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Rutherford County devastated by storm; Help is here There are absolutely no words to describe the tragedy and destruction Hurricane Helene brought to Rutherford County, Western North Carolina and other areas on Friday. There are no monetary damage estimates available yet, but here in Rutherford County, millions and millions of damage has been caused and lives lost.

The thought that there is no Chimney Rock Village is unfathomable and Lake Lure’s devastation is beyond comprehension. We will never be able to imagine what our friends and neighbors are going through.

But as power is still being restored to countless people across our county, help is here and still on the way. Thousands of people have been affected by the storm and thousands of people are responding with help.

There is no way to name all those who are helping, donating and volunteering here at home, but we’re going to try to give you some ways where you can find assistance and share with others.

Restaurants, coffee shops and other local businesses have offered free food, coffee and other services. Many are feeding the public throughout the week at no cost to the recipient.

People are volunteering with heavy equipment and machinery to move the mountains of trees and debris.

This compilation comes from Rutherford County Government and other sources.

Rutherford County has set up four distribution points for food and emergency supplies.

Deliveries and donations can be sent to these locations, and citizens may visit any of these sites to pick up supplies. Each location is open from 9am to 6pm.

LOCATIONS: • Rutherford County Health Department 221 Callahan Koone Rd., Spindale • Thomas Jefferson High School 2527 US-221A Hwy., Mooresboro • Florence Baptist Church 201 S. Broadway St., Forest City • Gilkey Church of God 255 Oak Springs Rd., Rutherfordton An emergency shelter is open at R-S Central High School where more than 100 people have found refuge after being evacuated from their homes. More were being brought to the shelter when this publication went to press.

Rutherfordton Presbyterian offered its facility for a shelter immediately after the storm hit.

There is no way really to count the numbers of churches across the state and nation that are offering help, in addition to the local churches.

Folks from Rocky Mount Church in Mooresville

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where Jamie Hamrick (formerly of Bostic) are responding with truckloads of supplies being dropped off at Washburn General Store.

The church volunteers are back today, with chainsaws, trying to help clear passages for neighbors and friends.

Isothermal Community College offers its facility as a staging area for literally hundreds of Duke Energy trucks, thousands of crew members and equipment and members of the National Guard.

Operation Blessing provided food, water, and hygiene products to families at R-S Central High School.

“Our County is grieving over the devastation and loss we have experienced over the past days,” said Rutherford County Manager Steve Garrison. “We continue to have widespread power and WiFi outages, downed trees and power lines, compromised bridges and roadways and much, much more,” Garrison said.

Rutherford County Schools is offering its external WiFi, RCSPublicWiFi, available at Cliffside Elementary School, Chase High School (Front Parking Lot), Chase Middle School, Forrest Hunt Elementary School, Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School, Mt. Vernon Elementary School for those in need of Internet access. Other sites will be available when possible.

A Forest City woman is helping a group of people set up campers for linemen near Everest Textiles. Volunteers are washing clothes for those staying in the campers while bringing help to Rutherford County folks.

The Town of Lake Lure has been working with the Christian Aid Ministry Rapid Response Team to set up a Lake Lure Resource Center with food, showers, restrooms, a tool trailer, charging station and WiFi. Meals began to be served Tuesday at 5pm.

• There is a shower trailer.

• A charging station will be available; bring your charging cords.

• We are working to establish WiFi so people will be able to come and make calls and send texts or emails.

• There will also be two tool trailers and workers to assist with repairs, street clearing, etc.

• Lake Lure’s local churches are also supporting this effort and will be available to offer spiritual support, as needed.

• The Lake Lure Baptist Church also has a shower trailer, restrooms, meals available daily from 12pm to 5pm.

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“We extend our gratitude and appreciation to all the first responders, power line crews, emergency management and government staff, DOT crews, hospital and medical workers, human service providers, essential services/ retailers, volunteers, and helpers who’ve been working tirelessly to help our community. We share our heartfelt sympathy and compassion to all who’ve experienced loss and trauma,” said United Way’s Suzanne Porter.

TRYON EQUESTRIAN CENTER Tryon International Equestrian Center is an emergency command center for response to the devastation.

Housed and being fed at the Center are FEMA’s Search and Rescue Team out of NYC, the National Forest Service, The US Border Service, Rutherford Electric and Co-Op Groups from the Southeast.

An Emergency Management field hospital is now open on the property. Many have asked how to make donations: Tryon International Attn: Hurricane Donations 4066 Pea Ridge Rd., Mill Spring, NC 28756 FROM RUTHERFORD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: FEMA Assistance for Homeowners & Renters. FEMA may

displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repairs, personal property loss, or other disasterrelated expenses.

Homeowners and renters in the Foothills Region (Rutherford, Polk, McDowell, and Cleveland Counties) are eligible to apply.

How to Apply for FEMA Assistance: • Visit: www.

DisasterAssistance. gov • Use the FEMA App • Call 800-621-3362 Rocky Mount Church in Mooresville delivered supplies to the Bostic area.

7am to 11pm What You’ll Need • Insurance details, FEMA cannot duplicate When Applying: including the policy benefits for losses covered • A current phone number, agent, and by insurance. However, number for contact company name, if if your policy does not • Your address at the applicable cover all disaster-related time of the disaster and If you have expenses, you may still your current address homeowners, renters, be eligible for federal • Your Social Security or flood insurance, file a assistance. number claim as soon as possible.

• A general list of damages and losses • Banking information if Do you have Neurotropic Keratitis (NK)? opting for direct deposit

be made at www. to help with serious Continued from front page can such as unitedwayofrutherford. needs on Monday to be for distributed throughout the County at the four primary distribution centers.

UNITED WAY The conference room at the United Way office at 668 Withrow Road, Spindale is open weekdays 10am-4pm for anyone who needs to charge their phone.

Residents are welcome to bring containers to fill with water. Free coffee and snacks provided; this is for first responders too.

United Way is working with NC 211 and United Way of North Carolina’s disaster response team. NC 211 has been activated by the state for disaster response. A local relief fund has been launched.

Every penny100% of all relief fund donationsVolunteers work at Florence Baptist will be dispersed the Church, a distribution point for food throughout community to help and emergency supplies.

64 PLANES DELIVER SUPPLIES Volunteers worked at the Rutherford County Airport unloading planes with supplies for Rutherford County.

Pilots flew from Texas, Arkansas, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Hilton Head, Charleston, various locations in Georgia and other locations to bring supplies. At least 64 planes brought supplies

Chimney Rock Village after the storm.

Inside This Week Obituaries....................................18 Church News................................10

Outdoor Truths................................9 Classified Ads....................... ..22-23 Rutherford County Weather...........15 Kids Corner..................................14 Community Calendar......................6 Business & Services Directory........8

Dr. Patrick Vollmer at CORE, Inc. is conducting a research study to evaluate an investigational eye drop to potentially treat NK. Approx. 7 office visits over 6 weeks.

Compensation for your time and travel provided.

Please call CORE, Inc. at (501) 322-0505 to see if you qualify to participate.

Site Location: 222 N. Lafayette St., Ste. #23 Shelby, NC 28150

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MEAL SERVED FROM 4:00pm to 7:00pm COST IS DONATION Proceeds go to Brotherhood Local Benevolence Fund

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Gardner-Webb, Atrium Health and Invision Diagnostics Host Mammogram Screening Event 3D Mammography Appointments Available for Campus and Community Oct. 16

Gardner-Webb University is partnering with Atrium Health and Invision Diagnostics to host a mammogram screening event Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 9am to 4pm. Invision’s 3D Mammography Bus will be located at 110 South Main Street in Boiling Springs.

Appointments are required and may be scheduled by calling 877-318-1349.

According to the American Cancer Society, 3D mammograms can find more breast cancers and offer fewer false positives than traditional 2D mammograms. Pam Annas with Atrium Health Employer Solutions also noted the following additional information from the American Cancer Society.

