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Mount Holly Community Garden is a plant-based paradise By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info
The Mt. Holly Community Garden is in its sixth season and bigger and better than ever. Located at 126 N. Main St next to First United Methodist Church, the garden has become a mecca not only for the folks who have garden plots there, but also for people just wanting to sit on a bench and take in all the flowering and vegetable wonderfulness. Right now, the garden has 52 beds brimming with a bounty of fantastic flowers and an astounding variety of vegetables ranging from tenfoot-tall Russian Mammoth sunflowers to tons of tomatoes, many pounds of pep-
pers, artichokes that won’t choke Arty, cornucopias of corn, etc. etc. “We had a great growing season,” said garden VP Erin Denison. “It was perfect for all kinds of produce and flowers.” As it has before, the garden is giving a part of the harvest to the Mt. Holly Community Relief Organization. “This year we have the produce from ten beds dedicated for donation to the CRO,” said Denison. “So far, that’s one thousand pounds. We’re hoping for two thousand pounds.” Wait, there’s more. A beautiful new mural on the side of the tool storage shed is nearly complete. The artwork See GARDEN, Page 6
Shepherd, Henry, and Emily Rust harvest some goodies from their plot at the Mt. Holly Community Garden. Photo by Alan Hodge
Yates Pryor - the Mayor of Ridge Drive - has a lot to celebrate By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info
Celebratory and congratulatory vehicle parades have been a popular way of well-wishing these past few months and one took place on Ridge Dr. last week in to celebrate the 90th birthday of Yates Pryor. The 20-vehicle parade included Mt. Holly police cars, a Community Fire Dept. truck, and numerous other autos driven by friends and family. Huge balloons and festive greetings painted and penned on signs were also part of the curbside party. One sign even announced that Pryor was the “Mayor of Ridge Dr.”. Pryor’s daughter Beth, who with sister Amanda Eldridge had planned the show, described another unique aspect of the already amazing event. “A storm was predicted during the time we were decorating and lining up the cars for the parade,” Beth said. “It held off until we were all safe in the carport partaking of the refreshments. After the storm passed, we were blessed to see both ends of a beautiful rainbow.” As you might imagine, Yates was totally surprised by the tribute. “I didn’t know anything about it,” he said. “Nothing at all.” Pryor is still enjoying a pretty interesting life. He was See PRYOR, Page 3
(Right) Yates and Sarah Pryor have been married 64 years. He celebrated his 90th birthday July 9th. (Below) The Pryors on their wedding day March 25, 1956.
Gov. Cooper announces back to school plan Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen were joined last week by education and health leaders to announce health and safety plans for K-12 public schools for the new school year. Schools will open for in-person instruction under an updated Plan B that requires face coverings for all K-12 students, fewer children in the classroom, measures to ensure social distancing for everyone in the building, and other safety protocols. “The most important opening is that of our classroom doors. Our schools provide more than academics; they are vital to our children’s’ health, safety and emotional development,” said Governor Cooper. “This
is a difficult time for families with hard choices on every side. I am committed to working together to ensure our students and educators are as safe as possible and that children have opportunities to learn in the way that is best for them and their families.” The Strong Schools NC Public Health Toolkit outlines the updated requirements for Plan B. Districts may choose to operate under Plan C, which calls for remote learning only, and health leaders recommend schools allow families to opt in to all-remote learning. Modifications have been made to Plan B since it was released in June to make it more protective of public health. “After looking at the current scientific evidence and See PLAN, Page 4
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Down home eats A goodly while back I wrote a column about local “comfort foodsâ€? such as beenieweenies, baloney, veeenie sausages, leevermush, etc. etc. and hordes of folks said it struck a nerve within their bowels and minds would I expand on the selections in a follow up piece. OK so it was only three or four folks but here’s the follow-up anyway. First we must examine that food item called grits. I do not mean the ‘instant’ type that you microwave, but the type cooked in a pot on the stove all the while bubbling and hissing steam in a most mouth-watering manner. I prefer mine with butter and a dash of salt but others put red-eye gravy or even cheese on them but none of that for me thanks. My sister Sherry lives in California and says the thing she misses most about North Carolina are grits and leevermush. Moving along, another traditional food in our neck of the woods that some newcomers might consider testy not tasty are chicken gizzards. Now, a bird packs its gizzard with rocks and as the food passes along the stones mash it up since, I am assuming you know, chickens have no teeth. Anyway. Some folks love fried chicken gizzards and they are rather chewy once you get the crust busted off but I might as well cut to the chase and say they are not for me. More appealing meat that appears on our Gaston County gourmet menu includes homemade chicken and dumplings. How many times has one tough chicken (perhaps beheaded in the backyard with a butcher knife or hatchet) combined with some flour and water, a bit of salt and pepper, made a wonderful meal for mill or country families on a Sunday afternoon? Who can forget the scene of momma or mawmaw plucking that chicken and boiling him or her up and picking the bones clean of meat and them making the dumplings by rolling out the dough and having flour everywhere maybe on the face for sure the arms halfway to the elbow‌and then mixing everything in a big pot and letting it simmer to perfection. Man o man that is some down home eating for sure! Hey, here’s another down home food that is an acquired taste- liver and onions. I watched a cooking show the other night and the chef-lady was making a big pan of liver, onions, and gravy. She was hosting her parents at her farm and when the menu was announced the daddy declared it “po folks foodâ€?. Anyway, the meal was prepared and everyone sat down and dug in. The chef took a big bite and nearly hurled right there on
TV. She admitted she hated liver and onions but that it was fast becoming a “hot� gourmet item in trendy eateries. Hot enough Alan Hodge Banner-News Editor to spit out. On a sweeter note, another item old-time cooks in our area can really whip up are coconut cakes. Lord, how my grandmother Mozelle could bake a southern coconut cake. She would go to the A&P grocery in Belmont and get a real coconut and take a screwdriver and hammer a hole in the coconut’s eye with it and drain the coconut juice in a bowl and then bust open the coconut with the hammer and scrape the meat off with a spoon and then give the shell shards to my sister Beth and I and we would gnaw that snowy white, sweet, coconut flesh off with our bare teeth like rodents. Man, alive. Last but not least on the foods that have fed our Gaston County towns is the pork chop. Some of you readers might know, then again a lot might not know, that hogs were “processed� on the farm in cold weather starting with a hammer or .22 rifle bullet to the noggin that did the job and then scalding the hoghide and removing the entrails into a bucket for later use but I won’t say no more about it because I am fixin’ to recount something good that can be done with the pork chop part of the beast and don’t want to spoil your appetite. Anyway, I don’t know about you, but I think I prefer pork chops fried above all other ways of prep. But caution, the pork chops need to be a little on the thick side so as to not resemble the ones I used to eat at a certain church cafeteria in uptown Charlotte that were so darn thin and dry they resembled petrified wood and tasted about the same. No, sir, I am talking about golden brown chops with some moisture left in the hog-meat and a nice bone for chewing on like a dog or cat and when you have had your way with the pork chop you lay the bone down on your plate with a clunk and in your mind go back to a time in Belmont, Mt. Holly, Stanley, Cramerton, McAdenville, Stanley, or any of the other towns in our region when families actually sat down and ate together and the land was relatively chaos-free and phones were turned off and people were content with what they had even if it was leevermush on a cold cathead biscuit. The lesson in all this gastronomic gushing? Don’t ever go into a grocery store hungry– or write a newspaper column with your stomach growling.
