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Council votes on a couple of rezoning issues; water interconnection agreement

At the Monday night, Oct. 10, 2022 city council regular session, Mayor H.L. Beam, III, under the Mayor’s Comments section of the meeting, informed council he attended a recent Lincoln/Gaston County MPO where they discussed utilizing some of the $100 million in grant funding for improvements to sections of I-85; specifically increasing

cycle lanes to the section as well as EV (electric vehicle) charging stations along it,”

thing so far. He also noted he attended the 100th birthday celebration of Mrs. Beulah B. Reynolds, adding what small percentage of the world’s population makes it

“Also,” said Mayor Beam, “the Main Street revitalization should be over by the end of October, weather permitting.”

As there were no citizens to be heard, council re-

ceived an update from Mrs. Vicki Spurling on what is going on with some of the downtown buildings.

Mrs. Spurling noted the new building that was formerly the Belk building is

at full capacity with all four apartments leased and the downstairs part of the building also leased by a new 3D printing company, Reggie Walker’s Unishippers, and See COUNCIL, Page 6

NC-made film, “Charles Sloan” wins Best Feature Award at film/art festival

ALEIGH, NC – The producers of the North Carolina film “Charles Sloan” announced on last Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, that their film received the Best Feature Award at the Raleigh Film and Art Festival. The film, which was shot on location in Cherryville and in, NC, was one of six in the running for best feature. The three-day festival screened more than 200 films from 20 countries.

The 80-minute film, which stars SAG-AFTRA actor Mark Costello as the title character, tells the story

Started as a meter reader in 1993; worked his way up by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Cherryville Public Works

Director Brandon Abernathy knows what it is like to work your way up to the top position in a job – he did just that way back in 1993 while he was in school.

Said Brandon recently at his Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 retirement party at the Cherryville Community Building,

“I have been with the City for over 29 years. I started in 1993 as a meter reader while I was in college.”

Abernathy, born and bred a Cherryville boy, said he attended Gaston College after graduating CHS in 1992, and though not an engineer, he majored in Computer Programming while there, which helped him in his future position with the City of Cherryville. Additionally, Abernathy said, “I hold an ‘A’ certification in Water Distribution and a Grade 4 in Collections along with a cross-connection backflow given by the State of North Carolina.”

After starting out literally fresh out of high school, he started, as he noted, reading

See ABERNATHY, Page 9

Cherryville High School

Principal Shawn Hubers and Cherryville High School Education Foundation spokesperson Nan Davis recently said they are both glad to see things are moving along with the school’s proposed CHS Outdoor Learning Space.

Mr. Hubers said of the spot, planned for the area behind the school’s main building currently occupied by the gazebo, is pretty sim-

ple. “We plan on moving the gazebo farther out to the around the edge of the school’s practice field. I want to try and have the students in one of the building classes do that,” said Mr. Hubers. “That said, this Outdoor Learning Space will be available for all our students to use. Teachers will be able to take their classes to this space to provide their students with a change in scenery from the traditional four walls of the classroom.”

Hubers continued, “There have actually been some recent studies done that show students are more attentive

See

Told that 21 new businesses have come to Cherryville since August 2022 by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

of a man wh o receives a compassionate release from prison after more than 30

years of incarceration. With no money, no prospects and a terminal illness Sloan

tries to reconnect with his estranged family and See FILM, Page 10

CHSEF approved $100,000 toward the grant; pledges to use fundraising to fulfill remaining balance by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Cherryville Realtor, Mrs. Vicki Spurling, speaks to the City Council about all the new businesses that are going into the downtown. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Mayor H.L. Beam, III, presents Cherryville Police Department patrol officer, Jessica Richardson, a certificate congratulating her on her five years of service with the city.

Behind the scenes of the movie, ‘Charles Sloan’, shot a few years back outside Cherryville’s Home Folks Café. (photo provided)

Brandon and Allison Abernathy at Brandon’s Thursday, Oct. 13 retirement party. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

CHS Principal Shawn Hubers motions toward the area out toward the edge of the school’s practice field where the present gazebo (seen here) will be moved prior to starting work on the proposed new Outdoor Learning Space. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Ron Hovis

CHERRYVILLE –

Mr. David Ronald “Ron” Hovis, Sr., 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Ron was born in Lincoln County, NC, on Oct. 12, 1942 the son of the late James Ralph “Tom” Hovis and Angelita Hollifield Hovis. He was retired from the trucking industry having worked for Carolina Freight Carriers Corporation in Cherryville for 30 years. Ron was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church in Cherryville and the Men’s Bible Class. He also served the church in various other capacities over the years. He was a member of Cherryville Masonic Lodge #505 A.F. & A.M. and Oasis Shriners. Ron had a passion for serving the City of Cherryville from his early days as he was a member of Jaycee’s and later would serve as a city councilman for Cherryville. He also served as a member of the Gaston County School Board, Board of Trustees for Gaston College and a member of the NC Beverage Control Board. Ron was an avid sportsman and played baseball in his youth and was drafted in the 1960’s to play for the Washington Senators. He was inducted into the Cherryville Sports Hall of Fame. He also had a love for golf and was a former club champion at Cherryville Country Club. Ron also served on the ElectriCities Board of Directors. He and his wife, Janice were the only husband and wife members to be awarded the Lifetime achievement award.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Janice Ruth Hovis Anthony.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Janice Ledford Hovis of the home; a daughter, Julie Dawn Lyles and husband, Tracy of Cherryville; a son, David Ronald Hovis, Jr. of Huntersville; a granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Wyatt of Cherryville; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Steve and Patty Owens of Cherryville; a brother-in-law, Eddie Ledford of Gastonia. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

The family received friends from 5 to 8 p.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 at First United Methodist Church in Cherryville.

A Celebration of Life service was held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 at First United Methodist Church with Rev Zack Christy, Dr. Bill Lowe, and Rev. Jerry Lail officiating.

Masonic Rites were given by Cherryville Masonic Lodge following the service. Burial was private.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 601 N. Pink St., Cherryville, NC, 28021.

A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com.

Stamey – Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service served the Hovis family.

Rocky Bennett

CHERRYVILLE – Gary Dean “Rocky” Bennett, 72, of Jane Street, passed away Monday, Oct. 10, 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland. He was born Sept. 29, 1950 to the late Henry Wilson Bennett, Jr. and the late Juanita Huffstetler Bennett Hill.

Rocky was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was the successful business owner of Bennett Insurance Group of Cherryville, which he founded in 2007.

His love for baseball was evident in all of his years of service. Rocky was the head coach of the Cherries from 1984-1996. And, Rocky was the Baseball Commissioner for Area IV American Legion on multiple occasions. Moreover, he was the Post 100 Athletic Director for more years than we can count.

Rocky was inducted into the American Legion Hall of Fame in 2007. He was subsequently inducted into the Cherryville Sports Hall of Fame. Rocky later received the 2014 David Poole Service Award from the Gaston County Sports Hall of Fame.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Allison Lynn Bennett Hovis; brothers, Michael Jacob Bennett, and Robert Eugene Bennett; and brother-in-law, Mutt Hayes.

Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Lynn Leatherman Bennett, of the home; sons; Kevin Bennett and wife, Lutricia, Wesley Bennett and wife Kristen, and Kyle Bennett, all of Cherryville; granddaughters, Elizabeth Bennett, Audrey Bennett, Ragan Lynn Hovis, and Margaret “Meg” Jones; sisters, Sherry Hayes, and Mary Anne Bennett Jenkins and husband, T.J.; and sonin-law, Chris Hovis.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Vince Hefner officiating. Burial will follow at City Memorial Cemetery.

His family will receive friends from 11 a.m., to 12:45 p.m., prior to the service in the church sanctuary.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 301 E. First St., Cherryville, NC, 28021.

Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com.

Carpenter – Porter Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family of Mr. Bennett.

Billy Wayne Hinson

OAKBORO – Billy Wayne Hinson, 86, of Oakboro, passed away Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Bill was born Nov. 10, 1935, in North Carolina to the late John Spurgeon Hinson and the late Annie Mae Hinson.

