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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.

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.

Grace Missionary Methodist Church

Singing, Sun. Jan. 28, 6pm. Featuring: The Lambert Family. Corner Kelly Rd and 221A, Caroleen.

We've all seen them there at the intersection. Brooms in one hand and candy in the other. They stand out there all day, hour after hour, weaving themselves through the cars, collecting donations while handing out candy to everyone. They are the tip of the iceberg, a small representation of an enormous body of generous souls that do the same all across the planet. They are the Lions.

Men's High School hoops

R-S Central has now moved to 12-4, 2-0 and continue to show senior leadership, poise and depth in what is a very tough league in hoops play. Elijah Carson was a big factor this past week off the bench and Zyrion Wilkins continues to lead the Hilltoppers. They continue to play a little better defensively every game too. Central has a big game against East Gaston at home, Friday, the 19th.

East Rutherford (11-6, 1-2) has struggled in conference play, but have lost both league games by less than 10 points. Josh Searcy and Quay Logan have been doing their part.