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RUTHERFORDTON – The Rutherfordton Town Council approved a new social district, “The Mint District” for the downtown area at its May meeting. At a recent hearing on the creation of the Mint District, local leaders and merchants spoke in support stating that…Read More »
Natural and Cultural Resources The North Carolina State Capitol will host the traveling exhibit “Darshana: A Glimpse into Hindu Civilization” from Saturday, Oct. 15 to Saturday, Oct. 29. The exhibition features a variety of topics, ranging from yoga and divinity to mathematics…Read More »
An exhibit examining the myths and misconceptions behind the mountain “hillbilly” stereotype will open Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Mountain Gateway Museum & Heritage Center (MGM) in Old Fort. “Hillbillyland: Myth & Reality of Appalachian Culture,” will run through May 7, 2023,…Read More »
SPINDALE (Aug. 19, 2022) – A new series of local history lectures will begin in September at Isothermal Community College. The free events will be held in the Library Auditorium on the Spindale campus. The series, conceived by local historians, teachers,…Read More »
RALEIGH Jul 28, 2022 Matt Haynes is the new park superintendent at Bob’s Creek State Natural Area in McDowell County, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. He is the first superintendent of the natural area, which was authorized in…Read More »
RUTHERFORDTON — A few years ago Rutherford County’s (RC) cramped, outdated animal shelter was a highly visible mark of shame for Rutherford County. The 50 year old facility on Laurel Hill Drive in Rutherfordton, once known for its cruel animal drop box…Read More »
Tonight I had the pleasure of going to Carolina Café in Spindale to eat. I saw where they had expanded their hours to 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturdays and decided to give it a try. Previously they were only open…Read More »
Hello small town friendly, Welcome to another season of making laps with Bruce Wayne, as I showcase another year of Harris speedway . As for myself this off-season has had it’s twist and turns to say the least, I’ve had to step…Read More »
By Clayton Henkel NC POLICY WATCH May 9, 2022 In Higher Ed If you missed it over Mother’s Day, thousands of North Carolina college students donned their caps and gowns and celebrated graduation over the the weekend. At UNC-Chapel Hill, New York Times columnist…Read More »
The departure of any church or clergy from the denomination is not instantaneous, but must first go through its annual conferences. Florida UMC Foundation in Lakeland, Florida. Screenshot from Google Maps May 5, 2022 By Emily McFarlan Miller (RNS) — A statement posted…Read More »