LADIES AND GENTLEMEN – MS. CENIYA POWELL – She is the 2023 CHS Homecoming Queen and was crowned in Rudisill Stadium, at half-time of the football game between the CHS Ironmen and the East Gaston Warriors. Ms. Gabbie McCorkle,
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110-plus attend Sept. 23, 13th Annual Carolina Freight Reunion
Many of those who have gone on remembered fondly at this annual meeting…
by MICHAEL E. POWELL michael@cfmedia.info
C. Grier Beam Truck Museum co-directors, Stan and Kathy Bumgarner, were pleased with the turnout for this year’s gathering and luncheon.
Asking everyone, via earlier mail-outs, news articles, and such, to “…please join (them) for a good time with old friends on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at First Baptist Church Christian Outreach Center, 301 East First St., Cherryville,” the two were excited to start preparations for what always promises, noted Kathy, to be a “good time for all.”
She looks forward to doing what she does every day – loving them and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with them
by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info
First Baptist Church of Cherryville’s new Children’s and Families Director Arianna Guy’s young charges look up to her so much. Literally. After all, they are pretty wee, being little tykes who love Jesus Christ and enjoy hearing about Him from their teachers.
And Ms. Guy loves them
upholding SAFE Child Act
(Jeff)
by CJ STAFF
Eight days after a split state Court of Appeals panel upheld North Carolina’s SAFE Child Act as constitutional, the Gaston County school board is appealing that decision to North Carolina’s highest court. The Gaston school board is a defendant in McKinney v. Goins, a case challenging the 2019 Safe Child Act as unconstitutional. The board filed a notice of appeal Wednesday, Sept. 20.
“The dissent by Judge
following
which directly involves a substantial question arising under the Law of the Land Clause of article I, section 19 of the North Carolina Constitution and which the Board will present to the Supreme Court of North Carolina for appellate review: Did the Court of Appeals err by overruling binding precedent in order to resurrect Plaintiff’s timebarred claims, when legislation retroactively reviving such claims ‘is inoperative and of no avail’ because it ‘takes away vested rights of defendants, and therefore is unconstitutional,’” wrote See ACT, Page 4
Large crowd comes by and shows their support for long-time downtown store
by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info
One of Cherryville’s longest-lived businesses recently celebrated 50 years in business by inviting their many friends and customers, as well as family, to a half-century birthday party.
Their furniture business – a downtown staple – is See MCGINNISES, Page 10
For all those who signed up to attend or who replied to their emails and what-not, there was the usual welcome reception at C. Grier Beam Truck Museum, with coffee and refreshments, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. While in the past, many folks have come to the event, looking forward to
the festivities and getting to see old friends and renew old friendships, things this year, they noted, were a bit more reserved; a bit more subdued. Kathy noted there were roughly a little over 100 who were actually able to attend as so many people had aged, or had health, family, or just plain, old
transportation issues they had to contend with, keeping them either at home, or unable to make the trip this year. That said, Stan opened things up by remembering the late, great Sandy Dismukes, who passed away earlier this year.
See REUNION, Page 2
with all her heart. They, and all like them, are why she looks forward to doing what she does every day – loving them and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with them daily. Arianna also loves getting to work with those teachers, like Ms. Gabby Bonilla, who work diligently with the little ones at the church, because that was, after all, what our Lord said, “Suffer the little children to come to Me.”
Guy was kind enough to talk with this writer about her ministry choice, answering a few questions about what God has laid out for her and her fiancé, John Roghelia, who also is a minister at the church (see See GUY, Page 9
First Baptist Church of Cherryville, the host for the truck museum luncheon, stands and waits for emcee John Rudasill’s introduction at last week’s CGBTM annual lunch. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)
Cherryville Mayor, H.L. Beam, III, presents a proclamation on the 50th anniversary of store owners Hubert and Pam McGinnis being in business in downtown Cherryville. This was given to them on Sept. 14. (photo by MEP/The Eagle or provided)
Arianna Guy, the new Children and Families Ministry Director at Cherryville’s First Baptist Church. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)
the 2022 CHS Homecoming Queen, placed the crown on Ms.
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■ OBITUARIES
She was a dedicated and faithful member of Christ the King Church in Shelby. Vivian was a beautician and ran a business out of her home for many years, serving her community of Cherryville.
Vivian Leigh Helms
CHERRYVILLE – Vivian Leigh Bland
Helms, 83, of Cherryville, passed away Monday, Sept. 18, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born March 22, 1940 in Norfolk, VA, to the late Raymond Belmont “Buddy” and Margaret Josephine Meginley Bland. Vivian was a devout Christian who had incredible faith in her Lord.
■ POLICE
ARRESTS
9-11: Amador (NMN)
Arcadia Valdivia, 53, 311 White St., Cherryville; one count misdemeanor DWLR for an impaired revocation. $2,000 secured bond.
9-14: Ashley Reynolds Clinton, 36, 767 Hephzibah Church Rd., Crouse, was arrested at 2525 Court Dr., Gastonia, by GCPD officers on one count of a drug (IBR) narcotic violation.
9-14: Caitlin Desirae Faulks, 25, 767 Hephzibah Church Rd., Crouse, was arrested at 767 Hephzibah Church Rd., by GCPD officers on one count of resist arrest or escape from custody.
9-15: Thomas Lee Hendrix, 28, Streets of Cherryville; felony possession of methamphetamine and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. $5,000 secured bond.
9-16: Takisha Diane Hamrick, 37, Streets of Cherryville; misdemeanor stolen property offenses. $1,000 secured bond.
9-16: Thomas Michael Gregory Rivera, 35, 233 Delview Dr., Cherryville; misdemeanor stolen property offenses. $2,500 secured bond.
9-18: Steven Dewayne Faulkenbury, 60, 1065 St. Mark’s Church Rd., Cherryville, was arrested by GCPD officers at this same address on two (2) counts of an OFA for contempt of court/perjury/ court violation.
9-18: Daniel Riley Jones, 21, Homeless/ Streets of Cherryville; misdemeanor theft from coin-operated machine or device and misdemeanor larceny. $5,000 unsecured bond.
9-19: Joshua Ray Gann, 43, 3320 Sorrells – Baxter Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at 3255 Dallas –Cherryville Hwy., Gaston County, by GCPD officers on one count of an OFA (contempt of court/perjury/court violation).
INCIDENTS
9-11: CPD officer reports DWLR/impairment by listed suspect who drove while impaired. Case is active.
9-11: Charlotte woman reports burglary/B&E by unknown/unnamed subject who broke into Cherryville building and stole listed misc. items valued
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Augustus Helms; son-in-law, Ricky Brickhouse; granddaughter, Brandi Leigh Parsons; brother, Raymond Belmont Bland, Jr; nephew, Kip Evans; and niece, Barbie Evans Wuest.
Survivors include her three daughters, Donna Marie Alton (Steve), Alecia Brickhouse, and Teresa Parsons; sister, Dorothy Fay Bonney; grandchildren, Michael Bauer (Beth), Casey Stout (Grayson), Stephen Alton (Gabie), Cody Alton (Brianna), Kalani Brickhouse, and Courtney Grew (Dennis); great-grandchildren, Caden, Miles, Luke, Jus-
at $2,990. Case is active and under further investigation.
9-13: Cherryville women report B&E by named, suspects who broke into victim’s apartment and stole $3,500 in money, jewels, precious metals, gems, and shoes. Case is active and under further investigation.
9-13: Cherryville man reports larceny of a scooter (Ezip Reel/$150) by listed suspect who stole item. Case is active and under further investigation.
9-14: Cherryville restaurant and Lincolnton man report theft from a motor vehicle ($3,000/ Powerhorse Generator) by unknown suspect(s). Case is active and under further investigation.
9-14: Cherryville woman reports call for service for a broke car window. Case status is inactive.
9-14: Cherryville woman reports all other larceny by listed suspect who stole package left by Amazon out of her carport. Est. $40 (Lesson planning book). Case is active and under further investigation.
9-14: Cherryville woman reports assault to her by listed suspect pointing a gun at her head. No injuries reported. Case is active and under further investigation.