Screening Guidelines These guidelines are for women at average risk for breast cancer. For screening purposes, a woman is considered to be at average risk if she doesn’t have a personal history of breast cancer, a strong family history of breast cancer, or a genetic mutation known to increase risk of breast cancer (such as in a BRCA gene), and has not had chest radiation therapy before the age of 30.

• Women between 40 and 44 have the option to start screening with a mammogram every year.

• Women 45 to 54 should get mammograms every year.

• Women 55 and older can switch to a mammogram every other year, or they can choose to continue yearly mammograms.

Screening should continue as long as a woman is in good health and is expected to live at least 10 more years.

All women should understand what to expect when getting a mammogram for breast cancer screening- what the test can and cannot do.

A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast. For many women, mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before it is big enough to feel or cause symptoms. Having regular mammograms can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer.

Current evidence supporting mammograms is even stronger than in the past. Recent evidence has confirmed that mammograms offer substantial benefit for women starting in their 40s. Women can feel confident about the benefits associated with regular mammograms for finding cancer early.

What to bring to the appointment: • Photo ID. • Insurance card (insurance should cover this at 100% as preventative care).

• Primary Care Provider’s contact information (so they may receive the results of your screening).

• Wear a top that can be easily removed.

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VA makes tele-emergency care available nationwide, offering Veterans more virtual care options The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that tele-emergency care (tele-EC) is now available nationwide, a step that increases timely access to virtual emergency care options for Veterans enrolled in VA health care. This expansion of care — piloted in recent months — has already shown promise for Veterans, helping more than 61,182 callers with a 59.4% case resolution rate (meaning Veterans’ needs were resolved without having to travel from their homes to urgent care or an emergency department).

Tele-emergency care is a part of VA Health Connect, a phone service that Veterans can call nationwide. Veterans who contact VA Health Connect will speak to a clinical triage nurse, who will connect them to teleemergency care when clinically appropriate. Tele-EC providers will then evaluate the Veteran over the phone or on video and recommend treatment or followup, including if in-person care is needed. In life-threatening emergencies, the clinical triage nurse will call 911 and stay on the line until help arrives. It is important to note Veterans experiencing a life-threatening emergency should immediately contact 911, versus seeking support via tele-EC. Veterans enrolled in VA health care can now access tele-EC nationwide by calling VA Health Connect, and through the VA Health Chat app. Veterans can find their local VA Health Connect number by searching for their facility.

“Veterans can now be evaluated for possible emergencies from the comfort of their home,” said VA Under Secretary for Health Shereef Elnahal, M.D. “Sometimes, you’re not sure whether what you’re experiencing is a minor emergency or not — and teleemergency care can help you resolve those questions.

Veterans can get immediate, virtual triage with a VA medical provider who has direct access to their medical records. This avoids having to potentially drive to the nearest emergency department and wait to be evaluated, if appropriate.”

Through VA’s tele-emergency care, Veterans now have increased and quicker access to timely emergency care from VA clinicians, helping them get the right care, at the right time, from the right place. While tele-EC does not replace the need for in-person emergency evaluation, for Veterans in rural areas or those with mobility and transportation challenges, in-person immediate care can be difficult to access. VA’s tele-EC helps bridge this gap through quick, virtual triage assessments.

VA continues to increase Veterans’ access to VA health care through initiatives like tele-EC, access sprints, and by designing and implementing more virtual care options.

Since President Biden signed the PACT Act into law, VA is delivering more care to more

Veterans than ever before.

Nearly 740,000 Veterans have enrolled in VA health care in the past two years.

Veterans’ trust in VA is at an all-time high, with outpatient health care trust scores reaching 91.8% in the latest VA Trust Report. For the second consecutive year, VA outperformed non-VA hospitals in a major independent, nationwide review of care quality, with the majority of VA facilities receiving 4- and 5-star ratings. At the same time, 79% of VA facilities received 4- or 5-star ratings for patient satisfaction — the ninth consecutive quarter in which VA facilities have outperformed non-VA counterparts in this independent review.

To enroll in VA care, visit https://www.va.gov/health-care/ how-to-apply/.

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KidSenses Children’s InterACTIVE Museum is 20 years old.

Celebrating KidSenses 20th year Hilltop Fall Festival in Rutherfordton Canceled The 20th anniversary of KidSenses InterACTIVE Children’s Museum will feature free activities Friday, October 4 starting at 9am.

The “KidSenses Karnival” is a day of celebration and a thank you to the community for its support. Festivities conclude at 8pm. The observance will bring back decades of memories, play and family fun.

From 1 to 4pm there will be a carnival themed party with classic carnival games, visits and interactions with vintage KidSenses pals, prizes and giveaways, cotton candy, fresh popcorn and a carnival costume contest.

“KidSenses is now entering its twenties,” said Executive Director Willard Whitson. “For many of us that’s when we begin to determine our path to the futures. That can be true of organizations, too. For two decades KidSenses has been enriching the lives of children, age ten and younger - over 600,000 and counting.”

Whitson continued, “As we look to the next few decades we know that there

PALLET AUCTION

501 N. Main St., Cherryville, NC 28020 Saturday, October 5, 2024 9:00 AM Historic Cherryville Mill has been used for storage for 15+ years! This three story building has been sold and contents of building MUST GO! Over 900 Pallets! If you need building supplies, Own a Thrift Store, Buy & Sale on Line, Flea Markets, or Yard Sales you will not want to miss this Auction!

Also, GREAT merchandise for Bin Sales!

LOADS & LOADS MISC ITEMS STILL BEING DISCOVERED! BUILDING MATERIALS: 4x8 OSB, Particle. Misc. Lumber, Mantles, All Size & Lengths, Molding (Wood & Flex), Carpet, Pads, Linoleum, Attic, Roof. Gable Vents, Vinyl Siding, Attic Stairs, Round & Sq Columns, Counter Tops, Misc. Laminate & Wood Flooring. Blinds, Shades, Wall Paper, Screen Wire. WINDOWS: Double, Single, Picture, Strom, Decorative, Transom, Side Light, Sun Lights. DOORS: Ext. Interior, Insulated, Hollow, Wood, Steel, Bi-fold, All Sizes! BATH/KITCHEN: Commodes, Sinks, Tubs, Showers, Vanities, Med. Cabinets, Mirror, Laundry Sinks, Towel Bars, etc. PLUMBING SUPPLIES: Water Heaters, Bath & Kitchen Fixtures. ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES: Recessed Lights, Ceiling and Wall Fixtures, Vanity Lights, MISC SUPPLIES. HOME ACCESSORIES: Lamps, Pictures, Statues, Vases, Christmas Décor, Cases Clocks. OTHER: Store Fixtures & Shelving, Peg Board, Storage Carts, Book Shelves, Pressure Washers, Lawn Sweep, Band Saw, Lighted Sign, Electric Lawn Mowers, Bosh Ryobi Battery Saws, Commercial Cooler, Gold Dizzer Grab Machine, Shopping Bags-Pallets Shoe Laces, Cream & Polish. Kids Stuff & Toys.

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KidSenses got its beginning when the late Laura Pocock was on vacation in New Hampshire with her family and visited a children’s museum located in a town smaller than Rutherfordton.

She shared that with friends and from her vision, grew a group of people willing to be aggressive enough to start planning the $2.5 million facility.

Steve Saucier was the museum’s first executive director.

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Hilltop Festival has been canceled. is a need for the kind of self actualizing growth for youths in their teens as well. A few years back we determined we had an important role in addressing that need. So we began envisioning a type of facility that could best serve that population. This process resulted in The FACTORY - A Place to Meet and Make,” Whitson continued.

The FACTORY is nearing completion as KidSenses “looks forward to engaging children and youths of all ages in the combined 27,000 square foot campus.”

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Special Olympians at Tryon International Equestrian Center Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) athletes of all ages and abilities competed in various events, including showmanship, barrel racing, pole bending, trails, dressage and equitation, in the 2024 SONC Equestrian Tournament Sept. 20-22. The SONC Equestrian Tournament was held at Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring.

