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Belmont’s Larry Norwood was a Cold War warrior By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

During the 1950s the Cold War between America and the Soviet Union was one of the most tense times in history and Larry Norwood of Belmont was in the middle of it as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. Norwood joined the 82nd at the tender age of 18 years. He served from 1957-1961. “I had a friend that was a paratrooper and I thought I wanted to try that too,” Norwood said. “I took my basic training at Fort Jackson and parachute training at Fort Bragg.” Norwood recalled his first parachute jump. “It was more or less the easiest since I didn’t know what to expect,” he said. “It was exciting floating down in dead silence.” Norwood soon found himself in Germany where the U.S. and its Soviet bloc protagonists were nose to nose. Damage from World War II was still in evidence in some places. “I spent over two years in Germany,” Norwood said. “We did a lot of training in bombed out buildings.” Given the political and military climate, the 82nd had to be ready for anything. “One time we were given live ammunition and loaded on our planes,” he said. “We flew around for

a couple of hours. Nobody was saying a word. You could have heard a pin drop. We thought we were going to have to fight. We eventually landed and got off. We never did find out what it was all about.” Norwood also got to see the German countryside. “It was beauti- Norwood as a member of the ful and there were 82nd Airborne Division in the late lots of quaint vil- 1950s. lages,” he said. Norwood also served in Alaska. “We learned how to snow ski on a big hill covered with straw at Fort Bragg,” he said. “In Alaska we had to camp out and it was below zero.” After he got out of the army, Norwood came home See NORWOOD, Page 4

U.S. Army veteran and American Legion Post 144 past commander Larry Norwood. Photo by Alan Hodge

Mt. Holly names new city manager By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

The City of Mt. Holly has named Miles Braswell as its new city manager. Braswell had served as assistant city manager since April 2016. He was officially named to his new post by the city council on October 26 and his first day in the office as city manager was November 2. Braswell’s predecessor Danny Jackson recently retired after ten years as city manager and was instrumental in preparing him for his new post. “I had the pleasure of hiring Miles as the City’s Streets & Solid Waste Director in 2014,” Jackson said. “Miles performed really well at the position. I was then able to

promote Miles to assistant city manager, all due to his effectiveness and efficiency in the workplace. Miles and I embarked upon succession planning which has now culminated in him being appointed by the city council as the new city manager in Mount Holly. I am extremely proud of Miles for his hard and dedicated work as a city employee and my partner. Miles possesses the kind of skills that it takes to be successful in his new position. He is prepared to lead the City of Mount Holly into the next chapter of its future.” Braswell thanked Jackson for his support and guidance. “I learned so much from Danny,” Braswell said. “He’s been a mentor since day one. Miles Braswell has been named as Mt. Holly’s new city manPhoto by Alan Hodge See MANAGER, Page 4 ager.

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This huge tree was toppled on General Stonewall Jackson St. in Stanley. Photo by Bill Ward

We got zapped by Tropical Storm Zeta By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Tropical Storm Zeta zinged through our area last Thursday bringing high winds, rain, and power outages. Winds in Gaston County

gusted to 50mph most of the day. A number of trees were toppled including at least three in Stanley. Around 7,000 local residents lost power due to fallen lines. See ZETA, Page 4

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R ECOLLECTIONS AND R EFLECTIONS Keeping short accounts with one another By Tony Marciano When I was a kid, my mother was passionate about making sure the larger family of cousins, aunts and uncles always stayed connected. She organized the family to make sure we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lose touch with one another. Labor Day was especially important as we gathered with cousins we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t normally see. While they were a distant relative, they were family. As I started my own family, we worked hard to maintain the same traditions. As my children became young adults, they wanted to do other things rather than come over for a Labor Day cookout. I obliged, but it broke my heart. This past Labor Day, my middle child said he was coming over. I was elated. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see as much of him as Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like so this was important. But the day before the holiday, he changed his plans and wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t coming over to the house. A few days before, a friend of the Mission called me about a mother whose daughter was interested in enrolling in Charlotte Rescue Missions womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program, Doveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest. I told her to give her my cell number and she could call me anytime. Labor Day was hot. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m trimming hedges. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enjoy trimming the hedges. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not in a good mood. It was more like a Saturday than a holiday to me. Then my phone rings. It was the mother my friend talked to me about. She asked me to explain the program so she would understand what her daughter would experience. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to talk to her or anyone else. I was annoyed about the hedges and that my son wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t coming over.While all this was swirling through my head, she kept pressing me for answers. Finally, I said to her, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is all on our web page. Just go to www.char-

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lotterescuemission.org and click on Doveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest. It will tell you everything you want to know. She quietly said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank Tony Marciano you,â&#x20AC;? and the call ended. On Tuesday, I received the following email from my friend, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to apologize. I think I may have misunderstood something in our conversation last week about the mom and daughter I talked to you about. I thought you said I could have the mom call you to talk about it before her daughter called the admissions line. So I gave her your number and told her to call you and to let you know that she was the one I had told you about. The mother said she talked to you yesterday. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so sorry if I gave her incorrect instructions. I hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll forgive me. Please let me know if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anything I can do about that. My sincerest apologies for that.â&#x20AC;? I was speechless for a number of reasons. I had forgotten my commitment to be available to her friend. But more importantly, she followed the exact outline from Scripture when you are in conflict with someone else. It begins with, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you have something against your brother, go to them.â&#x20AC;? She did. She didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put me on a prayer list. She didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t write me out of her life. She didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get ugly about me on social media. She came directly to me. She could have thrown me under the bus. Instead, she turned it around as if it were her mistake instead of mine. Perhaps the foundation for a good friendship begins by keeping short accounts with one another. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a well-known saying; the whole â&#x20AC;&#x153;do what you love and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never work a day in your lifeâ&#x20AC;? thing. Quite frankly, I can envision it being the truth. I can picture myself waking up to a new day, brewing a pot of ambition as Dolly Parton called it in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nine to Fiveâ&#x20AC;?, getting dressed in clothes that actually suit me and wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get ruined at the end of each day, and heading to my laptop to check a couple of quick emails before heading off to conduct the first interview for an upcoming piece in a new issue of the paper. However, that little angel and devil that rest upon my shoulders, giving me moral advice and acting as voices of reason (Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll bet you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re actually cohorts rather than enemies), they come along with their big needles and are quick to burst my bubble. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure by now that if you have read some of my previous columns, you know that my father was a workhorse. He worked day in and day out, through hot and cold weather, inside of industrial plants or on top of their roofs, leading a team of men each week to install duct work and ventilation systems so that others would be comfortable while they were working. He

