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Sharon Hodge retires after half a century (almost) of Belmont banking By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info
On December 31, Sharon Brendle Hodge will retire after having served banking customers in Belmont for just a hair over 48 years. Over that incredible span, she’s seen major changes in the way banking is done, but one thing has remained constanther bright smile for everyone she has helped with their accounts. She began her career in 1972 at the Bank of Belmont main branch downtown just a few months after graduating South Point High. “My sister Joy Rankin was Sharon Hodge will be retiring December 31 after a close to five working there and she had decades long career in local banking. my nephew Cliff and decided to quit,” Hodge says. “I went out the Bank of Belmont and with her when she told the and I went to work.” Hodge stayed at her post. Hodge recalled the great bank president J. Paul Ford Good times were had then that she was leaving. I was days at Bank of Belmont. “The men who worked too. sitting in the lobby holding “Once a year, Wachovia the baby. Joy told Mr. Ford there wore suits and the he should hire me. He said women wore dresses,” she sent us to Pinehurst for the if I was as good a worker as said. “At Christmas, Mr. Ford weekend,” she said. “Wachoshe was then he would and I would take us to the Gastonia via recognized all of us, not could start the next day. My Country Club where he was a just ones with top sales or first day was October 4, 1972. member. We had music and a something like that. At PineMr. Ford took me to the book- a big meal with baked Alaska hurst we would visit the spa, and take a side trip to Camkeeping department and intro- for dessert. We had a ball.” In 1981, Wachovia bought eron antique village. We had duced me to Margaret Love
games and music too.” In 2001, First Union came in and Hodge worked on. In 2008 Wells Fargo bought the bank and has owned it ever since. Over her 48 years, Hodge has seen some big changes in banking.
“The Bank of Belmont was hands on,” she says. “Just before Wachovia came we got our first computer. We called it the choo-choo train.” During the course of her career, Hodge has performed a plethora of banking roles.
“I worked in bookkeeping, ran a proof machine, hand posted all the work, mailed out statements, ran the switchboard, did customer service, and worked a teller window inside and in the drive up,” she said. “My See HODGE, Page 3
The annual Belmont Unity Day event in January 2020 brought folks together - something we would need badly as the year progressed. Photo by Alan Hodge
2020 The best of times, Local CAP member awarded the worst of times Silver Medal of Honor By Alan Hodge
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By Sue Beutler The Gastonia Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol is proud to announce that one of its members, Lt. Johnny Click, has been awarded the Silver Medal of Valor, for distinguished and conspicuous heroic action, at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of normal duty. This award is Civil Air Patrol’s highest decoration. The award will be formally presented by an Officer from Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters in the near future. Lt. Click is employed as a truck driver for Fed-Ex Freight, with a certification for transport of hazardous materials. On an otherwise ordinary day in June of this year, he was refueling his truck at the Travel America
Lt. Johnny Click, CAP at the Gastonia Airport. Photo by Sue Beutler gas station in Richmond Hill, Georgia at the same time that a pickup truck pulling a fifth wheel travel trailer was refueling nearby. While the pickup truck driver was refueling his vehicle, the travel
trailer caught fire. Flames were visible in an area adjacent to the compartment containing the travel trailer’s two propane tanks. Lt. Click immediately reacted by running See CLICK, Page 5
In his classic novel “A Tale of Two Cities” 19th century English author Charles Dickens starts his story with these words “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”. Well, folks, that pretty much sums up 2020, the year when COVID19 came to wreak havoc on our globe, nation, state, and cities. Nonetheless, throughout the year there were good times and the BannerNews remained true to its commitment to publish as many positive stories as possible while still keeping folks informed about the COVID situation. January 2020 started the year on several high notes. The edition of the 9th featured stories on Habitat for
Humanity houses that were being constructed in Mt. Holly and Stanley. Another article highlighted the good work going on at Cramerton Parks and Recreation and plans for exciting events in the coming year. Another feature article shared the stories of East Belmont native Ray Biggerstaff and his times in the U.S. Marines Back in the early 1960s. On the inside pages, stories included photos from the Little Miss Gastonia pageant and a profile of local high school girls basketball teams. The January 16th version of the BannerNews reported that Andy Harris had been named Belmont Firefighter of the Year. Another story profiled the fast-growing Community Public Charter School in Stanley. Another piece took a look at major
updates and renovations at Stowe Park. On the inside there was a nice article and photos of the display at Gaston Used Auto Parts in North Belmont honoring veterans. January 23 rolled around and the BannerNews focused on the growing arts scene in Mt. Holly including a chat with Awaken Gallery owner Emily Andress. Another front page story gave some coverage to a group of Boy Scouts from Troop 56 who had pitched in and helped work on the Belmont Trolley project. Up in Stanley, the town honored East Gaston student Chloe Billings for her role in establishing a community garden. In sports, Pam Smith was inducted into the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame. See YEAR IN REVIEW, Pages 6 & 7
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R ECOLLECTIONS AND R EFLECTIONS Meditations
Does Christmas still matter? Rev. Trent Rankin
Real joy In September, I noticed one of my friends was avoiding going home. I asked, “Is everything alright at home?” He responded, “Oh, yes. It’s just my wife and kids are decorating and putting up the Christmas tree. They have Christmas music blasting all over the house, so I am avoiding the chaos until they finish.” I gave him the deer in the headlight look. I said, “It is September.” I soon found out many people started decorating early for Christmas this year. The year 2020 has been challenging for so many people. Living amid a pandemic, businesses that have closed permanently, food lines longer than ever, the family who now have an empty chair at the dinner table due to the death of COVID, people are looking for hope. So, many have turned to decorate early for Christmas. Now, I have always been one who said, “Let’s celebrate one season at a time. Don’t rush time.” But guess where I found myself on November 1. Yes, in Lowes Home Improvement, looking for a Christmas tree. Usually, I put up a live tree. But this year I broke two of my golden rules, I have an artificial tree, and I put up the tree before Thanksgiving. Many people have been so distraught, hopeless, and weary from COVID fatigue we desire to experience joy. So, surely, Christmas decorations will bring me joy. Yes, it is beautiful to sit in my room and look at the beautiful lights on the tree. But the momentary happiness from Christmas lights is not sustaining because Christmas decorations is not the source of our joy. Where does the source originate? “You will show me the path of life; in Your pres-
