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Never before, in the history of wrestling in Rutherford County Schools, has any student captured three titles.

High School Playoffs

Six Rutherford County teams won first round games.

Now, we are down to three teams left out of seven that made the postseason this Spring by this week's deadline time. R-S Central's softball team had won in the first two rounds, while East Rutherford and R-S Central baseball have made it two rounds as well.

Charles "Chuck" Hailey, 60, of Lake Lure, passed away May 7, 2017.

Charles Kenneth Popham Jr., 61, of Mooresboro, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017.

Edith Frances Bennett Elliott, age 89, of Forest City, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017.

Ethel Lynn Hunt Robbins, age 89, passed away, May 7, 2017.

Forrest Logan Pritchard Jr. of Forest City passed away May 10, 2017.

James Clifton Lowery, age 81, of Caroleen, passed away May 7, 2017.

Lens "Hooter" Brown, age 82, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017.

Lloyd L. Peterson, age 82, of Bemidji, Minnesota, passed away May 11, 2017.

Martha Cole Griswold Whitener, age 95, of Rutherfordton, passed away May 4, 2017.

Martha Jean Sellers, 84, of Caroleen, passed away May 12, 2017.

Mr. Scott Crawford, 46 of Spindale passed away May 7, 2017.

Fishing is a great sport that millions of men and women participate in each year. Most of the country boasts of its places to fish and each area has its specialty.

Long Branch Road Baptist Church

Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show & Vendor Village, rescheduled for Sat. May 20. Car Show, 10am-2pm. $20 entry fee. All makes & models welcome. Vendor Village, 9am-2pm. 828-429-4479. 621 Long Branch Road, Forest City.

Restoration Church of Forest City

6^th Walk for Jesus, Sat. May 20, 9am. 133 Gardenbrook Drive, Forest City (off of Oakland Rd). Walk by Faith Ministries, like us on Facebook. 828-748-2425.

Hopewell Community Cemetery: Memorial Day, Sun. May 21. Family & Friends will meet and enjoy fellowship at the cemetery. Then meet at Hopewell-Hollis Community Clubhouse at 1pm for lunch. Bring a covered dish. Info, 828-453-8105.

Rutherford Guardian ad Litem is looking for individuals who have a heart for children and want to be a voice for abused and neglected children in foster care. New training classes begin May 22. Please call for a volunteer application and to schedule an interview at our office before training classes begin. For more info contact Charity Robinson at 828-287-3929 or apply online at www.volunteerforgal.org