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ZEBULON, N.C.--R-S Central had a chance to make school history by winning their first-ever baseball state title. Unfortunately, it was Holmes who swept in two games to take the 2A crown for 2017. Zebulon hosted the 2A State Baseball Title this past Friday night and Saturday and both games were competitive.

Billy Joe Dean Blanton, age 57, of Mooresboro, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017.

Boyce C. Robinson, age 80, of Forest City, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017.

Glenn Edward Young, Jr., 38, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017.

Mr. Robert Joseph (Bob) Capaldo, Sr., 89, of Ellenboro, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017.

Ruby Bostic Silvers, age 90 of Ellenboro passed away Monday, May 29, 2017.

It's been several years since I was too busy to hunt. I can remember one year when I was opening a business that deer season had to be skipped. I never remember missing much of a turkey season until this last year.

Mt Pleasant Baptist Church

Brotherhood Yard Sale, Sat. June 10, 7am-until. Sausage & Gravy Biscuits will be available to purchase. 397 Mt. Pleasant Church Rd., Forest City. 828-245-4496.

Faith Baptist Church

Church Homecoming, June 11, Sunday School 10am, Morning Service 11am. Singing: Simple Faith at 2pm. 149 West Main Ext., Forest City.

Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic

Sat. June 10, 12-1pm at Thunder Road Animal Hospital; 827 Thunder Road, Spindale. Rabies shots: 1 year $14 cash, 3 year $18 cash. Other discounted vaccines available for your pets. Keep your pets healthy and legal. 828-286-0033.

BBQ Benefit: Yard Sale & BBQ Benefit for cancer patient Russell Croom; Sponsored by Sugar Hill Baptist Church, Sat. June 10, Yard Sale with Sausage Biscuits & Coffee for $1.50 starts at 7AM. BBQ 11AM until. Adults $8, 6-12 $4, under 6-free. Held at Whitehouse Community Center, 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills.