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The popular Mt. Holly Parks and Rec. Mtn. Island Park at 400 Mountain Island Road closed September 7 and will stay that way until early 2026. Duke Energy owns the park but leases it to the city of Mount Holly. The park offered fishing, hiking, picnic area, and playground equipment for kids. Alternative access to the park’s trail system is being evaluated with details available in early 2023. The park closed because Duke Energy will undertake major maintenance work on the “Wedam. will complete a maintenance project on the See MTN ISLAND, Page 6

Mtn. Island Park at Mount Holly is closed until 2026

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By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info Park St. UMC in East Belmont will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 25 beginning at the 10amActually,service.it will be the 101st anniversary but Covid put the kibosh on doing it in 2021. Nonetheless, the event will feature guest speaker Rev. Amy Coles who is assistant to the Bishop of WNC Conference of United Methodist Church, and a sumptuous lunch to follow. Park St. UMC pastor Rev. J. David Hiatt talked about the anniversary event. Hiatt has been at Park St. for eight and half years. He’s originally from“WeThomasville.areinviting former pastors and out of town members,” he said. “We want to celebrate and spent that time looking forward to our next 100 years and where we are headed.” Hiatt considered how Park St. hit the century mark. “It speaks to the commitment and faith that the people have who have served and attended here,” he said. “The church has always had strong ties to the community and we will continueUnlikethat.”some churches that have seen membership fall, Park St. is holding its “Covidown. was tough,” Hiatt said. “But we are seeing a lot of visitors now. Our online service attendance is growing as well. We have around 275 members on the rolls and average around 140 members in attendance on Sundays.”Nowfor a brief chronologyPark St. UMC was started in 1921 to serve East Belmont textile workers. The first meetings were held in the East Belmont Elementary School building. In 1922 work began on a church building proper. The first service in the new building was on July 23,The1922.church grew and in 1939 a building was purchased from J.M. Stowe for $1,400. It was later moved and enlarged and was named the See PARK STREET,

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Town of Cramerton interim town manager Josh Watkins at the Centennial Center upgrade project site. Photo by Alan Hodge

Park St. UMC celebrates 100th anniversary Park St. UMC pastor Rev. J. David Hiatt and members Alta Aldrich, Judy Marett, and Gaye Bonnell look over some of the church’s historical materials.

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Central to the work will be an upgrade to parking. The current lot at the Centennial Center is small and the pavement broken. Work has started removing the old tarmac in preparation for a new, larger, lot with a total of 48 spaces. The new lot will feature pervious brick pavers that will allow rainwater to soak in the ground rather than simply run off to the street and into the South ForkTheRiver.lotwill also have entrance and exit openings on Eighth and Ninth streets. “Having the new entrance will be a good thing,” WatkinsAnothersaid. great feature of the job will be installation of multicolored, fabric “sails” along one side of the lot. The panels, which usually last around ten years, will provide shade as well as a festiveThelook.area of Centennial Center along Central St. will See CRAMERTON, Page 6

City of Mt. Holly employees Shea Joyner and Jeff Lowery remove signage at Mt. Island Park.

The park closed Sept. 7 and will stay closed until early 2026.

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The project to spruce up downtown Cramerton, specifically the Centennial Center area, has been making steady progress over the past severalCramertonweeks. interim town manager Josh Watkins is pleased with the project’s forward momentum. “It is coming along real well,” he said. “It will be exciting to see the final product.”

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Fathereternalbyproperlywithdealtourand Creator. Our life’s’ challenges often seem like a cold wind; biting and hampering our progress but God wants us to stay hot. Like our thermos, we are safe as the Lord flows through us. When we close off His flow through busyness or disinterest, or we insulate ourselves from Him altogether, then we start to cool down and our environment and sin ravaged hearts slide us off God’s path to a destructive one devised by the devil.

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My father had a love of water. It started with an above ground swimming pool in the early 1960’s. There were fishing trips in sixteen-foot row boats. His best friend had a twenty-five foot Chris Craft cabin cruiser boat. Frank and my father would go fishing every weekend. The bug hit my dad to own a boat. One day, he found a twenty-six foot Trojan cabin cruiser for sale. It was barely used and was deeply discounted. My dad was smitten. He had the challenge of convincing my mom, who was deathly afraid of water, to say yes. They bought the boat. My dad was so proud of it. Every weekend, Frank and my dad would swap back and forth whose boat they would take to go fishing. Frank got married and his days of fishing with my dad abruptly ended. I became my dad’s firstMymate.dad wanted to teach me how to drive it. He’d put me behind the wheel (don’t think of a car wheel, but a boat wheel with knobs coming off of it) and told me to drive it. I learned to slowly leave the boat slip on idle and not to make any wake in the marina. Once past the no wake zone, he’d have me accelerate it. I’d go halfway with the throttle and felt really proud. He would take the throttle and push it all the way. The bow

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Up front I admit I am terribly judgmental. I know I should not be that way but that’s one area I really need to work on, and I recently got a chance to do just that. Last Sunday my pal Calvin and I went for a ride on our vintage British motorcycles. He was on his 1978 Triumph T140 and I took my 1972 T120. We plotted a course through Stanley and Alexis heading towards Philadelphia Church Rd. and on into Lincoln County and Iron Station and the convenience store on NC27 where we often stop for a snack and to watchWepeople.were cruising along near Narrow Gauge Rd. and suddenly my bike seemed like it was getting louder. All at once it got really loud and there was a terrible scraping sound and sparks flying and I looked down and the left hand exhaust pipe had come out of the motor and was dragging the pave! The tab on the pipe that bolts to the engine bracket hadWebroken.pulled over and stood on the side of the road in the broiling sun for a while. I pondered the predicament. There was a house nearby but it had a bull dawg barking and growling and showing its teeth so that was no go. In desperation I walked a bit to a nearby mo-bile home. There was an old pickup truck out front as well as a considerable amount of dead machinery and cast off “stuff” and as I approached the abode (with much trepidation) I saw a human being asleep in the truck. I gingerly said hello and the supine gent roused and looked around with a “whar am I” look on his face. Poor thing must had had a really rough Saturday evening of merrymaking because his beard was skewed to one side as if he was standing in a windstorm and his hair had an electrified look to it. Not to mention roadmap eyes. Anyway, I told him my situ-a-shun and asked if he had some baling wire or a coat hanger. He got out and dug around in the Hetruckamountcorn-siderableoftrashinthebedbutnoluck.stumbledtothedoor of the mo-bile home and went in and another drowzy and disheveled chap came staggering out and he had no wire either but another equally unkept bloke came out and after a moment of deep thought and eye rubbing and fragrant yawning declared he reckoned he had some in a shed out back. He went and got a piece and handed it to me. Well, I took the wire and offered them five bucks but they demurred and wished me a ‘blessed day” and in short order got the pipe back on and rode back home. Later on, I pondered what had transpired and how judgmental (and wrong) I had been about those guys. The scenario of where they lived and the way they seemed to live and how they looked birthed some ugly names in my head. I won’t repeat them here, but you might guess at what they were.

The fact is, I was like that man in the bible who had been whupped up on and left in a ditch and no one offered to help except a guy from a class that was generally looked down on. The fact is the whole time Calvin and I were on the roadside not a soul in their shiny pickup trucks and SUVs stopped to offer help. On the other hand, the three mo-bile home guys were as nice as they could be and even wished me a blessed day. I learned a lesson last Sunday and it wasn’t in a brick-and-mortar church sanctuary but on the side of a country road under a broiling August sun. Don’t judge a book..or a person…by their cover.

I needed a teacher of the boat came up. I could barely see over it. He stood alongside me to make sure all wasHewell.also taught me how to navigate going under bridges. You slowed the boat to idle so there was no wake. You aligned the boat so it was straight and centered under the bridge. Then, under its own speed, you navigated it under the bridge, staying clear from both sides. It was amazing. I was, driving this twenty-six-foot cabin cruiser and I wasn’t even a teenager. A few years later, my mom had enough of the boat and refused to go on it. My dad sold it. We never talked about it again. It was the last boat I Fastdrove.forward, I’m at a boat ramp and run into some members of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. They invited me to take a boater safety course. Life got in the way and I missed the course. The next year, I found the flyer, called the leader, signed up and attended. Both my wife and I passed the course. A few weeks later, I joined the USCGWorkingAuxiliary.around Covid, I had a chance to go out with the

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By Dennis Siracusa This morning I drank my morning coffee at home, in my travel thermos, because yesterday I accidentally left that thermos at a restaurant and felt bad about my negligence. Hopefully this experience will affect me so I won’t make the same mistake again. Influence happens everywhere! Today I noticed the thermos top section was hot from the impact of the coffee passing through it while the bottom was cold because of insulation. Both results were as they were designed to be. What about life; what are Gods’ purposeful designs for us meant to produce? Our lives’ interests, skills, and talents are uniquely imbedded by God for what reason; and how does that reason relate to the overriding creation story God has Whenwritten?people consider Heaven, most want to go there. In John Bunyan’s book The Pilgrim’s Progress, several pilgrims were travelling toward heaven and each were encountering distractions, obstacles and dangers unique and tailored by the devil to their personalities. Life is like that isn’t it? Some travelers overcome challenges and stay on the straight and narrow while others are overwhelmed and get temporarily or permanently lost. In life, our purpose is to learn about God, relate to Him, and desire to be like Him. We all want to travel life wisely but we’ve inherited a critical flaw. Sin; and our hearts (mind, will, and emotions) have been poisoned to resist everything God by the forces of darkness operating in our world. Scripture reminds us “the devil comes only to steal, kill and destroy. (John 10:10) Satan craves destroying everything he can about God and God’s creation; that includes you, me, our planet, our children; everyone and everything. Our only hope is to listen to and follow the Lord. God also wants us to use our “uniqueness” to impact other’s lives, teach them about righteousness, warn of Satan’s traps, and encourage humanity to stay on God’s path. So what is God’s path anyway? It’s actually a process of learning God’s truth, agreeing with it and letting it become part of our life; replacing damaged areas in our hearts so we are progressively renewed. We metaphorically, crawl onto God’s potter’s wheel; have broken parts removed and new life infused. It’s a process called sanctification.Some ask if sanctification is difficult or short lived. From my experience it can be difficult but it’s worth it and it seems this side of heaven, we’ll all always be a work in progress. Have you ever noticed our lives are built in layers and the impact of all our experiences is imbedded in our unique layers? Sin and our experiences can only be

boatbecomehowtofacility)(calledtheiaristsAuxil-onboatalearntocrew certified. One time I was allowed to drive the boat.One individual was a member of the Auxiliary for over thirty years. He was also a certified boat captain. I hired him to teach me how to navigate a boat I rented. It had been decades (with an “s”) since I piloted a boat. I was grateful for his leadership. Skills, that were rusty, were coming back. I could have rented a boat and attempted to pilot it myself. Instead, I chose to hire a teacher. It was money well spent.There are times in our lives when we need to call on someone to come alongside us. They may be a life coach, a counselor, or a friend who can help us navigate the challenges of life. Don’t let your ego keep you from asking for help. You’ll be glad you didn’t.

