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Patrick Craig named Mt. Holly Firefighter of the Year By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Lucky is the person whose job is their passion and lucky too is the place where they work to have them. That’s the scenario with Patrick Craig who was recently named Mt. Holly’s Firefighter of the Year. Craig, 36, knew from an early age that he wanted to be a firefighter. “My father had been a firefighter at Steele Creek

and as a child I heard him tell stories about helping folks,” Craig said. “That started my desire to be a firefighter.” Craig got his career started as a teen and it grew from there. “I began with Cooks VFD when I was 19-year-old,” he said. “Then I went to West Mecklenburg VFD. I also worked at Denver Fire Dept. and came to Mt. Holly in 2019.” Craig has undertaken ex-

tensive training at Gaston College and earned several certifications including- Firefighter I and II, EMT, Technical Rescue, Driver Operator Pump and Aerial, and Instructor I. According to Craig, there’s no one aspect of firefighting that’s his favoritethey all are. “I enjoy running calls,” he said. “But there’s a special brotherhood between See CRAIG, Page 4

Patrick Craig loves his job with the Mt. Holly Fire Dept.

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Ability to sing opera results in talent awards for Miss Gaston County By Todd Hagans Special to The Banner-News

Halonah and Aminah Gardner having fun at The City of Mt. Holly annual July 4 streetfest and fireworks last Thursday. See more scenes on page 7. Photo by Alan Hodge

Mt. Holly council approves FY 2022-2023 budget Information provided by Michelle Wood, City of Mt. Holly

The Mt. Holly city council approved the FY2022-2023 fiscal year budget at its June 13 meeting. Here are the budget’s highlights. Overall Budget Tax rate will remain the same at $0.485 per $100 of value. Water and sewer rate will enter into Year 4 and will be increased based on the City Council adopting the Five (5) Year Water / Sewer Rate Study during Fiscal Year (FY)

2019 – 2020. This new rate is reflected in the proposed Fee Schedule. The current proposed budget includes a COLA of 4% for employees. Longevity will be rolled into salaries after the 4% COLA increase and no longer budgeted in the future. Health Insurance will experience an 8.27% increase. Liability Insurance will decrease approximately $78,643, which includes General Liability, See BUDGET, Page 4

Her ability to sing opera and do it well resulted in Miss Gaston County Bailey Beam winning two talent-related awards at the recent Miss North Carolina competition. Beam, a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne University with a degree in voice performance and sacred music, sang the “Queen of the Night” aria from Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” for the talent portion of pageant, which was held June 23-25 at the High Point Theatre. Thirty contestants competed for the Miss North Carolina title with Miss Metrolina Karolyn Martin of Charlotte winning the crown. Beam topped the 14 other contestants in her competition group to win the most talented honor. She also earned the non-finalist talent award, which is given to the contestant with the highest talent score among the contestants not advancing to final round of the pageant. The two awards resulted in Beam taking home an additional $1,500 in scholarship money. “I got involved in the pageant with one goal in mind – to sing ‘Queen of the Night’ on the Miss North Carolina See PAGEANT, Page 10

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Miss Gaston County Bailey Beam sings the “Queen of the Night” aria for the Miss North Carolina competition. Her performance resulted in her winning two talent-related awards and $1,500 in scholarship money.

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Put on God’s armor Rev. Mark Costner

circumstances. This is where we have the opportunity to show others that our Ephesians 6:11 strength comes from Put on the full the Lord. armor of God so Not one account that you can stand in the Bible tells us against the tactics that living for God of the devil. will be easy. Look Mark Costner As believers in at Joseph, He did Jesus Christ, this is the right thing and fled from our protection: His truth, His temptation and ended up righteousness, His peace, and in prison. Look at the three faith in Him through the gift Hebrews in the book of Danof His salvation. We must ask iel. They refused to worship the Lord to help us protect our anyone other than Almighty minds, bodies, and hearts, and God and were thrown in He gives us scripture to do the fiery furnace by a pagan this. He will use everything king. David the shepherd boy in our lives to make us fit to stood before the great giant serve Him faithfully. God can Goliath and said, “I come to take anything that happens to you on the name of the Lord” us - even bad things - and use (1 Samuel 17:45). When we them to shape us and make us encounter difficulties, if we into the person He desires. rely on the Lord to strengthen There is nothing easy us and teach us, He will be about the Christian life. It with us through it all and vicdoesn’t mean that Christians tory will be won according to cannot have fun times but for God’s purposes. This is our Christians, life is more about testimony that the watching living joyfully no matter our world sees. Centerview Baptist North Belmont

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Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him

Incremental By Dennis Siracusa Someone sneezed and two people responded “bless you.” Germans chime in with “gesundheit” which means something vague like “health.” We all say things like that out of habit; a lot; without really meaning anything or even thinking about what we are saying. Italians do better. Dio vi benedica. God bless you! Now that has some meat to it. Social pressures have influenced us to carve God out of our lives, or make incrementally bad decisions because we are in a hurry, place trust on shaky ground, or are in love with shortcuts; incremental adjustments to trust, time, and conduct. Friends recently disclosed a pathetic incremental compromise in me. I volunteered to help them prepare a meal for a homeless men’s ministry. They approached the project with a spirit of excellence. Fresh herbs and vegetables, fresh whipped cream, fresh assorted fruit. It took a lot longer but here’s the thing. They were working as unto the Lord and their

