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Hindsight is 2020: the year in review By Loretta Cozart The year 2020 is one few of us will ever forget, but one probably we wish we could. Just days into the year, the Coronavirus pandemic began, resulting in say-at-home orders, mandatory wearing of face masks, and governmental assistance to citizens as well as businesses. As of Dec. 31, about 342,000 Americans had died from the virus. On that day alone, 3,479 North Carolinians were hospitalized. In Cleveland County, 6,956 cases of the virus and 144 deaths were reported last year. On a positive note, three pharmaceutical companies have developed Coronavirus vaccines and two have begun inoculating those at highest risk: medical professionals and those living in congregate housing. This week anyone 75 and over can get the vaccine. It will take a while to get everyone inoculated but it is a good step forward. Despite the virus, all news was not bleak. The area has seen business growth and witnessed firsthand the resiliency of people. Frontline workers kept commerce flowing as everyone worked to help each other through one of the toughest times in recent memory.
January – As 2020 began, a 16-year mystery was solved at Moss Lake. A fisherman using a fish finder discovered a submerged vehicle near the Camp Creek Church Road boat ramp, 27-feet below the surface. It was reported missing in Oct. 2004. On January 15, Sgt. Bob Myers retired after 30-years with Kings Mountain Police Department. Friends of Crowders Mountain asked for volunteers for trail work and litter pick-up. Greg Payseur offered free genealogy assistance at the Mauney Memorial Library. Atrium Health Kings Mountain tightened visitation requirements due to the prevalence of flu in the region. Kings Mountain Rotary Club awarded a check to Tropzie McCluney of the Community Math Academy. Jasmine Suarez and Kallee Heffner came in first and second respectively in the East School Fourth Grade Spelling Bee. After 79-years of service, the Kings Mountain Kiwanis Club disbanded. Edgar Lee (Dean) Adams retired and closed his barber shop after working 60-years in his profession. Accelerate Cleveland began recruiting for their spring class. February – Layoffs were announced for Eaton Corporation due to consolidation
Main Street Director Christy Adkins announced the winner of the $250 Main Street Bucks promotion! Presenting the $250 Main Street bucks to Karla Stamey is Lew Dellinger, owner of Dellinger’s Jewel Shop. Stamey met the qualifications by spending a minimum of $25 at Dellinger's Jewel Shop and turned in her receipt. She can spend that $250 at any of the downtown businesses. Photo provided
American Legion Veteran’s breakfast this Saturday By Loretta Cozart American Legion Post 155 holds its next monthly Veteran’s Breakfast on Saturday morning, January 9, from 9
am to 11 am at the Otis D. Green Post home on East Gold Street. All veterans are invited to this free breakfast the first Saturday of every month. Others are welcome to attend for a small donation that helps fund future breakfasts. Everyone is asked to follow Governor Cooper’s guidelines for social distancing. The following month’s breakfast will be on February 6.
Bob Myers retired in January. (Photos provided)
Dixon Presbyterian Church had some damage due to a tree falling on it during the tornado in February. field to Superintendent of Cleveland County Schools Stephen Fisher. City of Kings Mountain acknowledged a water spill of 3.1 million gallons into Potts Creek. Temple Baptist Church celebrated its 75th anniversary. Warren Bingham spoke to the DAR on the life of George Washington; his wife, Laura Carpenter Bingham, is a Kings
Potato Project collected food for those in need in March. of its heavy-duty transmis- erspace sneak-peek. On Feb. sion assembly division. Star- 4, Cleveland County Health bucks announced opening a Department announced no new store at 717 York Road cases of Novel Coronavirus in July. Mauney Memorial in Cleveland County. Early Library announced a Mak- February brought an EF-2
tornado to the Dixon Community, toppling four high tension electrical transmission towers and felling trees in its wake. Sheriff Norman switched political parties, registering as a Republican. Catawba Nation opened a display at Kings Mountain Historical Museum. President of Kings Mountain Touchdown Club David Brinkley officially presented the new tennis courts and football
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Cpl. Lee Whittington, Jr., right, was shot in the line of duty on Dec. 21. Here, with another officer, they express their concern for fellow officers. The KM Ministerial Association will lead prayer for all essential workers who protect our community. Photo by KMPD
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Meet Mr. King Special Prayer Gathering Saturday at Patriot’s Park virtual event The City of Kings Mountain will host a virtual observance for Dr. Martin Luther King this year via a Facebook. Meet Mr. King is performed by Brightstar Touring Theater and is available for viewing between January
15 at 8 am through 19 at 5 pm. Meet Mr. Kings helps young people understand the importance of Dr. King and the civil rights movement as they follow key moments of his life. Watch on Facebook at CityofKMSpecialEvents.
DSS taking applications for assistance Cleveland County Department of Social Services is now taking applications from individuals who need financial assistance with paying their heating bills. Each eligible household may receive
up to a maximum of $600 per year for heating and cooling assistance combined. This is a federally-funded program and the total amount that Cleveland County See DSS, Page 5
The Kings Mountain Ministerial Association will hold a special prayer gathering this Saturday, January 9, at noon at the Gazebo in Patriot’s Park. The community prayer gathering is planned to pray for police officers and all essential workers in Kings Mountain who work to keep the community safe and who are always there to help in a time of need. Essential workers include police, fire fighters, city employees, EMT’s, doctors, nurses, nursing home workers and employees, to name a few. This has been a one of the most challenging years
in the lives of most people. The Ministerial Association shared, “We are thankful to God for seeing us through some of the most some difficult times. You are invited to join us Saturday at noon in Patriots Park as we come together to pray for His help as the new year begins, praying especially for those who are in harm’s way to protect us in times of crisis. These people are on the front lines for us. They need our prayers and support as a community of faith.” Patriots Park is located at 220 S. Railroad Avenue in Kings Mountain.
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■ OBITUARIES
Mildred “Mick” Childers Caldwell
Miles Ervin Lineberger
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Mildred Childers Caldwell, 95, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 1, 2021 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Emmett and Ethel Farris Childers and was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-three years, John Henry Caldwell. Mildred was also preceded in death by her son, Johnnie Reed Caldwell and his wife Diane, and two sisters, Betty Childers and Faye Lovelace. Mick was a charter member of Oak View Baptist Church where she served as the church secretary/treasurer for thirty-five years. She was the first pianist to serve at Oak View and began playing in 1939. Mick worked for McGinnis Furniture Store for many years. Mildred enjoyed traveling, especially to the beach. She was a member of Young at Heart and enjoyed planning their trips. Mildred was an avid reader, enjoyed doing needlepoint crafts and playing the piano. She possessed a sweet spirit that people could witness in Mildred’s daily life. She never complained and always had a beautiful smile on her face. Mildred was a wonderful loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her willingness to serve, and the love she had for everyone will be missed greatly by her family, friends and her church. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Summit Place and of White Oak Manor for the exceptional care and compassion shown to Mildred throughout her time living there. She is survived by her son: David C. Caldwell and wife Teresa, Kings Mountain, NC; sisters: Dot Spearman and Joyce Roark and husband Don, all of Kings Mountain, NC ; special sister: Bessie Blanton, Clover, SC; grandchildren: Reverend Carey Caldwell and wife Amanda, Enoree, SC, Wesley Grant Caldwell and wife Brittany, Gastonia, John Hunter Caldwell, Kings Mountain, Johnnie Reed Caldwell II, Kings Mountain, Bill “Eddie” Parker, Kings Mountain, Kimberly E. Davis, VA ; ten great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren Funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Oak View Baptist Church with Reverends Wayne Brazzell and Carey Caldwell officiating. The funeral service will be live streamed at oakviewkmnc.com Interment was held in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. The family requested that all attendees wear a face covering and practice social distancing during the service. Memorials may be made in Mildred’s memory to Oak View Baptist Church at 1517 York Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals. com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Miles Ervin Lineberger, 80, of Kings Mountain, joined our loving Creator at 8:29 am, Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Atrium Cleveland in Shelby, NC after a month long battle with COVID-19. He was born January 27, 1940, in Dallas, NC, to Graham and Sarah Lineberger. He is survived by his beloved wife, Debbie Lineberger of 36 years. Also, surviving are his two sons, Todd (Tammy) Lineberger of Cornelius, NC and Joel (Nikki) Lineberger of Hickory, NC; three daughters, Donna (Jim) Longwith of Rock Hill, SC, Sharon (Karl) Melcher of Canton, GA, April (Gannon) Berg of Hickory, NC; 8 grandchildren, Jake, Brian, Grady, Kevin, Cully, Emily, Devyn and Dalton; four brothers Everette Lineberger of Inman, SC; Harold (Patsy) Lineberger of Iron Station, NC, Paul (Retha) Lineberger of Raleigh, NC, and Daniel (Theresa) Lineberger of College Station, TX; as well as many nieces and nephews. Ervin’s mother, father, sisters Margaret Troutman and Eleanor Flowers; daughter Karen Lineberger and stepson, Chandler Thornburg preceded him in death. Ervin earned a BS degree in Agricultural Education at North Carolina State University, his MA in Psychology at Appalachian State University, and his EdD in Administration at Nova Southeastern University. Ervin’s first career began teaching agriculture, followed by 20 years in Administration, eventually becoming the Dean of Instruction of Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory. His second career began when he purchased his brother Harold’s 80 acre farm in Kings Mountain, NC where he and Debbie grew produce of all varieties, led tours and hayrides for school kids, and offered pick-your-own and ready picked produce at their farm market. Eventually his crops were limited to blackberries and muscadines which are sold wholesale all over Southeastern USA. Ervin’s passion for teaching was evident in his willingness to educate farmers internationally who came to see his innovation in all aspects of farming. Ervin served as President of the Blackberry Assn, NC Muscadine Growers Assn, and many others. In addition, he served on the Board of the local Farm Bureau for thirty years. Killdeer Farm is used constantly as a place for research. He was a mentor to many growers over the years and is most remembered for his generosity of time in mentoring of future growers and the legacy he leaves in the farming industry. Due to the pandemic, the family has decided to hold a Celebration of Life service at First Baptist Church in Kings Mountain
in early Spring when people can safely gather. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mission Readiness Fund at First Baptist Church, PO Box 786, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA or the CVCC Foundation Inc., 2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602. Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Jean Fite KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Betty Jean Fite, 85, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2021 at Carolina Care Center in Cherryville, NC. She was born in Rutherford County, NC, daughter of the late Fred and Verda Smart Bowen and was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-two years, Charles “Virgil” Fite. Betty was also preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Rena Fite and two brothers, George and Winford Bowen. She was a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church where she served with Virgil as custodians for over forty years. She was the owner and operator of Betty’s Beauty Shop and C and B Upholstery for more than forty years. Betty was a faithful Christian woman with unlimited generosity. She was an avid Duck Pin bowler and enjoyed sewing, often making her own clothing. Betty had an unbeatable spirit and was always a fighter. She enjoyed reading her bible daily and working word search puzzles. Betty was a wonderful wife and loving mother and grandmother. Her kindness, generosity and love will be missed dearly by everyone who knew and loved her. She is survived by her son: Byron Keith Fite and wife, Selena, Kings Mountain, NC; grandchildren: Jacob Allen Fite and AnnaBeth Davis; sister: Brenda Dover and husband Jerry, Kings Mountain, NC; life long friend: Janet Ledbetter, Patterson Springs, NC; ahost of Nieces and Nephews. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Reverend Greg Neely and Chaplain Keith Fite officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home. Interment will be held in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. In lieu of flowers, donations in Betty’s memory may be made to the D.A.V at 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Springs KY 41076 Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.
