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By Shirley Thorne

County Line Correspondent

The past week has been devastating for our area and state as Hurricane Helene caused flooding, destruction, and loss of life as it passed through the Piedmont and Western North Carolina.  In our state there were over one million without power and many roads in the mountains are closed.  As of Monday noon, the number of deaths in our state is 47 (115 total including SC, GA, and FL) and the number is expected to rise as recovery continues.  A good contact for needed donations and supplies is the Red Cross or Salvation Army.

After a summer break, the monthly V-Point Ruritan country breakfast returns Saturday, Oct. 5. As photos show, folks always enjoy breakfast and fellowship.    

The 178th annual Harmony Hill Campmeeting will be Wednesday, Oct. 9-Sunday, Oct. 13, with a free meal followed by music and a message nightly under the big tent on the Harmony town square: Wednesday, meal at 6 p.m. followed by Williamson Branch Bluegrass Gospel Concert at 7 p.m.; meal by FINS Cafe at 6 followed by The Gospel Voices in concert and message by Charlie Curtis at 7; Friday, meal by FINS Cafe at 6 followed by Ed Bissel and Chosen Vessel in concert and message by Paul St. Clair at 7; Saturday, Youth Night with meal at 5 followed by Hebron Baptist Church Youth Praise Team in concert and message by Neal Hatfield at 6; Sunday,   meal at 5 followed by Victory Miracle Center Praise Team in concert and message by Chris Richardson at 6.

Upcoming community events: homecoming at Piney Grove AME Zion Church Sunday, Oct. 13, followed by revival Oct. 15-16; and Trunk or Treat at Clarksbury Methodist Thursday, Oct. 31.

Our community sends happy-birthday wishes to former President Jimmy Carter; who celebrated his 100th Oct. 1. As the nation’s longest-lived former president, the Lord has truly blessed him for his humanitarian service across the world and his dedication to teaching and spreading the saving grace of Jesus Christ in and out of office.

Our community extends sympathy to the family of Linda Stroud Carter, who died at home in her sleep Thursday of last week. She was a daughter of the late County Liners Wade and Beulah York Stroud of NC 901. A memorial service celebrating her life was held Sunday at Mocks Church followed by inurnment in the church cemetery.

We send get-well wishes to Carol Wooten Holton, who has been at Iredell Memorial Hospital with a viral infection; no visitors are allowed.

Michele Dyson has been healing as expected and is ready to start rehab at Shepherds Center in Atlanta. Terry Dyson continues medical treatments. Caleb Willams continues to wait for Duke University Medical Center’s call for re-evaluation for a liver resection or transplant.

Join us in prayer for the Lord’s divine healing and blessings upon Carol, Michele, Terry, Caleb, and others who are having health problems.  Pray for Michele’s family as her being in Atlanta will be more stressful.  Pray for the Lord’s comfort and support upon the family of Linda as they deeply miss her.

  Remember in fervent prayer the families and areas affected by the massive flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene. Pray that those still missing will be found alive and that needed help, medical supplies and care, and other recovery items will be available.

For news and memories to share, please call or text Shirley on 336-492-5115 or email sdtlink@hotmail.com.