meal for the home- consumer. objective was not less shelter. It seems A couple things are clear. only to bless the we consider research Without a firm unchangeable men in that shela paltry nuisance but righteous foundation to rely ter and show them what is the cumula- on, we will forsake God, stray they had value, tive effect of a pantry off course; make self-serving but to bring glory full of incrementally decisions, or even purposeto God’s name. I harmful foods or fully evil decisions. As we would have chomedicines? Also, consider the uncertainty sursen a faster route and, in hindsight, Dennis Siracusa why do some manu- rounding us don’t we all defacturers think its ok sire hope and a secure future? feel bad about that. How have I allowed those and to make products with harm- Since 1979 I’ve found that in other incremental compro- ful ingredients; where too one place. Jesus Christ! In are our trustworthy oversight Jeremiah 29:11 the Lord tells mises to invade my life? God can bless us and does agencies? How are these us “I know the plans I have often by creatively nudging products and services so reg- for you, plans to give you us. My insurance company ularly reaching store shelves hope and a future.” Father, help us slow down, phoned me to cross check and our homes? I fear, yet my vehicle VIN #s with their again, incremental harmful put you first, listen to your paperwork. One was wrong. compromises; manufacturers, Holy Spirit, and form our God blessed me by showing Gov’t agencies, investors and lives around the unshakable me that. Today, picking up ultimately each one of us as a foundation of your Word. some parts, the Lord nudged me to dig deeper to make sure I was getting the correct parts. Creating memories I wasn’t and got it corrected. with dignity & respect I pushed past the speed of life to hear from the Lord and re101 Oak Grove St. Mt. Holly, NC 28120 ceive His BLESSINGs!!! 704-827-1801 Another aspect of incremental danger is who we trust. The processed cheese and container whipped cream in my refrigerator is not healthy. I investigated them based on my recent experience with the

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GASTON COUNTY’S 6 DAY FORECAST THUR JULY 7

FRI JULY 8

SAT JULY 9

SUN JULY 10

MON JULY 11

TUES JULY 12

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95 72

88 68

79 65

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BUDGET From Page 1

Buildings, Automobile, Crime, Workers Compensation and Cyber. Mandatory retirement contribution to the North Carolina retirement system (ORBIT) has increased to 12.15% (11.41% in FY 20-21) for regular employees and an increase to 13.04% (12.04% in FY 2021) for Law Enforcement Officers. Fourteen new positions are funded- nine in the General Fund and five in the Enterprise Fund. The overall budget increased from $29,370,133 in FY 21-22 to $32,598,998 for FY 22-23 equaling approximately 11%. No Unassigned Fund Balance was used to balance the General Fund budget. General Fund Total General Fund $17,153,827, or approximately 4.5% increase from last Fiscal Year. Factors that are contributing to this increase are mainly property taxes and sales and use tax. Council No change to Council compensation. Beautification is funded at $12,500. Tree City budget line funded at $7,500 (ordinance states $2/ capita, equaling $30,000 total budget). Election expense decreased; was increased last Fiscal Year due to Bond Referendum. Administration Capital includes structural improvements for a new HVAC unit for the Dentist office space and the Historical Society Relocation at $150,000. $180,047 was budgeted as a Transfer to Fund Balance. Salary study for implementation FY 2023-2024 was budgeted and will include a merit program. Administration – Information Technology (IT) Contract Services includes all software, webhosting, webpage maintenance, telephone maintenance, internet access. Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) includes hardware and maintains a replacement schedule for desktop and laptop computers. Capital includes additional software Administration – Maintenance (Building Maintenance) All in-house and contracted maintenance activities funded through this Department. All utilities (electricity, gas) will be processed through this Department. Capital includes cameras at several locations at $24,321, Soundproofing panels in customer service at $6,000, and a New

Roof at Arts on the Greenway at $274,100. Police Increased Fuel line item by $17,000. Capital includes the purchase of (3) handheld radios at $15,163, (5) vehicles & Equipment at $204,951, (5) new car camera systems at $24,682, (5) mobile Car Radios at $27,141, and (1) Radio Consolette at $7,875. Fire Increased Fuel line item by $8,000. Capital includes (3) new replacement vehicles at $195,000. Garage Normal operations increase. Streets and Solid Waste- Normal operations increase. Community Development- Normal operations increase. Capital includes (1) new vehicle at $26,000, Printer/ Plotter/Scanner at $13,900, Wayfinding signs at $60,000, and Blueway Design at $50,000. Parks and Recreation Capital includes a Kubota RTV at $18,000 and a new vehicle at $24,500. Enterprise Fund Total Enterprise Fund $13,721,720, or approximately 18.4% increase over last Fiscal Year. Factors that are contributing to this increase are the 4th year rate study increase and a transfer from Capital Reserve to cover major Capital Projects. Utility Administration Professional Services line is proposed at $1,475,800 associated with several large Design Projects and shared services. Capital includes (1) new vehicle at $23,000 and an Equipment/ Storage Yard Phase 2 at $200,000. Utility Administration – Maintenance (Building Maintenance) The Building Maintenance Department is responsible for building upkeep only, no Water Treatment or Waste Water Treatment activities or equipment maintenance associated with the plant functions. Items include cleaning, waste management, landscaping, fire alarm monitoring, security intrusion alarm monitoring, extermination, fire suppression, elevator contract, HVAC maintenance. Capital includes replacement HVAC at Water plant at $16,500, Skylight renovation at Water Plant at $160,000, security cameras at $9,179, and fence replacement at $13,500. Utility Administration – Information Technology (IT) Contract Services includes all software, webhosting, webpage maintenance, telephone maintenance, internet access. Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) includes hardware and

maintains a replacement schedule for desktop and laptop computers. Capital includes additional software. Water Operational increases in chemicals and supplies. Capital includes Auto Transfer Switch at $ 105,000, North Tank altitude valve replacement at $55,000, Booster Station Radio at $30,000, security upgrades at $25,000, and a Bypass Pump 27 booster Station at $150,000. Additional Capital needs using capital reserve for Sandy Ford Waterline Loop at $600,000 and Downtown Water Improvement at $760,000. Waste Water Treatment Operational increases in chemicals and supplies. Capital includes Hawthorne Sewer Replacement at $100,000. Field Services Maintenance, repair and replacement of water and sewer lines is budgeted at $380,000. Capital includes (2) replacement vehicles at $46,000, (2) trucks at $165,000, track hoe at $59,000, sewer camera replacement at $89,000. Also, for system improvements it includes downtown sewer lining at $200,000, aerial structure improvement at $100,000, Sandy Ford Waterline Loop at $600,000 and Downtown Water Improvements at $760,000.

