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Mt. Holly Police Dept. Memorial Plaza will be spectacular By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Sometimes deep tragedy can forge an even deeper bond of fraternity and friendship between people and that certainly seems to be the case in Mt. Holly following the death on December 11, 2020 of MHPD Officer Tyler Herndon who lost his life in the line of duty while responding to a larceny call. Since that time, outpourings of support and affection for the MHPD have come flooding in from all over the nation. Tributes have ranged from artworks to heartfelt condolences in all forms. Sensing the need to remember Herndon as well as honor all law enforcement officers who put their lives at risk

daily to keep us safe, the City of Mt. Holly formed a committee to explore ways to meet that goal. The committee was appointed by Mayor Bryan Hough. It included local officials and citizens including Bobby Black, Miles Braswell, Melanie Black, Phyllis Harris, Jeff Meadows, Randi Moore, Paige Sigmon, Cindy Suddreth-Williams, David Sisk, Brian Reagan, and Don Roper. The committee met with design and engineering specialists David Malcolm and Nick Lowe with the Charlotte-based design firm McAdams and a concept for the project was developed. The concept was presented to the city council on March 8 and approved.

The project will be known as the Mt. Holly Police Department Memorial Plaza. It will be located on a grassy rise on the Hill St. side of the Municipal Complex. The location is exactly where Herndon’s patrol car was parked for a time after his death and covered with flowers and tributes. The Memorial Plaza will be stunning in its appearance. In addition to extensive landscaping, it will feature a statue of a police officer holding a child. There will be benches where folks can sit and reflect. There will be an eternal flame. There will be a memorial wall. Blue lights will be a prominent feature. These will represent See MEMORIAL, Page 5

Mt. Holly brothers among science fair winners While many activities have been canceled or postponed due to COVID-19, middle school and high school students in Gaston County are still actively engaged in developing their critical thinking skills through science and engineering. The county science fair also featured two brothers winning top prizes. Luigi and Nikki Bortolussi have enjoyed being involved in the annual competition since 2017. Nikki attends Mt. Holly Middle School and Luigi attends Forestview High. With projects focusing on using salt to get more power out of the soil, deter-

This large photo of Officer Tyler Herndon is in the MHPD office. Hundreds of folks signed it to show their support and caring.

Multi-family development planned for Imperial Mill site By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Luigi Bortolussi

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mining which helmet protects your head the best, and deciding whether music increases student productivity, Gaston County Schools

students demonstrated their experiments and shared their findings during the Gaston Regional Science and See BROTHERS, Page 4

A major residential development could be coming to the site of the former Imperial Mill in downtown Belmont. The project would be located across McLeod Ave. from the Hawthorne townhomes. The developer is Belmont Land and Investment Co. LLC. A “sketch plan” application for the project has been

submitted to the Belmont Planning and Zoning Dept. for a portion of Parcel ID# 126732 for a mixed use TN-D development including one 30,000 SF commercial building , eleven 30,000 SF multi-family buildings, one single family dwelling, and an area for civic use. Each multi-family building is proposed to contain approximately 36 dwelling units, for a total of 397 residential units in the proposed plan. A sketch plan is basically

a drawing of the project. The Imperial Mill project is in the early stages of many approval steps needed before dirt can be turned, but it’s interesting to know what hoops any major development in Belmont must jump through to get to the actual construction phase. Here’s the steps for a major development as laid on by the Belmont Land Development Code: Major Development Plans See DEVELOPMENT, Page 7

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R ECOLLECTIONS AND R EFLECTIONS Be glad for good dentists

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Well I went to see my dentist Dr. Scott Clinard last week and got a good report. Not only are my “teef” still there they are tight, more or less white, and they bite. Can’t ask for more than that. If you have your “real” teeth and let them fall out it’s your own fault. If you have “unreal” teeth then be glad they aren’t made out of wood and hippo ivory like the ones George Washington had to stuff in his face every day. If you have no teeth then go to the dentist and get some. If people can afford smart phones then they can afford teeth. In days past, dental care was not as good or technical as is the current case and folks had to do the best they could when something happened to their teeth. I was doing some reading in a 40-year-old copy of The State magazine the other evening while watching my favorite TV cultural entertainment show (“Moonshiners”) and ran across an article outlining dental care in the backwoods of North Carolina. I learned a lot and after you finish reading this column you will too. Ok. Here we go. Everyone is aware that human beings are not born with teeth. At no time is that more obvious than when a baby squalls and you see their toothless little gums and quavering tongue. Old timers say that a good way to help baby along in getting teeth is to tie either a rabbit’s front foot or a mole’s back foot around the infant’s neck on a string. When my half brother Wally was a baby and would start hollering mom would say it was his gums a hurtin’ and she would put a big slug of liquid dope called paregoric in his milk bottle and after a brief period of suckling on the brew Wally would be conked out cold so I know that idea works. Another baby teething cure some old folks prescribed was to rub a little bit of snuff on the kid’s gums. Of course this make a mess when the extract attempts escape, but like the paregoric trick, the youngster gets a buzz so they don’t mind. There are few things worse than a toothache unless it’s that malady some have who wince when they sit down. Old folks in the country have a plethora of remedies for tooth-

By Tony Marciano During my first three semesters in college I took two buses to get to school In my fourth semester, I purchased a ten year old 1966 Mustang. I learned to work on cars by repairing it. I either fixed it or took the bus. When my sons reached their early teens, I needed a hobby we could all enjoy. We agreed to restore a 1965 or 1966 Mustang. We didn’t find a 65 nor a 66. Instead, we found a 1964 ½. When the Mustangs rolled off the assembly line in early 1965, the first six months produced cars that were different than those beginning August 1965. They are referred to as 1964 ½. The motor options were different. Originally, you could get at 170 cubic inch six cylinder, 260 V8 or a 289 V8 with a four barrel carburetor. The first two motors went away in August. The passenger seat didn’t move. The carpet didn’t come up the sides. The hood and headlight buckets are different. The heater switch was two speed with off in the middle. The 1965 has a three speed heater fan and off is to the far left. Those of us who own a 1964 ½ wear that moniker proudly. Even though the title and registration call it a 1965 Mustang, in my heart, it is a 1964 ½. Why is this important? Recently my wife went away for a trip. She came home with a gift. It was wrapped in tissue paper and fit in her hand. I flashed back to being eight years old when I went to Mystic Seaport in Connecticut and came home with a fishing boat. Would this be a souvenir from her trip? Would I smile as I look at this thing and wonder why she bought it? As I continued to unwrap it, I found a toy classic Mustang. It looked like a 1965 Mustang. She looked at me and without missing a beat said, “It is a 1964 ½ Mustang.” She kept the price sticker that showed it was a 1964 ½. Both license plates said it was a 1964 ½. She was proud of her purchase. She pointed out it was a hardtop (my Mustang is a hardtop). She also pointed out that it was the same color blue as my Mustang. She didn’t just pick up a trinket to say, “I didn’t forget you.” She knows me. She knew the uniqueness of my Mustang. It was a 1964 ½ medium blue hardtop Mustang. She found one that was four inches long. My wife knows me. I also believe that God knows me. There is a Scripture verse that says, “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth

ache. One method some swear by is to pick at the tooth with a big splinter from a tree that has been hit by lightning then throw the toothpick into a creek and as it floats away so will Alan Hodge the pain. Of course Banner-News Editor to get the taste of the scorched wood out of your mouth, sayeth the hinterland volken, it is necessary to take a big drink of corn likker. Another backwoods tooth ache cure our honorable ancestors employed was for the sufferer to dip a tin cup in a horse trough and drink the contents. This draught was supposed to take the place as soon as possible after horsey had sipped his/her fill. Of course germ theory was unknown to folks who lived a long time ago so I guess more than a few traded their toothache for dysentery or typhoid fever after employing this “cure”. Other toothache cures the settlers and agriculturalists in our region used included such things as packing the tooth cavity with the fat of a squirrel or a hot raisin, wax from one’s own ears, or taking toenail trimmings and putting them in a tree knothole. Early dentistry was often done by guys who rode around in a horse and buggy making house calls. Implements these dentists used included foot-powered drills and forceps made by local blacksmiths. Often called “tooth-jumpers” early dentists would extract the offending tooth by having the patient lie on the floor, getting on top of them, placing a chisel-like instrument against the bad tooth, then hitting the chisel with a hammer. Ouch. Oh, an extracted tooth was never simply thrown out the cabin door where a hog could eat it and die, it was kept under the sufferer’s pillow, not in hopes of cash from the tooth fairy, but because it was thought that would help remind the other teeth in that person’s head to stay where they were. In summation, the American Dental Society advises that one should brush and floss after each meal and visit the dentist every six months.