ence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11 NKJV. Joy begins in our relationship with God. It is a fruit of God’s Spirit planted in our hearts. When the Israelites returned to their homeland after seventy years of captivity in Babylon, they returned to economic collapse and a destroyed temple. When the people gathered in the Water Gate’s open square, they asked for Ezra to read from the Book of the Law of Moses. Convicted in their heart over the sin they committed, the people began to mourn and weep. Nehemiah told the people the day is holy to the Lord, do not mourn or weep. God heard their cry and repentance and has forgiven them. He said, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 NKJV. Each year at Christmas, we sing, Silent Night, Holy Night, all is calm all is bright. But, when Jesus was born, it was not silent or calm. Jesus was born at a time of political unrest and turmoil. When King Herod heard wise men came from the East to pay homage to the King of the Jews, he became troubled. Mary and Joseph, warned by an angel of the Lord, escaped to Egypt, and became refugees wandering from place to place. Meanwhile, Herod became angry and ordered all male children in Bethlehem to be murdered. And yet, we hear the news from an angel saying, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.” Luke 2:10 NKJV. Even today, with the un-
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Rev. Angela Pleasants rest in our country, unemployment increasing, and political unrest, we can still speak of great joy. Why? Because joy is not based on our circumstances. Joy is from the strength of the Lord. There is nothing wrong with stringing your lights and decking the halls. It can bring a smile to the face and a gladness to the heart. But real and sustainable joy comes from knowing God and delighting in his character. The fullness of joy is found only in the presence of God and enjoying fellowship with him. Have a merry and blessed Christmas.
Wow, can you believe we have made it to Christmas? This has been one of the longest years in recently memory for everyone because of the pandemic. Everyone has struggled this year, many physically due to the virus, and many financially as well. This year is almost over and we are eager for a new year, yet now it is Christmas. Is Christmas still important to us, does it still matter, especially with a year like this? We find that very first Christmas detailed in Luke 2:1-7. Joseph and Mary found themselves headed to Bethlehem because of a census called for by Rome. They had to go to Bethlehem because it was Joseph’s hometown, and he was a descendant of David. As they journeyed, Mary was very near to delivering her Child. When they arrived as we know, there was no room available for them to stay in the local inn. They found shelter in a stable where the Child Jesus was born. Mary swaddled Him and laid Him in a manger. For those people in Bethlehem, it was just any other night. Nothing was out of the ordinary for the residents. The biggest news of the day was the census. Yet into this night,
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Jesus came to earth. The people did not recognize the significance, yet the world changed that night. That first Christmas mattered, and this Christmas matters as Rev. Trent Tankin well. Many people are just going through the motions, buying the gifts they need to buy, and hoping it is all over soon. Most people forget that this day celebrates the birthday of a King! As we look at this time we are living in, it seems we have lost our focus. Politics and pandemic have consumed our year. Even at Christmas we have lost our focus. It is not the lights, the tree, or even the gifts, it is Jesus. As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, and head into a new year, may we always remember what matters. Jesus came to earth to save us. He was born in a manger, died on a cross, and walked out of the tomb alive. He did it all for us, so that we could live. He lives, and through Him we live. We can face this year, and whatever comes next because of that Child born on that first Christmas. Christmas matters, because it was the day that Jesus came to earth for you and me. May we never forget, even in the toughest times, that Jesus loves us. Merry Christmas!
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Mrs. Ritchie at Catawba Heights Elementary was recently surprised by a Rutherford Electric representative, who came to tell her she won a $1,000 Bright Ideas Education Grant! Mrs. Ritchie applied for this grant to purchase Legos for science. She plans on teaching her students about force and motion and the relevance of energy efficiency and transformation on our world, using creativity and the principles of engineering. Students will have fun learning about renewable and non renewable energy by experimenting with building wind turbines, and even build their own balloon-powered cars. Gaston County Schools photo
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Hodge, fourth from left rear row- and some of her co-workers back in the early 1980s. Photo by Millican Pictorial History Museum
HODGE From Page 1 favorite job was customer service- helping people balance their checkbooks and helping them with problems with their accounts.” Her personal and professional touch has made Hodge a favorite with customerstwo generations of them. “They are like family to me,” she said. “I know their pets and I grieved when the pets died. When a customer would pass away I would go to the visitation and funeral to show the family I cared. Some of my customers had children and the kids would come sit on my lap and now those children are grown with kids too and I wait on them. I am going to miss my customers and wonder if they are well and how they are doing.” Hodge’s current manger at Wells Fargo Abbey Plaza, Matthew Horton, had this to say. “I have worked with Sharon Hodge for almost 3 1/2 years,” he said. “She trans-
ferred to the Abbey Plaza branch after the Wells Fargo location in downtown Belmont closed where she had been for 45 years. Sharon cares deeply for her customers and knows many of them by name. One of my first experiences with her working at the Abbey Plaza branch was in our drive thru where I observed her helping a customer who she knew well enough to ask about other family members. The same scenario played out with the next customer she helped where she knew them by name and was able to carry on a conversation with them while taking care of their transaction as if they were long-time friends or neighbors. Again with the next customer…I was amazed! It became clear to me that she knew these customers very well and had developed deep relationships with them by taking care of their banking needs for many years. When Sharon takes
vacation time or has a sick day, her customers’ ask about her, and in many cases you can tell they are disappointed that they missed seeing her during their visit. Last week she told a customer that she was retiring at the end of the year and they began crying. Sharon has made a tremendous impact on people in and around Belmont over the past 48 years and she will be missed by many. We are very happy for her and wish her well in her retirement. It is truly bitter sweet.” So, how does Hodge plan to spend her retirement? “I am going to get up each day and do what I want to do,” she said, “I have worked for 48 years and my next 48 will be spent not being told by anybody what to do. I want my final words to all my customers to be the ones from a Roy Rogers song ‘happy trails to you until we meet again!’.”
