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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.

Ethel Grose, age 101, formerly of Spindale passed away Wednesday July 24, 2019.

Nancy Jane (Tate) Blanton, 83, of Staunton, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019.

Ryan Burchwell, age 20, of Lattimore, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019.

Phillip Dewey Carver, age 79 of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, July 21, 201

John McGuire, age 74, of Forest City, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019.

Carla Praytor Bradley, age 52 of Spartanburg, SC passed away July 22, 2019.

Lee Yeany, age 75, passed away on July 21, 2019.

William "Mac" McDaniel, age 86, of McKinney Texas, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019.

Friday, August 2

What: $5 White Trash Bag Storewide Bag Sale. We provide bag and you fill it: $5. Can purchase multiple bags.

When: Aug. 2, 9am-2pm

Where: Chase Corner Ministries Thrift Store, 1604 Chase High Rd, Forest City.

More Info: Proceeds to help your Neighbor in Need.

Sunday, August 4

What: 251^st Homecoming Service

When: Aug. 4, 11am

Where: Brittain Presbyterian Church, 3456 US 64 Hwy., Rutherfordton

More Info: Everyone Welcome

Few businesses symbolize Rutherford County as well as Smith's Drugs.

Hazel E. Smith, age 86, formerly of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019.