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Nestled in the Grahamtown Community is a museum that serves to preserve the heritage of the community and the county.

The African American Heritage Museum of Rutherford County began in 2012, and received its non-profit status last fall. The museum is located in the Old Dunbar Community Center on Hardin Road, and is open by appointment.

A quest for a 2A state title is still alive for the East Rutherford Men's basketball team.

East Rutherford beat Mount Pleasant and Huss. Then they took down T.W. Andrews Saturday night in the third round.

Mrs Marjorie Katherine Gettys Montieth age 81 of Rutherfordton went home to be with The Lord on Friday February 24, 2017.

Shelia Venice Conner, age 42 of Ellenboro, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017.

Carl "Butch" Smith, Jr., age 68, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017.

Edna Delois Huntley, age 84, of Forest City, passed away, Thursday, February 23, 2017.

Zenith Davidson Toney, age 82, of Sunshine, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017.

Daniel Edward "Dan" King, age 89 entered the Gates of Heaven on February 22, 2017.

Dorean Splawn Westbrook, age 66, of Chesnee, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017.

Robert Eugene Spencer, age 52 of Forest City, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017.

Rosa Irene Norville Davis, age 89, widow of the late J.B. Davis of the Cane Creek Community passed away Monday February 20, 2017.

Betty Earley Doggett, age 85, of Forest City, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017.

Jeweline (Judy) Melton Perry was born in Rutherford County on April 30, 1928 and was the fourth of 10 children born to Hatcher Melton and Maude Piercy Melton.

Grahamtown Community Center

Blessed are those who serve. The GTeam will be serving bags of food to those in need, every 2^nd & 4^th Thursday beginning at 4pm. First come, First serve. 129 First Street, Forest City. 828-229-3380.

Mountains Branch Library

Will host "Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!" on Thurs. March 2, 3:30pm. We'll enjoy stories, crafts and even have some Green Eggs. Located in Lake Lure.

Bethlehem United Methodist Church

Annual Fish Fry, Sat. March 4, 4pm-8pm. Donations accepted and appreciated. 6753 Hwy 182, Cherryville.

Thermal City Methodist Church

Spaghetti Supper, Sat. March 4, 4pm until. Adults $8, kids 7-12 $3, kids 6 and under Free. All you can eat! 301 Thermal City Rd., Union Mills.

There are nearly half a million children in North Carolina under the age of 18 who live in poverty. NETworX Rutherford believes that through the community's support, those numbers can decrease.

February has been Heart-2-Heart month on the campus of Isothermal Community College, and on Valentine's Day the Student Government Association hosted an event that focused on all matters of the heart.

Well, the men of East Rutherford's basketball team just completed a 26-0 season. Six more wins and they become state champs for the second time since 2011.

Walter A. Gero, age 90, of Henrietta, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017.

Mae Bell Head West, age 84, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017.

Nancy Hamrick Cole, age 88, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017.

Mrs. Catherine Louise Eaker Callahan, 84, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017.