Stormwater Professional services include a Stormwater map update at $120,000. Maintenance and repair of drainage ditches includes storm drain repairs throughout the city at $250,000. No capital requested.

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From Page 1 firefighters in and out of the firehouse. It’s like a big family. It’s a way of life.” MHFD deputy chief Craig Spry talked a bit about Craig. “He’s an incredibly hard worker and extremely personable,” Spry said. “He is always looking for ways to improve the department. He’s also a good mentor for probationary firefighters. He’s a bull, meaning, he’s the one we call on if we need to bust through a wall.” What does the future hold for Craig? “I plan to be here until I retire,” he said. “I’m happy being a firefighter, it’s the best job in the world. I can truly say I get to do what I love. It’s who I am.”

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New Bliss Gallery exhibit features first time Holy Angels’ resident artists Contemporary artist Anne Pell Harkness looks for a unique point of view and often finds some unexpected beauty in what many would consider ugly or ordinary. She brings her creativity to life in a new Bliss Gallery exhibit called, “Here & Where”. “Great art captures something unexpected. Its beauty strikes at our very core. The artist gives something of themselves to the artwork and that is what calls to people. Great art is more than just technical skill; it’s got to draw the viewer in, tell a story, or emote a feeling we want to keep experiencing,” said Harkness. Harkness is a lifelong art lover, with degrees from two arts colleges. It wasn’t until a bit later in life that she fell in love with oil painting. Harkness believes art saved her from a few failed career attempts and other low spots in her life. “In times of grief, we seek beauty to hold onto, as if it contains a little bit of the Divine. We want to hold on to the eternal, even if we don’t believe; we want to hold on to hope. Something in us grasps for that beauty as if it is life

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Landon and Gaye Dimmick itself,” said Harkness. For the first time, three resident artists from the main campus of Holy Angels will be featured in this exhibit. Jack, Jakayla and Landon were able to create beautiful works of art with the assistance of Holy Angels staff using hand-over-hand technique. “It doesn’t matter your disability, art can always be an expression of the heart,” said Bliss Gallery Director Gaye Dimmick. “We try to connect the residents we serve with the community we live in. Some of the residents who live on the main campus, may be more medically involved

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than others, but they still desire that connection. The arts do that. They may need help holding a paint brush, but the joy of sharing who they are with others makes all the difference.” Other Holy Angels’ resident artists at the exhibit are: Amy, Cheryl, Katie, Martha and Taylor. An opening reception was held Thursday, June 30 at Bliss Gallery. You can also learn more by visiting the Bliss Gallery web page at www.holyangelsnc.org/ bliss-gallery. Holy Angels established Bliss Gallery to offer persons who are differently able the opportunity to highlight their creativity and showcase their art alongside the works of guest artists. “Here & Where” runs from June 30-August 20 at Bliss Gallery. Holy Angels was founded in 1955 by the Sisters of Mercy. The private, nonprofit corporation located in Belmont, NC, provides residential services and innovative programs for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities with delicate medical conditions.

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The other day I had a quarter, and as I was looking at it, I saw written on it, “In God we Trust.” We know this is our nation’s motto. It is on our money, car tags, courthouses, and many other things. This past week we celebrated July the 4th, our nation’s birthday. It marked the day we declared our independence from Great Britain and became a nation. As a nation, we are founded on the principles of God. We have trusted in Him. Is that still true today? When Josiah became king of Judah, the nation had fallen far from what it was. Judah was God’s people, with Jerusalem as its capital. God’s temple was built there. Judah was a powerful nation with mighty kings. They had defeated many stronger enemies. It was all because of God. Sadly, the people had turned from God, and fallen into idolatry. They had even allowed God’s temple to fall into disrepair. Josiah loved God and sought to restore his nation to God. He had the temple repaired. While doing the repairs, the book of the law of God was discovered. When Josiah heard its words, he tore his clothes in shame. He brought the people together in Jerusalem, and had God’s word read aloud. There he and the people made

a covenant, a promise, to turn back to God. Like Judah, we live in a mighty nation. We have been blessed by God in so many ways. By God’s Rev. Trent Rankin grace we have gone from thirteen colonies to the most powerful nation in the world. We have many resources and vast technology. However, it seems we have forgotten God in the midst of what we have. Judah was blessed, but had forgotten God and was lost in their own selves. We have forgotten Him as well. It’s easy to get so wrapped up in what we have and forget who provided such blessings. Josiah recognized his nation’s need for God, and worked to bring his people back to God. We proclaim our trust in God, but do we? God said to His people in 2 Chronicles 7:14, “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land” (ESV). God’s words to His people ring true to us today. Imagine our nation today, if our leaders, and we the people, would seek God humbly, and truly trust in Him.