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Congratulations to Paramedic Andrew Adams on obtaining his Tactical Paramedic Certification (TP-C). Paramedic Adams is the first paramedic at GEMS to achieve this certification. The certification process is focused on the knowledge level of accomplished, tactical paramedics in hostile and austere environments and is accredited through the International Board of Specialty Certifications. GEMS photo borhood we grew up in was slowly fading away,” he said. “The people who made the most impact like the educators, athletes, clergy, etc., were dying off and no one was picking up what was once there. He and I decided that we wanted to celebrate who we are, and what we still had. We wanted to recognize our past, celebrate our present and prepare our youth for the future. We also wanted to introduce those that just recently moved into our neighborhood and the history of what made it so special. We started with a Facebook page called BOOGATOWN 4 LIFE. The group currently has 276 members and is still growing. We used the page to announce events that were happening in the neighborhood and post pictures from our past and present. Last year we had Charlie Martin, Chief now Sheriff Chad Hawkins members of Local Law Enforcement attend and speak, food vendors, and a jump king. We gave out “impact awards” and One ICON Award, We will have the celebration this year at the Reid Ball Field, on the corner of Lincoln St. and Sacco St., from 2 pm - 7 pm. For the record let me state that it is not the ‘Reid Event’. It is called the B4L Neighborhood Celebration.”

Gaston County Parks & Recreation Presents Classic Cruise In & Concert Friday, September 16 from 6 to 9pm at Dallas Park. The concert will feature The Night Move Band - free admission!Allcarmakes and models prior to 1997 are welcome to join the cruise in! For more information, please call 704-922-2163 or email gov.com.ashley.rhom@gaston-

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The City of Lowell has a number of upcoming events: SEPTEMBER 2022 5th City Offices Closed (City Holiday) 6th Planning Board, 6pm, City Hall 8th Trucks in the Park, 4-6pm, Harold Rankin Park 13th Council Meeting, 6pm, City Hall 17th Arbor Day Event: Live Music, ShredIt Truck, & Yoga 10am-12pm, Downtown Lowell26th Community Committee Meeting, 6pm, City Hall OCTOBER 2022 3rd Bulk Item Pick-up for Monday Trash Route4th Bulk Item Pick-Up for Tuesday Trash Route 4 Planning Board, 6pm, City Hall 5th Bulk Item Pick-Up for Wednesday Trash8thRouteFallFestival, 3-7pm, Downtown Lowell 11th Council Meeting, 6pm, City Hall 24th Community Committee Meeting, 6pm, City Hall 25th Treat Walk, 4-5pm, Downtown Lowell (Randy’s Garage)

TheBe4L (Boogatown 4 Life) group will hold a celebration of Belmont’s African-American Community on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 from 2-7pm aat Reid Ball Field on the corner of Lincoln and Sacco streets. ers, food vendors, music, celebrities, dignitaries, and more. The public is invited. Event organizer Steven Reese explained the reasoning and history of the event. “In the spring of 2021, Norman Craig brought to B4L

Mount Holly FROGS - FRiends Of the Greenway gathered August 20th at the South Fork Trail in McAdenville for a nature hike. Afterwards they congregated for lunch at Jack Beagles in Mt. Holly. Everyone had a great time enjoying each other and the natural surroundingFROGSbeauty.photo

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Andy Kane has a B.S. in Horticulture and a M.S. in Forestry. He was formerly the Executive Director of YMCA Camp Thunderbird and has for the last eleven years worked for the Catawba Lands Conservancy (CLC) and the Carolina Thread Trail as a Land Stewardship Associate and Program Director. His first job out of college was as an Extension Agent in ruralPropertiesAlabama.conserved by the CLC include local forests, lands and farms with significant conservation value. Most conserved properties are owned by private landowners, yet some is owned by the CLC. Farmland, farm land with forest, forest land, municipal land and land owned by North Carolina (to protect water and streams) are all types of land that is preserved. Andy will talk about preserved land in our area and explain the care, inspections and reporting required for the specific types of Pleaseproperties.joinin this proplanned gram to learn about preserved properties and their relevance to our future. Andy is knowledgeable and easy to listen to. You can expect to not only learn a lot, but also enjoy his presentation.When:Thursday, September 15, 2022, 10:00 – 11:00 amWhere: Citizens Resource Center, 1303 Dallas Cherryville Highway, Dallas, NC 28034.There is admission DonGibsonTheatre.com September 17th

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THE MHHS class of 1972 will celebrate their 50th class reunion on Thursday evening, October 6th, at Lineberger’s Steakhouse in Sherrills Ford. The dinner will be from 6-9:00 PM and will offer a variety of six entree options, with a cash bar available. Everyone will pay their own meal. The deadline for attending is September 26th. Please contact the following for more details and letting us know if you are attending: Jerry Pressley at 704-737-2451, Scott Pope at 704-214-1605, Phyllis Brooks Harris at 704-6613665, or Ricky Wrenn at 704506-3918 or Sandra Brooks at 704-616-8971.

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Debbie Petty and Liz Jordan on N. Main St. Arts Mount Holly, part of the Mount Holly Community Development Foundation, is sponsoring its fourth annual Plein Air Paint Out titled “FallLocalPalette”!artists and students from the Mount Holly, Gaston County, and greater Charlotte metro areas will be out and around the city of Mount Holly, painting in “plein air” (outdoors) starting Thursday, September 22nd through Saturday, September 24th. Artist Registration opens at 8:00 am each day at Arts on the Greenway, 500 E. Central Ave, Mount Holly. Adult Artists are invited to register for this exciting event through Eventbrite. Separate invitations have been sent to the schools via school administration. The public is welcome to find artists and observe their work in progress.Someof the locations where you might find artists include:Downtown Mount Holly; Mount Holly Community Garden, 126 N. Main Street; Mount Holly Farmers Market (Saturday Morning Only), 226 S. Main Street, Mountain Island Dam & Mountain Island Park at Mount Holly Trail, 304 Mountain Island Road; Tailrace Marina, 1000 Marina Village Drive; Tuckaseege Park & Greenway, 165 Broome Street. At the end of the Paint Out, the work of artists and students will be judged by artist Jeremy Sams and prizes will be awarded. The public will have a chance to enjoy a reception and preview and bid on the artwork fresh-offthe-easel at Arts on the Greenway, 500 E Central Ave, Mount Holly at 6 pm on September 24th. Prizes will be announced at 7:00pm and immediately followed by the Wet Paint Sale (and yes, the paint may still be wet) until 8:00Allpm.proceeds from the sales, excluding 15% commission to support future art events in Mount Holly, sales taxes and transaction fees, will go directly to the artists. Arts Mount Holly Fourth Annual Fall Plein Air Paint Out Tickets, Thu, Sep 22, 2022 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite.

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The Family Life Center. The church as it once was.

The church front. The church sanctuary.

Thursday, September 8, 2022 The Banner News / banner-news.com Residents of Kings Mountain and surrounding communities are invited to attend a presentation and question and answer session for updates on the Albemarle Kings Mountain project Patrick Senior Center 909 E. King St., Kings Mountain COMMUNITY TOWN HALL Thursday, September 22 at 7pm

“Laura Lee Building” in honor of members Laura and Lee Stowe. In 1945 a fire broke out that heavily damaged the church. Cost of the repairs was $2,866. Land where the current sanctuary is located was pur-

The East Belmont Elementary School stood where the current Park St. UMC Family Life Center is located. Photo courtesy Millican Pictorial History Museum Sunday School class 1940s. Another 1940s photo. in June, 1961. The Family Life Center was opened in 1994 and is located on the very spot where East Belmont Elementary once stood.

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Mountain Island earth embankment dam to ensure the dam continues to meet all federal guidelines for dam safety,” said Brad Keaton, Duke Energy’s chief dam safety engineer. “The upgrades will also ensure that Mountain Island hydro station and Mountain Island Lake continue providing safe and reliable electricity, water supply and public recreation in the future.”Duke Energy expects to spend $89 million to enhance the seismic resiliency of the earth embankment dam based on guidelines from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. A compacted earth-fill berm will be constructed on the embankmentexistingside(downstream)backoftheearth dam. After construction the earth dam will look the same but have more soil added to the downstream side, making it wider.“Both the city of Mount Holly and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are wonderful partners, and we will continue to work with them to establish alternative access to the trail system that runs south of Mountain Island Lake Park at Mount Holly,” said Duke Energy project manager, Jennifer Bennett. “We are hopeful that access will be available early next year.” Duke Energy operates the Mountain Island Hydroelectric Development, which includes the powerhouse, dam, spillway and recreation facilities, under a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission license for the Catawba-Wateree HydroelectricMountainProject. Island Lake serves as a water supply source for more than 1 million people, including residents of Gastonia, Mount Holly and Charlotte.Mountain Island Dam is a part of the Mountain Island Hydro project which includes the dam and the powerhouse. The dam was built and completed in the early 1920s, creating Mountain Island Lake. The powerhouse became operational in 1923 and has four generating units with a capacity of 62 MW which can produce enough clean, renewable hydropower to power close to 50,000 average homes. have major landscaping and paver work done from the Veterans Memorial to the corner of the new lot. It will feature seating areas as well. While the remodeling work is going on, Center St. will remain open for business as be around $1 million cameFundingeverything.forfromthe Town fund balance. Folks involved in the project included- Project Engineers: LaBella Associates, Landscape Design: Viz Design, General Contractor: Site Services of the Caroliing,AccordingInc. to Watkins, the job will hopefully be done by the planned October 22 contract completion date. Another exciting downtown Cramerton development is the project to turn the former Masonic Hall into an eating establishment and special event venue. Remodeling work Park signage removed.

