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"The stage is set, the stars are aligning and Rutherford Stage is inviting everyone to an "unforgettable evening," says Tyler Graeper, the director of "Night of 1,000 Stars" fundraising concert set Friday, June 13 at 7pm and Saturday, June 14 at 3pm at the Foundation Performing Arts Center at Isothermal Community College.

Annette McGowan Dotson, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away May 27, in Lumberton, NC.

Brenda Jean Philemon Goode, age 77, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Carolyn Sue Causby Hoppes, age 80 of Bostic, NC died Monday, May 26, 2025. Carolyn was born December 24, 1944, in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Edward David Causby and Mary Sue Causby McKain.

Doris Mae Crain McMahan, 84, of Wilmington, NC, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

Janet Faye Canipe Lowery, age 70, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025.

Kazuko Tokuhiga Greene, age 83, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away May 27, 2025. Kazuko was born November 25, 1941, in Naha Okinawa Japan.

Margaret Nadine Nanney Rippy passed away June 1, 2025.

Patricia Ann Godfrey Smith, age 81 of Forest City died Sunday, May 25, 2025.

Patti Ann Michaels, age 68, of Forest City, went to her heavenly home Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Peggy Jean Harris Barnes, age 77 of Mooresboro, NC, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Robert A. Armstrong, age 51, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

It is with great sadness that we announce that Robert Earl McKinney, 83, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Wilber Lewis Howell was born April 30, 1942, was one of 11 children born to Jesse Wilber and Virginia Olivia Clark Howell. Lewis passed away May 28, 2025.