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After falling to East Gaston for the second time this season, R-S Central Men found themselves as the co-champs of the Southwestern 2A Conference with South Point. It's the first league title in 17 years when they shared it with East Rutherford in 2001. No question, it's the best Central team since that 2001 season.

"It's been a lot of hard work by a group of volunteers to make this happen and to get an 18 game schedule in our first year, as well as getting into a state association, has been challenging, yet rewarding." said Ryan Elkins, volunteer coach, on the inaugural basketball season. "These aren't top notch basketball players or athletes but they are great kids learning to play the game of basketball while also learning life lessons like teamwork, focus, dedication and perseverance. We are planning on having a girl's softball team this year and next year we plan to add girl's volleyball, boy's soccer, cross country and golf. It's an exciting time at TMA!"

Alma C. Stepp, age 86, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018.

Billie Ann Freeman, age 89 of Bostic, passed away, February 4, 2018.

Brenda Kay Hoppes, age 64, of Bostic, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018.

Brenda Wood Fox, age 75, of Forest City, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018.

Charles Richard Downey, age 81, of Rutherfordton, passed away February 3, 2018.

Donna Reynolds, age 42, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018.

Glenn S. Hutchins, age 84, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018.

Hazel L. Moore, age 92, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018.

Jane Shytle Talley, age 75 passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 and Frank James Talley, Jr, age 79 passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018. Together in life, now together in Heaven for all eternity.

Laura Jane Beheler, age 59, of Forest City, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018.

Linda Gail Revels Dorsey, age 77, of Forest City, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018.

Marilyn Faye Greene Pressley, age 79 of Conover, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018.

Mr. Gordon Louis Miner, age 64, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018.

Mr. Marvin Eugene Powell age 72, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018.

Mr. William "Bill" Joe Roberts Sr., age 81, a native of Cleveland County passed away on February 2, 2018.

Roland Edgar Conrad, Jr., age 76 of Ellenboro passed away February 2, 2018.

William (Bill) Carroll Ingle, 67 of Lake Lure, passed away February 4, 2018.

My friend just ended his deer season in Alabama. On the last day of the month he bagged a nice eight pointer on a piece of property that had gone untended and had always been relegated as his least favorite and most undesirable.

Pleasant Grove UMC

After church BBQ donation meal, Sun. Feb. 18. All are invited. Hudlow Road, Forest City.

Piney Ridge CME Church

Black History Program, Sun. Feb. 18, 3pm. Speaker: Rev. William Scott. 4421 Hudlow Road, Union Mills.

Guardian ad Litem child advocacy: We have over 40 children in our county in need of an advocate and a voice in court. Join our 6 week training beginning on Fri. March 2. For more info call Charity Robinson at 828-287-3929 or visit our website volunteerforgal.org for application.

HOPE Grief Support Group: Free support group for any adult who has lost a loved one. Offered at the Hospice Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living, 374 Hudlow Road, Forest City. 828-245-0095.