Kathie Camp Ladd
Miriam Angela Lackey
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Kathie Camp Ladd, 66, of Kings Mountain, NC, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2020 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late James Pinkney and Margie Barkley Camp and was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Jordan. Kathie was a member of First Wesleyan Church in Kings Mountain where she loved singing in the choir. Her dedication to her Lord was unmatched and she was able to show His love everyday through her interactions with family and friends. Kathie worked in customer service with Farm Bureau Insurance for more than twenty years. In her spare time, Kathie enjoyed attending drag races, car shows and riding motorcycles with her loving husband, Ronald. More than anything, Kathie was a doting grandmother and loved spending time with her treasured granddaughter, Cosette. Her spirit, kindness, and love will be missed tremendously by her family, many friends, and the community. She is survived by her husband of forty-eight years: Ronald Ladd, of the home; son: Brian Ladd (Mara Howard-Williams), Durham, NC; grandchild: Cosette Ladd; sister: Teresia Ladd and husband Darrell, Kings Mountain, NC; nephews: Jamie Ladd (Beth Drake) and Kevin Ladd and wife Anita, all of Kings Mountain; niece: Laura Jordan, Kings Mountain; great nieces and nephews: Courtney Hamm, Lea Crowder, Parker, Peyton, Caitlyn, and Alston Ladd; special son: Rick Dixon and wife April and children, Brian and Skylar Dixon. A graveside service was held on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Mountain Rest Cemetery with Reverend Don Williams officiating. Interment was held in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dolly Parton imagination Library at 111 Dollywood Lane, Pigeon Forge TN, 37863 Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC– Miriam Angela Lackey, 71, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Atrium Health in Shelby, NC. She was born in Cabarrus County, NC, daughter of the late Reverend Dr. Jacob L. and Helen Lucille Safrit Lackey of Charlotte. Miriam was a loving mother, grandmother, friend and mentor to many. She graduated from East Mecklenburg High School and Gardner Webb University. Miriam had a love of history and genealogy and authored a book which she creatively titled “ A Harvest of Oates”, which chronicled her family’s history. She was employed through the years by various social service agencies as a drug and alcohol counselor and loved her interaction with her clients. She is survived by her daughters: Angela O’Neal (Brad) of Elgin, SC, Rebecca Hayes (Scott) of Kings Mountain, NC and Katherine Hernandez (Carlos) of Columbia, MO; grandchildren: Mike Lovett Jr., Beth and Stephanie Lovett, Aiden and Alex Hayes, Donna, Brenda, Sandra, Allison, Kailynn and Adalynn Hernandez; sister: Gloria Melton (George) of Charlotte, NC. A graveside service was held on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM at St. Luke’s Cemetery with Pastor Joshua Morgan officiating. Visitation was held on Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at Harris Funeral Home. Interment was held at St. Luke’s Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. Memorials may be made to: Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council at 407 West Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150. Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.
Potato Project thanks the community Cleveland County Potato Project co-founder Doug Sharp shared thanks to everyone for their contributions to the Cleveland County Potato Project for anything done in 2020. “This was a very tough year but one where our contributions to feeding hungry people was very much needed,” Sharp said. “Because of the support of many, 123,000 pounds of potatoes went into the food stream for needy people: 40,000 came from Washington State thanks to a special chain of events.
Charles Stephen Flint KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Charles Stephen Flint, age 61, of Kings Mountain, NC, formerly of Stanaford, WV passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the home of his mother in Stanaford, WV. Born on July 2, 1959 in Charleston, he was the son of Betty Lane-Maynor of Stanaford, WV, and Charles L. Flint and the step son of Dreama Flint of Oak Hill, WV. He was a disabled fabricator and welder, and had lived in Kings Mountain, NC for nearly twenty years. Steve as he was known by family and friends, enjoyed watching sports, and loved gardening, hunting and fishing. He also loved taking care of his animals. Surviving other than his mother and father, include his wife Barbra Flint of Kings Mountain; two daughters, Stephanie Flint and Amy Meador of Daniels, WV; five grandchildren. A sister, Julie Callahan of Charlotte, NC. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January16th at 2pm at Second Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. Private online condolences, and other expressions of sympathy may be directed to the family via our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net. Arrangements are by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV.
East Gold St. Wesleyan Good Neighbors Food Pantry The Good Neighbors Food Pantry will be open Thursday, January 14th from 5:30 – 6:30 pm, at East Gold Street Wesleyan Church, 701 East Gold Street, Kings Mountain. Food is delivered to your car at the back of the church building.
75 and older COVID-19 shot now available Individuals 75-years of age and over can now schedule their COVID-19 vaccine at Atrium Health by calling 980-487-5000 and follow the prompts. If you are not in Atrium Health’s network, call Cleveland County Health Center at 980-484-5100 from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
DOUG SHARP The rest came as the result of a bit of sweat and enough money from a lot of people. We are thankful for all the sweat, money, prayers, press coverage, etc.,” Sharp concluded.
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Fantasy Light show in downtown Kings Mountain honored police officers. Photos by Angela Padgett
Special Fantasy Light Show supports local police By Loretta Cozart Between Christmas and New Year’s Day, Kings Mountain honored the city’s police officers with a tribute during a specially programmed Fantasy Light Show. The trees along Railroad Avenue were trimmed in blue. “We wanted to do something to honor our police and let them know we are thinking of them,” said Mayor Neisler. “This has been a tough time for our police officers in the last few weeks and they need to know we appreciate what
they do to protect us in our community.” If you missed the light show, you are in luck. Angela Padgett of Kings Mountain Special Events took pictures and shared them with the Herald. A special Prayer Gathering will also be held this Saturday at noon in Patriots Park by the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association. It is a great opportunity to show Kings Mountain Police, and all law enforcement in the county and the region, how much the community appreciates all they do to keep everyone safe.
