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The first family of Christmas might not live at the North Pole after all. Instead, they might reside right here in Rutherford County.

The Town of Rutherfordton is on its way to having a trail system that will provide opportunities for residents to get outdoors, and to potentially boost economic development.

So, if they campaign hasn't started, let's go ahead and make it official.

If Cam Newton isn't the MVP, I don't know who else it could be? Finally, Coach Jimmy Johnson saw the light on FOX NFL Sunday. Newton continues to lead an offense that doesn't give enough credit.

Wayne "Lightnin" Conner, age 75, of Ellenboro, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015.

Vance E. Norville, age 77, of Cliffside, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015.

Pansy Martin Bostic, age 85, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015.

Francisco "Paco" Elcides Mauricio, age 40, of Forest City, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 9, 2015.

Nell Kirby Hensley, age 87, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015.

Walter Boyce "Josh" Crowder, age 86, of Forest City, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015.

Mr. Hubert Oscar Johnson, Jr. "Junior" age 71 of Rutherfordton went home to be with The Lord on Sunday December 6, 2015.

Frances Aylene Annon Conner, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 5, 2015.

Blood Drive

Thurs. Dec. 31, 10am-2:30pm at Lowe's; 184 Lowes Boulevard, Forest City. For more info or to schedule an appt please call Pam Irby at 828-231-3055.

Beginner Honey Bee School

Sponsored by Rutherford County Beekeepers. All you need to know about getting started keeping bees. Five week course, Saturdays 8am-12pm, begins Jan. 16^th. $35 per person or $60 per couple. Limited class size. Call 828-980-1823 or email: jacksoncorbin71@yahoo.com.

Forest City Church of the Nazarene

Live Outside Nativity, Wed. Dec. 23, 6-8pm. Free admission and free hot chocolate, seating and parking available. Hardin Rd., Forest City.

Kistlers Chapel UMC

Christmas Eve services, Thurs. Dec. 24, 10:30pm. 3060 Poors Ford Road. 3060 Poors Ford Road.

What if you could have someone pray for you as you run your holiday errands? What if it were as easy as ordering a meal at a fast food restaurant? One local church plans to offer drive through prayer this holiday season, and all you need to do to receive the blessing is pull up in your car.

A group of volunteers who have given their time to serve their country, now serve closer to home by providing Christmas gifts to children in need.

The Carolinas have a lot to be proud of this fall/winter sports season.

Who would have guessed that Clemson, UNC and the Carolina Panthers had a record of 36-2 on the football field at this point?

Gertrude Aldrich Silver, age 93, of Cliffside, NC, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at.

Richard F. Harris, age 47, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015.

Ricky Lee Gee, age 63, of Spindale passed away Wednesday December 2, 2015.

John Michael Burgo, age 50, of Ellenboro, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015.

Robert Joe "Bob" Tate, age 86, of Sarasota, Florida and formerly of Rutherford County, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015.

Irene Hester Sane, age 91, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015.