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Patrick "Pat" Nolan Edwards, age 43, of Forest City, NC went home to be with the Lord Friday June 3, 2016.

Lemuel M. Robbins, Jr. ("Junior"), age 80, of Medway, Ohio, passed away on October 3, 2015.

Mary Louise Wall Greene, age 80, a former resident of Forest City, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016.

Paul Edward Gagner, age 68, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016.

Jerry Winburn Bridges, age 83 of Forest City passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016.

Washburn Community Outreach Center

Big June Sale on Thurs. Fri. & Sat., June 16-18, 9am-2pm. ½ off all ladies Capris, Shorts, Pants & Swimwear. Also, .10¢ & .25¢ sale on selected clothing through out the store. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.

Blood Drives

•Sat. June 18, 7:30am-12pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge; Old Main St., Cliffside. For more info or to schedule an appt please call Joe Buss at 864-494-8458. •Mon. June 27, 2:30pm-7pm at Ellenboro Community at the Bethel Baptist Church; 479 Main St., Ellenboro. For more info or to schedule an appt please call Betty Gilbert at 828-453-8959.

Full Gospel Revival Church

Singing, Sun. June 26, 2pm. Guest singers: The Kinney Family. 4799 Hwy. 64/74A, Rutherfordton. 828-447-7489.

Hopewell AME Zion Church

Family and Friends Day, Sun. June 26, 4pm. 159 Harris Henrietta Rd. Harris. Pastor: Rev. James Logan.

Tabitha Dotson went from being two years behind on her high school coursework to now graduating a year ahead of time.

Newton, who was on the volleyball and track teams as well as being a member of HOSA and Beta and Student Council President, received the Goodnight Scholarship at N.C. State University. The Goodnight Scholars Program is a comprehensive student development program designed to develop scholars into leaders within the STEM and/or education fields.

Mackenzie Fletcher credits her senior project with helping her decide her college major.

Who would have thought the team who finished fourth in the SMAC 2A/3A standings would win the 2A State Title? Apparently, the East Rutherford Baseball team could do so.

Mrs. Sara Lou Barnes Spence, 67, of Forest City passed away Sunday June 5, 2016.

Patrick Nolan Edwards, age 43, husband of Maria Cash Edwards of Forest City, passed away Friday June 03, 2016.

Dorsie "Dot" Kennedy Wheeler, age 103, of Henrietta, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, June 3, 2016.

Dennis Ray Lynn, age 62, of Bostic, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016.

Rebecca Ann Owens age 4 of Union Mills, NC passed away on Thursday June 2nd 2016.

James Edmond Rash, age 82, of Bostic, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016.

Zeke Blanton, age 27, of Forest City, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016.

Lloyd K. Ruppe, age 69, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016.

Gene A. Shires, age 74, of Mooresboro, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016

Blood Drives

•Sat. June 18, 7:30am-12pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge; Old Main St., Cliffside. For appt call Joe Buss at 864-494-8458. •Mon. June 27, 2:30pm-7pm at Ellenboro Community at the Bethel Baptist Church; 479 Main St., Ellenboro. For appt call Betty Gilbert at 828-453-8959.

Willow Ridge Rehab & Living Center

3^rd Annual Car Show, "Cars for the Cure" Sat. June 25, 12pm-3pm at Rocky's Bar & Grill; behind Denny's on US 74. Registration 9am-12. Entry fee, $20 includes free meal. Top 25, Best Ford, GM, Chrysler, Rat Rod & In Show. Proceeds go to Relay For Life. Info, 828-289-4631 or 828-429-1181.

Alexander United Methodist Church

Vacation Bible School, Sat. June 11, 9:30am-2pm. Classes available for children thru adults. A Pizza lunch served at 11:30am. 210 M.D. Blanton Rd., Forest City.

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church

Brotherhood Yard Sale, Sat. June 11, 7am-until. Breakfast biscuits will be available for purchase. 397 Mt. Pleasant Church Rd., Forest City.