JACK & georgia moved to new location By Loretta Cozart Women’s clothing store JACK & georgia moved to their new location at 209 S. Battleground Avenue last week and announced their grand reopening for January 16 from 10 am to 4 pm. December 26 was the last day for JACK & georgia’s new location is at 209 the business in S. Battleground Avenue in what had been their old loca- Alliance Bank for many years. tion on E. Gold Photo by Loretta Cozart Street. “We closed that location right after Christmas and began moving our inventory over,” said owner Emily Harris. “The old location, includ-
The interior of JACK & georgia’s shop is beginning to take shape. Photo provided ing our storeroom, was 800 sq. ft. The new location is 2,700 sq. ft. This is a very exciting move for us. We hope to see everyone for our grand re-opening!” The first 25 customers in the door will receive an
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2020 From Page 1 Mountain Native. North Elementary School’s fourth grade spelling bee winners were Johaunna Shaw and Kal Frishmuth. Shaw represented North in the district level competition. March – City of KM trashes its recycling program due to costs. Thoroughbred Partners announce plans for the old Senior Park. Don Crawford celebrated his 90th birthday. Over 130 attend American Legion Auxiliary Unit 155’s Spaghetti Dinner. Cub Scout Pack 93 celebrated its 25th anniversary. KMHS Senior Myla Athitang published her first book: Annalise: Twenty Years Everlasting. Kings Mountain ranked 25th among the safest cities in NC. Citizens were advised by the CDC on ways to protect themselves from COVID-19. United States Department of the Interior rules in favor of the Catawba Nation’s casino plan. City given a $25,000 civil penalty and notification of violation due to the city’s failure to properly implement the pretreatment program. Because Governor Cooper declared a state of emergency due to the Coronavirus, Atrium Health Kings Mountain restricted visitors to those age 13 and over. Cleveland County Potato Project collected fruits and vegetables with a longer shelf-life for citizens impacted by COVID19. Lenten services, Frozen, Jr., Gateway Trail races, Honors Chorus, Medicine Drop, and Friends of Crowders Mountain were cancelled or postponed. Kings Mountain Historical Museum temporarily closed. The nation celebrated 19th amendment giving women the right to vote. Local schools celebrate Read Across America and invite local celebrities to read to the children. Citizens start feeling the impact of Coronavirus. Beginning on March 19, city buildings were conducting business but limiting access. NC schools were closed until May 15. Patrick Senior Center was closed. City of Kings Mountain turned on its Christmas Lights on Railroad Avenue to brighten the citizen’s spirits. Cleveland County Schools announced the continuation of the school lunch program. Phrases like The New Normal, Together Apart, and In This Unprecedented Time became part of our vocabulary. In stores, signs on floors and on isles reminded shoppers to stay six-feet apart and travel isles in one direction only. Reminders of the 3-Ws were everywhere: wear your mask, wait (maintain social distancing six-feet apart), and wash your hands. Glenn Mollette noted that 9,000 lives had been lost to the virus, with 22,000 sick. Atrium Health added new restrictions for visitors. Restaurants were closed to COVID-19; takeout and delivery became extremely popular with local restaurants that remained open. American Legion celebrated its 101st birthday nationwide. April – Coronavirus help is on the way; COVID-19 unemployment checks go out. Patrick Senior Center distributed non-perishable food and scheduled in-county medical appointments through TACC. Cleveland County Potato Project collected food for those in need. KM Spring Litter Sweep kicks-off. EIDL and PPP loans were announced to help small businesses. The fifth Coronavirus case was reported by Cleveland County Health Department. City of KM broadcast its city council meeting on Facebook Live for the first time. Fifteen Kings Mountain
and Gastonia residents were quarantined at Ft. Dobbins Air Force Base in Georgia after disembarking the Grand Princess cruise ship in San Francisco. YMCA offered daycare for essential workers. Kings Mountain’s Easter Service was cancelled. The Easter Bunny visited Kings Mountain on the back of a fire truck. Lib Stewart was honored by District 13 American Legion Auxiliary. Governor Cooper tightened COVID-19 social distancing measures. Kings Mountain had four confirmed COVID19 cases and the county had 39 cases. Citizens begin gardening as a pastime and to grow difficult to find items. Local hardware stores see a booming business. Porch sitting becomes more popular. Citizens started a Where’s Waldo type event for children. People hid various stuffed zoo animals for the children to find. American Legion Auxiliary Girl’s State went virtual for the first time. Governor announced a plan to reopen NC. Educator Beverly Owens used a desktop 3D printer to make facemasks for healthcare providers. Schools continued remote learning for the rest of the school year. May - High school seniors received caps and gowns in drive-thru. Cleveland Pines reported 5 Coronavirus cases. Kings Mountain’s Memorial Day event was held virtually. Mauney Library offered curbside pickup. KM ranked #1 as healthiest home market in US. First Presbyterian held services in the garden beside the Joy Theater. Governor opened NC for business with limitations. KMHS senior players were honored in a drive-thru event. Michael Parker made good renovation progress on the old Fulton’s building. City of KM had no tax increases in their new budget. Veronet Vineyards and Winery reopened using social distancing. Windows at Mauney Memorial Library were refurbished. Absentee Balloting was announced as an option for November primary. Red, White, and Boom will feature fireworks only. Kings Mountain’s newest restaurant, 133 West, continues toward its grand opening. Dead & Gone shot at the George Washington Cromwell House. Twelve new COVID-19 cases reported in Kings Mountain last week. DAR holds national conference online. Kings Mountain rebrands itself. KMHS Class of 2020 holds drive-thru graduation ceremony. YMCA moved many activities outdoors. Cleveland County Potato Project received 40,000 pounds of potatoes. Clean Sweep hauled away 88,000 pounds of yard waste. Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office released a new smartphone App. June – Kiameshia Young bought the old McGill’s Exxon. COVID-19 numbers doubled every two-weeks for three weeks. On July 10, Kings Mountain had 102 cases, Grover 20, Shelby 178, and Boiling Springs 128. Ed Blackburn’s bees help apple trees flourish. Cleveland County had sixth COVID-19 death. KM cancelled its fireworks show and held a virtual event and also honored the Class of 2020. Face masks were now required in public per Gov. Cooper’s Executive Order. July – David Stone and his family brought the old Summer’s home back to life. Dellinger’s Jewel Shop a KM tradition for more than 60 years. Kings Mountain Coronavirus cases continue to climb. Six local sites failed swim guide results for the Broad River. Dr. Gangoo retired after 41 years in KM. Latinos for Freedom Back
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Michael and Nakisha Wenzel bought Big Red’s Café in September.
The Easter Bunny visited White Oak Manor in April.
First Presbyterian Church worship under the garden tent at the Joy Performance Theater in May.
Kiamesha Young plans her real estate office in the old McGill’s Exxon in June.
Dr. Gangoo retired after 41 years in KM in July. the Blue and provide lunches for local police. A 5.1 earthquake near Sparta, NC was felt in Kings Mountain. KM Historical Museum held its 17th annual Reverse Raffle virtually. Uniquetex and Ecoguard donated 5,000 masks for KM citizens that were distributed at Patrick Senior Center. COVID-19 outbreak at White Oak Manor. KM’s Beach Blast went virtual. Jimmy Wayne was named to Cleveland County Hall of Fame. Betsy Wells served as a Democratic National Delegate. A Cleveland County woman wins $186,776 in Cash 5 jackpot. Levi Keever was introduced as a Future Firefighter. City distributed 15,000 masks. 133 West completed soft opening and is a big hit with patrons. Delta Kappa Gamma installed new officers. August – Developers plan for $230 million in projects for KM. 133 West opened on Wednesday, September 2. Name announced for Catawba Nation’s Casino: Catawbas Two Kings Casino Resort. Wayne King served as a Republican National Delegate. Kings Mountain Fire Department joins Cleveland County’s Emergency Warning System. Cleveland County reports 35 COVID-19 deaths. Jim Potter retires from CUMC’s Community Kitchen. One hundred and five residents at White Oak Manor had COVID-19. Commander Keith Morrow retired from the Navy. KM native Sarah Lee Owensby was nominated for Major Market Broadcast Personality. Senior Center requests donations of food for older adults. Land near casino sold for $1.77 million. Julie
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Julie Rikard named CCS Principal of the Year in August. Rikard named CCS Principal of the Year. Battle of Kings Mountain commemoration went virtual. Future firefighter Grady Hooper was introduced. Alliance Bank and Trust moved to Shelby Road. DAR celebrated Constitution Week. Christy Adkins took over as Main Street Director. Land near casino sold for $2.725 million. Advent Academy held its ribbon cutting. September – Michael and Nakisha Wenzel bought Big Red’s Café. City approved $1.2 million budget expenditures and annexed land into the city. Library hosted virtual book fair. KMHS basketball over 100 years old, football should turn 100 in 2022. Second positive case of rabies reported in the county. Potato Project harvested 3,000 pounds of potatoes. Angela Padgett was born into life of NASCAR. 133 West Ribbon Cutting Oct. 22. KMLT held auditions for Till Beth Do Us Part. Revolutionary War Iron Sword part of Museum’s collection. Melvin Ware’s Victory Garden did well. KM Hospital to celebrate 70th anniversary in March 2021. October – President Trump held a campaign rally in Gastonia at the airport. Benestar Brands to invest $24 Million in KM. Wilcox new minister at First Presbyterian Church. Strong showing by voters in early voting. Neisler fabrics were featured in 1956 Indianapolis race car. Delta Tau recognized future teachers. Shelters welcome those in need. KM area voters go to polls Tuesday. Helen Bullock turned 103. Border’s daycare recognized
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KM Beach Blast named CBMA’s best event for 2019 in November.
Dr. Katie Passarett, medical director of Infection Prevention at Atrium Health, gets the first Coronavirus vaccine in December. for 26-years of service. 133 West held its ribbon cutting. Grants available for businesses impacted by COVID-19. DAR celebrated Day of Service.. November – Greg Putnam recognized by city for doing the right thing. City honored Veteran’s on Nov. 10. City approved incentive grants and zoning petitions. Sixty-three percent of Kings Mountain voters have cast their ballots. Water project adds $175,000 to budget. King Mountain had 936 cases of Coronavirus with 29 deaths, of which 23 were living in nursing homes. Republicans won big in Cleveland County. City council approved sale of alcohol before noon on Sunday. Patriots park got a landscape facelift. Fourth and fifth cases of rabies reported. Jones Tennis Building completes best athletic facility in the state. Jalen Roberts received Eagle Scout rank. Keith Corporation marketing Kings Mountain Corporate Center. KM Beach Blast named CBMA’s best event of the year. NCDOT paving project continued through town. Work continued near Exit 5. December 19 was Wreaths Across America Day. Shelby and Gastonia DMV now offers instant title services. Feed the Children on Dec. 4. Christmas in Kings Mountain began Dec. 5 for three consecutive weekends. Murphy Toy Run a success. Nutcracker performed with limited seating. Governor Cooper tightened mask restrictions and enforcement. December – Home for
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Eight arrested in Operation Sleigh Ride The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office started making arrests in their annual Drug Round-up on Monday, November 9. The operation, titled Operation Sleigh Ride, consisted of suspects who have possessed or sold dangerous narcotics in the past several months in Cleveland County. The investigations were extensive and resulted in at least one person being charged and arrested each week until all the offenders were arrested, and their cases closed. Sheriff Alan Norman said, “Drug use leads to other crimes, in particular breaking and entering and larcenies, where users have to steal to fund their habit.
