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The 26th Annual Hot Nights Cool Rides Car Show is fast approaching! Each year thousands flock to the small town of Forest City on the third Saturday in August (this year August 19). This free event is sponsored by the Forest City Merchants Association and the Town of Forest City. Each year over 400 cars, trucks, and motorcycles lined both sides of historic Main Street. Over 60 classes of cars, trucks, and motorcycles are represented each year. Best of show awards and special awards are also presented.

High School Football is in gear for the 2017 season, so why not go around the county and see what's going on. Practices are underway, but the first regular season games take place August 18th.

Billy Ray Self, age 68, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017

David Holloway White, age 73, of Mooresboro, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017.

Edith Hazel Sane, 95, of Mount Airy, MD., passed away on August 3, 2017.

Frances "Lucille" Eplee Martin, age 74 passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017.

Janie Elizabeth Allman Guffey, age 85, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017.

Juanita Branch Hollifield, age 85, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017.

Linda Byrd Earley, age 73, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017.

Sheila Blanton Harkleroad age 61 of Rutherfordton, passed away on August 1st 2017.

My early season deer scouting is different now than it was when I first started hunting them. In my early years the plan was to slowly move through the woods while looking for any signs of deer activity.

New Vernon Baptist Church

Celebrating its 48^th Choir Anniversary Sun. Aug. 13, 3pm. Public invited. 142 New Vernon Baptist Church Rd., Bostic.

Hopewell AMEZ Church

Men's Day, 2^nd Sunday, Aug. 13, 3pm. We would like for all who can to go the extra mile and pay $25. 259 Harris/Henrietta Rd., Harris.

Washburn Community Outreach Center Thrift Store: Well stocked with Spring/Summer clothing. ALL clothing will be on sale for .25¢ each. Open Thurs.- Sat., Aug. 10-12, 9am-2pm. Our food pantry is available for Rutherford County residents, 9:30am-1:30pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd, Bostic. 828-245-5603.

Little League Sign ups: all county for Fall Ball, ages 4-16. Aug. 12, 10am-2pm at Mooneyham Library in Forest City.