Better living updates & workshop... The NC Cooperative Extension Gaston County will be offering a new workshop. Recently Added Workshop: Matter of Balance Tues., August 2nd - September 20th (includes 8 sessions). 9-11am | in-person at the Lucile Tatum Center (959 Osceola St., Gastonia). You will learn to: • View falls as controllable • Make changes to reduce fall risks at home • Set goals for increasing activity • Exercise to increase strength and balance You should consider attending this program if you: Want to improve balance, flexibility and strength

• Are concerned about falls or have fallen in the past • Have restricted activities because of falling concerns Facilitators: Pam Bryson & Dana Croston Need a ride to this workshop? If you are currently registered to ride ACCESS through the Senior Transportation program at DSS, you can make an appointment for this workshop. If you are not currently riding ACCESS and are at least 60 years old, call 704.862.7540 to enroll in Senior Transportation. No cost to participants. Sponsored by Centralina Area Agency on Aging and Gaston Adult Services. To register: Contact Linda J. Minges by July 26th - linda_minges@ncsu.edu or 704.922.2127

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Church Directory Second Baptist Church

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

Rankin Ave. • 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

Second Baptist Church

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

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704-867-2317 BELMONT 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

204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter 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

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

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

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church

East Belmont Church Of God

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

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

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

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

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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

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Macedonia Baptist Church

2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church

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

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

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

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300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

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

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

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Miss Mt. Holly Andersen Raines and Miss Mt. Holly Outstanding Teen Zoe Gambino.

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The MHPD made the scene.

City of Mt. Holly July 4th celebration... The City of Mt. Holly held its annual July 4 streetfest and fireworks last Thursday. A huge crowd of folks showed up for the music, food, fraternity, and fireworks. Here are some faces and names from the crowd.

Christina Davis and Kelly Willis from Lincolnton.

Carlton Clippard and Michelle Lay.

The band Coming Up Brass and crew.

Millie and Lloyd Williams.

Judy Rodriguez and Brenda Buckner. Photos by Alan Hodge

Judy Suttenfield, Bob Suttenfield, Kathy Drumm, and Don Peach.

Danielle, Maddison, and Angel.

A smattering of the throng.

A Conga line.

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Miss Gastonia Sharidan Costner models an evening gown during the red carpet phase of competition.

Thursday, July 7, 2022

Miss Mount Holly Andersen Raines presents a monologue titled “No Release” for the Miss North Carolina talent competition.

Miss Gaston County’s Outstanding Teen Morgan Wuest performs “Orange Blossom Special” on the viola.

Miss Metrolina Karolyn Martin of Charlotte waves to the audience after being crowned Miss North Carolina 2022 on June 25 at the High Point Theatre. She will represent North Carolina in December at the Miss America competition.

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stage,” said Beam. “I am very grateful that my performance was deemed worthy enough of a talent award. In addition to being able to perform at Miss North Carolina, I had the opportunity to meet young women from across the state who are some of the strongest, smartest, and most talented people I have ever met. I had so much fun getting to know them, and I walked away from the pageant with a new sense of empowerment. It was an amazing experience.” Beam was one of six young women who represented the Gaston County area in the state pageant. The other local contestants included: Miss Gastonia Sharidan Costner, who performed a tap dance to “Sugar, Sugar” for the talent competition. Costner is a graduate of Forestview High School and a student at Winston-Salem State University majoring in exercise science. Miss Mount Holly Andersen Raines, who presented a monologue titled “No Release” for the talent competition. Raines is a graduate of Appalachian State University with a degree in marketing, hospitality, and tourism management. Miss Mount Holly’s Outstanding Teen Zoe Gambino, who performed “Fly Me to the Moon” on the clarinet for the talent competition. Gambino is a student at East Gaston High School. Miss Gastonia’s Outstanding Teen Lorelei Elberson, who conducted a speed painting demonstration for the talent competition to the song, “Who You Say I Am.” Miss Gaston County’s Outstanding Teen Morgan Wuest, who performed “Orange Blossom Special” on the viola for the talent competition. Local teacher is a runner-up Julia DeSerio, a former Miss Gastonia who competed this year as Miss Sandhills, was the second runner-up. She earned a $5,000 scholarship for her third-place finish in addition to other scholarships that were presented prior to the state competition. During her time vying for Miss North Carolina, DeSerio collected more than $21,000 in scholarship money. DeSerio is the chorus and piano teacher at Crest Middle School in Shelby. Prior to moving to Shelby, she did her student teaching in Gaston County Schools and taught music at Chapel Grove and Lingerfeldt elementary schools. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, DeSerio is the longest-serving Miss Gastonia with her reign beginning in November 2019 and ending in January 2022. The state pageant in 2020 was canceled, which postponed her chance of first competing in the Miss North Carolina pageant until 2021. She was a top 10 finalist last year as Miss Gastonia.

Director gets attention Gaston County’s contestants were not the only ones getting attention on the pageant stage. Delores Cox, longtime executive director of the Miss Gastonia Scholarship Association who is responsible for producing the Miss Gastonia, Miss Gaston County, and Miss Mount Holly pageants, received the Director of the Year award. The Gastonia/Gaston County/Mount Holly program is the only “triple crown” in the Miss North Carolina system that gives young women three chances to win by entering one pageant. The pageant also is the only local program to make available more than $218,000 in cash and in-kind scholarships available to contestants. Last year, in-kind scholarships were provided by Gaston College, Belmont Abbey College, Gardner-Webb University, and Paul Mitchell – The School in Gastonia. Cash scholarships were provided by Toyota of Gastonia, Hagans Real Estate in Kings Mountain, and the City of Mount Holly. Judge with local connection Parker Webb served as a judge for the Outstanding Teen portion of the competition. Although Webb is from the High Point area, he spent plenty of time in Cherryville visiting his grandparents and other family members. He sang previously with the Rick Webb Family group that is led by his parents, Rick and Phyllis. Now, he is half of the duet known as Guilford, sharing the microphone with his sister, Hannah, who served as Miss Gaston County in 2013. What’s next? Karolyn Martin, who won the Miss North Carolina crown, will tour the state promoting her community service that brings attention to the importance of nutrition, healthy living, and taking the focus off of physical appearance. She also will get ready to compete for the Miss America title in December. Kerrigan Brown of Spivey’s Corner, who won the title of Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen, will represent the state in Dallas, Texas at the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen competition in August. For Gaston’s six queens, they will continue making appearances and being involved in community service until they crown their successor later this year. Organizers will be meeting soon to plan for the 2023 Miss Gastonia/Miss Gaston County/Miss Mount Holly and Outstanding Teen competition, which will be held before Christmas although a date has not been set. Young women ages 13-26 are eligible to compete, and more information about entering will be posted on the Miss Gastonia website and Facebook page in September.

