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R-S Central baseball has won eight playoff games in the last calendar year after defeating West Iredell in round one and Anson 4-1 in the second round.

Central played a very tough Ledford team on Tuesday and if they advance will likely play North Davidson at home Friday at 7pm.

East Rutherford's season came to an end as Franklin beat them on the road 4-3. It was an up and down season all year as they won 14 games, but lost by errors in round one. That isn't typical Cavalier baseball. Still, East Rutherford is a threat ever time they step on the field.

"South Mountain Christian Camp (SMCC) began in 1974 with a few tents up on a hillside....

Betty Lattimore, age 85, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018.

Carolyn Love Branch Kiser, age 78 of Forest City passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018.

Horace Lee Cordell, age 89, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018.

Hugh Donald Smith, 80, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018.

Joe Letterman, age 78, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018.

Juanita Harrill Carver, 91, formerly of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018.

Larry Eugene Morrison, 74, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018.

Melvin "Buck" Green, age 54, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018.

Mr. George Miller, Jr., 74, of Green Creek, passed awayTuesday, May 8, 2018.

Robert Jeffrey Bowman, 59, of Kings Mountain, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018.

I'm convinced that most hunters and fishermen never contemplate the outdoor world they take pleasure in. I know in my own life, that without a concerted effort, I only enjoy creation without ever giving it much deep thought

Golden Valley United Methodist Church

Fish Fry, Fri. May 18, 5pm. Take out plates available. Adults $10, kids $5, 5 & younger free. Cooks: James Brandle & Ricky Radford. 828-248-3060.

Holy Ground Community Baptist Church

Annual Holy Ground Camp Meeting, May 27-29, 6pm. Everyone welcome. 124 Fairhope Rd., Forest City, NC 28043. Info, Shelley Blanton 828-429-1942 or Rev. Edward Ellison 828-245-0068.

Collecting Items For Veterans: American Legion Post 423 is collecting items through June for Veterans at the Charles George Medical Center in Asheville. Items needed: toothbrushes/paste, dentures cleaner, alcohol free mouth wash & after shave lotion, razor blades, shaving cream, shampoo, deodorant, white socks, facial tissue, foot powder, body lotion, paperback books, pencils, notebooks. Contact: Donald, 828-453-8870 or Lynn, 828-245-0047. 406 Boss Moore Rd, Ellenboro.

Want to help your Neighbor in Need? Chase Corner Ministries Thrift Store $3 Bag Sale on items in the store that will fit in a provided grocery bag every 1^st & 3^rd Friday of the Summer, 8:30am-2:30pm. 1604 Chase High Rd, across from Chase High School, Forest City.