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Mr. James Harold Sullivan age 88 formerly of Lake Lure, NC passed away Friday April 17, 2015.

Merry Christie Church, 61, of Ellenboro, passed away on Sunday, June 07, 2015.

Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop

Open Wed. thru Sat., 10am-4pm. New items arriving weekly! Proceeds benefit the Rutherford County Humane Society, a no-kill, non-profit 501(C)(3) animal rescue organization. We accept donations of food and bedding supplies for dogs/cats waiting to be adopted. All donations are tax deductible. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.

Education/Support Group

Female Teen Domestic Violence Ed/Support Group will meet w/Dr. Johnnie Martin, every Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30pm. Come learn the warning signs of possibly abusive relationships and controlling behaviors. What he calls "love" may actually be abuse. 828-245-1390 Ext. 104 (Sally) for location and details. Funded by The Rutherford County Endowment Fund.

Liberty Baptist Church

Senior Adult Food Pantry, Seniors only, 60 years and up, no exceptions. Open Saturdays, 9am-11am, closed 5^th Sat., & Holiday. Bring proof of age and income. 821 Webb Rd., Ellenboro. 828-453-0186.

Grace Chapel (formerly Forest City Foursquare)

GriefShare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing grief/loss, Thursdays. Child care is available. 121 Mitchell St., Forest City. Info, 828-289-9181.

A recent graduate of the advertising and graphic design program at Isothermal Community College believes that her experiences as a student are what led her to the job she landed before even receiving her degree.

Serving up burgers and fries is just one part of why Laura Thompson has received a scholarship from the Burger King Scholars Program.

It's been a tough start to the summer for Forest City's Coastal Plain League baseball team. The Owls have found more ways to lose a game than one can even believe.

I've taken some time out of the last few days to fish the river. This is my sport of choice during this time of year. The weather has been perfect and the fish have been cooperating as well.

Arthur Taylor, 72 of Union Mills, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2015.

William Timothy Hawkins, age 58 of Forest City, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015.

Hazel Davis Street, age 74 of Bostic, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2015.

Jane Roberson Campbell, age 89, of Forest City, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015.

Polly Smith Nolan, age 80 of Forest City passed away Friday, June 5, 2015.

Mary Jane Hodge, age 79, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2015.

Reverend B.W. Leach, age 88, of Harris, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015.

Mr. Jerry Leon Myles age 63 of Spindale, passed away Wednesday June 3, 2015.

James Bostic Hardin, age 96 of Forest City passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015.

Hellon Harris Bagwell, age 85 of Forest City passed away Monday, June 1, 2015.

JoAnn Prewitt Huskey, age 80, born November 5, 1934 in Cherokee County, SC passed away May 31, 2015.

William Timothy Hawkins, age 58 of Forest City, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015.

Randy Rhodes age 56, of Rutherfordton received his ultimate healing and went home to Heaven on Sunday May 31, 2015.