A member of Trail Life USA Troop 1213, based at Corinth Baptist Church in Ellenboro, received the organization's most prestigious award recently. Brantley Winn, 18, of Boiling Springs was presented The Freedom Award. Brantley is the son of Jason and Julie Winn of Boiling Springs.

Meals on Wheels is a lifesaver for 74-year-old Charles Allison of Rutherfordton and others in Rutherford County. The meals program also allows some senior citizens to stay at home.

Team Mi Pueblito (left to right): Hunt Cowan, Curtis Hardin, Rodrigo Chavez, and John Eric Sorreles, enjoying one of the fifteen stands.

Tim introduced Jonathon and I to sight fishing last year, during a crappie fishing trip. Then, we only used that method for a few hours. This year's trip was two days of this technique. And after those two days, we had nearly 100 fish in our cooler.

Gathering early on a recent Saturday morning at Gold Hill Assembly building off Academy Street in Spindale, approximately 40 volunteers received directions to various homes across the county for the second annual Day of Caring.