Rutherford County's Special Olympics athletes, their families and friends were among the thousands attending the annual Special Olympics of North Carolina (SONC) games recently.

Rutherford Housing Partnership (RHP) celebrated its 30 year anniversary recently, marking a significant milestone in its mission to provide safe and affordable housing for Rutherford County residents.

"The stage is set, the stars are aligning and Rutherford Stage is inviting everyone to an "unforgettable evening," says Tyler Graeper, the director of "Night of 1,000 Stars" fundraising concert set Friday, June 13 at 7pm and Saturday, June 14 at 3pm at the Foundation Performing Arts Center at Isothermal Community College.

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.