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Thursday, September 23-September 29, 2021 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 15 720 S CHURCH ST., 720 S CHURCH ST., FOREST CITY FOREST CITY 828-245-7274 828-245-7274 HWY. 221A, HWY. 221A, CAROLEEN CAROLEEN 828-657-5353 828-657-5353 2018 FLU SHOTS WILL BE ARRIVING SOON Brought to you by: Brought to you by: Social Distancing: Intentionally increasing physical space between people to avoid spreading illness • Stay at least six feet away from others • Don't touch, hug or shake hands • Avoid places where people gather Physical distancing, also known as social distancing, is believed to be one of the most eff ective ways to slow the spread of pandemics like COVID-19. Like other respiratory viruses, COVID-19 is primarily spread through "respiratory droplets" from an infected person. Physical distancing of at least six feet reduces your chances of contracting COVID-19. Wearing a nonmedical cloth face covering in public is also recommended to reduce the risk of transmission. While staying home as much as possible and opting to use curbside pickup or delivery services is recommended, here are a few tips to help protect your health and the health of others during essential trips to the grocery store or pharmacy: Physical isolation from other people can be diffi cult emotionally and mentally, and health organizations are emphasizing the importance of staying socially connected. " " There's no lockdown on laughter; there's no lockdown on talking to your family and fi nding ways to connect. Maria Van Kerkhove Infectious Diseases Epidemiologist World Health Organization (WHO) Distanced NOT Disconnected Shopping Safety • Wear a cloth face covering or mask to cover your nose and mouth. • Shop at off -peak hours when fewer people are in stores. • Carry disinfectant wipes to clean the cart or basket handle before touching it. • Remain at least six feet away from other customers and store employees. • Make a list, and get in and out of the store as quickly as possible. • Avoid touching any part of your face or face covering until after you have washed your hands or used an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. • Wash your hands after unpacking your groceries, before cooking and before eating. 6 DAY FORECAST RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S For Up To The Minute Rutherford County Weather Go To rutherfordweekly.com 73 47 Sunny 73 46 Sunny 75 50 Mostly Sunny Sunny 79 52 Sunny 80 53 Sunny THU SEPT. 23 FRI SEPT. 24 SAT SEPT. 25 SUN SEPT. 26 MON SEPT. 27 TUES SEPT. 28 78 49 ©Community First Media Community First Media www.duffi escopier.com www.duffi escopier.com 828-245-5116 828-245-5116 LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR 40 YEARS LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR 40 YEARS SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT SERVICE PRINTED MATERIALS 671 Oak St., Forest City, NC 28043 BUY LOCAL • SAVE YOUR HARD EARNED DOLL ARS! BUY LOCAL • SAVE YOUR HARD EARNED DOLL ARS! INK TONER REFILLS Offi ce Supplies Black & White & Color Copies Many Sizes Low Cost Per Copy CALL US BEFORE YOU BUY ANYWHERE ELSE CALL US BEFORE YOU BUY ANYWHERE ELSE Gardner-Webb University's geographic footprint is expanding. While continuing to recruit heavily from Cleveland County and the surrounding Foothills community, GWU is now painting more of the North Carolina map red, is attracting students from new parts of the country, and is rapidly becoming a magnet for students from across the globe. For the 2021 Fall Semester, Gardner- Webb welcomes a diverse student population. The total fall enrollment— including the traditional undergraduate program, graduate studies and undergraduate online Degree Completion Program—is 3,400 from 44 states (up by one state over Spring 2021). Beyond the institution's home state of North Carolina, GWU is pulling the most students from South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Virginia. "Right now, enrollments at Gardner- Webb are sending a strong two-part message," observed GWU President Dr. William Downs. "First, our University is increasingly the college of choice for students in our own backyard. Second, the Gardner-Webb name and reputation are quickly extending across the country and indeed around the world. That means we are faithfully achieving two core elements of our mission, namely to bring a world- class education to our local community and to then also introduce GWU to the rest of the world. Gardner-Webb University is no longer 'North Carolina's best kept secret'!" Students from North Carolina number 2,414 from 93 counties (up by two counties over Spring 2021). Outside of Cleveland County, the highest enrollments are coming from Mecklenburg, Gaston, Rutherford, and Wake counties. Additionally, included in the total enrollment are 59 international students from 28 countries. The top four countries are Canada, France, Spain and Germany. Remarking on the Class of 2025— GWU's newest students—Kristen Setzer, vice president for Enrollment Management noted, "This year marks one of the most diverse student populations that Gardner- Webb has welcomed. We are excited to bring fi rst-year students from 24 states and 13 countries onto campus to experience the world-class education and vibrant community that we offer. As we become the fi rst choice for students in our own backyard, we have also made great progress to achieve our goal of extending the Gardner-Webb University name and reputation beyond the foothills of North Carolina." Additional Facts about the Class of 2025: Nearly 450 fi rst-year students began their studies at Gardner-Webb in August 2021. They come from 24 states (top six): North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, Pennsylvania and 74 N.C. counties (top six): Cleveland, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Rutherford, Wake, Cabarrus. Top Five S.C. counties: Cherokee, Spartanburg, Richland, Greenville, York. Top Five N.C. High Schools: Crest, Burns, Kings Mountain, R-S Central, Shelby. Top Three S.C. High Schools: Gaffney, Chesnee, Dorman. 21 international students from 13 distinct countries: Canada, Venezuela, France, Sweden, Belgium, Bermuda, Germany, Ghana, Iceland, Lebanon, Mexico, Serbia, South Korea Gardner-Webb continues to extend its geographic reach Fall 2021 Student Body includes many Rutherford students; R-S Central has most high school grads Article Provided By: Jean Gordon 828.248.1408 r u t h e r f o r d w e e k l y . c o m r u t h e r f o r d w e e k l y . c o m A d v e r t i s e A d v e r t i s e W i t h W i t h U s ! U s !

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