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High voter turnout as Cherryville; Gaston Co. go ‘red’ for Trump, Republicans All vote numbers unofficial until count is complete by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

In what has been described as the biggest voter turnout in recent American history or memory, the citizens of Cherryville, Gaston County, and the citizens of the entire United States turned out in record numbers to vote. We are now into Election Day plus eight, and, as of this writing, it appears we may have a new President in the person of the projected winner, at least by electoral standards and numbers, in former VP Joe Biden. However, not all the numbers are in and all is still unofficial in spite of which news/media agency or poll-

ing group calls it. That said, Mr. Biden’s projected win status is, as we all knew it would be, being contested by President Donald J. Trump, his staff, and the GOP party in the handful of states that were razor-thin calls on the part of the mainstream national media and according to many conservative media outlets and polls. Closer to home, and in addition to the obvious political races on the ballot, a “big ticket” item for the City of Cherryville was the vote on the bond referendum, essentially three items actually on the Tuesday, Nov. 3 ballot, all concerned with getting the voters of the city to have their say on three items: namely bonds for downtown improvement; bonds for water improvement; and bonds for sewer improvement. With all three of Cherryville’s precincts reporting in, the numbers for the

downtown improvement bonds was 1,612, or 56.23 percent for it versus 1,255, or 43.77 percent against the bond. That bond vote was a little closer than the remaining two; bonds for water system improvements, 2,139, or 73.89 percent for the bonds opposed to 736 (or 26.11 percent) against it. The bonds for the sewer system improvements was 2,140, or 74.02 percent, for said bonds as opposed to 751, or 25.98 percent, against the sewer bonds. City of Cherryville City Manager/Fire Chief Jeff Cash said of the vote outcome, “We are elated with the election outcome. The bonds for water, sewer and downtown were all approved by the majority of our Cherryville voting citizens. “We are also excited to get to work with the final drawings and bid work or the projects to begin. If See TURNOUT, Page 6

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) on Tuesday, Nov. 3. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Cherryville’s Main Street For military veteran Garren, to host after-Thanksgiving being a Marine was and Holiday Market is a way of life Nov. 27-28 festive event to feature Arts, Crafts vendors and local merchants

GARREN: “Veteran’s Day is a day all service men and women should be recognized and remembered for their service!”

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In spite of all the pandemic has thrown at us, people still want to try and get on with “life, as usual!” To that end, Downtown Director David Day and the Cherryville Chamber staff have sent out a recent media release to let townsfolk know about an upcoming two-day shopping experience for the after-Thanksgiving “Black Friday” shoppers. Mr. Day noted, in the release, “Downtown Cherryville will host (its) first Main Street Holiday Market and Small Business Weekend on Friday, Nov. 27, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.” He continued, “We’ll have vendors selling all sorts of handcrafted gifts for Christmas, and our Main Street merchants are participating and offering specials. “So, we’re also billing the event as a ‘Small Busi-

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A brightly hued “Cherryville – Where Life Blossoms” banner attached to one of the downtown’s iconic lamp posts during last year’s Christmas holiday shopping season. (photo provided)

ness Weekend’.” To add to the festivities, Day added there will be baked goods, coffee, tea, and cider for sale, as well. “We think we’ll have a great atmosphere for our guests,” said Day. “As always, we’ll have our Main Street decked out in Christmas decorations.” Chamber President Mary Beth Tackett said, “We are so excited about this event! We have been looking for a way to join merchants on Small Business weekend

and this was the perfect idea. “Between our event vendors and our merchants, downtown Cherryville will be a one-stop shop for all of your Christmas shopping needs.” Day noted the vendors will be set up at the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce parking lot on Main Street. He continued, “Adding to the atmosphere, the nearby and newly renovated See MARKET, Page 6

Serving others and giving back to one’s country and community seems to be in the blood of the many men and women who have served, and still serve in America’s armed forces. When their time of active service is up, for the most part those same vigilant servants tend to gravitate toward public service careers in either law enforcement or a continuation of their government service. Such is the case with retired Cherryville Police Senior Patrol Officer Dell Garren. Garren, 54, was a freshfaced teenager of 17 when he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in August of 1984. He graduated from Cherryville High School in 1985, and on Dec. 2, of that year was sent to boot camp. Garren, who, like many Americans, has a rich heritage of family members who also served their country, serving with such distinguished combat companies like the 82nd Airborne in WWII, or in Korea. “My dad, Jack, was in

As a very young but very serious 19-year-old Marine, Cherryville’s Dell Garren gives the camera a tough glare as he gets his military photo made in his dress blues.

the Navy for four years, then was in the Air Force for 18 years,” said Dell. His father passed away, he said, on Feb. 9, 2015. Though some Marines describe themselves as “Retired Marines” Garren prefers to call himself a non-active duty Marine. “I feel like you’re either an active duty Marine or a non-active duty Marine,” he said, adding, “once a Marine; always a Marine!” Garren served with the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, from 1985 until 1993, being sent to far-away places like Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Korea and Okinawa. See VETERAN, Page 2

Marine Dell Garren (second from left) with his Fire Team on board the troop carrier, U.S.S. Denver (LPD-9), en route to their overseas deployment. With Garren are fellow Marines Lance Corporal Mark Rafet; Lance Corporal Ernest Villareal; and Lance Corporal Barella (no first name available). (photos provided)

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In this black and white photo taken roughly around 1987, Dell Garren and the company he was assigned to are getting ready to deploy from Okinawa’s Camp Hansen to an unannounced site. Garren is standing, far left, talking with a fellow Marine.