9-15: CPD officer reports possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia by listed suspect who possessed narcotics. Seized: 0.40 grams methamphetamine. Closed/ cleared by arrest.
9-15: Cherryville woman reports stolen property offense by listed suspects who were riding on a stolen bicycle. Recovered property: Schwinn bicycle valued at $250. Case statues is active and under further investigation.
9-16: On Sept. 15, CPD officer and four Cherryville residents at a local senior care center/nursing facility reported larceny of 22 controlled substance/ narcotic tablets containing Hydrocodone and Oxycodone stolen from them by listed suspects (6). Case is active and under further investigation.
9-16: CPD officer reports possession of methamphetamine and OD by listed suspect who over-
tin, Hayden, Mackenzie, Kaili, James, Everleigh, Emorie, Erilyn, Ellison, Aurora, Nathan, Jack, Judah, and Benny; and numerous cousins and extended family.
A memorial service was held Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at 5 p.m., at Christ the King Church in Shelby, with Pastor Mark Moore officiating. Burial was private. The family received friends from 4 until 5 p.m., prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to Christ the King Church, 1311 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC, 28152.
Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com.
Carpenter – Porter Funeral and Cremation Services served the family of Mrs. Helms.
dosed. Seized: 0.50 grams of methamphetamine.
9-17: GCPD officers report further investigation into a motor vehicle theft incident at 308 Engle St., Cherryville.
9-18: Cherryville man reports all other larceny (2 bicycles valued at $100) by unnamed suspect(s). Case status: inactive.
9-20: Cherryville man reports larceny of a motor vehicle by listed suspects who took property ($2,000/Acura/TL). Case is active and under further investigation.
9-20: GCPD officers report further investigation into a report of simple assault at 313 Ridge Ave., Cherryville.
WRECKS
9-12: A vehicle driven by Adrian Brock Huss, 23, 620 Mary’s Grove Rd., #1, Cherryville; was traveling straight ahead on Delview Rd., when a deer attempted to cross the roadway. Mr. Huss struck the deer causing an est. $500 in damages to his vehicle. No injuries to Mr. Huss were reported.
9-18: A vehicle driven by Nelson MacNeil Poole, 83, 111 Harrelson Rd., Apt, 7, Cherryville, left the Food Lion parking space across from a vehicle belonging to Jada Denise Goudelock, 29, 100 Redrock Dr., Apt. 3, Cherryville. The Poole vehicle attempted to go forward, between the Goudelock vehicle and a light pole and collided with the Goudelock vehicle. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Poole vehicle: $300; to the Goudelock vehicle: $700.
9-18: A vehicle driven by Jennifer Huss Bradley, 52, 702 Spring St., Cherryville, was in the parking lot of First Wesleyan Church, 601 N. Pink St., Cherryville, and backed up and collided with a parked vehicle belonging to Jose Luis Atilano Estrada, 602 Princeton Dr., Kings Mountain. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Bradley vehicle: $300; to the Estrada vehicle: $100.
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“Sandy was really, really instrumental in getting this thing going; both she and her husband, Joe. We want to take this time during this reunion to remember her and all she and Joe did. She; they, really loved Carolina Freight; she and Joe really loved the (CGBT) Museum; loved these dinners. And lastly… she; they; loved doing these reunions.”
It was also noted that long-time attendee Pat Black, who has never, to anyone’s knowledge, missed a dinner, was unable to attend this year due to health issues.
“This is the first (dinner) she has missed,” noted Stan.
FBC’s Dr. Vince Hefner said an opening prayer, as he has done in the past, for the event, and blessed the food, then invited all to come ahead, and line up for the meal.
Stan mentioned some of the states represented at the dinner: N.C., S.C., TN, IL, FL, and many others. However, the honor of traveling the farthest to attend the reunion went to Danny and Judy Eaker’s daughter, Valerie Keefe, who was visiting from Australia, where she and her husband are missionaries.
“That said,” Stan continued, “special thanks go to Cheryl McGinnis, Dan and Pat Ginn, Andrew and Carol Bumgarner, Pam Anthony, and Howard and Marie Harrill, and all the others who have stepped up and helped out.”
John Fraley spoke next remembering CF fondly and what it meant to his family.
“We had a wonderful run; over 50 years,” he said.
The many veterans there were recognized and Mr. Fraley noted the museum is a labor of love, noting those who they have lost or gone on over the years, citing they have “…gone on to the church triumphant.”
CF employee Robert Leonhardt came up and spoke about his years at CF, adding he thanks the Lord for the company. Guy Eaker talked about his time at CF, starting there in 1958.
Said Guy, “I appreciate everything Carolina Freight did for me and my family.”
Danny Eaker, a 30-year veteran of the company, agreed, noting what a great place to work it was. His daughter, Valerie, in visit-
ing her mom and dad and family, from Australia, stood and said, “All I knew growing up was Carolina Freight.”
Food and such was provided by Susan Eason and the Party Girls Catering.
For further questions or additional information about the event or future events, please call the museum staff at (704) 4353072.
(Additional information by Susan L. Powell)
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A few of those who came to the 13th Annual C. Grier Beam Truck Museum luncheon, held last Saturday, Sept. 23, at First Baptist Church’s C-of-C. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)
Some of the hats and CF memorabilia at the 13th Annual CF luncheon, held last Saturday, Sept. 23.
GASTON COUNTY’S
Let’s all keep on reading and learning!
by TRACI POLLITT Cherryville Branch Manager Gaston
County Public Library
Coming up at your Cherryville Branch Library!
LEGO Club – Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.
Family Storytime –Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Craft & Chat for Adults –
Saturday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m.
Saturday Storytime – Sat-
urday, Oct. 7 at 10:30 a.m.
CLOSED FOR STAFF
TRAINING DAY – Monday, Oct. 9
Teen Anime Club –
Thursday, Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m. Little Monster March –
Friday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. (downtown Cherryville)
We’ve been busy this month with fall cleaning, moving around displays and collections, and providing outreach. Lots and lots of outreach! Our visits to local daycares and preschools have started back up again, and beginning this week, we’ll also be visiting the Kindergarten classes at Cherryville Elementary. Early literacy is a huge part of what we do here at the library, and hopefully these early days will create life-long readers as well as library users. Inside the branch, we’ve moved our STEAM To Go kits; they are now prominently displayed on a cart in front of the children’s fiction shelves. We also consolidated our Spanish selections into one area, making them easier to locate for patrons and staff. That move opened up shelves above our picture
book collection, and we are now using that space to display our Halloween titles.
We’re thrilled to have so much room for a seasonal collection like this and can’t wait for the rest of the winter holidays. Our collections are quite large for the last holidays of the year, and now we’ll be able to really show them off.
We’ve also resumed our outreach to our older students, heading back to the YMCA Afterschool group as well as re-establishing our partnership with Cline’s Afterschool group. We celebrated Dot Day at each location with a reading of Peter H. Reynolds’ iconic book. Ms. Traci then talked about
two famous artists who are well-known for their use of dots/circles in their works: Georges Seurat and his work, “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte,” and Wassily Kandinsky’s, “Squares with Concentric Circles.”
At that point, everyone received a blank canvas and was instructed to make their own mark. There were some very creative works of art that afternoon! It was also a great way to remind these students that picture books aren’t just for little kids.
A friendly reminder that all Gaston County Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9, for a Staff Training Day. We have
one every February and October. We know that having the library closed is inconvenient for patrons, and we want to thank everyone for their patience. These training days give staff at our 10 library branches a chance to connect and learn new skills as well as brush up on existing ones. Having over 70 staff spread out across the county can make it hard to feel like a team. These training days give us valuable face-to-face connections that we get to have with our local communities. Again, thank you for understanding!
For more information about library programs, displays, closures, and other questions, 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.
And as always…keep on reading and learning!
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It’s true…Your CBL has been busy, busy, busy this month!
Your CBL and Gaston County library folks celebrated Dot Day at each library location with a reading of Peter H. Reynolds’ iconic book, “The Dot.” (photos provided)
At Your CBL, we consolidated our Spanish selections into one area, making them easier for patrons and staff to locate.
