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Gastonia Police identify suspect in KM homicide investigation On February 18, at 11:45 pm, the Gaston County Police 911 Center received a report of a shooting at Lowery Wood Rd. and Lewis Farm Rd. in Kings Mountain.

Upon arrival, officers found two males, Robert Lucas (Luke) Gibby, 22 years old, and Adam Kale Wood, 19 years old, near the intersection deceased.

Approximately two hours later, another male, Todd Payton Lee Waggoner, 21 years old, entered Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem with non-life threatening injuries. This male reported to have been at the scene earlier in the night.

Through an on-going investigation, a suspect has

These runners participated in the Gateway Trail 5K Race in 2019. Photo by Shirley Brutko

Michael Shane Barnes been identified. Warrants have been obtained for 2 counts of first degree murder and 1 count of attempted 1st degree murder on: Michael Shane Barnes, white male,19, of Taylorsville, NC. He is described as 5’ 8” with sandy hair and See HOMICIDE, Page 5A

Time to register for pre-school Cleveland County Schools begin pre-school screenings March 22 – March 25, and March 29 – April 3. Schedule your child’s screening by calling 704476-8064 between the hours of 8:30 am and 3 pm, Monday through Friday.

Eligible students must live in Cleveland County and be 4-years old by August 31.

Office of School Readiness is located at 308 W.

Cleveland County S C H O O L S

Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150. Building B is on the grounds of the old Shelby Middle School – in the small building near tennis courts with parking in the back. Screenings are by appointment only and Cleveland County Schools will not offer make-up screenings.

Back the Blue events help local officers

By Loretta Cozart Two local Kings Mountain Police officers will benefit from fundraising events being held on their behalf in March. A year ago, Officer Skinner was injured in the line of duty and is still recovering. In December Cpl. Lee Whittington was shot after responding to a call near Kings Mountain County Club.

A Back the Blue Cookout event will be held at the

Cleveland County Courthouse on March 6 from noon until 6 pm by Trudie Wilson and Elmer Obovie to support both men. Donations are accepted and will be given to the families.

Lisa Cash has organized a second Back the Blue event for Officer Skinner See BLUE, Page 5A

Gateway 5K and 10Miler scheduled for March

By Loretta Cozart Kings Mountain’s Gateway Trail Committee confirmed that their 5K and 10Miler Run are still scheduled for March, but the races will be handled differently this year due to COVID-19.

This year’s races mark the 11th year, as all races were cancelled in 2020 due to Coronavirus.

The Trail 5K Run will be held March 13 starting at 9 am. Registration is $20 and

ends March 10 at 11:59 pm.

Runners will have a staggered start, allowing space between them as a safety precaution. “Runners must start with their masks on and can take them off while on the trail. When the runners return, they must put their mask back on, so it is going to be safe,” according to Kings Mountain Gateway Trail President Shirley Brutko.

The 5K race begins at the Trail Head at 807 Bat-

tleground Avenue, Kings Mountain, Lat: 35-13-49 / Long: 81-21-02. As of Saturday, 50 runners had registered. T-shirts are only guaranteed for those who register for the 5K by March 5.

“Race Director Starr Dowell ordered all new equipment that automates the timing of the race. When a runner goes through the gate on Quarry Road, they will have a chip on that will be scanned so we will know

the exact time someone starts,” Brutko said. “It will scan them again when they finish. Runners can leave with their chip because they are disposable. So, we will not collect them after the race. Runners are strongly discouraged from gathering afterward. We ask that they just finish and leave.”

There is no reason for runners to gather because the winners are not being announced after the race.

See RACE, Page 5A

Second dose Open entries for vaccine clinic “I AM WOMAN” 2021 rescheduled to February 25 Call To Artists

Artists are invited to express their interpretation of the feminine and compete for prizes in Southern Arts Society’s annual “I AM WOMAN” exhibit.

This is a judged show with first, second and third place prizes along with three merit awards. Though the exhibit and competition focuses on the feminine or female experience, both men and women may enter work for the show, allowing for a variety of viewpoints to be expressed.

