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We are Proud of All Our area Graduates!

Volume 87 • Issue 21

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East Gaston’s Deshaun Corry loves soccer and singing

Stuart Cramer High’s South Point’s Alexis Granados is an Matthew Dalton setting his sights on outer space inspiration to all

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Starring on the soccer field or belting out a song in chorus are just two of the many things that graduating East Gaston senior Deshaun Corry excels at. Corry, 18, was actually born in San Diego, California and moved with his family to Mt. Holly when he was three years old. His mother is Sylvia and his father is Orlando. He attended Pinewood Elementary and Mt. Holly Middle schools before he began his time at East Gaston. Soccer captivated Corry’s attention at at early age. He began organized play in a church league when he was just six years old. From there, Corry climbed the soccer ladder. He played in the Mt. Holly Parks. and Rec. league, the Lake Norman Soccer Club, the for the Strikers of the Gaston

County Soccer Association and the N.C. Youth Soccer Association. At East Gaston, he has been a leading member of the soccer team and has been named to the All Conference team three times. Corry’s expertise on the soccer field has earned him a scholarship to Belmont Abbey College. “I feel very excited and blessed to have been recruited by Belmont Abbey,” Corry said. So, what about soccer attracts Corry? “It’s a very easy sport to get involved with,” he said. “You just pick up a ball and play. Not only that, but you make a lot of friendships too.” At the Abbey, Corry will study Business Administration. “I want to start my own business some day,” he said. “My mom owns a daycare center and I guess I inherited See CORRY, Page 5

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If anyone, anywhere, deserves to be called inspirational, it’s Stuart Cramer High graduate Alexis “Lexi” Granados who has not only overcome odds that would have bowed a lesser person, but risen to great heights in the process. Granados and her family moved to our area from Prescott, Arizona in 2018. Her father Gabriel took a job in Charlotte and her mother Sarah stays at home. At first, Granados was trepidatious about starting in a new school in a new town, but those fears faded fast. “I was a little worried about fitting in but everyone at Stuart Cramer was so friendly and welcoming,” she said. “They met me with open arms.” That moral support has come in handy given the healthcare challenges that Lexi has faced at home. Her

mom has a rare condition called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of hereditary disorders of connective tissue that are varied in the ways they affect the body and in their genetic causes. The underlying concern is the abnormal structure or function of collagen and certain allied connective tissue proteins. They are generally characterized by joint hypermobility (joints that move further than normal range), joint instability (subluxation (partial separation of the articulating surfaces of a joint)) and dislocations (full separation of the surfaces of a joint), scoliosis, and other joint deformities, skin hyperextensibility (skin that can be stretched further than normal) and abnormal scarring, and other structural weakness such as hernias and See GRANADOS, Page 5

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Graduating South Point High senior Matthew Dalton has stars in his eyes- and planets and constellations and solar systems. That’s because Dalton has his sights set on a career in the aerospace industry after he finishes his upcoming years at Georgia Tech University where he was awarded a prestigious Albert G. Myers Scholarship to attend. Dalton is a Belmont native and the son of Sheila and Bryan Dalton. He grew in the local school system attending Belmont Central Elementary and Belmont Middle school before heading to South Point. Dalton traces his intense interest in outer space back to third grade when he picked up a book about the planets. He followed up by buying a book about our solar system. Later, he watched YouTube videos about space. He was

hooked. “Space has many mysteries,” Dalton said. “For instance, we don’t know how big the universe is. There’s an inexhaustible range of subjects to study. There are many stars and many planets out there. We have only started to scratch the surface about what there is to know.” Even though he is fascinated with apace, Dalton thinks he might hold off on actually traveling there and focus his attention on the aerospace engineering aspect. “I am especially interested in satellites,” he said. “I would like to work for NASA or Space X building them or rocket ships.” Dalton has already gained some experience in that regard. He has attended several summer programs at Duke University where he studied nuclear and electrical engineering as well as computer programming. He’s also big See DALTON, Page 5

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a college deferment so you would not be drafted, run off to Alan Hodge Canada, or do nothing Banner-News Editor and cross your fingers you would not be drafted. The draft system involved a lottery and your birth date was linked by random drawing with a date on the calendar for each of the 365 days. Make sense? It didn’t then either. In other words, if your birth date of say January 21 (me) was linked with anything below 100 days you were a goner, and the higher number out of 365 you were linked with lessened the chances you would be drafted. My number was 206, but a friend of mine had a number of 60-something. I warned him “Marty you had better get to CPCC and get a deferment or you will be drafted this summer”. Marty did not go to CPCC. He went straight to the US Army and a firebase in the central highlands of Vietnam. He came home in one piece physically but a hundred pieces otherwise. Today it is different. I would encourage high school grads to consider a military career. I have several relatives who have gone that route and they have reaped enormous personal and financial benefits not to mention having seen a large part of the world. On a lighter note, the 1970 summer of my graduation also brought an eye and mind opening event in the form of the Love Valley Rock Festival. This three day extravaganza was North Carolina’s version of Woodstock and took place over three days in June 1970 at the western-style town of Love Valley built by the late Andy Barker in the foothills near Statesville. About 100,000 hippies and wanna be hippies and other ilk packed the place and the Allman Brothers and other groups played music on a stage built in a rodeo arena. It was fantastic and my friend Brutus Casey and I had a blast and got blasted in the process. I was free! I was hip! I had a tie-dyed t-shirt and bell bottom jeans! I was 18 years old! Woo Hoo! But reality set in a couple of months later when I went to work at UPS. Kerplunk. Anyway, my hat is off to all grads. You have worked hard. As the Indian in the movie “Josie Wales” said “You have endeavored to persevere”. You are big boys and girls now. So peace brothers and sisters and good luck ‘cause you will surely need it.

of fear and timidity, when the spirit of but of power, love, fear is present. and self-discipline.” Caleb’s report II Timothy 1:7 NLT. was not from a Paul was chargspirit of fear. Noing Timothy to keep tice the difference his spiritual gifts in his report, “The blazing and conland we traveled tinue using them through and exfor God. He teaches plored is a wonTimothy about the derful land! And if the Lord is pleased Rev. Angela Pleasants power of the Holy Spirit. We are not with us, he will bring us safely into that land controlled by the spirit of fear and give it to us. It is a rich but by the Spirit of God. The land flowing with milk and Holy Spirit empowers us to honey. Do not rebel against live holy, to love unconditionthe Lord, and don’t be afraid ally as we serve others, and of the people of the land. They exhibit a measure of control are only helpless prey to us! over our thinking and actions. They have no protection, but When everything is coming the Lord is with us! Don’t unglued, and attacks are being be afraid of them!” Numbers hurled, we remain focused and calm by the power of the Holy 14:7-9 NLT. I wish I could say the peo- Spirit. Trials will come, reports ple responded positively to Caleb’s report, but the spirit will cause panic around us, of fear had a stronghold in the and obstacles will seem insurcamp. The people began talk- mountable. I encourage you ing about stoning Caleb and to remember our supernatural calling and the presence of the Joshua. We must be aware of this Holy Spirit in us that empowdangerous spirit of fear. “For ers us with love and self-disGod has not given us a spirit cipline.

