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• On this Memorial Day please remember to take a moment and remember those brave m...
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• In Sunday's Courier, the story of one man with four uncles, who all fought in WW...
• Randleman defeats East Rutherford, 5-4, to win the 2A West Regional Saturday.
• “Investigation leads to the arrest of Clayton Ellis Lutz for first degree statut...
• What are your plans for summer vacation?
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• In Saturday's Courier, The Foundation announces its 2012-13 concert series and t...
• Breaking News: I-40 westbound in Haywood County is shut down tonight due to a ma...
• Lucas Owens connects on his second home run of the game against Randleman Friday...
• Sports Update: East Rutherford has won Game 2, 13-7, over Randleman. Game 3 will...
• East Rutherford 10, Randleman 7 in top 5. Trent Self adds to the home run barrage.
• Southwest Onslow 2, Thomas Jefferson 0; roughly five minutes before halftime.
• Bi-Lo, Food Lion and Aldi's inserts in Tuesday's edition.
• Sunday inserts are Ingles, Hamrick's, CVS, Belk, Dollar General, Bi-Lo, Rite Aid...
• In Friday's Courier, a story about a local woman turning 100 and an area man is...
• Brock Helton's home run during the second inning of the game against Randleman T...
• Please share your thoughts on our veterans for this Memorial Day Weekend?
• Belk insert in Friday's edition!
• In Thursday's Courier, Sgt. Major Donald Barrett talks about his time with the M...
• The Lady Gryphons will play for the state title on Friday, while the Cavaliers b...
• Karen Dedmon sent us this video of Anna Marie Dedmon scoring the game winning go...
• SPORTS UPDATE: It's official. East Rutherford defeats East Davidson, 4-3 in a fi...
• Shop and dine at our local businesses.... it matters. Dreamin' on Main St. Anoin...
• Ollie's. Burke's and Hamrick inserts in Thursday's edition.
• SPORTS UPDATE: East Rutherford lead 4-3 over East Davidson in the sixth inning w...
• In Wednesday's Courier, Tony Smith reflects on his career at East Rutherford and...
• On Wednesday, The Foundation is expected to announce its 2012 Summer Concert ser...
• Dee Anna Lowery, Senior at East High Schools accepting $500 scholarship from Kiw...
• Claire Millwood, Chase High Senior accepting a $500 scholarship from Kiwanis of...
• Wednesday inserts are Big Lots, Summer 2012 ICC Continuing Education and Tracto...
• In Tuesday's edition of The Daily Courier, we wrap meetings from Spindale and Fo...
• On Tuesday, Gov. Bev Perdue signed an Executive Order regarding 'fracking.' What...
• SPORTS UPDATE: Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy's girls soccer team will play...
• Inserts in Tuesday's edition are Bi-Lo, Food Lion and Aldi's.
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• BREAKING SPORTS: Jake Watson won the 50th Annual Rutherford County Golf Champion...
• In Sunday's Courier, a report on the March for Babies and Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton...
• Thomas Jefferson 2, Lake Norman 1. TJCA will play for the 1A Girls Soccer State...
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• What do you believe is the biggest obstacle Walter Dalton faces in defeating Pat...
• Video from the 2012 Spindale Dairy Goat Festival taken Saturday May 19.
• In Saturday's Courier, a report on day one of the Goat Festival and parade, plus...
• East Rutherford's Brock Helton (6) singles the ball Friday during the game again...
• Facebook stock went on sale today and the much-hyped IPO was expected to bring b...
• Up to $ 90.45 worth of coupons in Sunday's edition.
• Don't miss our Health and Wellness Section in Sunday's edition of The Daily Cour...
• Inserts in Sunday's edition are Rite Aid, Smart Source, Red Plum, Walmart, CVS,...
• The Holland House opens in Forest City Friday morning.
• In Friday's Courier, John Keeter and family took a very special trip to the Tomb...
• What are your thoughts about the new Farmers' Market in Spindale?
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• In Thursday's Courier, reports on the upcoming Spindale Goat Festival and other...
• With a slew of events on tap for this weekend, including the Spindale Goat Festi...
• Hamrick's and Athlon Sports Inserts in Thursday's edition.
• Shop and Dine locally today with Shope's Shoes, Tucker Cuts, Legal Grounds, In a...
• In Wednesday's Courier, reports on the county commissioners meeting with local l...
• RS falls to Erwin 7-0 in state playoffs. #softball
• County Commissioners asked about the possibility of stopping the requirement for...
• Carolina Chiropractic insert in Wednesday's edition.
• Rutherford County Commissioners meet with local lawmakers Tuesday.
• Commissioners wrap up meeting with Hager and Westmoreland. #budget #RutherfordCo...
• County Commissioners meet with local legislators. #budget #RutherfordCounty htt...
• Final point ... county is asking to stop requirement for publishing delinquent t...
• County wants 911 funds to be allowed to be used for upgrades to communications....
• County wants HAVA funds to be sent to county in full for maintenance of election...
• Commissioners have also requested that all lottery proceeds go to the county for...
• County is asking for no cost-shifting from the state to the county. #budget #Rut...
• Commissioners have discussed five points of concern to Hager and Westmoreland. #...
• County Commissioners currently meeting with Rep. Mike Hager and Sen. Wes Westmor...
• In Tuesday's edition of The Daily Courier, we look at one of ICC's graduations a...
• Why do you think being healthy is cost-prohibitive?
• The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the Rutherford County...
• Inserts in Tuesday's edition are Bi-Lo, Food Lion, and Aldi's.
• In Sunday's Courier, a reports on the 6th Annual Community Pet Festival and coun...
• What are your thoughts about Gov. Beverly Perdue's comments that North Carolina...
• In Saturday's Courier, reports on REaCH graduation and the county makes a decisi...
• What is the best advice your mother ever gave you?
• Check out the Rutherford County budget worksheets and email Matt (mclark@thedigi...
• A special Mother's Day page coming in Sunday's edition.
• Inserts for Sunday are Rite Aid, Smart Source, Red Plum, P&G, CVS, Ingles, Relis...
• In Friday's Courier, reports on the county budget talks, Teacher of the Year hon...
• RS defeats Ashbrook 4-1. Crain with 7 Ks. #softball
• RS is 3 outs away from a win. They lead Ashbrook 4-1. #softball
• After 5, RS still leads Ashbrook, 4-1. #softball
• Going to the 5th, RS leads Ashbrook 4-1. #softball
• Ashbrook gets 1 run in the 4th. RS leads 4-1. #softball
• RS plates 4 in the 3rd to lead Ashbrook 4-0. #softball
• RS puts runners at 1st and 2nd with one out in the 3rd. #softball
• Only one base runner between RS and Ashbrook in 2 inn. 0-0 to 3rd. #softball
• Belk insert in Friday's edition...Don't forget our Mothers ...!!
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• What are your thoughts about budget talks within the county?
• To fund the increase, the county may have to raise the revenue-neutral tax rate...
• District is expecting to lose $3 million in LEA (legislative adjustment) for the...
• Increase is a 3.4 percent increase over last year's budget for Rutherford County...
• School district asking for $465,000 more in county funding. #budget #RutherfordC...
• Will be a crowded room for the county meeting with the board of education. #budg...
• Check out the preliminary Rutherford County budget worksheets on our website - h...
• Commissioners now set to meet with school district at 12 p.m. ... at county dete...
• Commissioners have gone into closed see session to discuss. #budget #RutherfordC...
• EMS Dir. said supervisors do not accompany all calls, only certain that may requ...
• Commissioners question EMS Dir. about using supervisor vehicles on emergency cal...
• Commission breaking before talking to EMS director. #budget #RutherfordCounty
• One option is pay outright with reserve funds, or county can borrow money from 3...
• Commissioners discussing funding options for solid waste transfer project that i...
• County can use current Solid Waste Reserves to fund or bid out for low interest...
• Estimated cost of transfer station repair: $560,000. #budget #RutherfordCounty
• Transfer station repairs include repouring the entire floor due to holes up to 1...
• Commissioners will discuss a proposal to make repairs at solid waste transfer st...
• Solid Waste budget does not include full-time employee request for SWEEP. #budge...
• Classen on waste budget: "We are keeping things on an even keel." #budget #Ruthe...
• Commissioners will be looking at the solid waste department. According to figure...
• County Commissioners will meet this morning with Solid Waste regarding its next...
• In Thursday's Courier, a report on the ongoing budget talks in the county and me...
• Following Tuesday's historic vote on Amendment 1 to the North Carolina Constitut...
• County Commissioners review 3 departments and discuss revenue. Next up ... solid...
• Now, commissioners are talking about potential tax collection changes. #budget #...
• Commissioners discussing the county's franchise agreement with TransMed. #budget...
• A lot of discussion regarding the EMS coverage in the southeastern part of the c...
• Commissioners swept though the Sheriff's budget and have moved to EMS. #budget #...
• Commissioners now ready to discuss Sheriff's Department budget. #budget #Rutherf...
• Rutherford County Commissioners are hearing about a vehicle-replacement plan for...
• Hamrick's insert in Thursday's edition.
• Shop and Local Page in today's edition Page A9- Ellenboro Feed and Livestock, Ac...
• County Manager is recommending not spending any fund balance to pay bills. #budg...
• Budget workshop agenda ... Sheriff, EMS, vehicle replacement plan. #budget #Ruth...
• Rutherford County Commissioners are set to have their first budget workshop this...
• Rutherford County unofficial 2012 primary election results. #...
• In Wednesday's Courier, wall-to-wall coverage of the May 8 primary with stories...
• Share your final thoughts on the May 8 primary.
• Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton has won the Democratic gubernatorial primary, and will me...
• All 17 precincts are now in. Patsy Keever leads in District 10 (D) with 58 perce...
• With 16 of 17 precincts in, Holland, Lovelace, Dalton, McCrory and McHenry all h...
• The Associated Press is reporting that Amendment One has passed.
• Rutherford County voters vote 80-20 for marriage amendment with almost half prec...
• Lovelace starting to pick up pace over Wells (63-36) in GOP Cnty. Commission Dis...
• Amendment 1 remains at 81-percent FOR with 4 precincts plus early voting results.
• In an odd twist, 43-percent of those casting votes (Ruth. Co. only) in the NC De...
• 80 percent of early ballots cast in favor of Amendment One in Rutherford County....
• According to early county returns, Patsy Keever leads in the Dem. race for the N...
• Eddie Holland leads Jerry Wease by 600 votes for Rutherford County Commission 2...
• Results are starting to come in to the Rutherford County Elections office. Early...
• Polls are closed. Early votes are in. We will update as results are reported.
• Final: Chase 9, East 2 in softball. Trojans will be the No. 1 seed in the SMAC,...
• Still need to find your polling place? Look here. #primary #e...
• Polls close in Rutherford County at 7:30 p.m. If you haven't voted you still hav...
• Jean Gordon/Daily Courier A construction worker was injured on the job Tuesday a...
• Beloved children's author Maruice Sendak passed away this morning, four days aft...
• Voting at the county annex in Rutherfordton Tuesday. #prima...
• Heartwarming story about a kitten rescued from a Forest City drain pipe in today...
• Have you voted yet? Visit thedigitalcourier.com for a comprehensive directory of...
• Rutherford Cnty. Comm. is currently meeting with ICC Board of Trustees on budget...
• Come in or call today before 5pm to place a special Mother's Day picture and mes...
• Belk inserts in Wednesday's edition. Start shopping for your Mother's Day gifts!
• Forest City Commissioners say they will not raise taxes. #For...
• Rutherford County Commissioners hear budget message. #Rutherf...
• In Tuesday's edition of The Daily Courier, we get geared up for primary election...
• With budget season underway, what do you hope government entitles do with their...
• Bi-Lo, Food Lion and Aldi's insert in Tuesday's edition!
• Report: FBI requesting backdoors into Facebook, Twitter and Google
• Communities In Schools or Rutherford County will hold the third annual Leader of...
• This Cessna 177 Cardinal sits off US 221 at 1:30 a.m. Saturday after it glided u...
• In Sunday's Courier, coverage of Mayfest and reports on the candidates in the co...
• Primary day is Tuesday, May 8. Who are you excited to cast a vote for and why?
• The annual Mayfest celebration in downtown Rutherfordton Saturday.
• In Saturday's Courier, a report on Women's Build and budget talks in Spindale. I...
• What are you most looking forward to doing or seeing at MayFest?
• Inserts for this Sunday are : Several Walmart, Ingles, Hamrick's, Staples, CVS,...
• Up to $138.45 in coupon savings in the Sunday's edition of The Daily Courier!
• It is still not too late to send in your Election letters to the editor. They ar...
• In Friday's Courier, a report on the East Middle Archery team and a special home...
• Give us your thoughts or proposals to alleviate parking problems in downtown Rut...
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• Belk insert in Friday's edition
• In Thursday's Courier, reports on early voting and the town meeting in Rutherfor...
• What are your thoughts following President Obama's address from Afghanistan. Do...
• Do you have a story about you and your mother. Send it to mclark@thedigitalcouri...
• In Wednesday's Courier, Chief Warrant Officer II Kyle Hankinson is home after a...
• One year after the death of Osama Bin Laden, do you believe America is safer fro...
• A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Rutherford County and surrounding...
• Tractor Supply inserts in Wednesday's edition.
• Kevin Peeples stopped by The Daily Courier Tuesday to talk about his new book, "...
• What are your thoughts on this past weekend's NFL Draft?
• In Tuesday's edition of The Daily Courier, we look at REaCH's recent trip to Haw...
• Bi-Lo, Food Lion, Aldi's inserts in Tuesday's edition of The Daily Courier.
• In Sunday's Courier, reports on Operation In As Much, the ongoing Women's Build,...
• With several projects underway around the county, share your thoughts on those w...
• In Saturday's Courier, reports on Terry Bellamy's run for Congress and a convers...
• Coupon savings up to $170.77 in this Sunday's edition. Great Savings!
• Walmart, Frito-Lay, Ingles, Bi-Lo, Staples, CVS, Northern Tool, Red Plum, Smart...
• TGIF, Rutherford County! What do you enjoy most about your weekend?
• In Friday's Courier, an area 2nd grader scores big in a PBS contest and reports...
• What are your thoughts on, and will you take part in, the National Day of Prayer?
• Asheville Mayor, Terry Bellamy, stopped by The Daily Courier this afternoon to d...
• Belk insert in Friday's edition
• The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect unti...
• Rutherfordton 225 is working on a Facebook timeline for the town of Rutherfordto...
• In Thursday's Courier, reports on Newt Gingrich's visit to TJCA from what he tol...
• Just hours after Newt Gingrich announced he will leave the presidential campaign...
• Who would you like the Carolina Panthers to draft with their pick in the first r...
• In Wednesday's Courier, a report on the Senior Games and a visit by Newt Gingric...
• What do you think about Newt Gingrich's visit to Rutherford County on Wednesday,...
• What are your thoughts on the new education package rolled out by NC Senate Repu...
• RT @cnn: More details in Secret Service prostitution scandal.
• In Tuesday's edition of The Daily Courier, we will look at how Ellenboro celebra...
• RT @breakingnews: Live video: Sanford, Florida, city commission will vote on res...
• Inserts for Tuesday's edition are Bi-Lo, Food Lion, and Aldi's.
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• RT @ap: Half of young college grads are either jobless or underemployed, analysi...
• In Sunday's Courier, a conversation with Pat Snyder about her novel detailing he...
• What your thoughts about the scandals involving the GSA and Secret Service?
• Cub Scout Pack 165 from Rutherfordton starts the pinewood derby.
• In Saturday's Courier, reports on an arrest in the Buddy Robinson murder case an...
• Do you plan on taking part in the 2012 Relay for Life? And what has the event co...
• Inserts in Sunday's edition are Walmart, CVS, Hamrick's, Staples, Rite Aid, Smar...
• BREAKING NEWS: Napolean Brian "Niki" Edgerton, 26, of Rutherfordton, has been ch...
• Judge: Race played role in NC death penalty case.
• How do you plan on celebrating Earth Day this year?
• In Thursday's Courier, reports on the EDC meeting and One Stop Voting. In Sports...
• How are liking Facebook's change to Timeline?
• Shop and Dine Local page on A9 in today's edition: Shop Rutherford Co. Visual Ar...
• Hamrick's inserts in Thursday's paper.
• In Wednesday's Courier, a report on the Caroleen depot and police continue the s...
• Athlon Sports, Tractor Supply and Carolina Chiropractic inserts in Wednesday's e...
• Do you have a story about you and your mother? Email mclark@thedigitalcourier.co...
• Tax Day has arrived. Do you prefer to get your taxes done early, wait until the...
• In Tuesday's edition of The Daily Courier, we look at an event held at KidSenses...
• In the wake of the strong storm outbreak in the Midwest, how do you prepare for...
• Bi-Lo, Food Lion and Aldi's inserts in Tuesday's edition.
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• Video from the Rutherfordton 225th Birthday Party Celebration held Saturday in R...
• In Sunday's edition of The Daily Courier we take a look at the kickoff to Ruther...
• It's baseball season. Who are you rooting for and why?
• Mayor of Rutherfordton Jimmy Dancy, left, shares a laugh with Rutherfordton 225...
• In Saturday's edition of The Daily Courier, we will look at a student that has s...
• With Spring Break coming to a close, what did you do last week?
• Inserts in Sunday are Ingles, Hamricks, Staples, CVS, Walmart, Red Plum, Smart S...
• The Rutherfordton 225 story on today's front page incorrectly states that the Ru...
• In Friday's Daily Courier, we look at a local author who compiled a book explain...
• What events do you plan to take part in during the Rutherfordton 225th anniversary?
• In Thursday's Courier, Kidsenses will be hosting an Autism event and police cont...
• What are your thoughts about President Obama's proposed "Buffett Rule" for taxes...
• Rutherford County Sheriff's Dept. is back on the scene today of a fatal shooting...
• U.S. Attorney General Eric Holders vows thorough review in Trayvon Martin case:...
• Ollie's and Burke's inserts in Thursday's edition.
• Shop and Dine Locally Page A9 in today's edition: Shope's Shoes, Ellenboro Feed...
• In Wednesday's Courier, police are conducting an investigation into the shooting...
• A political tip sheet, today highlighted by Santorum's exit from the race:
• The Rutherford County Sheriff's Dept. has identified the victim shot to death Tu...
• Best Buy CEO resigns amid allegations of personal misconduct
• Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a shooting at 909 Old Ros...
• What are your thoughts on Rick Santorum's decision to suspend his campaign?
• Santorum: "We made a decision over the weekend that while this Presidential race...
• RT @gwujake: @UMass_MClark RS rally falls short as Toppers leave tying runs on b...
• Watch live: Santorum holds press conference, where he is expected to suspend his...
• RT @gwujake: @UMass_MClark After 5 Chase leads RS 6-2
• In Tuesday's edition of The Daily Courier, we learn about the resignation of the...
• Obama's ratings on handling situation with rising gasoline prices: 28% approve;...
• Who do Americans blame for gas prices? New numbers out today from @postpolls: ht...
• QUESTION: What are your plans for Spring Break?
• David Bixler resigns as CEO of RRHS. #RRHS
• #Facebook acquiring #Instagram for $1 Billion.
• Video from yesterday's Egg Drop by Element Church at McNair Field.
• Happy Easter from everyone at The Daily Courier!
• More photos from Chimney Rock Park
• More photos from Sunrise Service at chimney Rock Park
• Local church conduct annual Easter Egg Drop on Sunday morning in Forest City. ht...
• Sunrise service at Chimney Rock Park. A beautiful morning with hundreds in atten...
• Matthew Raines (Red) and Daniel Sherman best buds from Cleveland County show off...
• Opening Trout Fishing Day was yesterday...Several Visitors at Lake Lure enjoy fi...
• Eggs being dropped for the egg drop held by Element Church at McNair Field in Fo...
• In Sunday's Courier, Easter has an extra special meaning for one area family and...
• Somewhere in North Carolina, perhaps? #NCbbq RT @HuffPostTravel: What's your fav...
• Please share your wishes, blessings or prayers for family, friends and loved one...
• National Anthem at GWU baseball played on banjo in honor of Boiling Springs nati...
• In Saturday's Courier, members of various county churches took part in the Cross...
• Economists from MIT recently predicted a 'global economic meltdown' by 2030. How...
• Smokey McCurry carries the cross during the Forest City Cross Walk silent pilgri...
• Give us your thoughts on what you are doing, or what your traditions are for Eas...
• Inserts in Sunday's edition are Ingles, Rite Aid, CVS, Spot Lite, Comics, USA We...
• In Friday's Courier, the annual Heritage Day was held at Sunshine Elementary and...
• What are your feelings about the approved walking trail at ICC and Daniel Road?
• Rutherford County is under a severe thunder storm warning until 9 o'clock tonigh...
• Rutherford County unemployment drops to 15 percent for February 2012. #unemployment
• Hamrick insert in today's edition of The Daily Courier.
• 'Hunger Games' mill town for sale - Yahoo! Real Estate
• In Thursday's Courier, Forest City seniors hold a hat parade and Rutherfordton m...
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• State Representative Patsy Keever stopped by to discuss her run for U.S. Congres...
• Today (Wed. April 4) is the 44th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin...
• Darryl Lane (center) gets ready for the ribbon cutting ceremony at Lane's Hog He...
• Shop local & Dine Local- page on A9 and A10. Hardin's Carpet, Menagerie, Shope's...
• In Wednesday's Courier, ICC students learn, through simulation, about the danger...
• What are your ideas/thoughts to reduce the country's national debt?
• Belk, Walmart and Tractor Supply inserts in Wednesday's edition!
• In Tuesday's Courier, area students design buttons to bring awareness to child a...
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• Official: 5 dead in shooting at Christian school.
• What do you believe the county commissioners should do regarding the Airport Aut...
• State selects Benton to head Employment Security division.
• Federal judge limits NC ban on guns during emergencies.
• In Sunday's Courier, a group of University of North Carolina athletes got a litt...
• What family traditions are you most looking forward to on Easter Sunday?
• In Saturday's Courier, a report on the state's unemployment numbers and students...
• R-S Central's baseball game against Burns was suspended, due to rain, at the end...
• TJCA baseball postponed after 1/3-inning Friday due to rain at McNair Field. The...
• If you won the $640 million jackpot, what would be the most outrageous item you...
• Don't miss our Spring Home section in Sunday's edition of The Daily Courier!
• Inserts for Sunday are P&G, Walmart, Ingles, Hamrick's, Staples, CVS, Bi-Lo, Val...
• North Carolina unemployment drops below 10 percent for the first time in over a...
• In Friday's Courier, two reports on the life and music of Earl Scruggs including...
• Please share your thoughts, memories or prayers for bluegrass legend Earl Scrugg...
• Belk insert in Friday's edition of The Daily Courier
• In Thursday's Courier, NCHP Trooper S.B. Patterson discusses her 28-year career...
• What would you do with the money if you won the jackpot for the Mega Millions?
• Visit the advertisers on our Shop and Dine Locally page on A9 & A10. You will fi...
• Burke's Insert in Thursday's edition of The Daily Courier
• In Wednesday's Courier, reports on allergy season, Spindale's town meeting and a...
• No one was injured when Sonia Deleon, 41, of Forest City drove her Honda into t...
• How closely are you watching the Supreme Court hearings on the healthcare law? W...
• Belk and Carolina Chiropractic inserts in Wednesday's edition.
• In Tuesday's Courier, a report on those needing transportation to vital medical...
• East Rutherford baseball leads Polk 7-2 in the top of the 7th.
• East Rutherford, Polk baseball tied at 2-2 in the middle of the 5th.
• Polk County leads East Rutherford 2-1 in baseball after three complete innings.
• With very high pollen counts, how are you dealing with allergies and sinus probl...
• #SCOTUS justices seem skeptical of claim they can't rule on health-care law beca...
• Company that makes 'pink slime' beef filler suspends operations at 3 of 4 plants...
• Taken any neat or fun photos recently?... well how about submitting them to the...
• In Sunday's Courier, a Cliffside couple is honored for a lifetime of volunteer w...
• With the opening of two new teen centers (The Hub, Ultimate Basement), what othe...
• GOP hopeful Santorum tries to claim Louisiana territory to cut into Romney’s del...
• In Saturday's Courier, county high schoolers take part in the Hunger Games chall...
• Are you 'hungry' to see The Hunger Games?
• Dollar Tree, Hamrick, Ingles, Big Lots, Staples, CVS, Walmart, Valassis, Smart S...
• In Friday's Courier, a local school project is teaching children about business...
• NCAA Sweet 16 open practice/Media day photo gallery #uncbball
• Jean Gordon/Daily Courier Margaret Neal, 80, of Forest City was not injured Thur...
• In light of the tragic shooting of Florida teen Trayvon Martin, what is your und...
• Hoot dropped by our office this afternoon to say hi and get his picture taken.
• Belk insert in Friday's edition of The Daily Courier!
• In Thursday's Courier, an area man shares his memories about WWII, including pos...
• Coming up on the two year anniversary of the health care reform law, what are yo...
• Ollie's and Athlon Sports inserts in Thursday's edition!
• In Wednesday's edition of The Daily Courier, we take a look at the latest county...