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Marine Dell Garren is seen in this photo at Camp Pendleton, in California, w/SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon, a.k.a. M249, a 5.56mm LMG, or Light Machine Gun). (Photos provided)

From Page 1 In 1990, he said he re-enlisted in order to become an electrician and was with the 11th Marines. That service was with the First Services Support Group, or FSSG, and he was at Camp Pendleton then. After five months in electricians school, Garren was transferred to MWSS (Marine Wing Support Squadron) 373, 3rd Marine Air Wing at El Toro, CA. “I was stationed, during our various deployments, in the Far East, for the most part,” he noted, adding, “However, while in the Corps, we were with the 26th MEU (Marine Expeditionary Unit) in Panama during the operation to oust Gen. Manuel Noriega.

In November 1993, Garren’s time as an active duty Marine ended, and he came back to Cherryville. Prior to that, he had met and married the love of his life, Danielle (nee Yates) on Feb. 15, 1992, and they became the parents of two children, a daughter, Amanda, 27, who is currently CEO of the Nashville (TN) Angels organization, helping foster children. Son, Josh (21) is, like his sister, a graduate of Cherryville High School. He is majoring in Criminal Justice at Marshall University, said Dell. Garren worked at Lazy Boy for a while, he said, then got on the Cherryville Police Force in 2004, retiring from there as a Senior Patrol Officer in January of this year (2020). He currently works for the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office, as of March 2020.

Some of Garren’s hobbies (past and present) are working out and staying as fit as he can, building military models, coaching football, teaching firearms training, and helping out with the Rapid Deployment/ Active Shooter Training for law enforcement officers. Fond memories for Gar-

ren as a Marine include serving on a Recon Team, being an MOS/Radio field operator, being selected to Marksmanship Instructor School (1987), and generally just being able to see the world. Of the Marines (and law enforcement as well), Garren said, “It’s a true brotherhood. I would do it all over

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GASTONIA – Travelers will notice a change in traffic patterns at the Interstate 85 interchange with U.S. 321 in Gaston starting in mid-November. N.C. Department of Transportation contractors are nearly finished revising some of the interchange located in northern Gastonia. Ramp A, the new I-85 South ramp to northbound US-321, is scheduled to open by Nov. 16. Ramp D, the new ramp from US-321 South to I-85 North, is scheduled to open by Nov. 30. Both openings are dependent

again – be in the Corps. I wouldn’t trade ANY of it!” As for Veteran’s Day, which he noted is the day after the official birthday of the Marine Corps’ founding – Nov. 10, he said, “It (Veteran’s Day) is the one day

on weather. In addition to new permanent signs, temporary signs and message boards will be placed on the route prior to and several weeks after the ramps open to alert drivers of the change and allow ample time for them to adjust. Drivers should remain cautious in this area as crews continue to work on improving other parts of the interchange. For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on social media.

that is set aside for the men and women of the American armed forces who have served and are still serving their country faithfully. On that day, on Veteran’s Day, EVERYONE gets recognition!”

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Rocket Languages is November’s Digital Service of the Month Also, check out hoopla’s ‘Bonus Borrows’! by TRACI POLLITT Special to the Eagle November brings digital presents to GCPL patrons! Our Digital Service of the Month is Rocket Languages. You can find this by visiting our website (www.gastonlibrary.org) and clicking Online Databases & Links, then clicking “And More”. The list is in alphabetical order and you’ll find Rocket Languages near the end on the right-hand side. Once you click, you will be redirected to the Rocket Languages site; create an account for yourself and get ready to learn! Rocket Languages makes things simple by using real-world conversations to teach you grammar and vocabulary. You’ll learn how the language works as well as quickly pick up useful words

Hoopla is bringing back ‘Bonus Borrows’ through the month of November!

Want to learn a new language? Check out Rocket Language at the Gaston County Library’s website. and phrases; this means not only learning to speak your new language, but also how to read and write it, too. There are over 120 hours of lessons per level, giving you a much better understanding of your new language with tools to help you along the way. And it’s got a mobile app,

so you can take your lessons on the go! What languages are available? Everything from the ‘Romance’ languages (Spanish, Italian, French, and Portuguese) to Asian languages (Japanese, Chinese, and Korean) to Arabic and Russian languages; you can even learn American Sign

Language. Remember – this is all FREE with your GCPL account. Our other digital news is from our friends at hoopla. They are bringing back Bonus Borrows through the month of November! All GCPL card-holders can check out six (6) items per month on this platform, everything from ebooks to music to movies and television shows. What the ‘Bonus Borrows’ collections do is give patrons access to additional items that

do NOT count against those borrows – so, they can get as many as they want! If you have not yet set up your hoopla account, first head to our website and again click Online Databases & Links, then click “hoopla”; you will need to create an account with a user name and password, as well as verifying that you are a GCPL cardholder. Once your account is created, you can access it by visiting the hoopla site directly at www.hoopladigital.com. To reach the ‘Bonus Bor-

rows’, choose what you’d like to browse: audiobooks, movies, music, comics, ebooks, or television. When your selection is displayed, you have the option to choose from Recommended, Featured, Popular, and Categories – choose Categories, and you should see the ‘Bonus Borrows’: November 2020 category near the very top. Those are all available the entire month of November, and again, they do not count against your normal checkout limit of six (6) items. Lots to choose from and explore! For more information about digital services, library hours, curbside pickup options and more, please call us at (704) 435-6767. Public service hours are 10 a.m., to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, and curbside hours remain 10 a.m., to 5 p.m., again Monday through Friday. As always, stay safe and stay healthy!

