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Eleven Isothermal Community College staff and faculty members were recognized recently for making outstanding contributions to the institution's learning environment.

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Cherryville (3-1) at Thomas Jefferson (4-0)

R-S Central (1-4) at Mitchell (4-1)

Chase (1-4) at Brevard (4-1)

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For the most part, I've never been afraid of dogs. There's only been two times I've gotten bit, both by Chihuahuas. I think they both had some type of little-dog complex.

Robert "Bobby" West, age 76, of Bostic, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018.

Ida Virginia Watkins Cobb, of Cliffside, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018.

Wayne Emmett Wilson, 68, of Forest City passed away Monday September 10, 2018.

Margie Lee Packard born, January 17, 1928, was a teacher who helped generations of students. She passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018.

William Bruce Hodge, age 87, of Rutherfordton, passed away on September 13, 2018.

Margaret Yelton, age 94, of Belmont, formerly of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018.

Brenda Faulkner Browning, age 75, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018.

Mary Hayes Elliott, age 90 of Forest City passed away Monday, September 10, 2018.

Myra Jane Kelly, age 52, of Forest City, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018.

James "Jimmy" Goforth, age 72, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2018.

Mr. Larry Grant Deviney passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018.

Thursday, September 20

What: The Town of Forest City celebrates the World Equestrian Games with a free concert!

When: Sept. 20, 7pm-9pm. We welcome local favorite Ol' 74 Jazz Band!

Where: Concert in grassy area across from Family Video- Main Street, Forest City.

More Info: Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us in!

Saturday, September 23

What: Fruit Tree Queen & King Contest

When: September 23, 3pm

Where: Doggett Grove AMEZ Church

More Info: 651 Doggett Grove Rd., Forest City.

All four teams won the week before, but it was a split this past Friday. This coming week is odd with only one team at home, two on the road and one on a bye.

It's beginning to feel a lot like deer season. The temperatures today will range from the mid-sixties to the mid-seventies.