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• Do you believe that a recovery is in the making in Rutherford County, in light o...
• The Hunger Games' fuels Hollywood's appetite for North Carolina
• N.C. GOP leaders seeking debate on education, budget, and taxes.
• Report: Rutherford County unemployment goes up nearly 2 percent to 15.4 percent...
• Tractor Supply insert coming in Wednesday's edition!
• What do you think about North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue's call for a three-quarte...
• Bi-Lo, Food Lion, Aldi's and Life Line Screening inserts in Tuesday's edition of...
• In Sunday's Courier, the Renaissance Festival at TJCA enjoyed great weather and...
• What are your thoughts on Forest City's planned statue honoring Smoky Burgess?
• In Saturday's Courier, a young man is traveling the nation speaking to teens abo...
• What changes would you like to see made to curtail the influence of Super PACs o...
• Inserts for Sunday are Ingles, Hamrick's, CVS, Valassis, Smart Source, Rite Aid,...
• Up to $105.51 in coupons in this Sunday's Courier!
• In Friday's Courier, a report the hospital's possible strategic changes and Habi...
• How are the high gas prices impacting your daily life?
• Belk and the 2011 Unpaid Tax listing in Friday's edition.
• In Thursday's Courier, a young man builds a memorial garden for his grandfather...
• With March Madness upon us, which team is your projected winner and which team i...
• Shop & Dine Locally in Rutherford County ....It Matters! House of Asian, Ellenbo...
• In Wednesday's edition of The Daily Courier, we take a look at the upcoming Oper...
• On the heels of spring, have you missed the winter?
• IT's BO Time! The nice folks at Bojangles dropped off a sample of their new hom...
• There are still 3.7 job seekers for every available job:
• Alpha Omega/ Seminar insert in Wednesday edition.
• State unemployment figures hover near 10 percent.
• In Tuesday's Daily Courier we tell you who won the Distinguished Young Women of...
• What do you hope for from springtime weather in North Carolina?
• NCAA bans UNC football from postseason play cuts 15 scholarships sets 3 year pro...
• In Sunday's Courier, Big Al's Cafe remains a family affair and WCAB AM 590 will...
• Shooting at 194 Henrietta Street Ext, Caroleen, NC. Saturday, at 4:07 pm, Ruther...
• In the wake of controversy involving Rush Limbaugh, is political speech getting...
• FInal: @mu_baseball defeats @gardnerwebb 13-5. #gwubaseball
• U.S. employment picture in one simple graphic:
• In Saturday's Courier, reports on AmeriDial adding jobs and Gardner-Webb taking...
• Given recent news, have your thoughts or feelings about the economy changed? Do...
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• March Madness coming soon....check out our Tuesday's edition with all the teams...
• Coupon savings up to $78.61 in Sunday's edition of The Daily Courier. Check out...
• In Friday's Courier, authorities worked all day to clean up the wreck of the Fed...
• Do you believe the newly passed JOBS bill will help startups and new businesses...
• Meet and Greet Rutherford County-assigned highway patrolmen, as well as NCHP fro...
• Belk insert in Friday's edition!
• Tennessee FedEx driver, Joseph Ketron escaped serious bodily harm when the doubl...
• In Thursday's Courier, a report on two GWU students robbed at gunpoint. Plus, tw...
• With Super Tuesday over, what are your thoughts on the four remaining GOP candid...
• Ollie's insert in Thurday's edition of The Daily Courier.
• GWU students robbed in dormitory.
• In Wednesday's Courier, an after school program, Playing For Keeps is bringing t...
• Georgia exit polls: Gingrich 45%, Romney 26%, Santorum 20% , Paul 8%. #CNNElect...
• Have you ever filed a consumer complaint? And, why?
• Here's a list of the top 10 complaints received by the NC AG's Consumer Protecti...
• Rhode Island lottery officials: Winner of $336.4 million Powerball jackpot is an...
• Tractor Supply and Belk in Wednesday's edition of The Daily Courier.
• What do you think about the Rutherford County Sheriff's Department getting a new...
• Bi-Lo Food Lion and Aldi's inserts in Tuesday's edition of The Daily Courier.
• Race winner @dennyhamlin celebrates his #SubwayFF500 @PhoenixRaceway #NASCAR htt...
• In Sunday's Courier, Steve Hawkins, 61, has been identified after police found a...
• The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office has now confirmed the body found off of H...
• This from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office: Rutherford County Sheriff Dep...
• What are your thoughts about the new state law requiring photo ID before purchas...
• FINAL: @gardnerwebb defeats #Valpo, 2-1. Will face #Albany at 2 p.m. Sunday. #gw...
• In Saturday's Courier, two employees are fired by the hospital following a polic...
• What are you most looking forward to this baseball season (MLB, college or preps)?
• Ingles, Hamrick, Staples, CVS, P&G, Valassis, Smart Source, Rite Aid, Bi-Lo, Spo...
• The National Weather Service has placed Rutherford County under a tornado watch...
• Special weather statement issued for Greater Rutherford, North Carolina
• In Friday's Courier, the first phase of work on St. John's is complete and frien...
• East Rutherford falls to Shelby, 45-40 in 2A Western Regional semifinals at Gree...
• FINAL: #Shelby defeats #EastRutherford, 45-40 to advance to Saturday's Regional...
• #East fails to convert on three straight shots after steal. #Shelby has the ball...
• Cavaliers steal inbounds and take full timeout with :49.2 left in regulation. #p...
• With :54.1 left, #Shelby leads #East, 43-40. #playoffhoops
• Stamey with four points in a 6-2 Cavalier run. #East has cut #Shelby's lead to 3...
• After 3Q, #Shelby leads #East, 35-29. Stamey lay-up at the buzzer. #playoffhoops.
• #East calls timeout down 33-27 with 2:47 left in 3Q. #playoffhoops
• #Shelby has pushed its lead to 29-23 with 4:48 left in 3Q. #playoffhoops
• HALF: #Shelby leads #EastRutherford, 20-18. Boykins 6 points in 2Q. #playoffhoops
• Boykins 3-pointer ties the game at 16 with under four left before half. #playoff...
• Teams still adjusting to the depth and coming up short on shots. #Shelby still l...
• After 1Q, #Shelby leads #East, 14-8. Boykins with 3 and Watkins with 3 for Caval...
• #East has missed its first six shots from the floor and has four early turnovers...
• Both teams struggling with depth of court early. #Shelby leads 2-0 with 5:53 lef...
• #East starters: Boykins, Wilkins, Watkins, Hopper and Stamey. #playoffhoops
• #Shelby starters: DeVoe, Wray, Falls, Fuller and Clark. #playoffhoops
• Both teams have run on the court. Ready for the Western Regionals between #EastR...
• We've reached the 30-minute mark before tip-off between #EastRutherford and #She...
• Of the 12 hopefuls for governor, who would you like to see win and why?
• We are just about an hour away from tip-off between #East and #Shelby in the Wes...
• Belk and Lifeline insert in Friday's edition of The Daily Courier.
• In Thursday's Courier, 12 have filed to run for governor and the March of Dime k...
• With election filing closed on Wednesday, were there any filings that surprised...
• The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch for Greater Rutherfor...
• Ethridge makes it an even dozen for N.C. gov. race.
• Shop from our Shop and Dine Local page on B10 in today's edition of The Daily Co...
• In Wednesday's edition of The Daily Courier: Learn about a circus that made its...
• It's over. Hickory wins 62-56.
• Hickory 60, RSC 56. 34.1 to play; RSC timeout.
• Hickory 60, RSC 54. Hickory timeout with 1:42 to play.
• Hickory 60, RSC 52: 2:17 remaining.
• End of 3rd. Hickory 50, R-S Central 40. RSC 19-55 FGs, 1-10 3PT, 19 TOs.
• Halftime: Hickory 34, R-S Central 26. Hickory13-37 FG; 10 TOs. RSC 13-39 FGs, 14...
• Hickory 18, Central 10; end of first. Lady Hilltoppers with 8 TOs against the To...
• The Lady Hilltoppers are getting loose at Fleming Gym here in Greensboro. Ten mi...
• The Courier has arrived in Greensboro! Tonight, R-S Central vs. Hickory in the W...
• With the last day of filing being Wednesday, is there anyone you would like to s...
• Carolina Chiropractic Insert in Wednesday's edition!
• Matt Kenseth wins late Daytona 500.
• FINAL: High Point 68, Gardner-Webb 58.
• What would you like to see the Forest City Commission do with the former Florenc...
• In Sunday's Courier, a report on Safe Kids efforts to protect young bike riders....
• FINAL: #Presbyterian defeats @gardnerwebb 68-62. #gwuhoops #BigSouth
• Half: #Presbyterian leads @gardnerwebb 33-28. #gwuhoops #BigSouth
• Virginia leads @UNC_Basketball 30-26 at halftime. Tyler Zeller has 14 first-hal...
• Post your well-wishes for the East Rutherford Cavaliers and R-S Central Lady Hil...
• Rivers helps No. 5 Duke beat VaTech 70-65 in OT. Story and a great pix of Mason...
• In Saturday's Courier, Forest City is a step closer to a possible concert at McN...
• East Rutherford's boys basketball team and R-S Central's girls basketball team h...
• Walmart, Ingles, Hamricks, CVS, Big Lots, Belk, Smart Source, Rite Aid, Dollar T...
• What is your favorite Oscar winning film?
• The Town of Forest City is planning a public meeting to discuss the potential de...
• Ex-NC principal charged with sexual exploitation.
• Rutherford County is under a tornado watch until 4:00 P.M. Friday
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• In Friday's Courier, Christopher Calhoun remains in jail under a $1.8M bond and...
• What are your thoughts about the proposed merger of Duke Energy and Progress Ene...
• #BREAKINGNEWS: Same-sex marriage bill has passed Maryland Senate, Gov says he wi...
• RT @lakelurebrf:
• NC House committee votes to subpoena regulators.
• BREAKING: US Army private Bradley Manning defers plea in WikiLeaks case. -EF
• It's a beautiful day in North Carolina! Find a new place to walk outside at http...
• Carla Thompson (center), owner of Audrey's Flowers and Gifts on Main St. in Ruth...
• N.C. grand jury sends down charges in $40 M scam.
• Forest City robbery suspect will have first appearance in court today.
• Christopher Michael Calhoun, the fourth suspect in last Friday's robbery of Fift...
• In Thursday's Courier, the county's Democratic Party throws its support behind L...
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• What are your thoughts on Lt. Gov. Dalton's assessment on the current direction...
• Shop these local advertisers from page A8 in today's edition: 4 U Salon, Emory I...
• In Wednesday's Courier, Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton officially announces his run for...
• What do you expect from the new county manager, Carl Classen?
• Walton Dalton officially files for NC Gov.
• Overnight closures in place this week on both directions of I-26 at Exit 53 in H...
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• In Tuesday's Courier, a man is in jail after threatening a judge and three are n...
• SPORTS UPDATE: All five Rutherford County basketball teams in the NCHSAA playoff...
• What do you think about the Town of Forest City applying for a grant for Grahamt...
• Inserts in Tuesday's edition are Bi-Lo, Food Lion and Aldi's.
• Fifth Third Bank Update: Christopher Calhoun remains at large/warrants issued fo...
• A brief history of what you think is Presidents' Day |
• ESPN fires the writer responsible for its racial slur headline about Jeremy Lin...
• In Sunday's Courier, a local man travels to Germany for an eye surgery that is u...
• What are your thoughts about older students helping younger students prepare for...
• In Saturday's Courier, authorities are searching for a suspect in the robbery of...
• Share your thoughts about the R-S Central Rifle Team winning a national competit...
• Walmart, Ingles, Hamrick, Staples, CVS, Valassis, Belk, Rite Aid, Big Lots, USA...
• 5/3 Bank in Forest Bank has been evacuated because of a "threat" according to re...
• In Friday's Courier, the Duke Power Retiree Group presented a check to the count...
• Devonte Boykins hits a 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime to lift East Rutherfo...
• What are your thoughts about the NCHSAA proposed realignment? (Realignment becom...
• Belk and Athlon Sports inserts in Friday's edition!
• In Thursday's Courier, Chase High senior Casey Buckner wins a national title wit...
• With kindergarten registration underway, what are your thoughts on early educati...
• Burkes and Ollie's inserts in Thursday's edition.
• Page B10 in today's edition includes Tucker Cuts, Ellenboro Feed and Livestock,...
• In Wednesday's Courier, a look at the business of "love," this Valentine's Day....
• Who would you like to see file for local elections?
• Big Lots and Long John Silvers Inserts in Wednesday's edition.
• A scientific study of why songs like Adele's "Someone Like You" makes people cry...
• What will you do on this Valentine's Day?
• Bi lo, Food Lion and Aldi's Insert in Tuesday's edition of The Daily Courier!
• RT @ap: BREAKING: Obama unveils $3.8 trillion budget with $4 trillion in deficit...
• RT @ap: AP INTERACTIVE: A timeline looking back at the life of singer Whitney Ho...
• In Sunday's Courier, a story on a local man who hasn't missed Sunday School in 6...
• BREAKING NEWS LOS ANGELES (AP) — Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's qu...
• In Saturday's Courier, the R-S Central MCJROTC rifle team will soon be leaving t...
• Share your love or special Valentine’s Day stories.
• Sunday's inserts are Ingles, Staples, CVS, Bi-Lo, Valassis, Smart Source, Rite A...
• In Friday's Courier, a conversation with Blakeley Jones about her time on the AB...
• What are your thoughts about the new NCDOJ (North Carolina Department of Justice...
• Claims for Jobless Benefits Fall, Suggesting a Trend
• In Thursday's Courier, a report on career day at RS Middle and an update on a mi...
• What are your thoughts about planned improvements to Frank West Park?
• Shop Local ads in today's edition: Shope's Shoes, Tuscany Italian Grille, Emory...
• In Wednesday's Courier, a report on the Cliffside Sanitary District and a featur...
• What are your thoughts about the Cliffside Sanitary District and the empty seats...
• Inserts for Wednesday Belk and Carolina Chiropractic
• What do you think of the webcasts of Rutherford County Commission meetings?
• In Tuesday's Courier, the Forest City Town Council approves a 5-percent hike in...
• Bi- Lo, Food Lion ans Aldi's insert in Tuesday's edition.
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• High Point outscores @gardnerwebb 14-10 in overtime to take an 81-77 win. #gwuhoops
• In Sunday's Courier, a feature on several area small businesses that are making...
• What, if any, are your Super Bowl traditions?
• More than 100 volunteers worked in Ellenboro Saturday to rebuild homes in a rura...
• Gardner-Webb women drop sixth straight Saturday night. #gwuhoops
• Former Miss. governor & parole officials say they didn't know man was charged in...
• Certified climbers working 2day 2 remove loose rock from the mtn where the NC #r...
• Facebook builds Washington presence ahead of IPO.
• LOS ANGELES (AP)—The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to terms with right-handed...
• The January jobs report is good for the economy, bad for pessimists |
• Catch up on today's political news, from Washington to Nevada, with this tip she...
• In Saturday's Courier, a feature on East Middle Principal Brad Teague and a repo...
• R-S Central’s Shannon Hines is the first basketball player in county history to...
• Inserts in Sunday are Walmart, Ingles, Arnold's, CVS, Valassis, Smart Source Ri...
• A Silver Alert is still active regarding the disappearance of Steve Hawkins, 61,...
• In Friday's Courier, Aaron Crawford was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter...
• What are your thoughts about Heath Shuler not running for re-election?
• U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler will not seek re-election.
• Man missing from Forest City nursing home.
• RT @theobserver: WRAL in Raleigh reports that Bowles won't run for NC gov.
• Man missing from Forest City nursing home. #forestcity
• Belk insert in Friday's edition!
• In Thursday's Courier, a report on students at Forrest Hunt Elementary and their...
• Garrett Byers/Daily Courier - Carlos Watkins, center, sits with family and coach...
• What are your thoughts about getting new technologies, like iPads, into the hand...
• Check out the specials on our Shop Local Page B6 in today's edition: Making Ends...
• Get your privacy settings ready for Facebook's Timeline feature.
• In Wednesday's Courier, the second degree murder trail of Aaron Dale Crawford co...
• What are your thoughts about Heath Shuler not running for governor?
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• Check out the Jan. 31 Daily Courier news budget meeting. #The...
• What is your all-time favorite Super Bowl commercial? Why?
• In Tuesday's Courier, an ailing Cliffside woman receives help from her church an...
• Inserts in Tuesday's edition are Food Lion, Aldi's, Bi-Lo, and Living Well.
• In Sunday's Courier, the Head family talks about the death of their son, Andrew...
• Live stream of Democratic dinner keynotes (incl. Bev Perdue)
• RT @postpolitics: Biden takes aim at GOP field, leaders by name in speech to Hou...
• In Saturday's Courier, a man is arrested following a standoff with police in For...
• Catch up on today's political developments with this tip sheet:
• RT @washingtonpost: Virginia man charged with threatening to kill, injure judges...
• What are your thoughts about the hiring of Edward “Carl” Classen as county manager?
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• Inserts coming in Sunday's edition are: Walmart, Ingles, P&G, Staples, CVS, Belk...
• Police arrest man after hour-long standoff in Forest City early Friday morning....
• Up to $213.04 in coupons in this Sunday's Courier!
• In Friday's Courier, Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton announced he will seek the gubernato...
• What are your thoughts about Walter Dalton’s run for governor?
• Top lawyer for NC Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton dies RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The chief law...
• YouTube, Netflix and Hulu to launch ambitious slate of original programs, challe...
• More on WSJ/NBC News poll: Romney fares best against President Obama - @NBCFirst...
• Carl Classen has been named the new Rutherford County Manager. We are working on...
• Homier Tool insert in Friday's edition.
• Check out The Daily Courier News Budget meetings. #newsroom
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
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• Source: Perdue to not seek re-election.
• In Thursday's Courier, a report on the Florence Mill project and updates on the...
• What would you like to see done with the Florence Mill project?
• Shop these local businesses from Page A7 in today's edition: Making Ends Meet, F...
• Gabrielle Giffords to resign from House this morning
• In Wednesday's Courier, a county deputy remains on leave but has not been charge...
• What can be done to combat the county’s rising obesity numbers?
• Rutherford County deputy placed on administrative leave.
• In Tuesday's Courier, a gas leak causes the evacuation of a local dialysis clini...
• Do think N.C. will follow S.C. and choose Newt Gingrich in the GOP primary?
• Here's Gov. Bev Perdue talking about a proposal to increase the base sales tax i...
• RT @cnn: Severe weather in Alabama kills two:
• In Sunday's Courier, a story on a young men who is learning an ancient art; plus...
• Is it now a two-man (Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney) race for the GOP nomination?
• Gingrich's victory in South Carolina upends Romney and scrambles the GOP race: h...
• RT @ap: BREAKING: Newt Gingrich wins the South Carolina Republican primary, defe...
• State of the Union address will be an economic blueprint for an economy that's "...
• These are the five counties to watch in South Carolina: #S...
• For those readers trying to log into the website and being asked to open a chat...
• In Saturday's Courier, a report on the progress of the Washburn Marina at Lake L...
• What are your thoughts on the 88 new boat slips going in at Washburn Marina?
• Ingles, Staples, CVS, Valassis, Smart Source, and Rite Aid Inserts in Sunday's e...
• RT @reuters: Republicans plot next step on Keystone oil pipeline
• RT @postpolitics: Newt Gingrich targeted by fake CNN alert in South Carolina htt...
• In Friday's Courier, tornado victims can apply for aid, one victim returns home...
• What do you think of Rick Perry dropping out of the GOP presidential race?
• RT @washingtonpost: FACT CHECKER: The #GOP debate’s most jaw-dropping statement...
• Garrett Byers/Daily Courier - This tree outside the Daily Courier was backlit by...
• What do you think of Gov. Perdue's proposed sales tax hike to fund education?
• In Thursday's Courier, Gov. Perdue officially declares local tornado damage a di...
• Athlon and Ollie's inserts in Thursday's edition.
• RT @theobserver: Dems are not as confident about unseating Republican members of...
• Gov. issues disaster declaration for Burke and Rutherford counties following Jan...
• RT @underthedome: Hundreds of journalists tour DNC venues: Around 500 media memb...
• RT @postpolitics: #FactChecker: The Obama campaign’s suspect claim about Romney’...
• North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue has declared a state of disaster for Burke and Ru...
• Forest City firefighters say 20-year-old Jacob Lee Harris escaped serious injury...
• Be sure to look at Page A7 today. Our advertisers are Ace Equipment, Making Ends...
• In Wednesday's Courier, a report on the Storehouse Pantry's search for a new loc...
• What would be a suitable location for the Storehouse Pantry?
• Residents meet to discuss future land use in Forest City Tuesday night.
• RT @time: PHOTOS: Paula Deen's 9 most fattening recipes | (v...
• RT @postpolitics: Newt Gingrich says he’d be ‘delighted’ with Rick Santorum endo...
• RT @ap: Ron Paul leaves presidential campaign trail to vote on raising nation's...
• Dems shorten Charlotte convention.
• RT @ap: AFL-CIO launches a national TV ad campaign as unions fight declining mem...
• RT @ap: Bye bye babies & handshakes. Political ads are affecting primaries more...
• In Tuesday's Courier, area youth help clean up after tornado in Ellenboro, Spind...
• What did you do to celebrate Martin Luther King Day?
• RT @nprnews: Martin Luther King Service In Atlanta Gets Political
• RT @ap: Republican Jon Huntsman drops out of presidential race, endorses Mitt Ro...
• RT @postpolitics: GOP candidates in S.C. battle for evangelical vote
• In Sunday's Courier, gas prices continue to rise and more coverage of the afterm...
• How have rising gas prices affected your recent travel plans?
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
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• In Saturday's Courier, Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton tours the scene in Ellenboro as st...
• Please share your thoughts about the emergency workers and volunteers who have r...
• The Owl's Nest in Forest City is taking donations to benefit the victims of Wedn...
• Inserts for Sunday are Walmart, Ingles, Staples, CVS, Smart Source, Rite Aid, Bi...
• For access to all of our videos from the past few days as well as a slideshow of...
• Ellenboro Elementary will be collecting items for members of the Owens family, w...
• Report - science & engineering are the jobs of the future:
• Gardner-Webb men fall at Coastal Carolina. #gwuhoops
• In Friday's Courier, coverage of the cleanup efforts in Ellenboro and a report o...
• What could be done to improve local emergency notifications?
• A slideshow of an assortment of various images taken on Thursday by The Daily Co...
• BREAKING NEWS: The National Weather Service has confirmed that Wednesday's storm...
• N.C. Gov. tours storm-damaged Ellenboro. #ellenborostorm
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
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• Belk Insert in Friday's edition.
• Recovery mode begins in Ellenboro. #ellenborostorm
• In Thursday's Courier, complete coverage of the storm that ripped through parts...
• A photo of a funnel cloud near Ellenboro Wednesday evening.
• Were you caught off guard by the severity of Wednesday’s storm?
• According to the National Weather Service: "We won't have anything definite, but...
• From WLOS ABC 13: There is an emergency shelter open to anyone affected by the s...
• Emergency personnel are working to assist all those affected by tonight's storms.
• Video from the scene of storm damage on Piney Mountain Church Road in Ellenboro...
• BREAKING NEWS: A Tornado WARNING remains in effect for Rutherford County. People...
• BREAKING NEWS: Tornadoes are being reported in Bostic and Ellenboro. There are e...
• Heavy storms are moving through the area. Hail and strong winds are being reported.
• RT @ap: Joran van der Sloot, suspect in disappearance of U.S. teen in Aruba, ple...
• In Wednesday's Courier, officials are concerned for public safety after drainage...
• What changes would you like to see made to the primary schedule (i.e. do Iowa an...
• RT @ap: How the Internet will get new domain name suffixes:
• RT @breakingnews: Update: @NBCNews projects Ron Paul will finish in 2nd place be...
• RT @ap: BREAKING: Mitt Romney wins New Hampshire Republican primary
• RT @postpolitics: What does Bill Daley’s White House exit mean for Obama in 2012...
• There will be a flood watch in effect for greater Rutherford from midnight tonig...
• College-age adults average nine alcoholic beverages when they binge drink, CDC r...
• RT @ncdot_i85: I-85, Mile Marker 17 to 26, Both, Gastonia, Gaston, Night Time Ma...
• RT @washingtonpost: Americans drink a lot of soda: What a 1-cent soda tax would...
• RT @nprnews: Panel Says N.C. Should Pay $50K To Victims Of Forced Sterilization...
• RT @lakelurebrf: For all you Old Rock Cafe' loyalists (we know you're out there!...
• RT @ap: Keep up on the latest developments from today's primary in New Hampshire...
• RT @wunc: #news Occupy Chapel Hill protestors are dismantling their camp today....
• Walmart insert in Wednesday's edition.
• In Tuesday's Courier, a fatality in a Sunday morning house fire, local seniors c...
• How have coupons helped you during the recession?
• Democrats want delay in NC primary.
• Insert for Tuesday are Bi-Lo, Food Lion, Aldi's and Ingles.