He was also preceded in death by wife, Janice Carol Hinson; daughter, Cynthia Dawn Howell; brother, Boyd Lee Hinson and sister, Jane Lorch

The family received friends from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The funeral service was held on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m., at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Oakboro, officiated by Rev. Dr. Shad Hicks. Burial followed at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery at 17236 Frog Pond Rd., Oakboro.

Mr. Hinson was married to his wife, Janice for 64 years until her passing in 2020, and they raised two children, Mark and Cynthia. He spent over 40 years being a coach, teacher, and administrator in NC and SC schools, from elementary to college. He was fortunate enough to be with the student athletes at Aycock High School, Stanfield High School, West Stanly High School, Cherryville High School, Spartanburg High School, USC Upstate, South Stanly High School, and Stanfield School. He coached many good teams and great players, including those that developed professional careers in MLB, the NFL, and NBA. In retirement he continued his love for golf and became the US senior games horseshoe national champion for 70- to 75-year-old men in 2014. He enjoyed the opportunity to compete and will be missed by his friends and family in the places mentioned above and especially in his hometown of Oakboro, NC.

Survivors include son, Mark (Sue) Hinson of Folly Beach, SC, granddaughters, Taylor (Elliot) Marshall and Montana Hinson, and grandson, Rivers Hinson.

Donations may be made to the Stanly County, NC Retired School Personnel Organization (NCRSP), at 807 Sylvania Ave., Albemarle, NC, 28001.

Online condolences may be made to www.hartsellfh. com.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle served the Hinson family.

Mobile Mammography bus at Cherryville Family Y Oct. 25

On Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., CaroMont’s Mammography Mobile Bus will be at the Cherryville Family YMCA, 215 N Mountain St., Cherryville. Mobile

appointments, or Pre-sign up, is required by Thursday, Oct. 20, so please sign up for your time slot at the Cherryville Family YMCA Desk. They must have at least 10 people signed up in order to run the event.

Darin and Brooke Aldridge concert set for October 23

The Cherryville High School Education Foundation (CHSEF) announces a concert benefiting the CHS Outdoor Learning Space, featuring Darin and Brooke Aldridge. The concert is Sunday, Oct. 23, from 5 until 8 p.m., at the Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard, located at 3521 Fall-

ston-Waco Rd., Lawndale. Food trucks will be on site for the event. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased in advance at CHS, or online at www. chsefnc.org. Tickets may also be purchased at the gate. For more information or to purchase tickets call Nan Davis at (704) 473-7083.

Steve Morgan

CHERRYVILLE –Charles Steven “Steve” Morgan, Sr., 80, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 9, 1942 in Cleveland County to the late Clarence and Annabell Page Morgan.

Steve was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked as a rate analyst at Carolina Freight for 28 years and then another 10

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ARRESTS

10-8: William Christopher Schoener, 43, 5029 Old Pine Ln., Cherryville, was arrested at this same address by GCPD officers on one count of simple assault.

10-8: Jaquayla Avaonny Littlejohn, 30, 300 Doc Wehunt Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, by GCSO deputies on one count of a warrant from another agency.

10-12: Montrail Altuan Smith, 21, 703 S. Mountain St., Cherryville, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia,

years with Watkins. Steve was a faithful member of Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church where he served as Treasurer for 46 years, among various other roles. He enjoyed wood-crafting and building model planes. Steve enjoyed going to the beach and cherished every moment spent with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Dewey Morgan, Eugene Morgan, and Audrey “Gale” Morgan.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 58 years, Addie “Lavonne” Timmons Morgan; son, Charles S. Morgan II and wife, Nikki; daughter, Gaye Morgan Almasi and husband, John; grandchildren, Brett Noles, Zack Noles, Casey Cain, Matt Cain, and Charlie Morgan III; sisters-in-law, Margaret Setzer, and Dot Morgan; special nieces and families, Beth Vaca, Aleta

Setzer, Andrea and Brian Pruett, Liz, Patrick, Victoria, Donnie Morgan, Ginger Morgan Cash, Christy Reimann (Craig), and Ashley Ann Smith (Ryan).

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022 at Missionary Methodist Church with Rev. Bobby Holtsclaw officiating. Burial was private. The family received friends from 1 to 1:45 p.m., prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Missionary Methodist Church Building Fund, 318 W. Ballard St., Cherryville, NC, 28021.

Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com.

Carpenter – Porter Funeral and Cremation Services served the family of Mr. Morgan.

by GCSO deputies on one count of an OFA (contempt of court/perjury/court violation).

10-12: Sage Perry Wright, 20, 120 Whitesides St., Cherryville, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, by GCSO deputies on one count of a warrant from another agency.

INCIDENTS

10-7: GCPD officers report further investigation into a simple assault and disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace investigation at 103 S. Chavis Dr., Cherryville.

10-8: GCPD officers

report closing/clearing by arrest a simple assault investigation at 5029 Old Pine Ln., Cherryville.

10-8: GCPD officers report as inactive a case involving damage to property and vandalism at 5108 Sunnystone Ct., Crouse.

10-8: GCPD officers report further investigation into a larceny-other incident at 2305 Lincolnton Hwy., Cherryville.

10-9: GCPD officers report further investigation into a personal robbery incident at 251 St. Mark’s Church Rd., Cherryville.

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We work hard every day to go beyond what’s expected; to prepare the businesses we serve for whatever tomorrow might bring.

Let us help you always be ready for what’s next.

Cherryville Branch Library crew ready for the spooky season!

by TRACI POLLITT Branch Manager Gaston County Public Library, Cherryville Branch

Coming up at your Cherryville Branch Library!

LEGO Club – Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.

Family Storytime –Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

Teen Anime Club –Thursday, Oct. 20 at 4:30 p.m.

Let’s Skele-brate! –Thursday, Oct. 27 at 4 p.m.

Little Monster March –Friday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. (downtown Cherryville)

We’ve been busy this month! Our Matter of Balance workshop is about to wrap up the last week of October. We are making plans to bring another workshop, ‘Living Healthy with Chronic Pain’, to our patrons in early 2023, again partnering with our friends at Gaston Extension. This will be a 6-week workshop for people experiencing a wide range of pain conditions. It will accommodate 12-16 participants and

registration will be required. As soon as we have confirmed dates, we will get the word out!

Are you ready for the spooky season?

We’ll be hosting a fun afternoon of crafts, games, treats, and more on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. This will be for all ages, with easy crafts, interesting science experiments, a scavenger hunt, and other festivities. The next morning, we will be manning a table at Cherryville’s ‘Little Monster March’ – always fun for us! The photo is from several years ago, before we had our official table runner and a better setup. We are very excited and keeping our fingers crossed for good weather that day!

For all things library-related, you can call us at (704) 435-6767, or stop by the branch at 605 E. Main Street. Our public service hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday.

We hope to see you soon!

2022 Hocus Pocus Parade

By Michael E. Powell

The Cherryville Chamber’s 2022 Hocus Pocus Parade wended its way throughout town last Friday night, Oct. 14, bringing much joy, excitement and Halloween happiness to all the little tykes and their parents and such.

Starting out at, and winding up later on, the old Harris Teeters parking lot, the many floats and vehicles moved through town in a pre-planned route and at a pace that made sure that, though things moved along at a clip, it was slow enough

that folks lining the route got to see their favorite scary character, or Disney and movie-inspired scary things and creatures, mixed in with not a few fairies and princesses. And did we mention candy? Oh, YES! There was candy, and to spare!

Next up on the Chamber and City’s agenda are ScaryVille (Oct. 21) and the Little Monster’s March (Oct. 29). Check out the Chamber’s website for the exact times and dates, or call them at (704) 435-3451 for more information on that!

