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When the Spindale Boys conducted their first meeting in 2008, five men with ties to Spindale attended.

There are many jewels in the crown of Rutherford County. One bright and shining star is The Robert And Janice McNair Educational Foundation, offering darn near incredible opportunities to students at Chase, East, and RS Central.

Dr. Edgar Ernest Tetrick age 77 passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019.

Victor Stephen Webb age 76 passed away Friday, August 16, 2019.

Andy Roland Hudlow, 87, passed away August 11, 2019.

Jody Dalton, age 51, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019.

Zennie Price Greene, age 73, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019.

Nellie Lee Jenkins Moss, 102, passed away Aug. 13, 2019.

Carl Spangler of Union Mills passed away on August 15, 2019.

Gwendolyn Ballard Ledford, age 87, of Forest City, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.

Earl Bryan Guffey of Marion passed away on Tuesday August 13, 2019.

Naomi (Nana) Norville, 85, passed away on August 18, 2019.

Jeanette Dillon Zinselmeier, age 80, of Lake Lure, passed away on August 13, 2019.

Dorothy Baynard "Dot" Grose, age 95 of Forest City passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Calvin "CJ" Justice McClellan, age 87, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019.

David Lynn Baynard, age 61 of Rutherfordton, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019.

Mary Frances Taylor Ruppe, age 89, of Henrietta, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019.

Robert William Carpenter, age 75, of Ellenboro, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019

Saturday, August 24

What: Chopped Sirloin Dinner

When: Aug. 24, 4-8pm

Where: Hopewell-Hollis Club House, 2500 Hollis Road, Ellenboro

More Info: Adults $10, kids 6-12 $5, under 6 free. Take out available. Proceeds to community. By Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan Club.

Saturday, August 24

What: Benefit Hamburger/Hot Dog Meal & church singing

When: Aug. 24, meal 4-6pm/singing 7pm

Where: Caroleen CHC, 112 Walker Store Rd, Ellenboro

More Info: Benefit for Breast Cancer patient Shelly Roberts, who had a double mastectomy.