Well, it’s almost time for high school graduates to receive the curled up piece of paper that declares they have satisfied the NC Dept. of Public Education’s requirements of book learnin’. I was looking through past bound volumes of the Belmont Banner and Mount Holly News and ran across numerous columns by the late, great, Dwight Frady where he offered his advice to grads on what to expect and do in the coming years. Good ol’ Dwight. Taking that as a cue, I came up with a list of “thoughts” I would like to share with the cap and gown crowd. So here they are: don’t think anyone owes you anything, don’t think you are a failure it you can’t afford to go to an expensive university, avail yourself of a community college, your parents or whoever you live with may not be perfect but odds are they do the best they can, try to get a job this summer it will be tough but give it a shot anyway and if you get one don’t drop it in favor of your social life. Here’s some more: go somewhere out in the woods or on a mountain or at the coast and marvel at the creation you see and realize it didn’t happen by accident, listen to some good music such as Antonin Dvorak, Richard Wagner, or Johann S. Bach, or Sergei Rachmaninoff, or Jimi Hendrix, Cream, or the Beatles but stay away from so-called music whose lyrics would have gotten the “singers” mouth washed out with soap back in the day, thank your teachers, don’t get arrested for anything, don’t text and drive, don’t drink and drive, don’t smoke weed and drive, if you don’t want to read the Bible for religious reasons look at its poetry, read some Romantic Era poetry, read some Beatnik poetry, read a good novel or story collection by a classic Southern author such as William Faulkner, get plenty of sleep, cut back on fast food, you don’t need lots and lots of friends but one good friend you can confide your deepest thoughts to is plenty. Help an elderly person. Help a poor person. Now that I have gotten that out of my system, I thought I would convey a couple of recollections from my own graduation from Garinger High way back in 1970. Those of us, especially the guys, who were leaving high school behind and entering the world in that year had a heavy cloud hanging over our heads called the Vietnam War and the draft. Your choices were- join the military and hope you didn’t end up in the infantry, get

Have you ever said to someone, “Don’t look now but,” and what do they do? Yes, they turn and look. I feel that way about our recent gas crisis. The people were told, “Don’t panic, but.” No one heard the “don’t.” It is called panic buying, but I call it a spirit of fear. When we conform to the systems of this age, this fear is commonplace. It drives us to be reactive in unhealthy ways. It causes us to live in doubt, especially over the promises of God. When we live in a spirit of fear, we lose all reason and become controlled by our circumstances and outside influences. God called the Israelites into a new Promised Land. A rich, fertile land flowing with milk and honey. The time came for them to enter the land, so some were sent to look over the land. They came back with this report. “We can’t go up against them! They are stronger than we are! So they spread this bad report about the land among the Israelites.” Numbers 13:31b-32a NLT. They reported the land would devour them because they saw giants that lived in the land. Next to the descendants of Anak, the giants, they felt like grasshoppers. The spirit of fear controlled the hearts of the men who gave this report. As a result, they neglected the promise from God and gave into doubt that they would not be able to live in the land. By God’s mighty hand, they were victorious in battles, but now, they see themselves only as grasshoppers because of fear. And notice what else the spirit of fear does; it spreads negativity. Because of the bad report, negativity spread throughout the camp, and the people began to rebel and complain. We find complaining, doubt, rebellion, fighting, and a false view of ourselves

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If you have chickens in your backyard, you know that catching one is one of the most difficult things you will ever do! They are just fast enough and can fly just enough to escape you every time. If you are lucky enough to catch one, that is when your trouble really begins. They will flop and flail all around like you are shocking them with you fingers. This is the same way we often run from God. Fortunately, even though we run away, God pursues us. In the book of Jonah, Jonah the prophet had been commissioned by God to preach to the Ninevites. The city of Nineveh was immoral and known for its evil and depravity. Jonah had no desire to preach to these people, so he fled from God. He boarded a ship and attempted to flee to the city of Tarshish. While at sea, a storm arose, and the ship was likely to sink. The sailors cast lots to see who had brought trouble on them, and the lot fell on Jonah. He told the sailors he was fleeing from God, and they would have to throw him overboard to save the ship. Reluctantly they did so, and the storm ceased. God raised up a great fish to swallow Jonah. For three days and nights

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Jonah was in the belly of the fish. While there, he repented, and committed himself to doing God’s will. God made the fish to spit Jonah out on the land. Jonah then went and preached to the Ninevites, and they turned from their sins, and sought God. God could have given up on Jonah and raised up another prophet to preach to the Ninevites, but He did not, He pursued Jonah. In our walk with God, there are times when we are closer to God than others. There are times like Jonah experienced, where we flee God, seeking our own desires. Fortunately for us, God seeks us. When we are lost, God seeks a relationship with us through Jesus Christ. As believers, when we begin to drift from God, He seeks us, wanting to restore fellowship with Him. Our God is relentless. He is relentless, because His love for us is relentless. He gave His own son Jesus, to die for our sins. That is love! God pursues us, just like Jonah, but our hearts must be open. We must open our hearts to a relationship with Jesus. As believers, we must also continually have hearts open to growing closer to Jesus ever day. How awesome is it that our God pursues us? God’s love is relentless, and He is pursuing us today!

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Graduation and your destination By Dr. Glenn Mollette you are pursuFamilies across ing. What kind America are celebratof financial ing high school and stability and college graduations. security will it American young provide for you adults are now faced and when will with going to work or it afford you pursuing more educaretirement intion. Employers across come? Glenn Mollette America are looking You don’t for workers. Colleges are have to quit working at 46 looking for students. Will you or 50 just because you have spend $25,000 to $60,000 obtained a monthly retireper year to go to school? Or, ment check. There is a world will you go to work and earn of opportunities you can pur$25,000 to $60,000 or more? sue. You can start a different Some of America’s grad- career. You can work part uates will find jobs working time. Or, you can stay with for state or federal govern- the job you are doing. Or, just ment entities. One acquain- enjoy life. tance went to work for her There is a sacrifice to a state government and retired lot of jobs. Many jobs may by the time she was 46. With be fulfilling but often come a full state retirement benefit up short on solid retirement she started a part time busi- plans. Pursue and enjoy what ness that seems to do well. you do but you can’t make a She did not have one day of retirement plan happen out of college education. She started thin air when you hit sixty. out at an entry level job but Keep in mind you can save worked hard, showed up and a little bit of money every received several promotions month and it will grow. Be that provided her with a good diligent about this every income and a very good gov- month and you’ll eventually ernment retirement. see results. Start now. A high school graduate The career you went to can enlist into the military. school for may also allow He or she will start out on the you to retire at 55 if you bottom but show up and work want to. You may also train hard every day and have a re- for a job that you will enjoy tirement by the time they are doing into your late sixties or 38 years old. It’s only 50% of even seventies or older. An their salary but it’s a respect- acquaintance of mine is 82. able check which will pro- He’s been in the hotel busivide them financial security ness for many years and loves for the rest of their lives. his work. Another friend was If school teachers start a college President until he teaching at the age of 23 was 78 and loved every minmany can retire by about 51 ute of his work. One of my years old. friends is a surgeon and is 72. Retiring at 46 or 51 is sel- He loves working every day. dom on the mind of someone Today is a good time to 18 or even 23. Often, just think about what you are finding an enjoyable job that doing and where it will take is maintainable is the main you. Consider what you want goal. However, give some life to look like when you arthought to the type of work rive at your destination.