All work must be original, completed within the last two years. Painting (oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel), drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, mixed media, and fiber are eligible. Two-dimensional work is restricted to 48" by 48" including frame. Please read the prospectus/entry form on our website CALL TO ARTIST page for entry specifications http://southernartssociety.org/call-toartists/.

All work will be accepted unless it does not meet our criteria. Entry Fees apply.

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The Cleveland County Public Health Center has received notification from the NC Department of Health Human Services that we are likely to experience delays in shipments and deliveries of COVID19 vaccine due to severe weather across the country.

As a result, they decided

to reschedule this week’s second dose COVID-19 vaccine clinic, scheduled for Tuesday, February 23 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, to Thursday, February 25 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.

Patients who were scheduled to receive their See VACCINE, Page 5A

Free Medicare seminar to be held on March 9 SHIIP, the Senior’s Health Insurance Information Program, is a division of the NC Department of Insurance that offers free, objective information about Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare prescription drug plans, Medicare fraud and abuse, and long-term care insurance.

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

■ OBITUARIES Harold William Swindell

Margie Barrett Bridges KINGS MOUNTAIN – Margie Barrett Bridges, 94, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on February 16, 2021 at her home.

Margie was born on June 27, 1926, in Gaston County, NC, daughter of the late G. Arthur and Grace Ward Barrett.

She was also preceded in death by her husband of forty-five years, Clyde J. “Whitey” Bridges; two brothers: Richard “Dick” Barrett and Arthur “Dink” Barrett.

Margie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved to spend time with her family. She relished going on trips with her family and friends, especially to the beach and numerous church related trips. She left her family and friends with many precious memories.

Margie was a member of Patterson Grove Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC, and she loved to talk to everyone she met about God and how important faith was in her life. She believed in the power of prayer and prayed for the salvation and health of those in need. She believed God was the answer to any problem. Margie loved her Lord and is now happily in his presence. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the kind caretakers from Helping Hands and the Hospice Nurses for their love and dedication to Margie.

She is survived by her sons: Clyde J. “Jay” Bridges (Sylvia) of Kings Mountain, NC and David A. Bridges (Wanda) of Gastonia, NC; grandchildren: Mary Etters (K.G.) of Kings Mountain, NC, Haley Babb (Brent) of Boiling Springs, SC, Amanda Newton (Russell) of Concord, NC, and Bekah Bridges of Cramerton, NC; great-grandchildren: Caje Etters, Sam Etters, Olivia Babb, MaryGrace Babb, and Harrison Babb; sistersin-law: Pat Barrett and Ann Allison of Kings Mountain, NC; a number of nieces and nephews including Kathy Patterson and Heather Barrett of Kings Mountain, NC and special friend: Patricia King of Kings Mountain, NC. A graveside service was held on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Mountain Rest Cemetery with Reverend Dr. Tim Hendrick officiating.

Covid-19 protocols and social distancing were practiced.

Interment was held in Mountain Rest Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the building fund at Patterson Grove Baptist Church at 301 Oak Grove 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.

Rebecca Wyte KINGS MOUNTAIN – Rebecca “Becky” Clara Self Wyte, 81, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain.

Born in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Andrew Sr. and Sallie Mae Ingle Self.

She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and a long time employee of Mauney Hosiery. Becky was a graduate of Tryon High School, class of 1957, and Evans Business college of Gastonia. Rebecca was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be dearly missed.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Cone Self, Clarence A Self, Jr., Bobby Carol Self, and Archie Ralph Self; and sister, Elene Crouse.

She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Joe S. Wyte of the home; sons, Scott Wyte and wife Laura, Joey Wyte and wife Julie, and Mark Wyte and wife Johnna; sister, Betty Jo Johnson and husband Gerald; grandchildren, Crystal Shoe and husband Jase, Jake Wyte, Hannah Moore and husband Andrew, Emily Wyte, Anna Wyte, Seth Wyte; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held 2pm, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Dr. Steve Taylor officiating. A reception will follow the service in the church fellowship hall from 2:30pm-4pm.

