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FOLLOWING THE BOOM! – Shooting in New Year 2021 in Cherryville Spirits in Cherryville; as far away as Lincoln County, and in Waco scared away so we can have a better new year! by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

“And for good luck we’ll fire our guns!” And so it begins; the shooting in of the New Year 2021, and blasting out of the bad, old year – 2020. Everyone’s following the boom, as some not in the “know” have described it. It is something we all need right about now, so the common consensus goes. Goodbye, and good riddance, to a bad and scary old year and hello to the hope of a new and better year. And, it is a long-lived tradition; one which no little knobby-skinned virus is going to stamp out any time soon, if you listen to what some of the life-long practitioners of this ages-old tradition say. That said, by all reports, each of the two Cher-

ryville-based groups had a great “shoot” and no injuries or strange goings-on. Oh, to be sure, much was different, what with the social distancing, masks and all. But, their members knew what was expected of them, and they all love the tradition so much, nothing is too difficult for them to adhere to so long as they get to go out and fire their muskets to honor this venerable, timetested tradition brought over from the old country by their ancestors. Safety was first and foremost on everyone’s minds; make no mistake of that! The weather, though forecast to be extremely rainy and damp, didn’t disappoint, though a wicked mist – similar to what one would find on the Scottish moors – stayed with everyone throughout the day. Nevertheless the stalwart men and women of the Cherryville New Year’s Shooters, Inc., and the Traditional New Year’s Shooters, stayed the course, moving about Cherryville and places in Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland counties, doing their duty and

Members of the Traditional New Year’s Shooter’s group line up along the railroad tracks at the Cherryville Train Depot Museum for their “shot” on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media and Susan L. Powell) scaring away the evil spirits of 2020 (and God knows they were Legion!), paving the way for a better, evil spirit-free, New Year, 2021. As was reported in a previous Eagle article, both

groups’ officers said things were indeed going to look different this year, what with all the Governor’s edicts, and general orders. To that end, plans were made by the groups and their leaders to

see to it their members, their hosts, and all involved could have a safe and good time at all costs. They feel, looking back on their “shot” of 2021, they succeeded. Rusty Wise, an officer

with the Cherryville New Year’s Shooter’s, Inc. group, said, “This New Year’s shoot went really well. We had only compliments on how smoothly everything See BOOM, Page 4

Looking back on 2020 – The Year of COVID-19 A year of losses, quarantines, masks, stayat-home orders; of lay-offs, a depressed economy, but also a fast-tracked, much-anticipated vaccine (Ed. Note: This is Part Two of a two-part series looking back on 2020 and how we dealt locally with the Eagle’s top stories and the COVID-19 pandemic. It covers the last six months of the year, July through December.) by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

JULY • COVID cases increase

in Gaston and across state. Officials urge public to stay vigilant as many counties across the state see significant increases in COVID-19 cases. • On Thursday, June 25, former Cherryville businessman William Richard Hilliard, Jr., 51, listed as a former resident of Cleveland County and Cherryville, and currently a Gastonia resident, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for secretly recording nude videos of underage females aboard his yacht. • Cherryville funeral director and Chamber Board chairman, John Pete Craft celebrates 25 years working in a job he loves. Serving oth-

Three from Cherryville indicted on Lincoln Co. drug charges LCSO says one suspect is already in custody In a Wednesday, Dec. 16, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) media release, three Cherryville people were part of a group of 11 indicted on drug charges by the Lincoln

County Grand Jury on Monday, Dec.14. One suspect is already in custody. The three from Cherryville are: Cohen J. Hill, 38, Wehunt Brown Rd., Cherryville. Mr. Hill is charged in connection with a Nov. 25, 2020 incident for possession of methamphetamine; Stephen Eugene Travis, 50, also of Wehunt Brown Rd., Cherryville, who is charged with possession with intent to sell See CHARGES, Page 2

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ers is, for him, answering the call of God to help people. • A generous donation of medical and testing supplies from Medical Center Pharmacy helps CHS and its athletics program this Fall. Principal Kevin Doran and Athletic Director and head basketball coach Scott Harrill surprised and greatly blessed by generous donation from pharmacy manager, Brian Kiser. • At the June 30, 2020 City Council work session Ms. Dana Patterson, a daughter of the late Harvey Lee Patterson, requests Council to change name of one of the See LOOKING BACK, Page 10

The Wednesday, July 22, groundbreaking for the Catawba Nation Casino gets under way. Nine men, representing the Nation and its leaders, the City of Kings Mountain, Cleveland County Commissioners, Delaware North, and Sky Boat Gaming ceremoniously get a shovelful of dirt to toss into a pile, signifying work is officially begun on the long-awaited casino. Left to right: Wallace Cheves (Sky Boat Gaming); Butch Sanders (Catawba Nation); Jason Harris (Assistant Chief of the Catawba Nation); Sam Beck (Catawba Nation Councilman); Johnny Hutchins (Cleveland County Commissioner); E. Brian Hansberry (Gaming President, Delaware North); Rodrick Beck (Catawba Nation Secretary/Treasurer), Scott Neisler (Mayor, City of Kings Mountain); and Catawba Nations Chief William “Bill” Harris. (Eagle/CF Media file photo by Michael E. Powell or provided)

CHS Health & PE classes rack up “Yards for Yeardley” miles Coach Tim Pruitt’s second and fourth period classes cover over 100,000 yards by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Head football coach and CHS and Health and Physical Education instructor Tim Pruitt always likes for his students to “pay it forward” in some way or another. One of those ways is

by having them take part in walk-a-thon of sorts, all about the “Yards for Yeardley” campaign to raise awareness for dating violence. “So, on Tuesday, Dec. 8, and Friday, Dec. 11, the Health and Physical Education classes at Cherryville High School participated in 'Yards for Yeardley’,” said Coach Pruitt. “This is a program that provides awareness for dating violence and the importance of healthy See MILES, Page 4

Some of the 32 students who took half of a class period in Coach Tim Pruitt’s Health and PE classes to take part in a 'Yards for Yeardley’ walk. (photo provided)

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Connie Wise CHERRYVILLE – Connie Lou Turner Wise, 88, of W. Church St., passed away Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. She was born Feb. 1, 1932 in Cleveland County to the late A.C. Turner and Mary Mittie Russ Turner. She graduated from Cherryville High School in 1949 and along with her husband, Hillard Wise, received the Senior Superlative “Most Dependable.” Connie attended Bob Jones University where she was studying to be a Home Missionary. She married her high school best friend, Hillard Wise, Jr. on Feb. 23, 1951. Mrs. Wise was a devoted and active member of First Presbyterian Church in Cherryville, serving as a Sunday School teacher, circle leader, and President of the Women of Church. She received a Life Membership of Presbyterian Women USA. She was also an Elder and Elder Emeritus. Connie was instrumental in founding Cherryville Area Ministries where she worked tirelessly for over 25 years and served as Executive Director. She was honored by Churches, City, and Ministerial Associations for Gaston County for her work. She always worked the hardest to make sure every child had something under their tree and made sure they had a Christmas tree. Mrs. Wise was active in Gaston County United Way and was inducted

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into the Cherryville Hall of Fame in 1986. She was a member of the Eastern Star Cherryville Chapter, where she formerly served as Worthy Matron. “Let me live in a house beside the road and be a friend to man.” She lived her life always with her eye on her fellow man; assisting the thousands who came by. She touched many lives as she took the Word of God through her ministry. She gave and she received many blessings. Survivors include her husband of 70 years, Hillard Wise, Jr.; children, Cheryl Wise McGinnis and husband, Joel, Hillard “Butch” Wise, III, and Rusty Wise and wife, Anne; grandchildren, Winston Russ Wise and Savannah Grace Wise; special friend and caregiver, Iwanda Williams; and special brother-in-law, Joe Wise. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Thelma Browne and Martha Turner; brother, Alvin Turner; and sisters-in-law, Shirley Wise and Jill Daggerhart. A memorial service was held Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 at 3 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Bill Lowe officiating. Burial was private. The family received friends on Thursday from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m., prior to the service in the church fellowship hall. COVID19 restrictions were observed and masks were required. Condolences may be made to www.carpentersfuneralhome.net. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 107 W. Academy St., Cherryville, NC, 28021; or Cherryville Area Ministries, 212 N. Mountain St., Cherryville, NC, 28021. Carpenter – Porter Funeral & Cremation Services served the family of Mrs. Wise.