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The City of Mt Holly Field Services Division was recently awarded a grant from NC 811 for a tailgate wrap. NC 811 is an underground utility-locating service that is free to citizens to “Call Before You Dig”. This is an important job that our citizens can do to help protect our underground utilities such as water and sewer. Simply dial 811!
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day, December 17, 2020 during the daylight hours with the assistance the City of Mount Holly. A short dedication service (wearing masks and following socialdistancing guidelines) was presented on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 7:00pm. The project will remain in place until Monday, January 4, 2021 and will be lighted from 5:30pm to 10:00pm every night. It is located on the Pergola, outside the Mt. Holly Municipal Complex on Central Avenue. The purpose of the Project: The Covid 19 Pandemic
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THE SAVIOUR IS BORN
We Celebrate Christmas
Luke 1 The Birth of Jesus Foretold 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. 31 You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end.” 34”How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” 35 The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called[c] the Son of God. 36 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. 37 For nothing is impossible with God.” 38”I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her. Mary Visits Elizabeth 39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! 43But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 45Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” Mary’s Song 46 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. 50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. 54 He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful 55 to Abraham and his descendants forever, even as he said to our fathers.” Luke 2 The Birth of Jesus 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to his own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. The Shepherds and the Angels 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ[a] the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14”Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. Scripture taken from the Holy Bible New International Version
Gaston Christian School 4th-grader, Emerson Mumford, wanting to make sure people had enough to eat, helped her class raise $94.17 for the Charlotte Rescue Mission. A meal is roughly $2.00 so the class helped feed around 45 people. “Emerson has such a giving heart but what inspired me was the concern and compassion she expressed when she asked me for permission to put the jar in the room,” said her teacher, Mrs. Thornburg. GCS photo
Gastonia Evening Rotary recently donated 61 new coats to Gaston County Schools. The coats will be distributed to students in need. Thanks to the Gastonia Evening Rotary Club and other school community partners for helping make the holiday season a little brighter for children in Gaston County. Gaston Schools photo
CLICK From Page 1 to the burning travel trailer, shutting off, disconnecting, and removing the propane tanks from the travel trailer in order to prevent the risk of an explosion. He then assisted in using a fire extinguisher to put out the growing fire, directed the station manager, Nick Hisoire, to call 911 and proceeded to help the owner in detaching the travel trailer from his pickup so that it could be moved away to safety. Hisoire stated that the fire “posed a danger to the facility and everyone present” and that had Lt. Click not removed the tanks, he believes “they would have ignited, causing catastrophic and life-threatening damage”. Sgt. Paul Carter of the Richmond Hill Fire Department reported that the “selfless act eliminated the chance of any further damage to the
camper or the surrounding area which could have been catastrophic due to the proximity of large amounts of fuel and other combustibles”. Lt. Click’s calm and decisive actions that day not only safeguarded other customers at the gas station, but spared firefighters the inherent dangers of fighting a dangerous petroleum fire. After leaving the scene in capable hands, he went on to complete his return trip to Charlotte. Johnny Click is quick to say that he’s no hero. A lifelong resident of Gaston County, he grew up in Dallas, North Carolina. At a young age he developed an interest in trucks. His career as a truck driver began at Cape Fear Trucking where he operated dump trucks. He moved on to drive eighteen wheelers for TNS Mills, Burlington Industries Transportation, and now for Federal Express where he has recently been recognized for 25 years of safe diving. He has amassed
over four and one half million miles without an accident, and this certainly wasn’t the first time he provided aid to another traveler on the road. Prior to joining Civil Air Patrol in 2017, he was a Scout Leader for Troop 28 in Dallas. Johnny has been a Mason for 16 years, Past Master of Gaston Lodge 263. During his time in Civil Air Patrol he has obtained the grade of Second Lieutenant, served on the squadron’s finance committee, and has been an ardent supporter of the organization. Major Steve Matthews, CAP North Carolina Wing Chaplain said “Lieutenant Click exemplifies the quiet competence and professionalism that are the hallmarks of an officer. His courage, cool head, and willingness to act in the face of danger saved lives that day.” A husband and father of four, he has been a role model to many people, and dare we say it, a hero to some.
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YEAR IN REVIEW From Page 1 Unity Day was the main theme of the January 30 BannerNews front. The annual event was a big hit as usual and showcased community harmony and peace. In the first of a series on local African-American history, another article profiled the Rollins School in Mt. Holly where black children got an education from 1930-1969. In sports, members of the South Point High Red Raiders basketball team visited Belmont Central Elementary and read stories to the kids. February came along and the BannerNews dated the 6th recognized Black History Month with a story on legendary Jethro “Bicycle Man” Mann who gained worldwide attention by repairing old bikes and loaning them out to kids from his Belmont garage. Another story that week looked at efforts by Fred Glenn to save the old Baltimore School for AfricanAmerican kids in Cramerton. The school building dates to 1925. On the inside pages that week, Holy Angels held its annual employee appreciation and awards event. The Belmont fire department held a chili cookoff won by Trudy Bucholtz. The February 13 paper profiled Joe Messer, another 2020 Belmont Sports Hall of Fame inductee. Also profiled was the late John Hope of Mt. Holly who was one of the founders of the Black History Forum there. On the inside, it was revealed that this reporter was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for his 30 years writing freelance for Our State Magazine and service to the state of North Carolina. On page 7 of that week, first news of COVID 19 appeared. Little did we know at that time what awaited us down the road. Downpours of winter rain meant that the front page of the February 20 BannerNews ran a piece on efforts to clean up flooding damage in Cramerton’s Goat Island Park. Another story that week looked at the WWII flying adventures of 96 year old Charles Richardson who
survived 35 missions over Europe in a B-17 bomber and wrote a book about it. Continuing with coverage of local African-American legends, there was a profile of the late Elsie Grier who was a very influential member of Belmont’s political and civic scene for decades. February closed out with the edition dated for the 27th. That issue featured Miss Mt. Holly 2020 Anne Marie Hagerty and her dream of progressing to the Miss NC pageant. Another Mt. Holly story that week looked at the city’s Land Use Plan update. Yet another Mt. Holly piece profiled former slave Ransom Hunter who went onto become a prominent business owner. High school basketball action that week saw Stuart Cramer take on Forestview. March marched on the scene and the BannerNews dated the 5th featured a story on the annual Mt. Holly annual Black History Forum event. Another front page article that week profiled Beth Kendrick who was retiring after 40 years of teaching kids how to dance. On the inside pages, a story looked at plans by CaroMont to build a new hospital
in Belmont. School news had some great photos of kids at Stanley Middle who dressed up like their favorite characters from history. The March 12 issue was topped by an article on Belmont’s Main Street program and its group of volunteers. Another front page article reported on the recent primary election and another one looked at the Read Across America event that took place at Belmont Central Elementary. On the inside, a story profiled plans by local officials to deal with what was called a “potential” COVID outbreak. In sports, Stanley
The annual Mt. Holly Black History Forum event in February was a hit as usual Photos by Alan Hodge
The Miss South Point pageant brightened up a February 2020 evening.