An Example of Service Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org

As a minister, I love many aspects of my calling. Certainly, bringing God’s word and message each week is an awesome blessing and responsibility. One of my favorite things to do is pastor, to serve others. Each of us as followers of Jesus are called to serve. Through our service to others, we show the love of Jesus Christ to everyone we meet. In John 13:1-17, we find an amazing example of service from Jesus Himself. On the night before Jesus would be crucified, He gathered with His disciples in the upper room for one final supper. It would be the last time Jesus would sit with all twelve of His disciples including Judas. As they gathered to celebrate the Passover meal, Jesus did an amazing thing. He took a basin of water, a towel, and then started washing the disciples’ feet one by one. He even washed Judas’ feet, knowing he would soon betray Him. Peter resisted Jesus washing his feet at first, until Jesus told him that he must let Him do this act of service for him. After Jesus washed the disciples’ feet, He sat down and told them that He had given them an example, that they were to wash each other’s feet as well.

Jesus was teaching His disciples to follow His example and serve others. When we serve others, we show the love of Jesus. Maybe it is visit- Rev. Trent Tankin ing someone who is sick, reaching out to someone in need, or comforting someone who is facing loss, whatever the act of service may be, we are reflecting the love of Jesus. Not only do we serve, but we must also let others serve us. Like Peter, it can be easy to stand on our pride. It is easy sometimes to help others, but hard to admit we need help. Let others serve you too. Let Jesus help you grow in Him every day as His disciple. As Christians, serving Jesus reflects our gratitude for what He has done for us. Jesus became a servant for us, dying on the cross for our sins. Through His death and resurrection, we are free from sin. He paid the price we could never pay. Jesus did so much for us, and we can pay His love forward to others. We are loved by Jesus, now it is time to love others. We serve others, because Jesus has given us an example of service. May we love the way Jesus loves us!

more than many sparrows.” Think about this; God knows your uniqueness so that even the hairs on your head are numbered. You are not a void less, purposeless being. You have a uniqueness that makes you so very special. He knows and understand you like no one else. He wants to go with you in this journey called life. To Him, you are a “one of a kind” and He can’t wait to share this adventure of life with you. The next time you see a classic Mustang, peek inside and check where the heater switch is. If it’s in the mid-

dle it’s a 1964 ½. But if it’s to the far left, it’s a 1965. Tony Marciano I ’ l l be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend. Rev. Tony Marciano is the President/CEO of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. He is available to speak to your group. Go to www.charlotterescuemission.org and go to contact us- just ask for Pam.

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Over two-thirds of the Town of Ranlo’s staff is fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine. Don’t wait! Call 704-866-3170 to book your appointment and see when you are eligible to be vaccinated. Town of Ranlo photo

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A proud family of professional truck drivers is waiting on a sister and daughter, Danicqua Knox, to join them on the road after she graduates from Gaston College’s Truck Driver Training program. Family members, Stephen Good, brother; Deborah Knox, mother; Danicqua Knox, Gaston College student; and Dontavious Cooper, brother; look forward to graduation day. Danicqua will be the fourth in their family to graduate from the Gaston College Truck Driver Training Program.

Gaston College program makes truck driving a family affair The Truck Driver Training program at Gaston College has put members of one local family on the road to rewarding careers. Danicqua Knox, who will graduate from the program in March 2021, is the latest family member to go through the program, following her mother and two brothers. Danicqua’s mother, Deborah Knox, became interested in truck driving as a career about 19 years ago, but circumstances prevented her from pursuing it until several years later. When the timing was right, she researched various driving schools and determined that the Gaston College Truck Driver Training program was the best fit for her. She entered the program in January 2011 and graduated in March of that year. “Graduation was the best day of my life,” said Deborah. “In my opinion, the program instructors were the

best any school could ever have.” When Deborah first started driving, she would take turns bringing her children on the road with her. Her sons, both of whom worked in the warehouse industry, enjoyed the experience, and decided to follow their mother’s career path. Danicqua is enjoying the Gaston College Truck Driver Training program and has been riding with her mother on weekends to get some extra training. The Truck Driver Training Program at Gaston College, a collaborative program with Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, gives students the training required to operate tractor-trailer rigs, get their commercial driver’s license (CDL) and become professional truck drivers. Graduates of the program will have the opportunity to be employed by commer-

cial trucking companies, become an owner-operator, or take advantage of local jobs. The Truck Driver Training program is certified by the Professional Truck Driving Institute (PTDI). The next Truck Driver Training class begins on May 25, 2021, with a mandatory orientation session on Wednesday, May 5. The 8.5-week class consists of classroom instruction, range driving, and road driving. The cost for tuition and fees for the class is $1,876, well below the average cost for commercial truck driving schools. A payment plan is available, and there are opportunities for GEER and SECU scholarships to partially defray the cost of tuition and fees. For more information about the Truck Driver Training program, contact Donna Blake at blake.donna@gaston.edu or 704-922-2267.

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This week’s Art Around Gaston takes us to the Mount Holly Community Garden, where this lovely mural has taken root. With its vivid colors and appetizing depictions of various verdant vegetables, this mural is sure to nourish your senses. Stop by and take a look today. The mural was designed by Terry Rhyne and painted by Boyce McKinney.

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This photo from December shows Officer Herndon’s patrol car sitting in the grassy slope that will be the site of the Memorial Plaza.

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MHPD Chief Don Roper (right) and Deputy Chief Brian Reagan look to the slope where the Memorial Plaza will be built.

MEMORIAL From Page 1 the police department but also recall the hundreds of blue lights that people in the Mt. Holly area displayed and still display in remembrance of

One of the many artworks that have been given to the MHPD in honor of Officer Herndon. Photos by Alan Hodge

Herndon. People will be also able to purchase memorial pavers similar to those at the Mt. Holly Community Garden. “It will be impressive,” said

Mt. Holly Police Chief Don Roper. “It will be a focal point of gathering, reflection and healing. It will have a strong connection to the Mt. Holly

Just one of dozens of tributes that have poured into the MHPD office for Officer Herndon.