ARRESTS 12-24: Antonio Cortez Anthony, 30 , 418 W. Second St., Cherryville, was arrested at 2525 Court Dr., Gastonia, by Gastonia PD officers on four (4) counts of a warrant from another agency. 12-27: Katie Leona Whisnant, 33, 110 Lester St., Cherryville; one count each, misdemeanor possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; and 2nd degree trespass. No bond set by magistrate, but a court date of March 25, 2021 was set. 12-28: Jenna Michelle Melton, 26, 5307 Dellinger Cir., Cherryville; one count misdemeanor WSOJ (Gaston Co.). $510 secured bond.

12-28: Jennifer Gilliland, 33, 3124 Shoal Rd., Crouse; one count of a WSOJ/OFA. $1,000 secured bond. 12-28: Gaylon Eugene Massagee, 53, 340 Hephzibah Church Rd., Cherryville; one count WSOJ. $500 secured bond. 12-28: Rhonda Jean Black, 35, 206 Engle St., Cherryville; one count of misdemeanor WSOJ/OFA – simple possession of marijuana (Gaston Co.), and one count of misdemeanor WSOJ/OFA – possession of marijuana paraphernalia (Gaston Co.). $5,000 unsecured bond. INCIDENTS 12-23: City of Cherryville reports call for service for a

power meter that had been tampered with. CPD officers who responded attempted to speak with the listed suspect at the address on the report, but were unsuccessful in getting anyone to come to the door. Case is active. 12-23: Cherryville man reports obtaining property by false pretense (one misc. gift card) as he was the victim of a scam by an unknown suspect/ perpetrator. Case is active and under further investigation. 12-25: GCPD officers report exceptionally clearing an aggravated assault incident at 767 Hephzibah Church Rd., Crouse. 12-26: Cherryville gas mart business reports larceny ($31.05/stolen fuel) by un-

known person(s). Case closed by other means. 12-27: CPD officer reports possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; and 2nd degree trespass by listed suspect who was trespassing at a Cherryville residence. Seized: 5 dosage units of Tramadol. Closed/cleared by arrest. 12-28: GCPD officers report further investigation into a counterfeit incident at 2503 Lincolnton Hwy., Cherryville. 12-28: CPD officer reports two (2) WSOJ/OFA’s (for possession of marijuana) on listed subject who had two orders for arrest. Closed/ cleared by arrest.

County’s new COVID-19 testing location has new hours by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info As of Monday, Nov. 2, Gaston County residents have had a new COVID-19 testing site at their disposal. In a follow-up to a media release from Public Information Officer Adam J. Gaub, it was noted that as part of a state-initiative, private vendor Optum is currently running

CHARGES From Page 1 and deliver methamphetamine, possession of heroin, and maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance; and Jamie Rae Baker, 26, also of Wehunt Brown Rd., Cherryville, who is charged with possession of methamphetamine. According to a media release from the LCSO, the indictments included a search warrant executed on Nov. 16, at a residence in the 100 block of Car Farm Road. Investigators received information that led to a search warrant being issued for the residence. The search of the property led to the seizure of a large marijuana growing operation which yielded 55 marijuana plants and approximately three (3) pounds of

the testing site three days a week in Dallas, outside the Citizens Resource Center, located at 1303 Dallas – Cherryville Hwy. Mr. Gaub said, “The site was open from 2, to 7 p.m., on its first day of operation, Nov. 2, and but now operates from 9 a.m., to 5 p.m., on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays.” Gaub said the testing site is a drive-through operation and is intended to compli-

ment the community testing being done four days a week by Kintegra. In his media release, Mr. Gaub said, “Using its mobile clinic, Kintegra is able to provide testing to multiple areas in Gaston County each week.” He also added Kintegra’s testing location schedule can be found at their website at: https://www.kintegra.org/ drive-up-covid-19-testing-

site-schedule/. Mr. Gaub said those who want to get tested at the Optum site are encouraged to register in advance at https:// lhi.care/covidtesting. “Testing will be made available for free for those without insurance or without the means to pay for it. Children as young as one can be tested and individuals do not need to show identification to receive a test,” he said.

harvested marijuana. Investigators also confiscated four firearms and a large amount of ammunition. Jack Bates Lewis, Jr., 47, of 194 Car Farm Rd., Lincolnton, was present during the search and is the primary resident. According to the media release, he will be charged with manufacturing marijuana, possession with the intent to sell and deliver marijuana, possession of firearms by a convicted felon, habitual felon, and maintaining a dwelling for the purposes of using/keeping/selling marijuana. Others indicted on drug charges by the Lincoln County Grand Jury include: • Virgil Wyatt King, 65, of West Highway 27, Lincolnton, NC. Mr. King is charged with the sell and delivery of a controlled substance and possession with intent to

sell and deliver along with maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance. The incidents occurred on Sept.17, Sept. 23, Oct. 8, and Oct. 27, 2020. Mr. King turned himself in to authorities on Dec. 16, and was placed in the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center under a $100,000 secured bond; • Melinda Dawn Edmondson, 36, Carrie St., Lincolnton, who is charged with sell and delivery of a controlled substance, trafficking by sell and delivery and possession with the intent to sell and deliver. The incidents occurred on Oct. 17; • Steven Shane Hulett, 35, also of Carrie St., Lincolnton. He is charged with sell and delivery, possession of illegal drugs and sell and delivery of methamphetamine, possession with the intent to sell and deliver and maintaining a

dwelling for a controlled substance; • Michael Jennings Sturgill, 45, of Buffalo Shoals Rd., Maiden, who is charged with possession of heroin; • Lorie Ann Sprouse, 51, also of Buffalo Shoals Road, Maiden. She is charged with possession of methamphetamine; • Caitlin Rae Peeler, 29, of Lackey Rd., Vale, who is charged with possession of methamphetamine; and; • Haley Megan Hunt, 28, of Moriah Church Rd., Casar, who is charged with possession of methamphetamine. Citizens are urged to report any suspicious drug activity to the Drug Tip Line at (704) 736-8606. All callers can remain anonymous and all tips are investigated. If your Crime Stoppers tip leads to an arrest you could receive a reward of up to $1,000.

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Is Social Security Income Taxable? Dear Savvy Senior, I understand that a portion of my Social Security beneﬁts may be taxable when I retire. Can you tell me how to calculate this? Ready to Retire

tirement Beneﬁts,” which provides detailed instructions and worksheets. You can download it at IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/ p915.pdf or call the IRS at 800-8293676 and ask them to mail you a free copy.

Dear Ready, Whether or not you’ll be required to pay federal income tax on your Social Security benefits will depend on your income and filing status. About 35 percent of Social Security recipients have total incomes high enough to trigger federal income tax on their benefits.

After you do the calculations, the IRS says that if you’re single and your total income from all of the listed sources is: • Less than $25,000, your Social Security will not be subject to federal income tax. • Between $25,000 and $34,000, up to 50 percent of your Social Security beneﬁts will be taxed at your regular income-tax rate. • More than $34,000, up to 85 percent of your beneﬁts will be taxed.

To figure out if your benefits will be taxable, you’ll need to add up all of your “provisional income,” which includes wages, taxable and non-taxable interest, dividends, pensions and taxable retirement-plan distributions, self-employment, and other taxable income, plus half your annual Social Security benefits, minus certain deductions used in figuring your adjusted gross income. How to Calculate To help you with the calculations, get a copy of IRS Publication 915 “Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Re-