Artist Tina Alberni was one of many artists who began working in Mt. Holly during 2020.
Early March in Belmont brought these kids out to Stowe Park pre-COVID.
The Cat in the Hat read stories to Belmont Central Elementary kids in early March- once again pre-COVID.
Middle School took on Belmont Middle in a hard fought basketball game. March 19.. a date that it hit the fan regarding COVID. That issue of the BannerNews had a big headline “Gaston County declares State of Emergency” and a story to that effect regarding the disease. Local officials urged folks to keep gatherings to under 50 people and Gaston County Schools began drawing up plans to deal with COVID on their front. Good news that week included a story on the progress being made on the Belmont Trolley project and the recognition given to Mae Anthony by the Mt. Holly Historical Society. March 26 and more COVID updates in the BannerNews…Gov. Roy Cooper closed schools until May 15. Gaston County Schools laid out plans for at-home learning. This was just a portent of things to come. In local stores, toilet paper of all things was not to be had and what little there was of it folks began “stocking up” on. Local municipal offices began closing to the public, parks and rec. programs ground to a halt, and city events were called off. The April 2 issue of the BannerNews ran a lead front page story on how folks were coping with COVID restrictions. That article highlighted work being done by the YMCA to get nutritious lunches out to kids who were stuck at home and who might otherwise go hungry. Gaston officials passed a “Stay at Home” order that was slated to last until April 16. CaroMont Health implemented restrictions on who could visit local hospitals and when. To keep spirits up, local churches began having “drive in” services in their parking lots. Due to COVID impacts, no BannerNews was printed on April 16. The April 22-23 double issue BannerNews highlighted the “Grab and Go” free lunch concept put in place by Gaston County Schools. The idea had folks driving up to select schools and being handed bagged lunches for their kids. Another feature article that week looked at ways folks
These cafeteria workers at North Belmont Elementary were See YEAR IN REVIEW, Page 7 preparing Grab and Go meals in April.
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North Belmont’s Thelma Harris celebrated her 100th birthday on May 23, 2020.
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Stanley farmer Art Duckworth was keeping a close eye in May on how COVID was impacting the home grown food supply and demand chain.
From Page 6 could deal with the stresses of being cooped up indoors due to stay at home orders. On the lighter side, a survey of local gas stations showed gasoline at just $1.79 a gallon- a small but welcome relief. There was also news that the City of Belmont was working on ways to help local small businesses survive the cash crunch that COVID was causing. A story in that issue profiled the Belmont Community Organization (BCO) and the good work going on there to help folks in need. April 30 came around and the lead story looked at the Mt. Holly Farmers Market and its plans for the upcoming season. Up in Stanley, good news came in the form of a story on the new Stanley Hardware opening up. Up in Raleigh, Gov. Cooper issued orders extending the Stay at Home mandate until at least May 8. On the inside pages, there was a story on how the vital Meals on Wheels program was getting food to senior citizens during the COVID situation. The month of May started out with the BannerNews edition dated the 7th and a story on the dirt strip airport that was in Belmont in the late
1940s and early 1950s. The strip was beside Wilkinson Blvd. in the area now called “Brown Town”. On the sports scene, another story profiled former South Point Red Raider/Clemson Tiger football player Tanner Muse and his selection by The Las Vegas Raider pro team. In Belmont, work was progressing on a new pavilion in Stowe Park for outdoor concerts and the like. The May 14 BannerNews took a look at how local farmer Art Duckworth of Stanley and his agricultural peers were dealing with COVID and the impact it was having on the home grown food supply and demand chain. That week also saw the BannerNews profile artist Chappy Pitts of Iron Station who hand carves ink pens from exotic and local woods. The paper also covered the season opening of the Mt. Holly Farmers Market which drew droves of folks wanting to get their hands on some fresh vegetables and baked goods- even if they had to wear masks and practice a new concept called “Social Distancing”. May 21 came along and the BannerNews took a look
back at another dirt strip airfield. This one was in Mt. Holly near HWY. 27, across from Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery and was in action until the early 1960s. The famous Belmont Hot Hole fishing spot off South Point Rd. near Allen Steam Station was also profiled that week. The Hot Hole is a popular spot for catching whopper catfish. Another outdoor related article in that paper took a tour of South Fork Wilderness Park off Hickory Grove Rd. in North Belmont. The park features trails and a path beside whitewater rapids on the South Fork River. In the third and final installment of a series on local dirt strip airports, the May 28th BannerNews talked to some folks who recalled one that was located where Cramerton Middle School now stands. This field was owned by Stuart Cramer. Local resident Hugh Craig said that during WWII, Army Air Corps pilots from the Morris Field base at Douglas Municipal Airport would fly across the river and use the strip to practice short field landings. In Belmont, Keep Belmont Beautiful began its annual Yard of the Month photo se-
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These Holly Hills Apartments kids had lunch delivered by the YMCA ries. On the COVID during April. scene, Gov. Cooper issued another order called “Safer at Home” meaning folks could venture out but not gather in large groups or during certain hours. June and summer arrived and the BannerNews dated the 7th of that month profiled North Belmont resident Thelma Harris and her 100th birthday. Harris had lived in North Belmont nearly her whole life A sunny day in May had former aviator Benny Brown showing a prop and recalled the good from a plane that used to fly from the Browntown Airport on Wilkinson old days there. In Blvd. Mt. Holly, it was announced ing students and those with that week, contributor Bill that the fire department perfect attendance. Gaston Ward sent some photos of a had received a prestigious Day School put on a “drive prayer walk that was held to award from the State Fire by” celebration for its grads recognize the COVID situMarshal for excellence. For and in Stanley, a “drive by” ation and how prayer could folks looking to get out and parade through town had