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Cherryville officers, staff, employees receive awards at recent Council meeting by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Monday’s July 12 regular Council session was a relatively short meeting and concerned itself primarily with recognition of City employees and staff. Before that took place though, Council voted on and approved the City Council meeting minutes of the Jun 14, regular session and the June 29, work session. Following that, Mayor H.L. Beam, III noted in his comments to the Council that he and City Manager Jeff Cash met with CaroMont officials on June 17, regarding locating a medical office in Cherryville; attended the International Express ribbon cutting (also

Cherryville Patrol Officer Jessica Richardson proudly show off her Exceptional Duty Award, given by Chief Cam Jenks, for her role in helping rescue a family’s pet during a fire at their home. last month), and commented on how spectacular the town’s 2021 Independence Day Celebration was.

Patrol Officer Skylar Sisk with his Meritorious Service Award he received from Chief Cam Jenks and the City of Cherryville for his part in helping find a non-verbal teen who had gotten lost near her home. The second officer receiving this same award was Lt. Brandon Parker, who was unable to attend the Council meeting.

CPD Patrol Officers Derek Thom and Vince Burleson with their Certificates of Recognition from CPD Chief Cam Jenks for going above and beyond the call of duty in helping a citizen suffering a health issue. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) “City Manager Cash received a letter from an 81-year-old individual who lives out of town comment-

ing on just how awesome Cherryville’s fireworks display was. She had never seen our display before and

was very impressed with, she said. It is just one of many similar comments we have received on the celebration from those who came,” said Mayor Beam. Beam also commented on the 2021 N.C. Dixie Youth Softball Tournament Cherryville hosted this past weekend, adding, “There were over 1,000 people in attendance just for the opening ceremony (at Rudisill Stadium last week). I want to thank the Cherryville churches who took part in helping feed the many teams and their families who are attending the tournament.” The tournament ended Tuesday, July 13. Mayor Beam said he has been informed three Cherryville teams have advanced and will be going on to play See COUNCIL, Page 4

Cherryville sending three teams to play in Dixie Girls Softball World Series by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Cherryville played host to the N.C. Dixie Girls Softball State Tournament on July 9-13, 2021, kicking things off with a rousing opening ceremony held at Rudisill Stadium, which saw a huge crowd, perhaps numbering as many as 1,000 or more, according to some DGSB and City of Cherryville officials. The welcome was a boon for the city “Where Life Blossoms” as Cherryville Dixie Girls Softball teams won State Championships in three divisions – Debs (19U), Angels (10U),

and Sweetees (6U). In Debs action, spokesperson Jamie McSwain noted that Cherryville’s Debs team defeated Brunswick North’s Debs by a score of 11-2; then defeated Columbus County 19-0. They also defeated Brunswick North 8-3. Pitchers for the 19U ladies were Gracie Elmore, Krista Davis, and Gabby Berry. The Debs are comprised of Faith Anthony, Gabrielle Berry, Gracie Curtis, Krista Davis, Laila Davis, Gracie Elmore, Lauren Gates, Morgan Maltba, Peyton Propst, Madison Sipe, Makalah Wiggins, and Sarah Word. They are

coached by Sandy Cunningham, Joe Davis, and Cheryl Word. The 6U Sweetees champs beat Central Columbus 26-25, in Game One, the beat West Lincoln 25-14, in Game Two. They then beat Central Columbus 27-26, in the Championship Game: Beat. The Sweetees are coached by Angie Anthony, Natalie Poston, Pam McSwain, and Tina Watson. The team is comprised of players Allie Anthony, Eva Boyer, Brooklynn Cunningham, Paisley Hamrick, Finleigh Herring, Lilly Jackson, Rylee Jordan, LeighAnn McSwain, See DIXIE, Page 4

The 2021 Dixie Girls Softball Champs in the 6U Division (Sweetees). They are coached by Angie Anthony, Natalie Poston, Pam McSwain, and Tina Watson. The players are: Allie Anthony, Eva Boyer, Brooklynn Cunningham, Paisley Hamrick, Finleigh Herring, Lilly Jackson, Rylee Jordan, LeighAnn McSwain, Joselyn Poston, Kodi Rikard, Raelyn Thornburg, and Savannah Woods. (photos provided)

Hooks retires after four years Hepatitis outbreak alarms NC health officials of storms, riots, and a pandemic by DONNA KING

Dramatic increase in Hepatitis A cases, some fatal, occurring in parts of the state and nationally by IMARI SCARBROUGH Carolina Public Press

Overshadowed by the novel coronavirus pandemic, North Carolina health departments struggle to combat a

smaller, yet still deadly outbreak: hepatitis A. According to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an outbreak in North Carolina began on Jan. 1, 2018, resulting in 855 cases. Nearly two-thirds of those resulted in hospitalizations, with 13 deaths reported. The viral disease affects the liver and may cause abdominal pain, fatigue, nausea, and jaundice, according to the CDC. Case numbers vary wildly across the state. Cumberland County reported only one case, a rate of

0.3 per 100,000 population. At the other end of the spectrum, Burke County reported 59 cases, a rate of 65.2 cases per 100,000 population. Most cases are in the Piedmont and western part of the state. While food- and water-related outbreaks can and do occur, in the United States individuals transmit most cases to one another. In Catawba County, 67 reported cases have occurred since the outbreak started, a rate of 42 per 100,000 population. “Cases of hepatitis A See HEPATITIS, Page 2

Carolina Journal

Erik Hooks has announced his retirement from Gov. Roy Cooper’s Cabinet, ending a long career in state public safety. Hooks, secretary of the state Department of Public Safety, has served in the role since the beginning of Cooper’s first term. He helped oversee North Carolina’s response to hurricanes, violence in understaffed prisons, mob teardowns of Confederate statues on public property, last summer’s riots and protests, and the COVID pandemic.

