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Grace Conner Smith, 77, of Forest City, passed away October 2, 2018.

Sergeant Major Robert Allen (R.A.) Smith of Rutherfordton, passed away October 1, 2018.

Linda Kay McAbee Hamrick, 65, passed away October 2, 2018.

Frances Johnson Bailey, age 85, of Columbus, NC, passed away September 29, 2018

Frances McKinney Hawk, age 66 of Forest City passed away September 29, 2018.

William Ivey Smith, 51 of Forest City passed away October 4, 2018.

Saturday, October 13th, from 2-4pm in the East Rutherford High School Cafeteria, friends and family of Tommy Hicks will gather to remember the man that had such an amazin' life and influence on Rutherford County and surrounding areas.

This Friday may be the biggest game East Rutherford has played since 05 as they host South Point. All four county teams are home this Friday.

Saturday, October 13

What: Cliffside Day Car Show

When: Oct. 13, registration 8am-12pm, awards 2pm

Where: Presented by Cliffside Masonic Lodge #460

More Info: Breakfast served and Smoked BBQ lunch. 828-447-4602

Saturday, October 13

What: Fall Revival

When: Oct. 13, 4-7pm, meal at 5pm

Where: Pleasantview Community Church, 129 Michael Drive, Forest City.

More Info: Games, Cake Walk, Cake Auction, Fish and Chicken fry with side items. Proceeds go to Golden Bunch Group

It's been six years since Bill Haynes of Hendersonville suffered a severe stroke that left his right side paralyzed and took away his ability to speak. Time, rehabilitation and determination recently helped him do what he once thought was impossible - climb five trails at Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park in one day.

On Saturday, October 6, The Foundation Performing Arts Center, on the campus of Isothermal Community College in Spindale, NC will present 14-year-old singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist EmiSunshine, in a concert suitable for the entire family. Emi will be accompanied by her band made up of her father on bass, her brother on mandolin and her uncle on drums.

Last week, East Rutherford and Thomas Jefferson football moved to 6-0 on the year, but both face a rival this coming week.

Julien "Juicy" Reid Wellman, age 19 passed away on September 25, 2018.

Kevin Beaver age 52, of Ellenboro passed away September 24, 2018.

Etta Frances Bryant, age 90, of Carolina Beach, formerly of Forest City, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018.

Jacqulene Crawley Price, age 85, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

Mike Stofer, age 69, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018.