Ms. Traci celebrating Dot Day at each location with a reading of Peter H. Reynolds’ iconic book, “The Dot.”
We’ve moved our STEAM To Go kits. They are now prominently displayed on a cart in front of the children’s fiction shelves.
NC Pre-K Centers to gain $8M from government programs
Gov. Cooper also faced criticism for fighting Opportunity Scholarships, yet sent his own daughter to a private girls-only school
by CJ STAFF
Aldridge’s to dedicate mural honoring them with a concert
by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info
Chamber officials said recently Cherryville’s own bluegrass stars, Darin and Brooke Aldridge, will help dedicate a downtown mural honoring them.
As per a press release from the city, the wellknown duo will do so on Thursday, Oct. 5, with a free concert in Cherryville’s Mini Park from 6 to 8 p.m. The park is located on Main St., in down-
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the school board’s lawyers.
“If permitted to stand, the Court of Appeals’ judgment will deprive the Board of its vested rights secured by the Law of the Land Clause in the extinguishment of legal liability for claims barred by the applicable statute of limitations,” the notice of appeal continued. “This constitutional issue was timely raised in the trial tribunal, which ruled in the Board’s favor and dismissed Plaintiffs’ claims as timebarred and not subject to revival. This constitutional issue was determined erroneously by the Court of Appeals’ majority.”
Judge Allison Riggs issued the 2-1 decision in the McKinney case on Sept. 12, her last day as a member of the state Court of Appeals. Riggs has since joined the state Supreme Court through an appointment from Gov. Roy Cooper. She would not take part in the high court’s discussion or deliberation of the case.
The SAFE Child Act opened a two-year window for victims of alleged child sexual abuse to pursue lawsuits years after they normally would have been barred from going to court.
Riggs wrote an opinion reversing a three-judge trial court panel’s decision to declare the act unconstitutional.
The case dealt with three plaintiffs who were high school students and members of the East Gaston High School wrestling team in the mid-1990s and early 2000s. Each plaintiff alleged physical and sexual abuse from coach Gary Scott Goins.
The SAFE Child Act gave plaintiffs a two-year window, from January 2020 through December 2021, to revive any lawsuits that otherwise would be barred by the statute of limitations.
“The majority below
town Cherryville.
According to their website, Darin and Brooke Aldridge have achieved nationwide stardom and have performed over 50 times at the Grand Ole Opry.
They have a string of critically acclaimed Number 1 singles. Most recently, the Aldridges were named “Bluegrass Artists of the Year” at the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards in Nashville.
Both Darin and Brooke are native North Carolinians, and live in Cher-
dismissed Plaintiffs’ complaint on the rationale that the Sexual Assault Fast reporting and Enforcement Act (the “SAFE Child Act”) – which revived Plaintiffs’ civil claims for child sexual abuse after expiration of the statute of limitations – was facially unconstitutional as violating due process rights protected by the ‘Law of the Land’ clause in Article I, Section 19 of the North Carolina Constitution,” Riggs wrote.
“Defendant Gaston County Board of Education (the “Board”) – who, per the complaint in this case, failed to protect the children in its care from a sexually abusive employee over a period of years – asks us to elevate a purely procedural statute of limitations defense into an inviolable constitutional right to be free from any civil liability for whatever misdeeds would be provable at trial,” she added.
“But affording all statutes of limitation that exceptional status is nowhere required by the constitutional text, nor is it mandated by the precedents of our Supreme Court,” Riggs wrote. “Because adopting the Board’s position would require us to strike down as unconstitutional a duly enacted statute of our General Assembly and disregard the narrowly crafted legislation designed to address a stunningly pressing problem affecting vulnerable children across the state, we decline to convert an affirmative defense into a free pass for those who engaged in and covered up atrocious child sexual abuse. After careful review, we reverse the trial court and remand for further proceedings.”
Judge Fred Gore agreed with Riggs to reverse the lower court. He did not sign on to her written opinion. Meanwhile, Carpenter dissented.
“I will start by noting our common ground,” Carpenter wrote. “I completely agree: Sexual abuse of chil-
ryville, where Darin also spent much of his youth.
According to Cherryville’s downtown director, David Day, the mural was commissioned by the city to honor the Aldridges. It was painted by renowned muralist Scott Nurkin, and joins many other murals on the famed NC Musicians Mural Trail, which includes likenesses of many other stars like Don Gibson and Earl Scruggs.
dren is vile. I agree that striking down legislation as facially unconstitutional is strong medicine, only suitable for clear constitutional violations. I also agree that the prohibition of reviving time-barred claims is not a textual one; the text of the North Carolina Constitution lacks such a provision.”
“But that is where our common ground ends,” he added. “We are bound by the precedents of this Court and the North Carolina Supreme Court. Stare decisis is not limited to decisions this Court deems well-reasoned. Stare decisis is not limited to decisions that produce desirable results.”
“We lack the authority to overrule the North Carolina Supreme Court, and it appears that my colleagues and I disagree on this point,” Carpenter wrote. He argued that a precedent case known as Wilkes County v. Forester should have guided the Appeals Court’s decision.
“Regardless of whether Wilkes produces a desirable outcome or whether it is a bastion of textualism, Wilkes is an opinion from the highest court in our state, and it exceeds our power to overrule it,” according to the dissent. “In my view, the Majority is overruling several binding cases from this Court, and the Majority effectively overrules Wilkes, itself.”
The same three judges split on Sept. 12 in two other cases dealing with the SAFE Child Act. In Cohane v. The Home Missioners of America, Riggs and Gore agreed to revive a lawsuit against defendants including the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte. In an unpublished opinion in Taylor v. Piney Grove Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, Riggs and Gore reversed a trial court ruling and allowed the case to proceed. Carpenter dissented in both cases.
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper recently paid a visit to the Mary Washington Howe Pre-K Center in Wilmington to announce an $8 million funding initiative for preschools across North Carolina.
This funding is set to be sourced from two programs: the Governors Emergency Education Relief (GEER) and the federal Emergency Assistance for Non-Public Schools (EANS). Governor Cooper, as the administrator of these funds, has full discretion over their allocation.
The $8 million will be distributed among the state’s 2,098 Pre-K centers, with each classroom receiving approximately $3,860.
Cooper noted that only 52 percent of eligible children actually go to Pre-K Centers across the state.
During his visit, the Governor spoke of the importance of investing in NC Pre-K.
“There’s so much greater chance for a child to have success in school and success in life if this investment is made earlier in the process.” he said. “Any kindergarten teacher you talk to will tell you ‘I can see the stark difference between children who have had early childhood education and those who have not.’”
It was not long into Gov. Cooper’s comments that he took issue with budget delays and slammed Republicans.
“It’s unfortunate that it looks like the legislature is putting casinos in front of passing a budget that we
Lincoln County road closure needed for pipe replacement
CHERRYVILLE – N.C.
Department of Transportation crews closed Flay Rd., between Hull and Brown roads, on Tuesday morning, Sept. 26, as weather permitted.
The closure was needed so crews can safely replace a cross-line pipe under the roadway. The work is expected to take up to four weeks.
During the closure, a posted detour will take drivers from Flay Rd., to Wehunt – Brown Rd., and N.C. 274, returning to Flay Road.
Local access will be maintained during the project. For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC. gov, or follow NCDOT on social media.
need to support education,” Cooper said. “That’s wrong, in fact it’s outrageous, and I hope that the legislature will come to its senses and stop poisoning this legislative process with casinos.”
“This funding is not only going to help them purchase materials and enhance their programs as the governor stated,” said Lorena Gonzalez, the Senior Manager of the Early Education Branch at the NC DHHS: Division of Child Development and Early Education, at the press conference. “It’s also going to help our early educators provide or continue to provide and create nurturing environments for our children.”
Cooper then turned his attention to the Opportunity Scholarship Program when asked about signing or vetoing the budget. “Private school vouchers that help wealthy parents keep their children in private academies is going to hurt our public schools and we don’t need taxpayers supporting private schools for the wealthy,” said Cooper.
