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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.

Joseph Dudley Hall, Jr., age 77, of Forest City, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 8, 2016.

Brandon Bivens, 29, passed away July 7, 2016 at Hospice House of Rutherford County.

Lewis Tolbert Barnes, 88

Frank Edward Keeter, age 85 of Forest City passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016.

Johnnie Ella Wall Bowen Plumley, age 84, of Forest City, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016.

Elsie Blice Hoffman, age 87 of Forest City, passed away July 5, 2016.

Ernest Caldwell Jackson, age 78 of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away at home after an extended illness.

William C. "Bill" Bridges, age 86, of Forest City, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016.

Mrs. Mary Jolley Henson, 73, passed away July 4, 2016 at her residence.

Summer Reading Program

Wednesdays: July 20 & 27, 9am-12pm. 6945 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills. Info, 828-748-7956.

Gun Show

Hosted by the American Legion Post #74, Sat. & Sun. July 23 & 24, 9am-5pm at Old Green Hill School; 2501 US 64/74A Hwy., Rutherfordton. Handicapped parking and assistance is available. If you need a "Firearm Purchase Permit" please visit the Sheriff's Office in the county of your residence. It can take over a week, so please apply for your permit early! Admission; $5, children under 12 free. Info, 828-395-2223 or email: americanlegion74@att.net

Fork Creek Baptist Church, Union Mills

Having Faith like Abraham, July 18-22, 6-8:30pm.

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.

During the annual event children and their parents took part in a variety of fun and educational activities. Law enforcement and local agencies also had booth with information and giveaways available.

The Little Detroit Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America is joining other organizers across the United States in celebrating Collector Car Appreciation Day July 8.

Shawn Lee, age 46, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016.

John William "Bill" Turner, age 73, of Mooresboro, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016.