• Gardner-Webb men top High Point in overtime Saturday night. #...
• Livestream of tonight's New Hampshire Republican Presidential Debate
• RT @postpolitics: CAMPAIGN WATCH: Pro-Gingrich group gets $5 million from casino...
• In Sunday's Courier, a story on the new Blue Ridge Distilling Company in Golden...
• Look in Sunday's edition for Bi-Lo, Ingles, Staples, CVS, Valassis, Two Smart So...
• In Saturday's Courier, a local pilot talks about his near-fatal crash and the ro...
• What are your thoughts about recreation opportunities for young people in Ruther...
• RT @washingtonpost: #BREAKINGNEWS White House proposes pay increase for federal...
• RT @wunc: #news Report says the state should target economic development incenti...
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• In Friday's Courier, a report on the status to find a new county manager. Plus a...
• Are you frustrated by the pace of the search for a county manager? If so, why? I...
• RT @time: This is one very expensive fish | (via @TIMEWorld)
• Up to $135.73 in coupons coming in this Sunday's Courier!
• RT @ap: Romney tries to lock up NH, SC; Santorum claims he's got momentum - and...
• In Thursday's Courier, the November numbers are released and Rutherford County s...
• What are your thoughts about the results of the Iowa GOP caucus?
• N.C. House has adjourned until 9:15 p.m. to allow Racial Justice committee to me...
• RT @ap: Dread April 15? Because of a calendar quirk, taxes won't be due this yea...
• RT @voterradio: NC House now in session. Listen LIVE:
• N.C. Senate votes to override Gov. veto of Racial Justice Act.
• Unemployment rates in Rutherford County fall in November 2011.
• Lawmakers return for potential override.
• Check out the Shop Locally ads in today's edition. Ads and deals from Shope's Sh...
• In Wednesday's Courier, the General Assembly will meet to try and override Gov....
• What do young voters have to be excited about for the 2012 elections?
• RT @wunc: #news The freezing temperatures are being felt across the state this w...
• A suspect was captured at about 3:45 p.m. Tuesday off Shiloh Road in Rutherford...
• Insert for Wednesday's edition are Isothermal Community College and Walmart.
• RT @cnn: Momentum of candidates builds as Iowa caucus approaches. Video:
• In Tuesday's Courier, the first baby of 2012 has finally arrived. In Sports, a l...
• What are your thoughts about the Polar Plunge?
• 3 doctor-panel to decide if sheriff can retire.
• Gardner-Webb women fall at High Point. #gwuhoops
• William H. McAfee, 40, of Irmo, S.C., died of injuries he sustained Monday while...
• A 40-year-old man died of injuries he sustained Monday at about 12:20 p.m. when...
• Bi-Lo, Food Lion, Aldi's and Living Well Inserts in Tuesday's edition of The Dai...
• RT @ap: Highway funds could be at risk in some states because of Jan. 30 deadlin...
• RT @ap: On the eve of the Iowa caucuses, new super PACs are poised to upend the...
• RT @cnn: Why negative political ads work - (via @CNNOpinion):
• Gardner-Webb men get past Radford. #gwuhoops
• Happy New Year from The Daily Courier! We hope 2012 is a great year for all of R...
• Ryan Matthew Johnson is our 3,000th like! Ryan, please email me at jvolcsko@thed...
• What new laws go into effect in NC at midnight tonight? This document from NCLeg...
• We're 10 people away from 3,000 likes - can we get to 3,000 before the calendar...
• What are your biggest wishes and hopes for 2012?
• In Sunday's Courier, a year in review of top stories that made news in Rutherfor...
• In Saturday's Courier, a look at 2011's first baby of the year as he prepares fo...
• What was your best or most creative New Year’s resolution?
• NC park officials blamed for holiday spam.
• RT @washingtonpost: Government shutdown, Hurricane Irene and the biggest stories...
• RT @ap: Hundreds of Iraqis celebrate departure of American forces:
• Late night foot chase leads to drug arrest in Forest City.
• RT @ncdot_i85: Our 2011 Year in YouTube continues. Watch this video of an Amtrak...
• RT @ap: GM recalling nearly 4,300 Chevrolet Sonics to check for possible missing...
• In Friday's Courier, a local pet store is looking for a good home for a special...
• What was your worst or silliest New Year’s resolution?
• East Rutherford boys lead R-S Central 19-12 after the first quarter at The Caval...
• Inserts in Sunday's edition...Walmart, Ingles, 2 Smart Source, Staples, CVS, Dic...
• North Carolina to lose four Sears' stores with recent closure announcement. http...
• RT @nytimesbusiness: U.S. Manufacturing Gains Jobs as Wages Retreat
• RT @wunc: The Capitol Steps satirize events and people in the news in word and s...
• Gardner-Webb women snap 9-game losing skid. #gwuhoops
• RT @ap: South Carolina Internet company sues former employee, says he took his 1...
• Whooping cough cases confirmed at NC grade school.
• Belk insert in Friday's paper
• RT @postpolitics: Obama campaign manager Jim Messina dismisses idea of billion-d...
• Audit: NC agency rarely fined gas rules violators.
• Up to $179.84 in coupons in this Sunday's Courier!
• RT @ncdot: Take a look @ cool new pics of the I-85 Corridor Improvement Project...
• RT @nprnews: Top Stories: Kim Jong Un Named 'Supreme Leader;' Jobless Claims Ris...
• A resident from Valleyview Drive in Forest City called with the information abou...
• In Thursday's Courier, a look at the county schools' can drive, plus a report on...
• R-S Central defeats Asheville School 84-70 in the Cavalier Christmas Classic boy...
• What are your thoughts about the state’s current conceal-carry laws? Are changes...
• RT @washingtonpost: Gingrich: Greek cruise that caused aides to quit gave me tim...
• RT @cnn: Police storm Church of the Nativity to break up brawling priests. Video...
• It seems impossible to get things done during the last week of the year. Everyon...
• RT @ap: AP VIDEO ESSAY: "This is the cannon shot" — GOP candidate Michele Bachma...
• RT @washingtonpost: Simple, and telling: @ezraklein explains 2011 in 11 charts:...
• Hamrick's insert in Thursday edition
• In Wednesday's Courier, a Chase grad takes an amazing trip to the Middle East an...
• What are your thoughts of the planned closing of the Rutherford County Red Cross...
• RT @washingtonpost: What are you doing New Year’s Eve? Five #NYE scenarios, with...
• RT @postpolitics: Will the payroll tax conference committee be ‘Supercommittee 2...
• Walmart insert in Wednesday's edition.
• RT @ap: A look at the no-man's land around the damaged Fukushima plant shows Jap...
• RT @unctv: The potentially huge impact of the African-Am vote (Minority Central...
• What do you think the town of Forest City should do about its noise ordinance?
• RT @ap: BREAKING: Consumer Confidence Index surges in December to 64.5, highest...
• RT @washingtonpost: The 25 richest members of Congress:
• In Tuesday's Courier, local shoppers seek after-Christmas deals, man denied bond...
• RT @washingtonpost: Congress: Just like you, but wealthier. A look at how member...
• RT @ap: IBM: online shopping up 16.4 percent on Christmas Day over last year; pu...
• RT @ncdot: Need a reminder about why isn't never a good idea to do anything but...
• Did everyone get that special gift they wanted this Christmas?
• Wishing the merriest and most blessed of Christmases to you and your families fr...
• In Sunday's Courier, a look at a living nativity scene, a Henrietta man is charg...
• Man officially served murder warrant in latest shooting.
• Watching Good Morning America this morning and they featured a sunrise photo fro...
• In Saturday's Courier, a Henrietta man is fatally shot and his father is the pri...
• What is your opinion of the level of local volunteerism during the holidays?
• RT @time: Angelina Jolie proves as capable behind the camera as in front of it i...
• RT @ap: American Alan Gross is not among the nearly 3,000 prisoners in Cuba gran...
• RT @apcampaign: Rick Perry will not be on Virginia's GOP presidential primary ba...
• East Rutherford boys top Hunter Huss. #cavaliers
• RT @postpolitics: Two minute warning for the the president's remarks. WATCH: htt...
• RT @ap: Responding to criticism, Romney says Obama, Biden are in "fantasyland" i...
• In Friday's Courier, a local artist completes a sculpture for Facebook, a Forest...
• What is your favorite Christmas memory?
• RT @ap: Christmas movies with a twist: Film critic @ADuralde picks 5 that don't...
• The East Rutherford High School boys and girls basketball teams will take on Hun...
• RT @ap: Officials investigate possible links between home fires, lightning, flex...
• In Thursday's Daily Courier, accused murderer Mike McCraw makes his first court...
• What is the one Christmas memory you would like most to forget?
• RT @underthedome: Kissell hit by Robo calls: U.S. Rep. Larry Kissell, D-N.C., is...
• RT @forest_city_pd: Forest City Police Department assists Alexander United Metho...
• RT @time: How to use aerospace technology to track Santa |
• Two arrested after police chase in Forest City. #forestcity
• RT @nchousespeaker: Fayetteville Observer says Speaker Tillis' town hall meeting...
• In Wednesday's Courier, Michael McCraw is in Rutherford County jail after being...
• Do you feel the economy will be better or worse in 2012 and why?
• RT @wunc: #news Laurence Lovette was convicted of first degree murder in the dea...
• Murder suspect back in Rutherford County. #rutherfordcountymu...
• Congratulations to Chase High's Carlos Watkins on being named to the 2011 AP All...
• RT @politico: WATCH LIVE: President Obama at Iraq War ending ceremony:
• Unemployment in North Carolina drops to 10 percent. #unemploy...
• Belk Insert in Friday's edition...Get those last minute deals!
• From Rutherford County Interacting - There will be a candle light vigil for Ther...
• What do you think the Town of Forest City can do to make its busiest roadways sa...
• In Wednesday's Courier, an arrest is made in the murder of a Bostic woman, Fores...
• Inserts coming in Tuesday's edition of The Daily Courier are Bi-Lo, Food Lion an...
• Rutherford County Sheriff's Department issues warrant in connection with Bostic...
• RT @nprnews: Boehner: House Won't Pass 2-Month Payroll Tax Cut
• POSTGAME: Gardner-Webb men fall at Wake Forest. #gwuhoops
• FINAL: #WakeForest defeats @gardnerwebb, 67-59. #gwuhoops
• RT @ap: From dictators to innovators, movie stars to musicians, here's a look at...
• Rutherford County deputies are searching for a person of interest in a homicide...
• In Sunday's Courier, reports on a woman found dead in her kennel. The victim of...
• If money were no object, what would be your ideal Christmas vacation?
• Shrine Bowl Final: NC 26, SC 19. Tarheels win for the first time after two-year...
• Shrine Bowl: SC scores on a 1-yard run by FB Virgil Shell-Smalls (Goose Creek),...
• Shrine Bowl: Tarheels add to their lead behind Jela Duncan's (Mallard Creek's) 7...
• Shrine Bowl: Beginning of the fourth quarter, NC leads 20-13 on Todd Gurley II's...
• NC has tied the score at 13-13 late in the third quarter of the Shrine Bowl. Tod...
• Halftime at the Shrine Bowl: SC leads NC 13-6. Chase's Carlos Watkins has record...
• Good afternoon from the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. It's scoreless in the firs...
• In Saturday's Courier, a report on the decline in teen pregnancy numbers. In Spo...
• Please share your thoughts and well-wishes for Chase’s Carlos Watkins as he play...
• Inserts for Sunday are Ingles, Hamrick, Staples, CVS, Dicks, Northern Tool, Walm...
• RT @ap: Six former Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac executives are hit with fraud char...
• RT @ncdot_i85: City of Charlotte getting greener—council approves purchase of 7...
• RT @ap: RAW VIDEO: "Free Bradley Manning": A few protesters' signs support man a...
• RT @postpolitics: South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley endorses Romney
• Looking for a deal? There are over 90 merchandise items in today's classified se...
• In Friday's Courier, reports on two different television shows — one will featur...
• Does having a local woman on “The Bachelor” make you more likely to watch the AB...
• Chase standout DE and Clemson commit Carlos Watkins, left, at practice Thursday...
• We have a Belk insert in Friday's edition. Get the deals before they are gone!
• RT @ap: Number of unemployment benefit applications drops to lowest level in 3 y...
• RT @washingtonpost: A list of TV nominations for @goldenglobes:
• In Thursday's Courier, Gov. Bev Perdue has vetoed the Republican-led reform to t...
• If the GOP Presidential primary was held today, who would you vote for and why?
• Hamrick's, Arnold's, and Burkes inserts in Thursday's edition
• From 4PM to 6PM today the Daily Courier is hosting it's Community Open House eve...
• Daily Courier publisher Jake Volcsko (right) speaks with members of the Rutherfo...
• In Wednesday's Courier, a report from the Airport Authority and town of Lake Lur...
• Boys Final Score: East Rutherford 77, R-S Central 65.
• What are your favorite holiday-themed television shows or movies?
• RT @nccapitol: Ho, ho, what?! NCGOP says #ncga Dems "trying to ruin holiday chee...
• Boys Halftime Score: East Rutherford 42, R-S Central 21.
• County Airport Authority tables product liability insurance requirement.
• Girls Final: R-S Central 60, East Rutherford 51.
• Girls Halftime Score: R-S Central 31, East Rutherford 22.
• NC Democrats run TV ad critical of GOP legislators. #ncgenera...
• Republicans plan House OK of payroll tax cut bill. #congress
• RT @nytimes: Federal Panel Urges Cellphone Ban for Drivers
• RT @washingtonpost: Government to stop making (some) money to save money:
• RT @washingtonpost: White House threatens to veto House payroll tax cut bill: ht...
• RT @ap: Federal Reserve says economy has grown moderately, so it's not taking an...
• Tractor Supply, Walmart, and Rite Aid inserts in Wednesday's edition.
• RT @ap: Retail sales rose as Americans spent more on cars, furniture and clothin...
• RT @ncstatenews: #NCSU invention allows docs to look at body chemistry in real t...
• What are your thoughts on state Sen. Debbie Clary leaving office at the end of t...
• In Tuesday's Courier, a Rutherfordton man turns 100 and county commissioners dis...
• RT @postpolitics: GOP payroll tax cut package vote set for Tuesday
• Bi-Lo, Food Lion, Aldi's, Pizza Hut and Tractor Supply in Tuesday's edition!
• Perdue fundraiser expected to plead guilty. #ncpolitics
• RT @ap: Obama asks Iran to return downed US drone: "We have asked for it back. W...
• RT @ap: Russian billionaire and NJ Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov plans to run for...
• RT @ap: Republican presidential candidates say lower taxes, fewer regulations cr...
• Gardner-Webb men take care of South Carolina State, 87-57. #g...
• In Sunday's Courier, a look at business in downtown Forest City as the holidays...
• RT @washingtonpost: Supreme Court blocks redistricting plan for Texas
• RT @nccapitol: Tonight's On the Record on the Racial Justice Act w/ @PaulSkipSta...
• Gardner-Webb women fall at No. 13 Louisville on Saturday afternoon.
• RT @nccapitol: Tonight's report: Pressure builds on both sides as Perdue weighs...
• In Saturday's Courier, the TDA will host a media tour of the county today. In Sp...
• RT @LakeLureBRF: Enjoy the sensation of America's earliest music as presented at...
• 2011 Reverse Raffle
• What are your thoughts about Rutherford County being a holiday destination?
• Inserts for Sunday are Relish, Walmart, Ingles, Hamrick's, Staples, CVS, Dick's...
• RT @breakingnews: Alabama governor, lawmakers to propose revisions to state's st...
• RT @nccapitol: Hint for #ncpol '12 hopefuls, D & R: Drop the "royal we" unless y...
• In Friday's Courier, a report on the 15th Annual Festival of Trees. In Sport's,...
• What do you think of rewarding students who take part in community service efforts?
• RT @ap: You dirty rat? Experiments show rats aren't selfish, but caring creature...
• RT @nccapitol: Folwell double-bunked w/ Larry Brown in new maps, but says it did...
• BREAKING: Virginia Tech officials say police officer, 1 other killed in campus s...
• U.S. News - 2 shot dead on Virginia Tech campus
• In Thursday's Courier, the town of Rutherfordton prepares for a very special 201...
• What do you think of end of the Parents as Teachers program?
• RT @underthedome: Democratic convention to organize across the state: The Democr...
• In Wednesday's Courier, a Holocaust survivor shares her story. In Sports, both E...
• Gardner-Webb men defeat Alice Lloyd, 87-57 Tuesday night. #gw...
• Highlights from @gardnerwebb win over Alice Lloyd on Dec. 6, 2011.
• What do you think of the state agreeing to purchase 1,221 acres for Chimney Rock...
• RT @nytimes: Babbitt Quits as F.A.A. Chief After Drunken Driving Arrest
• Okay Rutherford County, we want your input: What were the Top Five Sports Storie...
• RT @nccapitol: Just posted: Five extra classroom days could reignite the longsta...
• Tractor Supply, Rite Aid, Walmart and Belk insert in Wednesday's edition of The...
• Spindale Commissioners vote for Wi-Fi at Spindale House. #spi...
• Rutherford County Commission questions financial bonds for employees.
• Gardner-Webb mens basketball team still have "a long way to go"
• In Tuesday's Courier, a look at Ellenboro's Christmas parade, coverage of commis...
• What do you think of Julius Owens as new chairman of the Rutherford County Board...
• January meeting of Rutherford County Commission has been changed to Jan. 9. Was...
• Commissioner Bo Richard discusses the need to poll the entire board regarding co...
• Paula Roach has been named permanent Finance Director for Rutherford County. #ru...
• Bill Eckler has been elected Rutherford County Commission Vice-Chair by 3-2 vote...
• Julius Owens has been elected Rutherford County Commission Chairman by 3-2 vote....
• Richard Williams has been officially introduced as Rutherford County Attorney. #...
• RT @thehill: Senate Dems shrink payroll tax cut to lure GOP support (by @alexand...
• RT @underthedome: Gingrich fund raiser on Wednesday has Raleigh connection: Rale...
• Bi-Lo, Food Lion and Alsi's insert in Tuesday's edition of The Daily Courier.
• RT @wsj: The percentage of Americans who consider themselves overweight fell fro...
• RT @ap: Police arrest protesters who refused to dismantle a wooden structure ere...
• In Sunday's Courier, a look at the parades in Rutherfordton and Spindale. Plus a...
• I think we know who this is ... Merry Christmas!
• R-S Central Marching Band
• The Christmas parade is underway in Rutherfordton.
• No. 1 Kentucky takes down No. 5 North Carolina by one point. Great game — Bowers.
• RT @nccapitol: More here: RT @wral: State Rep. Womble critical after crash
• In Saturday's Courier, the Chamber of Commerce has a new director. In Sports, R-...
• Western Carolina sends former coach of with $300K payout. #...
• Group launching bid to repeal state death penalty. #northca...
• RT @time: With 8% unemployment in sight, could the job numbers be a gamechanger...
• RT @washingtonpost: Herman Cain to tell top supporters on Saturday if he plans t...
• RT @nchousespeaker: Speaker Tillis will join the @BillLuMaye Show this afternoon...
• RT @postworldnews: U.S. forces transfer control of Camp Victory to the Iraqi gov...
• Clark Poole has been named the new director of the Rutherford County Chamber of...
• Clark Poole has been named the new director of the Rutherford County Chamber of...
• Unemployment drops in Rutherford County in Oct. 2011
• Unemployment drops in Rutherford County in Oct. 2011
• RT @senatorhagan: #Jobs #s rep. modest improvement--but econ still faces uncerta...
• State reports unemployment in Rutherford County drops by 0.9 percent from Sept....
• In Friday's Courier, a girl has found a way to help those in need. In Sports, ba...
• What are your feelings about the added days to the school calendar?
• RT @postpolitics: Herman Cain watch: Will he stay or go?
• RT @underthedome: Pro-amendment campaign launched in gay marriage debate: The ba...
• RT @cnn: Family says in-flight meal killed man - suing American Airlines for $1...
• RT @nccapitol: Just posted: SBOE Chairman Larry Leake explains his regrets re th...
• RT @postpolitics: Herman Cain tells the @UnionLeader that ending his campaign "i...
• RT @time: Must-read links for your lunch break | (via @TIMEN...
• RT @whitehouse: "Today we’re setting a new target of helping six million people...
• RT @thevoterupdate: Today in #History: Dec 1, 1955–Rosa Parks refuses to give up...
• Up to $90.90 in coupons in this Sunday's Courier!
• Hospice Winter Volunteer Training- Jan 23rd- 25th, 2012 - 10am - 2pm Carolina Ev...
• A Service of Healing and Hope, Thursday Dec. 8th @ 7:00PM -First United Methodi...
• Belk Insert in Friday's edition.
• RT @ap: Obama to announce $50 million in new funding to combat AIDS in US, new g...
• RT @ap: Vice President Biden says Iraq's government can survive, and thrive, aft...
• RT @ap: Rare copy of Superman Action Comics No. 1, missing 11 years, sells for a...
• In Thursday's Courier, a report on the Ameridial grand opening in Spindale. In S...
• How do you feel about Ameridial opening in Spindale?
• RT @washingtonpost: It's in closets, in garages and tucked under the bed: What's...
• RT @thehill: Dems to push campaign finance reform
• Ollie's and Hamrick Inserts in Thursday's edition.
• RT @ncdot: NC Board of Transportation meets at 12:45 today. Live web stream at h...
• Grand Opening at the Ameridial call center.
• In Wednesday's Courier, a story on the hard-working Nelon family and their Ameri...
• What do you think of American Bison being raised in Rutherford County?
• RT @thevoterupdate: RT @JonesStWatcher N.C. legislature ends its work for the ye...
• RT @underthedome: Gov. Perdue loves her bananas: Gov. Bev Perdue smiled big toda...
• Rutherford County Commissioners have selected Richard Williams as the next count...
• Question - and no looking it up on the internet before answering - how do you pl...
• RT @voterradio: NC House votes 75-42 to adopt resolution on contracts for 2012 D...
• RT @nccapitol: Rep. Bill Faison says he believes Gov. Perdue will "do the right...
• RT @time: Must-read links for your lunch break |
• RT @ncdot: Increase your visibility to others during wet weather—turn on your lo...
• RT @ap: BREAKING: Vice President Joe Biden arrives in Baghdad for surprise visit...
• RT @ap: US to pay $2.5 million to widow of Florida tabloid editor killed in 2001...
• RT @ap: AP Video: Scenes of hard-line Iranian students mobbing the British Embas...
• RT @washingtonpost: States face weak economic growth: "There is not enough money...
• RT @ap: Dozens of Iranian students stormed the British Embassy in Tehran, some s...
• In Tuesday's Courier, a Monday morning fire destroys a family home in Sandy Mush...
• RT @voterradio: Posted: Full audio of today's NC House Finance Committee (gas ta...
• RT @time: Make sure to avoid credit card scams like these this time of year | ht...
• RT @washingtonpost: Just a heads up if you're shopping (or shopped) at work: htt...
• RT @60minutes: #60Minutes EXTRA: When @ScottPelley asks homeless students to des...
• RT @ap: AP VIDEO: 'Occupy' protesters still have their tents at the L.A. City Ha...
• What has the Salvation Army meant to you during the holidays?
• RT @washingtonpost: 3 money managers from Greenwich, Connecticut win $254M power...
• RT @nytimes: L.A. Police Make Arrests Before Withdrawing at Occupy Protest
• RT @postpolitics: Meet Marilyn Tavenner, the incoming head of the Center for Med...
• RT @ap: Global climate conference begins in South Africa with goal of cutting em...
• Inserts for Tuesday are Bi-Lo, Food Lion, Aldi's, Belk and Living Well.
• RT @washingtonpost: Sixth #earthquake in 4 days in Oklahoma.
• One more video from today's Christmas parade in Forest City. — Clark
• More video from today's Forest City Christmas parade in downtown Forest City. —...
• Here is some video from today's Christmas parade in downtown Forest City — Clark
• RT @huffingtonpost: How did #BlackFriday become so violent?
• RT @nprnews: Prince William Part Of Irish Sea Rescue Mission
• RT @huffingtonpost: Student punished for tweeting negative remarks about governo...
• UNLV upsets No. 1 Tar Heels in late action.
• RT @huffingtonpost: 7 ways chemicals sneak into your home
• RT @ap: AP PHOTOS: Man with a burning urn on his head and other images from the...
• In Sunday's Courier, a local tattoo artist is featured in a national magazine. I...
• RT @huffpostworld: Marines to leave Afghanistan by the thousands next year
• RT @ap: US legacy in Iraq includes fledgling democracy and, for Iraqi youth, rap...
• RT @huffingtonpost: Happy Small Business Saturday! Here are some great ways to s...
• RT @washingtonpost: A look back at #Thanksgiving in photos:
• RT @huffingtonpost: WATCH LIVE: NASA launches world's biggest extraterrestrial e...
• In Saturday's Courier, a report on Black Friday. In Sports, Lake Lure Golf Cours...
• What are you most looking forward to this holiday season?
• RT @huffingtonpost: Police spend Thanksgiving day rescuing kitten from pipe (VID...
