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Little Charlie wasn't expected to ever be able to speak after he was born with complications that would hinder his speech. Some years later he was brought to The Church of the Exceptional where he attended church with others with special needs from across the county.

I just returned from Texas. I make a few trips there each year now.

Grace Smith Ruppe, age 87, of Forest City, passed away, Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Mary Sue Lange, age 72, passed away April 20, 2024.

Howard Wilbur Hodge Sr., age 96, of Gastonia passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Robert Dewayne Splawn age 50 of Union Mills, NC passed away April 14, 2024.

Sharon Leigh Bomar, 60, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Ruff'ton Roots Community Garden is hosting its Plant Sale on Saturday, April 27 under the shade sails at 128 Hospital Drive, Rutherfordton. The sale begins at 10am and continues until 1pm or until sold out.

There's nothing like the sound of a gobble at daylight.

Radonna Aileen Gorman, Age 72, passed away December 23, 2023.

Martha Sue Byars, age 77, of Mooresboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, April 14, 2024.

Helen Sain Franklin passed away Friday, April 12, 2024. She was 96.

Mary Helen Murray, age 79 of Bostic, died Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Patricia Ann "Patsy" Herron, 77 of Forest City passed away April 11, 2024.

Jerry Champion, age 66, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Faye Griffin Henson, age 78, passed away Saturday April 6, 2024.

Tamera Poteat Luckadoo, age 62; passed away Friday, April 5, 2024.

Beverly M. Ballard, age 66, of Henrietta, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Aileen "Tootsie" Parton Conyers, age 91, of Forest City passed away Monday April 8, 2024.