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Sophia Ann Williams Allen, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2017.

Perry F. Dotson, age 71, of Ellenboro, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017.

Elnita Bailey Jolley, 95, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017.

Barbara Jean Kindle of Rutherfordton, went to rest with our Lord on February 6, 2017.

Howard Ray Guffey, age 76, of Forest City, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017.

BelkGives on the Go Mobile Mammography Center to visit Tri City Mall in Forest City on Sat. Feb. 18, 9am-5:30pm to offer free, convenient mammogram screenings. Women age 40 and over with no breast concerns, who have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months and have a primary care physician are eligible by calling 855-655-2662 to schedule an appt. After receiving their mammograms, women also can receive complimentary bra fittings.

Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group: meets on every 3^rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at the Perry Moore house on Main St., Rutherfordton. Free and open to all caregivers. 828-287-5475.

Long Branch Road Baptist Church

Pancake Breakfast, Sat. Feb. 18, 8am-10am. Cost $6 per person. 621 Long Branch Road, Forest City. 828-429-4479.

Salem United Methodist Church, Bostic

Flippin' for Kids, Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Children's Ministry. Sat. Feb. 18, 8am-11am. Donations to benefit displaced children of Rutherford County through Alexander Youth Network.

Temple Baptist Church, Six Points.

Free Clothes and Groceries, Sat. Feb. 18, 9am-11am.

Willow Ridge Rehabilitation and Living Center now has a permanent way to honor those who have served in the Armed Forces at their Rutherfordton facility.

There we all were...it was the third quarter and New England stared at a 25-point deficit. Nobody had ever comeback from that margin to win the Super Bowl. Well, nobody has seen a quarterback and coach as focused to winning as Tom Brady and Bill Belichick.

Diane Smith Hodge, age 62, of Forest City, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017.

Mr. Bobby Lee Branch age 82 of Forest City, passed away February 3, 2017.

Ronald Robert Thompson, 69, of Mooresboro went home to be with the Lord January 30, 2017.

Joe A. Smith, age 84, of Bostic, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017.

Jack Wayne Bailey, age 73, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017.

Nancy Ensley Turner, age 80, of Caroleen, passed away February 2, 2017.

Robert Oliver "Bobby" McDaniel, age 82 passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017.

Washburn Community Outreach Center

$1 "Kids" clothing bag sale this week. Thrift Store open Thurs., Fri. & Sat., Feb. 9^th-11^th, 9am-2pm. Food pantry available for Rutherford County residents from 9:30am-1:30pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.

Ham and Chicken Pie Supper

Sat. Feb. 11, 4:30-6:30pm. Adults $9, children 6-12 $5, children 5 & under free. Support Mt. Vernon Community Club. 120 Mount Vernon Cemetery Road, Forest City.

New Bethel AME Zion Church

Gospel Valentine's Celebration and Dinner, Sat. Feb. 11, 5pm. 263 Forest Street, Forest City. Presented by: Piney Ridge CME Church. For tickets, call 828-248-1940, 704-284-8615 or any Piney Ridge member.

Camp Creek Baptist Church

Seminar of the Old Testament with Dr. Toney McCraw, Sat. Feb. 11, 9am-11am. Everyone Welcome. Union Mills.

The oldest continuously family-owned and operated retail store in North Carolina is located in none other than Rutherford County. And while Washburn General Store has that distinction, and has become a tourist destination over the years, for those in the community it's simply the place to be.