Here is the conceptual architectural layout of the Memorial Plaza.

community. It will be a space honoring not only Tyler, but the service of all officers.” In addition to the Memorial Plaza, Officer Herndon will be remembered in other ways. A five mile stretch of Hwy. 273 between I-85 and the Freightliner factory will be designated as the Officer Tyler H. Herndon Memorial Highway. The route is one that Herndon often patrolled. N.C. Rep. John Torbett helped expedite the highway’s designation- a process that can sometimes take a year but in this case was passed through the N.C. General Assembly in just a couple of months. In addition, a delegation of MHPD officers will attend the National Police Memorial Service event on Oct. 22 in Washington, D.C. where Herndon’s name will be unveiled on the wall there. Herndon’s family will also be attending. On May 6th, all members of the MHPD will be attending the North Carolina police memorial event in Winston–Salem. Chief Roper also expressed hope for a MHPD non-profit foundation that would make possible services such as helping needy families at Christmas. Talking to Chief Roper, it’s obvious he is full of emotion when the subject of Officer Herndon’s passing and all that has happened since then comes up. “December 11th seems like yesterday and it seems like forever,” Roper said. “The overwhelming support from the Mt. Holly community has helped us move forward and grow closer as a police department and has helped the connection between us and the community grow stronger. It allows us to better the serve the people who have been so good to us. And we can’t thank them enough.” Now that the design phase of the Mt. Holly Police Memorial Plaza has been completed and approved, the next steps will begin to fall into place. Timeline? “We would like to see it done by the end of the year.” said Roper.

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Church Directory Morningside Missionary Church

East Belmont Baptist Church

711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142

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

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Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320

New Covenant United Methodist

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

New Providence Baptist Church

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

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 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

Redemption Hill Church

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Hood Memorial AME Zion Church Loves Chapel Presbyterian 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

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

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

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

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480

Power of the Spirit Church

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-755-5034

First Baptist Church 23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

South Point United Methodist 510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

Springwood Freewill Baptist 826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 704-827-7801

St. Marks United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

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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

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

Catawba Heights Church of God CBC-Memorial Apostolic

118 School Street 704-827-7071

Exodus Church

704-867-2317

212 South Street 704-825-7269

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

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

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

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

6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

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

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

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

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

STANLEY

Tuckaseege Baptist Church

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

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

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

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

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

Community Pentecostal Center

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731

Westview Presbyterian Church

First United Methodist Church

Community Christian Fellowship

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

LOWELL

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

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

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

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

Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

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

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

Lowell Church of God

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

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

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

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

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church

804 W. First Street 704-824-3383

2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church

Springﬁeld Memorial Baptist Church

3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

Stanley Church of God

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

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

First Baptist Church of Lowell

324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

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

Trinity Full Gospel Church

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

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church

First Baptist Church

United In Action of Stanley

1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

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

Grace Baptist Church

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

New Life Church

300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

Welcome Baptist Church

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

140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855

Living Witness Ministries

Goshen Presbyterian Church

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

Roper Street 704-601-5146

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

McAdenville Baptist Church

MT. HOLLY

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

Bethel Baptist Church

Macedonia Baptist Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

Will of God Church

Life Church

Second Baptist Church

McADENVILLE

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Gaston Christian Church

First Baptist Church

1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist New Hope Presbyterian Church

Ridgeview Baptist Church

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831 East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319

River of Life Full Gospel Church

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

Cramerton Temple of God Church

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

Employees of

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

Restoration & Deliverance Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

redemptionmountholly.org 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954

Grace Wesleyan Church

CRAMERTON

14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

Lakeview Baptist Church

192 Main St. 704-824-2740

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

811 Mauney Rd.

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DEVELOPMENT From Page 1 will be reviewed by the planning board and approved by the city council. The Applicant shall follow the process flow chart provided in this section. A sketch plan along with an Environmental Survey to the planning department shall be submitted for a non-binding review. Upon determination of completeness and general conformity with this Code, the planning department will authorize the applicant to conduct a neighborhood meeting. Formal submittal of the Schematic Plan to the planning department shall be accompanied by community meeting minutes. The planning department will review and make comment on the Schematic Plan. When the planning department determines that the application is complete and complies with the Code it shall be forwarded to the planning board. The planning department shall provide a written notice to owners of properties adjacent to land under consideration for the Major Development Plan at least 10 days, but not more than 25 days, prior to the planning and Zoning board meeting at which the Major Development Plan is under consideration. A sign shall also be posted on property under consideration for a Major Development Plan at least 10 days, but not more than 25 days, prior to the planning and zon-

ing board meeting. The planning board shall have 40 days from the date of their first review to recommend that the Schematic Design be approved, approved with conditions, or denied. Following the planning board review, the Schematic Design shall be submitted to the city council for their review and approval. The planning department shall provide a written notice to owners of properties adjacent to land under consideration for the Major Development Plan at least 10 days, but not more than 25 days, prior to the city council meeting at which the Major Development Plan is under consideration. A sign shall also be posted on property under consideration for a Major Development Plan at least 10 days, but not more than 25 days, prior to the city council meeting. The city council shall have 90 days from the date of their first review to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the Schematic Design. If they deny the Schematic Design, they shall state their reason(s) for denial in writing and permit the applicant to resubmit the Development for further review. Following denial by the city council, the Applicant may file a new Application and associated fee. Unless the city council explicitly states conditions that must be met prior to the resubmission of an Application, the Applicant

The “sketch plan” for the new Imperial Mill residential project.

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shall not submit a new Application for the same property within one (1) year of the date of denial by the city council unless the Application is significantly different from the previously denied Application. All Applications shall be resubmitted for full review unless the Application is resubmitted to address conditions set forth by the city council. Approval of a Major Development Plan shall constitute final city council approval for all phases of the development except for any required approval of Construction Documents. Informal Review of Sketch Plan Including EnThe Imperial Mill was Belmont’s second major textile mill.

Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him

Way Station By Dennis Siracusa Ever wonder about truck weigh stations; why some trucks weigh and some don’t? Well some trucks have “weigh in motion technology” allowing them to weigh while driving. Weigh station stopping points make sure trucks are safe, not exceeding 80k#, and are submitting their travel logs so taxes can be collected. As our country developed, travelers experienced other stopping points. 1800’s western travel in America featured stage coaches utilizing way stations; stopping points to refresh horses and passengers before pursuing their destination. Fancifully, Clifford Simak wrote a popular 1963 science fiction novel called Way Station about planetary aliens using a Civil War veteran as their earthly administrator for a way station, here on earth, for their interplanetary travel. The book was successful, in part I believe, because of humanity’s struggle to understand creation by focusing our attention on interstellar searches for life besides ours. Folks, there is no evidence of interstellar life; still we spend big money hoping to find it; for what purpose? Is it possible, so we can keep ignoring God and construct our lives our way? Our first telescopes in the 1800s were rudimentary and piqued our curiosity about possible life on Mars because of its “apparent” landforms and geologic patterns. Today we know no artificial construction exists anywhere on Mars so that begs the question; why did we just spend $3B sending the Perseverance robot to Mars? And why are we investing two years guiding this little robot over Mars’ surface for a few rock and soil samples? Part of the answer, I believe,

is our heavily weighted misguided notion that our created world is billions of years old. For instance, scientists are suggesting that Mars is 3.5 billion Dennis Siracusa years old and that life seems to have existed there in the past which may suggest something about our future. To me, our future is here. $3 billion could have been used to drill 375,000 clean water wells in countries where people are suffering. Readers, it seems there are two ways to look at this. We can believe in the billion year evolutionary tale or we can believe in God’s 10,000 year old love story. The humanist evolutionary tale has no way station; no rest stop; only endless expense and futile searching. God’s story is all about way station stopping points toward purpose. John 3:16-17 NIV says “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world but to save the world through him.” Why; what IS God’s purpose? First, so we can build a firm relationship with Him and gain a refreshing prosperous life, and second so we will use all opportunities to tell His story and share His gospel message with all humanity; to explain that eternity is real and we are enjoying, resting, and working on an earthly way station. We have an eternal home but it’s not here AND like a truck weigh station, God is reviewing our travel logs to see how He will judge us at the end of our earthly life.