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Can you believe we are now in November? This year certainly has been long, and now we find ourselves just a few short weeks away until Thanksgiving. This time of year always reminds us of just how thankful we should be, not just on Thanksgiving, but every day. Sadly, too often we do forget to be thankful, and we take for granted just how good God is to us ever day of our lives. Luke 17:11-19 records a time when Jesus was traveling from Galilee to Jerusalem and encountered ten men on the road. These men were suffering from the dreaded skin disease, Leprosy. This horrible disease was not only debilitating, but it also brought shame on the one suffering with it, as they had to shout to people passing by, â&#x20AC;&#x153;unclean!â&#x20AC;? As these men saw Jesus, they began to cry out, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jesus, Master, have mercy on usâ&#x20AC;? (Luke 11:13, ESV). Jesus told them to go and show themselves to the priest, and as they did, they were completely healed. As they walked away, one of the men, a Samaritan, came running back shouting praise to Jesus. He fell at His feet and worshiped. Jesus asked where the other nine were, noting that only one man returned of the ten to offer thanks. These nine men were what we can be too often, ungrateNO MORE GUTTER CLEANING, OR YOUR MONEY BACK GUARANTEED! CALL US TODAY FOR

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ful. As Americans, we are so blessed with so much. Even in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chaos with politics and pandemic, we are truly blessed by God. We have roofs over our heads, and food on our tables. God is certainly good. However, sadly we long for more, or Rev. Trent Tankin complain with what we have. The humble Samaritan in this story teaches us what we need most, a grateful heart. He recognized the significance of the healing he had received through Jesus, and he wanted Jesus, and the whole world to know how thankful he was. Perhaps we all need to take a moment and truly consider how much we have, and how good God has been to us. We have been healed of a dreaded disease too, sin. Jesus gave His life for us on the cross, forgiving us of our sins. He alone is worthy of our praise. This Thanksgiving season take a moment each day as you pray, to use that prayer time to offer praise and thanks for all that God has done and is doing. Like that Samaritan, let Jesus know how grateful you are!

would then come home and not only work on handyman tasks around our house, but my grandmotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house as well! He did this for a good majority of my childhood until he was offered a position working as a local supervisor where he no longer had to travel anymore. He was finally able to stay at home with his family and I finally got to know my father better. I soon discovered that you can take the man off the road, but not the road out of the man. Every night for dinner it seemed as though he was eating the same meal repeatedly. He always had his assortment of Pork nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Beans and potato salad on crackers and he was satisfied with that. I can also remember eating a lot of hot dogs at some point in time to switch things up. He still carried his lunchbox and small cooler but no longer had a company truck to drive and I remember times where I would go help him on weekends at the shop if he needed to pick up scrap metal for a project around the house. Things were great until the day came where he came home from work a little early. I believe it was the summer before my freshman year of high school and I was in my room playing video games. I heard the screen door open and make the distinct hissing sound just before it clapped shut. My father made his way to the kitchen, sat his things down, and went to his place at the dining room table. My mother greeted him, slightly confused and sat next to him. From my bedroom, I heard his

lighter ignite and clasp shut and the lingering s c e n t Shelton Fisher of his Camel cigarette eventually lured me out of my room. I knew something was wrong. He wasted no time. There was no sugar-coating. After twenty-six years of backbreaking, bone-weathering, sleep-depriving years on the road and serving the company, he was laid off. At that moment, I saw my father in an entirely different light. This was the most vulnerable I had ever seen him before and although I had no idea what this meant for us in the future, none of that mattered. I realized how much he loved his job and how much it had become a part of him, and I just wanted to make him feel better. So here I stand at twentyseven years old. I am not a supervisor by any means, but with every day that I slip on my steel toe boots and my scruffy blue jeans, I wonder how much longer Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to walk in my fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s footsteps. There have been days where I came home drenched in sweat, dying to peel the clothes off my back and days where I wake up feeling like I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hardly walk from being on my feet for so long. Just as my father did, I do it for my family, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m holding on to hope that one day Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do what I love. Phone 704-825-0580 Fax 704-825-0894 OfďŹ ce: 128-C N Main St. Belmont â&#x20AC;˘ NC

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Queen of Apostles Thanksgiving lunch The members of Queen of the Apostles Church, 503 N. Main St in Belmont, will continue our custom of providing a Thanksgiving Meal. Due to the Coronavirus, this year we will offer a meal kit to those needing to prepare a Thanksgiving meal at their homes. The meal kit will feed 4 people and will include a $15 gift card that can be used towards the purchase of a turkey or ham. We can deliver a meal kit to your home on Saturday, November 21st, or you can pick up a meal kit at the church on the same day between 10am and 12 Noon. To place your order, you have 2

options: 1. Call the church office to place your order. The phone number is (704) 8259600. Give us your name, address, phone number, an email address if you have one, and the number of meal kits you need (maximum of 2). The deadline to place your order is Thursday, November 12th. 2. Go to the church’s web site, www.queenoftheapostles. org, look for the “Thanksgiving Meal Order Kit” slide and click there. That will take you

Willow St. in Stanley was blocked by this fallen tree. to the on-line order form. Be sure to indicate on the order form if you want your meal kit delivered to your home or if you will pick it up.

From Page 1 to Belmont and became a member of the American Legion- Auten-Stowe Post 144 to be exact where he’s been a member for 30 years. Some of the Legion activities Norwood has been in on include the Boys and Girls State programs, being a part of the drive to get the Spirit of the Fighting Yank WWII memorial statue moved to Stowe Park, and taking part in Veterans Day and Memorial Day services where he performs the POW/

ZETA From Page 1 About 2,000 of the homes without power were between Bessemer City and Cherryville. Tropical Storm Warnings in our area expired Thursday afternoon. Flash flood warnings were issued for counties in western North Carolina but ex-

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pired early Friday morning. By late Thursday afternoon, Zeta rapidly moved off the U.S. coast at 55 mph. Tropical Storm Zeta had slammed into Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane Wednesday.