stu- help. June ended and so did the around, the BannerNews laid dents cruise by in decorated out a Scenic Byway route of vehicles while folks stood on first half of a trying 2020 with the BannerNews edition the Crowders Mtn. area and the sidewalk and cheered. The June 18th Ban- dated the 28th. That paper its area. To cool off, columnist Allison Bansen told how nerNews ran a front page reported on the steady progto build a “hillbilly” swim- story regarding a report pre- ress being made at the new ming pool form a huge cattle sented to the Belmont city Belmont Middle School. The council on the municipality’s state of the art building was watering tub. June 11 was the high COVID response. The report about half done at that point. school graduation edition focused a lot of its attention Another article that week of the BannerNews. Even on how local businesses were covered the annual Africanthough, thanks to COVID, holding up in the pandemic. American Juneteenth event there would be no march- Another front page article in Belmont organized by the ing down the aisle en masse that week took a look at prog- Elements of Empowerment for diplomas. Nonetheless, ress being made on the new group. In Mt. Holly, pothe BannerNews continued residency hall at Belmont lice officer Ray Mathis was its tradition of profiling an Abbey College. Weather de- named 2020 Rotary Club Ofoutstanding student from lays meant that mobile hous- ficer of the Year. Next week…Part two of each of its coverage area ing units were being brought high schools. Other school in to temporarily house re- the BannerNews Year in Renews recognized outstand- turning students. In Stanley view.
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Banner News Fellowship & Faith
Church Directory Lutheran L h Ch Church h h of the Holy Comforter N. Main St • Belmont, NC
Morningside Missionary Church 711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142
Mt. Holly Church of God 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596
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
Redemption Hill Church
Cramerton Temple of God Church
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East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319
Ridgeview Baptist Church 105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
River of Life Full Gospel Church 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
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704-867-2317 Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216
Brotherhood/Sisterhood WNCC UMC 120 Park Street 704-825-1333
Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Road 704-827-8474
Christ Church Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-461-8614
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
Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483 306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500
Mount Moriah Baptist Church 110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046
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
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
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600
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
312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726
Catawba Heights Church of God CBC-Memorial Apostolic
Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church
First Baptist Church
704-825-9861 Burge Memorial Methodist Church
212 South Street 704-825-7269
909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346
6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-755-5034
210 Park Street, Belmont NC
122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225
East Belmont Free Will Baptist
Exodus Church
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church
Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist
118 School Street 704-827-7071
120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366
1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342
Message of Love Church
BELMONT
Shiloh AME Zion Methodist
Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church
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
108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
Tuckaseege Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301
Way of the Cross Baptist Church
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
DALLAS Gateway Cowboy Church The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.
STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church 7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277
Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran 203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621
Wesley Chapel Holiness Church
Community Pentecostal Center
324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993
320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731
Westview Presbyterian Church
First United Methodist Church
Community Christian Fellowship
1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026
2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881
LOWELL
First Presbyterian Church
Bethlehem Church
512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275
Core Church 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 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855
3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050
Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872
Center Baptist Church
217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691
Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church 7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966
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
Lowell Church of God 804 W. First Street 704-824-3383
Lowell Free Will Baptist Church 3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389
Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church 201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 120 Branch St. 704-824-4535
First Baptist Church of Lowell 400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215
Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church 2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406
Springfield Memorial Baptist Church 2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426
Stanley Church of God 324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041
Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church 113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131
Trinity Full Gospel Church 303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765
Goshen Free Will Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076
317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213
Grace Baptist Church
New Life Church
300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600
128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356
Hickory Grove Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church of Lowell
