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Ana Bolin Wilson, age 58, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018.

Kids Heart Healthy Event: Sat. Feb. 24, 2-4pm. FREE to all kids 5^th grade and under and their parents. Interactive stations where kids can learn how to grow a healthy heart all while having fun doing it. Plus, FREE admission to Kidsenses Museum! Prizes, crafts, games and more. Do not miss this event, FREE to you from Rutherford Regional Health System. Call 828-287-9325 for more info today!

Coffee and Conversation: Mountains Branch Library, Wed. Feb. 28, 3pm. Call 828-287-6392 for more info.

Cooper Springs Congregational Holiness Church

Revival Feb. 21-25, 7pm nightly and concluding at 11am on the 25^th. Guest speaker Rev. Anthony Noe from Kentucky. 5840 Bostic-Sunshine Hwy., Bostic.

Mountain View Baptist Church

1^st Annual Chili Cook Off, Sat. Feb. 24, 5-7:30pm. Contestants are asked to bring the heat! $10 entry fee, attendees judge $5 person, kids under 5 free. To register, email: mountainviewbaptist@outlook.com or send us a message on facebook. 430 US Hwy. 221S. Rutherfordton.

"It's been a lot of hard work by a group of volunteers to make this happen and to get an 18 game schedule in our first year, as well as getting into a state association, has been challenging, yet rewarding." said Ryan Elkins, volunteer coach, on the inaugural basketball season. "These aren't top notch basketball players or athletes but they are great kids learning to play the game of basketball while also learning life lessons like teamwork, focus, dedication and perseverance. We are planning on having a girl's softball team this year and next year we plan to add girl's volleyball, boy's soccer, cross country and golf. It's an exciting time at TMA!"

High School Hoops

After falling to East Gaston for the second time this season, R-S Central Men found themselves as the co-champs of the Southwestern 2A Conference with South Point. It's the first league title in 17 years when they shared it with East Rutherford in 2001. No question, it's the best Central team since that 2001 season.

Marilyn Faye Greene Pressley, age 79 of Conover, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018.

Brenda Kay Hoppes, age 64, of Bostic, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018.

Jane Shytle Talley, age 75 passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 and Frank James Talley, Jr, age 79 passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018. Together in life, now together in Heaven for all eternity.

Alma C. Stepp, age 86, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018.

Hazel L. Moore, age 92, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018.

Linda Gail Revels Dorsey, age 77, of Forest City, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018.

Mr. Gordon Louis Miner, age 64, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018.

Mr. Marvin Eugene Powell age 72, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018.

William (Bill) Carroll Ingle, 67 of Lake Lure, passed away February 4, 2018.

Mr. William "Bill" Joe Roberts Sr., age 81, a native of Cleveland County passed away on February 2, 2018.

Donna Reynolds, age 42, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018.

Brenda Wood Fox, age 75, of Forest City, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018.

Charles Richard Downey, age 81, of Rutherfordton, passed away February 3, 2018.

Roland Edgar Conrad, Jr., age 76 of Ellenboro passed away February 2, 2018.

Glenn S. Hutchins, age 84, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018.

Laura Jane Beheler, age 59, of Forest City, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018.

Billie Ann Freeman, age 89 of Bostic, passed away, February 4, 2018.

Guardian ad Litem child advocacy: We have over 40 children in our county in need of an advocate and a voice in court. Join our 6 week training beginning on Fri. March 2. For more info call Charity Robinson at 828-287-3929 or visit our website volunteerforgal.org for application.

HOPE Grief Support Group: Free support group for any adult who has lost a loved one. Offered at the Hospice Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living, 374 Hudlow Road, Forest City. 828-245-0095.