Athletes competing in the 2024 SONC Equestrian Tournament represented the following counties: Alamance, Cherokee, Clay, Dare, Durham, Forsyth, Gaston, Henderson, Johnston, Mecklenburg, Polk and Rowan. Results for represented coverage areas can be found online.

To ensure fair competition, the athletes were placed in competition divisions based on age and ability level. Gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded to the top three finishers in each division, followed by fourth through eighth place ribbons.

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Bridge under construction While the NC Department of Transportation’s bridge employees were working to replace old bridges prior to Hurricane Helene, such as this one on Old Ross Road, the department is now traveling throughout the county to assess the damage to dozens of other bridges due to the hurricane on Sept. 27. Just in Chimney Rock and Lake Lure alone, several bridges were totally washed away destroying entrances to primary roads. The Flowering Bridge, a tourist attraction in Lake Lure, recently celebrated its 10th year anniversary. It, along with the Rainbow Bridges, were totally destroyed.

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ONGOING EVENTS Volunteer Opportunities More Info: Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity’s affordable homes are making a positive impact on many families in need. Come volunteer today and lay the foundation for a brighter tomorrow. Volunteers needed for construction, ReStore, Clothing Center, and more. 828-245-0716, www.rutherfordhfh.org, habitat.org

Thursdays What: Narcotics Anonymous meeting When: Thursdays; 12:30-1:30pm Where: Community Healing Recovery & Thriving Center; 648 Withrow Rd., Forest City

Every 3rd Thursday What: Coffee and Conversation When: 9:30-10:30am Where: Rutherford County Veterans More Info: NC Guardian ad Litem Office; 303 Fairground Rd., Spindale Program trains & supervises child More Info: Rutherford Co. Veterans. advocate volunteers to represent best Saturdays interests of kids in court system. www. What: Symphony Rehearsal volunteerforgal.org, 828-288-6121.

When: Saturdays; 10am-12pm Where: First Presbyterian Church, 438 More Info: CarePartners Hospice W. Main St., Forest City & Palliative Care is seeking More Info: All age & experience volunteers. Variety of opportunities, levels welcome. including specialized respite support, socialization-companionship, Reading Tutoring Grade 1-7 assistance with errands, Veterans What: Reading Grades 1-7 program & more. Volunteer roles When: Thru Dec. 20; Mon./Wed. support staff. 828-274-9567. or Tues./Thurs. 4:30-5:30pm, 5:456:45pm Tuesdays Where: 132 East Main St., Forest What: Open Arms Substance Abuse City- McBrayer Office Bldg.

When: Tuesdays 6-7pm More Info: 5 students per tutor.

Where: Highland Apartments Activity Tutors have NC Teaching Certificate.

Center; 171 Butler Rd., Forest City Limited slots. 828-202-5593 or info@ More Info: Open to those with teamnctutoring.com. substance abuse, parents or guardians Ongoing of kids with substance abuse What: Rutherford County addictions. Rena: 828-305-1280.

Woodworkers Club When: Every Fourth Tuesday Wednesdays What: Atrium Health Mobile Care Where: Rutherford County Annex, Rutherfordton Unit More Info: 919-696-6064 When: Wednesdays 10am to 4pm Where: Grahamtown Center; 129 1st What: Stitch by Stitch St., Forest City When: First Saturday monthly, 12pm More Info: Based on income, many Where: Rutherford County Library, will be able to see a doctor at no cost. Callahan Rd., Spindale Patients from ages 2 and up will be More Info: Age 10 & up; cross-stitch, seen. The Mobile Care Unit also needle point and slow stitching serves patients on medicaid, medicare and other insurance. The goal is “to What: American Legion member of give greater health care access in Post 74 Forest City, Post 423 Henrietta Rutherford county. or Post 437 Chimney Rock: pay dues at www.legion.org. Join call 704-819Thursdays 5862.

What: Rutherfordton Kiwanis Club What: Learn more about the Civil Meeting When: 6:30-7:30pm (except 5th War/Confederacy third Friday monthly at annex in Rutherfordton.

Thurs) Where: Woodrow Jones Building, 6:30pm refreshments. 7pm meeting.

William Corbitt SCV camp welcomes Rutherfordton More Info: New members welcome you. and light dinner served. ruffkiwanis@ More Info: teddybear93_890@yahoo. com gmail.com

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Email your non-profit community events to: events@rutherfordweekly.com

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October 12 October 3 October 5 Music Festival Free community meal Hilltop Festival Car, Truck & When: October 12; 12-5pm When: Oct. 3; 11am-1pm Bike Show Where: Serene Haven Apartments, When: Oct. 5; registration 10am- Where: Bills Creek Community Center; 198 Club House Rd., Lake Lure Spindale 12pm More Info: Free outdoor day of music.

More Info: Hot dogs, hamburgers, Where: Rutherfordton; in front of Food will be sold. Proceeds to Bills chips, drinks Town Hall Creek Community Center. www. bills More Info: $20 entry, awards, 50/50 creek community center. com October 4 drawing. Johnnie 828-429-7500.

Prime of Life Senior Lifestyle & October 24 Wellness event East Rutherford High School 60th October 5 year class reunion When: Oct. 4; 9:30am-1pm Conquer the Coaster 5K When: October 24; 5-7pm Where: Carolina Event and When: Oct. 5; 8:30am Conference Center, Forest City Where: Jellystone Park, Golden Where: Spindale House More Info: $22. Richard 828-429-6752.

More Info: Free for age 55 & above; Valley includes complimentary brunch, More Info: $30. Proceeds to October 25 health screenings, goody bags.

Sunshine Elementary School. Forest City Kiwanis First Annual mpappas@northgateholdings.com Clay Shoot October 4 When: Oct. 25 KidSenses Karnival celebrating Where: Cleghorn Gun Club; 1887 October 12 20 years Union Rd., Rutherfordton Paint the Campus ICC Blue When: Oct. 4; 9am-8pm More Info: $150/shooter. Matt 828Where: KidSenses Children’s When: Oct. 12; 10am-2pm Museum, N. Main Street, Where: Isothermal Community 919-2442.

College Rutherfordton Tues. & Sat. Through October More Info: Learn more about the Rutherford County Farmers Market October 5 opportunities at ICC while having When: Sat. 8-12. Every Tues. 4-7.

2024 Hilltop Fall Festival fun with your family. Show your Where: Park Square (across from When: Oct. 5; 10am-5pm Where: Downtown Rutherfordton ICC pride by wearing blue and POPS), Forest City joining us for a fun-filled family More Info: Free day at the “Paint the Campus Blue” Applications due October 31 event at Isothermal Community The Endowment Committee of First College! ICC is excited to connect United Methodist Church, Forest City October 5 with the community and create new is now taking applications from non17th annual Tour de Pumpkin memories at this FREE family event! profit, 501-c3 status, organizations for their 2025 Endowment Grant. If you cycle race When: Oct. 5; Ride 9:45am; Dunking Booth, Inflatables, Reading are interested, please call 828-245registration 8:15-9:30am day of the with Pat/Book Giveaway, Pumpkin 6446 for an application or visit www.

Painting, Concert, Vendor Fair, fumcforestcity.com/321-2 to download race; online registration available Where: Downtown Rutherfordton Pickleball, Fishing an application.

More Info: Benefits youth cycling!

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• The number of AP exams taken Dr. Michael Maher, deputy helping students prepare for Data also showed that by Hispanic or Latino students state superintendent of the postsecondary plan of their North Carolina public school earning a 3,4 or 5 increased by standards, accountability and choice.” students continue to narrow 36.6% over the previous school Article Provided By: dpi.nc.gov to students’ tenacity and commitment to their futures.

Increasing access to AP exams is just one way we can ensure students are prepared to pursue the postgraduate plan of their choice, and we are thankful to the General Assembly for the increased funding that enabled us to truly expand access in the 2023-24 school year.”