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Your CBL staff’s table at Cherryville’s ‘Little Monster March’ a few years ago, before they had their official table runner and a better setup. (photo provided)

Some parents and kids waiting along the Hocus Pocus Parade route; this one was by First Baptist Church and the American Legion parking lot, on Pink Street. See more photos on pages 6 and 9 . (photos by MEP & Susan L. Powell/The Eagle/CF Media)

OPINION

TODAY’S QUOTE: Freedom lies in being bold. –Robert Frost

The cat that came back…

(Editor’s note – One of my more requested older columns… this one a (mostly true) Halloween tale from my youth…)

I owe much of my love of writing, of stories, and listening to others to my grandmothers. Mainly from my Granny Rupp. It wasn’t that Granny Powell couldn’t spin a yarn or two, she could. I learned from her how to play guitar; to love the music of Mother Maybelle Carter and her tuneful clan, and the boy who called them “family” too: Johnny Cash.

By Michael Powell michael.cherryvilleeagle@gmail.com

the late 1700s, they came to North Carolina. The rest, as they say, is (family) history. She dearly loved telling tales of what she called “my ghosties”, or spooky tales she’d heard over the years. Some of my favorites were the funnier ones. Then there were the scarier ones she seemed reluctant to tell. I asked her once why those scared her more than the others.

was pretty creepy, but nothing compared to something she swore happened when she was a little girl.

Most of Mammaw Rupp’s stories were pleasant, though plain. She talked of growing up during some pretty hard times. They weren’t wealthy or even middle class by the standards of the day. The words “desperately poor” come to mind.

They lived in a quiet, dark “holler” in western Kentucky, before the dams were built, flooding her homeplace.

Her ancestors were all Scots and she was a red-haired, fair skinned, freckle-faced descendant of her clan. Leaving Scotland in a hurry in

She would get this strange look in her eyes and mumble something about “because they were told to us kids as the truth,” and were, to her best memory, absolutely true.

There’s the tale of an old lady who lived in one nearby “hollar” now under the lakes.

The old lady died at home, but wasn’t found for some days. When they found her an old lantern was clutched in her hand. Ever after that it was told you could see her “haint” walking in the “hollar”, looking for someone. That story

Her daddy, she said, could be “short-tempered”, as apt to talk with his fists or hands as he was with words. Their’s was a large family of rowdy boys and mischievous girls. He and his long-suffering wife did what they could to keep them in line and in church. However, if anyone ever transgressed or stepped out of line, swift judgment could be expected. This extended to the farm animals and pets too, she said. The family, the few cows and the chickens got the message quickly enough. The pets, on the other hand, were not of the same mind. The boy’s dogs stayed under the porch most of the time unless they took them hunting. Her “Pap” liked dogs though.

Cats, however, were a different story.

The girls had a couple of cats that were always having kittens. They couldn’t give them away fast enough. One day, she said her dad told her to get rid of the problem, the old tomcat, whose name was “Bart”, named after an uncle of theirs. Bart also had a mean streak in him which didn’t endear him to her daddy. He would throw

Rising prices – one thing you can do

Reports are pointing to an 8.9 percent raise for Social Security recipients.

While it won’t feel like enough, it may buy you a sack of groceries or a tank of gasoline. This is a big ‘maybe’ on the gasoline as California reports prices of over $8 per gallon.

Glenn Mollette Guest Editorial

oil. As long as we need oil, it would be wiser and much more cost-effective to use our own oil. Put Americans back to work drilling our oil and selling it to foreign countries.

of wheat. Having Russia in control of Ukraine, a major source of the bread supply, along with their major supply of natural gas is bad news for the world.

things at Bart whenever he saw him. Bart would, in turn, take a swipe at her dad’s ankles now and then, hissing at him like the old man had recently arrived from Hades.

In the Fall of her eighth birthday, she came home to her parent’s arguing. Her sister Louise came running through the house yelling for everybody to hide Bart because “daddy’s a-gonna kill ‘im!”

In no time their very angry father, shotgun in one hand, carted old Bart by the scruff of the neck through the house and out the front door. She said her dad was “cussing a blue streak” as he tossed the wiggling, hissing cat into the front yard. Bart barely had time for his feet to hit the ground before her dad jerked the double-barrel up to his cheek and squeezed both barrels off, one at a time, at Bart. Her dad was a good shot and

Bart was old and slow.

“Bart dropped right there and didn’t move,” she said.

Her dad set his gun down and, still cussing, stalked out, grabbed up the cat’s carcass and walked into the woods, grabbing a shovel as he went.

“We was too upset and scared to move or be mad!”

When he got back around dusk from his burial detail, she finally saw why her dad was so mad. Bart had scratched and clawed his face and head badly early that day for apparently no reason.

Her dad never apologized for his actions and never said another word about shooting Bart. Until the cat came back!

Strangely, a few days before Halloween; two or three days after the cat’s untimely demise, her older brother, out chopping wood for the stove, yelled, “Oh, my

God! Oh, my God!”

“He came running in the house like Satan was on his heels,” she said. “He was crying and telling momma to ‘go look on tha porch!’” She did.

“She was backing through the screen door, her hand over her mouth, shaking her head back and forth, moaning.”

Out back, her dad heard the commotion and came in just in time to see his wife pass out on the couch.

Mammaw and two sisters looked out the front door seeing the one thing they never expected to see ever again – old Bart sitting on the front porch, looking right at them!

“Louise grunted and fell down, like momma,” my grandmother remembered. “Me and Rubena didn’t know if it was really him or his ghost!”

Apparently neither did her dad. He stood at the front door, staring See CAT, Page 6

Some of our government leadership is crying because Saudi Arabia is cutting their oil production by 2 million barrels a day. This means less oil for everyone in the grand oil supply pool. I don’t understand why anyone in our government would want to do business with the Saudis.

Buying oil from Saudi Arabia, Venezuela or any foreign entity is crazy. Why don’t we use our own oil? I’m all for green energy but we aren’t quite there yet. Make electric cars and drive them.

Utilize solar energy and anything else that we can to help preserve this planet and its resources. Regardless, our country still needs

Our government has been draining our own oil reserve to try to keep the price of gasoline down. This doesn’t seem to be working very well. Plus, it puts our country at risk. When China and Russia decide to attack us, we need to be able to put fuel in our jets and ships. That would not be a good time to have to go back to Saudi Arabia and beg for oil. We should utilize a full arsenal of energy from electric cars and a grid to supply the power. Utilize our oil, wind, natural gas and coal. Once our country can do everything without oil or coal, then we can move on from those resources. Being dependent on getting them from foreign nations doesn’t make sense, especially when we have the resources.

A loaf of bread will eventually cost Americans their 8.9 percent Social Security increase. Ukraine has been one of the world’s leading providers

The Crimea bridge that was recently bombed between Russia and Ukraine should have been bombed on Day One by the Ukrainians. Ukraine must do whatever it takes to thwart Russia’s ongoing destruction of their country. The news has been filled with fear that Russia will go nuclear in their efforts. When the nations start hurling nuclear bombs you won’t need to worry about gas, groceries and cost of living adjustments because this planet can only take so much.

Keep in mind there is still something you can do to make a difference –vote. Clear your calendar for voting. If you don’t vote then don’t complain about our government, inflation, rising interest rates, gasoline prices and more. I know it doesn’t feel like your one vote matters, but it truly counts. The only way you can bring about change is to clear your schedule, take the time, and vote.

We are so blessed to live in this great state

I know for sure that I have written here before about the beautiful area of this country that we live in.

There isn’t any doubt concerning that statement.

It does not really matter which season you like best because each one is different and unique. Some will eagerly say they like spring best while others will quickly say fall, while even others go with summer or winter.

By Anne S. Haynes

fall season –or “autumn” as it also is referred to – I know for sure it was my mom’s favorite season. I’m sure she loved the cooler days and nights, but I also know she was glad when the crops were harvested and most of the work in the field was done.

months of June, July, and August. Of course, the school year is somewhat longer now, but there are plenty of “lazy summer” days to be enjoyed.

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Now, I have often wondered why so many people like different things. I can’t explain it and won’t even begin to do so. I could guess that a person’s origin and background and tastes probably have a great deal to do with it. And it would be boring if everyone liked the same things. As we are now in the

Of course, I know many people in this area choose spring as their favorite season because of the planting of gardens with different varieties of plants. Tommy is in this category because he really loves planting a garden and then watching it grow. And he is very good at gardening.

