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Lauren Rae Schrecengost Wheeler 71, of Rutherfordton passed away on July 7, 2020.

Terry James Crowe, age 66, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020.

Carl F. "Bud" Harris, age 83, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020.

Shelby Jean Wilson, age 82, of Forest City, passed away, Tuesday, July 7, 2020.

Cheryl Bridges Smith, age 55, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020.

Derrick A. Davis, age 34, of Forest City, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020.

Sandra Kay Ervin Coffey, 69 of Union Mills passed away July 6, 2020.

Willie "Billy" Norman Mabe, Jr., age 57 of Forest City, passed away Monday, July 6, 20

Paulette Griffin Mintz, age 82, of Cliffside, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020.

When Rozanne Esparza opens the front door of the Rescued Treasures thrift store in downtown Forest City, she is opening her heart to animals as she has done since she was 14 years old.

There are many reasons to support a former Baptist preacher who cares for all kinds of people.

Mrs. Darlene Stroud Harris, formerly of Forest City, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020.

Jonathan Colby Arrowood, age 34, passed away Wednesday July 1, 2020.

Sandy Ruppe, age 62, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020.

Terry Lee Anders, age 71, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020.

Linda Jean Smink age 74 of Columbus NC, passed away on June 30, 2020.

Dennis James Bradley, age 61, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

Sharon Crandlemire Tuccinardi, 73, of Rutherfordton, passed away on June 30th, 2020.

Maefrey Sue Boone West, age 106, a native of Rutherford County passed away on June 29, 2020.

Karen Lynne Smith, age 63, of Rutherfordton passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020.

With funding from Facebook, Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce and Rutherford County Economic Development dozens of businesses in Rutherford County recently received a Small Business Emergency Grant due to impact COVID-19 had on the individual businesses.

On July 4, anyone in North Carolina, regardless of age, can enjoy one of the state's best outdoor activities for free.