Stories from Friday, October 26, 2018

Do you have jars of pennies around your house or office? How about a cup holder in your car overflowing with loose change? Why not put that change towards a good cause? The Backpack Bridge is now holding a penny drive in order to help purchase any left over classroom needs in Mountain Home. The goal is to fill 5 gallon buckets to the brim with pennies...

As South Carolinians impacted by Hurricane Florence gathered around him for a hot meal, Red Cross volunteer Don Nesbitt accepted their thanks with gracious humility. Strangers have bought him supper when they’ve see him in his Red Cross shirt. He’s been offered money, which he refused, and people have praised his effort...

Henry James Redford, “Hank”, 82, of Mountain Home, died at home on Friday, October 26, 2018. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.