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Gaston County man wins ‘big money’ with last $1 million top prize RALEIGH – Daniel Kennedy of Belmont lucked out on the final Big Money $1 million top prize. “I made it in time, I guess,” joked Kennedy as he claimed his prize at lottery headquarters on Monday. Kennedy purchased his lucky $10 ticket from the Ingco Express on Lowell Bethesda Road in Gastonia. “I was shocked,” he said. “I didn’t know what to think at first. I reread the ticket probably 40 times at least. It’s been crazy.” Kennedy had a choice of receiving his prize as an annuity of $50,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $600,000. He chose the lump sum and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, received $424,503.

“It means a lot,” said Kennedy of his good fortune. He says his prize money will go towards paying off bills and helping out his family members. The Big Money game started in December 2019 with three top prizes of $1 million. Kennedy won the last top prize so the lottery will begin steps to end the game. Ticket sales from scratchoffs make it possible for the lottery to raise more than $725 million per year for education. For details on how $13.5 million raised by the lottery made a difference in Gaston County in 2019, visit www. nclottery.com and click on the “Impact” section.

TIMBER!!! – Assistant Fire Chief Jason Wofford, seen here driving the big front-end loader, and some of the Cherryville Fire Department crew worked hard on Tuesday, Nov. 3 (Election Day), to get an old house and grounds on S. Mountain St., in Cherryville, ready for a controlled burn exercise to be held (weather permitting, of course) on Saturday, Nov. 14. Said, AFC Wofford, “‘Betcha didn’t think I knew how to drive one of these things!” Turns out he did, as he skillfully pushed the old tree over after Capt. Kurt Black (off camera) had chain-sawed through it at the base. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Making sense of food labels On Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 10 to 11:30 a.m./online via Zoom, there will be a class on making sense of food labels, all at no cost to participants. Those interested may register at the link listed below in this article. If you ask yourself these or similar questions: Do you find food labels confusing? Want to better understand food labels to help manage your health? If so, this session is for you! Participants will learn how to use food labels in preventing or managing chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood lipids (cholesterol and/or triglycerides), and weight-management.

Zeroing in on understanding food labels takes solid sleuthing work! (photo provided) Instructors: for the classes will be Diego Garzon, BS – Lenoir Rhyne Dietetic Internship Program; and Linda J. Minges, RD, LDN, MPH – Family & Consumer Science Agent. You may register at: www.eventbrite.com/e/making-sense-of-food-labels-tickets-125327609253.

The Bible and Gaston County exhibit lasts until November 27 Since opening Sept. 15, the Bible and Gaston County exhibit, showcasing now at the Gathering Room Gallery at the Gaston County Museum, located at 131 W. Main St., in Dallas, runs until Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 In a media release from the museum, the staff noted that “Religion played an integral role in the history and development of Gas-

ton County. As the textile industry began to shape the county and mill villages were forming, churches became a central gathering point for the community. “From the 1940s onward, as mills began to shut down, several churches within those mill communities closed their doors. Despite this, religion has continued to have a strong presence in Gaston County

with over 100 active churches in the area today.” The GCM’s media release stated, “Bibles and documents presented in the exhibit come from the museum’s permanent collection, and are on loan from Belmont Abbey College, and St. Helen’s Church in Gastonia. The exhibit showcases how the Bible, churches, and the communities surrounding them

had a tremendous impact in the development of Gaston County.” To that end, they say, “We invite you to view some of the oldest Bibles in Gaston County; learn about the history of the

family Bible, and explore what the Bible represented to the diverse communities of faith.” The Bible and Gaston County exhibit will be on view during the GCM’s opening hours, which are:

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 10 a.m., to 5 p.m. For more information, please visit their website at gastoncountymuseum. org/visit, and to reserve your FREE tickets.

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One of the older Bibles in the Gaston Museum’s exhibit, on display now until Nov. 27. (photo provided)

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Waves of uncertainty T h i s Southport is to just year has sit in one of the been filled swings along the inwith many tercoastal waterway adversities, and watch the cargo hardships, ships coming and uncertaingoing. On one of our ties, and trips, as I sat watchdisappointing the huge vessels, m e n t s . I began to ponder By Dale Hendricks Would it about the heavy load Senior Pastor not be great that many of the just to get Shady Grove Baptist Church ships are carrying. away for Some have cargo a few days and clear our containers stacked so high minds of all the chaos that that it makes you wonder is going on around us? One how they are able to keep of my favorite places to the load afloat. Then I noget away with my family ticed the waves pounding and clear my thoughts is into the ships as they carry Southport, NC. Southport their load through the bay. is a quaint little town that The water around the ship, is located on the coast in in all its vastness and waves Southeastern North Caro- of uncertainty, appears that lina, where the Cape Fear it could easily swallow up River meets the Atlantic the ships at any moment as Ocean. they carry their heavy load. One of my favorite It was then that I was pastimes on my visits to reminded of the scrip-