If you’re married and filing jointly and the total from all sources is: • Less than $32,000, your Social Security won’t be taxed. • Between $32,000 and $44,000, up to 50 percent of your Social Security benefits will be taxed. • More than $44,000, up to 85 percent of your benefits will be taxed. If you’re married and file a separate

return, you probably will pay taxes on your benefits. To limit potential taxes on your benefits, you’ll need to be cautious when taking distributions from retirement accounts or other sources. In addition to triggering ordinary income tax, a distribution that significantly raises your gross income can bump the proportion of your Social Security benefits subject to taxes. How to File If you find that part of your Social Security benefits will be taxable, you’ll need to file using Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR. You also need to know that if you do owe taxes, you’ll need to make quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS, or you can choose to have it automatically withheld from your benefits. To have it withheld, you’ll need to complete IRS Form W-4V, Voluntary Withholding Request (IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/ fw4v.pdf), and file it with your local Social Security office. You can choose to have 7 percent, 10 percent, 12 percent or 22 percent of your total benefit payment withheld. If you subsequently decide you don’t want the taxes with-

held, you can file another W-4V to stop the withholding. If you have additional questions on taxable Social Security benefits call the IRS help line at 800-829-1040. State Taxation In addition to the federal government, 13 states – Colorado, Connecticut, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont and West Virginia – tax Social Security benefits to some extent too. If you live in one of these states, check with your state tax agency for details. For links to state tax agencies see TaxAdmin.org/state-taxagencies. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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NCDOT Launches 2021 Aviation Art Contest Submissions must be postmarked no later than Jan. 19 Once again, the N.C. Department of Transportation is bringing together art and aviation, as the agency hosts the 2021 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest. This year’s theme is “A Friendlier World with Air Sports.” Hot air balloons, stunt pilots, air shows and so much more bring people together, creating friendships that connect people from all over the world and of all ages. Students are invited to grab their art supplies and create artwork that captures the friendlier world that comes from people meeting and sharing their love of sport aviation. All students who live in or attend school in North Carolina and were born between Jan. 1, 2003 and Dec. 31, 2014 are encouraged to participate by submitting their own artwork. Prizes for the top three works will be awarded to the artist and the artist’s school in three age groups: junior (ages 6-9), intermediate (10-13), and senior (13-17). Judges will determine winners in each category based on creativity, artistic skill, and adherence to the theme.

The top three entries in each age group will be forwarded to Washington, D.C., to be judged in the National Aviation Art Contest. The national winners’ artwork will go on to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale’s headquarters in Switzerland for international judging. As added incentive, the North Carolina Museum of Art will again be exhibiting works from the winning students. Last year, 2,420 North Carolina students submitted artwork. Two of last year’s state winners also claimed top prizes at the national competition. Submissions must be postmarked no later than Jan. 19. Artwork and a certificate of authenticity should be mailed to: NCDOT Aviation Art Contest, NC Division of Aviation, 1560 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1560. For more information go to the 2020 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest’s website. The contest is paid for by the North Carolina Airports Association and its members.

Cassidy English of Harnett Central High School in Lillington created the winning entry in the Senior Division in 2020. (photo provided)

County’s public health announces COVID vaccine clinics GASTONIA – As per a Gaston County media release, spokesman Adam Gaub said that after a successful first week of vaccinating frontline health care workers and first responders, Gaston County’s Public Health, Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Management Departments are preparing for vaccination clinics for the county’s elderly population and others who qualify for early vaccines. Wrote Mr. Gaub, “In line with the revised groupings

passed down by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control, the clinics will offer vaccinations to any Gaston County resident 75 years or older beginning on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at the Gastonia Farmer’s Market.” He continued, “In the two clinics for 1A this week, we’ve vaccinated nearly 600 folks so far.” He noted the county didn’t yet have a final count as of Thursday, Dec. 31. More information about

During Tuesday, Dec. 29’s vaccination clinic, this Gaston County woman gets a COVID vaccination.

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A photo of the card you get after you are vaccinated for COVID. This is a reminder of when you received your first injection, with a reminder of when you need to come and get your second one. (photos provided) the event will be shared early next week, he added. In addition to those 75 and older – classified as being in 1B, Group 1 accord-

ing to the state categorization – those individuals who are part of the 1A grouping who did not already get vaccinated are welcome to at-

tend Friday’s clinic. Gaub also noted “1A” includes “…frontline health care workers and first responders who have direct contact with individuals who are potentially COVID-positive, as well as long-term care facility residents and staff.” Gaston County plans to continue hosting weekly vaccination clinics as doses are made available. Future locations and times will be announced as they are finalized at GastonSaves.com. “We have arrived, as a community, as a state and a nation,” shared Public Health Director Steve Eaton. “The biggest game-changer in terms of a pandemic is a vaccine. Both the people giving the vaccine and receiving the vaccine are part of history here in Gaston County.” Frontline essential workers are also a part of the 1B distribution, but are slated to be vaccinated after residents who are 75 years and older, as there is not enough vaccine currently available to handle this entire group at once. The CDC defines frontline essential workers as first responders (e.g., firefighters and police officers), corrections officers, food and agricultural workers,

U.S. Postal Service workers, manufacturing workers, grocery store workers, public transit workers, and those who work in the education sector (teachers and support staff members) as well as child care workers. Those frontline essential workers who are 50 and over will be offered the vaccine first, followed by those frontline workers of any age. GastonSaves.com will contain updates on where Gaston County stands on the vaccination group schedule. Even with the rollout of the vaccine to the initial groups, Eaton warned that Gaston County is seeing its highest levels of hospitalizations and percent positivity rate since the pandemic began. He urged residents to double down on mask wearing and avoid gatherings with members outside of your own household. “While we are thrilled to have vaccinations on hand and be providing them to our community, it will take some time to vaccinate enough people to see the full impact. We have to continue doing our part to prevent the spread.”

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Looking like a scene from a Civil War movie set, black powder smoke rolls across the wet grass at this host’s yard after members of the Cherryville New Year’s Shooter’s, Inc. group fired their guns.

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After the chanter’s cry ends, “And for good luck, we’ll fire our guns,” this Traditional New Year’s Shooter member greets the new year with a musket blast.

The weather was rainy and misty as the musket smoke of many Traditional New Year’s Shooters’ members black powder guns added to the mystique of the New Year’s Day 2021 shot. Little 5-year-old Maggie Day and her mom, Stacie, (obscured by the black powder smoke) fire Maggie’s little pink musket, scaring away the bad spirits so 2021 will be a better year for everyone.

Fire comes out the end of this Cherryville New Year’s Shooters, Inc. group member’s musket as young lady rings in the new year in the time-honored Cherryville tradition.

BOOM From Page 1 went. We had 48 shots to get through in 13 hours and we stayed on schedule the entire time. “The rain didn’t slow us down at all. We wanted to provide the shooters and hosts the full experience this year even though the timeframe was shortened from 7 to 8 p.m.” Wise continued, “I’m

MILES From Page 1 relationships.” Though Pruitt and his classes have done this walk in the past, he noted, for the benefit of those who might not be aware of what 'Yards for Yeardley’, or “Y4Y”, as it is also known, is, he said, “It’s a national movement to bring awareness to victims of domestic violence.” Pruitt continued, “Yeardley Love was a female Lacrosse player at the University of Virginia who died as a result of domestic violence. “After her death her friends and family began a foundation – joinonelove. org – that provides information to college and high

proud that our group abided by the curfew and state CoVID-19 guidelines and did not put spectators, law enforcement, shooters, and hosts at risk. “Not doing that would have been disrespectful and irresponsible. Our group is the original New Year’s Shooters group and we need to set an example of how things should be done. Our values are the true core of the tradition and we have 450 members and insurance guidelines that we are

responsible for. Hopefully, the 2022 shoot will be back to normal. If not, we’ll do the right thing and keep everyone safe and continue the original form of New Year’s Shooting going.” Traditional New Year’s Shooter’s group officer Gary Dellinger said their group of around 200-plus started at midnight at Cherryville City Hall, then went out of county to shoot. “We had 60 new members, and we shot throughout

school students around the United States about such. For those who are interested and want more information, I would direct them to go to the website, joinonelove. org, and check it out.” Coach Pruitt noted his students were encouraged to participate in the Yards for Yeardley movement in response to learning that one in three females and one in four males will be a victim of domestic violence in their lifetime. “The classes also received information on signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships and how they can help someone who is being controlled in a negative manner,” he said. Pruitt said the two classes in his second and fourth periods covered over

100,000 yards. Said Pruitt, “Five girls walked or ran over 3,000 yards as part of the event. They were Paige LaRoche (4,200), Nina Goretoy (4,025), Olivia Massagee (3,500), Sarah Rayfield (3,500) and Skye Taylor (3,325). Five boys walked or ran over 3,500 yards. They were Harry Lawson (4,375), Ian Lynn (4,200), Diego Suarez Murillo (4,200), Kai Shipley (4,025) and Adam Hicks (3,500). Thirty-two students took part in this event that took half of a class period.” “I just want to say 'thank you’ to all of my students for their attention to this serious matter and their effort and energy in completing Yards for Yeardley,” said Coach Pruitt.

