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Union Mills Presbyterian Church

Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Sun. Nov. 13, 1pm. 6130 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills. Gospel Bluegrass Music by Homegrown. Everyone is welcome!

Goodes Creek Baptist Church

High Attendance Day in Sunday School, Sun. Nov. 13, 10am. Worship Service 11am. Lunch to follow. 453 Goode's Creek Church Rd., Cliffside (just off Ferry Rd.)

The Grahamtown Community Center is officially open for business.

Cherry Smith was already familiar with the services and programs offered through Yokefellow Service Center in Spindale before becoming the organization's executive director earlier this year. Smith has been with the organization for six years, working in client services.

Clint Bland had a message for his team who had lost seven in a row coming in to the rivalry game...42-0.

Virginia Aileen Martin, age 67, of Ellenboro, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016.

Mrs. Janet Frances Wray Toney passed away Thursday October 27, 2016.

Lillie "Winnie" Owens, age 87, of Forest City, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016.

Margaret Marie Greenlee, age 95, of Forest City, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016.

Shirley Kanipe Moore age 73 of Mill Spring, NC passed away on October 25th 2016.

Norma J. Laws, age 53, of Forest City, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016.

Mr. Robert Alan Coles age 79, of Rutherfordton passed away Friday October 21, 2016.

Flowering Bridge Events

•Thurs. Nov. 10, creating fairy gardens. All classes and workshops are held in the bridge's outdoor classroom or, in case of rain, at Town Hall, back entrance. 828-625-2540.

Blood Drive

•Nov. 11, 2:30pm-7pm at Big Spring Baptist Church; 534 Big Springs Baptist Church Road, Ellenboro.

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church

11^th Annual Ole Time Country Fair, Fri. Nov. 4, 4-9pm and Sat. Nov. 5, 10am-6pm. Free rides & games. 397 Mt. Pleasant Church Rd., Forest City. 828-245-4496.

Harriett Memorial FWB Church

Poor Man's Supper, Fri. Nov. 4, 5-7:30pm. Adults 12 & up $7, kids 4-12 $3, 3 & under free. 1938 US Hwy. 221A, Forest City (Caroleen).

A ministry formed more than three decades ago is still providing for those in need across Rutherford County.

Chase Corner Ministries recently held a 37th anniversary celebration in the thrift store's parking lot. The event included bounce houses, food, music and more.

It's time for the two cross-county rivals to meet on the gridiron this coming Friday.

William Glenn "Bill' Blanton, age 70 of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016.

Donaleen G. Silvers, age 69, of Mooresboro, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016.

Ruth Elizabeth Searcy, age 88 passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016.

Deborah C. Simpson, age 59, of Forest City, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016.