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Even with no Miss NC pageant, Gaston’s representatives win scholarships By Todd Hagans Even though this year’s Miss North Carolina pageant was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, Gaston’s three representatives still managed to win more than $11,000 in scholarships. Recently, the Miss North Carolina organization awarded a total of $40,500 in benefactor scholarships to the young women in the pageant’s Class of 2020. Miss Gaston County Mariana Linares received $1,000, Miss Mount Holly Anne Marie Hagerty earned $3,000, and Miss Gastonia Julia DeSerio tallied $7,800 – the most scholarship money of any contestant. “We are extremely proud to see our Miss Gastonia, Miss Gaston County, and Miss Mount Holly share a total of $11,800 in scholar-
ships – that is more than one-fourth of the money available,” said Delores Cox, the local pageant’s executive director. “It has been a challenging year for our representatives because of the pandemic, but they have worked hard to make the best of our current circumstances and find ways to promote their community service programs and represent their community.” Hagerty received the Jennifer Vaden Barth Innovation Scholarship valued at $1,000 and the North Carolina Community Service Impact Scholarship valued at $2,000. Linares received the North Carolina Electric Cooperatives STEM Scholarship valued at $1,000. DeSerio was the big winner, claiming five scholarships: Eric Ennis Endowed See PAGEANT, Page 5
Belmont installs signal box art wraps in downtown The Main Street Advisory Board and Downtown Belmont Development Association (DBDA) have recently unveiled eight newly wrapped traffic signal boxes in Downtown Belmont that finally brings a nearly twoyear effort to a close. The group’s Design Committee developed the idea to cover the large, silver boxes with artwork selected by the community that would encourage and spur discussion and education about our history by its interpretation through public art, while beautifying these otherwise common looking fixtures. The committee created and selected themes to See ART, Page 4
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2020 Winners from left to right Miss Gastonia’s Outstanding Teen Keelie Jones, Miss Gaston County’s Outstanding Teen Lexi Foy, Miss Mount Holly’s Outstanding Teen Micah Eustache, Miss Mount Holly Anne Marie Hagerty, Miss Gaston County Mariana Linares, and Miss Gastonia Julia DeSerio pose for a group picture at the conclusion of the Miss Mount Holly competition, which was held on Saturday, February 8. The six young women are looking ahead to representing the Gaston region in the 2021 Miss North Carolina competition.
Gaston Schools lunch bus is a welcome sight By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info
Back in the 1960s the musical group The Who had a hit tune “The Magic Bus”. Now, Gaston County Schools has a bus that may not be magic but still brings smiles when it pulls up. The bus is the vehicle that brings ‘Grab and Go’ meals to students who are engaged in remote learning. Students who are at school two days a week for in-person instruction have breakfast and lunch meals served to them in their classrooms. But, what about when students are engaged in remote learning at home? To ensure that breakfast and lunch are available to all students, Gaston County Schools is continuing its See LUNCH BUS, Page 6
The Gaston County Schools lunch bus at its Holly Hills Apartments stop. Staff includes Mary Hemphill and Renee Underwood. Siblings getting their Thanksgiving lunch are from left- D.J., Zanariah, Tristan, and Jeremiah- plus GiGi the pooch. Photo by Alan Hodge
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R ECOLLECTIONS AND R EFLECTIONS Uh oh.. No show Well, now that Thanksgiving is behind us, the last morsel of leftovers either eaten as turkey sammiches or thrown to the dawgs, possums, and raccoons, the last bellowing belch of gustatory over-satiation performed, the last Tums taken, the last apre’ feast snoring snoozenap taken, the last boring football game watched, the last wine slurped up, and belts that were loosened to allow escape for bulging bellies returned to their original configuration, it is now time to look forward to Round 2 of the holiday season- the dash to Christmas. In that regard, well, it’s obvious this year things will be more subdued than in the past and one of the biggest subdueties will be the absence of the annual trip Sharon and I have made for many years to a big show across the river where millions of doodads and food delicacies are offered up for sale all with a Yuletide slant. I am talking about the Southern Christmas Show. Getting to the place was always the first challenge with a conga line of cars often stretching along Wilkins Blvd. to the cavernous hall where the event is held. Then there’s the heavy masses of folks making the
der what he’s doing trek from vethis year? Last year hicle to venue I saw him sitting on with purposeful a fake wooden sled stride and eyes and folks, including glazed over adults, having their with thoughts photo made with the of the cornuJolly Old Elf. and copia of stuff as the last behemoth that is waiting raised up off Santa’s inside. lap I saw him disThe main mount the sled, hobstream of shopAlan Hodge ble behind a curtain, pers always Banner-News Editor and with a grimace seems to be women dressed in Hermann on his snowy fake-bearded Goering/Luftwaffe-style jack visage stretch and rub his boots, tight jeans with bling aching back with both hands. on the back pockets, and Maybe Santa needed a maspoofy sweaters. Lesser num- sage from Asian spa. Even though there are usubers of males shuffle along in ally zillions of things to buy at tow. Even as early as 10:30am the show, Sharon always gets the wine sampling area is the same thing- strudel, spicy generally already packed pimento cheese, and little three and four deep with bundt cakes. They are all tasty damsels quenching their early and dare I say it, make the trip morning thirst. It always re- worthwhile, but. Alas, not minds me of a scene from an this year and besides I need to old Western movie or the TV lose weight afore I end up like show Gunsmoke where the Sanny physique-wise. Overall, the show is alsaloon is standing room only with just paid cowpunchers ways a mixed bag of holiday on Saturday night. Every year cheer, aggravation, people I have calculated if a person watching, tasty treats, and hit the wine tasting line and a mint of dollars changing had just one swig from each hands. However, one thing of the dozens and dozens of always hits my brain about varieties being offered, you the entire affair and that is –if could get a pretty good buzz Christmas is technically about Jesus, how come maybe only for free. Sinter Claus was always one percent of the stuff peoon duty at the show. I won- ple have to sell has anything to do with Him at all?
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It rains in my barn. I don’t mean rain blows into my barn. I mean, it rains in my barn. As you may remember, my hunting perch is on the second level of a barn. It’s perfect. Well, almost perGARY MILLER fect. It’s that pesky rain. This time of year, it gets below freezing in my area, in the mornings. When it does, the tin roof frosts up. But when the sun begins to come out, the rays began to bear down on my roof. So, as the frost begins to melt, it begins to drop like rain inside my barn until it’s all gone. In the meantime, I either must try to dodge drops or pack my rain gear. What’s weird is looking outside and seeing all the beautiful sunshine while inside, I’m enduring my rain. I know if someone were to drive by and notice my environment, there’s no doubt they would think of how blessed I am, according to what they can see. They just can’t see the rain on the inside. Words are so important. They can lift up or tear down. They can bring life or death. They usually are spoken in response to what we see. The problem is, we can only see the outside. And unbeknown to us, it might be raining on the inside. As you drive by people’s lives this week, ask God if it’s raining in their barn. They might need your sunshine until it’s all dried up. Now, get out of here. You’re needed.
