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The 27th Annual Hot Nights Cool Rides Car Show is fast approaching! Each year thousands flock to the small town of Forest City, North Carolina on the third weekend in August. It begins Saturday, August 18 at 9am and will continue until 8pm. This event is sponsored by the Forest City Merchants Association and the Town of Forest City. Each year over 400 cars, trucks, and motorcycles line both sides of the manicured, tree-lined historic Main Street. Over 60 classes of cars, trucks, and motorcycles are represented each year.

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Addie Mae Carswell, age 97 of Columbus, NC passed away on July 31, 2018.

ANN LEONA STIEHLER

Born 07-03-1941. The daughter of Claude and Louise Bryan of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands passed on Monday, July 23, 2018.

Charles Kimball "Kim" Whisnant, age 61, of the Six Points Community, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018.

Christine Sicilia Barr Vancil, age 56, of Dallas passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018.

David C. Trammel, age 86, husband of Ann Goode Trammel of Forest City, passed away Saturday August 4, 2018.

Evelyn C. Davidson, age 70, of Inman, SC, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018.

Grayson Tyler Thompson, infant son of Beverly Wells of Forest City and Brandon Thompson of Shelby, entered into his Heavenly Father's presence on Wednesday, August 1, 2018.

Ina Mae Price Lutz passed away on July 31, 2018.

James "Jim" Joseph Parks, 69, of Rutherfordton passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018.

Jasper Hal Davis, age 75, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018.

Joseph Kelly Padgett, Jr., age 55, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018.

Mary Olive Mintz Vogels, passed away on August 4, 2018.

Max G. Alexander, age 88, of Caroleen, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018.

Michael E. Henson, age 66, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018.

Reginald Lawrence Barber, 72, of Kings Mountain born May 23, 1946 passed away on August 1, 2018.

Even though it's still summer, the deer hunters are getting prepared for another season. While it may be a few weeks until the season opens, there is much to do in order to be ready for opening day - especially if you hunt with a bow.

Thursday-Saturday, August 9-11

What: Housewares 50% off. New school uniform pants, Khaki, $15 ea. All other clothing BOG2 free.

When: August, 9-11, 9am-2pm

Where: Washburn Community Outreach Center, 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd, Bostic

More Info: Food pantry for Rutherford County residents 9:30am-1:30pm. 828-245-5603