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Surrounded by friends and family, Mrs. Gladys Sams celebrated her 105th birthday at her home on Sunday, March 11. Born in Dewey Rose, Georgia on March 13, 1913, this centenarian stills lives on her own and devotes all of her time to sewing and making necklaces. "I have to stay busy and this gives me something to do." said Mrs. Sams.

Well, it's Spring Break, here is an update on the local sports scene with some basketball and racing as well.

Betty Ware Hutchins, age 86, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018.

Cheryl Shew, age 64, of Rutherfordton, passed away on March 27, 2018.

Edward John Lach, 86 of Lake Lure, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018.

Heather Gillespie Davis, age 42, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018.

Lillian Robbins Robertson, age 100, of Caroleen, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018.

Margaret O. "Moe" Evans, age 94 of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018.

Mildred Bridges Terry, age 91, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018.

Roy Higgins Bennett, age 82, of Rutherfordton passed away Monday, March 26, 2018.

Shirley Babington Toney, age 87 of Ellenboro passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018.

Sue Tate Price, age 86 of Forest City passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018.

I'm a little over a week out from turkey season. It really is one of my favorite seasons of the year.

Doggett Grove AMEZ Church

Everybody's Birthday, Sun. April 8, 3pm. 651 Doggett Grove Rd., Forest City.

Doggett Grove AMEZ Church

Gospel Explosion, Sun. April 29, 4pm. 651 Doggett Grove Rd., Forest City.

Union Mills Learning Center: Fri. April 6, 7pm. Featuring: Wiregrass. Meal begins at 6pm, $5. 6495 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills.

Hopewell-Hollis Club House: Smoked Chicken & Pulled Pork Supper, Sat. April 7, 4-8pm. Adults $10, kids 6-12 $5, under 6 free. 2500 Hollis Rd, Ellenboro.