Monthly Archives: January 2012

Editorial – Communication Standards

January 29, 2012
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Leading edge? 8 Track versus Cassette? Beta versus VHS? Floppy disks versus CD’s? So many ways to communicate and we still don’t understand each other. Technology is our friend. I think. Though I still haven’t figured out some of the new functions and apps available on my phone. The Digital Book World conference in NYC…

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NC News Headlines for Rutherford County, NC

January 29, 2012
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NC Sheriff ‘s Sergeant on Leave During Domestic Violence Investigation A Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant is on administrative leave following a domestic violence call at his home. Patsy Keever Challenges McHenry for US House Seat  Patsy Keever first ran for public office as a sort of class project while teaching eighth-grade social studies.  Trove of NC…

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A Day Trip in New York City!

January 29, 2012
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Cannoli, bagels, bakery, Broadway, deli, shopping, people and more people – New York City exerts a powerful influence over global commerce, finance, culture, fashion and entertainment. While small towns offer their own advantages, an occasional trip brings huge shifts in perspective. Our proximity to Charlotte gives the opportunity for a direct flight and a weekend…

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ASC Award for Digital Book World Conference

January 29, 2012
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(Rutherfordton, NC) The Regional Artist Project Grant Consortium of the North Carolina Arts Council awarded a 2012 Regional Artist Project Grant to Gayle Clayton .  Clayton is the publisher of RC Catalyst and and CEO of AWS Media LLC in Rutherfordton. This competitive grant award funded the attendance to Digital Book World conference in New York…

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Talk of the Town – Golden Valley

January 29, 2012
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January 16, the Golden Valley Community Club met at Becky’s Country Store and Grill. About 15 of us had dinner. Randy Neyer was our impromptu speaker who introduced us to  ”Disk Golf” and told us about a nearby 18 hole course at South Mountain Christian Camp . This is open to the public and costs $2.00 for a round. Toney’s Store…

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Art and About… 01/30/12-02/05/12

January 29, 2012
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  January 30 – February 05 30-Monday 11:00 am: Shopping for a Cause Benefit: Carolina Event and Conference Center, Biltmore Inspirations to benefit Hospice of Rutherford County (www.hospiceofrutherford.org) 6:30 pm: Little Detroit Museum Meeting, area automotive history. Bud Deck 287-9398; Doug Ledbetter 286-9007 or (bennettclassics@bellsouth.net) 6-9 pm: Flute Ball at Barley’s Taproom in Spindale (no…

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Talk of the Town – Rutherfordton NC

January 29, 2012
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Town Council Meeting – Wed. 5:30 PM Agenda -Public Comments-Old Business – Energy Agreement-New Business – Grant Application for Step Town-R Birthday Party Plans -Closed session – Meeting at Town Hall on Main Street. Rutherfordton’s 225th Anniversary Plans Continue The work continues on the Rutherfordton 225th anniversary celebration which is scheduled for kick-off April 14,…

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Who's running for office in 2012?

January 29, 2012
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It’s that time of year – local elections have several slots open for the 2012 Primary Election. Filing begins on February 13, 2012 at Noon and ends on February 29, 2012 at Noon for the following posts: NC Senate District 47 NC House District 112 County Commissioner District 2 County Commissioner District 3 Register of…

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ROC Announces 2012 Race Schedule

January 29, 2012
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   Race Series Events Date Event Location Website Registration 2/12/12 Run for Your Valentine 5K Forest City  www.townofforestcity.com/parks.html  Printable Form 3/31/12 Sunshine Elementary 5K Sunshine Elementary 4/21/12 Pavement Pounder 5K Forest City/Spindale 4/28/12 Miles for Messiah 5K Forest City  Website 5/12/12 Leader of the Pack 5K Forest City www.leaderofthepack5k.com  Online 6/2/12 Race to the Fountain…

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Rutherford Regional Skypes New Dad for Labor Support

January 29, 2012
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(Rutherford Co.) – Jan. 23, 2012 – It’s not unusual for doctors and nurses in The Birth Place at Rutherford Regional Medical Center to answer the questions of parents waiting for their new babies to be born. But it is unique to answer those questions from a father who was present during labor from halfway…

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