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Belmont’s new CityWorks building gets a beautiful mural By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

When the new Belmont CityWorks building at 1401 E. Catawba St. opens to the public, folks who step out of the elevator onto the second floor to conduct business such as paying a water bill will be agog at what they see painted on the walls there. The special and spectacular feature is a mural created by artist Irisol Gonzalez that traces the story of Belmont from its earliest days to the present time and even into the future. But first, a bit about the artist. Gonzales is a native of Costa Rica who has lived in the U.S. for 20 years. She studied political science and psychology at Appalachian State. She is a self-taught and very talented artist who delves deep into whatever subject she is illustrating. Just a few of her See MURAL, Page 4

Artist Irisol Gonzales working on the beautiful mural she created in Belmont’s new CityWorks building. Photo by Alan Hodge

Cramerton and Belmont observe Veterans Day

Mount Holly city council approves compensation plan for police officers

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Both Cramerton and Belmont held Veterans Day ceremonies last week. Cramerton’s outdoor event took place Saturday at the Veterans Memorial plaza downtown. A nice sized crowd showed up under sunny skies. Several Crameron civic groups were involved in planning the event including the Cramerton Historical Society. The colors were presented by the Marine Corps League. The National Anthem was sung by Sgt. John Cates, USMC. The prayer was led by Capt. Scott Kincaid, U.S. Army. Rhett Cozart, CWO-4 U.S. Navy was Master of Ceremonies. Cramerton com-

missioner Richard Atkinson made remarks. Cpl. Glenn Perkins, USMC played Taps. Guest speaker was Sgt. Larry Rick, a Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient. “This Veterans Day, I urge all Americans to pause and give thanks that you reside in the only nation in the world where you truly live free, enjoy the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” Rick said. “When you pass a man or woman wearing a hat that says ‘veteran’, take a moment to shake their hand and thank them for their service and sacrifice.” Belmont’s Veterans Day service was held last Wednesday at American Legion Auten-Stowe Post 144. Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient Larry Rick adSee VETERANS, Page 6 dressing the crowd at the Cramerton Veterans Day event.

Police agencies around the nation are experiencing a variety of challenging issues including recruitment from other agencies, reduced applicant pools, and lost training resources from officers who leave a few years after being hired. After a compelling presentation by Chief Don Roper and Deputy Chief Brian Reagan during Monday night’s city council meeting, the council unanimously voted to approve a new Recruitment and Retention Plan for the Mount Holly Police Department. The fully-funded strategy features an increase of base pay and percentage salary increases for police officers, based upon their years of experience. The increases will be distributed over the next few years. These additional funds allow the Mount Holly Police Department to be more competitive when compared to similar-sized municipalities. “It is imperative for the city to attract and retain the highest quality law enforcement professionals possible. The new compensation plan is designed to accomplish this directive,” says Mayor Bryan Hough. “We are a great community and have one of the best police forces in North Carolina. We strongly support our police force and want to continue to provide the tools necessary for them to perform their duties.” See COUNCIL, Page 4

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What’s in your “Gratitude” wallet By Tony Marciano One of my great character flaws is I often start but don’t finish things. For example, I have an unfinished train set that would take two Saturday’s to complete. There is another project I have stayed on top of. On March 25, 2018, I started a 21-day journal. I would write down three things I am grateful for, journal one positive experience and do one random act of kindness. My goal was to move from reacting to responding. I would learn a healthy way to forgive and have boundaries. I did it. On July 01, 2019, I recommitted myself to this exercise. Let me explain how easy this is. If you woke up today, you have the first thing you are grateful for. If you can swing your legs over the bed and stand up, you have the second thing you are grateful for. When you walk into the bathroom and there’s running water. Now you have the third thing you are grateful for. In the first three minutes of being awake, you have three things you are grateful for. If you hold the door open for someone and say, ‘Good morning’ you have your random act of kindness. Look for the one positive thing that day. As I write this, I will exceed the 500th day of journaling. The reality hit me when I finished the first journal book and had to purchase a second book. What did I learn? I learned that I can go through a day and not realize all the good within it. I go from situation to situation and get to the end of the day and am grateful it is over. There were days I was lazy and the three things I was grateful for were actually what I ate for breakfast, lunch and supper. Then I would pause and alongside each meal write down something I was truly grateful for beyond just mentioning food. There were days I had five things I was thankful for.

How did we get to this place? By Rev. Angela Pleasants

I learned to look for that one positive thing. It could have been learning a new skill in welding class or fixing something around the house. This was a lot deeper than just having Slim Fast for breakfast. When it came to the Tony Marciano Random Act of Kindness, I learned the one person I needed to be kind to was myself. I’ve had too many people tell me that I am very hard on myself. I know where that comes from. It’s those tapes in my head that continue to say, “It’s not enough. Do more.” For years those tapes were my master while I needed to control everything in order to keep everything in check. It was exhausting. From my experience with 500 journal entries came the realization I don’t have to control the universe. I can breathe. Just breathe. I can wait a day to see if I still want to respond to that email and if so, what do I want to say. I learned I don’t have to make the world perfect. I’m learning to be assertive. I understand when you change from passive to assertive, people think you are being aggressive. I learned to be quiet when being attacked rather than defend myself. I enjoyed complementing clerks on their service or helping someone get something from a high shelf at the store. I lived that part of God’s will for my life where Scripture says, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend. Rev. Tony Marciano is the President/CEO of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. He is available to speak to your group. Go to www. charlotterescuemission.org and go to contact us- just ask for Pam.

Often there will be a stirring in my inner spirit. I call it a holy discontent. When it begins, I am stirred to intercede. While I start praying, God will bring to light how to focus my prayers. This afternoon, I have been prompted to pray. I am burdened over the division in our country and our churches. Why and how did we get to this place? Well, journey with me back to the Garden of Eden as we look at Adam and Eve. God created male and female, brought them together, and placed them in the garden. Who else appears? The serpent and with his appearance came disobedience and division. Once he enticed Adam and Eve to disobey, they became divided and blamed one another instead of taking responsibility for their actions. Later, our journey takes us to the story of two brothers, Cain and Abel. The Lord said to Cain, “Why are you so angry? Why do you look so dejected? Genesis 4:6. The Lord told Cain sin is crouching at his door, eager to control him. He must subdue it and be its master. But Cain did not take heed to God’s advice. Again, through jealousy and disobedience, there was a division that led to Cain killing Abel.

Let’s move ahead in history. When Africans were brought to the New World, skin became an issue of race. Yes, we know there is one race, the human race. But skin became a matter of race that those of a particular hue would be divided and subjugated. It was the same with the treatment of Native Americans and the Japanese – division. And now, in our country today, we still see division. We see division over theology and politics. As a result, family and friends have become angry and hurt by each other. So, how did we get here, and why? In each story I shared as we journeyed through history, the father of lies and division is Satan. Satan has no new tricks, but he has a strategy. And if we do not open our eyes to his strategy, we will (and have) fall prey to his schemes. “Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.” Ephesians 6:10-11 NLT. We do not fight against flesh and blood but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, mighty powers in the dark world, and evil spirits. My sister is a huge football fan. I learn about the game through her knowledge. When she talks about

football, she talks about strategy. She knows when a team will have a good season due to their strategy. If a team comes on the field with no strategy, they may as well hang up their cleats. Friends, we are on the field without a strategy and falling prey to Satan’s schemes. A house (country) divided will fall. Ephesians 6 gives a strategy to the body of Christ. “Put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle, you will still be standing firm. Put on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Ephesians 6:13-17 NLT. Paul continues by reminding believers to pray at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers. Praying in the Spirit is a directed, energized prayer sustained by the Holy Spirit. This is our strategy, and it will win every time. Rev. Angela Pleasants is District Superintendent of Catawba Valley Methodist Churches.