Graduates pictured L-R: Vincent Wong, Will Jones, Earnest Sumner II, Ashlyn Wadesworth, Jeff Phelps, Whitney Hill, Michelle Melton, Shelton Watson, Lisa Clement-Bryant, Reggie Bloom, Josh Watkins, Natasha Gilbert, Diana Willman, Krystle White, Verlina Lomick and Labrey Burris. Kneeling, facilitators Octavia Seawell and Jennifer Davis. Graduates not pictured: Miles Braswell, Holly Powell and Rachel Wildstein.

Gaston Together’s Civic Engagement Leadership On Tuesday, May 11th, Gaston Together was finally able to conduct the Graduation Celebration for the third class of their Civic Engagement Leadership (CEL) process. These graduates began their sessions in August 2019 anticipating a June 2020 graduation. Due to Covid restrictions, they had to extend their number of sessions by three and conduct them via a virtual format just to complete the CEL process. Fortunately, they were far enough along in the CEL process to enable a virtual format to work. One year later, they were able to Graduate AND Celebrate. The Graduation Celebration event was held at the Gaston Country Club. Gaston Together created the CEL process in response to a two-fold community request: 1) to create a potential future pool of leaders for Gaston County and 2) to attract

and retain the young adult in Gaston County through leadership opportunities. Gaston Together conducted an extensive research and discovery phase to examine other leadership programs in the county to identify any possible gaps and avoid duplication of efforts. The CEL process was built around three areas for enhancement identified during this research phase: intentional cross-sector community building, greater knowledge of Gaston County (its past, present and impact on the future) and in-depth personal awareness and skills development. The process is designed with 8 sessions, 6 full-day and 2 half-day. Classes are limited to a group of 20-25 participants to allow for active engagement. Sessions are conducted as an “experiential learning laboratory” where participants feel safe to practices skills learned during

the sessions. Some highlights of the process include work on communication skills and civic dialogue, influencing as a leader and community building by working across differences in demographics and community sectors, and self-assessment pre and post program testing for growth/ change comparison. Community focus areas important to them as residents of Gaston County such as education and diversity in leadership are identified early in their sessions. Subsequent sessions are then developed around these focus areas. One highlight of the sessions each year is the Community Leaders “Speed Networking” day. Community leaders are selected to participate based on the focus areas important

to that particular CEL class. Funding for the third class of Civic Engagement Leadership was graciously provided by the Carrie E. and Lena B. Glenn Foundation, the First Gaston Foundation, Dominion Energy and Gaston County. Fellowship Sponsors were Charlie and Helene Pearson, TJ Solomon and Parkdale Mills. Gaston Together is currently taking applications for CEL 4 which will begin with an orientation in August. Sessions will begin in September. For more information or to get an application, contact Gaston Together at dlockett@gastontogether.org or call 704-867-9869, ext. 111.

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organ prolapse through the pelvic floor. In the rarer types of EDS, there is also weakness of specific tissues that can lead, for example, to major gum and dental disease, eye disease, cardiac valve and aortic root disorders, and life-threatening abdominal organ, uterine, or blood vessel rupture. In Sarah’s case it means she needs a transplant of her entire digestive system. All five organs must come from a single donor. “We are waiting on a call from Miami Transplant Institute,” Granados says. “The call could come tomorrow or five years from now. We just don’t know when. So far, we have waited over 230 days for a call.” In addition to helping take care of the family, including her younger brother and sister, Granados also holds down a job at Buffalo Wild Wings. In other words, she has all the responsibilities of an adult at eighteen years of

age. But she has had a good role model. “My mother is the strongest person I know, she says. As her quick smile and lively personality attests, none of those challenges have dampened her spirit or kept her from achieving good things at school. In addition to focusing on her nursing classes (she will attend Appalachian State this fall with the goal of a degree in Biology), Granados is also active on the track team, and a member of the National Honor Society. “It is a challenge to balance things,” she said in a classic understatement. Granados is also a diehard fan of the Storm football and basketball teams. “I love going to the games and pep rallies, “she said. “They are so much fun.” Her strong and upbeat spirit gets Granados notice from fellow students and teacher alike. “Lexi is one of those students I will never forget,

said teacher Caroline Jessen. “She has the most beautiful and infectious smile that can brighten anyone’s day. Many are unaware of the personal struggle Lexi deals with on a daily basis- such as her mom being sick. Honestly, I was shocked when I learned about it because she is always so upbeat and positive. I often thought to myself, ‘how does she do it all?’ She plays sports, works part time, takes AP and honors level courses, and deals with family challenges. My prayer is that this difficult road she has traveled will one day lead to a beautiful destination. She is an amazing young woman.” It’s a fact that Granados has a level head on her shoulders and she offered this advice for her under classmates. “Stay motivated and get to know your teachers,” she said “They will help you not only to set goals and prepare for college, but with personal things as well.”

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Officer R. Robinson (center), who recently retired from the Gaston County Police Department, was recognized by the Gaston County Board of Commissioners for his years of service. Officer Robinson is pictured above with his family, Officer R. Hamrick, Assistant Chief M. Shelor and Assistant Chief S. Jentsch.

CORRY From Page 1

some of her entrepreneurial spirit.” Another of Corry’s passions is chorus. He’s been an active member of the chorus at East Gaston and explained how he first got started singing. “In sixth grade I was taking music appreciation class at Mt. Holly Middle School and Mrs. Carpenter pulled me aside and urged me to join the chorus,” Corry said. “My favorite music is hip-hop and rap but I enjoy Christian music too.” Another activity that Corry has enjoyed at East Gaston is the time he has spent as a media center (library) assistant. “I enjoy helping other students do research for their projects,” said Corry. “I also take part in producing podcasts on subject such as

school life during the Covid pandemic.” The Student Council is an important aspect of East Gaston and Corry takes part in that activity as well. “I am the historian and also take notes during meetings and help plan events,” said Corry. “Being on the Student Council has taught me a lot about leadership skills and responsibility.” Corry’s outgoing nature and bright smile brought him a great honor this school year.. He was named Homecoming King. In that respect he carried on a family tradition. “My sister was Homecoming Queen in 2009,” he said. Corry is much beloved by his fellow students and the staff at East Gaston. Here’s what his Social Studies teacher Edward Craig had to

say. “I have known Deshaun Corry for about three years, serving as his social studies teacher and mentor,” said Craig. “If I could create a student in a laboratory, he would be that student. Deshaun possesses a mature intellect and a well-rounded personality. He has the respect of his classmates and the faculty at East Gaston. I will miss his presence in our halls and classrooms. However, ‘one man’s loss is another man’s gain’.” So, now that his days at East Gaston are drawing to close, what advice does Corry offer those students coming along behind him? “Enjoy your time at East Gaston,” he said. “Try not to take things for granted. Cherish every moment that you have.”

