First Baptist Church in Forest City will again present a live nativity for the community on the fourth Sunday in Advent.

High school basketball (Men's)

East Rutherford is on fire early on. The Cavs just beat Burns 94-55 this past week to run their record to 7-0, 3-0. The Cavs are winning by 20-plus points per game right now and it really is no surprise considering the roster they have.

One of the nation's oldest women's clothing labels was started in Rutherfordton, and now, 85 years later, Doncaster and Tanner is being highlighted in a new book published by the Rutherford County Historical Society.

High School Basketball has began all of a sudden and here is how the SMAC Men and Women are projected to do this year.

The Town of Rutherfordton has decked the halls and is ready to celebrate Christmas with a parade, events and a lighting of the Christmas tree on the courthouse lawn on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Savana Jenkins has a smile that lights up her entire face - so much so that her nickname at school is Smiley - and a loving nature that goes along with it. And her smile couldn't have gotten any bigger than it did during a recent trip to the Walt Disney World Resort with Ace & TJ's Grin Kids.

He won't officially retire until the end of this semester, but Coach Mike Cheek knew that this would be his last year as R-S Central's head football coach. Unfortunately, they lost to Huss in the second round of the 2AA playoffs Friday. The Hilltoppers kept it 7-0 at the half, but it all fell apart in the second half to end the season and Cheek's tenure as head coach of the Hilltoppers.

The Chase High School Marching Band is waiting to hear if it will be taking part in the performance of a lifetime: for the newly elected president in 2017.

The Town of Forest City never shines brighter than it does during the Christmas season.

The Trojans have never won a team sport title, but Saturday they tried to change all that. Chase has won individual titles in wrestling, swimming and track. The Chase Men's soccer team came dang near close as they fell in Raleigh 4-0 to First Flight in the 2A state title bout.

New Beginning Soup Kitchen served around 23,000 meals in 2015. The non-profit that operates under the umbrella of the Green River Baptist Association is on track to serve just as many this year.

The Rutherford County Toy Run will be held Sunday, Nov. 20, beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the parking lot behind Denny's in Spindale.

The high school football playoffs are here and just two teams of the four in Rutherford County make it to the postseason. TJCA is in the 1A and R-S Central makes the 2AA.

A veteran law enforcement officer is now leading a local program that provides training for the next generation of police officers.

Any given day you will likely find someone picking a tune or talking about music inside B Sharp Music in Spindale. But on Wednesdays, you'll find a man who is a legend in his own right - Ralph Spicer.

Behind the running of Demetrius Mauney, East Rutherford pulled away late for a 23-0 victory over Chase on Friday night.

The Grahamtown Community Center is officially open for business.

Cherry Smith was already familiar with the services and programs offered through Yokefellow Service Center in Spindale before becoming the organization's executive director earlier this year. Smith has been with the organization for six years, working in client services.

Clint Bland had a message for his team who had lost seven in a row coming in to the rivalry game...42-0.

A ministry formed more than three decades ago is still providing for those in need across Rutherford County.

Chase Corner Ministries recently held a 37th anniversary celebration in the thrift store's parking lot. The event included bounce houses, food, music and more.

It's time for the two cross-county rivals to meet on the gridiron this coming Friday.

Cheerleaders from RS Central and Chase High Schools recently joined forces to raise money during breast cancer awareness month.

Rutherfordton Fire Department is raising money for breast cancer awareness with the Pink Patch Project, and is the first fire department in the nation to sign on to do so.

The next three weeks will determine who gets in and who is out among Rutherford County football teams. Thomas Jefferson is in good shape to make the 1A playoffs with five wins so far. R-S Central, Chase and East Rutherford all have legitimate chances to make the post season, but they have work to do.

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