Rutherford Weekly

Page 2 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, October 19-October 25, 2023 Ground was broken Tuesday morning, Oct. 10 to begin the construction of a Rutherford County Schools (RCS) Operations Center. Leaders from the RCS and Rutherford County Government participated in the ground breaking ceremony held at the baseball fi eld of the former R-S Central High School (and later Middle School). RCS Chief Operating Offi cer Brad Teague said the groundbreaking for the center "was one of the happiest days of my career as the dream of a new RCS Operations Center will now become a reality." "I am thankful to our county commissioners for funding this project through local capital improvement dollars, and for understanding the need for this new facility," Teague continued. "Our maintenance, school health, school nutrition, technology, and transportation departments are vital to the safe and effi cient operations of our schools each day. These dedicated employees play an important role in providing the best possible education for the students of Rutherford County Schools, and this new facility will only enhance this work." The Operations Center will include a new transportation department, and repurposing other parts of the older campus for other departments. County Commission Chairman Bryan King said, "When it was identifi ed that a modern operations center was a critical capital need to improve the effi ciencies and safety of our school system operations for our school team members, staff, and students, many people came together as a team to help develop the vision, plan, and the process for this project." He said it is an investment for Rutherford County and a great day for Rutherford County Schools and the county. The Operations Center will be funded by the county through a fund that is supported by local sales tax dollars, not local property taxes. The project was originally funded at $15 million. The low bid came in higher than expected and during the summer, Commissioners approved an additional $1.132 million. The transportation portion of the project will include permanent bus parking at the location as well as mobile lifts. The maintenance department will be in the repurposed former gym and classroom building. It will include new coolers and freezers, which will be utilized when there are power outages at a school. Beam Construction and LS3P are working on this project. The overall Operations Center project is expected to take a year to complete. Community Calendar.....................14 Business & Services Directory........7 Obituaries....................................18 Local Churches............................20 Outdoor Truths................................9 Classified Ads.........................22-23 Rutherford County Weather...........16 Fast Way Oil Kids Corner...............17 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 SPECIALS THROUGH NOVEMBER 10% OFF FLOORING MATERIALS ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 20% OFF HJORT KNUDSEN RECLINERS ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 30% OFF NOURISON HOME AREA RUGS FLOORING SPECIALS SPECIAL PRICING ON ALL FLOORING WITH 10% OFF RETAIL PRICES RECLINERS ON SALE ALL HJORT KNUDSEN EUROPEAN RECLINERS AND FURNITURE ORDERS ARE 20% OFF. PICK FROM SHOWROOM ITEMS TO CATALOG PRODUCTS AREA RUGS SPECIAL ALL NOURISON HOME AREA RUGS, SPECIAL ORDER RUGS & RUNNERS ARE 30% OFF 204 TRYON ROAD RUTHERFORDTON NC 28139 828-289-0553 www.bpssoutheast.com Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-5:30pm Sat. 11am-3pm; Closed Sunday Florence Baptist Church Florence Baptist Church 201 South Broadway Street 201 South Broadway Street Forest City, NC 28043 Forest City, NC 28043 FUNDRAISER FOR YOUTH SUMMER CAMP OCTOBER 17 THRU OCTOBER 31 SUNDAY, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 OCTOBER 29 5-7PM 5-7PM • FOOD • FOOD • BOUNCE • BOUNCE HOUSES •TRAIN •TRAIN RIDES RIDES FOR KIDS FREE FREE FREE FREE Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Rachel Bradley Photos. RCS Superintendent Dr. David Sutton addresses the groundbreaking audience last Tuesday at the baseball fi eld of the former R-S Central High and R-S Middle School. The basefi eld will be the home of the new transportation department. Ground broken to begin construction on Operations Center for Rutherford County Schools Rutherford County Schools leaders join leaders from Rutherford County at a groundbreaking ceremony of the RCS new Operations Center. New & used furniture, clothes & much more. RV repairs & sales. Inquire about small weddings. Check out our Facebook group. Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm 1938 Gaffney Rd., Boiling Springs/Shelby, NC 828-289-1306 THREE CROSSES BARGAIN AND BARTER CENTER

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