• RT @time: The best apps for #blackfriday shopping |
• RT @politico: Via @khart -- AT&T: FCC must let us withdraw merger application: h...
• Rutherford County's own Aaron Bostic is one of six finalists for People.com's Be...
• $107 in coupon savings in Sunday's edition. Inserts are Ingles, Kimberly Clark,...
• RT @ap: Calif. Black Friday shopper shot in Walmart parking lot during attempted...
• RT @washingtonpost: PHOTOS: Early bird #BlackFriday shoppers waste no time
• RT @washingtonpost: Woman uses pepper spray on other #BlackFriday shoppers
• Share your Black Friday experiences. Post on Facebook or email mclark@thedigital...
• RT @huffingtonpost: All the best DVD & Blu-Ray picks for Black Friday
• RT @huffingtonpost: Stock market set to cast confidence vote on Europe
• Up to $107 in coupons in this Sunday's Courier!
• RT @time: You're being spied on while you shop |
• Here's some video from tonight's Forest City holiday lighting. It was amazing to...
• In Friday's Courier, the Christmas lights come on in Forest City. In Sports, Gar...
• RT @huffingtonpost: Air Force Major returns home just in time to celebrate Thank...
• RT @huffingtonpost: This is far from the most prosperous Thanksgiving in U.S. hi...
• RT @time: PHOTOS: Turkeys in the White House (we're not talking about the politi...
• RT @huffingtonpost: Top tips for avoiding Thanksgiving meltdowns
• In Thursday's Courier, a local man receives a gift of life from his brother. In...
• Get your Thanksgiving Day paper and check out all the savings for Black Friday....
• North Carolina unemployment rates are out. State sees a 0.1 percent decrease in...
• Pick up today's Courier for the 2011 Rutherford Wish List for great gifts ideas...
• RT @washingtonpost: Most common words in #CNNDebate: Security, war, Israel, mili...
• RT @ap: New #'Dancing with the Stars' champion chosen. Check here to see who it...
• In Wednesday's Courier, folks from across the area gathered at First Baptist Chu...
• What are you thankful for this year?
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• The East Rutherford Middle School Chorus provided the music for the 2011 Communi...
• Tractor Supply and Hamrick's in Wednesday's edition!
• We are experiencing difficulties with our online e-edition, but are working on t...
• RT @washingtonpost: S&P says it won't cut U.S. credit rating based on #supercomm...
• RT @huffingtonpost: Stunning NASA time-lapse footage travels the world from spac...
• Would you miss it? RT @huffpostpol: Postmaster general pushes to end Saturday ma...
• RT @iswanthehill: White House blasts Congress for debt failure. Carney says lawm...
• RT @thecaucus: Polls Highlight Risks to G.O.P. in Breakdown of Budget Talks http...
• Inserts for Tuesday are Bi- Lo, Belk and Aldi's.
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• RT @thehill: Supercommittee expected to announce failure
• RT @time: Have you ever thought about the face behind the booming voice in airpo...
• RT @ap: AP PHOTOS: Images of protests and clashes with police in Egypt's Tahrir...
• In Sunday's Courier, coverage from the 20th Annual Ellenboro Fiddlers' and Blueg...
• Here's little more from tonight's Ellenboro Bluegrass Convention.
• Here's some iPhone video from the Ellenboro Bluegrass Convention tonight in Elle...
• Local Cub Scout troop 165 collecting food for Scouting for Food Saturday morning.
• RT @wsj: EXCLUSIVE: Documents obtained by @WSJ open window into a new global mar...
• RT @washingtonpost: 74 million #BlackFriday shoppers plan to hit stores next wee...
• RT @politico: It’s still possible to see NBA stars in action this year — if you’...
• In Saturday's Courier, a local woman is collecting used prom dresses for young w...
• What are your travel plans for the Thanksgiving holiday?
• RT @huffingtonpost: Suspected White House shooter's bizarre audition tape for 'O...
• RT @breakingnews: NCAA to launch investigation of Penn State athletic programs -...
• This is a good question: Do you use all of your vacation time, because I know I...
• RT @huffpostgreen: Hubble telescope looks toward galaxy clusters to find dark ma...
• Sunday inserts are Bi-Lo, Ingles, Hamrick, Whirlpool, CVS, Dick's , Big Lots, Sm...
• RT @breakingnews: More than 300 arrested today at Occupy Wall Street protests, m...
• In Friday's Courier, DA Brad Greenway joins a growing list calling for overhaul...
• What do you think about pampered kids? RT @huffingtonpost: Hollywood's most pamp...
• What are your feelings about the amount of attention on celebrity divorces by m...
• RT @huffingtonpost: Are you going to watch the meteor shower tonight?
• Up to $90.93 in coupons in this Sunday's Courier - not including another $60 in...
• In Thursday's Courier, a local man's Wish of a Lifetime comes true meeting forme...
• RT @theacc: #ACC Men's Basketball is now 26-0 with wins by Wake Forest, Florida...
• RT @ap: They're longtime sweethearts - veeerrry long. And Paul Walker, 88, and A...
• RT @collegegameday: The ESPN experts still have Andrew Luck as the leading candi...
• What would you recommend to the ‘Super Committee?’
• RT @ap: A state permit to carry a concealed firearm would be valid in almost eve...
• RT @breakingnews: MI6 thwarted suicide car bomb plot to kill Western diplomats,...
• RT @buccigross: David M. Joyner has been named acting athletic director for Penn...
• RT @washingtonpost: Is pizza a vegetable? New school lunch bill says yes
• Hamrick's insert will be in Thursday's edition
• RT @ap: #Obama arrives in #Australia for long-delayed trip; expected to announce...
• RT @time: Gas prices are at all-time highs for this time of year. Bummer |
• RT @gwusports: Runnin' Bulldogs To Host "Red Out" For Lees McRae Game Wednesday...
• RT @gwusports: GWU’s Green and Heilig Score Double Digits in 68-48 Loss to Kenne...
• What should the police do about the Occupy protesters in major American cities?
• In Wednesday's Courier, the town of Forest City has dropped the price of a home...
• Walmart insert in Wednesday's edition
• RT @postpolitics: Boehner: GOP jobs bills can pass Congress
• In Tuesday's Courier, a young transplant patient has a wish granted, a Rutherfor...
• Who is your pick to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship and why?
• Tuesday edition will include Bi-Lo, Food Lion, Aldi's, and a Belk insert!
• As many readers have suggested, we have set up a new Facebook page that will be...
• RT @nascar: Lap 32 - @matt_kenseth17 leads, Stewart, @MartinTruexJr56, @AJDinger...
• RT @time: Are you one of the 14 million Americans still paying off last year's h...
• In Sunday's Courier, Jim Farmer looks back at his time in the USMC and Vietnam,...
• What are your thoughts on the current GOP field for president?
• Hendersonville defeated Thomas Jefferson 5-1 Saturday in the fourth round of the...
• Stony Brook has defeated @gardnerwebb, 76-28 at Spangler Stadium. #gwufootball
• Stony Brook leads @gardnerwebb 49-20 at the end of the third quarter. #gwufootball
• Stony Brook has 203 yards of offense in 3Q compared to just 76 for @gardnerwebb
• Miguel Maysonet finds the end zone from 63 yards out to give Stony Brook a 42-20...
• Stony Brook answers with a 9-yard touchdown pass from Essington to Kevin Norrell...
• GWU's Lyndon Leslie catches 45-yard TD pass from Browning, 28-19 Stony Brook ove...
• RT @espn_acc: Ok, if Wake finds a way to beat FSU AND Clemson this year, how do...
• No. 1 Georgia Southern leads Wofford 17-10 with just over 1 minute in the third...
• At halftime @sbathletics (Stony Brook) leads @gardnerwebb 28-13. #gwufootball
• Brock Jackolski gets his third TD of first half. Stony Brook leads @gardnerwebb...
• GWU's Devin Johnson lays huge hit on Stony Brook's Jordan Gush after reception....
• Chandler Browning fumbles on quarterback scamper. Stony Brook's Alex Probasco re...
• RT @gamecocksonline: at the end of the 3rd quarter #Gamecocks still lead 14-6
• Brock Jackolski scores for Stony Brook from 17 yards out. 21-13 with 3:39 remain...
• RT @espn_acc: In case you forgot, which Clemson might have made you do, this is...
• Ricky Rhodes scores on 50-yard run for @gardnerwebb. 14-13 Stony Brook with 9:15...
• Top-ranked Georgia Southern leads Wofford 10-7 in the first half.
• After first quarter @sbathletics leads @gardnerwebb, 14-7. #gwufootball
• Gardner-Webb defense sparked, holds Stony Brook to punt with 7:13 left. 14-7 Sto...
• RT @espn_acc: Halftime: Boston College 14, NC State 3 -
• Earlier turnover for @gardnerwebb was the first in three games. It was also the...
• Stony Brook returns fumble 54 yards for touchdown. 14-0 Seawolves over @gardnerw...
• Stony Brook's Brock Jackolski returns opening kickoff 78 yards to @gardnerwebb 2...
• RT @espn_acc: Deacs hanging with Clemson, 7-7.
• Just about an hour away from kickoff between Stony Brook and Gardner-Webb at Spa...
• In Saturday's Courier, recent data suggests that smoking remains high among adul...
• Shelby 29, Chase 7. FINAL. Trojans finish 2011 at 9-4 overall and Shelby advance...
• 1:56 to play in 1st Q. 0-0.
• About 15 minutes from kickoff in Shelby. Golden Lions in the lockeroom after pre...
• RT @ap: Time-lapse video shows a basketball court being built on an aircraft car...
• Inserts for savings in Sunday edition are Ingles, Big Lots, Staples, CVS, Dicks,...
• Tonight Chase High School will travel to Shelby for the second round of the foot...
• Up to $193.81 in coupons, in this Sunday's Courier!
• RT @weei: AUDIO: What will the post-Paterno era at Penn State be like?
• In Friday's Courier, a tribute to veterans was held at the Senior Center and the...
• Share your thoughts on the service, sacrifice of America’s veterans.
• Belk Insert in Friday's edition..
• RT @nprnews: Alabama County Bankruptcy Filing Is Biggest In U.S. History
• BREAKING: Joe Paterno fired as Penn State head football coach.
• In Thursday's Courier, voter turnout was about as predicted and a report on ambu...
• In Tuesday's Daily Courier, a look at a little girl's charitable organization, l...
• If you are out tonight, please watch out for children trick or treating.
• RT @ap: Tennessee will stop enforcing a new curfew that led to arrests of Occupy...
• RT @ap: Tennessee will stop enforcing a new curfew that led to arrests of Occupy...
• GWU sophomore defensive end Maurice Dickson was named Big South Defensive POW af...
• GWU sophomore defensive end Maurice Dickson was named Big South Defensive POW af...
• GWU's Treymaine Schley and punter Graham Purvis were named FCS POW this week for...
• GWU's Treymaine Schley and punter Graham Purvis were named FCS POW this week for...
• RT @huffpostpol: Workers over 50 feel the economy is worse than last year. 80% s...
• RT @huffpostpol: Workers over 50 feel the economy is worse than last year. 80% s...
• Here are the official football playoff brackets from nchsaa.org.
• Bi-Lo, Food Lion, Aldi's and Ollie's insert in Tuesday's edition.
• Johnny Lee Heffner, Jr., 31, is in the Rutherford County jail under a $480,000 b...
• Happy Halloween!
• Minnesota Vikings 24, Carolina Panthers 21. Panthers now 2-6.
• In Sunday's Courier, meet Kriss Landry who ministers to women behind bars and a...
• One more from the Community Pet Center Festival on the Field at Crowe Park ... F...
• Gardner-Webb defeats Charleston Southern 14-7. Second win in a row for Runnin' B...
• Gardner-Webb defeats Charleston Southern 14-7. Second win in a row for Runnin' B...
• GWU punter Graham Purvis drills an 85-yard punt late in the fourth quarter. Chec...
• GWU punter Graham Purvis drills an 85-yard punt late in the fourth quarter. Chec...
• RT @tarheelfootball: Highsmith with 4-yard TD catch.
• Gardner-Webb runs three straight out of the wildcat and Rhodes hits Schley for 9...
• Gardner-Webb runs three straight out of the wildcat and Rhodes hits Schley for 9...
• End of the third quarter, GWU and Charleston Southern still tied 7-7. Bulldogs d...
• End of the third quarter, GWU and Charleston Southern still tied 7-7. Bulldogs d...
• Some stats: GWU has seven yards rushing in the first half while CSC has 17 yards...
• Some stats: GWU has seven yards rushing in the first half while CSC has 17 yards...
• At halftime, Gardner-Webb and Charleston Southern are tied at 7. #gameday
• At halftime, Gardner-Webb and Charleston Southern are tied at 7. #gameday
• GWU scores on a 14-yard pass from Beatty to Schley. 7-7 with just under 2 minute...
• GWU scores on a 14-yard pass from Beatty to Schley. 7-7 with just under 2 minute...
• Gardner-Webb crossed into midfield for the first time of the game with just over...
• Gardner-Webb crossed into midfield for the first time of the game with just over...
• CSC scores on 11-yard pass from Mounce to Davis. Charleston Southern leads Gardn...
• CSC scores on 11-yard pass from Mounce to Davis. Charleston Southern leads Gardn...
• Charleston Southern with 22 yards on 19 plays in the first quarter. #gameday
• GWU has 26 yards on 13 plays in the first quarter. Charleston Southern, not much...
• Eight minutes left in the first quarter and Charleston Southern gets the first,...
• Charleston Southern minus-5 yards offense, GWU 9 yards through the first two pos...
• Charleston Southern minus-5 yards offense, GWU 9 yards through the first two pos...
• Charleston Southern goes three and out on first two possessions. 0-0 from Spangl...
• Gardner-Webb breaks out the diamond receiver formation — throws to the other sid...
• In Saturday's Courier, unemployment dips slightly in the county and another GOP...
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• Action from the County Championship Game East Rutherford vs Chase High School cr...
• How do you feel about the news that unemployment dropped in the county?
• 2-Smart Source, Walmart, Ingles, Hamrick, Staples, CVS, Dick's, Valassis, Rite A...
• As of 2:30 p.m., all three scheduled football games remain a go. Kick off at 7:3...
• RT @lakelurebrf: Our friends at Coffee on the Rocks in Chimney Rock, NC are all...
• Unemployment rate in Rutherford County drops 0.5 percent from August to Septembe...
• Unemployment rate in Rutherford County drops 0.5 percent from August to Septembe...
• We just spoke with Town of Forest City officials who said the trick-or-treat eve...
• Up to $184.99 in coupons in this Sunday's Courier!
• In Friday's Courier, Facebook makes good on a promise to local nonprofits and Fo...
• What are you or your children dressing up as for Halloween?
• Belk insert in Friday's edition!
• Gardner-Webb wrestling picked fourth in preseason Southern Conference poll relea...
• RT @espn_acc: What to watch in the ACC: Week 9 -
• RT @espn_acc: What to watch in the ACC: Week 9 -
• In Thursday's Courier, the hospital holds a special event for breast cancer awar...
• How do feel about the partial closure of the Blue Ridge Parkway in November?
• RT @alecbaldwin: Buy and read a newspaper every day. In print or online, there i...
• Hamrick and Athlon Sports insert in Thursday edition.
• Join us in honoring the brave men and women of our military by having them recog...
• In Wednesday's Courier, a report on the continuing search for a new county manag...
• RT @gwusports: Wilcox Sets New GWU Division I Career Blocks Record in GWU’s 3-1...
• RT @gwusports: Wilcox Sets New GWU Division I Career Blocks Record in GWU’s 3-1...
• According to NCHSAA, Freedom High School football barred from Class 3A state foo...
• According to NCHSAA, Freedom High School football barred from Class 3A state foo...
• What are your feelings about the ongoing search for a new county manager?
• RT @ap: RT @AP_Interactive: How do tax plans for GOP candidates Cain, Perry and...
• RT @ap: RT @AP_Interactive: How do tax plans for GOP candidates Cain, Perry and...
• Heather Luckadoo was driving her 1998 Oldsmobile in the parking lot at Food Lio...
• Hospice and Walmart Insert in Wednesday's edition.
• In Tuesday's Courier, local gospel band The Telenears is preparing to launch its...
• RT @ap: Tropical Storm Rina forms in Caribbean off Honduras coast; could be hurr...
• RT @ap: Tropical Storm Rina forms in Caribbean off Honduras coast; could be hurr...
• In Sunday's Courier, Chuck Summey looks back over his 27 years with the town of...
• What are your feelings now about the Iraq War?
• RT @espn_acc: Third-and-18? Apparently not a problem for these Tigers. TD, Clems...
• RT @espn_acc: Third-and-18? Apparently not a problem for these Tigers. TD, Clems...
• Betsy with KidsSenses Museum helps kids make fake blood.
• In Saturday's Courier, longtime Forest City Town Manager Chuck Summey announced...
• Chase falls to Freedom, 55-13
• Chase-Freedom game delayed about 30 minutes as refs sort out a fight near Chase...
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• Friday night Football action from Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy created on...
• Reported from a reader, at the half, Burns 38, RS Central 0. #prepfootball
• Reported from a reader, at the half, Burns 38, RS Central 0. #prepfootball
• Send us your high school football scores through Twitter or Facebook.
• Send us your high school football scores through Twitter or Facebook.
• Freedom leads Chase 31-7 at halftime.
• Freedomleads Chase 21-7, 7:50 2Q
• Freedom leads Chase 14-0 @ end of the 1st quarter. Trojans are threatening.
• Coming Sunday: Walmart, Ingles, Big Lots, Staples, CVS, Dicks, Valassis, Smart S...
• How do you feel about the retirement of longtime Forest City town manager Chuck...
• In a related story, City Commissioners have approved hiring former County Manage...
• In a related story, City Commissioners have approved hiring former County Manage...
• Longtime Forest City town manager Chuck Summey has announced his retirement, eff...
• Longtime Forest City town manager Chuck Summey has announced his retirement, eff...
• RT @time: The 12 things we buy in a bad economy | (via @TIME...
• RT @time: The 12 things we buy in a bad economy | (via @TIM...
• What are you doing for the National Week of Caring?
• In Friday's Courier, the National Week of Caring is bringing out the best in peo...
• The employees of The Daily Courier threw a surprise party for National Bosses Da...
• Up to $64.34 in coupon saving in this Sunday's Courier!
• Belk Insert in Friday's edition!
• Dragster being built at Isothermal Community College.
• In Thursday's Courier, County Attorney Beth Miller submits her resignation and a...
• According to NCHP, the driver was driving down the tracks when the vehicle got s...
• The Daily Courier's Matthew Clark is on the scene of the Jeep vs. Train wreck on...
• The Daily Courier's Matthew Clark is on the scene of the Jeep vs. Train wreck on...
• BREAKING NEWS: A Jeep has been struck by a train near Doggett Grove Rd. One pers...
• How do you think County Attorney Beth Miller’s resignation impacts county govern...
• Carolina House of Forest City is sponsoring Alzheimer's Memory Wa...
• RT @washingtonpost: Analyst: #iPad 3 headed to production
• RT @washingtonpost: Analyst: #iPad 3 headed to production
• RT @ap: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is in Afghanistan to pres...
• RT @ap: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is in Afghanistan to pres...
• RT @nascar_nns: Here's the 2012 @NASCAR_NNS sked including inaugural Brickyard r...
• RT @thehill: Social Security recipients get boost in benefits
• RT @thehill: Social Security recipients get boost in benefits
• Hamrick and Athlon Sports Insert in Thursday's edition!
• In Wednesday's Courier, candidates in Spindale answered questions at the forum t...
• RT @politico: Perry kicks off debate by hitting Romney with a charge about illeg...
• RT @politico: Perry kicks off debate by hitting Romney with a charge about illeg...
• Have you found the forums to be helpful in getting to know local candidates?
• Don't forget, tonight at 7 is the Meet the Candidates at Spindale House.
• RT @ariannahuff: "Goldman Sachs To Federal Reserve: Boost The Economy Already"...
• RT @ariannahuff: "Goldman Sachs To Federal Reserve: Boost The Economy Already"...
• In Wednesday's Courier there will be a Walmart insert.
• In Tuesday's Courier, coverage of Ruthefordton's election forum, the Facebook Da...
• RT @time: "So the surprise of [Dan] Wheldon's death hurts, whether or not you're...
• RT @espn_acc: ACC game times announced -
• RT @espn_acc: ACC game times announced -
• RT @espn_acc: UNC dismisses LB -
• RT @espn_acc: UNC dismisses LB -
• RT @nascar: “NASCAR offers its deepest sympathies and condolences to the family...
• RT @nascar: “NASCAR offers its deepest sympathies and condolences to the family...
• In Sunday's Courier, meet Rutherford County's King of Pop, MJ Milam and the hosp...
• RT @nascar: Lap 159 -Back to green and Tony Stewart is still out front. 18, 99,...
• RT @nascar: Lap 159 -Back to green and Tony Stewart is still out front. 18, 99,...
• In Saturday's Courier, Chase High's Carlos Watkins commits to Clemson. A report...
• It's official: Chase defensive end Carlos Watkins commits to Clemson!
• RT @huffpostpol: House GOP passes new law on coal ash regulation, shifts power a...
• RT @huffpostpol: House GOP passes new law on coal ash regulation, shifts power a...
• Are you ready for the upcoming holiday season?
• RT @espn_acc: Friday conversation: Giovani Bernard -
• RT @espn_acc: Friday conversation: Giovani Bernard -
• RT @ap: British medical group rejects $126,000 skin cancer treatment as too expe...
• RT @natlsecuritycnn: BREAKING: Obama is deploying approx 100 combat troops to ce...
• RT @natlsecuritycnn: BREAKING: Obama is deploying approx 100 combat troops to ce...
• Short Stacks for Big Change pancake breakfast, which will benefit Rutherford Cou...
• In Friday's Courier, a pair of unconnected crimes kept local law enforcement ver...
• How important is voting in the upcoming municipal elections?
• The Director of Community Services with HOSPICE of Rutherford County, Heidi Owen...
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• Had a great visit this morning at Rutherford County Hospice. What a great facili...
• Had a great visit this morning at Rutherford County Hospice. What a great facili...
• Did you know?? The Daily Courier will advertise anything you are trying to sell...
• 13 and counting yard sales in Thursday's edition. A great week to find some trea...
• Belk Insert in Friday's edition..get yours today!
• In Thursday's Courier, one area woman took on a project free of charge just to s...
• What do you think the Assembly should do regarding NC Pre-K funding?
• Hamrick insert in Thursday's edition!
• Garcia gone from No. 15 South Carolina.
• Garcia gone from No. 15 South Carolina.
• RT @thehill: House GOP: Infrastructure bank 'dead on arrival'
• Up to $140.25 in coupon savings in this Sunday's Courier!
• In Wednesday's Courier, reports on the Community Health Center, the forum in Ell...
• What do you think of the new Community Health Center in Spindale?
• RT @huffpostblog: 5 business lessons from Steve Jobs - @kevinolearytv
• Belk and Tractor Supply insert in Wednesday's edition!
• In Tuesday's Courier, a look at Monday night's public hearing with County Commis...
• Members from the Wolf Den of Cub Scout pack 165 in Rutherfordton learn how to f...
• Check out tomorrow's edition for Garrett Byers' Rutherford FOCUS! Look for Ing...
• RIM statement on BlackBerry outage: We are working to resolve an issue currently...
• RIM statement on BlackBerry outage: We are working to resolve an issue currently...
• New video in the TheDailyCourier YouTube channel
• In Sunday's Courier, a report on the political forums, which begin this week wit...
• Who do you expect to win today’s NASCAR race in Kansas City?
• In Saturday's Courier, a report on unemployment and how the ESC is trying to ass...
• High School Football Finals: R-S Central 27, Patton 0; Shelby 37, Chase 23; Burn...
• → The Daily Courier: Burns defeats East Rutherford 45-13.
• → The Daily Courier: Burns leads East 42-6 at the end of the 3rd quarter.
• → The Daily Courier: Burns up 35-0 over East 6:00 3Q
• Burns leads East 28-0 early 3Q
• → The Daily Courier: Burns leads East Rutherford 21-0 at halftime.
• → The Daily Courier: Burns leads East 21-0 late in 2nd quarter.
• Get ready for high school football in North Carolina tonight. Several big games...
• Look for Ingles, Hamrick's, Staples, CVS, Northern Tool, Valassis, Smart Source,...
• How do you think former Apple CEO Steve Jobs will be remembered?
• In Friday's Courier, the Grand Jury handed down indictment on Tammy McKinney and...
• What do you think about Rutherfordton’s 225th birthday celebration logo?
• Up to $85.50 in coupon savings this Sunday!
• In Thursday's Courier, a report on the recent economic development news and how...
• Wreck closes I-26 eastbound SALUDA (AP) — North Carolina troopers say a wreck on...
• BREAKING NEWS: Former Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs has died, according to...
• Which high school football game will you be attending this Friday night?
• Photos from the 2011 Volleyball season are now online for sale at the Digital Co...
• Images for sale in the 2011 Football folder have been updated at The Digital Cou...