I actually like all of our seasons, but I love warm weather and beautiful sunsets. As a teacher I love the vacation

Now I know that I have not even mentioned the winter season here. I think there are many different views on winter weather. People who can stay home and keep warm and dry usually don’t mind winter. People who work outside however, usually want it to pass quickly. I know I wanted winter to pass quickly when I was at Appalachian State University in Boone. Temperatures below zero were a little too cold for me.

I think we are so blessed to live in such a beautiful part of this great state, and I look forward to the many types of weather in our neck of the woods.

Asking Jesus to send us into the Ocean called ‘Life’

This is going to be an interactive article, because you need to have a little homework. I would like for you to get out your Bible and read John 4: 1-42. This section, in some Bibles, is titled, “The woman at the well.” I don’t want to take up valuable space here in this article to print it out, so please take a minute and find your Bible and

REV. G. SCOTT HOMESLEY Pastor – St. John’s Lutheran Church Cherryville

read this wonderful story of Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well.

The central verses I want to bring out are: “Jesus said to her, ‘Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty.

The water that I will give will become in them a spring of water gushing up to eternal life.’ The woman said to Him, ‘Sir, give me this water, so that I may never be thirsty or have to keep coming here to draw

Stuck in the snow

(Part 3 of the “WEATHER” series)

water.’” (John 4: 13-15)

A month or so ago, I had the pleasure of attending a workshop for pastors. The location of this workshop was in the North Carolina mountains, a beautiful place to be in late August. I am going to share with you a journal entry that I wrote while taking a little time sitting by a lake.

“Water sits in a mountain lake, caught by a dam for a few minutes of rest before it drops off the dam to scurry to the next stopping point or the next stream that will eventually take it to the Atlantic Ocean. Does it know its future or is this the first pond

it has found since leaving the mountain spring? What might lie ahead on the other side of the dam gives one a feeling of life as we ponder the ripples in the water here high in the mountains. I sit here caught by this mountain lake caught by the beauty and the stillness of the water and wondering if there might be trout in these waters. But – as usual – no fishing equipment that I can put my hands on; even if I had it the fish don’t need me messing up their little slice of heaven.

“This is a stop in the journey because eventually a little later in the week I am going to drop off this

mountain and scurry to the next pond, stopping place, crisis, joy, or sadness as I move toward the next pond or back to the pond. Will I see this water ever again?

“Maybe the fish have the right idea. This would be a good place to stay, a little slice of heaven. Jesus wouldn’t let Peter stay on the mountain and He is not going to let me stay here by the pond, with these fish with this water. But ‘tis good to stop for a brief minute, listen to a little bluegrass and dream. Dip my hand in the water and remember what water has done for me. It is water that has brought me here,

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the waters of baptism. Like the fish, I have found that little slice of heaven here right before me.

“But this is just a slice; I’m called to drop over the dam and travel on. Like Jesus, Peter, James and John it’s good to be here, but the ocean awaits. The Ocean called Life.”

Jesus is the True Water, the True Life-giving Water that nourishes each of us always.

The woman asks the same question we do, “Sir, give us this water and send us into the Ocean called Life.”

DANYALE PATTERSON

Oh how lovely are the white flakes that fall from the sky, and cover the earth during the winter season. As a little girl, I not only enjoyed watching the snow, but sledding down hills, making snowmen, and eating snow cream! However, my cheerful views changed about the cold wintery season when I grew up, started driving, and experienced getting stuck in several inches of snow. Frustration sets in pretty quickly when you try to drive off, but can’t go anywhere because your wheels are lodged in stubborn blocks of snow. Similarly, you can be driving down the road of life, and suddenly a major difficulty occurs that hinders you from moving forward, and you find yourself not knowing what to do. It could be an unexpected illness, a painful loss, a challenging relationship, or a traumatic event. No matter what it is, I have good news! You can get unstuck and continue to progress instead of regress in your life!

Psalm 40:1-3 (NLT) says, “I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord.”

A Couple of Tips to Get Unstuck

“Get others to help you push.” Don’t let fear or pride hinder you from asking for help or receiving support from others. On many occasions, God answers your prayers by sending other people to encourage, serve, pray, give wise counsel, etc. Hebrews 10:24-25, (NLT) says, “And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”

“Add traction under your tires.” The most powerful tools to melt the junk that is holding you captive in your soul (or any other area of your life), are meditating, embracing, and obeying scripture, while you are surrendering to the Holy Spirit. This will help you get the strength you need to break free from every heavy burden or bondage . Jeremiah 23:29 (NIV) says, “Is not my word like fire,”declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?”

PRAY THIS PRAYER:

“Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things. I have much to be thankful for. I like to count my blessings, because it makes me realize that you are good to me. Even the difficult challenges I face don’t compare to your grace, mercy, and power to bring me out. Father, I will keep praying and believing in your word. You are my Healer, Deliverer and Savior. You are still hearing and answering prayers. Help me Lord - I ask you to deliver me from everything that is trying to keep me from my destiny in you. Lord, I desire to move forward in your love, joy, peace, strength, and perfect will for my life. In Jesus’ name I pray - Amen.”

Danyale Patterson would love to hear from you! Contact her at www.danyale.com to share a testimony, send a prayer request, or book her to speak.

Anthony Grove Baptist Church 100 Anthony Grove Road Crouse, NC 704-435-6001

Bess Chapel United Methodist Church 6073 Flay Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-7969

Bethlehem United Methodist Church 6753 NC 182 Highway Cherryville, NC 704-435-1608

Blessed Hope Baptist Church 3357 Fallston-Waco Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-8530

Body of Christ Fellowship Center 405 S. Cherokee Street Cherryville, NC www.bodyofchrist7.com

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Cherryville, NC Pastor Clifton Morgan

Cherryville Church of God 810 East Main Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-2275

Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church 318 W. Ballard Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6934

Emmanuel Baptist Church 1155 Marys Grove Church Rd Cherryville, NC 704-435-5764

Fairview Baptist Church 415 South Mountain Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-4299

First Baptist Church 301 East 1st Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-3796

First Church of the Nazarene 301 North Elm Street Cherryville, NC 828-838-2428

First Presbyterian Church 107 West Academy Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6064

First United Methodist Church 601 N. Pink St. Cherryville, NC 704-435-6732

First Wesleyan Church 800 North Pink Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6069

Free Saints Chapel Church 813 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-0949

Gospel Way Baptist Church 3904 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Cherryville, NC 866-356-3219

Legacy Church 805 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-457-9615

Living Word Ministries 306 East Academy Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-3213

Marys Grove United Methodist Church 1223 Marys Grove Church Rd Cherryville, NC 704-435-5544

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church 235 A.W. Black Street Waco, NC 704-435-8842

Mt. Zion Baptist Church 112 Mt. Zion Church Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-9636

North Brook Baptist Church 7421 Flay Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-4471

Oak Grove AME Zion Church 542 Flint Hill Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3687

Oak Grove Baptist Church 219 Tot Dellinger Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3053

Revival Tabernacle 1104 Delview Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-4073

Rudisill Chapel AME Zion Church 417 South Mountain Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-5621

Second Baptist Church 201 Houser Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-9657

Shady Grove Baptist Church 3240 Tryon Courthouse Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-9605

St. John’s Lutheran Church 310 West Church Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-9264

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 1203 St. Mark’s Church Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-5941

Victory Life Assembly of God 1655 Shelby Highway Cherryville, NC 704-435-5539

Waco Baptist Church 262 N. Main Street Waco, NC 704-435-9311

Washington Missionary Baptist Church 1920 Stony Point Road Waco, NC 704-435-3138

Word of Faith Ministry 306 Doc Wehunt Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-5560

Zion Hill Baptist Church 3460 Zion Hill Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3355

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From Page 1 a marketing firm soon to be moving in. Other businesses she talked about include a home health office and a frozen yogurt shop coming to downtown and the Fish Box restaurant, which is under a plans review.

“We are hoping 133 West will open by the last of this month,” said Mrs. Spurling, who added that so far, 21 new businesses have come to Cherryville since August.

