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Dozens of Rutherford County's U.S. Marine Corps members celebrated the 247th birthday of United States Marines at the Forest City Clubhouse recently. Across the US and the World, Marines reflected on November 10, 1775, when the Continental Congress adopted a resolution to create a Marine force composed of two battalions.

As the sounds of the Ole' 74 Jazz band rang across the Town of Rutherfordton Saturday evening, more than 100 people stood around the courthouse lawn waiting for the lighting of the Christmas cedar tree. The ceremony was held after the annual Christmas parade.

Bobby McDaniel, age 83, of Mooresboro, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022.

Brian James Finley, 57, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 in Mooresboro, NC.

Ethel Edgerton Metcalf, wife of John Samuel Metcalf, passed away Tuesday November 29, 2022.

Gene Brandle, age 76, of Ellenboro, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022.

Luis Javier Gaytan-Ortega, 67, transitioned to his Heavenly home Tuesday, November 21, 2022.

Mickey Jenkins, age 76, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022.

Mildred Doris "Dot" Allen was born March 21, 1932 and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ November 27, 2022.

Rosa Lee Thrift Bostic, age 90, of Cliffiside, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

Sherry Denise Swafford, 66, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022.

Steven "Steve" David Hamrick, 55, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022.

This time of the year, my preferred hunting location is close to a heater. That means I'm either in a barn or a blind. Since I'm either rifle or muzzleloader hunting, I can give myself a little leniency when it comes to smell.