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Stanley mural artist Boyce McKinney completes another masterpiece By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info
Stanley mural artist Boyce McKinney has added another masterpiece to his already impressive list of local works. The newest creation is a large replication of a vintage Coca-Cola advertisement on the side of a downtown Mt.
Holly building at 123 N. Main. McKinney estimates the original mural was done in the early to mid-1950s. Former mayor Bobby Black and city planner Greg Beal, and the late Carol Golden helped get the ball rolling about a year ago for the project,” said McKinney. Once the paperwork and
permission got sorted, McKinney went at the project with his trademark enthusiasm and talent. “It took about three and a half weeks to do the painting,” he said. With its striking red and white vintage Coke logo and lad wearing a bottle cap for a hat, the mural gets plenty of notice in person and online.
Reggie Ballard: Owner of the End Zone By Kathy Blake Reggie Ballard has the newspaper clippings, highlighted in yellow, describing his success at Mount Holly High in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Reggie Ballard “Reggie Ballard scored three of the Hawk tal- maybe 10 lies,” one says, about a 40-0 touchdowns my junior win over Cramerton. Then, in a 27-13 win over year and 17 the “invading” Mount Pleas- my senior ant Tigers: “Friday night, year and Reggie Ballard scored two was third touchdowns to make a sham- in the state ble of the area scoring race.” in scoring, And, “He intercepted a Tiger and nobody pass and scampered to pay at Mount Holly High Reggie Ballard ready to hit the field. dirt.” Ballard, who is being in- School has in the backfield his last two ducted into the Mount Holly ever done Sports Hall of Fame, had 91 that, far as I can find out. years. He got a full ride to UNCpoints before his last high And that was on a nine-game Chapel Hill and offers from a schedule.” school game, when the papers few other colleges before atBallard began competitive let fans know he would be “aiming at the century mark.” football in seventh grade, tending Castle Heights MiliHe finished with 104 when his friend Jimmy talked tary Academy in Tennessee, points scored his senior year, him into trying out. At Mount serving in the military staHolly, Ballard started all four tioned in Germany and finincluding extra points. “I’m not intentionally try- years – at center his freshman ishing his football career at ing to toot my own horn,” season, then a “lonesome Western Carolina. See BALLARD, Page 4 Ballard says, “but I scored end” as a sophomore and
Stanley’s Boyce Mckinney working on the Coke mural in downtown Mt. Holly. “It has been very well received,” McKinney said. “It had 1,500 hits on the City of Mt. Holly facebook page. The Coke creation isn’t McKinney’s first Mt. Holly mural. Just across the street
at the Community Garden, another one he did last year beams forth with bright colors of flowers and the sun. That mural is like a beacon drawing folks to the garden. Up in his hometown of
Stanley, McKinney’s work is represented by a large mural along the whole side of the building at S. Main and W. Plum streets. The mural depicts a very real looking See ARTIST, Page 5
Local Civil Air Patrol members receive prestigious awards By Sue Buetler Several members of the Gastonia Civil Air Patrol group recently received a number of recognitions. During a regular meeting of the Gastonia Squadron of Civil Air Patrol, Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Brianna Smith of Mt. Holly was presented with the Daughters of the American Revolution Outstanding Cadet Medal. This award is presented to a
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cadet of outstanding ability and achievement in a nonROTC military-affiliated cadet program. The recipient must have distinguished him or herself through outstanding leadership, honor, service, courage and patriotism. Despite the challenges of a year of Covid lockdowns and cancellations, C/CMSgt. Smith stuck with the program, participated in online meetings, and continued to advance and meet goals even
when that required stepping outside of a comfort zone. C/CMSgt. Smith has been a member of Civil Air Patrol since 2018. She was formerly the First Sergeant and now serves as the Squadron’s Cadet Executive Officer. Squadron Commander, Lt. Michael Hadrick said of C/CMSgt. Smith “she been active within the squadron since the day she joined. She consistently steps up when See CAP, Page 9
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The Voltage Brothers to appear LIVE in Kings Mountain Concert third show of the LIVE at Patriots Park Concert Series KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. – It’s Electric! The City of Kings Mountain welcomes legendary entertainers The Voltage Brothers to
Patriots Park and the Liberty Falls Amphitheatre, July 17th, 2021 for the third concert of the Live at Patriots Park Concert Series. Founded in 1969, The Voltage Brothers celebrate 52 years in show business covering five decades of Motown, Rhythm and Blues,
Beach, Classic Rock, and much more! The group has traveled the world with renowned artists such as, Frank Sinatra, Kool & The Gang, Gladys Knight and the Pips and Earth, Wind & Fire. “We are so excited to be back in North Carolina,” says Ray Williams original
Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him
Mend By Dennis Siracusa There are many ways to mend. While camping once, I mended a ripped sock with a yucca plant. I’m mending from a heart attack in March, and when I started my remodeling and home repair business in 1983, my motto was “I fix things that are broken.” Most gratifyingly, over the last four decades, with God by my side and various church training, I now do my best to mend relationships, broken lives and broken thinking. One thing I’ve learned, in seven decades, is we humans sure know how to intentionally and vigorously wreck a lot of things. You may laugh but years ago, I accidentally hurt a third grade classmate by forgetting to invite her to my birthday party. I still hear her painful words in my memory… “Why didn’t you invite me?” Leaving her out was unintentional but I saw, at an early age, how fragile relationships are and how hurts can stick to us. In my young adult life, I mostly thought of myself and spending time doing what I thought felt good. I didn’t know much about God and didn’t know how to lean on Him for guidance or direction. I didn’t think much about hurtful repercussions either and often shrugged off those results by masking my misguided intentions from myself, doing damage control by severing my relationships, or by regularly redefining what love and friendship are. The thought of mending my messes was too uncomfortable to consider but that is what God precisely requires doesn’t he; and the amazing part is we just have to start the process and He comes alongside us to help us. There is a great song called Way Maker that has some telling insight about God.
You are: “way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper, light in the darkness. You are here touching every heart, healing Dennis Siracusa every heart, turning lives around MENDING EVERY HEART. He created everything around us, has openly declared His existence through all of creation and has provided us with all we need to navigate this world properly in His bible. He has also shown us our historical human waywardness and He shows us the result of our current sinfulness every day in the news and through damaged lives/relationships of people we interact with. Even in the face of all our messes, God is great and shows no partiality to any of us. He wants the best for us and that starts with our eternal relationship with Him. John 3:16, 17 NIV declares: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and 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.” Prayer: Way Maker Father, please watch over our intentions and steps this week. Help us be affirmers; examples of your great love and truth and help us to be quick to confess and repent of all hurtful things we do that need serious mending. John 13:33-34, 1 John 2:9.
member of The Voltage Brothers. “We have so many friends in the area and greatly appreciate the support.” Named the Country’s number one #1 show band, The Voltage Brothers have performed at nine Super Bowls and played George W. Bush’s 2000 The Voltage Brothers Presidential Inauguration. The Voltage Brothers are not the only legends who will take the stage July 17th. The City of Kings Mountain will welcome Magic 96.1 wellknown DJ and member of the Band of Gold, Jim Shafer, as Master of Ceremonies as well. Shafer will open the show at 6:00 pm. The Voltage Brothers will follow at 7:00 pm. A Cruise-In, also hosted by the City of Kings Mountain, will begin at 5:00 pm. Want to participate? All makes and models are welcome. Food trucks, concessions, games and beverages will be available as well. For more information on the Concert Series or CruiseIn, contact the City of Kings Mountain’s Special Events Department at 704-7302101, or visit their website at St. Marks UMC in Belmont recently celebrated the 20th anniwww.KingsMountainEvents. versary of the congregation taking part in the Adopt A Highway Com. You may also visit their program. Members seen with the sign include Sue Mauldin, Facebook page at @cityofk- Shirley Usery, Pastor Bobby and Debbie Whittaker, Debra mspecialevents. O’Donoghue and Delree Kneeskern.