Mayor Beam recognized Cherryville Police Officer Jessica Richardson on her five years of service to the City of Cherryville. A framed certificate was presented to Officer Richardson who thanked the Mayor and the Council. Next, Mayor Beam recognized two retiring employees, Charlie Canipe and Brandon Abernathy, for their dedicated years of service to the City of Cherryville. Mr. Canipe, who had 22 years of service to the city, will retire Nov. 1, 2022, and Mr. Abernathy, with 30 years of service to the city, will retire Dec. 1, 2022, according to the information listed in the council meeting’s informational packet to the media.

Council member Jill Parker-Puett read from a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Active Military Service Members in Transition to Civilian Life (Veteran Status).

Mrs. Puett noted that Nov. 7, through Nov. 14, 2022

is the time to “…salute and honor the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform transitioning from active service.”

Puett also said it is resolved therefore that, “… in observance of Operation Green Light, the City Council encourages its citizens in patriotic tradition to recognize the importance of honoring all those” whose “…immeasurable sacrifices helped preserve freedom by displaying a green light in a window of their place of business or residence.”

After a recap on two rezoning issues by Planning and Zoning Director Alex Blackburn, and going into and out of public hearings for both, council discussed and voted on the two, unanimously approving rezoning the property at 109 S. Jacob St., from B-1 (Central Business District) to R-O (Residential Office), and unanimously not approving rezoning from B-3 (General

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF FRANCES ABERNATHY WOMACK

Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Frances Abernathy Womack; aka, Mary Frances Abernathy Womack, deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 106 North Cherry Street, Cherryville, North Carolina, on or before the 5th day of January, 2023, 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 under-signed.

This the 5th day of October, 2022.

Lisa Womack Greenway Executrix Counsel for the Estate: PALMER E. HUFFSTETLER, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW 106 North Cherry Street Cherryville, NC 28021 Telephone: 704-435-4907

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City Manager Brian Dalton went over the authorization of funding for the Cleveland County Water (CCW) interconnection project with the council, which voted on and unanimously approved the City’s agreement with CCW. Mr. Dalton also went over and discussed the city’s financial statement, ending Aug. 31, 2022, noting the General Fund ($260,000) was down; the Electric Fund ($549,000) was up; and that the Solid Waste and Water and Sewer funds ($27,000 and $65,000, respectively) were up as well.

Mr. Dalton also noted the city paid cash ($92,000) for a new, much-needed generator.

“That generator is now operational,” he said.

There being no other business, the council meeting was adjourned.

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I asked my grandmother what happened after that.

“Daddy just walked out on the porch and plopped right down on his rear. Bart meowed sad-like, then ‘mosied’ on past him, and into the house.”

She said Bart didn’t smell bad for his “time in the ground” but they had to clean him up. Strangely, her mother couldn’t find

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 6th day of June as Executor of the Estate of Thomas J. Cauthen; aka, Thomas J. Cauthen, Jr., deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Tommy E. Cauthen, Executor, on or before the 5th day of January, 2023, 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 5th day of October, 2022.

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any of the buckshot in his dried wounds. Her dad gave Bart a wide berth afterwards.

A gentler Bart became mildly famous around the community and folks would come by to see him. She said he took it all in stride, living six more years, passing on naturally. They accorded him a real pet burial out in the back yard. He was still there when the federal government bought their land in the ‘30s for the massive lakes.

“I guess he’s still there,

though you just never know,” she said once.

To the end of her days, she swore her story was true but couldn’t explain it. Mostly she remembered how old Bart’s eyes looked that day. “They had a different light in ‘em. Spookylike.”

Not the creepiest Halloween story I’ve heard told as true, but it’s one of my family’s very own.

That’s why I am nice to cats. You just never know what they’re up to or what they’re thinking!

Happy Halloween y’all!

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COUNTY OF GASTON

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF MARY WILLIE HILL

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mary Willie Hill, deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 106 North Cherry Street, Cherryville, North Carolina, on or before the 19th day of January, 2023, 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 19th day of October, 2022.

Matthew Greenway Executor Counsel for the Estate: PALMER E. HUFFSTETLER, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW 106 North Cherry Street Cherryville, NC 28021 Telephone: 704-435-4907

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Councilwoman Jill Parker-Puett reads from a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Active Military Service Members in Transition to Civilian Life (Veteran Status). (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media

2022 HOCUS POCUS PARADE

– It’s everybody’s favorite fire dog! The beloved mascot of the Cherryville Fire Department waves to the old and young alike as he makes sure everybody in the parade line-up is safe as they head around for more fun along the parade route.

(photo by MEP & Susan L. Powell/The Eagle/CF Media)

Lady Ironmen spikers get Senior Night win against West Lincoln

End regular season 12-8 overall; 5-7 in SPC 1A/2A play

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

On Senior Night (Monday, Oct. 10), the CHS Lady Ironmen spikers won against the visiting West Lincoln Lady Rebels. Coach Kiser said the team honored five senior players before the match.

“Seniors honored were Gracie Truesdale, Adi Breese, Kaitlyn Newsome, Makayla Sigmon, and Rileigh Kiser,” she said, adding that it was an emotional day as they honored the seniors, but exciting that the home team won a hard fought match, 3-2. Match scores in this one were 25-22 (CHS), 25-13 (WL), 26-24 (WL), 25-23 (CHS), and 15-10 (CHS). Taylor Digh, with 6 serve aces and 9 digs, and Krista Davis, with 6 digs, led the defensive effort, said Kiser.

“Gracie Truesdale’s 5 kills, Carson Reed’s 5 kills and 3 blocks, and Emily Allen’s 8 kills led the offense,” she said, noting that senior setter, Rileigh Kiser had a big game with 7 aces, 25 assists, and 12 digs in the CHS victory.

Coach Kiser said this group of seniors helped lead her team back to the playoffs and will have the first winning season this year that the team has had in the last six years.

“This group will be greatly missed,” said Coach Kiser.

After an emotional game the ladies traveled to Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy for the last regular season match and won for the second day in a row with a complete victory by a 3-1 match score. Scores

were 25-23 (CHS), 25-18 (CHS), 27-25 (TJCA), and 25-12 (CHS).

Coach Kiser noted this was her team’s best game of the year, “period!”

She continued, “We played great and (played) together,” adding that for the Lady Ironmen, Lexi McSwain and Carson Reed had 8 kills each. Emily Allen, with 12 kills and Rileigh Kiser’s 11 kills, led the offense. Senior Rileigh Kiser also set up her teammates with 31 assists, chipped in 6 aces and 8 digs.

“Emily (Allen) also had 5 serve aces, and Taylor (Digh) led the defense with 10 digs.” sai8d Coach Kiser, who added Krista Davis “… was good on the defensive side, with 7 digs also in the win.”

“We are playing really

good right now,” said Kiser, whose team has won four out of the last five matches to end their regular season.

In JV action the junior Lady Ironmen lost a hard-fought match to West Lincoln’s JV ladies, 2-1. Kennedy Weathers (with 7 serve aces) led the JV Lady Ironmen. In the season finale at TJCA, the ladies lost by a 2-0 match score. The JV’s ended their regular season 4-15 overall, and 2-10 in conference play.

The varsity ladies’ (as of Oct. 11) regular season record is 12-8 overall, and 5-7 in the conference.

The ladies started conference play last Thursday in Round One of the conference tourney at Thomas Jefferson at 6 p.m.

(Stats and additional information by Brian Kiser)

Football Ironmen lose on road to Thomas Jefferson’s Gryphons

Only two games left in regular season’s schedule by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

The CHS Ironmen football team went on the road last Friday night, Oct. 14, seeking a win against a team that was 0-7 overall. Instead the CHS gridiron squad were surprised by a determined Gryphons team who, playing on their home turf, hung on stubbornly to defeat an equally determined Ironmen squad 26-20. The Ironmen, hoping to head into this week’s matchup with Burns, then the BCHS Yellow Jackets the following week, hoped to bump their win stats to 4-5 overall, but now are at 3-5 overall, with another SPC1A/2A conference loss

hanging over their heads, with a possible playoff slot in the balance.