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A quick blast of fire off to the right of the photo flares as one member of the Cherryville New Year’s Shooter’s, Inc. group welcomes in the New Year 2021 as their fellow members at the line at one of the host’s yards finish and move away so the next line can come up and volley. the countryside, then came back to Gaston County, wishing everybody a Happy New Year,” he said. Gary said their group actually finished a bit earlier; around 5 p.m., at the Great Outdoors. Dellinger noted that CoVID-19 was a big concern for their group going forward. “As early as November 2020 our group had talks

about what the shot was going to look like, what with masks being worn, social distancing, and their asking host families to serve no food, and all,” he noted. “We knew we were going to shoot to keep the tradition going.” Gary said their original route was altered and changed somewhat this year due to CoVID-19’s issues, and added they aren’t yet sure

their group will stay with that same schedule come 2022. “There were no injuries and we had a great, safe time. The hosts were glad to see us,” he said. The two groups will rest up, and then plans will be laid to start thinking about next year, once they all see what is going to happen with the CoVID-19 vaccine and all.

One of Coach Tim Pruitt’s Health & PE class students, Kai Shipley, walking in the CHS Gym as part of the Yards for Yeardley program. Shipley walked 4,025 yards in total. (photo provided)

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Learning to appreciate the value of each day I bemany Christians lieve 2020 follow Walmart’s has taught calendar instead us to apof the calendar of preciate the Church. But the value days like Epiphof each any are important: day. With they remind us that everyone’s each day, not just WILL UPCHURCH schedules Christmas and Easm e s s e d Chaplain – Cherryville ter, hold Christ’s up, I have Police Department promise. They looked to guide us through the church for stability. even the toughest years. While the building may Epiphany is the 12th be closed, the Body of day after Christmas. Christ is always open to Epiphany celebrates love and support us. A the Magi – or wise men source of comfort has from the east – following been to reexamine the li- the Star of Bethlehem to turgical calendar. Today see the new King (Matis Epiphany. It’s a holy thew 2:1-18). The Magi day, a day set apart. represent many things: Unfortunately, it has the wealthy, the edubeen overshadowed as cated, the connected, and

the Gentile. They were unique in that they were outside the loop of poor carpenters, shepherds and animal stalls. These were grand folks. They came to let the world know this King was not just to be recognized in Israel, but by the world. They brought gifts well out of the reach of Joseph and Mary. The gifts were gold – a symbol of kingship; frankincense – a symbol of the divine; and myrrh – a symbol of death. Now, this journey was no easy task but a complicated one. They had to see the new star and interpret its meaning. They had to gather resources, people and gifts.

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way from home was over 30 miles so this was appreciated. He also presented me with paperwork for a perk. The church was going to put 10 percent or $6 of my salary into the church denominational retirement plan, then known as The Annuity Board. It's called Guidestone today. He had me to complete a form solidifying my agreement to this monthly contribution. I was about seventeen at this stage and had zero interest or thoughts about retirement. Six dollars a month kind of seemed like a joke. I was with Liberty church a couple of years or more and about ten to twelve of those months Mr. Rice made that $6 contribution to my retirement faithfully. Although, I never thought another day about it from the moment I signed those papers. Seven or eight years ago I did wonder if that account even existed. I called up The Guidestone retirement people and with my Social Security number they told me in a few seconds that the account did indeed exist and my balance was $31,000. Shocked would not describe how I felt. I almost had to pick myself off the floor. If Mr. Rice had made as many as 12 contributions the total invested would have been $72. Now, years later I was looking at over $31,000. Since that day of first inquiring that little $6 account now has over $46,000 and still growing. The point of all this is save some money when you can. Start as young as possible but even if you are old put something away every month. If you can save hundreds every month that is wonderful, please do. However, don't ever underestimate the growth potential of saving a little bit of money every month, even if it's just $6. And yes, every time I look at that account, I remember Mr. Rice and the good people of Liberty Baptist Church who not only encouraged me then but are still encouraging me today with just $6.

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We have struggled on this journey the past year, but we have made it this far. Keep going. God is throwing stars of new opportunity all over the place for us to follow. Do we have the faith of the Magi to go where they lead? Do we have the faith to adapt to the ever-changing road we are on? By God’s Grace we do. I pray the journey of 2021 will be a blessing to you and yours. May God lead us to His unexpected joys.

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the announcement of the King of all Kings. Often a journey of faith is like that, it is a struggle followed by the joy of God’s mercy. I know the past year has been complicated, but life usually is. I have heard over and over again the wish to go back to “the way it was”, specifically in regards to church. Yet, is that what we really want? Church attendance was on the decline. Biblical literacy was at its lowest level in a century. Do we want to go back to when sports and entertainment were far more important than church? No! I don’t want to go back, I want to move forward to something better.

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Then they had to journey. Some studies show this may have taken years. At any point the Magi could have simply prayed a blessing and wished the new King well from afar. But they didn’t. They moved forward. When they got to King Herod and there was no baby, they could have said, “Oops! Let’s just go back, we got it wrong.” They kept moving forward. They found the King, not in a palace, but in an everyday house. Faith led them to the unexpected. Their dedication and perseverance should be an example to us today. It was all done on faith. That faith bore fruit in

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For Arthur Mclean of Stanley, running an errand on Christmas Day went from a chore to a ‘jumbo’ gift instantly when he won $750,000. Mclean stopped by the Stop N Save Mart on N.C.73, in Denver and bought two Jumbo Bucks scratch-offs. “I had to pick something up from the store,” said Mclean. “I thought to myself, ‘Might as well stop and grab a lottery ticket.’” That last-minute decision paid off big for Mclean and his wife. “I was in my truck,” said Mclean recalling the moment. “I got to the winning

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A limited supply The original plan included between 727,000 and 951,000 individuals in phase 1b. Under the new plan, more than a million and up to 2 million people are in phase 1b, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen said. The state has received about 460,000 doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. More than 100,000 doses are designated for distribution to long-term care facilities through CVS and Walgreens in a program administered by the federal government. The latest report on the department’s dashboard shows 63,571 people in North Carolina have received the vaccine. Cohen anticipates the state will receive 60,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine and

60,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine per week in January. The state receives the federal allocation amount every Tuesday, and state officials have until Friday each week to direct where the doses should be delivered. Some states, including Texas and Florida, did not alter their plans based on the new CDC recommendations and continue to prioritize the elderly and those with medical conditions, according to The Washington Post.

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their reduced autonomy and the difficulty of preventing spread in such settings should COVID-19 be introduced.” Under the new guidance, unless they qualify by age, inmates will not be included in the first phase of vaccination. In the earlier plan, inmates over age 65 or those with two or more comorbidities were scheduled to receive the vaccine after high-risk health care workers and long-term care facility residents and staff. Under the new rules, the only incarcerated people who will receive the vaccine in phase 1b are those who are 75 or older. As of Nov. 30, 164 inmates in North Carolina state prisons were 75 or older, according to the Department of Public Safety. The new guidelines delay vaccination for 1,006 people between the ages of 65 and 74, and do not make any provision for those with comorbidities. Under the new plan, all people in prison are scheduled to be vaccinated during phase 2. The state’s prison staff members are still included in phase 1b for vaccine distribution. At the end of November, more than 1,500 of the state’s 14,000 prison staff members had tested positive for COVID-19, according to Commissioner of Prisons Todd Ishee. In an ongoing court case, NAACP v. Cooper, a state judge ordered all prison staff to be tested for the virus every two weeks, noting staff infection is one key way the virus is introduced into prisons.

ticket and was shocked! I had to go back into the store and have them scan it. When the noises went off that told me I had won, I still didn’t believe it. I had to have them scan it twice!” The real gift, Mclean said, arrived when he told his wife the good news. “I went home and told my wife that we had won $750,000,” said Mclean. “She jumped right off the bed screaming, ‘You’re kidding me!’ So, I gave her the ticket and she said, ‘Wooo – we sure did!’” Mclean claimed his prize Wednesday, Dec. 30, at lottery headquarters in Raleigh. After required