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Rutherford Regional Health System awarded Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification Being an Advanced Primary Stroke Center means that we make exceptional efforts to foster better outcomes for stroke care. If you experience stroke-like symptoms, time is of the essence, and Rutherford Regional is here and ready to care for you. “This accreditation is an assurance to our community that the quality of care we provide is effectively managed to meet the unique and specialized needs of stroke patients,” says Sue Shugart, chief executive officer at Rutherford Regional Health System.

If you or a loved one is experiencing the signs or symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, call 9-1-1 right

Rutherford Regional Health System, a Duke LifePoint hospital, has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for the Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification.

Rutherford Regional Health System underwent a rigorous, on-site review on June 21, 2024. During the visit, a Joint Commission reviewer

evaluated compliance with related certification standards, including program management, clinical practice guidelines, and evidence-based practice.

Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts, and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.

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reduce variation in clinical processes and to strengthen its clinical program to drive safer, higher quality, and more compassionate care for individuals served.”

“We congratulate Rutherford Regional Health System for this outstanding achievement,” says Nancy Brown, chief executive officer of the American Stroke Association. “This certification reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality of care for stroke patients.”

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Sportsman’s Corner Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ

By Gary Miller One of the things I know about hunting is that if your mind is home, you might as well go home. There have been many, many times over the years when I knew that going to sit in a tree stand was not the best idea.

Either I had stuff I needed to do, or my wife wasn’t pleased with the fact I was spending GARY MILLER that particular morning in the woods. And while I may have gone anyways, it was never a good hunt.

Because part of a good hunt is having your mind in the same place your body is in. Thankfully as I got older, I was able to know if the timing was right or not. Sometimes, if was out of town, I had no choice. But when I’m home I had rather not go, than go and not enjoy my time. Most of you know what I am talking about – especially if you’re sitting in a blind this morning, knowing that your trip did not receive the blessings from those who stayed at home.

My season opened this weekend. I stayed home. That is not unusual for me if I’m not seeing a good buck or if my freezer is full of meat. But this was more than that. There was a certain devilish lady who caused me to take my mind somewhere else. Her name was Helena. She hit Florida as a category 4 hurricane. But the track, wind, and rainfall that followed her, devastated people and places throughout Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and other places.

Interstates have washed away. Dams have broken. Houses and businesses have floated away. People are stranded. Tens of thousands will be left hungry, homeless, and hurting. Many of these are hunters and fishers like you and me. The dreams of big bucks and big bass have been replaced by despair and desperation. My heart sinks for them. If you are a hunter or fishermen and have not been affected by Helena, let me ask you to do a few things. First, make these people a matter of ongoing prayer. Ask God to give them peace and patience as He works through the lives of others to bring them back to their feet. Second, find a local charity or disaster relief agency and send them a sacrificial monetary gift as they work in these hurting areas. And lastly, make this – your hunting season- for them. Maybe hashtag your social media posts with #HelenaHurtingHunters or something that will remind you and them, that while we may be physically in the woods, are hearts, minds, and prayers are with our hurting hunters whose mornings will be hunting for pieces of lives lost. Thank you.

And to those who are suffering; as I climb into that stand this week, I will do so with a heavy heart for you. And I will pray that God will bring multiplied blessings according to your multiplied losses. #helenahurtinghunters He has also written five books which include compilations of his articles and a father/son devotional. He also speaks at wildgame dinners and men’s events for churches and associations. gary@outdoortruths.org

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Individuals can make various changes to their lifestyles to help reduce their chances of developing certain types of cancer, including breast cancer. One thing they cannot change is their genes, prompting curiosity about the role of family history in relation to breast cancer risk.

First-degree connection Parents pass down many things to their children, including hair color, height, and various other traits. Parents also can pass on an increased risk for breast cancer.

Cancer Research UK says some people have a higher risk of developing breast cancer than the general population simply because other members of their families have had cancer. The organization says having a mother, sister or daughter (also referred to as a first-degree relative) diagnosed with breast cancer approximately doubles a woman’s risk for breast cancer. This risk grows even higher when more close relatives have breast cancer, or if a relative developed breast cancer before reaching the age of 50.

Inherited damaged genes Johns Hopkins Medicine says about 10 percent of breast cancers are related to inheritance of damaged

genes. Several genes are associated with elevated breast cancer risk, including BRCA1 and BRCA2.

Additional genes associated with an increased risk for breast cancer include PALB2, ATM, CHEK2, CDH1, STK11, PTEN, TP53, and NF1. People who have inherited a damaged gene may have a particularly high risk of developing breast cancer or other cancers, depending on the specific gene and their family history.

Getting tested Johns Hopkins says individuals can be tested for genes that put them at risk for cancer. That is a decision that merits ample consideration, and one that should be carefully discussed with a doctor and family members. Genetic counseling can look for inherited mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, the two most notable for increasing breast cancer risk. A blood test is typically covered by insurance companies and analysis can take a couple of weeks. More can be learned about genetic counseling and testing at www.cancer.org.

Whether or not to get genetic testing is a personal decision.

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Someone with a genetic mutation has about a 50% chance of passing that trait on to children.

Additional risk factors Heredity is just one risk factor for breast cancer. The American Cancer Society says White women are slightly more likely to develop breast cancer than some other races and ethnicities. Studies have found that taller women have a higher risk of breast cancer than shorter women, although the reasons for that are not exactly clear. In addition, women with dense breast tissue have a higher risk of breast cancer than women with average breast density. Women who began menstruating early (especially before age 12) have a slightly higher risk of breast cancer.

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symptoms of anxiety, according to LBBC. • Memory loss: Breast Cancer Now reports that women may feel more forgetful during and after breast cancer treatment, noting this is often referred to as “chemo brain” or “brain fog.”

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3. Limit or eliminate alcohol consumption. The ACS urges women who drink to consume no more than one alcoholic drink per day, consumption of even small amounts of alcohol have been linked to an increased risk for breast cancer. Officials with the MD Anderson Cancer Center note the link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer risk is low. However, the MDACC notes that alcohol can contribute to unwanted weight gain, thus increasing cancer risk. In addition, alcohol can increase levels of estrogen and other hormones associated with breast cancer.

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There are heartbreaking images in newspaper publications, on television and social media posts showing the unbelievable destruction in our Chimney Rock Village and Lake Lure.

One person commented to the New York Post, “What was once a village is now a river.”

Seeing the photos, I can name the shops still standing (made 5 percent) and those that are gone.

Recalling the names of the shop owners, their families and the staff at Chimney Rock State Park and what they are going through, I am beyond sad.

I’ve been covering storms in Rutherford County for five decades but never has any storm brought this type of devastation. This storm has rocked me to the very core because I wonder how can we recover.

Will Rutherford County ever be the same?

Many in the Hickory Nut Gorge are good friends of mine, having met them when I started in the newspaper industry in the 1970s. Some of them were airlifted to safety while others, such as Buck and Barbara Meliski, former fire chief and mayor, stayed home on a washed out road without power and little communication.

Beyond the Hickory Nut Gorge and throughout Rutherford County, the destruction from Hurricane Helene has cut off power, communication of any kind, days of anxiety and fear. Yet through all of this, we’ve seen the unbelievable response from people all over the county, state and nation. Neighbors helping neighbors the best way possible to bring us out of

despair.

Even those without power cooking on grills for the elderly in neighborhoods; former residents returning home with truck loads of food, water, supplies and chainsaws to help.

Natives of Rutherford County are reaching out from all over the state and country with comments that they are on their way.

As tears swell because of the life altering devastation of some of my dearest friends in the Gorge and the place I have loved since I was a child, I can pray continually for God’s Mercy on them and all of us who only lost power or downed trees.

I will pray this storm will make us stronger and not weaker, kinder and not meaner, more grateful and less selfish and that the storm will make us the best we’ve been.

Rutherford County is hurting badly, but by the Grace of God we will recover.

(I’ll continue this subject in next week’s column.)

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The way we talk is our legacy

by Pat Jobe The woman did not hear, “You ain’t from around here, are you?”