Erik Hooks, secretary of the NC Dept of Public Safety. (photo from ncpds.gov) Hooks was appointed in January 2017, just after Cooper was sworn in for his first term. Hooks’ role includes service as the state’s Home-

land Security adviser. He spent 27 years of his 30-year career with the State Bureau of Investigation, eventually See HOOKS, Page 5

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Bobby Wylie CHERRYVILLE – Mr. Bobby Wylie, 74, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Atrium Health – Lincoln. Bobby was born on Aug. 29, 1946 in Gaston County, N.C., a son of the late Forest Franklin Wylie and Mary Lou Smith Wylie. He was employed with the City of Cherryville in the Public Works Department for over 33 years. He attended Hebron United Methodist Church in Vale. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Barbara Canipe Wylie of the home; two daughters, Robin Mitchem and husband, Carrol; Sha Parsons and husband, David, all of Vale; a son, Joe Craig and Renee Micco of Lenoir; a sister, Terry Ann Mathis of Crouse; four grandchildren, Nikki Hull (Jeremy) of Vale; John David Parsons (Ashley) of Statesville; Adam Parsons (Kristen) of Lincolnton; and Rebecca Landers (Ezekiel) of Hamilton, AL; four great-grandchildren, EmmaKate Hull, Ellie Hull, Grayson Parsons and Banner Parsons. Visitation was on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m., at Stamey – Cherryville Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Stamey – Cherryville Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Johnny Norton officiating. Burial followed the service at City Memorial Cemetery in Cherryville. Memorials may be made to Hebron United Methodist Church, 8121 South Hebron Church Rd., Vale, NC, 28168. A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com. Stamey – Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service served the family of Mr. Wylie.

tin, 33, 416 N Pine St., Cherryville, was arrested at 2525 Court Dr., Gastonia, by Gastonia PD officers on one count of a warrant from another agency. 7-8: Charles Anthony Corvin, 34, 761 Hephzibah Church Rd., Crouse, was arrested at 425 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way, Gastonia, by GCSO deputies on one count of an OFA (contempt of court/perjury/court violation). 7-9: Samantha Rae Wright, 36, 604 E. Church St., Cherryville; DWLLR/ impaired revocation. $2,500 unsecured bond. 7-13: Kenneth William Smith, 28, 109 Pruitt Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at 15 Big Ike Dr., in Gaston County, by GCPD officers on one count of a simple assault. INCIDENTS 6-28: CPD officer reports possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia,

HEPATITIS From Page 1 are not unique to Catawba County, and there is an uptick both nationwide and statewide in hepatitis A cases,” said Emily Killian, community engagement specialist for Catawba County Public Health. “Statewide, this broad uptick has been associated with person-to-person transmission, especially among three groups at increased risk: people who use drugs; people who are experiencing homelessness; and men who have sex with men,” she said. “In Catawba County, people experiencing homelessness and people who use drugs are at the highest risk and account for the majority of our cases. However, these are not the only individuals who have been affected.” Causes of the increase Some counties saw numbers climb in 2020 and 2021. “Since COVID, Burke County has seen an increase in drug use, as well,” said Ashley Jarrett, a communicable disease nurse at the Burke County Health Department. Jarrett cited a possible “correlation between the two, but we just noticed that trend.” In Catawba, just more than half of the 67 cases reported since April 2018 occurred last year alone. “Catawba County experienced a dramatic increase in cases in 2020,” Killian said. “In 2018 and 2019, we received one report of acute hepatitis A each year; in 2020, we received 34 reports.” Gaston County also saw a spike, with 33 reported cases in the county from 2018-20. As of June 9, Gaston had a total of 78 cases (a rate of 34.7 per 100,000) since 2018, according to state data. “We’ve really never seen anything like this,” Ellen Wright, communicable disease supervisor for the Gaston

RDO, and DWLR by listed suspect who possessed controlled substances and paraphernalia, and committed other, listed illegal actions. Seized: 1.10 grams of heroin and one digital scale. Closed/ cleared by arrest. 6-28: CPD officer reports possession of a Schedule I controlled substance; possession of heroin; possession of methamphetamine; possession of drug paraphernalia; a WSOJ (OFA-Cleveland Co.); and a WSOJ (sell/deliver) by listed suspect who was in possession of narcotics. Seized: 1 gram heroin; 0.20 grams of amphetamines/methamphetamines; 3.5 grams of Psilocybin mushrooms; one blue/clear container w/heroin; one orange container w/heroin residue; one blue glass pipe w/heroin residue; three straws; one blue digital scale; misc. baggies; one green/black pouch w/Q-Tips; and one black pouch w/razor blade, weight, and tweezers.

Closed/cleared by arrest. 6-29: CPD officer reports WSOJ of an OFA on listed suspect. Closed/cleared by arrest. 7-3: Cherryville man reports motor vehicle theft ($2,500/Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck; wallet/misc. credit cards/debit cards; $40/ set of shop keys; $200/two tires; and $1,000 (orange too box) by listed suspects who stole victim’s vehicle. Case is active and under further investigation. 7-4: CPD officer reports possession of marijuana up to ½ ounce; expired inspection sticker; and expired registration by listed suspect who possessed narcotics. Seized: 9.5 grams of marijuana. Closed/cleared by arrest. 7-4: CPD officer reports hit/run, failure to stop and property damage; and DWLR by listed suspect who left the scene of an accident after hitting a telephone pole. Damages to pole: $2,000.

No injuries reported. Closed/ cleared by arrest. 7-5: Cherryville construction company reports larceny ($250/OSB plywood scrap) by two unnamed suspects who took listed property w/o owner’s consent. Closed by other means. 7-7: CPD officer reports possession of marijuana up to ½ ounce and DWLR by listed suspect who possessed marijuana. Seized: 6 grams of marijuana. Closed/cleared by arrest. 7-8: CPD officer reports possession of marijuana by listed suspects. Seized:2.3 grams of marijuana. Closed/ cleared by other means. 7-8: GCPD officers report further investigation into larceny of auto parts/accessories at 281 Hephzibah Church Rd., Crouse. 7-9: CPD officer reports DWLR/impaired driving by listed suspect who drove while OL revoked. Closed/ cleared by arrest.

7-9: Cherryville woman reports larceny of vehicle’s license plate by unknown person(s) who stole her tag and replaced it w/another stolen tag. Est. plate tag cost/$90. Case is active and under further investigation. 7-10: GCPD officers report closing/clearing by arrest a misdemeanor drug/narcotic violation incident at Hephzibah Church Rd., and St. Mark’s Church Rd., Crouse. 7-11: Cherryville gas and food mart reports counterfeit currency ($10 bill) passed by unknown person. Closed by other means. 7-12: CPD officer reports WSOJ (OFA); possession of marijuana up to ½ ounce; and possession of drug paraphernalia by two listed suspects who had outstanding OFA and possessed narcotics. Seized: 1 gram of marijuana; one black in color digital scale; and one clear glass pipe. Closed/cleared by arrest.