vironmental Survey and tree inventory in compliance with Chapter 11 Applicant holds at least one neighborhood meeting open to the public. Formal Submission of Schematic Plan to planning Staff for Review and Recommendation Review and Approval of Schematic Plan By city council Pre-Design Meeting with planning Staff Review and Recommendation of Schematic Plan By planning & Zoning board Formal Submission of Construction Documents to Technical Review Committee Approved Preliminary Plat Review and Approval of Final Plat by planning Staff. Following approval of the Schematic Design by the city council, the Applicant shall submit the Construction Documents for review by the Technical Review Committee. The TRC may require that the Application be circulated to the relevant City, County, and State agencies and officials for comment(s) as to the proposed development’s conformance to all applicable standards and requirements and whether approval is recommended. Once the TRC deems the Construction Documents to be complete in information provided and in compliance with all provisions of this Ordinance, it may be approved and a Preliminary Plat may be issued. This phase does not confer any approvals for indi-

Robert, Roy, Claude, and Sherman Setzer called the Imperial Mill village home in 1933. Photos courtesy Millican Pictorial History Museum vidual site plans. About the Imperial Mill The Imperial Mill began operating in 1907 on the south side of the Southern Railroad tracks in downtown Belmont. It was the second textile mill to be built in Belmont (Chronicle Mill was the first). The machinery was run

by electricity and was the first textile mill in North Carolina to do so. The mill was two stories high and built of bricks. The mill village had about 50 houses on a hill behind the main building. The mill was sold to Pharr Yarns in 1959. It was torn down about a decade ago.

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Communist threat and gross hypocrisy continue in America by BILL BOWMAN As a member of the media, I predict I will be the first political prisoner jailed and held without bail in Cumberland County when the Braunhemden (Brownshirts) march down Hay St. and demand the Fayetteville City Council turn the Market House into a Brew Pub. Seriously, I want to preface this article the same way I have the many others I have penned by asking you to view these words through the lens of being an American. For a moment, set aside subjective notions of race, gender, religion, and political affiliation just long enough to envision the big picture of the unique blessings and freedoms afforded us by living in a free nation. Compare this to what we have to lose by taking these freedoms for granted and accepting the lawlessness, violence, hypocrisies, and high tech corruption that are slowly but effectively eradicating our Constitutional freedoms and our nation. It is a frightening trend too real and, without a doubt, a clear and present danger to all of us. It is no secret that since the height of the Cold War of the 1950s and 60's that the Soviet Union and the Communists were determined to take over the world and implement communist rule. The United States was their prime target because our U.S. Constitution was the most ridged and directly opposed to their tyrannical and repressive government. The Cold War ended with the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991; however, what did not dissolve in the 21st century was the communist threat and their determination to destroy our Constitution, American Democracy, and our way of life. Socialist, Communist, Marxist and anti-Americans have infiltrated and penetrated the ranks of our American government. They are resolved more now than ever to destroy America from within in hopes of winning the title "Ruler of the World." Well, the way I see it, that will be a competitive and challenging race to the finish line between Communist China and Communist Russia. Both bad actors of failed and suppressed governments that view the United States of America as their Grand Prize. In July 2020, I published in this newspaper a list of 45 Current Com-

munist Goals. These communist objectives first appeared in the 1958 book "The Naked Communist" written by former FBI agent W. Cleon Skousen. Reprinted in 2014 with over a million copies sold, his insightful writings warned America of the imposing communist threat. So remarkably logical, realistic and probable were these goals Florida State Rep. A.S. Herlong, Jr. requested that they be taken liter-

ally and seriously and made part of the Congressional Record to warn America of the threat and catastrophic effects of communism. The Communist Goals were read into the Congressional Record in 1963. In the July 22 edition of Up & Coming Weekly, I outlined in red 20 of those goals (44%) that have already been fulfilled or achieved. Sadly, since July, we can add two more: 41. Emphasize the need to raise children away from the negative influence of parents (school/

educational indoctrination). 42. Create the impression that violence and insurrection are legitimate aspects of the American tradition. (Portland, Or., Seattle, WA., and Kenosha, Wis.) During these past couple years, things haven't been looking so good for the Good Guys. Read these carefully. Then add in: the developing duel justice systems, skepticism of fair elections, bias media coverage/no media coverage, national, state and local laws and rules that destroy businesses and livelihoods, teachers who refuse to teach, billionaires in government making rules and laws their constituents have to obey but they don't. Where does one even start to identify and define gross hypocrisy? I will end this the way I started: We live in a free country. It has a proud history and a track record that, despite our shortcomings, has made us the greatest and most powerful nation in the world. Our unified goal should be to preserve this country, and that transcends any notions of bias. Hundreds of American's have died to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. Even today people are dying in their attempt to get here for these freedoms. The only way we can put our nation in peril is to ignore the prominent warnings that our leadership at all levels of government are leading us in the wrong direction, and we stand idly by offering no resistance. White, Black, LGBTQ, Democrat, Republican or Independent does not make any difference. We are all Americans and not prone to speak Russian or Chinese or live under a suppressive communist government. The outlandish government behavior, business, and civil actions we are experiencing in America today would have people imprisoned, shot, or tortured in Russia or China. Again, this is the reality of it regardless of your race, color, religion or political affiliation. Believe it.

BILLBOWMAN, BOWMAN,Publisher, Publisher, BILL UP UP & COMING & COMING WEEKLY.WEEKLY COMReprinted with permission MENTS? by Up &BILL@upandcominComing Weekly (Published Feb. 3, 2021) gweekly.com. 910-484-6200.

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THE 45 COMMUNIST GOALS AS READ INTO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Congressional Record-Appendix, pp. A34-A35 January 10, 1963 EXTENSION OF REMARKS OF HON. A. S. HERLONG, JR. OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, January 10, 1963 Rep. HERLONG: Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Patricia Nordman of De Land, Fla., is an ardent and articulate opponent of communism, and until recently published the De Land Courier, which she dedicated to the purpose of alerting the public to the dangers of communism in America. At Mrs. Nordman's request, I include in the RECORD, under unanimous consent, the following "Current Communist Goals" — which she identifies as an excerpt from "The Naked Communist," by Cleon Skousen: Current Communist Goals 1. U.S. acceptance of coexistence as the only alternative to atomic war. 2. U.S. willingness to capitulate in preference to engaging in atomic war. 3. Develop the illusion that total disarmament [by] the United States would be a demonstration of moral strength. 4. Permit free trade between all nations regardless of Communist affiliation and regardless of whether or not items could be used for war. 5. Extension of long-term loans to Russia and Soviet satellites. 6. Provide American aid to all nations regardless of Communist domination. 7. Grant recognition of Red China. Admission of Red China to the U.N. 8. Set up East and West Germany as separate states in spite of Khrushchev‘s promise in 1955 to settle the German question by free elections under supervision of the U.N. 9. Prolong the conferences to ban atomic tests because the United States has agreed to suspend tests as long as negotiations are in progress. 10. Allow all Soviet satellites individual representation in the U.N. 11. Promote the U.N. as the only hope for mankind. If its charter is rewritten, demand that it be set up as a one-world government with its own independent armed forces. (Some Communist leaders believe the world can be taken over as easily by the U.N. as by Moscow. Sometimes these two centers compete with each other as they are now doing in the Congo.) 12. Resist any attempt to outlaw the Communist Party. 13. Do away with all loyalty oaths. 14. Continue giving Russia access to the U.S. Patent Office. 15. Capture one or both of the political parties in the United States. 16. Use technical decisions of the courts to weaken basic American institutions by claiming their activities violate civil rights. 17. Get control of the schools. Use them as transmission belts for socialism and current Communist propaganda. Soften the curriculum. Get control of teachers‘ associations. Put the party line in textbooks. 18. Gain control of all student newspapers. 19. Use student riots to foment public protests against programs or organizations which are under Communist attack. 20. Infiltrate the press. Get control of book-review assignments, editorial writing, policymaking positions. 21. Gain control of key positions in radio, TV and motion pictures and films. 22. Continue to discredit American culture by degrading all forms of artistic expression. An American Communist cell was told to “eliminate all good sculpture from parks and buildings, substitute shapeless, awkward and meaningless forms.”

