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Council discusses wide range of issues at last Monday night’s, Nov. 13 session Council also recognizes seven employees for their many years of service by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

The Cherryville City Council met last Monday night, Nove. 13, for their regular council session and discussed a number of issues that will impact the city in the coming months. Mayor Beam shared his comments, noting that city engineer Recil Wright said the site plans for the various work aspects at the Cherryville parks has been completed, though some work is still in progress. He mentioned the pickleball court striping and parking lot striping there is finished, with the Aarron Moss basketball courts finishing to soon follow. Other projects, such as the Senior Little League Field and work on the Train Depot is done with the city receiving $250,000 for storm drain repair, which will go to the city’s Electric

Fund. It was also noted that smoke testing of the city’s sewer lines will begin in the next couple of weeks. Mayor Beam thanked city worker Ned Yates for his work on painting press box at the Little League Field. Other items mentioned by the mayor in his comments included a Mexican restaurant coming to Cherryville in 2024; permits for the proposed Cherry Pit Restaurant; the mayor’s personal congratulations on the political races run by incoming councilwoman Janice Hovis, and thanking outgoing councilman Malcolm Parker for his many years of service to the council and the citizens of Cherryville. “I am also thankful for all the work the city council has done over the last year,” Mayor Beam added. Sid Stroupe, 207 W. Academy St., stood up for the “Citizens to be Heard” section of the meeting and updated council on the special project he and some friends have been working on; namely procuring and planting new cherry trees for the city. Said Mr. Stroupe, “We

Cherryville Mayor H.L. Beam, III shakes the hand, congratulating city employee Grady Costner on his five years of employment with the City of Cherryville. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

City employee Chris Heedick receives his 10-year certificate of employment with the City of Cherryville from Mayor H.L. Beam, III, at last Monday night’s Nov. 13, regular city council meeting.

have a supplier and have 100 Yashima trees scheduled to be planted the first week of December.” He also mentioned if anyone wished to do so and help out, they were planning a fund raiser to help with the purchase and planting of said trees, which he estimated to be roughly $160 per tree. Mr. Stroupe said interested citizens wishing to purchase a tree could contact him or contact ei-

trees. We will, of course, be taking up the dead ones; at least that is the plan at this point.” As far as private donations for the trees are concerned, Mr. Stroupe said interested individuals should, again, contact the city. Next, council recognized the following seven employees for their years of service, totaling roughly 100 years. They (and their

ther Brian (Dalton) or (city clerk) Paige Green, regarding this. Stroupe noted, “Part of that fund raiser is a second phase which entails, during the upcoming summer, folks buying a tree (or two or three) and planting it/ them.” He continued, “Our first goal so far as where we will plant them is in the City Cemetery, where we plan to place roughly 30 to 35

years of service) are: Grady Costner (5 years); Grayson Stout (5 years); Chris Heedick (10 years); Stanley LaBauch (15 years); Cynthia Payne (15 years); Benjy Stroupe (20 years); and Patty Hall (30 years). City Manager Brian Dalton then spoke about council considering terminating the contract between them and the Historical Museum and the release See COUNCIL, Page 2

Main Street hosts After-Thanksgiving Holiday Market, Small Business Sat. Festive event to feature arts and crafts vendors; local merchants Downtown Cherryville will host their Third Main Street Holiday Market and Small Business Weekend on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We’ll have over 30 local vendors selling all sorts of handcrafted gifts for the Holiday,” said David Day, Cherryville’s Downtown Director. “And, our Main Street merchants are participating and offering specials,” explained Day. “So, we’re also billing the event as Small Business Weekend” which is a national event. To add to the festivities,

Day said there will be baked goods, coffee, tea, and cider for sale. Local food trucks will participate 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.” The vendors will be set

up at the Cherryville mini park and in front of the Main Street/Chamber office on Main Street. Adding to the atmosphere, the nearby and heritage park will be open and decorated for Christmas. Featuring restored historic buildings from the turn of the last century, the park showcases Cherryville’s rich heritage. Vendors wishing to participate should contact Mary Beth Tackett or David Day at the Main Street/Cherryville Chamber of Commerce, 704435- 3451. More info will also be on the cityofcherryville.com and Cherryville Main Street Facebook page.

Moore makes congressional run official and signs term limits pledge by CJ STAFF North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, formally announced his run for Congress on Tuesday, Nov. 7, in North Carolina’s newly shaped 14th Congressional District. In a video, Moore See MOORE, Page 3 State House Speaker Tim Moore launched his campaign for Congress with a television ad. (photo provided: Image from Tim Moore for NC YouTube channel)

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ber and part of S.B. 363, and later, S.B. 409, as of Jan. 1, an independent Office of the State Fire Marshal will be created and housed within the Department of Insurance. The insurance commissioner would appoint the fire marshal, who would need to be confirmed by the legislature. The state insurance commissioner has served as the state fire marshal since the 1940s. The same day as the firings, Causey had named Deputy Fire Marshal Tony Bailey, the new chief state fire marshal, and Special Agent Craig Jarman, the

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North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reinstated three fire officials, including Chief State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor, on Tuesday, Nov. 14, after firing them exactly two weeks ago. Taylor, along with Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal Mike Williams and Brent Heath, were fired by Causey on Oct. 31. The move came after the General Assembly changed the role of the state’s fire marshal. Under the state budget that was passed in Septem-

new deputy state fire marshal. Causey told Carolina Journal in a phone interview earlier this month that he learned that some of his staff that he appointed to leadership roles had been doing things to undermine his authority in his administration for their own personal gain. “We do have evidence to show that they gave a lot of that specific information, and you can tell that by reading Senate Bill 409,” he said. “It’s got specific job numbers and job titles that you can’t fire this person, so See CAUSEY, Page 4 Like Us On

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Longtime City of Cherryville employee and Director of the city’s Water Plant, Patty Hall, received her 30-year certificate from Mayor H.L. Beam, III last Monday night, November 13.

