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High School Football: Thomas Jefferson got over 300 yards of offense from Nomi McMullens and four touchdowns from Bill Lay this past weekend. It still wasn't enough as an upstart Cherryville scored with 33 seconds to go to break Gryphon hearts for the second weekend in a row.

Members of the Forest City Owls Booster Club had their first official chance to say "hooty-hoot" to new head coach Matt Reed during a recent booster meeting.

Week of Caring has been making a difference for people and organizations in Rutherford County for 15 years.

Billy Ray Smith, age 80, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016.

David M. Budgell, age 76, of Rutherfordton, passed away September 20, 2016.

Frank Norman, age 82, of Henrietta, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016.

John Vernon DeHaven, age 90, of Lake Lure, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016.

Lucille "Mama" Simpson, age 94, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016.

Mrs. Dixie Lattimore, 91, was called home to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, October 6, 2016.

Mrs. Rose Marie Fortsch Eckert Garner age 86, went home to be with The Lord on Monday October 3, 2016.

Rena Hester Jarvis, age 36, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016.

Robert Steve Leach, 69, of Cliffside, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016.

Terry Ray Welch, 63, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016.

William "Bill" Dobbins, age 90, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016.

Many times when I pick up my bow, I'm reminded of my first shotgun purchase as a sixteen year old. I've often said I went into that store as a boy and left feeling like a man.

First United Methodist Church

Purse/Wallet/Briefcase Auction, Oct. 14, 7pm. You never know what mystery prize might be included in the item you purchase! Proceeds go to Missions. 264 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. 828-305-8570.

West Point Baptist Church

100^th Anniversary Celebration, Sun. Oct. 16. Fellowship at 9am; Worship at 10am; Pot-luck Dinner and music to follow. All former members/families are encouraged to attend. You may dress in vintage attire if you desire to. 828-287-0165. 1160 Union Rd., Rutherfordton.

Blood Drives

•Mon. Oct. 24, 3-7:30pm at Corinth Baptist Church, 767 Pinehurst Rd., Ellenboro. •Thurs. Oct. 20, 8am-1pm at Chase High School, 1603 Chase High Rd., Forest City. •Fri. Oct. 21, 12pm-5:30pm at Forest City Fire Dept., 186 S. Church St., Forest City.

Posture Class

Is your posture important to you? If you are interested in improving your posture, join us for a FREE Posture Class at Carolina Chiropractic Plus, Forest City office Mon. Oct. 24, 5:15pm.