Those in attendance at the service and reception are asked to wear face masks and practice social distancing.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Bethlehem Baptist Church Building Fund Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation of Kings Mountain.

Online condolences: www.claybarnette.com

Ministerial Association meeting The ministers of the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 4, at 12:00 at Italian Gardens in Kings Mountain. All local pastors and staff ministers are invited to come and be a part of the meeting.

Food Pantry open Feb. 25 The Good Neighbors food pantry at East Gold Street Wesleyan church will be open Thursday, February 25th from 5:30 - 6:15 pm.

Drive around to the back of the church and they will deliver to your car.

Tommy Brisco Sisk GASTONIA – Tommy Brisco Sisk, Jr., 84, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his residence.

He was born in Gaston County on January 3, 1937, the son of the late Tommy Brisco Sisk, Sr. and Maggie Elizabeth Sisk. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven siblings.

Tommy was a faithful member of Carson Memorial Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher, and on the Bus Ministry. He worked at FMC for 25 years and served his Country in the United States Coast Guard. Tommy loved his Lord and his family.

Tommy is survived by his children, Thomas B. Sisk III, Virginia Mahboub and husband Ash; and grandchildren, Monica, Ashley, Cory and fiancé Brittany.

Funeral services were held on Friday, February 19, 2021, 1:00 P.M., at Carson Memorial Baptist Church, 262 Sparrow Springs Road, Kings Mountain, with Pastor Chris Wilson officiating. The family received friends from 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. prior to the service.

Interment followed at Evergreen “A Quiet Place”, Belmont.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Carson Memorial Baptist Church, Mission Fund, 262 Sparrow Springs Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Online condolences may be made at www.BensonFuneralServices.com

Harold William Swindell, age 81, better known as Bill, went to his heavenly home on December 25, 2020. Bill was born in Snake Springs, Bedford County, Pennsylvania on November 20, 1939. He was married to Juanita Bridges for fifty-six years prior to her death three years ago.

As a young man, Bill served in the Marine Corps.

He had a bachelor’s degree in business and was part owner in an Orlando, Florida company which sold business forms. Upon his return to North Carolina in 1989, he worked for the Printin’ Press as a salesman and office help.

While living in Florida, Bill was an active member of Pine Castle Baptist Church and served as a deacon. After moving to King’s Mountain, he was active in Bethlehem Baptist Church, and later, El Bethel United Methodist Church.

His last years were spent in Stafford, Virginia where he was a well-liked member of his community. He had a kind, gentle nature and really cared for others, especially his family. Though generally a quiet man, Bill liked to tease and joke with family and friends. He loved playing golf, hunting, reading and playing baseball.

Bill will be greatly missed by those he left behind. Family members include his two daughters, Juanice Girven, and Jennifer Freed, and his five grandchildren- Courtney Stallings, Cian Girven, Erin Girven, Gabrielle Freed, and Jeremiah Freed.

Christmas Day will be remembered as the special day Bill saw the face of Jesus on His birthday, and was reunited with his beloved wife, Juanita.

North Carolina ranks in top 5 moved to states

By Loretta Cozart Allied Van Lines released its 2020 Magnet States Report. Their report shows that despite the coronavirus pandemic, Americans kept moving.

The report analyzes Allied moving data from the past year and has been organized by Consumer and Corporate moving trends.

The top five states to move to include: • Arizona – 68% • South Carolina – 60% • Tennessee – 59% • North Carolina – 58% • Texas – 58% These five continue to be the highest volume destination states in line with trends from 2019. The top corporate move destination city is Houston, TX for two years in a row. Texas, with its business-friendly climate, continues to rank as the top move destination for Allied Corporate Relocation Services customers.

For consumer moves, the top destination state was Florida followed by Texas, California, Arizona, and North Carolina. Austin, TX, remains the top destination city for consumers two years in a row.

Allied Van Lines’ Magnet States Report data aligns with Census Bu-

reau estimates reported in April 2020 that counties in the South and West lead the country in population growth.