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Playground equipment slated for removal. deck overlooking the South Fork River has already been framedBelmontin. resident Phillip Bryson purchased the structure in August, 2021. “Floyd and Blackies coffee shop and their bakery will be moving to our building once it is complete,” Bryson said. “This will give both businesses much needed space to expand and better serve our community. In addition, there will be an approximately 1,200 sq.ft. event space that will be available to rent for parties and other community events, as well as a large covered outdoor seating with views of the river. It’s going to be a lovely addition to downtown Cramerton.”

Photos by Alan Hodge The story in English and in Spanish.This group of merrymakers were chagrined last week to hear the park was closing.

These photos show machines and materials deployed at the Centennial Center site. Graphics courtesy Town of Cramerton

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The Belmont Middle School football team hosted the Grier Middle School Knights last week in the Wildcat’s home opening game. In the end, the Wildcats scratched out a 19 to 6 victory. Here are some great photos from the football frenzy. by Bill Bostick/TarheelPhotographySports

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New Saint Paul Holiness Church 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851 North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main 704-827-6141St. Redemption Hill Church redemptionmountholly.org Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999 Ridgeview Baptist Church 105 Pine 704-827-3856Rd. River of Life Full Gospel Church 1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174 Second Baptist Church 740 Rankin 704-827-5181Ave. Shiloh AME Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826 St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676 St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851 Tuckaseege Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301 Way of the Cross Baptist Church 238 Lanier 704-827-8111Ave.

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

Cramerton Temple of God Church East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319

First Baptist Church 317 W. 1st 704-824-1213St.

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

Message of Love Church 306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500 Mount Moriah Baptist Church 110 Lincoln 704-825-2046St.

First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main 704-827-4855St. Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076 Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600 Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939 Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly 704-263-0199Rd. Lighthouse Full Gospel Church 530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442 Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner 704-827-0004St. Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main 704-827-4751St.

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Lowell Church of God 804 W. First 704-824-3383Street Lowell Free Will Baptist Church 3010 Lowell 704-824-9389Rd.

CRAMERTON Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church 151 8th 704-824-3889Ave. Cramerton Free Will Baptist 416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745 Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church 154 N. Main 704-824-3831St.

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Burge Memorial Methodist Church 312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726 Catawba Heights Church of God 122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225 CBC-Memorial Apostolic 230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968 Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee 704-827-5526St. Community Christian Fellowship 2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881 Cornerstone Family Worship 709 Rankin 704-671-8640Ave.

DALLAS Gateway Cowboy Church The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd. STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church 7280 Sifford 704-827-6277Rd. Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran 203 S. Main 704-263-2621St.

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist 212 South 704-825-7269Street New Hope Presbyterian Church 4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697 New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak 704-822-6195Trail

McAdenville Baptist Church 192 Main 704-824-2740St.

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East Belmont Church Of God 320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845 East Belmont Free Will Baptist 909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346 Ebenezer United Methodist Church 120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366 Exodus Church 6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-755-5034 First Baptist Church 23 N. Central 704-825-3758Avenue

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

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

First United Methodist Church 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-263-2691 First Presbyterian Church 512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275 Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church 7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966 New Faith Baptist Church 1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249 New Life Baptist Church 527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647 Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church 2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406 Springfield Memorial Baptist Church 2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426 Stanley Church of God 324 N. Main 704-263-4041St.

New Life Church 128 Robbins 704-824-1356St. Presbyterian Church of Lowell 207 E. 1st 704-824-3807St.

Power of the Spirit Church 118 School 704-827-7071Street Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church 503 N. Main 704-825-9600Street Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823 South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley 704-825-9516Ave. South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither 704-825-8045Rd.

McADENVILLE Lakeview Baptist Church 143 Church 704-824-5380St.

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 701 Secrest 704-825-8175Ave.

The Pointe 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 Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185 MT. HOLLY Bethel Baptist Church NC Highway 704-827-9846273

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church 324 N. Lee 704-827-1993St. Westview Presbyterian Church 1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

LOWELL Bethlehem Church 3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050 Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha 704-824-2872Ave Center Baptist Church S. New Hope 704-824-4121Rd. Epic Church 100 Indian 704-671-4652Walk

Restoration Church 1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250 Woodlawn Baptist Church 1101 N. Main 704-824-4261St.

Ebenezer United Methodist Church Belmont Mt Holly Rd • Belmont,

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave 980-925-0433 Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959 Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church 151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711 Hood Memorial AME Zion Church 455 Sacco 704-825-6007St. Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln 704-825-8342St.

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

Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224 Morningside Missionary Church 711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142

West Cramerton United Methodist Church 207 Lowell 704-824-4213Ave.

Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731

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

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320 New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468 New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church 113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131 Trinity Full Gospel Church 303 Sunset 704-263-9765Dr. United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church 201 N. Main 704-824-8814St.

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

Life Church 501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286 Riverside Baptist Church 171 S. Main 704-824-7785St.

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 704-827-2481St. First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles 704-827-7461Dr.

BESSEMER CITY Bright Light Baptist Church 112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017Don’t see your church listed? Email us today at alan@cfmedia.info

Christ Church Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba 704-461-8614Street Core Church 2316 Acme 704-822-8033Rd.

First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357 First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668 First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106 Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283 Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276 Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252 Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper 704-601-5146Street

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 120 Branch 704-824-4535St. First Baptist Church of Lowell 400 W. 1st 704-824-1215St.

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BELMONT Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216 Brotherhood/Sisterhood WNCC UMC 120 Park 704-825-1333Street

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized 104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457 O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main 704-825-5576Street Park Street United Methodist 120 Park 704-825-8480Street

CrossFix Ministries 6131 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-879-4499 Crossroads Church 101 Beaty 704-827-8381Rd. Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme 704-827-2061Road East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba 704-825-5780Street

The Stuart Cramer Storm varsity football team traveled to East Gaston last Friday to play the Warriors. In a hard-fought tussle packed pics from the gridiron grind. Photos by Jennifer Hall

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The East Gaston Warriors JV and Stuart Cramer Storm JV football teams collided last Thursday. When the dust settled, the Warriors had pulled off a 14-12 win. Here are some scenes from the scintillating action. Photos by Jennifer Hall

Photos by Bill Bostick/Tarheel Sports Photography

By John Wilson John.bannernews@gmail.com

Men’s Varsity Golf: Sullivan Absher, Ashton Green, William Hendricks, Greyson Kines, Carson McClure, Jaxon Miller, Evan Payne, Johnathan Suchodolski, and Logan Ware.

Men’s Varsity Baseball: Camden Ashe, Jake Beaty, Elijah Biggerstaff, Trey Brown, Holden Gibbs, Samuel Harris, Quinton Harte, Talan McConnell, Dylan Owenby, Justin Ray, Carson Shell, Justin Smith, Ezra Taylor, Wyatt Triplett, and Samuel Walker.

Women’s Varsity Soccer: Lexi Birtwistle, Jesson Cadiang, Madison Dudley, Margarete Eisenhuth, Caitlyn Federation, Jenna Feduniec, Sydney Foley, Laura Gregory, Madison Hammett, Claire Hux, Abbygale King, Kayla Lees, Emma Lewandowski, Samantha Lewandowski, Grace Maynard, Bailey McClure, Natalie Peabody, Sabrina Pressley, Rachel Racz, Anna Smith, Charlotte Smith, Phoebe Smith, Hannah Thovtrup, JordanVillemagne, and Grace Woliver.

Fans were treated to a host of static displays arrayed inside of Lineberger Stadium. The displays included various emergency vehicles and some military equipment. South Point came into this game undefeated at 2-0 while the Hilltoppers rolled in with a 1-1 record. A pre-game review of the stats going into this one proved interesting. On paper, the matchup between the Red Raider defense and the Hilltopper offense looked to be one to watch. Which unit controlled the line of scrimmage would See GAME, Page 11

Men’s Outdoor Track and Field: Roman Barker, Mason Braswell, Spencer Butler, Damien Couture, Simon Dellinger, Jacob Echevarria, Jayden GarrettStraite, Mason Hembree, Julian Hill, Joshua Howard, James Johnson, William Kincaid, Bryson Lomick, karisonStowe,HenryNix,ney,McGinnis,McCullough-Alexander,ZolanIanHarrisonMcKin-JackMilford,ThomasDhruvPatel,WillRoss,Southard,ChristopherEthanThagard,Daw-Tobin,JohnVickers,Ba-Watkins,andIanWilson.

ningham, Ethan Dellinger, Asher Dover, James Dover, Madison Dudley, Jacob Echevarria, Margarete Eisenhuth, Caitlyn Federation, Jenna Feduniec, Sydney Foley, Madeline Frank, Aidan Gant, Lillian Givens, Sean Gore, Ashton Green, Laura Gregory, Serena Hannon, Samuel Harris, William Hendricks, Claire Hux, James Johnson, Lylian Kelly, Greyson Kines, Abbygale King, Keandra Lacy, Courtney Leach, Emma Lewandowski, Samantha Lewandowski, Kendall Martin, Wesley Matthews, Grace Maynard, Karalynn McClellan, Bailey McClure, Carson McClure, Ian McGinnis, Harrison McKinney, Hatsue McQuay, Jack Milford, Cole Miller, Jaxon Miller, Kennedy Miller, Maggie Mizell, Samantha Narciso, Dylan Nicks, William O’Connor, Dhruv Patel, Shiv Patel, Evan Payne, Natalie Peabody, Anna Pinto, Sabrina Pressley, Samantha Pressley, Rachel Racz, Justin Ray, De’Ja Reid, Virginia Risk, Will Ross, Eric Sawyer, Zoe Schamberger, Emma Skarpalezos, Anna Smith, Charlotte Smith, Justin Smith, Phoebe Smith, Henry Southard, Johnathan Suchodolski, Ezra Taylor, Ethan Thagard, Hannah Thagard, Hannah Thovtrup, Rachel Tolbert, Dawson Torbin, Gabrielle Tracy, Michelle Tracy, Wyatt Triplett, Jordan Villemagne, Samuel Walker, Logan Ware, Keira Wilcox, Ian Wilson, Grace Woliver, and Garett Ziemer. South Point NCHSAAHolly Middle School).