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What is the difference between sweet potato casserole and sweet potato pie? By Tony Marciano Growing up in the north in a very Italian community, I learned that we eat macaroni (not pasta) three times a week. We only bought Ronzoni brand macaroni. The red stuff that went on top of the macaroni was called gravy and not sauce. My mother never bought a jar of Ragu in her life. The meal included meatballs and sausage. I had never eaten fried chicken until I came to the south. I never saw a collard green in my life while living in New Jersey. I thought a sweet potato was eaten like a baked potato. Fast forward and my middle child married a wonderful Southern gal. She is a delight and a joy to the family. She also had to educate us on southern living. At her first Thanksgiving meal with us, she brought a sweet potato casserole. Trying to be nice, we thanked her and told her we would put it with the other desserts. In true southern style, she explained that sweet potato casserole was a side similar to string beans or mashed potatoes. We were confused because she also brought a sweet potato pie. Why would you bring two of the same? Should my son really marry her? We were concerned.
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Once again, she exvegetables, regardplained you do not less of the topping, eat sweet potato and nobody considers pie as a side. It’s a meat pies dessert. The dessert. You also side dish people also do not eat sweet ask why sweet potato potato casserole casseroles or candied as a dessert. It is sweet potatoes aren’t a side. The differthought of as dessert, ence is that sweet even though the inpotato casserole Tony Marciano gredients are almost can either have a exactly the same as a toasted marshmallow top or a pie. We posed this question to crunchy brown sugar/nut top our viewers, and as of 6 p.m., and is made with brown sugar about 500 people had voted. in the casserole. Sweet potato Forty-nine percent consider pie is made with white sugar, sweet potato pie a dessert, has nothing on top, but can be 33 percent say it’s a side dish served with whipped topping. and 18 percent say both.” Needless to say, we were All this confirms everyone confused. Our brains began is confused. Let me ask you to hurt. We silently wished another question. for the familiar foods of the What’s the difference benorth where no one ever saw tween god and God? That’s a sweet potato anything on Thanksgiving. Those were easy; one is spelled with a simpler times. But we didn’t capital “G” and the other with live in New Jersey any lon- a lower case “G”. What else? When I think of “god”, I ger. You can tell Northerners think of a “good orderly didon’t get it. Philadelphia’s rection.” When I think of action news did an article on “God”, I think of what we, as this debate. This is what they Christ followers celebrate at Christmas, God made flesh. said: “Though delicious, it turns One is about morality and the out one Thanksgiving dish is other is an encounter with the a bit divisive. The debate all living God. So, I need your help. Can boils down to a simple quesI eat sweet potato casserole tion: Is sweet potato pie a dessert, a side dish, or both? as a dessert or is it only to be Many contend the traditional eaten with the turkey? Write southern dish is 100 per- me. I’ll be back in two weeks. cent a dessert, because it’s served in a pie crust. But oth- Until then, live well my ers argue sweet potatoes are friend.
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Did you get together with family last week? Did you get together with family members around Thanksgiving to share a meal and some time together? Of course, it’s been a year since you saw these family members and maybe that’s by choice. I mean, you can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family. You’re just kinda lumped together by birth. Which means being family can be a real challenge sometimes. Knowing that being family can be a challenge, a teacher discussed the Ten Commandments with her class of five and six year olds. She explained the commandment to “honor your Father and your Mother.” Then she asked the class, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?” Without missing a beat one little boy, the oldest child in his family, said, “Thou shall not kill.” Sometimes just surviving a family gathering is an accomplishment. So, remember your Ten Commandments when your family gets together next time and choose to Live Positive.
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Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him
Small words, huge meanings! Sometimes I’m captivated by the twist of a sentence or the impact of even a very small word like CAN. Matthew chapter 9 is filled with wonder and leads us to a huge CAN. Jesus healed, taught, instructed Jewish leaders in the truth of God’s Word, called a regular citizen named Matthew as an apostle, healed a dead little girl and then started on His way home when two blind men implored Him to heal them; Jesus didn’t respond immediately but went into His house where the blind men followed Him. Jesus didn’t ask them if they had faith that Jesus WOULD heal them, He only asked “do you believe I CAN heal you?” They answered YES and Jesus responded “according to your faith let it be done to you,” and their sight was restored! That’s astounding! Frank Turek (Author) discussed another miracle at my daughter’s 1999 high school commencement. He stunned me by sharing the complexity of our human brains. We know our brains are pretty wonderful but get this. The DNA contained in your brain is unique to you alone. There never has been nor ever will be another person just like you. And your brain’s DNA could be spelled out in a book; a huge book; in fact the string of the characters of your DNA would fill 20 million books. Wow! You are marvelously complex; we all are and yet demonic principalities want us to ignore God, forget praying, listen to the devil, do what feels good, and keep on evolving; “getting better and better.” Are we???
As we look around these days there’s much wrong, much to be restored, and much to pray about; but we need to pray correctly. In James chapter 4 we learn “You Dennis Siracusa do not have because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive because you ask with the wrong motives.” Let’s connect the dots. God CAN do anything and we, in prayer, need to ask and ask with right motives, leaving results to our Sovereign Lord. Once we grasp that God CAN do anything and factor in the wild complexity of the universe, our galaxy, our solar system, our earth and 7.8 billion people plus plants, animals, birds, flowers, bugs and butterflies….we’ll get a clue that there is no way all of this happened by accident regardless of the billions of years some try to attach to it. In fact, once we grasp that God CAN do anything, the fact that the earth and all it contains is only 10,000 years old becomes wildly probable! Remember, God CAN do anything! He’s Amazing. Folks, we have a treasure in God’s Word. 2 Timothy 3:16 says “All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and help us realize what’s wrong in our lives.” Let’s keep the dust off our bibles, study what God is telling us, and pray; asking with right motives and listening for Jesus telling us “according to your faith let it be done to you.”
