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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.

Mrs. Betty Jean Gagnon age 86 passed away June 22, 2016.

Judith Ann Jalowiec Beal, age 74 of Bostic passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016.

Martha Jo Street Hamrick, of Duncan, SC, age 72, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016.

Franklin David Odum Sr; born January 4, 1940 in Pickens County, SC; loving husband of 41 years to Ginger Odum; went home to be with Jesus Wednesday June 29, 2016.

Mr. Perry Marshall Cole, of Ellenboro, age 73, passed away June 26, 2016.

Haynes Branch Stem MakerCamp

Saturdays July 9, 16, 23, 30 at Haynes Branch in the Community Room at 10:30am. This FREE program is geared towards 8-12 year olds, but anyone under 18 is welcome to attend. Everyone must have a parent / guardian over the age of 16 with them for the duration of the program. 828-288-3039.

Blood Drive

Tues. July 12, 2pm-6pm at Gilkey School Community Center; 217 Gilkey School, Rutherfordton. For more info or to schedule an appt please call Hilda Roper at 828-287-5673.

Epicenter Church

Sunday 10:30am. Tuesday 7pm. Youth Ministry 1^st & 3^rd Tuesday, 7pm. Young adults, age 16-26, 1^st & 3^rd Sunday, 7pm. 131 Countryside Dr., Forest City. Visit: www.theepicenterchurch.org

Spindale United Methodist Church

Casual Early Service, Sundays 9am. Refreshments 9:30-10am. Alive Now Small Group and Sunday School at 10am. Traditional Worship 11am. East Main Street at Methodist Dr. 828-286-2281. www.spindaleumc.com

If you're looking for a quintessential American experience for July 4th, look no further than Freedom Fest at McNair Field.

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is a student-led club found in many high schools and usually attracts students that are interested is a career in healthcare. Each year National HOSA chooses to focus on one particular disease or disorder, for the 2015-2016 year the national focus was on Alzheimers.

Maybe it's me, but attendance has been down in the area lately for all games. I know it's summer, vacations, hot weather or that other things have to be done at this time.

Lucille Scoggins Hutchins, age 83, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016.

Charles Thomas Terry age 69 of Mooresboro, NC passed away on June 24, 2016.

William Edward Whittemore, age 63, passed away on June 23, 2016.

Jonathan Alberto Lane, age 31 of Forest City, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016.

Naomi L. Carver, age 74, of Spindale, NC, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016.

Ruth Hardin Duncan McKinney, age 89 of Forest City passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016.

Bobby Dean Brooks, age 81, of Forest City, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016.

Flora Nell Berry Hooper, 77, of Asheville, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016.

Howard "Homer" Wall, age 88, of Forest City, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016.