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Frances Morgan Ross, 89, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017.

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

Washburn Community Outreach Center Thrift Store: Stocked with Fall/Winter clothing. Adult winter coats $2, sweaters $1, pants 25¢. Open Thurs.-Sat., Jan. 4-6, 9am-2pm. Food pantry available for Rutherford County residents, 9:30am-1:30pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd, Bostic. 828-245-5603.

Buffet Breakfast: Sat. Jan. 13, 7am-10am. The Gilkey School Community Center. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, kids 5 and under Free. Proceeds help support the Community Center.

Riverside Baptist Church

First Sunday Night Singing with "Truly Blessed", Jan. 7, 7pm.

Spindale United Methodist Church

Casual Early Service, Sundays 9am. Refreshments 9:30-10am. Alive Now Small Group & Sunday School at 10am.Traditional Worship 11am. E Main Street at Methodist Dr. 828-286-2281. www.spindaleumc.net

"As of today, we have served fifty-two people from Rutherford County and this includes a veteran's family. " reports Que'Tonnia Surratt, Chief Executive Officer of Empowerment Center Inc.

Sherri Ruff Crawford, age 57, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017.

Martha Henson Shew, age 76, of Ellenboro, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017.

Herman Lester Bailey, age 80, of Spindale, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017.

Bobby Gene Bridges, 78, passed away Wednesday December 20, 2017.

Charles Bryce Sechriest, 85, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017.

Edward "Ed" Clay Harrill, age 90, of Forest City, husband of Christine Pope Harrill, passed away on December 19, 2017.

Charles Anthony "Chuck" Haynes, age 53 of Shelby, passed away Monday, December 17, 2017.

John Mark Cooper, age 57 of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017.

Robert Lee Gallman age 69 of Chesnee SC passed away on December 20, 2017.

Juanita Parker, 73 of Spindale passed away on December 19, 2017.

Dennis Elbert Johnson, age 70, of Union Mills, passed away on December 20, 2017.

Nelle Ware Dietzel Pogue, age 74, of Spindale, passed away Sunday December 17, 2017.

Judy Spicer Tessnear, age 62, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017.

Beginner Beekeeping Course: Begins Jan. 20 thru Feb 17, (5 Saturdays), 8am-12pm. Cost $40 per person or $70 couple. Sponsored by the Rutherford County Beekeepers Association. Covers the basics to get started in the world of beekeeping. To pre-register email: rutherfordcountyncbeekeepers@gmail.com or call Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823.

Community Event

The MLK Committee of the New Hope Community and the Rutherfordton Ministries Alliance Committee invites the public to the 2018 MLK Program Celebration, Sun. Jan. 14, 4pm at Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church; North Main Street Rutherfordton. Several Speakers, MLK Community Choir along with other community presenters. The program will continue at the Court House lawn and end at First Baptist Church, Main Street for a Meet and Greet Reception.

Pilgrims Way Baptist Church

Watch Night Service, Sunday night, Dec. 31, 9pm. Special preachers: Pastor Shane Ezell, Pastor David Edwards, Pastor Johnny McCarty. Also enjoy special singing & refreshments. FMI or directions call Pastor Wayne Stafford, 828-429-7616. 485 Hamilton Rd, Rutherfordton.

Riverside Baptist Church

First Sunday Night Singing with "Truly Blessed", Jan. 7, 7pm.