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American Legion Post 74

Meeting on the 4^th Tuesday of each month in the Legion Cabin; 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. Dinner 6pm, meeting to follow. Chuck Brooks, Commander, 828-287-1294.

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue

Pet Adoption Center & Thrift Store in need of cat litter, wet puppy & kitten food, dry cat food, paper towels & trash bags. All donations support animals we rescue in Rutherford County. Weekly specials. This week all coats $1.00. 1366 US 221 Hwy. N, Rutherfordton. 828-287-7338.

Crestview Baptist Church

"If My People" Prayer Gathering, Sun. Jan. 22, 6pm. Pre-Prayer Worship, 5:30-6pm. Speaker: Gordan Fort. Pastor's gathering to meet with Gordan Fort on Mon. Jan. 23, 10am-12pm.

Doggett Grove AMEZ Church

Soul Food Supper, Jan. 28, 12-4pm. Chittlings, Pigs Feet & Fried Chicken. Plates, $7. Chittlings Sandwiches, $3.50. Drinks & Desserts, $1. 651 Doggett Grove Rd., Forest City.

A historic building on Main Street in Cliffside is set to be restored by two local couples with a passion for preserving the past.

Johnny and Karin White and Jason and Amy Drum have purchased the building that was once home to Cliffside Baptist Church, and have a vision of turning the building into a hub of the community once again.

It was standing room only and in either game, nobody could get away from the other, but the rivalry would end up in a varsity split.

Inez Allred Ramsey, age 91, of Forest City, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017.

Barbara Ann Randolph, age 75, of Shelby, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017.

Carolyn Fox Hewitt, age 79 of Henrietta passed away Friday, January 6, 2017.

Logan Alexander Shahan, infant son of Robert Todd Shahan and Jessica Bright Shahan, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 5, 2017.

William Kent "Bill" Bair, age 74, of Lake lure, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017.

Patricia Ileen White Tessnear Ferguson, age 71, of Forest City, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017.

Mrs. Ruth Mayo Seeley, 86, of Ellenboro, passed away January 2, 2017.

Mrs. Peggy O. Pruitt, age 84 of Forest City, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017.

Daniel Glen "Dan" Melton, age 53 of Forest City passed away Monday, January 9, 2017.

Clara Elaine Armstrong, age 88 of Heath, TX, passed away on January 1, 2017.

Barbara "Peggy" Lane Owens, age 75, of Mooresboro, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017.

Washburn Community Outreach Center

Thrift Store and Food Pantry open Thurs., Fri. & Sat., Jan. 12-14, 9am-2pm. All toys ½ price and all pants 25¢. Our food pantry is available for Rutherford County residents. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.

Buffet Breakfast

Sat. Jan. 14, 7am-10am at Gilkey School Community Center. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, 5 and under free. Proceeds support the Community Center. Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton.

Temple Baptist Church, Six Points

FREE clothes and groceries, Sat. Jan. 14, 9am-11am.

Word of Deliverance Church

21^st Church Anniversary, Sun. Jan. 22, 10am. Apostle Tommy Twitty, Senior Pastor. Guest Messenger: Apostle James Spence of Durham, NC. 3324 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29341. 864-461-7178.

The holiday season has past, and next comes the season many of us have dreaded: It's the season of getting back on track with healthy eating and exercise.

New babies born during the month of December at Rutherford Regional Medical Center received a handmade gift designed just for them.