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Harvey (Peanut) McDaniel, age 71, husband of Christine Atchley McDaniel passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022.

More than 90 years ago the Colfax Free Fair in Ellenboro began at the school grounds of Hollis Road in Ellenboro in order for farmers to have a venue to display their summer crops and other wares.

Lorie Jean Smith, age 61, of Ellenboro passed awaymSaturday, September 10, 2022.

Dr. Rodney Eddings, age 70, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away September 8, 2022.

Carole Snyder Lennon, age 78 of Rutherfordton died Thursday, September 8, 2022.

James S. Harrison - "Steve", age 72 of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022.

Margie Sue Biddy Ward age 89 of Rutherfordton, NC passed away September 10, 2022.

Debbie Price Bennett, age 72, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

Steve Brooks, age 63, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

Reynaldo Dano Igot, 63, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 in Forest City, NC.

Phillip Hoyle Hardin age 73 of Ellenboro, NC died Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

Amber Marie Swink, age 29, of Forest City, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022.

James Bailey, age 65, of Ellenboro, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022.

Louene "Lou" Lane, age 86, of Union Mills, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022.

Margaret Head Burgess passed away Monday, September 5, 2022, at the age of 97.

The Rutherford County Swim Team has been in existence since 1986 and very successful, said longtime Coach Mike Kernodle just days before this year's open house /recruitment session on September 10 at the ICC pool. The event will include a mock practice and demonstrate all the competitive strokes. The coaches will speak with visitors and their children. Interested children may "try out" for the team by demonstrating that they are water safe.

In my area, flea markets are more popular than the mall.

Brenda Guffey, age 68, of Ellenboro, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022.

David Coffey, Sr., age 74, of Caroleen, passed away Monday, August 31, 2022.