Recent Articles

Joann Bright Hodge, age 80, of Ellenboro, passed away, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Elfriede Justine Womack, age 88, of Rutherfordton passed away on May 17, 2018.

Mary Eunice Harrill, age 88 of, Forest City passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018.

Maxine Greene, age 79, of Forest City, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018.

Wendell Paul Radford Jr., 56 passed away on April 27, 2018.

Wendy Marie Kirchharr Redmon, age 39 of Forest City passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018.

Carrie Elizabeth Morrow, age 91 of Forest City passed away Monday, May 14, 2018.

Alfred "Fred" Willis of Ellenboro, born January 14, 1966, age 52, passed away on May 13, 2018.

Dannie E. McDaniel, age 66, of Shelby, passed away, Thursday, May 10, 2018.

Gloria Ann Sorrells Wells, 75, of Forest City, passed away, May 13, 2018.

Melinda Couch Lambert, age 52, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018.

Arthur Rhodes, Sr., age 71, of Forest City, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018.

Faye Walz Walker, 90, of Spindale, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018.

Friday & Saturday, May 25-26

What: Benefit Yard Sale & Car Wash

When: Fri. & Sat., May 25-26, 9am-2pm

Where: 514 E. Main St. Spindale.

More Info: Proceeds benefit Pilgrims Pathway House of Refuge. 828-429-7616.

Sunday, May 27

What: Gospel Explosion

When: Sun. May 27, 3pm

Where: Crowe's Park, Forest City

More Info: Free Food. Bring your lawn chairs. Free to the public!

Church of the Exceptional

44^th Anniversary Service, Sun. May 27, 2pm. Special Guests: Southern Sounds. 2843 Hwy. 221A, Henrietta.

Grace Missionary Methodist Church

Singing, Sun. May 27, 6pm. Featuring Chordsmen Quartet from Greenville, SC. Corner Kelly Rd & 221A Caroleen.

"South Mountain Christian Camp (SMCC) began in 1974 with a few tents up on a hillside....

High School Baseball

R-S Central baseball has won eight playoff games in the last calendar year after defeating West Iredell in round one and Anson 4-1 in the second round.

Central played a very tough Ledford team on Tuesday and if they advance will likely play North Davidson at home Friday at 7pm.

East Rutherford's season came to an end as Franklin beat them on the road 4-3. It was an up and down season all year as they won 14 games, but lost by errors in round one. That isn't typical Cavalier baseball. Still, East Rutherford is a threat ever time they step on the field.

Horace Lee Cordell, age 89, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018.

Carolyn Love Branch Kiser, age 78 of Forest City passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018.

Juanita Harrill Carver, 91, formerly of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018.

Mr. George Miller, Jr., 74, of Green Creek, passed awayTuesday, May 8, 2018.

Hugh Donald Smith, 80, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018.