represent each of the downtown districts in a meaningful way. A call to artists was published in April of 2019 asking for artwork for the boxes in each of the three themes. For the Historic Downtown District, the committee selected the “Rail” inspiration to feature the inherent mode of transportation in the City’s history. For the Chronicle District the “Innovation” inspiration was chosen to showcase the visionary mill entrepreneurs of the past and the technology-driven innovation of today. In the River District, “Water” was picked as the inspiration to highlight the City’s location surrounded by two bodies of water. After the call to artists closed in June 2019, the group sought public input through a Facebook survey and through in-person voting at the annual Red, White, and Belmont Festival on July 4th that year. It was from the top vote getters that the group determined the winners based on suitability of their look at the desired locations, as well as suitability of the art file submitted to be replicated by the printer. The
selected art was also submitted to the NCDOT for its approval and suitability, as it related to public safety. The artists of the winning pieces were notified of their selection, were provided with honorariums, and formalized final permissions to have their artwork replicated. The featured artists are Michael Clapp, Torian Parker, Lisa Livengood, Holt Harris, and a team representing Holy Angels. Main Street and DBDA Board Chair, Angela Street, stated that among these artists are teachers, an architect, and a group of differently abled individuals. “It’s inspiring that the anonymous judging process undertaken by the community and the committee resulted in selection of artworks from a diverse group of artists, aptly reinforcing the adage that art knows no boundaries.” These first installations of Belmont’s Box Art Wrap initiative can be found downtown on Main Street and Catawba Avenue in Belmont. If you are interested in learning more about the wining Artists and/or the winning Artworks, or if you are an artist wishing to participate in future installations, more
information is available on the DBDA website (downtownbelmont.org) under the Box Art Wraps tab. A public art tour is also in development on the Belmont Go app where more in depth information regarding the history and the artists will be available. The Belmont Go app is available for free download at the App Store or Google Play and features tours and activities pertaining to Belmont NC. The organization would like to give recognition of thanks to all participants who worked diligently to bring these installations to fruition, including Angela Street, DBDA Chair; Emilie Rudisill, Design Committee Chair; Katie Miller, Box Art Wrap sub-committee lead; the team at Gaston Printing and Signs, and special thanks to former committee members Ron Foulk, Ryann Fairweather, and James Dobies for their efforts on bringing public art to Belmont; as well as to the Belmont’s Downtown Director and City Council for helping this initiative navigate and resolve all NC DOT requirements.
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Music Scholarship valued at $3,000, North Carolina Community Service Impact Scholarship valued at $2,000, Sunday Allen Teaching Scholarship valued at $1,500, Ward Black Law World Changer Scholarship valued at $1,000, and Quality of Life Scholarship - First RunnerUp Award valued at $300. “I will use the money to help pay for my college degree from Gardner-Webb University,� said DeSerio, who is the chorus teacher at Crest Middle School in Shelby. “It is a blessing to receive five scholarships from the Miss North Carolina organization. I was hoping to win at least one, but I never imagined winning five of them. It came as a surprise. Receiving the scholarship money has made a significant difference in my life.� Hagerty said, “I appreciate the willingness of the scholarship benefactors to award scholarships this year to the young women who will compete for Miss North Carolina. We were disappointed when the state competition had to be canceled so it was great to learn that scholarships would be presented anyway. It shows the state organization’s commitment to providing scholarships, which is the
foundation of our program.â€? Linares said, “I would like to t h a n k the Miss North Carolina committee and the North Anne Marie Hagerty, Miss Mount Holly 2020. Mariana Linares, Miss Gaston County 2020. Julia DeSerio, Miss Gastonia 2020. Carolina Electric Cooperatives for service, business, and health- It was rescheduled for late Carolina event, which is to the Miss North Carolina’s making scholarship money care. Contestants were given July, but eventually canceled. scheduled now for the week Outstanding Teen competiavailable. To win the STEM the opportunity to apply for That left 36 young women of June 21. tion next summer. scholarship is an honor, and the various scholarships. who had hopes of competLike DeSerio, Linares, For now, the plan is to I am grateful for the state Like most things, it has ing for the title of Miss North and Hagerty, Gaston’s three crown a new Miss Gastonia, pageant’s efforts to provide not been a normal year for Carolina 2020 in a quandary. local teen pageant winners Miss Gaston County, and scholarship opportunities this pageantry. DeSerio and After the Miss America will extend their reign for anyear. The scholarship recog- Linares were crowned last pageant was canceled, local other year. Miss Gastonia’s Miss Mount Holly next Nonition has been a positive for November, and Hagerty was contestants were given the Outstanding Teen Keelie vember along with three new us in a year that has had its crowned in February. They option to hold on to their title Jones, Miss Gaston County’s Outstanding Teen representashare of negatives because of were supposed to compete and compete at the state level Outstanding Teen Lexi Foy, tives. For more information, the pandemic.â€? for Miss North Carolina in next year. DeSerio, Linares, and Miss Mount Holly’s visit www.missgastoniapagThe scholarship winners June. But the coronavirus and Hagerty have commit- Outstanding Teen Micah eant.com or “likeâ€? the Miss were announced during a pandemic hit, and the state ted to continuing their reign Eustache will continue their Gastonia Organization on live presentation on the Miss pageant had to be postponed. through the 2021 Miss North year of service leading up Facebook. North Carolina Facebook page on November 11. A total of 31 scholarships were awarded, and most of them were associated with a particular field or area such as academics, STEM (science, For over 20 years, Mount on December 5th at 7:00 PM. Bryan Hough, Garrie Brin- Holly and will be collecting technology, engineering, Holly has rung in their holiMembers of the commu- kley, Bobby Black, Jim Hug- food on the day of the event. and math), education, music day season with many tradi- nity have stepped up to help gins, L. Reeves McGlohon, This event will be hosted onand the fine arts, community tions, such as the Christmas host and perform in the pro- and Ramona Holloway. line via Facebook Live on the Parade and the Mount Holly gram. If you tune into the In addition to the Virtual Mount Holly CRO facebook CRO Community Concert. event, you will find civic event, the Boy Scouts, Girl page as well as on the event’s Due to COVID-19, the city is leaders, radio and TV person- Scouts, and Youth Group of website, www.mounthollyCreating memories Benson Funeral & unable to hold these events. alities, local pastors, praise Mount Holly First United christmas.org Cremation Service with dignity & respect In past years, Mount Holly For more information bands, and choirs all spread- Methodist Church have dis101 Oak Grove St., Mt. Holly CRO has raised up to $10,000 ing the cheer of Christmas tributed flyers to many of about this event, visit