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My name is Jeff Nichols and I’m a graduate from the class of ‘85 and also a full blooded Sioux Indian. I believe the mascot has been a source of pride, not only for the school but for the City of Belmont and the surrounding communities. I grew up in McAdenville but knew many people who went to this great school and I always knew that when it came my time to be there, that I would be part of not just a high school but of a family unit, (which for my culture has always been called a tribe), that was and still is full of pride for what the school and mascot stand for. The mascot has always been a symbol of pride and strength, not only for the school and the athletics, but for all who attended here too. We wear the Red Raider as a badge of pride and honor. I believe that the mascot is in no way, shape or form offensive, racist or disrespectful to the Native American people. I actually think that it brings honor and respect to the Native American culture and sheds light on the people in a positive way. I will never understand how you can look at that mascot or any other similar mascot and see hate and injustice, if you do, then I think you’ll always see things through eyes of hate and I believe you need to start seeing the world through better eyes. This mascot was never intended to be viewed in that way and should never be. I am extremely proud and honored that my wife (class of ‘88) and I are Red Raiders and we think the mascot should remain and will proudly take a stand to defend it. To all the proud tribe alumni out there, wear that Red Raider with pride and display it with strength and honor, exactly the way it was intended. #classof85 #GoBigRed Belmont NC I am a proud 1982 graduate of South Point High School. The experience of being a Red Raider cannot be explained easily. It is Pride in and of an institution, a people and a spirit, a way of being. I am part Native American. I
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Raider mascot has always been a symbol of student unity and pride and certainly nothing but respect for the native Catawba Indian tribes of our area. For those of us that played sports its always been the trademark of hard work, dedication and team unity. We weren’t individuals we were Red Raiders and we played and gave our all to uphold the tradition of being a Red Raider. The mascot has always been a symbol of respect for students, coaches, teachers and anyone that had the privilege of attending South Point High School. The mascot needs to remain as is. I see no basis at all that warrants the removal of the Red Raider mascot. It has been nothing but a symbol of respect and all that is good in this community since its inception. Red Raider Strong and a Red Raider always.
never saw it as hurtful or racist in any way. When asked to this day where I went to school I very proudly say that I am a RED RAIDER! this will never change. Thank you and God Bless! Nona Arnold, Belmont To Whom it May Concern- As a lifelong Gaston county resident and an alum of South Point, I am offended at the cancel culture that you are embracing. To suggest that South Point is a racist institution is preposterous. We have always been a welcoming community, there is only one race, the human race. Stop your virtue signaling. Kevin Bobo, Cramerton
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born on July 9, 1930 in North Belmont and graduated from Belmont High in 1950. After graduation, he was in the Air Force and served in the Korea and Japan. For many, many years he was involved in the movie theater business. He worked for Paramount Pictures. His job was to make sure movies got distributed to theaters. He did a lot of traveling and meeting with theater managers and owners. Paramount supplied him with a new car every couple of years. When the car hit 50,000 miles or three years, he was allowed to purchase on the cheap. Some of the theaters Pryor dealt with included ones in Mt. Here are some scenes from the parade that friends and family Holly like the Gaston, Belheld for Pryor on his 90th birthday. mont’s Iris, the Lure in Lake
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weighing the risks and benefits, we have decided to move forward with today’s balanced, flexible approach which allows for in-person instruction as long as key safety requirements are in place in addition to remote learning options.” said NCDHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, MD. “We will continue to follow the science and data and update recommendations as needed. We ask every North Carolinian to do their part to slow the spread of COVID-19 and
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follow the three W’s: Wear a face covering when in public, Wait 6 feet apart, Wash your hands.” Governor Cooper also announced that the state will provide at least five reusable face coverings for every student, teacher and school staff member in public schools. In June, the state provided packs of personal protective equipment to schools that included a two-month supply of thermometers, surgical masks, face shields and gowns for school nurses and delegated staff who provide health care to students. “Educators and stakeholders across our state have worked tirelessly to reopen
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our school buildings safely for our students, teachers and staff. Today, we take another critical step towards that goal. We also know families need to choose the option that is best for their children, so all school districts will provide remote learning options,” said Eric Davis, Chairman of the State Board of Education. “In-person education is important for children, and it happens in the context of a community. This plan strikes the right balance between health and safety and the benefits of having children learn in the classroom. We must all continue with proven measures to reduce COVID-19 transmission
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like wearing a face covering, keeping distance between people, and frequent hand and surface cleanings so we can move closer to safely re-opening public schools,” said Dr. Theresa Flynn, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP, a practicing pediatrician who serves on the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Pediatric Society and joined today’s announcement. Under Plan B, schools are required to follow key safety measures that include: Require face coverings for all teachers and students K-12. Limit the total number of students, staff and visitors within a school building to the extent necessary to en-
Superintendent’s message for parents and employees etc. as they rewith us, sent an e- do whatever is necessary to mail, completed provide quality instruction late to schedulour parent and staff for children while adhering to ing, classroom surveys, and/or the highest health and safety setup, delivery participated in our standards. Make no mistake of instruction, Parent Advisory about it, the time ahead of bus transportaCouncil meeting us will be difficult, but our tion, school nutriand our meeting school family is very capable tion, arrival and with teacher repredismissal proceof turning challenges into opsentatives from the dures, and many portunities. W. Jeffrey Booker N.C. Association of other logistics. Thank you for your supEducators (NCAE) It goes without saying that port and commitment to the upcoming school year local chapter. Your feedback Gaston County Schools. is important to us as we dewill be like none that we have ever experienced before. The velop our operational plan Working together, I am concoronavirus pandemic has and the Board of Education fident that we will continue to inspire success and a lifetime changed almost everything considers the plan. of learning even during an In the weeks and months about how we live, and it has brought about a “new nor- ahead, we will need every- unprecedented pandemic. Sincerely, mal” for our society. Without one associated with Gaston question, school will be very County Schools to be flexJeffrey Booker, Ed.D. different for the unforesee- ible, patient, open to change, Superintendent of understanding, and willing to able future. Schools We know that you have many questions about what school will be like for 20202021. You will be receiving more information and your school will be sharing 318 South Washington St. • Shelby, NC information with you very soon. Additionally, we want to thank those of you who have shared your comments _`
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Dear Parents and Employees: Last week, Governor Roy Cooper made an announcement about the reopening of schools for the 2020-2021 academic year. School districts across North Carolina, including Gaston County, will be able to implement a blended model of instruction (referred to as Plan B by the state) that allows for students to attend school in-person on a parttime basis and engage in remote learning at home. While “Plan B” makes it possible for students to attend school in-person for the first time since March, it challenges school districts to develop a comprehensive plan that outlines how schools will operate when the new year begins on Monday, August 17. Our operational plan must take into consideration a number of health and safety guidelines such as social distancing, wearing face coverings, hand washing recommendations and other cleanliness precautions,
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sure 6 feet distance can be maintained when students/ staff will be stationary. Conduct symptom screening, including temperature checks. Establish a process and dedicated space for people who are ill to isolate and have transportation plans for ill students. Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces in the school and transportation vehicles regularly. Require frequent hand washing throughout the school day and provide hand sanitizer at entrances and in every classroom. Discontinue activities that bring together large groups. Limit nonessential visitors and activities involving external groups. Discontinue use of self-service food or beverage distribution. In addition, schools are strongly recommended to follow additional safety measures that include: Designate hallways and entrance/exit doors as one-way. Keep students and teachers in small
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groups that stay together as much as possible. Have meals delivered to the classroom or have students bring food back to the classroom if social distancing is not possible in the cafeteria. Discontinue activities that bring together large groups. Place physical barriers such as plexiglass at reception desks and similar areas . In addition to the announcement about school plans, Governor Cooper shared that North Carolina will remain paused in Safer At Home Phase 2 after the current Executive Order expires on Friday, July 17. “As we continue to see rising case numbers and hospitalizations, we will stay in Safer At Home Phase 2 for three more weeks,” said Governor Cooper. “Our reopening priority is the school building doors, and in order for that to happen we have to work to stabilize our virus trends.”
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‘Council of Understanding’ votes There’s a season for everything 7-5 to relocate Confederate statue By Rev. Trent Rankin through seasons of life. After three meetings, the Council of Understanding voted on Monday 7 to 5 to relocate the Confederate monument outside the Gaston County Courthouse. Moises Miranda joined the six members of the council who were originally in favor of the statue’s removal to vote in favor of recommending the statue’s relocation. Those members are Rev. Thomas Gillespie, Pastor Dickie Spargo, James Muhammad, Joe Will, Cheryl Comer and D’Andre Nixon. The council’s recommendation will now be delivered to the Gaston County Board of Commissioners for their review and potential action by the Council of Understanding chairman, Commissioner Tom Keigher. Keigher was a non-voting member. The Board of Commissioners meets next on July 28th. Some of the members in the majority, following the vote, made recommendations to
the Board of Commissioners to potentially donate the monument to a private organization, such as the statue’s original owner – the United Daughters of the Confederacy or the Sons of Confederate Veterans. The process evoked some heated discussion at times. James Muhammad said the back and forth arguments about the questions of the history surrounding the statue didn’t resolve the hurt some members of the community still feel. “This is not what brings our community together,” Muhammad said of the statue. Council member Jim Stewart – one of the five who ultimately voted to keep the statue in place – recommended a course of action that included modifying the statue to make it representative of veterans of all wars, and removing the Confederate markers from the statue’s base.