By “wealthy” Cooper is referring to sliding scale income requirements for the lottery-based Opportunity Scholarship program. In order to receive the full scholarship of $6,492, a four-person household cannot earn more than $55,500 annually. A two-person household earning $36,482 or less qualifies for the full
scholarship, while a family of two can earn up to $72,964 to receive a partial scholarship. The program is currently not open to students already in private schools, nor does it count food stamps benefits as income, and foster children automatically qualify regardless of their foster home income. The program is funded separately in the state budget, not as part of the state’s K-12 public education allotment.
Proponents of the scholarships say that it is designed to make school choice options available to more parents, rather than just those at higher income levels who can independently afford private schools. Matching Senate and House bills filed this year opened the program to include students already in private school. They also lift the income cap on the tiered income qualifications so that some amount of Opportunity Scholarships would be available to all North Carolina parents. Similar language is expected in the still-in-negotiations state budget. Cooper has also faced criticism for fighting Opportunity Scholarships, yet sent his own daughter to a private girls-only school. The program has long been a sticking point with the Governor, so much so he issued a ‘state of emergency’ in May over public school funding.
Nashville recording artist to perform at Clev. County Fair
Nashville recording artists and songwriter John Norris is a native of Sanford, North Carolina.
John’s love of music was forged in the church and country music tradition of his home town. Singing with his family in church and picking up the guitar at age 10, he learned his craft alongside family and friends, with a healthy dose of YouTube to hone his skills.
At age 14, John turned to writing music to help deal with the hardships of circumstances in life. Then, at just 16, John hit the road playing at bars, festivals, and music venues. Within two years he headed to Nashville to network, write and grow in knowledge of the music
JOHN NORRIS
industry.
John recorded part of his debut Nashville record at Direct Image Recording Studio, with producer Kenny Royster. The tracks include: “God’s Up To Somethin”, “Thank God She Did”, “This Town”, “Good Jeans”, “Natural Light”, and “Lonely Don’t Last Long”.
John will be performing with his band several times daily at the Cleveland County Fair.
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Having the grace to love one another where we are…
The other day
I invited a gentleman to my church’s Revelation Bible study. Like so many others, his response was that Revelation is such a complicated and scary book. Dragons, locusts, and the wrath of God were not something he wanted to understand.
I find it a bit ironic that a book most folks equate with doom and gloom was, for
its time, a message of hope. Revelation’s very words were considered a gospel, or good news. In Rev. 14:6-7, it reads, “Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth – to every nation, tribe, language, and people. He said in a loud voice, ‘Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship Him Who made the heavens, the earth, the sea, and the springs of water.’”
What is wrong with us that we would contradict the
Focus Your Eyes
angels of heaven?
I believe whether by genetics or culture, we lead with negativity. Look at the news on social media, how many stories focus on the negative? Where do our minds go when we view the beggar on the street, politicians, and folks of different denominations? How many young ball players have the joy sucked out of the game, because they only hear about their mistakes? What about the child of God who bravely crosses the threshold of a church seeking forgiveness but only hears wrath from the preacher. Never forget we get the name ‘devil’ from the word “diaballein,” which means to ‘throw us apart.’ He seeks to separate us from
God and each other. Thank God we serve a God Who unites us, with grace.
From Genesis to Revelation, the God we serve leads with grace. Before the Fall of Man, God’s grace created all people in His image. Before destroying the earth with a flood, or Sodom with fire, God’s great grace saved those who were righteous. Before Christ called the first person to repent, God’s great grace sent His Son to save us. Before the cross, Christ loved us even though we are sinners (Roman 5:8).
Even in Revelation, God’s great grace calls for perseverance of the church through trial and great tribulation. The people are reminded that the Lamb
conquers all. Let us who have received such great and amazing grace offer it to others. Lead with grace in every situation. Give people the grace to be different… and even wrong. Focus first on where we agree or on things that are right. God meets us where we are; meet your neighbor the same way. Then, just as God loves us but calls us to something better, let us have the grace to love one another where we are, and ask God to guide us to where we need to be.
The greatest grace which you can start with is love. We love God because He first loved us. Let us be loved by others because we first loved them.
And God bless you!
Cherryville Area Places of Worship
If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
– 2 Chronicles 7:14
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
–1 Timothy 2:1-4
DANYALE PATTERSON
If you ever have had a crying toddler or busy young child, one effective technique that a parent or caregiver does is to redirect the child’s attention to something else more appropriate. It usually works to calm down the child or keep them in a happy place. As adults, we become worried or overwhelmed about problems that seem to be unsolvable. The more we dwell on the problem, the more frustrated or distraught we become. I believe our heavenly Father wants us to take our attention away from those distressful thoughts and put them on the one who has the solution. Hebrews 12:2 (AMP) says, “[looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God [revealing His deity, His authority, and the completion of His work].
Seek the Lord
King David is a great example of demonstrating how to redirect our attention away from trouble to the problem solver. David and his crew had come home to Ziglag and found that his entire town had been burned to the ground. If that wasn’t enough, all the women and children were stolen by his enemy, the Amalekites. They were so devastated that they cried until they were exhausted from crying. On top of that, David was in great danger because all of his soldiers who were grieved about losing their wives and children were talking about stoning him. What would you do in that extreme situation? David tapped into his source of strength by focusing his attention on God and seeking him in prayer. I Samuel 30:6b-7 (NKJV) “But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. Then David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech’s son, “Please bring the ephod here to me.” And Abiathar brought the ephod to David. So David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I pursue this troop? Shall I overtake them?” And He answered him, “Pursue, for you shall surely overtake them and without fail to recover all.
PRAY THIS PRAYER:
“Lord, your unfailing love is better than life itself; I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer. You are my strength and shield. I trust you with all my heart. You are always helping me, and filling my heart with joy. Father forgive me for being distracted by my problems. Remind me to always look to you and to focus my eyes on your word. You are my help, a strong tower in times of trouble and you know those who trust in you. Teach me your ways, O LORD, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor you.”wIn Jesus’ name, I pray - Amen.”
Danyale Patterson would love to hear from you! Contact her at www.danyale.com to share a testimony, send a prayer request, or book her to speak.
Anthony Grove Baptist Church 100 Anthony Grove Road Crouse, NC 704-435-6001
Bess Chapel United Methodist Church 6073 Flay Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-7969
Bethlehem United Methodist Church 6753 NC 182 Highway Cherryville, NC 704-435-1608
Blessed Hope Baptist Church 3357 Fallston-Waco Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-8530
Body of Christ Fellowship Center 405 S. Cherokee Street Cherryville, NC www.bodyofchrist7.com
Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Cherryville, NC Pastor Clifton Morgan
Cherryville Church of God 810 East Main Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-2275
Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church 318 W. Ballard Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6934
Emmanuel Baptist Church 1155 Marys Grove Church Rd Cherryville, NC 704-435-5764
Fairview Baptist Church 415 South Mountain Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-4299
First Baptist Church 301 East 1st Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-3796
First Church of the Nazarene 301 North Elm Street Cherryville, NC 828-838-2428
First Presbyterian Church 107 West Academy Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6064
First United Methodist Church 601 N. Pink St. Cherryville, NC 704-435-6732
First Wesleyan Church 800 North Pink Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6069
Free Saints Chapel Church 813 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-0949
Gospel Way Baptist Church 3904 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Cherryville, NC 866-356-3219
Legacy Church 805 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-457-9615
Living Word Ministries 306 East Academy Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-3213
Marys Grove United Methodist Church 1223 Marys Grove Church Rd Cherryville, NC 704-435-5544
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church 235 A.W. Black Street Waco, NC 704-435-8842
Mt. Zion Baptist Church 112 Mt. Zion Church Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-9636
North Brook Baptist Church 7421 Flay Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-4471
Oak Grove AME Zion Church 542 Flint Hill Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3687
Oak Grove Baptist Church 219 Tot Dellinger Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3053
Revival Tabernacle 1104 Delview Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-4073
Rudisill Chapel AME Zion Church 417 South Mountain Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-5621
Second Baptist Church 201 Houser Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-9657
Shady Grove Baptist Church 3240 Tryon Courthouse Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-9605
St. John’s Lutheran Church 310 West Church Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-9264
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 1203 St. Mark’s Church Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-5941
Victory Life Assembly of God 1655 Shelby Highway Cherryville, NC 704-435-5539
Waco Baptist Church 262 N. Main Street Waco, NC 704-435-9311
Washington Missionary Baptist Church 1920 Stony Point Road Waco, NC 704-435-3138
Word of Faith Ministry 306 Doc Wehunt Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-5560
Zion Hill Baptist Church 3460 Zion Hill Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3355
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PASTOR WILL UPCHURCH Long Creek Presbyterian Church Cherryville
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(4TH & Final Part of “DISTRACTIONS” Series)
1956 CHS CLASS REUNION AT SMALL TOWN KITCHEN
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTH CAROLINA • GASTON COUNTY CITY OF CHERRYVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Notice is hereby given that the Cherryville City Council will meet on October 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., at the Cherryville Community Building located at 106 South Jacob Street, to consider the following:
An amendment to the City of Cherryville Zoning Map on property identified as Gaston County Parcel ID# 128872 (518 N Mulberry St). The property is bounded on the West by Danny Ray Coffey, on the North by Wellspring Carolina Investments LLC, and Derrick Lee Cook & Ashley McSwain, on the South by Clyde James Heafner, and on the East by Pam McSwain & Lorie Ann Helms. The proposed classification change is from GMC (General Manufacturing) to R-9 (Single and Two Family Residential).