811 Mauney Rd.
3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939
207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807
Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses
Restoration Church
BESSEMER CITY
1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199
1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250
Lighthouse Full Gospel Church
Woodlawn Baptist Church
530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442
1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261
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
235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991
238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111
McADENVILLE
5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252
First Baptist Church
St. Paul FHB Church
541 Costner St. 704-827-0004
Gaston Christian Church
416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745
154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831
826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church
Cramerton Free Will Baptist
1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141
Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly
6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959
151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889
Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church
804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954
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North Main Baptist Church
Restoration & Deliverance
Grace Wesleyan Church
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Lakeview Baptist Church
192 Main St. 704-824-2740
McAdenville Wesleyan Church 300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073
United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555
Welcome Baptist Church
Bright Light Baptist Church 112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017 Don’t see your church listed? Email us today at alan@cfmedia.info
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Cramer Mountain Club LGA holds breast cancer event By Deborah Dunlap Although, due to Covid 19, the world is a different place than a year ago, the Cramer Mountain Club Ladies’ Golf Association was still dedicated to and passionate about holding their 4th annual “Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer” golf event as planned because breast cancer did not follow the “Stay at Home” or “Social Distancing” guidelines. As a result, many strong women battling breast cancer still needed their support. So, to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month, the LGA held a downsized golf event to benefit “The Woman in Pink Boutique,” a Gastonia boutique which provides free wigs, accessories, and loving support to women facing breast cancer. The LGA became aware of the WIP Boutique several years ago when a member
shared the wonderful care and support her daughter had received from Kim Beverly, the original Woman in Pink, who is herself a two-time breast cancer survivor. Kim, along with her sister, Page Golding and sister-in-law, Deborah Mull, established the boutique “to make each woman who walks through the door feel beautiful, special, and comfortable while being sensitive to their emotional, and spiritual needs.” Because so many LGA members had either experienced breast cancer first hand or watched a loved ones’ battle, the event became one which is dear to their hearts. The LGA, along with the CMC Ladies’ Tennis Association, is proud and appreciative to announce that because of the generosity of so many people, they were able to present a check for $12,566 to “The Woman in Pink Bou-
tique” to continue their mission to help Pink Warriors. Even with a downsized event the total donation was only $509 less than 2019! The success of the event was due to not only Cramer Mountain Club members and friends, but also to many other parties as well. The LGA sends its heartfelt thank you to all below as many Pink Warriors will benefit from their love and support! Hole Sponsors In Honor/In Memory sponsors Harold Varner III, HV3, for signature raffle prizes CMC MGA for Closest to Pin prizes LTA for their participation and donation Paul Stroman, CMC GM, for his help and support in making the event special in everyway Jon Meyer, Head Pro, and the shop staff for their help
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Christmas Sanctuary By Dennis Siracusa Christmas 2020 started with two adjustments. A retail Christmas push came on like gang busters before Halloween to maximize year-end sales after a considerable negative impact from Covid-19 virus isolation. Second, many families decorated their homes for Christmas before Halloween even got here. Many said they simply wanted to forget 2020; wanted relief from a year of turmoil, isolation, and violent demonstrations fueled by political, economic and media power plays; wanted something familiar; a sanctuary; so we reached out to Christmas and all it embodies. Still, much of how Christmas is portrayed today is not what warms our hearts the most and this takes me back to Catholic Latin mass 65 years ago. Latin was confusing. I guessed some word meanings but what impacted me most was the Love priests had for Latin Scripture verses and the canticles, (songs) they put to many verses like “Benedictus qui venit in Nomine Domini”…Blessed is he who comes in the Name of the Lord.” They had joy singing this scripture and I have often thought that SONG, undefiled, God honoring song is meant to feed our spirits with the substantive peaceful sanctuary we desire and even though I couldn’t understand the words, something in my spirit was fed in those Latin services. Oh, I tap my toe to tunes like Little Drummer Boy, All I want for Christmas, White Christmas, and It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, like most people do but for me, escape from this year’s pressures and chaos is only superficially accomplished by these
songs. For four years I’ve written Banner essays that point out a truth I’ve discovered. Our world has a lot to do with math and science but it really is all about our Triune God! One Latin verse that points this out is The Gloria in Luke 2:14 NIV beginning “Gloria in excelsis Deo; Glory to God in the highest heaven…… and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests. And Luke captured this and more God honoring songs throughout his first two chapters which are all about Christmas. Let’s look at two… the Beatitude and Magnificat. John the Baptist’s mother Elizabeth sang the Beatitude which embraced her supreme blessedness and happiness at being pregnant, feeling the Holy Spirit anoint her son, and recognizing that Mary was “the mother of my Lord.” Luke 1:39-42. Then Mary’s song of praise in the Magnificat verses 47-55 was full of revelation, hope and promise for Israel and us in her son Jesus Christ. This year, if we want peaceful sanctuary let’s focus on the real reason for the season! Read the first two chapters of Luke and imagine being gathered along with the choir singing the Beatitude, Magnificat, Zechariah’s Benedictus, and the shepherd’s Gloria. True Christmas sanctuary will come as we worship and praise our Lord. As heartfelt, catchy Christmas songs swirl around us, let’s look to Luke chapter 2 for the reason for the season. Let’s soak in songs that venerate our dear Lord, our hope in Him, His love and promises for us (Psalm 100:2) and minor on “Santa Tell Me”, winter wonderlands, and cozy fires.
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Lowell holds fun filled reverse Christmas parade The Town of Lowell, with help from Gaston County Parks and Rec., and the Lowell Community Committee held a “reverse Christmas parade� on December 10 at Poston Park. There were lots of Christmas floats, elves, candy, dancing, and lots of Merry Christmas shouts from the hundreds of cars that rolled through. Photos by Bob Mulholland
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MHPD officer Tyler Herndon laid to rest in Kings Mtn. Mt. Holly police officer Tyler Herndon was laid to rest on Tuesday, Dec 15 at Bethlehem Baptist Church cemetery in Kings Mtn. The funeral was held at First Baptist also in Kings Mtn. A huge outpouring of love and support for law enforcement and Herndon’s family and friends was evident. The procession to the cemetery was marked by the amazing number of law enforcement and other first responders that had come from all over the Piedmont region of North and South Carolina to take part. Along the procession route, folks stood on the sidewalk in groups to see the event and pay their respects to a fallen hero in every sense of the word. Photos by Alan Hodge
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EMPLOYMENT LOOKING FOR PART-TIME DRIVERS. Transport students in Shelby, Kings Mountain, Cherryville. Must be 21 years or older and have good driving record. 704-466-5189 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION NEEDED for rental property. Please call (704) 473-4299
GIFTS WITH A NAME. Email for a link to local website. Optional to include your first name and/or last name, nickname, pet’s name, city, town, state, community - all optional. NC4Ever@email.com THE HAIRIS STUDIO by Brook Maness. OPEN in the old Randall’s Barber Shop. 114 Frank Randall Drive, Mooresboro. brooklynleeann8@gmail. com, 828-429-4836.