The top five states to move from include: • Illinois – 68% • Michigan – 63% • New Jersey – 63% • California – 60% • New York – 59%

COVID-19 Vaccine update The Cleveland County Public Health Center’s COVID Vaccine Appointment Line (980-484-6019) is open every Friday beginning at 1 pm to schedule appointments for the next week. The line remains open until all available appointments for the next week are filled.

Several weeks ago, NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) announced NC will transition to Group 3 (Child Care/Pre-K-12) effective February 24. As a result, the Cleveland County Public Health Center has begun working with local schools to schedule eligible school employees for next week’s vaccine clinic. The health department is already making plans for school clinics.

"We are working directly with our local schools to schedule these appointments,”. Depending on our dose allocation, we also anticipate beginning to schedule appointments for childcare workers through our COVID Vaccine Appointment Line on Friday for a clinic on Feb. 24 as well.”

Next week, Cleveland County Public Health Center will begin vaccinating Group 3 (Education staff in Pre-K – 12th grade and Childcare workers) in accordance with the NC Vaccine Prioritization Framework. They plan to begin vaccinating other essential frontline workers in Group 3 beginning on March 10. More details for scheduling these appointments will be released as this date approaches.

School employees whose school administration has communicated with them about vaccine scheduling should not call the COVID Vaccine Appointment Line to schedule appointments for next week. This will lead to duplication and take away from available appointments for other eligible recipients.

The public is advised to continue to monitor the Cleveland County Public

Health Center’s Facebook page and website for more information regarding scheduling as well as any additional Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics that may occur between regularly scheduled clinics.

Cleveland County Public Health began scheduling appointments for childcare workers last Friday through its COVID Vaccine Appointment Line for their vaccine clinic this week. Childcare workers, as well as individuals in Group 1 or Group 2 that have not yet received their vaccine, may call our COVID Vaccine Appointment Line (980-484-6019) on Friday beginning at 1 pm. Once all available appointments are filled for next week, the phone lines will be closed, and you will receive an automated message stating all appointments have been filled.

In accordance with NC DHHS guidance, Cleveland County Public Health plans to begin vaccinating other essential frontline workers beginning March 10. Continue to follow Cleveland County Public Health on Facebook and check their website for updated information on scheduling for other essential frontline workers.

As of February 19, the total COVID-19 First Dose Vaccines received by Cleveland County Health Department was 8,100.

Of those, 6,866 first doses have been administered, or 85%. Appointments scheduled for Feb. 20 were 960. As of last Saturday, Cleveland County Health Department has administered 97% of the first dose vaccines, according to their Facebook page.

As of February 19, there have been a total of 9,987 cases of COVID-19 in Cleveland County. There are an estimated 231 active cases and 9,545 cases have recovered. There are currently 11 Cleveland County residents who are hospitalized, and the county has had a total of 211 COVID-related deaths.

■ POLICE ARRESTS FEB. 17: Solomon J. Hawkins, 24, 803 Jackson St., violation of orders for release, no bond.

FEB. 17: Darin Eugene Dawkins, 28, 612 Charles St.., Apt. 45, assault by pointing a gun, $1,000 secured bond.

FEB. 18: Cynthia Dianne Fowler, 35, Crouse, felony possession of methamphetamine, possession drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor, $10,000 secured bond. Trial date Feb. 22 in Lincolnton.

CITATIONS FEB. 16: Stacy Renee Lopez, 48, Dallas, expired tag, no operator’s license, no vehicle insurance, driving over loaded vehicle.

FEB. 16: Jerry William Conner, 43, 134 Conner Drive, expired tag, no vehicle inspection.

FEB. 16: Kenya Hopper, 27, 417 S. Cherokee Street, driving on revoked license.

FEB. 16: Daron Wright, 28, Kingstown, driving on revoked license, expired tag.

FEB. 17: Patrick Dalton Floyd, 64, 317 Chestnut St., expired tag, no vehicle registration.