County Health Department, said in a press release from the county in May. “The case numbers are the highest we’ve seen and continue to climb. While our homeless population, incarcerated individuals and those using drugs are the most impacted right now, it only takes one person working in a restaurant or other public-facing industry to cause a large-scale community outbreak. We have to do everything we can to get high-risk individuals vaccinated so we can prevent the spread.” In Caldwell County, there had been another four cases as of July 1, bringing the numbers to 42 since April 1, 2018, according to Anna Martin, public health director for the Caldwell County Health Department. The county rate was at least 46 per 100,000 population. “The majority of our hepatitis cases involve individuals involved in substance abuse, specifically methamphetamines,” Martin said Thursday, July 1. “We find that many of our positive cases are hesitant to discuss circumstances of exposure and potential contacts to this illness, which delays or prevents vaccine prophylaxis.” The problem isn’t just limited to North Carolina. As of Friday, 26 states are experiencing outbreaks, according to the CDC. Another nine had a “declared end” to the outbreak; reported end dates ranged from April 11, 2018, through as recently as Feb. 1, of this year. All 35 states have seen a total of 39,903 reported cases since the official start of the outbreaks, which vary by state, with 24,305 hospitalizations and 376 cases ending in death.

free hep A vaccinations,” Jarrett said. “It’s one vaccine that provides 95 percent protection against hepatitis A virus for those who have not already contracted the hepatitis A virus and meet either drug use (can be either injection or non-injection), is experiencing forms of homelessness or unstable living situation, men who have sex with men, or they’re in a contact with a confirmed hep A exposure.” In Burke, the health department offered a vaccine as well as other forms of prevention. It works with other organizations to help distribute the vaccine. “And then anytime we are going out, we’re bringing all of our education on who’s at risk, who qualifies (for the free vaccine) and what you can do to prevent (hepatitis A),” Jarrett said. “And then, in the sense of homelessness, we are going to go to the shelters and offer the free vaccines there and also talk to them, particularly about hygiene and how to prevent it.” Jarrett said she has noticed what seems to be a hesitancy from some individuals to approach health care providers with problems. Health department officials have to meet possible patients where they are, she said. In May, Burke had a rate of 63 per 100,000 population, according to Jarrett. The rate was 65.2, as of June 9. With vaccines now widely available for COVID-19, Jarrett hopes Burke can focus more on hepatitis A. “COVID took a lot of our resources for a long time,” Jarrett said. “Unfortunately, we did not have a tremendous amount of manpower to address vaccinating heavily in the community.

We still offered (it to) anyone who wanted to come in and get vaccinated.” In Caldwell, the county has also reached out to the community through local partnerships. “Caldwell County has provided hepatitis A vaccine clinics at Leo’s Place (homeless shelter in Lenoir), Caldwell House (Substance Abuse Recovery Facility), and our Lenoir Soup Kitchen,” Martin said via email. In Catawba, Killian said part of the increase may be due to greater detection. “Catawba County’s increased rate is multifactoral,” Killian said via email. “A few factors that could be in play include enhanced testing, as Catawba County has a robust drug user health program, and clusters that are based on group dynamics within at-risk populations. In response, we have encouraged people in these increased-risk groups to receive hepatitis A vaccinations, which are offered at no charge to individuals in these groups.” Catawba used partnerships to reach marginalized communities. “Our strategy has been to collaborate with and work through community organizations and individuals who are trusted in these sometimes hard-to-reach communities,” Killian said. The department also “convened a local hepatitis coalition that includes infectious disease providers, substance use treatment providers, syringe exchange and other key stakeholders to address rising hepatitis case numbers,” Killian said. “Our adult health clinic screens individuals for increased risk and refers them for vaccination if needed,” Killian

added. “We have also taken an extra precaution of sharing information with child care providers who change diapers because this is also a way hepatitis A can spread in a community.”

Fighting back Individuals who fall into high-risk groups for the disease can often receive free vaccinations. “The state has allocated

Recognizing the signs While the reported rate of infection climbed in North Carolina, it is impossible to know how many cases of hepatitis A are never reported. “Most of the hepatitis A cases I have investigated complain of nausea, vomiting and severe right upper quadrant abdominal pain,” said Martin, the public health director in Caldwell. While some individuals may need hospitalization, she said, most recover at home, making tracking the virus more difficult. Since the symptoms can be similar to those of many other illnesses, Jarrett said, some may not seek treatment if they confuse their illness with the flu or a stomach bug. For those who are at risk, prevention is key. While the vaccine offers strong protection, outreach is one of the key tools in slowing the outbreak, Jarrett said. “I have noticed … that going out into the community and becoming approachable and showing your face and building rapport with those who are at risk has definitely relieved some of that barrier for them to reach out to us,” she said.

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ARRESTS 6-29: Kenny Lee Glance, 36, 1402 Jenkins Rd., Gastonia; one count misdemeanor WSOJ (Cleveland Co.). $500 secured bond. 7-3: Mark Antonio Medeiros, 42, 2142 Oklahoma Ct., Lincolnton; WSOJ (outstanding OFA/Lincoln Co.). $500 secured bond. 7-4: Tracie Starlene Abernathy, 47, 134 Ezra Rd., Kings Mountain; possession of marijuana up to ½ ounce; and expired inspection sticker and registration. No bond type or amt. listed. Given a trial date of 9-7-21. 7-4: Wendy Renee Hendrick, 35, 1631 Hwy. 274, Cherryville; hit/run, failure to stop/property damage; and DWLR. $2,000 secured bond. 7-7: Austin Nathaniel Hannon, 22, 709 East Dr., Cherryville; possession of marijuana up to ½ ounce; and DWLR. No bond type/amt. listed. 7-8: Monica Lynn Mar-

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

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Lots of great, new changes at Your Cherryville Branch Library! by TRACI POLLITT Cherryville Branch Manager