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23. Control art critics and directors of art museums. “Our plan is to promote ugliness, repulsive, meaningless art.” 24. Eliminate all laws governing obscenity by calling them “censorship” and a violation of free speech and free press. 25. Break down cultural standards of morality by promoting pornography and obscenity in books, magazines, motion pictures, radio, and TV. 26. Present homosexuality, degeneracy and promiscuity as “normal, natural, and healthy.” 27. Infiltrate the churches and replace revealed religion with “social” religion. Discredit the Bible and emphasize the need for intellectual maturity, which does not need a “religious crutch.” 28. Eliminate prayer or any phase of religious expression in the schools on the ground that it violates the principle of “separation of church and state. ” 29. Discredit the American Constitution by calling it inadequate, old-fashioned, out of step with modem needs, a hindrance to cooperation between nations on a worldwide basis. 30. Discredit the American Founding Fathers. Present them as selfish aristocrats who had no concern for the “common man.” 31. Belittle all forms of American culture and discourage the teaching of American history on the ground that it was only a minor part of the “big” picture. Give more emphasis to Russian history since the Communists took over. 32. Support any socialist movement to give centralized control over any part of the culture-education, welfare programs, mental health clinics, etc. 33. Eliminate all laws or procedures which interfere with the operation of the Communist apparatus. 34. Eliminate the House Committee on Un-American Activities. 35. Discredit and eventually dismantle the FBI. 36. Infiltrate and gain control of more unions. 37. Infiltrate and gain control of big business. 38. Transfer some of the powers of arrest from the police to social agencies. Treat all behavioral problems as psychiatric disorders, which no one but psychiatrists can understand or treat. 39. Dominate the psychiatric profession and use mental health laws as a means of gaining coercive control over those who oppose Communist goals. 40. Discredit the family as an institution. Encourage promiscuity and easy divorce. 41. Emphasize the need to raise children away from the negative influence of parents. Attribute prejudices, mental blocks and retarding of children to suppressive influence of parents. 42. Create the impression that violence and insurrection are legitimate aspects of the American tradition; that students and special-interest groups should rise up and use “united force” to solve economic, political or social problems. 43. Overthrow all colonial governments before native populations are ready for self-government. 44. Internationalize the Panama Canal. 45. Repeal the Connally reservation so the United States cannot prevent the World Court. “The Naked Communist“ is a 1958 book by American political theorist W. Cleon Skousen, a former FBI employee. The book has been reprinted several times, most recently in a 2014 printing through Izzard Ink Publishing, and it has sold more than 1 million copies. The main subject of the book is an articulated Communist plot to overcome and control all of the world‘s governments that are not members of the Communist bloc through the implementation of social progressivism and by undermining American foreign policy through the promotion of internationalism and pacifism. The early chapters of the book cover the philosophy of Marxist and Soviet Communism as well as some of the history of Communist power in various countries including the USSR and Cuba.

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East Gaston senior awarded prestigious scholarship Two incoming LeesMcRae College students for Fall 2021—Callie Payne of Mount Holly, and Mary Wood of Lenoir —have been chosen to receive the Elizabeth McRae Scholarship, which fully covers tuition for four years of college. Payne and Wood were awarded the scholarships after participating in Scholars Day, an annual event hosted by the Honors Program where admitted students participate in essay and interview com-

petitions. The scholarship is named for Elizabeth A. McRae, a well-known educator who taught in Western North Carolina in the early 1900s. Rev. Edgar Tufts honored her commitment to education by naming his school for girls the Elizabeth McRae Institute. Payne, one of the two recipients, said she fell in love with the campus the first time she visited. “I am looking forward to the unique education that I

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Gaston County confirmed rabies case

Callie Payne will receive and the relationships that I will make,” she continued. “At Lees-McRae, I feel like I will be more than just a number and I am so excited to begin my journey as a Bobcat!”

On Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 the Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement Division received a call from a citizen in the area of the 500 block of Landers Chapel Rd. who reported that their dog attacked a raccoon in a pasture. The dog was current on its rabies vaccination and received a booster shot. Animal Care and Enforcement Specialists investigated

the incident and impounded the raccoon. The raccoon was processed for rabies testing and was sent to the NC Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh. The official laboratory results were received on March 19, 2021. The raccoon tested positive for rabies. The Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services has been notified and the Animal Care and Enforcement Specialists

began a canvass of the immediate areas where the animal was located to advise residents of the incident and to verify pet rabies vaccinations. The Gaston County Police Department Animal Care and Enforcement Division stresses the importance of having a valid rabies vaccination for all of your pet’s health and safety as well as the health and safety of their owners and community.

South Point wins over East Rutherford The South Point Red Raiders Varsity football team sojourned to Forest City last week and played East Rutherford. The Red Raiders won 45-0. At halftime the score was 10-0, but in the second half the Red Raiders scored touchdowns on all five possessions to make the score 45-0. Trevon Jones and Cam Medlock scored two touchdowns each and Hunter Hogue

and Will Rhinehart scored one touchdown each. Carson Smith kicked a 30 yard field goal and four extra point kicks

and Daniel O’Hanlan kicked two extra point kicks. Photos by Calvin Craig/Superraiders

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The Mt. Island Charter School Raptors played the R-S Central Hilltoppers from Rutherfordton last week. The Hilltoppers came out on top 48-42. It was MICS’s Homecoming night. Landon Amick was named King and Brooke Harris Queen. The MICS Ladybirds presented the half time show. Photos by Michael Strauss Studios

Red Raiders Junior Varsity vs KM Mountaineers action... The South Point Red Raider JV team hosted the Kings Mtn. Mountaineers JV squad last week. Rain fell on part of the game and dampened the atmosphere literally and figuratively for the Raiders who lost 36-14. Here are some scenes from the soggy situation. Photos by Calvin Craig/Superraiders

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Gaston Christian School golf event

Belmont Middle boy’s soccer defeated WC Friday in their season opener last Wednesday 5-0. Zeke Pruitt lead the scoring with two goals. Patch Blee, Brandon Cunningham,and Ty Cunningham had one each. Luke Wesolowski recorded the shutout in the goal. Number 14 is Bennet Nixon. Number 24 heading ball is Patrick Blee. Player with blue mask is Ty Cunningham. Photos by Norris Pruitt

Gaston Christian School is having its Annual Golf Tournament at Pine Island Country Club on April 26, 2021. All funds support GCS Athletics. Charity Golf Guns is back to provide an AR-15 golf ball launcher for an additional fee. Special Prizes include Hole-in-One, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Putting Contest, and Prize Drawings. Space is limited, don’t wait. Please contact Ronda Freeman at rfreeman@gastonchristian.org or 704-349-5028 for registration or sponsorships. The school is also looking for prizes including gift cards, services, products, and main prizes such as weekend time-share please contact Tom Hawxwell at thawxwell@gastonchristian.org or 704-3495020 ext. 120.

