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Belmont’s Muddy River Distillery expanding its operation to Mt. Holly By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

One of Belmont’s most innovative and interesting small businesses, Muddy River Distillery, has been growing at a prodigious rate and has an exciting move to Mt. Holly in the works. First, a bit of clarification, contrary to rumor, Muddy River will not be completely leaving Belmont. Repeat, not be completely leaving Belmont. What’s going to happen is…drum roll… Muddy River founders and owners

Robbie and Caroline Delaney have purchased the circa 1875 Mt. Holly Cotton Mill complex located at 250 N. Main St. on the banks of Dutchman’s Creek and are going to turn it into the main hub of the business. The current Muddy River location in Belmont will be kept open, perhaps as a storage and warehouse place. A bit of background on Muddy River Distillery. It was started back in 2011 by husband-and-wife team Robbie and Caroline Delaney. The idea to start a rum

distillery- the first in North Carolina- came to Robbie when he spotted a magazine article on the subject while flying back to Charlotte from a construction job in Texas. Work in the construction industry was drying up and he was casting about, looking for another career. Not only that, but the constant travel was making spending time with Caroline logistically problematic. “I got excited when I read the magazine article,” Robbie said. “I started doing research on what it would take to build See DISTILLERY, Pages 6 & 7

Book by Belmont author is about kindness By Alan Hodge

Chief Don Roper retires from Mount Holly Police Department after 35 years in law enforcement

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Sometimes it seems that kindness is in short supply these days but a new book by Belmont author Teddi Daniels sets out to prove that being kind to others- even if the other has four legs- is a worthy endeavor. The book, “Saving Suzie Q”, revolves around the good and bad days of a neglected pup named Suzie Q, how Daniels came into her life, and the uplifting outcome of their relationship. Daniels described how “Saving Suzie Q” came about. “I have never written a book before this,” she said. “I had a lot of help from my cousin Rachel Kovacin who has several books published and also writes monthly articles for newspapers / magazines around the US. Rachel is my closest cousin - she grew up in Taylorsville but now is married and lives in Virginia. So, she helped me ‘long distance’ to understand the process, editing, illustrating, and how to publish my book on Amazon. I also worked with an amazing illustrator, Elizabeth Mathis, who is a fellow dog mom. Her illustrations really brought Suzie Q’s story to life. So, what directed Daniels to create her work?

Muddy River Distilleries owner/founder Robbie Delaney and son Marty at the new Mt. Holly location. The wheels once turned machinery in the mill. Photo by Alan Hodge

Story/photo by Mary Blomquist

Teddi Daniels and Suzie Q. “The inspiration for “Saving Suzie Q” was to help children understand that animals have a value, and that we need to be their voice when they are in need of help. Even little acts of kindness can make a big difference! Daniels credits her grandparents with instilling a love of animals. “I grew up around animals,” she said. “My

grandma and grandpa lived on a farm and my absolute best childhood memories are of spending time with them, their animals and gardening. And making cookies with my grandma.” Daniels hopes her book will inspire a similar empathy for animals in kids. “This book helps children relate to Suzie Q as someone See AUTHOR, Page 4

Mount Holly Police Chief Don Roper is retiring on July 31, capping 35 years of policing in Gaston County. Roper was sworn in as a patrol officer for the Gastonia Police Department in 1987 and was appointed chief in Mount Holly in May 2013. His background speaks volumes: extensive experience in Investigations, Narcotics, and Tactical Team Operations, advanced NC Law Enforcement certification, graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Appalachian State University, to name a few. Roper was the recipient of the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award in February 2019 and spearheaded the creation of the MHPD Annual Report that is released each year. After Officer Tyler Herndon was killed in the line of duty in December 2020,

Mount Holly Police Chief Don Roper Chief Roper was instrumental in leading his Department and Mount Holly community through their grieving and healing. As a result of this, the MHPD Memorial Plaza was designed and constructed, honoring not only

Officer Herndon, but all law enforcement. Chief Roper sat on many Council-appointed committees, and his voice and vision led to the many aspects considered and now incorporated into this Plaza. See ROPER, Page 4

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The Wunnerful World of Webcams Well, I just got back from a road trip to the wilds of Winder, Georgia. It was 400 miles round trip of highway hell on I-85. I spent around $90 on gasoline plus $10 for a lunch at a fast-food joint in Winder. The burger was made of a piece of steer hide between two pieces of tire rubber. The fries were like sticks of cold, congealed, fatback. The stretch of I-85 between Grover and Spartanburg is under heavy reconstruction. My Tacoma has off road suspension which proved useful since the pave was so rough and broken it was like driving across a plowed field. The speed was either 80mph or frequently slowing to 5mph in the stretches where traffic was crawling sometimes for no apparent reason other than the fact too many cars and trucks were trying to occupy the same stretch of busted ‘superhighway’. It took nearly five hours to go 200 miles…..that’s an average of 40mph. It will be a long time before I go on other road trip, but I think I have hit upon a way to see places and skip the angst of real road travel. That is, via webcams. As most of you’uns know by now Sharon and I went to Europe last month. Every day since, I Google webcams in the places we visited- Vienna, Budapest, Passau, Regensburg, Krems, Gottweig Abbey. I sit at this desk with a drink of some sort and watch the webcams

and sigh. The cameras are live and realtime and it makes me smile to see what is going on ‘over yon- Alan Hodge der’ these days. Banner-News Editor But wait- there are webcams in our neck of the woods too. Sometimes I watch the webcam from the pavilion at Myrtle Beach. It has sound and you can hear the gulls gulling and the chains on the flagpoles chink chink chinking when the wind blows and you can see the folks playing volleyball in the sand and folks strolling the beach and you can see the sun sparkling on the ocean and see cars crawling down Ocean Blvd. You can go to the Outer Banks via webcam. Check out the fishing piers at Hatteras or Avon. You can see the harbor at South Port. There are lots of webcams in the mountains too. You can see what’s going on in Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain and Boone. All without fighting traffic and enrichening the oil companies. OK I admit the webcam style of travel is of the vicarious type, but these days with gas prices and traffic jams you gotta think out of the box even if the new box is your computer screen. Bon Voyage.

Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him

Edges By Dennis Siracusa The 2022 high school graduations are still resonating with us. Remembering my 1965 graduation I finished 116th of 432; not bad but not sterling either. I liked science, math and English but was only vaguely interested in the rest except for gym class. As I think about that and how I finished compared to my friends, I feel like I was operating academically on the margins; edges. That wasn’t the case for Krista, Marvin, or Leonard; Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Honorable Mention. In 2 Timothy 2 the Lord talks about “good soldiers” not being entangled by everyday life to function better; or “farmers” working hard from morning til night, patiently waiting for their expectant crop. My three special friends did better at “soldiering and farming” than I did. Somehow I was content immersed in my world’s af-

Always leave them with hope By Lee H. Hamilton Many years ago, I was in the audience when the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the legendary civil rights activist and election mobilizer, gave a speech. He often used the catchphrase, “Keep hope alive!” when he spoke, and he did so that day. The audience picked it up as a chant. It was a memorable bit of political showmanship. A few years later, I gave a speech at a small college in Iowa. I used it to analyze all the challenges our country faced, domestic and foreign,

and finished thinking I’d done a pretty good job of laying out our problems. Afterward, a young student came up to me. “That was a marvelous speech, Congressman,” she said. “I’ve just got one question: Is there any hope?” I realized then that, far from rising to the occasion, I’d failed. Jesse Jackson was right: You always have to leave your listeners with hope, and I had not done that. This is very hard to pull off, of course. We face a long list of seemingly intrac-

Mt. Holly Historical Society program Abigail Adams was the wife and closest advisor of John Adams, as well as the mother of John Quincy Adams. Abigail knew a totally different John than the one in textbooks. Nora Brooks, a highly creative and talented teacher and historian, will portray Abigail for the Mount Holly Historical Society at 7 pm, Tuesday, July 26. Each performance is biographical in content, fully researched and presented with humor, drama and passion. Nora presents in full period dress and thrills to interact with the audience. Questions on the characters and the era in general are welcomed and lead to lively discussions about the many facets of this time in American history. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this step back in time- free admission: 131 S Main St., Mount Holly, NC; open to the public; begins at 7:00 PM; light refreshments will be served after the program.