Upcoming Events at Your Cherryville Branch Library Outdoor Storytime @ First United Methodist Church – Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Teen Sand Art – Thursday, July 22 at 4 p.m. Down on the Farm – Tuesday, July 27 at 10:30 a.m. Teen Anime Club – Thursday, Aug. 12 at 4 p.m. Hooks, Needles & Thread – Friday, Aug. 13 at 11 a.m. Well... there have been BIG changes here at the Cherryville Branch Library! The first is very noticeable, as it’s more construction work. If you’ve been here in the past two weeks or so, you’ve noticed that our entry and exit drives

have been blocked at various times. The overall wear and tear of so many patrons here over the decades meant it was time to rip out the interior paving and replace it. The original curbs and gutters remain – this operation merely removed the center portion of each drive. It sounds simple, but as you might remember from our renovation work in 2019, nothing is ever “simple” when it comes to construction. Thankfully, the work is now completed, and everyone is excited about the distinct lack of potholes. We may have more work done down the road, but for now, both drives are open again and they look gorgeous! The second change is smaller and not nearly as visible but no less important. The Gaston County Public Library system has made the decision to allow magazines to be checked

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You can now walk in and check out an issue of Time, Better Homes & Gardens, or one of the many other titles Cherryville carries. Even better? You can reserve titles, too! Maybe you’re looking for the March issue of People from this year, and you realize this branch doesn’t carry that publication. No problem! Other branches will have it; you can go online and reserve the item yourself or you can have a staff member reserve it for you. Magazines will be treated like DVDs and check out for seven (7) days with the chance to renew them one time. This will apply to all back issues of magazines; current issues will not be available for check out. Finally, we are starting to see more patrons at our programs, which is wonderful! We had a small group attend “Animal Tails” with the Schiele Museum; small enough that our presenter, M.C., was able to sit on the floor with the kids and explain each animal in depth. The critters stayed relaxed, which meant she was able to handle them longer and take time for all the great questions that were asked.

A few more of the many magazine titles, all covering interesting things about the nation, state, and local news, you will find at Your Cherryville Branch Library.

And let’s NOT forget the kiddies! Who can resist cute baby critters on the front of a super-cool nationally known science mag? Not us, that’s who! Outdoor Storytime had quite the crowd last week, the most we’ve seen since the summer of 2019. Even though we hadn’t advertised it, we’re guessing many patrons figured out

SANITATION MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II SANITATION DIVISION The City of Cherryville will be accepting applications for the position of Sanitation Maintenance Mechanic Level II for the Cherryville Sanitation Department (Truck Driver). Applicant must have a knowledge of heavy equipment such as Sanitation Trucks, BackHoe, Loader, Dump Truck, Ect. Heavy Equipment operator preferred. Job requires employee to perform after hours and week end work at times. Employee would be required to have knowledge and operation of Sanitation Trucks and able to run proper routes. Must have a CDL Drivers License. Please contact the City of Cherryville Public Works Department for an application at 403 Allen Street in Cherryville or call (704) 435- 1737 Mon. - Fri. 7:00 AM - 4:00PM. Starting Salary based on education and experience. The City is an equal opportunity employer.

we’d be highlighting sharks (since it was Shark Week). We sang about sharks with two different songs, read “Shark in the Park” by Nick Sharratt, and talked about how the letter ‘S’ and ‘H’ make their own sounds when alone, but a completely new sound when they hang out as friends. And there were bubbles! The heat couldn’t keep us from having a lot of fun, and we’ll keep having fun through Aug. 19, when we hold our final Outdoor Storytime of the summer. For more information about all of our library events, collections, and more, give us a call at (704) 435-6767, or stop by the branch at 605 E. Main Street. You can find our events at www.gastonlibrary.org – just click on the GCPL Calendar of Events. And be sure to check out Facebook page! Keep on having a SAFE and GREAT Summer!

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The 2021 Dixie Youth Softball Champs in the 10U Division (Angels) are: first row (left to right): Darrah Beam, Katelin Huffman, Mary Ellis Upchurch, Jenny Brown, Avery Price, Zoey Culberson, and Chaslyn Montgomery. In the second row (left to right): are Head Coach Matthew Anthony, Haylee Lynch, Addy Morehead, Georgia Cruise, Assistant Coach Dustin Morehead, Addison Pruett, Blair Culberson, and Assistant Coach Wes Culberson.

The Cherryville DGSB Debs are Faith Anthony, Gabrielle Berry, Gracie Curtis, Krista Davis, Laila Davis, Gracie Elmore, Lauren Gates, Morgan Maltba, Peyton Propst, Madison Sipe, Makalah Wiggins, and Sarah Word. They are coached by Sandy Cunningham, Joe Davis, and Cheryl Word.

DIXIE From Page 1 Joselyn Poston, Kodi Rikard, Raelyn Thornburg, and Savannah Woods.

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Montgomery, Addie Morehead. Avery Price, and Addison Pruitt. The Angels defeated Moore County 14-0 in three innings; Hope Mills 10-3 in three innings; and played Hope Mills again for the 10U DYSB championship, defeating them 9-0. Angels head coach Matthew Anthony noted that Addie Morehead had an over-the-fence homer which he said went over the 200-foot fence. McSwain added the Angels held all three teams they played to no runs! Although Cherryville’s Darlings and Belles teams played hard and each team had good games in the State Tournament, they were up against some tough opponents and competition, coming up just shy of the wins they needed in their championship bids going forward. McSwain said the Dixie Softball Board and the three state champion teams are asking for donations to make the trip to the World Series. “The Angels will play in South Carolina starting July 23, the Sweetees in Alexandria, Louisiana,