July 17th, 2021 - 5:00 pm Kings Mountain, North Carolina
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I can see clearly now
Journey for Jesus
By Lisa Harper About a month ago I decided to have A1C labs done. It had been close to five years since my last checkup. They got me in the following week after making the phone call. Thanks to technology, my results, along with other lab numbers, were waiting for me via my app on my iPad the next morning. All looked relatively good except one result. Yes, the dreaded A1C number. Not as bad as I had originally thought, but it had crept up since 2016. Because Western medicine seemingly keeps lowering our preferred goal numbers, I now had a prescription waiting to be picked up as well. Joy Joy.. Because I had gestational diabetes in 1997, my endocrinologist had warned me then that as I grew older, this issue could come knocking again
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on my door. My gene pool hasn’t help matters either… He was certainly spot on. I’ve had a few vices in my life..none that entailed a criminal element; just the typical ones that like sleeping late, procrastination, spending more money than I should, and of course, my love for sugar; and all things sweet. It’s not that humans should never consume sugar, but rather that we should limit our intake to avoid the after effects. Which is very hard to do considering there are hidden sugars and added sugars in almost everything we eat. So now I find myself reading every food label, creating better menus that entail more vegetables and less of the white stuff..potato’s, rice, pasta, and of course, bread. It’s been much easier than I had initially thought. On the
positive side, just after ten days, the rewards were astounding. I’m sleeping better, my brain fog and inflammation levels have left the station; my sporadic blurry vision is no more. My energy level has returned especially. I’m less hungry and my willpower has become the engineer of this new train ride I’m now on. Just yesterday I opened up the fridge and discovered one small snickers *fun bar* lurking on a side tray. It is still there. I can see clearly now, not because the rain is gone…but because my sugar fixation is no longer controlling me. So come September, when it’s time for new labs, I anticipate all good things will keep following me. My taste buds will never be the same. Health is Wealth.
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Now that we are in the summer season, we are in the vacation season as well. This is the time of year where families will travel all over the country. We are blessed in this state, to have the mountains to our west, and the beach to the east. Many people will take trips to these scenic locations all season long. We all love vacations, especially the memorable ones. Those journeys we take to some historic site, a multi-state road trip, or some other fun time with family are memories that last a lifetime. We often think of our relationship with Jesus as a journey, growing in Him every day until one day we see Him face to face. There is another aspect of this journey as well, taking a journey for Jesus. Going out to tell others about Jesus. In Luke 10:1-20, Jesus sent seventy people out into the surrounding towns to proclaim God. Jesus sent them out two by two. They were to go into the towns and stay with whomever would receive them. If the town received them, they proclaimed God there, if not, they were to shake the dust of their feet and move on to another town. They returned later praising God for all the things they had been able to do in Jesus’ name.
Just like these seventy people, Jesus is sending us into our towns and communities as well. Jesus said, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore Rev. Trent Rankin pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest” (Luke 10:2 ESV). All around us are so many people in need of Jesus. If all our churches were filled to capacity, there would still be thousands of people near us without Jesus. Sadly, as Christians, we work to grow more like Jesus, yet we often fail to tell others about Jesus. We fear many times that we will not know what to say. We worry people will reject us. People will reject us often, just as they did Jesus. We may struggle to know how to approach people. However, just as those seventy people discovered, the important thing is to go. Pray, study God’s Word, and boldly tell others of the love of Jesus Christ. Jesus has sent us into the world. Someone loved us enough to tell us. It is time as Christians to go. It is time to proudly proclaim Jesus. How awesome it will be to stand in heaven one day and see someone we told about Jesus!
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Well, it’s time once again for the long anticipated arrival of that fantastic fruit- the termater. What, you may say is a termater? Well, in scientific terms I am referring to the edible berry of the plant Solanum lycopersicum- the tomato. In case you wondered, the species originated in western South America and Central America. The Nahuatl word tomatl gave rise to the Spanish word tomate, from which the English word tomato derived But why do I call this food a termater? That’s because it is the way my grandmother and lots of other folks back in the day, and some still today, pronounce it. Of course the haute cuisine types might say toe-mah-toe, but I still hear the word ter-may-ter in my cranial memory bank that was first loaded in East Belmont and Catawba Heights back when Ike was president. As I have mentioned in a previous column or two, this year marked my first attempt at vegetable gardening and the termaters are currently coming on line. The little Tommy Toe ones are hanging like clusters of ruby red and green grapes from the vine. The larger Better Boy ones are about the size of baseballs and are turning redder by the day. The bounty is amazing. But what to do with all those termaters? Of course the Tommy Toes are great in a salad. I like to put some in a bowl solo, drizzle Olive Oyl on them, and then sprinkle on a bit of sea salt. The Better Boy ones have a higher purpose- that culinary delicacy called the...... drum roll.....Termater Sammich. Few food related frolics can rival making a termater sammich. Oh! Lawd! First you get some soft, fresh, white bread. Then you get out the jar of Dukes mayo. Then you plunge a knife in the Dukes and smear the resulting gob of tangy condiment on the bread. Don’t
be stingy with the mayonnaise! Next, sprinkle a bit of salt and pepper on the snowy expanse of mayo and bread. Next, with hand trembling in anticipation, grab your termater. Alan Hodge Banner-News Editor Before you cut into it, feast your eyes on the round and plump termater. Hold it lovingly in your palm. Try not to drool on the kitchen countertop as you cut thick, juicy slices and place them on the bread. Now, for the moment of truth. The highly anticipated time of gustatory glee. The exquisite experience of taking the sammich in your hands - both hands- and lifting it to your waiting maw. Now you bite into it and it’s all you can do to keep tears of joy from flooding your squinching eyes. Did some termater juice run out of the bread onto your hands? Down your sleeve? Drip off yer elbow? What the hell it’s all good. Inside your mouth now full of the first bite, your taste buds are dancing a jig of joy. Your epiglocenspiel is wiggling with delight. Your teeth, real or false, do their work with happiness. Your eslopaghus moves the termater sammich gob downward to your stomach which waits with open arms. Are you hungry yet? If you had your choice between a T-bone steak and the first termater sammich of the summer which would you take? I know my pick. If you don’t have a garden, go, therefore, to the farmers market and get a real, locally grown termater. None of that supermarket hothouse grown type is fit to eat. Get your other ingredients together. Warm up you lips. Ready, Steady. Go. Straight to termater heaven.
