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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.

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.