Violence is also associated with drug dealing and many people who sell drugs possess guns during their drug transactions”. In a press release, the Sheriff’s Office stated, “Sheriff Norman always makes the safety of our community his top priority, and will take complaints of drug sales very seriously, and requests that anyone with information on drug dealers in their neighborhood contact the Cleveland County Vice/ Narcotics Division at 704484-4987.” Week one of Operation Sleigh Ride saw the arrests of two suspects: Barbara Ann Cannon of 702 Kings Road, Shelby was arrested and charged with Possession
w/ intent to sell/deliver Oxycodone and Sell / Deliver Oxycodone. Daniel Taylor Sauls of 211 South Main Street, Waco was arrested and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Heroin. In week two, suspect Michael Lee Welborn of 111 Connors Drive in Kings Mountain was arrested and charged with Trafficking Heroin (2 Counts) and Trafficking Methamphetamine (2 Counts). Darrell A. Bentley of 132 Wooding Place in Kings Mountain was arrested in week three and charged with PWISD Crack Cocaine (2 Counts), Sell/Deliver Crack Cocaine (2 Counts), Maintaining a Dwelling,
and Trafficking Opium (2 Counts). During week four, suspect Joshua Frank Stone of 228 Hardin Circle in Grover was arrested and charged with PWISD Ecstasy. Week five saw the arrest of suspect Pamela Marie Kirkland of 308 Engle Street Cherryville who was charged with Trafficking Heroin (8 Counts). Suspect Billy Gage Blanton of 113 Wolfe Road in Shelby was arrested on a charge of Felony Possession of Marijuana. In the final week of Operation Sleigh Ride, suspect Chastity Maria Eichele of Abion, PA was charged with Trafficking Heroin.
DEC. 31: Nicholas Taylor Hodge, 19, Memphis, TNJ, possession Schedule I, LSD, felony; resist, delay, obstruct, $25,000 secured bond. INCIDENTS DEC. 12: A resident of McGinnis Street reported an incidence of communicating threats. DEC. 18: A resident of East Gold Street reported a break-in and theft of assorted tools, a 56-inch TV, exterior security camera, unknown quantity of keys, and also theft of a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country van and damage to a window in the apartment. DEC. 18: A resident of Gastonia reported theft of a Taurus 9mm firearm valued at $234.99. DEC. 18: Walgreens, 601 E. King St., reported larceny of vitamins, razor blades and electronics valued at $500. DEC. 19: Kings Mountain Country Club, 109 Country
Club Road, reported $1,000 in damages to an interior/exterior glass window and an interior wall by a suspect in a break-in.
Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help in locating Amy Nicole Blanton BYERS Byers, 39, 5 feet tall and 130 pounds. She is wanted for Felony Larceny and Possession of a firearm
by a felon. She has tattoos on her left arm: Betty Boop, left leg: sad/smiley faces and cross/Katie, right leg: Dwayne and Sparrow/Shawn; left of neck: LEI. If you have any information regarding this individual please contact Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office by calling 704-4844822.
Fund set up in memory of Officer Herndon A memorial fund has been set up in honor of Mt. Holly police officer Officer Herndon who lost his life in the line of duty on December 11, 2020. “The Tyler Herndon Memorial Fund” has been created at SouthState Bank. Cash or check donations can be dropped off at any Gaston county location (Mount Holly, Belmont, Gastonia, Dallas, Stanley). All monies collected will be given to the
Herndon family in honor of their son.
at 213 E. King Street and hit a 2020 Nissan operated by Amy Johnson, 472 Alex Owens Drive. Property damage was estimated at $3,000. DEC. 18: OFFICER Jason Lamar Dee cited Laura Clary, 112 Barley Drive, failure to reduce speed after Clary, operating a 2016 Merz, struck a 2003 Toyota operated by Shamiya Little, 200 Spruce Street. The accident happened at the stoplight at the intersection o f NC 161 and East Gold Street. Property damage was estimated at $20,000. DEC. 19 Officer Brent Herndon said Margaret Edwards, Dallas, operating a 2006 Ford, changed lanes on the US 74 Bypass and struck a 2000 Ford operated by Wayne Fletcher, 304 E. Parker Street. Property damage was estimated at $5,500. DEC. 21: Officer H. W. Carpenter said Kevin Lynn, 804 Katherine Ave., operating a 2007 Ford, failed to re duce speed and hit a 2001 Buick operated by Linda Sue Belk, 909 Ramseur Street. The accident happened on NC 161 where Belk had stopped near E. Ridge Street due to traffic congestion. Property damage was estimated at $5,000. DEC. 22: Officer H. W. Carpenter said Jermanuel McClain, 136 Lewis Curry Road, reported that he was driving his 2000 Nissan and hit a pothole on Woodlake Parkway. Property damage was estimated at $3,000 to two rims on one side of his vehicle and the suspension.
DEC. 24: Officer Jason Lamar Dee said both Donna Staymate, 300 Somerset Drive, and Jemetha Fleming of Gastonia, operating a 2019 Nissan, were backing their vehicles from parked positions at 610 E. King Street. Staymate said it was raining and she thought no one was behind her. Property damage to the 2019 Nissan was estimated at $1,000. DEC. 26: Officer M. J. Howard said Jonica Jefferson, 712 Linwood Road, operating a 2011 Kia, was backing from a parked position at 610 E. King Street and struck a 1997 Ford operated by Donnie Ray Cobb, 112 Water Oak Street. Property damage was estimated at $2,000. DEC. 28: Officer J. Peeler said Stephanie Riddle, 118 Timms St., reported that a driver in a red Chevrolet Impala struck her 2006 Chevrolet on Fulton Street and left the scene. Property damage was estimated at $1,000. DEC. 30: Officer H. W. Carpenter said Shakisha Sanders, 1504 Northwoods, operating a 2000 GMC, attempted to merge into the right lane of East Gold at S. Gaston Street and struck a 2014 Nissan operated by Kayla Mudd, 913 S. Battleground Avenue. Property damage was estimated at $2,000.
heating cost Each household is individually evaluated, and if determined eligible for assistance, payments are made directly to the household’s utility company. Last year, Cleveland County provided heating and cooling assistance to 2,775 applicants for a total of $588,000. For more information on the program and eligibility, visit www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/low-income-services/ crisis-intervention. You also can call Cleveland County’s Department of Social Services at (704) 487-0661, ext. 394. There is not a cap on the number of people who can be helped. However, the emergency assistance fund for heating and cooling has a limited amount of money. The total available for heating and cooling assistance this year is $547,000. As noted previously, $264,000 has been provided for cooling assistance, leaving a balance of $283,000 available for heating assistance this year. The number of people served will be determined by the number of people who are eligible and how much is needed per
household. The emergency financial assistance for heating and cooling is a federally funded program. Each household can receive a maximum of $600 per year in heating and cooling financial assistance. For example, if a household received $200 for cooling assistance this summer, they would be eligible to receive up to $400 more for heating assistance this winter. This program provides a total payment to the utility company on behalf of the person who has applied and determined to meet eligibility requirements. However, many utility bills bundle electric or heating with water, sewage and/or trash. This program provides financial assistance for the portion of the bill that covers heating. The purpose of this program is to resolve the financial crisis caused by the heating bill. If the total utility bill has fees associated with other utilities (trash, water, sewer), that portion of the bill must be paid before the applicant can receive financial assistance for heating, or else the crisis that the household is facing will not be resolved.
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■ POLICE ARRESTS DEC. 16: Brandon Wayne Morefield, 35, Lincolnton, possession methamphetamine, felony; possession drug paraphernalia, no bond. DEC. 16: Patricia Lynn Anthony, 30, Gaffney, SC, possession methamphetamine, felony; possession drug paraphernalia, $1,000 secured bond. DEC. 18: Anndreena Monique Carroll, 33, Bessemer City, DWI, resist, delay obstruct, driving while license revoked, %5,000 secured bond. DEC. 23: James Kyle Greene, 33, South York, SC, DUI, driving while license revoked, $2,500 secured bond. DEC. 24: Sandra Terrell Alford, 52, Lumberton, second degree trespassing, $500 secured bond. DEC. 26: Paul Samuel West, 49, 1107 W. Gold Street, assault on a female, no
bond. DEC. 27: Justin Phillip Melton, 34, Bostic, possession with intent to sell methamphetamine, felony; possession methamphetamine, felony; possession marijuana, misdemeanor, possession drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor, $10,000 secured bond. DEC. 28: Joshua Deshaun Bridges, 24, Atlanta, GA, attempting to obtain controlled substance by forgery/fraud investigation, felony; possession of firearm by felon, felony, $5,000 secured bond. DEC. 28: Nautica Unique White, 22, Atlanta, GA, attempting to obtain a controlled substance by forgery/ fraud investigation. $2,000 secured bond. DEC. 30: Cody Lee Derreberry, 23, 703 Church Street, failure to report accident, driving while license revoked, reckless driving, $2,000 secured bond.