A South Point cheerleader thanks veteran Joe Messer for his service. Messer was the Red Raiders original game day announcer and a member of the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame.

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Red Raiders move to 3-0 in game honoring vets and first responders

South Point Scholar AthVarsity Golf (3.820); Varsity Softball (3.650); Women’s Varsity Soccer (3.793); Varsity Baseball (3.300); Women’s Outdoor Track and Field (3.469); Men’s Outdoor Track and Field (3.123). South Point’s Individual Scholar Athletes: Sullivan Absher, Nicole Allen, Camden Ashe, Ronald Baker, Roman Barker, Jake Beaty, Lexi Birtwistle, Avery Boyd, Mason Braswell, Trey Brown, Ashleigh Burns, Spencer Butler, Georgia Byars, Jesson Cadiang, Jillian Chitwood, Jordan Coffey,

South Point names NCHSAA 2021-2022 Spring Sports Scholar Athlete Teams and Individual Scholar Athletes

All the spring sports teams and 100 individual athletes at South Point earned scholar athlete recognition by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association for the 2021-2022 spring sports season. Teams of 5 or more members must have a 3.1 or higher unweighted GPA to earn the award, while individuals must achieve at least a 3.5 weighted GPA during the second semester. Congratulations to these athletes for their success not only on the field of play, but also in the classroom.

Women’s Outdoor Track and Field: Nicole Allen, Riley Barnard, Avery Boyd, Angelina Brown, Georgia Byars, Jillian Chitwood, Dajshia Foust, Madeline Frank, Lilian Givens, Serena Hannon, Journie Hull, Karalynn McClellan, Kayla Medford, Samantha Narciso, Samantha Pressley, Alexis Pyle, De’ja Reid, McKenna Riddle, Emma Skarpalezos, Hannah Thagard, Rachel Tolbert, Michelle Tracy, Gabrielle Tracy, and Keira Wilcox.

South Point athletics has a long history of honoring those that choose to serve. That tradition continued when the football team designated Friday night’s game against R-S Central Military and First Responder AppreciationVeterans,Night.active-duty military, police, fire, and EMS personnel were all admitted to the game for free.

South Point offensive coordinator Josh Justice talks to senior Will Ross on the sidelines after Ross returned a punt for a 57 yard touchdown. The South Point special teams played well against R-S Central in a 42-14 blowout.

By Charlotte Sautner

The South Point Dance Team does its part to get the student section of Lineberger stadium motivated. The student section features some of the most colorful fans as each week the students have a different theme. Photos by John Wilson

Photo provided Scholar Athlete Teams: Men’s Varsity Tennis: Ronald Baker, Zachary Cunningham, Brandon Cunningham, Ethan Dellinger, Asher Dover, James Dover, Aidan Gant, Sean Gore, Wesley Matthews, Cole Miller, Kennedy Miller, Dylan Nicks, William O’Connor, Shiv Patel, Eric Sawyer, Garett Ziemer.

Women’s Varsity Softball: Claudia Baucom, Ashleigh Burns, Jordan Coffey, Alexandria Cooper, Katarina Hovis, Lylian Kelly, Keandra Lacy, Courtney Leach, Kendall Martin, Hatsue McQuay, Maggie Mizell, Annie Pinto, Virginia Risk, Zoe Schamberger, and Ashlea Wilson.

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In the end South Point would leave the field with a big 42-14 win and a 3-0 record.Looking back at how things worked out head coach Adam Hodge was good with the effort he saw. “It was a lot like last week,” Hodge said. “A lot of kids got to play. We looked good offensively, defensively and on special teams.” Up until the game against Central, the South Point punting game had seen limited action. This game provided the Red Raiders with a chance to give that unit some work. “I don’t like to punt,” coach Hodge went on to say. “But I like that we punted the ball well. Aiden Ramirez did reallySeveralwell.”players turned in noteworthy performances for the Red Raiders. Cam Medlock showed that he is a classic South Point fullback. Medlock ran hard and kept moving forward every time he carried the ball. Medlock had 16 carries for 120 yards and two touchdowns. He finished the game with an impressive 7.5 yard per carry average. After a solid performance last week against East Gaston, freshman quarterback Patrick Blee showed that he may not be a one hit wonder. Blee delivered a solid performance for Big Red finishing with 81 yards off seven carries and going two for two through the air with a touchdown.Another special teams standout was kicker Charlie Birtwistle. Birtwistle was Mr. Automatic going six for six on PAT attempts.

Thursday, September 8, 2022 The Banner News / banner-news.com Page 11 probably determine who had the upper hand. R-S Central runs a highoctane triple option offense that has put up 76 points in two games. On the other side of the coin the South Point defense has only allowed 19 points in two games. When you flip the script and match up the Central defense against the Red Raiders Redbone things didn’t look so rosy for the Hilltoppers. Like Central, the South Point offense has also put up 76 points in two games. However, the Hilltopper defense has yet to prove that they can stop anyone. In two games they’ve given up 76 points. Before the players took the field there was a lot of energy in the stadium. Yet, 15 minutes before the game the atmosphere in the South Point locker room was subdued.Instead of getting pumped up players and coaches sat in quiet reflection or in small groups going over last-minute adjustments. You could say that it was reminiscent of the quiet before the storm. However, by the time the players left the locker room they were ready to rumble. As part of the pre-game program all active-duty military, veterans and first responders were asked to come on to the field and assemble along the South Point sideline to beAshonored.theteam entered the field the players along with the coaches, cheerleaders and members of the dance team all came to the sidelines and personally thanked each and every vet and first responder for Forcoming.this game the Red Raiders donned the black and grey camouflage jerseys they first wore in the 2019 PatriotismJustBowl.before kickoff the Red Raiders asked retired Trooper Chris Wooten to be an honorary captain at the coin toss at mid-field.Asthe pre-game activity came to an end the student section of the stadium started to get fired up. Everyone was ready for some football. The game started a bit slow with the Red Raiders only up 7-0 at the end of the firstInquarter.the second things began to open up as South Point took control of the line of scrimmage and started to dictate which way the game wouldThroughoutgo. the second quarter the Red Raider offense pushed Central all over the Onfield.the other side of the ball the South Point defense did a good job containing what should have been a potent Hilltopper offensive unit. The Central offense tried to take on the Red Raiders. They hit South Point on the ground and in the air. Yet no matter what the Hilltoppers did they just couldn’t get any traction.Inanutshell, R-S Central got no breaks, even the South Point special team units pummeled them. If you could have summed up Central woes in one play it would have come late in the second quarter when senior Will Ross fielded a punt at mid-field and took it 57 yards for a Southscore.Point went into the half up 35-0. In the third quarter the Red Raiders started to rotate players yet still scored another touchdown to make it 42-0The Hilltoppers scored twice in the fourth, but that proved to be a case of too little too late.

All in all, this turned out to be an awesome event. The crowd at Lineberger Stadium was treated to not just a good football game, but an evening that proved to be so much more.It’s no secret that today we live in a nation divided. People with opposing views struggle to find ways to communicate with each other. Yet on this night there was no division. A real sense of unity hung in the air. It was truly special to see people take a moment to come together for more than just a football game. It was nice to see folks from all walks of life take time to honor those that have given up so much so that a night like this was possible.

The South Point Red Raiders varsity football team hosted the R-S Central Hilltoppers from Rutherford County last Friday night at Lineberger Stadium. The Warriors came away with a solid 42-14 victory. Here are some super shots of the evening’s awesome action. Photos by Calvin Craig/Superraiders

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Gaston County Schools received an Award of Merit from the National School Public Relations Association for the 2022 “Gaston County Schools Storybook.” The publication was one of only 34 national award winners in the magazine category. More than 80 beginning teachers participated in the Gaston County Schools Teacher Induction Program for Success (TIPS). The teachers gathered at Sadler Elementary School to receive information from various departments about district policies and procedures. They also met by grade levels to learn about content standards, instructional expectations, and classroom management strategies and visited classrooms to get ideas to incorporate into their own. Gaston County Schools recognized three outstanding bus drivers during the school district’s annual transportation banquet. Darryl Gash of Sherwood Elementary, Teresa Brooks of Cramerton Middle, Lamar Gardin of Highland School of Technology, and Teresa Fincher of Webb Street School were presented the Tracey Lea Calhoun Award. The honor goes to school bus drivers who have made a significant contribution to the school transportation profession and bus safety. In addition, Cameron Wilson was recognized as the Transportation Department Employee of the Year. Fifteen Gaston County Schools teachers were selected to serve as Catalyst Leaders based on their outstanding content, technology, and teaching skills. They will serve as inspiring mentors and coaches for all teachers. The Catalyst Leaders are Mary Bowen, Pleasant Ridge Elementary; Kelli Brady, Carr Elementary; Amy Brechtel, Brookside Elementary; Brandi Bridgeman, Belmont Central Elementary; Karen Cardenas, North Gaston High School; Jennifer del Castillo, Belmont Middle; Lindsey Isaacs, Cramerton Middle; David Jones, Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences; Allie Kleinheinz, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy; Amanda Matz, North Belmont Elementary; Andrea Miers, Cramerton Middle; Alyssa Napolitano, McAdenville Elementary; Jaci Miller, Belmont Middle; and Britnee Reid, Gaston Virtual Academy.More than 600 teachers and administrators attended the Gaston County Schools Teaching and Learning Conference on August 5 at Gaston College. The conference featured keynote speaker Tremayne Stephens and a variety of professional developmentStudentsworkshops.inGaston County Schools had the opportunity to attend the “Camp Gaston” summer learning program, which provided a wide variety of academic, enrichment, leadership, and extracurricular activities.TheGaston County Schools Secretaries Conference was held on August 4 at Highland School of Technology. The theme was “It’s A Whole New World.” The training sessions focused on the district’s new business, finance, and payroll system as well as a number of other topics, including Google and technology, policies and procedures, Synovia transportation system, sales tax requirements, self-defense, Title I spending, and communication.The Gaston County Schools summer nutrition program provided approximately 116,000 meals for students. Breakfast and lunch meals were made available at various locations across the county.The following Gaston County Schools employees completed the school nutrition cellencetovaluedCollege.andEmilyHannahLoganBrianaHairston,Eaker,SaraeessentedScholarship,theincommunity.rolespreparesersthatsummerers’Excellence.Commissioners’inhadForestviewSchool,Esparza,viewGonzalesSchool;Owens,merBrabham,CramerFranciscoognizedfollowingfievices,localaaJune,heldKisertary;Watson,Beamementary;ValetteCreason,CostnerElementary;MichelleHolbrookprogram:manager-in-trainingCrystalBolin,MiddleSchool;Bryant,NewHopeConnieBubar,Elementary;RebaTryonElementary;Darby,RobinsonEl-StephanieRiddle,Intermediate;SandraPinewoodElemen-andTeresaWilson,Elementary.GastonCountySchoolsaCareerSigningDayinandsixseniorssigned“letterofintent”toacceptjobofferwithoneofthreecompanies:GSMSer-DixonValve,andJof-ContractingServices.Thestudentswererec-duringtheceremony:Baez,StuartW.HighSchool;SeanStuartW.Cra-HighSchool;CameronNorthGastonHighMohammadAntonioHernandez,Forest-HighSchool;AntonioForestviewHighandLuisEsteban,HighSchool.GastonCountySchools56studentsparticipatetheJamesS.ForresterSchoolofCommission-Schoolisatwo-weekenrichmentprogramteachesrisingtenthgrad-aboutGastonCountyandthemforleadershipatschoolandintheEighthighschoolseniorstheClassof2022wonPeopleHelpingPeoplewhichispre-bytheStateEmploy-CreditUnionFoundation:Cable,Highland;AddieCherryville;PatrickStuartW.Cramer;Hoyle,HunterHuss;Mason,Ashbrook;Mullis,EastGaston;Revels,SouthPoint;LenaWare,GastonEarlyThescholarshipat$10,000isawardedstudentswhoachieveex-inacademicsand