www. 704-827-1801 to help with their mission of and supporting the CRO’s the neighborhoods of Mount mounthollychristmas.org “Neighbors Helping Neigh- mission. borsâ€?. After successfully Performers in the event moving their annual “Music include: Finish Line Christo Fight Hungerâ€? fundraiser tian Center, First Presbyteto a virtual format (raising rian Church of Mt. Holly, over three times their original For the Love of Technolgoal),the leadership of the ogy, The Heights (Catawba The Gaston County tax deIt will operate Monday Community Relief Organi- Heights Baptist Church), Mt. partment is offering residents through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to zation partnered with Mount Holly Fire Department, Mt. a new and hassle-free way to 4:30 p.m. Holly First United Methodist Holly First United Methodist pay their tax bills. During the Non-cash payments may Church, who typically hosts Church, Mt. Holly Police De- midst of the COVID-19 pan- also be made by utilizing the community concert, to partment, The Pointe Church, demic, this offers an option drop boxes at the tax office, produce a Christmas special Queen of the Apostles Catho- that does not require leaving located at the Gaston County that will be online-only. They lic Church, Rhythm Church, your vehicle to make your Administration Office, 128 hope to raise $10,000 to fight The Summit Beer Shop, The payment. W. Main Ave., in Gastonia. hunger in the Mount Holly Vintage Nest, Wesley ChaThe county is leasing an The drop boxes are located on area in this one-night event pel Holiness Church, Mayor old bank branch, located at each side of the rear entrance 405 N. Chester St., in Gas- doors of the building. tonia, and set up services to Residents can also mail do drive-through tax bill pay- their payments to the Gasments for residents who wish ton County Tax Department, to pay in person by cash or P.O. 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BANNER-NEWS OBITUARIES
Howard “Jelly Man” Roberts Howard Deual Roberts “Jelly Man”, 90, of Salisbury passed away, November 19,
2020 at his home after a period of declining health. He was born August 17, 1930 in Belmont, NC to the late Bernard Roberts and Monnie Davis Roberts. Howard served his country for over 22 years in the Army, he was first served in Japan, then the Korean war started, he enjoyed his military service, while serving he received a Purple Heart amongst other medals and awards, he retired during the Vietnam war. He was preceded in death by a son Bryan Roberts, and 2 step sons, Christopher and James, one sister, Cleo Broughman, four brothers, Hoyt Roberts, Joseph Roberts, Clyde Roberts, and Worth Roberts. Those left to cherish his
memory, his wife Debbie Norris Roberts, three daughters, Crystal (Kris), Terry (Bill) and Gina, all of Columbia, SC, two sisters, Rachael Henley (Bill) of Gastonia Dorothy Adams of Belmont, and six grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 12:30 PM Tuesday, November 24, at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Brown officiating, burial was at 10:00 AM on Friday, November 27, at Salisbury National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 to 12:00 on Tuesday, at Whitley’s Funeral Home, prior to the service. Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.
Attention college students! The Gaston County Museum is looking for spring interns to work in its Curatorial Department. This is a great opportunity to work with a team of museum professionals on exhibit planning and installation. For more information on applying, visit www.gastoncountymuseum.org under JOIN, or contact our Curator at Hannah.Musselwhite@gastongov. com. Gaston County photo
GCPL welcomes new Library Director By Dandria Bradley Gaston County has named the new director for the public library. Susan McDonald started on Monday, October 19 and received a warm reception from library staff members. Susan previously worked at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library in various capacities. In her more than 18 years with the library system, she has served as a Reference Librarian and Associate Director. During her time there, she
Susan McDonald co-developed and led their internal Leadership Development Program, and was a leader of the WorkSmart Initiative that won the Urban Libraries Council award for innovative practices in libraries. Susan graduated from Appalachian State University with a B.S. in Recreation and Leisure Management and received her MLIS from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Susan was born and raised in North Carolina and has lived in all parts of the state except the coast. While in graduate school, she worked in the Z. Smith Reynolds Library at Wake Forest University, where she stayed for seven years before moving to Charlotte and working at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. Susan
is excited to be with GCPL. “I am passionate about providing excellent customer service to patrons and staff. Developing staff strengths, discovering unmet community needs, and using innovative thinking to enhance both is the fuel that keeps me energized. I am privileged and excited to collaborate with
all the communities in Gaston County to show how the Library can make a positive impact and become an essential resource within each community,” she said. After leaving Charlotte, Susan moved to Gastonia with her spouse and youngest son. Her three adult children still live in Charlotte.
LUNCH BUS From Page 1 “grab and go” meal program. The program dates back to March when schools closed due to the pandemic. Now, students involved in remote learning can pick up a breakfast/snack meal and a lunch meal at one of 41 school locations. Pickup times are weekdays from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. However, buses are used to deliver “grab and go” meals on weekdays to neighborhood locations across the county. Locations in our area includes Rollins Apartments, Holly Hills Apartments, Kendrick Apartments, Stanley Square Apartments, Reid Park, Flowers Court, Hickory Village Mobile Home Park, McKee Mobile Home Park, Thornwood Community, and Temple of Truth. The meals are free for children ages 1-18 years, and children are not required to be present to receive a meal. Students/parents may pick up a meal at the location. Recently, the grab and go buses delivered Thanksgiving lunches. The menu included turkey or chicken, dressing, milk, stewed apples, green beans, and a roll. The bus that visited Holly Hills Apartments in Mt. Holly was driven by Mary Hemphill with Renee Underwood riding along. The bus also visits several other locations and hands out around 130 lunches per day. The route is run five days a week. On Friday, double lunches are given- one for that day and one for Saturday. Underwood explained how vital the lunch bus- indeed, the entire grab and go program is to students who might not otherwise have their nutritional needs met. “If the kids don’t have a good meal their mind won’t function,” she said. “We’ve got to fill their bellies.” For more information about the “grab and go” program, call (704) 836-9110.
The Montcross Area Chamber now open The Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce located at 115 N. Main Street in Belmont, NC is now open to the public on a limited basis. The new chamber offices are located in the historic City Hall building at the corner of Main Street and Catawba
Ave and will become a Welcome Center for community members and visitors to Gaston County. The Montcross Area Chamber office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 am to 3 pm by appointment. Please
note, temperatures must be checked and proper face coverings must be adhered to while inside the building. To schedule your appointment contact Julie Bowen at 704-825-5307 Ext. 3. or email at julie.bowen@montcrossareachamber.com.