Thank you, Lord (Part 2 of the “Thanks-Living” Series) Parents do many things without receiving even a simple thank you. However, as their children grow older most begin to express appreciation for the sacrifices that were made to take care of them. Some even realized that the various gifts of kindness they received DANYALE PATTERSON were underserved but given simply because they were greatly loved. Then, they honor their parents with grateful hearts. Society even recognizes the importance of cherishing mothers and fathers. They have established special days annually to acknowledge and celebrate them. How much more should we set a time each day to praise, worship, and offer thanksgiving to God for who He is and his wonderful works toward humanity? Sometimes people become preoccupied with themselves and never perceive or admit that without the Lord they wouldn’t have life, talents, or any of the good things that make up their lives. James, the brother of Jesus states, “Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.” (James 1:17) Others have given God a long to do list, but a very short thanksgiving list. God does not want us to forget that he is the source of our blessings. In Deuteronomy 8:10, 14a, 18a, Moses states, “When you have eaten your fill, be sure to praise the LORD your God for the good land he has given you. Do not become proud at that time and forget the LORD your God. Remember the LORD your God. He is the one who gives you the power to be successful… Throughout the Bible, various verses tell us to be grateful to the Creator of heaven and the earth. Here are a few: “Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!” -1 Chronicles 16:8 “Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.” - Psalm 107:1 “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” - 1 Corinthians 15:57 PRAY THIS PRAYER: “Father I will continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to you, giving thanks to your name. You alone are worthy of honor and glory. There is none like you in all the earth. I have tasted and seen that you are good. Thank you, Lord, for all your gifts of love, joy, and peace. Your love is amazing, and your Presence is remarkable. I am honored to be called your child and your friend. I am amazed that I can come to the throne of the Most High God, the Creator of the Universe, the Ancient of Days. Lord my heart is overwhelmed with joy and filled with thanksgiving. In Jesus’ name - Amen.”

ture found in Isaiah 43:2, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” (NKJV) It’s just like the old saying that ships do not sink because of the water around them. Ships sink because of the water that gets in them. When I think about all of the trials that we have endured during this year and all of the uncertainty that we are still facing, I am so thankful that because of my relationship with Jesus Christ, I can face all of the uncertainty of life. Jesus Christ my Lord will be with me every step of the way. I can look back on the heavy load I have been carrying and all of the problems in the sea of life that I have faced and know that I have made it this far because Jesus has never let me down.

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drown or grow stronger. If you try to go in your own strength, you are more than likely going to drown. If you invite Jesus to go with you, He will protect you all the way. When this old life is getting me down and I feel like I am about to drown from all of the burdens, I am reminded that Jesus is still the Captain of my life’s ship, and He will safely sail me through! One day, if we trust and follow Jesus as our Lord, He will lead us to that wonderful city called Heaven, where there will be no more adversities, hardships, uncertainties, disappointments, or sin. How true are the words of the old hymn, “Won’t it be wonderful there!”

Shady Grove Baptist Church’s current services are as follows: Sunday mornings – 8:45a.m., Worship Service; 10 a.m., Sunday School; and 11 a.m., Worship Service. Both Worship Services are being held in the Family Life Center. The church is practicing social distancing, following CDC Guidelines, and sanitizing between services. The 11 a.m., service is also live-streamed through Facebook and the church’s website Shady Grove Baptist Church is located at 3240 Tryon Courthouse Rd., Cherryville. For more information, please call (704) 435-9605.

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Today, I am reminded that just like the ships out on the ocean in the darkest of night, if they will follow the light of the lighthouse, they will be safely led to shore. For me, Jesus is my lighthouse in which I trusted many years ago when I knelt and surrendered my life to Him. The sin burden that I carried was all washed away when I prayed to receive Jesus Christ as the light of my life. No longer do I have to be burdened down with the heavy load of this life or fear of the troubled waters of uncertainty that surrounds me. Jesus gave me a promise to be with me all the way! If you have trusted Jesus as your Savior, you also have that same promise today. Going through the rough waters of this world will either cause you to

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First Church of the Nazarene 301 North Elm Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-4450 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 Jesus Servant Ministries 108 N. Mountain St. Cherryville, NC 704-769-8085 Legacy Church 805 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-457-9615

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

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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The list of early voters from Precinct 37 (First Presbyterian Church) on the wall behind the poll workers so they can check names to make sure no one votes twice. The names are on both sides of the pages, Chief Judge Chip Childers noted. “Normally we only have one or two pages of early voters’ names.” Dana Bumgardner, Sen. Kathy Harrington, and Sen. Ted Alexander. Newcomer Donald Rice defeated Judge Richard Abernathy in the county to take a seat on the District Court bench. Judge Abernathy had been seated since 2007. In other election news,

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Bessemer City man charged with Three from Crouse, Cherryville shooting into an occupied vehicle arrested as part of undercover According to a Monday, Nov. 2, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office media release a Bessemer City man, Grover Bradford Hay, was charged last week with shooting into an occupied vehicle as the driver was leaving a convenience store in Crouse. Deputies were dispatched to the incident around 5:20 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 after the victim was able to drive a safe distance away and call 9-1-1. The incident occurred at the One Stop Convenience Store at 2912 West Old Hwy. 150. Detective Greg Hager and responding deputies determined that the sus-

pect, Mr. Hay, 69, of 213 Hay Drive, Bessemer City, fired shots at a vehicle occupied by Samuel Fredell and Brooke Lail, who were leaving the store after Mr. Hay confronted Mr. Fredell inside the store while

he was at the register. Multiple shots were fired at the vehicle by the suspect from a handgun. The victims did not know the suspect. A Lincoln County Sheriff’s detective and two Gaston County Police officers located Mr. Hay at his residence and placed him under arrest on two felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill. He was taken before a Lincoln County magistrate and placed in the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center under a $100,000 secured bond.