Sid Stroupe speaks to the members of the city council at last Monday night’s, Nov. 13 meeting. City Manager Dalton the inally a water provision city not go forward with agreement which encomanything further at this passes Cherryville purtime. From Page 1 The council voted to chasing water from the city approve the resolution supof earnest money. It is porting the Gastonia Hous- of Lincolnton in an amount agreed that both parties ing Authority’s okaying not to exceed 1.2 million will terminate the contract the proposed Rutherford gallons per day at the price and that earnest money – Crossing work slated for of $1.50 per 1,000 gallons. $20,000 – paid will be re- property located on West After discussing other leased upon termination of Academy Street. said contract and go back Council moved to ta- business, the council voted to Mr. Patrick O’Leary. bling the item calling for to adjourn. Mr. Al Putnam’s lawsuit consideration of an interA “Happy Thanksgivwas dismissed, as per connect contract agreecouncil, “without preju- ment with the city of ing” was wished to all dice,” which means the Lincolnton. It will be dis- and to all the citizens of contract is voided at this cussed at the Dec. 11 regutime. lar meeting of the council. Cherryville by the council It was recommended by The agreement is orig- members.

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INCIDENTS 11-1: CPD and Cherryville woman report flee/ elude arrest w/MV; expired registration plate; and DWLR by listed suspects who fled from traffic stop and threw firearm from vehicle. Seized: $200/Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun. Case is active and under further investigation. 11-6: CPD officer reports WSOJ/injury to personal property by listed suspect who had a warrant/ DWLR/improperly attached 28, as per report narrative. Closed/cleared by arrest. 11-6: Cherryville store and woman report call for service/barring notice on listed suspect who committed unspecified/unlisted offense. Closed/cleared by other means. 11-7: Cherryville man reports call for service for unattended death of listed victim/person. Case closed/ cleared by other means. WRECKS 10-24: a vehicle driven by Alana Briann Barrett, 17, 2402 Whitworth Rd., Cherryville, was making a left turn out of Bojangles parking lot when she collided with a vehicle driven by Andrea Lynn Morrison, 34, 2128 Buffalo Shoals Rd., Lincolnton, on Church Street. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Barrett vehicle: $2,500; to the Morrison vehicle: $3,500. The Barrett vehicle was towed to KT Towing by KT Towing. The Morrison vehicle was towed to Hampton’s Towing by Hampton’s Towing. 10-30: A vehicle driven by Melissa Ann Summer, 70, 302 S. Elm St., Cherryville, had stopped at a stop sign at the intersection of Academy and Elm Streets, then proceeded into the in-

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tersection and collided with a vehicle driven by David Alexander Corry, 61, 412 W. Ballard St., Cherryville. The location of the collision showed the Corry vehicle was already in the intersection. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Summer vehicle: $500; to the Corry vehicle: $500. 10-30: A vehicle driven by Brayden Christopher Reynolds, 17, 1924 Delview Rd., Cherryville, and a vehicle driven by Fredrick Leverne Meeks, 53, 2250 Taylor Rd., Shelby, collided on Ridge Rd., Cherryville. Mr. Reynolds told the responding officer the Meeks vehicle was parked on the left side of the road, and when he (Reynolds) went to pass the Meeks vehicle, the Meeks vehicle made a right turn and they collided. Mr. Reynolds also said Mr. Meeks did not have a turn signal on. Mr. Reynolds also said he went off the road to the right to avoid a collision. Mr. Meeks said he was looking for an address and when he went to make a right turn into a driveway, that was when the Reynolds vehicle passed him on the right and that’s when they collided. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Reynolds vehicle: $3,000; to the Meeks vehicle: $2,000. Report notes there is not a third-party witness to the incident. 10-30: A vehicle driven by Natrice Avana Fox, 21, 304 Huss St., Lincolnton, was backing out of a driveway at N. Chavis Dr., and collided with a vehicle driven by Leigh Allen Kiser, 51, 812 Spring St., Cherryville. No injuries reported. Est. damages to both vehicles: $300 per vehicle. 10-31: A vehicle driven

by James Hillard Yarbro, Jr., 59, 854 Warren St., Shelby, rear-ended a vehicle driven by Courtney Deese, 37, 1031 Lester Trl., Iron Station, as they were on East Church Street. The Deese vehicle was waiting to turn and had stopped in the travel lane when the accident happened. No injuries reported but both drivers were issued citations for expired plates. Est. damages to each vehicle: $100 per vehicle. 11-3: A vehicle driven by Yvenson Riche, 35, 535 Brookwood Point Pl., Apt. 534, Simpsonville, hit a power pole at S. Mulberry and W. Old Post. The pole was broken in several areas and the stop sign at S. Mulberry and Old Post was run over and a shrub pulled out of the ground. The power lines were down. The responding officer found the truck (a Dollar General truck) at Dollar General (1832 Martin Rd.) just outside of the city limits. The truck had extensive damage to the entire right side of the vehicle, including the cab, mirror, and trailer. The damage was new and consistent down the side of the truck. The driver stated he came from the same direction as the incident. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the vehicle: $5,000; to the power pole: $5,000; to the stop sign pole: $50; and to shrub: $20. Driver was cited for failure to maintain lane control; injury to real property (x3); injury to personal property; and hit/run w/property damage.

Cooper elections board suit shifted to three judge panel; no action on restraining order by CJ STAFF Gov. Roy Cooper’s lawsuit against state elections board changes will shift to a threejudge Superior Court panel. A Wake County judge ordered the shift Wednesday, Nov. 8, without addressing Cooper’s request for a temporary restraining order. The new board is scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1, 2024. “N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-267.1 and N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-1A, Rule 42(b) (4) of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure require that any action that is a facial challenge to the validity of an act of the General Assembly be transferred to a three-judge panel in the Superior Court of Wake County,” wrote Superior Court Judge Vince Rozier in the case titled Cooper v. Berger. Cooper’s lawsuit against a new state elections board “raises a facial challenge to the validity of acts of the General Assembly. There are no other pending issues in this case which can be addressed at this time without resolving the facial challenges,” Rozier wrote. State Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby will appoint the three-judge panel to oversee the case.

