Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Thursday, February 9-February 15, 2023 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 13 The Alpha Kappa Alpha S o r o r i t y , I n c o r p o r a t e d ® (AKA) Omega Sigma Omega chapter has logged over 500 hours serving Cleveland and Rutherford County since its chartering in 2017. Through various community service initiatives, the women in the sorority have provided non-perishable food items and bathroom tissue to the Grace of God Rescue Mission and community blessing boxes, distributed masks to churches and businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic, revamped the Hardin Road Park playground in Forest City, provided class t-shirts, school supplies, and gift cards, along with organizing the clothes closet at the Rutherford Opportunity Center. In a joint effort with the other local sororities and fraternities, Omega Sigma Omega annually donates Thanksgiving turkeys to local residents. The chapter also awards college scholarships to deserving students in Rutherford and Cleveland Counties. "We are committed to serving Rutherford County and its communities, says, chapter president Tropzie McCluney, "We are looking to be more visible in Rutherford County and partner with the community groups". Founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1908, AKA is an international service organization whose mission is to be of service to all mankind. Omega Sigma Omega was chartered as a chapter of AKA in 2017 by 15 women to serve in both Cleveland and Rutherford counties. Omega Sigma Omega is hosting its fi rst local fundraiser to support its community service initiatives and scholarships on February 11th at 8PM. The Tickled Pink Comedy Show will be held at One13 on 113 West Court Street in Rutherfordton. Tickets may be purchased on Eventbrite and from sorority members for $25 ($30 at the door) and all are invited to attend or give a donation to the cause. "We're really looking for the community to support this important cause", said Tarah Simmons, Fundraising Chairperson. About Omega Sigma Omega: Omega Sigma Omega, a graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® , was chartered on April 23, 2017, in Shelby. Its members are a part of the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African- American college educated women. Omega Sigma Omega proudly serves both Cleveland and Rutherford Counties in the foothills of North Carolina. BRING YOUR VEHICLE BY FOR US TO LOOK AT! NO APPRAISAL FEE CHARGED! TOP DOLLAR PAID! YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE We Want We Want to Buy to Buy ©communityfi rstmedia A U T O S A L E S 345 South Broadway, Forest City 828-245-8067 www.mooresautos.com www.mooresautos.com Rutherford Weekly is still vital and effective in a digital world. Over 25,000 Readers Weekly * SOURCE OF DATA - 2019 CVC Publication Audit Report* Call 828-248-1408 or email advertising@rutherfordweekly.com for more information *Circulation Verifi cation Council (CVC) is an independent, third party reporting audit company. CVC audits and data are an unbiased source of market in circulation information. Rutherford Weekly does not pay CVC directly to perform its services. Print Dead? Not Here! Readership It's true many daily papers have It's true many daily papers have seen their circulation decline. seen their circulation decline. Rutherford Weekly's readership has Rutherford Weekly's readership has stayed consistent over the years. stayed consistent over the years. On average over 90% of our On average over 90% of our delivered papers are picked up by delivered papers are picked up by Rutherford County area customers. Rutherford County area customers. 91 91 .3% .3% * Doesn't sound like print Doesn't sound like print is dead in Rutherford is dead in Rutherford County, does it? County, does it? Purchase Intent In the age of Amazon and other online In the age of Amazon and other online retailers, it's incredible that so many retailers, it's incredible that so many people plan their shopping activities people plan their shopping activities using a local free newspaper... using a local free newspaper... 77% as a matter of fact. Rutherford 77% as a matter of fact. Rutherford Weekly readers read ads and use it to Weekly readers read ads and use it to plan their shopping and purchases. plan their shopping and purchases. 77 77 .0% .0% * frequently purchase frequently purchase products or services from products or services from ads in Rutherford Weekly. ads in Rutherford Weekly. Local AKA Sorority committed to service in Rutherford County Article Provided By: Venita Jamerson Linda Smith with a staff member at the Rutherford Opportunity Center Clothes Closet. AKA members Mary Accor, Linda Smith, and Rachel Calhoun- Armstrong at a Rutherford County Blessing Box. AKA members clean playground equipment at Hardin Park. BUY LOCAL LOCAL THINK, SHOP...