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One thing we all can say of 2020, is that it certainly has been a year of change. Whether it is schools, or wearing masks, much of life is far from what we know. Even in my own life, I find myself middle aged, with my sons grown and beginning their adult lives. Things change, life changes, and we go through many different seasons of life. In Genesis 8:18-22, Noah and his family had emerged from the ark. Because of mankind’s sin and rebellion, God had decided to destroy life. In His mercy, God spared the one faithful man, Noah, and his family. He had Noah build an ark and place his family and two of each animal in the ark. After the ark was built, and they had entered, the rains came. The earth was destroyed by the flood. After time, the waters abated, and land shown again. Noah and his family exited the ark to a new world. Noah built an altar and offered thanks and worship to God for His mercy. God made a covenant with mankind that He would not destroy the earth in this way again. The rainbow is forever the sign of this covenant. God promised that as long as the world continued, the seasons would come. Winter, spring, summer, and fall would always come. Like our natural seasons, we will go
Change is inevitable. We may be in the heat of summer now, but do not worry, fall is coming. The seasons change, and so do we. We age, our Rev. Trent Tankin children grow, and life moves on. We will have good times, and bad. There will be sunshine, and the cold rainy days. These seasons may be joyful or painful. We will face those times of sorrow and despair. We will have great, wonderful days as well. These seasons of change are necessary, they help us grow. We need winter and its cold and rain to bring us the new life of spring. Hot summers give way to the changing leaves and cool of fall. We need seasons of change to grow as well. All we go through, good and bad, helps us grow into what God has planned for our lives. Seasons will change. Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” (ESV). Our seasons change, and so do we. We should never fear such seasons of change. We may not understand what is happening, or what may come, yet God is constant in season and out. Never fear what God has planned out already. Even in our age of fear and pandemic, our seasons continue, just as God reminded Noah so long ago. Trust in God’s plan today!
Drive-thru immunization clinic... SAVE THE DATE: The Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services will have a drive-thru immunization clinic for rising 7th and 12 grade students on Saturday, August 1 between
9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. The clinic will be held at the Gaston County Health Department located at 991 West Hudson Boulevard in Gastonia. Students will receive
meningitis and TDAP vaccinations. No appointment is needed. Please have your child’s insurance/Medicaid card with you. For more information, please call (704) 853-5009.
“We really are lucky, aren’t we?” By Shelton Fisher The other day, I met with the editor in chief of this fine publication to sit for a spell and catch up on current events. As we sat in downtown Mount Holly and watched the world go by, he made a comment that really seemed to resonate with me. Taking all things into consideration; the masks, riots, and all around crazy state that our country seems to be in at the moment, he looked at me with a smile and said, “You know Shelton we really are lucky, aren’t we? We’re lucky to live in a town like this…” If I took nothing else from our time together that day, that statement got me really thinking about not just Mount Holly, but Gaston County as a whole. After careful consideration and some deep thinking on the subject, Alan is right… We really are lucky. Back in the late 1990’s (maybe early 2000’s) if you were a Time Warner Cable customer, you had access to a county channel. The channel featured bulletins about events throughout the county and local officials’ meetings. It played on a continuous loop over elevator music 24/7. What I wasn’t aware of until I was older, is how much influence Gaston County had over Time Warner Cable in our area. I remember being a child in my living room floor playing with Hot Wheels after a long day of alphabet tracing and coloring, when suddenly the image of Belmont Abbey College appeared on the television screen. A jingle played in the background over top of video footage of various landmarks in the county and to this day, I still remember the hook of that jingle because of the message it was trying to deliver to its’ community. “We’ve got it good in Gaston County! That’s the way that life should be! We’ve got it good in Gaston County! Just ask me!” Looking back at it now, I’m sure that the landmarks have changed and that there are now new places that there could be foot-
age to feature the many great attributes that our county has to offer, but in the grand scheme of things there isn’t much that has changed. We are so fortunate to live in a Shelton Fisher place where we can walk down the street and support our friends and neighbors in these trying times. There are so many small businesses that have fortunately survived the pandemic because of friends and neighbors like you who have supported them. We live in a place that not only strives for inclusion and diversity, but also preserves and respects the history of who our towns once were through museums and traditional festivals that draw in the masses, such as the Paper Lantern Festival in Mount Holly that occurs each year. Furthermore, what more proof do you need of how amazing your home is than this very paper? Each week, Banner News strives to meet with its friends and neighbors to tell your stories and put the best of what this county has to offer on display amid the muck and the mire you’ll find on the mainstream media. If it weren’t for the top-quality people who do such amazing things each week, we wouldn’t be here! With every issue, I am taken back by each veteran’s story, new improvisation our towns have adapted to during the pandemic, and each “way to go!” for those who have won awards and top honors in our area. It really makes you stop and think about who we are as a community and how it seems as though despite the growth and advancement we have seen over the years, we still have that old-fashioned respect and local pride ingrained within us. So, thank you loyal readers and first-timers alike… You are living proof that we can overcome the odds. Oh, and Alan… Yes, we are lucky indeed. I’d even go so far as to say we’re blessed to be here.
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Page 6 midst of “challenging times”, the Mt. Holly Community Garden is looking to the future. “We are focusing this year on restoring parts of the garden,” said Denison. “We hope to have a shelter in the future so people can come and meet under it. That idea is on the drawing board.” Like everyone and everything else, the garden is coping with COVID19 and its impact. That could mean the cancellation or reconfiguration of events held there. “We are brainstorming for events like our Christmas Enchantment,” Denison said. “We will have to flow with the changing times.” Overall, the Mt. Holly Community Garden is an oasis of calm in a convoluted world. “Come and sit in the sun and enjoy the sights and smells,” said Denison. “We need this right now.”
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is by Stanley’s Boyce McKinney and is a sunny scene of agricultural abundance. McKenny is a highly respected artist whose other murals include the locomotive on the side of a building in downtown Stanley. The garden’s motto has been painted on the shed door by Paige Sisk of Beyond Finish Custom Art. “We want to use the garden to promote art in Mt. Holly,” said Denison. Bees and butterflies are in abundance in the garden doing their job to keep things pollinated. Hummingbirds and bluebirds can be seen flitting around. “People are welcome to come and sit while keeping social distance,” said Denison. With six years under its belt, and the world in the
Boyce McKinney of Stanley is the creator of the Mt. Holly Community Garden mural.
The garden slogan. Carol Golden and Neal Newsome harvesting corn in the garden.
Pollinators working fennel in the garden.
Several decorated chairs like this are in the garden.
Mt. Holly Community Garden board member Carol Golden, left, and vice president Erin Denison enjoying the Mt. Holly Community Garden sunflowers.
Emily Andress sprays water on a garden spot.
The garden is a wildlife habitat. A Russian Mammoth sunflower towers nearly ten feet tall in the garden. Photos by Alan Hodge
More sunflowers.
A patriotic plot in the garden.
The beautiful garden mural.
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2020 Cleveland County Fair is canceled By a unanimous vote of the full Board of Directors of the Cleveland County Fair, with approval from fair manager, Bobby Jenks, the 2020 Cleveland County Fair will be canceled due to concerns with the coronavirus. The decision was reached at a called meeting of the fair board on June 30.
The board considered information from other fairs in the region along with measures the board believed necessary to produce a safe fair. The board issued a statement that expressed that the aim of the Cleveland County Fair is to provide fun, entertainment and edu-
cation for the whole family in a safe and open environment. The restrictions that would be necessary to ensure safety for the fair patrons, vendors and fair personnel would make it extremely difficult, if not impossible, to provide a fair that would be enjoyable for everyone.
