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Virginia Blanton Holland, 95, of Cleveland County, formerly of Forest City, passed away on February 22, 2018.

Charles Reynolds, age 86, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018.

Barbara Carswell Washburn, age 80 of Forest City passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018.

Charles Ray Lovelace, age 73, of Ellenboro, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018.

Gloria Williams Bland was born in 1933, to her parents Annie Summers Williams, and RG Williams.

Marjorie Beason Bostic, age 93, of Cliffside, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018.

Donald "Moon" Walker, age 69, of Forest City, formerly of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018.

David Kanipe, age 46, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018.

Johnny Sherrill Womick, age 62, of Forest City, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018.

Martha Elizabeth Castillo, 92 of Key Largo FL, passed away on February 15, 2018.

Mitchell Gosnell, 56, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018.

Clyde David Metcalf age 72 of Lincolnton, formerly of Lake Lure, passed away February 14, 2018.

Ann S. Callahan, age 83, of Spindale, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018.

Merle J. Rich, age 86, of Spindale, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018.

Danny "Caveman" Putnam, age 53, Forest City, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018.

We are in desperate need of good volunteers! We need helpers in our Donation Processing Center, Thrift Store, Mobile Food Truck & 3 Food Pantries. We also need volunteers willing to haul wood to us. We have the donated wood cut, we just need volunteers willing to haul it. We have a dozen families in need of firewood. To volunteer call 828-247-0096. 1604 Chase High Rd., City, Forest City.

Washburn Community Outreach Center Thrift Store: Stocked with Fall/Winter clothing. $3 Bag Sale on all clothing, all shoes will be ½ off. Easter decorations on display. Open Thurs.-Sat., March 1-3, 9am-2pm. Food pantry available for Rutherford County residents, 9:30am-1:30pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd, Bostic. 828-245-5603.

Concord Baptist Church

Youth Camp Fundraiser Fish Fry, Sat. March 3, 4-7pm. Adults $10, kids 10 & under $5, 4 & under, Free. 720 Old U.S. 74, Bostic.

Thermal City United Methodist Church

Spaghetti Supper, Sat. March 3, 4pm until. All you can eat. Adults $8, kids 7-12 $3, 6 and under free. Take out plates available. Proceeds support the Church. 2301 Thermal City Road, Union Mills.

According to the US Census Bureau, over 15% of the nation's total population exceeds 65 years of age. Here in Rutherford County, that number is closer to 21%. In a report USCB published in 2012, it was determined that over 35% of individuals that live alone in the US were 65 and older. That number is expected to increase significantly until 2030 with the 'baby boomers' generation. Health issues like Alzheimer's, Dementia, Diabetes, Heart Disease and Cancer are commonly associated with aging and will be putting our seniors at higher risk, making those living alone more and more vulnerable as the years go by.

High School Basketball

It had been 17 years since R-S Central won a conference hoops tournament, but last Friday they took home the Men's crown in the 2018 Southwestern 2A Conference with a 73-59 victory over East Rutherford.

Charles Donald "Don" Spratt, age 73 of Ellenboro passed away Friday, February 16, 2018.

Jason "J Bird" Price, age 40, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018.

David Ray Parker, age 79, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018.