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table problems, from climate change to mass shootings to threats to our democratic processes to overseas rivals willing to test us at every turn. It’s easy to give in to despair. But Jackson and that student were right. We constantly need reminding that we can change things for the better. The reason is straightforward. The backbone of our system of representative democracy is its faith in ordinary Americans to step up to their responsibility as citizens to improve their corner of the world. If you rob people of hope, then you rob them of a reason to be involved. In decades of talking to people all over the country, I’ve been repeatedly impressed by the strength of citizens’ desire to improve their communities. They are solidly pragmatic and want the process to reflect fairly where people stand. I think that, without articulating it,

they understand instinctively that keeping the process fair is crucial to keeping hope alive. I believe it can do just that—if it’s allowed to work, and if citizens are allowed to fulfill the basic responsibility of being involved. That’s why the hope of changing things for the better is so crucial. We may face serious, difficult problems, but if we allow ourselves to become discouraged—or even worse, to be discouraged from tackling them—then progress really will be impossible. Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar at the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice at the IU O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

fairs, neglecting my long range future, and waiting for opportunity to drop by. My biggest problem was my knowledge of and image of God and what life was “REALLY” all about. I believed in God! How on earth could all the visible wonder just happen? C’est impossible! Still, I viewed God as distant; watching us like we were a cosmic experiment. In 1979 that all changed. I was confronted by the king of kings and sovereign Lord and began an energetic education learning what God’s love, abiding, and infiniteness begins to mean. Recently I was shocked by a “woke” T-shirt emblazoned with “God is Dope!” Dope has many youthful cultural definitions these days varying by background but “bangup,” “marvelous,” and “top notch” don’t scratch the surface of who God is or the reverence and respect owed Him. Who is God to me? He’s a lot! He’s holy, my provider, protector and redeemer. In John 3:16 the Lord tells us “God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten son that whosoever believes in Him would not perish but have everlasting life.” Consider that! God doesn’t just love us; as my pastor pointed out, He SO LOVES us! He’s also my primary

teacher because I fully realize we are all engaged Dennis Siracusa in life inside of a miraculous story God has devised, and based on His infiniteness, we all have much to learn and part of that is to abide in Him so He can guide us into who He created us to be. In 1973 the concept of abiding in Christ (John 15:5) started becoming real to me so I printed the scripture on my new business card. What does ABIDE mean? Webster’s superficial definition means “accept, observe, or go along with.” If, however, we look at the depth of the original Greek meanings it means to “not depart from, maintain unbroken fellowship with, or be constantly present with.” Why is that important; because we’re lost without Him. A close family friend has a seriously troubled marriage; both have prosperous occupations, but one has learned her only hope at saving her marriage is through forgiveness and abiding in her creator; that without a close abiding, relationship with Jesus Christ, she is and we all are living on the edge of life and that’s no life.

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Kudos to the wonderful Gaston Meals on Wheels staff for all they do to serve our participants throughout the county. The staff recently celebrated their success with an appreciation lunch at Rankin Lake Park.

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church invites children ages 4 to 11 to learn what they can do today that can change the world around them at ‘Make Waves’ Vacation Bible School! This adventure includes exciting new music, creative crafts, fun recreation and memorable Bible stories that will help children grow in their faith as they understand how to make waves and share God’s love with the people around them.. The adventure runs from Sunday, July 31st through

Wednesday, August 3rd , 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Alexander Memorial Baptist Church at 208 S. Main St, Belmont, NC. Dinner is provided each evening.

There is no cost. Come join us! Explore ‘Make Waves’ VBS. Visit us online at www. alexandermemorialbaptist. org.

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“I want to thank Chief Roper for his many years of dedicated service to the City of Mount Holly,” said City Manager Miles Braswell. “The MHPD and the City as a whole have benefited tremendously with Chief in charge. He has worked tirelessly to consider others above himself and has made

Mount Holly a safer place. His dedication to the police profession shows in the way he conducts himself, and this is reflective in the professional manner portrayed by the MHPD.” City officials will announce Roper’s replacement before his retirement on July 31.

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who was born into a bad situation (the hoarder in Alabama)... but, because others cared, and did things to help her, she now has a great life,” she said. “When we adopted her, she was severely underweight, missing fur and had kennel cough. Without this network of people ‘caring’ and ‘doing,’ she likely would not be alive today. The book also gives specific examples of what children can do, even at their young age, to help animals. This includes bringing food and/or toys to a shelter, going to the shelter and volunteering, and the best thing is ‘adopting’ instead of ‘shop-

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ping’ for their next dog or cat.” As any author will attest, writing takes effort, but the result is worth it- especially in this case. “Writing ‘Saving Suzie Q’ was a lot of hard work,” said Daniels. “Much, much time and many, many edits. If I were to write another book, it would be the continued story of her life with us. Given all that she went through in the first seven months of her life (the hoarder, two shelters and a foster family), she likely still has a little bit of adjusting to do. She is really doing great though, and definitely knows that we love her and will not

hurt her / that we will take care of her.” “Saving Suzie Q” is available for purchase on both Amazon.com as well as on

barnesandnoble.com. Also, the Gaston County library has ordered two copies, one for the main branch and one for our Belmont branch.

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Belmont Police Department was the program topic at a recent Belmont Rotary Club meeting. In the photo, from left, are Assistant Chief Boyce (Corky) Falls, Club Past President Seth Sherrin, President-elect for 2022-23 Thomas Hunter of Stowe Insurance and Sgt. Allen Buchanon. From left to right is Sergeant Austin Cox, Cadet C. Hentschel from Catawba County and Officer Delton Williams.

MHPD Officers participate in Academy On July 1, 2022 members from the Mount Holly Police Department traveled to the North Carolina Justice Academy in Salemburg, NC to participate in the 43rd Annual North Carolina Academy for Law Enforcement Explorers Graduation Ceremony. Each year,

awards are presented to cadets in honor and memory of fallen officers from North Carolina. Congratulations to Cadet C. Hentschel from Catawba County for earning the Most Outstanding Award, which was presented in memory of Officer Tyler Herndon.

Belmont Police Dept. present Rotary program “Immediately stop threat” officer’s 1st duty when facing active shooter, Belmont Police tell Rotarians “We’re trained to put ourselves in harm’s way.” --Belmont Assistant Police Chief Boyce (Corky) Falls Ted Hall story/photo “Go in and immediately stop the threat,” is how every Belmont Police Department officer is trained to respond to an active shooter situation, Assistant Chief Boyce (Corky) Falls told Belmont Rotary Club members recently. He knows that’s true because he does the training. “Even if there’s only one solo officer on the scene, that person must go in and stop the threat,” he said. “We’re trained to put ourselves in harm’s way.” All Gaston County lawenforcement agencies train officers the same way so they can coordinate response when departments support each other during an active

shooter incident, he added. Also assisting with the Rotary Club program was Sergeant Allen Buchanon, who serves as Community Coordinator for the department. A Belmont officer for 17 years, Buchanon also works with organizations planning major events in Belmont, such as festivals, concerts, walks and runs, parades and others. Assistant Chief Falls began his career in Belmont in 1996 and later worked in other departments in Gaston County before returning after Chad Hawkins became Belmont’s police chief. He served as a lieutenant and captain before being promoted to assistant chief. The officers told Rotarians all areas of Gaston County are experiencing a huge increase in drug cases involving fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that can be 50 to 100 times more potent than heroin. All officers now carry Narcan in their cars and administer it to fentanyl victims. “We’ve saved a lot

of lives with Narcan,” Falls said. “Almost everyone is touched by this drug in some way, either as a victim of crime, a relative or as an addict.” More than $833,000 in drug money has been seized here, and that money is divided among agencies assisting in each seizure and used to buy law-enforcement equipment. The Rotary meeting and program were at Primal Brewing because of a scheduling conflict at Home2 Suites, and the program was arranged by club member and 2022-23 President-elect Thomas Hunter of Stowe Insurance in Belmont. Belmont Rotary Club, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025, meets each Wednesday, 12:30 1:30 p.m., at the Home2 Suites in Belmont for lunch and a program on local topics. Guests interested in learning more about how Rotary serves the community are welcome.

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On Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 1:11 pm, Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement received a call regarding a positive rabies specimen from the North Carolina State Lab. On Sunday, July 10, 2022 at 9:04 pm, Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement responded to a call for service in the 500 block of Lewis Farm Road in Bessemer City, NC regarding a skunk found in the front yard at a residence. The skunk was foaming at the mouth and appeared to be seizing. Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement captured and processed the skunk. The skunk specimen was sent to the State Lab where it tested positive for rabies. Animal Care and Enforcement completed a neighborhood canvas in the 500 block of

Lewis Farm Road, Bessemer City, NC to notify the community of the positive rabies result and to verify rabies vaccinations for family animals in the area. Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement also notified the Gaston County Department Health and Human Services. The Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement stresses the importance of having an up-to-date rabies vaccination for all of your pets. By keeping your pet’s current on their rabies vaccines, you are protecting them from contracting the disease from wildlife and spreading the disease to your family and other animals and people in the community. This represents the sixth confirmed rabies case in Gaston County this year.

College of Charleston announces President’s List and Dean’s List for Spring 2022 The following local students have been named to the College of Charleston Spring 2022 President’s List and Dean’s List: Gabrielle Coble of Mount Holly, NC, was named to the President’s List. Coble is majoring in Marketing. Sydney Wertz of Gastonia, NC, was named to the President’s List.

Wertz is majoring in Computing in the Arts and Computer Science. Eryn Faggart of Gastonia, NC, was named to the President’s List. Faggart is majoring in Geology and Marine Biology. Elizabeth Morrison of Gastonia, NC, was named to the Dean’s List. Morrison is majoring in Anthropology.

To qualify for President’s List (Highly Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.800 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours. To qualify for Dean’s List (Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.600 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours.

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Robbie and Caroline Delaney.

More mill relics. See more photos on page 7.

