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The American Red Cross again has a physical presence in Rutherford County.

With an office inside the United Way building on Withrow Road, American Red Cross Community Executive Amanda Edwards is quick to point out that ARC's presence was never absent in Rutherford County.

For seven weeks youth and adults from more than 35 states have visited Rutherford County to help homeowners here to have warmer, safer and drier homes.

August the first, High School football officially began. Since I tackled the Southern Piedmont last week, let's go the SMAC 2A/3A this week. No doubt the top three should be no brainers, but from fourth on back, it's anybody's guess. Let's get to it.

Betty Lou Harris Arrowood, 84, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016.

Billy John Lovelace, age 51, of Ellenboro, NC, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016.

Brandon Lovelace, age 29, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016.

Fredia Flynn Penson, 77, of Forest City, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at Willow Ridge. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Fred Lee and Carrie Dalton Flynn. She was retired from Crellin Plastics and was of the Baptist faith.

Helen Duncan Hill age 99, of NYC, formerly of Spindale, passed away Wednesday July 20th, 2016.

Helen Ward Arrowood, 84, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016.

Lennis McAbee Flynn, age 71, of Lincolnton and formerly of Forest City, passed away July 24, 2016.

Marjorie Ann Craven age 72 of Rutherfordton went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday July 26, 2016.

The home fires may still be burning, it's definitely too hot to fish and too hot for golf. So, I just sits and thinks and plans. And in the late afternoon or early morning I check trail cameras and move tree stands because harvesting a deer doesn't happen in the late fall or winter but more often than not, it happens in the summer. It happens without a bow or gun but with a map, a camera, and strategic planning.

First United Methodist Church

Welcome Table Free Community Meal, Mondays, 5-6:30pm. Dine in. 264 N Main St., Rutherfordton. Sponsored by churches of Rutherfordton. 828-287-3704.

Crestview Baptist Church

Caregiver Support Group every 3^rd Tuesday, 6pm. 630 S. Church St Forest City. 828-375-0046 to register.

Back to School Festival

Forest City Dunbar Fun Fest, Fri. Aug. 5, 4-8pm. 286 Learning Way, Forest City. Games, prizes, food, fun & jumping!

Children's Health Fair

Sat. Aug. 6, 9am-12pm at First United Methodist Church; 264 N. Main St, Rutherfordton. K-5th grade. Free Screenings & Health Information. First 100 receive bookbags filled with school supplies and a book!