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Thursday, January 17

What: Spaghetti supper, $8

When: Jan. 17, 5:30-6:45pm

Where: RS Central High School Cafeteria

More Info: Proceeds go to help your Neighbor in Need in Rutherford County. Chase Corner Ministries, 828-247-0096

Sunday, January 6

What: First Sunday night singing

When: January 6, 7pm

Where: Riverside Baptist Church, Forest City

More Info: Featuring: Truly Blessed

Isothermal Community College officials recently gave special recognition to 18 students.

Amanda "Jane" Morrow Bradley, age 77, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018.

Cheryl Evans Burnham, age 60, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018.

Lizzie Lee Bradley Hudgins, age 82, of Columbus, NC passed away on Wednesday December 19, 2018.

Arthur "Red" Simpson Doggett, age 85 of Forest City passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Arthur was born January 29, 1933 in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Grover and Eula Howard Doggett.

Lila Glaze Lovelace passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018.

James Thomas Gordon, born, July 27, 1941, in Rutherford County, graduated from the last class of Harris High School in 1959.

Rodger Keith Melton, age 70, of Spindale passed away Monday, December 17, 2018.

Carroll Hartman King-Harrill of Forest City passed away December 15, 2018.

Earl J Harris, 81, of Ellenboro, passed away on December 16, 2018.

Ronald "Pud" Moore, age 78, of Mooresboro, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018.

Charles Gosnell, 81, of Rutherfordton, passed away December 15, 2018.

What: Blood Drive

When: January 5, 9am-1pm

Where: Apostolic of Rutherford County

More Info: 1-888-59-BLOOD to make an appt.

Saturday, January 5

What: Grief Support Group

When: Starting January 5, 10am to noon

Where: Lake Lure Baptist Church

More Info: GriefShare, a 13 week grief support group providing help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. Call Nancy Kittner 847-437-0994

December 1st may have begun as a cold rainy day, but the towns folk and out-of-town visitors were in for a treat as they entered the home built by the Bechtlers in the 1830s. Southern hospitality blended into a German celebration, Western North Carolina style, made for a delightful and nostalgic afternoon enjoyed by more than 200 guests whose signatures graced the registration book on this Saturday afternoon.

The Hilltoppers came up with what is the best win of the season as they downed a very strong Mountain Heritage, 75-68 last Friday.

Pauline "Polly" McCombs Hutchins, age 86, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018.