PART TIME PAINTER NEEDED. For rental houses as they become vacant. Please call (704) 473-4299
PLACE YOUR ORDERS FOR THE HOLIDAY!! Tom’s Bakery, 120 Belvedere Ave., Shelby, NC 28150. Email: tgreene1@ twc.com or visit tomsbakery.net (704) 473-1413
TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED!!! LOCAL HAULS. Home every night! Good pay. 828-748-5893. NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers needed. (704) 477-0516
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IN NEED OF A CDL CLASS A DRIVER. Local runs. Paid by the load. Must apply in person at 1025 County Home Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 472-4666
COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. (980) 295-5568
EARN WHILE YOU LEARN. Price Brothers, Inc., Plumbing. (Equal Opportunity Employer). Join our team!!! APPLY TODAY. pbiplumbing.com/employment
P/T JOB HYDROPONIC OPERATION. Two possible jobs are open. The right fit would work 30 to 35 hours. If that is not found possible job of 15 hours. M-F morning start times. Polkville area. Clean environment. $10 per hour start. As business increases so will pay. (704) 466-1998 Lrwhite@carolina.rr.com
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WNC CHIMNEY SWEEP, Western Carolina. Cleaning, Repair, Caps, Pest removal, 25+ years experience. Ellenboro +75miles. Call Neal, 828223-7730.
DECK NEED A FACE LIFT? I have built or repaired hundreds. We fix most anything made of wood. Room Enclosures. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-476-6058.
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.
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
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.
FULL TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED. Maintain rental properties. Must have valid NC Drivers license. Pay depends on experience. (704) 473-4299
NEEDING PARTS DISMANTLER. Must have experience. Apply in person at 1025 County Home Road, Shelby, NC 28152
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
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES MAKE MONEY WOODWORKING FROM HOME. Launch a woodworking business for under $1000. What to make and Where to sell. NC4Ever@email. com
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4 PIECE BROYHILL BEDROOM SUITE only $300. Recliner in good condition $20. Microwave “Like New” $25. Assortment of Exercise Equipment $25 each. Call (980) 4040068 MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Seasoned oak. Short stove wood. Cut, split, delivered, $60. (828) 395-0758
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1912 SELF PLAYER PIANO. In good condition, good tuned. $1400. Music rolls included. (704) 470-7134 RED COUCH, LOVE SEAT, $400. Queen bed, dresser, $1200; (2) like new recliners, $100 each; brown couch, $400. 704-600-6436, 864-0035
AMMO 9MM/ 223 Blazer Brass 9mm 300/$240 Fiocci 223 100/$80 firm (704) 6005596 jedandluke@aol.com 9FT POOL TABLE FOR SALE. Comes with cue sticks, racks and cover, $600. 828-7483858, if no answer leave message. MODEL 94 WINCHESTER 30-30 with gold trigger. 20 years old, new in box. Also 300 rounds of 30-30 Core-Lokt ammunition. All for $1700. (828) 429-6763 4 TIRES: 275/35/21 made by Bridgestone, $150 for set. 4 tires: 265/50/20 made by Goodyear, $200 for set. 4 tires: 225/45/17 made by Bridgestone, new, $300 for set. Electric liftchar, $125. 828-286-8093. 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.
SMALL BUSINESS EXTRAVAGANZA. Come out and support our local families by shopping our Small Business Extravaganza! There will be hand made craft items, Scentsy, Paparazzi, Mary Kay, Color Street, and more... There is no fee to enter and there will be refreshments. Sat. Dec. 19th, 9am-3pm at Bethany Baptist Church, 723 Cleve. Ave., Grover, NC. (704) 418-5980 $45 COUPON. Great Deal! Scooterman John has $45 coupon for any used chair in Dec 2020. Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com WATER TOTES & BURNING BARRELS. 55 Gallon Solid Top Plastic; 55 Gallon Metal & Plastic with Lids & Rings; 15 Gallon Jugs Plastic. (828) 327-4782
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DIE CAST WAYNE MECHANICAL REPLICA 1920 Gas Pump Coin Bank. 12” tall. 8 available. $50 each. In Shelby. Call Tom (704) 473-6384 SOUTHERN FORKLIFTS & EQUIPMENT. Cat GP25K 5000 lb Forklift, $7250. Yamaha U Max Work Carft, $3450. 2002 Club Car Golf Cart, $2550. Gene McCurry, (704) 692-1033
DEER APPLES FOR SALE. $9 per bag. 828-287-3272. CABRIOLET VW. Best Offer! Parts only. Does not run. Call (704) 300-1818 4 YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR TIRES. P225/60R17 for sale. Christmas Special, $125. Ask for Jim. (704) 406-9275
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FRED’S FIREWOOD!!! SEASONED CUT, SPLIT HARDWOOD. Will deliver 10 mile radius of Forest City. 828-202-1000.
OLD RECORDS LOT OF 7000 Over 7000 records, ranging from 40’s to early 70’s. Condition from good to brand new in plastic cover. NO Cherry picking. Must sell the entire lot. Records collected over several years. IE: Sinatra, Cline Elvis, etc. (828) 625-9744 csisams@ hotmail.com
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. Full blooded. Males & females $200. Call: 704-718-3827 or 704-718-7420.
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DEER CORN, SHELLED, 50LBS, $7. Cob Corn, $8. 828287-3272. PROPANE GRILL TANKS REFILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828287-3272. REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank. Can send pictures by phone. $475. (704) 300-1818 PECANS FOR SALE. $2 per pound. (704) 842-2662 TWO CEMETERY PLOTS. Two burial plots in Section II of Rose Hill Memorial Park, Graves 1 and 2, Lots 256. $1800 for both. Call 704-482-2647 or 704-4777625, if no answer leave your name & number.
18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,095. 704-482-3166. ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Call for more details. 828-382-0455. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788 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.
3 HEAVY DUTY TOOL BOXES. Ford Super Duty (250 & 350), $250 each. All three $600. Retail over $400. Reggie Keistler, 980-254-5876
BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828-248-1408.
BABY CRIB, MATTRESS AND ACCESSORIES. $100. High chair with 3 attachments, $45. 980-292-2298
HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449.
A CLEANING COMPANY WITH NO HIDDEN FEES!!! Whole House Air Ducts, cleaning & sanitizing, up to 10 vents, $199. Call 704-980-3047.
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.