FEB. 17: Jeffrey Tyler Whisnant, 33, 108 Connor Court, driving on revoked license.

FEB. 17: Sabra Jordan, 27, Gastonia, expired tag.

FEB. 17: Cedric Huskey, 47, Grover, failing to

notify DMV of change of address.

INCIDENT FEB. 17: A resident of Marion Street reported theft of currency.

WRECKS FEB. 16: Officer Butler said Kristina Holloway, Gastonia, operating a 2007 Ford, reported she was forced off the exit ramp on the US 74 Bypass by a truck and traveled through the grassy area between the exit ramp and west-bound lanes. Property damages were estimated at $7,000 to the vehicle and $1,000 to the Department of Transportation signs. No injuries were reported.

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PPP changes to promote equitable access to relief starts Wednesday

A destroyed home on Cambria Court in Ocean Ridge Plantation, Brunswick County, NC. Photo Weather.gov

KM native survives Brunswick County tornado

By Loretta Cozart On Monday, February 15, an F-3 tornado touched down in Brunswick County, NC at approximately 11:45 pm, traveling at 160 MPH and leaving a 22-mile path of destruction in its wake. Three were killed and 10 were injured in the freak tornado.

Residents had a five-minute warning before the tornado hit. Kings Mountain native Renae Nolen Pruitt and her husband lived through the tornado in a neighborhood nearby.

“It was devastating. The tornado hit about 2-miles away in a retirement community called Ocean Ridge Plantation. Houses there are brick, and two homes were totally demolished. There was nothing left of them but the foundation,” Pruitt said.

“We were experiencing a bad storm. Right before the tornado hit, we heard a BOOM when a transformer blew out.

The lightening was so bright and every window lighted up.

Then the power went off.”

“We got a tornado warning on our phones about 5 minutes before the tornado touched down. I heard a sound like that of a train and thought, ‘There are no trains near here,’” Pruitt said. “That was when I realized I was hearing a tornado. After it hit, we went without power from 11:50 pm until 4 pm Tuesday.”

“The Doppler Radar is in Shallotte and it is about 30years old. We didn’t get much warning,” Pruitt said.

The American Red Cross arrived Tuesday morning and provided shelter and distributed hot meals to people whose homes were damaged Monday night.

“The police told people not to go to the neighborhood to see the damage, and they are not letting anyone into Ocean Ridge.” Volunteers are helping with the clean-up and local restaurants are providing them food, according to Pruitt. “Local sources estimate that 50 homes were damaged.”

The houses there are

ripped to shreds, cars and houses are all messed up.

Two houses were completely destroyed, but right next door the house was fine. It is crazy how that happened,” Pruitt said. “This tornado just came out of nowhere and we are just thankful to be alive.”

Wednesday, Governor Roy Cooper visited Ocean Ridge Plantation to survey damage following the tornado that touched down in the community on Monday night.

Governor Cooper spoke with local emergency management officials as well as homeowners already beginning to recover from the tornado.

“People in Brunswick County were hit hard by this ferocious tornado and we want to make state resources available as much as possible,” said Gov. Cooper.

State emergency management and State Highway Patrol have been on the scene since Monday night and continue to assess damage to determine what resources may be available to assist in recovery efforts.

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The Biden-Harris administration has made delivering equitable relief to hard-hit small businesses a top priority. The latest round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding opened just one month ago, and it represents a marked improvement on the prior round of the program last year. Compared to the same point in the Program last year: • The share of funding going to small businesses with fewer than ten employees is up nearly 60 percent • The share of funding going to small businesses in rural areas is up nearly 30 percent • The share of funding distributed through Community Development Financial Institutions and Minority Depository Institutions is up more than 40 percent The Biden-Harris administration is announcing several reforms to build on this success by further targeting the PPP to the smallest businesses and those that have been left behind in previous relief efforts. While these efforts are no substitute for passage of the American Rescue Plan, they will extend much-needed resources to help small businesses survive, reopen, and rebuild. Specifically, the Biden-Harris administration will: • Institute a 14-day period, starting Wednesday, during which only businesses with fewer than 20 employees can apply for relief through the Program. 98 percent of small businesses have fewer than 20 employees. They are Main Street businesses that anchor our neighborhoods and help families build wealth. And while the Biden-Harris administration has directed significantly more relief to these smallest businesses in this round of PPP than in the prior round, these businesses often struggle more than larger businesses to collect the necessary paperwork and secure relief from a lender. The 14-day exclusive application period will allow lenders to focus on serving these smallest businesses.