DEC. 25: A resident of S. Roxford Road reported that his Husky was shot. Police are investigating complaint of animal cruelty. DEC. 27: A resident of Omega Drive reported theft of a .22 caliber revolver with 10inch barrel and grips valued at $200. Dec. 28: Scotchman 3725, 220 Shelby Road, reported $1500 damage to the store gas pump. DEC. 28: A resident of Lee Street reported theft of a lug nut socket, registration card and insurance card from a 2007 Infiniti. Dec. 28: Walgreens, 900 Shelby Road, reported a customer passed a counterfeit prescription for Phenergan with Codeine. DEC. 29: A resident of Linwood Road reported theft of two Nutcracker Christmas decorations from her porch. CITATIONS DEC. 25: Pedro Javier Cuevas Toledo, 50, 612 Charles St., Apt. 80, discharging a firearm in the city limits. DEC. 30: Johnsie Adams, 943 Grace St., expired tag, covering license plate. WRECKS Dec. 15: Officer Jason Lamar Dee said Marilyn Surber Pheagan, 502 Phenix Street, operating a 2004 Ford, backed from a parked position
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From Page 1 received for heating and cooling assistance this year was $547,000. Of this total funding, $264,000 was paid to 1,342 households for cooling assistance this past summer. That deduction leaves a remaining balance of $283,000 in the County’s emergency fund to pay for heating bills this winter. To be eligible to receive financial assistance with heating, a household must: • Be located in Cleveland County • Have at least one U.S. citizen or non-citizen who meets the eligibility criteria • Have income equal to or less than 150% of the federal poverty limit For example: • For a household of one, an income of $18,732 or less • For a family of four, an income of $38,628 or less • Have a health-related issue that might be made worse without heat • Have a utility bill that shows how much is owed to the utility company • Be responsible for their
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Searching for meaning after a difficult year All over the world p e o p l e breathed a sigh of relief when 2020 ended. It was a year of difRev. Robert ficulty unPatrick, III Pastor paralleled by any that Boyce Memorial AARP most of us have seen. From a viral pandemic that overwhelmed hospitals in many countries, to the disastrous economic downturn that followed, everyone was effected in
some way. In the US, riots in large cities and a contentious election cycle found neighbors and even family members at odds with each other. Finally we find ourselves in the first full week of 2021. Will this year be better than the last? None of us knows; the coronavirus is still spreading, perhaps even mutating, and political division has not suddenly ended with national elections behind us. Seasons of distress and uncertainty can breed insecurity, and insecurity can bring a search for ultimate
meaning. The book of Ecclesiastes presents such a search. Not all Bible Scholars are agreed that David’s son Solomon is the author of Ecclesiastes but, at the very least, this book represents Solomonic wisdom. Solomon was uniquely qualified to examine life and contemplate its meaning. He was famed for his wisdom and his wealth. 1 Kings 10:23 says “King Solomon excelled all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.” Where do you look for a sense of meaning, or purpose, or satisfaction in
life? Some look to their work for their identity, and thus purpose. Others may count on their possessions to bring them security. Still others may pursue education, self-indulgence, or relationships as means for gaining a sense of meaning. Contemplating life only on the basis of what one sees or experiences presents an “under the sun” perspective. What does this mean? It refers to ignoring the presence and purpose of a loving God Who reigns over all the earth from above the heavens, “above the sun”,
in one’s contemplation. This seems to have been a trap into which Solomon fell for a time, evaluating life only in light of his wisdom, wealth, and accomplishments. Thus, he wrote: “Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity. What does man gain by all the toil at which he toils under the sun?” Eccl. 1:2–3 Do you sometimes feel as if life is vain, or meaningless? It may be that you are considering life from an “under the sun” perspective. The Bible offers a very different life perspec-
tive. The God of Scripture is not distant or absent, but at work in all that comes to pass! And He intends everything, even the hardest things, for His glory and our good: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose. For those whom He foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, in order that He might be the firstborn among many brothers.” (Romans 8:28,29)
Kings Mountain Area Church Directory Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 102 Canterbury Road 704-730-7855
Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062
Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496
Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888
Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road
Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000
Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/ Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997 Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206
Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle • Kings Mountain Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171 Anew Beginning Baptist Church 145 Battleground Dr. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700
Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697
Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247
Connections Church 306 N. Piedmont Ave. 704-750-4972
Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471
Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-689-4430
Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697
Arise Church 830 E. King St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917
Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan
Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015 Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152
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Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477 Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310 David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555
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Southern Arts Society Calendars available By Jewel Reavis There is still time to purchase a handmade calendar for 2021 at Southern Arts Society (SASi) in Kings Mountain. Local artists work together to produce the calendar as a fundraiser for SASi. Funds raised support their ongoing art programs and classes. The 2021 Calendar themed Windows and Doors consists of 12 original pieces of hand pulled silk-screened art. Each month is designed by a different artist, giving you twelve individual original art prints. The artists at Southern Arts Society managed to complete their calendars in spite of a global pandemic, political upheaval, and social unrest. After the gallery was closed for almost two months in the spring, artists began the process of finalizing their designs and getting the images put onto screens to print. Down to wire, some of the images were not dark enough and had to be redone, leaving very little time to get them signed and put together. Three or four artists worked together to print each page by hand, with each page taking over 3 ½ hours to print and everyone wearing masks the entire time. Finally on Friday November 27, SASi artists and friends gathered to collate the calendars all wearing masks and maintaining social distancing to keep everyone safe. The Calendars went on sale to the public Saturday November 28. Artwork featured in the 2021 calendar reflects windows and doors across time and around the world. The twelve month calendar set sells for $25, and a frame (in black, gold or silver) to hold the calendar may be purchased for $30. While most of the calendars are reserved each year by loyal followers, there are still open editions available to purchase at Southern Arts Society (SASi) located in the historic Southern Railway Depot in Kings Mountain. Southern Arts Society (SASi) Gift Shop & Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Avenue at the intersection of Piedmont and Battleground. SASi offers a gift shop, ongoing exhibits, programs, and classes in a variety of media for artists of all levels. In the Galleries now through January 9th is SASi’s Holiday Boutique with artsy gifts for sale. New Gallery Hours: Tues-Wed-Thurs– Sat, 10 am to 2 pm, and by appointment. All visitors are required to wear a mask. Admission is Free. For more information please
SASi members assemble 2021 calendar pages. (Photos provided by Jewel Ravis)
April 2021 Calendar page by Jackie Laine.
L-R: Pottery student with instructor Rhonda Withers.
October 2021 Calendar page by Darlene Godfrey. visit www.SouthernArtsSociety.org, or their Facebook page. Contact 704.739.5585 or email SouthernArtsSociety@gmail.com.
Pottery Classes at Southern Arts Society By Jewel Reavis Southern Arts Society (SASi) offers both Day and Night classes for beginners or intermediate level students wanting to learn pottery making by hand building or on the wheel. Classes begin January 11 and meet twice weekly, Monday and Thursday, for 10 weeks. Instructors are Renee Matthews (daytime) and Rhonda Withers (evenings). Cost Includes: one bag of clay, glazes, use of
studio tools and instruction. Additional clay may be purchased as needed. Class size is limited to 4 students. Masks are required to participate. To sign up for pottery class visit or call Southern Arts Society 704.739.5585 or contact the instructors: Rhonda Withers 704.773.6138 and Renee Matthews 704.674.4517. Southern Arts Society (SASi) Gift Shop & Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Avenue at the intersection of Piedmont
(Ed. Note: The recipes in today’s Cooking Corner are from “A Cookbook of Treasures” by Bess Chapel United Methodist Church of Cherryville.)
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and Battleground. SASi offers a gift shop, ongoing exhibits, programs, and classes in a variety of media for artists of all levels. Gallery Hours: TuesWed-Thurs–Sat, 10 am to 2 pm, and by appointment. All visitors are required to wear a mask. Admission is Free. For more information please visit www.SouthernArtsSociety.org, or their Facebook page. Contact 704.739.5585 or email SouthernArtsSociety@ gmail.com.
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Cleveland County 2021 property revaluation Cleveland County’s property revaluation became effective on January 1. Notices of value will be mailed out during the month of February. Revaluations are conducted in-house by the Cleveland County Tax Administration Department, Appraisal Division. The revaluation determines only one of two components, assessed value. The other component, tax rate, is set by elected bodies such as City/ Town Council, County Commission, Water District Board, etc. The revaluation includes all land and all residential, commercial, and industrial structures in Cleveland County. The revaluation does not include personal property such as motor vehicles, boats, airplanes, or machinery and equipment. Not everyone’s value will change by the same percentage, according to the Cleveland County’s website. The change in assessed value may vary widely between properties, depending on a variety of market factors as well as
the accuracy of the last assessed value. These factors may indicate a significant change in value for some properties, while others may experience little or no change. If you receive the revaluation and believe the assessed value to be significantly greater than market value and have information to support that opinion, you may request a Value Review. To request a review of your value, complete and return the Value Review Request included with the notice of value. Include any information you wish to be considered. It is not necessary for you to call or appear in person. An appraiser will review all the information you provide and respond to you in writing. An onsite inspection of the property may be required. If concerns are not resolved through the review process, an appeal may be filed with the Board of Equalization and Review.