All interested and/or affected parties are invited to attend and present any evidence and/or testimony in favor of/or opposed to the matter set out above.
Richard A. Elam Zoning Administrator 704-435-1705
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK
In the Matter of the Estate of:
REBECCA LOUISE SMITH HUNTSINGER, Deceased. ADMINISTRATRIX NOTICE
Having qualified on the 21st day of August, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of Rebecca Louise Smith Huntsinger, deceased, late of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executrix on or before the 8th day of December, 2023 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.
This the 6th day of September, 2023. Heather Huntsinger, ADM 320 St. Luke Church Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086
C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, Admin. CTA CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086 CE (9/6, 9/13, 9/20, & 9/27/2023)
This past week’s
CHS Lady Ironmen volleyball roundup
Only one match was on the schedule this past week and Coach Leigh Kiser’s team picked up a big conference win at Thomas Jefferson last Tuesday, Sept. 19. Match scores were 25-23 (CHS), 25-14 (TJ), 25-15 (CHS), 25-21 (CHS).
“It was 1-1 heading to the third,” said Kiser, and we really picked up the defense and it carried us to the win.
For the CHS ladies, Emily Allen had 9 assists, 18 kills, and 12 digs; Kate Mulvey pitched in with 13 assists and 12 digs, and Taylor Digh led the defense with a season-high 19 digs.
Railey Gidney had a great game at the net,
noted Coach Kiser, with 5 blocks. Kiser said senior, Laila Davis had her best allaround game of the season with 6 kills.
The JV Lady Ironmen lost 2-0 by scores of 25-7 and 25-22 to TJ.
“Landry Beam, with 5 digs and Camryn Shirley’s 4 digs, led the defense in the loss,” said Kiser.
Both Ironmen teams will be back in action next week with a pair of home matches and one road match at Burns.
Currently, the records are: Varsity 7-8 overall, 4-3 in conference play, and JV are 5-10 overall.
(Additional information by Brian Kiser)
on October 4th, 2023
Sealed bids for the project entitled Construction of Cherryville Gymnasium will be received by the City of Cherryville until 5:00 p.m. local time on TUESDAY, October 24, 2023 at the CITY HALL, 116 SOUTH MOUNTAIN STREET, Cherryville, North Carolina. Bids will be received and will be opened Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 10:00am by the City of Cherryville.
THE PROJECT GENERALLY CONSISTS OF: Constructing an 80x110 Metal building with lobby area, bathrooms, concession, and gym floor (Hardwood) with bleachers on one side with a capacity of approximately 250 individuals.
The Bidding Documents for the project may be examined at the following locations during normal business hours:
City of Cherryville, 116 S Mountain Street, Cherryville, NC 28021 Plans are to be obtained from Brian Dalton at the City of Cherryville. Mr. Dalton can be reached at bdalton@cityofcherryville.com or 704-435-1711.
Bidders must comply with the requirements of the State of North Carolina and be appropriately licensed as a Contractor as provided in General Statutes Chapter 87.
Bidders are encouraged to only secure project bid documents as noted above. Neither the City nor the City’s representative will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including any Addenda, obtained from any source other than the Owner and their representative plan provider. Each Bidder shall be responsible for the review of all addenda for the project and shall acknowledge the addenda on the bid form.
A performance bond shall be required of the Contractor that receives the bid.
The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive informalities, or to reject non conforming, non-responsive, or conditional bids. The City reserves the right to award a contract to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder or bidders, taking into consideration quality, performance, and time.
City of Cherryville
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$1500only 52 WEEK CONTRACT per week 26 WEEK CONTRACT $1800 per week only BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS & SERVICE GUIDE 12/28/23 Accounting & Tax Service Judy Gordon gordonaccounting@att.net 704-435-8297 FAX: 704-435-8298 109 W. Main Street • Cherryville, NC 28021 Please Call For Appointment ACCOUNTING SERVICE Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home and Cremation Service pete@stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com J. Pete Craft, Manager PO Box 427 405 N. Dixie Street, Cherryville, NC 704-445-8144 • 704-445-8119 Fax 09/27/23 FUNERAL SERVICE 110123 S S Scism & Son Paint & Body Shop Phillip Scism Charles Scism scisminc01@gmail.com 2027 Shelby Rd., Kings Mountain 704-730-0050 Serving you since 1997! AUTO BODY SHOP CDC Matthew Dellinger - President Cherryville Distributing Co., Inc 322 E. Main St., Cherryville • 704.435.9692 www.cherryvilledistributing.com See us for... CLEANING SUPPLIES • COSMETICS • CANINE PRODUCTS! 03/20/24 CLEANING & SANITATION To Place Your Ad Call Scott Helms at 704-473-0080 Today! TIRES & ALIGNMENT Lift Kits • Performance Upgrades Exhaust Repairs & Towing Service Available 11/15/23 ronaldsgarageNC.com AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR Complete Automotive Repair Honest Work, at a fair Price M-F 8am - 8pm • Sat. 7am to 12pm 904 South Battleground Ave., Kings Mountain, NC ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF CHERRYVILLE Cherryville Gymnasium There will be a mandatory Pre-Bid meeting at Cherryville City Hall 116 S. Mountain St at 10:00am The Pre-Bid Meeting will be
– 1st row Patricia Farris Gantt, Beatrice Jenkins Froneberger, Diana Rudisill Keck, Mildred Beam Dail, Judy Hovis Harrell,
T.L. Saine, and Maxine Eaker Cash. Second row is: Vance Schrum, Terry Brown, Johnny Stroupe, Charles Sisk, Carl Dellinger, Shirley Beam Hamrick, Hub Hickson, Ronald Turner, and Paul Taylor.
Ironmen gridiron squad lose 14-63 to East Gaston Warriors
Team now 0-6 overall and 0-2 in SPC 1A/2A play
by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info
Ironmen head football coach Tim Pruitt noted his team performed well against the visiting Warriors of East Gaston High at last Friday night’s Homecoming football matchup at Rudisill
Stadium. Still, a 14-63 loss is a hard pill to swallow, and knowing your team is 0-6 overall and 0-2 in the SPC 1A/2A surely doesn’t help matters.
Still, there were many high points in the game.
Coach Pruitt said he had Shamyr Moss as the leading rusher, with 17 carries for 84 yards and two (2) TD’s.
Ironmen QB Josh Ward was 5 for 12 passing for 82 yards, he noted, and Andron Patterson was 1 for 1 for 34 yards.
Pruitt said Rayshawn Sewell had two catches for 34 yards, Hunter Jackson
two for 33, Weston Bowers one for 34 and Patterson (again) one for 15.
“I had us for 249 yards of offense,” he said. “Our leading tackler was Josh (Ward) with 7 (on defense), Hunter Jackson with 6 and a sack, Jordan Lowrance with 6 and a tackle for a loss, and Amir Starr with 5 and a sack.”
