Rutherford Weekly

Inez B. Sims, age 86

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December 4, 2014

Inez B. Sims, age 86, of Spindale, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014.

Calvin Hudgins, 61

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December 4, 2014

Calvin Hudgins, 61, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014.

Sandra Roberson “Sandy” Humphries, age 53

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December 4, 2014

Sandra Roberson “Sandy” Humphries, age 53 of Forest City passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014.

Ricky Horne, 55

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December 4, 2014

Ricky Horne, 55 of Spindale, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014.

Velvia Calhoun Jenkins, age 97

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December 4, 2014

Velvia Calhoun Jenkins, age 97, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014

Gladys Byars Liverett, 81

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December 4, 2014

Gladys Byars Liverett, 81, of Cliffside, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014.

Charles Erwin Freeman Sr., age 87

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December 4, 2014

Charles Erwin Freeman Sr., age 87 of Forest City went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 23, 2014.

Bill Bright, age 78

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December 4, 2014

Bill Bright, age 78, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014.

Community News 12-4-14

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December 4, 2014

Realtors, Folks Cleaners Coat Drive: The Rutherford County Board of Realtors and Folks Cleaners are collecting gently used coats for distribution. Real estate offices around the county have established drop-off points. Children’s coats will be taken to Folks Cleaners to be cleaned and prepared for distribution through Yokefellow. Adult coats will also be taken to Yokefellow for distribution. Contact: Jim Brown, 828-429-1023.

Annual Bostic Christmas

Bostic Lincoln Center Open House, Fri. Dec. 5, 5pm, Musical Program at 5:30pm. Santa will arrive to visit with the children. Free refreshments provided & prizes from local merchants will be given away. Everyone welcome. 112 Depot St. Bostic.

Church News 12-4-14

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December 4, 2014

Concord Baptist Church

Community Breakfast, Sat. Dec. 6, 6:30am-11am. All you can eat! Cost $7, ages 6 and younger free. Proceeds to upcoming Honduras Mission Trip Fund. 720 Old US Hwy. 74, Bostic. 828-429-4687.

Long Branch Road Baptist Church

Annual Christmas Tour of Homes, Sat., Dec. 6, 4pm-7pm. (Van will leave the church approx every hour 4, 5 & 6). Tickets: $7. 621 Long Branch Rd., Forest City. Info, Kaye Ruppe, 828-287-1408. Proceeds for Ladies Ministry.

WCU band to lead the way at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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November 26, 2014

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Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com

Forest City police department officers promoted

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November 26, 2014

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Article provided by: Forest City Police Department

Woody Durham hits airwaves on WNCW

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November 26, 2014

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Mike Gavin

The Holiday Season Kicks Off In Forest City With Annual Lighting Ceremony

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November 26, 2014

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By Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com

The holiday season will officially begin in downtown Forest City Thursday night during the Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony from 6 to 9 p.m.

Gryphons Advance To 3rd Round, R-S Falls Short On Road

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November 26, 2014

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Kevin Carver

Thomas Jefferson Football Coach Jerry Cash joked last Friday that the season is usually going pretty well if your playing football after Thanksgiving. Consider the goal reached for the Gryphons in 2014.

For the second week in a row, Thomas Jefferson’s football team has won a playoff game.

Mary Terry Bennick, 58

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November 26, 2014

Mary Terry Bennick, 58, of Gilkey passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014.

Terrell Dewayne Hipp Sr., age 51

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November 26, 2014

Terrell Dewayne Hipp Sr., age 51, of Forest City passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014.