State Senate Leader Phil Berger, Gov. Roy Cooper, and House Speaker Tim Moore. (photo montage provided)

Rozier’s order didn’t mention Cooper’s request Monday for a temporary restraining order against the new elections board. “These changes will cause immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage to the Governor if allowed to take effect,” Cooper’s lawyers argued in a motion. Cooper asked for his restraining order request to be addressed before the case headed to a three-judge panel. His lawyers argued, “This Court has jurisdiction to resolve this motion.” Cooper and Rozier are both Democrats. Newby is a Republican. This is the second time in less than a month that a Cooper lawsuit has moved from a single Wake County Superior Court judge to a threejudge panel. In the other

case, also called Cooper v. Berger, the governor challenges changes in appointment authority for seven state boards and commissions. In that case, the governor filed an Oct. 19 objection when the case was transferred to a three-judge panel without consideration of Cooper’s request for a temporary restraining order. The three-judge panel later granted the governor an injunction blocking changes to three of the seven challenged boards. In the elections board lawsuit, filed on Oct. 17, Cooper challenges Senate Bill 749. The governor argues the new eight-member board created by that bill “would gridlock North Carolina elections and violate the separation of powers,”

according to a news release from Cooper’s office. Local elections boards also would be split evenly between the two major parties. Under current law, the governor’s party holds a majority of seats on state and county elections boards. “The deadlocks that will be created on these new Boards of Elections at the state and local levels likely will reduce early voting and create longer lines at the polls,” Cooper said in the news release. “It will also undermine fair elections and faith in our democracy by sending disputes to our highly partisan legislature and courts. Both the Courts and the people have rejected this bad idea and the meaning of our Constitution doesn’t

change just because the Supreme Court has new Justices. The Supreme Court should accept the clear precedent and the clear voice of the people and reject the Legislature’s latest attempt to control the election process.” The state Supreme Court rejected lawmakers’ previous attempt to create a bipartisan elections board in 2018. Voters defeated a constitutional amendment that year addressing the same issue. Cooper’s complaint targets Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, and House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland. The suit says legislative leaders ignored state Supreme Court decisions that “reaffirmed the separation of powers as a foundational principle of our state government.” “Showing flagrant disregard for these constitutional principles, the North Carolina General Assembly takes direct aim at established precedents and once again seeks to significantly interfere with the Governor’s constitutionally assigned executive branch duty of election law enforcement and to take much of that power for itself,” Cooper’s lawyers wrote. “Like Gollum reaching for the One Ring,

Legislative Defendants are possessed by the power it brings,” the complaint continued. “When it comes to seizing control of the enforcement of the State’s election laws, neither the clear rulings of the Supreme Court, nor the overwhelming vote of the people, will deter them.” “To be clear, nothing has changed since the last time Legislative Defendants tried – and failed – to cripple the State Board of Elections, except, of course, the composition of the Supreme Court,” Cooper’s lawyers wrote. “But Defendants Berger and Moore hope that is enough – that the new Court will discard the principle of stare decisis to give Legislative Defendants what they so desperately want.” Democrats held a 4-3 majority on the state Supreme Court in 2018. After building that majority to 6-1 in 2019, Republican sweeps of statewide judicial races in the last two election cycles have produced a 5-2 GOP majority on the state’s highest court. Court records do not show any hearing scheduled for the threejudge panel in the elections board case.

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Check out our “Smart Cookies Read!” poster here at Your Cherryville Branch Library! Pretty cool, huh? You betcha! (photos provided)

LOTS of great books… LOTS of ‘em! Come and see! by TRACI POLLITT Branch Manager Cherryville Public Library

LEGO Club – Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. Family Storytime – Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING – Thursday, Nov. 23 through Sunday, Nov. 26 Community Card Creations – Wednesdays, Nov. 29, Dec. 6, and Dec. 13 2:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday Storytime – Saturday, Dec. 2, at 10:30 a.m. CLOSED FOR CHERRYVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE – Saturday, Dec. 9 Teen Anime Club –

Thursday, Dec. 14, at 4:30 p.m. Craft & Chat – Saturday, Dec. 30, at 11 a.m. Happy Holidays! We are in full swing here at the library, putting up displays of books, movies, and more, including a couple of handmade gingerbread people posters by our employees, Miss Kim and Miss Emily (GREAT job, ladies!). We have some fun activities planned as well. Our first is a drop-in holiday card creation event running three consecutive Wednesdays. We are encouraging patrons to stop in on Wednesday afternoons to create a holiday card for one of the many adult living facility residents in our town. We’ll have supplies of blank card stock along with stamps, markers, stickers, and more; you just bring your imagination! We open the room at 2:30 p.m., and clean up at 5

p.m., on Nov. 29, Dec. 6, and Dec. 13. We plan to deliver the cards on Wednesday, Dec. 20. We’re going to be in this year’s Christmas Parade! So exciting for us but it does mean that the branch will be CLOSED that day. All four staff members will need to be in town bright and early to get to the staging area, and with the parade running until about noon or so, the decision was made to keep the branch closed that day. Be sure to look for your favorite library people and cheer us on! For more information about all things library-related, give us a call at (704) 769-8190, 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. As always, dear readers…happy (Holiday) reading!

A couple of hand-made gingerbread people posters by Miss Kim and Miss Emily (GREAT job ladies!) to let our library friends and patrons know what they can see and read here at their Cherryville Branch Library!

MOORE From Page 1 said he was proud to serve with a conservative Republican majority in the state’s General Assembly. He listed legislative policy accomplishments, including voter ID, and criticized the Biden economy. Rep. Jeff Jackson, D-NC14, announced on TikTok two weeks ago that he will not seek re-election in his district due to what he called “political corruption” in the congressional maps. Jackson is instead running for North Carolina attorney general in 2024, where his primary duty would be to defend state laws. Jackson could face Republican Dan Bishop, the current congressman rep-

resenting the state’s 9th Congressional District. As his run becomes official, Moore signed a pledge this week to support term limits if elected to Congress in 2024. A press release from the group U.S. Term Limits called Moore “a champion for congressional term limits.” “As Speaker, Moore has presided over a body of citizen-legislators who serve part time for low pay and remain accountable to the folks back home,” said Nick Tomboulides, executive director of U.S. Term Limits. “Unfortunately, Congress shares none of these features. By fighting for term limits, Moore will help make Congress work for the people again.” Some members of North Carolina’s current

congressional delegation had already signed the pledge, including Sens. Thom Tillis and Ted Budd, and Reps. Greg Murphy, Richard Hudson, Chuck Edwards, and Bishop. The pledge does not promise to limit members’ own terms, but rather a pledge of support for legislation capping the terms of all members of Congress. Moore announced in July that he would not seek re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives. Candidate filing begins on Dec. 4 for the March 5 primary election. The general election will be held Nov. 5, 2024. “It’s time to fix Washington, just as we fixed Raleigh over the past decade,” Moore said in the video.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

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November 24 to January 6, 2024! (Tuesday- Saturday from 10am-4pm) This year, Kings Mountain Historical Museum at 100 East Mountain Street in Kings Mountain introduces “TOYLAND: A Holiday Exhibit,” where the museum will be decorated for Christmas, and the cases will be filled with antique toys and games. Admission is free. Parents and grandparents will enjoy reminiscing with the children about the toys and games of their childhood. A children’s activity area with stem toys and crafts will also be available. Bring your cameras – this exhibit provides great opportunities for hol-