She clearly was not, but the question is hurtful, especially to folks born north of Richmond or south of Tallahassee.

She heard what I said, but she corrected my pronunciation. I said I was looking for a towl rack. It rhymes with owl rack.

She heard what I said, And she very clearly asked, “Do you mean tow-el rack?”

“Yes ma’am, towel rack,” I repeated her clear use of all three syllables.

This is really not about the fact that the woman sent me to the wrong department, followed by another employee who sent me to another wrong department. We found the rack we wanted on the company’s website, but they didn’t have it in stock.

This is not about that.

This is about the fact that

we have a distinct accent here in Western North Carolina and with slight shifts into the hills and mountains of East Tennessee, Southwestern Virginia and the Upstate of South Carolina.

My friends from other parts tell me I sound a little redneck or hillbilly. But isn’t it funny how they can understand us?

Even when the woman who pointed out all three syllables knew what I was saying when I only used two.

Spoken sounds and collapsing of syllables are part of our heritage and legacy here. I worked to correct the way one of my foster daughters talked. She said, “My mama talks ike is.”

In case you missed it, she was saying, “My mama talks like this,” just leaving a few letters out. She was very clear.

Probably the saddest story in this light comes from my beloved friend, Gary Phillips, was told by the Morehead Scholarship committee that he could not expect to win with his hillbilly accent. He learned to ape the midwestern accents of TV news reporters and gave up his blessing of sounding like a hillbilly.

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thinking it’s crazy have my understanding. It is human nature to think our education, modes of speech, religions or politics, homes and cars make us superior to other people. It is also human nature to be wrong about that. Nobody is any better than anybody else. We are not just all equal before the law. We are all equal before the Lord.

Breath, thought, dreams, wishes and hopes are all the universal rights of every single human being. It is rarely acknowledged as many of us like to turn our noses up at each other. I feel superior to people who think they are superior to other people.

That’s a joke. I believe even snooty people have as much right to breathe and walk the earth as the rest of us.

That poor woman who corrected my pronunciation of “towel rack” was probably just having a bad day. She didn’t know where they were anyway.

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McKinney most recently portrayed King Henry II in The Lion in Winter. Other roles have been as the narrator in The Good Doctor, Otto Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank, Dr Watson in Tryon Little Theater’s Baskerville and numerous others.

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Stacie Lederfind as Vinnie, the mother, Performances held at 132 Maple and Don Mckinney as Father.

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VA has housed more than 43,000 Veterans experiencing homelessness this fiscal year The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that between October 2023 and August 2024, it housed 43,116 Veterans experiencing homelessness, surpassing its fiscal year 2024 goal to house 41,000 Veterans one month before the end of the fiscal year. VA has also ensured that 96.3% of the Veterans housed so far this fiscal year have not returned to homelessness, and engaged 38,476 unsheltered Veterans to ensure they have access to the housing and other wraparound services they need.

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“No person who has served this country should ever have to experience homelessness,” said VA Secretary Denis McDonough. “As a result of this year’s efforts, more than 43,000 formerly homeless Veterans now have access to the homes that they deserve. And make no mistake: we won’t rest until every Veteran has a safe, stable, accessible, and affordable home to call

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VA has also made progress in combating Veteran homelessness in the Greater Los Angeles area, providing 1,647 homeless Veterans with permanent housing so far this fiscal year — the most of any city in America (for the third year in a row) and exceeding VA’s FY 2024 goals for this region by 2.6%. Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s recent Pointin Time count revealed a 22.9% reduction in Veterans experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles between 2023 and 2024.

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Obituaries Gary Lee Dysart

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Gary Lee Dysart, age 73, of Cliffside, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024.

Gary was born December 29, 1950 in Rutherford County to the late Wade Dysart and Ada Radford Dysart. He worked at Cone Mills-Haynes Plant for 30 years. Gary attended Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Linda McCraw Dysart.

Those left to treasure his memory include his son, Barry Dysart (Melissa) of Cliffside; daughters, Marsha Eason (Phillip) of Cherryville, and Christy Dysart of Cliffside; brother, Wade Dysart, Jr. (Glenda) of Albemarle; six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held September 26 at Harrelson Funreral Chapel with Rev. Ernie Cole officiating.

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John Allen Smith, age 76, of Mooresboro, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

John was born April 3, 1948 in Cleveland County to the late Romey Smith and Betty Tate Smith.

He served honorably as a Corpsman in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War on the USS Whetstone.

He graduated from Gardner-Webb University. John worked for PPG Industries for 42 years before retirement. John attended Goodes Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Charles E. Smith, David J. Smith and grandson, Dustin Allan Newton.

Those left to treasure his memory include his wife of 38 years, Renee Street Smith; sons, Allan Newton (Penny) of Cherryville, Gary Jenkins (Jennifer) of Shelby, Eddie Smith of Shelby, Brian Smith (Margot) of Boiling Springs, Steven Smith of Shelby; brother, Richard Smith (Miriam) of Polkville; 11 grandchildren, five

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great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held October 1 at Goodes Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Robbie Hensley and Rev. Trey Newton officiating. Military honors were provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

Memorials requested to Goodes Grove Baptist Church, PO Box 67, Mooresboro, NC 28114.

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Alleen Bailey Beheler Alleen Bailey Beheler, age 83 of Cliffside went

Violet Ruth Harwood Violet Ruth Harwood, age 74, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late Willie Holcombe and Louise Holcombe.

Violet was a native of Buncombe County.

She was a member of Brooklyn Baptist Church. Violet was a graduate of Enka High School.

She was preceded in death by sisters;

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FINDING REFUGE IN THE STORMS OF LIFE When I was a young child, my family and I lived in West Texas. On one particular stormy day, the tornado sirens began to blare, and my mom and dad hurried us all to the storm shelter. It was a frightening experience as we heard the wind howl and the sound of trees and debris crashing around us. Our family huddled together as we found refuge in the shelter.

As I ponder that turbulent day and many others since, there are lessons to learn about the storms of life. The first is that storms are inevitable. There is no one who is exempt from them. Yes, a storm may pass you by this time, but eventually you will be the one in the center of the storm. Whether it be the failure of a relationship, financial woes, sickness, a tragic accident or even death, we will all experience tumultuous times in our lives. Storms come to all of us.

Another truth about storms is that once they come and go, they leave the landscape of our lives changed forever. The devastation

Margaritte Medford, Shirley Salyer and Patsy Holcombe, brother Oscar Holcombe.

Survivors include her husband Woody Harwood, two sons Lee Harwood, Stephen Harwood and wife Gwen, two sisters Virginia Walker and husband Bob, Jeanette Parker, two brothers Bill Holcombe and wife Margaret, Ed Holcombe and wife Sylvia, two grandchildren, three great grandchildren.

A memorial service was held at McMahan’s Funeral Home Chapel September 25 with Rev. Clay Collins and Rev. Mitchell Wilson officiating.

of a storm is often catastrophic. Mighty oaks fall as the result of the raging winds. The storms of life often take the people we’ve depended upon all our lives. As a result, our lives will never be the same.

Finally, for those who have faith, our heavenly father offers refuge in the midst of the storm. I am thankful that we have a God who will uphold us through the hardest days of our lives. I cannot imagine the pain and hurt some people must endure, but I do know he offers peace that passes all understanding and sustaining grace to get us through the dark times. The Psalmist wrote, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1) We can all find refuge during the storms of life in the shelter of his loving arms.

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home to be with the Lord Thursday, September 26, 2024.

She was the widow to the late Roy Beheler.

Alleen was born May 14, 1941 to the late Sam Bailey and the late Blanche Tesseneer Bailey in Cleveland County.

Alleen was a member of Goodes Grove Baptist Church.

Alleen is survived by her daughter, Robin Beheler Taylor and husband Gary, grandchildren; Pamela Watkins, Ricky Van Beheler, Jill Dixon and Hailey Marie

Beheler, two great grandchildren, step grandchildren; Misty Taylor and Shannon Taylor Holland, sister-in-law Geneva Thornton.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son Ricky Roy Beheler.

