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RUTHERFORDTON — The Rutherford County Arts Council will present “The Adventures of Pinocchio,” a musical play by Diane McEnnerney, based on the book by Carlo Collodi, on Friday, May 5 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 6 at 3 p.m. in the R-S Central High School Auditorium. Tickets are $15 general a…

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RUTHERFORDTON — Rural North Carolina and those areas in proximity to conventional vacation spots continue to experience a surge in tourism revenue.

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CAMDEN, S.C. — Elected and military officials, community leaders and other visitors from at least four countries, including the U.S., will make their way to Camden and Kershaw County next week to pay their respects to the “Camden 14” — 12 soldiers believed to be Patriot Continentals, and two…

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RUTHERFORDTON — The Rutherford County Arts Council announced the leading cast for their upcoming production of “The Adventures of Pinocchio,” a musical play by Diane McEnnerney, based on the book by Carlo Collodi.

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BOILING SPRINGS — Gardner-Webb University and the town of Boiling Springs are hosting five bands at Webbstock ’23 on Saturday, April 22, from 1 to 10 p.m. Main Street will be closed to traffic during the festival. In addition to live music, the event features a kids zone on the lawn in front…

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RUTHERFORDTON — Historically black churches in the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina are offering a day of pilgrimage to share the stories of their congregations Feb. 25 in honor of Black History Month.

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RUTHERFORDTON — The Rutherford County Arts Council presenting the stage production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning “Harvey,” by playwright Mary Chase. This delightful adaptation, directed by Michael Lee McKinney, features Elwood P. Dowd and his best friend Harvey-who happens to be an invisible…

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SPINDALE — The Symphony of Rutherford County will feature two young soloists, Katherine Strickland and Peter Moore, in its Spring Concert 3 p.m. Sunday, May 1 at the Foundation Performing Arts and Conference Center on the campus of Isothermal Community College.

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RUTHERFORDTON — The Community Health Council of Rutherford County is introducing a new program to serve the health needs of local congregations. All Rutherford County pastors or church leaders are invited to an information session about how the Faith Health Ministry could work within their c…

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SPINDALE — The Symphony of Rutherford County will present its 2022 Spring Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 1 at the Foundation Performing Arts and Conference Center on the campus of Isothermal Community College. Tickets (general seating) are available at the Foundation Box Office or on line at …

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RUTHERFORDTON — The Rev. In-Yong Lee set the tone for a future bi-racial worship service Tuesday night when she said, “In God, we are one. Society has been living as if it is not so.”

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Before Black History Month slips away, I want to celebrate the pioneering work of a bold and enterprising young Black journalist, Milton B. Robinson who, in 1945 launched The Harris Herald, billed proudly as the “Only Negro Newspaper in Rutherford County.”

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BOSTIC—The popular South Mountain Christian Camp (SMCC) in Bostic has, like most organizations, suffered through the COVID-19 pandemic. In summer 2020, in-person camp was canceled. Last summer it operated on a more limited basis.

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The Symphony of Rutherford County will begin rehearsals for spring semester concerts on Sat., Jan. 8, 2022 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Spindale.

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SPINDALE — The Symphony of Rutherford County will present its “Holiday Celebration” at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec . 3, at the Foundation Performing Arts and Conference Center on the campus of Isothermal Community College. The Crest High School Chamber Orchestra will be joining the Symphony for t…

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SPINDALE — Country superstar Sammy Kershaw will perform at Isothermal Community College this month to honor the nation’s veterans in a celebration capped by fireworks.