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Anyone who loves cars - and particularly Corvettes - will want to mark Saturday, May 13, 2017 on their calendar. On that day from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at McNair Field in Forest City, the Rutherford County Corvettes (RCC) group will sponsor the fifth annual "Corvettes For Vets."

Spring Playoffs are here for High School Sports and we have some pretty solid teams that are vying for a state title.

Wednesday was the first round, but these teams could host second round games on Saturday (5.13.17).

Alan Brower Pentaleri, 85, of Lake Lure, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017.

Ernest Richard Crook, 60, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017.

Gretchen Pinker Nance, age 80, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017.

Larry Dean Hembree, age 58

Martha Cole Griswold Whitener, age 95, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017.

Mrs. Mae Ruth Scruggs Moss, age 95 of Shelby, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 5, 2017.

Nancy Shanklin Stroud, age 86 of Rutherfordton, went to be with the Lord Friday, May 5, 2017.

Randy Ingle, age 57, of Forest City, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017.

Reverend Tony Mullinax, age 63, of Mooresboro, passed away April 26, 2017.

Ron P. Kennedy, age 51, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017.

Ronnie Jones, age 69, of Forest City, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017.

Tommy Bostic, age 58, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017.

Vernon Badger Epley, age 92, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017.

Yolanda Quirino, age 65, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017.

I've taken some time out of the last few days to fish the river. This is my sport of choice during this time of year.

Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church, Caroleen

Dinner & A Movie; Fundraiser by the Ladies Auxiliary of the church. Fri. May 12, dinner at 6pm, movie at 7pm. Advance tickets $9, at door $10, kids 6-12 $5, under 6 free. Carry-out available. 828-657-9446.

Long Branch Road Baptist Church

Car - Truck - Motorcycle Show & Vendor Village, Sat. May 13. Car Show, 10am-2pm. $20 entry fee. All makes and models welcomed. Vendor Village, 9am-2pm. 828-429-4479. 621 Long Branch Road Forest City.

Gilkey School Community Center: Buffet Breakfast, Sat. May 13, 7am-10am at The Gilkey School Community Center. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, kids 5 and under free. Proceeds goes to help Support the Community Center. Also, Hosting outside yard sales starting on Sat. May 13 and the 2^nd Saturday of each month. 828-429-9075. 217 Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton.

Bill's Creek VFD Community Auxiliary: Spring Fundraiser, Sat. May 14, 7am-2pm. Breakfast, BBQ Sandwiches, Bake Sale, Plant Sale, Silent Auction. 118 Bill's Creek Road, Lake Lure. Info, 828-625-5517.