MIA ceremony. Norwood also served as Post 144’s commander for ten years. COVID19 will impact this year’s Veterans Day event, but Norwood and his fellow legionnaires will carry on as best they can. “We will not be able to have a big celebration,” Norwood said. “But, I am sure we will find a way to have a small one to honor our veterans, living or deceased, so they will not be forgotten.”

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He’s really a great person in general as well as a friend.” Braswell brings energy, youth, enthusiasm, and experience to the job. He is a Gaston County native and a graduate of NC State University with a BS in Natural ResourcesSoil and Water Systems. He also attended the University of North Carolina School of Government where he was a Leading for Results Fellow and also earned a Municipal and County Administration Certificate. Before joining the City of Mt. Holly, he worked for the City of Charlotte as a project manager and Gaston County Schools as a bond project manager and transportation director. Just a few of his myriad accomplishments and involvements with Mt. Holly include the Hwy. 273 widening project, N. Main St. parking lot improvement, downtown and parks WI-FI project, recycling truck art wrap project, revise trash and recycling route collec-

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Belmont Festival of Trees set Downtown Belmont and Stowe Park will once again be filled with the twinkling lights and beautiful ornaments of community decorated Christmas trees for the 3rd annual Festival of Trees. The festival kickoff will be immediately after the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 30th when participants can stroll from City Hall to Stowe Park and enjoy caroling and other special treats in the park that evening. The Festival of Trees will run from November 30 - January 3, and is a great opportunity for the whole family to safely enjoy a holiday activity.

Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him I think I heard Charlie Brown By Dennis Siracusa It’s mid-October-November; fall, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, my favorites, are on my doorstep. Our autumn flag is flying, fireplace smoke is in the air, winter pansies are planted, but…. what’s that… Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas have been blended together in box store floor displays; “Oh, good grief!” I’ve raked leaves for two weeks; a billion two days ago, but this morning I couldn’t see my driveway or yard; again. “Oh, good grief” I thought. I’m scheduled for a third battery of heart tests this week. My doctors are perplexed by my symptoms. I’m perplexed too because something isn’t right. They ask a litany of causal questions which I can’t answer. I rake leaves, cut down trees, build piers in crawlspaces, fix all sorts of broken things and have a healthy varied diet, yet my symptoms, while always the same, remain causally illusive; until today. I began a self-imposed cardio routine and thought I’d start with a 150 yard jog. My pain symptoms came on like gang busters. “Oh, good grief” escaped my lips. I sat myself down for an attitude check. This is my favorite season; it’s up to me to make it special. It’s my job to stop my observations of a painful or misguided world from running ram shod over my attitude. I constantly declare to God how grateful I am for all our towering trees which bless me with shade, adventure, and nature’s echoes. How can I let a few leaves turn me into a grump? And then there’s my health. Yes I’ve had some odd pain issues for two months but rather than grouse about it, I choose to be grateful for capable doctors and that I finally have something they can investigate. Imagine a life or even a day without grate-

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fulness. Today I was reflecting on three of my favorite words. I’ll share them in the order I apprehended them. Grace, God, Gratefulness. You probably can’t understand this but just typing Dennis Siracusa the words and reflecting on them brings tears to my eyes. I’m grateful “grace” found me in a dark British pub and introduced me to itself and God; my Creator. In Him I discovered a warm, loving, capable God who wanted to be my friend and who wanted to guide me onto a sure path of success; a unique path He created for me, surely as He has uniquely created yours for you. In Romans 16:4, Paul lauds Prisca and Aquila for risking their own lives for him and for the whole Christian church. Most of King David’s psalms reflect a profoundly grateful heart toward God and when we think about gratefulness and thanksgiving, doesn’t it make sense to direct it somewhere; somewhere deserving? I’m grateful to live in America and grateful for our founding fathers incalculable sacrifices to form the foundation of our liberty. Most of all I am grateful that the God I serve was their bedrock, strength and inspiration. All our benefits, in America, and everything good around us has been an act of HIS wisdom and grace. 2 Corinthians 4:15 says it best… “All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow for the glory of God.” Let’s choose not to borrow words from Charlie Brown but to “shout joyfully to the Lord and enter His courts with praise.” (Excerpts from psalm 100 NIV).

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Slow down before speaking Many exclaimed, “I can’t wait for the elections to be over.” I can relate to what they were feeling. I was tired of the negative campaigns, the negative ads, the negative words back and forth between candidates and society. It is often said, “Do not discuss politics or religion.” The reason this statement is made because there can be volatile reactions as a result of the conversations. When did we lose our decorum and decency in a society where we can no longer have rational discussions? We may not always agree, but it doesn’t mean I can no longer enjoy an enlightening conversation. Even when I don’t always agree with what is being said, I still learn. Today, when there is disagreement, the results are often negative comments, namecalling, and much worse. How will you choose your words? Will you choose words that will bring death or give life? “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 18:21 NKJV. Consider the words that are used. Does it contain bitterness, condemnation, judgment? Or do our words bring hope, blessings, and peace? Our words impact our environment. And the Proverb says we too will eat the fruit of our words. Meaning, if we speak death, words of bitterness, and condemnation, we will bear the consequences of our words that bring death. If we speak life, hope, and blessings, we will bear the consequences of our words that bring life.

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Art Around Gaston! This new mural at the entrance to the Mount Holly Community Garden is warm, inviting, and a celebration of nature. The Garden has over 50 plots and functions as a place for community building and education about working with the land and self-suffiency. If you have the opportunity, please visit the Garden to see both the mural and all the hard work the residents of Mount Holly have put into the land there! Designer: Terry Rhyne Artist: Boyce McKinney Location: Mount Holly Community Garden Statement of the Artist: “Back in June of 2019, the Mount Holly Community Garden had a call for artists to submit ideas/concepts for the Community Garden mural. Myself, along with other art-

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in the garden a few years back. I have been painting murals for 20+ years. My style is to be somewhat realistic. 90% of my murals are in public school systems. I learned many years ago that murals need to speak to the audience very quickly. This Mount Holly mural is bright, fun, very colorful, thought provoking, and ties into the Garden perfectly. I think Terry did a fantastic job with the design of this mural. Please visit my website at boycemckinneymurals.com.”