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into physics and math- all skills that will come in handy designing outer space craft. But Dalton is a multifaceted lad. He exercises his body as well as his mind. He’s a member of the South Point varsity track team. “I started running when I came to South Point,” he said. “I really enjoy cross country. Coach Kubbs makes it enjoyable and fun.” Coach Cody Kubbs had this to say about Dalton. “Matthew Dalton is a tremendous student and an even better young man,” said Kubbs. “I had the privilege of teaching Matthew in my AP US History course his junior year and I also was able to coach him on the cross country team. Matthew is an incredibly bright and gifted student that excels as a combination of his natural

abilities and his unwavering work ethic. Matthew is never satisfied with anything less than his absolute best; that was also true of Matthew as a cross country runner. Matthew is a conscientious student that values learning and has a natural curiosity that he allows to guide his personal educational journey. I’ve really enjoyed getting to teach and coach Matthew and will miss our random conversations in the hall between classes next year; but I am excited to see and share in all of his future achievements and successes!” Dalton is also an avid soccer player. He started playing soccer at the tender age of three years. Teams he’s played for over the years include Gaston United, Carolina Rapids, and Charlotte Independence. He plays out-

side defender position. Other activities Dalton has enjoyed at South Point includes being a member of the chess club, Quiz Bowl team, Science Olympiad, Beta Club, and National Honor Society. Talking to Dalton, it’s obvious he’s enjoyed and cherished his South Point experience. “The teachers are high quality,” he said. “Many that were students here returned when they became teachers because of their love of the school.” Ever thoughtful, Dalton wanted to share these musings with students coming along behind him. “Have a goal and focus on it,” he said. “Also, take classes for what you want to do for a career.”

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Law Enforcement Memorial held The annual Gaston County Law Enforcement Officer Memorial event took place last Tuesday. The ceremony began at First Baptist Church in Mt. Holly then continued at Gaston Memorial Park with a wreath lay-

ing ceremony. “Today is a special day, not only for Law Enforcement, but for the Gaston County community,” said Mt. Holly Police Chief Don Roper. “It is a time to recognize and honor the service

and sacrifice of those law Enforcement Officers from Gaston County that have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our citizens. These heroes have now earned a place in the history of Gaston County, and it is

our duty, responsibility, and privilege to ensure that they are always remembered. Remembered for their sacrifice, for how they served, but most importantly for how they lived.” Photos provided

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Board of Education to appoint Gaston College trustee The Gaston County Board of Education is conducting the process to select an appointee for the Gaston College Board of Trustees. The appointee will serve a four-year term on the college’s Board of Trustees beginning July 1, 2021. Citizens wishing to be considered for the appointment should complete an application form and return it by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 to the Gaston County Schools Central Office, 943 Osceola Street, Gastonia. Citizens may pick up a copy of the application form

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at the Gaston County Schools Central Office in Gastonia or download it from the school district’s website. Applicants will participate in an interview to be held at the Gaston County Schools Central Office prior to the Board of Education’s regular meeting on Monday, June 21 at 5:30 p.m. Applicants will be notified of their interview time. The appointment will be included on the regular meeting’s agenda. The appointee should possess knowledge of com-

munity needs, awareness of the roles of the North Carolina Community College System and K-12 education, and an understanding of the relationship between county commissioners and funding for public education. The Board of Education is responsible for appointing four people to the Gaston College Board of Trustees. Each year, one Board of Education appointee rotates off the Board of Trustees effective June 30, and the Board of Education is responsible for filling the vacancy. For more information, call (704) 866-6115.

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Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him

Silvers By Dennis Siracusa We live in a textile center of our country so some of us remember slivers of untwisted textile fibers produced in the carding process. There are other slivers we don’t care for like wood slivers jabbed in our hand, or a sliver of apple pie instead of a “healthy” slice. And while many slivers are not desired, this morning I’m thinking about one that may not be as bad as we think at first and those are our soap slivers; shower soap that shrinks to a paltry fragment of itself. It’s time to throw it out, right? Or maybe we shouldn’t be so quick. As I move sturdily into my 70’s I think about changing capabilities and usefulness. Many of us seniors fall into various and sundry psychological traps (mostly devil designed) and begin to believe we are slivers of our former self and should fade away like soap. We must understand, however, that God calls all the shots and He loves to demonstrate His strength in our weaknesses; if we let Him! We may not look like our vibrant young selves but there is tremendous value in what we have endured and learned; in what is hidden in the sliver of our remaining life and we need to remember that. I’m learning that lesson from a set of used golf clubs. It’s impossible to know the whole history of these clubs but this I’ve discovered. They are Acushnet AC 108’s made in the early 1970’s. They’ve been well used but made their way to a thrift shop 20 years ago where they sold for $5, were used once thereafter and then languished in an attic for 20 years until they were given to me a week ago. These

were innovative Titliest clubs specifically manufactured for beginners and high handicappers like me? I’m wondering this morning about these vin- Dennis Siracusa tage castaways and what an old guy like me may still be able to do with them; not toss them out like a sliver of soap and give them a grateful and respectful trial before chasing after current new fashions. The bible is replete with stewardship lessons. Life isn’t an accident we’re supposed to press through; it’s God’s grand design and He’s watching us to see if we step into our purpose while creatively caring for the assets He entrusts us with; golf clubs , soap or??? Jesus came in the flesh with a mission and yet he contentedly spent nearly 10 times as much time working as a carpenter as He did in His earthly ministry. Envision Jesus as a child; one similar to you and me. One sprawled out on grass watching clouds, or going fishing with a homemade pole and hook. Imagine His carpenter days; His apprenticeship; slivers of excellence learned. From cleaning his father’s wood shop to fabricating tables, chairs and doors customers felt proud to own. Let’s be content wherever God has us; let’s be available; always ready to fulfill our current purpose and calling. Bury lies you hear from the devil; listen to God’s truth: you are worthy and valuable and more than a sliver of life.

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

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

Hickory Grove Baptist Church Hickory Grove Rd • Gastonia, NC

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

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church

CRAMERTON

339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

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

New Providence Baptist Church

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

New Saint Paul Holiness Church

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

North Main Baptist Church

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

Cramerton Temple of God Church

Redemption Hill Church redemptionmountholly.org

Restoration & Deliverance

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6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

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

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

Message of Love Church

BELMONT Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

Brotherhood/Sisterhood WNCC UMC 120 Park Street 704-825-1333

Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Road 704-827-8474

Christ Church Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-461-8614

CrossFix Ministries 6131 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-879-4499

Crossroads Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

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

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power of the Spirit Church

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-755-5034

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. Marks United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

The Pointe

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

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

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

Catawba Heights Church of God CBC-Memorial Apostolic

118 School Street 704-827-7071

Exodus Church

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

212 South Street 704-825-7269

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

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

210 Park Street, Belmont NC

704-825-9861

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

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

Ridgeview Baptist Church

Riverside Baptist Church

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

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

DALLAS Gateway Cowboy Church

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

St. Paul FHB Church

STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church 7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

Tuckaseege Baptist Church

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran

511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

Community Pentecostal Center

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

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

Westview Presbyterian Church

320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731

First United Methodist Church 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-263-2691

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

First Presbyterian Church

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

LOWELL

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church

Bethlehem Church

7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

Core Church 707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

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

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

Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

Finish Line Christian Center 1792, 108 N. Main St. 704-980-285-8334

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521

First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

Center Baptist Church

512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

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

New Life Baptist Church

S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121

527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647

Epic Church

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church

100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406

Lowell Church of God

Springﬁeld Memorial Baptist Church

804 W. First Street 704-824-3383

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church 3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426

Stanley Church of God 324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

Trinity Full Gospel Church

120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

First Baptist Church of Lowell 400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215

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

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

BESSEMER CITY

Hickory Grove Baptist Church

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

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

112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017

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

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

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

McADENVILLE

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Gaston Christian Church

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist New Hope Presbyterian Church

Life Church

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly

Second Baptist Church

Hood Memorial AME Zion Church

First Baptist Church 235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319

804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954

River of Life Full Gospel Church

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

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

Grace Wesleyan Church

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

Lakeview Baptist Church

192 Main St. 704-824-2740

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

Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.

