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College Football National Title

Clemson (13-1) at Alabama (14-0) (Monday Jan 9 at 8pm)

Former Chase Trojan, Carlos Watkins will get a second chance to play for a National Title at Clemson after the Tigers mauled Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl 31-0. Watkins had two sacks, two pass breakups and three tackles in the win. Watkins now has 10.5 sacks this season which leads the team.

Charlotte Herron Butler, age 73, of Forest City, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016.

Melba Ann Hoyle Powell, age 70 of Forest City passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016.

Beryl Lavinia Bailey age 77 of Mill Spring, passed away on December the 28 2016.

Donald Isaac "Little Man" Robertson, age of 44 of Rutherfordton, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016.

Forrest Yates Toney, Sr., age 84 of Bostic, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016.

Laban Rhyne Kelly Jr., 90, of Lake Lure, went home to be with his Savior on Monday, December 26, 2016.

Francis Philip "Frank" Cascino, age 81 of Ellenboro, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016.

Curtis Mae "Mary" Copeland Toms, 87, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016.

Rosa Lee Franklin Martin, age 81, of Rutherfordton passed away Wednesday December 28, 2016.

Sherry Campbell Agner, age 64, of Columbus, NC passed away on December 27, 2016.

Pauline "Polly" Bailey, age 77, of Forest City, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016.

Nancy Ledford Byrd, age 67, of Spindale, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016.

Joann McClellan, age 66, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016.

Modene M. Walker, age 89, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, December 24,

Rosie L. Hunt, age 90, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016.

Genealogy Club

Meets the 2^nd Tuesday of each month at 3pm in Mountains Branch Library Community Room. Anyone interested in tracing his or her roots or learning about local history is invited to attend.

Washburn Community Outreach Center

Thrift Store and Food Pantry will be open Thurs., Fri. & Sat., Jan. 5 & 6, 9am-2pm. All toys will be ½ price and all clothing will be 50¢. Food pantry is available for Rutherford County residents. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.

St. Gabriel Episcopal Church

The New Hope Community MLK Community will sponsor a Spaghetti Dinner Sat. Jan. 7, 10am-2pm. Cost $7. Funds will sponsor a trip for youth that would like to travel to Martin Luther King Center, Atlanta. Ga. Public invited. 330 North Ridgecrest Ave., Rutherfordton.

Union Mills Presbyterian Church

Adult Bible Study, Sun. Jan. 8, 6pm. Family Bible Study & Potluck Meal every Tuesday beginning Tues. Jan. 10, 6pm. 6130 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills. 828-287-9141.

Students at Forrest Hunt Elementary can now say they have something in common with Apple's Steve Wozniak: They have begun to learn the basics of computer programming.

High school students are encouraged to choose a senior project theme that is something they are passionate about. Chase High student Madison Galloway did just that - and as part of her project on Beta, has helped Cliffside and Harris Elementary Schools in launching Junior Beta Clubs.

One of the most anticipated high school basketball games of the new year happens on Tuesday, January 3rd. R-S Central will go to East Rutherford for Men's and Women's action.

Riverside Baptist Church

First Sunday Night Singing, January 1, 7pm with Truly Blessed.

St. Gabriel Episcopal Church

The New Hope Community MLK Community will sponsor a Spaghetti Dinner on Sat. Jan. 7, 10am-2pm. Cost $7. Funds will help sponsor a trip for any youth that would like to travel to the Martin Luther King Center, Atlanta. Ga. Public invited. 330 North Ridgecrest Ave., Rutherfordton.