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Abstract Ice Inc, a manufacturer of specialty craft ice products is coming to Forest City, Gov. Roy Cooper announced last week. Joining in the announcement were Rutherford County and Forest City officials. The manufacturing plant will create 26 new jobs and invest more than $14.7 million in establishing a new manufacturing facility in Forest City.

Adrian P Wizes, born January 25, 1965 in Cooperstown, NY along with his twin sister, Athena grew up in Cherry Valley, Gloversville, and Broadalbin, NY. One of five kids, including his sisters Laura, Cherie, Athena, and brother Peter. Later, in our teenage years he would gain another sister Rachael.

Diane Robbins Jones, age 86 of Forest City, died Sunday, November 10, 2024.

Dr. Robert Thomas Leddy was born in Yonkers, NY, January 2, 1949. He was the only child of Mrs. Grace Priester Leddy (deceased) and Mr. John Thomas Leddy (deceased) of FL. He was also the stepson of Mrs. Libby Leddy (deceased), of FL. Mr. John Arrigoni of Bunnell, FL, was his step-brother.

Hermenegildo "Pop" Espino, age 66, also known as "Cheto" or "Laredo", passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024.

Lisa Coffey, age 61, of Bostic, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Lula Mills Wilson, age 74, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024

Mary Ann Hames, age 74, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Saturday, November 9, 2024.

Rebecca "Becky" Hensley McKelvey, age 62, of Rutherfordton passed away Friday, November 15, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Sheila Ann Mode Wellmon, 76, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024.

Sherry Lynn Lang Dotson, age 58, of Caroleen, died Thursday, November 7, 2024.