Community Corner
🌱 Family and friends honor the life of Gene Fred Toney
And on the Rutherfordton Patch calendar - Indivisible RuCo Planning Meeting
Good morning to you Rutherfordton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Family and friends honor the life of Gene Fred Toney
- Rutherford County remembers the life and legacy of Jimmy Keeter
Also on today's calendar: Coffee & Connection and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 67.
- Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Gene Fred Toney, 77, of Sunshine (rutherfordweekly.com) — Sunshine resident Gene Fred Toney, 77, is remembered by family that includes his son Chad and daughter-in-law Amanda living in Rutherfordton. A charter member of Ross Hill Baptist Church, he leaves behind children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who recently gathered for his funeral service at the church to celebrate his life and faith. 
• Jimmy Keeter, age 77, of Forest City (rutherfordweekly.com) — Forest City residents are mourning 77-year-old Jimmy Keeter, whose family ties stretch across Rutherford County, including a son living in Rutherfordton. A skilled auctioneer and former Keeter Kustoms owner, he is remembered for his work, church involvement, and large extended family who recently gathered to honor his life and suggest memorials to Hospice of Carolina Foothills.
📸 Around Rutherfordton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rutherfordton
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★ Featured events ★
- Indivisible RuCo Planning Meeting →
Rutherford County Library, 145 College Ave Ste D, Rutherfordton
6:00 pm
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- 9/11 Memorial Ceremony →
Forest City NC
10:00 am - Empower Hour →
Forest City NC
8:00 pm - Women's Ministry Retreat →
Shingle Hollow Campground, 2490 Cove Road, Rutherfordton
7:30 pm - Bridget Gossett →
Rutherfordton
2:00 pm - Hispanic Campmeeting →
Shingle Hollow Campground, 2490 Cove Rd, Rutherfordton
9:30 am - Frances Eliza at Small Town Coffee Roasters →
Small Town Coffee Roasters, 116 West Court Street, Rutherfordton
2:00 pm - Coffee & Connection →
United Way Rutherford County, 668 Withrow Rd, Forest City
10:00 am - Hilltop Fall Festival →
Main Street, Rutherfordton
10:00 am - Fall Concert →
Forest City NC
7:00 pm - FAB: Food, Art, & Brew →
Central Street, Rutherfordton
Friday September 11
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Friday September 25
Sunday September 27
Tuesday September 29
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
📣 Rutherfordton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Bee Keepers →
N.C. Cooperative Extension - Rutherford County Center, 193 Callahan Koon Rd, Spindale
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- South Ridgecrest Ave in Rutherfordton yard sales this Fri, Sat.
Several houses on the street are having a yard sale this weekend!! At 134 S. Ridgecrest you will find everything your heart could desire for… (Nextdoor Downtown Rutherfordton) - Part-Time Cook & Housekeeper - 10 hrs/week - $15/hr.
=$150 Paid cash at the end of each week. Preferably someone who is 40 years or older with teenagers or grown children. Must be in good physical… (Nextdoor Clearwater Creek)
- LifePoint Health posted a job opening for Registered Nurse, Float Pool in Rutherfordton. Apply here.
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Forest City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rutherfordton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Forest City
- Paul Lee Meyer, age 60 of Forest City (rutherfordweekly.com)
- Sue Cooper (shelbyinfo.com)
Lake Lure
- Keep RC Beautiful Litter Bowl '26 Kicks Off September 18 Rutherford County High Schools Compete to Pick Up the Most Litter (rutherfordweekly.com)
Columbus
- Pamela Lynn Goodwin (tryondailybulletin.com)
- Polk County Historical Association to feature lacemaking program (tryondailybulletin.com)
- Timbur Crafted continues family tradition at Columbus Farmers Market (tryondailybulletin.com)
Ok Rutherfordton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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