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory First B Fi F Baptist i Ch Church h of Cramerton 8th Ave. • Cramerton, 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

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

Redemption Hill Church

Cramerton Temple of God Church

Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954

Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

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Hood Memorial AME Zion Church

204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

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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

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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

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

Exodus Church

704-867-2317

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

118 School Street 704-827-7071

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

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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

Life Church 501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

Riverside Baptist Church

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

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

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

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

St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

Tuckaseege Baptist Church

STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church

511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

Way of the Cross 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

Westview Presbyterian Church

320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

First United Methodist Church

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

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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

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

Carolina Community Baptist

512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

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

Center Baptist Church

New Faith Baptist Church

S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121

1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249

Epic Church

New Life Baptist Church

100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

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

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

3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

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

Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses

Restoration Church

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

217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

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

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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

Second Baptist Church

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5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

First Baptist Church

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Gaston Christian Church

East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319

1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist New Hope Presbyterian Church

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church

Ridgeview Baptist Church River of Life Full Gospel Church

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

North Main Baptist Church

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Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

New Providence Baptist Church New Saint Paul Holiness Church

Grace Wesleyan Church

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192 Main St. 704-824-2740

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

527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647

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

United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.

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Women Who Rock Award Winner: Sam Woods Sam Woods is a Certified Medical Assistant and has been a part of the Kintegra Health family for 12 years now. Sam has never failed, or even hesitated, to join the precarious, yet critical, frontlines in the battle of preventing and protecting our communities against COVID-19. During this overwhelmingly exceptional time that we’ve all had to experience with COVID19, and with all of the uncertainty and organized chaos that are associated with it, the fortitude, tenacity, and courage that she’s had, and continually displayed, in terms of her wide-ranging clinical knowledge, her compassion, and her ability to teach, have allowed her to excel, and even stand out in doing so, during this pandemic. For perspective, Sam has worked count-

less hours in helping Kintegra perform over 10,000 Covid19 tests. In response to all of the aforementioned, Sam was recently promoted to Clinical Support Specialist. In her new role, Sam will now be responsible for educating clinical staff and ensuring evidencedbased care throughout the Kintegra organization. Sam serves as an active member of Gastonia’s Flynt Groves Baptist Church. She very proudly embraces her Lumbee American Indian roots, which has graciously translated into a devotion to her community, and a character well-versed in compassion, teaching, and healing. Knowing, understanding, and witnessing the talent, skill, and commitment with which she carries herself easily makes

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Montcross Chamber leadership changes Recent leadership changes at the Montcross Said Jenkins, “Julie is a dedicated and hardArea Chamber of Commerce position the orga- working member of our leadership team who nization to continue its record-setting growth has tremendous insight as to what it takes to in membership and service to members. continue serving our members and growing Chamber Board Chair Heath Jenkins an- our organization.” nounced the changes, including the recent Long-time Chamber member and former retirement of Vice President Teresa Rankin. Board Chair Paul Lowrance of McKenney Rankin served in the position for 13 years. Family Dealerships was named Provisional “Teresa helped shape our Chamber into one President, temporarily filling the vacancy creof the fastest growing chambers in the region, ated by the retirement of Ted Hall on June 30. stated Ted Hall, retired Montcross Area ChamThe search for a permanent president has ber president. “Her knowledge,enthusiasm and just begun. A third staff position has been crededication to our members have been invalu- ated but is not yet filled. Sam Woods able.” Jenkins added, “TheMontcross Area ChamChamber leadership promoted Member ber looks forward to the future as we continue her career choice rather fateServices Director Julie Bowen to Vice Presito build bridges and tear down walls to bring ful…and a fate that has led to people together.” the improvement of the lives dent of Member Services and Events. and health of those around her. Sam is definitely a Woman Who Rocks and is a “rock” for others by lifting those The Gaston County NC around her in faith, culture, Cooperative Extension Someand health. Not only is she a ‘Woman thin’ Pumpkin contest was Who Rocks’, as far as Kin- one of the best ever. Youth and adults particitegra and Gaston County are concerned, Sam is a Rock pated in this year’s event with 40 entries, which included a Star. wide variety of creative and delicious foods. Eight contest categories included: 1) Main Dish, 2) Desserts, 3) Miscellaneous, 4) Home Grown, 5) Youth (ages 8-12): Main Dish & Miscellaneous, 6) Youth: Ages 8-12 - Desserts, 7) Youth: Ages 13-18: Main Dish & Miscellaneous, and 8) Youth: Ages 13-18: Desserts. Through the sponsorship of the Gaston County Farm 2020 Grand Prize Winner by Lila St. Romain (Youth Ages 8-12) Bureau prizes were awarded of Gastonia, NC. in each category: 1st place 2nd - Tortellini with Pump- $100, 2nd place - $50, and seco. Miscellaneous 1st - Com- kin Alfredo Sauce: Kordak 3rd place - $25. A grand prize of $200 was awarded to the fort Pumpkin Drink: Ann Genovese. Helms; 2nd - Appetizer Youth Ages 8-12: Desoverall contest winner. 2020 Somethin’ Pumpkin Pumpkin Spice Latte Dip: serts 1st - Pumpkin EveryCooking Contest Winners: Christopher Smith; 3rd - thing Cake: Shannah Spargo; Main Dish 1st - Pumpkin Vegan Pumpkin Morning 2nd - Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles: Therese EitzenLasagna with Spinach: Jamie Glory Muffin: Jamie Smith. Home Grown 1st - berger; 3rd - Peanut Butter Smith; 2nd - Pumpkin Soup: Christopher Smith; 3rd - Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Fudge: Kordak Pumpkin Potato Corn Chow- Bread: Linda Carpenter; Genovese. 2nd - Pumpkin Butter Pound Youth Ages 13-18: Desder: Sandra Long. Dessert 1st - Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Frosting: sert 1st - Pumpkin CheesePie Ice Cream with Bour- Adrienne Jones; 3rd - Baked cake Bar Cookies: Kelli bon & Spice Praline Pecans: Pumpkin Donut Holes: Ad- McGuire; 2nd - White Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles: Jamie Smith; 2nd - Pumpkin dison Brown. Youth Ages 8-12: Main Addison Brown; 3rd - Best Mousse in a Cup: Deborah Mayfield; 3rd - Pumpkin & Dish & Misc. 1st - Pump- Pumpkin Spice Blondies: Dulce De Leche: Maria Can- kin Dip: Shannah Spargo; Bronwen St. Romain.

