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Shirley Ann Lane Ramsey, age 73 of Spindale passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019.

Lillian "Irene" Waters, age 82, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019.

Perry Wayne Wilson, age 72, of Forest City, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019.

Linda Hawkins our loving wife and mother passed away on January 11, 2019.

Saturday, January 19

What: Beginner Beekeeping School

When: Saturdays Jan. 19 & 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 8am-12pm

Where: Rutherford Co. Administration Office, 289 N. Main St., Rutherfordton

More Info: Register on Jan. 19, 8am. Cost $50 or $45 to pre-register, email: rutherfordcountyncbeekeepers@gmail.com

Sunday, January 20

What: Annual MLK Program

When: January 20, 3:30pm

Where: Second Baptist Church, 191 Greene Street, Rutherfordton.

More Info: Rev. Keith Stephenson Host Pastor/Church. Featuring; Guest Speaker Rev. Reginald Coffey, Pastor St. John AME Zion Church. Followed by road sign ceremony and reception.

High School Basketball

R-S Central (10-4) won twice this week on the men's side and could have a couple of more wins had some situational stuff not occurred late in games.

Hazel Bridges Sims, age 87, of Rutherfordton, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 3, 2019.

Ruth Amos Peace, age 77 of Forest City, passed away on January 3, 2019.

Mr. William Walder Young, Jr. "Bill", age 88 of Rutherfordton passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019.

Gloria Jacquelyn Hess Condrey of Union Mills, passed away on December 29, 2018.

Friday, January 11

What: Art Lessons for Kids

When: Fri. Jan. 11, 3:30pm

Where: Mountains Branch Library, Lake Lure

More Info: Make an animal collage! Ages 4 and up

Sunday, January 13

What: 44^th Annual Christmas Program "The Birth of Jesus Christ"

When: January 13, 2pm

Where: The Church of the Exceptional, 2843 Hwy. 221A, Mooresboro.

More Info: Everyone is invited

The coat drive was a success this year. With the help of the citizens and community agencies, we were able to provide warm clothing to over 450 individuals. Thank you for helping us.

Men:

East Rutherford: The Cavs won all three games to take the Chesnee Christmas Tourney. It was a tough last two games of the touney as they barely escaped Woodmont behind a great effort from Isaiah Lathan in that game.

Laverne Padgett Laws, age 94, of Spindale, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018.

Mr. Ronald Eugene Baker of Rutherfordton, age 68, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018.

Lynda Coleman Womack, age 87, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, December 25,