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One of the murals Gonzales created in Charlotte.

MURAL From Page 1 credits include doing a large mural in Charlotte on climate change and a floor mural in the Elizabeth neighborhood on COVID. Her Belmont project involved plenty of research. “I used books such as ‘Between Two Rivers’ to learn about Belmont’s history and to see photos from its past,” Gonzales said. The concept that Gonzales

employed to tell Belmont’s story is unique and interesting. First of all, the images she chose from Belmont’s earlier days includes things like trains, the Great Flood of 1916, textile mills, and people such as Professor CJB Reid. These are done in dream-like shades of blue and grey. The 1916 flood waters are painted in a shimmering, Impressionistic style. Moving on to more modern times, Gonzales shifted her palette to a full spectrum of colors. Once again, trains and textiles are represented as

Photo provided well as iconic images of the city such as Stowe Park and the famed Belmont High letter girls marching in a parade. “I really love the letter girls,” Gonzalez said. The mural also looks into Belmont’s future with images of folks riding bikes and enjoying the high quality of life the city offers now and will continue to provide its citizens and visitors for many years to come. The project took about a month to do and was just finished last week. “I put a lot of love and

work into this project,” Gonzales said. Overall, the mural is a great example not only of an individual piece of public art but also the desire of city leaders to make the CityWorks structure a place where Belmont’s rich heritage and its progressive present can blend seamlessly together. To find out more about Gonzales and her work go to irisolgonzales.com. She also has an Instagram site at irisolgonzalezart and is on facebook.

Mount Holly Police Chief Don Roper is dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to the community as well as the safety of the citizens and officers. Roper issued the following statement: “We are very appreciative of the support displayed by the mayor, members of city council, and city management. By approving this plan, we recognize they are making an investment in our officers and committing to their support of law enforcement. This comes at a time when many of our colleagues around the country are faced with decreased funding and little sup-

port by their elected officials. I believe this investment will pay dividends for our community by placing MHPD in a great position to recruit highly-qualified new officers, and ensure that we can retain experienced officers on our team for years to come. Our officers understand that this commitment and trust must be earned every day. We look forward to continuing our hard work and dedication for the citizens of Mount Holly.” For more details about the City of Mount Holly or the Mount Holly Police Department, please visit www. mtholly.us.

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Hoyt Mason Roberts Retired Missionary Hoyt Mason Roberts, 92, of Pasadena, Texas, stepped into heaven and into the arms of Jesus on November 1, 2020. Hoyt was born September

7, 1928 to the late B.P. and Monnie Lee Roberts in Belmont, North Carolina. He served in the U.S. Army from 1947-1949, as a member of General MacArthur’s private band playing the french horn. Hoyt married the love of his life, Martha Louise Poole, December 20, 1948. He graduated from Gardner Webb Junior College, Carson Newman College, and Southern Seminary. Hoyt started the First Southern Baptist Church of Huntingburg, Indiana as pastor in 1954. He served as pastor of Cherokee Hills Baptist Church in Morristown, Tennessee and during this time he felt called to missions. Hoyt and Louise were appointed as missionaries to Honduras in December 1962 starting many churches through out

Honduras. They served faithfully until retirement in October 1992. Upon retirement, they moved to Texas and joined First Baptist Church in Pasadena, Texas where he was an active member of Roland Hill’s Sunday school class, played French horn in the orchestra (especially enjoyed playing in Pops and Praise and the Singing Christmas Tree), attended Missions at Night, lead Bible studies at Mission Centers of Houston and Keenagers being ever so serious at mexican train. He was an enthusiastic bowler, enjoyed every sport, and loved Blue Bell ice cream. Hoyt was preceded in death by his “honey babe”, wife of 50 years, Louise Roberts, parents B. P. and Monnie Roberts, siblings, Cleo

Boughman, Clyde Roberts, Joe Roberts, Worth Roberts, also two great grandsons, Gideon Stegner, and Imani Parker. He is survived by his children: daughter Linda Louise Law (husband Tom), son Hoyt Dale Roberts (wife Lisa), daughter Rebekah Lee Parker (husband James). He was “papaw” to his grandchildren, their spouses, and great-grandchildren. He is

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Jeanette Willis Jeanette Willis, 87, of Belmont, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at her residence. Born in Cleveland County, on September 14, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Ed Willis and Mary Maebelle Costner Willis. She was a retired Biology Teacher for Belmont High School and South Point High School. She was a member of Norman’s Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death

also survived by two sisters Dorothy Adams, Rachel Henley, (husband Bill), one brother Howard Roberts, (wife Debbie), nieces, nephews and many beloved missionary nieces and nephews. Hoyt loved his Lord, sharing with everyone “you must be born again to receive Jesus as your personal Savior”. In recent years he believed one of the most overlooked people groups are the deaf peo-

ple who need to know Jesus Christ. Memorial donations can be made to the missions of your choice. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 21, at 11:00am., in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church Pasadena, TX. 7500 Fairmont Parkway Pasadena, TX. He will be laid to rest with his wife at the Houston National Cemetery, Texas.

enjoyed square dancing, traveling with her husband, Fred, cooking big family dinners and eating anything sweet, especially chocolate! She thought food was a natural remedy for any ailment – her motto, “as long as you can eat good, you will be okay, you can keep going.” Irene had very high standards. She was a fanatic about keeping the house clean (you could literally eat off the floor), and she was conscious of her appearance, always well-dressed with hair in place whenever she left the house. She was kind, compassionate and a very loving and nurturing mother and grandmother. Her sweet nature and beautiful smile could light up a room. She decorated the house for every occasion and always made family gatherings, Christmas and birthdays extra special with her famous chocolate cake and celebrations at a favorite restaurant. Irene adored her four grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. She was “Grandma” to Carrie and Christopher and “Maw Maw” to Jacob and Jordan. Over the years she attended numerous birthday parties, football and soccer games, arts events, dance shows and all kinds of school activities from Grandparents Day to graduations.

Irene will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Left to cherish many wonderful memories are her daughters, Nancy Wyant Crowl and Patricia Wyant Noblett and husband Vann, all of Gastonia; grandchildren, Carrie Marie Crowl, Christopher Kyle Crowl, Jr. and wife Jordan, Jacob Wyant Noblett and Jordan Elizabeth Noblett; brothers, William Hazel Garrett of Belmont, David Hicks Garrett, Jr. and wife Ruby of Mt. Holly; sister in law, Alma Garrett of Gastonia; nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Fred Harold Wyant; brother, Irvin Thomas Garrett; sister, Carrie Sue Garrett; sisters in law, June, Betty and Aurelia Garrett; and nephew, David Hicks Garrett, III. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 3pm on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at First Presbyterian Church of Belmont with Revs. Samuel P. Warner and Daria L. Ragan officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 – 3pm prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 1, Belmont, NC 28012.

by two brothers, Hugh and Franklin Willis; her twin sister, Jewel Willis and sister, Inez Hailey. Survivors include a brother Charles Willis of Shelby; a nephew and a niece. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home. A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 3:00 pm at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mary Helton officiating.

