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The 2023 Science Academy hosted by Gardner-Webb University and sponsored by Stonecutter Foundation in Spindale, introduced students to real-world applications of science, such as crime scene investigation and forensic anthropology. The 12 students also learned about the Department of Natural Sciences, the Human Performance Lab in the Department of Exercise Science and the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Gardner-Webb.

Marguerite H. Barnes, age 97, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023.

Patricia "Pat" Phillips, age 81, of Forest City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, June 30, 2023.

Renita Lynn Moss went to her heavenly home Thursday, June 23, 2023.

Ruth Ann Guy, age 86 of Gaffney died Wednesday, June 28, 2023.

Charles William Hamrick passed away Monday, June 26, 2023.

Yvonne Holland, age 78, of Spindale, NC, went to be with The Lord, Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

Alvin J. Searcy, age 88, of Forest City, NC, died Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

Charles and Brenda White

March 30, 1954 -- July 19, 2022 (Charlie)

February 4, 1957 -- June 24, 2022 (Brenda)

James William Powell, 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, June 22, 2023.

Taylor Michelle Curry, age 28, of Spindale, NC, died Monday, June 26, 2023.

Jacob Tristan Ruff, age 27 of Forest City passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023.

Charles S. Martin, age 89, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023.

Celebrations for America's 247th birthday begin in Rutherford County June 30 at Kiwanis Park in Rutherfordton and will continue through July 3 at Owls Stadium in Forest City with a fireworks display following the baseball game.

Kenneth Clayton Laws age 85 of Forest City, NC passed away June 22, 2023.

George William "Junior" Jones, Jr, age 62 of Ellenboro died Thursday, June 22, 2023.

Robert William Arrowood, age 63, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Harold Dean Huskey "Junior", age 58 of Colonial Manor went home to be with The Lord on Friday, June 23, 2023.

Robert "Bob" Henson, age 83, of Gaffney, SC, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Pauline Elizabeth Hubble, age 91, of Spindale, NC passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023.