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David Kemp Covington, Sr., age 70, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016.

Ethel Robinson Dobbins, age 98, of Henrietta, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016.

Karen Jones Keeter, age 46, of Ellenboro, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016.

Alva June Wilson Morse, 89, of Marion, formerly of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016.

Phyllis Maxine Sluder Black, 82, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016.

Carolyn Hall Crain, age 79, of Union Mills passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016.

Peggy Greene Hewitt, age 82, of Forest City, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016.

Jackie Greene Clark, age 71, of Forest City, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016.

Mary Alice Flynn Cash, 75, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016.

Country Ham and Chicken Pie Supper

Sat. Oct. 8, 4:30-6:30pm at Mt. Vernon Community Clubhouse, located across from Mt. Vernon Ruth School on Hudlow Rd. Cost: Adults $9, kids 6-12 $5, 5 and under free. Fundraiser for Mt. Vernon Community Club.

Buffet Breakfast

Sat. Oct. 8, 7am-10am at the Gilkey School Community Center. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, 5 and under Free. Proceeds help support the Community Center. 217 Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton.

First United Methodist Church

Purse/Wallet/Briefcase Auction, Oct. 14, 7pm. You never know what mystery prize might be included in the item you purchase! Proceeds go to Missions. 264 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. 828-305-8570.

West Point Baptist Church

100^th Anniversary Celebration, Sun. Oct. 16. Fellowship at 9am; Worship at 10am; Pot-luck Dinner and music to follow. All former members/families are encouraged to attend. You may dress in vintage attire if you desire to. 828-287-0165. 1160 Union Rd., Rutherfordton.

Street rods and muscle cars will rumble into the Rumbling Bald Resort this weekend during the 19th Annual Vintage Tin Car Show.

The 4th Annual Caroleen-Henrietta-Avondale Day was held at the Caroleen American Legion Post #423 on Saturday, September 17th. The event included music, food, vendors, and a car show.

High School Football

R-S Central (3-3, 1-2) did a lot of good things and stuck around with Crest, but fell 23-14 on the road. While the Hilltoppers did give up over 350 yards to Crest, they did a good job of buckling down, allowing them to score just four times. Penalties and two key fumbles were factors in what could have produced a possible upset. R-S Central has the week off but will host Chase on 10/7/16

Dorothy Greene "Dot" Coker, age 85 of Bostic-Sunshine Highway, Bostic, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016.

Mr. John Thomas Sims "Tom" age 83 of Rutherfordton passed away Friday September 23, 2016.

Ervin John "E.J." Huffstickler Sr., age 81, of Spindale, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016.

Mary Jarrell Hicks, age 99, of Forest City, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016.

Margie Edwards Horne, 95, of Spindale went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 19, 2016.

Sgt. 1st Class William Leonard Beaver, Army Veteran of the 7th Infantry Division in the Korean War, age 91, of Burnsville, passed away on Sunday, September 11th, 2016.

Cynthia McBrayer "Cindy" Campbell, age 59 of Forest City passed away Monday, September 19, 2016.

Sharon May Wysong Abramczyk, age 78, of Shelby, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016.