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Right here, in the heart of the county, local news is being produced weekly by the students of Isothermal Community College's Broadcast and Production Technology program. "Every semester, a new group of broadcasting students get to learn the reality of television show production. It takes a lot of people and a lot of time working as a team to produce just a few minutes of television." said Carolyn Young, Video Broadcasting Instructor. "And, what better way to learn than to actually create a weekly show."

High School Playoffs

R-S Central softball (18-4, 13-2) and baseball (21-3, 14-1) should be at home for quite a while should they keep winning. Both opened at home Wednesday and will stay at home Saturday if they advanced. There is a chance that Central softball could only get one round at home though depending on how the bracket falls.

Bettye Fay Cox Gosey, age 69, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018.

Charles Alfred Greene 81, of the Cane Creek Community went to meet his Heavenly Father on May 2, 2018.

Dennis Robert Dalton 53, of Rutherfordton passed away on April 29, 2018.

Dushane Wyatt Hutchinson "Shane", age 45 passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 at his home.

James "Big Jim" Davidson, age 73 of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018.

Juanita Webb Smart, age 89, of Forest City passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Mary Frances Smith Merck, age 83 of Ellenboro passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018.

Minnie N. Doggett, 85 of Rutherfordton passed away on April 30, 2018.

Miranda L. Watson, age 30, of Rutherfordton, "God's Precious Angel who was temporarily entrusted to us," was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 28, 2018.

Peter "Pete" D. Smith, age 77, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018.

R. Boyce Harrill, 88, of Bostic, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018.

Ruth Vickers Bradley, age 87, of Mooresboro, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018.

I can take you to where two gobblers roost. They are in the same place about five of seven days.

Montford Cove Baptist Church

Sportsman's Banquet, Sat. May 19, 5pm-8pm. Featuring: The B.A.S.S. Chaplain Chris Wells. $10 for meal & chance to win prizes. 2 muzzleloaders & other prizes will be given away. 4920 Cove Rd., Union Mills. 828-288-3089.

Long Branch Road Baptist Church

Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show & Vendor Village. Sat. May 19, Car Show 10am-2pm. $20 entry fee. All makes & models welcomed. Vendor Village, 9am-2pm. 25+ vendors. Free Kid Zone, Silent Auction & plenty of food. 828-429-4479. 621 Long Branch Rd., Forest City.

Multicultural Festival: Fri. May 11, 5:30-7:30pm. Food, Fun & Culture. Taste, See, Smell, Hear the world. Info: Kisha 262-989-8982. Forest City Dunbar Elementary School PTO: 286 Learning Parkway, Forest City.

Buffet Breakfast: Sat. May 12, 7-10am 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.