INCIDENTS 10-30: GCPD officers report closing/clearing by arrest a misdemeanor drug/narcotic violation and a drug equipment violation at W. Ballard St., and S. Mountain St., Cherryville. 11-1: Cherryville restaurant reports counterfeit currency by unknown person(s) paying for food w/counterfeit $20 bill. Case is active and under further investigation. 11-1: Cherryville woman reports motor vehicle theft by a named white male suspect w/blonde hair, who stole said vehicle. No est. amount given for vehicle, which was listed as being a 2008 Ford Taurus, silver in color. Case is active and under further investigation. 11-2: GCPD officers report a new patrol investigation into a non-forced entry commercial burglary at 115 Camp Cir., Cherryville. 11-3: Cherryville woman reports larceny

($300/Jetson hoverboard) by unnamed subject who stole a hoverboard from outside the residence. Case is active and under further investigation. 11-3: CPD officer reports being the victim of an RDO, and assault on a government official, and WSOJ’s on a subject for FTA and failure to comply during a domestic call at 515 N. Dr., Cherryville. No injuries reported. Case is active and under further investigation. 11-4: On Oct. 30, GCPD officers reported a new investigation into a residential forced entry burglary at report 957 Mary’s Grove Rd., Cherryville. 11-5: CPD officer reports DWI, no OL, driving left of center, and open container of alcohol by listed suspect who drove while under the influence of an impairing substance. Closed/cleared by arrest.

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■ POLICE ARRESTS 11-3: Austin Nathaniel Hannon, 709 East Dr., Cherryville; one count each misdemeanor assault on a government official and failure to comply, and one count each of an RDO, and of an FTA. $31,000 secured bond. 11-3: Chad Evins Camp, 50, 457 Paul H Beam Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at 1047 Qmys End Trl., Gaston County, by GCPD officers for two (2) counts of nonforced entry commercial burglary, and one count of residential forced entry burglary. 11-5: Leonard Lavonne Montgomery, Jr., 18, 515 North Dr., Cherryville; one count of a WSOJ. $1,000 unsecured bond. 11-5: Jill Lynn Crisp, 52, 607 Anthony Grove Rd., Crouse; one count each misdemeanor DWI, no OL, open container, and driving left of center. $5,000 secured bond.

narcotics operation Huge drug bust leads to indictments of 21 individuals In a recent media release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office, a 16 monthlong undercover operation by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office narcotic division has led to indictments of 21 people. Investigators were targeting street level dealers, noted the release. Arrested were: Tiffany Goins Curtis, 45, Hephzibah Church Rd., Crouse. She is charged with possession of methamphetamine; Melissa Dawn Campbell, 37, Charleston Trail, Cherryille, who is charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana and possession of methamphetamine; and Daniel Steven Helms, 21, of North Dr., Cherryville. He is charged with possession of heroin. The Oct. 26, 2020 Lincoln County Grand Jury returned 64 charges for the narcotics violations. During the operation officers seized methamphetamine, heroin, opioids and marijuana. Two firearms were seized from convicted felons during the operation. Charges range from possession with intent to sell and deliver to sale, deliver and trafficking in narcotics. Narcotics officers received a number of tips on the Drug Tip Line at (704) 736-8606 and complaints from citizens to help identify the street level dealers. In addition to the three mentioned earlier, the following is a list of the remaining individuals indicted by the Lincoln County Grand Jury: • Teresa Leann Riffle, 36, Rosehill Dr., Lincolnton; charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Tina Maria Goodwin,

50, Fairview School Rd., Vale; charged with possession of methamphetamine. • Eric Theodore Flynn, 48, Newton; charged with possession of methamphetamine. • Colby Ray Williams, 36, Flay Rd., Lincolnton. He is charged with possession of methamphetamine. • Lisa Shawntae Black, 44, Confederate Rd., Lincolnton. She is charged with possession of methamphetamine. • Joseph William Clippard, 47, Laboratory Rd., Lincolnton; charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Patrick Tyler Blackwell, 23, Charlotte. He is charged with possession of methamphetamine. • Chelsea Leigh Allen, 30, of Kidville Rd., Denver. She is charged with possession of methamphetamine. • Joseph Lee Waters, 39, Dallas, who is charged with possession of LSD and possession of a firearm by a felon. • Bryan Thomas Bailey, 49, no available address; charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana. • Michael Welborn, 47, Kings Mountain, who is charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver methamphetamine, possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Clarence Riffle, 41, Rosehill Dr., Lincolnton; charged with possession of methamphetamine. • Megan Renee Pilkington, 27, Lincolnton; charged with possession of heroin. • Craig Gerard Kempinski, 48, Lincolnton; charged with three separate offenses. An incident on Jan. 14, 2020 led to charges of trafficking by possession, by sale and by delivery, maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance, and