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smaller teams.” He remembers the team being invited to play up toward Brevard in a 3A game, “And I was opposed to going and getting killed again. So I voted against it. The other co-captain did, too. That was [2007 MHSHOF inductee] Delmer Wiles,” he says. “So we didn’t go.” Ballard never missed a football game in high school. At 6-foot-2, he also played center for the basketball team. “And even though I can’t prove it, and it’s probably irrelevant, I probably grabbed the most rebounds in school history,” he says. “I could stick my hand 6 or 8 inches down inside the basket. I could stuff the ball. Back then, we could only do that in practice, though. We couldn’t do it in games; it was against the rules.” In addition to UNC, the University of Tennessee
and University of Virginia recruited him, and he had a connection through Wiles that could have put him at Indiana, he says. “I should have gone to Tennessee,” he says. “They played the single wing at the time. I didn’t have perfect enough grades to get into Chapel Hill.” He chose, instead, to play for Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame member Stroud Gwynn at Castle Heights. “He was a legend,” Ballard says. “Knoxville flew a plane to the last [high school] game I played, and they wanted me to fly to the campus and visit, and they’d fly me back home. But I wanted to go to Chapel Hill and play for Jim Hickey [who coached from 1959 to 1966]. But my dad had just died, and I made a few mistakes, and I went to Castle Heights, then back home to go to work, over in Gastonia. I knew I was going to get drafted, so I joined the Army.” Ballard was in Germany from September 1964 to December 1966. The post had a pee-wee football team, and Ballard was asked to coach it. “We had no offense the first four games. I wrote home and asked Coach Wiles to send me some plays,” he says. “I’ve never seen little kids take to the single wing like those kids did. We won six in a row and finished 7-4, lost the last game in a snow storm. I mean a snow storm.” About 13 years ago, Ballard got the idea to contact one of his players, who was living in Tampa. They reminisced a bit, then the player asked Ballard if he remembered a certain kid from that overseas team…and asked if he ever watched Star Trek. That kid, his player said, played Geordi La Forge – guy
named LaVar Burton. “And that’s ‘the rest of the story,’” Ballard says. After returning to the states, Ballard attended Western Carolina but an injury forced him to leave football behind. He came home to Mount Holly, married, and worked for Duke Energy for 30 years, leaving the company in 1997. He has two daughters and a son. He’s divorced, but has rekindled a relationship with a woman he knew in high school, who lives in Virginia, also. To make the trip back for the Hall of Fame, he says, “is an honor.” These days, Ballard can be found flying his 1953 Piper Tri-Pacer, a four-seater shortwing plane that, he says, “is a lot of fun.” He doesn’t mention if he’ll drive or fly to return to Mount Holly for the ceremony, but he does mention the name of the airplane organization he’s joined. It’s called Sentimental Journey.
BALLARD From Page 1 “And I’ve got an elephant memory,” he says. “I remember all of it, my childhood and all.” Ballard was born in Mount Holly, at home, in March 1944. His twin sister, Rheba, grew up to marry a preacher and move to Macon, Ga., where the couple started a church. He lives in Forest, Virginia, now, a small town just southwest of Lynchburg. “I remember we did very well in the conference championships my junior and senior years,” he says, “but we got a bad rap. We went on to the 3A playoffs, and we got killed in the state playoffs by Winston-Salem [James A.] Gray 68-0. The next year, Winston-Salem moved to 4A and we were 2A. After that, we got to play some of the
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The faint image of the original mural can just be seen.
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steam train pulling into Stanley. The mural is so lifelike that from a distance it’s hard to tell from the real thing. McKinney created the work as a free gift to the Town of Stanley. The work it took to carry out the Stanley project was very real, and challenging as well. “I was on the Beautification Committee in 2009 and the idea came up to do the mural,” McKinney said. “I was working freelance at the time so I started the project that March.” Before he began painting, McKinney did many weeks of research into what the mural would depict.
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“The depot represents one that burned down in 1929,” he said. “The locomotive is a 1920s era Baldwin. I saw a photo of it in the Brevard Station Museum. It’s the type that would have come through town in that time period.” The mural is painted with latex house paint donated by Lowes. McKinney mixed the colors so that they really pop. Trackside wildflowers in the mural and the red caboose stand out in bright contrast to the rich dark green of the locomotive and the lighter green of the passenger cars. Above the train and station, an azure sky and billowing white clouds are all depicted in detail. “Everybody talks about how real it looks,” he said. To do the two-year proj-
McKinney’s mural at the Mt. Holly Community Garden.
ect, Boyce enlisted the help of his brother Joe. Together they climbed ladders and scaffolding, and endured all types of heat, cold, and rain. Incidentally, Joe has his own mural claim to fame. He painted two murals in Cherryville. One shows the famous Cherryville New Years shooters and the other one has Cherryville landmark scenes and “Welcome to Cherryville” in large lettering. The McKinneys have art in their blood. “I won my first art contest when I was three-years-old,” Boyce said. McKinney credits a local Stanley physician, Dr. Bailey Graham Weathers, and his East Gaston High art teacher Robert Moody, with helping develop and guide his artistic talent.
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The finished product. “They were a huge influence,” he said. The Mt. Holly and Stanley murals are a big feather in McKinney’s cap, but he has a plethora of other professional artist credits to his name as well. Just a few include Art Director for Heritage USA, Scenic Designer for the dark ride in Hong Kong “Rise of the Dragon”. He also was Scenic Designer for the “Magnificent Adventure”, a motion-based simulator ride at the same location in Hong Kong, Assistant Art Director for E.T.’s Adven-
ture Ride at Universal Studios Florida, Art Director for the Italian project “I Corsair, The Legend of Jason Montague” at a pirate-themed dark ride in Gardaland, Italy. He was Senior Designer for Richard Crane Productions on the New Orlando Science Center, Paramount Parks as a Show/Set Designer. In 1998, he joined Paramount full time as the Scenic Construction Coordinator, and was Exhibits Director/Designer at Discovery Place in Charlotte. McKinney also created the
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sets for the Easter cantata art his church, Stanley Pentecostal Holiness. Now that the Coke mural is complete, McKinney is heading to Columbia, S.C. where he’s creating two murals at a school McKinney, 62, shows no signs of slowing down. In addition to his mural work, he takes part in long distance charity motorcycle rides. He’s always looking for an artistic challenge, but draws the line when it comes t subject matter. “I won’t paint naked ladies or demons,” he said.
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Bobby Brown to receive honor
Gaston Parks & Rec. Bio Blitz scenes... Everyone had an awesome Scouts. Here are some scenes time at the Gaston County from the great time outdoors. Gaston Parks and Rec. photos Parks and Rec. first ever Bio Blitz nature hike event at George Poston Park last week. There were 434 natural observations with 181 species identified by participants. Parks and Rec. wants to thank fellow departments that helped make this event a success: Gaston County Natural Resources, NC Cooperative Extension, Gaston County Library, Gaston Area Mushroom Club, and Gavin Dawson the Senior District Piedmont Council with Boy
On Saturday, July 24th, Belmont Historical Society will honor one of the seven founders of its organization, Mr. Robert Dallas “Bobby” Brown, as the 2019 Distinguished Citizen of the Year. A graduate of Appalachian State Teachers College, Mr. Brown returned to Belmont in 1961 to teach and coach at Belmont Junior High School, later working at Summey Hardware. Over the years, Bobby touched the lives of many students, athletes, and colleagues with his infectious love of life. After his retirement, Bobby focused on his many interests, including history, writing, music, automobile restoration, sports, and philanthropy. Bobby served on the Board of Directors of Belmont Sports Hall of Fame and authored three books: Laughin’, Living, and Learning; Some Things That Come With Life; and Guy Brown Is Back. He also served as a
Bobby Brown volunteer for Mended Hearts Chapter 379, visiting and encouraging patients recently diagnosed with heart disease. Mr. Phil Tate, long time coach at South Point High School and close friend of Bobby Brown will provide remarks during a reception that will be held at the museum at 40 Catawba Street, Belmont, beginning at 2:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
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The North Gaston High School senior class raised $1,800 for the American Cancer Society. The money was collected for teacher Robin Bradley, who is a cancer survivor. Way to go Class of 2021!