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Leftovers By Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org pastortrent@salvationchurchnc.org
After Thanksgiving most people have a refrigerator completely full of leftovers. With a meal so large, there is always turkey, dressing, and other Thanksgiving staples left to eat for days. For the first few days, it is great enjoying these Thanksgiving flavors over again. However, as time passes, those leftovers begin to go bad. They are no longer the prize of Thanksgiving Day. Often in life, people see themselves as leftovers. They do not fit the Hollywood model for people, lack wealth and status, and often feel completely irrelevant. Many people find themselves hopeless and searching for their place in life. However, is this how God sees us? In Mark 3:13-19, Jesus chose His twelve disciples. After He began His ministry, He chose these men to walk with Him, preparing to lead the early church. Surely with such an important work, Jesus would pick the best, most powerful, and wealthiest people available. Amazingly Jesus picked the exact opposite. He chose men the world would have thought of as leftovers. He chose men like Peter, a brash fisherman. He
chose Thomas, and his small faith. He picked Matthew, a hated tax collector. All twelve men were far from what most people would have chosen as the ones to walk with Jesus. Why would Jesus choose such men? Jesus knew what they were capable of. He knew their skills, and what they could become. The world saw them as leftovers, Jesus knew their potential. He knew Peter would go on to lead thousands to God. Jesus knew John would write such awesome works as his gospel, and Revelation. Jesus knows what you are capable of too. He knows your skills, and your gifts. Just like the disciples, Jesus values you. He gave His life on a cross for you. He loves you. In God’s eyes you are far from leftovers, you are the main course! Knowing how much God values us, and knows what we can do, it is time for us to live our lives with that knowledge, knowing that we are God’s children. Instead of living lives of fear and worry, let us live not as leftovers, but people loved and created in the image of God. These twelve men Jesus picked changed the world for God, now what will we do? We can do amazing things too knowing that we are valued and equipped by our loving God.
Bob Sweeten, Holly Wright Maurer, Karen Hite Jacob, Rebecca Miller Saunders, Eddie Ferrell. John Jacob, photographer
Carolina Pro Musica presents an 18th-century Christmas Carolina Pro Musica continues Season 43 with their annual holiday concert on December 19, 2020 at 7:00 PM. A variation on a Lessons and Carol Service, the ensemble invites the audience to participate on several familiar selections. The rest of the program features works by Bach, Crüger, Maria Peruchona, and Michel Corrette. No program would be complete without chant so we begin with the familiar “Veni, Emanuel”, an Advent hymn known to most as “O come, O Come Emmanuel. Other familiar works include “Sleeper’s Wake”, “Good Christian Men, rejoice and “O come all ye Faithful.” Selections from Bach’s Magnificat and Franz Gruber’s “Silent Night” with the original ac-
companiment by guitar offer familiar music. A Christmas motet “Ad Gaudia” by Maria Peruchona, an Ursuline nun from northern Italy, adds a bit of unknown lovely music to the season. The story of Christ including prophecy, birth, visits by the shepherds and kings and the incarnation are told by Bob Sweeten, actor and longtime radio personality on the Bob & Sheri syndicated morning show that originates in Charlotte. Sweeten makes his 12th appearance with Carolina Pro Musica. Readings are scripture and poetry. Carolina Pro Musica appears in period attire and performs on period instruments. Due to Covid-19 this concert will be prerecorded at Belmont Abbey Basilica and premier on Carolina Pro Mu-
sica’s YouTube channel at the time of the concert. https://www.youtube. com/user/carolinapromusica Online viewers are asked to support the production through contributions by mail, through www.carolinapromusica.org or on Facebook. Carolina Pro Musica Karen Hite Jacob, director, harpsichord, chamber organ, Rebecca Miller Saunders, soprano Holly Wright Maurer, recorder, viola da gamba, Edward Ferrell, recorders, traverso, guitar Carolina Pro Musica was founded in 1977 to perform “Early music” – using period instruments and voice in the styles of the musical periods in which it was written.
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Banner News Fellowship & Faith
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 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320
New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468
New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822
New Saint Paul Holiness Church 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
North Main Baptist Church
Hood Memorial AME Zion Church
East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319
1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174
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
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 Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600
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
312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726
Catawba Heights Church of God CBC-Memorial Apostolic
909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346
6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-755-5034
Burge Memorial Methodist Church
212 South Street 704-825-7269
118 School Street 704-827-7071
Exodus Church
704-867-2317
122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225
East Belmont Free Will Baptist
120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366
Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental
Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist New Hope 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
105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
River of Life Full Gospel Church
151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711
230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968
Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526
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
108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
St. Paul FHB Church
West Cramerton United Methodist Church
Gateway Cowboy Church The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.
Tuckaseege Baptist Church
7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277
511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301
Way of the Cross Baptist Church
Amazing Grace Baptist Church
Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran
238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111
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
Bethlehem Church 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
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
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
Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church
804 W. First Street 704-824-3383
Lowell Free Will Baptist Church 3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389
Lowell Smyre 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
201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814
324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church
120 Branch St. 704-824-4535
First Baptist Church of Lowell 400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215
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
BESSEMER CITY
Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses
Restoration Church
1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199
1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250
Bright Light Baptist Church
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
171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785
STANLEY
McADENVILLE
5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252
Riverside Baptist Church
1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
541 Costner St. 704-827-0004
Gaston Christian Church
501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286
DALLAS
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church
LOWELL
709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640
Life Church
1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881
Cornerstone Family Worship
235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991
207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213
Community Christian Fellowship
707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033
First Baptist Church
Shiloh AME Zion Methodist
1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026
Core Church
Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church
Cramerton Temple of God Church
Ridgeview Baptist Church
Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church
416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745
redemptionmountholly.org 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954
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Redemption Hill Church
826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959
151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889
154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831
Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly
Grace Wesleyan Church
Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church
1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141
Restoration & Deliverance
Sacco St • Belmont, NC
CRAMERTON
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
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NC tightens existing mask requirements and enforcement Last week, NC Governor Roy Cooper issued additional COVID-19 safety measures to tighten mask requirements and enforcement as cases continue to rise rapidly in North Carolina and across the country. Executive Order No. 180 went into effect on Wednesday, November 25 and runs through Friday, December 11. “I have a stark warning for North Carolinians: We are in danger,” Governor Cooper said. “This is a pivotal moment in our fight against the coronavirus. Our actions now will determine the fate of many.” In addition to extending Phase 3 capacity limits and safety requirements, the Order tightens the existing statewide mask requirement – making it clear that everyone needs to wear a mask whenever they are with
someone who who enter. is not from the Dr. Mandy same houseCohen, Secrehold. The tary of North Order also Carolina Deadds the mask partment of requirement to Health and several addiHuman Sertional settings vices, updated including any North Caropublic indoor lina’s COVIDspace even 19 County when mainAlert System NC Governor taining 6 feet map due to Roy Cooper of distance; the rapid rise gyms even when exercising; in cases and hospitalization all schools public and pri- over the past week. Since vate; and all public or private introducing the system last transportation when travel- week, ten more counties have ling with people outside of moved into the red category the household. indicating critical community The Order also requires spread. There are now 20 red large retail businesses with counties and 42 orange counmore than 15,000 square feet ties. Gaston County is red. to have an employee stationed “The coming weeks will near entrances ensuring mask be a true test of our resolve wearing and implementing to do what it takes to keep occupancy limits for patrons people from getting sick, to
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save lives, and to make sure that if you need hospital care whether it’s for a heart attack or a car accident or COVID19, you can get it,” said NCDHHS Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. 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 increasing.
