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"As of today, we have served fifty-two people from Rutherford County and this includes a veteran's family. " reports Que'Tonnia Surratt, Chief Executive Officer of Empowerment Center Inc.

Bobby Gene Bridges, 78, passed away Wednesday December 20, 2017.

Charles Anthony "Chuck" Haynes, age 53 of Shelby, passed away Monday, December 17, 2017.

Charles Bryce Sechriest, 85, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017.

Dennis Elbert Johnson, age 70, of Union Mills, passed away on December 20, 2017.

Edward "Ed" Clay Harrill, age 90, of Forest City, husband of Christine Pope Harrill, passed away on December 19, 2017.

Herman Lester Bailey, age 80, of Spindale, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017.

John Mark Cooper, age 57 of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017.

Juanita Parker, 73 of Spindale passed away on December 19, 2017.

Judy Spicer Tessnear, age 62, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017.

Martha Henson Shew, age 76, of Ellenboro, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017.

Nelle Ware Dietzel Pogue, age 74, of Spindale, passed away Sunday December 17, 2017.

Robert Lee Gallman age 69 of Chesnee SC passed away on December 20, 2017.

Sherri Ruff Crawford, age 57, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017.

Timing is everything. Have you ever just felt like you were out of sync with what was going on in the woods or on the water? Sometimes it seems that on the days you can go fishing, the weather is terrible or the fish are uncooperative.

Pilgrims Way Baptist Church

Watch Night Service, Sunday night, Dec. 31, 9pm. Special preachers: Pastor Shane Ezell, Pastor David Edwards, Pastor Johnny McCarty. Also enjoy special singing & refreshments. FMI or directions call Pastor Wayne Stafford, 828-429-7616. 485 Hamilton Rd, Rutherfordton.

Riverside Baptist Church

First Sunday Night Singing with "Truly Blessed", Jan. 7, 7pm.

Beginner Beekeeping Course: Begins Jan. 20 thru Feb 17, (5 Saturdays), 8am-12pm. Cost $40 per person or $70 couple. Sponsored by the Rutherford County Beekeepers Association. Covers the basics to get started in the world of beekeeping. To pre-register email: rutherfordcountyncbeekeepers@gmail.com or call Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823.

Community Event

The MLK Committee of the New Hope Community and the Rutherfordton Ministries Alliance Committee invites the public to the 2018 MLK Program Celebration, Sun. Jan. 14, 4pm at Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church; North Main Street Rutherfordton. Several Speakers, MLK Community Choir along with other community presenters. The program will continue at the Court House lawn and end at First Baptist Church, Main Street for a Meet and Greet Reception.