• New Soccer photos are now online at the Digital Courier
• Look for Hamrick's , Burkes, and CAPTEL 800 phone inserts in Thursday's edition!
• In Wednesday's Courier, Isothermal Community College gets land back from county,...
• Daily Courier Question of the Day: Do you feel that the recent economic developm...
• Facebook sign at the new data center. The sign is made up of 8000 profile photos...
• Former EDC director Jim Lancaster was named interim director of Rutherford Count...
• Debra Lusk of Rutherford County died Sunday when she was trampled by horses whil...
• Gov. Bev Perdue will in in Rutherford County again today to tour the Facebook Da...
• In Tuesday's Courier, Facebook announces plans for its "Phase 2" locally; OVTA r...
• Check out The Daily Courier's Facebook YouTube Videos app on our main menu to th...
• Coming Tuesday, Bi-Lo, Food Lion, Aldi's Ingles and Walmart inserts.
• In Sunday's Courier, a report on the shooting in the Hollis area on Friday night...
• Need your help! Can someone please provide the name of Ms. R-S Central from last...
• Alfred Willis of Ellenboro has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon wi...
• In Saturday's Courier, a report on the truck fire on US 74A that backed up traff...
• We are receiving reports of a possible multiple shooting here in the county. We...
• Final Scores: Burns 28, Chase 14; Providence Day 35, East Rutherford 14; Freedom...
• Providence Day 24, East 14, 7:50 3Q
• East Rutherford & Providence Day tied at 14-14 at half.
• East Rutherford and Providence tied at 7-7 early 2nd quarter
• Ingles, Walmart, Staples, CVS, Hamrick, Valassis, Smart Source coupons, Rite Aid...
• Up to $211.35 in coupon savings in this weeks Sunday Courier.
• The body of William Valls,54, of Marina Lane in Lake Lure, was discovered in the...
• In Friday's Courier, the body of a missing man was discovered in the channel of...
• The body of a man, whose identify was not released by the Lake Lure Police Depar...
• In Thursday's Courier, an historical look at the Overmountain Men, R-S Central's...
• In Wednesday's Courier, Sen. Kay Hagan (D-NC) stops by Forest City and a new ide...
• A strong thunderstorm is moving across northern Rutherford County. The storm has...
• In Tuesday's Courier, the troubles of the Grey Rock development may produce some...
• In Sunday's Courier, a report on fairs including the Ellenboro Fair and a report...
• In Saturday's Courier, country singer Matt Stillwell came to town and unemployme...
• Chase High Trojans take the win over the R-S Central Hilltoppers 28-14
• CHASE leads RSC 28-14 with 1:45 left in the 4th
• Avery County leads 42-24 over TJCA
• Look for inserts on Sunday: Ingles, Walmart, Staples, CVS, Hamrick, Valassis, Sm...
• "Conversations with Kay" with Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC) will hold an event Tuesda...
• In Friday's Courier, hospital CEO David Bixler is honored, Sen. Kay Hagan (R-NC)...
• Mark your Calendar: The Genealogical Society of Old Tryon on 319 Doggett Rd. FC...
• Look for a Belk insert in Friday's edition
• In Thursday's Courier, the Commissioners and EDC must replace former director To...
• FREE PROSTATE SCREENING - Sept 29, 2011 @ Cancer Resource Center (beside Belk) 4...
• Unbeaten Thomas Jefferson's home soccer game scheduled for this evening against...
• Up to $112.70 in coupons in this Sunday's Courier!
• Telenears getting set up at the Multicultural fest in Forest City.
• Burkes Outlet insert in Thursday's edition.
• There are a lot of great deals in today's paper, including 12 buy one get one fr...
• In Wednesday's Courier: More on Horsehead Corp., an appeals court upholds a Thom...
• Look for Tractor Supply inserts in Wednesday's edition!
• In Tuesday's Courier: Horsehead Corp. is officially welcomed to the Rutherford C...
• Youth soccer season starts at the ICC soccer fields
• Horeshead President and CEO James Hensler speaks at ICC.
• According to EDC diretor Tom Johnson the 250 jobs will have a average wage of 41k.
• Horsehead will be creating 250 jobs at its new facility. Approximately 1000 jobs...
• Look for Bi- Lo, Aldi's and Food Lion in Tuesday's edition.
• In Sunday's Courier, a local man returns from a tour of duty in Afghanistan and...
• Mitchell 61, Thomas Jefferson 21.
• In Saturday's Courier, the search continues for a new county manager and Habitat...
• Chase wins over Patton 38-12
• East Rutherford wins over R-S Central 36-22.
• Cancer Support Group meeting on Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. at Cancer Resource Center (Be...
• Looking for something to do? There are about 20+ Yard Sale ads in today's editio...
• Coming in Sunday's edition Ingles, Two Walmart, Staples, CVS, Valassis, Smart...
• In Friday's Courier, Bill Medley performs at The Foundation, TARC announces chan...
• Gov. Beverly Perdue will be in Rutherford County Monday at 2:30 p.m. to make a m...
• Look for a Belk insert in Friday's edition!
• In Thursday's Courier: A woman charged with murdering her brother in Rutherford...
• Two Hamrick's Inserts in Thursday's edition.
• Another Facebook scam.
• In Wednesday's Courier, the board approves a new economic development, which wil...
• coming in Wednesday's print edition: The 2011 Dirty Dancing program for this wee...
• In Tuesday's Courier, the Snuffy Jenkins Festival will go on hiatus for one year...
• coming in Tuesday's edition, Bi-Lo, Food Lion, Aldi's Ingles and Pizza Hut inserts!
• In Sunday's Courier, a special edition of the Courier on the 10th anniversary of...
• In Saturday's Courier, a roundup of the upcoming meetings for county, town and b...
• High School Friday Night: Chase 52, Cherryville 10; East Rutherford 28, West Lin...
• Chase leads 42-3 over Cherryville in the 3rd
• East Rutherford leads West Lincoln 21-0 at halftime.
• East Rutherford 21. West Lincoln 0 mid 2nd quarter
• In Friday's Courier, a report on the United Way and a local woman dies in Haiti...
• Did you visit New York prior to Sept. 11, 2011? Do you have a picture of the Wor...
• The coupon total for this Sunday is in - up to $143.94 in savings!
• Belk Insert in Friday's edition.
• In Thursday's Courier, a look at Abby Decker's remarkable journey to China and t...
• The 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks is Sunday. Where were you...
• Walmart insert in Wednesday edition...still not too late to go buy one from Tues...
• Rutherford County is under a tornado watch until 8 tonight.
• In Tuesday's Courier, meet an unlikely biker and Leadership Rutherford announces...
• Reports of tree down, blocking road near US 64 (near Toney's Gun Shop).
• The National Weather Service has issued a severe storm warning for Lake Lure, Ch...
• Rutherford County has a tornado watch in effect until 11 this evening.
• Here are the official results from the Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad via Nicole Rob...
• In Sunday's Courier, a look at the economic impact of Hot Nights Cool Rides and...
• Chase 35, Bessemer City 18; East Rutherford 55, North Gaston 28. Special thanks...
• East Rutherford and Chase have been postponed until Saturday night. East Rutherf...
• Asheville School 41, Thomas Jefferson 7, midway through the 3Q.
• East game has been postponed until tomorrow at 6.
• Ingles, Hamrick, Staples, CVS, Dicks, Bi-LO, Belk, Rite Aid, Big Lots in Sunday...
• Communities in Schools of Rutherford County will hold new mentor training Tuesda...
• Looking for a great deal? There are 25 yard sale listing in today's paper! Pick...
• JV Football: Chase 35, Bessemer City 0; R-S Central 14, Polk County 7. Please re...
• In Friday's Courier, Hickory Log will reopen after working through tax issues an...
• FOREST CITY — Hickory Log Barbecue on W. Main Street will reopen Friday at 11 a....
• Belk Insert in Friday's edition... Lots of sales!
• In Thursday's Courier, ICC works out its budget; Chase volleyball, TJ soccer win...
• Hamrick's and Walmart insert in Thursday edition...
• In Wednesday's Courier: Bostic post office open despite changes, truck catches f...
• The 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks is coming up. Where were...
• Big Lots and Tractor Supply inserts in Wednesday edition.
• In Tuesday's Courier, Rutherford County's occupancy tax collections are on the i...
• Sports schedule change: Thomas Jefferson will play Asheville School at home on F...
• Bi-Lo, Food Lion, Aldi's, Inlges, Tractor Supply and Walmart inserts in Tuesday...
• In Sunday's Courier, two young men have taken to the sport of motocross at an ea...
• Rutherford County from the top of Maple Creek Farm
• In Saturday's Courier, Hickory Log is closed due to tax problems. The jobless ra...
• Video from Friday Night Football at Thomas Jefferson High School and East Ruther...
• → The Daily Courier: Chase leads Chesnee 14-0 at halftime.
• Hickory Log Barbecue is closed indefinitely. The state department of revenue has...
• Hickory Log Barbecue in Forest City has been closed by the North Carolina Dept....
• Belk insert in today's edition
• In Friday's Courier, will the move of Diamondback within the county result in ne...
• There is up to $192.39 in coupon savings in this Sunday's Courier!
• We now have 2,300 likes! Thank you!
• In Thursday's Courier, a report on the stabbing in Union Mills that left one man...
• Rutherford County Sheriff's Dept. is investigating an apparent homicide near Uni...
• In Wednesday's Courier, coverage of the fire at Parton Lumber and the earthquake...
• Walmart and Athlon Sports insert in Wednesday edition.
• May have had a slight earthquake in Rutherford County. Checking on it now. Anyon...
• Video of a fire at Parton Lumber Company off US 64 near Rutherfordton on August...
• Rutherford County pilot Russell Hyde flies over Parton Lumber Company off US 64...
• At least 10 fire departments are battling a fire in the main building at Parton...
• Reporter Jean Gordon and Photographer Garrett Byers are on the scene of a struct...
• Tuesday edition includes a Bi-Lo, Food Lion, Aldi's , Ingles and Walmart insert.
• In Tuesday's Courier, R-S Central in soccer action, accident halts traffic on 22...
• A two-night revival planned at Temple of Jesus Church for tonight and tomorrow h...
• The Forest City Flea Market is almost ready to open at its new location on Betha...
• Power lines are down on US 221 south in Danieltown due a construction truck's mi...
• In the Sunday Courier, reporter Allison Flynn takes a close look at the coupon c...
• Final score: North Wilkes 56, TJCA 35.
• Friday Night Lights: Chase 35, West Lincoln 20; R-S Central 21, McDowell 20; and...
• inserts in Sunday 8/21 edition Walmart, Ingles, Staples, CVS, Dicks, Valassis, S...
• Friday Night Lights: West Lincoln at Chase; Kings Mountain at East Rutherford; M...
• In Friday's Courier, the commissioners approved new incentives, Golden Nights re...
• JV scores: Chase 24, West Lincoln 8; Kings Mountain 42, East Rutherford 36.
• Hot Nights and Cools Rides special to The Daily Courier will be in Friday's edit...
• In Thursday's edition: Men charged in bank robbery, Forest City talks about nett...
• Hamrick Inserts in Thursday edition. Back to School specials!
• In Wednesday's Courier: Report on bank robbery in Forest City, Patrick McHenry v...
• Forest City police are interviewing two suspects involved in the armed robbery o...
• Two men suspected of robbing the Premiere Federal Credit Union at the Tri-City M...
• US Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-Rutherford County) is conducting a town hall...
• A company is seeking industrial development grants for its “Project Cabinet” and...
• Wednesday edition bringing our Back To School special and Athlon Sports
• In Tuesday's Courier, Rutherford ranks high in state tourism, police issue citat...
• check out Tuesday's print edition for Aldi, Bi- Lo and Food Lion inserts for wee...
• Almost 10 years ago on 9/11/01 terrorists attacked America. Where were you on th...
• In Sunday's Courier, the remarkable story of Rutherford County native U.S. Army...
• Kent Sanders, 64, of Lawndale, died Friday night at approximately 7:30 p.m. in G...
• According to WLOS-TV: The NC Highway Patrol has closed one westbound lane of I-4...
• In Saturday's Courier, the second part of the two-part series on EMS changes and...
• Rutherford County Football Jamboree: Clean sweep for the county teams. East Ruth...
• Breaking News: I-40 West (in McDowell Co.) is closed due to a fire. The Courier...
• Sunday edition includes Walmart, Ingles, Staples, CVS, Dicks, Valassis, Smart So...
• Up to $130.60 in coupons in this week's Sunday Courier!
• In Friday's Courier, the first of a two-part series on EMS service in the county...
• Be sure to check out Friday's print edition. 2011 High School Football section a...
• The Rutherford County Citizens Against Pollution (RCCAP) will meet tonight at 7...
• In Thursday's Courier, the Airport Authority is still looking to remove or trim...
• Gastonia advances to Petitt Cup finals with a 15-2 win over the Owls. Owls end t...
• → The Daily Courier: Grizzlies 15, Owls 0 top of the sixth.
• → The Daily Courier: Gastonia 10, Owls 0 after 5
• → The Daily Courier: Gastonia extends lead to 9-0 over Owls after 4.
• Owls trail Gastonia 7-0 after three innings.
• Gastonia leads Owls 7-0 after two innings.
• Grizzlies put up 7 runs in top of first inning in game 3 of PCL semis vs. Owls a...
• In Wednesday's Courier, coverage of the Robert Mark Brown murder and a report on...
• The Grizzlies defeated the Owls, 3-2, to force a winner-take-all Game 3 at McNai...
• The Forest City Owls defeated Gastonia 5-0 Monday night in Game 1 of the Coastal...
• Rutherford County Sheriff's Dept. is investigating a homicide that occurred at 9...
• In Tuesday's Courier, ROTC units recently gathered in the county for a leadershi...
• Some interesting facebook findings.
• Sports Update: The Forest City Owls will play the Gastonia Grizzlies in the 2nd...
• In Sunday's Courier, EMS medical director explains his reasons for leaving and w...
• In Saturday's Courier a look at the AYP numbers for RCS and TJCA. Plus, a report...
• Owls take a 9-2 lead over Asheboro to the top of the 9th
• Owls 8, Asheboro 2 middle of the 7th. Owls six outs from advancing to next round...
• Owls 7, Asheboro 0 after 5 innings
• Owls 5, Asheboro 0 after 4 innings
• Owls 4, Asheboro 0 after 3 innings.
• Owls lead Asheboro 2-0 with two unearned runs in second
• Coupon total for this coming Sunday - $105.36.
• Some great coupons in today's paper! The Belks insert has four coupons (total of...
• In Friday's Courier, the fire that claimed the life of an Asheville firefighter...
• Owls 5, Copperheads 1 in first game of Petitt Cup Playoffs. The series comes to...
• WLOS-TV News has just reported the fire last Wednesday at the medical building n...
• Belk insert in Friday, August 5th print edition of The Daily Courier.
• In Thursday's Courier, a local retired firefighter, along with other local activ...
• Images from the 2011 Girls and Boys Little League All-Stars games are now availa...
• Hamrick insert in Thursday's print edition of The Daily Courier!
• In Wednesday's Courier, with North Carolina on the 'Toxic 20' list will the new...
• Burke's and Tractor Supply insert in tomorrows print edition of The Daily Courier!
• Have you submitted a photo for the Photo of the Day? Keep them coming! We have h...
• Owls rally to tie game at 4-4 in bottom of 10th ... on to the 11th.
• In Tuesday's Courier, storm damage was heavy in the central part of the county,...
• → The Daily Courier: extra innings: Owls 3, Grizzlies 3 in 10th
• → The Daily Courier: Owls lead Gastonia 3-2 after 8 innings.
• → The Daily Courier: Owls playing final regular season home game in front of packed house at McNair F...
• Bi-Lo, Food Lion, Aldi's Ingles, and Tractor Supply inserts in Tuesday edition....
• Power has returned to Whiteside Rd. and most of the Ruth area after big storm sl...
• North Carolina plays Georgia at 7:30 p.m. Monday.
• Correction: North Carolina (Forest City) has NOT been eliminated. It is a round-...
• Little League: Tennessee 10, North Carolina 0, Final. North Carolina is eliminated.
• Little League: North Carolina 0, Tennessee 0, after one inning.
• In Sunday's Courier, a report on the GOP's plans to take advantage of the gains...
• Florida 5, North Carolina (Forest City) 2, Final.
• Florida 3, Forest City 2 in the 6th.
• Forest City leads 2-1 in the 4th inning.
• Good luck to the North Carolina champion, Forest City All-Stars in Fort Myers, F...
• In Saturday's Courier, area firefighters talk about the tragedy in Asheville. In...
• Rep. Mike Hager (R) dropped by the Courier Friday to talk about his first year i...
• Tomorrow's career column will include tips to help you cope with a job loss. I...
• In Friday's Courier, a look at the Chimney Rock Park Master Plan, plus state off...
• From KidSenses Children's InterACTIVE Museum: A beagle mix dog showed up on the...
• A fire broke out in a medical building at Mission Hospitals in Asheville this af...
• Looking for a job? Pick up today's Courier for nine local opportunities.
• In Thursday's Courier, a story on the play “Aesop and His Fabulous Fables,” whic...
• SPORTS: North Carolina has fired football coach Butch Davis.
• SPORTS: ESPN is reporting that Carolina and RB DeAngelo Williams reached agreeme...
• Planning a yard sale this weekend? Give us a call at 828-245-6431 by 1:30 toda...
• Over $275 in total coupon savings in this Sunday's Courier!
• In Wednesday's Courier a follow up report on Monday's tragic murder in Spindale....
• → The Daily Courier: Owls 3, Thomasville 2 after 5
• → The Daily Courier: Owls lead Thomasville 2-0 after 3 innings
• Four people were transported to hospitals after 2 vehicles collided head-on in f...
• Brandi Michelle Finley is our 2000th fan!
• Darrell Shannon Kuhl, 45, of Johnson Street in Spindale, is charged with first degree murder in the death of his wife. In court Monday morning for his first appearance, Kuhl, was in a wheelchair, and asked for a court appointed attorney.
• In Sunday's Courier, over 150 youth from churches across the state came to the county and did home repair for residents in need. In Sports, state baseball tournaments got under way, but the county teams suffered lopsided losses in the openers. Have
• Top 10 online scans from the Better Business Bureau.
• In Saturday's Courier, a report on the alternative irrigation at the Edward's farm, Bunt Black withdraws from Ellenboro mayoral race and health officials continue to warn citizens about the dangers of the heat wave. Also on Saturday, the state
• The Asheboro Copperheads defeated the Forest City Owls, 3-1, Friday night at McCrary Park. The Owls fall to 9-8 in the second half and 25-19 overall.
• Foothills Connect on Friday helped to lead a tour of alternative methods of irrigation at Henry Edwards' farm off Sulphur Springs Church Road in southeastern Rutherford County. Several pumps were demonstrated, including those using gravity and solar
• Total coupon value in this Sunday's edition - save up to $65.89.
• Thomasville defeats the Owls 7-3 in 11 innings
• Thomasville hits two home runs in the top of the 11th to go up 7-3 heading to the bottom of the 11th
• In Friday's Courier, a report on the Thermal Belt Rail Trails and what road projects the DOT is looking at here in the county. Reminder that two state Little League tournaments begin this weekend. Have a great day!
• Owls and Thomasville stilll tied at 3-3 after 10 innings
• Owls tie the game at 3-3 in bottom of the 9th
• Thomasville 3, Owls 2 after 6
• Thomasville 2, Owls 0 after 3 innings
• Thomasville leads the Owls 1-0 after the first
• Belk insert coming in Friday, July 22nd edition.
• We're sure that everyone can guess from which country most of our website traffic originates - the U.S. However, the number two and three countries are much more difficult to guess. We'll give the first person to guess either of these correc
• Check Thursday's paper for the scoop on KidSenses and Dancing Stars Studio's hosting of at “flash mob” as part of National Dance Day on July 30th.
• Wednesday's Courier reports on the merger that should bring 50 new jobs to the county and Spindale's meeting about demolition concerns surrounding the Stonecutter project. Have a great day!
• A merger involving a pair of companies that specialize in prepared foods will create 50 jobs in Rutherford County. Simeus Foods International in Forest City and Mansfield, Texas and Culinary Standards in Louisville, Ky., will create 50 jobs in Rutherford
• What's got KidSenses and Dancing Stars Studio dancing? Find out in Thursday's Daily Courier!
• Athlon Sports included in Wednesday edition of The Daily Courier
• Companies merge; more jobs for county. Details coming.
• Today's edition includes Bi-Lo, Food Lion, Aldi's and Ingles....Specials for the week! Happy Tuesday!
• Darla Bright's photo of her granddaughter, Ariel Shae Morgan, was the winner of the Photo of the Day prize for the week of July 12-17. Submit your photos to photos@thedigitalcourier.com for a chance to win as well! Include your name, phone number an
• Sunday's Courier includes a report on the potential impact of redistricting here in Rutherford County. Jean Gordon's Sunday Brunch touches on US Marine Brent Hendrix; Scott Bowers' Off the Wall opens up about his wife's Parkinson'
• Coaches of Little League All-Star teams: Please remember to send your game results to the paper. Include names, stats, final score and who your team defeated or lost to. This can be done via Facebook; email (sbowers@thedigitalcourier.com or jclayton@thed
• Saturday's Courier includes a report on the progress on the sky bridge at Chimney Rock Park and the Community in Schools "Building a Back Pack" program. Coupons coming Sunday! Have a great weekend.
• → The Daily Courier: final: Asheboro 5, Owls 0
• → The Daily Courier: Owls starting pitcher Seth Cutler-Voltz, closer Adam Izokovic, OF Axel Johnson and SS Reed Harper will play in the CPL All Star Game.
• → The Daily Courier: Owls trail Asheboro 5-0 after 6 innings.
• An exchange half a world away Area student headed to Australia as part of study abroad program. By ALLISON FLYNN FOREST CITY — Jordan Thompson is trading in a view of the mountains for a view of the beach for a semester that he hopes will help p
• Sunday edition will have a Walmart,Ingles, Hamrick, Staples, CVS, Bi-Lo, Rite Aid and coupon inserts included in the paper.
• Looking for a deal? The Daily Courier has at least 18 yard sales listed for this coming weekend listed in Friday's Courier.
• Just a few headlines Friday's Courier, Facebook data center powers up, Area student headed to Australia as past of study abroad program, Lake Lure town council approves zoning changes.
• → The Daily Courier: Owls lead Gastonia 5-4 after 6 innings
• → The Daily Courier: Gastonia takes a 4-2 lead after 5 1/2 innings.
• → The Daily Courier: Owls & Gastonia tied ar 2-2 middle of the 4th
• We're looking to do a feature on someone who owns a classic Harley. If you have such a bike, or know someone who does, please let us know. Email jtrump@thedigitalcourier.com or aflynn@thedigitalcourier.com
• Thursday's publication will include a Hamrick's insert...It is all about savings!
• Want to learn more about registering for classes at Isothermal Community College? A Successful Entry/Transition Session is planned for this morning at 10:30 a.m. in Room 9 of the Student Center. For info, call 828-286-3636 ext. 288.
• FYI ..we were notified from a customer this week that they tried to use the Quiznos coupons that were in Sunday's paper but they would not accept them. I went to Quiznos for lunch today and asked them about it and they are accepting the ones from T
• Forbes ranks two NC cities in its list of The Next Biggest Boom Towns in the U.S.
• Have you submitted your picture for Photo of the Day? If not, you're missing out on the chance to win fabulous prizes from the sponsors. Want to take part? Send photos to photos@thedigitalcourier.com. Include your name and phone number and a descrip
• Tuesday 7/12 edition packed full of savings from your local Bi-lo, Food Lion, Aldi's Ingles and Pizza Hut!
• We apologize for today's late deliveries. Our delivery truck broke down on the way to our dock last night, putting us approximately three hours behind. Our carriers are out delivering now.
• In Sunday's Courier, a report on upcoming county and town meetings, plus a look at the final Harry Potter film through the eyes of some of the young Rutherford County readers, who helped make the series an international success. Coming this week: A
• Be careful what you post on your social network. A new employment background check company will keep negative online content on record for seven years.
• Wow! Don't forget Sunday's edition with all the coupon savings and more...Rite Aid, Quiznos, CVS, Staples, BiLo, Ingles, Spry, Relish, AMProfile and more!!
• Final: Asheboro 3, Owls 1 in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader.
• Asheboro 3, Owls 1 after 6
• Owls leave bases loaded in fifth, cut Asheboro lead to 3-1 after 5 innings.
• Owls trail Asheboro 3-0 after the 4th in Game 2
• Owls trail Asheboro 1-0 after three innings in Game 2 of tonight's doubleheader.
• Owls defeat Asheboro 2-0 in Game 1 of a double header.
• Owls lead Asheboro 2-0 after 5 innings in Game 1 of a double header at McNair Field. Both games are slated for 7 innings each tonight.
• Owls and Asheboro are scoreless after 3 innings at McNair Field.
• Just finished the coupon count for this Sunday - Save up to $97.70!
• Reporter Jean Gordon is on the scene of a wreck on U.S. 221-A near Hines Road. One man, who was driving a Chevy truck, was airlifted to Spartanburg Regional after he drove left of center and was struck by a gas truck. More details as they become availabl
• → The Daily Courier: Owls rained out Tuesday night. They will play a doubleheader Thursday at 7 p.m.
• Casey Anthony acquitted of killing daughter KYLE HIGHTOWER,Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Casey Anthony was found not guilty Tuesday of killing her 2-year-old daughter in a case that captivated the nation as it played out on national telev
• Casey Anthony was found not guilty of 1st degree murder.
• For the fourth straight year, the Forest City Owls are West Division champs of the first-half. The Owls will be able to defend their CPL title in August.
• Lots of grocery store savings in today's edition! Bi-Lo, Food Lion, Aldi's and Ingles!
• Anyone have any big plans for the 4th of July? Whatever you do, please do so responsibly, and remember those who made our great nation possible.
• Happy July 4 Weekend. Fireworks from McNair Field Friday night.
• Tobs defeat Owls 5-4 in 10 innings
• Tobs take a 5-4 lead over Owls heading into the bottom of the 10th
• Extra innings: Owls 4, Tobs 4 heading to the 10th
• Owls and Tobs are tied at 4-4 with two outs in the bottom of the 9th. Runers on 2nd and 3rd
• Team Japan 8, Owls 1 is a final
• Owls unravel in 8th... Japan leads 8-1 through 7 1/2.
• Japan 3, Owls 1 after 7. Owls leave runners stranded on corners.
• Japan 3, Owls 0 after 6
• Japan 3, Owls 0 after 5
• Japan 3, Owls 0 after 4
• Japan 2, Owls 0 after 3. Team Japan is using a new pitcher each inning.
• Japan 1, Owls 0 after 2
• After 1 complete inning, Japan leads the Owls 1-0.
• Japan takes a 1-0 lead over the Owls heading to the bottom of the first.
• A packed house at McNair Field for the Owls' exhibition game against the Team Japan University All Stars. We're minutes away from first pitch with Seth Cutler-Voltz (3-1) on the mound for the Owls and Yusuke Nomura pitching for Japan.
• There will not be fireworks at the Mall in Forest City this year. There are three area opportunities to see fireworks this weekend: Saturday, July 2 following the Owls baseball game; Monday, July 4 in Gilkey; and Monday, July 4 in the town of Lake Lure (
• County Finance Director Julie Scherer tells us she has resigned. She will work as the accountant for Lake Lure.
• Wow, we officially have over 1,900 fans! Thank you to all of our fans for supporting us. You know, when we reach 2,000 we'll have to do a special offer - any suggestions?
• Rutherford Regional Medical Center and surrounding Duke Energy customers experienced power outages at 2:15 p.m. Thursday. A large tree fell on N.C. 108 adjacent to hospital, taking down four utility poles, said Duke Energy’s Tom Shiel. When the tre
• Hamrick and CVS inserts are in today's edition. Get your copy today!
• Friday's Courier includes a look at John Condrey's last day on the job, plus, in sports, a feature on the Owls as they prepare for Team Japan.
• More ways to help protect you from facebook scams.
• Just looked at coupons for this Sunday, July 3rd - Up to $92 in total savings!
• Walmart specials in today's edition of The Daily Courier
• By JEAN GORDON jgordon@thedigitalcourier.com FOREST CITY — A fire that apparently broke out in the back dining room of Big Dave’s off Oak Street Tuesday resulting in significant damage to the seafood restaurant, which will be closed indefini
• A firefighter climbs on the roof of Big Dave's.
• Smoke billows out of Big Dave's restaurant
• Big Dave's in Forest City has caught fire, with smoke pouring from one section of building. Will update as details become available.
• Don't miss the specials in today's edition...Bi-Lo, Food Lion, Aldi's, Life Line!
• New Consignment/ book and more... store in Forest City as published in Sunday Biz section called MAKING ENDS MEET located at 139 Thomas Street and Open Tues- Fri 10am - 6pm Call, Owner Victoria Adair at 828-447-6875 or search Making Ends Meet on Facebook
• New Business as seen on Pg. 8A Sunday publication Biz section: eXtreme Next Level Trainingat 155 W. Main St. Forest City. Owner Kevin Wesley has store hours of Mon- Fri 7am - 9pm (closed noon - 2) & Sat. 8am - 2pm contact them at 828-447-6796 or at
• New Business CLEAN BREEZE, formerly M&G Laundry is now owned by Teresa Owens and located at 877 Railroad Ave. in Rutherfordton. Open Mon- Fri 7:30 am - 5:30 pm and Sat. 8am- noon. Call 828-288-3806 or search Clean Breeze on Facebook!
• Post 423 open playoffs at Minthill on Tuesday!
• New Business in Rutherford County as seen in Sunday's Biz Page 7A DIVA DOGS Grooming Salon & Spa is now open Mon., Tues., & Thurs. 8am - 5:30pm at 142 Vickers St. Forest City. Owned by Kim Hutchins. Call 828-305-1692 or thumbtack.com (search
• Owls lead 4-0 after 5
• Owls are taking on Gastonia, 0-0 in the bottom of the first.
• Sunday's Courier includes a feature about herbs, plus a very funny tale involving Steven Tyler and A,J, Foyt and, of course, coupons that will save you money. Have a great day!
• Saturday's Courier includes a look at the work area golf pros are doing to improve the game of juniors and pictures from Friday's Kids-N-Cops event in Forest City. Have a great weekend!
• Sheriff Chris Francis receives an award of appreciation from Camp Director Donna Byrd for the department's help during the 2011 Piedmont Council Cub Scout Day Camp. The department teaches the scouts about gun safety and assists them in earning their
• Have a Fourth of July event? Send it to aflynn@thedigitalcourier.com.
• Owls defeat Gastonia 7-0 Thursday night.
• Owls 4, Gastonia 0 after 7 innings
• Friday's Courier, a report on the county budget that was passed Thursday and the Owls game with Gastonia.
• Owls 1, Gastonia 0 after 6 complete
• Owls still leading Gastonia 1-0 after 4.
• Owls lead Gastonia 1-0 after three innings.
• Owls and Gastonia are still scoreless after two innings.
• Owls set to face Gastonia tonight at McNair Field. First pitch at 7:30 p.m.
• One Day Sale.... Belk Insert in Friday's edition..Don't miss the sales!
• Thursday's Courier includes a look at the 32-years of dedication to the town of Spindale by Sike Logan and county departments get a look at some possible budget numbers.
• Foreboding skies and high winds from S. Church St. in Forest City
• The employees of the Daily Courier were attacked Wednesday by a vicious four legged monster. From behind the bookcase it came with a rage of aggression and speed unmatched by common means but thanks to the invention of the dust pan and some mad skills fr
• American Legion Post 423 plays at McNair Field tonight!
• Rutherford commissioners meet Thursday morning at 9 with a week remaining to pass fiscal 2011-12 budget.
• Wednesday's Daily Courier features a look at upcoming county budget talks, Spindale approves its new budget and the Owls take a win on the night when members of the 2010 squad picked up their CPL rings.
• The Forest City Owls will hold their ring ceremony celebrating last year's Coastal Plain League champions prior to tonight's game against Thomasville at McNair Field.
• Owls defeat visiting Asheboro 8-2 Monday night to move into a first-place tie with the Copperheads atop the Coastal Plain League West Division Standings. Both teams are 13-7, and the Owls have won 6 of their last 7, including three over Asheboro.
• Sources: Sen. Debbie Clary to retire from the N.C. Senate after 17 years.
• Spindale passes budget; approves referendum for tax increase to keep library, pool open. More coming this week in the Courier.
• Twelve people were charged in Rutherford County with driving while intoxicated during the “Click It or Ticket” campaign, which began May 23 and ended June 5. See tomorrow's Courier for more, including a story about the Owls and Asheboro.
• What are your plans for July Fourth? If you have a community event planned to celebrate Independence Day, send it to aflynn@thedigitalcourier.com.
• Weekly specials in Tuesday's edition Bi-Lo, Food Lion, Aldi's and Ingles...
• The Owls win 5-4 on Jordan Betts' (Duke) walk-off home run in the 15th inning.
• Happy Father's Day from all of us here at The Daily Courier!
• → The Daily Courier: Owls & Asheboro tied @ 4-4 after 11 innings
• → The Daily Courier: Owls 4, Asheboro 4 heading to 10th
• → The Daily Courier: Owls, Asheboro tied 4-4 after 8
• → The Daily Courier: Asheboro 4, Owls 2 middle of 8th
• → The Daily Courier: Owls 2, Ashebro 1 after 7
• → The Daily Courier: Owls 2, Asheboro 1 through 6
• → The Daily Courier: Owls 2, Asheoro 0 trough 5
• → The Daily Courier: Owls' Reed Harper extends lead over Asheboro to 2-0 after 4 with solo homer
• → The Daily Courier: Owls 1, Asheboro 0 after 3
• → The Daily Courier: Cameron Conner's solo homer puts Owls ahead 1-0 after 2 vs. Asheboro
• → The Daily Courier: Owls & Asheboro scoreless after 1 @ McNair Field.
• Storm Warnings: Heavy winds are now arriving in Forest City. Trees are down in the north-central part of the county. Please stay safe.
• The following inserts will be in Sunday June 19 edition: Ingles, Staples, CVS, Valassis Coupons, Rite Aid and Fatz along with our usual comics, USA Weekend, TV Guide, AM Profile and a special wrap for ICC Foundation Preforming Arts Center on events comi
• County Manager John Condrey is being honored today, Friday, from 2 to 4 p.m. with a reception at the county annex in Rutherfordton. Everyone's invited. Condrey's resignation is effective June 30.
• In Friday's Courier a look at Thursday's county budget meeting and the Owls three-game road trip.
• A severe thunderstorm warning for south-central Rutherford County has been issued until 6:30 p.m. today.
• Friday, June 17 - Be sure to see the Belk Insert for your Fathers Day Sales!
• Stroke support Group Meeting, June 21 @ 3:30pm Norris Biggs Conference Room Rutherford Regional Call 828-286-5198 for more information. *There is no cost to attend!
• The board discusses the budget.
• Rutherford County Commissioners will hold a special session at 9 a.m. Click the link to watch the live webcast:
• Forest City Owls 4, Outer Banks Daredevils 2.
• In Thursday's Courier, Elenboro passed the town's 2011-12 budget and a look at the Owls' Jake Watson.
• Don't forget, the county commissioners are meeting Thursday morning at 9 in the county annex. All of these meetings are open to the public.
• A large variety of images both action shots and candids are now online for sale from the 2011 East Rutherford Baseball Championship game held in Raleigh. Please visit the link for direct access to the gallery.
• Are you a home delivery subscriber to The Daily Courier? Please take our survey and help us improve our service!
• House met at midnight and voted to override Gov. Perdue's veto of the two-year budget. The Senate vote could come later today.
• Thursday's edition of The Daily Courier will include a Hamrick's Insert! Specials for Father's Day!
• In Wednesday's Courier, the County Commissioners will be continuing budget discussions on Thursday and the Owls take a 10-7 win over Martinsville.
• → The Daily Courier: Owls 10, Martinsville 7 after 8 @ McNair Field.
• → The Daily Courier: Owls lead Martinsville 8-7 after 7 innings @ McNair Field.
• Donations are being accepted to Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity. Call 828-245-1698 to have them pick up your used goods. All Proceeds from the Restore sales help support Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity and Rutherford Housing Partnership!
• The Daily Courier print edition for Wednesday, June 15 will include a Belk and Tractor Supply insert. Don't miss the sales!
• Congratulations to the graduating seniors of East Rutherford High School. Tonight marked the last of the area school's 2011 commencement ceremonies. Be sure and check Tuesday's edition of the Daily Courier for further coverage of East Rutherfor
• Here is the stream of this morning's budget meeting via ustream. Thank you to Rutherford Rising for first posting this link.
• County Commissioner Chairman Bill Ecker said the reason to ask Condrey resignation is the county is going in another direction.
• Be sure to get your copy of tomorrows edition to get weekly specials from Bi-Lo, Food Lion, Aldi's, Ingles and Tractor supply!
• Rutherford County Manager John Condrey resigned today persuant to a request by the Rutherford County Commissioners.
• R-S Central celebrated it's eighty-fifth graduation commencement ceremony Sunday evening. Congratulations to all the 2011 Graduates of R-S Central High School.
• Seniors from Chase High School crossed the stage tonight during their 2011 Graduation Ceremony. R-S Central ceremonies are schedule for Sunday at 8 P.M. with East Rutherford to follow Monday at 8 P.M. Further coverage and images from the three graduation
• Two men were airlifted to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center about 6:45 p.m. Friday after a wreck on Bostic Sunshine Highway.
• We got a call last night about a lost Irish Setter in the Highway 64-Railroad Ave. area. If you see one or have found it, please let Courier writer John Clayton know via facebook or by email at jclayton@thedigitalcourier.com. Thanks!
• See ROC graduation photo and story in Saturday's paper. Look for Chase, East Rutherford and R-S Central graduation stories in Tuesday's Courier.
• Be sure to pick up a copy of Sunday, June 12 edition for loads of inserts and savings... TV Guide, 2 Walmart, Ingles, Big Lots, Staples, CVS, Dicks, Rite Aid, Belk, Northern Tool and lots of coupons valued up to $176... We appreciate your business!
• Dedication Service for Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church for new worship center, Sunday June 12,2011 at 10am
• BreastFeeding Class: June 14, 2011 6:30-8:30PM Norris- Biggs Conference Room at Rutherford Regional Medical Center (near Outpatient Entrance Call Lucy Calhoun at (828)286-5065
• Empty Arms Support Group (pregnancy & infant loss) Thursday Evening, June 16, 2011 6:30 pm at Norris-Biggs Conference Room (near outpatient entrance at Rutherford Regional Medical Center) For more information call Lucy Calhoun at 828-286-5065 or emai
• For anyone interested in saving money, this Sunday's paper will have up to 176 bucks worth of coupons.
• Coming in Friday's Courier: Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy graduates 56 and, in sports, both Post 423 and the Owls take big wins.
• Get your Friday edition of The Daily Courier for a Belk insert!
• Congratulations to all of our local graduates! Don't forget to pick up today's Courier for our special Graduation 2011 section.
• Facebook recently upgraded to allow for face recognition tagging. This article explains how you can block this feature, and gives other helpful tips on keeping your personal information tight.
• RCS Board of Education approves elimination of 70 teacher assistant positions. More in Thursday's Courier.
• Forest City Police report Lee Anthony Brisbon has been apprehended in Polk County; is being brought to the Forest City Police Dept. this afternoon. Brisbon allegedly shot two men at the Forest City residence Tuesday night.
• Forest City police are searching for Lee Anthony Brisbon,41, charged with shooting two people Tuesday night at his Greenfield Drive Forest City home. Call 922 or 245- 7771 if you have seen him.
• Wednesday's Courier: Round up of the appointments by the Board, information on the attempted murder and kidnapping off of Whiteside Road and, in sports, Post 423 slams Hickory.
• Summer Volunteer Training for Hospice of Rutherford County if you have some time to donate to a great cause. See the ad in today's edition of The Daily Courier for more information.
• Look inside today's edition of The Daily Courier for inserts offering lots of specials Bi-Lo, Food Lion, Alsi's, Ingles and Walmart.
• Don't forget to vote for Rutherford County's only children's museum, KidSense's, today in the Toyota 100 Cars for Good campaign. You could help them win a new vehicle to use for outreach programs.
• Complete round-up of East Rutherford's 2A title quest in Sunday's Courier.
• Randleman holds off 7th-inning rally by East Rutherford for 8-7 win.
• Randleman leads East Rutherford 7-2 through six.
• Chip Helton leads off the home sixth with a home run to cut Randleman lead to 7-2.
• Deaton gets a fly out to end the inning. Randleman leads East, 7-1 middle of the sixth.
• Randleman scores 4 runs in fifth. Tigers lead 7-1 with one out. Derek Deaton pitching for East.
• Randleman takes a 3-1 lead over East Rutherford in top of the fifth.
• East Rutherford and Randleman tied at 1-1 after four.
• Derek Deaton's RBI double moves the Cavs into a 1-1 tie with Randleman through three innings.
• Randleman leads East Rutherford 1-0, middle of the third.
• East Rutherford and Randleman scoreless through two innings.
• Don't forget, pick up tomorrow's Courier for full coverage of both games two and three. There will also be up to 172 bucks in coupon savings in our Sunday circulars!
• Game 3 of Class 2A state baseball finals: Randleman and East Rutherford scoreless after 1.
• About to get under way. Tyler Jacobus on the mound for East Rutherford. Cavs are the home team.
• Rally our community and friends - Vote for KidSenses this Sunday, JUNE 5 in the Toyota "Cars for Good" contest! KidSenses Children's Museum is 1 of 5 national finalists on Sunday JUNE 5. Our regional children's museum could win a To
• A few East Rutherford stats from the Class 2A state championship series: Brock Helton is 5-for-6 at the plate (.833) with two runs scored; Wesley Tarlton is 4-for-7 (.571) with 3 doubles and 3 RBI; Taylor Peyton is 3-for-5 (.600) with a double, 2 RBI and
• Cavalier fans cheer on the guys during the 2nd game Saturday.
• The East Rutherford Cavaliers head off the field after their win of game two during the Class 2A baseball finals in Raleigh Saturday.
• Randleman Coach Van Hurley changed his mind and held back staff ace Curtis Linthicum (8-1, 1.54 ERA), but he'll start Game 3 of the Class 2A state championship series against East Rutherford. No confirmation, but senior RHP Trey Adams or junior RHP
• Bobby Reynolds and Chip Helton take a moment to talk to the Daily Courier after the Cavalier's win of game 2 of the state finals series in Raleigh.
• East Rutherford takes Game 2 of state finals series 10-5. Game 3 set for 5 p.m. today at Doak Field.
• East Rutherford scores six runs in the sixth to take 10-4 lead after heading into the seventh.
• Taylor Peyton singles scores Brock Helton. East takes a 5-4 lead over Randleman with one out in the bottom of the sixth.
• Randleman scores in top of fifth to tie East Rutherford, 4-4.
• East Rutherford 4, Randleman 3 through the 4th inning.
• East Rutherford leads Randleman 4-3 after three innings.
• East Rutherford takes its first lead of the series, 4-2. Wesley Tarlton hits a 2-run double and Tigers commit two errors.
• East Rutherford has taken a 4-2 lead with two away in the second. New pitcher Ryan Vickers for Tigers.
• East Rutherford puts two runners on in first, but come up empty. Randleman leads 2-0 after the first inning.
• Randleman scores two in the top of the first to take a 2-0 lead as East Rutherord comes to bat.
• Good morning! staff writer John Clayton and photographer Garrett Byers are at N.C. State's Doak Field awaiting the start of Game 2 of the Class 2A baseball finals between East Rutherford and Randleman. Randleman leads the best-of-three series 1-0. F
• Looking for a great deal? There are 40 yard sales in today's Courier. We also have over 50 listings for merchandise including golf clubs ($50), a recliner sofa ($90), a riding lawnmower ($450) and two vinyl replacement windows ($95 for both)!
• Owls fall to Gastonia, 2-0.
• In Saturday's Courier, complete coverage of East's game one loss to Randleman, plus a look at Monday's Board meeting.
• East Rutherford's Chip Helton #3 singles the ball during the Friday action against Randleman High in Raleigh.
• It's a final: Randleman 14, East Rutherford 6 in Game 1 of the Class 2A Playoffs. Game 2 tomorrow at 11 a.m.
• Randleman adds four unearned runs in sixth behind Curtis Linthicum's grand slam. Tigers lead East, 14-6 after six.
• Randleman adds a run in the fifth, leads East Rutherford 9-6 after five.
• East Rutherford scores five runs in fifth, cuts Randleman lead to 8-6. Trey Adams on the mound for Cavs, bottom of fifth.
• East scores four runs in top of fifth, no outs. Ryan Vickers on in relief for Tigers.
• Randleman scores five runs in fourth, leads East Rutherford 8-1.
• East's Chandler Jenkins on in relief of Tyler Jacobus with two outs in bottom of fourth. Jacobus gave up 11 hits in 4 2/3 innings.
• Randleman extends lead over East to 3-1 through three innings.
• Tyler Jacobus pulls back for the pitch Friday.
• Cavalier fans cheer the guys on during the early Friday game action.
• Chip Helton grounds the ball during the action against Randelman
• Randleman still leads East, 2-1 through 2 1/2 innings.
• Randleman 2, East 1 after 2. Jacobus 4 strikeouts.
• Ranleman leads East 2-1 middle of the second.
• Randleman 2, East Rutherford 1 after 1. Tigers start game with three straight extra-base hits.
• Thursday's Owls: Martinsville 7, Owls 4. Owls (1-2) play Gastonia tonight.
• East Rutherford leads Randleman 1-0, middle of 1st. Chip Helton sac fly scores Lucas Owens.
• Tyler Jacobus gets the nod as starting pitcher for the Cavs. Sophomore Easton Welch for Randleman.
• Team introductions going on now. Randleman brought a good crowd for a Friday afternoon.
• We'll be updating with info and photos from the best-of-three series. On twitter, follow me at JCattheDC.
• John Clayton of the Daily Courier here. Photographer Garrett Byers are at NCSU's Doak Field awaiting the start of the Class 2A state finals.
• Daily Courier photographer Garrett Byers and reporter John Clayton are heading to Raleigh for the Class 2A state baseball finals between East Rutherford and Randleman. Game 1 of the best-of-three series is today at 5 p.m.
• For all you coupon clippers, get up to $172.40 in coupon savings in this Sunday's Courier!
• In Friday's edition: Preview of the upcoming state baseball championship series in Raleigh. Cavs going for sixth title. Rutherfordton will not increase sewer rate ... this year. Also, farmers market opens.
• Strong winds, rain and hail outside Courier office on Oak Street.
• The thunderstorm warning for Rutherford County has been extended until 7 p.m.
• Rutherford County is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 5:15 p.m. today.
• Rally our community and friends - Vote for KidSenses this Sunday, JUNE 5 in the Toyota "Cars for Good" contest! KidSenses Children's Museum is 1 of 5 national finalists on Sunday JUNE 5. Our regional children's museum could win a To
• Owls fall 8-4 to Mustangs in home opener.
• In Thursday's edition, report on Rutherfordton Town Council vote, plus a look at the record-setting heat and the Forest City Owls opened their 2011 season at McNair Field.
• Rutherfordton Town Council passes its 2011-2012 fiscal year budget; 3-1 vote with Councilman Bob Jones voting against the budget.
• Big day next Tuesday, June 7 at 2 p.m. US Congressman Patrick McHenry will present $117,000 to the Ellenboro Fire Department.
• Did you know?? The Daily Courier now offers FREE ads for any private party for sale item $99 and under. Runs 12 days, includes 20 words, up to ten ads per day and customer.(one item per ad). That that is a deal!! Call 828-245-6431 or stop by 601 Oak St.
• Rutherfordton Town Council meets at 5:30 p.m. today to discuss and possibly adopt the 2011-2012 fiscal year budget. Meeting is at Town Hall on Main Street. A public hearing will give citizens an opportunity to express opinions.
• Looking to promote a special your business is having or an upcoming event? We are here and ready to develop the marketing plan to fit any budget..Let us do the work for you..Just make the call today and ask for advertising at The Daily Courier. Call 828-
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• In Wednesday's Courier: Details on the deaths of two county men involved in separate accidents over the weekend. In sports, a look at the 2011 Forest City Owls.
• The Forest City Owls won their 2011 season opener, tonight. The Owls took a 4-2 decision over the Asheboro Copperheads. The Owls play at McNair Field Wednesday at 7 p.m.
• Here's the schedule for this weekend's state baseball championship series: CLASS 2-A: DOAK FIELD, NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, RALEIGH RANDLEMAN (26-3) vs. EAST RUTHERFORD (27-4) Game 1: Friday, June 3, 5 pm; Game 2: Saturday, June 4, 11 am
• Terace' Gray-Marrow is our 1,500 fan! Thanks to everyone for being part of The Daily Courier!
• Coming in Wednesday, June 1 Edition Roses and Belk inserts with great savings. Don't miss them!
• Two Rutherford County men died in separate vehicle accidents Memorial Day. Michael Clark died when he lost control of his motorcycle on US 64/74 near Green Hill at 5 p.m. Jerry Glenn Norris, Jr., of Rutherfordton died in a two vehicle crash in Boiling
• East Rutherford (26-4) will face Randleman (26-2) for the 2A State title. Game 1 will be Friday and The Courier will update with stadium location soon (game will be played at either Five County or Doak).
• → The Daily Courier: Cavs win 9-7 on Brock Helton walk-off 3-run HR
• → The Daily Courier: E. Lincoln 7, Cavs 5 through 6
• → The Daily Courier: E. Lincoln 7, Cavs 5 after 5
• → The Daily Courier: E. Lincoln 6, Cavs 5 after 4
• → The Daily Courier: E. Lincoln 6, E. Rutherford 5 after 3
• → The Daily Courier: E. Lincoln 6, E. Rutherford 0 after 2
• → The Daily Courier: E. Lincoln 5, E. Rutherford 0 after 1. Mustangs hit 2 HRs in first.