The image features eleven unidentified women in work dress, standing/sitting in front of rows of yarn spools at the Dilling Mill. Gaston Museum photo
Gaston Museum seeking image information People of Gaston is a social media project that requires the active participation of the Gaston County community for success. Every other week, the Gaston Museum will post an image of an unidentified individual(s) from its collection, with the Camelot Meadows Event Venue, LLC, presented a donation check for $768.00 to the Belmont Community Organization last week. Folks in the photo include Camelot Meadows owner Deborah Baxa, Belmont mayor Charles Martin, and BCO board members from left Judy Marett, Kathy Lanier, Maggie Wein, and Mitzy Bondurant. Photo by Alan Hodge
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hope of gathering as much information about that individual(s) as possible. The Museum is looking for names, dates, places, and relationships. By taking part in this project, you will help the Museum bridge the gap in information from the his-
tory of our county for future researchers and historians. Images will appear weekly on Facebook and Instagram. Please email Markecia.Koulesser@gastongov. com with any information you have to share.
N.C. Mountain State Fair canceled for 2020 As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty of conditions come September, the N.C. Mountain State Fair will not be held in 2020. The fair was scheduled to take place Sept. 11 through 20. “I would like nothing better than to NOT be making this announcement today,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “The Western N.C. Ag Center and the Mountain State Fair are important to the community. Both are cultural and economic forces and I am aware of the significant contributions they make. I am heartbroken for the small businesses, family farms, competitors and exhibitors impacted by this decision.” The decision to cancel this year’s fair was based on the following: Safety and health of visitors and staff, current situation with the percentage of COVID-19 tests coming back positive, social distancing measures limiting the size of gatherings remaining in place, and the long-term financial health of the Western N.C. Ag Center. Fair officials have determined that to socially distance the fair and follow CDC recommendations would result in a very scaled-back experience. “The fair is a magical place that is meant to offer an opportunity to temporarily escape the day-to-day,” Troxler said. “The lights, the smells, the food, the rides, the music and the fairgoers come together to make it a memorable experience. To offer anything less
than a full experience and our very best efforts shortchanges everyone.” The decision to cancel is being made now to avoid incurring expenses for an event that may not be able to operate. The Mountain State Fair costs over $1 million annually to put on. The fair would have to commit over $500,0000 in contracts and expenses by the end of July to operate a fair this year. To date, 76 events scheduled to be held at the WNC Ag Center have canceled, which has resulted in a significant loss of income. “Agriculture remains the heart of the fair and we remain committed to having a junior livestock show,” said Troxler. “We will be announcing details about these shows once they are worked out. “I have also asked staff to come up with ideas for events that we may be able to host at the Ag Center in place of a fair. I hope we can couple any events with a canned food drive because the issue of hunger never takes a break, and in fact the need is greater because of this pandemic.” The fair is already planning a comeback in 2021. “To say 2020 has been a year of disappointment is an understatement,” Troxler said. “My commitment to the people of Western North Carolina is that we will work even harder to put on the best Mountain State Fair ever when we return in 2021.”
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Banner News Fellowship & Faith
Church Directory Morningside Missionary Church
Mt. Holly Church of God
711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142
Mt. Holly Church of God 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596
Rankin Ave • Mt. Holly, NC NC
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320
New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468
New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822
New Saint Paul Holiness Church 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141
Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
Ridgeview Baptist Church
BELMONT
Grace Wesleyan Church
Alexander Memorial Baptist Church
6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959
208 South Main Street 704-825-3216
Brotherhood/Sisterhood WNCC UMC 120 Park Street 704-825-1333
Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Road 704-827-8474
Christ Church Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-461-8614
Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church 151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711
Hood Memorial AME Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007
Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342
Burge Memorial Methodist Church 312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726
Catawba Heights Church of God
105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
River of Life Full Gospel Church 1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174
Second Baptist Church
122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225
740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
CBC-Memorial Apostolic
Shiloh AME Zion Methodist
230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968
1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
Chapel Baptist Church
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church
324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526
Crossroads Church
Message of Love Church
Core Church
101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381
306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500
707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033
Centerview Baptist Church
Mount Moriah Baptist Church
Cornerstone Family Worship
2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061
110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046
709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640
East Belmont Baptist Church
Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist
Covenant United Methodist
501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780
212 South Street 704-825-7269
110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603
East Belmont Church Of God
New Hope Presbyterian Church
Family Worship Center
320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845
4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697
1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656
East Belmont Free Will Baptist
New Life Baptist Church
Finish Line Christian Center
1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026
909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346
201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195
1792, 108 N. Main St. 704-980-285-8334
LOWELL
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized
120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366
104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457
First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly
Exodus Church
North Belmont Church of God
6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-755-5034
2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092
First Baptist Church
O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion
23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758
613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576
First Foursquare Gospel Church
Park Street United Methodist
8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811
120 Park Street 704-825-8480
First Presbyterian Church
Power of the Spirit Church
102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357
118 School Street 704-827-7071
First Presbyterian-Belmont
Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church
112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668
First United Methodist Church of Belmont
503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600
Sanctuary of Praise Ministries
807 South Point Road 704-825-2106
124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823
Fresh Anointing Church of God
South Point Baptist Church
71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283
124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516
Friendship Baptist Church
South Point Freewill Baptist
5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276
297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045
Gaston Christian Church
South Point United Methodist
5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252
510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019
Goshen Presbyterian Church
Springwood Freewill Baptist
Roper Street 704-601-5146
826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 704-827-7801
Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God
St. Marks United Methodist Church
124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004
701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175
The Pointe
Employees of
First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521
First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855
Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076
Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600
Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939
Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199
Lighthouse Full Gospel Church 530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442
Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner St. 704-827-0004
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751
Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224
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1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
Tuckaseege Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301
Way of the Cross Baptist Church 238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111
Wesley Chapel Holiness Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993
Westview Presbyterian Church
Bethlehem Church 3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050
Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872
Center Baptist Church S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121
Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652
Lowell Church of God
Life Church 501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286
Riverside Baptist Church 171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785
West Cramerton United Methodist Church 207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213
Gateway Cowboy Church
STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church 7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277
Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran 203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621
Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731 217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691
First Presbyterian Church 512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275
Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church 7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966
New Faith Baptist Church 1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249
New Life Baptist Church
2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406
Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church
Springfield Memorial Baptist Church
201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426
Stanley Church of God
120 Branch St. 704-824-4535
324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041
First Baptist Church of Lowell
Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church
400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215
113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131
First Baptist Church
Trinity Full Gospel Church
317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213
New Life Church 128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356
Presbyterian Church of Lowell 207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807
303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765
United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555
Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.
Restoration Church
1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604
McADENVILLE
Will of God Church
143 Church St. 704-824-5380
Lakeview Baptist Church McAdenville Baptist Church 192 Main St. 704-824-2740
McAdenville Wesleyan Church
704-825-9861
235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991
Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church
1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261
210 Park Street, Belmont NC
First Baptist Church
3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389
Woodlawn Baptist Church
NC Highway 273 704-827-9846
East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319
Lowell Free Will Baptist Church
1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730
Bethel Baptist Church
Cramerton Temple of God Church
527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647
Unity Baptist Church
MT. HOLLY
154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831
804 W. First Street 704-824-3383
1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250
513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185
Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church
6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709
Upper Room United Pentecostal
416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745
The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.