Bright Light Baptist Church

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Central Office/District Leadership Dr. Chris Bennett was appointed to serve as the executive director of middle school instruction. He currently is the principal at Burns Middle School in Cleveland County Schools. Dr. Bobbie Mills was appointed to serve as the director of middle school instruction. She currently is the executive director of elementary education in Scotland County Schools. Dr. Jill Payne was appointed to serve as the executive director of student support services. She currently is the principal at Hawks Nest STEAM Academy.

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Principal Transfers Kevin Doran was transferred to serve as principal of Cramerton Middle School. He currently is the principal at Cherryville High School. Dr. Amy Holbrook was transferred to serve as principal of Grier Middle School. She currently is the principal at York Chester Middle School. Audrey Hovis was transferred to serve as principal of Cherryville Elementary School. She currently is the principal at Holbrook Middle School. Shawn Hubers was transferred to serve as principal of Cherryville High School. He currently is the principal at Cherryville Elementary School. Torben Ross was transferred to serve as principal of Holbrook Middle School. He currently is the principal at Robinson Elementary School. Jessica Steiner was transferred to serve as principal of Stuart W. Cramer High School. She currently is the principal at Cramerton Middle School.

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Keep Belmont Beautiful has named its Yards of the Month for May KBB is now taking nominations for the next month of pretty yards. Email nominations to keepbelmontbeautiful@ gmail.com or call Yard of the Month chairperson Marie Turner at 704-685-3137 and leave a message with the address of the yard you are nominating, and (if possible) the Our Yard of the Month Business Award: Aquawave Car Wash Linda Garrison 5117 Rialto Street (Eagle Park) homeowners name. 6415 Wilkinson Blvd. Owner David Warlick

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Officials: Beware of property scam targeting homeowners Officials in Gaston County are warning residents about a new scam targeting homeowners. The Gaston County Building and Development Services Department has received numerous calls from property owners who received an envelope with a yellow card inside stating that there are housing and safety violations on the property. One recipient said that he received one of the cards and a few days later, he received a phone call from someone attempting to buy his home. “All of the recipients have been elderly people, and it’s scaring them,” said Laura Hamilton, Land Use

Coordinator for Gaston County. “We are hoping this is not a precursor to people physically going around after they have scared them and then trying to scam money out of them.” The notices have a Charlotte post office postmark. However, there is no identification of who is sending them, nor is there any contact information on the card. “All communication from our office is on letterhead, along with our contact information,” said Building and Development Services Director, Brian Sciba. “Before we would send out anything certified mail, the owner would have been in personal contact with one

of our field inspectors, for something of this magnitude.” Building and Development Services inspectors do use a doorknocker with the Gaston County seal on it for tall grass complaints and hang those tags without speaking to the property owner. If residents receive one of these notices, officials say not to worry about it and throw it away. Those with questions can contact Hamilton at Gaston County Building and Development Services at 704-866-3090 or 704-866-3367.

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High schools to conduct graduation ceremonies for Class of 2021 More than 2,100 seniors will receive their diploma from Gaston County Schools. Graduation for Gaston County Schools is Friday, May 28, and ten public high schools will conduct ceremonies that day to present diplomas to the Class of 2021. This year, 2,167 seniors will graduate from Gaston County Schools. Ashbrook, Bessemer City, Cherryville, Stuart W. Cramer, East Gaston, Forestview, Highland, Hunter Huss, North Gaston, and South Point will hold high school graduation

on May 28 at 6:00 p.m. The ceremony will be held outdoors in the school’s stadium. Originally, Gaston County Schools had planned to conduct two outdoor graduation ceremonies at each of its 10 traditional high schools to allow for as many spectators as possible while adhering to COVID-19 capacity restrictions. Following Governor Cooper’s announcement on May 14, the decision was made by the high school principals to conduct one ceremony at each school. Tickets are required for

Allison Roberts is Outstanding Senior at East Gaston

entry into the stadium. Each school will communicate with students/families about the number of tickets that will be allotted for each graduate. Anyone with questions about tickets should contact the school. In the event of inclement weather on May 28, the outdoor ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 29 at 9:00 a.m. For the 10 outdoor ceremonies, participants (stu-

dents, teachers/staff, families, special guests, etc.) will not be required to wear a mask while in the stadium, but may wear one if they choose to do so. The graduates will be seated six feet apart and maintain social distancing as they approach the staging area to receive their diploma. Students, teachers/staff, guests, etc. will be required to wear a mask during the time they are inside the school building for

Grace Nehring is South Point High School’s Outstanding Senior

Grace Nehring has a passion for STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The South Allison Roberts Point senior loves biknows what it’s ology and has served like to keep a longas a student member term project going. of the environmental Two years ago, sustainability board she placed tiny 3-D for Belmont. Her role printer-made bunhas allowed her to nies around her art offer input on politeacher’s classcies that affect the room. This became environment directly a running joke as in the Belmont comthe bunnies turned munity. In addition into tiny Star Wars to working very hard Yoda figurines that in school and volunteering with children and adults at Holy were hidden all over Angels, Grace is also an avid athlete who plays lacrosse, varthe campus in the sity tennis, and basketball. She is also a member of the Bible most inconspicuous club, environmental club, National Honor Society, and Science places. While no one knew who the creator was (until now), Allison said she saw the Olympiad. After graduation, Grace will attend Rhodes College smiles it brought to the faces of other students and wanted to in Memphis, Tennessee, where she will play lacrosse and help spread joy to her classmates. What started out as a joke major in a STEM-related field. became a project that brought people together and provided smiles and happiness for her peers. After graduation, Allison will attend Central Piedmont Community College to earn her associate degree. She plans to further her education and wants to pursue a career in biology or TV broadcasting. Congratulations, Allison Roberts – an outstanding senior in the Gaston County Schools Class of 2021.

lineup. In addition to ceremonies at the 10 traditional high schools, ceremonies will be held at four other schools with a graduating class. The Gaston Early College High School will conduct its graduation on Thursday, May 20 at 6:00 p.m. The ceremony will be held on the front lawn of Morris Library at Gaston College in Dallas. Graduation exercises for the Gaston County Virtual Academy, Webb Street School, and Warlick Academy take place on Wednesday, May 26. The Virtual Academy ceremony is at 9:00 a.m. at the Gastonia Conference Center. The Webb Street ceremony is at 11:00 a.m. in the school’s gymnasium, and the Warlick ceremony is at 2:30 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium. Webb Street, Warlick, and Gaston County Virtual Academy are allowed to conduct an indoor ceremony since each school has no more than 15 graduates and ample space is available to conduct the program indoors. For the three indoor ceremonies, all participants (students, teachers/ staff, families, guests, etc.) will need to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Each high school graduation is a well-planned, formal ceremony intended to highlight each senior. To ensure that each graduate’s name is heard by everyone, attendees

Claire Brown named Outstanding Senior at Stuart Cramer Stuart W. Cramer High School senior Claire Brown knows how important it is to help others and to make a difference in people’s lives. Since 2014, she has collected more than 155 pounds of soda can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House, which helps support families of children with illnesses. She also founded the “Front Porch Project.” Through taking photos in the community, she has been able to raise money for Hilinski’s Hope Foundation that provides advocacy and resources for mental health and suicide prevention. In addition to all of her hard work and efforts to help others, Claire has managed to maintain her studies and worked to earn a spot in the top of the senior class. After graduation, Claire plans to attend N.C. State University to study business marketing.

should refrain from boisterous applause and celebration until all graduates have received their diploma. All high schools have a comprehensive safety plan for graduation, and school officials have spent time working with local law enforcement to ensure that graduation is an enjoyable experience for everyone in attendance. To ensure safety, the following procedures will be in place: Each school will have additional security personnel – a police presence will be noticeable on campus. Attendees should arrive early and be prepared to stand in line to enter the ceremony. Metal detectors (walk-through units and hand-held wands) will be used. Everyone at graduation, including students, parents, relatives, school personnel, and guests, will be subject to metal detection screening. Attendees are discouraged from bringing purses and handbags to graduation. Purses/handbags must be screened, which is a process that slows down the entrance line. Traffic congestion is likely near the high schools beginning one hour before the start of graduation. Attendees should plan accordingly to allow enough time for parking and entering the ceremony. Being vigilant is important. Anyone who sees or is aware of suspicious activity at graduation should contact a school official or law enforcement immediately.