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North Carolinians 75 or older and front-line health care or essential workers who are 50 or older are next in line to receive the COVID19 vaccine in early January, according to new guidelines Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday, Dec. 30. Health care workers at high risk of exposure and long-term care facility staff are currently being vaccinated as part of the initial phase of distribution. The new plan differs from North Carolina’s vaccine plan previously submitted to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in October, which prioritized long-term care residents, people with two or more chronic conditions that increase risk of severity of COVID, people over 65 who live in congregate settings and staff of congregate living settings. The new plan, like the new recommendations issued by a CDC committee last week, does not prioritize any individuals with medical conditions in the first phase but instead puts individuals over the age of 75 next in line. The CDC guidance also prioritizes front-line essential workers, but the new North Carolina plan specifically limits the next phase to those over the age of 50. “Our definition of essential workers follows pretty closely what the CDC says,” Cooper said. The CDC defines frontline essential workers as “first responders (e.g., firefighters and police officers), corrections officers, food and agricultural workers, U.S. Postal Service workers, manufacturing workers, grocery store workers, public transit workers and those who work in the education sector (teachers and support staff members) as well as child care workers.” The state has not yet released guidance on how essential worker designations will be made or enforced. While the state will offer descriptions of who should qualify as a front-line essential worker, Cooper said, there will be some discretion at the local level. “These are broad categories, and there are going to have to be some decisions made at the local level by people administering this vaccine as to whether someone falls into the category or not,” he said. “And that’s just something that we know is going to happen because it cannot be perfect and precise.” Hospitals that received the first doses of the vaccine in the initial phase also received guidelines for distribution. But at least one major hospital system, Charlotte-based Atrium Health, permitted individuals who did not qualify as critical under phase 1a to schedule a vaccination. The hospital says it has since canceled those appointments, but the situation raised questions about how the prioritization would be enforced. “I’ve already talked to legislative leaders this morning about this issue and talked with them about the potential of needing some legislative action to allow these boards more authority to enforce these rules,” Cooper said.

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Ironmen roundball back as JV, varsity teams scrimmage Lincolnton Wolves First game is at Chase on Jan. 5; first home game Jan. 8, at Nixon Gym by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

As head coach Scott Harrill said recently, “Ironmen basketball is back, and we are happy to see it!” Harrill said his CHS Ironmen JV and Varsity basketball teams had their first scrimmage of the new basketball year on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at Lincolnton High. “The JV Ironmen were competitive throughout the contest,” said Harrill, noting that freshmen Ade Anderson, Ethan Honeyman, and Darrian Floyd were standouts during the scrimmage. Coach Harrill also said his varsity men’s matchup was a long time coming for the Ironmen. Said Harrill, “The boys’ team has been looking froward to getting back on the court since CoVID-19 has started. The new look Ironmen are getting used to playing in masks, and getting back in shape.” The Ironmen were led by seniors Lavonte Hughes and Austin Thompson, Coach Harrill noted, adding Hughes was a “good floor general” and Thompson “did his job in the paint.” He continued, “Thompson being an undersized center, did a great job of stretching the floor and led the team in

three-pointers made. Jack Mulvey, Gavin Cease, and Numarius Good showed some signs of improvement.” Coach Harrill said the young men have many things to work on, but noted he feels like this group has a great chance to be a very good team. “We will rely on senior leadership with Noah Abernethy, Lavonte, and Austin. We will have to be a scrappy team and play hard at all times. We are not the biggest team, but will have to be the team that plays the hardest. “In the scrimmage, we made some mistakes, and were not in the right spot at all times, but these things can be worked out. We look forward to the season ahead,” he said. Leading scorers for the scrimmage game were Hughes and Thompson. On the defensive end, Coach Harrill noted Cease, Landon Hahn, and Good were all showing signs of excellence. Harrill added that Ironman Carter Spangler did many good things during the scrimmage. “Carter is a behind the scenes guy, that makes good decisions, gets on the floor, and hustles at all times,” said Harrill. Coach Harrill noted the Ironmen will watch the scrimmage film and get back to work in practice in preparation for their first game on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at Chase. Their first home game will be Friday, Jan. 8, against Piedmont Charter’s Patriots.

The 2020 CHS Ironmen Varsity Boys Basketball team are (front row): Carter Spangler, Carson Kelly, Lavonte Hughes, Landon Hahn, Numerius Good, and Noah Abernethy. Back row: Assistant coach Dennis Tate, Jack Mulvey, Teaghan Strutt, Austin Thompson, Gavin Cease, T.J. Thompson, Assistant coach Antonio Griggs, and Head coach Scott Harrill. Absent when photo made was Jaylon Moon.

The 2021 CHS Ironmen JV Basketball team are (front row, left to right): Cameron Wright, Chance Hunt, Will Allen, Ade Anderson, Nate Bookout, and JD Dattoli. Back row: Tanner Sisk, Drake Mauldin, Darrien Floyd, Ethan Honeyman, Hunter Jackson, Will Fowler, and Coach Franklin Allen. (Eagle/CF Media file photos by Susan L. Powell)

Volleyball teams lose two post-Christmas matches to Piedmont Charter Ironmen’s Lincoln Charter match moved due to COVID-19 issues by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

With the revised COVID-19 schedule, Coach Leigh Kiser’s CHS Lady Ironmen were scheduled for two (2) conference matches. However, such was not to be, as she noted that, as has been the case, “… COVID-19 had other plans and the match with Lincoln Charter has been moved to next week,” said Coach Kiser, via email. That said, Kiser noted her Lady Ironmen were

able to go on the road to face the Lady Patriots of Piedmont Charter on Wednesday, Dec. 30, but fell 3-0 by scores of 25-16, 25-12, and 25-17. Said Coach Kiser, “It was an unusual time with COVID scheduling to be playing,” adding that her team “…never could produce any offense in the loss. “Senior libero Megan Smith and junior Skye Reed each had three (3) assists,” with sophomore Rileigh Kiser and Smith leading the defense with six (6) and eight (8) digs, respectively. In Junior Varsity action, Coach Kiser said the junior ladies “put up a good fight” before falling 2-1. Said Kiser, scores were 25-12 (PCC); 25-20 (CHS);

and 15-7 (PCC). “We really played hard and I was proud of the way we came back in the match to force a third game,” said Kiser. For the CHS JV’s, freshman Ceniya Powell led the team with three (3) serve aces. Kiser noted that next week will be the end of the season for the Lady Ironmen volleyball players as they travel to Thomas Jefferson (Tuesday, Jan. 5), and Lincoln Charter (no date set), then host Christ the King in the home finale, at Nixon Gym, on Thursday, Jan. 7. Currently, the varsity Lady Ironmen are 3-7, overall, and 3-6 in SPC 1A play. The JV ladies are 2-8

The 2020-20211 Junior Varsity Lady Ironmen are: back row (left to right) – Head Coach Leigh Kiser, Laila Davis, Makayla Sigmon, Gracie Truesdale, Marissa Moore, Payton Cooke, and Assistant Coach Brooke Henley. Front row (left to right) – Yanet Guadarrama, Taylor Digh, Callista Spencer, Nanct Guadarrama, and Ceniya Powell. Front and center: libero Briley Wight. (file photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) overall, and are2-7 in SPC 1A play. (Additional information and stats by Brian Kiser.)

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Coaches say IM X-Country members improving all year long by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

According to Coach Scott Harrill, one of the coaches of the CHS Cross Country teams this year, the Ironmen have been steadily improving. They recently hosted the Southern Piedmont Cross Country championship at Tryon Park last week, on Dec. 17, said Coach Harrill, who added CHS’ teams were led by senior Ben Hayes on the boys side and Landrie Wofford on the girls side. Said Harrill, “Ben has been improving all year long and pushes himself to be the best he can be. In his efforts of sprinting to the finish, he earned All-Conference honors. “Ben really put in the work to get better. Not just in practice, but his days off he would work out and run on his own. Ben really has a heart of a champion and

loves the competition. We are proud of him for making the Southern Piedmont 1A All-Conference team.” Other members that did well in the conference meet, noted Harrill, were Chase McNeill, Noah Abernethy, and Kadin Beaver, who also noted the Ironmen made “strong showings at all meets this year and were a great group to be around.” On the girls side, Landrie Wofford made the All-Conference team with her performance at the conference meet, Coach Harrill noted. Said Harrill, “Landrie, was a constant on the Cross Country team. You could see the excitement when Landrie was running. She really wanted to do her best at all times. We are very proud of her for making the SPC 1A All-Conference team.” That said, Coach Harrill added he is very proud of the entire team.