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 increasing slightly. Trajectory in Hospitalizations Over 14 Days-North Carolina’s trajectory of hospitalizations is increasing. In addition to these metrics, the state continues build-
ing 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. Personal Protective Equipment- North Carolina’s personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies are stable.
Gaston County addresses new State COVID measurement tool The State of North Carolina rolled out a new COVID measurement system, which placed Gaston County in the highest of three categories: a Critical/Red Tier that identifies counties across the state that are seeing the most significant impacts from COVID-19. The color-coded system breaks counties into three groups based on: percent positive of COVID cases compared to the total number of tests, the case rate per 100,000 residents and the hospital system impact. The county, for months, has provided updates MondayFriday to a dashboard on its website, keeping residents informed of where Gaston County stands on COVID
key metrics. The county’s public health department and leadership team remains in close communication and coordination with CaroMont Health as this pandemic has evolved. The County continues to work with its partners in the business community to encourage compliance with mask wearing and capacity restrictions for the safety of all residents. Additionally, the county health department has worked closely with our local schools and congregate care facilities to provide support and guidance. For residents, a multitude of helpful tools – from links to COVID testing to a mask meter than rates the risk level of various activities – are
available at GastonSaves. com. Our public health department would like to remind everyone that going into the holidays, it is more important than ever to note our county’s challenging state related to COVID. The county has already been promoting messaging on how to more safely celebrate this holiday, knowing how easily the virus spreads and how many of the carriers can be asymptomatic. The health department particularly urges residents to limit gatherings, utilize COVID testing when appropriate, wear masks, and practice social distancing.
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Gaston County Schools Good News - November 2020 The following “good news” was presented to the Gaston County Board of Education for the month of November 2020: Students from H.H. Beam Elementary, Belmont Central Elementary, Belmont Middle, Cramerton Middle, East Gaston High School, North Gaston High School, Pinewood Elementary, Pleasant Ridge Elementary, and Rankin Elementary participated in the Mount Holly Lantern Parade, which was held in a reverse format this year because of the pandemic. Students displayed their own handmade lanterns alongside other lanterns that complemented the “Our Greatest Show on Earth” theme. The Cramerton Community Committee provided a total of 1,580 cloth masks to the following schools: Page Primary; McAdenville Elementary; New Hope Elementary; and Belmont Central Elementary. Dr. Cristi Bostic, executive director of secondary instruction, and Dr. Derrick Jackson, executive director of elementary instruction, completed the Aspiring Superintendents Program, which is sponsored by the North Carolina School Superintendents Association. The following school cafeterias received a 100 percent sanitation grade: H.H. Beam Elementary, W.B. Beam Intermediate, Belmont Central Elementary, Bessemer City Primary, John Chavis Middle, Cherryville High School, Cherryville Elementary, Kiser Elementary, Lowell Elementary, McAdenville Elementary, Page Primary, Springfield Elementary, and Woodhill Elementary. Ashbrook High School teacher Jesse Birnstihl was selected as the North Carolina English Teachers Association’s Outstanding English Teacher of the Year. Ashbrook High School
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who serves as president of the North Carolina School Counselor Association, was invited to serve as an adviser for the N.C. Department of Public Instruction’s bullying campaign. The Belmont Middle School staff was treated to a delicious lunch sponsored by Ranucci’s Food Truck, Blake Construction, and Sundrop. Bessemer Congratulations to Jesse Birnstihl, EngCity High School lish teacher, at Ashbrook High School, teacher Jason for receiving the North Carolina EngCrawford received lish Teachers Association Outstanding Teacher of the Year award. Birnstihl a $2,000 grant from was nominated by principal Rebecca Pisgah Associate Wilson for seeing students as individu- Reformed Presbyals and caring about each one despite terian Church to their social acceptance, family struc- purchase a softture, or future plans. “Mr. Birnstihl is ware program for one of the most hardworking educators I his class. Students at know. He works tirelessly to prepare inBrookside Elementeractive lessons that challenge his students and make them better students as tary and Robinson well as better citizens. In addition, he is Elementary had a sponsor for the school’s Slam Poetry the opportunity to Club, which allows students to express observe and learn themselves through the art of poetry.” about the different Gaston Schools photo parts of a helicopter. Gaston County police officer student Devan Gilmore con- Danny Hubbard coordinated ducted a community service the program. project and collected 25 coats Brookside Elementary refor students at Woodhill El- ceived a North Carolina flag ementary. from N.C. Representative The following students John Torbett. were chosen as the “Do the Carr Elementary kinderRight Thing” award win- garten teacher Ashley Loftis ners for October: Cain Be- was selected as a James Patheler, Sherwood Elementary; terson and Scholastic Books Hector Mendez Hernandez, Club Partnership grant winW.C. Friday Middle; and ner. She received $500 Ben Hayes, Cherryville High and 10,500 bonus points to School. purchase STEM items for W.B. Beam Intermedi- her classroom. In addition, ate received a $1,000 dona- fourth grade teacher TaKation from the Don and Carla sha Morrow won 100 books Beam Family Foundation to from the Charlotte Hornets’ purchase extra medical and Pick and Read webinar. health supplies. Carr Elementary kinderBelmont Middle School garten students were able counselor Dr. Ami Parker, to enjoy a pumpkin patch at
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Gaston College Textile Technology Center employee will serve on textile division advisory board Jasmine Cox, Process Coordinator for Testing at the Gaston College Textile Technology Center in Belmont has been selected to serve a three-year term as a Director on the Advisory Board for the Advanced Textiles Products division of Industrial Fabrics Association International. IFAI is a not-for-profit trade association comprising member companies representing the international specialty fabrics marketplace.