Nest STEAM Academy AIG teacher Teagan Taylor participated in the National Council for History Education workshop at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The workshop was titled “The Space Age on the Space Coast.” In addition, Suzanne Raxter participated in a statewide program through the North Carolina Science Leadership Association that focused on problem-based learning and helping students with problem-solving skills. The Highland School of Technology Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter was recognized as a National Gold Seal Chapter of Merit for the tenth year in a row. Additionally, the chapter was recognized as a Champion Chapter at the national convention in Chicago. Rachel Martin is the club’s adviser.Students from Highland School of Technology attended the Technology Student Association (TSA) national convention in Texas in June. Ten students advanced to the national convention after competing at the state level. Darryl Thompson is the club’s Holbrookadviser.Middle School received a donation of office furniture from the Gastonia Chevrolet Buick GMC dealership to furnish the school’s conference room and assistant principal program.wasLingerfeldtoffices.ElementaryselectedfortheFirstTeeThroughtheFirst Tee program, the school will receive equipment, training, and supplies to teach golf in the physical education classes.McAdenville Elementary received various donations of school supplies. Karen Rash donated 48 backpacks and the Cramer Mountain Investment Club donated several boxes of supplies. In addition, the McAdenville Wesleyan Church held a cookout and provided dinner for the staff during the school’s Meet the Teacher Night program. South Point High School

Like many teachers in our county, Joellisa Smith is a product of Gaston County Schools. A graduate of Ashbrook High School, this is her first year teaching in the district. She is looking forward to her first year and says her new colleagues have been nothing short of amazing in supporting her and making her feel welcome. Ms. Smith said, “I want to give to my students what was given to me when I was a student in Gaston County Schools. I want my students to know that I care about them, and I want them to learn and succeed.”

community involvement and exhibit good character, leadership, and Sullivanintegrity.Absherof South Point High School and Justin Rocquemore of Stuart W. Cramer High School were named to The Gaston Gazette’s “Dandy Dozen” roster, which is a pre-season listing of the top high school football players in Gaston, Lincoln and Cleveland counties.Belmont Middle School art students painted old rain barrels to bring color and beauty to the Belmont CommunityElevationGarden.Gaston Outreach partnered with John Chavis Middle School to refurbish the school teacher’s lounge. The volunteers helped repurpose some furniture and stock the lounge with coffee, snacks, and other items to help alleviate the burden of the teachers and school having to purchase the items. In addition, the volunteers and school staff put together 1,000 back-toschool teacher bags that will be distributed to 10 different schools. The bags included boxes of tissues, bottles of hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes, pencils, bags of candy, andEastpens.Gaston High School seniors Gracelyn Gaddy, Ashlyn Lewis, and Taylor Wright completed their nursing assistant certification state test over the summer. In addition, Gracelyn has already earned employment at Courtland Terrace as a certified nursing assistant (CNA). Ali Merilan of the Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences was selected as a representative for the Gaston County Teen Action Committee. In addition, Savion Leacock participated in a summer internship with the Army Educational Outreach Program, and Chandan Chahil participated in Summer Ventures through the North Carolina School of Science andHawksMath.

Gaston Schools Good News, July-August 2022

senior Will Ross was recognized as a 2021-2022 Academic All-American by the National High School Coaches Association. The Southwest Middle School football team and school resource officer Jamar Kendrick volunteered at the Mount Zion Restoration Church’s food drive and Legacy Event Center’s meat give-a-way.Woodhill Elementary School received $1,600 worth of school supplies from Lutheran Chapel Church in Gastonia.

Give a “SHOUT OUT” to Imagery Retirement Community. The residents there collected and donated school supplies to Pinewood Elementary School in Mt. Holly. Thanks!

Jack Hyland accepted into Charleston Fellows Program at College of Charleston

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SHS CLASS OF 1977 REUNION. Shelby High Class of ‘77 will hold there 45th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 22nd at Izzi Q Barbecue located at 127 W. Marion St., in Uptown Shelby. $25 per person and that’s all inclusive; venue, food and music. Desserts by Betsy Lutz McPherson. Checks can be mailed to Donna Blanton Rash at 1045 Allison Dr., Shelby NC 28150 BOOK DONATIONS NEEDED. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY! THE CLEVELAND COUNTY FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY NEED YOUR USED BOOKS IN GOOD CONDITION. WE USE YOUR DONATIONS TO GENERATE FUNDS FOR YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY. PLEASE BRING YOUR DONATIONS TO THE EUGENIA H. YOUNG MEMORIAL LIBRARY AT 104 HOWIE DRIVE IN SHELBY. (704) 487-9069 UNION.1980BETSYH@GMAIL.COMJONES.SHELBYHIGHCLASSRE-

All rental and residential services. No job too small. Call Ray at 704-813-7623

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

NAIL SERVICES. Skip the podiatrist. I will come to you. I am offering in-home fingernail and toenail trimming and filing. A registered nurse experienced in nail care, I am entirely vaccinated and will wear a mask at your request. Call or text (828) 429-6698

ONE ON ONE CARE is hiring for full/part time in the group homes for 2nd shift. Transport experience recommended not required. Hrs are 2p-11p weekdays and 8p-8a weekends. Apply in person at 203 Lee St. Shelby CARPENTER/HANDY MAN to remodel rentals. Pay based on experience. 336-225-1050.

NOW OPEN. Come See us at Ross Consignment, LLC where you will find a large selection of name brand clothing and shoes for the entire family along with home décor, furniture, jewelry, pet supplies and more. We are located at 127 West 2nd Street, Rutherfordton. For more information check us out on Facebook. Call/text us at (828) 447-6971 ross.consignment@ gmail.com

Needed to maintain rental properties. Must have valid NC drivers license. (704) 473-4299

ERHS CLASS OF 1971 50TH class reunion Sept. 10, 6pm, Gun Club, Bostic. $10. Email Cherry Garmon luvalab11@aol.com, Lynn Tate ldtate3974@gmail.com.

WEIGHT2368call$35.9-21-22.St,DianefoodKM.cantheTimeSaturday,ourlySchoolUNION.KMHSANNOUNCEMENTSCLASSOF1972RE-KingsMountainHighClassof1972cordial-invitesyou&yourguestto50thClassReuniononOctober8,2022.6:00pmto10:00pmatKingsMountainAmeri-Legion,613EGoldSt.,Therewillbemusic,&socialtimes.RSVPtoRussell,708OaklandKingsMtn.,NC28086byCostperpersonQuestions/Concerns704-699-9296or704-739-(704)699-9296WATCHERS.

CREST CLASS OF 1970 REUNION. The Crest High class of 1970 is holding a 50th class reunion on Saturday Oct. 22, 2022 at the Legrand Center in Shelby from 6pm to 10pm. Price per person will be determined by the number of commentments. Respond to either crestclassof1970@gmail.com or text/call Allen Gold at 704-4181403.

KINGS MOUNTAIN HIGH 1982 REUNION. KMHS 40th class reunion. Home football game at KMHS on September 16th at 7:00 with a special section just for our class. Wear your KM Mounties shirts if possible. T-shirts with the class of 82 available. Let us know if interested. Reunion Party Saturday 9/17 at the Crow’s Nest at KMCC at 7 pm with heavy appetizers, cash bar and DJ. You can also go to Classmates.com/class-of-82 for updates. If anyone has any photos they would like to contribute for a video, please contact Gina Melton Flowers 704-747-5447. The cost will be $15.00 per person for the reunion party at KMCC payable at the door. Let us know if you will be bringing a guest with you. Cash only. Dress will be casual. Please invite our classmates. We will need to know about how many will be attending so we can plan accordingly. If you would like to help in any way, just let us know.