Humphrey signs letter of intent South Point senior, Jacob Humphrey, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at Averett University in Danville, Va. Seated from the left are: Tre’Von Jones, South Point football teammate; Jennifer Fielding, Jacob’s mother; Jacob; and Mike Fielding, Jacob’s stepfather. Standing from the left are: Kent Hyde, South Point High School athletic director; Adam Hodge, South Point High School head football coach; Sarah Little, South Point High School counselor; and Will Buchanant, South Point High School Assistant Principal.

Board approves school calendar The Gaston County Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 school calendar at their March 15 meeting. The calendar was developed by the Gaston County Schools calendar committee, which includes students, parents, teachers, principals, and central level administrators.

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The Belmont Middle School Lady Wildcats softball team is back in action. After a warm-up intramural game at Dwight Frady Field in East Belmont, the team faced W.C. Friday and won a 27-9 victory. Kendall Jones led the team with RBIs and had an in the park home rum. Mallory Stafford was the winning pitcher. Photos by Daryle Marr

Gaston Christian runners compete... Gaston Christian School athletes took part in a middle school cross country meet last week. Cayden Brack finished 3rd in the 100 and 1st in the 200 with PR’s in both events,

Dillion joy was second in the 200 and 5th in the 100. Micheal sparks, Micheal Beebe, Johnathon baker and Blake Jones also ran personal bests in the 100 Jordan Knox was 2nd in

the 400 meter dash, Henry Roberts ran a 5:56 in the 1600, he’s just the 2nd seventh grader in team history to run under 6:00. Cole McGinnis made the finals in shot put.

For the girls, Olivia van pelt was top 5 in both the 100 and 200 meter dash’s, Anslee Perkins collected a pair of 3rd place finishes in the 400 & 800 and Gianna mungo added a 5th place finish in the 800.

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TEACHER NEEDED. $9.00 to $15.00 per hour. “Based on Experience and Education”. Apply In Person at KIDS WORLD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER located at 1152 Wyke Rd., Shelby NC. Phone (704) 4711717 NEED PERSON TO CLEAN OUT UTILITY ROOM and ORGANIZE. Will pay. Call 252484-0246 or (980) 291-5052 WOODWORKING SHOP IS NOW OPEN TheWoodworking.Shop is now open, visit us online. Remember to use dotShop instead of dotCom NC4Ever@email.com #FREEBRITNEY HERNIA REPAIR? DID YOU RECEIVE A HERNIA MESH PATCH between 2009- present? Did you suffer complications from removal surgery, bowel perforation, infection, abdominal wall tears, puncture of abdominal organs or intestinal ﬁstulae after placement of this device? You may be entitled to compensation. Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-5355727 ***TOY SHOW*** AND COLLECTIBLES. Saturday, April 3, 2021. Old Mooresboro School Gym, 308 Main Street, Mooresboro, NC 28114. $25 Setup, Limit 3 tables. Bring your own tables. $5 admission, under 10 free. Setup time, 7:00am9:00am. Show time, 9:00am to 2:00pm. MUST WEAR MASK.

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

EMPLOYMENT LUBE TECH. Full-Time technician needed for vehicle maintenance, service, and NC vehicle inspections. Competitive salary, uniforms provided, holidays, paid vacation. Experience required, must have excellent references. Serving Boiling Spring for over 25 years. Apply in person at: Rapid Pace Oil Change, Inc 201 S. Main St, Boiling Springs, NC SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC NEEDED. HoJoe Powersports & Equipment is looking to hire a full-time small engine mechanic. Experience a must! Background check & valid driver license required. EOE. Apply in person at 110 Grigg St., Shelby, NC CLASS A DRIVER DRIVER POSITION. C&C Scrap Iron & Metal, Inc. is looking to hire a Class A driver. Must have current class A driver license and up to date medical card. Pay will depend on experience. Email resume to Tony Cooke at tonycooke@ccscrapmetal.com or call 704-739-8053 for more information.

PART-TIME DRIVERS NEEDED. LOCAL CDL CLASS A or C LIC DRIVER NEEDED. HOME NIGHTLY, OFF WEEKENDS. Clean MVR, 3 years experience. Send resume to: dispatch.hardintrucking@gmail. com or apply in person at Hardin’s Rental; 365 Oak Street Extension, Forest City. 828286-7871 ext 4. PART-TIME SEASONAL PHOTOGRAPHY. No experience necessary. Will train. Must have reliable transportation. 704480-1226. NON-PROFIT WAREHOUSE/RETAIL WORKER. Duties include receiving/ sorting donations, pricing, stocking retail, furniture pickup, driving box truck, ability to lift/move furniture and /or boxes of 50+ lbs. as needed. Excellent customer service with public and co-workers. NC Driver’s license required. Background check and drug test. Work hours: 9:30-5:00. Some Saturdays: 9:30-3:00. Vacation and sick pay after 6 months. Employee discount. Starting pay $10/hr. (828) 980-0956 resume132@att. net HIRING IMMEDIATELY ! Multiple Positions. Days and Nights Available. ABM Industries at NEG located at 940 Washburn Switch Rd., Shelby, NC. Apply at abm.jobs@jobaline.com Questions? Call 704-434-2261 ext. 22473 PART-TIME DRIVER. Box truck delivery driver needed. No CDL required. Second shift, 3 days per week. Must be reliable, have an excellent driving record and auto insurance. Apply in person at The Daily Courier; 601 Oak St., Forest City. Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm; closed from 12:30pm-1:30pm. No phone calls, please! NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. (704) 473-0341 FULL OR PART-TIME KENNEL/DOG DAY CARE HELP NEEDED. Apply in person 9am11am or 2pm-4pm. Dog experience helpful but will train. 152 Frontage Road, Forest City. GREAT WORKS PRIVATE CARE. A newly licensed home care agency is now hiring PCA/ CNA’s in your area. For Seniors in need of home or after surgery care, we are accepting new clients. Call 704-374-5286 Today! We Do Great Works. greatworksllp@gmail.com FULL TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED. Maintain rental properties. Must have valid NC Drivers license. Pay depends on experience. (704) 473-4299 NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers needed. (704) 477-0516

TEXTILES. First Staffing is recruiting drawing operators, spinning operators, carding operators, and warping/creeling operators for Milliken’s Golden Valley Location. While these are temporary positions, they may lead to permanent employment with Milliken once certain requirements are met. Milliken offers a comprehensive benefits package after hire. Milliken is offering a retention bonus of $510.00 if you meet the criteria. Due to U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, applicants must be at least 18. Shifts available: 2nd 4pm to 12am, 3rd 12am to 8am and on rotating shift week on 1st, week on 2nd, week on 3rd. Monday - Friday. Applicants must pass company required skill testing and background screening. Looking for applicants with stable work history preferably in textiles. AA/Disability/Vet/EEO. Job Type: Full-time. Pay: $12.52 per hour plus bonus. Apply in person at 317 W. Main St. Forest City, NC or online at www.1firststaffing.com (828) 245-8787 jobs@ 1firststaffing.com JOB IN HYDROPONIC GROW ROOM. Daytime job for self-motivated individual in hydroponic grow room. Approximately 30 hours a week in good clean environment. Must have good driving record and able to lift 50 lbs. No experience necessary will train. Call 704-466-1998 and leave your info. Will return call. 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) 480-9340 NOW HIRING GRILL COOK at Established Restaurant located in Boiling Springs, NC. Call (704) 301-2488 FRIENDSHIP IN FOREST CITY NOW HIRING ALL LEVELS. Mechanics and Technicians. Top Flat Rate Pay, Signing Bonus, Relocation Pay, Paid Vacation, 401k Contribution, Profit sharing, Blue Cross/ Blue Shield. Let us give you a career path! Email: djohnson@ friendshipauto.com ONE ON ONE CARE IS CURRENTLY HIRING for 2nd shift in group home. Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150.