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the executive authority of state officials by directing employment of individual state employees,” he said in a press release. Cooper references how the Firefighters’ Health Benefits pilot program insurance benefits will be administered. The program was started in 2021 to help firefighters diagnosed with cancer. Currently, the insurance is administered by a thirdparty company. That will switch to being handled inhouse by the Department of Insurance. The budget allots $5 million to the program for the next two years, provided that 5 percent will be used to hire additional NCDOI staff to run the program. Tim Bradley, executive director of the North Carolina State Firefighters’ Association (NCSFA), told CJ in September that while they

appreciate that legislators funded the program, they are concerned with the change since the third-party company has experience dealing with cancer insurance while the NCDOI does not. “If they (third-party company) got a legitimate claim, they would get claim checks out in a week or two,” he told CJ. “That’s just not going to happen in the state government as much as they try, things just don’t work that quickly. I think the service level may drop significantly. Causey had previously said in an earlier press release that neither he nor any of the state’s top firefighter associations were consulted about the change to the fire marshal role, which he says will negatively impact the fire service and volunteer fighters across the state. “I especially detest the way these items were added

Cleveland County Choral Society will hold their 2023 Winter Concert on Saturday, December 2, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 3, at 3:00 p.m at Central United Methodist Church. (photo provided)

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The Traditional New Years Shooters will have their meetings at Hugh’s Pond VFD on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m., on the

following dates: Dec. 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2023. Dues will be collected and powder and caps will be sold then.

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without input from the department, the State Firefighters Association, county fire marshals, or fire chiefs,” he said. Causey told CJ in September that everyone he talked to thought S.B. 363 was just a “shot across the bow to send him a message for standing up to Blue Cross.” Causey spoke out against H.B. 346, Reorganization & Economic Development Act in April. The bill allowed Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to create a holding company in which it could move policyholder money. Causey said the bill was a bad idea, mainly because the company would be deregulated. The bill was signed into law by Cooper in June.

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Cleveland County Choral Society announces its 2023 Winter Concert. Performances will be Saturday, December 2, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 3, at 3:00 p.m. Performances will be at Central United Methodist Church, 200 E Marion St, in Shelby. The program this sea-

iday family photos. Please note that the interactive train display will not be in the museum this year. The museum will be Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. The exhibit is available until January 6, 2024. The museum is open Tuesday- Saturday from 10 am-4 pm.

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Ask yourselves: Are we the Hunting or the Hunted? I have kill, and destroy the yet to go believer. Like the hunting. I packs of lions you have heard see on TV, satan about evhunts in the darkest erything moments; he amfrom buck bushes alongside f e v e r multiple oppresto Dick sors, and he coordiChaney nates his pouncing. JHOAN ALFARO when it The Bible also Sonrise Ministries comes to gives us yet anbringing other mystery to home the consider. If evil itself is trophy. I’m told location, a mystery (and it is) then laws, tracks, and scents surely evil done to those could mean the difference who are already children between ambushing your of God is an even greater prey or merely going on mystery. King Saul, King an expensive scenic va- David, Judas, Peter, Job, cation. Satan is an expert Ananias, and Sapphira at this. The Bible says we – are Biblical examples are being hunted. The ser- of subjects whom satan pent is also known as roar- was allowed to ambush. ing lion who is seeking to In each situation, we are devour us. For months shown how that evil is not and years, he schemes, outside of God’s control, tricks, gives, and takes that humans engage with – all in an effort to steal, evil, that evil ruins lives,

and still – in each situation – that God triumphs over murder, rape, deceit, greed, hate, pride, and all other forms of evil. AMEN! Remember this: First, as with each of those Biblical characters, God knows your heart! That is – your Father knows your intentions and how they differ from your actions. In fact, He foreknew sin would come even before creation and He planned for that evil without committing it. Yes, God could destroy satan and will do so; He is not unable to do so. Second, Scripture teaches what you and I know by first-hand experience: satan can nudge thoughts and desires in our hearts [David, Judas, Ananias, and Sapphira]. We do not know how

exactly other than what seems to be an opportunity that we provide. Still – the roaring ‘kitty’s’ continued existence is a current mystery to the believer, but his existence is a tool through which man grows to know God more and more. Friend, your greatest enemy is not satan! Your greatest enemy is your flesh. But praise be to God – Christ has triumphed over sin and death. And third (read this one slowly): Yes, you have a sinful nature that is animated by the spiritual realm, but you are not without exit of partaking in evil. You see, we are taught that even in a moment of temptation there is always an exit. God’s grace is best tasted in our weakness so taste and see how that the Lord is good!

Life may not always make sense, but we can glorify God despite the existence of evil rather than in place of the vanquishing of evil. I recently enjoyed a video of a cute, baby, orphaned beaver. He was building a dam out of hoodies and household objects in his caretaker’s hallway. Having never been taught by beaver parents, he did what was in his nature. Your nature is to miss the mark. From birth you and I seek to purposefully disobey the God who gave His only Son to die in your place! The sacrifice of Christ on the cross means evil has already had its day in court. Evil is not meaningless, and the evil you have done – and will do – can be forgiven FOREVER. Will you exit temptation by walking in

the Spirit? Will you glorify God even when life does not make sense? Will you stay sober, alert, and stand firm against the sin that crouches by your heart’s door? By God’s grace – I pray that we do! (For my Bible nerds out there- Go fish! – 1 Sam. 16:14; 18:10; 19:9; 13:1–14; 15:1–35; 1 Chron. 21; Job 1:12; 2:6; Jn. 9:1; Lk. 8:43-48; 2 Cor 11:3; Genesis 3-4; Acts 5; Lk. 22:31; Rev. 12:9; Jn. 8:44; Jn. 13:27; Col. 2:15-17; 2 Tim. 2:2426; Eph. 6:11-20; 1 Cor. 5:1–5; 2 Cor. 12:7; Rom. 8:28; Prov. 16:4 Jam. 1; Rom. 9:19-23; Gen. 50:20; Prov. 19:3.)