The Biden-Harris administration will also make a sustained effort to work with lenders and small business owners to ensure small businesses take maximum advantage of this two-week window.

• Help sole proprietors, independent contractors, and self-employed individuals receive more financial support.

These types of businesses, which include home repair contractors, beauticians, and small independent retailers, make up a significant majority of all businesses. Of these businesses, those without employees are 70 percent owned by women and people of color.

Yet many are structurally excluded from the PPP or were approved for as little as $1 because of how PPP loans are calculated. To address this problem, the Biden-Harris administration will revise the loan calculation formula for these applicants so that it offers more relief, and establish a $1 billion

set aside for businesses in this category without employees located in low- and moderate-income (LMI) areas.

• Consistent with a bipartisan bill, eliminate an exclusionary restriction that prevents small business owners with prior non-fraud felony convictions from obtaining relief through the Paycheck Protection Program. Currently, a business is ineligible for PPP if it is at least 20 percent owned by an individual who has either: (1) an arrest or conviction for a felony related to financial assistance fraud within the previous five years; or (2) any other felony within the previous year. To expand access to PPP, the Biden-Harris administration will adopt bipartisan reforms included in the PPP Second Chance Act, co-sponsored by Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD), Rob Portman (R-OH), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and James Lankford (R-OK), which would eliminate the second restriction (the one-year look-back) unless the applicant or owner is incarcerated at the time of the application.

• Eliminate an exclusionary restriction that prevents small business owners who are delinquent on their federal student loans from obtaining relief through the Paycheck Protection Program. Currently, the PPP is not available to any business with at least 20 percent ownership by an individual who is currently delinquent or has defaulted within the last seven years on a federal debt, including a student loan.

Millions of Americans are delinquent on student loans, including a disproportionate number of Black borrowers.

Working with the Departments of the Treasury and Education, the SBA will remove the student loan delinquency restriction to broaden access to the PPP. • Ensure access for non-citizen small business owners who are lawful U.S. residents by clarifying that they may use Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) to apply for relief. The PPP statute is clear that all lawful U.S. residents may access the program, but a lack of guidance from the SBA has created inconsistency in access for ITIN holders like Green Card holders or those here on a visa. The SBA will address this unfair inconsistency by issuing clear guidance in the coming days that otherwise eligible applicants cannot be denied access to the PPP because they use ITINs to pay their taxes.

In addition to these five changes, the Biden-Harris administration has taken – and will continue to take – steps to ensure equitable distribution of relief that values each and every taxpayer dollar. These steps include: • Addressing waste, fraud, and abuse across all federal programs. Unlike the previous round of the PPP, loan guaranty approval is now contingent on passing SBA fraud checks, Treasury’s Do Not Pay database, and public records.

The SBA now also conducts manual loan reviews for the largest loans in the PPP portfolio and a random sampling of other loans. The SBA has worked, and will continue to work, with its lender partners to create streamlined processes to resolve issues as quickly as possible, while still ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.

• Promoting transparency and accountability by improving the PPP loan application.

To encourage self-reporting of demographic data and better illustrate the impact the PPP is having across various population segments, the Biden-Harris administration has revamped the PPP application.

• Improving the Emergency Relief Digital Front Door. The Biden-Harris administration is working to update key areas of SBA websites to help more applicants find resources for understanding relief options and completing applications.

• Continuing to conduct extensive stakeholder outreach to learn more about challenges and opportunities in the implementation of current emergency relief programs.

