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Those who lack sight will be now able to "see" all of the lush foliage and flowers on the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge, thanks to a community that worked together to provide a sensory trail.

Rutherford County split last week on the gridiron and three teams are back at it this coming weekend.

Lissie Dellinger age 95, passed away at Colonial Manor of Rutherfordton NC on Friday September 16th 2016.

Bobby Gene Jones, age 82 of Forest City passed away Friday, September 16, 2016.

J.V. Jones, age 82, of Ellenboro, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2016.

Jimmy Lee Walker, age 77, of Forest City, passed away Friday, September 16, 2016.

Alan Gregory Arrowood, age 58, of Spindale, NC passed away on September 13, 2016.

Mary Ellen Jones, 69, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016.

Phillip William "Bud" Crotts, age 65, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016.

John Dempsey Horton, 33, of Rutherfordton passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016.

John Henry Toms, 91 of Rutherfordton passed away Saturday, September 10th, 2016.

John Phillip Lamp, age 94, of Lake Lure, NC, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016.

Rachel Collins Ross of Forest City, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016.

Jimmy "J.R." Reynolds, age 76, of Caroleen, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 11, 2016.

American Legion Bingo

Every Thursday, doors open at 6pm. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy., Green Hill. Food concession available.

Washburn Community Outreach Center

Well stocked with Fall and Winter clothing. All Jeans and Pants, buy a pair and get a pair free. Sept. 22-24, 9am-2pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.

Grace Missionary Methodist Church

Singing, Sun. Sept. 25, 6pm. Featuring: The Eubanks. Located, corner Kelly Rd and 221A Caroleen.

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church

In His Glory will be in concert, Sun. Sept. 25, 6pm. The concert is free but will be taking up a love offering. 704-692-0672. 1301 Mt. Pleasant Church Rd. Mooresboro.

Nestled in the Gilkey Community Center is a program that provides food for approximately 400 families per month.

Ellenboro Elementary's Colfax Free Fair has benefited Ellenboro High, Ellenboro School and Ellenboro Elementary since its beginning in the 1930s. This year the annual event, which serves as a fundraiser for the school, will be held Sept. 20-24 at the old Ellenboro School fairgrounds.

Last week was rough for Rutherford County on the gridiron as we went 1-3 with Thomas Jefferson (2-1, 0-1) as the only one to crack the win column.

Cindy Matheney Street, age 61, of Ellenboro, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016.

Brandon Lee Martin, age 19, of Rutherfordton passed away Wednesday September 7, 2016.