Savor the Remnants Cherryville Area (4th Part of “Leftover Series”) In our fast-paced and achievement-driven society, we often find ourselves constantly striving for the next big thing. And while there is certainly value in setting goals and pursuing success, we can sometimes overlook the beauty and significance of the present moment. Consider a meal DANYALE PATTERSON shared with loved ones. As we sit around the table, laughing and enjoying each other’s company, we are often tempted to rush through the meal in order to move on to the next activity. But what if we were to savor the remnants of the meal - the crumbs on the table, the scent of the food lingering in the air? What if we were to embrace the presence of God in this simple act of sustenance and fellowship? Colossians 3:17 (AMP), “Whatever you do [no matter what it is] in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus [and in dependence on Him], giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Today’s Manna In the book of Exodus, the Israelites are instructed to gather only enough manna for each day. They are invited to trust in God’s provision and to savor the remnants of each day’s grace. They rise early in the morning, gathering just enough for that day. In this act of daily dependence on God, they learn to embrace His presence in the ordinary. The same invitation is extended to us today. We are invited to embrace the remnants of each day, to savor the moments of joy and thanksgiving, as well as the moments of pain and disappointment. In doing so, we allow ourselves to fully experience the presence of God in every aspect of our lives. Too often, we are tempted to dismiss or ignore the leftovers of life – the small victories, the moments of rest and rejuvenation, the unexpected gifts along the way. It is when we slow down, take a deep breath, and intentionally seek God’s presence in the everyday that we are able to truly savor His goodness. Psalm 34:8 (NIV) says, “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” PRAY THIS PRAYER: “Father, you are the Omnipresent God. You are everywhere at all times. I praise your holy name. Thank you for your love, grace, and peace. I am truly blessed. Help me to embrace your presence in every aspect of life, both in the extraordinary and the ordinary. Help me to find joy in the small moments, in the seemingly insignificant details of life. In Jesus’ name, I pray - Amen.” Connecting to God If you have not surrendered your life to God, ask him to forgive you of your sins, and tell him that you believe and receive Jesus to be the Lord of your life. Ask him to fill you with the Holy Spirit and lead you to a bible believing church. Read your bible and pray every day. I’ll be praying for you. Danyale Patterson would love to connect with you! Scan the QR code to subscribe to a weekly uplifting podcast, or contact her at www.danyale.com to share a testimony, send a prayer request, or book her to speak.

Places of Worship

Waco Baptist Church 262 N. Main Street, Cherryville, NC Anthony Grove Baptist Church 100 Anthony Grove Road Crouse, NC 704-435-6001

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gospel Way Baptist Church 3904 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Cherryville, NC 866-356-3219 Legacy Church 805 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-457-9615

Revival Tabernacle 1104 Delview Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-4073 Rudisill Chapel AME Zion Church 417 South Mountain Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-5621

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

If your church is in the Cherryville area and is not listed, please give Lorri a call at 704-484-1047 or email lorri@cfmedia.info

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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 ALLEN’S THRIFT Located at 454 US Hwy. 221A South, Forest City, NC 28043 “We Have Something For the Entire Family!” Come See Us! Open: MonFri. 9am til 5pm.

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SHIPPING CRATE $35.00. I have wood shipping crates for sale with some lids. 3 different sizes. I can send pictures of them. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

FOR SALE

TRAILER-BUY-SELL-TRADE! “Must Have Title” J Johnson Sales, (828) 245-5895

NEW AMANA WASHING MACHINE. Used Twice. $425 704730-0267.

ONE WASHER, TWO DRYERS. Minimal repairs needed. $25ea. 2HP electric Air Compressor. $250. Stone walk-behind vibratory plate tamp. $190. 828-289-1817.

NEW 6X12 TRAILER “RENT TO OWN”. No Credit Check! $582 Down-$161 per month. Includes Tax & Title Fee. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895 SANTA IS WATCHING YOU! SANTA is watching YOU! Christmas color refrigerator magnet. Great gift for yourself and/or someone else. Magnet so there is no mess - use it year after year. Visit www.NC4Ever. com to see an image. NC4Ever@USA.com MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. $75 per load, green oak. Cut, split, delivered for these areas only: Shelby, Rutherfordton, Forest City & Cowpens, SC. Anywhere else will be $100 per load. 828-395-0758.

NEED TREES REMOVED? We can do tree removal from your property. Prefer Hardwood. We have Fire Wood for Sale. (704) 466-7623 AMISH-BUILT DECKS AND PAVILIONS. Delivery and Installation is included within 50 miles. Rent-to-Own Available. 8 x 12 deck $2,450, 12 x 24 $4,900. Pressure treated, screwed decking. 3702 W Stagecoach Trail, Shelby, NC 28150. (828) 589-0250 sbmarketingwnc@outlook.com

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TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, RIDING MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383. DUB WHEELS 24’S. 6 LUGS CHEV ....WHEELS AND TIRES ONLY 3000 MILES ON THEM $2200 OBO (704) 460-5965 JVESTER62@GMAIL.COM

EMPLOYMENT PART-TIME MINISTER OF MUSIC. Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Forest City NC is seeking a part-time Minister of Music. Send resume to mountvernonforestcity@ gmail.com or mail to 2676 Hudlow Rd. Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 286-9294 mountvernonforestcity@gmail.com PART TIME TRUCK DRIVER. PART TIME A OR B LICENSED TRUCK DRIVER. LOCAL DELIVERIES, HOME EVERY NIGHT. 24 FOOT TRUCKS. (828) 286-7871 DISPATCH.HARDINTRUCKING@ GMAIL.COM SOMEONE NEEDED TO GIVE BED BATH to elderly man in nursing home in Forest City. $10/hr, 3 times week, 2 hours each visit. 828-305-1834 ONE ON ONE CARE. Is currently hiring for 2nd shift in the Residential group homes, Rotating schedule, off every other weekend. As well as 2 ﬁrst shift, one part time 21 hours per week, one 30 hours per week. If interested, see Shelley at 203 Lee St. Shelby, NC 28150. WANTED: MATURE LADY TO DO COOKING. For private family in Kings Mountain. 3 days per week 1pm-3pm. Pays $45 per week. Serious callers only. (980) 396-2501 TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR FULL TIME MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN. For Lanier Pointe Apartments in Shelby. Painting, cleaning, carpentry, routine maintenance, some knowledge of plumbing and electrical helpful. Excellent beneﬁts! Must have reliable transportation, own tools, and a valid drivers license. Please call for more info. Resumes may be emailed to: lanierpointeapts@gmail. com (704) 480-5982 lanierpointeapts@gmail.com

BUSINESS SERVICES RETAINING WALLS, PAVERS, GRADING, DEMOLITION. Site cleanup, ponds, fencing, maintenance, irrigation, landscaping, concrete, excavator work. 828453-8113. ERIC MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & Reliable! (704) 300-2332