The family will receive friends Thursday, October 3 from 12:00-1:00pm at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside. Graveside services and burial followed at Camps Creek Baptist Church Cemetery at 1:30pm with Rev. Robby Hensley officiating.

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HCA HEALTHCARE donates $1 Million to hurricane Helene disaster relief in NC HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced that it will contribute $1 million through community organizations to aid in Hurricane Helene relief efforts in North Carolina.

On Thursday, September 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall as a powerful category 4 hurricane, leaving more than four million people without power and causing major damage as it traveled throughout the Southeast. When the storm hit Asheville, North Carolina, it brought heavy rainfall, strong winds and widespread flooding that resulted in loss of life, significant damage and power outages. HCA Healthcare operates seven hospitals and has thousands of colleagues in western North Carolina, many of whom were affected by the storm and its aftermath.

In response, HCA Healthcare will contribute $250,000 to the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County to help with immediate natural disaster response and long-term support for flood victims. It will also give $250,000 to the American Red Cross of North Carolina to help support its shelter locations.

An additional $500,000 will be donated to other community partners that provide direct support for hurricane-related issues.

“Caring for those in their time of need is our greatest calling at HCA Healthcare, and I am deeply moved by the resilience and compassion of our colleagues,” said Sam Hazen, chief executive officer of HCA Healthcare.

“It is our honor to support organizations like United Way and the American Red Cross to help our western North Carolina communities through Hurricane Helene

and its aftermath.”

Leading up to the storm, HCA Healthcare activated its Nashville-based Enterprise Emergency Operations Center (EEOC), comprised of nearly 200 multi-disciplinary leaders, including risk management, clinical experts, supply chain, patient logistics, air and ground transport and community liaison representatives. The EEOC is working alongside hospital leadership to distribute key resources to care teams in the Southeastern U.S. before, during and after the catastrophic storm. HCA Healthcare colleagues from across the country, including more than 100 nurses, as well as physicians and HCA Healthcare’s incident support team, are continuing to arrive to provide support to local caregivers.

HCA Healthcare is also a longstanding national

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partner of the American Red Cross, through its Annual Disaster Partner Giving Program (ADGP), which includes an annual contribution of $500,000, that helps the organization have the infrastructure, resources and technology in place to provide care and comfort to those in need. Over the last eight years, HCA Healthcare has provided nearly $8 million in financial support to the Red Cross for disaster relief efforts, including Hurricane Harvey in 2017, Hurricanes Florence and Michael in 2018, and the Texas winter storms and Kentucky tornadoes in 2021.

The company also supported relief efforts following Hurricane Ian and historic flooding in Kentucky in 2022 and tornado relief efforts in Middle Tennessee in 2023.

“Though the level of destruction is immense, I am proud of the dedication

of our colleagues, who have continued to support our patients, our community and one another,” said Greg Lowe, president and CEO of Mission Health. “We remain dedicated to helping our colleagues through this time, just as they have selflessly served their community and supported patients without hesitation.”

HCA Healthcare established the HCA Healthcare Hope Fund to support colleagues in disasters such as this. The HCA Healthcare Hope Fund is an employee-run, employee-supported 501(c) (3) charity that provides financial aid and resources to employees after an extended illness, injury, disaster or other special situation.

Since its inception, the HCA Healthcare Hope Fund has given more than $110 million in grants helping more than 56,000 colleagues and

families.

About HCA Healthcare: Nashville-based HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services comprising 188 hospitals and approximately 2,400 ambulatory sites of care, including surgery centers, freestanding ERs, urgent care centers, and physician clinics, in 20 states and the United Kingdom. With its founding in 1968, HCA Healthcare created a new model for hospital care in the United States, using combined resources to strengthen hospitals, deliver patient-focused care and improve the practice of medicine. HCA Healthcare has conducted a number of clinical studies, including one that demonstrated that full-term delivery is healthier than early elective delivery of babies and another that identified a clinical protocol that can reduce bloodstream infections in ICU patients by 44%. HCA Healthcare is a learning health system that uses its more than 43 million annual patient encounters to advance science, improve patient care and save lives.

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Cleveland County Partnership for Children Brings NC Child Care Tri-Share to Rutherford County and the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) to divide among three regional hubs who would pilot the program and serve families in North Carolina for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025.

NCPC awarded funding to three Smart Start Local Partnerships to serve as Regional Hubs to plan and implement NC TriShare. Cleveland County Partnership for Children is one of these hubs.

The Regional Hubs provide administrative support of the program at

The NC Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Program began beta-testing and registering families in July in Cleveland County. NC Tri-Share is a program that creates a public/private partnership to share the cost of child care equally between employers, eligible employees, and the State. Cleveland County Partnership for Children administers NC Tri-Share in Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Rutherford, and Henderson Counties.

Lawmakers allocated $900,000 to The NC Partnership for Children (NCPC)/Smart Start

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Michigan launched the Tri-Share model in 2021 and is now serving 59 of the 83 counties in the state, with plans to scale to full state coverage within the year.

Michigan Tri-Share found that 82% of employees agreed or strongly agreed that Tri-Share makes them more likely to keep working and stay in their current job.

Smart Start was selected to support the NC TriShare’s Pilot program due to its statewide infrastructure as well as strong local ties.

Cleveland County Partnership for Children was selected to be a part of NC Tri-Share because of its strength in early care and education and strong business community connections, particularly regarding workforce relations.

Additionally, the counties served as part of NC Tr-Share are geographically and demographically diverse.

the local level and work to recruit businesses and child care providers to participate in NC Tri-Share.

“We are excited to share that during the beta-testing phase of this work in July, the first families, child care providers and employers to benefit from NC Tri-Share have been enrolled. We look forward to enrolling many more participants to help alleviate the cost of child care on working families,” said Mary Scott, NCPC’s Director of Strategic Initiative’s.

NC Tri-Share’s goals include 1) making highquality child care affordable and accessible for working families, 2) helping employers retain and attract employees, and 3) supporting the stabilization of child care businesses across the State.

Families participating in Tri-Share will are: • Employed by a participating business • Part of a household with an income between 185% and 300% of the federal poverty level • Otherwise ineligible for other subsidized child care Mary Scott, NCPC’s Strategic Initiatives Director, stated, “The average price of care in our state for infants is $9,255 and $7,592 for 4-year-olds.

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clubhouse for potato soup, vegetable beef soup, cornbread and homemade desserts.

McMahan made vanilla pound cake with icing, Coca Cola cake and apple cake.

Club members Steve and Lois Dimsdale brought hot dogs and chili on Friday.

On Saturday morning, Doris was joined on site by Cheryl Austin, club president.

Social distancing and mask wearing were observed at all times.

Doris is a chapter member of the community club that was formed in the mid-1950s. She looks forward to the day members can come back together.

Prior to building the clubhouse, members met at another location for a couple of years, she said.

Nancy joined the club with her parents when she was about five years old and remembers the fun times meeting there with other children of the community and nearby rural communities.

“Up until COVID we had quarterly meetings and pot luck or covered dish dinners about once a quarter,’ Nancy said.

As the age or the roof caught up with the club, leaking became a problem in several areas of the clubhouse.

Club members began hosting spaghetti dinners and having yard sales to raise money to repair the roof. Even during that time buckets were placed strategically throughout the building to catch the water.

“I raised about $600 one time by myself,” a proud Doris spoke up.

“We used the money we raised to get the roof done,” she said.

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As the money was being raised, Doris said she contacted Laura Hodge, a member of Women Roofers and a pharmacist at the Medicine Box in nearby Rutherfordton, inquiring about possible help from the group.

“We had heard about the good work of the Women Roofers,” Doris explained.

Hodge said she immediately contacted Billy Honeycutt and he and fellow roofer Nell Bovender began the discussions.

“They (club) raised the funds and we agreed to do the work,” Honeycutt said.