BUSINESS SERVICES HANDYMAN SERVICES. Get your yards Ready for Spring! Beat the rush. 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 before the rush begins. 704-692-4449.

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

BUSINESS SERVICES

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587

RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE for small job repairs and ﬁxes. Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-476-6058.

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

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

CUSTOM BUILT PLAY SETS. Metal/Tarp roof. Playhouse, Sandbox, Swings, Slides, Rock Climbs and more. Delivery available. Union Mills, NC. 301491-3174. PAINTING SERVICES. Over 25 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results. References available. Free estimates. Charles, or leave message. (704) 435-8062

CT’S PROPERTY SERVICES. New to area and building new clientele. Painting, decorating, deck repair, plumbing and much more. References available. Give me a call, prompt reply guaranteed. (828) 275-4433 clivet999@gmail.com J & M LAWNCARE SERVICE. Shelby area, mowing, edging, trimming & blowing. Free estimates, insured. (704) 974-9981 TAX SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS/SMALL BUSINESS. We are a local (Boiling Springs, NC) family based business specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping and accounting services with over 25 years of experience. For the ﬁrst 50 customers we are offering Tax Preparation and Filing at a 20% reduction over what you paid last year. Another Way Home Accounting and Taxes, LLC. 910-777-7194, www. linkedin.com/in/trudie-underwood-a345013a, email: awhtaxes@gmail.com (252) 314-0777 trudieu@yahoo. com TRIPLE D PAINTING AND WOODWORK. All your painting needs, free estimates, over 25 yrs experience! Framing, facial boards and much more wood work available! Making your home, building or business look new again. (704) 418-5736 childresstracy1@gmail.com CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Winter Tuneup Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

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) 300-1818 TALL PINES DTH. We are here for all your grading excavation and hauling needs! (704) 6005438 deskin832@yahoo.com

S&S LAWNCARE AND HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawn Care and Landscaping services in Cleveland County. Business & Residential. Mowing, Trimming, Bush Trimming, Mulching, Real Estate Prep, Free Estimates. (704) 297-6448

FOR SALE

YEAR LONG LAWN CARE SERVICE. Get all your grass cutting services today. Free estimates call Brad Long 704-6898888 to get on our spring list now. longbrad1963@gmail.com RV/CAMPER ROOFS. Install, Water Damage, Wrecks, Insurance Claims, Roof Kits, Parts. Repairs & Service. Also, Mobile Repair. 24/7. 828-305-8169, 828-453-8113.

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE SALE HOMESTEAD ACRES. Sat. March 27th, 2021 from 07:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Home decor and household items, outdoor seating and medium women’s softball pants. 101 Comanche Drive, Shelby, NC 28152 FREE GIVEAWAY YARD SALE FOR THE NEEDY. Sat. March 27th, 10am-1pm. Men’s, women’s, and childrens clothing, home appliances. First 25 to show up receives a box of food. Hotdogs as long as they last. Burning Bush House of God, 4538-2 Fallston Road, Fallston, NC.

ANTIQUES UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION: Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Jewelry and MORE. Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on FB. 828-3820075.

FOR SALE JOHN DEERE GS 30 Walk behind Lawn Mower. Commercial 36” deck. Kohler 13 hp pro motor. Excellent condition. Call 704-600-7224. DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms. 704-300-5341, Steve 704-4728865, Cletus, 704-300-5341, Todd (704) 692-1627 ANTIQUE WARDROBE, $50. (3) grey kitchen chairs, $40. Must Sell! 828-782-7221.

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, UNIQUE ITEMS, ODDS&ENDS If You’ve Never Been To Jake’s Knives, Collectibles & Antiques.... You Don’t Know What You’ve Been Missing! Guarantee You’ll See Something Unique! Stop By Today at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby (704) 600-9669 or (980) 295-5568 SNAPPER RIDING LAWN MOWER. OLDER STYLE BUT RUNS GOOD. $150. 704-3002410. PURE RAW LOCAL HONEY. $18 per quart, $10 per pint. Produced in Rutherford County. Call or text Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823. GROVER ANTIQUES LOCATED ACROSS FROM POST OFFICE. 101 Mulberry St., Grover, NC. Open Mon. & Tues, Thurs. & Fri. 10:30am-5pm. Sat. 10:30-4pm. Wed. & Sun. by appointment. Victorian furniture and mid century furniture, collectibles, vintage jewelry, man cave, bottles, mason jars, glassware and dishes. 864425-9883. WASHER/DRYER, $150. 6-dining room chairs, $100. 4-ladder back chairs, $50. French Provincial bedroom set, $225. Wood Stove, $75. 828919-0587. 2 PUSH MOWERS FOR SALE. TROY-BILT 160ccGCV series, Honda engine w/bagger $125. John Deere JS604 6.75HP OHV $225. Call Jim (704) 4069275 DOWNSIZING! Dining Table, 6 Chairs & Large Hutch $1500. 92 pc set Noritake Rosales China $100. 3 Bar Stools $50 ea, $150. Sofa Table $50. Wingback Chair (dark brown) $100. 2 End Tables $50 ea, $100. Coffee Table $50. 2 Card Tables w/Chairs $50 ea, $100. Oil Paintings $100. Entertainment Center $100. Slim Chest $100. Lots of small stuff. Serious callers only!! No children please. For appointment or photos call (704) 477-6833 “COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park. Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually. Price Negotiable. (919) 272-5503

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JAZZY WITH A LIFT SEAT. $845. Lift seat triples the use of this Jazzy in the kitchen & in the home. 225 lb weight limit. Delivered with training & Warranty. Call Scooterman John, 704951-4224. mobilityservices07@ gmail.com

FOR SALE

WANT TO BUY

CARS & TRUCKS

FOR RENT

BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828-248-1408.

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

2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 40,000 miles, $15,900. (704) 616-8824

CLEVELAND COUNTY

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Get your yards Ready for Spring! Beat the rush. 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 before the rush begins. 704-692-4449.

WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

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

ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Zero down. Call for more details. 828-382-0455. 18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,195. 704-482-3166.

1992 FORD F-150 XLT, high mileage, good work truck, REDUCED PRICE: $1,790. Two recliners, $45 each. FREE FIREWOOD Oak/Pine. 828289-1817.

PROPANE GRILL TANKS REFILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828287-3272.

1998 4-CYLINDER RANGER CRATE MOTOR, $600. 2001 Mustang V6-3.8 motor and transmission, 22k miles, $800 both. Set of 235/70/16 Continental tires, brand new, $200. 2019 Ford F-150 Grills, $100 each. Set of Aluminum Wheels, ‘19 F-150 take-off, $300. Intakes for Ford F-150 and Mustangs 5.0 engine, $50 each. 828-287-3820.

UTILITY BUILDINGS, STORAGE BUILDINGS. Steel, Wood, Vinyl. Some fully insulated, 1 to 2 day delivery if buy from stock. Cash or low down payment with monthly payments. No credit ok. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

2 ADULT BICYCLES. Men’s 26” GT-Timberline, 21 speed. Women’s - 26” Fuji-Saratoga, 7 speed. $350.00 for both. 704418-0372.

