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Bill R. Millwood, age 76 of Forest City passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015.

Mrs. Sue Trexler Bostic formerly of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Sunday August 30, 2015.

Simonne Cantin Garitta age 78 of Union Mills, NC passed away on August 30, 2015.

Isothermal Amateur Radio Club

Monthly meeting every 3^rd Tuesday at 7pm at the County Annex Building on Main St., Rutherfordton. Across the road from churches. Info, Don Whisnant, 828-453-1698 or Bob Cooley, 828-429-2924.

Stroke Support Group: 3^rd Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5pm in the Crawford Building (Auxiliary Room) at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Info, 828-286-5509.

Full Gospel Revival Church

Camp Meeting, Sept. 9-11, 10am & 7pm. Special guest preachers: Rev. J. Darrell Turner & Rev. David Tolbert. Info, 828-447-2886. 4799 Hwy. 64/74A, Rutherfordton.

Zion Hill AME Zion Church

1st afternoon of Revival Sept. 13, 3pm. Rev. Dr. Andrew Bowie Smoke Speaker. Interim Pastor Rev. Dr. Andrew Bowie Smoke. 187 Ragtown Rd. Henrietta.

One man's love for family history has led him to encourage other relatives to work together to restore a family cemetery.

The history of one small textile community in Rutherford County continues through the generations online. Now, the website's founders are seeking funding to continue the site into the future.

Another Friday of High School football has gone by in 2015 and once again, Rutherford County went 3-1 on the week. They are now 6-2 to start the season. While the early season is nice, Week three gets a little tougher.

It really is fun to watch hunters this time of year. We are no different than any other group or even species. I would guess that every animal or mammal has trigger mechanisms - those things that happen that tell them something else is about to happen.

Joyce Condrey Luckadoo, age 82, of Ellenboro, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2015.

Ronald Delbert Fish, age 65 of Forest City passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2015.

Betty Hoyle Logan, age 89, passed away Monday, August 24, 2015.

Martha Haynes, age 75 of Forest City, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015.

Katherine Hinson Philbeck, age 88, of Bostic, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2015.

Worth "Pete" Homer Mitchell, Jr. met the Lord face to face on Tuesday, August 25, 2015.

Aislee Buff, 84, a resident of Rutherfordton, passed away August 24, 2015.

John Edmond Hoyle, age 72, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015.

Glynda Morrow James, age 67 of Forest City passed away Monday, August 24, 2015.

Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County: Program established for the purpose of obtaining info about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have information about a crime? Report is anonymously. You do not have to reveal your name. Your info could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers, 828-286-8477.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Holds weekly meetings: Sunday 6PM, Monday 7PM, Thursday 8PM. 1^st Presbyterian Church, 438 West Main St., Forest City. Providing support for recovery for 80 years!

Spindale UMC

Alive Now Spiritual Formation Group, Sundays at 10am. Come early at 8:45am for FORWARD modern worship & light food. East Main Street at Methodist Dr. 828-286-2281 or spindaleumc@bellsouth.net

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church

Offering FREE tutoring! K-5 all subjects and 6-12 math, English and writing. Services will be provided by certified teachers as well as other volunteers. Tuesdays 5-7pm or call Roxy to make an appt. 828-980-3786.