Landrie Wofford is enthusiastic about running Cross Country and giving her best for the CHS Ironmen team. Wofford Ben Hayes in action at the Tryon SPC 1A Conference cham- made the All-Conference team with her performance at the pionship meet at Tryon Par on Dec. 17, as he paces himself conference meet, and was a constant on the Cross Country team. (photos by Scott Harrill) against the Highland Tech Rams runner.

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified as Administrator, of the Estate of Forest Everette Rayfield, deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims to exhibit them to the undersigned, Forest Wayne Rayfield, Administrator on or before the 30th day of March, 2021, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 30th day of December, 2020. Forest Wayne Rayfield, Administrator Estate of:Forest Everette Rayfield 2201 Knotline Road Cherryville, NC 28021 CE (12/30/2020, 1/06, 13 & 20/2021)

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REZONING REQUEST FOR 112 HOWELL STREET, CHERRYVILLE N.C. (PARCEL# 222678). REQUEST REZONING OF R-9 TO GMC

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Boys Coach: Scott Harrill Asst. Coaches: Bud Black, Dennis Tate, Antonio Griggs Girls Coach: Carrie Dalton Asst. Coaches: Callie Hahn AD: Scott Harrill Manager: Lee Roy Montgomery and Will Gates Principal: Kevin Doran JV Boys: Antonio Griggs Phone: 704-836-9605 or 704-435-2408

Notice is hereby given that the City of Cherryville Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet at the Cherryville Community Building, located at 106 S. Jacob Street, on Tuesday, January 18, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., to consider the following:

Derrick Mackey Zoning Administrator

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CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR AD AT CAROLINACLASSIFIEDS.COM OR CALL 704-484-1047 ANNOUNCEMENTS

EXPRESS LOVE WITH OUR STICKERS. 6” round, $4.99. Apple of my Eye and Mr. Flesh. Free Shipping 5 or more. Blood Designs Novelty Shop. 864-347-2080, auteryjean27@gmail.com THE HAIRIS STUDIO by Brook Maness. OPEN in the old Randall’s Barber Shop. 114 Frank Randall Drive, Mooresboro. brooklynleeann8@gmail.com, 828-4294836.

PLACE YOUR ORDERS FOR THE HOLIDAY!! Tom’s Bakery, 120 Belvedere Ave., Shelby, NC 28150. Email: tgreene1@twc.com or visit tomsbakery.net (704) 4731413

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

EMPLOYMENT NOW HIRING: COATS PERFORMANCE MATERIAL (Patrick Yarns) 501 York Rd., Kings Mountain. Apply within. For more information, call Tina at 704-710-1113 or 980-291-2216 NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. (704) 473-0341 NEED A LABORER. Must have a valid driver license. Apply in person at 1025 County Home Road, Shelby, NC 28152 IN NEED OF A ROLLBACK DRIVER. Must have experience and a good driving record. Apply in person at 1025 County Home Road, Shelby, NC (704) 472-4666

BUSINESS SERVICES TRIPLE D PAINTING AND WOODWORK. All your painting needs, free estimates, over 25 yrs experience! Framing, facial boards and much more wood work available! Making your home, building or business look new again. (704) 418-5736 childresstracy1@gmail.com

IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up. I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drugfree, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750 SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 5321587 HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean ﬂower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us ﬁrst, 704-6924449. CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Fall Tune-up Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

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

POMOOBLE PUPPIES 4 MONTHS OLD & 2 Month Old Mixed Puppies. (Text Preferred) Contact (864) 4904979

GASTON COUNTY

RED COUCH, LOVE SEAT, $400. Queen bed, dresser, $1200; (2) like new recliners, $100 each; brown couch, $400. 704-600-6436, 864805-0035.

1980-1992 FORD TRUCK PARTS. Cabs, doors, etc. Call for price! (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net LAND FOR SALE. Logan Township in Rutherford County. 828-429-7200.

WE HAVE TRAILERS IN STOCK! GOOSENECKS, NEW AND USED, 7 TON AND 10 TON. ENCLOSED 4x6, 5x8, 5x10, 6x10, 6x12, 7x14, (7x14 7k), 8.5x20 (10k AUTO CARRIER), DUMP TRAILERS. ALL SIZES OF UTILITY TRAILERS, 2020 & 2021 WITH MORE ON WAY! J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895. TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW! ALL KINDS. Areas LARGEST on site display for trailers. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., 2690 US Hwy. 221 S., Forest City. 828245-5895.

MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Seasoned oak. Short stove wood. Cut, split, delivered, $60. (828) 395-0758 MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Short green oak, small stove wood. Cut, split, delivered, $60. (828) 395-0758 9FT POOL TABLE FOR SALE. Comes with cue sticks, racks and cover, $600. 828748-3858, if no answer leave message. PROPANE GRILL TANKS RE-FILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828-287-3272. 18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,095. 704-482-3166. FERRIS LAWNMOWER IS600Z S., 48 inch cut, 18 1/2 HP, Kawasaki, 33 Hours, $6,000.00. Call 704-974-1861 anytime. RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS AND GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-476-9383. CABRIOLET VW. Best Offer! Parts only. Does not run. Call (704) 300-1818

CHRISTMAS PUPPIES. Full blooded Labrador Retrievers. All black, ﬁrst shots & wormed. Parents on site. Ready 12-24-20. Taking deposits $400. Leave message 828-429-0210

WATER TOTES & BURNING BARRELS. 55 Gallon Solid Top Plastic; 55 Gallon Metal & Plastic with Lids & Rings; 15 Gallon Jugs Plastic. (828) 327-4782

CHERRYVILLE HOUSE FOR SALE. $235,000. All brick split ﬂoorplan, three BR, two BA home with 1781 sq. ft. of living space. Home features forced air a/c with gas heat (replaced in 2015) dining room, breakfast area, great room, and large sun porch. Large deck with Hot Tub. Large parking area and a two car garage. 8’ X 12’ storage building in back yard w/power. 306 S. Elm St., Cherryville, NC 28021 (704) 604-6237 sickedoﬁt@gmail.com

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY

ITEMS FOR SALE 2 bookcases, tables, artworks and much more. Call 727-5970930 for appointment. 4 PIECE BROYHILL BEDROOM SUITE only $300. Recliner in good condition $20. Microwave “Like New” $25. Assortment of Exercise Equipment $25 each. Call (980) 404-0068

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. Full blooded. Males & females $200. Call: 704-7183827 or 704-718-7420. (704) 718-3827

3 HEAVY DUTY TOOL BOXES. Ford Super Duty (250 & 350), $250 each. All three $600. Retail over $400. Reggie Keistler, 980-254-5876 HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449. WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-2455895. CARPORTS, GARAGES, RV COVERS, FREE STANDING LEAN TO’S. Areas largest on site display. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY. Born on Halloween this lovable little boy is looking for his forever home. Shots and deworming by the vet. Asking $550. (704) 734-7088 Joelovestina1@gmail.com OLDER MATURE KITTENS. Neutered and spayed with all shots. Looking for good homes. (704) 472-7116 DOG KENNELS, FROM $189.99 IN STOCK. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 10x10 split, 20x20 split. Tops, Delivery and Install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-2455895.

CARS & TRUCKS

WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your rooﬁng or repair needs. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704482-2243. (704) 538-5788 TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. (704) 434-6389

2 HOUSES AVAILABLE for rent. Shelby - 2BR, 1BA $795/mth. Forest City - 3BR, 1BA - $795/mth. Call: 704649-3491 DUPLEX, 2 BEDROOM I BATH. Rent $475, Deposit $300, Application Fee $25. 704-472-4666, 704-472-3100. 118 Bowman St., Shelby, NC 28150 RETAIL SPACE FOR RENT UPTOWN. Rent is $750 month, Deposit $750, 704472-3100, 704-472-4666. 228 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 28150 3 BEDROOM HOME IN VERY NICE SUBDIVISION. Heat/air, new roof & windows. Oak Grove community in Kings Mtn. $1000 mo plus deposit. 864-300-4694, (704) 600-6229

FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft. Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. 16X40 STORAGE BUILDING, WORK SHOP, ETC. Built on site, one day install. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828245-5895.

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH MOBILE HOME. $500 Deposit, $540 Month. “No Pets!” Call or Text (704) 300-3647.

2010 SUBARU OUTBACK 156,000 miles, Call for Price, (704) 418-1012 1997 FORD ECONOLINE COMMERCIAL CUTAWAY E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires, $15,000. 828-245-9620, 828-223-1564. 1990 CADILLAC DEVILLE 72,000 original miles. $4,000. 828-980-0692.

