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When Bishop Thomas Thompson Jr. sang, "You thought I was worth saving," he crystalized a message heard over and over in the homegoing service for Sister Hannah Ruth Thompson.

If you question whether Katelyn Pressley is going to Georgetown University next summer, just notice the light in her eyes. Or is it fire?

I hate to do so, but next week I will fill you in on our local sports. This week it's about the NCAA Tourney and Martinsville.

Another turkey season is arriving soon. And even though I'm excited about the possibilities, I'm reminded again of my distaste for the characteristics of this bird. Yes, he's beautiful.

Ted Duncan White, age 86 of Forest City passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

John C. Newton, age 90, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019.

Jimmy "Chip" Childers, age 84, of Forest City, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019.

Mary Dee Melton, age 92 of Forest City passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019.

Reverend Joseph B. Flowe, age 82 of Forest City passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019.

Gary Wayne Collins, 65, of Forest City, passed away on March 12, 2019.

Gail Stacy Thomas, age 78, of Forest City, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

Floyd Lyle Chittister 84 of Rutherfordton passed away on March 11, 2019.

Margie Annette Robbins, age 83, of Mooresboro, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Brenda Cordell, age 68, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Minnie Willene Finley of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Saturday, March 23

What: Country Breakfast Buffet

When: March 23, 7-10am

Where: Whitehouse Community Ctr, 5408 Painter's Gap Rd, Union Mills

More Info: Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Proceeds to upkeep of building and outdoor recreation area open to the public. 828-288-6271.

Friday, March 22

What: Blood Drive

When: March 22, 2:30-7pm

Where: Big Springs Baptist Church, Big Springs Ch Rd, Ellenboro

More Info: Fellowship Hall

If you passed Zach Lewis in the grocery store, you wouldn't peg him for a state wrestling champ.

"Until he took his shirt off," Rich Cox, Lewis's coach said of the R.S. Central sophomore who recently brought home top honors in his 113-pound weight class.

Like a year ago, when R-S Central led East Lincoln for most of the game, but the Mustangs came back and won. Likewise happened again to East Rutherford in the playoffs last week.

Both fishing and hunting are in a lull. Hunting is pre-turkey season and the fish have been washed to Florida due to all the flooding here lately. Our lakes are above summer pool.