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As the season changes, now is the perfect time for parents to be considering safety so their children won't be singing the summertime blues.

Kids in Rutherford County are already heading outside to play, and keeping them safe is a top concern for Safe Kids Rutherford County as well as area pediatricians.

Sometimes Goliath falls....such is the case with East Rutherford's Men's Basketball team this year. I hate to make the comparison, but East Rutherford was the team to beat coming into the 2A postseason.

Johnny Lee Newton, age 73 of Forest City passed away Friday, March 3, 2017.

Mr. Ben Joel Skinner, 85, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017.

Julianne Adkins age 44 of Spindale passed away on March 2, 2017.

Carrie Mae Kuykendall Heatherly, 92, beloved matriarch of a large, devoted family passed away March 2, 2017.

Mozelle Melton Honeycutt, age 93, of Sunset Beach, NC and formally of Rutherford County joined her Heavenly Father on February 27, 2017.

Hugh Ingram of Rutherfordton passed away February 14, 2017.

Dr. Harry A. Sorenson, 94, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017.

Ellyn Gorham Pell Tanner passed away February 27, 2017.

Washburn Community Outreach Center

Great Price Reduction on all clothing. Every piece of clothing will only be .50¢. Come by and help us empty our clothing racks in preparation for our Spring/Summer display. Open Thurs.-Sat., March 9-11, 9am-2pm. Our food pantry will be available for Rutherford County residents from 9:30am-1:30pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd, Bostic.

Country Ham & Chicken Pie Supper

Sat. March 11, 4:30-6:30pm at Mt. Vernon Community Clubhouse, located across from Mt. Vernon Ruth School on Hudlow Road. Adults $9, kids 6-12 $5, kids 5 and under free. Fund raiser for Clubhouse.

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
Christ Food Give Away, Sat. March 11, 9am. Maximum of 1 box per family, and 2 families per vehicle. 397 Mt Pleasant Church Road, Forest City.

Mt. Creek Baptist Church
Pancake Breakfast Fund Raiser, Sat. March 11, 8-10am at Fatz Café, $7 ticket. 118 Hill Top Way, Forest City.

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.