3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. Wood ﬂoors, carpet & outbuilding, central air, gas pack heat. No pets. $700 month, $300 deposit. Contact Tommy Wilson with Clay & Associates, Real Estate. 111 Morton Street, Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 4181251 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417 2BR, 1BA. Appliances, central heat/air. $650 month, $650 deposit. HAP ok. 704487-8282, 704-692-0091. 314 Grice St. Shelby, NC 28150

1968 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD. Also miscellaneous furniture for sale. Call 828305-4498. 1980 FORD F100 PICKUP. Long bed with ladder rack. Needs some work. Can send pictures by phone. $1200. Call (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net

COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING STANDING HARDWOOD AND PINE TIMBER. SPECIALIZE IN PINE THINNING, 30 ACRES OR MORE. Competitive Pricing. Over 30 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828-248-3659, 828289-0742.

FOR SALE: 2016 Prowler Camper. Call and leave message at 704-482-0865 for more information.

BUYING SPORTS CARDS and other collectibles. Call: 704-692-6013.

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

WANT NEW AND WELL USED LAWN BENCHES. (704) 473-1306

VACATIONS

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

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803718-2659, (803) 635-9831

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

FARM & GARDEN

HOUSE FOR RENT IN SHELBY. 1 BR Duplex, Frig & Stove. $525/month. 941-916-2235.

1968 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD. Also miscellaneous furniture for sale. Call 828305-4498.

NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers needed. (704) 4770516

REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank. Can send pictures by phone. $475. (704) 300-1818 BABY CRIB, MATTRESS AND ACCESSORIES. $100. High chair with 3 attachments, $45. 980-292-2298 A CLEANING COMPANY WITH NO HIDDEN FEES!!! Whole House Air Ducts, cleaning & sanitizing, up to 10 vents, $199. Call 704-9803047.

FULL TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED. Maintain rental properties. Must have valid NC Drivers license. Pay depends on experience. (704) 473-4299

DECK NEED A FACE LIFT? I have built or repaired hundreds. We ﬁx most anything made of wood. Room Enclosures. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-4766058.

FOUR CEMETERY PLOTS in Section 1 of Rose Hill Memorial Park. Graves 1,2,3,4. Lot 170. Only $500 each. Will sell in pairs. Call 704-4735000 (704) 473-5000

CLEVELAND COUNTY

FOR SALE

WNC CHIMNEY SWEEP, Western Carolina. Cleaning, Repair, Caps, Pest removal, 25+ years experience. Ellenboro +75miles. Call Neal, 828223-7730.

REAL ESTATE

WANT TO BUY

PART TIME PAINTER NEEDED. For rental houses as they become vacant. Please call (704) 473-4299

BUSINESS SERVICES

PETS & LIVESTOCK

YARD SALES

HAVE CLEAN DRIVING RECORD. Must pass drug test and physical. Call United Cab at (704) 482-7000

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN. Price Brothers, Inc., Plumbing. (Equal Opportunity Employer). Join our team!!! APPLY TODAY. pbiplumbing. com/employment

FOR SALE

HIGH MARBLE TOP TABLE with 4 chairs. $60.00. Call: 704-466 -8741.

ESTATE GARAGE SALE. Sat. January 9, 8am-1pm. Personal and Household items and furnishings for sale. Rain or Shine. 113 Santa Fe Trail, Shelby, NC 28152

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION NEEDED for rental property. Please call (704) 473-4299

FOR SALE

WOOD BUNK BEDS WITH DRAWERS. $375. Unique Sofa and chair, new cushions, $250. Rug 5x7 $40. All good condition. (704) 472-8120

WHY NEW WINDOWS? • Energy Efﬁcient • Cuts down on heating and cooling costs • Reduces exterior trafﬁc and/ or road noise • Double-hung Ellison windows with tilt-in sashes and half screens • 15year glass breakage and seal warranty New Year’s Special 10% discount when you mention this post! (Expires February 1, 2021. Exclusions may apply). Please note that this offer is only valid within Gaston, Cleveland, Lincoln, and Mecklenburg counties. Call Adam at Run-A-Way Gutters today for your free estimate! (704) 674-4757 runawaygutters@gmail.com

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

A CLEANING COMPANY WITH NO HIDDEN FEES!!! 2 Room Carpet Special, only $88.00. Call 704-980-3047. FUNNY PHONE CASES & ACCESSORIES HometownShelby.com Funny Phone Cases and Accessories has thousands of iPhone Cases, Samsung Galaxy Cases, Phone Grips and Google Cases. Visit online anytime! NC4Ever@email.com DEER APPLES FOR SALE. $9 per bag. 828-287-3272. “COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park. Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually. (919) 272-5503 DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms. 704-300-5341, Steve 704472-8865, Cletus, 704-3005341, Todd (704) 692-1627

DEER CORN, SHELLED, 50LBS, $7. Cob Corn, $8. 828-287-3272. ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Call for more details. 828-382-0455. HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855 HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean ﬂower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us ﬁrst, 704-6924449.

LIFT CHAIR RECLINER WANTED. Please call 704472-2263. DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828-289-1175. 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 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228 CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828-245-6756. WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

CAMPERS

NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-2873272.

REAL ESTATE RUTHERFORD COUNTY TWO RESTRICTED MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS in gated community, near Lake Lure. Owner ﬁnancing available, 0% ﬁnancing for a limited time. Also, 78 Acre Riverfront Horse Farm, 5 miles from TIEC. 864-909-1035, www. rowelland.com LAND FOR SALE. Logan Township in Rutherford County. 828-429-7200.

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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, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 4876354

1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Call or visit us today, Laurel Hill Apartments 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity. LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723 RUTHERFORD COUNTY 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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Pastor Gertjan Vroege and his wife, Stephanie; their children Nathaniah (11), Josiah (10), and Sarah (7), served breakfast to members of the Cherryville Police Department in appreciation of their service to Cherryville. With them are CPD staff and officers Chief Cam Jenks, dispatcher John Rudisill, and Patrol Officers Vince Burleson, Sable Cranford, Edward Stivala, and Derek Thom.

At the Saturday, Aug. 29, free face mask giveaway at the Cherryville Fire Dept., Chief Jeff Cash and his wife Cynthia (front, far right) display and wear their masks. With them are members of the CFD and HPVFD who came out to help out with the giveaway. Sitting down, from left, are: Colby Heffner and Ryan Gunter; and (standing) the Cashes. Standing, in back, left to right, are: Clay Thornburg (HPVFD), and Richard Winters and Capt. Kurt Black, who are with CFD.

A Cherryville Police SUV sits on First Street on Thursday, Oct. 29, in order to make sure no one comes down the road and risks getting entangled in the downed wires from a broken pole, caused by remnants of Hurricane Zeta.

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City’s streets in honor of her late father. The late Mr. Patterson was a leader in civil rights in Cherryville and was the first African-American to integrate Cherryville Junior-Senior High School back in the 60s.

• John Chavis Middle gets new principal in Matt Rikard. Former principal Ryan Smith moves to H.H. Beam Elementary. • ‘Council of Understanding’ to discuss Gastonia Confederate statue’s future. Commissioner Tom Keigher chairs workgroup on future of the statue. • Mr. David Day is Cherryville’s new Down Town Director. He replaces Mr. Richard Randall, who took a job with Gaston County. • Thanks to school bond dollars, CHS parking lots scraped and paved over the summer. Cost of the CHS parking lot paving: approximately $230,000. • Council approves multimillion dollar bond referendum for downtown improvements. Action paves way for water; sewer system updates, as well as other work. • NCHSAA delays start of Fall sports season until at least Sept. 1. • Catawba Indian Nation breaks ground for multimillion dollar casino. Project represents $273 million investment and many jobs for Cleveland County; surrounding counties. AUGUST • Newly renovated building at 200 E. Main has packed open house. Building – built around 1916 – one of many in Cherryville on National Register. Thanks to investor Patrick O’Leary and the folks at Spurling Realty, new life and a new purpose has been breathed into it. • Since July 6, Cherryville Area Ministries re-open for business. Though they closed in March, they continued their assistance program throughout that time. • One of Cherryville’s pi-

