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Doug Francis, age 65, of Forest City, NC, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016.

Women Build 2016: Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity's Women Build Sat. May 7, with shifts from 8am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. The build will be in Hopeview Estates, a Habitat for Humanity subdivision, in Spindale. Lunch & T-shirt provided. Women Build was designed by Habitat for Humanity International to bring women together to make a positive difference in their communities. For more info on volunteering, please call 828-245-0716.

BBQ Fund Raiser

For the Fairfield Mtns. Volunteer Fire Dept., Buffalo Creek Road, Lake Lure. BBQ Prepared by Vandele Farms, Cedar Creek. Sat. April 9, 4pm-7pm at the Pavilion at Rumbling Bald Resort, Lake Lure. Adults $12, kids 10 & under $5. Proceeds Go To The Fairfield Mountains Volunteer Fire Dept. Sponsored By: The Women's Auxiliary.

Spindale United Methodist Church

Easter Activities: Choir presents an Easter Cantata, "The Weeping Tree" March 20, 11am. Maundy Thursday Service, March 24, 7pm. Easter Sunday, March 27, Sunrise Service 7am.

True Word Baptist Church

Family & Friends Day, Sun. March 20, 3pm. Guest speaker: Reverend William Scott. 129 Groce St., Forest City.

At 86 years young, Martha Dobbins aims to take on her competitors in a variety of events again this year during the Rutherford County Senior Center's Senior Games.

R-S Central nearly ended up playing for the 2A state title this weekend, but unfortunately fell to front runner East Davidson 49-43 in Greensboro during the final four.

Evelyn Alexander Gowan, age 78, of Harris, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016.

Ricky Marlow, age 58, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016.

Helen Claytor Tolhurst, age 90, of Bostic, NC passed away on 3/1/2016. Helen was the daughter of Edward M. Claytor and Helen Barton Claytor of Edgefield, SC

Barry Reid Harrill, age 65, of Wilmington, NC, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016.

Roy Junior Shelton age 56 of Forest City, NC passed away on February 26, 2016.

Mr. James Daniel Duncan, Sr. age 76 of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday February 28, 2016.

Mrs. Martha Gertrude Mathis age 72 of Spindale, passed away, Sunday February 28, 2016.

Ronnie Leroy Whitener, Sr., age 69, of Forest City, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016.

Ronnie D. Atkins, age 62, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016.

Washburn Community Outreach Center

Thrift Store is now well stocked with spring and summer clothing. Stop by and check us out Thurs.-Sat., March 10, 11, & 12, 9am-2pm. 828-245-5603.

HOPE Grief Support Group

Free support group for any adult who has lost a loved one. Offered throughout the year at the Hospice Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living, 374 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. Every other month on Tuesdays. March 15 & 22 at 6pm. 828-245-0095.

Rutherford Church of Christ

Mid-Week Service; Wednesday 7PM. 925 Hwy 221 N. Rutherfordton.

Souls Harbor Tabernacle

Sunday School 10am, Worship 11am, Sunday night 6pm, Thursday night 7pm. Pastor Charles Poole. 704-466-0626. 441 Sandy Run Church Rd. Mooresboro.

Do you ever think about your fiscal shape in addition to your physical shape? Just as diet and exercise provide longevity, financial planning also helps to provide for your future self.

Sharon Rooks coupons, but she's quick to point out that she isn't an extreme couponer. Instead, she approaches savings in a common sense manner.

One day, in the bus parking lot over R-S Central's High School, I watched football practice. Darius Fuller looked on as well. It was at the start of the football season when I had a talk with R-S Central Women's Basketball Coach Darius Fuller. His cancer in remission and he was excited about the upcoming season for Lady Hilltopper basketball team.