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Tri-County Animal Rescue:

Pets of the Week Due to COVID-19, Tri-County Animal Rescue’s adoption process has changed. However, they will be in PetSmart this Saturday with pets from noon to 4 pm. Please come out and visit. Congratulations to GEMS Paramedics John Ashurst (left) and Travis Barnes (right) for an outstanding job at successfully resuscitating a cardiac arrest patient. For their great job they received a Code Save challenge coin to honor their achievement. GEMS photos

Members of Gaston County GEMS A/B shifts recently took part in a STAR Team training exercise. The topic was vehicle extrication and patient management. Great work by everyone! GEMS photo

Tri-County Animal Rescue Pets of the Week are: These two little Chihuahuas are Comanche and Cheyenne. They are 10 months old and weigh under 10 pounds. Comanche and Cheyenne came to us because their owner had health issues and could not care for them. Comanche has short hair and Cheyenne has longer hair. They are super sweet and loving. They get along with other dogs and all people. They do not have to be adopted together. Comanche is neutered and Cheyenne is spayed. They are heartworm negative, current on rabies vaccine, current on other vaccines and micro-chipped. Come out and ask for Comanche and Cheyenne. This is Choo Choo with the big ears. She is a Chihuahua and weighs about 10 pounds. Choo Choo came in with Comanche and Cheyenne so she likes other dogs to play with. She is 2 years old and will not get any bigger. Choo Choo can be shy at first meeting you but warms up quickly. She just wants to cuddle. Choo Choo is spayed, current on vaccines, heartworm negative and micro-chipped. Come meet this beautiful girl in person and you will fall in love. This big puppy is Mango. He is a Golden Retriever mix. We also have his brother Tango. Mango has the longer hair and Tango has shorter hair like a Lab. Both boys are around

Stanley council meeting scheduled Carolina in order to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Because of the risks to the public that would arise from continued in-person meetings, the Town is advising to follow the instructions for submitting the comments and remote access. Written comments may be submitted at any time between the notice of the public hearing and 24 hours after the public hearing to staff@townofstanley.org, providing name, physical address, and phone number. Limit your submission to a document that takes less than three minutes to read. You can live stream the meeting by going to our Facebook page via this link https:// www.facebook.com/townofstanley.

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Leaves will be vacuumed if left at curb (no more than 2 ft) in a neat row. Leaves further in yard or near mailboxes will not be vacuumed. Please ensure there are no rocks, sticks, or brush mixed in with leaves.

The Lowell Women’s Club is collecting new coats for kids in need at our local schools. Drop off locations are Fryeday Coffee Roasters and Kelly’s K-9 Kitchen, LLC. Lowell Parks and Recreation will not be collecting coats this year but they do have available coats in their coat closet to hand out to those in need in our community. If you know someone in need, whether it’s a kid or an adult, please reach out to the Parks and Recreation Department at (704) 8240099.

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About Tri-County Animal Rescue Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area and we need your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways. We need volunteers and donations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals. Please help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this weekend? Our “needs” list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food. For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@yahoo. com or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue. Donations can be sent to Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006.

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The Town of Stanley will postpone its regular Town Council meeting scheduled for November 2, 2020 until Monday, November 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Council Chamber. During this meeting, the Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the following requests: Request for subdivision of parcel 134144 located on the corner of W Carpenter street and S Buckoak Street, Stanley. Petition for annexation of parcels 175734, 175761, 175763, and portion of 175764, along NC 27 and Old Mt Holly Road. The Town of Stanley will hold remote meetings during the State of Emergency that has been declared by the Governor of North

a year old and weigh about 30-40 pounds. Both boys are neutered, current on vaccines, heartworm negative and micro-chipped. If you are looking for an addition to your family, please come out and meet our adoptable pets this weekend. We will have these featured pets and many more at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Saturday noon to 4 pm.

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Trent Sims earns Teacher Hero of COVID-19 award Ashbrook High School chemistry teacher Trent Sims knows that the Little Free Libraries located at schools across the county serve as “food for the soul and for the mind” for students. But when the coronavirus pandemic hit North Carolina in March and schools were closed for in-person instruction, Sims and his wife, Katie, worried about food to fill the stomachs of students who would no longer be at school to eat in the cafeteria. The couple jumped into action, deciding to turn the Ashbrook Little Free Library, an outdoor resource center for books, into something more. The two went to Sam’s Club and bought as much food and snacks as they could. Then, they filled the library with food in an effort to make it available to the

community. “At the beginning of the pandemic, we realized we would be out of school for the foreseeable future,” Sims said. “My wife and I had all the resources we needed, but we realized there were students in our community who were going to struggle and that really hit home for us.” The project gained traction around the county, and Trent and Katie were soon asking for donations and filling Little Free Libraries at Highland School of Technology and Gardner Park Elementary School. Trent’s involvement in the project led to him being named a weekly “Teacher Hero of COVID-19,” a recognition program sponsored by FSI Office, HP, and the Carolina Panthers. “It was a big surprise,”

Sims said. “I had colleagues who nominated me and that is such an honor. Being able to bring recognition to Ashbrook and to Gaston County is really important to me. Sims said that he and Katie both love to read and enjoy being able to stock the Little Free Libraries with food and books. For being nominated as a “Teacher Hero,” Sims received a large box of practical items like sanitizer, masks, and school supplies. When he earned enough votes to be named a weekly winner, he was approached about the $1,000 prize being split up into $750 for school supplies and $250 to go toward purchasing food supplies for the libraries. He said the decision was easy. He also found out he would be attending a Caro-

lina Panthers game with two free tickets. At the game, he competed with six weekly winners and was announced as the overall winner. This time, the honor included Panthers merchandise and another $1,000 for Ashbrook High School. While the prizes are wonderful, the Gaston County native and Highland graduate said he has been overwhelmed by the support he has received for the project. “It’s been amazing,” Sims said. “I’ve been getting notifications and texts and emails. I couldn’t be more thankful for my support system.” Dr. Rebecca Wilson, principal at Ashbrook High School, said it’s been great to witness the outcome of the Little Free Libraries’ conversion to a place for free books