Lowell planning series of events
This is textbook addictive behavior
The City of Lowell is very excited to have some community events on the calendar again, including some new events.
By Tony Marciano I’m a volunteer in the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. We patrol Lake Norman to encourage boater safety. We also wear the uniform. I delayed purchasing the uniform while I tried to lose weight. The loss was minimal. I finally broke down and ordered it. Everything fit fine except the belt. It was the exact circumference as my waist. I had to order the extra-large belt. While waiting for it to arrive, I decided to work on my waist. The last time I was at the gym was March 2020. This was fourteen months later. While I enjoyed sleeping in instead of going to the gym, I was out of shape. I ignored that fact and decided to hit it hard. I started with pushups and sit ups. Ok, I cheated on the pushups. I was on my knees doing pushups. It was still hard, but I did two sets of 10. I was going to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger in two weeks. After that I laid on my back and started to do a sit up. Forget cheating, I barely got one fourth of the way up there. It was more of a gut crunch than a sit up. But I did something, so I was pleased.
Saturday, July 17 - 6pm-8pm - Dinos in the Park Harold Rankin Park Free family friendly dinosaur show by Ed’s Dinosaurs Live. CaroMont Health is a proud sponsor of this event. Food trucks by Will’s Doggn’ It and Jack’s Treat Truck. Tuesday, August 3 - 6pm-8pm - National Night Out with the Lowell Police Department National Night Out is a nationwide community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships. Admission is free! Giveaways, police demos, games, and more! Saturday, August 14 - 7pm-9pm - Music in the Park Harold Rankin Park Free concert by ECHO13. CaroMont Health is a proud sponsor of this event.
Food trucks by Lobster Dogs, Cavendish Brewery, and XCite Sweet Connections. Thursday, September 16 - 3pm-6pm Trucks in the Park Harold Rankin Park Free family event to give kids the opportunity to touch and explore different type of vehicles! CaroMont Health is a proud sponsor of this event. *3:00pm-3:45pm will be Sensory Time meaning there will be no flashing lights or sirens during this time. If anyone in your family or group is sensitive to sensory input, we recommend coming during this time frame. Businesses/local organizations that are interested in bringing out a vehicle for the event, please contact Lowell Parks and Recreation at (704) 824-0099 or email ccummings@lowellnc.com Saturday, October 9 - 6pm-10pm - Festival in the Park Harold Rankin Park Free concert by Shelby Rae Moore Band, food trucks, craft vendors, and rides. CaroMont Health is a proud sponsor of this event.
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day as I should have The next morndone. But my body ing, I did a rotation said, “Too late. I of ten push ups and quit.” In fact, I then ten sit ups. But found myself in I would not go part pain. My core was of the way up with in pain. My back the sit ups. I would was screaming. I go all the way. I thought my life was used my arms to over. get momentum and It took several managed to squeak Tony Marciano days until my body out two sets of ten began to recovery. Tylenol sit ups. Day three I would not be was my friend those days. deterred. Again, I did a rota- What did I do? I acted like an addict. If a tion of ten push ups and ten sit ups. This day I would little bit is helpful, a lot will do the sit ups correctly. I be the salvation of this probwould go all the way with- lem. Addictive behavior out using my arms to create doesn’t know the balance in momentum. I would use my the middle. We live in pengut muscles and get my core dulum swings of not working in shape. Two sets of ten. I out for fourteen months and knew the belt would fit. I then throwing the pendulum to the other extreme by makwas going to be buff. Day four did not go the ing up for that time in four way I expected. Same rota- short days. It’s been said tion of ten push ups and ten that an addict only knows sit ups. The latter would be “normal” for the brief second done correctly. There would they go from the far left of be no arms to gain momen- the pendulum to the far right tum. But as I went to do of it. Do I need to get in shape? sit ups, my gut said, “Not today.” It wouldn’t move. Yes. Do I need to start It was not just sore; it was slowly and work up to where screaming “I don’t care if I was before Covid19? Yes. you want to look like Arnold It’s getting the pendulum in Schwarzenegger. I am done. the middle where will I find I will no longer do sit ups. I peace and serenity. I’ll be back in two weeks. quit.” After that I would alter- Until then, live well my nate my routine every other friend.
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Banner News Fellowship & Faith
Church Directory Morningside Missionary Church
Second Baptist Church
711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142
Mt. Holly Church of God 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church
Rankin Ave • Mt. Holly, NC
339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320
New Covenant United Methodist
CRAMERTON
14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468
Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church
New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822
New Saint Paul Holiness Church
416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745
North Main Baptist Church
Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church
Redemption Hill Church redemptionmountholly.org
Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954
Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly
6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959
Employees of
Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church
455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007
Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342
210 Park Street, Belmont NC
704-825-9861
Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
Message of Love Church
BELMONT Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216
Brotherhood/Sisterhood WNCC UMC 120 Park Street 704-825-1333
Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Road 704-827-8474
Christ Church Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-461-8614
CrossFix Ministries 6131 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-879-4499
Crossroads Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381
Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061
East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780
East Belmont Church Of God 320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845
306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500
Mount Moriah Baptist Church 110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046
New Hope Presbyterian Church 4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697
New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195
New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized 104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457
North Belmont Church of God 2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092
O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576
Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480
Power of the Spirit Church
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600
23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758
First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811
First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357
First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668
Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823
South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516
South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045
South Point United Methodist 510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019
Springwood Freewill Baptist 826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 704-827-7801
St. Marks United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church of Belmont
701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175
807 South Point Road 704-825-2106
The Pointe
Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283
Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276
Catawba Heights Church of God CBC-Memorial Apostolic
Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church
First Baptist Church
312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726
212 South Street 704-825-7269
909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346
6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-755-5034
Burge Memorial Methodist Church
122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225
118 School Street 704-827-7071
Exodus Church
704-867-2317
Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist
East Belmont Free Will Baptist
120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366
Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental
6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709
Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730
Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604
230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968
Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526
Life Church 501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286
River of Life Full Gospel Church
Riverside Baptist Church 171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785
740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
West Cramerton United Methodist Church
Shiloh AME Zion Methodist
207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213
1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church
DALLAS
108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.