possession with intent to sell and deliver Xanax and sell and delivery of Xanax On Feb. 14, 2020 Kempinski was charged with trafficking by possession, by sale and by delivery, maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance. And on March 13, 2020 he was charged with maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance and trafficking. • Brandi Nichole Hardin, 34, Stanley; she was indicted on four separate offenses. The first occurred on Sept.16, 2019 and the second on Sept. 20, 2019. She was indicted on two counts each of possession with intent to sell and deliver oxycodone, sell and deliver oxycodone, and maintaining a vehicle for a controlled substance. She was also indicted in connection with an incident on Oct. 11, 2019 for trafficking by transportation and by possession and trafficking by sell and by delivery. She was also charged with maintaining a vehicle for a controlled substance. She was also indicted on a separate September 2019 incident that involved sell and delivery of oxycodone, possession with intent to sell and deliver oxycodone and maintaining a vehicle for a controlled substance. • Fred Christian Smith, 44, Iron Station; charged in two separate incidents. On June 10, 2019 and June 28, 2019, Smith is accused of selling meth to an undercover officer. He is charged with two felony counts of possession with intent to sell and deliver methamphetamine and sell and delivery of methamphetamine. • Jason Todd Mullen, 34, Maiden; indicted on charges of possession with intent to sell and deliver methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a felon, and • David Nixon, Jr. 58, McClain Trail, Lincolnton; charged with sell and deliver crack cocaine.

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What Happens to Medicare if Obamacare is Overturned? Dear Savvy Senior, Will my Medicare benefits be affected if Obamacare is overturned by the Supreme Court? Concerned Beneficiary Dear Concerned, Unfortunately, yes. If the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – also known as Obamacare – gets repealed by the Supreme Court next year, it will weaken Medicare and increase costs for beneficiaries. Here’s what you should know. Currently, about 60 million people are covered under Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people 65 and older and people of all ages with disabilities. Even though the main aim of the ACA was to overhaul the health insurance markets, most people don’t realize that the law also touches virtually every part of Medicare. Without the ACA, Medicare beneficiaries will have to pay more for preventive care services, which are now free; they’ll have to pay more toward their prescription drugs; their premi-

ums and deductibles will rise faster; and Medicare will face insolvency much sooner because of lost funding and cost cutting measures. With the help of Kiplinger’s Retirement Report, here is a more detailed breakdown of what happens to Medicare if the court invalidates the law. Preventive care services will no longer be free: Thanks to the ACA, there’s no copayment or deductible for potentially life-saving screenings for cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other illnesses. Flu shots and annual wellness visits are also free. Before the ACA, beneﬁciaries had to pay 20 percent of the cost for most preventive care services, after their deductible was met. The doughnut hole will return: Since 2011 the ACA has been steadily closing the prescription drug coverage gap, also known as the doughnut hole, in Medicare Part D by requiring drug manufacturers and insurers to pick up more of the cost. The hole was ﬁnally closed this year with seniors paying 25 percent of the cost for both generic and

brand-name medications and manufacturers picking up 70 percent of the tab, while insurers kick in the remaining 5 percent. Before the ACA, seniors paid 100 percent of Part D prescription drug expenses while in the doughnut hole. Medicare premiums and deductibles will rise faster: The ACA also curbed Medicare payments to providers to help keep Medicare Part A deductibles and copayments in check. Similarly, Part B premiums and deductibles are much lower than projected before the ACA became law. From 2011 to 2020, Part B premiums increased 23 percent. From 2000 to 2009 – the nine years before the law’s passage – Part B premiums rose almost ﬁve times faster, increasing 112 percent over that period. Medicare Advantage plans will be more expensive: The ACA requires Medicare Advantage plans to spend 85 percent of premium dollars on health care, not proﬁts or overhead. The plans also can’t charge more than traditional Medicare for chemotherapy, renal dialysis, skilled

nursing care and other specialized services. Those restrictions dramatically lowered costs for Medicare Advantage plan enrollees. Since the ACA became law in 2010, the average Medicare Advantage premium has decreased by 43 percent while enrollment has increased 117 percent. Insolvency accelerates: The ACA extended the solvency of the program’s trust fund by eight years to 2026, mostly by ﬁnding new sources of revenue and slowing the growth of payments to all providers. The Congressional Budget Ofﬁce estimates that reversing those changes would cost the program $700 billion over 10 years, which would make Medicare almost immediate insolvent. 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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YARD SALE Sat., Nov. 14th, 2020 Starting at 9:00 AM. “NO EARLY BIRDS!” Everything Must Go! At 1315 Lithia Springs Rd., Shelby, NC 28150 INSIDE YARD SALE! at 4513 Polkville Road (Across from Polkville Methodist Church) Sat., Nov. 14th, 2020 from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Guitars, Knives, Swords, Fishing Rods, Pottery, Scuba Equipment, Lots of Miscellaneous! Don’t Miss This One! Shelby, NC 28150

BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828-248-1408. HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-6924449.

PICKERS PARADISE, ANTIQUE DEALERS WELCOME, COLLECTORS WELCOME. Appointment only so call 828-429-2851. Cast iron, Lionel train engine collection, BB guns, quilts, carnival glass, Coca Cola crates, mantle & wall hung clocks. Over a thousand items for sale.