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Chance of snow predicted this week By Loretta Cozart The National Weather Service has predicted a chance of rain and snow Thursday night into Friday. Currently, the chance of precipitation is predicted at 50-60%. With a low of 36 degrees going up to a high of 42 degrees, it seems unlikely this will be major weather event. While this front may be a non-issue for the Kings Mountain area, it is a good reminder to prepare for bad weather to come. Governor Cooper urges residents to monitor changing weather conditions by listening to local media, update their plans and supply kits, and pay close attention to winter weather watches, warnings, and advisories. Remember: • A Winter Storm Watch is issued, when at least 3 inches of snow and/or ice accumulations of one-quarter inch or more within a 12 to 24 hour period are likely within the next 24 to 48 hours, • A Winter Storm Warning is issued when at least 3 inches of snow and/or ice accumulations of one-quar-
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LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING JANUARY 12TH, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 26TH, 2021 CASE NO. A—11—4—19 Proposed text amendment to Article V. Section 6.16(3) (e.)(v) regarding sidewalk and thoroughfare ordinance. The current ordinance requires construction of a five foot sidewalk on any developed or updated property governed by the overlay district closest to Kings Mountain Boulevard and Dixon School Road, north and south of I-85. Earlier in 2020, City Council entertained a number of alternative actions in relation to the current requirement for sidewalk construction. The Kings Mountain Planning and Zoning Board will be discussing the possible alternatives in the text amendment during a public meeting on January 12th, 2021. The decision for recommendation will then be passed to City Council and the decision to accept or deny/alter the proposed text amendment will be discussed in a Public Hearing at the City Council Meeting on January 26th, 2021. You are invited to attend both the Planning and Zoning Board Public Meeting to listen to the discussion and the City Council Public Hearing to express your opinion on the matter. Further details of the text amendment can be obtained from the Planning and Economic Development. You can reach the office at 704-734-4595. The text below is a draft and may be altered or amended after the public hearing. Social distancing and masks are required at both meetings. EXISTING ZONING ORDINANCE The current City Zoning Ordinance related to requiring a sidewalk in the City of Kings Mountain Zoning Ordinance is identified in Article V. Section 6.16(3) (e.) Applicability of Standards. (v) Sidewalk Provisions-Applies when land is being divided for future development, a single vacant lot is being developed or a parking lot area, parking spaces, primary and or ancillary structure is increased by 50%. The current zoning ordinance requires the installation of a 5 foot sidewalk as identified in Article V. Section 6.16(3) (e.)(v) Of the City of Kings Mountain Zoning Ordinance. NEW PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT The proposed new text amendment would modify this section by allowing the following text amendment Article V. Section 6.16(3) (e.)(v) (1).Criteria for sidewalk trail construction. The developer shall be responsible for constructing a 5 sidewalk in the public right-of-way, or, where required by topography or other circumstances in duly obtained public easements approved by the City Council, the following regulations shall govern for properties located within the Section 6.16 Overlay District and located on Kings Mountain Blvd, Dixon School Road located north or south of I-85, with the following modification to be allowed for the payment of a fee in lieu of sidewalk trail construction. 2.) Fee-in-lieu of sidewalk construction. In lieu of building a required sidewalk/ trail, the following regulations shall govern for properties located within the Section 6.16 Overlay District and located on Kings Mountain Blvd, Dixon School Road and Gage Road located north or south of I-85, as follows: The developer may propose to pay a fee in lieu of sidewalk/trail construction, based on the then current estimated per-lineal foot cost of construction, if a particular street frontage qualifies under one or more of the following: a. Extenuating circumstances, documented by the developer and mutually acceptable to the City which makes sidewalk construction along a particular frontage impractical or unreasonable at the time of the development’s construction; b. A capital improvements program schedule that calls for the installation of sidewalk improvements by the City along particular frontage: or c. The City Council has made a decision that sidewalks are only to be provided along the opposite side of the street. Such fees shall be held by the City in a restricted sidewalk/trail trust fund. d. The City Council has decided to develop a trail on one side of the street and such trail has not yet been planned and engineered. e. The cost of building the required 5 foot sidewalk would be $40.33 dollars per lineal foot of sidewalk based on the lineal length of road frontage of the property to be developed in the overlay district. a. Annual updates to the cost to be provided by the developer to the City of Kings Mountain will in the future will be updated and included in the list of city fees in the list of city fees by July 1st of every year by the subdivision administrator. 3.) Sidewalk/Trail trust fund. a. Establishment. There is hereby established a sidewalk/trail trust fund to be used for the deposit, maintenance and distribution of all monetary contributions made in lieu of constructing a sidewalk/trail. b. Administration. (1.) The sidewalk/trail trust fund shall be administered by the City’s Public Works Department and shall be appropriated with the City’s Roads and Street Capital Improvement Fund (or operating budget if no capital improvement fund is in place) and shall be approved by the City Council annually, or as contributions are made to the trust fund. (2) All contributions made to and interest derived from the City’s sidewalk/ trail trust fund shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, upgrading, or improving sidewalks/trails along or on public streets within the City limits. (3) If a sidewalk/trail is required by the Zoning Ordinance but, the construction of the sidewalk/trail is determined not to be practical, then the owner or permit applicant shall make an appropriate contribution to the trust fund. City Council will annually review the fund and determine if and when to construct sidewalk/trails (4) The Zoning Administrator shall make a decision as to whether the construction of the sidewalk is “not practical.” The following factors shall be utilized in making such a decision: a. There is no connectivity for the required sidewalk/trail. b. The required sidewalk/trail will be constructed when such connectivity becomes available. c. Fees to cover 100 percent of the average of sidewalk construction per linear foot of street frontage has been established by City Council Resolution and deposited to the sidewalk/trail trust fund. d. Full payment to the City’s Sidewalk/Trail Trust Fund has occurred prior to issuing final occupancy. e. Appeals of the decision of the Zoning Administrator would be heard by the Board of Adjustment as defined in the zoning ordinance Article XV-Administration, Enforcement and Penalties, Section 15.2 Zoning Permit (2.) Right of Appeal. KMH (1/6/2021)
West School wins national recognition Highly regarded for academic achievement, stakeholder involvement, creativity, and innovative programs, West Elementary earns top honors as a 2020-2021 ESEA Distinguished School. "We are so excited for West Elementary and the entire community," said Dr. Brian Hunnell, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction for Cleveland County Schools. "They have an amazing history of excellence." Fourteen North Carolina schools were considered for the coveted recognition. After a rigorous selection process, including the submission of an extensive school portfolio, a virtual site visit, and stakeholder interviews, West Elementary emerged as one of two schools earning national recognition per the recommendation of a federal programs committee within the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Tamara Goforth, executive director of elementary education for Cleveland County Schools, concurred, "West Elementary deserves to be congratulated for their hard work, tenacity, and utmost dedication to student
success." Additionally, West has met or exceeded growth for the past five years, is a PBIS Exemplar School, and has been recognized as a Green Ribbon School. The selection committee noted the following as contributing factors and "fantastic" points from their findings. • High enthusiasm of staff, parents, and principal • Parent involvement was phenomenal • Teachers are empowered to lead • On-site professional development is designed to focus on student achievement, leadership, and customer service • Parents and staff stated that the principal was always visible and believed in shared leadership • Social media platforms such as Facebook and Bloomz are in place to share positives about the school with families and community members • Principal, staff, and parents not only believe in a collaborative culture but create a collaborative culture for all • Professional learning communities are collaborative and active on campus as a collaborative way to
analyze data, execute new learning, and reflective leadership • Top-ten percent of the county for overall reading and mathematics proficiency "Cleveland County Schools and the Cleveland County Board of Education are extremely proud of the students and staff at West Elementary," added Dr. Stephen Fisher, superintendent of schools. "West serves as a great example of what happens when dedicated school staff works together and partner with parents and community to meet the needs of the school's students." In their public announcement regarding West, the ESEA Distinguished School selection committee recognized core values of leadership and noted how culture and academics are exemplified throughout the school and community. "West Elementary has a long tradition of high expectations and achievement," concluded Fisher. "This award honors and recognizes the hard work and achievements of their sustained excellence."
NC DHHS reported new COVID-19 records to start the year On Jan. 1, North Carolina reported its highest one-day number of COVID-19 cases with 9,527 new cases reported, exceeding the state’s previous highest day set on Dec. 18, 2020 by more than 1,000. Cases remained high on Jan. 2, with 9,365 new cases reported. Records were also set for the percent of tests that were positive and hospitalizations. On Jan. 2, 15.5 percent of tests were positive, the highest rate since the start of the pandemic. In addition, 3,479 people were hospitalized with COVID19 and 783 people were in the intensive care unit. “We begin 2021 in our most dangerous position in this pandemic. We have critically high rates of spread in much of our state,” said NCDHHS Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. “I encourage you to avoid getting together indoors with anyone who doesn’t live with you. If
you plan to see other people keep it outside and very small. Wear a mask the whole time. We must do all that we can to protect one another.” Earlier this week, the White House Coronavirus Task Force issued stark warnings to North Carolinians, including: • If you are under 40 and you gathered beyond your immediate household, you need to assume you became infected with COVID-19 even if you do not have any symptoms. You are dangerous to others and must isolate away from anyone at increased risk for severe disease and get tested. • If you are over 65 or if you have significant health conditions, you should not enter any indoor public spaces where anyone is
unmasked, and you should have groceries and medications delivered. COVID-19 is highly contagious, and more than half of North Carolinians are at high risk for serious illness. Studies are also finding that some people, including those who had mild illness, experience symptoms for weeks or months following infection. North Carolina's Modified Stay at Home Order is in effect. This order requires people to stay at home between the hours of 10 pm and 5 am. Businesses including restaurants, bars, entertainment venues, personal care businesses, most retail stores and more, are required to close by 10 p.m. In addition, all onsite alcohol consumption sales must end by 9 pm.
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CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING BOARD MEETING, January 12, 2021 – 5:30 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 26, 2021 – 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL
CASE NO Z-5-11-2020 Larry D. Carroll, Applicant and Owner is requesting to rezone the following property from Residential (R-10) to General Business (GB): The approximate address of the property is 2108 Vestibule Church Road, Kings Mountain, NC, consisting of .310 acres, and is further described as Parcel #10863, Map 4-26, Block 1, Lot 3, and recorded in Deed Book 1825 at Page 2865 of the Cleveland County Registry. A copy of the application may be obtained at the Planning Department or you may call 704-734-4595, or 704734-0333 for additional information. The public hearing will be held at City Hall, 101 W. Gold Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina on Tuesday, January 26,2021 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Opportunity for public input will be offered during the public hearing portion of the meeting. Given N.C. Governor Roy Cooper’s orders that limit the size of gatherings, please practice social distancing while attending the meeting. Seating will be limited in Council Chambers; however, additional seating will be provided in the lobby of City Hall with access to the live stream. Anyone planning to attend in person, should wear a face covering inside of City Hall. As an alternative to attending the meeting in person, interested parties may submit comments to the City Clerk by email to karen.tucker@ cityofkm.com. Submitted comments will be read during the public hearing portion of the meeting. Public comments should be emailed to the City Clerk no later than Noon on the day of the meeting.