The Ironmen are up next at Highland Tech on Friday, Oct. 6, at Highland Tech, in a 7:30 p.m. conference game. (Additional information and stats by Susan L. Powell and Danny Eaker.)
Cherryville Lady Ironmen Volleyball 2023
Cherryville Ironmen Boys Soccer - 2023
Wednesday,September27,2023TheCherryvilleEaglePage7 DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME Wednesday Sept. 27 Burns Away 4:30 Thursday Sept. 28 Bessemer City Home 4:30 Tuesday Oct. 3 Highland Away 4:30 Wednesday Oct. 4 Chase Home 4:30 Monday Oct. 9 Ashbrook Home 4:30 Tuesday Oct. 10 Thomas Jefferson Home 4:30 Conference Tournament- Oct. 12, 16, 17 at higher seed Seeding for playoffs October 19 1st Round October 21
Day Date Opponent Location Time Thurs. Sept. 28 Shelby Home 6:00 Mon. Oct. 2 Bessemer City Home 6:00 Wed. Oct. 4 Highland Home 6:00 Mon. Oct. 9 East Gaston Home 6:00 Wed. Oct. 11 TJCA Away 6:00 Mon. Oct. 16 Shelby Away 6:00 Mon. Oct. 23 Burns Home 6:00 Wed. Oct. 25 Bessemer City Away 6:00
9/29 OPEN 10/6 Highland Tech Away 7:30 10/13 Thomas Jefferson Home 7:30 10/20 Burns Home 7:30 10/27 Bessemer City Away 7:30 11/3 NCHSAA Playoff / Round 1 TBA
Shamyr Moss and the Ironmen burst through the banner at last Friday night’s home game against the East Gaston Warriors. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)
The CHS Ironmen trying to punch the ball in as they are close here, but there was “no joy” as they were unable to do so…
The East Gaston line watches carefully the snap by the CHS center to QB Josh Ward.
Ironman quarterback Josh Ward takes the snap in the game last week at Rudisill Stadium against the visiting Warriors of EGHS.
CHS player Jackson Heavner prepares to punt the ball during the game against the Warriors of East Gaston High School.
CHS Ironmen QB Josh Ward takes the high snap and tries to recover in order to try and get the ball in the end zone during first half football action last week against the visiting Warriors of EGHS.
The referee watches closely all the action as the teams get up off the line and go head-tohead at Rudisill Stadium.
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ONE ON ONE CARE, INC. Is hiring for Day Program Activity Coordinator. Includes some transport. Mon- Fri- 7am3pm Also hiring for 2nd and 3rd shifts in the Residential homes, rotating schedule. Off every other weekend. If interested, apply at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150
EXPERIENCED LANDSCAPER $15 HOUR. Don’t bother calling if you don’t want to work. Must speak English. 704-526-6640.
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3 FAMILY YARD SALE Sat, Sept. 30th, 8 am-5 pm. Tools, Furniture, Clothes and lots of misc. items. 204 Lily St, (off Lafayette), Shelby, NC 28152
NATURALLY UNIQUE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES LLC, presents an Estate Sale. Fri., Sept. 29th, 2 pm7pm and Sat., Sept. 30th, 9 am-2pm. 1538 Hilltop Drive, Shelby, NC 28150.
EVERY FRIDAY SATURDAY IN SEPTEMBER. Men’s
Pants, size 36, Home Decor, Dressware, Yard Work Supplies. 230 Chestnut St. Shelby, NC 28150
YARD SALE. BABY EQUIPMENT: 2 cribs, many baby clothes, toys, other items. Saturday, October 7th, 7:00am-?. Rollingwood neighborhood. 1014 Castlewood Drive, Shelby, NC 28150
GASTON COUNTY
CASH FAMILY YARD SALE. Sat., Sept. 30th, 2023 from 07:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Kitchen items, vinyl records, CD’s, mens & ladies clothes, mens ties, jewelry, sports memorabilia and more. Rain date 10/7/2023. 215 Carolina Drive, Cherryville, NC 28021
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USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. Keep it dry and safe! 828-980-0788 or 828-286-8674.
55 GALLON FISH TANK for sale. Complete with filter and stand. Full of guppies. $75. Call 704-477-4636.
WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR Stainless Steel. 26 cubic ft. French doors. $1,000. 704-692-1841.
2018 THOR FOURWINDS CLASS C 2018 Fourwinds Class C Motorhome. 25,000 miles. Call for Price (828) 429-8397
COMPOST TUMBLER with stand and book. $250. Call Bill at 704-692-2092.
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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
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
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
WE’VE GOT THE KNIVES &COINS! Jake’s Knives & Coins located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704600-6996 or (980) 295-5568
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704482-2243. (704) 538-5788
TWO BURIAL LOTS AT Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. $1600 for both or $800 per lot. (704) 297-0098
1999 DODGE 1500. I have 1999 Dodge pickup, been wrecked, has some good body parts, has good 360 engine. Doors have been sold. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net
HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. 4x5 Round Bales in barn, $55 each. Fescue and Orchard grass. Rutherford County. 828-429-3100.
BOATS
1990 MASTERCRAFT CA-
JUN BASS BOAT. He does not text so must call Ray @ 252-361-5259. Boat, 150 HP motor and galvanized trailer. Titles in hand. Kinston, NC (252) 361-5259 jarmansusan@yahoo.com
SHIPPING CRATE $35.00. I have wood shipping crates for sale with lids. 3 different sizes. I can send pictures of them. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net
HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855 CAMPER ON PERMANENT SITE WITH shed over and large screened porch, in a quiet park, in Maggie Valley. Broker, Jerry Lee, 828-230-1082
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
LAWNMOWERS FOR SALE. Husqvarna-22 HP, 46”cut, nice mower. Husqvarna-32 HP, 48” cut, Husqvarna-26 HP, 54” cut, John Deere -25 HP 54” cut, Real nice mower. Craftsman-18 HP, 46” cut, 2 yrs. old and 5x8 Trailer. 704300-8683. 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
TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, RIDING MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704476-9383.
WANT TO BUY CASH FOR YOUR CAR.
Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228
WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.
RECORD PLAYERS that work with an adapter that plays 45’s & 78’s. Must be able to load and play more than 1 at a time. 704-435-8956.
WANT TO BUY USED BUICK, TOYOTA or HONDA with Less than 90,000 Miles. Call 980-745-5396 or 980880-7324 “Leave Voicemail Only”
1993 HYDRA SPORTS 18’9” BOAT. Open title. Boat needs work, it’s been sitting for a few years. 150 Mercury motor, runs good. Asking $4,000 OBO. (704) 418-9331 vablab08@gmail.com
PETS & LIVESTOCK
AKC GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES. Hobbsville, NC. Born 08/31/23 and ready to go home on 10/29/23. Will come with AKC papers, first puppy shots, and deworming. $900. Contact Nicole at (252) 506-6703 for more info. (252) 337-5981 nandtward2020@ gmail.com
FREE KITTENS To a good home. 2 males and 7 females are available. 704-562-0370. FREE TO GOOD HOME. 2-1/2 yr female yellow lab mix. Overall good temperament. No longer able to care for her properly. Call & leave a message. (704) 487-4065 hackenberry2000@yahoo.com
SIG SAUER 357 CALIBER Semi automatic stainless steel pistol. $575. Includes a 12 shot magazine. Cost $1,000 new. (828) 289-1817.
HUNTING, FISHING AND ARCHERY EQUIPMENT.
(828) 748-2027.
2-MAN DEER STAND, APPROX. 14’ high, can be less, $90; men’s mountain bike, 16spd., w/helmet, $100; set of folding loading ramps for pickup, 1500 lb capacity, $110.
Cell, 828-289-0901
BOAT & RV COVERS-WE
INSTALL. 14 on Site that you can look at and touch! J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 2455895
SHOPRIDER STREAMER. $695. September Special, Good mobility chair, Shoprider Streamer, 245 lb limit,, delivered, charger, warranty. Scooterman John (704) 9514224 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com
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
WANT TO BUY CARS & TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 6921006
WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.
