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Sharon Rooks coupons, but she's quick to point out that she isn't an extreme couponer. Instead, she approaches savings in a common sense manner.

One day, in the bus parking lot over R-S Central's High School, I watched football practice. Darius Fuller looked on as well. It was at the start of the football season when I had a talk with R-S Central Women's Basketball Coach Darius Fuller. His cancer in remission and he was excited about the upcoming season for Lady Hilltopper basketball team.

Do you ever think about your fiscal shape in addition to your physical shape? Just as diet and exercise provide longevity, financial planning also helps to provide for your future self.

Billy L. Ford, age 88, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016.

Bryan "Rex" McCombs, age 51, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016.

Candice Hicks Little, age 43, of Forest City, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016.

Charles William Glawson, 74, of Valdese, NC, formerly of Forest City, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016.

Forrest "Robby" Ivey Robertson II, 69, of Rutherfordton, passed away on February 2016.

Franklin "Curt" Shytles, age 59, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016.

Herman Lee Sims, age 89, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away peacefully Saturday, February 20, 2016.

Jacqueline Anne Davis Mooring of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away peacefully February 22, 2016. All her children were with her the day before to celebrate her 86th birthday.

Linda Epley Blackwell, age 57, of Forest City, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016.

Mr. Steve Leonard Hoyle age 63 of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday February 24, 2016.

Richard O. McDaniel, age 71, of Cliffside, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016.

Sarah Raeann McCurry, age 24 of Hickory, NC, following an extended illness, ended her journey on earth January 20th, 2016.

Thomas David "Tommy" McBrayer, Sr., age 76 of Forest City passed away Friday, February 26, 2016.

Many of my fellow fishermen are heading to Alabama to get in on the great crappie fishing. They offer some of the best during the winter months. The stories I've heard lately have made me start planning my own trip.

Temple Baptist Church

Free clothes and groceries, Sat. March 5, 9am-11am. Six Points at the corner of Franklin and Goode Roads. Behind Earls Save More Store.

Village Chapel Church

Singing, Sun. March 6, 2pm. Featuring: Shingle Hollow Community Senior Choir. 141 Huntley St., Forest City.

Washburn Community Outreach Center

Thrift Store is having a Big Winter Sale. All articles of clothing will be .25¢ cents each on Thurs. & Fri., March 3rd & 4th. Sat. March 5th will be a massive clothing give away, to make room for our spring line up. 828-245-5603.

Bluegrass

Music at the Mills, Sat. March 5, 7pm. Featuring: New 5 Cents. Supper 6pm. Union Mills Learning Center; 1695 Hudlow Rd. 828-429-2432.