SLM MORTGAGE & BUSINESS SERVICES. In Foreclosure? Behind on your mortgage? Thinking about filing for bankruptcy? Need help? Give us a call, 704-6741117

Pressure Washing, Deck Restoring, Handyman Services, Hot Water Tanks, Minor Repairs, Much More! Over 25 years Exp, Honest Dependable, Call 704-692-4449

You’re Invited! to a FREE Medicare Workshop. Learn the basics of Medicare and know your medicare options. Understand Rx Drug Coverage. Choose a date convenient for you. Medicare Workshop Seminars: Tuesday, Sept. 6th at Golden Coral, 1712 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby at 11:00am and Tuesday, Sept. 20th at Lilly Bean, 108 E. Warren St., Shelby at 9:00am. Call Ty Penhall to Reserve Your Seat 704-489-6970, United Healthcare (sponsored by: NC Insurance Exchange. *Not connected with the U.S. Government of Federal Medicare program. GUN, DOLL AND HORSE SHOWS. Visit the Online Mall at NC4Ever.com to get free details on upcoming Gun, Doll & Horse shows TheUncleBobby@mail.com

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

GOLDEN DOMERS TOY AND HOBBY. Visit our NEW LOCATION .....Model Cars, Die-cast Cars & Trucks, Tractors, Hot Wheels, Construction Toys, Sports Memorabilia, Autographed Items, Hard to Find Items! See Mike & Brandon Willis. We’re located at 104 Oliver Ave. (behind El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Boiling Springs), Shelby 704-297-0102 or 704-2970103

TRIPLE D PAINTING, LLC. All your painting needs. Free estimates. Over 25 yrs experience! Facial board replacement available!!! Making your home, building or business look new again. (704) 418-5736 childresstracy1@gmail. com YARD BUDDY. Outdoor work such as trimming bushes, small trees, spraying weeds, gutter cleaning. General property clean-up. No grass cutting or leaves. Serving Shelby & Cleveland County. (980) 295-0750

NOW HIRING TENT INSTALLERS & Warehouse Manager. Must be able to pass drug screen and Valid drivers license. Call (704) 692-4576

GET YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE. Get your business online, improve what you have, or capture more attention in print. Find the help you need to reach more people. It doesn’t have to be expensive and will be quickly recovered by increased sales. With over +10 years marketing, website management, graphic design, and social media business experience, David at SB Marketing & Consulting can help identify and execute the solutions you need. Not sure what you need? David can help you navigate what will help you the most and within your budget. Your budget may be $100 a month or $100 a week. Start by calling, emailing, or sending a message through SB Marketing & Consulting (sbmarketingwnc. com). A 30-minute consultation is FREE. SB Marketing & Consulting costs work out to be approximately $50 for each hour of work rendered. An estimate will be agreed upon and deposit made before your work begins. David has designed websites, managed websites for large international organizations, managed online content to show up high in search results, started and managed large social media communities, created and scheduled hundreds of successful social media posts and ads. He has also developed logos, branding guides, supporting brand graphics, and photo libraries. Really, there are too many examples to list. The important thing is that David knows how to use communication tools to reach your goals with integrity, not slick or deceptive marketing techniques. If you’re not sure if David can do what you need, please, just ask. (828) 589-0250 ingwnc@outlook.comsbmarket-

CNC MACHINIST & GENERAL LABOR. Carolina Textile Sales, 521 N Sims Street KM. Full Time, 1st Shift, Mon-Fri. Experience preferred for CNC Position. Pay based on experience. Apply in person or contact Brandon (704) 739-1646 bmccomas221@aol.com

HVAC INSTALLER HELPER. Job Type: Full-time. Pay: $15.00 – 22.00 per hour. Qualifications: Some basic mechanical, installer knowledge. Ability to learn and grow. Ability to read and understand written instructions of diagrams and blueprints. Have own tools. Can complete simple low voltage connections on furnaces, air handler, and air conditioners. Job duties include: installation of HVAC equipment, ductwork, controls & repair components Work well with others as a team.Also will provide on the job training for installing: Coolers, freezers, beer caves, ice machines and other refrigerant equipment. Willing to pay for technical training to further your education in the HVAC field. Apply in person or email resume: steven@csimechanical.com ; CSI Mechanical LLC 1243 – 1 East Dixon Blvd., Shelby, N.C. 28152 Phone: 704-600-6267 Email: steven@csimechanical.com AYUDANTE DE INSTALADOR DE HVAC. Tipo de trabajo: Tiempo completo Pago: $15.00 - $22.00 por hora. Calificaciones: Algunos conocimientos básicos de mecánica e instalación. Capacidad de aprender y crecer. Capacidad para leer y comprender instrucciones escritas de diagramas y planos. Tener herramientas propias. Puede completar conexiones simples de bajo voltaje en hornos, controladores de aire y aire acondicionados. Las tareas laborales incluyen: instalación de equipos HVAC, conductos, controles y componentes de reparación. Trabajar bien con los demás como equipo. También brindará entrenamiento en el trabajo para instalar: refrigeradores, congeladores, cuevas de cerveza, máquinas de hielo y otros equipos refrigerantes. Dispuesto a pagar por su entrenamiento tecnico para continuar su educación en el campo HVAC. Aplicar en persona o enviar su currículum por correo electrónico: steven@csimechanical. com CSI Mechanical LLC 1243-1 East Dixon Boulevard. Shelby, N.C. 28152 Teléfono: 704-600-6267 Correo electrónico: steven@csimecical.com PART-TIME SEASONAL PHOTOGRAPHER POSITION. Shooting photos of children for optimist clubs, recreation centers, etc. You select your own jobs, so you decide how much or how little you work. Reliability / Consistency / Trustworthiness is a MUST! Must have patience & work efficiently with children. Must have reliable transportation. Must live in Shelby area (within a 25 min. radius of Shelby High School). Work as little or as much as you want. Shoot Information: Most shoots consist of one or more photographers. Locations consist of ballfields / gyms / recreation centers. Most shoots leave between 3:30pm- 4:30pm through the week, 6:00am- 7:30am on Saturdays, & 11:30am- 1:00pm on Sundays. Travel time may be anywhere from 5 min. to 2 hours. Applicants may have background checks, and/or drug tests done to qualify. Email me if interested. cam. bumgarner@gmail.com

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COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 (980) 295-5568

ERHS CLASS ‘72 50TH REUNION September 17; 6:309:30PM. Green River Plantation. $25 ea. CASH collected at entrance of Pavilion on reunion night. Heavy pick up foods, tea, and lemonade. Must notify one of the following by Sept. 5: Becky Hunt Carson, Burwell Byers, Martha Gordon Hopper via Facebook, or Vivian Lowery Whittemore @ vivianwhitte@gmail.com.

SHS CLASS OF 1970 REUNION. The Shelby High School Class of ‘70 Reunion will be held the evening of Saturday, October 15. For details, contact Judie Young Davidson atGator222@icloud.com

Huge Sale!!! Everything in stock 25%-75% off!!! (Except Men’s Department) August 12thSeptember 30th. We look forward to seeing you there! (828) 2450454 MAKE MONEY SELL YOUR PHOTOS. Sell your photos - make money by selling your photos. Start selling today. TheUncleBobby@ mail.com BINGO at the Neal Senior Center in Shelby. Call 704-482-3488 for information.

Open at the Neal Senior Center 100 T R Harris Dr., Shelby, NC 28150 Hours: Thursday 5:00pm6:30pm; Workshop at 5:30pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 10:00am; Workshop at 9:00am. More information and a promotional code for $10 off contact: molly.d.blanton@ww.com

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tune-up Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-477-9119 or 704472-9367. Continued To Page 15 To place your ad go to CarolinaClassifieds.com or call 704-484-1047

LAND PROS LAND MANAGEMENT. We offer commercial and residential forestry mulching, land clearing, lawn care and light duty skid steer work. We are located in Shelby, N.C. We offer our services in Cleveland and surrounding counties. We offer free estimates! (704) CALL419-9016ableinBUSINESSES.WILLlandproshelby@gmail.com300-8763CLEANHOUSESANDWorked15yearshotelhousekeeping.Reason-rates.Callfordetails.(704)bmcvene@att.netCOPPERHEADROADLAWNANDFIELD.Giveusacallforpromptfriendlyservice.Offeringlawncareandfieldservices(bushhogging,boxbladeandloaderwork)atreasonableprices.(704)692-0662BLANTON’STREESER-VICELLC.TREETRIMMINGANDREMOVALSERVICES,STORMCLEANUP,LAND-SCAPINGANDSMALLGRADINGJOBSFULLYIN-SURED.CALLFORYOURFREEESTIMATETODAY!(704)692-4203USFIRST.

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SHS Class of 1980 is having our 42nd reunion of Oct 1 2022 at the Don Gibson Theatre. Social hour begins at 6:30 with dinner and dancing to follow. Meal will consist of chicken, barbecue, sides, desserts and drinks. Cash bar available with DJ to provide music.$50 per person and $90 per couple..Please respond by September 15th. Payment may be made to Pam Blanton Williams, 1615 Wesson Rd, Shelby, NC 28152 or through paypal @PamelaWilliams911. Any questions please contact Pam Blanton Williams 704-692-2472 or Lynn McCarver Hicks 704-284-3303

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ELECTRICAL HELPER POSITION. Cleveland Electrical Contractors is seeking to hire full-time electrical helper. Experience is preferred, but not required. Eagerness to learn, ability to work with others, and work under supervision. Seeking someone dependable, with integrity and professionalism. Willing to provide training for someone who is interested in the field of electrical work. Call 704.487.5755 to schedule an interview. da.Lewis@abm.comProvided.8pm-8amShifts,terialHELPcal.nc@gmail.comclevelandelectri-WANTED:FiberglassMa-Handler.12HourSwing1st&3rd,8am-8pm,$13.35/Hr.,TrainingSendResumeTo:Lin-

FOR SALE EMERALD GREEN ARCHITECTURAL SHINGLES. Dynasty brand. $550 for 27 bundles. You pick up in Bostic, Golden Valley (828) RESTAURANT351-5432

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

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WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 BUYING BASEBALL CARDS AND RECORDS LOOKING FOR 50S, 60S, AND 70S BASEBALL CARDS IN ANY CONDITION. PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR CARDS THAT ARE SITTING AND COLLECTING DUST AS WELL AS OLD ROCK AND ROLL RECORDS. CLEVELAND AND GASTON COUNTY KINGS MOUNTAIN SHELBY AND CHARLOTTE AREAS CALL TIM 661-312-6159 (661) 3126159

F1B AND F1BB Puppies available! F1b Mini goldendoodles (25lbs) and F1bb Mini Goldendoodles (15lbs). Located in Sneads Ferry. $1,500. Raised by experienced breeder and raised in our home. Dogs are up to date with deworming and shots. Come visit and take home your puppy today! Go to our website