CASE NO Z-4-11-2020 Baker Enterprises, LTD, Owner and Bryan Baker, Applicant are requesting to rezone the following property from Heavy Industrial (HI) to Residential Office District (R-O): Tract One consists of approximately 55.163 acres off of Dixon School Road and being further described as Parcel #71267, Map 4-81, Block 1, Lot 15, and recorded in Deed Book 1463 at Page 1139 of the Cleveland County Registry. Tract Two consists of approximately 4.275 acres off of Dixon School Road and being further described as Parcel #62306, Map 4-81, Block 1, Lot 51, and recorded in Deed Book 1650 at Page 0738 of the Cleveland County Registry. A copy of the application may be obtained at the Planning Department or you may call 704-734-4595, or 704734-0333 for additional information. The public hearing will be held at City Hall, 101 W. Gold Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina on Tuesday, January 26,2021 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Opportunity for public input will be offered during the public hearing portion of the meeting. Given N.C. Governor Roy Cooper’s orders that limit the size of gatherings, please practice social distancing while attending the meeting. Seating will be limited in Council Chambers; however, additional seating will be provided in the lobby of City Hall with access to the live stream. Anyone planning to attend in person, should wear a face covering inside of City Hall. As an alternative to attending the meeting in person, interested parties may submit comments to the City Clerk by email to karen.tucker@ cityofkm.com. Submitted comments will be read during the public hearing portion of the meeting. Public comments should be emailed to the City Clerk no later than Noon on the day of the meeting.
CASE NO. Z-1-3-20 Royster Oil Company, owners, are requesting to rezone property located at 1903 Shelby Rd, from NB to CU-GB (Neighborhood Business to Conditional Use General Business). The property is identified as MAP 4-29 Block 1 Lot 23, Cleveland County Parcel Number of 11034 & a 1.097 acre portion of MAP 4-29 Block 1 Lot 1, Cleveland County Parcel Number 13757, commonly known as 1903 Shelby Rd Kings Mountain, NC 28086. A copy of the application may be obtained at the Planning Department or you may call 704-734-4595 for additional information. You are welcome to attend the Planning Board Public Hearing on January 12, 2021 at 5:30 pm and the City Council Public Hearing on January 26, 2021 at 6:00 pm to express your opinion on the application. KMH (12/30/20, 1/6/21)
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LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING JANUARY 19, 2021 – 5:30 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL CASE NO. VA- 1- 7 – 20 – Requested Variance of Setback requirements Joel K. Hargis of Baker Donelson on behalf of Verizon Wireless is requesting a Variance on interpretation of City of Kings Mountain Zoning Ordinance - Article VIII- Special Restrictions SR 19 (l) concerning setback requirements. The proposed 175’ monopole tower is setback approximately 25’ from the northern and western parcel boundaries. To mitigate the concerns with the tower not meeting the 75% of tower height setback, the tower has a 25’ engineered fall zone-radius so that in the event of tower failure, it should fall entirely within the parent parcels. The requested variance is 106.25 feet (75 percent of 175 feet –is 131.25 feet less 25 foot setback equals 106.25 feet.) The location is 500 South Railroad Ave, Kings Mountain. The proposed wireless communications tower is to be located on property zoned Light Industrial and said property is surrounded by other industrial properties. This property is also identified as Cleveland County parcel 13268. A copy of the application may be obtained at the Planning Department or you may call 704-734-4595 for additional information. You are welcome to attend the Board of Adjustment hearing at 5:30 pm to express your opinion on the above case. CASE NO. CUP-1-7-2020- Request for Conditional Use Permit for location of a Cellular Tower
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EMPLOYMENT NOW HIRING: COATS PERFORMANCE MATERIAL (Patrick Yarns) 501 York Rd., Kings Mountain. Apply within. For more information, call Tina at 704-710-1113 or 980-291-2216 NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. (704) 473-0341 NEED A LABORER. Must have a valid driver license. Apply in person at 1025 County Home Road, Shelby, NC 28152 IN NEED OF A ROLLBACK DRIVER. Must have experience and a good driving record. Apply in person at 1025 County Home Road, Shelby, NC (704) 472-4666
BUSINESS SERVICES TRIPLE D PAINTING AND WOODWORK. All your painting needs, free estimates, over 25 yrs experience! Framing, facial boards and much more wood work available! Making your home, building or business look new again. (704) 418-5736 childresstracy1@gmail.com
IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up. I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drugfree, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750 SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 5321587 HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-6924449. CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Fall Tune-up Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367.
BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828-248-1408.
POMOOBLE PUPPIES 4 MONTHS OLD & 2 Month Old Mixed Puppies. (Text Preferred) Contact (864) 4904979
GASTON COUNTY
RED COUCH, LOVE SEAT, $400. Queen bed, dresser, $1200; (2) like new recliners, $100 each; brown couch, $400. 704-600-6436, 864805-0035.
1980-1992 FORD TRUCK PARTS. Cabs, doors, etc. Call for price! (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net LAND FOR SALE. Logan Township in Rutherford County. 828-429-7200.
WE HAVE TRAILERS IN STOCK! GOOSENECKS, NEW AND USED, 7 TON AND 10 TON. ENCLOSED 4x6, 5x8, 5x10, 6x10, 6x12, 7x14, (7x14 7k), 8.5x20 (10k AUTO CARRIER), DUMP TRAILERS. ALL SIZES OF UTILITY TRAILERS, 2020 & 2021 WITH MORE ON WAY! J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895. TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW! ALL KINDS. Areas LARGEST on site display for trailers. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., 2690 US Hwy. 221 S., Forest City. 828245-5895.
MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Seasoned oak. Short stove wood. Cut, split, delivered, $60. (828) 395-0758 MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Short green oak, small stove wood. Cut, split, delivered, $60. (828) 395-0758 9FT POOL TABLE FOR SALE. Comes with cue sticks, racks and cover, $600. 828748-3858, if no answer leave message. PROPANE GRILL TANKS RE-FILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828-287-3272. 18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,095. 704-482-3166. FERRIS LAWNMOWER IS600Z S., 48 inch cut, 18 1/2 HP, Kawasaki, 33 Hours, $6,000.00. Call 704-974-1861 anytime. RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS AND GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-476-9383. CABRIOLET VW. Best Offer! Parts only. Does not run. Call (704) 300-1818
CHRISTMAS PUPPIES. Full blooded Labrador Retrievers. All black, first shots & wormed. Parents on site. Ready 12-24-20. Taking deposits $400. Leave message 828-429-0210
WATER TOTES & BURNING BARRELS. 55 Gallon Solid Top Plastic; 55 Gallon Metal & Plastic with Lids & Rings; 15 Gallon Jugs Plastic. (828) 327-4782
CHERRYVILLE HOUSE FOR SALE. $235,000. All brick split floorplan, three BR, two BA home with 1781 sq. ft. of living space. Home features forced air a/c with gas heat (replaced in 2015) dining room, breakfast area, great room, and large sun porch. Large deck with Hot Tub. Large parking area and a two car garage. 8’ X 12’ storage building in back yard w/power. 306 S. Elm St., Cherryville, NC 28021 (704) 604-6237 sickedofit@gmail.com
FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY
ITEMS FOR SALE 2 bookcases, tables, artworks and much more. Call 727-5970930 for appointment. 4 PIECE BROYHILL BEDROOM SUITE only $300. Recliner in good condition $20. Microwave “Like New” $25. Assortment of Exercise Equipment $25 each. Call (980) 404-0068
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. Full blooded. Males & females $200. Call: 704-7183827 or 704-718-7420. (704) 718-3827
3 HEAVY DUTY TOOL BOXES. Ford Super Duty (250 & 350), $250 each. All three $600. Retail over $400. Reggie Keistler, 980-254-5876 HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449. WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-2455895. CARPORTS, GARAGES, RV COVERS, FREE STANDING LEAN TO’S. Areas largest on site display. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.
CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY. Born on Halloween this lovable little boy is looking for his forever home. Shots and deworming by the vet. Asking $550. (704) 734-7088 Joelovestina1@gmail.com OLDER MATURE KITTENS. Neutered and spayed with all shots. Looking for good homes. (704) 472-7116 DOG KENNELS, FROM $189.99 IN STOCK. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 10x10 split, 20x20 split. Tops, Delivery and Install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-2455895.
CARS & TRUCKS
WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your roofing or repair needs. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704482-2243. (704) 538-5788 TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. (704) 434-6389
2 HOUSES AVAILABLE for rent. Shelby - 2BR, 1BA $795/mth. Forest City - 3BR, 1BA - $795/mth. Call: 704649-3491 DUPLEX, 2 BEDROOM I BATH. Rent $475, Deposit $300, Application Fee $25. 704-472-4666, 704-472-3100. 118 Bowman St., Shelby, NC 28150 RETAIL SPACE FOR RENT UPTOWN. Rent is $750 month, Deposit $750, 704472-3100, 704-472-4666. 228 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 28150 3 BEDROOM HOME IN VERY NICE SUBDIVISION. Heat/air, new roof & windows. Oak Grove community in Kings Mtn. $1000 mo plus deposit. 864-300-4694, (704) 600-6229
FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft. Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. 16X40 STORAGE BUILDING, WORK SHOP, ETC. Built on site, one day install. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828245-5895.
2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH MOBILE HOME. $500 Deposit, $540 Month. “No Pets!” Call or Text (704) 300-3647.
