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Who would have thought the team who finished fourth in the SMAC 2A/3A standings would win the 2A State Title? Apparently, the East Rutherford Baseball team could do so.

Mackenzie Fletcher credits her senior project with helping her decide her college major.

Newton, who was on the volleyball and track teams as well as being a member of HOSA and Beta and Student Council President, received the Goodnight Scholarship at N.C. State University. The Goodnight Scholars Program is a comprehensive student development program designed to develop scholars into leaders within the STEM and/or education fields.

Tabitha Dotson went from being two years behind on her high school coursework to now graduating a year ahead of time.

Dennis Ray Lynn, age 62, of Bostic, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016.

Dorsie "Dot" Kennedy Wheeler, age 103, of Henrietta, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, June 3, 2016.

Gene A. Shires, age 74, of Mooresboro, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016

James Edmond Rash, age 82, of Bostic, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016.

Lloyd K. Ruppe, age 69, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016.

Mrs. Sara Lou Barnes Spence, 67, of Forest City passed away Sunday June 5, 2016.

Patrick Nolan Edwards, age 43, husband of Maria Cash Edwards of Forest City, passed away Friday June 03, 2016.

Rebecca Ann Owens age 4 of Union Mills, NC passed away on Thursday June 2nd 2016.

Zeke Blanton, age 27, of Forest City, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016.

There's nothing like barreling down the lake in the spring or summer at 5:00 in the morning. The cool mist will wake up anybody. But it's not really the air that is alarming, it's the possibility of a big bass that is ready for breakfast; buzz bait style.

Alexander United Methodist Church

Vacation Bible School, Sat. June 11, 9:30am-2pm. Classes available for children thru adults. A Pizza lunch served at 11:30am. 210 M.D. Blanton Rd., Forest City.

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church

Brotherhood Yard Sale, Sat. June 11, 7am-until. Breakfast biscuits will be available for purchase. 397 Mt. Pleasant Church Rd., Forest City.

Blood Drives

•Sat. June 18, 7:30am-12pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge; Old Main St., Cliffside. For appt call Joe Buss at 864-494-8458. •Mon. June 27, 2:30pm-7pm at Ellenboro Community at the Bethel Baptist Church; 479 Main St., Ellenboro. For appt call Betty Gilbert at 828-453-8959.

Willow Ridge Rehab & Living Center

3^rd Annual Car Show, "Cars for the Cure" Sat. June 25, 12pm-3pm at Rocky's Bar & Grill; behind Denny's on US 74. Registration 9am-12. Entry fee, $20 includes free meal. Top 25, Best Ford, GM, Chrysler, Rat Rod & In Show. Proceeds go to Relay For Life. Info, 828-289-4631 or 828-429-1181.