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Barbara Ann Powell, age 75, of Henrietta, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018.

Timothy "Tim" Dwayne Holland, age 53, of Forest City, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018.

Emily Byers age 74 passed away on January 11, 2018.

Clara W. Wilson, age 84, of Forest City, passed away January 4, 2018.

Ronnie Mode, Sr., age 54, of Forest City, passed away January 8, 2018.

Charles Max Searcy, age 77, of Bauxite, AR, passed away January 5, 2018.

John Boyce Cargill of Forest City, passed away January 6, 2018.

Eddie Ray Green age 80 of Rutherfordton, passed away, January 8, 2017.

David Worley, age 50, of Union Mills, passed away January 5, 2018.

Gladynell Watkins Elliott, age 86 of Forest City, passed away January 10, 2018.

Larry K. Moore, age 54, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017.

Mrs. Georgia Kathleen Jones Pittman, 92, of Bostic, passed away January 8, 2018.

Rhuleen W. Petty, age 96, of Pauline SC, formerly of Rutherford County, passed away January 7, 2018.

Brenda Metcalf, age 77 of Spindale passed away January 3, 2018.

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

History on Two Wheels: Learn about the history of bicycles during the month of January. Reproduction of an antique bicycle will be on display as well as banners depicting the history. Haynes Branch Library; 2669 US Hwy. 221A, Mooresboro. 828-288-4039.

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church

Fish Fry, Sat. Jan. 20. Donations go to New Building Fund. Good food and fellowship. 1301 Mt. Pleasant Church Rd., Mooresboro.

Biker Church

Food Pantry, Sun. Jan. 21, 1:30-2:30pm. Park at bottom of parking lot, come in rear door. 245 Big Springs Ave, Forest City.

So, let's just start at the beginning. Every good story starts there, right?

East vs Central

On the boys side, R-S Central came roaring back to win 63-51 last week to snap the streak in the series. The Hilltoppers Zyrion Wilkins went off for 24 points after East had led nearly three-fourths of the game.

Pearl Bromberg (nee Lisansky) passed away peacefully in her 95th year on January 3, 2018.

Rupert (Bill) Blanton, 90, of Forest City, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017.

Ruth Evelyn Kornacki, age 97, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018.

Bobby Howe, age 53, of Forest City, formerly of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018.