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From Page 1 in Louisiana and South Carolina. Four City of Cherryville police officers: Derek Thom, Vince Burleson, Lt. Brandon Parker, Jessica Richardson, and Skylar Sisk were all recognized by the Council on the recommendation of Chief of Police Cam Jenks. One City employee, Trevor Haynes, was recognized for five years of service to the City of Cherryville. Both Officer Thom’s and Burleson’s Certificates of Commendation noted their “Providing exceptional service with compassion” in the performance of their duties as the both “…responded to a call involving a citizen that was having medical problems due to their medication.” Chief Jenks noted both officers “…showed compassion and excellent service while ensuring the citizen received the correct care needed.” He went on to say, “The family of the citizen also wished to express gratitude for their compassion and willingness to go the extra mile.” Patrol Officer Richardson’s Exceptional Duty Award was given at the behest of Chief Jenks, the Mayor and Council, and City Manager Cash for her going above and beyond the call of duty for “…providing service with compassion, along with prompt and alert actions at the scene of a house fire located at 1430 E. Main St.” resulting in rescuing the family’s pet from the fire on June 11. Chief Jenks and the Mayor, City Council, and Mr. Cash recognized Lt. Brandon Parker and Patrol Officer Skylar Sisk with Meritorious Service Awards due to their going above and beyond the call of duty for “…providing prompt and alert actions”

resulting in locating a missing non-verbal teen after an extensive search and rescue operation performed on April 28, in conjunction with another law enforcement agency. Additionally, Mayor Beam noted that City Finance Director Dixie Wall was given special recognition by Electricities, receiving their Rising Star Award. Mrs. Wall was nominated, he said, by City Manager Cash. Next up on the agenda was Council’s approval of Stan Bumgarner to serve on the Cherryville Architectural Review Board. Mr. Bumgarner was nominated by CMSP Chairwoman Donna Beringer to fill the open position vacated due to the former individual not living in the local area, as per the new bylaws. Mr. Bumgarner will serve in the open seat until Dec. 31, of this year. The item of consideration of the conditional use permit regarding the property at 1444 W. Academy Street, to be discussed by Planning and Zoning Director Derrick Mackey was postponed until the next regular Council session on Aug. 9. Under “other business” the Council discussed alcohol sales on Main Street, with City Manager Cash noting such sales have to be “…five to six feet back from the road”; Downtown Director David Day noted the City’s new web site has been launched, and lastly, Councilman Freeman commented on the condition of the sidewalks on West Academy Street, saying they were “…in bad shape.” He asked if there was any money in the budget to fix them and City Manager Cash noted there was some Powell Bill money and that staff would look into getting them fixed as soon as possible. With nothing further to be discussed, Council adjourned..

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Prayer – our communicating link with Him Who knows no defeat In the and as he greeted Dr. summer Niebuhr he asked if of 1934, he could have a copy a theoloof it. Dr. Neibuhr gian named reached into his Reinhold Bible, pulled out a Niebuhr crumpled piece of was vacapaper and handed it tioning in to him. his sumThe prayer went REV. DR. BILLY LOWE mer cottage Pastor – Cherryville First like this: “God give near Heath, us the serenity to Presbyterian Church Massaaccept what cannot chusetts. be changed, courage One Sunday evening, Dr. to change what should be Niebuhr conducted a wor- changed, and the wisdom ship service at a small to distinguish one from the church in the area. At the other.” end of that service, Dr. From that moment on, Niebuhr gave a brief the prayer seemed to spread closing prayer. everywhere. The prayer really hit Someone from the USO home to one of the mem- picked it up and it was bers of the congregation used by the servicemen

HOOKS From Page 1 becoming deputy director of the agency. But Hooks and his department have faced scrutiny over the past several years. Among the controversies was a 10 percent raise Cooper extended to Hooks in 2019 after vetoing the state budget, along with raises for other state public safety employees. As a state employee, Hooks’ retirement income is based on average earnings over the past 48 months. With the raise, Hooks makes $179,403, $41,000 more than he did when appointed to the job in 2017. Over the past several years, DPS has had trouble recruiting and retaining prison staff due to high turnover and what employees say are unsafe and unstable working conditions. Corrections officers make between $35,000 and $40,000 depending on where they work, but their supporters say it isn’t enough to draw the staff needed to maintain a safe working environment. During Hooks’ first year in office, an Oct. 12, 2017, escape attempt at Pasquotank Correctional Institution claimed the lives of four DPS corrections employees. Inmates at a prison sewing plant stabbed and battered guards with scissors and hammers. Prisoners set fire to the facility. In addition to the four guards’ deaths, eight officers and four inmates were hurt. Four inmates were charged with first-degree murder. Before that, in April 2017 at Bertie Correctional Institution, a 29-year-old sergeant died after an inmate beat her with a fire extinguisher. “Of all that’s going on at the Department of Corrections, you’d think they’d be more focused on giving raises to some of the rank-and-file employees who are risking their lives every day,” John Midgette, executive director of the N.C. Police Benevolent Association, said about the announcement of Hooks’ raise. The violence led Hooks and lawmakers to propose changes. In 2018, Hooks called for a topto-bottom review of the corrections system and training. Hooks and his department also faced accusations about a lack of action in 2020, when rioters

tore down public statues in the capital city and other locations across the state. “Leadership is not ceding to a mob,” Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, said at the time. The Department of Public Safety declined to say definitively who ordered police to pull back from defending statues, but said it was in the interest of officers’ safety. In 2015, a law passed by the legislature bans the removal of statues from the Capitol grounds. During the COVID pandemic, Hooks and his department worked with DHHS to enforce Cooper’s emergency orders and mask mandates across the state. “What we want to take is really a community-oriented policing strategy, where we encourage people in the community, we encourage businesses to voluntarily comply with the law,” Hooks said in an August 2020 press conference. “But we also want to engage law enforcement so that they can educate people out in the public, people in businesses, and then occasionally, they may have to enforce the law.” Hooks is the second of Cooper’s emergency management leaders to announce retirement this spring. Long-time Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry announced his retirement in April. Last week, Hooks appointed William Ray, current chief of staff for N.C. Emergency Management, as the new director. Cooper hasn’t announced Hooks’ replacement, but his retirement is scheduled for Aug. 1. “It has been the highest honor of my professional life to lead the thousands of men and women who serve with distinction in the various components of the Department of Public Safety,” Hooks said in a press release. “I am particularly proud of our work together to save and protect lives. Serving with these dedicated professionals through unprecedented natural disasters, human tragedies, homeland security challenges, and the COVID-19 pandemic has been extraordinary.”

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on Saturday, Aug. 7, from 7 to 10 a.m. Donations only. For more information, call the church at (704) 435-9605.

St. John’s Lutheran giving out school supplies on Aug. 7 Come join us for a morning dedicated to giving to children of the Cherryville community with school supplies on Saturday, Aug. 7, at St. John’s Lutheran Church from 10 a.m., until 12 noon. The church is located at 310 West Church Street in Cherryville. This is a community-wide event for all churches and any organizations who would like to help. Volunteers will be needed to help pack. Please check with your church or

call St. John’s Lutheran Church, who will be hosting this year. Please call St. John’s Lutheran Church to register your kids from now until July 26. Call Barbara at (704) 435-9264. We will also offer free haircuts the day of the event. When you call to register, please register for that also. DayStar will also be there to share praise music. Table of Grace will serve hotdogs with all the trimmings.