St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
Tuckaseege Baptist Church
Gateway Cowboy Church
STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church
511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301
7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277
Way of the Cross Baptist Church
Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran
238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111
203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621
Wesley Chapel Holiness Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993
Westview Presbyterian Church
Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731
First United Methodist Church
Community Christian Fellowship
1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026
2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881
LOWELL
First Presbyterian Church
Bethlehem Church
512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275
Core Church 707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033
Cornerstone Family Worship 709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640
Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603
Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656
Finish Line Christian Center 1792, 108 N. Main St. 704-980-285-8334
First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481
First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461
First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521
First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855
3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050
Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872
Center Baptist Church S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121
5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-263-2691
Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church 7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966
New Faith Baptist Church 1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249
Epic Church
New Life Baptist Church
100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652
527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647
Lowell Church of God
Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church
804 W. First Street 704-824-3383
2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406
Lowell Free Will Baptist Church 3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389
Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church
Springfield Memorial Baptist Church 2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426
Stanley Church of God
201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814
324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church
120 Branch St. 704-824-4535
113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131
First Baptist Church of Lowell
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
1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076
317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213
Grace Baptist Church
New Life Church
300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600
128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356
Hickory Grove Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church of Lowell
3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939
207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807
BESSEMER CITY
Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses
Restoration Church
1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199
1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250
112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017
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
First Baptist Church
105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
McADENVILLE
5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252
East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319
Ridgeview Baptist Church
541 Costner St. 704-827-0004
Gaston Christian Church
Cramerton Temple of God Church
235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991
Second Baptist Church
Hood Memorial AME Zion Church
154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831
826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174
151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711
Cramerton Free Will Baptist
1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141
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
United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555
Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.
Bright Light Baptist Church
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L to R: Wendy Hopewell (DAR), C/CMSgt. Brianna Smith, Alice Denton (DAR).
Lt. Col Focke and C/Lt. Col. Caudle.
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Photos provided Lt. Col. Lincoln, C/2nd Lt. Will Smith.
CAP From Page 1 volunteers are needed, and is persistent in her quest to advance her Civil Air Patrol education and training. C/ CMSgt. Smith is a valued asset to the squadron, and I have no doubt that she will soon reach her next goal of advancing from the cadet enlisted ranks to becoming a cadet officer”. The Gastonia Civil Air Patrol Squadron is also proud to announce the promotion of William Smith to the rank of Cadet 2nd Lieutenant. Cadet Smith was promoted and was presented the General Billy Mitchell Award, which is earned after the completion of the first eight achievements of the cadet program. In addition, the cadet must pass a comprehensive 100-question examination covering leadership theory and aerospace topics. To further highlight the significance of this accomplishment, only fifteen percent of cadets nationwide earn the Billy Mitchell Award. The rank of Cadet 2nd Lieutenant marks the progression to the cadet officer ranks. The Billy Mitchell Award was presented to Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Smith during the squadron’s June leadership meeting by Civil Air Patrol Group One Commander Lt. Col. Carlisle Lincoln. The General Billy Mitchell Award has existed since 1964. This award honors the late General Billy Mitchell, an aviation pioneer, advocate, and staunch supporter of an independent air force for America. This is the first milestone of the Cadet Program. Any cadet who has received this award is eligible for advanced placement to the grade of E-3 (Airman First Class) should they choose to enter the US Air Force. They are also eligible for advanced credit in AFROTC, various CAP scholarships, and CAP special activity opportunities. C/2nd Lt. Smith joined Civil Air Patrol in October of 2016. He currently serves on the Squadron’s cadet staff. C/2nd Lt. Smith is a graduate of Highland School of Technology, and is currently working toward a commercial pilot’s license.
During a meeting of the Gastonia Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol, Cadet Major Ben Heckel was presented with Civil Air Patrol’s Amelia Earhart Award, named for the record-setting aviator and one of the first female heroes of aviation. The Earhart Award marks completion of Phase III of the CAP Cadet Program, recognizing sustained excellence in all four areas of cadet life: leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character. Further, Earhart Award cadets must have passed comprehensive written examinations on leadership and aerospace topics. In granting Civil Air Patrol permission to name this milestone award in Amelia’s honor, her sister said that it would’ve been, “the kind of award Amelia would have chosen for herself.” Having earned the Amelia Earhart Award, Heckel was promoted to the grade of cadet captain. He has since further promoted to the grade of Cadet Major. Since joining Civil Air Patrol in 2016, C/ Maj. Heckel has grown to be respected among the cadets as well as the senior members. He has participated in not only local events, but state and national activities as well, most recently attending the week long Civil Engineering Academy at Tyndall Air Force Base. C/ Maj. Heckel currently serves as the Cadet Commander for the Gastonia Squadron. He is a rising senior at Gaston Day School and member of the school’s cross country team. C/Maj. Heckel is also a member of the GCP Lacrosse team. The award was presented by Lt. Col. Focke, North Carolina Wing Vice Commander. Squadron Commander Lt. Michael Hadrick said “I have watched Cadet Heckel progress steadily up the enlisted ranks and into the officer ranks, and he’s still climbing. He stayed focused on his goals and worked hard during the pandemic to reach this level and continues to advance and take on more responsibility. As Cadet Commander he is a role model for the entire cadet corps and directs and coordinates a team of cadet officers and NCOs.” The Gastonia Civil Air Patrol Squadron is also proud to announce the promotion
of Cade Caudle to the rank of Cadet Lieutenant Colonel. Cadet Caudle was promoted and was presented the General Ira C. Eaker Award, which is earned after the completion of Phase IV of the cadet program, recognizing sustained excellence in all four areas of cadet life: leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character. Further, cadets will have graduated from an academically-intensive leadership academy to qualify for this honor, which is especially appropriate considering that today, the Air Force celebrates Gen Eaker’s legacy by naming the service’s top school for commanders in his honor – the Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development at Air University, Maxwell AFB, Ala. To stand in General Eaker’s shadow is to study leadership carefully and serve others. The General Ira C. Eaker Award was presented to Cadet Lt. Col. Caudle during the squadron’s July leadership meeting by Lt. Col. Focke on behalf of the Mid-Atlantic Region Commander. The General Ira C. Eaker Award is the CAP Cadet Program’s second most prestigious award and honors one of the forefathers of an independent Air Force. In 1929 Eaker remained aloft aboard The Question Mark, a modified Atlantic-Fokker C-2A, for nearly a week, to demonstrate a newfound capability of aerial refueling. During WWII, Eaker rose to the grade of lieutenant general and commanded the Eighth Air Force, “The Mighty Eighth” force of strategic bombers. Even as a general, Eaker preferred to lead from the front, personally flying B-17 precision bombing missions over occupied France and Germany. C/Lt. Col. Caudle has been a member of Civil Air Patrol since 2015. He has served on the Gastonia Squadron’s cadet staff, including as Cadet Commander. He has also been a member of the Color Guard, and served in staff positions at many state and regional Civil Air Patrol events. Squadron Commander, Lt. Mike Hadrick remarked that “only about 2% of cadets rise to this level of achievement. They are the best of the best. C/Lt. Col. Caudle fully immersed him-
self in the cadet program, took advantage of many of the opportunities the program offers, pursued his goals, and has grown into a fine young adult. As he heads off to college, we will certainly miss him and the leadership, abilities, and fellowship he brought to the squadron. We wish Cadet Caudle all the best and know that he has a bright future ahead of him.” C/Lt. Col. Caudle will be attending California State University LA this fall where he plans to major in psychology and nursing with a minor in fire science. About the Civil Air Patrol Established in 1941, Civil Air Patrol is the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and as such is a member of its Total Force. In its auxiliary role, CAP operates a fleet of 560 single-engine Cessna aircraft and more than 2,000 small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) and performs about 90% of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coor-
Lt. Col. Focke and C/Maj Ben Heckel. dination Center. Often using innovative cellphone forensics and radar analysis software, CAP was credited by the AFRCC with saving 130 lives in fiscal 2020. CAP’s 54,000 members also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. As a nonprofit organization, CAP plays a leading role in aerospace education using national academic stan-
dards-based STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. Members also serve as mentors to over 20,000 young people participating in CAP’s Cadet Programs. One of the premier public service organizations in America, CAP benefits the nation with an estimated economic impact of $209 million annually. For more information on the local squadron, visit www.gastonia.cap.gov.