Cox earned her bachelor’s degree in textile technology from NC State in 2013. She was pursuing her master’s degree in engineering management at UNC-Charlotte when, while driving on I-85, she spotted a sign for the Textile Technology Center. She contacted the Center and was invited by Sam Buff, Director of the TTC, to tour the facility. That tour resulted in the offer of an internship. In 2015, Cox joined the Textile Technology Center as
an intern working part-time as a testing technician in the Physical Testing laboratory. Cox was surprised and honored to learn of her appointment to the advisory board. The IFAI is the largest, most comprehensive textile trade association and its ATP division supports the safety/protective, interactive, medical, performance wear/ sports, and technical textiles industries. The Textile Technology Center is actively engaged in research and de-
Intercollegiate sports are coming to Gaston College Gaston College is taking steps to start a new intercollegiate sports program. College President Dr. John Hauser laid out plans in a presentation to Gaston College Board of Trustees on Tuesday to launch a college sports program that will offer men’s baseball and basketball, women’s beach volleyball and softball, and Esports. Approximately, 96 athletes, 52 men and 44 women, would participate in the five initial athletic programs. The Gaston College Board of Trustees enthusiastically voted unanimously for Dr. Hauser to take the necessary steps to contact the National Junior College Athletic Association to establish the new college sports program. With the Board of Trustee’s approval, Dr. Hauser and the College’s administration will need to submit a letter of intent with the NJCAA. Pending approval, a search for an athletic director would be one of the next steps. Dr. Hauser told the Board, “Community colleges that offer sports regard the athletics program as an integral part of the educational experience.” “Sports programs have
proven to enhance and strengthen student life, diversity, student mental and physical health, and overall college unity. This is something we believe that our Gaston College students and the communities we serve in Gaston and Lincoln counties are looking forward to enjoy and support in many ways.” Dr. Hauser added, “As we began the process to put this plan and presentation together, one of our former students provided me with tremendous help and moral support. Leonard Hamilton, the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Florida State University and a GC Alum, has graciously provided me with professional insight and advice regarding this new venture that will reignite sports at the College.” Coach Hamilton, who was born and raised in Gastonia, played basketball for Gaston College back in the early 70s when the College had sports teams. Since then, he has won
many awards and accolades including being named the 2020 Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year. He plans to keep supporting President Hauser and Trustees with the new sports program and is looking forward to seeing sports back at the College. “As a first-generation college student, I struggled, but having my teammates, college activities to attend, and a social environment at Gaston College helped sustain me to go on to a four-year university and to complete a master’s degree. I then encouraged others to do the same – those who would have never dreamed they, too, could do it. Kids today are the same as I was then, just looking for an opportunity,” said Hamilton. Once the NJCAA program membership is approved, Gaston College will join Region 10 which includes North Carolina, South Carolina, and Southwest Virginia. The cost to support the five sports is estimated to be $321,448. The Gaston College Foundation will work to secure intercollegiate athletic scholarships, engage in community fund raising and events, and work hand-in-hand with the student athletes with community engagement events and activities. President Hauser shared a variety of ideas for revenue generation to support athletics beyond student activity fees, bookstore revenues, and excess fees. This is standard practice for intercollegiate athletic programs at North Carolina Community Colleges. Future plans include engaging faculty, staff and students regarding sports, including potential names for a mascot.
Jasmine Cox will serve a three-year term as a Director on the advisory board for the Advanced Textiles Products division of Industrial Fabrics Association International. She is a Process Coordinator for Testing and has worked for the Textile Technology Center of Gaston College since 2015.
velopment in those areas. “As a member of the IFAI Advanced Textiles Products Advisory Board, I hope to continue to make people aware of the various innovations and opportunities that exist within the different divisions of the textile industry,” said Cox. “As an advisory board member, I hope to help grow the IFAI membership and programs and to expand the organization’s visibility.” Working at the TTC solidified Cox’s interest and passion to continue her career in the textile industry. She will receive her Master of Textiles from Wilson College of Textiles at NC State in December 2020 and obtaining her Ph.D. in Textile Management is on her short-term goal list.
The Belmont Abbey Acrobatics and Tumbling team held their intra-squad meet last Wednesday night inside the Wheeler Center. The Crusaders, led by head coach Emily Powers, split into two teams, Black and White, and competed in all the heats in a typical meet. The two teams combined to perform the team event. The guest judges handed out scores throughout the meet with the White Team earning the victory by 0.05. Belmont Abbey photos
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MECHANIC WANTED. Must have at least 2 years experience. Must be able to do brakes, water pumps, radiators, alternators, power steering, remove & replace engines & transmissions. Apply in person: Francis Brothers Used Cars, 134 N. Main St, Boiling Springs, NC. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
WELCOME TO HOMETOWNSHELBY.COM. This week find delicious & healthy grape juice from Carolina grown muscadines, woodworking plans and sell the photos you take from your camera/phone. NC4Ever@email.com WANTED: DOWNED OR UP ROOTED OAK TREES. Will cut up and remove for free. 828395-0758.
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PLACE YOUR ORDERS FOR THE HOLIDAY!! Tom’s Bakery, 120 Belvedere Ave., Shelby, NC 28150. tgreene1@twc.com or tomsbakery.net (704) 473-1413
POOR MAN SUPPER. Crossways Baptist Church, 419 West Main St. Mooresboro, 28114. 6PM until gone. Due to Covid 19 carry out only. $5.00 dollars a plate. There Will be Pinto beans, slaw, stewed potatoes, steamed and boiled cabbage, Mexican corn bread and regular corn bread and onions and variety of desserts. (828) 305-3145
EMPLOYMENT FULL OR PART-TIME KENNEL/DOG DAY CARE HELP NEEDED. Apply in person November 30 thru December 4, 9am-11am or 2pm-4pm. Dog experience helpful but will train the right person. 152 Frontage Road, Forest City.
COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. (980) 295-5568
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR POSITION. Estimated 2025 hours per week. Microsoft Office experience preferred. Quickbooks experience a plus. Pay based on experience. Send resume to: FBCFCEmployment@gmail.com
STERLING OAKS APARTMENTS in Spindale, NC is seeking a Maintenance Technician. Must have two plus years of verifiable maintenance experience. HVAC certification and working experience preferred. Appt, 828-214-7381. HELP WANTED: CTS TREE SERVICE. Must have valid drivers license. (704) 418-3083 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 BARBER NEEDED in Boiling Springs. Contact Ron at 704434-9711 or 864-812-1935. 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 NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers needed. (704) 477-0516
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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)
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BUSINESS SERVICES RV/CAMPER ROOFS. Install, Water Damage, Wrecks, Insurance Claims, Roof Kits, Parts. Repairs & Service. Also, Mobile Repair. 24/7. 828-453-8113. 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 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 SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587 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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1992 FORD F-150 XLT. With high mileage, good work truck, reduced price, $1,990. Two recliners, reduced price, $65 each. Oak & Pine Firewood, $200. 828-289-1817.
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.
FOR SALE ESTATE SALE. 2 beds with dressers, antique metal bed, old sewing machines, glassware and lots of misc. items. Will sell items separately or as a bundle. 704-477-1821. 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 HVAC PEMP STAR 2.5 TON unit. Includes outdoor unit, air handler, concrete pad, copper line. 100% working condition. $500. (704) 466-5477
CARETAKER. Work Sat and Sun 6 hours per day. For infomation call Mabley 704750-4270, (828) 395-3792 wattt47@yahoo.com
AUCTIONS PATTERSON SPRINGS STORAGE AUCTION PUBLIC SALE. 1:00PM Dec 5th. Patterson Springs Storage, 1826 Creek Ridge Rd., Shelby NC. Contents of Units: #34 Blanton, #21 Morgan For Non-Payment of Storage Rent. (704) 473-7358.