The burial followed the service in the Normans Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks and social distancing were required. Memorial may be made to Gaston County Hospice, PO Box 2984, Gastonia, NC 28053. A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC.

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American Legion Post 144 member Larry Norwood rings the bell to Post 144 member Tom begin last week’s Veterans Day ceremony in Belmont as Post ComPost 144 member Scott Carty also shared his Klem was one of the mander Barry Smith and 2nd Vice Commander Bill Blackett look on. military memories. event’s speakers.

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VETERANS From Page 1 Post members and special guests attended the ceremony that honored and remembered veterans past and present. Post Commander Barry Smith had these opening remarks. “Let there be no doubt that veterans have a common bond in their willingness to die for our nation,” Smith said. “We are here today to show our support for the men and women who serve our country. There is no such thing as an insignificant military service.” As is the Post 144 tradition, veterans in attendance at the ceremony were invited to share their thoughts. Veteran and new Post 144 member Scott Carty told about how he enlisted right after high school.

“I always wanted to be a soldier,” he said. “I signed up in October 1985 and served in Germany. I was stationed near mine fields. It was an adventure.” Carty became emotional as he wrapped up his remarks. “The main thing is, you always think about the guys,” he said. Veteran Tom Klem told about how joining the military turned his life around . I went to boot camp in July 1981 and it woke me up,” he said. Klem also spoke about how several of his family members were veterans including his grandmother who was in the WACS in WWII and his father who served in the Navy, also in WWII. “I was in the National

Guard in peacetime and I pray to live up to their honor,” he said. About Veterans Day Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans—living or dead— but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime. Veterans Day commemorates veterans of all wars. Great Britain, France, Australia and Canada also commemorate the veterans of World War I and World War II on

Belmont American Legion Post 144 members and guests gather outside last Wednesday before moving indoors for the Veterans Day event. Photos by Alan Hodge or near November 11th: Canada has Remembrance Day, while Britain has Remembrance Sunday (the second Sunday of November). In Europe, Great Britain and the

Commonwealth countries it is common to observe two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. every November 11. Every Veterans Day and Memorial Day, Arlington National

Belmont mayor and Navy veteran Charles Martin and wife Dot came to the Cramerton event. They are chatting with Alice Brown.

The Marine Corps League presented the colors at the Cramerton ceremony.

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Marine Corps veteran John Cates sang the National Anthem.

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Stanley Veterans Day event held

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Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church held a Veterans Day tribute on Nov. 8 with several guest speakers, officials, and citizens in attendance. The event was organized by The Stanley Cemetery Ancestry Fund and the Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church. It was hosted by the Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church. Event development supported by (in alphabetical order): Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Community Pentecostal Center, First Baptist Church – Stanley, First Presbyterian Church – Stanley, Frontline Worship Center, Mariposa Baptist Church, First United Methodist Church, New Life Baptist Church, Revival Tabernacle, Springfield Memorial Baptist Church, Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church, United In Action Churches Of Stanley.

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church Pastor Danny Penny.

U.S. Army Major General (retired) Abraham Turner.

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Church Directory Morningside Missionary Church 711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142

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

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church

CRAMERTON

339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

New Providence Baptist Church

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

New Saint Paul Holiness Church

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

Restoration & Deliverance

First Baptist Church

804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly Ridgeview Baptist Church

Employees of

1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Second Baptist Church

Hood Memorial AME Zion Church

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

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

210 Park Street, Belmont NC

704-825-9861

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Message of Love Church

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

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

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

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

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

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

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

North Belmont Church of God 2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

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

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

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

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

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

The Pointe

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

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

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

Catawba Heights Church of God CBC-Memorial Apostolic

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

Exodus Church

704-867-2317

212 South Street 704-825-7269

118 School Street 704-827-7071

120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

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

6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

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

Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

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

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

West Cramerton United Methodist Church 207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

Tuckaseege Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

Way of the Cross Baptist Church 238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

Westview Presbyterian Church

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

LOWELL

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

Cornerstone Family Worship 709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

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 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521

First United Methodist Church

Gateway Cowboy Church The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

Core Church

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Bethlehem Church 3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

Center Baptist Church S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

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

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran 203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731

First United Methodist Church 217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

First Presbyterian Church 512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church 7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

New Faith Baptist Church 1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249

New Life Baptist Church 527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church 2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406

Springﬁeld Memorial Baptist Church

3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

Stanley Church of God

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

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

First Baptist Church of Lowell

324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

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

Trinity Full Gospel Church

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

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church

First Baptist Church

1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

United In Action of Stanley

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

Grace Baptist Church

New Life Church

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

Hickory Grove Baptist Church

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

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

BESSEMER CITY

Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses

Restoration Church

1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church

Woodlawn Baptist Church

530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855

Living Witness Ministries

Goshen Presbyterian Church

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

Roper Street 704-601-5146

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

McAdenville Baptist Church

MT. HOLLY

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

Bethel Baptist Church

Macedonia Baptist Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

Will of God Church

Riverside Baptist Church

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

McADENVILLE

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

St. Paul FHB Church

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Gaston Christian Church

Life Church

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist New Hope Presbyterian Church

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

River of Life Full Gospel Church

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

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

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

Grace Wesleyan Church

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

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Cramerton Free Will Baptist

1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

Goshen Presbyterian Church

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

Lakeview Baptist Church

192 Main St. 704-824-2740

McAdenville Wesleyan Church 300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.

Bright Light Baptist Church

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Gov. Cooper lowers indoor gathering limit to 10 Governor Roy Cooper announced last week that North Carolina’s indoor mass gathering limit will be lowered to 10 people in an effort to drive down North Carolina’s key COVID-19 metrics. Executive Order 176 went into effect on Friday, November 13 and will be in place through Friday, December 4. “This reduction in our indoor gathering limit aims to slow the spread and bring down our numbers,” Governor Cooper said. “It also sends a serious signal to families, friends and neighbors across our state. Success in slowing the spread will help our businesses.” As the weather gets colder, more people will be gathering indoors. Science has shown that indoor gatherings increase risk of transmission of COVID-19, and this Executive Order seeks to limit indoor gatherings that could rapidly and dangerously spread the virus. Governor Cooper and NC DHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen also underscored the need for people to wear a

mask anytime they gather with people outside of their immediate household. As the holiday season approaches, NCDHHS released health guidance to help people celebrate as safely as possible without spreading the virus. “Let’s keep our friends, family, and loved ones safe this holiday season. If you are going to travel or get together, plan ahead to reduce the risk to your family and friends,” said NCDHHS Secretary Cohen. “Remember, it’s not how well you know someone when it comes to wearing a mask. If they don’t live with you, get behind the mask.“ Dr. Cohen also provided an update on North Carolina’s data and trends. Trajectory in COVIDLike Illness (CLI) Surveillance Over 14 Days- North Carolina’s syndromic surveillance trend for COVIDlike illness is decreasing but still elevated. Trajectory of Confirmed Cases Over 14 Days- North Carolina’s trajectory of cases is increasing.