12 ROLLS TOILET PAPER. Great Deal! Only $4.49. Call 828-287-3272.

S&B COLD AIR INTAKE and 3 inch MBRP Cat back Exhaust-2016 and up V-6 Colorado. $300.00 for both. 704473-4567. THREE BURIAL PLOTS. Easy accessible, for sale at Cleveland Memorial Park, 1225 College Ave, Boiling Springs. NC $2000. Will pay transfer fee. (704) 480-5595 WALL MOUNT GAS HEATER. Wheel horse mover (very nice), 5x10 trailer, ladies Rolex watch, galvanized tin, never used. Chesnee, SC, (601) 740-0837 LIKE NEW COUCH WITH 2 RECLINERS. $250 (704) 4192008 WINCHESTER BLACK TALON .357 Magazine Shells (Box Of 20) only $75. (828) 429-6763 ANTIQUES & MORE N BEAMS MILL. Furniture, Antiques, collectibles, man cave items, bottles & more. Thurs.-Fri., 10am5pm. Sat., 9am-4pm. Closed Sun.-Wed. 4135 Fallston Road, Shelby. (Hwy 18 north.) Come check out our New Merchandise, tins, glassware, dishes & Easter items and big ﬁrst of year sales. 704-312-6410. FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Long wheelbase load, Full loaded. $70.00/load. Delivered. 864492-4793 or 803-627-9408.

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

DEER CORN. SHELLED, 50lbs, $8. 828-287-3272.

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

GARDEN TILLING SERVICES AVAILABLE. Tractor with 6’ rototiller. Reasonable prices. No job too big or small. Call 704692-4079.

ONE CRYPT FOR SALE. Located at Rose Hill in the Garden. Unit 1, Crypt 16. Call for other details. 336-580-1866.

HAY FOR SALE Round bales. First cutting. Excellent condition. Big heads and large stems. Stored indoors. $45.00. Cow hay stored outdoors-$25.00/ roll. 704-284-0600.

FOOD GRADE WATER TOTES. Burning barrels, solid top plastic 55 gallon, 15 gallon jugs, totes for dog or goat houses. Jeff (828) 327-4782 WANTED: LOOKING FOR OLDER Martin or Gibson guitar. Gift for uncle. Would consider other quality brands. God Bless. 704-538-9207, 843670-9727. WANTED: LAWNMOWERS, RUNNING OR NOT RUNNING. Call and leave message, will return your call. 828-289-7954.

WANT TO BUY

16X40 OR TWO STORY BUILDINGS BUILT ON SITE. 1 DAY INSTALL. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895. FLAG POLES, FLAGS IN STOCK. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. Call 828-245-5895.

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

CARPORTS, GARAGES, BUILDINGS, RV, BOAT COVERS IN STOCK. Areas largest on site display. Best selection, quality price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 Hwy. 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

WANT TO BUY LIFT CHAIR for disabled person. (704) 472-2263

HAVE A TRAILER NOT USING? SELL IT! J. Johnson Sales INC. Buy, Sale, Trade trailers. Must have title. Call 828-245-5895.

CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917

50+ TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW. More on the way! Areas largest selection, quality, best price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-245-5895. HAVE A STORAGE BUILDING NOT USING, OUTGROWN IT? Sell it, trade in for new bigger one. We take trades, we buy used buildings. Must be factory built, able to move. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

COMPLETE HOME GYM SET. Total Gym Brand, like new, all books and video’s. Paid over $2000, will take $1750. 864542-4562.

RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GOKARTS, MINI-BIKES. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383.

HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449.

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square Bales Alfalfa $10, Fescue $5.50. Fescue round bales $45. All spring cut, stored in dry. (704) 477-8623

CROSS STITCH ORNAMENTS. $5 cross stitch ornaments to inspire during these hard times—-Covid-19. Christmas designs, favorites of yours, personalizing—in your favorite colors. (828) 287-3412 teddybear93_890@yahoo.com

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828289-1175.

ENCLOSED TRAILER IN STOCK. Dump trailers in stock and more on the way! J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

FARM & GARDEN

WANTED OLD JOHN DEERE TRACTOR. Non Running. Wanted for yard art only. (704) 472-7800

COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING STANDING HARDWOOD AND PINE TIMBER. Over 10 acres or more. Competitive Pricing. Over 30 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828248-3659, 828-289-0742.

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

PETS & LIVESTOCK BABY GOAT FOR SALE. Nice and sweet for pet, 3 weeks old, currently bottle fed, $100. 828980-5067. BOER GOATS FOR SALE. 828-289-0436. THREE DUTCH BANTAM ROOSTERS Very young $8.00 each. Only interested callers. 704-487-7858 FULL OR PART-TIME KENNEL/DOG DAY CARE HELP NEEDED. Apply in person 9am11am or 2pm-4pm. Dog experience helpful but will train. 152 Frontage Road, Forest City.

AKC FRENCH BULLDOGS AVAILABLE! FRENCH BULLDOG FEMALE BLUE WITH BLUE EYES FULL AKC ! INCREDIBLY GORGEOUS, EXACTLY WHAT A FRENCHIE SHOULD LOOK LIKE. DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT PUPPY; SHE CAN’T WAIT TO COME HOME TO HER NEW FAMILY! $1600. JASONCHAFFEE29@YAHOO.COM

RECORD ALBUMS. 33 1/3 RPM 45 RPM with Picture Sleeves from the 1960’s to 1990’s; 78 RPM Blues Artists. (919) 314-7579

1998 FORD ESCORT FOR SALE. Good cheap transportation with high mileage, new battery. Very dependable, $1500. 864-316-2348. 2012 KIA SEDONA Van. Only 81,000 miles, $8500. Loaded, Very Good Condition, One Owner. (828) 429-9172 dtwebb63@gmail.com

CAMPERS PROWLER CAMPER FOR SALE. 2016 Prowler Camper. $14,500. Call and leave message at 704-482-0865 for more information.

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BIG HOUSE. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, Lawndale, NC. $1,250. House with bonus rooms 704538-7661. HOUSE IN COUNTRY. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, private back yard, W/D hookup Sec Dep & Ref required. 704-538-7661. Ellenboro, NC 28040 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. 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

OCEANS LAKES HOUSE FOR RENT. Sleeps six. Weeks and weekends (3 day weekends) available. Golf cart included. 704-473-1494 OCEAN LAKE BEACH HOUSE. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, close to ocean, 4 decks. All amenities, wi-ﬁ. Open July- August. 704-418-4731 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

FREE 12X60 MOBILE HOME Needs repairs. You move. Patterson Springs area. Only interested callers. 704-487-7858.

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY ICC AREA, VERY SMALL EFFICIENCY APARTMENT. Rent includes water, sewer, garbage and power. $425 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. Make offer. 704-473-9167.

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

WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you. We pay cash on the spot. No titles needed. ID required. (803) 374-7545

1999 TAURUS WAGON, $1450. One Row Cole Planter on Gill frame, $250. Three bottom turning plow 2 point hitch, $200. Call anytime. (704) 4826010

MOBILE HOMES

WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.

WE BUY Cars, Trucks, Vans. Running or not. Lost titles or have titles. We take over payments. 704-524-3387.

1989 GMC PICKUP, factory Reading: contractors bed, bad motor, $800 Call or text (828) 477-7281

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

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NEO MASTIFF XXL BULLY CROSS. 3 females, 1 male. UTD on shots, wormer. 8 wks, $600. Call or text 704-6005388 DOG KENNELS. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 20x20 tops, split kennels. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. 828245-5895.

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

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DO YOU HAVE DRY, UNCOMFORTABLE EYES? Starting soon, the doctors of Vita Eye Clinic will be conducting a new research study to see how effective an investigational eye drop is at relieving your dry eye symptoms. This study involves 5 visits over the course of 14 weeks and you may receive up to $900 for your time.

Why Join A Study? Learn More About Your Eye Health Access to Cutting Edge Research Contribute to Science Compensation Join a Community

704-487-4099 STUDY LOCATION: VITA EYE CLINIC 222 N. LAFAYETTE STREET, SUITE 12 SHELBY, NC 28150