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Nestled in the Gilkey Community Center is a program that provides food for approximately 400 families per month.

Ellenboro Elementary's Colfax Free Fair has benefited Ellenboro High, Ellenboro School and Ellenboro Elementary since its beginning in the 1930s. This year the annual event, which serves as a fundraiser for the school, will be held Sept. 20-24 at the old Ellenboro School fairgrounds.

Last week was rough for Rutherford County on the gridiron as we went 1-3 with Thomas Jefferson (2-1, 0-1) as the only one to crack the win column.

Cindy Matheney Street, age 61, of Ellenboro, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016.

Brandon Lee Martin, age 19, of Rutherfordton passed away Wednesday September 7, 2016.

Beverly Eaton Lorei, age 73, of Forest City, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016.

James Leroy Warren, 59, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016.

Blood Drive

Fri. Sept. 23, 4pm-9pm at Word of Faith; 207 Old Flynn Road, Spindale. For more info or to schedule an appt please call 828-287-9100.

HOPE Grief Support Group

Free support group for any adult who has lost a loved one. Offered at the Hospice Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living, 374 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Tuesdays; Sept. 20 & 27 at 10am. 828-245-0095.

Caroleen Congregational Holiness Church

Homecoming, Sun. Sept. 18, 10am. Singers: Forgiven. 112 Walker Store Rd., Ellenboro.

Long Road Baptist Church

11^th Annual 9/11 Memorial Service. In Memory and Honor of our Emergency Services & Military, Sun. Sept. 18. Sunday School 10am. Worship Service 11am. Lunch afterwards. Call 828-287-1408 if you plan to attend. 621 Long Branch Road, Forest City.

Angela Sanford's dream and vision for a home to rebuild the lives of young women who have been addicted to drugs is now a reality.

After going 4-0 the week previous, it was an even 2-2 last week for Rutherford County football.

Wayne Edward Millwood age 72 of Rutherfordton, NC passed away on September 4, 2016.

Lorraine Ann Rice O'Rourke age 68 of Forest City, NC passed away on September the 4th 2016.

Mr. William Henry Evans "Bill", age 51, of Forest City passed away Friday September 2, 2016.

Bynum Parker, age 89, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016.

Carol Robbins Leverett, age 72, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016.

John Walter Dyer, age 73, of Bostic, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016.

Margareth Eilene Bifulco, age 84, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016.

Walter Joseph "Joey" Hanson, age 55, also fondly known as "Bigfoot" and "Tiny", passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016.

Mary Ellen Wingo Greenlee Buchanan, age 71 of Rutherfordton, passed away on August 28, 2016.