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Savana Jenkins has a smile that lights up her entire face - so much so that her nickname at school is Smiley - and a loving nature that goes along with it. And her smile couldn't have gotten any bigger than it did during a recent trip to the Walt Disney World Resort with Ace & TJ's Grin Kids.

The Town of Rutherfordton has decked the halls and is ready to celebrate Christmas with a parade, events and a lighting of the Christmas tree on the courthouse lawn on Saturday, Dec. 3.

He won't officially retire until the end of this semester, but Coach Mike Cheek knew that this would be his last year as R-S Central's head football coach. Unfortunately, they lost to Huss in the second round of the 2AA playoffs Friday. The Hilltoppers kept it 7-0 at the half, but it all fell apart in the second half to end the season and Cheek's tenure as head coach of the Hilltoppers.

A.D. Burgess, age 70, of Forest City, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016.

Amy Lee McFalls, 39, of Ellenboro, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016.

Eddie Lynn Watkins, age 66, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016.

Faye Lovelace Oxentine age 83 of Forest City, passed away on November 23 2016.

Jeff Ross, age 52, of Forest City, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016.

John Stuart Bradford, age 81, of Forest City, NC passed away on November 18th 2016.

Marjorie Horn McDonald, age 81 of Forest City passed away Monday, November 28, 2016.

Martha Louise Sams White, age 83, of Forest City, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016.

Mary Ann Worley, age 69, of Tryon, NC, passed away November 21, 2016.

Mary D. Padgett, age 85, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016.

Mattie Mae Jackson Dalton, age 95, of Forest City, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016.

Mr. Dwight Harmon Hughes, 74, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016.

Mr. Floyd Charles Jones, 79, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016.

Mr. Hugh Carson Calton, Sr., 87, of Forest City, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016.

Ms. Maggie Belle Hubbard of Forest City, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016.

Peter Francis Siviglia, age 83 of Forest City passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016.

Rev. William Thomas "Tom" Frady, 82 went to Heaven on Wednesday November 23, 2016.

Rockfort C. Goode, age 88, of Forest City, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016.

Willis "Slim" Shew, age 76, of Ellenboro, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016.

At some point during each hunt I find myself going through the scenario of seeing a deer.

Pilgrims Way Baptist Church

5^th Annual Winter Camp Meeting, Nov. 28-Dec. 2. Special Singing at all services! Contact Pastor Wayne Stafford for more info, 828-429-7616. 485 Hamilton Rd. Rutherfordton.

Doggett Grove AME Zion Church

Jewelry Sale, Fri. Dec. 2, 8am-12pm at Kritque Hair Salon in Tri-City Mall. Also, Free Clothes give away, Sat. Dec. 3, 8am-1pm at the church. Biscuits & Hot Dogs will be available. 651 Doggett Grove Rd., Forest City.

Teen Talking Circle

A process and support group for girls 12 and up. Topics: developing self-confidence, understanding relationship boundaries, dealing with conflict and self-care for teenagers. Meeting on Sat. Dec. 10, 9:30am-11am at the YMCA in Shelby. Free, membership in the YMCA is not required. 704-284-0554.

Casar Christmas Parade

Sun. Dec 11, 3pm. Starts at Casar Elementary and goes to Post Office. DJ & public bathrooms at Fire Department. If you would like to enter the Parade please contact Eddie Walker 704-538-3366 or Sharon Moses 704-312-9029. Entry Fee is a new unwrapped toy for Angel Tree.