2010 SUBARU OUTBACK 156,000 miles, Call for Price, (704) 418-1012 1997 FORD ECONOLINE COMMERCIAL CUTAWAY E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires, $15,000. 828-245-9620, 828-223-1564. 1990 CADILLAC DEVILLE 72,000 original miles. $4,000. 828-980-0692.
3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. Wood floors, carpet & outbuilding, central air, gas pack heat. No pets. $700 month, $300 deposit. Contact Tommy Wilson with Clay & Associates, Real Estate. 111 Morton Street, Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 4181251 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417 2BR, 1BA. Appliances, central heat/air. $650 month, $650 deposit. HAP ok. 704487-8282, 704-692-0091. 314 Grice St. Shelby, NC 28150
1968 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD. Also miscellaneous furniture for sale. Call 828305-4498. 1980 FORD F100 PICKUP. Long bed with ladder rack. Needs some work. Can send pictures by phone. $1200. Call (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net
WANT TO BUY
FOR SALE: 2016 Prowler Camper. Call and leave message at 704-482-0865 for more information.
BUYING SPORTS CARDS and other collectibles. Call: 704-692-6013.
WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.
WANT NEW AND WELL USED LAWN BENCHES. (704) 473-1306
VACATIONS
2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.
OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803718-2659, (803) 635-9831
MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299
FARM & GARDEN
HOUSE FOR RENT IN SHELBY. 1 BR Duplex, Frig & Stove. $525/month. 941-916-2235.
1968 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD. Also miscellaneous furniture for sale. Call 828305-4498.
NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers needed. (704) 4770516
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank. Can send pictures by phone. $475. (704) 300-1818 BABY CRIB, MATTRESS AND ACCESSORIES. $100. High chair with 3 attachments, $45. 980-292-2298 A CLEANING COMPANY WITH NO HIDDEN FEES!!! Whole House Air Ducts, cleaning & sanitizing, up to 10 vents, $199. Call 704-9803047.
FULL TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED. Maintain rental properties. Must have valid NC Drivers license. Pay depends on experience. (704) 473-4299
DECK NEED A FACE LIFT? I have built or repaired hundreds. We fix most anything made of wood. Room Enclosures. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-4766058.
FOUR CEMETERY PLOTS in Section 1 of Rose Hill Memorial Park. Graves 1,2,3,4. Lot 170. Only $500 each. Will sell in pairs. Call 704-4735000 (704) 473-5000
COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING STANDING HARDWOOD AND PINE TIMBER. SPECIALIZE IN PINE THINNING, 30 ACRES OR MORE. Competitive Pricing. Over 30 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828-248-3659, 828289-0742.
FOR SALE
WNC CHIMNEY SWEEP, Western Carolina. Cleaning, Repair, Caps, Pest removal, 25+ years experience. Ellenboro +75miles. Call Neal, 828223-7730.
REAL ESTATE
CLEVELAND COUNTY
PART TIME PAINTER NEEDED. For rental houses as they become vacant. Please call (704) 473-4299
BUSINESS SERVICES
PETS & LIVESTOCK
YARD SALES ESTATE GARAGE SALE. Sat. January 9, 8am-1pm. Personal and Household items and furnishings for sale. Rain or Shine. 113 Santa Fe Trail, Shelby, NC 28152
EARN WHILE YOU LEARN. Price Brothers, Inc., Plumbing. (Equal Opportunity Employer). Join our team!!! APPLY TODAY. pbiplumbing. com/employment
FOR SALE
HIGH MARBLE TOP TABLE with 4 chairs. $60.00. Call: 704-466 -8741.
HAVE CLEAN DRIVING RECORD. Must pass drug test and physical. Call United Cab at (704) 482-7000
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION NEEDED for rental property. Please call (704) 473-4299
FOR SALE
WOOD BUNK BEDS WITH DRAWERS. $375. Unique Sofa and chair, new cushions, $250. Rug 5x7 $40. All good condition. (704) 472-8120
WHY NEW WINDOWS? • Energy Efficient • Cuts down on heating and cooling costs • Reduces exterior traffic and/ or road noise • Double-hung Ellison windows with tilt-in sashes and half screens • 15year glass breakage and seal warranty New Year’s Special 10% discount when you mention this post! (Expires February 1, 2021. Exclusions may apply). Please note that this offer is only valid within Gaston, Cleveland, Lincoln, and Mecklenburg counties. Call Adam at Run-A-Way Gutters today for your free estimate! (704) 674-4757 runawaygutters@gmail.com
Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon
A CLEANING COMPANY WITH NO HIDDEN FEES!!! 2 Room Carpet Special, only $88.00. Call 704-980-3047. FUNNY PHONE CASES & ACCESSORIES HometownShelby.com Funny Phone Cases and Accessories has thousands of iPhone Cases, Samsung Galaxy Cases, Phone Grips and Google Cases. Visit online anytime! NC4Ever@email.com DEER APPLES FOR SALE. $9 per bag. 828-287-3272. “COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park. Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually. (919) 272-5503 DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms. 704-300-5341, Steve 704472-8865, Cletus, 704-3005341, Todd (704) 692-1627
DEER CORN, SHELLED, 50LBS, $7. Cob Corn, $8. 828-287-3272. ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Call for more details. 828-382-0455. HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855 HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-6924449.
LIFT CHAIR RECLINER WANTED. Please call 704472-2263. DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828-289-1175. I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228 CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828-245-6756. WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006
CAMPERS
NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-2873272.
REAL ESTATE RUTHERFORD COUNTY TWO RESTRICTED MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS in gated community, near Lake Lure. Owner financing available, 0% financing for a limited time. Also, 78 Acre Riverfront Horse Farm, 5 miles from TIEC. 864-909-1035, www. rowelland.com LAND FOR SALE. Logan Township in Rutherford County. 828-429-7200.
CLASSIFIEDS GET RESULTS!
HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 4876354
1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Call or visit us today, Laurel Hill Apartments 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity. LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723 RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $500 per month. 828-382-0475.
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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Cherryville welcomes 2021 with a blast
Musket fire greeted the New Year in Cherryville, NC as groups held their traditional event to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck in 2021. A quick blast of fire off to the right of the photo flares as one member of the Cherryville New Year’s Shooter’s, Inc. group welcomes in the New Year 2021 as their fellow members at the line at one of the host’s yards finish and move away so the next line can come up and fire their muskets. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media and Susan L. Powell)
Fire comes out the end of this Cherryville New Year’s Shooters, Inc. group musket as this young lady rings in the New Year in the time-honored Cherryville tradition.
Members of the Traditional New Year’s Shooter’s group line up along the railroad tracks at the Cherryville Train Depot Museum for their “shot” on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021.
Looking like a scene from a Civil War movie set, black powder smoke rolls across the wet grass at this host’s yard after members of the Cherryville New Year’s Shooter’s, Inc. group fire their guns.
Little 5-year-old Maggie Day and her mom, Stacie, (obscured by the black powder smoke) fire Maggie’s little pink musket, scaring away the bad spirits so 2021 will be a better year for everyone.
By JIM MILLER Editor
Is Social Security Income Taxable? Dear Savvy Senior, I understand that a portion of my Social Security benefits may be taxable when I retire. Can you tell me how to calculate this? Ready to Retire
tirement Benefits,” which provides detailed instructions and worksheets. You can download it at IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/ p915.pdf or call the IRS at 800-8293676 and ask them to mail you a free copy.
Dear Ready, Whether or not you’ll be required to pay federal income tax on your Social Security benefits will depend on your income and filing status. About 35 percent of Social Security recipients have total incomes high enough to trigger federal income tax on their benefits.
After you do the calculations, the IRS says that if you’re single and your total income from all of the listed sources is: • Less than $25,000, your Social Security will not be subject to federal income tax. • Between $25,000 and $34,000, up to 50 percent of your Social Security benefits will be taxed at your regular income-tax rate. • More than $34,000, up to 85 percent of your benefits will be taxed.
To figure out if your benefits will be taxable, you’ll need to add up all of your “provisional income,” which includes wages, taxable and non-taxable interest, dividends, pensions and taxable retirement-plan distributions, self-employment, and other taxable income, plus half your annual Social Security benefits, minus certain deductions used in figuring your adjusted gross income. How to Calculate To help you with the calculations, get a copy of IRS Publication 915 “Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Re-
If you’re married and filing jointly and the total from all sources is: • Less than $32,000, your Social Security won’t be taxed. • Between $32,000 and $44,000, up to 50 percent of your Social Security benefits will be taxed. • More than $44,000, up to 85 percent of your benefits will be taxed. If you’re married and file a separate
return, you probably will pay taxes on your benefits. To limit potential taxes on your benefits, you’ll need to be cautious when taking distributions from retirement accounts or other sources. In addition to triggering ordinary income tax, a distribution that significantly raises your gross income can bump the proportion of your Social Security benefits subject to taxes. How to File If you find that part of your Social Security benefits will be taxable, you’ll need to file using Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR. You also need to know that if you do owe taxes, you’ll need to make quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS, or you can choose to have it automatically withheld from your benefits. To have it withheld, you’ll need to complete IRS Form W-4V, Voluntary Withholding Request (IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/ fw4v.pdf), and file it with your local Social Security office. You can choose to have 7 percent, 10 percent, 12 percent or 22 percent of your total benefit payment withheld. If you subsequently decide you don’t want the taxes with-
held, you can file another W-4V to stop the withholding. If you have additional questions on taxable Social Security benefits call the IRS help line at 800-829-1040. State Taxation In addition to the federal government, 13 states – Colorado, Connecticut, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont and West Virginia – tax Social Security benefits to some extent too. If you live in one of these states, check with your state tax agency for details. For links to state tax agencies see TaxAdmin.org/state-taxagencies. 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.