Belmont Central announces staff retirement Belmont Central Elementary School recently recognized two staff members upon their retirement. Anita Delaney Mrs. Delaney started her teaching career at Sherwood Elementary in 1987. She taught first grade for 17 years, from 1987 until 2004. In August of 2004, Mrs. Delaney started teaching first grade at Belmont Central. She taught first grade for two years and then moved to second grade, where she has found her second home. She has now served the Belmont Central school and community for 16 years. The most exciting part about Mrs. Delaney’s retirement is that she is expecting her first grandchild in the fall- a little boy!

Mary Kane Mary Kane has been teaching since 1982, other than a brief 2.5 year stay at home period in which she volunteered at BCE daily and served as President of the PTA while her two sons attended here. She started her career in Gaston County at Belmont Central as an EC teacher and she feels very blessed to have had the opportunity to return home these past two years in the EC department. Mrs. Kane served as a diagnostician and Compliance Lead teacher for the Department of Exceptional Children, working in many schools throughout Gaston County. She was also a Kindergarten teacher at Gaston Day School for 7 years.

Congratulations to Highland School of Technology junior Joseph Norris who was accepted to participate in the U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar and the U.S. Air Force Academy Summer Seminar. Both sessions will be held virtually this summer.

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Belmont Abbey College held its graduation exercise on May 15. There are no honorary degrees this year because of COVID. Dr. Mike McLeod was the Adrian Award Winner for Teaching Excellence. The Abbey Student of the Year was Abigail Houseal and the CCPS speaker was Ronald Freeman. Rachel Lang was the Valedictorian. There were 325 candidates for graduation when you include December graduates. Belmont Abbey photos

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Gaston College Vet Tech classmates come together one last time as graduates.

Gaston College holds 56th Commencement ceremony DALLAS, N.C. (May 14, 2021) – The 56th Commencement ceremony for Gaston College was held on Friday, May 14, 2021, in the new FUSE District Stadium in Gastonia, North Carolina. The two-hour ceremony honored 1,825 graduates from the Gaston College classes of 2020 and 2021. The graduates received diplomas or associate degrees from 85 curriculum programs. Due to COVID-19 restrictions that were in place in May 2020, the College was precluded from holding an in-person commencement ceremony last year.

During the Presentation of Candidates, each of the approximately 500 graduates who attended the ceremony was recognized individually as they walked across the stage. Students were grouped by division: Arts and Sciences, Career and Technical Education, Health and Human Services, and Public Safety. In his speech, Gaston College President Dr. John Hauser congratulated the students, saying, “…you have endured this journey through a pandemic that none of us have ever experienced. You demonstrated

tremendous inner strength, amazing perseverance, and an everlasting resilience.” The President also thanked Gaston College faculty and staff for their persistence and commitment to student success despite the challenges posed by the pandemic since early 2020. Gaston College anticipates a full return to normal campus operations for the Fall 2021 semester. Inperson classes are expected to return to pre-pandemic norms and in-person student services, resources, activities, and sports will resume.

Families came out to the FUSE District Arena to celebrate with their Gaston College graduates.

Gaston College graduates enjoyed beautiful weather for their Commencement ceremony at the FUSE District Arena.

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Rankin Elementary (partnered with Clariant) won the “Are You Smarter Than a Gaston County Fifth Grader?” virtual competition. New Hope Elementary (partnered with CaroMont Health) earned second place, and W.B. Beam Intermediate (partnered with FleetNet America, Inc.) took third place. Sponsored by the Gaston County Education Foundation, the popular annual event pairs businesses and organizations with elementary schools in a fun game show format. Proceeds benefit the Ron L. Ensley grant program for teachers to fund innovative classroom projects. Gaston Schools photos

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Congratulations to Gaston Christian School MAC All Conference winners for spring sports

Softball: Meredith and Madelyn.

Gaston Day School Senior, Tori Jenkins, is a National Merit Scholarship Finalist who was further honored by winning the National Merit $2,500 Scholarship. Out of 1.6 million students who entered the 20-21 National Merit Scholarship Program only 2,500 National Merit Finalists are awarded this scholarship.

SNHU announces Winter 2021 President’s List It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2021 President’s List. The winter term runs from January to May. Full-time students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits; undergraduate day students must earn 12 credits in fall or spring semester, and online students must earn 12 credits in either EW1 & EW2, EW3 & EW4, or EW5

& EW6. Local students include: Matthew Maltba of Gastonia, Amber Faili of Gastonia, Beverly Gainey-McKinney of Mount Holly, Emily Hanegraaff of Belmont), Brittany Stocker of Gastonia, Steven Kirkman of Gastonia, Kristi Easler of Dallas, Michael Awe of Gastonia, Brandon Carpenter of Mount Holly, Camille Simonds of Bessemer City, Amy Heyliger of Gastonia), Catrina Lee of Dallas, Jasmine Thomas of Gastonia, Elizabeth Baron of Bessemer City, Allison Parsons of Stanley.

Baseball: Grayson and Cody.

Golf: Jacob.

WE WELCOME YOUR COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS email: alan@cfmedia.info Include your name, address and phone number. Submissions are subject to editorial review. Soccer: Hannah, Ayden, Izzy, Liana and Sara.

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CHILD CARE FULL TIME NANNY NEEDED. WE ARE IN NEED OF A FULL TIME NANNY AND LIGHT HOUSEKEEPER. WE LIVE IN THE STONEVILLE, NC AREA. WE HAVE A HIGH ENERGY CHILD WHO LOVES THE OUTDOORS. WE ARE SEEKING CARE M-F; 8-5. REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: CPR, NON-SMOKER, GOOD WITH PETS, RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION, REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED, RESUME SUGGESTED. CANDIDATES WITH CHILDREN ARE WELCOME TO APPLY. BACKGROUND CHECK WILL BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO HIRE. (252) 622-8684 JESSICAB R O O K E 110 3 @YA H O O . COM

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY TOWNWIDE YARD SALE, MOORESBORO. Sat. June 12th, 2021 from 06:00 AM - ? 306 West Main Street, Mooresboro, NC 28114

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 HOSTA PLANTS For Sale. Several hundreds - Yellow Bells, Iris in buckets, Day Lilies in buckets, Trees. 828-2450245.

