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Annie Lou Biggerstaff, age 81, of Forest City passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018.

Wayne Howard Whitener 74, of Forest City passed away January 24, 2018.

Joshua Byron Rippy, age 34, of Ellenboro, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018.

Joseph "Hal" Jenkins, age 74, of Forest City passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018.

Jeffrey Scott Carson, age 53, of Caroleen, passed away January 10, 2018.

Max Lee Toney, age 87, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018.

Frances Miller Grant, age 91, of Henrietta, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018.

Pauline Hazel Frady Sims, age 90, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Sunday January 21, 2018.

Country Ham & Chicken Pie Supper Fund Raiser: Sat. Feb. 10, 4:30-6:30pm. Adults $9, kids 6-12 $5, under 5 free. Mt. Vernon Community Clubhouse; Forest City.

Blood Drive: Tues. Feb. 13, 8am-12pm at RS Central High School; 641 US 221 Rutherfordton. Donate blood with Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. Call 1-888-59-BLOOD or visit www.cbcc.us to make an appointment.

Piney Ridge CME Church

Special celebration of "Black History" every Friday in February. Movies at 6:30pm. Feb. 2, Selma. Feb. 9, Yes We Can. Feb. 16, We Shall Not Be Moved. Feb. 23, King. 4421 Hudlow Rd, Union Mills.

Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren, Polk County

Gospel Pickin' 1^st Saturday of every month. Food 6pm. Singing 7pm. 555 Melvin Hill Rd., Columbus. 828-863-1353, 864-415-3364.

For more than 33 years, Granny's Bakery, now named Granny B's, has been serving up delicious cakes, pastries and sub sandwiches in Spindale. "We named it Granny's before I was a grandmother." said Aleta 'Granny' Nichols.

R-S Central at East Rutherford basketball (Friday, January 26, 6pm and 7:30pm)

The first time these cross county rivals met nearly a month ago, both were close games until East Rutherford Ladies pulled away by 12 and so did the R-S Central guys.

Jeffrey Scott Ford, age 58 of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018.

Lollie Ann Bradley, age 34, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018.

Craig Alexander McFarland, age 44 of Forest City passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018.

Opal Tissia Mathis, age 86, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018.

Madge Hamrick Condrey, age 88, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018.

Glenn "G.T." Wells, age 87, of Henrietta, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018.

Polly Marie Beam Branch, age 92 of Forest City passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018.

Oliver John "Jay" Hill, Sr., age 91 of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018.

George Robert Aranda, age 86 of Forest City passed away on January 14, 2018.

History on 2 Wheels: Learn about the history of bicycles during January. Reproduction of an antique bicycle will be on display as well as banners depicting the history. Haynes Branch Library; US Hwy. 221A, Mooresboro. 828-288-4039.

Build It Club: Every Tuesday 3:30-4:30pm. All School-aged children invited. Tons of fun! Haynes Branch Library; US Hwy. 221A, Mooresboro. 828-288-4039.