Trajectory in Percent of Tests Returning Positive Over 14 Days- North Carolina’s trajectory in percent of tests returning positive is level but above 5 percent. Trajectory in Hospitalizations Over 14 Days- North Carolina’s trajectory of hospitalizations is level but high. In addition to these metrics, the state continues building capacity to adequately respond to an increase in virus spread in testing, tracing and prevention. Testing- Testing capacity is high. Tracing Capability- The state is continuing to hire contact tracers to bolster the efforts of local health departments. There have been almost 350,000 downloads of the exposure notification app, SlowCOVIDNC. Personal Protective Equipment- North Carolina’s personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies are stable.

There’s music in me By Shelton Fisher

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Back in the late nineties, the radio station that plays all the new and popular jams of today known as “Hits 96.1” used to be known as “Magic 96.1” and it was on the completely opposite end of the era. If you were listening to “Magic 96.1”, you were listening to the likes of Elvis Pressley, The Righteous Brothers, The Mamas and the Papas, Three Dog Night, The Beatles, The Temptations, Ray Charles, Little Richard, and the list goes on and on through the fifties and sixties. My parents had it easy when it came to my musical tastes because they never had to worry much about me hearing profane lyrics or watching music videos with glimmering sex symbols shining in the spotlight, as “Magic 96.1” was my go-to for the first eight to ten years of my life. I broadened my musical horizons later in life, especially as a teenager; experimenting with seventies rock music and different genres of loud guitars and angsty lyrics that spoke to a growing soul, trying to find his place in this world. There are a couple of artists that stick out to me however that hold a special place in my heart. One of these artists were discovered completely by accident one night on a drive that I will never forget. It was a cold night in Gaston County when my father and I took off to Gastonia. I don’t remember the reason for driving down Franklin Boulevard that night, but as we traveled to our destination there wasn’t much to talk about. The V8 engine purred down the road steadily as I began to dig through a small collection of CDs that Dad kept in his console. After not finding a whole lot to choose from, I managed to come across an album entitled “Kris Kristofferson: Live at the Philharmonic”. “Dad who is Kris Kristofferson?”, I asked. “His name is funny!” “He’s one of my favorites.”, he replied. “Pop in that CD and we’ll give him a listen.” The disc slid into the player and out came “The Late John Garfield Blues”. Kris has a very distinctive voice and a funky seven-

ties sound that fits surprisingly well between country and rock music. The tracks rolled on and so did we, through every traffic light on Franklin. I Shelton Fisher began humming some of the songs as if I had heard them before and I distinctly remember telling my father that it was as if I had listened to this music before. He just smiled and told me that this wasn’t just any music. This music was in my blood, and that he and my mother had seen him live in concert once and had propped their feet up on the stage as he played. It was after that night, I became a fan of early country music, and began to delve into the likes of Kris, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Waylon Jennings. There is another artist I have recently discovered to be a part of my genome as well; however, I haven’t had much time to get into his albums. Gordon Lightfoot is a Canadian folk singer who writes some of the most poetic lyrics ever put on vinyl. My father was a fan of his works played on a twelve-stringed Gibson guitar and always wanted me to get into “Gord’s Gold” (both a term he used, and a title used for one of Lightfoot’s greatest hits albums). I didn’t really listen much to it unless we were listening to records around the kitchen table and he had it playing, but I took a notion the other day and decided to download a few albums. Would you believe it if I told you that the same phenomenon happened again? As the gold flowed from my speakers, I began humming songs I had never listened to before. It made me feel like a rich man, and as a former musician I felt inspired once more. Perhaps I need to take a chance again with music. Perhaps it’s time to pick up my guitar again and rekindle the passion I once had for singing. There’s music in me and it’s trying to get out!

Park Street Methodist Church, 120 Park Street, Belmont, will host Bluegrass on the Lawn with Trinity River Band, Sunday November 22nd at 6:00pm. Please bring your own lawn chair. Donations will be taken for the band. Question/Info, please call the church office at 704-825-8480.

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Last Wednesday and Thursday saw nearly five inches of rainfall in our area with predictable results for the South Fork River. Here are a few scenes from the inundation in Cramerton. Photos by Alan Hodge

WSGE 91.7 FM marks 40 years of broadcasting The Belmont Abbey men’s soccer team played the South Carolina Gamecocks at Stone Stadium recently. South Carolina came away with the 5-0 victory after being held scoreless the first 22 minutes of the match. Highlights- Ben Knust (pictured) registered seven saves. Aaron Madison recorded two shots on goal. Ryan Cowie, Nathan Deimling, and Kevin Daly also took shots in the match. Belmont Abbey photo

Thomas Thierfelder (pictured) edged out teammate Sam Lynch in the final stretch to take individual honors in a cross country dual meet with Southern Wesleyan last Friday afternoon at Frank Liske Park. Thierfelder covered the 5k course in 18:01.6, just over four seconds faster than Lynch (18:05.8). Belmont Abbey photo

WSGE 91.7 FM, Gaston College’s award-winning radio station, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. On October 27, 1980, WSGE began broadcasting from its studio on the College’s Dallas campus. Originally part of Gaston College’s Broadcast Production and Technology Department, the station provided practical training opportunities for students interested in the broadcast industry. The FM station is now known as “Your Independent Music Source,” and it covers an area that encompasses over 1.3 million residents. Its signal can be heard in 10 counties and online streaming reaches listeners throughout the U.S. and in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, Taiwan, and many other countries. WSGE is a volunteerdriven station that operates 24 hours a day. WSGE has evolved over its 40 years from a 3,000-watt station that aired Blues, Rock, Big Band, and Classical music to a 7,500-watt station that features Blues and Rock as well as Alternative Country, Folk, Rhythm & Blues, Gospel, World Music, Jazz, and original programming in its lineup. It is perhaps best known for its strong commitment to Beach and Shag music, and by 2019 WSGE had been recog-

Front row, L-R) Gaston College radio WSGE 91.7 FM is the recipient of the Carolina Beach Music Awards (CBMA) 2019 FM Radio Station of the Year Award. This is the fifth consecutive year the station has received this award. Congratulations to Beach/Shag volunteer radio personalities Curtis Treece, Sandy Hamilton, John Barkley. (Second row, L-R) David Dodd, Phil Kistler, and Joe Mays. nized six times as the Carolinas Beach Music Awards’ FM Station of the Year. In 2011, WSGE received a grant for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and added news and information programming from NPR. Giving back to the community is vital to WSGE’s mission. The station has partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina’s Backpack Program, has served as an annual media

sponsor of the House of Mercy’s Walk for AIDS, and has participated in area festivals, concerts, and other non-profit events. WSGE’s annual Socks for Seniors drive collects new socks, gloves, and toiletries for people in need during the holiday season. Listener support is crucial to the success of WSGE’s operations. The station’s Fall 2020 Fundraising Drive is currently underway with a goal of raising $70,000 to

help WSGE continue to produce and present high quality, commercial-free programming. Listeners who pledge at levels of $40 and above are eligible for thank you gifts commemorating WSGE’s 40th anniversary. To donate to WSGE, visit www.wsge. org and click on Support. For more information about WSGE 91.7 FM, contact Cathis Hall at 704-9226552 or hall.cathis@gaston. edu.