ASHLEY TWIN BED. Includes plastic covered box spring & mattress. $200 obo. (704) 4774138 WHOLESALE GUTTER SUPPLY. SPI Distribution is your local source for gutter coil and accessories. Stocking 14 of the most popular colors along with top leaf protection options. Conveniently located along I-74 at 5123 E. Dixon Blvd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Better Quality - Better Service everyday. (704) 750-4395 spisales@ spigutter.com

FOR SALE

LOOK! WANT YOUR UTILITY BUILDING MOVED? Call me, Richard Baker. We move anywhere. (704) 473-9736

PATIO FURNTIURE for sale. Table and 4 chairs. $65.00. 980-404-0409.

HOME REMODELING Interior and exterior remodeling. Tile, decks, ﬂooring, we do it all! Call Charlie today for your free estimate! (828) 244-7087 charliejohnston32@gmail.com

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

SAWS Delta 8” Radial Arm Saw $400.00 Wilton Metal Cutting Band Saw $300. (828) 289-4417 sholliﬁeld53@gmail. com 1980 FORD F100 PICKUP. Long bed with ladder rack. Needs some work. Can send pictures by phone. $1200. Call (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net

BABY ITEMS, BOYS, GIRLS, WOMEN’S, mens clothes, shoes, household, couches, linens, golf clubs, wedding dress (20), Rainbow vacuum, piano. 828-429-4270. TWO PERCEPTION ODYSSEY KAYAKS with paddles for sale. Like new. $650.00 704-473-6005. USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-980-0881. FURNITURE CHEAP. MOVING SALE. Cash Only. Tables, desks, couch, easy chair. Call for details 5/20 - 5/22 only. (704) 484-1077 PROPANE GRILL TANKS REFILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828287-3272. DEER CORN. SHELLED, 50lbs, $8. 828-287-3272. 1999 DODGE 1500 $800 I have 99 dodge pickup been wrecked has some good body parts, Has good 360 engine and new radiator (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net CABRIOLET VW. Best Offer! Parts only. Does not run. Call (704) 300-1818 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 (2) CEMETARY PLOTS FOR SALE. Great Deal! Cleveland Memorial Park. $7,245 for both! For more info call 704-4732435. BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828-248-1408. UTILITY TRAILER FOR SALE. 7 X 10 ft., used for hauling lawnmowers, golf carts, etc. Tail gate equipped with Gorilla lift. Call 828-289-4417.

1999 REBEL CUSTOM SINGLE CAR CARRIER TRAILER. Locking tool box, double tandem, 16ft bed, GVWR=7,000, pull-out ramps. $3,000. 828245-7866 leave message. ZERO TURN GRASSHOPPER LAWN MOWER FOR SALE. Diesel engine, 61” cut, $3800. Deal of the day!! 828-429-3100.

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WANT TO BUY

OLDER MODEL SNAPPER. Riding lawnmower. Call for info. (828) 201-0133

50+ TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW. More on the way! Areas largest selection, quality, best price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

WE BUY JUNK VEHICLES. WE PAY TOP DOLLAR FOR JUNK CARS, TRUCKS, VANS. CALL US ANYTIME. (704) 487-5244

FREE SWIMMING POOL. Need help to get. Call for info. 828-980-4731. (828) 980-4731 FOR SALE. Upright piano $450. Also Bernina serger sewing machine. 97 Western Novels (Mostly All New!) only $90 (704) 825-5701 TOMATO PLANTS FOR SALE $2, $3 OR $5. Coming Soon-Strawberry Plants - $2/ ea. Assorted Hanging Baskets by June. Please help me turn my hobby into a business. Located at 2553 Whelchel Rd., Mooresboro, NC 28114. Open: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri and Sat., 9am - Dark. Closed -Wed. & Sunday. TRAILER FOR SALE. 7X20 3500 lb axles. Dual Axle with loading ramps, wired with lights, $2500. 828-829-3468.

ENCLOSED TRAILER IN STOCK. Dump trailers in stock and more on the way! J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-245-5895. HAVE A TRAILER NOT USING? SELL IT! J. Johnson Sales INC. Buy, Sale, Trade trailers. Must have title. Call 828-245-5895. 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. 16X40 OR TWO STORY BUILDINGS BUILT ON SITE. 1 DAY INSTALL. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895. 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. 828245-5895.

ALL TERRAIN MWD ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR. Frontier V6 (A7) by Magic Mobility. “Like New!” Must See! Cost $7000 will take $2000. Call (864) 4913439 MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Time to stock up for next fall! $60 per load. Oak or mixed. 828-395-0758. FLAG POLES, FLAGS IN STOCK. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. Call 828-245-5895.

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788 TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. (704) 434-6389

TRAILER AND TRUCK. 2017 20 ft. Tandem Axle Travel Trailer, 4 new tires. Sleeper sofa, 1 side dining room (makes bed). $16,000.00 OBO. Bought new by a lady. Selling due to illness. 2015 Ford F150 Platinum Truck with ARE Cover. New tires. 30,000 miles. Owned by a lady. $39,000.00. 828-405-8316. 18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,395. 704-482-3166. ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Zero down. Call for more details. 828-382-0455. HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449 or 828-248-1408. 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. HANDYMAN SERVICES. NOW IS THE TIME for all your pressure washing needs. Offering: mulching, trees and bushes trimmed, clean ﬂower beds, minor repairs, decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available. We will show up and do the job. Call us ﬁrst, 704-692-4449. 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.

WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, Pop-Up Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935. CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228 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

PETS & LIVESTOCK

RED SEX LINK PULLETS. Red Sex Link Pullets (AKA Golden Comets) hatched 4/6/21. $10 each. Please e-mail or call and leave a message. (704) 739-7806 ldb157722@gmail.com AMERICAN BULLY WITH PAPERS, $400.00. White and grey male 13 week old puppy, will only sell to a good home. (980) 238-9544

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-2891488. WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

FARM & GARDEN

NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-287-3272. GARDEN TILLING SERVICES AVAILABLE. Tractor with 6’ rototiller. Reasonable prices. No job too big or small. Call 704-6924079 (704) 692-4079

PETS & LIVESTOCK

CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES FOR SALE. Our Chihuahua puppies have the most adorable personalities, rare colors and extremely healthy. All of our Chihuahua puppies are bred in our home and are extremely socialized and loved! They are fun-loving, sweet, and very docile! Please Call or Text: 919-891-1841. timursgcu@aol. com

CARS & TRUCKS 2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL-1. Silver, V6 Auto, 3rd Row Seat, Sunroof and Moonroof, Leather, 196,000 miles, Rebuilt Motor, DVD Player, Chrome Wheels, $9800. Call (704) 300-1818 2008 CADILLAC DTS Luxury Edition fully loaded, 84,000 original miles, excellent condition. $8000. (989) 492-4891

SHELBY SHOPPING. www. ShelbyNC.shop is the new way to shop Shelby area shops, stores, boutiques and more. Visit Online NC4Ever@email. com

LIONHEAD RABBITS. Call or text 704-466-2656. 17 BABY DUCKS. $4 each or $3 each for all. (704) 466-8741

DELICIOUS SWEET SUGAR-FREE HEALTHY JUICE. www.USACarolina.com is where you will ﬁnd numerous products made in North Carolina from Muscadines. NC4Ever@email.com WANTED: LOOKING FOR OLDER Martin or Gibson guitar. Gift for uncle. Would consider other quality brands. God Bless. 704-538-9207, 843670-9727. REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443

WANT TO BUY WANT TO BUY 8FT. BUSHHOG. Please call, 828-453-9854. NEEDED: USED DOG KENNEL. Also college student looking for Hyundai rims to ﬁt 2011 Hyundai Sonata. Reasonably priced. 828980-2522.