• A motorcyclist has been killed in an accident on Hwy. 64 near Cooper's Gap Road. More information in Tuesday's Courier.
• → The Daily Courier: E. Lincoln beats Cavs, 8-4. Game 3 @ 7 pm Monday @ E. Rutherford.
• → The Daily Courier: E. Lincoln 8, E. Rutherford 4 through 6
• → The Daily Courier: E. Lincoln 6, Cavs 3 after 5
• → The Daily Courier: E. Lincoln 6, E. Rutherford 3 after 3. Chip Helton in relief.
• → The Daily Courier: Cavs 2, E. Lincoln 2 after 2
• → The Daily Courier: East Lincoln 2, East Rutherford 0 after 1
• → The Daily Courier: @ East Lincoln for baseball playoffs. Trey Adams SP for East Rutherford. DH AJ. Lynch back in lineup after injury.
• In Saturday's Courier, a look at a very special small business called White Dove Releases and, in sports, a recap of East's game one win ...
• Game 1: East Rutherford 11, East Lincoln 4. Game 2 will be at East Lincoln with a 7 p.m. first pitch. Game 3 Monday at East Rutherford, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday publication inserts are Bi-Lo, Food Lion and Ingles..get your weekly specials and don't forget to clip those coupons for extra savings!!
• Check out this Sunday edition for savings and informational pieces to read over this Memorial Day weekend...Outlook- Rutherford Regional Healthcare System quarterly publication, Sunday Spotlight featuring Health and Wellness with advertisement and conten
• Don't forget to like our friends at Rutherford Regional Health System or Isothermal Community College.
• Are you interested in becoming a host family for the Forest City Owls?
• The town of Forest City is having a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday starting at 11:00am. for more information call 828-247-4430.
• Do you have a photo to share? Send it to photos@thedigitalcourier.com to be published as a Photo of the Day!
• The suspended playoff game between East Rutherford and East Lincoln is scheduled to resume at 6 p.m. today at East Rutherford. The game is tied at 3-3 at the start of the bottom of the third inning.
• East Rutherford's game with East Lincoln has been suspended due to severe weather. The game is tied, 3-3, in the bottom of the third. The game will be resumed tomorrow at either 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. - this will be decided at the school Friday. Will we u
• The National Weather Service has extended the Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 10 p.m. Heavy rains, strong winds and lightning are expected with these storms. Please stay safe.
• Rutherford County is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 9pm.
• → The Daily Courier: ligtning delay in bottom of 3rd with score E. Lincoln 3, E. Rutherford 3
• → The Daily Courier: East Lincoln ties E. Rutherfod @ 3-3 mid 3rd
• → The Daily Courier: baseball playoffs: East Rutherford 3, East Lincoln 1 through 2
• Rutherford County is under a severe storm watch until 12 a.m.
• Check out Friday's edition of The Daily Courier for a Belk insert if your in Bostic, Henrietta, Ellenboro, Forest City, Rutherfordton , Spindale and Union Mills
• Employees of the Daily Courier got a jump on Memorial Day with a lunch time cookout. Here master chef John Trump flips the burgers for the Courier's hungry staff.
• In Thursday's Courier: Changes coming to the Red Cross and, in sports, a conversation with new TJCA football coach, Jim Sosebee.
• Tomorrow's Daily Courier will include inserts from Burkes Outlet and also to those in Forest City, Rutherfordton, Union Mills and Cliffside, there is a Hamrick's insert as well.
• Thoughts on the head coaching change at Thomas Jefferson?
• East Rutherford defeated Starmount, 10-1. The Cavaliers will begin play in the 2A West Regional on Thursday. They await the winner of the East Lincoln vs Piedmont game. It is a best-of-3 series with the winner moving onto the 2A State Final.
• ER 10, Starmount 1: bottom of sixth, two on, two out.
• Cavaliers lead Starmount, 4-1, in the bottom of the fourth.
• → The Daily Courier: Owen eliminates East Rutherford softball playoffs 5-1
• → The Daily Courier: softball playoffs: Owen 5, East Rutherford 1 through 5
• Facebook’s data center manager announced Tuesday morning a new Facebook-funded grants program that will distribute up to $200,000 in awards this year to eligible nonprofits in Rutherford County. For guidelines and more information visit the new new
• If your family member or a friend was killed fighting in a war, please call Jean Gordon, 245-6431 or email her: jgordon@thedigitalcourier.com. We're working on a Memorial Day story.
• The upper part of Rutherford County is under a severe thunderstorm warning. Quarter sized hail and winds in excess of 50 mph are possible.
• A description of the 9 most common facebook scams.
• A very big congratulations to East Rutherford's Cheyenne Miller for winning the 2A state title in the High Jump, today in Greensboro. Miller set a state meet record with a jump of 5-foot, 7-inches.
• Forest City Owls P Spencer Patton played his final college baseball game on Friday. The final line on Spencer's senior year at SIUE: 9-3, 2.55ERA, 88.1IP, 70H, 29BB, 109K. Patton will now wait to hear from MLB teams on draft day in June.
• Sports on Tuesday, May 24. Baseball: East Rutherford vs. Starmount. Softball: East Rutherford vs. Owen.
• Friday's final scores. Baseball: East Rutherford 6, Pisgah 5; Starmount 4, Chase 1. Softball: East Rutherford 9, Starmount 3.
• Friday Night Sports: Softball: East Rutherford (12-9) at Starmount (19-7). Baseball: East Rutherford (23-3) at Pisgah (15-9); Starmount at Chase (16-7).
• R-S Central falls in baseball and softball. Enka beats Central 13-2; Fred T. Foard 2-1 over Lady Hilltoppers.
• East Rutherford baseball and softball team advance with wins tonight. Cavs win 13-3 in 6 innings, while Lady Cavs take 10-6 win.
• R-S Central softball was rained out just after 6 p.m. All games are rescheduled for tomorrow.
• East Rutherford's baseball playoff game has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday. R-S Central softball (at Foard in Newton) is the only local game still on for tonight.
• Rescheduled: The Chase baseball playoff game has been rescheduled for Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
• Rescheduled: The state softball playoffs at Chase will be at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday; In baseball, second-round action scheduled at Central at 7 p.m. today has also been rescheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m.
• Thank you to Paul Johnson "The Cake Man" for the delicious cake! Mr. Johnson is the winner of the Best Teen Chef Competition at the Art Institute in Charlotte.
• For the second consecutive year, North Carolina was ranked No. 2 on Chief Executive Magazine’s list of best states for business. Rutherford County Economic Development Director Tom Johnson said the ranking, “certainly speaks well for
• Tomorrow (Tuesday, May 17) is going to be a busy sports day locally. The state softball playoffs begin with Chase at home at 5:30 p.m.; East Rutherford is at North Henderson at 7 p.m. and R-S Central is at Fred T. Foard at 7 p.m. In baseball, second-roun
• Forest City Town Manager Chuck Summey and Finance Officer Scott Webber will present the proposed 2010-2011 budget Monday at 6 p.m. during the regular business meeting open to the public at city hall.
• Leader of the Pack 5K this morning in downtown Forest City
• Scores from Friday night's baseball playoffs: R-S Central 8, Crest 6; East Rutherford 9, West Caldwell 0; Lake Norman Charter 5, Thomas Jefferson 1.
• The Rutherford Business Expo is underway at the at the Carolina Event & Conference Center in Forest City. The event will last until 2 P.M. and is free to the public. The Rutherford Business Expo is presented by Rotary Club of Rutherford County, Isoth
• Chase out-slugged Smoky Mountain 11-10 for an opening-round playoff victory Thursday evening.
• Rep. Mike Hager has posted on his page that HB 414 - Rutherford County Occupancy Tax passed today in the House.
• As of 12:30 today, 1,242 customers in the county were still without power.
• The Thomas Jefferson women's soccer team won its playoff opener 2-0 Wednesday night against Highlands in Cashiers. The Lady Gryphons are to host Union Academy at 7 p.m. Saturday in the second round.
• As the Arzola family deals with the tragic loss of twins, Leticia and Celia, staff at East Rutherford High School is receiving monetary donations for the family; others are beginning to find ways to assist. If you want to help the family, send checks to
• Attention Coaches & Athletic Directors: Scott Bowers will be out of the office until Wednesday, May 18. Please contact John Clayton at (828) 245-6431 x 1215 or jclayton@thedigitalcourier.com if you need to report scores or schedule changes. Thank you
• As of 1:15 p.m., more than 5,100 Rutherford County residents remained without power, Duke says.
• Twin sisters, Leticia Arzola and Celia Arzola, 18, of Ellenboro died Wednesday morning when a large tree fell sliced through their home.
• Twin sisters, Leticia Arzola and Celia Arzola, 18, of Ellenboro were killed Wednesday morning when a large tree fell sliced through the singlewide mobile home off Spurlin Road where they lived with their 21-year-old brother, Manuel, who was not injured.
• Delivery of The Daily Courier is several hours behind today due to downed power lines. Our carriers are out now getting everything delivered.
• Severe storm Wednesday just after 12 a.m. storm claims lives of two teenagers in the Ellenboro community when tree comes through a home; power lines down, trees down throughout the county. Many roads are blocked. Heavy damage in some areas; firefighters
• Women's soccer playoffs begin Wednesday. 1A: Thomas Jefferson at Highlands. 3A: R-S Central at St. Stephens. Baseball playoff brackets should be released Wednesday - all four county teams will advance into the postseason.
• East Rutherford baseball defeated Polk County 2-1 Monday night in the regular-season finale for both teams. Playoff brackets should be announced later this week.
• Mark Davis, 15, of Rutherfordton escaped serious injury Monday afternoon when he rode his bicycle into the path of a Rutherford County Transit Authority van on Main Street in Spindale. Police Chief Chip McIntosh said Davis was riding east on U.S. 74B; Sa
• Water is out for Broad River Water Authority customers near Harris Elementary School, the problem is being worked on but service will be out for at least the next three hours.
• To all of our subscribers, we apologize for today's late delivery. We had some mechanical errors with the press which caused our carriers to be late.
• Monday sports schedule: R-S Central will travel to North Henderson for a baseball game, while the Lady Toppers are to visit McDowell. East Rutherford will play host to Polk County at 7 p.m. If you have a game or a cancellation - let us know!
• Vendors getting ready for Mayfest in Rutherfordton. The festival runs from 10 am through 5 pm
• Forest City Multicultural fest
• Final: East Rutherford 25, Chase 1 in five innings.
• → The Daily Courier: baseball: East 25, Chase 0, top 4
• → The Daily Courier: East Rutherfod 16, Chase 0 in third
• Chamber of Commerce golf outing. Jake sinks a put.
• Chase has two athletes named MVP at conference track & field meet. Claudette Miller won the long jump and triple jump to earn Women's Field MVP. Thomas Camp won the long jump and high jump to earn Men's Field MVP. Congratulations to these t
• East Rutherford's baseball team captured the South Mountain Athletic Conference championship with a 3-1 win over Burns Wednesday.
• Chase's baseball game against Freedom has been suspended due to storms. The game, which is scoreless in the top of the fourth, is scheduled to resume at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) at Chase.
• Rutherford County Schools approves the proposed local budget request during tonight's meeting. Information will appear in Thursday's edition.
• A severe thunderstorm has been observed by spotters or indicated on radar and is occurring or imminent in county, Weather Channel says.
• The Chase High baseball game against Freedom is under a 30-minute lightning delay. Earlier, the Trojans softball team clinched its second-straight SMAC championship with an 11-0 victory over Freedom.
• Forest City is reporting a discharge of untreated wastewater at a manhole in front of 212 Allendale Drive. The spill was 1,500 gallons or fewer and discovered Sunday. The discharge entered Brackett Creek via a storm drainage line. Roots caused the blocka
• How'd you spend your spring break? Send photos with brief descriptions to photos@thedigitalcourier.com. They will be used as a photo of the day. Thanks!
• We like to share. Post news and events here.
• Does anyone know of a Navy SEAL from Rutherford County who would like to comment on the capture and execution of Osama bin Laden? If so, please contact reporter Jean Gordon, 245-6431, or jgordon@thedigitalcourier.com.
• For those who have not seen it, here is the video of the president's speech.
• President Obama, "Justice has been done."
• BREAKING NEWS: Osama Bin Laden is dead. President Obama will announce to the world that the USA does have Bin Laden's body.
• BREAKING NEWS: President Obama will address the nation at 10:45 p.m. Details of what the address is about remain unclear.
• Lyle Lovett on state at Merlefest. Great interview before concert. Gracious, genuine guy.
• The great Sam Bush at Merlefest
• Doobies from Friday night at Merlefest
• Merlefest 2011
• Jerry Douglas at Merlefest
• The great Sonny Landreth at Merlefest
• Checking in at Merlefest ... finally. Looking foward to an interview with the Doobie Brothers
• Jean Gordon/Daily Courier Emergency crews work to free Salley Josephine Howe, 64, of Log Creek Drive in Bostic, from her van after it overturned on Whiteside Road, north from Rutherfordton. Howe went off the road to the right and couldn’t recover d
• Power will be out on the north side of Whiteside Road due to a wreck. More information as it becomes available.
• Mike Packett, owner of the Retro Cinema, will be collecting supplies to aid storm victims in Tuscaloosa, Alabama until 2 p.m. Sunday in front of the theater. Supplies are being collected today and tomorrow all day until the theater closes around 11 p.m.
• Are you a Barbie collector? If so, then you'll want to head to MayFest next weekend. KidSenses will be holding a Barbie sale that day. If you plan to go to see what you'll find, let Allison Flynn know via e-mail, aflynn@thedigitalcourier.com.
• Thank you to those who've shared photos for The Daily Courier's Photo of the Day. Keep them coming! Send the photo, brief description and your name to photos@thedigitalcourier.com.
• StaffMasters Forest City ribbon cutting
• Chase 11, East Rutherford 0; Hickory Ridge 14, R-S Central 2; Watauga 15, Team Carolina 5.
• Panthers select Cam Newton with the No. 1 overall pick.
• M2 in Spindale closing, but specific reasons are unclear
• Tornado Warning in effect until 3:15 a.m. Tornado was leaving Hendersonville area and moving toward Bat Cave, Chimney Rock, Lake Lure according to National Weather Service. There were two tornado warnings issued simultaneously - we are following the repo
• Tornado watch has been extended until 8 a.m. Please stay safe.
• Tornado watch continues until 2 a.m.
• → The Daily Courier: So. Caldwell 8, East Rutherford 7, Final
• → The Daily Courier: So. Caldwell 8, East Rutherford 7, after 6
• → The Daily Courier: So. Caldwell still leads East 8-5 through 5
• → The Daily Courier: So. Caldwell 8, East Rutherford 5 after 4
• → The Daily Courier: East Rutherford 5, So. Caldwell 5, after 3
• → The Daily Courier: East Rutherford 4, So. Caldwell 0 after 2.
• Photos from the 2011 TJCA Women's Soccer season are now online for sale at the Digital Courier.
• Photos from 2011 High School Tennis are now online for sale at the Digital Courier.
• High speed chase in progress on Hwy 108. White Honda heading towards Polk County.
• Photos from the 2011 High School Softball season are now online for sale at the Digital Courier. This gallery will have new game photos from all area schools added to it as they become available so check often for new shots.
• Photos from the 2011 High School Baseball season are now online for sale at the Digital Courier. This gallery will have new game photos from all area schools added to it as they become available so check often for new shots.
• WNCW at ICC is broadcasting Merlefest again this year.
• Do you have cute pictures from Easter? We're looking for photo of the day pics. Send them by e-mail to photos@thedigitalcourier.com.
• Egg Drop
• Anyone going to Merlefest? Let us know. E-mail jtrump@thedigitalcourier.com
• The JV and varsity baseball games at R-S Central versus Chase will still be played, but have been moved back 30 minutes. The JV game is set for 5 p.m. with the varsity game to follow.
• Depicting Good Friday more than 2,000 years ago when Jesus Christ hung on the cross at Calvary, three men portrayed Christ and the two thieves, hanging on three crosses erected in the Sandy Mush community Friday. At the foot of the cross were Mary the mo
• A group of Christ followers carried a cross through downtown Forest City Friday morning, symbolizing the walk to Calvary more than 2,000 years ago by Jesus. The silent walk was a reflection of the meaning of Easter and the price Christ paid for the sin
• Rutherford County sheriff's officers lead a hand-cuffed Michael Lewis Moore, 38, from a wooded area and through a pasture at a private residence off Rollins Road, Forest City,at about 6:15 p.m. Wednesday. Moore eluded officers at about 1:30 p.m. whe
• Watching a msnbc.com video: Chris Hondros: Life behind the lens -
• Journalist killed, another wounded in Libya - #cnn
• Economic Development Commission approves resolution for budget to send to commissioners.
• Four county and school records were set at today's county track & field meet at East Rutherford High. Softball: East 14, R-S 3; Kings Mountain 5, Chase 4.
• Six departments responded to a house fire at 2:30 a.m. in the Green Hill community. No one was hurt, but home was destroyed.
• East Rutherford rallies for a 12-8 win over R-S Central as the two teams combine for six home runs Monday night.
• Ouch, according to this survey NC had the second worst roads in the US. Only Louisiana ranked worse. Having spent many years in Pennsylvania (number 8 on the list), I would rate NC better than Pa.
• Coverage of the tornados from The Fayetteville Observer
• Video from our sister paper in Sanford showing the path of destruction the tornado left behind
• We've reached 1,200 'likes'! Thank you all for being part of The Daily Courier!
• Jean Gordon/Daily Courier One woman was flown from the Cane Creek community to Carolinas Medical Friday morning following a crash on US 64 at about 11 a.m. The highway was closed to traffic until 1:30 p.m. She was pinned in the vehicle about 40 minutes a
• Checking on wreck involving tractor trailer on N.C. 64 near county line.
• For all of our fans, from Today's tech blog, here is another photo-tagging scam on facebook.
• → The Daily Courier: TC Roberson 9 East 4, final
• → The Daily Courier: TC Roberson 9, East 4, middle 6th
• → The Daily Courier: TC Roberson 6, East 4 after 5
• → The Daily Courier: TC Roberson 6, East 1, middle 5th
• → The Daily Courier: TC Roberson 3, East 1 after 4
• → The Daily Courier: TC Roberson 3, East 0, middle 4th
• → The Daily Courier: TC Roberson 2, East Rutherford 0, middle 3rd
• → The Daily Courier: TC Roberson 1, East Rutherford 0 after 2 innings
• Missing hiker found safe
• Rutherford County Sheriff Chris Francis consoles Kristy Thornbrew's mother shortly after she was discovered safe by rescue workers.
• If you step outside and look up at the sun you may just find something different today. A large rainbow like ring can be found around the sun. The ring caused by sunlight being diffracted as it passes through cirrostratus clouds above 20,000 feet can be
• Missing hiker found safe
• After four days, Kristy Thornbrew was found alive in southeastern Buncombe County near Shumont Mountain in Bat Cave. A portion of Shumont Mountain is in Rutherford County. Chimney Rock Fire Chief Buck Meliski, Lake Lure Fire Coordinator Ron Morgan and Ru
• Lake Lure Fire Coordinator Ron Morgan and Rutherford County Emergency Management director Roger Hollifield are among those searching for the missing hiker.
• Rescue personnel are searching the rugged terrain for missing hiker Kristy Thornbrew, who went missing Monday in the mountains near Bat Cave
• BREAKING NEWS: No. 4 2A East Rutherford (16-0) will play host to No. 7 4A TC Roberson (13-1) Thursday at 7 p.m. The Cavs, who defeated Freedom, 12-5, Wednesday will put their 33 game win streak on the line against the last team to have beaten them.
• New law would hurt newspapers
• Sharon Decker speaker at dinner celebrating volunteers of the year
• Big night for Chase! Trojans 18, Shelby 3 in baseball. Lady Trojans 10, Shelby 0 in softball.
• Autopsy for man who died in jail still not complete
• Grand jury indictments, in tomorrow's Courier
• Late baseball action from Monday: East Rutherford 20, Patton 6. Win streak stands at 32.
• In tomorrow's Courier: Information from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration about how hail forms.
• Damage because of the hail storm would reach into the millions. Car dealers especially feel brunt of storm.
• We apologize for the trouble people have experienced with our eEdition this past weekend (and over the previous weeks). Both the Saturday and Sunday editions are now uploaded to the site. In addition we discovered the problem and have put safeguards in
• We don't normally cover Cleveland County, but it has been confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down during yesterday's storms.
• We apologize that the eEdition was not loaded to the website again today. We are aware of the ongoing issues and we are taking steps to correct the issue. The system is not allowing us to upload pages. We were able to upload today's C-section, but f
• Please let us know if you sustained damage from the storm tonight and feel free to send us any hail pictures you have taken.
• Wires are down; Forest City area. Mountainview Road (sp?).
• Tree down, blocking roadway at Lincoln Road.
• Huge storm has passed through Forest City and is headed for Bostic area. Be safe; damage reports are coming in at this time.
• The Daily Courier attended a social media bootcamp presented by the Rutherford Roundtable on Friday that featured Lisa Snedeker of the WFU Law School. The room was packed for this excellent presentation.
• Breaking News: Congress in short-term deal to avert shutdown. Details have not been released at this time.
• Baseball: Chase 6, Patton 4; TJCA 10, Mitchell 9.
• Here is our April 8, 2011 front page.
• Baseball: East 8, Shelby 3. Cavaliers now 14-0 overall, 7-0 in SMAC play.
• Firefighters from FCFD use the jaws of life to free a passenger from a Buick Cutlass Sierra that collided with a Dodge Ram at the intersection of Oak Street and Hardin Road about 3 p.m. The driver of the Dodge - Amy Tabor - was taken to Rutherford Hospit
• Here is our April 7, 2011 front page.
• Softball: Chase 4, East Rutherford 0. The Lady Trojans are now a perfect 10-0 on the season.
• By JEAN GORDON jgordon@thedigitalcourier.com RUTHERFORDTON — The oldest church built in Rutherford County — St. John’s Church on North Main Street in Ruterfordton — was damaged Wednesday morning in a fire in the church basement
• The fire at St. John's Church in Rutherfordton has caused some broken windows and some of the artifacts in the basement were destroyed. One of those artifacts included a portrait of the first mayor of Rutherfordton from 1845. Cause of the fire is st
• St. John's historic church in Rutherfordton is on fire. Firefighters from multiple departments have arrived on scene. More updates at thedigitalcourier.com as they become available.
• Here is our April 6, 2011 front page.
• Here is our April 5, 2011 front page.
• The e-Edition is down this morning. We are working to resolve the issue.
• Did you lose power or have damage at your home due to last night's severe storms? If so, post your comments and location below.
• UConn 53, Butler 41.
• East 13, Chase 3. Cavaliers win 30th.
• In the fifth: East 9, Chase 3.
• The action continues at East Rutherford tonight.
• Three complete: East 3, Chase 1.
• Baseball: Chase at East Rutherford. Crowd is gathering, back lot full. Time to park up the hill.
• Images are now online for sale at the www.thedigitalcourier.com from the East Rutherford NCHSAA 2A State Championship game.
• Here is our April 3, 2011 front page. You can subscribe online at www.thedigitalcourier.com.
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• Butler vs. UConn Monday night. Who do you like to win it all?
• Late score: Burns 3, R-S Central 2 in eight innings.
• Chase bombs Freedom, 12-1 in baseball and the Lady Trojans punish Freedom, 16-3 in softball. In soccer, No. 7 Hendersonville downs No. 8 TJCA, 1-0.
• Today's e-edition is now available for subscribers at thedigitalcourier.com. We apologize for the delay.
• We are aware that our e-edition for April 1 is not currently available. We are trying to correct the problem and appreciate your patience. Additionally, we plan to run today's story about Rutherford County health in its entirety in tomorrow's i
• Here is our April 1, 2011 front page. You can subscribe online at www.thedigitalcourier.com.
• Baseball: East 14, Shelby 3. Softball: East 10, Shelby 0. Chase, R-S Central and TJCA on the road Friday in baseball & softball. Big soccer game at TJCA as No. 8 Lady Gryphons host No. 7 Hendersonville today at 7 p.m.
• Today is Opening Day in MLB. Which two teams will meet in the World Series?
• Here is our March 31, 2011 front page. You can subscribe online at www.thedigitalcourier.com.
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• Do you want parenting and relationship advice from an expert? Dr. Etta May, a comedian who has appeared on the CMT special "Southern Fried Chicks" will be at The Foundation Friday night. If you'd like to be in a drawing for two free ticket
• Do you want parenting and relationship advice from an expert? Dr. Etta May, a comedian who has appeared on the CMT special "Southern Fried Chicks" will be at The Foundation Friday night. If you'd like to be in a drawing for two free ticket
• Here's our front page for March 29, 2011. You can subscribe online at www.thedigitalcourier.com.
• Do you want parenting and relationship advice from an expert? Dr. Etta May, a comedian who has appeared on the CMT special "Southern Fried Chicks" will be at The Foundation Friday night. If you'd like to be in a drawing for two free ticket
• A ceremony honoring Vietnam veterans will be held 8 a.m. Wednesday at the Forest City Veterans' Memorial.