Years ago when the Women Roofers were organized, the women and Honeycutt roofed the Mt. Vernon Community Clubhouse after the community raised the money for supplies.

“At that time we had just begun and a group came to help us,” Nell said. “They probably knew more about roofing at that time than we did” Bovender said If there is a request for a community roofing project and the money can be raised, the group will consider the job, Bovender said.

There have been times when community groups will not only raise money for materials but have also paid the roofers for the work. The money went back into the Women Roofers coffers to roof other homes.

Honeycutt said the group never gets caught up with its long list of roofing projects.

“There is always a need,” he said.

The Piedmont-Pleasant Hill Clubhouse features a flat roof on the back side of the

building and that was new to the group.

Honeycutt taught the roofers what to do and the job was done in two days.

“At some time they will have to add something to the flat roof...We stopped the leak,” he said.

As the roofers worked, there was talk from members of hopefully getting together for the annual Christmas dinner in 2021.

The 2020 event was canceled because of COVID. The gatherings will all depend on the health of the County, State and Nation.

“Doris always brought gifts for all the children,” Mae said of past Christmas parties.

Mae McMahan remembers being a part of the community club also as a teenager and it was a “hang-out” spot for teens on Friday nights. There was a shuffle board almost the length of the clubhouse and there were other games.

“It was a fun time,” Mae said.

There was music, but dancing was never allowed.

Nancy remembers children from all across the area gathering at the clubhouse to play the Piedmont-Pleasant Hill children.

“The clubhouse was the heart of the community,” Nancy said.

It was the setting for community parties, wedding and anniversary receptions.

But when the two community churches - Piedmont and Pleasant Hill - both built fellowship halls, more events were held there.

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The Catawba Nation announced Friday it will fast-track the opening of the Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort project in Kings Mountain by opening a “prelaunch” facility this summer with 500 slot machines.

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“It makes sense to have the temporary pre-launch facility to start, and it will continue to operate during the construction of the introductory phase and possibly subsequent phases,” said Brian Hansberry, president of Delaware North’s gaming business. “It gives us a place to teach incoming staff and accommodates people in the region who are anxious to start gaming this summer.”

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off Dixon School Road in Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, is near Interstate 85 and about 35 miles west of Charlotte. The total $273 million casino resort project is expected to create 2,600 permanent jobs at full buildout and thousands of construction jobs in the region.

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Article Provided By: Jean Gordon Three members of the PiedmontPleasant Hill Community Club sat at long white-clothed tables inside an unlighted clubhouse recently reminiscing about the days of the award-winning community club and how the clubhouse was the center of the community. They discussed the efforts in saving the more than 60-year-old building and community club.

As the ladies quietly talked inside, there were rumblings up on the roof of the 1957 building.

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(704) 300-2332 CHARITY BIBLE COLLEGE FALL CLASSES. Charity Bible College offers classes supplemented with out of class assignments toward a degree in Theology or Christian Education. Fall Classes will be offered every Monday, September 30th through December 16th 6:30pm to 9:00pm. The Classes offered will be Hermeneutics, OT Survey, Discipleship, and I Timothy. CBC is affiliated with Macedonia Baptist College of Midland, NC. For more information call or email us! Also look us up on Facebook and on our Webpage at: CharityBibleCollege.org (704) 4194574 cbcfallston@gmail.com

BEST KEPT SECRET AROUND! COLLECTOR’S DREAM! We Buy, Sell & Trade.

Gold, Silver, Rare & Unique Items, Knives, Antiques, Coins, Gold Eagles, Collectibles and Much More. We Offer Appraisals on Coins•Knives•Jewelry.

You’ve Gotta Come Check Us Out! Jake’s Knives & Coins located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 or (980) 295-5568

EMPLOYMENT NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. Over time available. (704) 473-0341 PART-TIME MINISTER OF MUSIC. Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Forest City, NC is seeking a part-time Music Director. Send resume to mountvernonforestcity@ gmail.com or mail to 2676 Hudlow Road, Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 286-9294 mountvernonforestcity@gmail.com

LIVE IN CAREGIVER . Free room and board plus $100 per week. 91 yr old male with dementia. Background checked.

(828) 514-4377 teresagash1@ bellsouth.net

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BUSINESS SERVICES

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SALTZ HANDY SERVICES & Crafty Cleaning. House, office, estate & garage cleaning, yard work, leaf clean up & mowing, debris & unwanted items hauled away. Free estimates.

Christina 828-556-0580.

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PRESSURE WASHING, MULCHING, LANDSCAPING, BUSHES TRIMMED, DECKS RESTORED & MUCH MORE! 30 Years Experience. Free Estimates! Call (704) 692-4449 FALL CLEAN-UP. Need fall clean-up? Professional leaf removal and lawn care services to keep your yard spotless this season. Free estimates. Call Greenline Lawncare, LLC 980-552-5808.

PAINTING, ROOFING, TILE FLOORS, wood decks, fences & carpentry work. Free estimates. Ask for Harold or Jim 828-429-7511.

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PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243.

(704) 538-5788

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

YARD SALE ALL ITEMS $1.

Fri and Sat. Oct 4 and 5, 2024 from 7:30 AM - ? Carport is full. 384 Mt. Zion Church Rd, at Ledford Rd., Casar, NC 28020 YARD SALE. Sat, Oct. 5th, 7 am-Until. Women’s and Men’s clothing and household goods.

1307 Dockery Dr., Shelby, NC 28152

FOR SALE DISCOUNT APPLIANCES. Refrigerators, washers, dryers and stoves. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 477-4766 HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855 2 CEMETERY SPACES. Cleveland Memorial Park. $1400 plus transfer fee. (704) 747-2856

LAWNCARE AND HANDYMAN SERVICES. In Gaston County area. Call Boyd, 980241-7332 POTTER RISK MANAGEMENT. “Specializing in Church Insurance” www.potterrisknc.com (704) 750-3515 ejd@potterrisknc.com

MARRIED COUPLE IN GAFFNEY, SC. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO CLEAN HOUSE every other week. Call Jim. (704) 560-6602

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BUSINESS SERVICES

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tuneup Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704472-9367.

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY CLEANOUT SALE FROM TWO ESTATES! 1707 David Drive, Shelby, NC 28150.

Fri., Oct. 4th, 2024 from 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Sat., Oct. 5th, 2024 from 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Contents of TWO Estates have been combined for a MASSIVE sale on 10/4 and 10/5. Thousands of items including vintage collectibles, decor for ALL holidays, lots of Halloween themed clothing and costumes of all sizes, scores of bins full of new with tag clothing from Gymboree (new old stock), LulaRoe (literally hundreds of new leggings TC, OS, TW and XS), Blowfish, Judy Blue, Ashley Roads, Rae Dunn and more. Many toys and dolls still in either vintage original or new original boxes, tons of crafting supplies, bins FULL of Hallmark Keepsake ornaments, new and used Loungefly, Disney collectibles, accessories. Scores of vintage ceramic molds and even a kiln! Call Rhonda for any questions at 704-3002962. See you on the 4th and 5th!!

COMMUNITY YARD SALE. Pebble Creek Subdivision. Saturday, October 5, 2024, 7AM. Multiple homes participating.

Shelby, NC 28152 GARAGE SALE HOMESTEAD ACRES. Sat., Oct. 5th, 2024 from 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM, furniture, bedding, household items, camping gear, Christmas decorations, men’s and women’s clothing. 101 Comanche Drive, Shelby, NC 28152

CRATES FOR PLANTER BOXES, or Many Other Uses.

Various Sizes. Some with Lids. $25 to $35 each. Call (704) 300-1818 TIRES & RIMS, CALL FOR All Sizes. Also Big Pig Picking Smoker $950. (980) 291-2605 FIREWOOD Seasoned 90% Oak. All hardwood, 70 1/2 ton/1 1/4 cord, small bundle packs-$3 ea. Deliver charge-$15. 312 Helton Rd, Cherryville. 704435-3970.

