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Vicki Shehan Jones, age 63 of Forest City, passed away on August 20, 2018.

Jean Marie Dockray Pawelko, 91, of Lake Lure, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018.

James Delmas Dodson, Jr., age 59 of Ellenboro passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018.

Kyelyn George Fite, infant son of Chris and Jessica Yelton Fite of Forest City, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018.

Ola Gordon Shytle, age 81, of Forest City, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018.

Myles "John" Nix, age 72, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018.

Henry Jace Lee Atkins, infant son of Kierston Atkins of Mooresboro passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018.

Tuesday, September 4

What: Veterans Clothing Center and Meet & Greet Coffee (Free, snacks provided)

When: Sept. 4, 10am-1pm (due to Labor Day)

Where: American Legion Post 74, 2501 US 64/74A Hwy, Rutherfordton

More Info: For October, back to 1^st Monday of the month

Saturday, September 1

What: Fundraiser Spaghetti Supper

When: September 1, 4pm until.

Where: Thermal City United Methodist Church, 301 Thermal City Rd, Union Mills

More Info: Adults $8, kids $3, under 5 free. Drink & dessert. Take out available. Proceeds support the church.

One of the largest sporting events in North Carolina history will be taking place in September at the Tryon International Equestrian Center.

North Gaston (1-0) at East Rutherford (1-0)

Chase (0-1) at Cherryville (1-0)

Patton (0-1) at R-S Central (0-1)

Thomas Jefferson

Michael Gilbert "Woody" Wood, age 57, of Nashville, TN, passed away, August 12, 2018.

Lucille (Lucy) Hampton Daniel, Ph.D., age 87, of Tryon Estates and formerly of Green Hill, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018.

Mary Ellen Splawn, age 98, of Forest City, went home to be her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

Maxine Fay Ross Correll, age 72, of York, SC passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018.

Jesse Paul Barrett, age 45, a native of Cleveland County, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018.

Jacob Sims, Beloved son of Joseph Ernest Sims and Mary King Putnam tragically passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018.

Frances E. Dunphy, age 92, of Lake Lure, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018.

Rachel Crain Sims, 81, of Rutherfordton passed away Monday, August 13, 2018.

Thurs.-Sat., August 23-25

What: All Housewares & Toys will be 50% off. New school Uniform Pants, Khaki in color $5. All children's clothing 50% off.

When: August, 23-25, 9am-2pm

Where: Washburn Community Outreach Center, 2934 Piney Mountain Ch Rd, Bostic

More Info: Food pantry available for Rutherford County residents, 9:30am-1:30pm. 828-245-5603

Friday, August 24

What: Family Life Celebration Concert presented by Hands of HOPE for Life

When: Aug. 24, 6:30pm

Where: Foundation at ICC

More Info: Free. Donations taken at end of concert. Proceeds benefit Hands of HOPE pregnancy center. Visit hh4life.org