Kerrigan Brown of Spivey’s Corner is crowned Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen 2022. She will represent the state in August at the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen pageant in Dallas, Texas.

Miss Gastonia’s Outstanding Teen Lorelei Elberson finishes her speed painting demonstration during the Miss North Carolina talent competition.

Miss Mount Holly’s Outstanding Teen Zoe Gambino (center) performs with other contestants during the Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen pageant.

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Amy Bossard and Jennifer Church.

Barb and Dan Woirol.

Diane Hearn and Ellie Santos.

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Elizabeth Lear and Elizabeth Simcox.

Tracy Lee, Teresa Lee, James Bobiak, Harrison Bobiak.

Sherie Pearsall and Tania Sanders.

The City of Belmont held its annual Red, White, and Belmont event last Saturday. Hordes of folks gathered on the hill in Stowe Park for the festivities. Here are some shots from the scintillating scene.(Above) A great group of friends and relatives.

Belmont mayor Charlie Martin and friend Halide Mustafa.

Early arrivals Tiffany and Susan Gates. Photos by Alan Hodge

Java Band provided the tunes.

Nancy Detter and grandkids Sophia Rhyne and Serenity Wiley.

Diana, Eva, Aubrey, Ivy Obisesan, Ed and Linda Peters, Eileen Paul.

The Wilsons.

Sophia and William Rhyne, Keith and Carolyn McSwain, Brandy Detter and Serenity Wiley.

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Register now for kindergarten in Gaston County Schools It’s time to register for kindergarten in Gaston County Schools! With the new school year beginning earlier than in past years (the first day of school for students is Wednesday, August 17), it is especially important for parents to go ahead and register their child now. Doing so will help elementary schools in preparing for the 2022-2023 academic year. Kindergarten registration is available online: www.gas-

ton.k12.nc.us/kindergartenregistration, and parents are encouraged to complete the registration process electronically. However, parents who cannot register online or who need help with the registration process can visit the Gaston County Schools Student Assignment Office, which is at the former Forest Heights Elementary School building located off of Myrtle School Road in Gastonia. Summer office hours are Monday

through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. To register for kindergarten, a child must be five years old on or before August 31, 2022. Parents/guardians must provide the following to register: • The child’s birth certificate or proof of parentage • Valid ID of parent/guardian who is registering the child • Two proofs of current address (such as a power, water, gas, cable, internet, or land-

Joe Metz, Don Davis and Ronnie Boyles, key players on the 1968 Cramerton Little 6 Football Championship Team, recently stopped by the Cramerton Historical Society museum for an impromptu reunion. Everyone had a great time listening to them share stories and memories of their days at Cramerton High.

line telephone bill, lease, or mortgage) • An up-to-date immunization/shot record • Health assessment form completed on or after August 17, 2021 by a certified health care professional Anyone with questions about kindergarten registration may call the Student Assignment Office, (704) 810-7284. Pre-kindergarten Registration Gaston County Schools is accepting applications for prekindergarten. Children who will be four years old on or before August 31, 2022 may apply for pre-kindergarten. For more information about pre-kindergarten registration and the requirements and to register online, visit www.gaston.k12.nc.us/prekindergarten. Anyone with questions about pre-kindergarten registration may call (704) 866-6124.

The Town of Stanley held a big street concert and car show last week. Hundreds of folks got up and danced numerous gigues in the road. A jolly time was had by all. (Above) Councilman Chad Jones presents Mayor’s Award to Billy Dawson for his 1934 Nash Ambassador Brougham- one of only five in existence. Photos by Bill Ward

Congratulations to the Catawba Heights Elementary’s “Proudest Kid in Gaston County” essay winner, Scarlett Stafford. She and her teacher Ms. Withers attended the GCS awards ceremony at the a Gastonia Honey Hunters game.

Summer Reading Gaston Schools students are enjoying their summer break. Although they are away from the classroom, they should not take a break from reading. Here is a link to the Gaston County Public Library Summer Reading Program, and please encourage your child to pick up a good book this summer. http://gastonlibrary.org/events/ summer-reading.

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The Gaston Braves American Legion Area IV baseball team continued their exciting 2022 season last week. Here are some game scenes from the action. Photos by Wendy Simmons

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EMPLOYMENT

GLENWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is accepting new students. NC scholarships available to families who qualify. Contact Frankie McDaniel 828-305-4233. (828) 305-4233

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.

COATS PERFORMANCE YARNS (CLEVEMONT). Coats Performance Yarns (Clevemont) 501 York Road, Kings Mountain. Apply Within. 8 hour shifts. For more information, email Kimberly.Durden@coats. com or call 704-739-4119.

75TH SKINNER FAMILY REUNION. INVITATION TO THE 75th SKINNER FAMILY REUNION, DESCENDANTS OF WILLIAM SKINNER AND ELIZABETH AIKMAN. SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2022 at TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH, 746 TRINITY CHURCH ROAD, MOORESBORO, NC. GREETING 12:30 TO 1:00. PRAY AND EAT AT 1:00 UNTIL “BRING A PICNIC BASKET”. COME AND VISIT, TALK ABOUT OLD TIMES, AND REMINISCE. BRING ANY OLD PHOTOS AND SHARE STORIES, PRINTED FAMILY TREES, AND BOOKS FILLED WITH INFORMATION OF THE PAST. INFO CONTACT: rskinner@carolina.rr.com

EXPERIENCED AUTO BODY TECH/MECHANIC NEEDED. Your Shop or mine. Must have own tools and valid drivers license. (704) 445-0970

WAREHOUSE HELP WANTED. Load, unload transfer truck trailers. Washing, inspecting, de-labeling barrels. Forklift experience helpful, not required. Must be dependable, able to lift 60 pounds. Contract employee starting $13.50 hour. Contact Loretta Young 828-447-1126.

