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This train has been rolling for a long time.

When the Griffith Rutherford Chapter of the Daughters of The American Revolution recently honored five high school students for their citizenship, they rolled a train that has been on track since 1890 when the national organization was founded.

High School Basketball

Men: East Rutherford (13-1) continues to roll as they opened league play 2-0 with wins against South Point and Chase. East will host R-S Central on the 29th, but had a huge game with Shelby on the 22nd.

R-S Central (10-6) has opened up 0-2 in league play, but has fallen by an average of 8.5 points per game. They led at the half at South Point, but couldn't finish the deal. They have Chase at home Friday the 25th and go to East Rutherford on the 29th.

Michael "Mickey" Glover, age 65, of Bostic, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019.

Bill Garrity, age 92, of Lowell, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019.

Grace Marie Walker, age 81, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

Jack Ruben Hardin, age 91, of Carolina Shores, NC formerly of Bostic, passed away on Tuesday January 15, 2019.

Robert Scott Lawson, age 56, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019.

Rose Matheny, age 47, of Bostic, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019.

Forest Koone, age 71, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.

John W. Waters, age 69, of Ellenboro, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

Gene Morgan, age 82, of Forest City, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

Alexis Smith Stephens passed peacefully on January 18, 2019.

Michael Daniel Vaughan, age 83, of Tryon passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019.

Michael McDaniel, age 69, of Forest City, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

Catherine Wilkerson Goode, age 72, of Shelby, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019.

Friday, January 25

What: Art Lessons for Kids

When: Jan. 25, 3:30pm

Where: Mountains Branch Library, Lake Lure

More Info: Artist & Mom, Aditi Watson, offers free Art Classes for ages 4 & up

Sunday, January 27

What: Hot Dog Benefit & Singing. Featuring: Forgiven

When: Jan. 27, supper 4-5:30pm, singing 6pm

Where: Grace Missionary Methodist Church, corner Kelly Rd and 221A Caroleen

More Info: Donations only

When Sandy Mush native Leah Lineberry stepped into the director's job at Life Care Adult Day Services, she followed a passion that "grasped" her when she was 17 years old.

Patience and compassion are the top priorities for the now 23-year-old caregiving, administrator, and college student in her new job.

Here is the High School Hoops update. Nobody plays at home this week, but the 22nd through the 25th is a different story.

Mary Lou Hodge, age 94, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019.

Lois Faulkner Street, age 85, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019.

Junior Humphries, age 80, of Cliffside, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019.