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Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop

Open Wed.-Sat. 10am-4pm. ½ price sale continues! Proceeds to Rutherford County Humane Society, a no-kill, non-profit 501(C)(3) animal rescue organization. We accept donations of food and bedding supplies for dogs/cats waiting to be adopted. Tax deductible. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure. 828-625-1042.

Washburn Community Outreach Center

Well stocked with Fall & Winter items of clothing & household items. Food pantry for Rutherford Co. residents. Thurs.-Sat., Sept. 1-3, 9am-2pm. 2934 Piney Mtn Ch Rd, Bostic. 828-245-5603.

Sulphur Springs Baptist Church

Revival, Sept. 18-21 with Evangelist Donnie Guy. Special music each service. Love offering each service to support the ongoing ministry of brother Guy. For additional information contact Pastor Ron Wilkins 828-748-8697.

Doggett Grove AMEZ Church

Annual Revival, Sept. 19-21, 7pm. Evangelist: Rev. Andrea Purcell, Pastor of Matthew Chapel AMEZ Church, Rutherfordton. 651 Doggett Grove Rd., Forest City.

This year's performance line up at The Foundation Performing Arts Center will feature performances by Grammy award-winning artists as well as local favorites.

Although weather was a factor around the area on the first week of football Friday, three Rutherford County teams played well enough to win, but only two were able to do so. Here are some notes and a preview for this week's upcoming games. All games have a 7:30 start on Friday, August 26.

Virginia "Jenny" Wease, age 57, of Henrietta, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 22, 2016.

Joy W. Gold, age 55, of Mooresboro, NC, passed away peacefully in the presence of those who loved and cared for her.

Harold Nathan Stewart of Forest City, passed away on August 21, 2016.

James Leonard Bailey age 86 of Mill Spring, went to be with The Lord on Friday August 19, 2016.

James "Bo" Wilson, 78, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016.

Russell H. Roach, age 54, of Spindale, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016.

John "Preston" Skipper, age 79, of Ellenboro, NC, passed away on August 17, 2016.

William Terry McArthur passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side August 16, 2016.

Carol Lowery Morrison, age 63, of Shelby, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016.

Lillian Blankenship Hudson, age 91 of Forest City passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016.

John A. Weeks, age 71, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016.

Mr. Brecharr Hemmaplardh age 74, of Spindale passed away Friday August 5, 2016.

Fair Field Mountains VFD

5th Annual Fish Fry, Sat. Sept. 10, 4-7pm at Rumbling Bald Resort Beach Pavilion. Rain or Shine! Adults $10, kids 10 & under $5. Proceeds to benefit Fairfield Mountains Volunteer Fire Department.

Forest City Masonic Lodge #381

Charity Golf Tournament, Oct. 8, 1:30pm. To Sponsor a Hole, contact Dewey 828-287-6745 or Glenn 828-429-7048.

New Life Christian Fellowship Church of God

Free: Fun, Food & School Supplies, Sat. Aug. 27, 1-5pm or school supplies pass out (3-4) for school age children. 687 Ledbetter Rd., Spindale.

Robertson Creek Freewill Baptist Church

Homecoming Service, Sun. Aug. 28. Guest Speaker: Rev. Dan Hensley. Sunday School 10am. Worship 11am. Covered dish lunch after service. Pearidge Rd., Bostic.

From 12 cars to now more than 400 vehicles of all ages, makes and styles - Hot Nights, Cool Rides turns 25 this year.

The annual car, truck and motorcycle show will be held Aug. 20 in downtown Forest City, again hosted by the Forest City Merchants Association. The show began in 1991 as a way to create a new event to bring people into town, said Ray Pittman, one of the original merchants who created the event.