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a still and to begin distilling.” According to Robbie, a chat with friend Scott Huff, a rum connoisseur, led to the decision to make rum rather than bourbon or some other type of libation. Once the decision to distill legal rum was made, the Delaney’s found a space at the former Piedmont Processing plant in East Belmont. Robbie used his construction skills to build his first still. The basis of the still was a stainless-steel milk tank he got from his father’s farm in Greensboro. Muddy River became the first modern era rum distillery in North Carolina. From the very beginning, the Delaney’s worked night and day at the distillery. They often slept in the building on a tent in sleeping bags on the concrete floor. The rum began to flow, and sales rose. By 2013 the distillery had two large stills operating. The rum was being sold at ABC stores across North Carolina. In 2017, a 450 gallon still named “Independence” came online. Caroline began giving guided tours of the distillery. Currently, the distillery has hundreds of kegs of rum aging in oak barrels stacked floor to ceiling. Thousands of bottles are in cases ready for shipment. Rum-making supplies are on pallets everywhere including 30,000 lbs. of sugar and a tank with 2,000 gallons of fermenting molasses. Current production is 1,200 bottles of rum per day. The first rum runs of ten years ago made 35 bottles per day. All that growth led to a need for more room not just for rum making, but also to have a nice space where folks can come in and linger while they enjoy a rum cocktail or sip shots. “We wanted to sell an experience like craft breweries do,” said Robbie. But the Belmont location only has about 6,000 sq. ft. For months, the Delaneys looked for a larger space in Belmont, but none was available. Then, the Mt. Holly Cotton Mill came up on their radar. After negotiations, the Delaneys purchased the mill and 4.58 acres of surrounding property for $1.3 million from Pat Friedl. The deal was

closed on June 28. The Mt. Holly mill has 17,000 sq. ft. The mill is one of the most important structures in our region. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places. According to “The Architectural Heritage of Gaston County”, the mill was built in 1875 and was the fourth cotton mill built in the county and the oldest one still standing. It was originally water-powered. In 1876 it had 2,800 spindles. The Great Flood of 1916 did considerable damage, but the mill was repaired and in 1918 it was bought by C. E. Hutchinson who renamed it Alsace Mfg. Co. Time went by and several different companies, including A&E, and individuals owned the property. Interestingly, for a while, part of the structure served as offices for the Austrian Consulate. Signage and mementoes of that era are still in evidence. Robbie gave this reporter a tour of the three-story main building and grounds last week and his energy and enthusiasm for the project was contagious. “We got a piece of North Carolina that is just irreplaceable,” he says. “We’ve got the building the town of Mount Holly was named after.” Robbie outlined some of the ideas he has for the place. “The bottom floor is where the stills will be located,” he said. “We will open a hole in the floor of the second level so people can look down and see the rum being made. There will be plenty of space for special events, a catering kitchen, and a cocktail bar as well. Outside, the lawn can be used for festivals, markets, concerts, and other gatherings.” A separate barrel house out back will hold the distillery’s aging barrels some of which are already eight years old and will also double as a wedding venue. At this stage in the project, the next step will be for the Delaney’s to submit their restoration and renovation plans to the proper historic preservation entities. Then, actual work can begin. “Rehab Engineering out of Winston-Salem will present the plans by the end of

this month,” said Robbie. “Once they are approved, Rehab Builders will do the work. We want to keep as much of the historic fabric of the place intact as possible.” How long will the project take? The goal is to have the facility fully functional by spring 2024 — though Robbie says it could open in phases. That could mean events and festivals on site as early as this fall, for example. For more information visit muddyriverdistillery.com. A relic of the mill’s past.

The mill once served as the Austrian Consulate.

Rear of the mill.

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Robbie looks out over the lawn.

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Plenty of room for growth.

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Robbie and Marty at the Dutchman’s Creek dam out back.

The mill’s history in a nutshell.

The Belmont location is packed to the gills.

Building with the broken Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org

One of the biggest misconceptions among those who don’t know Jesus or have never really been a part of a church, is that you must be perfect to come to Jesus. You must have everything figured out, your life must be put together, and you must be in a really good place in life. The truth is, nothing could be further from the truth. When we come to Jesus, often we are broken people, hopeless, lonely, seeking peace for our hearts. Most of all, we are hopelessly lost in sin. When we consider the Bible, we find sinful, broken, desperate people, yet by God’s grace, they changed their world. Moses murdered an Egyptian, Jacob was a liar and deceiver, David had an adulterous affair, and killed a man, Peter lied about knowing Jesus and cut off a man’s ear, and Paul arrested Christians and had them killed. This is just a sample of people throughout the Bible who were broken, sinful people, until God changed them. Through the power of God, these same people did incredible things. We all have pasts, even the best followers of Jesus. We have all done, said, and

thought things we know were wrong. We sin, we were born in sin, yet though Jesus we’ve been changed. We are still works in progress, seeking to be more like Jesus Rev. Trent Rankin every day. No matter our pasts, Jesus saw something in us worth saving, worth dying for. Regardless of everything we were, or have done before, Jesus died for us. Through the grace of Jesus, by faith we are saved. We have eternal life. What we were before no longer holds us down. We have been raised up in Jesus. Jesus said, “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10, ESV). The beauty of the gospel is how Jesus changes lives. You may think you are beyond hope, beyond help. The awesome news for you is that Jesus seeks you! You are never too lost for Jesus to find you! Jesus can work an incredible change in your life. Jesus can build so much with the most broken. Wherever you are in life, no matter the circumstance, come to Jesus. Let Jesus make you new today. Let Him work in your life. You will be amazed at what Jesus can build through you!

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory Tuckaseege Baptist Church

Mt. Holly Church of God 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596

Tuckaseege Rd • Mt Holly, 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

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

Ridgeview Baptist Church 105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

River of Life Full Gospel Church

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

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704-867-2317 Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 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

Core Church 2316 Acme Rd. 704-822-8033

CrossFix Ministries 6131 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-879-4499

Crossroads Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Message of Love Church 306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

Mount Moriah Baptist Church 110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist 212 South Street 704-825-7269

New Hope Presbyterian Church 4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697

New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized 104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480

Power of the Spirit Church

East Belmont Church Of God 320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

Ebenezer United Methodist Church 120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366

Exodus Church 6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-755-5034

First Baptist Church 23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

Gaston Christian Church

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

118 School Street 704-827-7071

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

Hood Memorial AME Zion Church

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter

BELMONT

Second Baptist Church

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

South Point United Methodist 510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

Springwood Freewill Baptist 826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 704-827-7801

St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

Upper Room United Pentecostal

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

210 Park Street, Belmont NC

704-825-9861 Burge Memorial Methodist Church 312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

Catawba Heights Church of God 122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

CBC-Memorial Apostolic 230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

Community Christian Fellowship 2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

Cramerton Temple of God Church East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319

First Baptist Church 235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

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

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

DALLAS

St. Paul FHB Church

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

Gateway Cowboy Church

Tuckaseege Baptist Church

STANLEY

511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

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 1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

Cornerstone Family Worship

LOWELL

709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

Bethlehem 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

First United Methodist Church 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-263-2691

First Presbyterian Church

Covenant United Methodist

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

Carolina Community Baptist

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church

604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

Center Baptist Church

New Faith Baptist Church

S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121

1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249

Epic Church

New Life Baptist Church

100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647

Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

Finish Line Christian Center 1792, 108 N. Main St. 704-980-285-8334

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

First Presbyterian Church

Lowell Church of God 804 W. First Street 704-824-3383

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church 3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

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

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

First Baptist Church of Lowell

Bethel Baptist Church

Morningside Missionary Church

Roper Street 704-601-5146

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142

324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church 113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

Trinity Full Gospel Church

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

New Life Church

Welcome Baptist Church

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

811 Mauney Rd.

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

BESSEMER CITY

207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807

Restoration Church 1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

Woodlawn Baptist Church

McADENVILLE

Goshen Presbyterian Church

Stanley Church of God

United In Action of Stanley

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

MT. HOLLY

2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426

317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213

Will of God Church

1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

Springﬁeld Memorial Baptist Church

First Baptist Church

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

Macedonia Baptist Church

2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church

400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly

Grace Wesleyan Church

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

Redemption Hill Church 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954

124 Georgia Belle Ave 980-925-0433

CRAMERTON

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

Restoration & Deliverance

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141 redemptionmountholly.org

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Lakeview Baptist Church 143 Church St. 704-824-5380

McAdenville Baptist Church 192 Main St. 704-824-2740

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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mind. Rick had been insulting him inwardly as someone utterly useless. The conviction then came. Rick had become his judge and not given any Matthew 5:22- But I tell you, evthought to him or his story. He had eryone who is angry with his brother not shown him love. Rick did not or sister, will be subject to judgecare enough to ask what he had been ment. Whoever insults his brother through or what he might need. The or sister, will be subject to the court. beam in Rick’s eye kept him from Whoever says, ‘You fool!’ Will be Mark Costner subject to hellfire. loving as he should. Useless was what Rick called His attitude began to change. Inhim. He was lazy, passive, and disengaged stead of seeing someone who was lazy, pasfrom everyone around him. Rick didn’t call sive, and disengaged, Rick saw someone who him that to his face, but that was how he re- was wounded, hurting, and lonely. Before ferred to him under his breath. Mutual ac- Rick had condemned him in his heart; now quaintances and those in the office knew how he felt love and concern. What could happen Rick felt about him. Many felt the same way. if he offered him a warm hand of friendship Being around him was like sitting on a hard chair that was too small. Normally, this would instead of the normal cold shoulder? This atbe someone that Rick would simply avoid. titude shift is what happens when we begin The problem was that his path kept crossing to see others in light of their stories, not just their behavior. We stop judging and start lovRick’s. One day as Rick looked at him, something ing. It’s the way Jesus saw others. It’s the way was different. Matthew 5:22 came to his He sees us. Centerview Baptist Church North Belmont

