Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 8 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 28-January 3, 2024 The holiday/Christmas lights are still shining in Forest City, at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) and across other municipalities in Rutherford County until January 1. Downtown Forest City was captured in hundreds of photos by the town's unoffi cial photographer Pat Nanney. Some of the photos are shown here. Nanney said the Carolina Carriage Company, did an excellent job in showing people the multitude of lights from a horse- drawn carriage. Jim and Becky Carson took families across town in their hay wagon each weekend as weather permitted. Many from the town staff and volunteers helped to make the visit to Forest City memorable for thousands of people, "providing an opportunity to showcase much that the town has to offer to both local citizens as well as visitors from across the region," Nanney said. Thousands also visited the drive-through light show at TIEC. The show continues through January 1. Drive through the fan- favorite attraction as hundreds of thousands of lights dance to the tune of holiday classics on car radio; Tickets are available online or at the gate. Ice skating also continues at TIEC in ice skating rink at Tryon Stadium. Themed skates, live music and more will make each experience special. Tickets are available online and at the gate; Thursdays 3-8pm; Fridays 3-9pm; Saturdays 10am-9pm; Sundays noon-8pm. Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Pat Nanney & Contributed Photos Lights still on until January 1 Approximately 250 children received Christmas gifts from the annual Salvation Army Christmas Cheer Center drive in Rutherford County. During distribution day last Thursday, volunteers and staff from the Salvation Army, including Sgt. Patti Rodgers, assisted family members with rolling packages and bicycles to load into cars. Article & Photos Provided By: Jean Gordon Spreading Christmas Cheer Local Advertising for Local Businesses When it comes to marketing your business to local consumers, nobody does it better than Rutherford Weekly! • Print Ads • • Digital Advertising • • Special Sections • • Websites • 157 West Main St., Forest City 157 West Main St., Forest City 828-248-1408 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com www.rutherfordweekly.com WEEKLY RUTHERFORD How Can We Help Your Business Thrive?