FARM & GARDEN
HAY BALES FOR SALE. Good grass, 4x5 large hay bales. $40 each. 828-4294900.
ENGLISH MASTIFF PUPPIES. 6 weeks old. Vet checked, wormed. Parents on site. $600 each. 828-2457405, leave message. CHICKENS FOR SALE. Brahmas and Buff Orpingtons and Black Sex Links. Ready to lay. $13.50. 704-473-1311
CHIWEENIE PUPPIES. Ready September 23. $350.00 each. 704-466-6983. CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. Ready September 23. $450.00 each. 704-466-6983. YORKSHIRE TERRIERS FOR SALE. Small in size. First shots and wormed. Parents on site. Local, Shelby. Serious inquiries only. 704300-4673
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FOR SALE. $4 per tube. Call
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GUY
From Page 1
last week’s Eagle article of 9-20-23).
“God called me to First Baptist Cherryville,” said Ms. Guy. “First Baptist Cherryville approached me and it was a long-time answered prayer for me and for First Baptist Cherryville.”
She continued, “First Baptist Cherryville had been praying and interviewing for someone to lead their youth and for someone to lead their kids
and family ministry. There were also some prayers that they would find a couple to invest in the next generation of their church. During this time I was also praying for God to open doors so that I could do what I love and that is sharing Jesus, supporting, and loving the next generation. God answered both the prayers of the church and myself. God has led me here and this has been the best experience. I love this church, the people, and the kids. I also get to serve alongside my fiance’ and I think we make a pretty good team.”
Guy, who currently is
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& LIVESTOCK
working on her Masters at Gardner-Webb University, said she will finish it in Spring 2024, adding, “I will be here until God calls me somewhere else!”
As for how the kids and students have received her, Arianna replied, “The kids and parents have been amazing! I don’t think John (Roghelia, her fiance’) and I could ask for a better group of people who come alongside us and support us, love us, and jump right in wherever we need them!
The kids have also received us very well. When the kids aren’t here I miss them. I think First Baptist Cher-
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ryville has this new sense of enthusiasm for what the Lord is doing at our church and we are excited to see what God has in store for us.”
When asked what she hopes to do for and with them as things progress in their spiritual direction and teaching, Guy said, “We have so many plans for our kids and student’s ministry! We want to see this next generation thrive, but first they need to know that they belong here, we love them, and God loves them.”
She continued, “In our kid’s ministry, we just
VACATIONS
launched a new structure and a new curriculum tool.
So, we have our Cherryville Jr. age group, which is our preschool kiddos and we have our Cherryville Kids, which are our K through 5th grade kids.
Right now, on Wednesday nights, we are seeing so many kids and we are excited for this new season in our kid’s ministry. We also go to kid’s camp and want to see more events put on for our families in the community to come out and enjoy time together as a family. We care for our kids and parents!”
Arianna said, regard-
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ing any plans to remain in Cherryville, in the state, or to travel abroad as a missionary, “As of right now the Lord has us right where He wants us, and that is here in Cherryville. We plan to be here until God calls us elsewhere.”
Arianna and her soonto-be husband and worker in the fields of the Lord, John Roghelia, can, like the other ministers and staff of First Baptist Cherryville, be reached by calling (704) 435-3796, or visiting the church’s web site at https:// www.fbccherryville.com.
FOR RENT
CLEVELAND COUNTY
PETS & LIVESTOCK
DACHSHUND PUPPIES. Father is red standard, Mother is Black and Tan miniature. Call for more information! (704) 974-4056 daniel.edens2@ gmail.com
CONTURNIX QUAIL $5.
Quail Chicks $3 ea. Quail eggs $6 per doz. Bob Whites $8.00. Hatching Eggs. Guineas $10. (704) 476-9943 jw28178@gmail.com
TOY TEACUP CKC SHIHPOO PUPPIES. UTD shots, worming, groomed, vet checked. Available 9/22/23. Tails docked, Dew claws removed, Parti Colors, males $800, females $1000. No codes. Female Pom mix, 6 yrs old, very sweet, loves to be held & car ride. Spayed. Needs to be only dog. $300. Lab mix 6 months old $150, ego. 828-391-0919. (828) 391-0919
TOY & MINI AUSSIES. UTD on shots and worming. Blue eyes, paper & crate trained. 828-289-6756.
KOI FISH FOR SALE. 2”-4” all colors; wholesale price $1. each- minimum 25 fish. (864) 546-2778 brendasherman9@ gmail.com
CHICKENS For sale. Laying hens and roosters. Please call or text 704-473-9866 (704)
473-9866
PITT BULL PUPPIES FOR SALE. 1 litter, 6 months old; 1 litter, 5 months old; brindle and white. $200. Call 704734-7243
BALL PYTHONS, 8 WEEKS OLD. Many different colors & genetics. Males & females. Prices vary. Call Mark (704)
470-5947
CARS & TRUCKS
2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT. 36,750 miles, $30,750 obo, heated seats, cargo cover in rear, all weather mats (704) 297-5990 tggray@carolina. rr.com
1995 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE. Black w/black top, beige interior, 71k, auto., new tires, Black Scorpion wheels, Flowmaster mufflers, $7800. 980925-4000
2003 TOYOTA PRIUS. White, Mileage-300K, Cold air, Good tires. $3,500. 704-942-4788.
2003 FORD F-150 4x4, Red. Ex-cab, short bed, has oil pressure problem, $2100. Call anytime 704-418-6080 or 704-300-2502.
2006 HONDA ACCORD SDN. 4 Door, 4 Cylinder, Dark Blue, Grey Leather Interior, Automatic, only 75,000 miles, Sunroof, Michelin Tires, Excellent Condition. $8300. Call 704-974-4851
CAMPERS
2017 CUSTOM TEARDROP
CAMPER. $1800 obo. Bought this late last year to fix to my likings, that’s when work got into the way. No time for her, she camps and hauls beautifully, very light. Needs someone to make her their own. She has power Inverter, but has been bypassed with a smaller one. I have no clue when it comes to electricity. NO TITLE. Bought her S.C. (704) 323-0949
MYRTLE BEACH CONDO. Three bedroom, 2.5 bath. Screened porch, near outlets, Apache Pier and all the holiday shows. No smoking/ pets. (828) 447-6611, 9571 Shore Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938 OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659.
REAL ESTATE
POLK COUNTY SUNNYVIEW, NC FOR SALE BY OWNER. Convenient location, 4 acre wooded house lot on quiet country road. $52,000. Owner financing available. 828-429-3287.
WANT TO RENT TRAILER LOT around Kings Mountain area. 704739-2086.
FOR RENT
BOXER PUPPIES, CKC
REG. Shots & worming UTD. 8 wks old. Big Healthy Pups. $300 ea. (704) 466-3135
BLUE TICK BEAGLE PUP-
PIES AKC Registered. Parents on site. 2 sets of shots and wormed. $400 ea. 704692-6787
DOG KENNELS 5X10, 10X10, 10X20. Dog Houses, Tops for Kennels. “Delivery & Setup Available” J Johnson Sales 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895
1996 DODGE RAM VAN. Sterling Series Conversion Van 179,731 miles Motor good, Interior good, Needs electrical work. $2500 (704)
482-4771
2013 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. Handicap ramp, 88,600 miles, new tires & brakes, with new “Pride” power chair, 500 lb. capacity. $11,500. 828-248-3402, leave message.
SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938
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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.
CLEVELAND COUNTY MOBILE HOME, 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH. In Shelby. Stove, refrigerator, washer and dryer furnished. 55+ community, no pets. $900 rent, $900 deposit. Call (704) 4668010 135-127 WIGGINS LANE. Kings Mountain, NC. Singlewide. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. Rent $1375. Deposit $1375 App Fee $25 per adult. 704412-4180.
1147 MITCHELL ST, SHELBY, NC. 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, rent $1275, Deposit $1275, App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.
135-29 WIGGINS LANE. Kings Mtn, NC. Singlewide, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $975, Deposit $975, App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.
