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East Rutherford basketball is still undefeated (19-0, 12-0) as we end the regular season. The Cavs just beat Shelby for the second time in 10 days. The toughest contest looks to be R-S Central down the stretch.

The oldest continuously family-owned and operated retail store in North Carolina is located in none other than Rutherford County. And while Washburn General Store has that distinction, and has become a tourist destination over the years, for those in the community it's simply the place to be.

Betty Sparks Thomason of Spindale, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday January 22, 2017.

Brigitte H. Fitzpatrick, age 68, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017.

Cindy Donald Melton, age 57, of Ellenboro, NC, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017.

Donald Bruce Crawford born September 29, 1939 passed away on January 27, 2017.

Dorothy Green, 87, of Forest City, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017.

Eva Cole Horton Humphries, age 95 of Forest City, went home to be the Lord on January 25, 2017.

Linda Gail Goforth, age 70, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017.

Lisa Conner Greene, age 50, of Chesnee, SC, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017.

Mr. Alfred Jason Flack age 77 of Union Mills went to be with The Lord on Saturday January 28, 2017.

Wanda Butler Flynn, age 63, of Forest City, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017.

This has been one of the warmest winters I can remember. Even though there have been a few cold weeks, for the most part it is as predicted - above normal.

Camp Creek Baptist Church

Seminar of the Old Testament with Dr. Toney McCraw, Sat. Feb. 11, 9am-11am. Everyone Welcome. Union Mills.

Bethlehem United Methodist Church

Annual Soup & Sandwich Supper, Sat. Feb. 11, 5pm-7pm. Donations accepted. 6753, NC Hwy. 182, Cherryville.

BelkGives on the Go Mobile Mammography Center to visit Tri City Mall in Forest City on Sat. Feb. 18, 9am-5:30pm to offer free, convenient mammogram screenings. Women age 40 and over with no breast concerns, who have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months and have a primary care physician are eligible by calling 855-655-2662 to schedule an appt. After receiving their mammograms, women also can receive complimentary bra fittings.

Pink Ladies Support Group: 1^st Monday of each month from 5pm to 6:30pm at Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; for women who have been diagnosed with cancer. 828-245-4596.