN LAWNDALE. MASTER SUITE ON ONE END AND ADDITIONAL TWO BEDROOMS, ONE BATH ON OPPOSITE END. INCLUDES TWO OUTSIDE BUILDINGS AND A TWO-CAR METAL CARPORT. CALL KATHY KEY REALTOR WITH PURPLE MARTIN REALTY INC, 828-4294641 (828) 429-4641
FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT. 2 & 3 Bedrooms mobile homes in Grover & Shelby. $850 $950/mth. Call 828-234-8147. SMALL QUIET PARK. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath House in Nice Quiet Neighborhood in Shelby off of Hwy 74. Crest Schools. Perfect Starter Home or for Retired Couple. Recently Redone. $750 per Month and Deposit plus Approved Application Required. Small Pets under 15lbs with Approval and Pet Deposit. (704) 600-8909 714 PARK AVENUE, SHELBY, NC. DUPLEX. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom. Rent $925, Deposit $925. Application Fee $25. 704-214-4180.
2013 POLARIS SPORTSMAN 800 HIGHLIFTER. 1896 Miles. Cargo box. 28” tires. HD Alloy Wheels. Full $1200 service performed 7/26 including new rear axles. Vehicle is from Colorado, and has not been abused or driven in mud. $3800 OBO. (972) 8768139 cew082000@gmail.com 2021 SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE. One owner, 2021 Suzuki DRZ 400 Super Moto. $4,000. 828-810-1537.
CARS & TRUCKS 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA Black Color, Low Mileage, $8800. (770) 712-0377
335A GOLD STREET, SHELBY, NC. DUPLEX. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom. Rent $925, deposit $925. Application Fee $25. 704-214-4180.
EXCELLENT LOCATION IN SHELBY. Small complex. 3 room apartment, 1 bedroom. Great for single person. Hardwood floors, Washer/Dryer connection, Heat & Water included in $700 month rent. References & Deposit Required. No Pets, No Smoking. (704) 487-5480 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, (704) 739-0259 813 THIRD STREET, KINGS MTN. NC. House, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Rent $1795, Deposit $1795. Application Fee $25. 704-214-4180. 135-21 WIGGINS LANE, KINGS MTN. NC. Single Wide. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms. Rent $1375 Deposit, $1375. 704-214-4180. 135-26 WIGGINS LANE, KINGS MTN, NC. Single Wide, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Rent $1375, $1375 Deposit. 704214-4180. 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, FIREPLACE, dishwasher, refrigerator and stove, walk-in pantry and laundry. Extra nice. 704842-1555
RUTHERFORD COUNTY CAMPGROUND/RV PARK SPOTS $700. month. Full hook-ups, 10 minutes from Forest City, 12 minutes from Equestrian Center with on-site laundry. 560 Hester Mill Road, Rutherfordton. 828-447-9622. OAKLAND 1 BEDROOM BRICK APARTMENT. SS appliances, water, sewer, garbage, included. $775. Only well qualified need apply. 828-9191221.
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