FOR SALE RIFLES FOR SALE Savage Model 11- 243 Caliber - Tasco 6x24 Scope (14 Plus Boxes of Ammo) Will Shoot Better than 1” Group-$450.00; Savage Axis 22-250 Caliber Redﬁeld 6x18 Scope (8 Plus Boxes of Ammo) Will Shoot Better than 1” Group-$425.00. Call 704517-1737. (704) 517-1737

ROLL TOP DESK FOR SALE. Solid Oak, very nice condition, with keys, no scratches, asking $250. 704692-4449. WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your rooﬁng or repair needs. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 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. FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft. Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. 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. WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-2455895. 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.

4000 HONDA GENERATOR. $300. (704) 538-8867 AGRI-FAB LEAF VAC & LIMB GRINDER, pull behind lawnmower. Tecumseh formula 8HP. $700. (704) 4609762 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, 704-692-4449. 2 BURIAL PLOTS at Cleveland Memorial Park. $600 for both. (704) 300-1002 WHITE REFRIGERATOR FOR SALE. 16 cubic ft., $100.00. Call: 704-434-8518. USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-2868674. DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms. 704-300-5341, Steve 704472-8865, Cletus, 704-3005341, Todd (704) 692-1627 LOUIS L’AMOUR BOOKS. Collection of Louis L’Amour books for sale. Approx. 175200 books. Call 828-2862802. 10X10 UTILITY BUILDING w/ upper shelf, $200. Pec Deck exercise equipment machine, $75. Joe Weider exercise bench w/leg attachment & weights, $50. 803-322-7632.

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. LARGE TRIUMPH POWER PAPER CUTTER, 18.5 inches wide, $400. High Speed air fed Baum paper folder, $400. 828-305-8331. HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855 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 HOMEMADE QUILTS FOR SALE. Firmly $100 each. Also, a set of Norithae China, $50. 828-287-0982. ASSORTMENT OF CHILTON REPAIR MANUALS. I have a large assortment of Chilton Auto Repair Manuals. Some are imports and trucks. Some Motor Manuals all are hard back copies. Best Offer! (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

“COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park. Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually. (919) 272-5503 WHEEL HORSE MOWER; unused galvanized tin; new wheel and tire; men’s and ladies’ Rolex watches. 604-7400837, Chesnee, SC. DANIEL DEFENSE AR15: Anderson Lower, 223 Wild Custom 24” Stainless barrel, $1,400 OBO. Thompson 50 cal. muzzle loader w/scope, breakdown gun, $225. (828) 429-6763 MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Green Oak, $65. Cut, split and delivered. 828395-0758. FROSTY NIGHTS ARE HERE! Cut, Split, Dry, Hardwood will keep you warm. $65 a load delivered locally. Based F.C. Fred, 828-202-1000. FIREWOOD MADE FROM ends of dry lumber, $50- all you can haul or I deliver. 528 Newton Cole Rd., Forest City, NC. 1-304-888-4913. 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. REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443

WANT TO BUY 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 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 6921006

FULL BLOODED BASSET HOUND PUPS. Ready for new home! Been wormed, no shots. $300 each. 828-2891258. CHIHUAHUA AND KITTEN FOR SALE. Female Chihuahua-Chocolate/red, wormed, had shots. 1 year old in April. Pup-Kit also-$325.00. Also, Beautiful 4 1/2 month old kitten, white with tabby points, wormed, had ﬁrst shots. Litter box trained-$40.00. 828-3910919. 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. 828-245-5895. DONKEY FOR SALE Call 704-692-8752. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES for sale. 10 weeks old, no papers, shots current, $350. Parents on site with papers. (704) 482-7274 KITTENS: WOULD LIKE give away (4) 3 month old, female kittens to good home. Call 828-201-3861, text or call. PEKINGESE PUPPIES, born 11/1/19, shots and wormed. CKC registered. For more information text 864-490-4979. RACING HOMING PIGEONS. Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803-984-6678. artsager@msn.com

CARS & TRUCKS 2012 MAZDA3 Black Sedan, 6 speed manual, immaculate condition, 98,500 miles, $7900. 704-473-1800. 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. 1987 CHEVROLET CHEVY Silverado Short Bed truck. Red, 3rd owner, all paperwork, original purchase local Chevy dealership. NICE! $5000. 704-600-7614, 704802-4293. 2006 DODGE STRATUS SDN $1800. (704) 739-7133 2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE Pearl White. Carriage roof, Michelin tires, looks & runs good, 3rd Owner! 117,000 miles, $2950 obo. Call 704678-3954 or (704) 487-0550

CAMPERS

WANT TO BUY SMALL UTILITY TRAILER. Call with what you have. (704) 473-0482 I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-472-0006. LOOKING FOR OLD FIRE ARMS. Prefer 22’s. (704) 600-8560 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828-245-6756. DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828-289-1175 or 828-2471070. CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917

1998 27’ FLEETWOOD Tracker Trailstar. On Ford E-450 Super Duty, w/36,330 miles. Great deal at $7,995. Never be homeless! 828-4530828. WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. Call 828-429-3935.