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and free food. “Trent Sims has created a real, visible change throughout our community,” Wilson said. “Through all the difficulties our students have faced during this challenging time, they always knew the pantry would be stocked. Mr. Sims has truly been a beacon of hope and encouragement for our students and for the community.” And the recognition isn’t over yet. The final prize involves the Panthers’ mascot, Sir Purr, which Sims said is generating lots of talk around school. He said the classroom virtual visit may be-

come a school-wide virtual visit. Throughout the project, Sims has found it important to remind his students that the project isn’t about him, but instead it’s about making a difference when you can. “It’s easy to sit back and let someone else do the work,” Sims said. “It can begin with me, but it shouldn’t end with me. Pay it forward, and it comes back to you. Our Little Free Pantry idea had a snowball effect where people were willing to step up and do the work in their community as well. That’s what it’s all about.”

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Keeping a positive attitude is on the menu for cafeteria manager Marie Beard Marie Beard encourages students to always keep a positive attitude no matter what challenges arise. It’s advice that the cafeteria manager at Forestview High School knows well. Beard, who is serving in her 17th year as a cafeteria manager in Gaston County Schools, began her school nutrition career when her husband was diagnosed with cancer. Working in school cafeterias, she was able to have a job and still care for her family. Beard is familiar with the ins and outs of running a school cafeteria. Graduating from Ashbrook High School in 1981, she worked at Hunter Huss High School

as a cafeteria assistant. She also has served as the cafeteria manager at North Belmont Elementary, Page Primary, and Hawks Nest STEAM Academy. While her day-to-day duties vary from preparing meals to delegating assignments and monitoring food safety, Beard says her favorite part of working in the cafeteria is getting to see the students. “It is a pleasure to serve meals for our students,” she said. “I love getting to interact with them and to watch them grow each and every day.” It’s a trait that Forestview principal Crystal Houser says makes Beard stand out. “Marie truly cares about our students at Forestview

Marie Beard High School,” she said. “She and her staff work tirelessly to ensure our students’ nutritional needs are addressed, and she goes above and

beyond every day for our school. Best of all, she always has a good attitude and keeps a positive outlook.” Houser said staying posi-

tive is important during challenging times such as the coronavirus pandemic. She has watched Beard and her staff make adjustments to their daily routine – changes that have been necessary in an effort to always do what is best for students. All cafeterias in Gaston County Schools have a sanitation rating of at least 98 percent, giving them an A+ grade for making sure that meals are prepared in a healthy and safe environment. Beard takes particular pride in the 99-point score at Forestview High School, knowing that she and her colleagues are looking out for the students and staff while preparing breakfasts and lunches. It’s

a responsibility she doesn’t take lightly. Having served 25 years in local government and state jobs – Beard previously worked for the Gastonia Police Department for more than seven years as a telecommunications supervisor – she knows the importance of making a difference in the world around you. Beard is grateful that she gets to make a difference while managing the cafeteria at Forestview High School. And as for her favorite meal? That’s an easy one. “The oven-roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans,” she says with a smile.

Davis is Gaston College SGA President for 2020-2021 Najira A. Davis is the current president of the Gaston College Student Government Association. She began her term in office in August 2020. Davis has attended Gaston College since 2016, her freshman year at Gaston Early College High School. The GECHS program enables Davis to graduate in May 2021 with both her high school diploma and her Associate in Applied Science degree. Davis started volunteering with SGA in 2018 and became a senator with the organization in 2019. “I wanted to be SGA president because I saw it as an opportunity to help make an impact,” she

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I wanted to be a part of that, to help students be heard and make sure they know they have people here for them.” After Gaston College, Davis plans to attend East Carolina University to earn her bachelor’s degree in nursing and then a master’s in midwifery. She wants to work as a Certified Nurse-Midwife. “My career goal is to help as many people as possible,” she said, “and put the people I care for first.” While serving as SGA president, however, Davis

wants to help ensure that students enjoy their time at Gaston College, and she encourages them to actively participate in SGA. “Students will gain so many skills and have an abundance of growth while in SGA,” she said. “If anyone thinks they may be even a little bit interested, they should come talk to us.” The Gaston College SGA office is in Room 213 of the Myers Center on the College’s Dallas campus. The phone number to reach SGA is 704-922-6472.

said. “As president I know there are many responsibilities and duties, not to mention that the president is the voice for all students at the College.

Football Flashbacks... About this time last year the Mt. Island Charter School Raptors played the Community School of Davidson Spartans. When the dust settled, the Raptors had pulled out a smashing 61-0 win. Photos by Bill Ward

The Belmont Abbey women’s volleyball team wrapped up its fall scrimmage schedule last Saturday with the Red team sweeping the White team 3-0 (25-17, 25-22, 25-22) at the Wheeler Center Saturday afternoon. Hailey Ryan tallied 10 kills and 16 digs both match highs in the victory.

Isabella Benavente (#3) scored three goals as the Belmont Abbey women’s soccer team earned a 4-3 victory over Spartanburg Methodist. How It Happened: SMC scored first, in the 15th minute, but Mackenzie Lewis evened the score just three minutes later. In the second half, Benavente scored three goals in a row, the first two coming in a 10-minute span. Spartanburg Methodist tried to come back, with two late goals, but it was not enough as the Crusaders held on 4-3. Goalkeepers Cieara Berg and Olivia Egbor saw their first game action of the Fall.

GCS All-Conference Congratulations to Gaston Christian School runners who earned All-Conference honors this season. Adam Hoyle placed first overall in the conference meet earning his second All-Conference honor. Connor Nanney finished 3rd overall earning his 3rd all conference honor. (Tied for most in team history). Jake Sosebee placed 5th overall earning his 2nd All-Conference honor. Ryan Thornburg placed 6th overall earning his 3rd AllConference honor. (Tied for most in team history). Garrett Huffman placed 8th overall ence Honor. Thomas Bunko earning his 1st All-Confer- placed 9th overall earning his

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overall earning her 1st AllConference honor.

