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Helon Gilbert England age 93, of Spindale passed away on November 16, 2018.

Saturday, December 1

What: Kids Christmas Party

When: Dec. 1, 11:30am-1:30pm

Where: Gilkey School Community Center, Gilkey School Road, Rutherfordton

More Info: Visit with Santa, Make a Christmas ornament and Pictures with Santa (one 5x7 Free). Refreshments

Saturday, December 1

What: Free Clothes Closet

When: Dec. 1, 9am-11am

Where: Pleasant Grove UMC, Hudlow Road

More Info: All Welcome. 828-245-5471

Voted the #1 Top Christmas Town near Asheville and the #2 Top Place for Christmas Lights in Asheville by www.RomanticAsheville.com, the Town of Forest City is the place to be during the Christmas season!

This Friday, two teams will continue in the second round of the high school football playoffs. East Rutherford will be on the road, while Thomas Jefferson is at home.

Robert William "Bob" Owens, age 76, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018.

Evelyn Whiteside Rollins, 96, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

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.