North Gaston High School graduate earns Paul Fuller Mentoring Scholarship North Gaston High School teacher Brittany Wise describes Theresa “Jordyn” Greene as an outstanding leader and compassionate classmate. Amy Hamrick, who serves as vice president of the North Gaston High School Band Booster Club, will tell you that Greene has impressed her peers and teachers with her passion, focus, and determination. Greene credits the Gaston County Schools mentoring program for helping to shape her into the person she is today. A member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, Health Occupation Students of America, and band/color guard, Greene first experienced success in school when she met her mentor, Dawn Simons, as a first grader at Carr Elementary. “Mrs. Dawn helped me with my reading outside of the classroom,” she said. “She would listen to me read books aloud and help me with my comprehension.” Greene added, “Reading
made me a better student, and I am grateful to her and the time she spent with me.” The 2021 North Gaston graduate is this year’s recipient of the Paul Fuller Mentoring Scholarship, which is Theresa “Jordyn” Greene nursing with the hope of begiven each year to a senior who has been coming a critical care nurse. The mentoring scholarinvolved in the school district’s mentoring program. ship is named in memory of The $1,000 scholarship is re- Paul F. Fuller, who was one newable for up to four years. of the first mentors in Gaston Graduating in the top 10 County Schools and an avid of the senior class, Greene supporter of mentoring. The completed coursework to be school district’s mentoring licensed as a certified nursing program began in 1992 with just 10 mentors at Mount assistant. In addition, she works at Holly Junior High School. It Covenant Village where she has been going strong ever cares for older adults. She since, and now, there are plans to attend UNC-Chapel more than 250 people who Hill to obtain a degree in volunteer as mentors.
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LOCAL STUDENTS “MAKE THE GRADE” Samford University Dean’s List Announced for Spring 2021 Samford University recognizes 1,703 students named to the 2021 spring semester Dean’s List. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. Dean’s List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester. Bethany Luke of Belmont, NC; Hallie Isom of Mount Holly, NC. Congratulations to Highland School of Technology junior Lauren Tolbert who was named the 1A Female Most Valuable Performer for winning individual state championships in the 400 meter run and 800 meter run. In addition, she finished second in the 100 meter dash and third in the 200 meter dash. Photo courtesy: Dan Loughlin
Wofford College announces Dean’s List for Spring 2021 Dr. Michael J. Sosulski, provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean’s List students for the spring 2021 semester. Madelyn Elizabeth Brooks is from Gastonia, NC; Elizabeth Maree Hendrix is from Gastonia, NC; Kinsley Grace Marsh is from Stanley, NC; Anna Claire Rhyne is from Belmont, NC. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled for at least 12 semester hours of graded courses and attain a semester grade point average of 3.6 or higher
Erica Gratton of Belmont named to James Madison University Dean’s List
“SHOUT OUT” to Ashbrook High School freshman Camryn Massey who recently won an individual 3A state championship in the discus throw. Her toss of 140’ 09” is a new state record. In addition, Massey placed third in the shot put. Photos courtesy: Jeffrey Sides
Belmont, NC resident, Erica Gratton, has been named to the Dean’s List at James Madison University for the spring 2021 semester. Students who earn Dean’s List honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Gratton is majoring in sport and recreation management.
Emily Green Named to St. Lawrence University’s Dean’s List Emily Green from Mount Holly has been named to St. Lawrence University’s Dean’s List for achieving academic excellence during the Spring 2021 semester. Green attended Saint Johnsbury Academy. Green is a member of St. Lawrence’s Class of 2021. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have completed at least four courses and have an academic average of 3.6 based on a 4.0 scale for the semester.
Nearly 900 students make President’s List at CCU
Congratulations to Stuart W. Cramer High School junior Zack Karagias who recently became the school’s first state champion. Zack won an individual 3A state championship in wrestling in the 145 weight class.
named to the Presidents List. Mary Elizabeth Martin of Gastonia was named to the Presidents List. Emmily Mobley of Mount Holly was named to the Deans List. Alexandra Holloway of Stanley was named to the Presidents List.
Ryan Stevens inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Ryan Stevens of Belmont, North Carolina, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Stevens was initiated at Queens University of Charlotte.
College of Charleston announces President’s List and Dean’s List for Spring 2021 College of Charleston congratulates more than 2,200 students who were named to Spring 2021 President’s List and Dean’s List. Gabrielle Coble of Mount Holly was named to the College of Charleston Spring 2021 President’s List. Coble is majoring in Marketing. Eryn Faggart of Gastonia was named to the College of Charleston Spring 2021 President’s List. Faggart is majoring in Geology and Marine Biology. Meagan Spargo of Mount Holly was named to the College of Charleston Spring 2021 Dean’s List. Spargo is majoring in Elementary Education.
Lauren Tyburski named to Dean’s List at Mount St. Mary’s University Lauren Tyburski of Stanley has earned Dean’s List honors for the Spring 2021 semester at Mount St. Mary’s University, achieving this accomplishment in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
UT student Laken Gallman of Mount Holly, earns Dean’s List honors Laken Gallman, of Mount Holly, North Carolina, earned dean’s list honors at The University of Tampa for the Spring 2021 semester. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the dean’s list.
Nearly 1,200 CCU students graduate during Spring 2021 commencement
898 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the President’s List for the Spring 2021 semester. Students who made the President’s List achieved a 4.0 GPA for the semester. Among those students were: Solomon Brendle, a Communication major from Belmont, NC; Grace Weatherston, an Elementary Education major from Belmont, NC.
Coastal Carolina University recognized nearly 1,200 students during its in-person Spring 2021 commencement ceremonies, held Friday, May 7, and Saturday, May 8, in Brooks Stadium. Among the graduates were: Destiny Caldwell of Lowell, Ava Smith of Gastonia, Solomon Brendle of Belmont.
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A total of 11,813 students enrolled during the spring 2021 term at The University of Alabama made the Dean’s List with academic records of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale), or the President’s List with academic records of 4.0 (all A’s). The UA Dean’s and President’s lists recognize full-time undergraduate students. The lists do not apply to graduate students or to undergraduate students who take less than a full course load. Local students include: Mary Smallwood of Belmont was
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2,121 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester. Students who make the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average between 3.5-3.99 for the semester. Among those students are: Destiny Caldwell, a Public Health major from Lowell, NC; Mia Dattoli, a Management major from Cherryville, NC; Ava Smith, a Theatre Arts Pre-Major major from Gastonia, NC.
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Belmont photographer tops contest “Our” Belmont was part of a photo contest with the cities of Belmont, Mass., Belmont, Cal., and Belmont, New Hampshire. The con-
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Connection with Others Winner: Viviana. P. Photo Title: By me. State: California
Above: Connection with Nature Winner: Paul Aschmann. Photo Title: Where families and friends connect with nature. State: North Carolina. (Right) Connection with Self Winner: Itza. P. Photo Title: Pink polka dots. State: California.