The President has spoken with several small businesses owners in recent weeks to understand their concerns about relief program. And as part of the Administration’s efforts to support America’s small businesses, especially those in LMI communities, the Vice President spoke last week with the CEOs of major banks, to highlight the critical period ahead, the vital role that lenders have to play during this time, and the Administration’s focus on PPP lending to underserved small businesses. In recent weeks, the Vice President has also met virtually with small business owners and Black Chambers of Commerce to discuss the challenges that small businesses face right now, and how passing the American Rescue Plan will provide critical relief during a difficult period. At all levels and across agencies, the administration will continue to engage with communities to inform the design and delivery of vital programs that meet their needs.

• Enhancing the current lender engagement model. As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to further improve access to capital for small businesses, the SBA is launching a new initiative to deepen its relationships with lenders. This model will increase opportunity for lenders to provide recommendations and ask questions about the PPP and drive resolution of open questions and concerns in a more streamlined way.

Small businesses account for 44 percent of U.S. GDP, create two-thirds of net new jobs, and employ nearly half of America’s workers. Now, millions of main street small businesses – especially Blackand Brown-owned small businesses – are struggling to make ends meet in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis.

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OPINION

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

TODAY’S QUOTE:

Good thoughts bear good fruit, bad thoughts bear bad fruit.

–James Allen

Pieces of Kings Mountain History Over the last month, the Herald shared the early history of Kings LORETTA MounCOZART tain High School, written by journalism students in 1951, that spanned the first 50 years of the school’s history from 1874 to approximately the mid-1920s.

The final segment ran in today’s paper.

But much has happened in the last 100 years that was not included in this history and it would be a shame to lose that history for future generations of readers.

While writing for the Herald, I have had the pleasure of meeting many people I did not know when I was growing up.

Meeting some of the citizens, like Bess Alice Hambright Phifer and Helen Williams Bullock has opened my eyes to how close that history is, if we just take the time to

record it.

Both these women grew up on farms and attended events I have only read about. Bullock attended Kings Mountain High School prior to the school burning on Nov. 14, 1932. “The auditorium and classrooms below did not burn, “Bullock said. “Classes in those sections included primary grades and home economics. We went to school in the evening for Home Economics, and I played basketball on the auditorium stage.”

I had no idea that basketball was played on the auditorium stage; I cannot imagine how that might have worked. But Bullock knew that story and shared that wonderful tidbit of information.

Phifer attended the one hundred- fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain in 1930. President Herbert Hoover was the keynote speaker. Her mother had responsibilities during the

celebration, so Bess and her siblings were free to wander. Oh, to have seen the throngs of people who attend that commemoration.

Bullock was a member of the KMHS Glee Club and sang for President Hoover at the dedication of Kings Mountain National Military Park.

While I did not experience these events first-hand, I can appreciate them through these ladies’ stories. Pictures from those times exist, but to hear the words of those who lived it adds a depth to the story pictures seldom convey.

So, I am challenging our readers to share your stories. Since we just reviewed the history of KMHS, let us continue on that theme. Write about your years in high school.

It does not have to be an exhaustive story, just memories as you lived them. If you appreciated a particular teacher to principal, be sure to in-

Looking Back

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clude that, especially if something they taught you really impacted your life.

I hope to hear from students, teachers, and staff. Just share what you remember, subjects you liked, or an event you attended that was unique.

If you were an athlete, share those experiences, too. Many students do not experience sports at that level and might not ap-

preciate all you sacrificed in winning that match or game, or the sacrifices coaches made to help you get there.

Participants are asked to include the years you attended and stories that you want preserved. The Herald will collect those stories and share them with our readers. In the end, I hope we have a collage of stories that give future readers insight into

the life at Kings Mountain High School across various periods of time.

Afterward, we will donate the materials collected to Kings Mountain Historical Museum for their collection.

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Who is perfect? Biden, Trump, McConnell, Pelosi?

Democrats have proven once again that they can find fault in President Glenn Mollette Donald Guest Editorial Trump.

Faults and flaws were found in him before the election.

Many years before politics there were never any rave reviews about him being perfect.