2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881
841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461
Cramerton Free Will Baptist
St. Paul FHB Church
216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
First Free Will Baptist Church
151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889
DALLAS
6131 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-879-4499
300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481
Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church
108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
CrossFix Ministries
Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter
Community Christian Fellowship
CRAMERTON
300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073
BESSEMER CITY Bright Light Baptist Church 112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017 Don’t see your church listed? Email us today at alan@cfmedia.info
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CaroMont Health adds new location to Urgent Care network On Tuesday, July 14, CaroMont Health added another location to its growing clinical network with the opening of CaroMont Urgent Care in Belmont. Located at 1223 Spruce Street, the new office will offer expert care for urgent medical issues seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. With online reservations available and walk-ins welcome, the new office will offer convenient access for neighborhoods and businesses in this growing area. “In a family-oriented community like Belmont, urgent care is important to ensure patients have access to flexible care options,” said Costa Andreou, MD, Executive Vice President at CaroMont Health. “CaroMont Urgent Care is located a short distance from CaroMont Pediatric Partners, CaroMont Women’s Health and South Point Family Practice, to name a few, so the location should be very convenient for both existing and new patients to CaroMont Health.” The 4,950 square-foot-facility includes onsite x-ray and laboratory testing, and healthcare providers will offer care and treatment for minor illness and injuries, like colds, ear infections and sprained ankles. As in all CaroMont Health facilities, additional COVID19 safety protocols, such as social distancing, enhanced cleaning measures and required face covers, are in place to ensure the safety and comfort of all patients. “It’s great to see CaroMont Health growing and expanding here in Belmont,” said Charlie Martin, Mayor for the City of Belmont. “We are looking forward to the new hospital, and the addition of this urgent care facility is going to be a big help to our residents.” CaroMont Urgent Care is the first of many projects CaroMont Health will undertake
CaroMont Urgent Care in Belmont is located at 1223 Spruce Street.
Ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of CaroMont Urgent Care in Belmont. (Left to right): Ryan Campbell, Vice President of Operations for CaroMont Medical Group; Dr. Costa Andreou, Executive Vice President of CaroMont Medical Group; Charlie Martin, Mayor of Belmont; Ted Hall, Former President of the Montcross Area Chamber; Julie Bowen, Director of Member Services for the Montcross Area Chamber; Tommy Roache, Administrative Resident for CaroMont Health; Jared Dyson, Director of Urgent Care Services for CaroMont Health.
Exam room at CaroMont Urgent Care in Belmont. in the Belmont area. In addition to the announcement of a new hospital planned to open in 2023, the health system is also working on several medical office projects in the area, including the renovation of CaroMont Pediatrics PartnersBelmont. “The Belmont area plays a critical role in our medical network, and we are fortunate to be part of a community that has supported our efforts to expand healthcare services,” ex-
plained Dr. Andreou. “These projects are a reflection of our steadfast commitment to the thousands of patients who trust us to care for them and their families.” Patients may reserve their spot online by visiting www. caromonthealth.org/checkin. Patients who have concerns of COVID-19 should call the practice to discuss their symptoms prior to scheduling online or arriving at the practice.
Lake trail is closed... The City of Mount Holly lake trail is closed until further notice. The lake trail is directly across from the recycling center on Mountain Island Road. The trail is closed due to mass gathering concerns relating to the coro-
navirus. Mountain Island Park at Mount Holly remains open for people to use for walking and exercise as allowed by the Governor’s Executive Order. Please help to keep yourself and others safe and healthy.
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Chief Roper and Pastor Johnson
Community supports Mt. Holly PD with Prayer Vigil The Mt. Holly Police Dept. was recently honored and humbled to have Pastor Mike Johnson (pictured), Pastor Jesse Fields, his wife Annie Fields, Pastor Shannon Williams, MHPD Chaplain Reverend Angela Pleasants, and members of the community coordinate a prayer vigil. Pastor Johnson presented Chief Roper with a beautiful plaque and it is now displayed inside the department headquarters. He also presented “Tool Kits” for every Officer and they were very much appreciated. The level of support MHPD receives from everyone is truly appreciated and they are honored to serve such an outstanding Community. Photos provided
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Thursday, July 23, 2020
Drive by held to honor Fr. Frank Cancro Pictures by Chrissy Glisson
Fr. Frank Cancro, Pastor of Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Belmont, retired on July 20th after almost 40 years in the priesthood. On Sunday, July 19th, parishioners said goodbye to him by decorating their cars and holding banners and posters as they did a “farewell drive-by” through the church parking lot as Fr. Frank sat under the portico observing physical distancing. Fr. Frank served as the parish priest of Queen of the Apostles for the last 13 years and he will be missed. In Fr. Frank’s own words to the Members of the Parish family he said, “I hope that our years together have been a time of growth and Faith as well as an appreciation of our
life of worship and our call to service as followers of Jesus. If I have helped you at all as a disciple of Jesus, then I believe my ministry among you has been fruitful.” He continued, “I never say goodbye be-
cause I know our paths might cross again or if not our paths, then certainly our memories and our energy. Instead I say, ‘see you down the road’.” Farewell Fr. Frank Cancro.
Seven GEMS personnel graduated last week from a rigorous fast-paced, six-month Paramedic boot camp from Cleveland Community College. Congratulations to Joe Baggett, Kyla Shank, Jaylin Bradley, Christopher Flitt, Taylor Forte, Cody Hubbard, and Allison Langley. GEMS is incredibly proud of every one of you. You have accomplished a huge milestone. They advanced to take their NC Paramedic Certification test.
2020 Census Virtual Town Hall to be held for Latinx Community Gaston County will hold another virtual town hall meeting (Spanish) on Thursday, July 23 to discuss the 2020 Census. This time, the event will focus primarily on the Latinx community. The town hall will be live streamed on the Gaston County Government Facebook Page beginning at 2:00 p.m. Juliana Cabrales, from the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed
Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund, will participate in the town hall, along with state and local LatinAmerican leaders, Census Committee members, and County staff, to discuss the importance of responding to the 2020 Census and how it impacts the lives of Hispanic/ Latinx residents in Gaston County. The panel will also address the community’s reservations about completing the
Census form and explain how the COVID-19 pandemic has also affected the response rates and what residents can do to help improve these rates to make a difference in their community. For more information about the town hall meeting, you can call the Gaston County Public Information Office at 704-866-3141. If you would like to respond to the 2020 Census Survey, visit www.my2020census.gov.
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GEMS keeps folks safe Since the outbreak of COVID19, GEMS providers have maintained their dedication to ensuring every patient remains safe and without exposure. To date, Gaston County EMS has transported 891 patients considered “persons under investigation” (PUI) that exhibited COVID-19 symptoms. Of GEMS provider outfitted in PPE. those 891 patients, 78 were unit. Recently, GEMS took confirmed positive. We have taken many possession of an AeroClave necessary steps to protect RDS3110. The AeroClave allows for automated, no-touch ourselves and patients. GEMS providers are re- decontamination. The system quired to wear mandated works by pressing a button personal protective equip- outside the unit, and a fine ment (PPE) while on calls mist envelops the entire intefor service. Some examples rior of the unit, reaching into of mandated PPE are, but every corner and covering all not limited to, N95 masks surface areas. Each unit unon every patient encounter, dergoes this treatment daily. GEMS providers have Tyvek suits, and half-mask respirators. More recently, displayed a great deal of resilafter the implementation of ience and demonstrated going Gov. Cooper’s order, our pro- above and beyond in being viders are required to wear a prepared. Remember to folmask if within 6 feet of an- low the three recommendaother individual. All patients tions of wearing a face mask, are required to be transported wait at least 6 feet apart from wearing a provided surgical others, and wash your hands. By completing these tasks, mask. After each patient encoun- you can help stop the spread, ter, GEMS providers are re- protect your family, protect sponsible for the extensive your neighbors, and protect decontamination of their North Carolina.
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New outdoor art in downtown Belmont Luke Manlove, owner of Belmont’s Specialty Foods in downtown Belmont next to City Hall, has put a series of great looking archi-
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Congratulations GEMS Paramedics... Congratulations to GEMS Paramedics Lesley Adair, Sue Barnes, and Ben Dunivan for an outstanding job at successfully resuscitating a cardiac arrest patient. They have been awarded a Code Save challenge coin to honor their achievement. Well done!
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Good News from Gaston County Schools for June 2020 The following “good news” was presented to the Gaston County Board of Education for the month of June 2020: Gaston County Schools had 22 students in the Class of 2020 to earn valedictorian or salutatorian honors. The students were recognized during high school graduation for their commitment to academic excellence. Forestview High School senior Taylor Neely was recognized for achieving 13 years of perfect attendance. South Point High School senior Kevin Li won a $1,500 scholarship in the “Best and Brightest” recognition program sponsored by The Gaston Gazette. Ashlynn Chaney of Gaston Early College High School and Shezil Abdul Raham of Highland School of Technology each won a $1,000 scholarship. Ashbrook High School student Marissa Cannon won the Mary Doctor Performing Arts Scholarship valued at $10,000 per year (renewable for four years). The award is named in honor of Charlotte businesswoman Mary Doctor, a supporter of young people and the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Ashbrook High School senior Julian Londeree was named a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski High School Student-Athlete of the Year recognition.
