Rutherford Weekly

New play area at KidSenses

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March 26, 2015

By:

Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com

Sisters working together to lift up those who are down

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March 26, 2015

By:

Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com

Debbie Briscoe Smith knows firsthand what it feels like to hit rock bottom, a place where you feel there is no one to help or care. It’s a place she doesn’t want to return to, and one she strives to lift others from.

Genealogical Society to share renovations with public during open house

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March 26, 2015

By:

Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com

Members of the The Genealogical Society of Old Tryon County and the community are invited to see recent upgrades to the genealogical library building at 319 Doggett Road in Forest City during an open house on Saturday beginning at 2 p.m.

Local Roundup and Martinsville Talk

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March 26, 2015

By:

Kevin Carver

Softball: East Rutherford won two of three last week, but this week is tougher, they visit Crest and Kings Mountain before coming back home to face Polk on Monday (3/30).

Outdoor Truths

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March 26, 2015

By:

Gary Miller

Practice, practice, practice; that’s what we’re all doing right now. Go to any establishment that supplies the hunter and you will hear the sounds of those preparing for the upcoming turkey season

Dan “Boweevil” Harris, Sr., age 71

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March 26, 2015

Dan “Boweevil” Harris, Sr., age 71, of Forest City, passed away March 16, 2015.

Marvin Jackson Scoggins, age 98

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March 26, 2015

Marvin Jackson Scoggins, age 98, of Forest City, passed away Friday, March 20, 2015.

Virginia Blades Rucker, 101

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March 26, 2015

Virginia Blades Rucker, 101, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2015.

Erby Baxter Padgett, “Scott” age 61

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March 26, 2015

Erby Baxter Padgett, “Scott” age 61, of Asheville completed his heavenly journey to join family and friends in Christ on Thursday, March 19th, 2015.

C. P. Queen, age 90, husband of Sally Goode Queen

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March 26, 2015

C. P. Queen, age 90, husband of Sally Goode Queen of Rutherfordton passed away Thursday March 19, 2015.

Dorothy “Jo” Dixon, age 71

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March 26, 2015

Dorothy “Jo” Dixon, age 71, of Spartanburg, SC passed away, March 19, 2015.

Mr. Norman Morse Greig, 81

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March 26, 2015

Mr. Norman Morse Greig, 81 peacefully passed Monday March 16, 2015.

Martha Ann King Roach Novak, age 86

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March 26, 2015

Martha Ann King Roach Novak, age 86, of Forest City passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015.

Carson Lee McKinney, 70

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March 26, 2015

Carson Lee McKinney, 70, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015.

Emma Irene Buckner, age 83

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March 26, 2015

Emma Irene Buckner, age 83, of, Forest City, NC, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015.

Charles “Dan” Wall, age 76

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March 26, 2015

Charles “Dan” Wall, age 76, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015.

Garland “Joe” Tessnair, 63

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March 26, 2015

Garland “Joe” Tessnair, 63, of Spindale, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015.

Virginia Forbes

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March 26, 2015

Virginia Forbes, of Ellenboro, departed this earthly home for her Heavenly home to spend eternity on Saturday, March 14, 2015.

Donald Baynard, age 54

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March 26, 2015

Donald Baynard, age 54, of Columbus, NC passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015.

Gracie McGinnis Willingham, 99

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March 26, 2015

Gracie McGinnis Willingham, 99, of Gaffney, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015.

Mrs. Wilma Louise Whiteside Crain, age 69

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March 26, 2015

Mrs. Wilma Louise Whiteside Crain, age 69, of Rutherfordton went to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, March 14, 2015.

Community News 3/26/15

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March 26, 2015

GWRRA NC Chapter NC-P-2

Meets monthly 2^nd Tuesday @ Ryan’s Steakhouse, Forest City. Eat @ 6:30pm, Meet @ 7:30pm. Anyone interested in motorcycles welcome, no matter the brand. Jim Brabb, 828-447-7739.

American Legion Post 74

Inaugural Bingo Night, every Thursday, 7pm at the former Green Hill School; 2501 US Hwy. 64/74A, Rutherfordton.

Church News 3-26-15

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March 26, 2015

Retro Praise and Worship Center

A Contemporary Non-Denomination Service, Sunday mornings, 10:30am and Sunday School, 9:30am. Pastor, Steven Cooper. Everyone is invited. Located: Retro Movie Theater, Forest City.

Holy Ground Community Church

Gospel Music Jam & Free Supper for all every Tues., 6-8pm. Bring your instrument. Sunday Worship, 10am & 6pm. Wednesday Worship, 6pm. 124 Fairhope St., Forest City (near National Guard Armory).