BLANTON’S TREE SERVICE LLC. TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL SERVICES, STORM CLEANUP, HEDGE TRIMMING AND MULCHING.. FULLY INSURED. CALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE TODAY! (704) 6924203 SURGE PRESSURE WASHING, INC. House washing starting @$99. surgepwinc.com (704) 284-9292

REAL ESTATE BROKER SHARON LOGAN KELLY IS A LOCAL REALTOR/ BROKER WITH COLDWELL BANKER KING. IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO SELL YOUR HOME, SHE HAS THE EXPERTISE TO HELP WITH EVERY DETAIL TO MAKE SURE YOUR HOME IS MARKETED AND FINDS A BUYER. SHE CAN HELP BUYERS AS WELL. SHE COVERS ALL OF THE FOOTHILLS. GIVE HER A CALL! (979) 690-6781 SHARONLOVESHELPINGU@GMAIL.COM

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

WE’VE GOT THE KNIVES &COINS! Jake’s Knives & Coins located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704-6006996 or (980) 295-5568

WILL CLEAN HOUSES. Reasonable rates. Call or text me at (704) 419-9016

FOR SALE FIREWOOD FOR SALE. 1/2 Cord split Oak & Hickory. Delivered $85. Allen Evans. (864) 492-4793 DEER CORN, NEW CROP. 50 Pound Bag-$11. 55 gallon drum $65 in your drum. Callahan Farms. Cletus: 704-300-5341; Steve: 704-472-8865; Todd: 704-692-1627 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788

STEEL BUILDINGS (OPEN OR FULLY ENCLOSED) 14 on Display. 12’ Wide to 40 EVEN 60 Clear Span. “We do Grading, Gravel, Concrete” TURN KEY! J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 CHEST FREEZER, 20 gauge shotgun, compound bow, holsters, scopes, hunting clothing. Call for prices. 828748-2027.

FALL IS HERE Leaf Removal Service BNC Lawncare 704-526-6640 HANDYMAN SERVICES FOR 25 YEARS. Experienced in All Types of Work. Leaf removal, Ceiling fans installed, Mini blinds installed & Much More! Have a question? Text or Call Mike at (704) 692-4449

4 CEMETERY PLOTS CLEVELAND MEMORIAL. 4 Spaces in Cleveland Memorial Park, Section 8, Lot 95, Spaces 1,2,3,4. Spaces in the park currently sell for $1600-$1850 each. These 4 for $2250. The park charges $195 transfer fee. Call Bob at (336)345-3768. The park is at 1225 College Avenue in Shelby. (336) 345-3768 costner@inﬁonline.net

• Indian Head & Wheat Pennies • Nickels • Dimes • Quarters • Halves • Silver Dollars • American Silver Eagles • Silver Bars • Gold Bars & Coins • Mint & Proof Sets • Coin Supplies • U.S. & Confederate Notes • Christmas Silver Rounds & Bars “Buy, Sell & Trade!” All Roads Lead To Jake’s Knives & Coins For Your Collectible Needs 1008 S. Lafayette St. Shelby, NC 704-600-6996 or 980-295-5568 HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855 (2) 500 LB JACK HAMMERS. For Skid Steer. Recharged 2 years ago. $2200. (704) 6168824

NEW CAR SHED LOWER PRICES! Single Car $288 Down from $89 month. Double $395 Down from $123.45 month. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

STORAGE BUILDINGS NEW, USED, REPOS “BUY, SELL, TRADE!” J Johnson Sales, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895 7 TON GOOSENECK 25 FOOT. Lay Flat Ramp “All Rubber Seal Lights” Tool Box & More! $12,900 OR No Credit Check Rent to Own. From $639 month. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

• Case • Winchester • Queen • Ka-Bar • Schrade • Camillus • Randall • Smith & Wesson • Schatt Morgan • Rough Rider • Remington • German Bull Dog • Civil War Swords • Civil War Bayonets “Buy, Sell & Trade!” All Roads Lead To Jake’s Knives & Coins For Your Collectible Needs 1008 S. Lafayette St. Shelby, NC 704-600-6996 or 980-295-5568 ONE MAUSOLEUM SPOT FOR SALE. $5500 ONE SPOT IN MAUSOLEUM AT ROSE HILL CEMETERY IN FALLSTON, NC. INSIDE NEAR BACK OF MAUSOLEUM NEAR BOTTOM. (704) 476-9600 BRAND NEW WHIRLPOOL CHROME SHADOW WASHER. 4.5 cu ft. Front load on pedestal. Used 2 months. $700 ﬁrm. (wife wanted 5.0 cu ft machine). (704) 922-8614

ELEGANT SILVER 8 PIECE DINING SUITE. With hutch & crystals. In box, paid $4500, take $2000. New silver heavy dining table, paid $2000, take $500. 828-589-6568

WANT TO BUY CARS& TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 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 ARCTIC CAT TECH. I need someone to help do some work on my old Arctic Cat ATV (781) 835-8440 WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.

FARM & GARDEN

2018 THOR MH Model 22FE. Can be seen at 1635 S. Dekalb St.-Apt. 604-Crown Ridge. Call 704-300-3578 for information. WOODEN FURNITURE FOR SALE. WOODEN FURNITURE: Gun Cabinet, Entertainment Cabinet and Desk. Great Condition. LIKE NEW: Leather Sofa and Rocker/Lounge Chairs. Call for more information: (704) 692-8845 ONE MAUSOLEUM SPOT FOR SALE. $5500. ONE SPOT IN MAUSOLEUM AT ROSE HILL CEMETERY IN FALLSTON, NC. INSIDE NEAR BACK OF MAUSOLEUM NEAR BOTTOM. (704) 473-9600 SUN03MOON@YAHOO.COM

FORD BACKHOE 4500 MODEL. Runs good, strong hydraulics, $7,775. (828) 289-1817.

BOATS 1980 MASTER CRAFT STAR & Stripes. New motor, refurbished with trailer. Ready for the water. $8500. (704) 4722854

PETS & LIVESTOCK FREE KITTENS To a good home. 2 males and 7 females are available. 704-562-0370. TOY & MINI AUSSIES. UTD on shots and worming. Blue eyes, paper & crate trained. 828-2896756.

BOAT & RV COVERS-WE INSTALL. 14 on Site that you can look at and touch! J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 2 BURIAL PLOTS FOR SALE. Cleveland Memorial Park, lot C-18, Section 8 at the Bell tower. $2,000 for both. (704) 4722854

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

HOWSE 5’ DISC HARROW. 16 disc total, 3 pt. hitch, $850. 828447-7331.