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Ways to control high blood pressure By Caromont Health

Congratulations to Mrs. Harmoni Tomlin who was named Carr Elementary Teacher of the Year for 2020. She does a great job teaching first grade at Carr. Gaston Schools photo

KBB Redbud seedling giveaway Keep Belmont Beautiful and the Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce along with Dominion Energy are giving away Eastern Redbud seedlings on a first come first served basis on Saturday, November 21, from 9am until 12. Pick up these seedlings at the historic City Hall building in downtown Belmont. These trees are native to North Car-

olina and are appropriate for this climate. Seedlings donated by Dominion Energy and distributed courtesy of Keep Belmont Beautiful and the Montcross Area Chamber. For more information call Keep Belmont Beautiful at 704-825-8587 or the Montcross Chamber at 704-8255301.

Maintaining healthy blood pressure is so important. Especailly in these challenging times. If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, added stress, like that caused by the COVID19 pandemic, can contribute to elevated levels. If left untreated, high blood pressure can cause a heart attack, stroke or other serious health problems. Here are some helpful ways to manage your blood pressure: Reduce your Stress Stress is a major contributor to high blood pressure. Whether it is caused by work, family or finances, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to take a step back

and breathe. You can walk outside and enjoy the sunshine, practice yoga or try meditating each day to keep your stress (and blood pressure) levels down. Lose Weight Weight loss is one of the most effective lifestyle changes for controlling blood pressure. Taking small steps toward losing weight by exercising and eating healthy can help you see improvement in your blood pressure. Another area to focus on is your waistline. Carrying too much weight around your waist can put you at greater risk of high blood pressure and complications due to high blood pressure.

Exercise Regularly Regular physical activity â&#x20AC;&#x201D; about 150 minutes a week â&#x20AC;&#x201D; can lower your blood pressure. But staying consistent is key to keeping the benefits of exercise consistent and your blood pressure down. Some exercises you could do include walking, jogging, cycling, swimming or dancing. Eat Healthy Eating healthy foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products can lower your blood pressure. Reducing the amount of sodium and increasing potassium in your diet can improve your blood pressure and heart health. The DASH diet is an excellent nutrition resource aimed

at reducing blood pressure. Quit Smoking Each cigarette you smoke increases your blood pressure for a period of time. Quitting helps your blood pressure return to normal and reduces your risk of heart disease, lung cancer and a variety of other complications. There is never a bad time to quit smoking. See Your Doctor Because genetics can play a role in a variety of health issues, even the most healthy individual can develop high blood pressure. It is important to keep routine visits with your doctor, ask questions and carefully follow any prescribed treatment.

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It’s a time of adjustment for performing arts amid coronavirus pandemic Gaston Schools story When you think about the ways the coronavirus has affected the United States, you probably think about jobs, education, and the economy. What you probably don’t think about is how COVID19 has adversely influenced the performing arts. Schools across the country are continuing to adjust to the “new normal” when it comes to theater arts, chorus, and band, and performing arts teachers are doing their best to ensure their students gain a quality education while staying safe and still being able to enjoy what they love. COVID-19 restrictions have resulted in limitations for the performing arts since activities are usually conducted in a group setting with participants in close proximity to others. That doesn’t bode well in a time when social distancing and wearing a mask to prevent the spread of germs are the expectations. Shutdown cancels the performing arts The live events industry was one of the first aspects of everyday life that shut down, and it will be one of the last to return in the future. With the switch to virtual learning that occurred in March across the state, students participating in performing arts classes and spring productions had to put their time in the spotlight on hold. This was true of large-scale theater productions, performance assessments, concerts, and trips that were all interrupted. Though teachers tried to keep a positive outlook for their students, facing the unknown was the hardest part. Chuck Stowe, the theater teacher at Stuart W. Cramer High School, said they weren’t quite ready to accept that the school’s spring

musical, “Les Misérables,” wouldn’t be able to go on as they had planned. “Every day, we were missing rehearsal and preparation,” Stowe said. “You’re losing ground with music, and with acting, too. When it happened, we thought, ‘Maybe we’ll get over this and it can still happen.’ We were trying to find ways we could still make it work, but it just wasn’t possible. We waited two months to take the set down, just in case.” Steven Austin, the chorus teacher at Forestview High School, experienced a similar situation with the spring production of “Guys and Dolls.” In addition, his students were working toward their music performance assessment and had a trip planned to Atlanta where they were scheduled to perform at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, participate in a choral competition, and see the touring production of the megahit musical “Hamilton.” It was all canceled. “My students and I were in the midst of our busiest season of the year,” Austin said. “My students had been working so incredibly hard, and then everything just stopped in its tracks.” It’s the same story for Heaven Watson-Weary, the band director at Hunter Huss High School. Gathering a group of students together on March 12 with other county band students, none of them realized that it would be the last time they would get to perform as a unit for the rest of the school year. They would soon face a canceled spring concert, band banquet, and other activities that usually represent the end of the school year for students involved in the performing arts.

School is back in session Now that schools have reopened with a varied schedule (students attend school two days a week for in-person learning and take part in virtual learning three days a week), teachers say they have seen a shift in attitudes as students have adjusted to the new schedule and been able to engage in the performing arts even if its in a limited way. “I’m thrilled to be seeing my students in some capacity and am grateful to be able to foster relationships with my students faceto-face,” said Austin, who had to adapt along with the many teachers across Gaston County Schools who are responsible for teaching the performing arts curriculum. “I teach my classes in the auditorium at Forestview, allowing us to distance students as much as possible in most classes,” added Austin. “We are focusing on music theory, the anatomy and structure of singing, and heavily reinforcing music literacy.” Austin thinks the current approach will help students in the long run once they are able to return to singing and playing instruments in a fullcapacity setting. “The time we are putting in now will allow students to be more successful when we are given the green light to perform again,” he said. Watson-Weary said while students are having to take a different approach to learning in the band room, she is able to remind students about why they love music through learning. “We’re learning music history and music theory,” she said. “These are things that students were already learning about daily in my band classes; it’s just taken

on a different form.” Stowe pointed out that high school theater productions are extracurricular, and students spend time outside the classroom preparing for their roles. Inside his classroom, he is lining up guest speakers from Charlotte and beyond to participate in Zoom calls with his students. He also is planning to host the theater arts students’ annual cemetery tour at New Hope Presbyterian Church – an outdoor event that can adhere to social distancing rules. Students are passionate and resilient Students with a passion for the arts are resilient. After all, they know better than most that the show must go on. Watson-Weary says although so much has changed, her students are still able to see the positive in the situation despite the challenges they face. “My students have been excited to return,” she said. “They have been excellent, considering the strange circumstances that surround us each day. I’m very proud of them.” “Our students have adapted remarkably well to their new school environment,” Austin said of his chorus students. “They are taking health procedures very seriously and doing their part to keep our schools safe.” In lieu of the traditional means for teaching about music, instruments, and vocal

Stuart W. Cramer High School had to cancel its spring production of “Les Misérables” because of the coronavirus pandemic. In this picture from February, student Alex Manley rehearses a scene with Katie Watkins (right) and Angel Tucker. performance, teachers are relying on technology and software to show students how to listen for and recognize certain notes. Practicing on an individual basis at home is encouraged, and schools are considering the use of slitted masks and instrument bell covers by band students. Obviously, the return to normal for the performing arts depends on what happens with the pandemic. “If you don’t learn anything else from being involved in the performing arts in high school, you learn to be flexible,” Stowe added. “Some people get stuck looking at the problem. We’re going to deal with this and find a way to do what we need to do safely and still be able to find a creative outlet for these students. My colleagues in the arts are finding

ways to adapt and create solutions.” And while no one knows what the future holds for the performing arts, Austin is optimistic about what will happen with chorus and other programs. “(Arts education) is essential to our students,” he said. “I am confident that high school programs across the county and state will adapt to meet the needs of our students and communities. Gaston County has a long standing tradition of excellence with our performing arts programs, and it’s not something that is just going to disappear. Our teachers are outstanding educators who are among the most dedicated that I know.” After all, the show will go on in some form or fashion.