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

TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED!!! GOOD PAY, STEADY HOURS, friendly environment, home every night. 828-748-5893.

DUNHAM’S SPORTS LOOKING TO HIRE. DUNHAM’S SPORTS LOCATIONS LOOKING TO HIRE SEASONAL HOLIDAY STAFF! Troy, MI Dunham’s Sports, one of the nation’s largest sporting goods chains, will be hiring part-time seasonal holiday help at all of their locations. Part-time associates enjoy ﬂexible hours, extra spending money, and a merchandise discount that will help with holiday shopping. Interested, enthusiastic sports-minded candidates can apply online at www.qhire.net/dunhamsholiday. A listing of the 230+ stores in 22 Midwestern and Southern states can be found on the company website www.dunhamssports. com.

Customer Representative Community First Media newspaper group is now accepting applications for a motivated inside & outside sales representative who is driven to excel. Experience helpful but not necessary. Ideal Candidate Must Have: • Good people skills • Dependable transportation with insurance • High energy • Customer service oriented • Self-motivated • Good interpersonal skills • Track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals

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COMPLETE CARE INC. Is seeking CNAs / In Home Aides for Cleveland and Gaston Counties. Apply M-F, 8am-4pm at 404 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150 or call (704) 4809340 NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. (704) 473-0341

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BUSINESS SERVICES

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 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 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. HANDYMAN SERVICES. Reliable handyman services offered. I am a full time carpenter for a residential/commercial restoration company. Available for carpentry, painting, drywall, minor plumbing and electrical. From full kitchen remodels to installing new light fixtures, fans or toilets. No job too small. Call or text 704-284-0183. Serving Cleveland County, NC and surrounding counties. (704) 284-0183 ccemsjrials@yahoo.com AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING AND LEAF PICKUP. LEAF PICKUP, MULCHING, AND HEDGES, CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE! (704) 466-2333 BRANDONADKINS4619@ GMAIL.COM 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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SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587 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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YARD SALE, SAT. NOV. 7, 6:30AM UNTIL. Lots of everything! 1045 Old Boiling Springs Road, Shelby, NC 28152 BIG YARD SALE. Sat. Nov. 7th, 7am-12pm. Hoey Memorial United Methodist Church. Rain Date, Nov. 14th. 2300 Hoey Church Road, Shelby, NC 28152

RUTHERFORD COUNTY YARD SALE & BAKE SALE! Wed.-Sat., Nov. 11-14, 8am until. Tues.-Thurs., Nov. 1719, 8am until. Fri., Nov. 20, 8am-2pm. Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 397 Mt. Pleasant Church Road, Forest City, NC 28043 PICKERS PARADISE, ANTIQUE DEALERS WELCOME, COLLECTORS WELCOME. Appointment only so call 828429-2851. Cast iron, Lionel train engine collection, BB guns, quilts, carnival glass, Coca Cola crates, mantle & wall hung clocks. Over a thousand items for sale.

FOR SALE 10X10 UTILITY BUILDING w/ upper shelf, $200. Pec Deck exercise equipment machine, $75. Joe Weider exercise bench w/leg attachment & weights, $50. 803-322-7632. LARGE TRIUMPH POWER PAPER CUTTER, 18.5 inches wide, $400. High Speed air fed Baum paper folder, $400. 828305-8331. HOMEMADE QUILTS FOR SALE. Firmly $100 each. Also, a set of Norithae China, $50. 828-287-0982. DEER APPLES FOR SALE. $9 per bag. 828-287-3272. YARD MAINTENANCE ITEMS FOR SALE. 38” Bolen’s Riding Lawnmower, Bolen’s Leaf Blower and Troy-Bilt Weed Eater. All are nice. $425.00 for all. Will sale separate. 704-692-9117. COLLECTIBLE DOLLS FOR SALE. Holiday Barbies- (All dolls available -1st 0ne - Millennium), Swan Lake Barbies- 8 available; 3 small wooden dolls, Complete Barbie Tea Set, and 2 Elvis dolls. All dolls like new in original boxes. Price negotiable. 704-472-3784. 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

REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank. Can send pictures by phone. $475. (704) 3001818 FREE OAK FIREWOOD. IN SHELBY. You must pick up. 704-734-7690 TAYLOR WATERSTOVE, MODEL T-450. Call for more info. 828-248-8060. (3) TIRES: 235/55/R19 LX SPORT M&S Continental Crosstrack. Run less than 500 miles, removed from 2020 Honda CRV, $125 each. 828245-9306 no answer, leave message. CIDER MILL FOR SALE. Good condition, recently used, $325. 828-248-8060. MOBILE CHAIR FOR SALE. Good condition, brand new batteries, $475. 828-453-7706. LARGE & SMALL KEROSENE HEATERS. REFURBISHED (Large $139.99) (Small $99.99) Shelby Hardware at 506 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. (704) 482-4405 GUNS FOR SALE. FN SCAR17.308 Trijicon ACOG scope, bought new, never fired; SIG P227.45 ACP bought new-never fired. CZ 75 9mm NIB Kimber Target 22 NIB 100 rds. of ammo for each. Package deal-$5000.00. 704-484-3616. 2 BUILDINGS FULL OF office equipment, filling cabinet, furniture. Cheap, Cheap! Best offer. Must get rid of. Call 704600-6436, 864-805-0194. “COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park. Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually. (919) 272-5503 DANIEL DEFENSE AR15: Anderson Lower, 223 Wild Custom 24” Stainless barrel, $1,400 OBO. Thompson 50 cal. muzzle loader w/scope, breakdown gun, $225. (828) 429-6763 WHEEL HORSE MOWER; unused galvanized tin; new wheel and tire; men’s and ladies’ Rolex watches. 604740-0837, Chesnee, SC. ITEMS FOR SALE. New black granite sink still in box-$250.00; Ottoman Bed-$250.00: Hot air fryer-$200.00 and 2 small wooden storage bins-$100.00 each. 704-974-1705. HEATER FOR SALE. Amish Handcrafted Electric Fire log Heater in black wooden case. Manuals included. $200.00. 704-600-7614 or 704-802-4293 MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Green Oak, $65. Cut, split and delivered. 828395-0758.