MEDICARE AND YOU. Learn About Your Medicare Options... You’re Invited! to a FREE Medicare Workshop. Learn the basics of Medicare and know your medicare options. Understand Rx Drug Coverage. Choose a date convenient for you. Medicare Workshop Seminars: Tuesday, July 12th at 11am at Golden Coral, 1712 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby and Tuesday, July 19th at 9am, at Lilly Bean, 108 E. Warren, Shelby. Call Ty Penhall to Reserve Your Seat 704-489-6970, United Healthcare (sponsored by: NC Insurance Exchange. *Not connected with the U.S. Government of Federal Medicare program.

GOLDEN DOMERS TOY AND HOBBY. Visit our NEW LOCATION .....Model Cars, Die-cast Cars & Trucks, Tractors, Hot Wheels, Construction Toys, Sports Memorabilia, Autographed Items, Hard to Find Items! See Mike & Brandon Willis. We’re located at 104 Oliver Ave. (behind El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Boiling Springs), Shelby 704-297-0102 or 704-297-0103

COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 (980) 2955568

REUNIONS 1980 SHELBY HIGH CLASS REUNION. The SHS Class of 1980 is having its 42nd class reunion October 1, 2022. For more information please contact: Pam Blanton Williams at 704-692-2472 or email: Pamw784@gmail.com or Lynn McCarver Hicks 704-284-3303

DAYCARE AND HOUSE CLEANING. I’d love to clean your house. Cheap rates. I also would love to babysit your children! I have more than 5 years of experience looking after kids ranging from infants to schoolaged children. Parents say that I’m punctual, trustworthy, and that kids love me. Contact me today to arrange an interview. (704) 477-0418 angelp2015. ap@gmail.com

LEGAL SALES REP / CLIENTSVCSREP NY Law Firm is seeking s/o experienced in Sales to convert calls, emails, online chats to signed legal retainers (sales) in the E-Commerce Online Marketplace Legal ﬁeld. Competitive candidates must be organized, have very strong communication skills and be able to manage time effectively. Salary is commensurate with experience. Position is Fulltime, 40 hours/week, may require evening hours/weekends, holidays and overtime. Primarily remote work but may have to attend in-person meetings periodically and for training in the Spindale/ Rutherfordton areas. When become eligible, beneﬁts include 401k (w/co match), possible Health Insurance, Dental, Life Ins, Vision, EAP, paid time off and potential for bonuses. Potential clients call us for help and are under a lot of duress. Therefore candidates must be empathetic and good listeners and have strong interpersonal skills. A legal background is preferred but not required. You will be trained to understand the inner workings of all areas of our practice, work with our attorneys and paralegals, billing and ethics. Only serious candidates with experience in Sales (not Retail Customer Service) will be considered. We are an EOE. (212) 295-5811 EliR@amazonsellerslawyer.com 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 5 STAR AUTO SALES-HIRING 30 hours a week. No experience necessary. Must be able to work independently, be honest, very dependable, and able to take detailed notes. Will learn all aspects of the business plus help with the storage units next door. Starting pay $10 an hour. Apply in person/No phone calls. 2-4 Monday-Friday. 5 Star Auto Sales 1002 Polkville Road (Hwy 226 N.) Shelby, NC 28150

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FULL TIME GROUNDS KEEPER NEEDED. Maintain landscaping for rental property. Must have valid NC Drivers license. Pay depends on experience. 704-473-4299

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BRAND PARTNER Seeking motivated individual to partner in a new health and wellness networking project. Low start up costs. Unlimited income potential. No experience needed. We will train you.”Get Healthy. Help People. Make Money. Have Fun.” robin. healthandwealth@gmail.com

BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES 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 RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE. “SPECIALIZING IN DECKS” Repairs and New Construction. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Contact Bob at (828) 476-6058 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 EB MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & reliable. (704) 300-2332

GRAVEL $170/TON. Miscellaneous junk removal, Trenching excavator, $65/hr, $50/unload. Firewood, tree-trimming except over house. Estimate, 864490-9803 complaints or problems. 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 WE BUILD FENCES AND DECKS. Call 704-274-0452 or (704) 977-6355

HOME REMODELING. Interior and exterior remodeling. Tile, decks, ﬂooring, we do it all! Call Charlie today for your free estimate! (828) 244-7087 charliejohnston32@gmail.com PAINTING SERVICES. Over 25 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results. References available. Free estimates. Charles, or leave message. (704) 435-8062. 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

5 FRAME HONEYBEE NUCS WITH Bees. Also Bee Equipment and Honey for sale. 704674-8486. 10 TON HAND PUNCH $75. Heavy duty bench drill press $75. Wood, coal laundry stove $100. 110 gal. stock tank $50. Old bottles and more. 828-3053123. 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 - $22,500. Call: 704-418-3519. JOHN DEERE LAWNMOWER FOR SALE. John Deere lawnmower bought last year, practically new. Selling because of health. $1900 Phone (704) 4660849

CLEVELAND COUNTY ESTATE SALE: SATURDAY, 7/9/2022 from 7:00AM - 12:00PM. Furniture, vintage glassware & crystal, brass collectibles, porcelain & ceramic collectibles, clothing, wall art, and more! 2400 Bramblewood Dr., Shelby, NC 28152

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

DRIVE COLBALT, 175lbs CAP.. Delivered, training, tech warranty. Call MT (704) 4381292 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com

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

BIG TRUCK TIRES FOR SALE. 11R225, 11R245, Low Pro 245. All virgin tires. $25 per tire. (704) 740-9238

SOLE E35 ELLIPTICAL MACHINE. EXCELLENT CONDITION (843) 759-2800

FREE UPRIGHT PIANO. Vintage Lester. You move. “Very Heavy”. (704) 538-5049

EPIPHONE ELECTRIC GUITAR. For Sale. $100. 704-3004705.

