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Zenith Davidson Toney, age 82, of Sunshine, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017.

Daniel Edward "Dan" King, age 89 entered the Gates of Heaven on February 22, 2017.

Dorean Splawn Westbrook, age 66, of Chesnee, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017.

Robert Eugene Spencer, age 52 of Forest City, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017.

Rosa Irene Norville Davis, age 89, widow of the late J.B. Davis of the Cane Creek Community passed away Monday February 20, 2017.

Betty Earley Doggett, age 85, of Forest City, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017.

Jeweline (Judy) Melton Perry was born in Rutherford County on April 30, 1928 and was the fourth of 10 children born to Hatcher Melton and Maude Piercy Melton.

Grahamtown Community Center

Blessed are those who serve. The GTeam will be serving bags of food to those in need, every 2^nd & 4^th Thursday beginning at 4pm. First come, First serve. 129 First Street, Forest City. 828-229-3380.

Mountains Branch Library

Will host "Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!" on Thurs. March 2, 3:30pm. We'll enjoy stories, crafts and even have some Green Eggs. Located in Lake Lure.

Bethlehem United Methodist Church

Annual Fish Fry, Sat. March 4, 4pm-8pm. Donations accepted and appreciated. 6753 Hwy 182, Cherryville.

Thermal City Methodist Church

Spaghetti Supper, Sat. March 4, 4pm until. Adults $8, kids 7-12 $3, kids 6 and under Free. All you can eat! 301 Thermal City Rd., Union Mills.

There are nearly half a million children in North Carolina under the age of 18 who live in poverty. NETworX Rutherford believes that through the community's support, those numbers can decrease.

February has been Heart-2-Heart month on the campus of Isothermal Community College, and on Valentine's Day the Student Government Association hosted an event that focused on all matters of the heart.

Well, the men of East Rutherford's basketball team just completed a 26-0 season. Six more wins and they become state champs for the second time since 2011.

Walter A. Gero, age 90, of Henrietta, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017.

Mae Bell Head West, age 84, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017.

Nancy Hamrick Cole, age 88, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017.

Mrs. Catherine Louise Eaker Callahan, 84, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017.

Mary Frances "Fran" Towery, age 77 of Forest City passed away Monday, February 13, 2017.

Memory Makers: Alzheimer's Support and Resource Group, Thurs. Feb. 23, 6-7:30pm. This group is for anyone dealing with Alzheimer's disease, any stage, in any capacity. The first meeting held at Brookdale Forest City: 493 Piney Ridge Road, Forest City. We plan to meet quarterly throughout the year. Please RSVP to Melanie at 828-288-1171, or April at 828-289-4631.

Poor Man's Supper, Sat. Feb. 25, 4-7pm at the old Casar Fire Department. Adults $7, kids 10 & under, $4. Dine-in or Carry-out. Hosted by Casar's Friends of the Park. Proceeds go to buy new LED Christmas Lights for the Town. 5765 Casar Rd.

Breakfast Buffet

Country Breakfast Buffet & Indoor Yard Sale, Sat. Feb. 25, 7am-10am. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Whitehouse Community Center, 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills.

Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Ellenboro

Italian Night Out, Sat. Feb. 25, 4-7pm. All you can eat! Adults $8, kids $4. Proceeds benefit United Methodist Men Projects.

High Shoal Baptist Church

Soup Supper, Sat. Feb. 25, 4-6pm. Adults $6, kids 12-6 $3, under 6 free. Proceeds to the Needy Family Christmas Fund. 828-657-6448. 284 High Shoals Ch. Rd. Henrietta.