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Volunteers needed for Korbens Toy Drive on September 30. Kids can bring a new unwrapped toy and play for free from 11am-8pm. Toys donated to and distributed by the Matthew Pannel Shining Star Foundation. We need volunteers to help collect toys, wear costumes, etc. Must be able to pass background check. Please call 828-450-0586 or like our page on Facebook--@KorbensToyDrive.

Gilkey School Community Center: Annual Community Event, Sat. Sept. 23, 3:30pm until. All is welcome. Raffle drawing at 6pm.

Temple Baptist Church

Free clothes and groceries, Sat. Sept 16, 9am-11am. 132 Franklin Rd., Mooresboro.

Harris Baptist Church

Revival, 9/17/17 until. Rev. Charlie Glover from Spartanburg SC will be bringing the messages. The service on the 17^th will begin at 6pm, rest of service at 7pm. Everyone invited.

"Nobody's ever been touched by a story untold... I'm just one person with this condition and there's thousands of others that have had a very rough road. All I can say is I'm being blessed everyday now in recovery. It's not bliss but I certainly see progress! Thankfully, my family is very resilient and we've made it through this stronger than ever. I'm very faithful and positive and hopefully any light I might give will help someone else with their own battles."

- Melissa Tate-Oakley

It was another split decision this past week on the football field at East Rutherford and Thomas Jefferson both won, while Chase and R-S Central suffered losses.

Frances Price Crain, age 76, of Ellenboro, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 30, 2017.

Mrs. Betty Ann Martin, age 79 of Shelby passed away Saturday August 26, 2017.

Priscilla "Diane" Clary, 66, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 26, 2017.

Nicole Marie Mathies, 48, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 surrounded by loving family.

Tina Ann Crain, 47, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 surrounded by her loving and devoted family.

Tammy Blanton Pruett, age 52, of Laurinburg, NC, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 26, 2017.

Judy Lynn Williams Mattheu, age 75 passed away on August 17, 2017.

Charles Eugene "Charlie" Whitaker was called home by the Lord on Sunday morning, August 27, 2017.

Eugene "Gene" Biggerstaff, age 78, of Spindale, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017.

BBQ Fundraiser, Sat. Sept. 9, 4-7pm at The Fairfield Mountains Volunteer Fire Department on Buffalo Creek Road. Adults $12, kids 10 & under, $5. BBQ prepared by Vandele Farms, Cedar Creek. All proceeds go to the Fairfield Mtns. Vol. Fire Dept. Sponsored by: The Women's Auxiliary. Info, 828-625-9722 or 828-625-8194.

Benefit Dinner: for Jim and Marylin Pfoutz Sat. Sept. 9, 4-8pm at Mountain Creek Baptist Family Life Center. BBQ Cost? Generous donations accepted. Special musical entertainment provided by folks in the Gilkey and Greenhill communities. Donations will be used to assist with recent medical expenses.

Long Branch Road Baptist Church

12^th Annual 9/11 Memorial Service, Sun. Sept. 10. In Memory and Honor of our Emergency Services & Military. 621 Long Branch Road, Forest City. Sunday School, 10am. Worship Service, 11am. Lunch to follow. Call 828-287-1408 if you plan to attend.

Adaville Baptist Church

2^nd Annual First Responders Appreciation Day, Sun. Sept. 10. Lunch will be served to first responders and their families following the service. 805 Oakland Rd., Spindale.

The heat of a late summer day didn't deter the crowd who turned out in droves to celebrate yet another exciting announcement from the Town of Forest City. With his back to the construction site, Mayor Holland recounted the path that lead to the town's highly anticipated development of property left vacant when the mill closed down in 2001. The town purchased the property in 2004 but the site remained virtually unchanged until last year when they demolished several structures and the vision of 'The Park' began to take shape.

Well, week two of High School Football is in the books and two of the four county teams were victorious. Let's review and preview...shall we?

Nathan Nodine, age 59, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017.

William Richard Williamson age 67 of Forest City, passed away on August 25, 2017.