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Edwin Yates Neagle, Jr. Edwin Yates Neagle, Jr., a resident of Morehead City, died July 14, 2022. A memorial service will be held on August 13, 2022 at 11am at First United Methodist Church, Morehead City, NC. A graveside service will be held on August 27, 2022 at 11am at Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont, NC. Yates was born on October 6, 1940. He was the son of Edwin Yates Neagle and Mildred Wright Neagle. Yates grew up in Belmont, NC, and graduated from Pfei-

ffer University in 1963. He was active in politics and worked in the 1964 Dan Moore for Governor Campaign and later in Democratic State Headquarters as the State Coordinator for Young Democrats. He was also state campaign Chairman in 1964 for Young Citizens for Johnson/Humphrey presidential campaign. He managed the statewide campaign for Jim Gardner for Governor in 1968. Twenty-five years later, Yates was Lt. Governor Jim Gardner’s Chief of Staff in 1991-92, and he managed his 1992 campaign for Governor. In 1970, Yates moved to Morehead City as an executive with Conner Homes Corporation. In 1981 he joined and became a partner of New Horizon Homes, Inc. Other than his marriage and family, his proudest achievement was co-founding Future Homes and Realty, Inc., located in the Jacksonville and Wilmington areas of North Carolina, with long-time friend and business partner Randy Miller. Mr. Neagle retired from Future Homes in

2001 due to health reasons. Yates was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Morehead City. He was also a member of BB&T’s local advisory board for 28 years and served as Chairman in 1990. To say that he loved the game of golf would be an understatement, and he was a lifelong fan of Washington Redskin football. Survivors include his wife Catherine “Cathy” Hewitt Neagle; son Edwin “Win” Yates Neagle, III, and his wife Rebecca and grandson Richard Allen and his wife Anna Perriera; daughter Jayna Neagle and her husband Sam Ruff and granddaughters Bailey and Anna; and son Hewitt Neagle and his wife Laura and grandsons Coyt and Jace. Yates was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Mary Neagle Huffstetler. Donations may be made to the Salvation Army, PO Box 399, Morehead City, NC 28557. Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

NC Forest Service offering tree seedlings for sale RALEIGH – The North Carolina Forest Service is now accepting orders in its annual tree seedling sale. With an average annual production of 15 million seedlings, the Nursery and Tree Improvement Program produces enough native and genetically improved tree seedlings to plant around 30,000 acres of land each year. “Healthy trees and forests are as important as ever for North Carolina and a benefit to our environment,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “To have a Nursery and Tree Improvement Program producing quality understory plants and nearly 50 native tree species available to landowners across the state is North Carolina’s good fortune, and I encourage landowners to take advantage of it.” Conifers and hardwoods are sold in units as low as 10 and as high as 100. For those wishing to submit larger orders, the nursery sells tree seedlings by the hundreds and thousands. Momi fir, Eastern red cedar and Virginia pine are available this year. Genetically improved stock is available in loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf and white pines as well as other species. These seedlings offer better volume growth, form, disease resistance, straightness, and other characteristics needed to produce quality forest products. See the N.C. Forest Service catalog for a complete species listing. How can you order tree

seedlings from the NCFS Nursery and Tree Improvement Program? Tree seedlings can be ordered from the online seedling store at www.buynctrees. com. Tree seedlings can also be ordered by phone at 1-888-NCTREES (1-888628-7337). Tree seedlings can be ordered using the order form found in our current catalog. Complete the form and mail to Seedling Coordinator, 762 Claridge Nursery Road, Goldsboro, NC 27530. A user-friendly catalog is available at the “Tree Seedlings & Nursery Program” link located at www.ncforestservice.gov. Catalogs will also be available at local NCFS offices beginning in July. Inside the catalog, landowners can find information about the types of tree species, quantities and cost to order. Each description

includes information about ideal planting locations and whether a species is typically used to benefit wildlife, restore habitats or as marketable timber. Accepted methods of payment are check, money order, Mastercard and Visa. Distribution of tree seedlings will occur December through mid-April, depending on weather conditions. Seedling orders can be shipped to one of 13 distribution centers statewide for a small fee or via UPS for a charge. Seedling orders are also available for pickup from the NCFS Claridge Nursery in Goldsboro or the Linville River Nursery near Crossnore. For information on planting trees, people are encouraged to contact an NCFS county ranger. Contact information for your local NCFS county office and nursery locations is available at www. ncforestservice.gov/contacts.

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Town of Cramerton sets FY2022-2023 budget The Town of Cramerton has approved its FY20222023 budget with no increase in taxes. Here is a summary of the budget. The FY 2022-2023 Proposed General Fund Budget total of $6,618,500 is a $1,033,400 (13.5%) decrease from the FY 2021-2022 Adopted Budget. The reason for the decrease compared to the previous fiscal year is due to the completion of the largescale 2021 Road Maintenance Project ($1,550,000) in FY 2021-2022. The Cramerton FY 20222023 budget is presented with an unchanged tax rate of $0.475 per $100 of assessed valuation. Ad Valorem Taxes: As provided to Cramerton by Gaston County, the total assessed value of property located in the Town of Cramerton is $671,005,989 for FY 2022-2023. This is a 9.31% increase of $57,122,351 from a valuation of $613,883,638 in FY 2021-2022. These increases are due to continued new construction in Cramerton, a solid indicator of continuing positive growth. With

the proposed Ad Valorem tax rate of $0.475 per $100 of assessed valuation at a collection rate of approximately 99.6% for Real Property Tax and 99.6% for registered vehicles, the combined Ad Valorem Revenue is projected to be $3,477,329. Tax collection for Cramerton is contracted with Gaston County for a fee of $27,000, which is a reasonable cost to perform this service. Local Sales & Use Tax: The State of North Carolina grants local governments the authority to levy a local sales tax up to 2.5%. Gaston County levies this tax with Cramerton receiving sales tax revenues based on Ad Valorem calculations. The FY 2022-2023 sales tax revenue projection is $1,441,264. The reason for the $347,664 increase over the FY 2021-2022 projection of $1,093,600 is due to the expected revenue of $1,379,200. Due to Covid-19, the potential for economic and consumer uncertainty continued to affect budget projections during last year’s budget process (Spring 2021). However, based on real data from the current FY 2021-2022

Stanley FY2022-23 budget set The Town of Stanley has approved its FY2022-23 budget. Here are the particulars. General Fund Appropriations General Government Police Fire Recreation Streets Total

$ 946,166.28 1,719,145.18 508,945.25 486,455.02 526,054.00 $4,186,765.73

It is estimated that the following revenue will be available in the General Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023: General Fund Revenue Ad Valorem Taxes Ad Valorem Taxes prior year Local Option Sales Tax 40-42-44-1% Other taxes (solid waste, electricity, natural gas, telecommunication, video programing) Sanitary Service Fee Downtown Improvement State Grant NCDOT Downtown Traffic/Ped Study Grant Fund Balance Appropriated Other Revenues Total

$2,100,000 16,500 570,000 361,000 376,320 100,000 60,000 254,945.73 348,000.00 $4,186,765.73

The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Water/ Sewer Fund for the operation of the water and sewer utilities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023, in accordance with the chart of accounts heretofore established for the Town of Stanley. Water/Sewer Appropriations Mount Holly Water Purchases Two Rivers Utilities Sewer Purchases NCDENR Phase I Interconnect Loan Principal Payment NCDENR Phase II Interconnect Loan Principal Payment NCDENR Phase II Interest Payment Other Appropriations TOTAL

$150,000.00 $151,500.00 $ 49,500.00 $1,229,276.65 $3,355,276.65 $1,334,468.00 1,364,038.00 350,000.00 150,000.00 43,269.65 113,501.00 $3,355,276.65

Belmont Abbey women’s team earns All-Academic Team distinction The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced the 2022 Division II ITA Scholar-Athletes and All-Academic Teams recently with the Belmont Abbey women’s team earning the All-Academic Team distinction. In addition, seven women’s tennis players were named scholar-athletes. In order to be named an All-Academic Team, programs must have a team grade point average of 3.2 or above (on a 4.00 scale), all student-athletes included should be listed on the institutional eligibility form, and all varsity letter winners should be factored into the cumulative team GPA for the current academic

year. To be name an ITA Scholar-Athlete, student-athletes must have a grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.00 scale) for the current academic year and be listed on the institutional eligibility form. The Crusaders were one of six teams from the conference to earn the All-Academic Team honors and 29 additional studentathletes were named ITA Scholar-Athletes. Belmont Abbey scholar-athletes includeLily Aranyos, Carlie Davis, Hannah Farmer, Daniella Galeano, Frankee Hendricks, Reagan Sommariva, Anna Steiner. Belmont Abbey photo/story

Cramerton golf event planned This year’s Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing is partnering with Cramerton and their Historical Society to host the Cramerton Legacy of Golf Tournament on July 29, 2022, at the Cramer Mountain Club. The format this year allows for two groups of 72 golfers to participate with both an AM and an afternoon shotgun start. If you are interested in being a sponsor, review your opportunities for this year’s inaugural event at the website, www.cramertongolf.com. If you have questions, please call the MACC at 704-825-5307. You can also email: marc.jordan@ montcrossareachamber.com, miranda.wood@montcrossareachamber.com or Doug Glenn with the Cramerton Historical Society, dglenn717@ gmail.com.