• Video From the STARBASE Rocket Launch at Forrest Hunt Elementary School
• Here's our front page for March 27, 2011. You can subscribe online at www.thedigitalcourier.com.
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• Final Four: UConn vs. Kentucky; Butler vs. VCU. Can VCinderellaU really win it all?
• Have you gotten involved in Bigfoot mania? What are your thoughts about the shaggy beast and his impact on the area? Share with us and we may use your answers in the Courier.
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• Here is our March 25, 2011 front page. You can subscribe online at www.thedigitalcourier.com.
• Duke has been ousted from the tournament by Arizona.
• Baseball: East extends streak to 27 with 4-1 win over Burns; Chase and TJCA fall. Softball: Chase improves to 7-0 with 17-3 clubbing of Shelby. Men's Tennis: R-S Central drops Burns to improve to 5-1 in conference play.
• Here is our March 24, 2011 front page. You can subscribe online at www.thedigitalcourier.com.
• This falls into the category of News of the Weird, but it's not every day we find a story from Rutherford County on a national website. The story is from MSNBC.com, but the link is to the man's blog.
• Baseball: East Rutherford 7, Cherryville 6. Derek Deaton's 3-run HR lifts Cavs to win. Soccer: Patton 4, R-S Central 2.
• Tomorrow: Suspects released from jail; Richmond coach has local ties
• Here's our front page for March 23, 2011. You can subscribe online at www.thedigitalcourier.com.
• The Choice Bus stopped by East Rutherford Middle School Tuesday to give students an up close look at what a life behind bars is like. Funded by the Mattie C. Stewart Foundation, The Choice Bus will be rolling through Rutherford County this week. See tomo
• Here's our March 22 front page. You can subscribe online at www.thedigitalcourier.com.
• Matthew McGinnis (left) and Linda Terry enjoy refreshments are giving a pint of blood at the American Red Cross chapter house on Oakland Road, Spindale. “Hey come on out and give today,” Terry says. There is plenty of time and there is a grea
• Here's the front page of our March 20 issue. You can subscribe at www.thedigitalcourier.com.
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• The E-edition is online now. Once more, we apologize for any inconvenience.
• The Daily Courier sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience due to today's problem with the E-edition. We are working on the problem and hope to have it solved quickly. Thank you for your continued support of the Courier.
• Special edition: East Rutherford 2A State Championship, coming Wednesday, March 23.
• Here's the front page of our March 18 issue. You can subscribe at www.thedigitalcourier.com.
• In tomorrow's Courier, signs of spring!
• Anyone watching the tournament? Who do you like? Choices around the Courier vary, but the editor likes Pitt.
• Here's the front page from March 17, 2011. Want to read more? Subscribe online at www.thedigitalcourier.com.
• Frankie McWhorter asks "Who's driving the bus?" at today's Rutherford Roundtable meeting.
• In tomorrow's Courier: Shakeup at the Chamber, and U.S. Census numbers
• Here is the front page for our 3/16 paper. Please visit www.thedigitalcourier.com to subscribe to the online version of The Daily Courier. To view page in Full Resolution click the photo, choose download in high resolution then save file to your computer
• In tomorrow's Courier: International Day at TJ Grammar and GOP Convention
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• Jubilation!!
• Well, how about that?!?
• 58-56 win Building is jumping with 800 ER faithful rocking the Dean Dome
• EAST IS CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!!!
• NW foul; ER Raheem FTs 0/2
• NW 3 pt with 9.8 seconds, 58-54. ER ball on inbound
• NW foul on Devince; Devince FTs 1/2; TJ grabs rebound; Fouled; TJ FTs 1/2, 58-51
• NW lay up, 56-51 with 24.8 remaining; Time by NW
• 42 seconds; 1/2 by TJ 56-49
• ALLLEY HOOOP Zack to Devince - 55-49 Building may explode; deafening.
• Time out NW; Foul on NW; Zack FTs 1/2, 47-51; steal by ER lay up by Raheem, 47-53; NW jumper 49 (first basket of quarter) 49-53. Seven minutes. NW time out 1:00 minute remains.
• Foul on NW; Devince FTs 1/2 50-47 rebound by ER;
• NW six minutes without basket!!
• timeout NW at 2:20, 49-47.
• NW TO; ER ball- BUILDING JUST ROCKS!
• NW TO; ER ball - Devince monster slam 49-47
• 4 mins: NW miss/ NW block/ NW Time-out at 3:52, 47-47
• NW miss; transition TJ miss but foul; TJ FTs 1/2 47-47
• Devince FTs 2/2 46-47
• ER miss; NW TO; 5 mins
• Foul on ER; NW FTs 0/2 44-47
• NW miss; ER TO; NW miss; ER miss 6 mins
• Devonte- 1/2 44-47
• ER TO; Foul on NW; ER ball- wild back-n-forth; slowed by NW foul;
• NW double-dribble; ER ball
• Watkins putback and 1; FT miss, 41-45; ER rebound put 2; 43-45/ NW hits jumper before buzzer, 43-47. Into the 4th.
• NW 3pt. 39-45.
• ER TO; foul on TJ/ NW ball with under min in 3rd, 39-42
• ER misses /NW miss/REB and 3 by NW, 39-42.
• NW lay up, 39-39.
• Farmer high for 2; 39-37.
• The road to Chapel Hill: Bowers & Byers begin the journey.
• Just saw the Time Warner will be airing the East game Saturday on Channel 520. People in Rutherford County can't get it, unfortunately, but maybe some of you in NC can.
• Thank you everyone for "liking" us as we surpass 1,000 in just about six months.
• Law enforcement officers are searching along US 74 for three men. One of whom allegedly shot at an officer around 5:15 p.m. We will update with more information as its available.
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• Do you plan to go to the East basketball game or listen/follow online? We may use your answer in The Courier.
• test run for Chapel Hill. Thoughts? Suggestions? And, no, having Brad Pitt do the videos is not an option. (Although we hear Charlie Sheen is available).
• Here is the front page for our 3/9 paper. Please visit www.thedigitalcourier.com to subscribe to the online version of The Daily Courier. To view page in Full Resolution click the photo, choose download in high resolution then save file to your computer.
• Wall of Hope at Rutherford County Hospice
• Question: Should Rutherford County change the way homeowners list property for tax purposes? We may use your answer in The Courier.
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• Question: Will you be giving up something for Lent this year? We may use your answer in The Daily Courier.
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• Question: Have high gas prices made any changes in your daily routine? We may use your answer in The Courier.
• Going to Chapel Hill? Tickets will be available Tuesday at East for the 2A title game ($9 in advance). All the tickets sold at East allows the school to keep the money; needed for equipment, travel costs, etc. If you need a ticket, please buy in advance
• East Rutherford will face Northwood at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 12.
• It's official: East Rutherford (26-1) vs. Northwood (28-4) at the Dean Dome in Chapel Hill Saturday. Time will be announced. Tickets are $10.
• East Rutherford will face winner of Pittsboro Northwood-Kinston, next Saturday in Chapel Hill for state title. MVP: Devince Boykins. All-Tourney included Raheem Hampton and Zack Price. Way to go young men.
• East Wins! East Wins!
• 70-49, on to Chapel HIll!
• ER 70-47 at a minute left.
• Cavaliers are leading by 22 with three minutes to play.
• ER 60-43 four minutes to play
• Cavs rolling, 58-39, led to heritage timeout at 5:43 to play
• ER 56-39 under six to play ...
• ER 52-38 end of 3rd.
• ER 48-36 under two minutes in 3rd quarter.
• Devince dunk, 42-31 with 3:14 to play in third ... his fourth slam
• Second half under way
• ER 36-26 halftime.
• 31-24 East
• 31-21 at 3:40, Heritage at the line
• East 29-18, six minutes until half.
• East 24, Mountain 13, end of 1st.
• Heritage out early, 3-0
• Settled in in Greensboro for Cavs-Mountain Heritage
• Settled in in Greensboro for Cavs-Mountain Heritage
• The DC will try and provide updates on the East-Heritage game via Facebook as they become available from Greensboro today.
• East Regional Final: Pittsboro Northwood vs. Kinston in Fayetteville at 6 p.m. The winner of that one will face winner of East-Heritage in 2A Final next week in Chapel Hill.
• Question: Who's going to win East or Mountain Heritage? We may use your answer in The Courier.
• State Representative Mike Hager stopped by the courier for a visit.
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• A Roush-Fenway race used as a tool for students at ICC
• Question: Should the Supreme Court have protected the rights of protesters like Westboro Baptist Church? We may use your answer in the Courier.
• East 69, Salisbury 56. FINAL! Cavaliers play Mountain Heritage in 2A West Final Saturday at 2 p.m. in Greensboro.
• East 68, Salisbury 52. under a minute.
• East leads by 13 with two minutes to play. An incredible comeback, if they hold on for the win.
• East 54, Salisbury 47 end of 3rd.
• East 52, Salisbury 47.
• East 49, Salisbury 47. Timeout Hornets in late 3rd.
• East has cut the lead to 7, 44-37. Devonte Boykins hit a big 3.
• East down by 15, 44-29, early moments of the 3rd.
• Salisbury 31, East 23, halftime. Raheem Hampton 9; Devonte Boykins 3; Devince Boykins 2. East is 8-27 FGs, 2-10 3pts.
• Salisbury 31, East Rutherford 23 at the half.
• Salisbury 14, East Rutherford 13; end of first quarter.
• Mountain Heritage 55, Berry Aacdemy 53. BIG upset in the 2A. Cannon posts 21 pts, 22 rebounds. Mtn. Heritage in 2A West Final Saturday at 2 p.m.
• The Daily Courier will try and provide quarter-by-quarter updates from the East-Salisbury game as they become available tonight. Go Cavs!
• All Rutherford County students (and college students) can now take advantage of a special offer for a subscription to thedigitalcourier.com. Please visit
• Question: Who's going to watch the East Cavaliers take on the Salisbury Hornets tonight in Greensboro? Any predictions on the score?
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• Though it appears Rutherford County was pretty much unscathed by Monday's storms, there was damage to buildings in Randolph County.
• Question: Did you have any damage from the storms on Monday? We may use your answer in The Courier.
• Rutherford County and most of western N.C. is under a tornado watch. A line of severe storms is moving into the area and should arrive this afternoon. Storms could include damaging winds and hail.
• Question: Should charter schools and traditional schools share all public funding, as proposed in Senate Bill 8? We may use your answer in The Courier.
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• 3rd round 2A Boys East Rutherford 67, Smoky Mountain 58. East will be in the 2A regional next week. Congrats Cavs!
• 3rd Round 3A Girls: Hickory 79, R-S Central 52 Final.
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• Question: (a little lighter this time) Who will win Best Actress at the Oscars Sunday night? We may use your answer in the Courier.
• Question: Should N.C. Senate Bill 8 lift the cap on charter schools? We may use your answer in the Courier.
• Two people have been charged in the Tuesday night killing of Melvin V. Whitener, II, of 374 Toms Lake Road in Forest City, said Sheriff Chris Francis. Charged with murder is Aaron Dale Crawford, 20, of 1324 Hopper Road in Forest City. Charged with felony
• Sweet 16 Friday: East Rutherford at Smoky Mountain, 7 p.m.; R-S Central at Hickory, 6 p.m.
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• Question: Now that you've got your MacBook, what have you done with it? We may use your answer in The Courier.
• Basketball Scores: Boys: East Rutherford 70, North Henderson 52; Girls: R-S Central 72, North Buncombe 48. 3rd Round: East Rutherford AT Smoky Mountain, Friday; R-S Central AT Hickory, Friday.
• The Daily Courier is now on LinkedIn.
• Please enjoy the front page for our 2/23 paper. For more you can subscribe to the online version of The Daily Courier at www.thedigitalcourier.com. To view page in Full Resolution click the photo, choose download in high resolution then save file to your
• Question: Laptops were distributed for RCS students today. What do you think of the program? We may use your answer in The Courier.
• Basketball Wednesday night: 2A Boys 2nd round at East Rutherford; 3A Girls at R-S Central.
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• Question of the day: Who's your pick for the best picture Oscar this Sunday night? We may use your answer in The Courier.
• Basketball Playoff scores. Boys: East Rutherford 77, Draughn 47. Girls: R-S Central 72, Ashbrook 36; Brevard 63, East Rutherford 54; Murphy 78, TJCA 35.
• Question: Who should be Rutherford County's Volunteer of the year? We might use your answer in The Courier.
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• Basketball Playoffs: Boys - 2A, East hosts Draughn; 3A, Central goes to Hickory. Girls - 1A, TJCA goes to Murphy; 2A, East goes to Brevard; 3A, Central hosts Ashbrook. Check with school for game time.
• will post playoff matchups this afternoon. East boys are a No. 1 seed. Five other area teams should get invites.
• East Rutherford wins SMAC: Cavs 68, Freedom 54. Devince Boykins posts double-double (20 pts, 13 rbs) in win ... Playoffs start Monday night.
• Question: Should males and females compete against each other in H.S. wrestling? We may use your answer in the Courier or at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Tonight's SMAC Finals at East Rutherford. Girls: Freedom-Shelby 6 p.m. Boys: Freedom-East Rutherford 7:30 p.m.
• Here's the front page for our 2/18 paper. Want to see more? You can subscribe to the online version of The Daily Courier at www.thedigitalcourier.com. To view page in Full Resolution click the photo, choose download in high resolution then save file
• Question of the day: Should the cap on charter schools in be removed in N.C.? We may use your answer in The Courier or at thedigitalcourier.com.
• East Rutherford to the finals! Cavaliers 73, Shelby 63.
• Freedom 85, Burns 62 in Game 1 of semifinal. East playing Shelby with ticket to finals on the line ...
• Do not forget: SMAC boy's semifinal action at East Rutherford High. Shelby will play East in tonight's Game 2.
• Here's the front page for our 2/17 paper. For more please subscribe to the online version of The Daily Courier at www.thedigitalcourier.com. To view page in Full Resolution click the photo, choose download in high resolution then save file to your c
• Question of the day: How do you feel about the new construction along Hwy. 221? We may use your answer in the Courier or thedigitalcourier.com
• SMAC girl's semifinal: Freedom 59, R-S Central 48; Shelby 67, East Rutherford 40. Girl's Final Friday at East: Freedom vs. Shelby.
• Are you a teen who was going to get their driver's license on President's Day, but now you can't because the DMV is closed? If you are, and would like to be interviewed about it, please post here.
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• Question of the Day: Will there be an NFL lockout next season? We might use your answer in The Courier or thedigitalcourier.com.
• Chase, R-S Central fall in 1st round of SMAC tourney; TJCA falls in 1st round of Western Highlands tourney. Ladies semifinals tonight in Shelby: R-S Central plays at 6 and East Rutherford follows.
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• Question of the day: If you're on Hwy 74 in Rutherford County, where exactly are you?
• Due to technical difficulties, printing of The Daily Courier was delayed Monday night, which led to some late deliveries Tuesday. We apologize. If you did not receive a paper, call (828)245-6431, ext. 206.
• Question: Who was your favorite act to perform at the Grammys?
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• Question of the Day: Did you get a surprise for Valentine's Day? We may use your answer in The Courier or at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Question of the day: What do you have planned for Valentine's Day?
• Boys basketball: East Rutherford 96, Chase 59. Girls basketball: East Rutherford 61, Chase 44.
• Congratulations to TJCA freshmen swimmer Alexandra Martelle, who won 2 state titles in Cary at the 1A/2A Swimming State Championships.
• Question of the day: Is it a good thing that Egypt's Mubarak stepped down? We may use your answer in the Courier or at thedigitalcourier.com.
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• Question of the Day: Do you have high speed Internet where you live? How fast is it? We may use your answer in The Courier or thedigitalcourier.com.
• Duke 79, UNC 73.
• East Rutherford 83, Cherryville 73; Devince Boykins 29 points and 18 rebounds for the Marshall-bound senior.
• Duke faces UNC tonight in basketball. Do you live in a house divided or does everyone at your home pull for the same team? We might use your answer in The Courier or thedigitalcourier.com.
• Girls: R-S Central 60, Burns 34; Shelby 69, East Rutherford 36; Owen 55, TJCA 15.
• Boys: East Rutherford 70, Shelby 63; Burns 67, R-S Central 66; Owen 77, TJCA 70. Of note, Cavaliers sweep Shelby in regular season meetings.
• More snow might be on the way, are you excited? Or sick of the white stuff? We might use your answer in the paper or thedigitalcourier.com.
• What topics should the Community Action Task Force take on first? Post here and we might use your answer in the Courier or thedigitalcourier.com.
• Former Dallas Cowboy wide receiver, Michael Irvin, and a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, sent Daily Courier Senior Reporter Jean Gordon a video message on her Facebook page Saturday. The video was shot courtesy of Jeff Yelton, formerly of Rutherfordt
• What did you think of the Black Eyed Peas halftime show? Post here and we may use your answer in the Courier or at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Larry Drew II has left the UNC basketball program. Details in tomorrow's Courier ...
• In keeping with our Super Bowl theme for reader questions, what's your favorite snack for the big game?
• Where do you plan to watch the big game? Let us know and we might put it in the paper or at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Who do you think will win the Super Bowl? Post here with predictions and don't miss our Super Bowl special in Sunday's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Chase boys pull upset of Shelby, 73-62. Details in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Rutherford County's unemployment rate drops in December. Details in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Please share your thoughts and memories of Andrew Head, a 16-year-old student at R-S Central who died after a wreck Friday night.
• Stranded hiker at Chimney Rock rescued after 8 hours. Details in tomorrow's Courier and thedigitalcourier.com.
• School Board and County Commission hold a joint meeting. Details in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Cavaliers explode past Shelby, 86-57; while Lady Lions take down Lady Cavaliers ... Details in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Lee Lattimore enters a plea in a double fatality case. Details in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• It's official! Team Japan is coming to play the Forest City Owls in July! Read all about it Thursday's Courier and thedigitalcourier.com.
• New Basketball albums being added in the Photos For Sale gallery.
• Boys basketball: Cavaliers, Trojans and Gryphons take wins; Girls basketball: Lady Hilltoppers grab a victory. Details in Wednesday's Sports section.
• Spindale votes to purchase three new police cruisers, in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Lady Gryphons win first conference basketball game over Hendersonville, 38-37; boy's team falls, 86-60.
• A moped fatality in Rutherford County, tomorrow in the Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Big night at the Palace: East Rutherford boys take a win, while the Lady Hilltoppers pull down a victory for Central ... details in the DC.
• East Rutherford Coach Bobby Reynolds is being inducted into a third Hall of Fame, read all about it in Saturday's Courier.
• A profile of longtime Coroner Shane Earley coming in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• A Lake Lure Conference Center may be coming. Details at thedigitalcourier.com and in tomorrow's paper.
• Spindale town council meeting rescheduled for Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at The Spindale House.
• Forest City garbage pickup and electric rates going up. Details thedigitalcourier.com and tomorrow's Courier.
• GWU announces ‘Documentary Week’ The Gardner-Webb Office of Community Engagement invites the public to attend Documentary Week, part of the University’s Martin Luther King Day of Service celebration. Each night, award-winning films will
• Do you have tickets to attend this year's Super Bowl? If so, let us know in The Daily Courier newsroom! Call 245-6431 and ask for Allison or e-mail aflynn@thedigitalcourier.com.
• Allison Flynn will publish soon about why RCS will have school on Saturday. More comments? email aflynn@thedigitalcourier.com or post here.
• Rutherford County Schools will be closed Friday, with an optional workday for teachers. Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy will be on a two-hour delay.
• Thomas Jefferson basketball game for Thursday has been canceled. No make up date is expected because it was a non-conference game. No word on Friday's games, yet.
• Nationally known Alzheimer's speaker Teepa Snow will host a seminar at Hospice. Details in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Roads ice over and driving conditions are treacherous. Details in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Snow continues to fall in Rutherford County. Details at thedigitalcourier.com and in tomorrow's paper.
• Winter weather drops about six inches of snow on the County. More is expected tonight. Details in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Rutherford County schools are closed on Monday, Jan. 10.
• Tough night on the courts. East Rutherford men lose at Freedom; TJCA dropped by Polk and R-S Central spilled by Shelby.
• Forecasters are predicting snow for Monday, possibly several inches. Will this change your plans? Tell us about it, as well as your experience during the most recent snowstorm.
• Foothills Connect gets new lease from County Commission. Details in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Word of Faith Fellowship member Ramona Hall sues Clerk of Court Robynn Spence. Details in the Courier and thedigitalcourier.com.
• Is a new credit union coming to Rutherford County? Details in the Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• The number one news story of 2010, in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Rutherford County is listed as a tier 1 worst off economic county for the 3rd year straight. Details in The Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• What do you have planned for New Year's Eve? Post and we might publish it. Anything good going on?
• Lady Hilltoppers Holiday Classic basketball continues with Central hosting Asheville Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m.
• Cavalier Christmas Classic basketball starts at 5 p.m. at East High with the Hilltoppers versus Asheville School. The Cavaliers face Evelyn Mac Academy at 6:30 p.m.
• The aftermath of the White Christmas, in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• East Rutherford & R-S Central basketball tournaments have been moved back, due to snow. Both tourneys will now begin on Tuesday.
• U.S. Marine Joseph McComas makes it home for Christmas. Details in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Top ten stories of the year number 9 in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com. What are your top ten news stories of 2010?
• Sherrif Francis makes more personnel changes. Details in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Local group visits George W. Bush and Laura Bush at Billy Graham Library in Charlotte today. Details in Tuesday's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Rutherford County Senior Center reopens, details in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Photos from the (11/23/10) Basketball Game East Rutherford vs Highland Tech no online for sale
• Images from the (11/30/10) Basketball Game Chase High vs Polk County for sale online
• Rutherford County's Economic Stress Index rating is down, according to the AP. Details in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• The Spirit of Giving stories continue in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Frozen weather comes to Rutherford County. Details in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• What's your favorite Christmas movie and why? Share yours and see what others have to say on the Dec. 24 On the Go page. Send your thoughts to aflynn@thedigitalcourier.com.
• Freshmen Travis Waldroup-Rodrigues scores 42 points as the Gryphons knock off Lincoln Charter Friday.
• Sheriff Chris Frances makes changes at the Sheriff's Dept. Details in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• SDO firefighters holding a controlled burn on Crowe Dairy Road tonight.
• Do you know anyone in Rutherford County who is facing home foreclosure and would like to be in an article about it for The Courier? Please email sbaughman@thedigitalcourier.com if so.
• A new series on how you can give back to the community this holiday in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• New County Commissioners are sworn in today. Details in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Christmas parades in Rutherfordton and Spindale are canceled due to inclement weather. Forest City activities are also off for tonight.
• Bostic's Christmas Tree lighting and other Christmas parade photos from Spindale and Rutherfordton this weekend in the Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• It's Winter Weather Preparedness Week in N.C. Are you ready? Find out in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Holocaust survivor Susan Cernyak-Spatz speaks at ICC. Details in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Earley:"Just be the responsible citizens I know you are...at least for the next 6 days."
• Coroner Shane Earley takes over as Sheriff of Rutherford County today. Details in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigtialcourier.com.
• Facebook data center holds electrical jobs workshop. Details in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• UNC 24, Duke 19; S. Carolina 29, Clemson 7. In prep football of area interest, Shelby advanced, while Polk County was ousted by Lincolnton.
• Pics of Forest City's Christmas lighting in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Black Friday sales and Thanksgiving stories in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• East Rutherford wins boys and girls games against Highland Tech to tip off hoops action Tuesday ...
• Man held on strangulation charges in the county. Details in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Male suspect dressed as woman robs RBC Bank in Forest City. Details in tomorrow's Courier and soon at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Improvements are coming to Chimney Rock Park. Details in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• in Sunday's Daily Courier, Off the Wall columnist Scott Bowers announces the 2010 Daily Courier All-County team ... check out the paper or the website.
• Area games: Crest rips Freedom, Asheville knocks out Burns in 3OT, Shelby marches on.
• Did the Cavaliers triumph? Find out in tomorrow's Courier and at thedigitalcourier.com.
• Coming Friday night: East Rutherford visits Polk County at 7:30 p.m. Be there to bring some noise.
• County EDC members discussed what worked in luring Facebook and what can they get next. Coverage in tomorrow's Courier and thedigitalcourier.com.
• Heavy winds & rain passed over the Daily Courier moments ago. Storm appears headed for the Ellenboro-area. Please use caution.
• Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton addresses jobs and growth as a result of Facebook coming to the county. Details in tomorrow's Courier and thedigitalcourier.com.
• Spindale Town Council looks to collect delinquent sewer fees. See tomorrow's Courier or thedigitalcourier.com for details.
• East Rutherford 24, Starmount 14. Next up: 2nd Round at Polk County, Friday, Nov. 19.
• Construction begins at the Facebook site. See tomorrow's Courier and thedigitalcourier.com for details.
• Images from the Facebook Data Center announcement held on 11/11/10 are now online for sale.
• You can win two tickets to Thursday’s “100 Years of Broadway,” dinner for two a

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