BLACKHAWK LEFT HANDED HOLSTER $35. I have Blackhawk left handed Sherpa level 2 sportster holster, ﬁts colt 1911 or anything like it with or without a rail. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

TRAILERS, TRAILERS! DUMP TRAILERS, GOOSENECK, DECK OVER, EQUIPMENT, ALL PURPOSE TRAILERS, CAR HAULERS. Cash, Finance, Credit Cards, Rent to Own (No Credit Check) J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

OLD SCHOOL. GAS JUGS. I have 5- gallon and a 2.5 gallon and 1 gal. These are old school ﬁller necks with air release ports. $15-10-5. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

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PRIDE JAZZY MOBILITY CHAIR. $495. 225 lb limit, good condition, charger, delivery and setup. (704) 951-4224 mobilit yser vices07@gmail. com GUNS! SKS 762X39 CALIBER, clip feed, by Combat Exchange $425. Also SKS, Norinco, magazine fed, new condition, $625. 828-289-1817.

AKC REGISTERED STANDARD POODLE PUPPIES. 5 Black, 2 Apricot, born 9/29/2023. Dewclaws removed, up to date on shots and de-wormed. Puppies will be ready 11/17/2023. $700.00 each. Call Amy. (704) 9749713 TOY POODLES, CKC REG. $1000 each. (828) 289-8844

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The Cherryville Eagle

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Lady Ironmen spiker Allen selected to NCVBCA All-Region 6 team Also voted Class 1A NCVBCA All-State player by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info Cherryville Lady Ironmen volleyball coach Leigh Kiser announced recently that sophomore Lady Ironmen volleyball player Emily Allen has been selected to the 2023 NCVBCA All-Region 6 team and was also voted Class 1A NCVBCA AllState. Said Coach Kiser, “We are excited that Emily has been selected to the AllState team. Emily had a great year for us, leading our team with 210 kills,

CHS Lady Ironmen sophomore volleyball player Emily Allen.

and 200 assists, while also having 171 digs and 53 serve aces.” Coach Kiser also noted Allen, a 2-year starter for the Lady Ironmen, will be one of many underclassmen who will return to the 2024 team.

Watching the fall of the shot, the Lady Ironmen varsity VB team watch to see what the return will look like. Emily Allen is second from right in this shot. (Eagle/CF Media file photos by Susan L. Powell)

Lady Ironman Emily Allen sets up the shot for her volleyball teammates.

CLASSIFIEDS CONT’D FROM PAGE 6

PETS & LIVESTOCK

CARS & TRUCKS

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT

DOG KENNELS 5X10, 10X10, 10X20. Dog Houses, Tops for Kennels. “Delivery & Setup Available” J Johnson Sales 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. CKC registered German Shepherd puppies. Asking $300 each. Male and female. (704) 734-7088 joelovestina1@gmail.com

2006 HONDA RIDGELINE 150,000 miles, Silver, $7000. Also, 2015 Chieftain, Black, Lowered, 12,000 miles. $12,000. 704-300-9223.

GASTON COUNTY

CLEVELAND COUNTY

COMMERICAL STORAGE BUILDING. with loading dock. 3,866 sq ft., $4,000/month. 106 Gamble Loop Rd, Bessemer City, NC 704-616-4287.

1327 KINGS CIRCLE, SHELBY, NC. Rent $1500, Deposit $1500. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, dining room, living room, den downstairs, 3 levels, central heat/air, front and back decks. (704) 473-3730

SELLING OUT. CONTURNIX QUAIL $5. Quail eggs $6 per doz. Bob Whites $8.00. Hatching Eggs. Chickens. Guineas $10. (704) 476-9943 jw28178@ gmail.com PIGLETS FOR SALE. About 20 total even mix of male and female. Very people friendly and with many different temperaments $50 for the males and $50 for females. Good for pets or processing. Call for more information. Rutherfordton (704) 807-9583 4 BOTTLE FED AWESOME KITTENS. Looking for a good inside home. 704-482-6403 or (704) 472-7116 BOXER/PIT PUPPIES 1/M 2/F 10wks old. First shots/worming. Location: Shelby. Ready to go. FREE brindle color. (704) 477-3900 wbmanning33@ gmail.com AKC MINIATURE SCHNAUZER PUPPIES. Call or text 704915-0004.

2005 CADILLAC XLR 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE. $9000 obo. (704) 922-8614

CHIWEENIE PUPPY. Ready now. $300 each. 704-4666983. FULL BLOODED BLUE HEELER. Vet checked, 1st shots given, Dewormed, 1st month flea/ tick/heartworm treatment given. Males only are left. Call for pricing. (828) 429-0870 samanthafillersrn@gmail.com WHO SAYS U CAN’T BUYLOVE? 3 male Parti Yorkies looking for their forever home. CKC Certified, 1st shots and current deworming. Vet approved and endorsed. Full of energy and ready to entertain and love you. (704) 473-7042 RVCOLLINS70@GMAIL.COM

WANT TO BUY!!! Want to buy Teacup Shih Tzu or teacup Maltese. Call 828-748-2241. BLOODHOUND, FREE TO GOOD HOME. Female Bloodhound, 1-1/2 to 2 yr. old. Have papers. Call 704-852-7397. REGISTERED TOY YORKSHIRE TERRIER FEMALE. Shots UTD, Microchipped, 2 years old, housebroken, $1800. Text/call for pictures. 704-4668845.