City of Belmont Fall Sports and Program Offerings Belmont Parks and Recreation will be wrapping up Fall sports registration within the next couple of weeks so be sure to get registered! Participants can register either online at https:// parksrec.egov.basgov.com/ belmont or in the parks and

rec office, located at 1401 E. Catawba St. Belmont Parks and Rec also has Fall dance registration and gymnastics registration open. Dance can register online or in the office and gymnastics participants must register at the parks and rec

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Water/Sewer Revenues Water Services Sewer Services Tap and System Development Fees Reimbursement from Two-Rivers Utilities Fund Balance Appropriated Other Revenues TOTAL

$900,000.00 $875,000.00

and projections from the NC League of Municipalities, consumer spending remained strong for North Carolina in FY 2021-2022, which continued to yield higher sales tax revenue. Additionally, Cramerton’s location in the Charlotte Region is another indicator of maintained economic growth. Motor Vehicle License Tax (Vehicle Tag Fee): Municipalities in the State of North Carolina have the authority to levy a flat fee motor vehicle licensing tax of up to $30 per vehicle, with the state placing restrictions that a majority of the revenue collected must be used for construction, improvements, and repairs to municipal streets. Cramerton’s FY 2021-2022 budget reflected an amount of $15 per vehicle, estimated to generate $66,000 to fund street maintenance projects. The projection for FY 2022-2023 is a slight increase to $67,500. Additional General Fund Revenues Information: The FY 2022-2023 total General Fund Revenues are estimated at $6,618,500, which is a decrease of $1,033,400 compared to the FY 20212022 budget of $7,651,900. The Town’s largest source of revenue (53%) is Ad Valorem property tax. The proposed budget also includes increased amounts (shown in parentheses) for Electricity Sales Tax Distribution of $225,000 (up $7,000) and ABC Board Distributions of $132,000 (up $12,000). Athletic Programs Revenue (i.e. youth sports) is back to a stronger projection at $95,000 ($9,000 increase) due to three significant increases in Cramerton Youth Sports participation in FY 2021-2022. A final note, the “funds from borrowing” category is eliminated from FY 2022-2023, as there is no expected need for additional debt service in the upcoming fiscal REVENUESAd Valorem Property Tax $3,486,329, Vehicle Tag Fee 67,500, Sales and Use Tax 1,441,264, Interlocal Agreements 501,050, State Shared Revenue 330,000, Planning & Zoning Fees 165,500, Parks & Recreation Revenue 155,500, Investment Earnings & Interest 12,200, ABC Distributions 136,000, Misc. Revenue & Transfers 20,000, Fund Balance Appropriation 143,157, Powell Bill (Restricted) 160,000, Total Revenues $6,618,500. EXPENDITURE- Governing Board $ 121,900, General Government 671,800, Police Department 2,035,043, Fire Department 408,549, Public Works 972,916, Planning, Zoning & Code Enforcement 373,205, Parks & Recreation 912,140, Debt Service 623,440, Capital Outlay 499,507. Total Expenditures $ 6,618,500.

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Gaston Braves action... The Gaston Braves American Legion baseball team continued their march through the playoffs last week with victories over Shelby and Cleveland County. Here are some scenes from that series. Photos by Wendy Simmons

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Gaston County Schools recognizes New Teacher and Teacher Assistant of the Year Ryan Magill of Cramerton Middle School received the Lori Molina - Pleasant Ridge Elementary Linda Rader New Teacher of the Year recognition, and Catina Macy Rackley - Lowell Elementary Ford of Tryon Elementary earned the Teacher Assistant of the Hannah Robinson - South Point High Year honor for 2022-2023. Both are pictured. Janet Smith - W.A. Bess Elementary (finalist) During a ceremony on May 24 at the Schiele Museum, GasChrista Workman - Sherwood Elementary ton County Schools recognized 49 employees for outstanding The Teacher Assistant of the Year award nominees indedication and commitment to students. cluded: The New Teacher of the Year award is named for the late Candace Branton - Hawks Nest STEAM Academy Linda Israel Rader, who began the school district’s profesJeff Britton - Cherryville Elementary sional development program for teachers. Catherine Leah Brooks - Belmont Central Elementary The New Teacher of the Year award nominees included: Catina Ford - Tryon Elementary (winner) Ansley Abernathy - Tryon Elementary Brenda Ginyard - Pleasant Ridge Elementary Katherine Byrd - Carr Elementary Lou Grigg - North Belmont Elementary Ashley Canestro - Lingerfeldt Elementary Kalah Grooms - New Hope Elementary Haley Carr - Rankin Elementary Brandy Guiton - Lowell Elementary (finalist) Amy Cook - Pinewood Elementary Marilyn Hinton - Bessemer City Primary Rachel Dawes - Gardner Park Elementary Penny Mantecon - Sherwood Elementary (finalist) Mary Catherine Dellinger - Sadler Elementary Heather McCumber - Costner Elementary Taylor Detwiler - Holbrook Middle Matt McGee - Bessemer City Central Elementary Dharma Falls - North Belmont Elementary (finalist) Andrea Moore - Sadler Elementary (finalist) Jacqueline Farmer - Springfield Elementary Paige Royston - Robinson Elementary John Falkenberry - Mount Holly Middle Janeen Silver - Carr Elementary Lauren Harris - Belmont Central Elementary Patricia Sims - Catawba Heights Elementary Kaitlyn Hendrix - Chavis Middle Tracy Small - W.A. Bess Elementary Terri Hughes - Page Primary Anita Smarr - Brookside Elementary Anna Davis Lawing - Forestview High Danielle Starnes - Grier Middle Kaela Lipscomb - Grier Middle (finalist) Pamela Stroup - Gardner Park Elementary Kara Lofton - Hawks Nest STEAM Academy Jennifer Whiteman - Page Primary Ryan Magill - Cramerton Middle (winner) Tonya Wiggins - Cramerton Middle Chassidy Maiers - Brookside Elementary Crystal Wray - H.H. Beam Elementary (finalist) Jamea Marlowe - Woodhill Elementary (finalist) About the Winners Charli Mims - Robinson Elementary Here is a look at what was said about the winners during the

Gaston College hires title-winner from South Point as its new cross country coach Gaston College didn’t have to look far for its new cross country coach. The Rhinos, whose 2021 cross country team was the school’s first athletic team in 50 years, have hired title-winning South Point High coach Kody Kubbs as their second head coach. Kubbs replaces Jamie Rosser, who in May was promoted from Gaston College’s associate basketball coach and

head cross country coach to head basketball coach. Kubbs, 37, has guided Belmont Middle School and South Point High School to cross country, basketball and track championships during his 16-year Gaston County coaching and teaching career and will remain at South Point as a teacher and boys basketball head coach. “The idea of getting college experience, building a

Gaston Day School Alumni News of the Tulane Kathryn Elder, GDS Class of 2018 34 Award, preand a Newcomb sented annually to Honors Scholar at the University’s Tulane University, most outstandgraduated Summa ing graduates and Cum Laude with inducted into the highest honors William Wallace earning several of Peery Society, the the university’s Valedictory honmost prestigious ors cohort which academic, leaderrecognizes the top ship and service Elder Tulane students. awards. Kathryn At Tulane, graduated with a double Kathryn was a Peer Success major in International StudLeader, President of Women ies and Russian Languages in Politics, a member of and received the highest GPA awards for both of her indi- Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and also interned for three vidual majors. Kathryn’s thesis research years with the Department of focus was on conflict and Justice in the Charlotte, NC; security studies- specifically New Orleans, LA; and Howithin the post-Soviet space. nolulu, HI, offices. Kathryn Her year-long thesis project moved to Washington, DC in was study on Russian foreign June to continue her career in policy towards protracted national security. Kathryn was a stellar stuconflicts in the South Caucadent, active thespian, and sus region. Additionally, Kathryn Blutopia editor during her was named 2022 recipient time at Gaston Day.

program and getpionships and he has ting the support been honored as his Gaston College is league’s coach of the giving to athletics year five times. The is really attractive three girls titles have for me,” Kubbs come in the last four said. “There’s a seasons. real buy-in to the His goal at Gasathletic program ton College is to help from the school the Rhinos become a administration competitive force in and the resources the National Junior Kubbs they’ve provided.” College Athletic AsA 2003 graduate of Wat- sociation’s Region 10. kins Memorial High School in “I’m excited about what Pataskala, Ohio, Kubbs came the program can be,” Kubbs to North Carolina after gradu- said. “We’ve got two coming ating from Ohio Northern Uni- back from the first team. Since versity in Ada, Ohio, in 2007. I’ve coached in the area during His impact on the Belmont the last 10 years and have a lot Middle School program was of connections, I know there’s immediate as his first Wild- some really talented runners in cats basketball won the 2008 this area. conference regular season title “We’ve got to get them to and his first girls track team come out and keep running in won its division title. college.” After four years at Belmont Kubbs’ returnees from with one Gaston County bas- Gaston College’s 2021 team ketball title, three girls track are Victoria Perez, a 2020 division titles and two boys graduate of Gastonia’s Hightrack division titles, Kubbs land Tech, and Rein Nortonwas hired as South Point’s Small. Perez was the Rhinos’ boys basketball coach and, individual medalist in all four two years later, became the meets last fall. Red Raiders’ boys and girls Kubbs is looking to field cross country coach. a roster of 10 to 12 runners Over the last 12 years at five is necessary for Gaston South Point, Kubbs has be- College to have a team score come the winningest basket- - and has already worked on ball coach in Red Raiders’ arranging a schedule that will history with 133 victories. start in early September. As a He also guided the school to second-year program, the Rhiits farthest playoff advance in nos will be eligible to compete school history in 2017 and its for NJCAA national and Refirst regular season boys con- gion 10 honors. ference title in school history “It’s going to be a chalin 2018. lenge to get the program off In cross country, Kubbs’ the ground,” Kubbs said. “But teams have won two boys with the talent in the area, I’m conference championships and excited about what we can do three girls conference cham- and the possibilities of it.”