KEYBORAD WITH METAL STAND. With 49 keys, $55. Vacuum and blower machine, $35. Pair of crutches $20. (704) 482-2912

MOVING SALE. Oak Dining Table with 6 chairs, asking $350. Oak Curved Glass China Cabinet, asking $850. Dark Oak Corner Cabinet, asking $400. 3 piece Pecan Finish Bedroom Suite, full size Bed with Dresser & Mirror and 1 Night Stand, asking $300. Whirlpool Dryer, $50 Kenmore Washing machine, $50. 25” White Refrigerator w/Double Doors and bottom Freezer, asking $699. (704) 477-6114 RIDING LAWNMOWERS. TORO LX 426, 20 HP - $650, Craftsman 18 HP - $350 and Honda 11 HP - $325. 803-6276067. PLANTS FOR SALE. Hosta, Yellow Bells, Iris, Daylily, early blooming trees. Small Japanese Maple. 828-245-0245.

KEGERATOR DANBY Kegerator excellent condition, with all hoses and CO2 tank gauges etc. (407) 616-9628 jackhowarthhomes@aol.com ELECTRIC GE WASHER & DRYER. $175. (704) 719-0053 20 FT BENTLEY PONTOON BOAT. With trailer, 60 HP 4-Stroke Mercury. Nice boat. $9995. (704) 719-0053 AUTOMOTIVE PAINT KITS! Selling polyurethane based auto paint by the gallon. It comes with a gallon of basecoat, a gallon of clearcoat and the activator. Pearls, Metallics, Flats, whatever you need I can provide it! $150 dixie.colors@ yahoo.com LOTS OF ITEMS FOR SALE. I have a lot of stuff for sale in building. Toys, dishes, etc. Call (704) 240-8023

ROUND WICKER GLASS TOP TABLE and 4 chairs, like new, $200. Heavy duty wicker couch $150. Works battery push mower $175. Razor MX 350 dirt bike, new battery $150. 828-2864426.

FREE PASTURE GRASS HAY. Long hot dry summer. 20 acres of pasture grass hay FREE. You cut, bail and take it away. FREE, FREE, FREE. Get it before it ‘s bushhogged and wasted. 704300-5883.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE - DON’T WAIT! 3 Pressure Pots, Jars 1/2 gallon 6 / $6.00, Quarts $7.00 per case. Pints $6.00 case. 828-7554273

YARD SALES

FOR SALE AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING. CALL TODAY AND SCHEDULE A FREE ESTIMATE! GRASS CUTTING, WEED EATING, MULCHING. (704) 466-2333

FOR SALE

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

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 1999 DODGE 1500. $800. I have ‘99 Dodge pickup, been wrecked, has some good body parts, has good 360 engine and new radiator. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net OLD GAMBLING MACHINE $150. Would make a good man cave piece. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

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. RENT TO OWN TRAILERS. ENCLOSED, DUMP, GOOSENECK, CAR HAULERS. Thursdays - Fridays 10-5 Sat. 10-12. J Johnson Sales, inc. (828) 245-5895

EMMETT KELLY FIGURINES. Call to ﬁnd out which ones we have and prices. Call or text 704-418-3799. (704) 418-3799 vablab08@gmail.com 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 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

METAL ROOFING IN STOCK! Thursday - Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-12. J Johnson Sales (828) 245-5895

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

BIG 1500 KAWASAKI VULCAN- $2000. Electric Chair & foot massager $200. Quart canning jars, $4.50 per dozen. 704-750-4133. (704) 750-4133

ITEMS FOR SALE. 50 T post 2 rolls of goat wire, 5 panel gates, Remington model 66 nylon stock riﬂe and other misc.items. 704-842-1794 or 704-915-9323.

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2 CEMETERY PLOTS, MONROE NC. Lakeland Memorial Park, Garden Section, 1/2 Price OBO. (704) 562-2509 kevinmhelms@gmail.com

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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

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UTV LANDSCAPE YARD EQUIPMENT. Dirtworks/Koplin Box Scarifier, 60” Rake, 3-point hitch System, + wiring and attachment bar, all New and Assembled, will fit 2” receiver. $1500 (770) 722-6865 LMRUSS@BELLSOUTH.NET BUSH HOG FINISH MOWER/ FORD 8NTRACTOR 6 foot finish mower with new wheels. Good condition $1000. Ford 8N tractor. 12 volt electrical system. Good condition $2500. (704) 477-1535

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) 7020563 jvaughn@stockstaylor. com 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

GATOR FOR SALE 6 wheel, 4 wheel drive. Runs good. Needs brakes. $3,000. (704) 472-1316

PETS & LIVESTOCK

WANT TO BUY WANT TO BUY. Range, Refrigerator, or Dishwasher. Used, but in good condition. Call if you have either for sale. (704) 4875480 WE BUY JUNK VEHICLES WE BUY JUNK CARS, TRUCKS AND VANS, PAYING CASH!!!! (704) 487-5244 CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-6926767, (704) 487-0228 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 WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935. WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828289-1175.

MALE YORKSHIRE TERRIER. J.R. is a very smart, curious, energetic boy! He loves splashing in his pool water before he jumps in! He enjoys the out doors, can do steps, now walks with harness and leash, has been on the grooming table. We are still working on potty training but he’s coming along. Due to the heat and his thick soft cotton fur, we shaved him down to help him stay cool for the summer. His handsome hair cut shows off his muscular physique. He is very stout like his daddy! JR has short legs and a teddy bear face. He is too energetic for older dogs but loves to run and play with the kids! JR is up to date with shots, has been vet checked, dewormed, ﬂea and heart worm treated and comes with his own puppy pack. $800. Serious inquiries only! Call 704-692-3698. (704) 692-3698 DONKEYS FOR RENT. 20 acres plus preferred. $50.00 per month. Call 828-412-2237.

