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Mrs. Georgia Kathleen Jones Pittman, 92, of Bostic, passed away January 8, 2018.

Rhuleen W. Petty, age 96, of Pauline SC, formerly of Rutherford County, passed away January 7, 2018.

Brenda Metcalf, age 77 of Spindale passed away January 3, 2018.

Chase Corner Ministries Thrift Store: $3 Bag Sale every Friday in January, 8.30am-2.30pm. 1604 Chase High Rd, Forest City. Proceeds go to crisis center to help your neighbor in need.

History on Two Wheels: Learn about the history of bicycles during the month of January. Reproduction of an antique bicycle will be on display as well as banners depicting the history. Haynes Branch Library; 2669 US Hwy. 221A, Mooresboro. 828-288-4039.

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church

Fish Fry, Sat. Jan. 20. Donations go to New Building Fund. Good food and fellowship. 1301 Mt. Pleasant Church Rd., Mooresboro.

Biker Church

Food Pantry, Sun. Jan. 21, 1:30-2:30pm. Park at bottom of parking lot, come in rear door. 245 Big Springs Ave, Forest City.

So, let's just start at the beginning. Every good story starts there, right?

East vs Central

On the boys side, R-S Central came roaring back to win 63-51 last week to snap the streak in the series. The Hilltoppers Zyrion Wilkins went off for 24 points after East had led nearly three-fourths of the game.

Pearl Bromberg (nee Lisansky) passed away peacefully in her 95th year on January 3, 2018.

Rupert (Bill) Blanton, 90, of Forest City, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017.

Ruth Evelyn Kornacki, age 97, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018.

Bobby Howe, age 53, of Forest City, formerly of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

Mr. Randall Wayne Johnson, age 65, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018.

Arnold Ray Crotts, age 64 of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

Jack Agustus Rich, Sr., age 77 of Bostic, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.

Ethel Chaney Hudlow of Forest City, born in Suffolk Virginia, passed away January 5, 2018.

Madison Grace and Macey Dawn Woodward, twin daughters of Kasey Woodard of Spindale, went home to be with their heavenly father on Sunday, December 31, 2017.

Edith Teseniar Owens, age 93, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018.

Catherine McGinnis Cooper, age 82, passed away January 2, 2018.

Nancy Conner Hancock, age 74, of Gilkey, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017.

Julia M. Sanders, age 79 of Bostic, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017.

Steven Michael Hutchins, age 39, of Rutherfordton passed away on December 28 2017.

Guy Cochran, age 57, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017.