Ryan Magill and Catina Ford awards presentation: Linda Rader New Teacher of the Year - Ryan Magill, Cramerton Middle School “It is not uncommon to find Mr. Magill disguised in various costumes to not only show school spirit, but to also capture his students’ attention. Whether it is playing the role of detective or a favorite Star Wars character, Mr. Magill always delivers his math lessons with an entertaining demeanor. Students love the decorations Mr. Magill uses to get them excited about learning. When the students were asked why Mr. Magill is great, they eagerly responded that he respects the whole class. Not only does Mr. Magill give students a better understanding about math, he creates a fun and caring learning environment for all.” Teacher Assistant of the Year - Catina Ford, Tryon Elementary School “One would say the best way to describe Catina Ford is that she is very versatile. By serving on the student success committee, she helps to find ways to support all students of Tryon Elementary. Ms. Ford has served as the behavior lab assistant and now works as a kindergarten teacher assistant, leading small groups and helping all students meet their individual learning goals. Ms. Ford has greatly assisted Tryon by supporting and working diligently with Spanish-speaking students and their families to ensure they feel part of the community. This was accomplished by her efforts to learn the Spanish language and customs. When others are experiencing challenging times in their personal life, Ms. Ford never hesitates to step in and support her colleagues. Ms. Ford is known for giving her whole heart to her school and community. ” Watch on TV The Gaston County Schools Human Resources Department coordinated the awards ceremony. It was recorded for broadcast on Spectrum Cable Channel 21, which is the Education Station for Gaston County Schools. The program will re-air the week of July 18 - July 24 at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Big things are happening at Pinewood Elementary in Mt. Holly this summer. The school has been planning a huge outdoor classroom project for the past year, and it’s now in full swing. The new concrete pad has been poured. Next up: turf, a stage, a security fence, landscaping, and lots of tables and umbrellas. Thank you to the Norwood family for their generous contributions of time, creativity, and funds for this project to remember former Pinewood teacher, Patsy Norwood.

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Local students named to Western Carolina University Spring 2022 Dean’s List Western Carolina University congratulates more than 1,200 students named to the Spring 2022 Dean’s List. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher while complet-

ing 12 or more credit hours. Local students named to the Dean’s List include: Brian Felton of Mount Holly, Harrison Graham of Belmont, Charles Harrison of Mount Holly, Janie Helms

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Breanna Barlow of Belmont, Liam Bridgeman of Gastonia, Gabriel De Andrea Pereira of Mount Holly, Jadyn Estby of Stanley, Bradley Fleming of Belmont, Brianna Goodson of Stanley, Daniel Hammer of Stanley, Kaylen Homesley of Stanley, Michael Imerman of Belmont, Kaleigh Jenkins of Stanley, Megan McIntosh of Mount Holly, Brandon Moore of Mount Holly, Carlina Padgett of Mount Holly, Dalton Parker of Mount Holly, Shelby Rawlins of Belmont, Nicolas Rhodes of Belmont, Elizabeth Tolley of Belmont, Jordan Truss of Belmont, Kassidy Whitenight of Belmont, Reagan Wright of Stanley.

Wofford College announces Dean’s List Dr. Timothy Schmitz, interim provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean’s List students for the spring 2022 semester. Students achieving a 3.60 grade-point average or higher after earning at least 12 academic hours qualify for the Dean’s List. Madelyn Brooks of Gastonia, William Jurchak of Belmont, Kinsley Marsh of Stanley, Anna Rhyne of Belmont. Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

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EMPLOYMENT LOOKING FOR PART-TIME DRIVERS. In Cleveland County Area. Must be 21 years or older and have good driving record and be able to pass drug test and background check. Great opportunity for retirees. 704466-5189 SEEKING EMPLOYMENT. SENIOR FEMALE SEEKING full or part-time summer employment. Call Pat at 704-472-1247. LOOKING FOR A DEPENDABLE PERSON. For help on a well boring machine. Includes installing submersible pumps. General knowledge of hand tools is a plus. If interest call or text Tony. 704-740-6604

ANNOUNCING OUR NEW OFFICE LOCATION The SALVATION ARMY of Cleveland & Rutherford County’s Ofﬁce is now located at 310 West Dixon Blvd., Shelby NC 28152. Phone (704) 482-0375

COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 (980) 295-5568

EYEBROW THREADING. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE EXPERIENCED IN EYEBROW THREADING TO WORK FULL TIME OR PART TIME. WE ARE LOCATED IN CAROLINA PLACE MALL. CALL 202-213-5227 FOR AN INTERVIEW (202) 213-5227 MPASHAEI79@GMAIL.COM

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES NEW COMPANY SEEKING BRAND PARTNERS. New company launch - August 1, 2022. Get positioned now! Our company has partnered with a major manufacturing company resulting in a BRAND NEW COMPANY... We will launch an online marketplace featuring liquid nutraceuticals using cutting-edge nanotechnology that provides superior absorption... as well as... a line of bath, body, and home care products using the highest quality, clean, green, toxin-free ingredients. The company has also acquired the Exclusive Rights to a proven product that helped launch a well-known Billion $ brand. I know some of the principals involved... this is the REAL DEAL... this will make waves in the industry. This is a personal invitation to join us NOW before the masses find out... we are positioning people NOW. This is your chance to get ‘first mover advantage’, since we have the unique ability to position people on our team now … BEFORE the official company launch. For a sneak peak and more info, go to https://ytmfunnel.com/ tour/#100820. You can either watch it happen or be part of it. I would rather you be part of it! (919) 229-5229 robin. healthandwealth@gmail.com

BUSINESS SERVICES

YARD BUDDY. Outdoor work such as trimming bushes, small trees, spraying weeds, gutter cleaning. General property clean-up. No grass cutting or leaves. Serving Shelby & Cleveland County. (980) 2950750

BLANTON’S TREE SERVICE LLC. TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL SERVICES FULLY INSURED. CALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE 704-692-4203, KALEB. (704) 692-4203 RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE. “SPECIALIZING IN DECKS” Repairs and New Construction. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Contact Bob at (828) 476-6058 COPPERHEAD ROAD LAWN AND FIELD. Give us a call for prompt friendly service. Offering lawn care and ﬁeld services (light tractor work, soil sampling and analysis) at reasonable prices.Standard lawn package: (mowing, trimming, blowing off driveways and porches.) (704) 692-0662

GRADING, EXCAVATION, DUMP TRUCK, SEPTIC Local grading and excavation contractor that offers start to finish services. From day 1 lot clearing to final landscape after house is built, we do it all. Driveways, roadways, erosion control, building pads, utility trenching and much more. If it involves improving your land, call us. We can also haul gravel, mulch, dirt, sand or whatever you need hauled. We are certified to install and repair septic systems in North Carolina. Our company is insured and available to provide you with a free estimate. Our company is Veteran owned so we extend a 10% labor discount to all Veterans, First Responders and Senior Citizens. We also provide 10% labor discount to returning customers. We proudly serve Rutherford County and the surrounding areas. Call, Text or Email any time. Justin Bailey www.firmrootsgrading. com (828) 305-5371 firmrootsgrading@gmail.com CALL US FIRST. Pressure Washing, Deck Restoring, Handyman Services, Hot Water Tanks, Minor Repairs, Much More! Over 25 years Exp, Honest Dependable, Call 704-6924449

HORSE HAULING. I need someone to haul horses from Bostic NC to Elkin NC. Call for further details (828) 755-5340 jakesnoop20@outlook.com START TODAY! Needed Auto Mechanic / Body Repairman, Experienced a must. Great Pay. Full Time 40 hours per week or more apply in person Car Works Llc. 3510 Fallston Road, Shelby NC 28150. No phone calls please.

