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World Ranger Day

Fri. July 31 at Chimney Rock State Park. World Ranger Day commemorates rangers who've been injured or killed in the line of duty & celebrates the work rangers do to protect our resources. In honor of rangers worldwide, we're offering special programs & activities all day. Cost: Included with Park admission.

Back to School Festival

Forest City Dunbar Fun Fest, Fri. Aug. 5, 4-8pm. 286 Learning Way, Forest City. Games, prizes, food, fun & jumping!

Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren

Invites all children to Surf Shack VBS, July 24-29, 6-8:30pm. Music, interactive Bible fun, cool crafts, meals, games, and even an adult class. 555 Melvin Hill Rd., Columbus NC. 828-863-1353.

Rutherfordton SDA Church

VBS July 25-29, 6-8pm. Ages 3-13. 192 East Mt St., Rutherfordton (beside old Ruth Elementary).

A theatre that exists only in pictures and old news articles may yet again rise in downtown Forest City.

The Women Roofers celebrated a milestone Friday, July 8, with the completion of the non-profit's 100th roof.

Senior Legion season ends after downing Shelby, Post 423 had a tough time with #1 seed Union County as they were swept in three games last week. Considering they started 0-5, they did a great job to recover and make the second round of the playoffs.

Preston Lee Johnston age 19 of Spindale NC passed away on July 15^th, 2016 as a hero saving two young boys from drowning.

Ruth Elliott Kurkendall age 79 passed away on Friday July 15, 2016.

Jimmie Jones Parton, 83, of Spindale, entered into his Heavenly home on July 9, 2016.

George Dewey White, age 87 of Forest City passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016.

Roger Stanley Robinson, Sr., age 85 of Bostic, North Carolina died Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Hospice House of Forest City.

Judith Keller Crawford, 70, of Rutherfordton went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 12, 2016.

Ted Earl McCoyle age 49 passed away July 4, 2016.

Patsy Billingsley Scott, age 68, of Forest City, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016.

Lighthouse Haven Men's Shelter

Yard Sale, Sat. July 23, 7am in the Stainless Ministries Parking Lot. Tables: $10. We would like to ask if each person would consider giving 10% of their proceeds to the Shelter. Questions, call Misty Roach 254-383-5061 or Tony Hedding at 828-429-9552.

Haynes Branch Stem MakerCamp

Sat. July 23 & 30 at Haynes Branch in the Community Room at 10:30am. FREE program is geared towards 8-12 year olds, but anyone under 18 is welcome. Everyone must have a parent/guardian over the age of 16 with them for the duration of the program. 828-288-3039.

Piney Mountain Baptist Church

VBS; Fri. July 22, 5-8:30pm & Sat. July 23, 10am-2:30pm. Ages 0-18 years old. 577 Piney Mtn. Ch. Rd., Ellenboro.

Spindale United Methodist Church

Summer Sizzle, ages 6-13. Kid Zoo Laser Tag & Indoor Playground, July 24, 3-5pm. Bowling at Autumn Lanes, Aug. 3, 1-3pm. Falls Park on the Reedy Back to School Kick-off, Sept. 11. 185 Mill St., Spindale. 828-286-2281.

Those who embark on the Gold Mile trail in Rutherfordton may not realize that each gold coin denoting the one-mile loop is a handmade, original piece of art.

The first-ever Freedom Fest, a joint collaboration between the Towns of Rutherfordton, Forest City and Ellenboro, the Forest City Owls and Rutherford County Chamber was held on July 4th at McNair Field.

Well, I accidentally skipped a week and since I haven't said anything, let's get down to business. And we start on the diamond.

Bobby Gene Shytle, age 79 of Forest City passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016.