NATURALLY UNIQUE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES. LLC. Presents Estate Tab Sale.

Fri., Oct. 11th, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Sat., Oct. 12th, 9:00 AM 2:00 PM; Sun. Oct. 13th, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. 2165 McCraw Road, Mooresboro, NC 28114 METAL ROOFING FOR SALE INSTOCK! Deliveries Twice A Week. One Piece or the Whole Roof. J. Johnson Sales, inc.

2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 YAMAHA 5’1’’ GRAND PIANO Church, School or Home.

Walnut, white leather top stool, bought new in 1972. 828-6575568.

USED REGULATION POOL TABLE. Includes balls, sticks & rack, walnut finish, leather pockets, 2 slates. 828-6575568.

1998 MACK CS200P. Box Truck. Very good condition.

169,000 miles. One Owner. 22 ft. fully dry box with 3000 lb. lift gate. Serviced every 8000 miles. Good heat and air. Fully lined sound reduction cab. Turbo charged, Fuel injected Diesel. Good fuel mileage. $12,500 or OBO. 704-472-1997 leave message. Messages checked daily.

SKS 762X39 CALIBER RIFLE. By Norinco, new condition, $575. 38 caliber Smith & Wesson model 60, stainless steel, new condition $590. 2 truck tires 245-70-17, $50/pair.

30 pieces of PVC pipes, 4 inch diameter, 20 ft. long, schedule 40, $30. each. 828-289-1817.

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 STEEL BUILDINGS. “Large On Site Display”. Concrete Pads, Grading, Plumbing, Electrical. “One Stop Shop For All !” J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City, 2690 Hwy. 221 South.

(828) 245-5895

FARM & GARDEN FREE SAW TIMBER ACRE OF LARGE SAW TIMBER! LOOKING FOR SOMEBODY THAT WILL CUT IT FOR THE TREES. THE OWNER WILL CLEAN UP AND TAKE CARE OF EVERYTHING THAT IS LEFT. LOCATED IN GROVER, NC (704) 4732127 MIKEGREENE0000@ GMAIL.COM COW AND GOAT HAY. Square bales $6 each. (704) 418-1744

CARPORTS, GARAGES, BOAT, RV COVER HAY BARNS, Etc. “Check Out Our Price Before You Buy... There Is Difference!” J. Johnson Sales, inc. 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

HAY BALES FOR SALE. 4x5 large hay bales. $40 per bale.

Buy 20 bales, get 5 bales free.

(828) 249-4900

STORAGE BUILDINGS WOOD OR METAL. New, Used, Repo. New Buildings from $3756.00. Inventory changes weekly! J. Johnson Sales, inc.

2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

TOY POODLES. $700 each.

Males and females. CKC. Will be less than 10 lbs. Call 828289-8844.

TRAILERS NEW5X10 WITH GATE $1395. Areas Largest Trailer Inventory, Equipment, Dumps, Landscape, Enclosed, Gooseneck “New & Used”. Best Cash Deals Around, Credit Cards, Financing, Rent to Own, No Credit Check Available. J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City.

(828) 245-5895 NEW-USED TRAILERS PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ALL TYPES OF TRAILERS. 1500 Square Feet of Parts, Axles, Tires, Lights, Gates, Ramps, etc. J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City, (828) 245-5895 MORGAN’S FIREWOOD Seasoned mix hardwood. Cut, split, delivered $85. 1/2 ton truckload. Cut 16’’ to 18’’ long.

828-395-0758. Cash only.

TINY HOUSE / OFFICE UNIT. 12’ X 28’. Small Kitchen, 1/2 Bath, TV on Wall, Heat & Air. $35,900. Deliver & Blocked.

“Financing Available”. J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City.

(828) 245-5895

LOST & FOUND FOUND DOG!!!! Black Shepherd found in Cane Creek area.

Call Greg 561-309-4883.

WANT TO BUY WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY. Big bone very intelligent German Shepherd puppy.

He is also affectionate. Born 6/3/24 and comes from AKC parents, which are DM clear, and xray good on hips and elbows. Can be AKC registered, comes U/T/D shots. $1000.

828-292-3001 (828) 292-3001 rsutak26@hotmail.com I WANT TO BUY a Pomeranian puppy or a Schipperke puppy or adult dog. 704-472-2263.

2 GREAT PYRENESE. MALE 3 years old. Female 2 years old.

Shots UTD. Small rehoming fee.

Must go as a pair. Located in Morganton, NC. (828) 569-9807 juliecarr42@yahoo.com DOG KENNELS. 5X10X6, 10x10x4, 10x10x6, 10x20x6.

Single Kennel, Double Kennel or Triple Kennel. Dog Houses.

Rain Tops Available. “Pickup or Delivery Available.” J. Johnson Sales, Forest City, (828) 2455895 CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. 2 males, 5 females. $350 each.

6 month old female Chihuahua $150. 2 male Chiweenies, 6 months old. $150 each. Male Chiweenie mix $75. 704-4667793.

SHIH TZU 7weeks AKC Shih Tzu. Vet checked, UTD on shots, ready for their FUR ever home.

(843) 222-0437 trizzyy33@yahoo.com

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

WANT TO BUY CARS& TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 NEED QUICK CASH $$$. I BUY LAND, MOBILE HOMES WITH LAND, HOUSES, ABANDONED PROPERTIES, EVEN BUY OUT ESTATES. GET YOUR MONEY FAST! CALL OR TEXT 828-551-7176 CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-6926767, (704) 487-0228

2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC. 1850CC, new battery, very clean, great condition, asking $9,000. 2009 Yamaha VStar 1300CC, new tires & battery, asking $5,500.

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CARS & TRUCKS 1997 FORD F-250 HD Super Cab. 5.8V8, excellent condition. $10,750. 1996 Ford Windstar van. Great for mail carrier. $1100. 828-447-3627

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2011 FORD EDGE SUV AWD. Runs and drives good. $3250.

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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

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $700 per month. 828-382-0475.

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1991 CHEVROLET S-10 SLS pickup, one owner, 39,000 miles, white with aluminum truck cap, runs, drives great. $5,000. 704-538-8741, 828305-0939.

REAL ESTATE RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2001 HONDA ACCORD SDN One owner, V-6, Automatic, Sunroof, Leather interior, 247,000 miles, Good condition! $3400. Call (704) 6920802 2010 HONDA CR-V EXL Edition. 4 wheel drive. Leather.

Sunroof. Heated seats. Cold A/C. Rear Camera. Navigation.

174,000 miles, (27mpg), $9999 / ONLY $1400 Down (wac). Call for details. (704) 300-5225

LAND FOR SALE, CAMP GROUND on land. Price lowered $160 to $150. 828-4530828. 3795-3925 Hollis Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040

SUNNYVIEW, NC FOR SALE

BY OWNER. Convenient location, 3.62 wooded residential acres on quiet country road. $64,500.

Owner financing available with 20% down. 828429-3287.

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, (704) 739-0259 STUDIO APARTMENT IN BOILING SPRINGS. NEWLY REMODELED: 1 BED, 1 BATH STUDIO APARTMENT. OPEN-CONCEPT KITCHEN AND LIVING. BRAND NEW FRIDGE AND STOVE. LESS THAN 1 MILE FROM GWU. $500/MONTH. CALL FOR MORE PICS, SHOWING, ETC. (704) 297-0358

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HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list.

418 East Warren Street, Shelby. (704) 487-6354 MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. Weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299

FIRST FLOOR WITH PRIVATE ENTRANCE. Extra large bedroom, large bathroom, walk-in closet, kitchen with bar/counter, close to downtown. $1200/per month. Water, electricity, gas included. 828-748-9168.

3 BEDROOM BRICK HOUSE. Detached garage, sun room, enclosed back porch with laundry room. Heat pump. $1400 plus deposit. Call (828) 3518230

OAKLAND 2 BEDROOM $750. Efficiency $650. Appliances, electric, water & sewer furnished. Only well qualified need apply. 828-289-1794

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