Arts Mount Holly photo contest winners announced The recent Arts Mount Holly photo contest was a big hit. Garrett Helms took First Place for his photo of the Mt. Holly downtown clock. Second Place went to “Emily” for her picture of downtown Mt. Holly. Third Place went to Rich Sauser for his fire hydrant and cacti picture. Helms used part of his winnings for a #BoltonBurger Third Place. out front of Catawba Coffee Co. Photos provided Second Place.
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Gaston Braves win opening Play-off Series By Art Shoemaker
Co. led 10-6 after five innings of play but broke the game open by scoring five runs in the seventh inning. Grayson Guy took the loss for the Braves. Parker Agosta, Daniel McClellan, Logan Agosta, Caleb Burr and Drew Wofford all had hits in the game for the Braves. The Braves traveled to Lenoir Wednesday to play game four. In a rain delayed game the G-Braves closed out the series in winning by a 9-8 score. The Braves could only muster five hits in the game but were aided by four Caldwell Co. errors. The Braves posted five runs in the fifth inning and added four more in the sixth. Ethan Simmons started on the hill for the Braves. He was relieved by Cameron Cook who picked up the win. Jake Bidoglio also worked in relief for the Braves. Dylan Owensby had two of the Braves five hits in the game. Ayden Ledford, Caleb Burr and Daniel McClellan each collected important RBI’s in the game. The Braves will now play Rutherford County in their next play-off series. Rutherford Co. advanced by defeating Gastonia Post 23.
As July 4th is a day of celebration it was fitting that the Gaston Braves also celebrated with an opening game victory in a win over Post 29 from Caldwell County. In a best three wins in a possible five game series the Braves opened with a win at Raider Field by the score of 12-9. Ethan Simmons picked up the win on the hill for the G-Braves. Greyson Thomas, Jake Bidoglio and Drew Wofford all worked in relief in this opening contest. The Braves posted a run in the first frame and added two in the second and surged ahead in the sixth inning with six runners crossing the dish. The team added three additional runs in the sixth inning. A South Pointer, Jackson Risk, continued to shine on offense for the Braves. Risk enjoyed a 2 for 3 night that produced five RBI’S for the Braves. Liam Brady also enjoyed a productive night on offense in gathering three hits in his three plate appearances. Jackson Risk, Caleb Burr and Daniel McClellan each racked up multiple hits for the Braves. The Braves followed up this opening game win with another victory in game two in defeating Caldwell Co. by a 9-5 score. After scoring two tallies in the fourth inning the Braves put the game away in the fifth frame with a four spot. The Braves out hit the visitors by a 9 to 5 count. Liam Brady was the winning pitcher for the Braves in relief. Parker Agosta started on the mound giving way to Brady in the third inning. Jake Bidoglio also pitched in relief. Drew Wofford and Logan Agosta both had two hits for the Braves. The Braves played errorless baseball in the game. Caldwell Co. rebounded in a big way in game three. Post 29 recorded a 15-6 victory in this contest. Caldwell Jackson Risk catching in game two.
2021 GASTON BRAVES AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL TEAM - Back Row L to R: Athletic Director Mark King, Head Coach Tim Brown, Micah Tribble, Caleb Burr, Jake Bidoglio, Ethan Simmons, Jackson Risk, Wyatt Triplett, Cameron Cook, Drew Wofford, and Assistant Coach Zack Bumgarner. Front Row L to R: Grayson Guy, Ayden Ledford, Daniel McClellan, Parker Agosta, Liam Brady, Riley Hawkins, Dylan Owensby, Logan Agosta, and Greyson Thomas. The Gaston Braves American Legion baseball team took on Cleveland County on July 6 and 7th. On July 6th the Braves lost 15-6. On July 7th the Braves won 9-8. July 6th was played home at South Point High School. July 7th was played in Granite Falls. The Braves advanced to the second round of the playoffs.
Jake Bidoglio gets ready for the play at third.
Catcher Logan Acosta talks to the ump. Ayden Ledford at bat in game two.
Caleb Burr sees it coming. Photos by Wendy Simmons
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First baseman Wyatt Triplett and a Caldwell County runner.
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Logan Acosta hitting.
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KILL ALL YOUR WEEDS! Ranger Pro 2.5 gallon. $44.00. 828-287-3272. 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. ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Zero down. Call for more details. 828-382-0455. 50+ TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW. More on the way! Areas largest selection, quality, best price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-245-5895. 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.
DEER CORN. SHELLED, 50lbs, $10.05. 828-287-3272. PROPANE GRILL TANKS REFILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828287-3272. NEW CANNING JARS with Lids & Seals. $17.67 per case. Call 828-287-3272.
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 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 CASH FOR YOUR RECORD ALBUMS. Call Ron. (919) 3147579
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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.
4X5 ROUND BALES FESCUE HAY. $35 per Bale OBO. (704) 215-0214 HORSE PASTURE FOR RENT 13 acres with water in South Shelby. 704-472-5844 or 704-473-2119.
HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855
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
CANNING JARS $4 DOZ. Motorcycle $1800. Tool & dye tools $1500. Few antiques. (704) 750-4133
CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228
16X40 OR TWO STORY BUILDINGS BUILT ON SITE. 1 DAY INSTALL. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.
SANSABELT JEANS. Never been cuffed, 36 long, NEW, 4 pairs. 828-286-4599.
CASH FOR YOUR RECORD ALBUMS. Call Ron (919) 3147579
WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.
WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788
TABLE SAW $60. Belt and Disc Sander $70, 10 speed Free Spirited Men’s Schwinn bicycle $60. (704) 482-2912
WE BUY JUNK VEHICLES. WE PAY TOP DOLLAR FOR VEHICLES RUNNING OR NOT, MUST HAVE A TITLE OR ID. (704) 487-5244 CRESTMIDDLE@AOL . COM
FLAG POLES, FLAGS IN STOCK. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. Call 828-245-5895.
FORD MOTORS AND TRANSMISSIONS. 2.3, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0, 5.4, starting at $200. Call 828287-3820.
1 BIG OVER-STOVE MICROWAVE. ALSO 1 SMALL MICROWAVE. Call for info. (704) 473-5771
WANT TO BUY
55 GALLON PLASTIC BARRELS with LIDS & RINGS $20 Ea. Food Grade Water Totes $100. Burning Barrels & Plastic Open Top $10. Call Jeff (828) 327-4782 USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-980-0881. 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. REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443
YANMAR 2210 TRACTOR 2WD, 22hp diesel, 12 Forwards, 4 Reverses, with shuttle shift. Rebuilt head with new gasket. New water pump and hoses. 4 new tires, rear tires filled with antifreeze, and wheel spacers. New radiator and new starter. Oil and filter changed, with new antifreeze. Looks new. Ready to work! Excellent condition! $4750 OBO. (704) 718-9122 NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,250. 828-2873272. FEMALE GOLDEN COMETS. 12 wk old Golden Comet Pullets. These calm and curious chicks will soon be prolific layers of brown eggs. Currently housed with our adult layers, they free range every evening. $15 each. One free with purchase of 10. Email or call and leave a message. (704) 7397806 ldb157722@gmail.com
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KNOLL America Inc. to build headquarters here
Come and join our team here at Walmart Distribution Center 6070! We are currently seeking individuals for hourly, salary management and Maintenance Technician positions. Our facility offers several benefits such as: • Medical, Dental, and 401K Benefits • Earned quarterly incentives • Overtime Earnings and shift differentials • PTO and vacation time Currently hiring for hourly and • Competitive compensation management positions.
