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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.

Bluegrass Gospel

Union Mills Learning Center Music at the Mills, featuring Heart Cry from Marion Minimum Security Unit in Marion 1-6-17. Music 7pm. New Year's Supper 6pm. 6945 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.

Hospice of Rutherford County

Volunteer Training, Jan. 9 thru Jan. 11, 10am-3pm at Carolina Event & Conference Center, 374 Hudlow Rd., Forest City or attend training in your home via our website. Call to learn how! 828-245-0095.

Leon M. Bailey, age 64, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016.

Samuel Lafayette (Sammy) Lawing, Jr, age 86 of Forest City passed away Friday, December 23, 2016.

Brian David Jackson 41 passed away Wednesday December 21, 2016.

Carl F. Kennedy, age 73, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016.

Lee Thomas Guadagno age 79 of Spindale NC passed away on December 20, 2016.

James Wilmer Bland, 88, of Spindale, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016.

Robert "Robbie" Branch, Jr., age 55, of Chesnee, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016.

The tree on the courthouse lawn was lighted again for the first time in 10 years. Funds were raised to light the tree again, and the Town of Rutherfordton worked along with other organizations to provide the electricity and lights for the tree. (Rftn Christmas tree lighting 1) During the tree lighting, various musical performances were held for those in attendance. The tree lighting took place just after the Rutherfordton Christmas Parade.

The 9th Annual New Year's Day Polar Plunge in Lake Lure will be held Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, at the Lake Lure Inn & Spa Pool.