Thank you God! By Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org pastortrent@salvationchurchnc.org

When we consider a mountain view, or the vastness of the ocean as we stand on the beach, we are reminded of the glory of God. Even in the midst of a broken, sinful world, we see the evidence of the power and might of God. In a couple of weeks, we will be celebrating Thanksgiving with our families. As we do, who will we thank? Who will receive our praise? Will we thank God for all He is? In 2 Samuel 23:13-17 we see an instance of David and his army. David was in the area of Adullam. The Philistines had a garrison of troops in the town of Bethlehem. Bethlehem was the hometown of David and his family, and now it was being occupied by his enemy, the Philistines. David longed to see his hometown, and he told his soldiers just how much he wished he had a cup of water from the well of Bethlehem. David’s soldiers, taking him seriously, made their way to Bethlehem. They fought off the Philistines, took water from the well, and brought it to David. Instead of drinking the water, David poured his long-desired

water out on the ground as an offering to God. Everything David did was for God. He looked to God for all things. God was his everything. David understood all things came from God, including that cup of water his soldiers retrieved. God was David’s priority. As we approach Thanksgiving, where do we stand with God? Do we recognize God’s place in our lives? Is God our top priority? As we thank God this Thanksgiving, and all times, God must be Lord of our lives. Just as David considered God as his everything, so must we. Thanks offered to God with lives lived in half-hearted relationships with Him, are simply empty praise. God is worthy of pure praise, and deserves lives lived in total surrender to Him as His disciples. This Thanksgiving season truly thank God. Thank Him more than just a hurried blessing said as you prepare to enjoy your meal. Really thank God, thank Him for everything. Thank God for life, family, and certainly for salvation that comes through Jesus Christ. Thank Him, and let others see you thank Him. Live thankful to God before all people you meet. Let God be your everything just as David did so long ago. Say thank you to God today!

Jingyu Zhang

Brendan Sweezy

GDS announces Commended Students Gaston Day School is excited to announce that Seniors, Brendan Sweezy and Jingyu Zhang, have been named Commended Students in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship (NMSC). About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2021 competition by taking the 2019 Pre-

liminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). “Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.” The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), is a not-for-profit organiza-

tion that operates without government assistance, was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 400 business organizations and high education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence. Photos by Allen McLamb

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CLASSIFIED ADS To place your ad go to CarolinaClassiﬁeds.com or call 704-484-1047 ANNOUNCEMENTS ANTIQUES & MORE N BEAMS MILL. Furniture, Antiques, collectibles, man cave items, bottles & more. Thurs.Fri., 10am-5pm. Sat., 9am4pm. Closed Sun.-Wed. 4135 Fallston Road, Shelby. ( Hwy 18 north.) Come visit us and make our FIRST ANNIVERSARY great. 704-312-6410. WANTED: DOWNED OR UP ROOTED OAK TREES. Will cut up and remove for free. 828395-0758.

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EMPLOYMENT CLASS A CDL COMMERCIAL DRIVER. Class A CDL driver. Local, no touch, freight. Part time/on call basis. Retired drivers welcome. No less then $20/hour. (828) 2451383 tenbroeck1991@bellsouth.net

PLACE YOUR ORDERS FOR THE HOLIDAY!! Tom’s Bakery, 120 Belvedere Ave., Shelby, NC 28150. tgreene1@twc.com or tomsbakery.net (704) 473-1413

KENNEL WORK NEEDED. 4 HOURS ONCE PER WEEK. $10 per hour. At private home in Forest City. 828-305-1834. OFFICE WORK PART-TIME. 4 HOURS TWICE A WEEK, $10 per hour. In private home in Forest City. 828-305-1834. TAKING APPLICATIONS. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 2-4pm for Seasonal (Dec-April) Day Receptionist. Must be over 21 years old. Experience a plus. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, 233 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150. (704) 487-9160

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

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BARBER NEEDED in Boiling Springs. Contact Ron at 704434-9711 or 864-812-1935. HOME HEALTH CAREGIVER. Seeking Reliable Certiﬁed CNA with Dementia Experience for One-On-One Care of Elderly Family Member. Responsibilities include: feeding, hygiene assistance, light house work and running local errands. Reliable transportation and references required. Pay based on experience. (704) 472-4058 shannonspake81@gmail.com

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HAVE CLEAN DRIVING RECORD. Must pass drug test and physical. Call United Cab at (704) 482-7000

CRAMERTON SEASONAL LEAF COLLECTION WORKER. The Town of Cramerton will be accepting applications for two (2) seasonal leaf collection workers. Applications are available at online Cramerton Town Hall (155 N. Main Street, Cramerton) OR at the Town’s website: www.cramerton.org Applicants will be required to work 40 hours per week from November 1st until February 1st removing loose piles of leaves around town with a collection truck. Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Driver’s license and drug screening are required. Applicant will be required to work outside in all weather conditions and must be able to pick up and move at least 50 pounds. Starting salary $11.00 per hour depending on qualiﬁcations. Please contact Rodney Baker, Public Works Director, with any questions or to get a job description at (704) 718-8006. The Town of Cramerton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up. I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drug-free, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750

(9) DOORS, $100 FOR ALL. 1985 Honda Elite Motor Scooter, seats 2, new tires, runs like new, 2032 miles, $950 cash. 828-289-5031.

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DUST TO SHINE CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, commercial, weekly, biweekly, monthly, move in/out, construction, one time cleanings offered with 10 years experience. Free estimates. (704) 297-8355

YARD/GARAGE SALE. Electronics, furniture, nice bedspreads, lots clothes. Saturday, November 21st, 7:00am-12:00pm. 316 Maner Rd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086

FULL TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED. Maintain rental properties. Must have valid NC Drivers license. Pay depends on experience. (704) 473-4299 EARN WHILE YOU LEARN. Price Brothers, Inc., Plumbing. (Equal Opportunity Employer). Join our team!!! APPLY TODAY. pbiplumbing.com/employment COMPLETE CARE INC. Is seeking CNAs / In Home Aides for Cleveland and Gaston Counties. Apply M-F, 8am-4pm at 404 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150 or call (704) 4809340 NEED WEEKLY HOUSEKEEPER. Live near Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Good pay. Need references. Call: 704692-2500. TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED!!! GOOD PAY, STEADY HOURS, friendly environment, home every night. 828-748-5893. NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers needed. (704) 4770516 DUNHAM’S SPORTS LOOKING TO HIRE. DUNHAM’S SPORTS LOCATIONS LOOKING TO HIRE SEASONAL HOLIDAY STAFF! Troy, MI Dunham’s Sports, one of the nation’s largest sporting goods chains, will be hiring part-time seasonal holiday help at all of their locations. Part-time associates enjoy ﬂexible hours, extra spending money, and a merchandise discount that will help with holiday shopping. Interested, enthusiastic sports-minded candidates can apply online at www.qhire.net/ dunhamsholiday. A listing of the 230+ stores in 22 Midwestern and Southern states can be found on the company website www.dunhamssports.com.