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1/2’’ $30. 828-453-0828. JOHN DEERE 160 MOTOR Kawasaki, FB460V. Murray 12HP/40’’ Motor B&S Power Built 12HP, Craftsman LTX1000 Motor B&S inter/twin 20-OH, Craftsman LT 1000 Motor Craftsman I/C 17HP, no batteries, no gas, being sold for parts. $1,000 for 4 units or $300 each. 828-453-0828. 1998 MACK C5200P. Very good condition. 169,000 miles. One Owner. 22 ft. fully dry box with 2500 lb. lift gate. Serviced every 8000 miles. Good heat and air. (704) 472-1754 ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Zero down. Call for more details. 828-382-0455. RENT TO OWN TRAILERS. ENCLOSED, DUMP, GOOSENECK, CAR HAULERS. Thursdays - Fridays 10-5, Sat. 10-12. J Johnson Sales, inc. (828) 245-5895 STORAGE BUILDINGS NEW, USED, REPO’S. LARGE SELECTION! CASH or RENT TO OWN. NO CREDIT CHECK! J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy 221 South, Forest City Thursday - Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-12 (828) 245-5895 NEW USED REPO BUILDINGS. Thursday - Friday 10-5 Sat. 10-12 J Johnson Sales 2690 US Hwy 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 2455895 METAL ROOFING IN STOCK! Thursday - Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-12. J Johnson Sales (828) 2455895 2 CEMETARY PLOTS FOR SALE. Cleveland Memorial Park. $2000 each. (704) 473-2456 ALL TRAILERS CASH, FINANCE, CREDIT CARDS or RENT TO OWN. J Johnson Sales Forest City, NC. Thursday - Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-12. Ph. (828) 245-5895 STEEL CARPORTS & GARAGES. 12 wide, 18, 20, 22, 24 & 30 wides on display. Large onsite display. J Johnson Sales Forest City, 2690 Hwy 221 South. Thursday - Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-12. Ph.(828) 245-5895 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243.

FARM & GARDEN ROUND BALER, VERMIER 405H. Field ready, shed kept, ready to bale. $5500. Gill twin V rake, 8 wheels $2500. (704) 4724450 WANT TO BUY USED UTV (utility vehicle) w/2 wheel drive, rear wheel drive. Also handyman with a chainsaw available. 828-2482184. 2018 TROY-BILT 46” RIDING LAWN MOWER 19HP B&S, very low hours, perfect cond. Bagging attachment. $1250.00 firm! (843) 609-5903

WEATHER TECH FLOOR MATS. Brand new and still in boxes. Fit 2013-2018 Rav4. $200. (704) 2147794

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WOODBRIDGE/MOSS LAKE KINGS MOUNTAIN. Sat., Sept. 10th, 2022, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. COMMUNITY WIDE YARD SALE! Visit all Woodbridge sections, North, South, East, West & Main. From all locations take Hwy 74, Moss Lake/Waco Exit. Go north on Stoney Point Rd. See direction signs at Woodbridge Handy Mart at the corner of Stoney Point Road and New Camp Creek Church Road. Kings Mountain, NC 28086

USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-429-9165.

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-2891488.

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PETS & LIVESTOCK LOOKING TO ADOPT SMALL DOG. Looking for a long haired small dog or puppy. Call (704) 312-6193

PUPPIES.APPLEHEADnon372@gmail.cominfo.anchpuppies.comwww.nativer-formore(818)631-5327kelliecan-CHIHUAHUA 8 wks old. Shots & worming UTD. $400 each. (704) 473-4559

Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828-289-1175.

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COCKAPOO PUPPIES BORN JULY 23. Tails docked, dew clawed. Parents on site. Ready September 8. $1,000. Call Greg after 8am. 828-305-2181.

2003 - 1700 LUND BOAT. 140 H.P. Four Stroke Johnson. Onboard charger. 55 thrust 12 volt Minn Kota trolling motor. Lawrence fish finder. Many more extras. $15,000. Call (704) 4779631

1 GRAVE PLOT. Located in Cleveland Memorial Park. $900. (704) 692-0402

APPROXIMATELY 400 SQUARE FEET OF 3/4 inch oak hardwood flooring. New, unfinished. $5 per square foot. 603-315-1920. 2 CEMETARY PLOTS FOR SALE. Cleveland Memorial Park. Upfront near fountain. $2000 each. (704) 477-1998

RIDING MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-4769383.

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CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228

WANT TO BUY: STAMP COLLECTIONS and accumulations of same. Call 828-652-9425 or cell 954-614-2562. BOATS 22’ USED PONTOON BOAT All aluminum deck under the carpet. No wood to rot. Premium pontoon construction no leaks or damage. An Evinrude SP48 with a new power head and electronics. No tilt control needed. New steering cable. Don’t let the 1994 age fool you, this is better built than any new boat. Trailer is a 1999 Shore LandR with new tires and brakes. The seats shown are Sun Lounger fold outs. Brand new but not installed. Everything is good except the tachometer. (828) 337-0506 byeatman@hotmail.com

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ATTENTION BARGAIN HUNTERS. 100 YRS. PLUS. Chest of drawers w/matching dresser w/ mirror, wood dining chairs, antique table saw, several drills, skill saws, vinyl records. Call for Price. 704482-4815. 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, (704) 473-0867 SALE

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7 LABRADOODLE AND 4 POMERANIAN 3 solid red and 4 solid white ( Poodle full size Dad and Labrador Mom both AKC) Labradoodle Puppies 8 weeks. $600 each. 2 male and 2 female brown and white Pomeranian Puppies CKC parents. 8 weeks week of 9/2 $1000 each. (864) 492-5138 dv-

HOMELITE SX135 2CYCLE TRIMMER. $40. Cub Cadet zero 48’’ commercial 23HP $2100. Gravely Pro Turn ZX 48’’, 0.3 hours, 23HP, $8,000. 828-657-4445, leave voicemail. 4 CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE at Cleveland Memorial Park. $500 ea. or OBO. $195 transfer fee paid by buyer. Text or call Margie at 980214-7125.

YORKIES, CHORKIES, STANDARD AND TCUP puppies ready for new home. Text for more information and photos (919) 229-1059

A CRYPT MAUSOLEUM at Rose Hill Cemetry in Fallston. Call 704477-8405 or 704-739-3770. SKS RIFLE New, excellent condition. $800. 828-403-7797

BOOTHS/ COMMERCIAL/ THREE TOTAL STRONG AND STURDY COMMERCIAL RED BOOTHS. WILL SEAT UP TO FOUR PEOPLE. WILL SELL SEPARATE TOO. MUST HAVE TWO PEOPLE AND A TRUCK TO TRANSPORT. $375 (828) 289-0290 Susm4@bellsouth.net LOST & FOUND DG OUR CAT IS MISSING. WE WANT HER HOME WITH US. SHE IS A BLACK AND WHITE CAT LIVING AROUND THE AREA OF 1110 TONEY ROAD IN BOSTIC, NC. SHE HAS BEEN WITH US FOR MANY YEARS AND IS PART OF OUR FAMILY. FOR HER SAFE RETURN, I AM OFFERING A $100.00 REWARD. PLEASE HELP US BRING HER HOME. I CAN BE CONTACTED AT (828) 755-5340 WANT TO BUY

WANTED: OLD CAMERA GEAR. Wanted: your old film and digital cameras, lenses, flashes and tripods. We will buy or trade for new gear. We are not buying Polaroid, Ansco or Kodak. Bring it in for a quote, no quotes by phone. (864) 583-6835 ing@spartanphotocenter.comMarket-

CKC MALE YORKIE POO PUPPY. Wormed & groomed, shots & vet checked. 12 wks old. $850. Female adult Poodle, $450. Manx kittens full blooded, parents on site, 2 males. No tails. $300. Inside raised. (828) 391-0919

JAZZY SELECT 6 $475. Mobility chair, delivered, warranty & charger. 245 lb wt capacity. Call Scooterman John (704) mobilityservices07@gmail.com951-4224

CLEVELAND COUNTY ESTATE SALE SATURDAY. Sat Sep 17th, 7AM. Includes furniture, tools, household, lawn and garden equip. Items sold “as is” and cash only. 223 Buck Chapman Road, Casar, NC 28020

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 1951, 52, 53, 54 BELWOOD High School Yearbooks. Also 1963 Fallston High School Yearbook. Leave message. (704) 538-7075

PETS & LIVESTOCK 2 BABY PIGMY GOATS. for sale. 1 male, 1 female. Call 704813-6905 for more information. MALTESE & POMERANIAN PUPPIES AVAILABLE. Vet checked, shots & worming. Ready to go. (828) 289-8952

delivered, training, good warranty,

COMMUNITY YARD SALE: SAT., SEPT. 10TH, 2022 from 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Grey Fox Forest Community Yard Sale. Multiple families participating. Start your Saturday off at our location to maximize your time. Furniture, household items, clothing, toys and more! Too much to list! 1351 Moonshadow Lane, Shelby, NC 28150

HEAVY DUTY WOODEN PALLETS made completely of 2x4s. 40”x16ft, 50”x12ft. $10 each. Forest City, NC. 828-429-5199.