John Pete Craft, funeral director at Stamey – Cherryville Funeral Home and Cremation Service, celebrated 25 years as a funeral director. Mr. Craft is also the Chamber Board Chairman. (Eagle/CF Media file photos by Michael E. Powell or provided) oneers in recreation was honored in a dedication ceremony at Aaron Moss Park. Dr. Floyd Wright was the special guest as city officials unveiled a sign proclaiming one of the two ballfields at the park as “Dr. Floyd Wright Softball Field” in perpetuity. • Four from Cherryville area file for Board of Education seats. Cherryville Township incumbent Terry Usery faced two challengers in Beverly “Robbie” Lovelace and Daniel Ware. (Mrs. Lovelace later won the seat.) • According to the United States Geologic Survey’s web site, on Aug. 9, 2020, a Magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Sparta, N.C., “occurred as a result of oblique-reverse faulting in the upper crust of the North American plate.” No injuries or minimal damages were reported. • Dixie Youth Angels team finish third at DGSB World Series while Dixie Youth Debs finish fourth at Softball World Series in Alabama. • Cherryville Police Department Chief Cam Jenks will be the first to tell you the year 2020 (and more than a few before it) have not been kind to law enforcement agencies and their image as perceived and reported on by mainstream media. However, he and his hard-working staff were greatly heartened by a recent kindness shown them by three breakfast serving tykes and their parents, Pastor Gertjan and

Stephanie Vroege. • Cherryville Family “Y” opens for members with medical needs on Friday, Aug. 7, at a limited capacity and with proper social distancing, mask rules in place. • New school year; new procedures for Cherryville’s four schools. In spite of many new changes, first day back went smoothly for principals, students, with few glitches. • Eighth backpack drive event successful in spite of COVID-19 restrictions. St. John’s Lutheran Church’s “One Body, One Mission” drive gives out over 125 well-filled school backpacks to students. • Cherryville product Noah Eaker helps the Spinners during SCBL playoffs. Looks forward to academics; playing ball at Coastal Carolina. SEPTEMBER • CFD’s Capt. Trent Carpenter retires after 30 years in fire service. Will continue with Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office’s Special Operations Division on a part-time basis. • The CHS Ironmen football coaches and some of their prospective Ironmen 2020-2021 team members got to work out at the Aug. 10, socially distanced and safety ruled, practices at Rudisill Stadium. • The Cherryville Fire Department gives away almost

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

John Chavis Middle School 7th grader Cameron Gatza talks with Principal Matt Rikard (second from right) on the second day back to school. Mr. Rikard, with teacher Blair Beam (right), soccer coach and teacher Michelle Cuomo, GCPD SRO Mark Johnson, and Elishia Oliver (off-camera) were doing temperature checks and welcoming students back.

Many Cherryville citizens took advantage of being able to participate in October’s early voting at the Cherryville Fire Department polling station.

NC Elections Chief Judge Chip Childers and poll worker Leslie Lopez check on the number of voters who have come in to the First Presbyterian Church polling place (Precinct 37) as of Tuesday, Nov. 3. 1,700 masks at Aug. 29, event. Inclement weather moved everything indoors. • Doug and Lisa Ragan, owners and operators of Papa’s Pizza To-Go in Cherryville for 30 years, sell their business to new owners, Kay Sonani and Raj Chauhan, saying it was time for them to retire. • Nineteenth 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony has smallest crowd to date. CFD; City of Cherryville remind us all to “Never Forget!” • City officials explain critical $8.7 million infrastructure bond referendum’s importance, noting the November ballot issue targets replacing water, sewer arteries; dilapidated downtown streets, sidewalks. • High City utility bills main topic at last Council meeting. Group of upset citizens voice concerns, want to know why bills are so high. • In six-month long investigation, Cherryville PD officers make a number of drug arrests, with Capt. B. Doolittle noting, “Investigations are ongoing,”; with as many as 41 charges being filed. • Cherryville Family YMCA open to all members again now as part of Gov. Cooper’s “Phase 2.5” reopening. • Having been closed since mid-March, the C. Grier Beam Truck Museum will reopen to the public on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. • Cherryville native, 2018 Highland Tech graduate and Appalachian State University sophomore Addison Beam wins the 2020 47th Annual Gaston County Amateur Golf Tournament. Addison notes win is for his sister, Allie, who has battled cancer for five years. • Chamber, City officials say 2020 “Scary-Ville” Halloween Festival canceled due to COVID19. Festival eventually comes back via the new “Hocus Pocus” Parade. OCTOBER • Cherryville educator/author Sadie Allran Broome authors humorous, fictional memoir titled, “Sick & Twisted in Savannah: Memoirs…”.

• Folks driving Main Street noticed what looked like a mini-Hollywood movie set and its crew shooting footage as writer, director, and producer Franklin Michael Lowry and a crew from Scott Clinton Photography, shot scenes for an upcoming movie, tentatively titled, “Charles Sloan”, in town. • Second day for early voting in Cherryville a very busy day. Numbers at CFD polling station support higher than normal election day turnout. • New CHS ‘Kindness Club’ program created to impact local schools; community. Its message? “Spread kindness, not germs!” • City Manager Jeff Cash said for the first three cumulative years after the City’s bond projects initiated, it is projected that 126 new jobs will be created; $18 million of direct sales, service and payroll will be created. Additionally, $7.2 million dollars of economic impact will be generated from indirect and induced new funds coming into the community totaling $25.2 million dollars over three years. • City’s J. Ralph Beam, Jr. Heritage Park gets long overdue facelift. • Cherryville Farmer’s Market ends five-month run for 2020. Opening day was Thursday, June 18 for COVID-19 shortened market. • Cherryville woman, Tina Flowers, is TOPS weight loss queen for 2019. Thinks of herself as being like the “little engine that could”, achieving her dream. NOVEMBER • 2020 “Toys for Tots” campaign looked a little different due to COVID-19. Still, CFD’s AFC Jason Wofford said, “We are also thankful to be part of a community who supports this type of charity fully.” • Hocus Pocus Parade wound its way through Cherryville on Oct 23, with the Disney-style event taking the place of Little Spooks Parade and the town’s Scary-Ville festivities. • Fast-moving remnants of Hurricane Zeta move through Cherryville. Power knocked out

from roughly 8:15 a.m., until 1:30 p.m., for some; after 8 p.m. for others. • High voter turnout as Cherryville and Gaston County goes ‘red’ for Trump, Republicans. All vote numbers unofficial until count is complete, which still doesn’t seem to be done. • Cherryville’s Main Street hosts after-Thanksgiving Holiday Market. Nov. 27-28 event to feature Arts, Crafts vendors and local merchants. • City Council hears from Centralina’s Mike Manis about economic impact of bonds. Also hears from local businessman Rusty Wise about power rates and Electric Fund usage. • New Cherryville Nazarene pastor, Rev. Kyle DeLong, says his past is his testimony. He wants to help people out of the walls they’ve built around themselves. • CHS Lady Ironmen volleyball, cross-country sports are back, but in a reduced form. Coach Leigh Kiser is winningest coach in school’s volleyball history. • 2020 Community Thanksgiving meal has different look this year as drive-through service, “take out”, and delivery are the rule of the day for “Turkey Day” feast in the time of COVID. • CHS Cross Country team has strong first outing for 2020 season as Ironmen runners finish third in Tryon Park meet. DECEMBER • Eight hundred-plus fed at 12th Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal. Masks, gloves, safety, social distancing the norm for first-ever drivethrough meal. • What’s different with this year’s New Year’s Shooters? The most obvious (and discernible) things were masks, social distancing, and no physical contact with hosts. • Dr. Thomas R. White receives prestigious NC Family Physician of the Year Award. Cherryville physician’s medical practice always been about patient’s best interests. • After destructive 2018 fire, Cherryville Head Start now back to business of teaching wee charges. • Like everything else, the 2020 Cherryville Fire Department awards banquet a little different this year. Ceremony was virtual due to COVID-19 restrictions. • Large, working Hanukkah menorah built outside Cherryville Latinx church. Pastors, congregation wanted to honor the very celebration Jesus Himself celebrated in Jerusalem. (This concludes our twopart, 2020 “Look Back” at the Eagle’s news year. We want to thank our faithful subscribers and our equally faithful readers for supporting their hometown newspaper, The Cherryville Eagle, during this most trying of years! Have a safe, healthy, and blessed New Year 2021!)