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Walter Boyce "Josh" Crowder, age 86, of Forest City, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015.

Mr. Hubert Oscar Johnson, Jr. "Junior" age 71 of Rutherfordton went home to be with The Lord on Sunday December 6, 2015.

Frances Aylene Annon Conner, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 5, 2015.

Blood Drive

Thurs. Dec. 31, 10am-2:30pm at Lowe's; 184 Lowes Boulevard, Forest City. For more info or to schedule an appt please call Pam Irby at 828-231-3055.

Beginner Honey Bee School

Sponsored by Rutherford County Beekeepers. All you need to know about getting started keeping bees. Five week course, Saturdays 8am-12pm, begins Jan. 16^th. $35 per person or $60 per couple. Limited class size. Call 828-980-1823 or email: jacksoncorbin71@yahoo.com.

Forest City Church of the Nazarene

Live Outside Nativity, Wed. Dec. 23, 6-8pm. Free admission and free hot chocolate, seating and parking available. Hardin Rd., Forest City.

Kistlers Chapel UMC

Christmas Eve services, Thurs. Dec. 24, 10:30pm. 3060 Poors Ford Road. 3060 Poors Ford Road.

What if you could have someone pray for you as you run your holiday errands? What if it were as easy as ordering a meal at a fast food restaurant? One local church plans to offer drive through prayer this holiday season, and all you need to do to receive the blessing is pull up in your car.

A group of volunteers who have given their time to serve their country, now serve closer to home by providing Christmas gifts to children in need.

The Carolinas have a lot to be proud of this fall/winter sports season.

Who would have guessed that Clemson, UNC and the Carolina Panthers had a record of 36-2 on the football field at this point?

As I have written many times before, when one is in a tree stand, he notices the most intricate things. For hours on end a deer hunter is looking at the same view.

Gertrude Aldrich Silver, age 93, of Cliffside, NC, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at.

Richard F. Harris, age 47, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015.

Ricky Lee Gee, age 63, of Spindale passed away Wednesday December 2, 2015.

John Michael Burgo, age 50, of Ellenboro, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015.

Robert Joe "Bob" Tate, age 86, of Sarasota, Florida and formerly of Rutherford County, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015.

Irene Hester Sane, age 91, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015.

James William Davidson, age 65, of Forest City, passed away Friday, November 27, 2015.

Christine M. Jolley, age 83, of Cliffside, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015.

Linda Elizabeth Hamrick Bright, age 66, of Spindale, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015.

Mobile Food Truck

The 2nd Harvest Mobile Food Truck will be arriving at the South Mountain Christian Camp on Tues. Dec 15, 10am. Come early and get in line. 1129 South Mountain Road, Bostic. 828-245-5603. Volunteers will be needed and greatly appreciated.

Mountains Branch Library

Kids of all ages can create their own ornaments, Wed. Dec. 16, 4-5 pm. Craft supplies for toddlers, teens, and everyone in between! Older kids can create glass ornaments, while younger ones can create a snow globe ornament in a plastic ball. Or you can design your own holiday creation using our craft supplies. Lots of great holiday treats, too! Info, 828-287-6392.

Alexander United Methodist Church

The Choir will present The Christmas Cantata "Breath Of Heaven" on Sat. Dec. 12, 7pm. Light Refreshments will be served following the music. 210 M.D. Blanton Road, Forest City.

Crestview Baptist Church

Adult choir will be doing a Christmas Cantata titled "Hope Has Hands" on Sun. Dec. 13, 10:30am. 630 S. Church St. Forest City.