The first half’s performance for the CHS men amounted to 41 yards on the ground and 26 yards in the air, for a total of 67 yards. The score at the end of the first half was 20-0, all Gryphons as the Ironmen couldn’t seem to get near the end zone no matter the drives they mounted.

In the second half the men from CHS seemed to come alive and fared somewhat better as quarterback Chase Miller, Kam Bolin, and Shamyr Moss, among others, all played a much better half. No points were scored by the Ironmen until the third quarter.

At the end of the fourth quarter, however, they stalled just yards from scoring a TD which would have tied

the game. A Henry Gil kick would have given the Ironmen the one-point lead with maybe minutes to spare, but rather than run the ball in the Ironmen chose to pass, which didn’t work and time ran out on the Ironmen.

The tale of the tape is as follows: Chase Miller had 14 carries for 81 yards; Kam Bolin had 11 carries for 25 yards; and Shamyr Moss had six carries for 25 yards. Josh Ward completed a 37-yard pass to Bolin.

Chase Miller was completed 11 of 20 passes for a total of 158 yards in the air.

The Ironmen had 20 first downs.

Touchdowns came from QB Miller hitting Tanner Sisk for 18 yards; Gil’s PAT was good. Miller also threw a 42 yard pass to Ward for another

TD (PAT was good), making the score 20-14 then.

Miller and Gil tied the game 20-all when Miller called his own number and ran the ball in from the one yard out and Gil kicked the PAT.

The Gryphons scored on their next possession, but QB Miller drove the relentless, hard-playing Ironmen down the field, trying for the winning TD, but it was not to be.

The Ironmen play an away game at Burns Friday, Oct. 21, starting at 7:30 p.m., then finish their regular season at home against the Bessemer City Yellow Jackets. That game – which is the football team’s Senior Night – also starts at 7:30 p.m.

(Additional information and stats by Susan L. Powell and Danny Eaker)

Playing libero for the JV Lady Ironmen last week, Krista Davis serves the ball to the JV Lady Rebels. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media & Susan L. Powell)

JV Lady Ironmen player Maddie Jenkins takes a turn at serving the ball.

Lady Ironmen Emily Allen and Gracie Truesdale have their hands up, as per coach’s instructions, ready to defend their side of the court.

As her varsity CHS teammates watch, libero Taylor Digh prepares to return the ball to the Lady Rebels.

Lady Ironmen setter Rileigh Kiser doing her job against the Lady Rebels last week at Nixon Gym.

Senior Gracie Truesdale is quick to answer volley for volley no matter who is the Lady Ironmen are playing.

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BUSINESS SERVICES

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TOY SHOW & COLLECTIBLES. Saturday, November 5th, Old Mooresboro School Gym, 308 Main Street, Mooresboro, NC 28114, 9:00AM-3:00PM. Admission $5, under 10 free; $30 setup fee, limit 3 tables, bring your own table, setup time 7:00AM9:00AM. Call 828-351-8822 or 704-692-7702.

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

HOMEOWNERS, CONTRACTORS, REAL ESTATE AGENTS, need a little work? Jackson Corbin Property Services, LLC. Specializing in small jobs/punch list. Carpentry, painting, plumbing, tile, etc. Need a hand for a day or two? Give me a call. Professional quality work, affordable prices. 828-980-1823 or email jacksoncorbin71@ gmail.com

CHRISTMAS VILLAGE, 25 PC. SET. Must see to appreciate. Also 2-Drawer Tool Box for sale, $25. Call 704-466-9748

10X12 METAL GAZEBO FRAME with all instructions and hardware. $75. 704-4728157.

STORE FIXTURES FOR CLOTHING STORE on sale. 4 way & 2 way racks, showcases, plastic bodies, mannequins & much more. (828) 980-2231

JET 2 POWER CHAIR DL5.2I Dynamic, built-in charger, excellent battery, $750. Will deliver if needed. (828) 657-4167

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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

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tuneup Special, $69.95. 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.

JAMES BALLARD PAINTING SERVICES. Exterior painting only. We also stain decks. Free estimates. You will be pleased with our work. We have references. 828-287-9272. (828) 429-7511

Small seasoned hardwood mix for small wood stoves. Cut, split, delivered $85/load. 828395-0758.

ONE TREADMILL $90. Over One Hundred Novels mostly Western & New $1.00 Each, LG Washer & Dryer (Washer Needs Work and Is Free) Dryer “Like New” $250. Bernia Sewing Machine (Serger) Never Used $400, Upright Piano $400. (704) 825-5701

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

FARM & GARDEN

WANT TO BUY USED UTV (utility vehicle) w/2 wheel drive, rear wheel drive. Also handyman with a chainsaw available. (828) 248-2184

PETS & LIVESTOCK

FREE PUPS. Mother is registered Belgium Malinois. Make good pets and work dog. 704284-2099

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 704-297-0103

DON’T MISS Masquerade Ball Old Dunbar School. Must Be 21. 421 Hardin Road Forest City. BYOB, Food will be Served! Music By DJ Rocket, Door Prizes For Best Dressed. 2 Different Drawing, The Thriller Dance. Fun Fun.

EMPLOYMENT

NOW HIRING FULL TIME Maintenance technician for Lanier Pointe Apartments in Shelby. Painting, cleaning, carpentry, routine maintenance, some knowledge of plumbing and electrical helpful. Must have reliable transportation and valid drivers license. EOE. Please call for more info. Resumes may be emailed to: lanierpointeapts@ gmail.com (704) 480-5982

RETIRED HEALTHCARE WORKER. I will do in home care on the weekends. Prefer to live in on weekends. Call 704-4663234, Ext. 102.

CLASS A CDL DRIVER NEEDED. to go to Midwest, Mississippi and Florida. 704-740-9238.

TECHNICIAN TRAINEE. Locally based Surface Specialists is looking to hire a technician to deliver service to commercial and residential customers in Western NC. Job will provide repair and refinishing to surfaces (eg, tubs, showers, sinks, counter tops and vinyl windows). Requires valid license, pick up truck, hand tools & color perception. Paid training and expense reimbursement. (828) 245-6375 ssblueridge@ yahoo.com

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

GENERAL MAINTENANCE/ GROUNDSKEEPER. Must have valid drivers license. Call 704473-4299. (704) 473-4299

PART-TIME HELP NEEDED ON CHICKEN FARM near Casar area. 704-692-8752.

COMPLETE CARE INC. Is seeking CNAs / In Home Aides for Cleveland and Gaston Counties. Apply M-F, 8am-4pm at 404 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150 or call (704) 480-9340

BUSINESS SERVICES

EB MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & reliable. (704) 3002332

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RUTHERFORD COUNTY ESTATE SALE FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY. Oct. 21, 22, 23, 8AM-6PM. Furniture, 3pcs. entertainment center, complete dish set, clothes, coats, misc &, toaster oven, camping stuff, blankets, tools. 189 Weeks Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

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THERMOMETERS, MATCH SAFES, CAROLINA FREIGHT COLLECTION, much more. (704) 460-5638

JOHN DEERE COLLECTION. Must see to appreciate. (704) 564-1382

UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION. Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Hot Wheels, Jewelry, MORE. Tuesday-Saturday 11am-4pm. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on FB. 828-382-0075.

FOR SALE

NEW USED REPO BUILDINGS Thursday - Friday 10-5 Sat., 10-12, J Johnson Sales, 2690 US Hwy 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

GENERAC POWER GENERATOR. Cash Only! Generac XG 10000E 10,000 running watts, less than 1 hr, runs great, 4 prong 240 volts plug wire extra air filters, oil filter, spark plugs, 2 cylinder Generac engine (828) 208-2932

WHITE WHIRLPOOL DUET. Front loading washer and dryer with attached drawer pedestals. $1,500 or OBO. 704-6748587 (Leave Message.)

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855

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

FIREWOOD Seasoned 95% Oak. S10 load - $70, $85delivered. Bundles - $5 each. 704-435-3970 or 704-4583081.