A CLEANING COMPANY WITH NO HIDDEN FEES!!! 2 Room Carpet Special, only $88.00. Call 704-980-3047. FOUR CEMETERY PLOTS in Section 1 of Rose Hill Memorial Park. Graves 1,2,3,4. Lot 170. Only $500 each. Will sell in pairs. Call 704-473-5000 (704) 473-5000 ITEMS FOR SALE. Garage door opener-$100.00, 7 piece dinning room set-$200.00, Christmas mesh wreath-$15.00 and up and 6X8 rug-$50.00. 704-538-8925. 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 FESQUE HAY FOR SALE $4.50 per bale. Call 704-5384110. If no answer, leave message. WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-245-5895. PURE RAW LOCAL HONEY. $18 per quart, $10 per pint. Produced in Rutherford County. Call or text Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823.
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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. 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.
WANT TO BUY DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828289-1175. I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228 CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828-245-6756.
FARM & GARDEN HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. 4x5 Round Bales in barn, $40 each. Fescue and Orchard grass. Rutherford County. 828-429-3100. NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-287-3272.
PETS & LIVESTOCK CHRISTMAS PUPPIES. Full blooded Labrador Retrievers. All black, first shots & wormed. Parents on site. Ready 1224-20. Taking deposits $400. Leave message 828-429-0210 OLDER MATURE KITTENS. Neutered and spayed with all shots. Looking for good homes. (704) 472-7116
FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft. Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.
SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPIES for sale. Ready for a great gift at Christmas. Blue eyes. AKC registered. 704-300-1466.
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.
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES FOR SALE. Christmas puppies $550 each, vet checked, ready to go the week of Christmas. (704) 7347088 Joelovestina1@gmail. com
WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your roofing or repair needs. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895.
HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 487-6855
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
DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms. 704-300-5341, Steve 704-4728865, Cletus, 704-300-5341, Todd (704) 692-1627
“COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park. Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually. (919) 272-5503
AKC BOXER PUPPIES FOR SALE 3 Males. Dew claws removed. Tails docked. 3 rounds of wormer and 1st shots. 1 light brindle, 1 fawn, 1 mahogany. All have black masks and white markings. Photos upon request. Limited registration. $800.00 ea. (704) 853-9300 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.
2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. MOBILE HOME inside city of Kings Mountain. References required. NO PETS. 704-718-2653.
3 LITTERS OF DOGS for sale. Two 1 year old Pekinese male dogs, also pomoobles and malpe-peka-tzus. Call: 864490-4979. MINATURE POODLE PUPPIES FOR SALE. Males and Females available. Will weight approx. 10 lbs. when grown. Call: 828-289-8844.
2BR, 1BA. Appliances, central heat/air. $650 month, $650 deposit. HAP ok. 704-487-8282, 704-692-0091. 314 Grice St. Shelby, NC 28150 4 ACRES PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. One block off 74E in Shelby, NC. Call or text if interested. 704-473-9167.
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1996 TOYOTA RAV4 For Sale. 4 wheel drive, new tires, Full repair manual. Only $600.00. Call for details. 704-284-1694.
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
1990 CADILLAC DEVILLE 72,000 original miles. $4,000. 828-980-0692 1994 FORD F-150 Long Bed Pick-up Truck. Good tires. inline 6, 300 motor, Heavy duty, 14 bolt, automatic transmission, Only $675.00. Call: 704-284-1694. 2003 FORD RANGER One owner. Always garaged, V6 3.0 engine, 4 door, automatic. Recent tires, brakes, and tune-up. 113,000 miles. Immaculate condition. $10,000 FIRM. NO TEXT 704-813-8596. 1980 FORD F100 PICKUP. Long bed with ladder rack. Needs some work. Can send pictures by phone. $1200. Call (704) 3001818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net 2010 BMW 3 SERIES 328i. Hardtop convertible, leather seats, All bells and whistles, 104,000 miles. $10,500. Call Larry (704) 297-3234 2008 FORD RANGER FX4. 4 door, 4.0 engine, automatic, cruise/tilt, aluminum wheels, running boards, headliner, red w/grey bottom, $6950. 828287-3820. 1979 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE. Nice, classic, antique, 425 engine, 400 trans, 60k miles, $6500. Cell, 870-4044810, Forest City. 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.
CAMPERS WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. Call 828-429-3935.
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
1 ACRE LOT. Located at 239 Owens Chapel Road, Union Mills. Has well, septic-tank and electricity. Nice for camper spot or mobile home. Asking $20,000. 828-286-9457. UNRESTRICTED LAND FOR SALE. 6.9 Acres of UNRESTRICTED land with a BOLD CREEK. Wooded, gently sloping to creek, and at the end of a dead end, paved road. NO OWNER FINANCING. Ellenboro, NC 28040 (828) 453-7341 t_mcdowell@bellsouth.net
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, 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 704-4871114. Equal Housing Opportunity. LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723
FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY HOUSE FOR RENT IN SHELBY 1 BR Duplex, Frig & Stove. $525/month. 941-916-2235. 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. New paint & floor covering. Central heat/air, NO Pets. $675 month, $400 deposit. Contact Tommy Wilson, Clay & Associates Real Estate. Located at 1308 N. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 418-1251 RENT TO OWN. Own in 2 years. 4 Bedroom home, $700 down, $700 deposit. Also 3 bedroom home for rent, $1000 month, $100 deposit. 704-6006436, 864-805-0035. 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. Wood floors, carpet & outbuilding, central air, gas pack heat. No pets. $750 month, $400 deposit. Contact Tommy Wilson with Clay & Associates, Real Estate. 111 Morton Street, Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 418-1251
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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 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259. RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2 BAY GARAGE FOR RENT. Ellenboro area, Hwy. 74 Business. $325 per month. 828-429-5001. ICC AREA, BEST VALUE. Energy Efficient 2BR Apartment. Like new, SS appliances, $550 rent/deposit. References required. 828-248-1776. 3BR, 2BA MH. Beautiful Wooded Park. AGE 50 over. Landlord on site. No pets. Background check. Call after 10am, 828-429-9831. 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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