2016 BUICK LACROSSE PREMIUM. One owner, 94k miles, 6 cylinder, auto, loaded with all options, highway miles, lady driven, never smoked in, like new. Asking $13,000. Call 704-692-4449.

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS FREE KITTENS Five week old kittens to good home only! (704) 466-7303 wendywhitaker66@gmail.com DOG KENNELS. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 20x20 tops, split kennels. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. 828-2455895. LABRADOODLE PUPPIES. F-2, ready to go. Health guaranteed. 7 wks. $1200. (864) 492-2880 BOXER/PIT MIX PUPPIES. 8 wks old, 7 males 1 female ready for a new home. All are brown w/ blk mask or just brown $20 rehoming fee 704 858 6236/ or 704 406 7526 (704) 406-7526 colemanmaggie19@gmail.com

REAL ESTATE GASTON COUNTY

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-2893081 or Jimmy 828-289-1175.

YANMAR 2210 TRACTOR. 22hp, 26hp PTO, 12 Forwards, 3 Reverses, 4 speed PTO. Rebuilt head, New water pump and hoses. All 4 tires new. Excellent condition! $5250.00 (704) 7189122

CAMPERS

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

2002 HARLEY SPORTSTER for sale. 15,000 miles, new tires and new brakes. $4,200.00. 704-538-7784.

BOATS V-HULL 14FT BOAT/MOTOR/ TRAILER. Aluminum V-hull boat, motor, trailer, anchor, gas tank, light kit $1500. Also large bird cage, $60. Rabbit hutch, $40. 704-434-7016. (704) 6005596

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2014 PALOMINO COLUMBUS FIFTH WHEEL EXCELLENT CONDITION 2014 PALOMINO COLUMBUS 385BH FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER. WE PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 2013 AND HAVE KEPT THE MAINTENANCE UP-TO-DATE. WE RECENTLY INSTALLED A NEW 15,000 BTU AIR CONDITIONER, BRAND NEW REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, TWO NEW TOILETS, AND SKYLIGHT IN MAIN BATHROOM. NEW TIRES WERE INSTALLED IN 2020 AND A NEW BLACK WATER VALVE A MONTH AGO. ALL DEN FURNITURE HAS BEEN RECOVERED RECENTLY AS WELL. ALL SLIDES WORK AS EXPECTED AND EACH SLIDE HAS AN AWNING OVER IT. THERE IS A CLOSET WITH WASHER/DRYER HOOKUPS IN THE MASTER BEDROOM AND THERE IS AN OUTSIDE KITCHEN WITH A SECOND MICROWAVE, REFRIGERATOR AND SINK. THERE IS A CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEM INSIDE WHICH WORKS GREAT! THE THERMOSTAT WORKS FOR HEAT AND AIR AND THERE IS A GAS FIREPLACE IN THE DEN WITH A BLOWER FOR CHILLY NIGHTS. THE BUNKHOUSE WOULD SLEEP 4-5 KIDS AND HAS A SEPARATE 1/2 BATH AND ENTRY/ EXIT DOOR. EACH TIME WE TAKE OUT, WE THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE INSIDE AND IT LITERALLY STILL SMELLS BRAND NEW. THE ONLY FLAW IS THE TOP OF THE CAP IS FADING A BIT. WE HAVE HAD IT WASHED AND WAXED FOR THE NEW OWNER TOO! IT’S REALLY A GREAT FIFTH WHEEL AND WE ARE ONLY SELLING BECAUSE WE DON’T NEED A BUNKHOUSE ANY LONGER. PLEASE CALL/TEXT FOR MORE INFO AND PICTURES. (704) 477-0870 JOYCOOKE711@GMAIL.COM

NEW APARTMENTS, FULLY MODERNIZED! Beautiful new apartments in Cramerton at Residences at Humboldt Woods! Available for move in May 1st! $850 Month. Fully modernized 1 bed, 1 bath, 600sqft units with on site laundry. Located 1m off New Hope Rd near Cramerton. 3 min to US74. Contact L&E Properties today to schedule a tour - 704-705-4534! Apply here: https://lucyethel.appfolio. com /listings /detail /8c8fa1e9e540-4a25-919f-e0971a9b43aa Professionally managed. Be at home, in a Humboldt home. www.humboldtwoods.net Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 705-4534 rentals@humboldtwoods.net

NEW APARTMENTS, FULLY MODERNIZED! Beautiful new apartments in Cramerton at Residences at Humboldt Woods! Available for move in May 1st! Fully modernized 1 bed, 1 bath, 600sqft units with on site laundry. Located just off New Hope Rd near Cramerton. Contact L&E Properties today to schedule a tour - 704-705-4534! Apply here: ht tps : / / lucyethel. appfolio. com/listings/detail/8c8fa1e9e540-4a25-919f-e0971a9b43aa Professionally managed. Be at home, in a Humboldt home. www.humboldtwoods.net Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 705-4534 rentals@humboldtwoods.net

POLK COUNTY POLK COUNTY, SUNNYVIEW, NC. FOR SALE BY OWNER. Convenient location, 8 acre Restricted Estate Lot. Owner Finance Available. Call 828-429-3287.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

VACATIONS 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOUSE. Ocean Lakes, Myrtle Beach, Salt Work Road, Site M-3. Openings 5/22-6/19. $1650 week. Saturday-Saturday. No Pets (843) 655-4929 BOOKING NOW. Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in the heart of Myrtle Beach. $650 week. No texts please. Call 704-4183790. OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Also, pullout couch, golf cart. Weeks and weekends. 704482-9781 or 704-472-5182. (704) 472-5182 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 OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT. 2 bedroom with sleeper sofa, WiFi, golf cart. Weeks and weekends available. 704-473-1494.

1/2 ACRE LOT UNRESTRICTED!! Near TIEC, $20,000. ALSO, 1.57 restricted lot near Lake Lure, selling at auction regardless of price May 27th. 864-909-1035, www.rowelland. com

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 4BR, 3BA HOME ON MOSS LAKE, $1400 per month. For more info, 864-805-0035. 2 OR 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. In Grover or Shelby. Currently being remodeled. Now taking applications. Available June 1st. $650-$750. Call 828-234-8147 2 BEDROOM HOUSE. Located in Beaver Dam area. Very clean. New paint and carpet. Stove, refrigerator. Washer/ dryer hookups. Nice yard with storage building. NO PETS or SMOKING. Not HAP Eligible. $700 deposit and $700 month. 704-472-4848.

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LOOKING TO RENT A ROOM? Large bedroom in a 3 Bedroom renovated farmhouse. Country setting just minutes to downtown Shelby, food and shopping. All furnished and use of house. (980) 267-5454

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417

1 BEDROOM SECOND FLOOR APARTMENT Shelby Area. Includes Stove & Refrigerator. No Smoking or Pets. Not HAP Eligible. Heat/Water Included $495 Month Rent. (704) 487-5480 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.

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

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, (704) 487-6354

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

FOR RENT RUTHERFORD COUNTY

2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $500 per month. 828-382-0475.

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, (704) 482-7723

MHP LOTS FOR RENT RUTHERFORDTON. Blue Ridge Mobile Home Park. Large vacant lots. Available immediately. Call for Price. (727) 7434908 crey13860@gmail. com

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