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Clint Bland had a message for his team who had lost seven in a row coming in to the rivalry game...42-0.

The Grahamtown Community Center is officially open for business.

Cherry Smith was already familiar with the services and programs offered through Yokefellow Service Center in Spindale before becoming the organization's executive director earlier this year. Smith has been with the organization for six years, working in client services.

Lillie "Winnie" Owens, age 87, of Forest City, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016.

Margaret Marie Greenlee, age 95, of Forest City, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016.

Mr. Robert Alan Coles age 79, of Rutherfordton passed away Friday October 21, 2016.

Mrs. Janet Frances Wray Toney passed away Thursday October 27, 2016.

Norma J. Laws, age 53, of Forest City, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016.

Shirley Kanipe Moore age 73 of Mill Spring, NC passed away on October 25th 2016.

Virginia Aileen Martin, age 67, of Ellenboro, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016.

November is undoubtedly the best month for seeing big deer in most states. The bucks are either cruising for a doe that is ready to breed, or they are already hot on the heels of one that is in sight.

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church

11^th Annual Ole Time Country Fair, Fri. Nov. 4, 4-9pm and Sat. Nov. 5, 10am-6pm. Free rides & games. 397 Mt. Pleasant Church Rd., Forest City. 828-245-4496.

Harriett Memorial FWB Church

Poor Man's Supper, Fri. Nov. 4, 5-7:30pm. Adults 12 & up $7, kids 4-12 $3, 3 & under free. 1938 US Hwy. 221A, Forest City (Caroleen).

Flowering Bridge Events

•Thurs. Nov. 10, creating fairy gardens. All classes and workshops are held in the bridge's outdoor classroom or, in case of rain, at Town Hall, back entrance. 828-625-2540.

Blood Drive

•Nov. 11, 2:30pm-7pm at Big Spring Baptist Church; 534 Big Springs Baptist Church Road, Ellenboro.