Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Thursday, April 13-April 19, 2023 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 3 Smith's Drugs has sold more than 53 copies of the book "It's About Jesus" 45 copies of "Heart On Wheels", the book about Tommy Hicks have sold. "What a tragic time it was for everybody," Jim said. Challenges for the radio station owner were staying above the downturns of the economy and keeping the business going and staff employed, he said. Among Jim's best times at WCAB came as he and staff partnered with the community to make Christmas brighter for families across Rutherford County "down on their luck." For nearly three decades, Christmas was brighter for families. "We were able to see families pull themselves back together again and start a new life. Very rewarding," he said. Now at home off US Highway 221A, Bishop said he "wants to see what else is out there." To begin, however, Jim said he'll catch up his wife Faye's "honey-do" list. "I will pick back up some hobbies, do some traveling, some volunteer work, get back in shape, catch up on my reading... and not have to get up at 4:30 in the morning." Continued from front page. Jim Bishop after an interview with Carley Arrowood. Singing with the gospel group In His Glory at the Christmas light ceremony in downtown Forest City last Thanksgiving. PRESENTED BY FINISH LINE SPONSOR 7KHÀUVWUXQQHUVZKRUHJLVWHUE\$SULOZLOOEH JXDUDQWHHGDUDFHWVKLUWDQGUDFHEDJ Visit www.7thInningStretch.cc /5k to register. T-SHIRT SPONSOR PRESENTED BY nutrition Mountain Village Mountain Village Chalets & Cabins Chalets & Cabins ~FOR RENT~ ~FOR RENT~ 1 to 5 Bedrooms All Have Hot Tubs & Fireplaces 950 Main St. Chimney Rock, NC 704-472-3100 704-482-4888 704-472-5219 Fast Way Oil Kids Corner...............16 Community Calendar.....................15 Business & Services Directory........7 Obituaries....................................18 Local Churches............................17 Outdoor Truths................................9 Classified Ads.........................22-23 Rutherford County Weather...........14 I n s i d e T h i s W e e k I n s i d e T h i s W e e k The sun sets behind Chimney Rock Mountain on a recent Sunday evening. Article & Photo Provided By: Jean Gordon small town friendly BIG time results