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Shady Grove Baptist Church 3240 Tryon Courthouse Road, Cherryville Anthony Grove Baptist Church 100 Anthony Grove Road Crouse, NC 704-435-6001 Bess Chapel United Methodist Church 6073 Flay Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-7969 Bethlehem United Methodist Church 6753 NC 182 Highway Cherryville, NC 704-435-1608 Blessed Hope Baptist Church 3357 Fallston-Waco Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-8530 Body of Christ Fellowship Center 405 S. Cherokee Street Cherryville, NC www.bodyofchrist7.com Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Cherryville, NC Pastor Clifton Morgan Cherryville Church of God 810 East Main Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-2275 Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church 318 W. Ballard Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6934

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us. Prayer with Him puts steadiness into our steps and quietness into our souls. Prayer is our communicating link with the One Who knows no defeat. Perhaps Paul said it best, “If God is for you, who can be against you?” (Romans 8:31). Wherever you are, whatever you face, no matter the difficulties, the uncertainty, when you include God, you have become strong enough to endure. May you feel His presence in your prayers and know that “peace of God, which passes all understanding…”. (Philippians 4:7)

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

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

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

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

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

First Church of the Nazarene 301 North Elm Street Cherryville, NC 828-838-2428 First Presbyterian Church 107 West Academy Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6064 First United Methodist Church 601 N. Pink St. Cherryville, NC 704-435-6732 First Wesleyan Church 800 North Pink Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6069 Free Saints Chapel Church 813 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-0949 Gospel Way Baptist Church 3904 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Cherryville, NC 866-356-3219 Jesus Servant Ministries 108 N. Mountain St. Cherryville, NC 704-769-8085 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

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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them. Prizes were donated by the school’s PTO, Belmont Foursquare Church, Park Street United Methodist Church, and South Point Baptist Church. ▪ Sadler Elementary received several hundred books from “I’ve Read It in Books” to celebrate “Read Across Sadler Days.” Students were able to keep the books to read over the summer. ▪ South Point High School senior Julia Ho received the following scholarships: Clyde and Dezaree Brackett Family Scholarship, Honorable Ralph C. Gingles, Jr. Scholarship, and Theodore Drury Stowe Science and Technology Scholarship. In addition, senior Lilly Myers received the Perry Fewell Honorary Leadership Scholarship.

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The Gaston County Board of Education received the following “good news” for the month of June 2021: ▪ Gaston County Schools presented its most prestigious awards during the Excellence in Education ceremony on June 1 at CaroMont Health Park. Truist Bank sponsored the program. The winners were Teacher of the Year Staci Nezezon, Pinewood Elementary; Principal of the Year Tyler West, Pinewood Elementary; Assistant Principal of the Year Bridgette Best, Pleasant Ridge Elementary; New Teacher of the Year Maddison Szucs, Robinson Elementary; Teacher Assistant of the Year Wanda Marlowe, Catawba Heights Elementary; and Central Office Administrator of the Year Brett Buchanan, director of career and technical education. ▪ Gaston County Schools had 22 students in the Class of 2021 to earn valedictorian or salutatorian honors. The students were recognized during high school graduation for their commitment to academic excellence. ▪ Payton Love of Ashbrook High School achieved 13 years of perfect attendance. She received a special plaque from the Board of Education during her high school graduation ceremony. ▪ The following high school students received a $250 scholarship for their participation in the virtual Career and Manufacturing Expo: Elizabeth Bunting, Ashbrook; Brody Cureton, Bessemer City; Emiliee Willis, Cherryville; Landon King, Stuart W. Cramer; Joseph Trite, East Gaston; Kevin Rebolledo, Forestview; Thomas Helm, Highland; Pablo Lopez, Hunter Huss; Luis Salgado, North Gaston; and Jesse Whaley, South Point. ▪ The following educators received the Jennie Stultz Award of the Arts grants that are presented by the Gaston County Education Foundation: Marjorie Bone, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy; Anne Bame, Sherwood Elementary; Elizabeth Robinson, Pleasant Ridge Elementary; Bailey Gula, Sadler Elementary; Donna Biddix, H.H. Beam Elementary; Lisa Bame, Bessemer City Central Elementary; and Elisha Mitschke-Lamanna, Chavis Middle School. ▪ Jackson Payne of North Gaston High School and Evan Richardson of Highland School of Technology received the Maxine Porch Scholarship. ▪ Shay Philpot of Highland School of Technology placed second and Kaci Cline of Cherryville High School placed third in the City of Gastonia’s downtown art contest. ▪ Todd Hagans, chief communications officer for Gaston County Schools, was selected as the GCAEOP (Gaston County Association of Educational Office Professionals) Administrator of the Year, and Elaine Glenn, workers compensation coordinator for Gaston County Schools, was chosen as the GCAEOP Educational Office Professional of the Year. In addition, GCAEOP presented scholarships to Connor Corcoran of South Point High School and Zania Ratliff of Highland School of Technology. ▪ Ashbrook High School senior Baylor Wyatt is the recipient of the Larry Rhodes Athletic Scholarship, which is sponsored by alumnus James Worthy and named after the former coach. Wyatt will attend Brevard College this fall

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Cherryville Post 100 sweeps Mint Hill in Legion Semis In “best-of-3” Area IV finals, Post 100 (West2) set to face Rutherford (West-3) by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Cherryville’s Post 100 Legion team made a clean 3-0 sweep in the semi’s best three-of-five series last week by downing the Area IV East Division’s Number One seed, Post 555/Mint Hill. The Cherryville ball club did so by taking care of business in two away games and one home game, with the following scores being: 10-2 (Game One at Mint Hill), on Wednesday, July 14; 8-5 (Game Two at Cherryville’s Fraley Field/Memorial Stadium) on Thursday, July 15; and 9-0 (Game Three at Mint Hill), on Friday, July 16. The Area IV West 3-seed, Rutherford, won their best of three series 3-1, against Queen City, the Area IV East 4-seed. Rutherford and Post 100 will face each other in the finals (a best-of-3 series), starting in Cherryville on