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

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CARS & TRUCKS

FULL BLOODED GERMAN SHEPHERD 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

2005 HONDA ACCORD SDN. 131,200 miles, Call for Price, clean call corey 7047481890 (704) 748-1890 sales@ctcautosports.com

CKC YORKIPOO. We have 1 Yorkipoo left. He is black and has CKC papers. Super playful! (704) 426-7920 buttercupcreme@yahoo.com

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CAMPERS 2005 34 FOOT JAYCO EAGLE. RV on permanent site, gated community at Lake James Landing. Wrap-around deck with roof, large lot with outside building for golf cart. Swing, ﬁre pit, lot has parking for boat. Location on front row. River view, lake view. Close to boat landing & pavilion. Must see! 828-2451660 or 828-429-0559.

AKC STANDARD POODLE. BEAUTIFUL 8 week old POODLE PUPPYS!! Parents are Akc and Health checked. On Site. Puppy tails are Docked and Dewclaws are removed. One year guarantee. Raised in my home. Union Grove N.C. UtD shots and worming. Price too sell.. Please call 336-469-4931 or text. Mullis.amanda@gmail. com YORKSHIRE TERRIER 10WK MALE. Male teddy bear Yorkie, vet checked, up to date shots, tail docked, dewclaws removed, personal puppy starter pack. Traditional black/tan ready for furever home. $1,200 - Shelby area. Call 704-692-3698 (704) 6923698 GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES Multigenerational F1B, CKC, 1 male and 1 female, current shots, 4 months old, non shed (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 FULL BLOODED GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. No papers. Parents on site. Solid black with a little white under neck. Ready for pick-up. Call 828-748-9614 or 828-460-8187. 4 FEMALE TOY AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. ASDR REGISTERED. 6 weeks old. $650 each. Call 704-300-0341 or (704) 482-0178 ADULT QUAIL $5 EACH. Quail Chicks $3 ea. Quail eggs $6 per doz. Pre order Bob Whites. Hatching Eggs. Laying Hens Available. (704) 476-9943 GOLDEN DOODLE PUPPIES. Dewormed, have ﬁrst shots, ready to go. $550each. Henry Miller; 1608 Walls Church Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040.

CARS & TRUCKS 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS Hybrid (not plug-in), white. Cool air. Good condition, runs well. $4,500 or best offer. (704) 9424788

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

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY NICE COUNTRY LIVING. 2 BR mobile homes for rent. 10 minutes from Shelby. NO PETS. Seniors welcome. No Texts. 843-957-9299. MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $200 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. (704) 473-4299 OUTSIDE CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN. Nice 2 bedroom 1 bath mobile home on large lot. No pets or smoking. References required. 704-418-3790 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259. 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. MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417

2005 ROAD STAR SILVERADO 1700. 57738 miles, new back tire, plugs, oil change, gear oil change (nice bike) $3500 (864) 276-7512 gattaylor55@yahoo.com 2014 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE. Red has all detachable. $12,500. Serious only. (704) 300-9223

VACATIONS OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659. BEACH HOUSE AT OCEAN LAKES. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, sleeps 6. Golf cart included. Weeks and long weekends available. 704-473-1494.

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY 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.

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 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 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 MOBILE HOME IN KINGS MOUNTAIN, country setting. 2BR/2BA, $750 Rent. Water is included. First and last month required to move in. References required. No pets allowed. Call/text 704-300-4995 after 1pm

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 RUTHERFORD COUNTY 3BR, 2BA, WOODED PARK. 1 Acre lot. No pets. First, last, security. 55 & older. Background check. Shiloh. Landlord onsite. 828-429-9831. 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $550 per month. 828-382-0475. YORK COUNTY, SC 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.

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1149 McKee Farm Lane - Gina, Tony & Ava Peloso

314 South Central Ave - Brooke & Forrest Davis

KBB June Yards of the Month

Loftin at Montcross Senior Apartments - 844 Hawley Avenue Amy Spurlin (Community Manager)

Tax revaluation meetings in Lowell July thru November, Gaston County Tax Office will be hosting question & answer meetings regarding the 2023 Tax Revaluation and how it will affect residents. There will be a series of 4 meetings in Lowell. The first meeting will be on July 14 from 1-2pm at Lowell City Hall. July 14, 1-2pm - Lowell City Hall August 23, 6-7pm - Presbyterian Church of Lowell September 7, 6-7pm - Lowell Community Center November 3, 6-7pm - Woodlawn Baptist Church

Keep Belmont Beautiful has presented the Yards of the Month awards for June 2022. (Pictured at right 112 Lee Street - Randy & Shannon Gaskin)

310 North Street - Ann McKenney

Congratulations Mount Holly 10U All-Star Baseball Team The Mount Holly Athletics Association (MHAA) would like to offer congratulations to the Mount Holly 10U All-Star Baseball Team for earning a bid to the Dixie Youth Baseball 10U Division II State Playoffs. The team is comprised of Adler Abernathy, Connor Abernathy, Brayden Barnes, Ander Boggs, Maddox Cobb, Rylan Davis, Cannon Ernst, Chase Goard, Luke Harris, Banks Hilton, Parker Smith & Elijah Thompson.

Thursday, July 7, 2022

Please consider partnering to provide donations in support of these kids in our community for this incredible opportunity. Donations will help cover the cost of travel fees, hotel fees, food costs and more. Message or email at mounthollyathleticassociation@gmail.com for details on how to do that. For those interested in following the team, they will be playing in Dunn, NC on July 8th15th.