YARD SALES RUTHERFORD COUNTY CARPET BARN CLOSING SALE. All flooring needs! (5) family indoor yard sale Monday-Saturday, 8am-4pm. 106 Pinehurst Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040
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. REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443 DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms. 704-300-5341, Steve 704-4728865, Cletus, 704-300-5341, Todd (704) 692-1627 ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Call for more details. 828-382-0455.
PROPANE GRILL TANKS REFILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828287-3272. DEER APPLES FOR SALE. $9 per bag. 828-287-3272.
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.
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WHEEL HORSE MOWER. Unused galvanized tin; new wheel and tire; men’s and ladies’ Rolex watches. 601-740-0837, Chesnee, SC.
18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,095. 704-482-3166.
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.
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, drugfree, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750
MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Green Oak, $65. Cut, split and delivered. 828-3950758.
BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828-248-1408. MOBILITY CHAIR, $795. G Tech Compass Sport, 9 mos old.18” wide seat, 250 lb capacity, 2 Month warranty, Delivered with instruction. Call Scooterman John 704-951-4224, mobilityservices07@gmail.com 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 and number. DEER CORN, SHELLED, 50LBS, $7. Cob Corn, $8. 828287-3272. INVENTORY REDUCTION. Carolina Dual Coal & Wood Stove. Regular-$1244.99. Now$799.99 at Shelby Hardware. MARILYN MONROE CALENDARS, 9 of different years, $10 each. Also, hardback book with many pictures, $25. 828289-5031. (9) DOORS, $100 FOR ALL. 1985 Honda Elite Motor Scooter, seats 2, new tires, runs like new, 2032 miles, $950 cash. 828-289-5031. TWO CRYPTS FOR SALE. Inside the mausoleum at the Rose Hill Memorial Park in Fallston, NC. 704-538-7883. FRED’S FIREWOOD!! Seasoned cut, split hardwood. Will deliver 10 mile radius of Forest City. 828-202-1000.
HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449. WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your roofing or repair needs. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895. 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. FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft. Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. SEMI FIRM FULL SIZE MATTRESS and box springs. Mattress protector cover while on bed. Had for 3 months. Asking $200. (704) 460-9494 “COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park. Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually. (919) 272-5503 FREE OAK FIREWOOD. You Cut - You Haul. Easy Access. (704) 734-7690 WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-2455895. CARPORTS, GARAGES, RV COVERS, FREE STANDING LEAN TO’S. Areas largest on site display. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.
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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.
NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-287-3272.
MIN PIN PUPPIES. Parents registered, puppies can be. Born July 4th, 2020. First shots & wormed, $450 each. 828289-3905.
1980 FORD F100 PICKUP. Long bed with ladder rack. Needs some work. Can send pictures by phone. $1200. Call (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net
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2BR, 1BA. Appliances, central heat/air. $650 month, $650 deposit. HAP ok. 704-487-8282, 704-692-0091. 314 Grice St. Shelby, NC 28150
2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. Appliances, central heat/air. $650 month, $650 deposit. HAP ok. 704-487-8282, 704-692-0091. 314 Grice St. Shelby, NC 28150
MOBILE HOME FOR RENT in small quiet park. Deck, patio, carport, central heating & A/C. Prefer non-smokers and mature adults or middle-aged retired person. NO PETS. References and background check required. Cleveland Mall area. $250 deposit and $475 rent per month. 704-481-0925.
2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH completely remodeled. Inside city of Kings Mountain. No pets. Call Bob. 704-418-3790.
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. HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 487-6855 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 RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS AND GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383.
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
RACING HOMING PIGEONS. Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803984-6678. artsager@msn.com 5 FOOT HOWSE PLOW. This is a 6 year old plow never used. New condition. Original price $1000. Sell price, $750. 828447-7331.
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.
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CAMPERS WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. Call 828-429-3935.
WORKING HEELER/LAB PUPPIES. Male & female, wormed, groomed & 1st shots. $150 each. Can text pictures. (828) 391-0919 3 LITTERS OF DOGS for sale. Two 1 year old Pekinese male dogs, also pomoobles and malpe-peka-tzus. Call: 864490-4979.
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
1995 NISSAN 4X4 TRUCK extended cab, $4,500. 2006 Ford Mustang, V6, auto., loaded, 85,700 miles, $6,500. (704) 466-5672
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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
EASTER EGGER HENS AND GOLDEN COMET RIR CROSS hens for sale. Call for details & price. Shelby (509) 432-4914
2015 KAWASAKI KX250 Excellent Condition. Only 19 Hours Running Time. Several Add Ons. $3500. Call 704-4877838 For More Details.
2011 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT 24FBS travel trailer, weighs 5,200 pounds and is in excellent condition. Features and options include: super slide, sleeper sofa, booth dinette, full kitchen, private bathroom with shower, separate master bedroom and more, Sleeping capacity 4-6. Asking price $11,500. Call 704-473-6631
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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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 MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. A one-bedroom mobile home for rent near Casar for one person only. No pets. A background check will be required. Call 704-284-0983 or 704-6920960 after 6:00 p.m. or anytime on weekends. morrisonjr88@ yahoo.com 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. frontdesk@ kluttspropertymanagement.com
CARS & TRUCKS FREE KITTENS. Female kittens. 5 months old. Free to a good home. 828-201-3861. FEMALE MALTIPOM FOR SALE 8 weeks old. Wolf/sable color. Had shots and wormed up-to-date. Comes with a puppy kit. Average 6 to 7 Lbs. grown. $750.00. 828-391-0919.
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.
MINIATURE POODLE PUPPIES FOR SALE. Males and Females available. Will weight approx. 10 lbs. when grown. Call: 828-289-8844. AMERICAN SHORTHAIR. His name is Ringo and he looks just like the Meow Mix cat, beautiful. Free to good home. (704) 2996391 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.
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 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259. RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH. Updated mobile on large private lot, mountain view, new paint, new carpet. Refs. $695 month, lease. NO pets or smoking. 828-289-2407. ICC AREA, BEST VALUE. Energy Efficient 2BR Duplex. Central H/A, SS appliances, deck, w/free storage building onsite. $650 rent/deposit. Maryland Dr., Smaller 2BR, like new, w/ SS appliances, $550 rent/deposit. 828-248-1776. 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $500 per month. 828-382-0475.
4 ACRES PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. One block off 74E in Shelby, NC. Call or text if interested. 704-473-9167. I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-472-0006. RUTHERFORD COUNTY
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
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.
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
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
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