Thursday, July 22, and running through Saturday, July 24. In Game Two of the series, played at Cherryville’s Fraley Field last Wednesday night, Post 100 scored the first run, off a Will Heavner double that drove in Zane Brockman, who had already hit safely and got on base. Mint Hill came back, scoring two runs in the third inning, then three runs in the fourth to make it 5-3. But that was to be the only scoring they would get as the Post 100 team roared back, banging out three hits in the fifth inning and adding four runs, making it 7-5. The Cherryville men added two more hits in the sixth inning, scoring a run, capping the game at 8-5. Post 100 pitcher Zane Brockman allowed one hit then held the Post 555 men to no runs in the seventh for the Game Two win. Post 100 rapped out 10 hits for eight runs in this game; committed three errors, and left 10 men stranded on base. Hitters and those who got on base for Post 100 were: Will Heavner (3-4, a walk,

and 4 RBIs); Landon Hahn (2-4); Reid Stroupe (2-4, an RBI); Collin Robinson (1-4, 2 RBIs); Zane Brockman (1-4, three walks); Cody Mosteller (1-2, a double, scored on a walk); Noah Huss (1-1); and Brady Mackall (1-1). Joseph Webb was walked, and Brett Mason got on base due to a fielder’s choice. The starting pitcher for Coach Bob Reynolds’ Post 100 men was Brett Mason, who stayed in until the fourth inning. He struck out three and walked five batters. He was followed by Landon Hahn who struck out one Post 55 batter. Zane Brockman came in the sixth inning and finished up by striking out four Mint Hill batters. Following the Area IV finals, the North Carolina American Legion State Tournament will begin in Cherryville (who is the host team) Tuesday, July 27, and run through to Sunday, Aug. 1. The American Legion Mid-Atlantic Regional is slated for Aug. 3-8, at Asheboro. (Additional information by Susan L. Powell and Danny Eaker)

As Post 100 first baseman Joseph Webb watches, pitcher Brett Mason throws one to the Mint Hill batter. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Mint Hill’s first baseman Wilson Lohler comes into third, beating the throw from the shortstop to Post 100 third baseman Zane Brockman.

Post 100 third baseman Zane Brockman, up to bat, keeps an eye on the ball as it comes in low to Mint Hill catcher Tommy Walker.

Though his slide into third looked good enough to get him on safely, Post 100’s Will Heavner was tagged out by Post 555’s Christopher Cirino.

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Post 100 assistant coach Drew Reynolds watches as #15 Zane Brockman gets on first base safely due to a dropped ball by Post 555’s pitcher Sam House, who was trying to cover first.

According to the 2021 NCHSAA Individual Wrestling State Tournament Qualifiers information (in a media release), sent out on Thursday, June 17, 2021, The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) completed the 2021 Individual Wrestling Regional Championships that week. The top four finishers from the Regionals advanced to the Individual State Tournament. In Cherryville’s case they were Brady Buchanan, Ryan Riffle, and Chase Miller. As per the media release, the NCHSAA held the Individual State Tournaments on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at three high school sites. The 1A and 4A Tournaments were at Glenn High School in Kernersville. The 2A Tournament were conducted at Wheatmore High School in Trinity, while the 3A Tournament was held at Eastern Guilford High School in Gibsonville. See CHS, Page 9

Cherryville third baseman Zane Brockman is given the “go-ahead” by Coach Bob Reynolds as he rounds third and heads for home, getting the first score of the ballgame for Post 100 in last Wednesday’s Game Two of the Mint Hill/Cherryville “semis” series.

Post 100 assistant coach, Drew Reynolds, gives his left fielder Cody Mosteller direction to head for second base.

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CHS’ Track men’s team members Anthony Roberts and Jackson Owens.

CHS Track team makes a name for themselves at 2021 state meet At the 2021 Track & Field state meet at North Carolina A&T State University at the Boys Triple Jump event, CHS junior Anthony Roberts, had a time for Cherryville of 39-03.00.

At the Boys 400 Meter Dash, which CHS product Trentavis Friday did so well in with a time of 47.87 in 2014, CHS junior Jackson Owens placed second with a time of 51.56.

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conducted at Glenn High School in Kernersville. The 2A Championships were at Wheatmore High School in Trinity, while the 3A Championships were held at Eastern Guilford High School in Gibsonville. Weigh-ins will began at 8 a.m., for the 2A, 3A and 4A wrestlers, with competition beginning in those classifications at 9 a.m. The 1A Weigh-ins took place at 9:30 and wrestling for 1A participants was scheduled for 11 a.m. All four facilities used four mats; two in the main gym with another two positioned in nearby auxiliary gymnasiums, according to the NCHSAA media release. Stats for CHS’ wrestler are as follows: (1A) – Brady Buchanan, 22-1, senior, (113); Chase Miller, 24-2, sophomore (160); and Ryan Riffle, 20-7, senior (132).

From Page 7 The following was recorded for the wrestlers (by class and weight): 1A West 113: 1st – Benjamin Jordan of Avery County; 2nd – Brady Buchanan of Cherryville; 3rd – Hunter Fulp of North Stokes; and 4th – Aynsley Fink of Robbinsville. 1A West 132: 1st – Ethan Shell of Avery County; 2nd – Ryan Riffle of Cherryville; 3rd – Zac Helms of East Wilkes; and 4th – Adam Cotterman of Swain County. 1A West 160: 1st – Bradley Parker of Avery County; 2nd – Chase Miller of Cherryville; 3rd – Isaac Williams of Union Academy; and 4th – Braden Taylor of Cherokee. On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, The NCHSAA held the Individual Wrestling State Championships at three sites on Saturday, June 26. The 1A and 4A Championships were

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The Cherryville Eagle

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Two Lady Ironmen represent CHS at BodyArmor State Games Seeded fourth out of the six regions in the state Cherryville High School softball players Raegan Nowowiecki and Laila Davis represented their school at the June Body Armor Games, held in Raleigh-Durham. The ladies played for a bronze championship at Duke University’s softball field Thursday morning, June 24, at 11:15 a.m., and lost 2-1, according to information received by the Eagle. They played at Thomas Brooks Park in Cary Tuesday, June 22, and played region 5 and won 5-3, according to information sent to the Eagle. On Wednesday, June 23, they were still at Thomas Brooks Park, where they played Region

3 and won 8-4. They then played Region 1 and lost 6-5; played Region 6 and lost 9-6; then played Region 2 and won 8-0. The games were played at Thomas Brooks Park Tuesday, June 22, and Wednesday, June 23, and Duke Thursday, June 24. Lady Ironmen softball coach AJ Henley sent the two to try out for the BodyArmor State Games. Over 40 girls were there trying out and only 15 were selected for the region CHS is in. The regions are made up from where you high school is located. According to information received, the ladies were the first girls to ever go and represent Cherryville High School. Both of the young ladies said it was an honor just to go and represent CHS.