Ashbrook High School student-athletes held a virtual signing day to announce their college plans. Kendall Massey signed a national letter of intent to play football at Gardner-Webb University. Soccer players Jarred Hernandez signed with Montreat College, forward Rene Morales signed with Belmont Abbey College, and fullback Evan Winter signed with Lander University. Bessemer City High School senior Chloe Dillon received the Paul F. Fuller Scholarship, which is presented each year to a student who has been involved in the school district’s mentoring program. Stuart W. Cramer High School band director Kameron Radford was named one of 216 quarter-finalists for the 2020-2021 Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum. East Gaston High School teacher Brian Johnson was recognized by the Discovery Education Network as a 2020 DENny Award recipient. The honor is presented to educators who initiate or actively engage in activities that contribute to the growth of community through effective teaching and learning.
Carr Elementary received a N.C. Department of Transportation Bicycle Helmet Initiative Grant, which provides 25 helmets to the school. Grier Middle School earned the School of Excellence recognition for its outstanding PTA program. The honor is presented by the National Parent Teacher Association. Hawks Nest STEAM Academy was named a North Carolina Model STEM School of Distinction. Hunter Huss High School teacher Molly Tessnear received a Journalism Education Fellowship from the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association and the UNC-Chapel Hill Hussman School of Journalism and Media. The fellowship will provide in-state tuition for three hours of graduate-level credit in the scholastic media or journalism field.
NCHSAA announces rule and calendar changes Last week, Gov. Roy Cooper announced plans for the opening of schools in North Carolina. Following that, the the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors approved the following rule and calendar changes: The start of NCHSAA fall sports is delayed until at least September 1.
The first five (5) student days of the 20202021 school year will be designated as a “dead period” for all sports, allowing school staff to focus on the start of school. NCHSAA Phase One of the summer conditioning and workouts will continue until further notice.
Tenley Ritchie celebrated her 8th birthday recently. She adopted a pet two years ago for her birthday and now wants to give back to Tri-County Animal Rescue. Tenley decided to give gifts to the cats and dogs at the rescue for her birthday. Just as she did last year for her seventh birthday, Tenley collected dog food, cat food, cat litter and other items instead of presents for herself! Tenley goes to Belmont Central third grade. Everyone at Tri-County Rescue wants to give Tenley a big Happy Birthday shout out! Tenley (on the left) and her sister, Mckenna, are pictured with the donations. Thanks Tenley! Photo provided
Hunter Huss High School announced the selection of Elliott Bridges to serve as the school’s new athletic director. Pleasant Ridge Elementary was named a National Beta School of Merit for 2019-2020. McAdenville Elementary kindergarten student Josiah Barajas appeared in a Jack Hartmann YouTube video. Hartmann makes sing-along and dance-along educational videos for students. Hartmann recorded an American Sign Language version of “I’m Going to Make This an Awesome Day” and asked
Josiah to be in the video. McAdenville Elementary presents two special awards to fifth graders at the end of the school year. The Principal’s Citizenship Award was presented to Corinna Turner for her leadership, kindness, and academic achievement. The Wildcat Award was presented to Natalie Ocampo Tapia for her positive attitude and perseverance. Highland School of Technology alumnus Corbin Bumeter was recognized as the class salutatorian at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Highland School of Tech-
nology student-athlete Kobe Christian signed with UNCCharlotte to play football. Webb Street School was named a TreeRing Green Yearbook School for selling 100 yearbooks. In partnership with Trees for the Future, 100 trees will be planted in honor of the school to celebrate the yearbook achievement. Woodhill Elementary teacher Destiny Stone was featured on WBTV’s QC@3 program. She talked about teaching music virtually to her students and recording her new album titled “The Girl with the Purple Glasses.”
Tri-County Animal Rescue:
Pets of the Week Due to COVID-19, all adoptions will be done by applications. Once approved you will be contacted for a meet/greet and to complete the adoption. If interested in any of our pets, please EMAIL tricountyanimalrescue@yahoo.com for an application. Tri-County Animal Rescue Pets of the Week are: This is Arthur aka Sweet Boy. He is a 5 months old heeler mix. Arthur weighs about 30 pounds and will be a big boy as an adult. He loves belly rubs and snuggling. Arthur loves to play with toys and other dogs. He is working on house-training. Arthur prefers a fenced yard for playing. Arthur is neutered, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. Send for the application and ask for Arthur. This lovely Border Collie mix is Jinx. She is 2 years old and weighs about 35 pounds. Jinx is a typical Border Collie that would be great for agility. She is a sweet girl with lots of energy. Jinx loves wading in a pool, sitting on top of things and watching over her kingdom. She is very smart! Jinx is spayed, current on vaccines and microchipped. Send for that application and ask for Jinx. This big girl is Delilah. She is a Great Dane and Labrador Retriever mix. Delilah is 2 years old and weighs about 80 pounds. She is looking for a home with no small children…. only adults and teens. Delilah wants all the attention and refuses to share. She is fully house trained and crate trained. Delilah is spayed, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. Send for that application and ask for Delilah. If you are looking for an addition to your family, please send that email and ask for an application. Tri-County Animal Rescue will be available for scheduled meet and greets for adoptions by appointment ONLY. About Tri-County Animal Rescue Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area and we need your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways. We need volunteers and donations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals. Please help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this weekend? Our “needs” list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food. For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@ yahoo.com or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue. Donations can be sent to Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006.
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NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. (704) 473-0341 HELP WANTED AT RIVERSIDE RIDING STABLES. Trail Guide, own transportation, dependable, prefer female. Full/Part-time. Must have experience with horses. Serious Inquiries Only! 828288-1302. TEACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE. Grace Christian Academy is seeking to fill the following teaching positions for the 202021 school year: English Teacher: Bachelor’s degree preferably in English and 1 to 2 years of teaching experience Middle School Math/Science Teacher: Bachelor’s degree and 1 to 2 years of teaching experience Part-time High School Science Teacher: Bachelor’s degree in Science and 1 to 2 years of teaching experience Please send resume to gracechristian1990@hotmail. com or call the school office at 704.734.0509 MA OR CNA2 NEEDED IMMEDIATELY for new Doctors Office opening in Boiling Springs. Call 704-434-9686 or text (704) 418-1183 EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL CLOTH CUTTERS. High end furniture company has immediate openings for experienced cloth cutters. Full or part time positions available. Small company with excellent employee relations. Very team oriented! Salary based on experience and job performance. office@carringtoncourt.com SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED. Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, Mooresboro, has openings for experienced school bus drivers. Parttime, and substitute positions available. Background check required. (828) 657-9998 ext. 1418. lbell@tjca.org NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers and experienced laborers needed. (704) 477-0516
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS. Apply in person at KOZI ITALIAN KITCHEN located at 1513 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby (Across from Harbor Freight). CARPENTERS NEEDED. Log Cabin Builder needs experienced carpenters. Lake Lure area. Must have dependable transportation. Call Dale Fender, 828-289-9399.
WE’RE HIRING! We are currently looking for a service technician with experience the HVAC or Property Management Field. We provide health insurance after 60 days employment. Paid vacations provided after 1 year of employment and 401K benefits are available after 2 years. Please apply in person or call David Settle to schedule an interview. 704-4811788. SETTLE HEATING & AIR, 2221 S. Post Rd., Shelby NC. www.SettleInwithComfort.com
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
BUSINESS SERVICES
PAPA’S PIZZA TO GO in Cherryville, NC is a well-established, successful business that has thrived for over 3 decades. Our Management Team, who has been in place for over 30 years, is now ready to move on to their next chapter in life, which includes enjoying their grandchildren. They are leaving behind a wonderful opportunity for someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, and willing to carry the torch! The winning combination could be a husband/wife or 2 person team. If you are interested in purchasing a successful business in which you will be your own boss, please email us at papaspizzatogo@windstream. net. Some financing possible to qualified applicants. ARE YOU READY TO START YOUR NEW JOURNEY?
HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-692-4449.
BUSINESS SERVICES
NC4EVER.COM, THOUSANDS OF SHED PLANS. Download thousands of shed plans to build sheds for customers or build for yourself. NC4Ever@email.com OFFERING ALL TYPES. Plasma Cutting and Welding Metal Art. Call 828-748-8566. 20+ YEARS CLEANING. HONEST. Free Estimates. Rutherford and Cleveland County. Reasonable prices. 828-429-6295. HOUSE CLEANING. Honest and Reliable. Free estimates. 20 years experience. Residential. Rutherford County. 828748-5149. PAINTING SERVICES. Over 25 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results. References available. Free estimates. Charles, or leave message. (704) 435-8062 RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING REPAIR. All fixtures repaired or replaced. Unstop all drains. All work guaranteed! 828-4432617. SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587 CALL PHOENIX CLEANING SOLUTIONS for your COVID-19 Air Disinfectant needs. No job too big or small. PROMO CODE CM2020. 980297-3398. 24 HOUR MOBILE MECHANIC REPAIR & SERVICE. “I WILL COME TO YOU!” Oil Changes, Tire Problems, Small Engine Repairs. (704) 300-2332 J. M. LAWN SERVICES. MOWING, TRIMMING, EDGING and BLOWING. Shelby area. Call 9am-5pm. (704) 974-9981
CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tune-up Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-477-9119 or 704472-9367. DECK NEED A FACE LIFT? I have built or repaired hundreds. We fix most anything made of wood. Room Enclosures. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-476-6058. IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up. I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drug-free, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750 TRIPLE D PAINTING AND WOODWORK. All your painting needs, free estimates, over 25 yrs experience! Framing, facial boards and much more wood work available! Making your home, building or business look new again. (704) 418-5736 childresstracy1@gmail.com
YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY
Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
HOSPITAL BED FOR SALE. Raises up, $150. 2pc. wooden cabinet with drawers and doors, good condition, $100. 704-6295905.
NEW PREDATOR 8000 WATT GENERATOR. 6.5 gallon tank, 110/220, EPA Approved, $750 OBO. 828-245-9620.
PROPANE TANK, 250 LBS. Gas oven, self cleaning, white, excellent condition. $300 each. 828-817-0311. CALL PHOENIX CLEANING SOLUTIONS for your COVID-19 Air Disinfectant needs. No job too big or small. PROMO CODE CM2020. 980297-3398.
MISC ITEMS FOR SALE. Faux leather office chair $50, Vizio 32” color TV $40, Clean used GE Microwave $30, Weslo 360 R Recumbent Exercise bike $50. (704) 476-5113 BLACK SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR. Double door. Water & ice in door. Works great. (704) 418-7483
BLUE BIRD HOUSES and Jewelry Boxes made out of cedar. Call 704-435-2831. APPLIANCES FOR SALE. White Refrigerator with ice maker, very good condition; White Stove with flat burners-very good condition; White Microwave that goes over range in excellent condition. All very clean. All 3 appliances for $1500. 704-482-0421. 14’ TRAMPOLINE WITH SAFETY NET. 2 years old, $300. (864) 300-8625 MARY STORE NOW OPEN. Is your name Mary? Know someone named Mary? See the newest “Mary” items now. NC4Ever@email.com WINCHESTER 22 MAGNUM Level action Rifle. 50 years old. Like new. $1,000.00. 828429-6763. FURNITURE FOR SALE. Girl’s Bedroom suit, corner cupboard/ hutch, tv table, recliner, roll top desk, antique Singer Sewing Machine, seasonal/Christmas in July clothes, games/puzzles. Please call 864-839-6854. hal. howington@yahoo.com FURNITURE FOR SALE. Bedroom suits, couch, recliner, hutch, misc. pieces. Can send pics. Call for prices. 828-4291573.
MOBILITY CHAIR, $575. Invacare M51, under 100 hrs use, on board charger, warranty, manual, Delivered. Call Scooterman John. (704) 9514224 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com MAKE MONEY WOODWORKING FROM HOME. MyWoodProfits.com, Make Money from home with woodworking. Complete details always available 24 hours. NC4Ever@email.com ASSORTMENT OF CHILTON REPAIR MANUALS. I have a large assortment of Chilton Auto Repair Manuals. Some are imports and trucks. Some Motor Manuals all are hard back copies. Best Offer! (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net
GARAGE SALE Sat, 7/25 7-11am. Miscellaneous household goods, some furniture and jewelry. Off Hwy 74 and Long Branch Road at 125 Dora Circle, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 YARD SALE Sat. July 25th, 2020 from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Household goods, tools, utility signs and more. 114 Cheyenne Dr., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 BIG YARD SALE Sat., July 25th, 8am - Until. Brand new and used merchandise. Everything for house. Some tools. 118 Dasheille Lane, (Off Ebenezer Community) Kings Mountain, NC 28086 GARAGE SALE Sat. 7/25, 7-11am. Miscellaneous household goods, some furniture and jewelry. Off Hwy 74 and Long Branch Road at 125 Dora Circle, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
FIRE DEPARTMENT NAME PERSONALIZED ITEMS. Name of Fire Department on styled refrigerator magnets, dunk training centers, variety of coffee mugs, more. NC4Ever@ email.com WESTERN RED CEDAR BEAMS 6”X12”. In 8, 10, 12 and 20 foot lengths. Beautiful wood. This quality can not be purchased locally. Great Deal! (864) 491-3987
RUTHERFORD COUNTY NSIDE/OUTSIDE YARD SALE. Fri. & Sat., July 24 & 25, 8am-12pm. Owner retiring, everything must go! 139 Central Street, Rutherfordton.
FOR SALE MAGA411.COM TRUMP BLACK GOLD COIN. MAGA411.com, TRUMP Black & Gold Coin Available. NC4Ever@email.com
2 PLOTS CLEVELAND MEMORIAL PARK. $1600 for both or $900 each. Located Section 11A. Leave message, (864) 490-3924 16X40 STORAGE BUILDING, WORK SHOP, ETC. Built on site, one day install. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895. 18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,095. 704-482-3166.
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank. Can send pictures by phone. (704) 300-1818 KILLZALL, 2.5 GALLONS FOR SALE. $47.99. Mention Ad. 828-287-3272. REAR END COVER FORD 10.5, $75. Ford 10.5 Rear end cover with bolts. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443 HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-692-4449.
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LOCAL WEBSITES TO VISIT INCLUDE: FatLoss411. com, MyWoodProfits.com, YardMeds.com, BestCarolinaSheds.com, ShelbyNCUSA.com, Shelby411.com, NC4Ever@email.com
DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828289-1175 or 828-247-1070.
BOAT FOR SALE. 19 ft. Aluminum IO, 120 horse, fish & ski. Selling due to illness. $3,600.00. 704-750-7302.
BRAND NEW HONDA GENERATOR. EM 5000 SX, Electric Start, 120V/240V, 30 Amp Hookup. Cost over $2500, will take $2000 firm. Call 704692-4449. WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your roofing or repair needs. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895. FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft. Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-2455895. CARPORTS, GARAGES, RV COVERS, FREE STANDING LEAN TO’S. Areas largest on site display. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895. HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788 TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. (704) 434-6389 HOT SUMMER SALE! At Laughlin’s Furniture we have recliner’s starting at just $299.99! Visit us today at 400 N. Lafayette Street in Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 484-3204 CARP FISHING EQUIPMENT. 4 fishing rods and reels, $80 each. 4 fish stands, $10 each. 4 fish alarms, $15 each. Fishing scooter, $450. Call 980-2912298. NEW 5X8 TRAILERS, $595. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895. TRAILERS, ALL KINDS. Utility, Box, Dump Equipment, Goosenecks. Areas LARGEST on site display for trailers. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895. RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS AND GOKARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-4769383.
WANT TO BUY SPORTS CARDS AND COLLECTIBLES. Call or text anytime. 704-692-6013.