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS HONDA GOLDWING 1100. New headlights, new horn, new signals. Bucket seat, windshield, shaft drive. 4K miles. Garage kept. Moving. Make offer. 704-300-8378.

FARM & GARDEN

ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Call for more details. 828-382-0455.

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

18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,095. 704-482-3166. PROPANE GRILL TANKS RE-FILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828-287-3272.

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LARGE & SMALL KEROSENE HEATERS. REFURBISHED (Large $139.99) (Small $99.99) Shelby Hardware at 506 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. (704) 482-4405 GUNS FOR SALE .FN SCAR17.308 Trijicon ACOG scope, bought new, never ﬁred; SIG P227.45 ACP bought new-never ﬁred. CZ 75 9mm NIB Kimber Target 22 NIB 100 rds. of ammo for each. Package deal-$5000.00. 704484-3616.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY YARD SALE & BAKE SALE! Wed.-Sat., Nov. 11-14, 8am until. Tues.-Thurs., Nov. 1719, 8am until. Fri., Nov. 20, 8am-2pm. Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 397 Mt. Pleasant Church Road, Forest City, NC 28043

CIDER MILL FOR SALE. Good condition, recently used, $325. 828-248-8060.

7 BEAGLES. Good running beagles, $1500. A set of 5 Tri-Tronic collars with charger, $400. Call 704-477-5888, janiec74@gmail.com

REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank. Can send pictures by phone. $475. (704) 300-1818 TAYLOR WATERSTOVE, MODEL T-450. Call for more info. 828-248-8060.

GALVANIZED PANEL GATES. (2) 14 ft. $70 each. Telephone Poles for Corner Post 6 to 8 Feet Long $5 each. Used Field Fence Wire $25 each (3 rolls 1,080 feet total). Ralgro Pellet Injector $30 “New” (704) 419-9145

PETS & LIVESTOCK MINIATURE HORSES AMHA reg year old studs. One Bay, one Paint, $100 each, with papers $200. Also full Kune Kune piglets ready now, $200. (703) 308-1056 jlittlehorse@ aol.com

2004 YAMAHA BRUIN 350 ATV. 4 wheel drive, $2500. 828-447-7331.

VACATIONS OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659, (803) 6359831

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Wednesday,

November 11, 2020

The Cherryville Eagle

County receives more funds for travel and tourism $10,000 grant from the EDPNC Tourism Recovery Committee comes through Gaston County Travel and Tourism announced on Tuesday, Oct. 6, that it has received additional funds to help boost tourism. The county was awarded a $10,000 grant from the EDPNC Tourism Recovery Committee through Visit NC. “With this NC Tourism Promotion Grant, we’ll ramp up our seasonal messaging to bolster visitation to Christmas Town USA, and other Gaston

County holiday-related attractions, through a digital partnership with Conversant,” said Michael Applegate, director of Travel and Tourism. “The award goes a long way in helping our industry recover some of the losses suffered during the pandemic.” The North Carolina Travel Industry Association (NCTIA) and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) make up the committee and plan to meet to determine if Gaston County is eligible for more funding once the initial grant applications have been

received. In September, the department received $100,000 to promote Gaston County’s tourism industry, as part of the Marketing Co-Op Credit Program. This program aids governmental entities that are authorized to collect an occupancy tax in the state through their Tourism Development Authority (TDA) organizations or destination marketing organizations (DMOs). The additional funding from the Tourism Recovery Committee was provided by the federal CARES Act. It will be used in accordance with its guidelines.

New COVID-19 testing location available in Gaston County GASTONIA – On Monday, Nov. 2, Gaston County residents had a new COVID19 testing site available. According to a media release from Public Information Officer Adam J. Gaub, as part of a state-initiative, private vendor Optum will be running the testing site three days a week in Dallas, outside the Citizens Resource Center, located at 1303 Dallas – Cherryville Hwy. Gaub said, “The site will be open from 2, to 7 p.m., on its first day of operation, Nov. 2, and will operate from 11 a.m., to 7 p.m. on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays after that.” He noted the testing site will be a drive-through op-

eration. The testing site is intended to compliment the community testing being done four days a week by Kintegra. Using its mobile clinic, Kintegra is able to provide testing to multiple areas in Gaston County each week. Their testing location schedule can be found at the following website: https:// www.kintegra.org/driveup-covid-19-testing-siteschedule/. 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.

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF BETTY W. BLACK 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 28th day of January, 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 28th day of October, 2020. Counsel for the Estate: PALMER E. HUFFSTETLER, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW 106 North Cherry Street Cherryville, NC 28021 Telephone: 704-435-4907 CE (10/28; 11/4,11,18/2020)

Children as young as 1 can be tested and individuals do not need to show identification to receive a test.

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Cherryville Cross-Country Schedule 2020-2021 Date

Place

Time

Wed. 11/17

Bessemer City (Tryon Park)

4:00

Wed 12/2

Bessemer City (Tryon Park)

4:00

Tues. 12/8

Cherryville (Tryon Park)

4:00

Thurs. 12/17

Lincoln Charter

Wed. 01/06

(Conference Championship)

Boys 3:15 Girls 4:00

Bessemer City (Tryon Park

4:00

Sat. 1/16

Regionals (TBD)

Lady Ironmen Volleyball 2020 DAY

DATE

OPPONENT

SITE

TIME

Tuesday

Nov. 17th

Avery County

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