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It took just one week of postseason for High School basketball to end in Rutherford County.

"Rev. Lynda Ferguson was the pastor of Salem United Methodist Church in 2009 when this project was born. Lynda wanted to create a place where Jesus' picture of the kingdom of God, as described in Matthew 25, could come to life. She rallied the support of the community and congregation in this endeavor, and created a space that would provide food and clothing to those in the eastern part of Rutherford County." says current pastor, Reverend Sam Burleson.

Ann S. Callahan, age 83, of Spindale, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018.

Barbara Carswell Washburn, age 80 of Forest City passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018.

Charles Glenn Skipper, age 52, of Bostic, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018.

Charles Ray Lovelace, age 73, of Ellenboro, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018.

Charles Reynolds, age 86, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018.

Clyde David Metcalf age 72 of Lincolnton, formerly of Lake Lure, passed away February 14, 2018.

Danny "Caveman" Putnam, age 53, Forest City, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018.

David Kanipe, age 46, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018.

Dianne Wright Gibson, age 71, of Spindale, wife of Foy Gibson passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018.

Donald "Moon" Walker, age 69, of Forest City, formerly of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018.

DL went home to be with the Lord on February 23, 2018.

Gloria Williams Bland was born in 1933, to her parents Annie Summers Williams, and RG Williams.

Johnny Sherrill Womick, age 62, of Forest City, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018.

Marjorie Beason Bostic, age 93, of Cliffside, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018.

Martha Elizabeth Castillo, 92 of Key Largo FL, passed away on February 15, 2018.

Merle J. Rich, age 86, of Spindale, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018.

Mitchell Gosnell, 56, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018.

Virginia Blanton Holland, 95, of Cleveland County, formerly of Forest City, passed away on February 22, 2018.

One of the obstacles that most hunters and fishermen dread is the wind. A light wind is not a factor - it's even helpful, but a windy day is burdensome to the fishermen and causes most game to stay out of sight.

Concord Baptist Church

Youth Camp Fundraiser Fish Fry, Sat. March 3, 4-7pm. Adults $10, kids 10 & under $5, 4 & under, Free. 720 Old U.S. 74, Bostic.

Thermal City United Methodist Church

Spaghetti Supper, Sat. March 3, 4pm until. All you can eat. Adults $8, kids 7-12 $3, 6 and under free. Take out plates available. Proceeds support the Church. 2301 Thermal City Road, Union Mills.

We are in desperate need of good volunteers! We need helpers in our Donation Processing Center, Thrift Store, Mobile Food Truck & 3 Food Pantries. We also need volunteers willing to haul wood to us. We have the donated wood cut, we just need volunteers willing to haul it. We have a dozen families in need of firewood. To volunteer call 828-247-0096. 1604 Chase High Rd., City, Forest City.

Washburn Community Outreach Center Thrift Store: Stocked with Fall/Winter clothing. $3 Bag Sale on all clothing, all shoes will be ½ off. Easter decorations on display. Open Thurs.-Sat., March 1-3, 9am-2pm. Food pantry available for Rutherford County residents, 9:30am-1:30pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd, Bostic. 828-245-5603.