WWII COLLECTOR WANTING TO BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives and Flags. I BUY Small and Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid. (828) 980-3329 I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-4720006. WANT TO BUY: STAMP COLLECTIONS and accumulations of stamps. Call John, 828-652-9425 or 954-6142562. I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228 CASSETTES, VINYL ALBUMS, 45’S. Top dollar paid for record albums, rock, jazz, blues, Americana, 1950-1990’s. 45’s with picture sleeves, music, memorabilia, rock posters. (919) 314-7579 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828-245-6756.
FARM & GARDEN RHODE ISLAND RED PULLETS. Hatched 5/2. Free ranging several hours daily. $15 each. Please e-mail or call and leave a message. (704) 7397806 ldb157722@gmail.com JOHN DEERE THREE BOTTOM PLOW. $400. (828) 8293468 SQUARE BALE HAY FOR SALE. Cow and Horse Quality. 828-447-0549. TAYLOR WAY HARROWS. $700. (828) 829-3468 2 BOTTOM PLOW. (828) 829-3468
$250.
HAY FOR SALE Excellent horse quality. Long stems and full heads. Extra large roll, $45. (704) 434-9104 NEW 3 PT. HITCH Fertilizer Spreader, $450. 828-2873272. NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-2873272. MANURE SPREADER FOR SALE. $1,475. 828-287-3272. BUSH HOG FINISH MOWER. Good condition, $1200. 828287-3272. KUHN ROTARY RAKE. Good shape, $2600. 828-287-3272.
CARS & TRUCKS
VACATIONS
FOR RENT
OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. Washer/ dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1400 week. (704) 472-7145
CLEVELAND COUNTY
PETS & LIVESTOCK POMERANIAN SCHNAUZER MIX. Loves to play. FREE to good home, preferably with children. I’m moving and can’t take with me. 704-295-0785, (980) 404-0974
2016 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE S Series. Only 19,000 Miles. Excellent Condition! 6 Speed. Lots of Room. Husband is over 6 feet tall. Drives & Rides Comfortably. $21,500 Serious Inquiries Only! Call (704) 284-0151 2016 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LS with 97,750 miles. Well maintained, professionally detailed, one owner, non smoker. Ready to drive. $12,999. 828-286-4966.
REGISTERED ROTTWEILER PUPPY. Male, 8 weeks old, All shots & wormer up to date. Pick of the litter! $600 Call or Text, (704) 297-0779 YORKIE POO CHI PUPPIES. 2 males, CKC registered, toy size. $500 ea. Multi Poo puppies, Parti colors, 2 males, 1 miniature, 1 toy, $700 ea. Dew claws removed. (1) Shih Poo male puppy, CKC registered. Black wolf sable, teacup/toy size. $650. Rehoming Yorkie Poo adult female. 3 years old, black & gold. $500. All have shots and wormings UTD. NO TEXTS PLEASE. (828) 3910919 MANX CATS, BOB TAILS. Young adults and kittens. Eating and wormed. $150-$200. No texts (828) 391-0919 FREE TO GOOD HOME. Black kitten. Has been declawed and neutered. To inside home only. (704) 470-5917 BEAUTIFUL LABRADOODLES READY TO GO! Born May 31st, first shots, wormed and vet checked. Serious inquires only. (864) 492-2880 OUTDOOR CAT. Female fixed, de-wormed, all shots, 1.5 years old, Calico. Free to good home. 864-266-5717 leave message. GREAT PYRENEES FOR SALE. Wormed, 1st shots, 8 weeks, $250. 704-300-9361. RACING HOMING PIGEONS. Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803984-6678. artsager@msn.com
2006 MERCURY MONTEREY Mini Van, V6 4.2 Liter, Automatic, All Electric, 4 Door, 7 passenger, New Transmission with 3 year /100,000 mile warranty. $3600 obo. Runs & Drives Good! Call 704-434-5241 or (704) 852-2846 1980 FORD F100 PICKUP. Long bed with ladder rack. Needs some work. Can send pictures by phone. $1200. Call (704) 3001818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net 1997 E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires, $15,000. 828-245-9620, 828-223-1564. 1987 FORD F-150 Long wheel base. Dual Tanks. Truck has been sitting for several years. Was running when parked. 82,000 Miles. Can send pictures by phone. $1700 (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net 2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 72,000 miles. Call for Price, Black. Braunability handicap van. Side entry ramp. Transfer driver seat. (704) 6926248 buck@walker-woodworking.com 2007 FORD MUSTANG Convertible, auto, 102K mi, white. black top Nice. Salvage title. $4500. 2011 Harley Road King, silver, extras, tuner. $8500. (704) 300-9223
RIVER RUN DOG FOOD 21/10, 50 lbs, $17.99. Ask about volume discounts. 828287-3272.
LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. PURE BRED ANGUS BULLS and HEIFERS. Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704-538-1199 or (704) 600-7847
CARS & TRUCKS 2010 FORD EDGE LIMITED EDITION. 88k miles, $7750. 828-287-3820.
OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, close to ocean, all amenities. Open week of 8/8, 8/15, and 8/22. (704) 718-4731 OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659, (803) 635-9831 LAKE LURE TIMESHARE FOR SALE. Fox Den 300, week 37 (September), 2020 dues paid. Individual house with view of Fairway #3 and Bald Head Mountain, $200. Call Jim, 704-560-6602. BEACH HOUSE AT OCEAN LAKES. 2 & 3 bedroom, WIFI. For rent by week or 3 day weekend. July 4th week available due to cancellation. 704-473-1494, (704) 434-7765
REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY 22 ACRES IN CASAR. Half open, half wooded, with stream. 704-600-7847, (704) 538-1199 FOR SALE BY OWNER ACRES. Located on Old Road near Hwy. 74 East. serious inquiries. (704) 9147
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I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-4720006. 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOUSE. Located on 1 acre. Must see to appreciate. $48,000, Shelby. (704) 406-7836
3 BR MOBILE HOME on private lot in Mount Holly. $40,000.00. Call 704-394-2597 for more information. POLK COUNTY SUNNYVIEW, NC. FSBO. Convenient location, 7 acre lot with over 1,000 ft of road frontage, $60,000. Owner financing available with 20% down payment. 828-429-3287.
PONDEROSA LIVESTOCK TRAILER. Very good shape, $3600. 828-287-3272. DOG KENNELS, FROM $189.99 IN STOCK. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 10x10 split, 20x20 split. Tops, Delivery and Install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-2455895.
SMALL 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME. Electric heat & air, private lot. No pets. Background check and deposit required. 1 person only. (704) 477-6355
GASTON COUNTY
MOTORCYCLES & ATVS
2008 POLARIS RANGER 500, 4X4, EFI. New tires, new seat, new snow plow, good condition, $4500 OBO. 843-441-2268.
CAMPERS WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. Call 828-429-3935.
VACATIONS BOOK NOW! 3 bedroom, 2 bath in heart of Myrtle Beach. House on private lot. $600 per week. Call Keith, 704-4183790, (704) 750-3082
CALL PHOENIX CLEANING SOLUTIONS for your COVID-19 Air Disinfectant needs. No job too big or small. PROMO CODE CM2020. 980297-3398.
3 BR, 1 BA HOUSE for rent in Shelby. Great location. Hardwoods & ceramic tiles flooring, Central H/A. Close to uptown. $800/mth + $800 deposit. 704300-2820. 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. $125 week. No pets. 704-300-3647. MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417 2&3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Applications are being processed right now! Rent is based on income (and even some expenses). Call or visit today Laurel Hill Apartments. Equal housing opportunity. Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 4871114 laurelhill@darbydevelopment.com LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723 HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. EHO. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 4876354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259. RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Ranch Home in Cliffside, H/A, hardwood floors, new metal roof, $695 month. Call/text (941) 916-2235 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $500 per month. 828-382-0475.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY TWO RESTRICTED MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS in gated community, near Lake Lure. Owner financing available, 0% financing for a limited time. Also, 78 Acre Riverfront Horse Farm, 5 miles from TIEC. 864909-1035, www.rowelland.com
FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 2 BR, 1BA MOBILE HOME. $525/mth. Deposit first and last. 704-734-7368.
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