MINI GOLDENDOODLES

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FOR SALE

BURNING BARRELS $15. Water Totes $60 to $100. Plastic Barrels with Lids & Rings $20. Solid Top Plastic Barrels $10. 15 Gallon Plastic Barrels $10. (828) 327-4782

KITTENS NEED LOVING HOME. Call (704) 434-4918

FOR

ULTRA COMFORT POWER LIFT CHAIR. Sells for over $1200. Enjoy this hybrid version of a traditional style power lift recliner. The UC480 Medium Large Recliner Chair was designed as a combination medium/large-size recliner that fits individuals of different heights. The plush, biscuit-back design and luxurious chaise pad makes this everyone’s favorite seat in the house. (704) 692-2255

ROUND KITCHEN TABLE w/4 chairs. 42” dia, 29” ht, 18” leaf. $150. 704-477-1936. BUNN COMMERCIAL COFFEE BREWER with upper and lower warmers $40. Craftsman chainsaw 3.7/18’’ with case $100. New Chicago Demolition Hammer $100. RVEI- Traveler gas/electric refrigerator 20’’x22’’x20’’ $40. Vitro 3 burner counter top stove 20 1/2’’x16 (704) MOBILITY ELITE $1195. Jazzy Elite, wt capacity, charger $600 down +$100/ month for 6 months. Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

FULL BLOODED BASSET HOUND PUPS. Ready for rehoming, no papers, 1 male, 1 female, rehoming fee $300 each. 828-289-1258. LABRADOODLE PUPPIES. Ready for new home on Sept 24th. Vet checked, dew claws removed, wormed, 1st shots before pickup. 5 left. 4 black males & females, 1 yellow male. (980) 238-9108

CAR, CHOPPER, TRACTOR FOR SALE. 2002 Honda Accord, runs and drives excellent, good tires. Black/silver-$2,850-Negotiable. Also, 2001 UMC Chopper, Chromed out. Loaded. $10,500. Also, 1952 Ford 8N Tractor. Completely restored with all attachments. $8,500-Negotiable. 704477-2991

RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE. “SPECIALIZING IN DECKS” Repairs and New Construction. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Contact Bob at (828) 476-6058 THE SCREEN SHOP. For Windows and Doors. Can make, repair, and recover any screen for your windows and doors. For three generations, The Screen Shop has been serving Cleveland and surrounding counties. (828) 381-1422

WOULD LIKE TO BUY: 1963 Yearbook from Polkville School. Also a 1968 yearbook from Burns High. Call (704) 538-1496 WE BUY JUNK VEHICLES WE BUY JUNK CARS, TRUCKS AND VANS, PAYING CASH!!!! (704) 692-8496

TOYcaldwell38@gmail.comPOODLEPUPPIES. I have one male and two females CKC Toy Poodle puppies, born May 25, 2022. Puppies will leave home with up to date shots and also be taken to the vet before departing to their new home. They are easy with kids and other house pets, for more information and pictures please text me or call me at (252) 933-7331 zequi2010@yahoo.com 704-484-1047

EB MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & reliable. (704) 300-2332

REAL ESTATE

CAMPERS NEVER BE HOMELESS! RV 30’ FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW MOTOR, sleeps 4 (I am working on getting 50 to 100 miles per gal on ‘gas vapors’) $9,500 firm. 828-453-0828. MOTORCYCLES & ATVS 1999 E 320 BENTZ. Gold, new tires, good credit, $3500. 2014 Indian Chief, Vintage Red, $10,000. (704) 300-9223 BEACH.OCEANVACATIONSLAKESMYRTLE

Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659. BEACH HOUSES AT OCEAN LAKE 2BR, 2BA, sleeps 6, golf cart, Wifi, Weeks and weekends available. Halloween weekend open. 704-473-1494 SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938

CARS & TRUCKS 2014 NISSAN ROGUE for Sale. Good condition, Avg. 25 MPG, Automatic, 4 Door, Color-White.150,000 miles. $11,500. Call: 704-472-1316. 2017 TOYOTA COROLLA 112,200 MILES, $16,800 (704) 692-4405 SBELL82559@ CAMPGROUND.SCENICGMAIL.COMCAMPERSRIDGECOUNTRY Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704)

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GREAT DANE will come UTD on vaccinations with CKC paperwork. (704) 734-8538 ALL 6 months and older, $100 to $150. Also sheep $150 each. Call for info 828-429-6319. RETRIEVER Ready August 27. Shots, wormed, parents onsite. 2 black, 4 yellow. $700. Text 828-429-0210. 435-0938

Dirty Grass Soul FREEBIRD Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org Most days we are people of routines. We go through the same motions every day. Each day often consists of three meals, getting the kids back and forth from school, and work. We get up the next day and repeat it all. There are times too, where we find ourselves always looking to the future and what may or may not happen. Sometimes, we focus on the past, revisiting past mistakes or things we wished we could change. In the midst of it all, we fail to seize the day God has given us.

The City of Kings Mountain welcomes FREEBIRDThe Ultimate Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute and Cleveland County’s own Dirty Grass Soul LIVE to Patriots Park, Saturday, September 10,Based2022. in Cleveland, Ohio, FREEBIRD is comprised of six seasoned musicians with experience working within the Nashville Music Scene. Covering the tunes of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s greatest hits, including Sweet Home Alabama and Saturday Night Special, this tribute show is sure to bring a show filled with high energy. Vic Harris, lead vocalist of FREEBIRD remarked, “Our goal at every performance is to not just perform our music, but provide an amazing entertaining show that audiences will remember andFormedlove.” in 2011, Cleveland County’s own Dirty Grass Soul will bring their incredible songbook to Liberty Falls Amphitheater as well. One of the Southeast’s emerging Southern Rock/ Alt. Country Bands, DGS recently released their first livedouble album and opened for BOCEPHUS himself Hank Williams Jr. Look for Dirty Grass Soul

LINCOLN COUNTY SPACE FOR LEASE, 1000 SQ.FT. On a busy Hwy 10 West in Vale, NC. Highspeed wi-fi and ample parking. Great for office, retail, showroom, etc. Available mid August. $850 month. 828394-9328

Surely, he lived each day to the fullest knowing now just how precious life really is. As we live our lives, we can’t make assumptions about life. We make plans for tomorrow, with expectations of our future. However, we have no idea what will come, and how long we will live. Ultimately, as Hezekiah learned, our lives are in God’s hands. He knows our future, and He determines our steps. We indeed have no promise of what will come. If we have no promise of tomorrow, then we need to see the blessings of today. In Ephesians 5:16, the apostle Paul wrote of “redeeming the time” (KJV). When we think of redeeming something, we think of laying claim, or getting something back. Let’s redeem our time. Get back the day, seize the moment. We can’t undo the past, and we have no control over the future. We can live for now, seeing all that God has given us. Take today with your family, serve God, and truly enjoy life. We don’t know about the future, but we trust the One who does, Jesus. He is indeed the same yesterday, today, and forever. So today, live, redeem the time, and seize the day!

Seize the day!

PUPPIES.

Isaiah 38:1-8 tells the story of the great king of Judah, Hezekiah. He was a godly king who worked to bring the people back to God from their idolatry. One day, Hezekiah became sick. The prophet Isaiah came to him with a word from God. God told him to get his affairs in order because he would not survive the illness. Hezekiah wept and prayed to God for his life. God heard his prayers and promised him an additional fifteen years of life. Hezekiah had a new lease on life, new opportunities to live.

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. I have four males and two females AKC German Shepherd, born June 18,2022. Puppies will leave home with up to date shots and also be taken to the vet before departing to their new home. They are easy with kids and other house pets, for more information and pictures please text me or call me at (252) 933-7331 zequi2010@yahoo.com 221 FARMERS MARKET/ FLOCK SWAP and Small Ani221S across from Timken. Saturdays 8am-12. Buyers/sellers welcome. $5 setup. Info: 828305-1409, 828-863-4074. DOG KENNELS & DOG HOUSDog kennels 10x10x6, 10x20x6, Dog Houses 8x12, 10x16 Delivered & Installed Available. J Johnson Sales Thursday & Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-2. Ph. (828) 245-5895

NANNYS,

2&3 BEDROOM TOWN HOMES. Townhomes located in Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments 1526 Eaves Rd., Shelby NC or call for more information 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

ONLINE & IN PRINT Classified Deadline is 3:00pm Tuesday Sixth and seventh grade students at Stanley Middle School got together for a choir camp recently. The students had fun socializing and singing up a storm. Gaston Schools photo

Kings Mountain welcomes Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute and Dirty Grass Soul to Patriots Park to open the show at 6:00 pm followed by FREEBIRD at 8:00 pm. DJ Eric Bowman to kick-off the whole evening at 5:00Don’tpm. forget the Cruise-in that begins at 5:00 pm. All makes and models are welcome.Great food, inflatables for the kids and much more! Best of all…..the concert and Cruise-In are FREE. Patriots Park is located at 220 South Railroad Avenue, KingsForMountain.moreinformation on the concert or cruise-in, contact the City of Kings Mountain at 704-730-2101 or access their website at kingsmountainevents.com.www.

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH DOUBLEWIDE.. Rent $1250, Deposit $1250, Application Fee $25. 124 Deer Meadow Lane, Lawndale, NC 28090. 704-214-4180. MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $200 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. (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) 4872&36354 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704739-0259. OUTSIDE CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN. Nice 2 bedroom 1 bath mobile home on large lot. No pets or smoking. References required. No texts please. 704418-3790 NICE COUNTRY LIVING. 2 BR mobile homes for rent. 10 minutes from Shelby. NO PETS. Seniors welcome. No Texts. 843957-9299.

PUPPIES CKC Great Dane Puppies,

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CLEVELAND COUNTY FOR SALE BY OWNER. ONE BEDROOM, ONE BATH OLDER HOME in QUAINT MILL VILLAGE SETTING in DOUBLE SHOALS COMMUNITY. $55,000. Serious Inquiries Only! “No Financing”. Located at 3308 Champion St., Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 4720006 SLM MORTGAGE & BUSINESS SERVICES. In Foreclosure? Behind on your mortgage? Thinking about filing for bankruptcy? Need help? Give us a call, 704-6741117 RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2BR, 2BA, 1100SF, heat pump, 10 acres partly wooded, rolling, secluded, pond. $249,000. Text 828-919-1477 or leave message. Additional 14 acres available. 342 Right Prong Rd., Ellenboro, NC. Ellenboro, NC 28040

GASTON COUNTY GASTONIA - RENT LOCAL OFFICE SPACE. Great location behind the library, 4 offices, break room, front end reception area, and waiting room. $1250 a month plus utilities. Call Zeus Realty at (980) 989-7316

AKC REGISTERED LABRADOR

To place your ad go to CarolinaClassifieds.com or call 704-484-1047 Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon ShelbyInfo.com

PETS & LIVESTOCK

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $550 per month. 828382-0475.

ALL CLASSIFIEDS

CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES I have 3 females and 3 males. Born July 17th. Will be ready for forever home September 10th. Asking $500. For more info please call 704-692-6126 (704) 692-6126

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FOR RENT

GOATS,

CLEVELAND COUNTY 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

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