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Community Event: Join the Omega Sigma Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority in its Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service 2018 Wipe Out Challenge to benefit Grace of God Rescue Mission in Rutherford County. Help them Wipe Out the current need of Toilet Paper! The women in the sorority are working on their family strengthening initiative, they've issued a challenge to all sororities, fraternities, civic & local organizations, & area church groups to WIPE OUT a need in our community. To participate, simply purchase packages of toilet paper & drop them off at the location below from Jan. 8-15, 9am-3pm. Leave your group name & the quantity of your donation. Grace of God Rescue Mission; 537 W Main St, Forest City, NC 28043. 828-245-9141.

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

Spindale House

Jesus in the House, all are welcome, all free, all for Jesus! Sat. Jan. 13, 2-6pm. Praise & Worship, Prayer & Testimonies, Food & Fellowship. Free blankets & jackets for those in need. Music by DJ Elevate. To donate please call or text Eric 828-748-5576, or Kyle 828-748-7761. 119 Tanner St. Spindale.

St. John AME Zion Church

Bureau of Evangelism Workshop with Rev. Mildred Twitty. Sat. Jan. 27, 10am. Pastor: Rev. Reginald O. Coffey. 109 N. Ridgecrest Ave. Rutherfordton.

"In order for Rutherford County Special Olympics to get off the ground, several things need to happen." says Robin Parsons, Co-Coordinator for Rutherford County Special Olympics. "We need people who will volunteer as coaches and we need athletes."

Sorry, I hardly miss a week, but I took a couple off, but now I am back. A rivalry showdown on the basketball court and the NFL playoffs start this weekend.

Letty H. Biggerstaff, age 86, of Bostic, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017.

Toy Morris Edwards, age 88, of Forest City passed away December 4, 2017.

Billy Ray Sprouse, 59, of Spindale, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017.

Martha Jo Bradley, 75, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017.

Patricia Ann Knight Lewis age 65 of Spindale, passed away December 22, 2017.

Hugh Churchill Luckadoo, age 79, of Spindale, passed away Monday December 25, 2017.

Thomas Evan Hudson of Rutherfordton passed away December 14, 2017.

Alice Judy Creighton age 77 passed away Friday, December 29, 2017.

Ronald Fay Wilkins, Sr. 71 of Forest City went to be with the Lord on Christmas Day, December 25, 2017.

Virginia Ann "Peanut" Bridges Dobbins, age 78, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017.

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.