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On Saturday, December 1, 2018, 37 teams from Rutherford County Schools, Polk County Schools, and Spartanburg County School Districts One, Two, and Five will compete in the third annual Carolina Isobots Regional Competition, to be held at R-S Central High School. The Carolina Isobots initiative aims to excite and engage more students in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) activities.

It won't be an easy third round match up, but Thomas Jefferson's football team has landed there once again.

Thomas Jefferson (12-0) will host Robbinsville on Friday. Last week, they easily beat Bishop McGuinness 34-3 on a wet and cold night in Avondale.

Dennis F. Burgess, age 80, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018.

James Ricky Thompson, age 58 of Bostic passed away Monday, November 26, 2018.

Daniel Aaron "Danny" Wall, age 61 of Forest City passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018.

Paul Robert Ziegler, age 84, of Union Mills, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

Joyce Bell Abernethy, 92, passed away on November 16, 2018.



Robert Ernest Runnels, age 77 passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018.

Roger Jennings Byers, age 71, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018.

Thomas Edward "Tommy" Carroll, age 86 of Forest City passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018.

Martha Jewel Hyder Norville Alley, age 88 of Forest City passed away Friday, November 16, 2018.

Mr. Merman Lee "ML" Walker, age 83 of Spindale, passed away Friday November 16, 2018. ML was a native of Rutherford County, and a member of Second Baptist Church of Rutherfordton. He also served in the National Guard.

Dr. William F. McBrayer DDS, age 92, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018.

Lillian Crawley Silvers, age 89, of Forest City, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018.

Helon Gilbert England age 93, of Spindale passed away on November 16, 2018.

Saturday, December 1

What: Kids Christmas Party

When: Dec. 1, 11:30am-1:30pm

Where: Gilkey School Community Center, Gilkey School Road, Rutherfordton

More Info: Visit with Santa, Make a Christmas ornament and Pictures with Santa (one 5x7 Free). Refreshments

Saturday, December 1

What: Free Clothes Closet

When: Dec. 1, 9am-11am

Where: Pleasant Grove UMC, Hudlow Road

More Info: All Welcome. 828-245-5471

Voted the #1 Top Christmas Town near Asheville and the #2 Top Place for Christmas Lights in Asheville by www.RomanticAsheville.com, the Town of Forest City is the place to be during the Christmas season!

This Friday, two teams will continue in the second round of the high school football playoffs. East Rutherford will be on the road, while Thomas Jefferson is at home.

Robert William "Bob" Owens, age 76, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018.

Evelyn Whiteside Rollins, 96, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018.