Nippon Electric Glass, LLC Electric Glass Fibers America Fiber Glass Products 940 Washburn Switch Road, Shelby, NC 28150 Nippon Electric Glass, (formerly PPG Industries), Inc. is currently interviewing for full-time production positions at its Shelby, NC Fiber Glass manufacturing facility. If you are interested in working in a dynamic, growth oriented environment and being part of a successful, global company, we invite you to join our team. This position requires use of, or access to, information subject to the Export Control Regulations. Accordingly, only U.S. citizens, Green Card holders and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply. NEG offers competitive wages & excellent beneﬁts including health care, savings plan, education assistance, vacation time & paid holidays. Production operations run 24/7 with 12 hour rotation shifts. Production positions include lifting & carrying, packing, loading, cleaning, and operating equipment or general utility. Production workers starting salary is starting from $16.93, $17.54, and $18.06/hr. & $19.20 per hour, with pay increases every six months for one year. We also offer 40 hours of paid vacation after 6 months and an additional 40 hours of paid vacation time added at 1 year of employment. TO APPLY YOU MUST HAVE 1 OF THE FOLLOWING: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA or GED, or CRC – Career Reediness Certiﬁcate (Bronze level or higher)

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD APPLY THROUGH THE FOLLOWING: https://www.indeed.com/nippon Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V

D&S LAWN CARE: For all your fall lawn care needs, give us a call. Mulching, Leaf Removal, Gutter Cleaning, Clean Flower Beds. Serving Rutherford County 15 years. 828-582-0314, 828-447-4012. SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587 WALLINGS HOME IMPROVEMENTS. We do it all. General repairs, pressure washing, interior/exterior painting. 40+ yrs experience. Have references. Call (828) 201-5788 HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-692-4449. AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING AND LEAF PICKUP. LEAF PICKUP, MULCHING, AND HEDGES, ALSO STORM CLEAN UP !! CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE! (704) 466-2333 BRANDONADKINS4619@ GMAIL.COM CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Fall Tune-up Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-4779119 or 704-472-9367. DECK NEED A FACE LIFT? I have built or repaired hundreds. We fix most anything made of wood. Room Enclosures. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-4766058.

TRIPLE D PAINTING AND WOODWORK. All your painting needs, free estimates, over 25 yrs experience! Framing, facial boards and much more wood work available! Making your home, building or business look new again. (704) 418-5736 childresstracy1@gmail.com RV/CAMPER ROOFS. Install, Water Damage, Wrecks, Insurance Claims, Roof Kits, Parts. Repairs & Service. Also, Mobile Repair. 24/7. 828-453-8113.

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JAZZY MOBILITY CHAIR, $775. Jazzy that has less than 100 hours use, indoors. Comes delivered, charger, 2 month warranty. Call Scooterman John 704-951-4224, mobilityservices07@gmail.com USED FURNITURE FOR SALE. (2) Huntington chairs, (2) dressers w/mirrors, (2) recliners, rocking chair, coffee table, hall closet, sofa, bed, chest-of-drawers. 828-4474369, 828-305-4088. TWO CRYPTS FOR SALE inside the mausoleum at the Rose Hill Memorial Park in Fallston, NC. 704-538-7883.

BARNYARD TRASH TO TREASURES. MULTI FAMILY. FRI & SAT. Nov. 20th, 21st. 8am-1pm. Household, furniture, clothes, odds, ends. (Polkville). 3218 Bridges Dairy Road, Shelby, NC 28150

RUTHERFORD COUNTY CARPET BARN CLOSING SALE. All ﬂooring needs! (5) family indoor yard sale Monday-Saturday, 8am-4pm. 106 Pinehurst Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040 YARD SALE & BAKE SALE! Tues.-Thurs., Nov. 17-19, 8am until. Fri., Nov. 20, 8am-2pm. Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 397 Mt. Pleasant Church Road, Forest City, NC 28043 PICKERS PARADISE, ANTIQUE DEALERS WELCOME, COLLECTORS WELCOME. Appointment only so call 828429-2851. Cast iron, Lionel train engine collection, BB guns, quilts, carnival glass, Coca Cola crates, mantle & wall hung clocks. Over a thousand items for sale.

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4000 HONDA GENERATOR. $300. (704) 538-8867 FREE FIREWOOD. You cut and you haul away. New Adventure Farm. (704) 538-0266 FRED’S FIREWOOD!! Seasoned cut, split hardwood. Will deliver 10 mile radius of Forest City. 828-202-1000. 1992 FORD F-150 XLT w/high mileage, good work truck, reduced price, $1,990. Two recliners, reduced price, $65 each. Oak & Pine Firewood, $200. 828-289-1817. MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Green Oak, $65. Cut, split and delivered. 828-3950758.

RICH BROWN LEATHER SOFA, $399. Bernhardt, purchased in 2017 for our nonsmoking Shelby living room. Also for sale: dark blue Lazy-Boy Rocker-Recliner $129. (703) 955-2118 AGRI-FAB LEAF VAC & LIMB GRINDER, pull behind lawnmower. Tecumseh formula 8HP. $700. (704) 460-9762 MARILYN MONROE CALENDARS, 9 of different years, $10 each. Also, hardback book with many pictures, $25. 828-2895031.

WHEEL HORSE MOWER; unused galvanized tin; new wheel and tire; men’s and ladies’ Rolex watches. 601-740-0837, Chesnee, SC. ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Call for more details. 828-382-0455. HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean ﬂower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us ﬁrst, 704-692-4449.

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PETS & LIVESTOCK

CAMPERS

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USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-286-8674.

WE HAVE TRAILERS IN STOCK! GOOSENECKS, NEW AND USED, 7 TON AND 10 TON. ENCLOSED 4x6, 5x8, 5x10, 6x10, 6x12, 7x14, (7x14 7k), 8.5x20 (10k AUTO CARRIER), DUMP TRAILERS. ALL SIZES OF UTILITY TRAILERS, 2020 & 2021 WITH MORE ON WAY! J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

WANT TO BUY LARGE MOUTH GLASS GALLON JARS. Call 704-692-0175.

CHIHUAHUA AND KITTEN FOR SALE. Female Chihuahua-Chocolate/red, wormed, had shots. 1 year old in April. Pup-Kit also$325.00. Also, Beautiful 4 1/2 month old kitten, white with tabby points, wormed, had ﬁrst shots. Litter box trained-$40.00. 828391-0919.

1984 28’ F350 FORD TIOGA. 460 engine, runs great, self contained, good tires, 69K miles. Price reduced, $3300. Pictures available. (772) 2421519

CLEVELAND COUNTY

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES for sale. 10 weeks old, no papers, shots current, $350. Parents on site with papers. (704) 482-7274

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms. 704-300-5341, Steve 704-4728865, Cletus, 704-300-5341, Todd (704) 692-1627 10X10 UTILITY BUILDING w/ upper shelf, $200. Pec Deck exercise equipment machine, $75. Joe Weider exercise bench w/leg attachment & weights, $50. 803-322-7632. 18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,095. 704-482-3166. HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449.