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FROSTY NIGHTS ARE HERE! Cut, Split, Dry, Hardwood will keep you warm. $65 a load delivered locally. Based F.C. Fred, 828-202-1000.

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.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788

GALVANIZED PANEL GATES. (2) 14 ft. $70 each. Telephone Poles for Corner Post 6 to 8 Feet Long $5 each. Used Field Fence Wire $25 each (3 rolls 1,080 feet total). Ralgro Pellet Injector $30 “New” (704) 4199145

SNAPPER TILLER FOR SALE, has Kawasaki motor, $150. 11 HP Electric Start Riding Mower, motor good, $75. 828-223-5951 or 828-429-6244. FIREWOOD MADE FROM ends of dry lumber, $50- all you can haul or I deliver. 528 Newton Cole Rd., Forest City, NC. 1-304-888-4913. DR VACUUM MACHINE. 6.6 HP, almost new, holds 200 gallons of shredded waste. $750. (704) 600-6448 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.

HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449. BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828-248-1408. 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. 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.

ROLL TOP DESK FOR SALE. Solid Oak, very nice condition, with keys, no scratches, asking $250. 704-692-4449. 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. DEER CORN, SHELLED, 50LBS, $7. Cob Corn, $8. 828287-3272. PROPANE GRILL TANKS REFILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828287-3272. WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-2455895. HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855

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. FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft. Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, 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. 828-2455895. WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your rooﬁng or repair needs. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895. 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

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443

WANT TO BUY DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828289-1175 or 828-247-1070. WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 WANT TO BUY SMALL UTILITY TRAILER. Call with what you have. (704) 473-0482 WANT TO BUY 1-2 ACRES in Cleveland County, reasonably priced. For single wide mobile home. (704) 476-6330 I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-4720006.

PETS & LIVESTOCK DONKEY FOR SALE Call 704692-8752. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES for sale. 10 weeks old, no papers, shots current, $350. Parents on site with papers. (704) 482-7274 DOUBLE DOODLE PUPPIES. F2 DOUBLE DOODLE PUPPIES FOR SALE. CKC REGISTER. FIRST SHOTS, WORMED, VET CHECKED. HEALTH GUARANTEED 7 WEEKS OLD. LOCATED IN GAFFNEY, SC. NO SHEDDING. (864) 492-2880 ARMCCRAW@YAHOO.COM KITTENS: WOULD LIKE to give away (4) 3 month old, female kittens to good home. Call 828-201-3861, text or call. PEKINGESE PUPPIES, born 11/1/19, shots and wormed. CKC registered. For more information text 864-490-4979.

WANT TO BUY GOOD USED COMPUTER. Must be in good shape. 704-466-0401, (704) 487-9653

FREE KITTENS TO GOOD INSIDE HOME. I will take care of ﬁrst vet visit. Call anytime. (704) 472-7116

LOOKING FOR OLD FIRE ARMS. Prefer 22’s. (704) 6008560

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. 828-245-5895.

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197ß CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828-245-6756. CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917

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

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

CARS & TRUCKS 2006 DODGE STRATUS SDN $1800. (704) 739-7133 1951 FORD CAR, 2 door, needs total restoring. Asking $2000 or trade. 828-245-3718 or 828-223-0888.

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2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOME New carpet, vinyl, H&A. $500 month, $500 deposit. 328 Weathers St., Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 472-5973 1998 27’ FLEETWOOD Tracker Trailstar. On Ford E-450 Super Duty, w/36,330 miles. Great deal at $7,995. Never be homeless! 828-453-0828.

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

2015 KAWASAKI KX250 Excellent Condition. Only 19 Hours Running Time. Several Add Ons. $3500. Call 704-4872838 For More Details. HONDA GOLDWING 1100. New headlights, new horn, new signals. Bucket seat, windshield, shaft drive. 4K miles. Garage kept. Moving. Make offer. 704-300-8378. PRICE SLASHED! 4-WHEELER. 2020 CF218, CFMOTO, CFORCE 500 EPS, 4WD, power steering, winch, trailer hitch, tool box. Less than 100 miles, beautiful Royal Blue, $5698. 828-894-3293. 2004 YAMAHA BRUIN 350 ATV. 4 wheel drive, $2500. 828-447-7331.

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

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

1998 BUICK. 4 door, good sound, auto, $1000. (704) 3001818 kim_hopper@bellsouth. net

4 ACRES PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. Near 74E & Post Road. For more info call or text, 704-473-9167.

1987 CHEVROLET CHEVY Silverado Short Bed truck. Red, 3rd owner, all paperwork, original purchase local Chevy dealership. NICE! $5000. 704600-7614, 704-802-4293.

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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.

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY

2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE Pearl White. Carriage roof, Michelin tires, looks & runs good, 3rd Owner! 117,000 miles, $2950 obo. Call 704-678-3954 or (704) 487-0550

1981 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT RARE FIND. Diesel, 1 owner, runs good. $1500. (704) 435-9562

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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 PROPERTY FOR SALE, 18 ACRES. 207 Blossom Drive, Ellenboro. Call 828-248-2348 or 828-980-2324.

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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. (704) 284-0983 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH MOBILE HOME. $500 Deposit, $540 Month. “No Pets!” Call or Text (704) 300-3647. 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Call or visit us today, Laurel Hill Apartments (704)487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity. LOOKING FOR A GREAT MODULAR HOME TO RENT? 3 bedroom, 2 bath, walk-in pantry, laundry room, extra nice. Shelby area. Also approved for HAP applications. (704) 300-2709 RELAX AT THE LAKE. 4BR, 2 bath house. Central H&A. $1,400 month plus deposit. For more information call 704-6006436, 864-805-0194 MOBILE HOME SPACE for rent. Waco area. Great location. Country setting. Nice, wooded, private lot. 704-6006436, 864-805-0194 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417 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 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 HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. EHO. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 4876354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY ICC AREA, BEST VALUE. Energy Efﬁcient 2BR Duplex. Central H/A, SS appliances, deck, w/free storage buildings onsite. $650 rent/deposit. 828248-1776. 3BR, 2BA MH. Beautiful Wooded Park. AGE 50 and over. Landlord on site. No pets. Background check. Call 828-4299831 after 10am. 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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