CLEVELAND COUNTY COUNTRY FARMHOUSE FOR RENT. 214 E. Double Shoals Rd. COMPLETELY RENOVATED. 3 Bedrooms & 2 Baths. Large lot with garden spot, fenced backyard, Hardwood floors, screened porch, central air/heat, Appliances, Storage Bldg & Workshop. No Smoking or Pets. $1500 month. Call 704-487-5480.
HOUSE FOR RENT 2 BR,1 BA. Central H/A, Nice backyard, Washer/Dryer Hook up, $750/mth + $750 deposit, in Shelby. 704-466-1003.
1040 CASAR BELWOOD ROAD. Casar, NC. Singlewide, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. rent $975, Deposit $975 App Fee, $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.
NICE, 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOUSE for rent. Central heat/ air, well insulated, ceiling fans in each room. Stove, fridge, dishwasher, custom made drapes, garage. Nice neighborhood. (704) 418-6116
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) 482-7723 (704) 482-7723 Lions@RPMMANAGED.COM
2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.
STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT. 803 S. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC. 80 to 320 sq.ft per unit, starting at $100. 704214-4180.
2&3 BEDROOM TOWN HOMES. Townhomes located in Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments, 1526 Eaves Rd., Shelby, NC or call for more information 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity. RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2 AND 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES for rent. Ellenboro area. No calls after 9pm. 828305-1650.
3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOUSE in Forest City. $1300 plus deposit. Recently renovated, new heat pump.
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
MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3
Bedroom, deposit required. $210 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299
HUD SUBSIDIZED APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older). Now accepting applications. 934 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC, 28150. (704) 480-6786
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Children’s teacher Gabby Bonilla talks with Arianna Guy, the new Children and Families Ministry Director at Cherryville’s First Baptist Church. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)
FBC’s new Children and Family Director, Arianna Guy, sits down, along with teacher, Gabby Bonilla, and reads a couple of books with the wee ones.
MCGINNISES
From Page 1 located at 303 East Main Street and got its start in Kings Mountain, Hubert McGinnis told everyone who came by on Thursday, Sept. 14 for the party. Cherryville Mayor H.L. Beam, III read a proclamation to Mr. and Mrs. McGinnis, who noted they had probably sold furniture to just about everybody who was there that day at some point or other, whether from Cherryville or Kings Mountain.
Said Pam McGinnis, “We are very excited to have this many people come by and celebrate with us.”
Cherryville Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board Pete Craft said, “We appreciate you all and what you have done for Cherryville and our downtown just by being here as long as you have. Fifty years is quite a long time! It is so wonderful to have you all here, and we wish you all much more success in the business.”
Mayor Beam agreed, adding, “We are so proud of Hubert and Pam. They have touched a lot of folks’ lives (after a show of hands of those in the crowd who had bought furniture from the McGinnises over the half-century they have been in town) since they opened their store here in October of 1973. As everybody knows, the McGinnis family has been in the furniture business
since the 1930’s.”
Mayor Beam also noted how the furniture store expanded in the 80s, saying that “…it is fitting they should be recognized for what they have done for and added to Cherryville’s economy.”
Mayor Beam also praised Hubert’s and Pam’s “abiding commitment to excellence.”
Hubert, never a man for many words, and always one to get to the point, was clearly moved by the outpouring of respect, love, and affection shown to his family and his business that day, thanked everyone for coming by.
“Thank all of you for coming out,” he said.
“This certainly looks like one of the largest crowds we’ve have ever had in here at any one time.”
The store’s 9,000-plus square foot showroom has is replete with just about eve rything a person or a family would need to furnish any size home or business office, noted Mr. Craft.
And loyalty to their customer is apparent and evident, as, according to their web site, it is noted, “At McGinnis of Cherryville, we dedicate ourselves to bringing you the highest quality of furniture at an affordable price. We strive to provide the best customer service possible and share our expertise in the furniture industry. When you come in our store, you are like family. We are a family-owned business with 50 years of furniture sales
and service experience.
Since the beginning, we have always aimed to exceed customers expectations. We are here to help you find that perfect furniture collection for your home. We stand by all of our products 100 percent and will assist you in any way we can once you set foot into our showroom to view our brands. We will never employ pushy sales techniques. Our experienced sales staff are here to ensure you have a stress-free and enjoyable shopping experience. You can shop with confidence at McGinnis Furniture because we guarantee excellent quality, prices, and services. It is simple. We will always stand behind our products. We are here.
Come
By JIM MILLER Editor
Best Stair Lifts of 2023
Dear Savvy Senior,
Because of chronic arthritis, I have a very difficult time going up and down stairs anymore and am interested in purchasing a stair lift for my two-story house. Can you recommend some good companies?
Arthritic Andy
Dear Andy,
Yes, of course! A good home stair lift is a great mobility solution for anyone who is unable, or has a difficult time climbing stairs. To help you choose a quality stair lift that meets your needs and budget, here are a few shopping tips along with some top-rated companies.
What to Know
There are two basic types of stair lifts that are sold today: straight and curved. The type you need will depend upon the design of your staircase.
A straight stair lift is one that travels in a straight line up a flight of stairs uninterrupted by landings, bends or curves, and costs anywhere between $2,000 and $5,000 installed. Curved lifts, however, are much more elaborate and will go around corners, bends and changes in direction. Curved lifts are also much
more expensive, typically running between $8,500 and $15,000 or more depending on the complexity of the installation.
Most stair lifts available today also have seats, armrests and footplates that fold up out of the way, and swivel seats that make getting into and out of the chair easier. They also come with standard safety features like seatbelts, braking systems and footrest sensors, push-button or rocker-switch controls located on the armrest for easy operation, and “call send” controls which allow you to call or send the unit to the other end of the stairs. Make sure the lift you choose has all these features.
If you are a large person, you may need to get a heavy-duty lift with a wider seat and bigger lifting capacity – all companies offer them. Or, if you’re tall, find out about raising the seat height during installation.
Depending on the company, you may also have the option of choosing between an electric (AC) and a battery powered (DC) stair lift. Electric stair lifts are simpler and cheaper than battery powered units, but if your home loses power so does your lift. While
battery powered lifts work even if there’s a power failure.
Best Stair Lifts
To help you choose a great stair lift the National Council on Aging, which is a national nonprofit organization that advocates for older Americans, put together a review team to research the different companies. Their list of best stair lifts of 2023 includes:
• Editor’s Pick: Bruno (bruno.com)
• Most Affordable: AmeriGlide (ameriglide.com)
• Best Customer Reviews: Acorn (acornstairlifts.com)
• Most Supportive Design: Harmar (harmar.com)
• Most Adaptable to the Home: Access BDD (accessbdd.com)
• Best for Arthritis: Stannah (stannah-stairlifts.com)
See NCOA.org/adviser/stair-lifts/beststair-lifts to read their detailed reviews.
Financial Help
Unfortunately, health insurance including original Medicare does not cover home stair lifts, but some Medicare Advantage plans may help pay. Or, if you have long-term care insurance it too may cover a portion of the costs.
If you qualify for Medicaid, many states offer waivers that may help pay for a lift, and the VA has several grant and benefit programs that may offer assistance too if you’re a veteran.
To save some money, you may want to consider purchasing a used or refurbished model. Or, if you need a stair lift for only a short period of time, consider renting one. Most companies offer these options, and many offer financings too.
To get started, contact some of the previously listed stair lift companies who will put you in touch with a dealer in your area. All dealers provide free inhome assessments and estimates and can help you choose an appropriate lift.
Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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has a website, www.mcginnisfurniture.com, and they can be reached at (704) 435-5436. Pam said they also have a Facebook and an Instagram page as well.
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McGinnis Furniture proudly shows off an old newspaper clipping for when their store opened, alongside their 2019 Chamber Business of the Year award.
Some of the crowd members who attended the 50th anniversary of McGinnis Furniture last week.
A large crowd turned out for the Sept. 14, 50th anniversary celebration of McGinnis Furniture’s being in business. (photos by MEP/The Eagle or provided)
bers and Chamber officers. Left to right are: Chamber Chairman Pete Craft, Councilwoman Jill Parker-Puett, Councilman Gary Freeman, Hubert and Pam, Mayor Beam, City Manager Brian Dalton, and Councilman Malcolm Parker.