CARS & TRUCKS

MALE & FEMALE GREAT PYRENEES. FREE. Both 2-yrs. old. Loving, well-trained, housebroken, great w/kids. Needs farm to roam. 704-7725371, 704-396-6636

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

CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES FOR SALE. We have ckc German Shepherd puppies. They are big boned Shepherd and just as sweet as can be. Asking $650 each. They are vet checked and have 1st shots. (704) 734-7088 joelovestina1@gmail.com AKC REGISTERED MINIATURE DACHSHUNDS. 1st shots & worming. 9 wks old, ready to go. 704-473-5180 10WK CHIHUAHUAS $400. Four females and two males. No papers, no shots, have been dewormed. Absolutely gorgeous babies! Please text me if you are interested, 704860-2647 (704) 860-2647

2018 TOYOTA COROLLA, 3537 MPG in the city and up to 45 Highway. Purchased and maintained at Burns Chevrolet in Gaffney, SC. Great car, the only reason we are selling is that we are moving out of state. Title in hand. 101,055 miles. Asking $12850.00. Call 720-290-1634. Thanks! (720) 290-1634 2011 FORD FUSION SE. Leather seats, aluminum wheels, sunroof, runs & drives good. $2900. (828) 287-3820 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS. Hybrid, 299,000 miles, Great Deal!, Bluetooth GPS, good condition, new battery pack. $4600 lv. msg. (704) 942-4788 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Z71. Almost new tires, new brakes, new motor, but needs to be tuned. Asking $8000. (828) 289-8844

2016 FORD FUSION, Burgundy, Automatic. 4 cylinder, A/C, Power Seats, Cruise, Alloy Wheels, Power Windows & Locks, 131,782 miles, $8495, (704) 482-0441

2008 MITSUBISHI RAIDER 153,500 miles. $5900, 2008 Mitsubishi Raider Double Cab with 153500 miles. Truck runs and drives great. Nice inside and out. Must see to appreciate. Well taken care of and maintained. (980) 925-4016 tcantrell151@gmail.com

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY

POODLE-CHIHUAHUA PUPPY MIX. Born August 28th. Female, vet checked, ﬁrst shots, wormed. Chocolate & white rust coat. $250. 704-473-7820

CKC TOY POODLES. 2 CKC toy poodles, apricot and black males, ready to go $1000. (704) 426-7920 buttercupcreme@yahoo.com

6 ADULT CATS NEED HOMES. 6 sweet loving adult cats need homes. Their current owners cannot afford to feed enough to keep them healthy. They are free please come get them. Call 704-284-1381. (704) 284-1381

CHS player Emily Allen serves the ball at a volleyball matchup this past season between the Lady Ironmen and the visiting East Gaston Lady Warriors.

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

2015 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC. 23K miles, leather saddlebags, arrowhead mirrors, cell phone charger & holder, heel gear shifter. $12,000. (704) 418-2393

BUILDING FOR RENT. 113 Lineberger St, Shelby. Ofﬁce space. Heat & Air. 2 Bathrooms, Over 1200 sq.ft., $1,200/mth. 704-466-1003. 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOME. Washer/dryer hookups, central heat/air. Shelby area. $700 month, $700 deposit. (704) 466-1003 MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. 2 BR, 1 BA, stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer furnished. Nice area in Shelby. Background checked. 704-313-7357.

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby. (704) 487-6354 LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE. Has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications now. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC (704) 4827723 (704) 482-7723 Lions@ RPMMANAGED.COM 135-28 WIGGINS LANE, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC. Single wide, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Rent $1375, Deposit $1375, App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214.4180. LAUREL HILL APARTMENTS LOCATED IN SHELBY NC. Is currently accepting applications for our 1, 2 and 3 bedroom waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments, 1526 Eaves Road, Shelby, NC or call for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. (704) 487-1114

VACATIONS

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. Weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299

PERMANENT CAMP SPOTS AVAILABLE. 680 NC HWY 226 Casar, NC. Monthly rent is $500 that includes up to $125 in utilities. Deposit is $375. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOUSE TRAILER FOR RENT. $550 per month, includes power & water. Boiling Springs / Mooresboro area. $300 deposit. Call Roger 704-349-1528.

135-127 WIGGINS LANE. Kings Mountain, NC. Singlewide. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. Rent $1375. Deposit $1375 App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180. STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT. 803 S. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC. 80 to 320 sq.ft per unit, starting at $100. 704-214-4180. 208 CAMEL DR., SHELBY, NC. Rent $1275, Deposit $1275. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180 106 CENTURY DRIVE GROVER, NC. CAMPER. Weekly $250, Deposit $800. Includes power/water. App fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

GASTON COUNTY 1231 SALVADORE CT. Gastonia, NC. Doublewide. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Rent $1500, Deposit $1500. App Fee $35 per adult. 704-214-4180.

LINCOLN COUNTY 2418 SUN VALLEY TRAIL. 2 bedroom 1 bath single wide. Rent $975 mo, Deposit $975, Ppp Fee $25 per adult. 704214-4180 2426 SUN VALLEY TRAIL. #6 Lincolnton, NC. Singlewide, 2 bedroom 1 bath. Rent $775, Deposit $775. App Fee $25 per Adult 704-214-4180.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $700 per month. 828-382-0475.

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The Cherryville Eagle

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Ironmen ‘hoops’ season now underway with the promise of a full schedule by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

The CHS JV and varsity Ironmen and Lady Ironmen basketball teams had their first home scrimmages last week in preparation for their 2023-2024 season. Quite a few people came out to watch the team scrimmage against the visiting Maiden Blue Devils. The final score – and scrimmage scores don’t really count – was 36-21, in favor of the Lady Blue Devils of Maiden HS. Lady Ironmen head basketball coach Carrie B. Dalton, now in her ninth year coaching the ladies, said, “This early in the season it

is hard to tell how well we will do; however, I think the girls did a great job in their first outing. They have good energy, and they are very positive and upbeat. This team has good team chemistry and they work very hard at practice as well as in the games. I am excited to coach this team this year. They are a fun group of hardworking student athletes.” Coach Dalton is assisted again this year by Mrs. Callie Hahn. The Ironmen boys have a new head coach this year, Mr. Antonio Griggs, who was an assistant coach to Scott Harrill the past few years.

However, before the varsity Ironmen took to the court, the JV squad got out there and shot a few hoops and gave the JV Maiden Blue Devils squad a run for their money. Coach Griggs has previously said he expects a lot from his men and knows they will do their best and give their all on the court at Bud Black Gym. Like coach Dalton, he is expecting a great season from his team of hard-working Ironmen student athletes. The men’s and women’s team’s actual schedule began Tuesday, Nov. 21 at home against Chase.

Lady Ironmen player Krista Davis prepares to take a shot at last week’s scrimmage at Nixon Gym against Maiden’s Lady Blue Devils. (photos by MEP/the Eagle/CF Media)

Lady Ironman Krista Davis dribbles the ball, trying to get around the Lady Blue Devil defender.

This JV Ironmen hoopster dribbles the ball around the Maiden Blue Devils JV defender last week in the scrimmage at Nixon Gym.

One of the CHS Ironmen JV players goes up for a shot.

This CHS JV Ironman player looks for some room in order to get set up to take a shot at the basket in last week’s scrimmage at Nixon Gym against the visiting Maiden Blue Devils.

By JIM MILLER Editor

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