LARGE TRIUMPH POWER PAPER CUTTER, 18.5 inches wide, $400. High Speed air fed Baum paper folder, $400. 828305-8331. HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788 TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. (704) 434-6389

ROLL TOP DESK FOR SALE. Solid Oak, very nice condition, with keys, no scratches, asking $250. 704-692-4449. PROPANE GRILL TANKS REFILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828287-3272. DEER APPLES FOR SALE. $9 per bag. 828-287-3272. REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443 BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828-248-1408. WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your rooﬁng or repair needs. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895.

“COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park. Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually. (919) 272-5503 RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS AND GOKARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-4769383. DEER CORN, SHELLED, 50LBS, $7. Cob Corn, $8. 828287-3272. 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

16X40 STORAGE BUILDING, WORK SHOP, ETC. Built on site, one day install. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

CARPORTS, GARAGES, RV COVERS, FREE STANDING LEAN TO’S. Areas largest on site display. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895. WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-2455895. TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW! ALL KINDS. Areas LARGEST on site display for trailers. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., 2690 US Hwy. 221 S., Forest City. 828245-5895.

LOOKING FOR OLD FIRE ARMS. Prefer 22’s. (704) 6008560 CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-4720006. WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828-245-6756.

FARM & GARDEN PASTURE FOR RENT. Barn with (3) 12x12 stalls & large feed room, 8 acres, water & plenty of grass. Limit 3 horses. $275 month. (704) 739-3165

REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank. Can send pictures by phone. $475. (704) 3001818 TAYLOR WATERSTOVE, MODEL T-450. Call for more info. 828-248-8060. CIDER MILL FOR SALE. Good condition, recently used, $325. 828-248-8060.

WANT TO BUY 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

RACING HOMING PIGEONS. Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803984-6678. artsager@msn.com

CARS & TRUCKS 1995 NISSAN 4X4 TRUCK extended cab, $4,500. 2006 Ford Mustang, V6, auto., loaded, 85,700 miles, $6,500. (704) 466-5672 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 $4,500. 2002 PT Cruiser, new radiator, new timing belt & gears, heads changed, new power steering pump, 4 new tires. Ready to drive, $1,700. Call 704-2848212.

NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-287-3272.

PETS & LIVESTOCK EASTER EGGER HENS AND GOLDEN COMET RIR CROSS hens for sale. Call for details & price. Shelby (509) 432-4914 FULL BLOODED BASSET HOUND PUPS. Ready for new home! Been wormed, no shots. 1 male, 1 female, $300 each. 828-289-1258.

2001 DODGE DAKOTA SLT Package, Extended Cab, 318 V-8, Auto, New Paint, 2WD, New Tires, Bedliner, Tool Box, Non Smoker, Looks Brand New! 100,800 miles. Asking $7000 _ MAKE OFFER! (704) 418-3071 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 $4,500.00; 2002PT Cruiser, new radiator, new timing belt and gears, heads changed, new power steering pump and 4 new tires. Ready to drive. -$1,700.00. 704-2848212. 2012 MAZDA3 Black Sedan, 6 speed manual, immaculate condition, 98,500 miles, $7900. 704-473-1800.

2006 DODGE STRATUS SDN $1800. (704) 739-7133

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WORKING HEELER MIX PUPPIES. Male & female, wormed, groomed & 1st shots. $150 each. Can text pictures. (828) 391-0919 DOG KENNELS, FROM $189.99 IN STOCK. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 10x10 split, 20x20 split. Tops, Delivery and Install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-2455895.

HONDA GOLDWING 1100. New headlights, new horn, new signals. Bucket seat, windshield, shaft drive. 4K miles. Garage kept. $1,500.00. 704300-8378.

VACATIONS OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659, (803) 635-9831

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1998 27’ FLEETWOOD Tracker Trailstar. On Ford E-450 Super Duty, w/36,330 miles. Great deal at $7,995. Never be homeless! 828-453-0828.

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354 MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417

1.97 ACRES, 3000 SQFT BUILDING. 1144 East Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale, NC 28090. Tax Value $174,971. SALE PRICE $120,00. Call 828-453-0828.

1997 FORD ECONOLINE COMMERCIAL CUTAWAY E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires, $15,000. 828-245-9620, 828-223-1564.

FREE KITTENS. 4 months old. All female. Need to ﬁnd good inside homes. Please call or text 828-201-3861.

WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. Call 828-429-3935.

2004 BUICK LESABRE Ltd. Good running condition, dependable, lots of new parts. Has Class II hitch, wired, $1700. (704) 300-1151

GALVANIZED PANEL GATES. (2) 14 ft. $70 each. (704) 4199145

FREE TO A GOOD HOME. Boxer (Female) Solid Brindle, 6 Years Old, CKC Registered, Shots Up To Date. Outside Dog. (704) 466-3135

FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft. Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. (3) TIRES: 235/55/R19 LX SPORT M&S Continental Crosstrack. Run less than 500 miles, removed from 2020 Honda CRV, $125 each. 828245-9306 no answer, leave message.

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828289-1175 or 828-247-1070.

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH DUPLEX. Rent $475, Deposit $475, Application Fee $25. 704-472-4666, 704-472-3100. 112 Bowman Street, Shelby, NC 28150

I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-4720006.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY TWO RESTRICTED MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS in gated community, near Lake Lure. Owner ﬁnancing available, 0% ﬁnancing for a limited time. Also, 78 Acre Riverfront Horse Farm, 5 miles from TIEC. 864909-1035, www.rowelland.com

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY HOUSE IN COUNTRY, clean private YARD. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Security deposit, ref., $880. 704-538-7661. Lawndale, NC 28090 (704) 538-7661 MOBILE HOMES. Mobile homes for Rent in Shelby, NC and Kings Mountain, NC. 1 to 3 bedrooms renting from $525.00 to $750.00 per month. Call Today. 704-554-8861. (704) 5548861 frontdesk@kluttspropertymanagement.com 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH DOUBLEWIDE. Rent $1000, Deposit $1000, Application Fee $25. 704-472-3100, 704-4724666. 106 Roundtree, Grover, NC. LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723

1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Call or visit us today, Laurel Hill Apartments 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity. 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259. 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOME New carpet, vinyl, H&A. $500 month, $500 deposit. 328 Weathers St., Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 472-5973

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2 OR 3 BEDROOM HOUSE. 2 Bedroom House can be used as a 3 bedroom. Located in downtown Rutherfordton. Fenced backyard. $725 plus deposit. Call for more information. 828458-7403. 3BR, 2BA MH. Beautiful Wooded Park. AGE 50 over. Landlord on site. No pets. Background check. Call after 10am, 828429-9831. ICC AREA, BEST VALUE. Energy Efﬁcient 2BR Duplex. Central H/A, SS appliances, deck, w/free storage buildings onsite. $650 rent/deposit. 828248-1776. IN SPINDALE, 3BR, 2BA. Basement, Rec room, deck, carport & garage. Stove and refrigerator furnished. $700 month, $700 deposit. 828-2807139. 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $500 per month. 828-382-0475.

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