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Jackson Corbin comes from a long line of beekeepers, but it wasn't until he was in his early 20s that he began to consider becoming one himself.

"I was watching a TV show on bees and thought that it might be something I'd like to get into," he said.

Local Sports:

R-S Central softball (5-1, 4-0) is legit, but they did fall to a very tough Chesnee last week in non-conference play. They will have East Burke this Friday (3/17) and East Rutherford on 3/24.

East Rutherford (2-1, 1-1) lost their first game last week to Burns, but this young group should be interesting to watch. Scoring hasn't been a problem with 19 runs in 3 games.

Chase (3-1, 2-1) has battled to gain a couple of close wins so far, but lost their first game to Crest last week. They host KIngs Mountain on the 21st.

Barbara Allen Shade, age 69, of Ellenboro; wife of Perry Shade, passed away peacefully Thursday March 9, 2017.

Billy Queen Jones, 82, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017.

Joseph Young "Joe" Bennett, 72, of Rutherfordton passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017.

Margaret Isabelle Allen Stroud, of Shelby, went to her heavenly home Friday March 10, 2017, she was 109 years old.

Mr. Edwin C. Philbeck, 79, of Mooresboro, went home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2017.

Mrs. Elizabeth Goode Logan age 93 of Forest City passed away Thursday March 9, 2017.

Velvia Branch Coffey, age 86, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017.

There's a lot of fishing going on right now. I've heard stories from those catching bass, crappie, walleye, stripe, and trout. It is the perfect time of the year for fishermen, no matter what species you're after.

Temple Baptist Church

Free clothes and groceries, Sat. March 18, 9am til 11am. Six Points, corner of Franklin and Goode Road.

Fork Creek Baptist Church

Spring Revival, March 19-22, Sunday at 11am & 6pm. Mon. thru Wed., 7pm. Guest speaker: Bobby Brown from Sonrise Holiness Church.

Bill's Creek Fire Dept. Benefit: St. Patrick's Day Supper, Sat. March 25, 4pm. Corned-Beef Dinner with all the fixing. Adults $10, kids age 4-12 $5. Carry-out available. Info, 828-625-5517.

Breakfast Buffet

Country Breakfast Buffet & Indoor Yard Sale, Sat. March 25, 7-10am at Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills. Adults: $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Thank you for your support!