PRODUCE FOR SALE. Sweet potatoes by pound or bushel. Tomatoes (purple, pink, red). Cucumbers, squash, peppers, all kinds of fresh greens. Lewis Farms, 1/2 mile north of Fallston on Hwy. 18. 704-4720940.

TWO GRAVE LOTS FOR SALE. Gaston Memorial Park. Military Part near flag. $3,000 each. 704-825-3283 or 704214-3196

METAL CAGES FOR FIREWOOD, ETC $25; BURNING BARRELS $15; FEED BARRELS WITH LIDS & RINGS $20; TOTES $75 - $100; SOLID TOP METAL DRUMS $15; SOLID TOP PLASTIC BARRELS $10. Call Jeff in Hickory (828) 327-4782

2021 PRIDE 4 w/scooter, w/lift/carrier. $1400 or OBO. 704-884-5428.

RENT TO OWN TRAILERS. ENCLOSED, DUMP, GOOSENECK, CAR HAULERS. Thursdays - Fridays 10-5, Sat. 10-12. J Johnson Sales, inc. (828) 245-5895

NEW AND USED DOG CRATES. Small to 30 inches. $5.00 to $30.00. Call 828-7487527.

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

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

METAL ROOFING IN STOCK! Thursday - Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-12. J Johnson Sales (828) 245-5895

ALL TRAILERS CASH, FINANCE, CREDIT CARDS or RENT TO OWN. J Johnson Sales Forest City, NC. Thursday - Friday 10-5, Saturday 1012. Ph. (828) 245-5895

LARGE PRIDE HD $1695.00

Brand new. 450 lb capacity, 26” wide seat, delivered, warranty. $995. down, $100/mo Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com

DEER CORN, 50 POUND BAG. $11. Callahan Farms. Cletus: 704-300-5341; Steve: 704-472-8865; Todd: 704-6921627

2 CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE with 2 concrete vaults. Cleveland Memorial Park, Boiling Springs, NC. Lots are side by side. Located near mausoleum. Call 704-284-0227 to make offer.

FOUR CEMETERY PLOTS. Located at Cleveland Memorial Park in Shelby, NC. All four plots are next to sidewalk at the Bell Tower “Great Location”. $1250 each or all four $4500. call (704) 466-8295

FARM TRACTOR Ford 1000 Diesel tractor with bush hog. Turf tires used for grass and bush only. Old but In excellent condition. (704) 524-8761 nctomcat2002@gmail.com

PETS & LIVESTOCK

HUSKY PUPPIES! BORN SEPTEMBER 3, 2022. $500. HUSKIES (MALES & FEMALES AVAILABLE. ) PLEASE HAVE A FENCED YARD. CATAWBA COUNTY NC (828) 446-5855 BRIDEWITHTHEOIL@GMAIL.COM MALTIPOO PUPPIES FOR SALE. $500 cash. Call 704477-6762

GERMAN SHEPHERD MALE PUPPY. 4 months old, European blood lines, will mature to 100 pounds plus. 40 years experience with Shepherds. $300. 828-429-0053 or 828748-9238.

CKC YORKSHIRE TERRIER PUPPIES. 3 males, 2 females, in home raised, tails docked, dewclaws removed, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed, come with puppy care package, papers/records, & adorable portrait. Ready to go 10/26/2022. $1500 (704) 692-3698

CKC REG YORKIES 4 boys and 2 girls available. Shots and wormings. Parents are both under 5lbs. $1200. Were located in Charlotte NC. (704) 780-9826 tcaithlynn@yahoo. com

GOLDEN DOODLE PUPPIES. Dewormed, have first shots, ready October 1. $500each. Henry Miller; 1608 Walls Church Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040.

JAZZY SELECT 6 $475. Mobility chair, delivered, warranty & charger. 245 lb wt capacity. Call Scooterman John. New and used chairs from $350.00 to $1600.00. Wt limits of 145 lbs to 450 lbs (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

PORTABLE GENERATOR Champion generator run for only 1 hour. Model 100340 bought new. 6875 Starting Watts/5500 Running Watts. Recoil start. $450 Call (704) 259-3694 mjimison@carolina. rr.com

4 GRAVES CLEVELAND MEMORIAL PARK Best Offer! Four graves- Lot 71 in Section 7 at Cleveland Memorial Park. Prime location next to sidewalk and close to fountain. Call for details (252) 432-4105

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, 704-476-9383.

LOST & FOUND

LOST DOG. LAB MIXED, RED COLLAR, UNION CHURCH ROAD IN LAWNDALE AREA. PLEASE CALL 704-538-8338.

GOLD CROSS PEN LOST in or around Shelby, NC, engraved with the following “Happy Mothers Day”. Reward, $50. (301) 875-6230

WANT TO BUY NEED TO SELL YOUR HOUSE? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call (704) 472-0006

WE BUY JUNK VEHICLES WE BUY JUNK CARS, TRUCKS AND VANS, PAYING CASH!!!! (704) 692-8496

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

CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-6926767, (704) 487-0228

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197

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

AMERICAN BRITTANY PUPPIES FOR SALE. CHAMPION BLOODLINES, 4 WEEKS OLD. READY FOR NEW HOMES ON NOV 10, 2022. ORANGE AND WHITE, VET CHECKED, WILL BE UP TO DATE ON VACCINATIONS. CALL FOR DETAILS, ASK FOR BEN. (704) 472-3652 BRITMAN657@YAHOO.COM

AMERICAN PIT BULL PUPPIES $350 each. 3) eight weeks old, 7) six weeks old. Call 704-974-8055. (704) 974-8055

DEER HUNTERS! IF YOU LOSE your deer after shooting, call me! Girley Girl, my red bone hound should find your deer. 828-447-3069.

MILL-SEC K9 OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Starting at $35.00. Rutherford County area. Board and train options available. (828) 755-7335

CARS & TRUCKS

2011 FORD FUSION SEL, aluminum wheels, good tires. $,5950. 828-287-3820.

CAMPERS

28 FT. KEYSTONE BOBCAT CAMPER $200.00 YES 200.00$, mostly gutted on inside, front main cabin still intact. Was going to make toy hauler, got overwhelmed. Slideout works, fridge, shower/tub surround, Range hood, microwave, kitchen sink, and bathroom sink included. She’s gotta go. If 200$ is too much, make an offer. (704) 323-0949

SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938

AKC AKITA PUPPIES. Full registration, no additional cost. Serious inquiries only. 1 male, 1 female. 704-974-7041

LABRADOODLE PUPPIES DOB 7/10/22. NO SHEDDING, HYPOALLERGENIC, GREAT WITH KIDS AND OTHER PETS. TEXT FOR PICTURES. 864-492-2880 (864) 492-2880 ARMCCRAW@YAHOO.COM

LOOKING FOR A SHI-TZU. Call anytime of day. (704) 4184532

DOG KENNELS & DOG HOUSES. Dog kennels 10x10x6, 10x20x6, Dog Houses 8x12, 10x16 Delivered

2021 GEO PRO 19FBS FOR SALE. Gently used 2021 Geo Pro G19FBS camper, front kitchen. Located in Shelby, NC. A great size for one to two people. Sleeps three when using the pull out sofa. Full bath, three burner propane stove, stainless steel sink, full size bed, AC, propane furnace, TV, Wi-Fi booster, power tongue jack, power awing, power slide out, off-road axle/wheels. $20k. Selling as is. Text or phone 803-422-2985. (803) 422-2985

VACATIONS

SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938

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OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659.

ABERNATHY

From Page 1 meters in 1993, then, “…became Assistant Public Works Director and Water and

Supervisor in 1998 and was promoted to Public Works Director around 2000.”

In his many years working for the City of Cherryville, Abernathy said, “I have worked for five Mayors during my time here and I have been under six City Managers as well.”

His mother, Linda Julian (husband, Steve), still lives here in Cherryville.

“She worked for Lincoln County Hospital for over 30 years. My dad who has passed was a driver for Carolina Freight. I have a brother who still lives here and a sister that now lives in Cornelius,” noted Brandon.

