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High school basketball (Men's)

East Rutherford is on fire early on. The Cavs just beat Burns 94-55 this past week to run their record to 7-0, 3-0. The Cavs are winning by 20-plus points per game right now and it really is no surprise considering the roster they have.

First Baptist Church in Forest City will again present a live nativity for the community on the fourth Sunday in Advent.

Carolyn Davis Crawley, age 78, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016.

Charles Ray "Caw Caw" Hardin, age 83, of Forest City, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016.

Danny Gene Lane born July 26, 1973, age 43, of Rutherfordton, went to his Heavenly home on December 3, 2016.

Donna Kay Sessoms, 59, passed away, Monday, December 5, 2016.

Douglas Howard McMurray, age 78 of Spindale passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016.

Elizabeth Smith Cartee, age 87, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016.

Jackie Gardner Arrowood Wingo age 68, of Monroe, NC passed away on December 10 2016.

Jane Harris Campfield, age 72, of Forest City, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016.

Jeanette Spicer Carpenter age 70 of Forest City, passed away on December 10, 2016.

Larry "Barry" Self, age 68, of Ellenboro, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016.

Lucille Wiles Gilbert, age 91 of Spindale, passed away on December 4, 2016.

Martha Blanton Keever Ruppe, age 74, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016.

Michael A. Bradley, age 49, of Chesnee, SC, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016.

Reba Ann Blackwell Rhodes age 67 of Union Mills passed away on December 6, 2016.

Rhonda Hill age 59 of Forest City, passed away on December 5, 2016.

Robert "Alvin" Frady, age 68, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016.

Valessa Marisol Martinez Galvan of Forest City, infant daughter of Chelsea Leigh Martinez and Valentin Galvan entered into God's presence on December 3, 2016.

Wilma Henderson Jones, age 84, of Forest City, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016.

Sometimes sitting in a tree stand can be boring. It's not like you see deer every minute you're hunting or even every day you go. Most mornings in the stand last for several hours and even though you may see deer, the window for those sightings is small.

Main Street Baptist Church

Walk to the Manger, Fri. Dec. 16, 6:30pm. Starts at Riah, the Hair Styling Shop, on Main Street in Spindale and will continue to the church. Come join us!

Piney Mountain Baptist Church

Christmas Programs, Sun. Dec. 18. Children's program at 11am and adults program at 6pm with food to follow. 577 Piney Mtn. Church Rd., Ellenboro.

Washburn Community Outreach Center

Need donations of canned goods, including: Fruit, Pinto Beans, Black Eyed Peas, Tuna Fish, Elbow Macaroni, Spaghetti Sauce and Spaghetti, Beans & Weenies, Potatoes, Pork & Beans, Kidney Beans, Peanut Butter & Jelly, and Cereal. Keep in mind our food pantry will be available for Rutherford County residents. Open Thur.-Sat., Dec. 15-17, 9am-2pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.

Coffee and Conversation

Coffee Social and Christmas Celebration for Veterans, Thurs. Dec. 15, 9am-12pm. Donuts and coffee provided. Held at the Rutherford County Veteran Service Office: 303 Fairground Rd., Spindale. 828-287-6185.