CHS Lady Ironmen Laila Davis and Raegan Nowowiecki represented CHS at the BodyArmor State Games in Raleigh in June. They were the first ladies from CHS to even play in these games. (photos provided)

CHS’ Laila Davis warming up in the outfield at the BodyArmor State Games in Raleigh-Durham last month.

2021 N.C. Area IV playoffs began July 4 Cleveland County, Cherryville, get first-round byes by RICHARD WALKER CarolinasSportsHub.com

Cleveland County, Cherryville and Mint Hill are the top-seeded teams as the North Carolina Area IV playoffs began Sunday, July 4. Cleveland County and Cherryville shared the Western Division title with 10-4 divisional records and Mint Hill took the Eastern Division title with an 8-2 record. A late start to the season caused by the lateness of the high school baseball season cost Area IV one team at the start of the season and led many others to be unable to complete full schedules. Another team, Union County, played four league games and said it was unable to play in the postseason. The loss of Huntersville Post 321and Union County Post 535 from the playoffs means Western Division

co-champions – Cleveland County (10-4) and Cherryville (11-5) – gets first-round byes. Cleveland County won the tiebreaker for the No. 1 Western Division seed. The other 14 teams began best-of-five series last Sunday – Queen City (5-4) vs. Maiden (6-7), the Gaston Braves (6-6) vs. Caldwell County (5-8), Rutherford County (7-4) vs. Gastonia (2-8), Mint Hill (8-2) vs. Hickory (1-10), Burke County (7-7) vs. Pineville (4-5) and Lincoln County (4-2) vs. Asheville (5-7). Teams will continue with best-of-five series through the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals that need to be completed by July 25. The Area IV winner advances to the state tournament hosted by Cherryville from July 28-Aug. 1. As host, Cherryville is guaranteed a state tournament berth. But should Cherryville win the Area IV title, the Area IV runner-up also would advance to a field that includes two teams from Area I, Area II and Area III.

CHS Lady Ironmen pitcher Raegan Nowowiecki winds up to throw one across the plate at the June 2021 BodyArmor State Games in Raleigh-Durham. The N.C. state tournament champion advances to the 2021 Mid-Atlantic Regional at Asheboro’s McCrary Park from Aug. 4-8. The N.C. state champion is slated to play the Virginia state champion at 4:30 p.m. in its Aug. 4 opener, with host Randolph County facing the New Jersey state champion at

6:30 p.m., in its Aug. 4 opener. (Should Randolph County win the N.C. state tournament in Cherryville, the runner-up will advance and play the Aug. 4, 4:30 p.m. game.) Finally, the Mid-Atlantic Regional champion will be joined by seven other regional champions from across the country for the Aug. 12-17

American Legion World Series at Shelby’s Keeter Stadium at Veterans Field. Since the coronavirus pandemic cancelled the 2020 season, Cherryville and Mint Hill are repeat divisional winners from 2019. It’s Cherryville’s Area IV-record 23rd regular season championship since Area IV began in 1947 and

Mint Hill’s 16th. Cleveland County’s divisional title is its 17th – and first since 2018. For more information on the American Legion playoffs and the American Legion World Series, go to the web site at carolinasportshub.com, and click on the Legion baseball link.

Remaining 2021 Post 100 American Legion schedule (*-denotes Area IV West Div. game. west Div. games are 7 innings; all others can be 9. Dates could change if inclement weather) Area IV playoffs–best 3of

5 series Rnd.4 Championships Tues.7-20 – Sat.7-24 NCAL State Tournament @Cherryville: Tues.7-27 – Sun. 8-1

SE Regional @Asheboro: Tues. 8-3 – Sun. 8-8 ALWS @Shelby, NC: Aug. 12-17

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Avery County West Lincoln Blacksburg, SC Chase Shelby* East Gaston* OPEN Highland Tech* Thomas Jefferson* Burns* Bessemer City* NCHSAA Playoff / Rnd 1-TBA

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The 2021 Miss Fourth of July Pageant was held Friday, July 2, at the Cherryville Community Building. The winners were (from left to right): Majestic Miss Kennedy Hester, Little Miss Hope Logan, Tiny Miss Emma Johnson, Young Miss Miley Littlejohn, Miniature Miss Emily Sawyer, People’s Choice Photogenic Miss Savannah Hubbard, and Bitsy Miss Kailey Sawyer. (photo provided)

Miss Fourth of July Pageant winners crowned July 2 The Miss Fourth of July Pageant was held on Friday, July 2 at the Cherryville Community Building. Seventeen girls competed in the pageant. The winners were Bitsy Miss Kailey Sawyer, Miniature Miss Emily Sawyer, Tiny Miss Emma Johnson, Little Miss Hope Logan, Young Miss Miley Littlejohn, and Majestic Miss Kennedy Hester. The Princess Award winners were Caroline Clemmer, Kynnedi Tay-

lor, Reagan Ezell, Chrislyn Shook, Aeryn Williams, Kaybree King, Paisley Taylor, Skylar Aycock, Norah Sigmon, Peyton Hagler, and Savannah Hubbard. The Signatures Award winners were Kailey Sawyer, Aeryn Williams, Emily Sawyer, Emma Johnson, Kaybree King, Paisley Taylor, Kennedy Hester, Peyton Hagler, and Savannah Hubbard. The Overall Signatures award winner was Kynnedi Taylor. Savannah Hubbard won

the People’s Choice Overall Photogenic Award and the First Application Award. The Photogenic Award finalists were Kailey Sawyer, Caroline Clemmer, Paisley Taylor, and Kennedy Hester. The Little Miss Gastonia Pageant sponsored the pageant, which was an official event of the Independence Day festivities in downtown Cherryville. Proceeds from the pageant will be donated to the Miss Gastonia scholarship fund.