When asked what got him interested in city work, Brandon relied, “I come from a single parent home and started working full-time right out of high school so I could attend college. The city was my first full-time position.”

As for his new job and where that will be, Brandon said, “I will be working for South Carolina Rural Water Association traveling to water and wastewater systems in South Carolina to assist in helping them comply with state

and federal guidelines. My wife, Allison is still teaching nursing.”

The Abernathys have two beautiful daughters: their oldest graduated from Appalachian State and is now teaching first grade at Tryon Elementary and their youngest daughter is attending Clemson University in Health Science.

In closing, Brandon said, “I have seen a lot of changes in this town during my time.

I would like to thank the late Ted Mace who was the Director when I started my career.

I would also like to thank my staff for all the loyal years they give to me and the city, along with my supervisors who work hard every day to keep the lights, water and wastewater flowing, and the solid waste and roadways working. With-

out my staff I would have never been as successful as I was in my career.

“Most of all I would like to thank my family! My wife, Allison, and my daughters, Ansley and Sydney Grace, for always supporting me. I know I never got to play in the snow or was home when the power was out. I would also like to apologize for missing Halloweens, birthday parties, and other family events because I was out working at night and on the weekends.

“And, to the citizens of Cherryville, I want to thank you for the privilege to serve each of you! I have always tried to provide excellent service during my time here at the city. I will continue to pray for my staff and the City of Cherryville!”

2022 Hocus Pocus Parade

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

Retiring City of Cherryville Public works Department Director Brandon Abernathy (second from left), with City Councilman Jon Abernethy, City Manager Brian Dalton, and City Councilwoman Jill Parker-Puett. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Brandon Abernathy (in blue shirt, behind couple in center) meeting and greeting friends at his retirement party last week at the Cherryville Community Building.

A couple of Brandon’s good friends, Rev. Randy Heffner and Dennis Workman chatting at the Thursday, Oct. 13 retirement party.

The retirement cake says it all! Congrats on your long years of service!

These ladies – all dressed as Disney movie or cartoon characters – had a great deal of fun throwing out candy to the kiddies along the Hocus Pocus Parade route. (photos by MEP & Susan L. Powell/The Eagle/CF Media)

What little girl doesn’t love to dress up as a Princess? And it’s even more fun when you’re riding in the Cherryville 2022 Hocus Pocus Parade and throwing out lots of candy!

FILM

From Page 1 uncovers the truth about his decades-old conviction for murder.

This is the first award for director Franklin Lowry, who wrote the script with Costello in mind, “I first met Mark when I directed him on a short I wrote called ‘Permanance’,” said Lowry. “When I saw the range and skill Mark brought, I knew I had to find something bigger for him, so I set off to write ‘Sloan’.”

The film’s Director of Photography Scott S. Clinton called the accolade a team effort. “When you put together a team of professional creatives who believe in the script, and you have a veteran actor like Mark, you get a fantastic film. It’s all right there on the screen,” said Clinton.

K. Ryan Parker, who co-starred and worked as first assistant director

for the film, points to the North Carolina locations as a major contributor to the film’s success. “The physical locations become characters in the movie,” said Parker. “The Home Folks diner in Cherryville and the Motel Royal in King’s Mountain are more than just setting and background. They encompass the hope and despair that drive the protagonist and the story.” Also acknowledging the supporting cast, Parker said, “I can’t say enough great things about the co-stars in this film. They propel the action and

provide the lead character with certain choices, both good and bad, that affect the outcome of the film.”

“Charles Sloan” is currently making the rounds on the U.S. film festival circuit. Having submitted the film to 56 events, director Lowry said he hopes this award is just the beginning for his film.

“Winning this award is validation that we have a great story, great actors and a great crew,” said Lowry. “We can only hope that the other 55 festivals will agree.”

OUTDOOR

From Page 1

in an outdoor classroom and the outdoor environment can reduce stress.

The outdoor furniture will also provide a conducive environment for students to work in small groups while enjoying the fresh air. While the primary purpose will be for individual classes to use, the space could also be used for larger gatherings or meetings that might take place at Cherryville High School.”

Ms. Davis deferred to Mr. Hubers’ answering of the initial question, but added, “I do know that (Mr. Hubers) canvassed the faculty and the vast majority were in favor of, and expressed a desire to use, this facility.”

Some funds have already been raised, or given toward the building and it is hoped still more will be raised by a Darin & Brooke concert, which is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 23, from 5 until 8 p.m., at the Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard. The venue is located at 3521 Fallston-Waco Rd., Lawndale. There will be food trucks on-site for the event, said Ms. Davis, and concert tickets are $25. These may be purchased in advance at CHS, or online at www.chsefnc.org. She added tickets may also be purchased at the gate. Also, for more information or to purchase tickets, please call Ms. Davis at (704) 4737083.

Said Ms. Davis, about the costs for the proposed classroom, “The original grant request for this proj-

ect was close to $200,000.

The Cherryville High School Education Foundation (CHSEF) approved $100,000 toward the grant with a pledge to use our fundraising this year to fulfill the remaining balance. We have already received $50,000 from a 1957 alumni with the challenge of raising the final $50,000. (In addition to the concert) CHSEF has several fundraising events planned to raise this money. Plans are also in the works for Casino Night in February 2023.”

Nan also noted Cherryville’s Beam Construction will be doing the building in coordination with Gaston County Schools.

“Planning has already taken place and, depending on material delivery time, the hope is that the Outdoor Learning Space will be ready to use in Spring 2023,” she said.

Shawn also noted again he is “…not sure when

the current gazebo will be moved,” adding, “More than likely it will be done just prior to the construction. Susie (Lewis, president of Beam Construction) stated that she could easily have guys take the roof off and then our construction class could move it from there.”

Hubers concluded with this statement: “One thing I would like to say is that from my role as principal at Cherryville High School I am extremely grateful for the Education Foundation´s willingness to fund this Outdoor Classroom project! This project will leave a lasting mark on CHS that will be enjoyed by our current students and those students who will attend CHS in the future. I am amazed by the CHSEF’s dedication to improving the educational experience for the staff and students of Cherryville High School.”

Joint band concert at Starnes on Oct. 29

held at Starnes Auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. The concert is free and donations will go the Cherryville High School Band.

City of Cherryville Events calendar

OCTOBER Oct. 20 – 3rd Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m. (Downtown) Oct. 21 – Scary-Ville, 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 28 – Monsters March, 10 a.m.

NOVEMBER Nov. 1-13 – Veteran’s Day flags on Main Street Nov. 10 – Ribbon cutting/Grand Opening of Main St., 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 25 – Late Night Shopping on Main St. Nov. 26 – Holiday Mkt./Small Business Saturday, 10 to 2 p.m. Nov. 26 – Christmas Tree Lighting/New Main St. decorations

DECEMBER Dec. 2 – Who-Ville, 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 8 – Sip and Shop on Main Street Dec. 10 – Cherryville Christmas Parade, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 10 – Santa and rides on Main Street, 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 17 – Santa and rides on Main Street, 6 to 8 p.m.

For more information on these and other events call (704) 4353451, or visit the City’s web site at www.cityofcherryville.com.

Scene from the 2020 movie, ‘Charles Sloan’, shot with actor Mark Costello, inside the Home Folks Café, in downtown Cherryville. (photos provided)

Waiting for the right light and for cars to pass. The film crew and actor Mark Costello outside Home Folks Café shooting exterior shots for the film.

A publicity still from the movie, ‘Charles Sloan’, featuring the lead actor, Mark Costello, sitting and nursing a cup of coffee at Cherryville’s Home Folks Café.

This gazebo currently occupies a portion of the area where the proposed Outdoor Learning Space will be built. The dimensions of the new building will more than double the footprint of this older building. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

CHS Principal Shawn Hubers is looking forward to seeing this gazebo moved and a new Outdoor Learning Space built here for the staff and students to use in the future.

The Gaston Symphonic Band, in collaboration with the Cherryville High School Band, will put on a joint concert. The concert will be