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERICAL CLEANING. BY HIS GRACE CLEANING SERVICES LLC. We offer all residential and cleaning needs! Call us for a free quote today! (704) 692-3436

ONE ON ONE CARE is hiring for full/part time in the group homes for 2nd shift. Transport experience recommended not required. Hrs are 2p-11p weekdays and 8p-8a weekends. Apply in person at 203 Lee St. Shelby

TRIPLE D PAINTING, LLC. All your painting needs. Free estimates. Over 25 yrs experience! Facial board replacement available!!! Making your home, building or business look new again. (704) 418-5736 childresstracy1@gmail.com

BUSINESS SERVICES

JIM’S PAINTING SERVICES. Exterior painting only. We also stain decks. Free estimates. You will be pleased with our work. We have references. 828287-9272. (828) 429-7511 SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587 WILL CLEAN HOUSES AND BUSINESSES. Worked 15 years in hotel housekeeping. Reasonable rates. Call for details. (704) 419-9016 bmcvene@att.net

EB MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & reliable. (704) 300-2332 PAINTING SERVICES. Over 25 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results. References available. Free estimates. Charles, or leave message. (704) 435-8062.

CHILD CARE

READY, SET, LEARN! PRESCHOOL. Hi families! I’ve recently started an in-home, small group private preschool or mom’s morning out program for little ones ages 18 months to 4 years old in Cleveland County. Our in-home preschool program is unique. We aren’t your traditional family child care program but we also are not a center preschool program. We are the best of both worlds…a small, close knit, home-like environment that offers rich, hands on, educational opportunities for preschool aged children to help prepare them for kindergarten success & beyond. If you’re looking for a halfday preschool, we’d love to have your little one join us At Ready, Set, Learn! Preschool to get a head start on “learning to love and loving to learn”. (704) 9743288 RSLPreschool2022@ gmail.com

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY INSIDE/YARD SALE. Fri., July 22nd, 9 am-1 pm & Sat., July 23rd, 9 am-3 pm. Antique oak furniture tag sale. Must sell so new home owner can move in. Nothing over $200. Must move day of purchase. Miscellaneous items, some tools, hunting clothes, grills. 102 New Bethel Church Road, Lawndale, NC 28090 HERITAGE OAKS COMMUNITY. Sat Jul 23, 7am-12pm. Never know what treasure you might ﬁnd. Follow the signs. 909 Landgton Drive, Shelby, NC 28152 REALLY REALLY BIG YARD SALE. At Shelby Airport (KEHO) Sat., Jul 23rd, 2022 from 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM in Compass Aviation Hangar. FOOD! Knickknacks, clothes, cool stuff and more! “ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT MISSION AVIATION and FLIGHT TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS” $1 Rafﬂe tickets for airplane rides! 830 College Ave., Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 692-5529

ANTIQUES ANTIQUES FOR SALE. Antique Cruet Set $150. Reproduction Cruet set 450. Glass Ice Buckets with tongs $25 ea. Hobo Box $40. Nippon China Tea Pot, Creamer & Sugar, $60. Lots of other antiques for sale. 300 mostly large antique marbles $60. Child’s Colonial Wooden Table, 2 chairs, $50. Child’s Wooden China Hutch $50. Call between 12:00 & 6:00pm. (704) 300-0030

FOR SALE LEWIS FARMS NOW HAS ALL TYPES of produce. Tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, peppers, cantaloupes, etc. 704-472-0940. Hwy. 18 North, 1/2 mile above Fallston. STEEL CARPORTS & GARAGES 12 wide, 18, 20, 22, 24 & 30 wides on display. Large onsite display. J Johnson Sales Forest City 2690 Hwy 221 South. Thursday - Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-12. Ph.(828) 2455895 RENT TO OWN TRAILERS. ENCLOSED, DUMP, GOOSENECK, CAR HAULERS. Thursdays - Fridays 10-5, Sat. 10-12. J Johnson Sales, inc. (828) 245-5895

NEW HOPE PRESCHOOL IS REOPENING! First Day of School: Tuesday, September 6th. Preschool every Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday from 9:00 - 12:00. Welcoming All 3 and 4 Year old children to come share a wonderful year of learning, growing, and fun! Registration Fee: $50 Monthly Tuition: $175 New Hope Baptist Church, Earl, NC. Email or call for more information! (803) 389-3282 newhopepreschool04@gmail.com

AUCTIONS RUTHERFORD MINI STORAGE AUCTION PUBLIC SALE. 1:00PM July 29th. Panda Storage, 1301 US Hwy 221, Rutherfordton, NC. Contents of Units: #A07 Burns for non-payment of storage rent. (704) 4737358 andrew.sain@gmail.com

SET OF FACTORY TIRES 2019 Toyota Tacoma, P245/75R16-Hankook, 11,000 miles. Black wheel covers and lugs included. $800. Call: 704692-0385. STEEL CARPORTS & GARAGES. 12 wide, 18, 20, 22, 24 & 30 wides on display. Large onsite display. J Johnson Sales, Forest City, 2690 Hwy 221 South. Thursday - Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-12. Ph. (828) 245-5895 GREAT DEALS Like new Craftsman 2800psi pressure washer with Honda GCV 160 motor $175 and Troy Bilt 21in. push mower $100 and Little Tikes outdoor play set with slide and two swings $50. (828) 4299172 dtwebb63@gmail.com RENT TO OWN TRAILERS. ENCLOSED, DUMP, GOOSENECK, CAR HAULERS. Thursdays - Fridays 10-5, Sat. 10-12. J Johnson Sales, inc. (828) 245-5895

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CLASSIFIED ADS To place your ad go to CarolinaClassiﬁeds.com or call 704-484-1047

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FOR SALE

WANT TO BUY

PETS & LIVESTOCK

REAL ESTATE

RIDING LAWNMOWERS. TORO LX 426 , 20 HP - $650. Craftsman 18 HP - $350 and Honda 11 HP -$325. 803-6276067.

NEW USED REPO BUILDINGS Thursday - Friday 10-5 Sat. 10-12 J Johnson Sales 2690 US Hwy 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828289-1175.

8 WEEKS OLD CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES 3 boys, 2 girls, dewormed. Ready for their new homes. $350 each. 704-4666983.

PARTY YORKIE PUPPIES CKC reg. 9 weeks old, had 1st shots and wormings. 4M/1F $1000 (704) 780-9826 tcaithlynn@yahoo.com

CLEVELAND COUNTY

5’X8’ UTILITY TRAILER, Gorilla gate lift, aluminum ﬂoor, new tires, spare, power winch, tool case $950 OBO. Beer cooler, two spickets, 4 extra barrels, several beer tabs, three nitrogen/oxygen bottles, many extras $375. Portable pipe vise $75. Stiel power auger, just rebuild, 3 augers $275. Larin hitch lift $375. 828-2868093.

FOOD GRADE TOTES. $100. #2 Soap Totes $75. Solid Top Plastic Barrels $10. Plastic Feed Barrels $20. (828) 3274782

2 PIECE SECTIONAL SOFA. Off white fabric, excellent for LR, sunroom or vintage decor $475. 3 piece set glass tables $300. Large canvas hanging picture, approx 3’x5’ $50. (704) 734-7136 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, (704) 473-0867

SEASONED FIREWOOD. Small bundles stretch wrapped $5 each. Will deliver 15 miles outside Cherryville. $40 minimum for delivery. 704-5383081, (704) 435-3970 LIKE NEW, MEN’S HUFFY BICYCLE. Great Condition Must See! $50.00. Great Trail Rider. Call 828-782-7221 PLANTS FOR SALE. Hosta, Yellow Bells, Iris, Daylily, early blooming trees. Small Japanese Maple. 828-245-0245. FOR SALE Don’t Wait! 3 Pressure Pots, Jars 1/2 gallon 12/ $10.00,Quarts $7.00 per case. Pints $6.00 case 828-755-4273 5 FRAME HONEYBEE NUCS WITH Bees. Also Bee Equipment and Honey for sale. 704674-8486. RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GOKARTS, MINI-BIKES. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383. 2013 SURVERYOR. SPT296BR. Price-$21,000. Call: 704-418-3519.

PRIDE MOBILITY CHAIR. Electric wheel chair, seat lifts to 26 “. delivered, warranty. 225 lb weight limit. Call Scooterman John. 704-951-4224 or MT 704438-1292.$695 mobilityservices07@gmail.com PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788 GASTON MEMORIAL PARK. 2 PLOTS. Veterans Section near main entrance, 2 grave plot fronts on road, $8000. Approximate GPS location 35.249,-81.143 veteranplot@ runbox.us SOLE E35 ELLIPTICAL MACHINE. EXCELLENT CONDITION (843) 759-2800 CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tuneup Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367. ALL TRAILERS CASH, FINANCE, CREDIT CARDS or RENT TO OWN. J Johnson Sales Forest City, NC. Thursday - Friday 10-5, Saturday 1012. Ph. (828) 245-5895 METAL ROOFING IN STOCK! Thursday - Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-12. J Johnson Sales (828) 245-5895 STORAGE BUILDINGS NEW, USED, REPO’S. LARGE SELECTION! CASH or RENT TO OWN. NO CREDIT CHECK! J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy 221 South, Forest City Thursday - Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-12 (828) 245-5895

YAMAHA BABY GRAND PIANO SIX FOOT YAMAHA GRAND PIANO IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND WELL MAINTAINED. PERFECT FOR AUDITORIUMS AND CHURCHES OR LIVING ROOMS. $5000 (704) 692-1885 YLAMAR007@ GMAIL.COM

WANT TO BUY CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228 I WANT TO BUY A 2008 to 2012 model Toyota Camry or a 2006 to 2012 Nissan Altima. Call 704-472-2263 WANT TO BUY: STAMP COLLECTIONS and accumulations of same. Call 828-6529425 or cell 954-614-2562.

