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The Rutherford County Library's three branches will have new hours beginning Sept. 6.

Real quickly, let's go over one topic. R-S Central, who won in week one on the football field at McDowell had to forfeit that win due to an ineligible player.

Garth Tim Melton, Jr. age 43 of Shelby, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016.

Chelsse Paige Toney, 24, of Ellenboro, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016.

Janie Hazel Williams Shires, age 99, of Forest City, NC, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016.

Hazel Ruth Nix Smith, age 91, of Candor, NC formerly of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016.

Robert Wayne Hargett, age 67, husband of Susan Guffey Hargett of Union Mills, passed away Wednesday August 24, 2016.

Diane Susan Encinias, age 61, of Spindale, NC, passed away on August 23, 2016.

Mr. Wifford "Josh" Hugh Harris, age 85 of Hickory and Cliffside passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016.

John H. Pruett, age 67, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016.

Dakota Jay Diver, age 19, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away on August 23, 2016.

Chris Wease, age 36, of the Chase Community, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016.

Edna Diane Goodwin, aged 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 21, 2016.

Mr. Fred Atkinson Ruppe, 90 of Cliffside passed away Monday, August 22, 2016.

Larry Alfred Sandy, age 67 of Forest City passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016.

Sybile Burgess Arrowood, age 73, of Forest City, passed away Monday, August 22, 2016.

Mary Elizabeth McNichols of Rutherfordton passed away Saturday August 20, 2016.

Debra Mastrangelo, age 60, of Forest City, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016.

Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop

Open Wed.-Sat. 10am-4pm. ½ price sale continues! Proceeds to 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. Tax deductible. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure. 828-625-1042.

Washburn Community Outreach Center

Well stocked with Fall & Winter items of clothing & household items. Food pantry for Rutherford Co. residents. Thurs.-Sat., Sept. 1-3, 9am-2pm. 2934 Piney Mtn Ch Rd, Bostic. 828-245-5603.

Sulphur Springs Baptist Church

Revival, Sept. 18-21 with Evangelist Donnie Guy. Special music each service. Love offering each service to support the ongoing ministry of brother Guy. For additional information contact Pastor Ron Wilkins 828-748-8697.

Doggett Grove AMEZ Church

Annual Revival, Sept. 19-21, 7pm. Evangelist: Rev. Andrea Purcell, Pastor of Matthew Chapel AMEZ Church, Rutherfordton. 651 Doggett Grove Rd., Forest City.

This year's performance line up at The Foundation Performing Arts Center will feature performances by Grammy award-winning artists as well as local favorites.

Although weather was a factor around the area on the first week of football Friday, three Rutherford County teams played well enough to win, but only two were able to do so. Here are some notes and a preview for this week's upcoming games. All games have a 7:30 start on Friday, August 26.