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Bobby John Jones, age 83, of Spindale, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.

Betty M. Blanton, age 89, of Cliffside, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019.

William "Will" Franklin Ownbey, age 79, of Shingle Hollow, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019.

Cassandra Renee "Cassie" Hannon, age 46 of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019.

Friday, August 16

What: Habitat for Humanity ReStore 269 Grand Opening

When: Aug. 16, ribbon cutting 12pm

Where: 269 West Main Street, Forest City

More Info: Lunch, cake and door prizes. This is a second location, not a replacement of the original.

There is probably only one spot on planet earth where you can eat a livermush burger, groove to great music, and hang out with hundreds of cool cars on August 17 this year.

Mike "Smiley" Weathers, age 63, of Spindale, formerly of Harris, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019.

Bobby Rice, Sr., age 79, of Forest City, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.

Bobby John Jones, age 83, of Spindale, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.

William "Will" Franklin Ownbey, age 79, of Shingle Hollow, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019.

Cassandra Renee "Cassie" Hannon, age 46 of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019.

Betty M. Blanton, age 89, of Cliffside, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019.

Saturday, August 10

What: Buffett Breakfast

When: Aug. 10, 7-10am

Where: Gilkey School Community Center, 217 Gilkey School Rd, Rutherfordton

More Info: Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, 5 & under free. Proceeds help support the community center.

Saturday, Aug. 10

What: Yard Sale and Fish Fry

When: Aug. 10. Yard Sale at 7am. Fish Fry at 11am

Where: New Bethel AME Zion, 263 Forest Street, Forest City

More Info: Pastor: Keith L. Lipsey

If you've been abused, some friends are waiting on you.

Dr. Johnnie Martin and Sally Clorina have run a support group for survivors of the storm of domestic violence for seven years and built many community projects around their work. They group also includes others who offer a hand up.

Aldon M. Conner Jr., age 72, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, July 27,

Mrs. Jimmie Lovelace Padgett, age 95 of Forest City passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019.

Billie C. Metcalf, a resident of Salt Lake City Utah, passed away on March 23, 2019.

Sarah "Maxie" Upton, age 86, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019.