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Ronnie Lee "Pulley" McSwain, age 71, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

Dr. April Diane Allen, PhD., age 69 of Michigan and a former resident of Rutherford County passed away November 11, 2018.

Mr. Billy William Donahue Sr., age 77 of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

James "Jim" Hawley, age 67, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

Mrs. Jean Camp Fisher went to her heavenly home Tuesday November 13, 2018.

Derrell Hutchins, age 48, of Forest City, NC, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018.

Tyler Wayne Collins, 29, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Joshua K. Pruett, 27, of Morganton, passed away on November 10, 2018.

Thursday, November 29

What: Blood Drive

When: Nov. 29, 10:30am-3pm

Where: Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, 2527 Hwy. 221A, Mooresboro

More Info: Appt: Jennifer 828-657-9998 ext. 7

Sunday, November 25

What: Women in Red

When: November 25, 3pm

Where: Doggett Grove AMEZ Church, 651 Doggett Grove Road, Forest City

More Info: Theme: Domestic Violence. Speaker: Minister Tammy Gregory

The Little Detroit Chapter of the Antique Auto Club of America recently celebrated it's 10th anniversary at the Bennet's Classic Museum with a cruise in. The club has members from Rutherford, Polk, and surrounding counties.

A team in Rutherford County has upset a No.1 football seed before, but now we actually get a No.1 seeded team in the playoffs. Thomas Jefferson will be the No.1 in the 1A West as the football playoffs are here. However, the Gryphons get a first-round bye and host the winner of North Duplin-Bishop McGuniness on 11-23-18.

Betty J. Waters, age 81, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Shelia Reece Phillips, age 53 of Forest City passed away Friday, November 9, 2018.

Zeb Conner, age 82, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018.

Arthur Cleve Miller age 90 of Rutherfordton, passed away on November 9, 2018.

Willine Johnson Hames, age 76, of Mooresboro, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018.

Delbert "Del" John Ligon, age 71, of Spindale, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018.

Gary Lee Wilson, age 53, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018.

Sarah Holder Whitaker, age 93, of Spartanburg, formerly of Charlotte passed away Wednesday November 7, 2018.

Floyd Crawford, age 93, of Rutherfordton, passed away on November 6, 2018.

Linda Sue Greene Campbell, age 73, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018.