Text “DC” to 240240 for a direct link, or visit us at www.walmart.com/ careers. DC 6070 is waiting on YOU! From the Careers Homepage,select “Distribution Centers & Drivers”, “Distribution and Fulfillment Centers” “See All Openings”, and apply for Freight Handler PAT. Once Completed, PLEASE GIVE US A CALL . We WANT to hear from YOU!
200 Walmart Drive, Shelby, NC 28150
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The Gaston County Economic Development Commission is pleased to announce that KNOLL America, Inc. has agreed to purchase approximately 12 acres within the Apple Creek Corporate Center and will construct a 60,000 square foot headquarters operation and production facility. The new facility will also include a state-of-theart training area, showroom, warehouse and distribution center. KNOLL America plans an initial investment of more than $7.89 million and intends to create approximately 31 new jobs at this location. “We are excited to have another global manufacturer choose North Carolina for its headquarters,” said North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. “This decision affirms our state’s reputation of having a strong manufacturing workforce and great quality of life.”
KNOLL America is the U.S. subsidiary for Germanbased KNOLL Maschinenbau GmbH. Founded by Walter Knoll in 1970, the company is family-owned and operated by second generation Matthias and Jürgen Knoll and globally employs more than 1,200 people. KNOLL engineers, manufactures, and distributes premier conveying, filter-systems and pumps for chips and cooling lubricants used in the metal processing industry. Their flexible assembly and transport systems complete the KNOLL product portfolio. KNOLL serves customers of all sizes from OEMs to end users to smaller distributors. “We felt immediately very welcomed. Gaston County provides an excellent manufacturing environment for our needs. The close proximity to major interstates and airport allows us to service most customers within
a day. We can engage with Gaston College in developing young skilled talent for our operation and support their apprenticeship program. The small-town community feeling is like the area where our Germany Headquarters is located,” said Lothar Burger, CEO of KNOLL America.
“This investment is made possible because our owners Matthias and Juergen Knoll believe in our local team and the strength of the North American market. This venture is part of their international initiative within the KNOLL Group.”
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PETS & LIVESTOCK
CARS & TRUCKS
CHICKENS FOR SALE. Laying Hens, Roosters and Pullets for sale. Call 704-974-6219
2008 GRIZZLY TRACKER with 25hp Mercury Four Stroke. I-pilot trolling motor, fish finder, new floor & carpet. $4800 Call (704) 460-2266 22 FT PONTOON FISHING BOAT. 50 HP motor, $5,000. 828-223-8808.
PETS & LIVESTOCK
CKC GOLDENDOODLES. 6 ckc goldendoodles taking deposits now! Both parents on site. Will be ready to go home first week of Aug. $300 deposit, total $1800 (704) 349-8005 AKC BOXER PUPPIES. 1 male boxer puppy, 1 female boxer puppy. (704) 853-9300 brendarjackson75@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. 828245-5895.
AKC REGISTERED LABRADORS Chocolate AKC Registered Labradors for sale. Vet checked, 1st shots and papers in hand. $800.00 (828) 3456215 brittaina@yahoo.com
FULL BLOODED GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. Females only! $200. Call 704-418-7420, (704) 718-3827
CAMPERS
1984 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW MOTOR HOME. 30 FT., 85,987 miles. $8,995 firm. Never be homeless! 828-4530828. CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY. This little girl is looking for her forever family. Born April 25th, she is vet checked and ready to go. Asking $600. (704) 734-7088 joelovestina1@ gmail.com
LAYING HENS FOR SALE $12.00 each. Lawndale area. 704-472-9481, leave a message.
1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Runs good. Needs new windshield and tires. $1,500.00. 704-481-9208.
VACATIONS
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FOR RENT
OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659, (803) 635-9831
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CLEVELAND COUNTY
DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME 3BR, 2 BA. Call 704300-5293 for details. No Pets.
2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.
OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT. 2 bedroom with sleeper sofa, WiFi, golf cart. Weeks & weekends available. 704-473-1494.
REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY 32.6 ACRES ON HULL ROAD Northern Cleveland County. Small stream. $3400 per acre. 704-473-2897, (704) 538-9979
POLK COUNTY POLK COUNTY, SUNNYVIEW, NC. FOR SALE BY OWNER. Convenient location, 8 acre Restricted Estate Lot. Owner Finance Available. Call 828-429-3287.
FREE TO GOOD HOME. Young Pet Rabbit. Solid white. Serious owners please. Call Amy (704) 460-5857
CKC REGISTERED GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. 8 weeks old, shots, worming UTD, will be natural family protectors. $300 each. (704) 4663135
2000 CHEVROLET VENTURE 2000 Chevy Venture van. 190k original miles. Same owner since 2001. Runs well, new battery. Needs some tlc. Asking $1050. 704-477-7787
MOTORCYCLES & ATVS
CARS & TRUCKS 1987 TOYOTA 2WD PICKUPS 4 sp transmission, 22R motor. Also additional 4 sp motor and transmission. $1000. 704482-4730 (704) 482-4730 1993 FORD F-150 CARGO VAN for Sale. 60,000 actual miles. 6 cylinder, AT, AC, new tires, Excellent condition. $5,950.00. 704-487-0550 or 704-678-3954.
HOUSE FOR RENT, KINGS MOUNTAIN. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. No pets. $240 week. Available July 12, 2021. 704718-2653. 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 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.
1/2 ACRE LOT UNRESTRICTED!! Near TIEC, $20,000. Call 864-909-1035 or visit: www. rowelland.com MOUNTAIN TOP. Yellowtop Estates, Big Rock Road, Bostic, N.C. $63,500 Possible Owner Financing. 1.95 Acres; Gated Community, Paved Roads, View Blue Ridge Midway of Ashville/Charlotte. For Sale by Owner: 850-8931697, Tallahassee, FL 32309 williaj12@yahoo.com
ELDERLY LADY IN KINGS MOUNTAIN. Needs to rent an enclosed trailer, 12’ wide with side door. To be parked in my yard while home repairs are being done. Call Ms. Bowlin, 10am-7pm (704) 739-3313
RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2BR, 2BA MOBILE HOME. Nice neighborhood. No pets. No Smoking. $800 deposit, $800 month. Call 828-4293424. (828) 429-3424 OAKLAND ROAD, 2BR BRICK APARTMENT. All electric. Appliances, water, sewer, and garbage furnished. $550 + deposit and references. 828248-1776. 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $500 per month. 828-382-0475.
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WANT TO RENT NEW 2021 SUZUKI DR 650 DUAL SPORT MOTORCYCLE. Asking $5750. Mint condition, warranty transferable. Call 864-279-7840. Inman, SC.
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HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, (704) 487-6354 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
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Scenes from Stanley Fest... The Town of Stanley held its first street fest and car show last Thursday. Folks showed up in droves to have fun and let it all hang out. The Cat5 band and car show was a big hit. Thanks to Rec Dept. head Tug Deason and Town Manager Heath Jenkins for coordinating, Mayor Steven Denton and council for approving, PD Chief Summey, and FD Chief Withers for facilitating crowd control and safety. Here are some scenes from the jolly affair. Photos by Bill Ward
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