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Tragic death breaks hearts. Loving kindness puts hearts back together.

When Shelby's Ed Cushman died in a fire on the way to this year's Super Bowl, his family lost a beloved son and brother, but came to a deep understanding of how loving kindness works.

It was not exactly the night most would have projected. Sure, R-S Central's Men's and Ladies hoops teams were capable of beating East Rutherford, but in the first meeting, they both fell short in the county rivalry.

Frances Hamrick Toney, age 82, of Landrum, SC, passed away, Thursday, February 14, 2019.

Eddie Dean Tipton, age 58, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

Forrest Higgins, age 88 of Forest City passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

Helen McKinney Byars formerly of Ellenboro, passed away on February 14, 2019.

Shirley Webb Hodge, age 78, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

Martha Ann Lovett McKinney was born on July 27, 1934 and passed away on February 9, 2019.

William Carlton Jones, 83, of Lake Lure, passed away Wednesday February 13, 2019.

Rachel Taylor Conner, age 83, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019.

Frances Womack Yelton, age 95, of Rutherfordton passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019.

Tosha Nicole Conner, age 30, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Martha Ann Lovett McKinney was born on July 27, 1934 and passed away on February 9, 2019.

Robert Lee Grizzard, 52, of Rutherfordton, passed away on February 9, 2019.

Saturday, February 23

What: Country Breakfast Buffet

When: Feb. 23, 7-10am

Where: Whitehouse Community Center, 5408 Painter's Gap Rd, Union Mills

More Info: Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Proceeds to upkeep of our building and outdoor recreation area that is open to the public

Max Burgin made it clear, "The Lord's blessed me. It's all about the Lord."

The retired U.S. Army chaplain told stories for over an hour prompted by his lifelong friend, Kenneth McGinnis.

Big Friday Game Round two of East Rutherford and R-S Central on the basketball court takes place this Friday, February 15th in Rutherfordton. While the rivalry is there, the conference and playoff races are still in full swing.

Ralph Arnold Hudson, age 89 of Forest City passed away Friday, February 8, 2019.

Hazel Kathleen Morgan Smart, age 68, of Bostic, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019.

Doyle S. Brown, age 77, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019.

Wesley Tarlton, age 26 of Forest City passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019.

Rev. Derell Pruette, cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend peacefully passed away on February 6, 2019.