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The stage was set last Tuesday as East Rutherford visited and R-S Central for a county showdown on the hardwood. At the end of the night, the R-S Central boys and girls basketball teams were celebratory.

Embodying the same bold and adventurous spirit as the Wright Brothers and that First Flight, the Rutherford County Airport operates in the belief that great things come from humble beginnings. Built in 1975, it officially marked 40 years in business in 2015. Already famous for its so-called "Hundred Dollar Burger," this scenic country airport is small, yet mighty - and growing by the day.

"The Greek word for church is kyriakos, which means congregation or assembly - we are an assembly," said Travis Smith, founder and facilitator of Sacred Ale. "We all come with different ideas, but a common purpose."

Barbara Kiser Sisk, 76, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016.

Billy David "Bill" Robbins, 89, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016.

Cathryn Lynn Shrewsbury, age 39, of Forest City, went to be with the Lord following a long life of illness on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at her residence.

Dorothy W. Arrowood, age 88, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016.

Edward Lee Beard, 80, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016.

Gail J. Skipper, age 72, of Greenville, SC, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016.

Hazel G. Rogers, age 92, of Shelby, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016.

Hugh Anthony, age 79, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016.

Jean Godfrey, age 81, of Conover, NC formerly of Bostic NC, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 1, 2016.

Jean Teats Kwasniewski, age 88, of Gaffney, SC and formerly of Forest City, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015.

John Hardwick Jones, age 47 of Forest City passed away January 3, 2016.

Laura Novella Grayson, 94, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016.

Lois Virginia Tate Goode, age 88, wife of William Francis Goode of Forest City passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016.

Lucille Toney Nanney, 72, of Bostic, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016.

Michael Ricky Cannon "Rick" age 69 went home to be with The Lord on January 1, 2016.

Mr. Darrell Edward Campbell age 66 went to his reward on Thursday January 7th 2016.

Theodore Johnston, age 68, of Rutherfordton went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 4, 2016.

A friend of mine shared with me about his recent hunting trip. He spent twelve days in the northwest hunting mountain lions. Out of those twelve days he was only able to hunt two of them.

Grace Missionary Methodist Church

"Art Alive" presented on Sun. Jan. 17, 6pm. Watch as Scriptures come alive with art. Everyone Welcome! Located: Corner 221A & Kelly Rd., Caroleen.

Faith Temple Worship Center

Sunday Worship, 11am. Pray Service, Thursdays, 6:30pm. Food ministry every Tuesday, 6-7:30pm. 151 Kentucky St., Spindale. 828-395-2091.

Country Breakfast Buffet

Sat. Jan. 23, 7-10am at Whitehouse Community Center, 5408 Painters Gap Road, Union Mills. Adults: $6, kids: 6-12 $3, under 6: free.

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.