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As a foster parent, children coming into your home don't always come with what they need. Often, foster families are left to pull together clothes, toys, carseats and more. James and Rhonda Schneider, who have provided foster care for more than 20 years, have found themselves in this situation and have created a foster care closet for other foster families.

Emily Wood knows that when people hear about foster care, it's often from a negative viewpoint. And because of that, she knows that people have fears about becoming a foster parent, asking a lot of questions that begin with "what if." These are questions Wood and her husband, Brandon, asked prior to becoming foster parents themselves.

Life is funny sometimes. You never know what exactly is behind the next door. Meet Austin Neal for example.

Mr. Wilbur Greene, age 81, husband of Frances Jeanette Splawn Greene of Union Mills passed away Sunday May 15, 2016.

Margueritte McCardwell Wells, age 96, of Henrietta, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016.

Boyce E. Ware age 84 passed away Friday May 13, 2016.

Julia Hattie Byers, 78, returned to her heavenly home on May 11, 2016.

Connie Lynn Yelton, age 49, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016.

Geretha Hoyle Davis, age 79, of Forest City, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016.

Jan L. Bennick, age 73, of Mooresboro, passed away Monday, May 9, 2016.

Katie Lee Fox Keever, age 93, of Rutherfordton, NC, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on May 9, 2016. She was born on October 9, 1922 in Asheville, NC.

Jerry White, Sr., age 74, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016.

Mrs. Gay Tippen Logan, age 82, wife of Gene E. Logan of Union, passed away peacefully, Friday, May 6, 2016.

Robert Gilmer Scruggs, 68, of the Hollis community, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016.

Mrs. Mary Ellen Ervin Goode, 89, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016.

Grace Missionary Methodist Church

Singing, Sun. May 22, 6pm. Featuring: The Royal Quartet. Everyone Welcome! Corner Kelly Rd., and 221A Caroleen.

2^nd Harvest Mobile Food truck

Tues. May 24, 10am at Harmon Street Baptist; 398 Harmon St., Forest City. First come, first serve. Come early. Questions call Chase Corner Ministries at 828-247-0096.

Kistlers Chapel UMC

Yard Sale, Sat. May 28, 7am-11am. Large variety of items. Biscuits and beverages available. 3060 Poors Ford Road, Forest City.

Spindale UMC

Alive Now Spiritual Formation Group, Sundays at 10am. Come early at 8:45am for FORWARD modern worship & light food. East Main Street at Methodist Dr. 828-286-2281 or spindaleumc@bellsouth.net

Bud Byers, 78, may live on Tiney Road near Ellenboro, but there's nothing tiny about his love of our nation and especially those who protect and defend it. Taking those feelings to the next level, Byers has created a memorial on his farm that stops nearly everyone who sees it in their tracks.

It's hard to believe, but another school year has passed. While there is less than a month to go before graduation, the spring sports season is coming to a close. Playoff brackets were announced Monday.

Reverend Howard H. Hardin, age 88, of Mooresboro, NC, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, May 6, 2016.

Mamie Viola Dickerson of Charlotte, formerly of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016.