BOATS 18” BAYLINER BOAT. Walk through windshield, Mercury 120HP outboard. With trailer. $3500. (828) 429-6185

FULL BLOODED GERMAN SHEPARD PUPPIES. Born June 14, 6 Females and 4 Males left come vet checked. $500.00 Call before 8pm for more information- 828-245-2427 or (828) 429-0928 (828) 245-2427

9 HOGS FOR SALE. 3 male, 6 pregnant females. 400-600 lbs each. $350 each or take all for $300 ea. (704) 308-4721 AUSTRALIAN SHEPERD FEMALE PUPPIES for sale. Born on Mother’s Day. $300 or best offer. Call or text Andy, 828234-2984 221 FARMERS MARKET/ FLOCK SWAP and Small Animals. 221S across from Timken. Saturdays 8am-12. Buyers/sellers welcome. $5 setup. Info: 828-305-1409, 828-8634074. RABBITS Silver Fox/Rex mix and Silver Fox/something fuzzy mix. Asking $20 each. Healthy and soft! Several to choose from. (828) 775-0804 ericgorny4@gmail.com

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES. Ready 7/25. 4 Males and 2 Females. $700. Both parents AKC registered. Located in Kings Mountain. 704-974-3296, (704) 9743296 sonjat1@yahoo.com LABRADOODLES READY FOR NEW HOME. Labradoodles, medium size, males and females. Shots up to date, wormed and looking for a good home now. Parents tested and cleared. 9 weeks. $600 (252) 999-0720 mlshirley@msn.com

DACHSHUND PUPPIES FOR SALE. WILL BE READY FOR A FOREVER HOME AUGUST 1ST. ONLY 3 BOYS LEFT. $500 EACH. CONTACT TRACY AT 704-300-1485 (704) 300-1485 TSHIRLEN0208@GMAIL.COM 6 WEEKS OLD CHIWEENIES. 2 girls, 1 boy, dewormed. Ready for their new homes. $350 each. Call or Text 704-974-8055. DOG KENNELS & DOG HOUSES. Dog kennels 10x10x6, 10x20x6, Dog Houses 8x12, 10x16 Delivered & Installed Available. J Johnson Sales Thursday & Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-2. Ph. (828) 2455895

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488. WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

MINIATURE SCHNAUZER Beautiful male pups ready for furever home. Vet checked,UTD on shots, tails docked. AKC Soft mega coat, only 3 left of 10 (2 litters) These babies are raised in my home with lots of love, cuddles and playtime. Priced to sell. Message me at 704-534-4368 or email lpastore3@yahoo.com (704) 534-4368 lpastore3@yahoo.com

CARS & TRUCKS 2005 TOYOTA AVALON 112,906 miles, Call for Price, Clean luxury. (704) 748-1890 sales@ctcautosports.com 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS Hybrid (not plug-in), white. Cool air. Good condition, runs well. $4,500 or best offer. (704) 942-4788

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417

FOR LEASE- OFFICE SPACE. Over 800 s.f. breakroom included. Brand new HVAC, brand new ﬂooring, and ground level entry. $1,250 per month including water. 112 E. Dixon Blvd., Suite 2, Shelby, NC 28152, (704) 923-1698 MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $200 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. (704) 473-4299 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, VERY PRIVATE Area. New kitchen appliances. All utilities furnished including WiFi. $1000 per month. Waco Area. (704) 300-2233

1996 FORD F-150 197,600 miles. $5000, 5.0 V8 RUNS GREAT NEW OIL PUMP, RADIATOR, CONDENSOR AND MORE. OVERSIZE TIRES & WHEELS 5 SPEED MANUAL GREAT TRUCK FOR WORK OR PLAY (704) 7708600 Kenny@Ebirdcom.com AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. German Shepherd puppies West German Show line. All puppies come with full AKC registration and a 26 months hip elbow a genetic health guarantee in a contract from Swift Creek Shepherd Puppies are welped In an indoor climate controlled environment and socialize daily to achieve an outstanding temperament (252) 702-0563 jvaughn@stockstaylor.com

HOME FOR RENT IN SHELBY. NC. 2 bedroom 1 bath renting at $1,025.00 per month. Call Today. (704) 554-8861 frontdesk@kluttspropertymanagement.com

2005 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2wd, AT, 4Door, Cold air. Very good Condition, 200k miles, Must See call 828289-2722

CAMPERS 1989 CHEVY BOUNDER MOTORHOME. 5700cc engine, needs brakework & battery, fully self-contained, sleeps 6, full bath & kitchen, $2500. 815252-4753.

2&3 BEDROOM TOWN HOMES. Townhomes located in Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments 1526 Eaves Rd., Shelby NC or call for more information 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity. 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, (704) 482-7723

SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938

KODAK SLIDE PROJECTOR. Call 704-482-4009 if you have one to sell.

WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.

CLEVELAND COUNTY

4 FEMALE TOY AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. ASDR REGISTERED. 6 weeks old. $650 each. Call 704-300-0341 or (704) 482-0178

WE BUY JUNK VEHICLES WE BUY JUNK CARS, TRUCKS AND VANS, PAYING CASH!!!! (704) 4875244

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

FOR RENT

PETS & LIVESTOCK GERMAN ROTTWEILER PUPS. CKC registered, 8 wks old. Parents on site. Shots and deworming up-to-date. $800 each. 803-222-6730.

TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO CASH? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-472-0006.

AKC ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES. We have a beautiful litter of 9 puppies, males & females. Mom and dad on site and raised in our home as pets. These puppies are raised with children and other pets. They are sweet, playful and already begun potty training. Puppies are UTD on shots and AKC registered. Puppies will be ready for their forever homes on 7/25. Located in Myrtle Beach, SC and can arrange delivery if needed. Don’t forget to mention this ad when inquiring for a bonus gift. (808) 228-8903 malindanarine@gmail.com

AMSTAFFY. BORN MARCH 20, 2022. Dewormed 4x Parvo 2x April 20th & June 17th 2022. Hazel Green Al. $300. Jenny (256) 804-5353 jennifer81077@yahoo.com GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES. Multigenerational F1B, CKC, 1 male and 1 female, current shots, 4 months old, non shed, $400 (828) 607-1541 graceisours@hotmail.com YORKIES AND CHORKIES AND TCUPS 8 weeks and up with deworming and updated shots (919) 229-1059 dreameycowgirl97@gmail. com

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS SUZUKI QUAD RUNNER 250. Approximately 800 miles. $1600. 828-289-0997.

VACATIONS SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938 OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659.

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, (704) 487-6354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259. RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $550 per month. 828-382-0475.

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Visit these ﬁne area businesses for everything pet related. Be assured ~ they love your pets like you do!

STORAGE SOLUTIONS FOR PET SUPPLIES

Pet owners soon learn that having a pet means carving out a portion of home real estate for all of the supplies necessary for keeping companion animals healthy and comfortable. From food to toys to bedding, many pets require a laundry list of items. Developing a storage strategy means keeping items within reach but potentially out of sight. These suggestions can help individuals calm pet-related clutter. Food storage Many dry pet foods are sold in bulk, which can be convenient for pet parents. Buying in quantity not only reduces the number of shopping trips, it also can help keep per-unit costs down. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration notes that proper storage of pet food and treats helps maintain the products’

nutritional value and prevents spoilage. It also can keep pets from getting into their food and eating too much. Purchase a food grade and BPA-free plastic storage container that can accommodate the volume of food and has an airtight lid to maintain freshness. If you are pouring the food directly into the container, save the product UPC code, brand name, lot number, and “best by” date from the packaging in case you need to file a complaint about the food. Small containers can be used for treats or other edible items. Store all food in a cool, dry place. Toys and more Investing in some similarly sized clear storage containers makes it easy to wrangle all of the accessories that come with pet ownership. Label the containers and fill them with the items you need, such as rubber balls, pet waste bags, coiled leashes or collars, squeaking toys, grooming brushes and combs, extra bird cuttlebones, fish nets, warming stones, or whatever other supplies are needed for pets large and small. Devote a shelf or shelves in a storage closet for these items so they’re always readily available.

Medications Store medications separately from products used for children and adults in the house. Keep medications in the original packages so labels can be referred to as needed. Place them in a sealed container so they’re not easily opened by children or pets. Toys in use Many dogs and cats (or other small animals allowed to roam the house) will want access to their favorite toys. An easy solution is a ground-level basket that is slipped under a side table in the living room or den. It’s easily accessible but kept out of sight. Clean-up means a quick sweep of toys that quickly can be tossed in the basket. Bedding Depending on the animal, bedding may mean a cozy stuffed fabric bed or a pile of shaved cedar. Both can be bulky. A designated spot for storage helps keep the home organized, and dog and cat beds can be coordinated to the color scheme of the house so they blend in. Pets require many different supplies that, when properly stored, will not seem like they’re intruding on pet owners’ space.

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