During the recent impeachment trial, Democrats and Republicans hammered home their perspectives and interpretation of Trump’s speech given on Jan. 6, to those who came to Washington to protest.

Once again, Americans either agreed or disagreed with the outcome of the impeachment trial.

Surely most Americans will agree there is no such thing as a perfect President. Was John F. Kennedy perfect? Was Richard Nixon perfect?

Bush Sr., or Jr.? Obama?

Go back through history and you can’t find a perfect person sitting in the Oval Office. President Joe Biden is no exception. You may remember what the Bible says, “All have sinned.” Another verse says, “No one is righteous. No not one.”

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There will never be a perfect President. Some will be better than others. Some will be much better and some will be much worse.

There are no perfect politicians. Do you think Nancy Pelosi is perfect? I don’t. Is Mitch McConnell perfect. He is not, nor are any of the other members of the House or the Senate.

Some are better than others. Some try harder, work harder, try to live disciplined lives more than others. Some try to work harder for their districts better than others.

Some are good moral people and excellent parents. Some may not be so great. Almost any politician will disappoint you, eventually. It’s bound to happen; they are imperfect people.

We have to come to grips with the fact that perfect people are not to be found. I thought my mom was pretty perfect but I’m very prejudiced when it comes to my mother. My heart would never allow me to see anything wrong with her.

Love is like that. Love often sees no wrongs.

Sometimes we are like this toward a child, grandchildren, a spouse, our minister, or priest.

There are people that we often hold in such high regard that even if they

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The people we direct it to enjoy the feeling when we make them feel special. It’s all good to some extent. Truthfully though, whoever you are enamored with will eventually disappoint you if you look and listen long enough. Human beings – all of us – are capable, and often say the wrong thing. Use the wrong language. Get angry. Say hurtful things.

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As 2021 moves forward, so must we. Joe Biden is President of the United States. Donald Trump is very likely to run again.

In the meantime, we need to all stop biting each other and get this country healthy, back to work, back in the restaurants, churches and the kids back in school.

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Governor Cooper did not Local artists featured at sign bipartisan school Gaston County Museum reopening legislation In a press release on Tuesday, Feb. 17, NC House Speaker Tim Moore announced that the North Carolina General Assembly gave bipartisan approval Wednesday to legislation letting families choose whether to return to in-person learning in public schools.

Senate Bill 37 In-Person Learning Choice for Families allows teachers and staff members who self-identify as high-risk from COVID-19 to seek modified accommodations to minimize exposure risk, consistent with the Governor’s StrongSchoolsNC Toolkit.

The bill explicitly mandates “Local school administrative units shall comply with all requirements of the StrongSchoolsNC Public Health Toolkit (K-12).”

The bill goes a step further than the Governor’s toolkit to allow teachers and staff members who are direct caretakers of a minor with an underlying health condition identified as high-risk of COVID-19 to also seek modified accommodations that minimize exposure risk. It also gives local school districts flexibility to adjust student assignments as necessary to facilitate in-person learning.

State lawmakers sent over $1.6 billion in federal relief funding to local school systems to support the reopening priority this month, including over $140 million to Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools and $95 million to Wake County schools, the state’s largest districts.

Governor Cooper has joined North Carolina legislators in urging schools to reopen and can deliver on that shared priority by signing S.B. 37 this week.

Expert medical guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control, the Harvard School of Public Health, and other leading healthcare organizations demonstrates that there is limited risk of infection in education settings that are prepared safely.

Closed classrooms hurt vulnerable young people the most and widen education gaps between low-income and affluent students. Special education students are hit particularly hard by the loss of in-person learning.

Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) has said that S.B. 37 addresses education, economic, and mental health crises harming North Carolina families, whose school

districts face some of the tightest restrictions on reopening in the nation.

“There is broad agreement that the number one priority for North Carolinians today, the most important shared goal that we can accomplish together right now, is reopening public schools for struggling young students,” Speaker Moore said Wednesday.

“I urge the Governor to sign this bill because parents, healthcare experts, and educators agree that safely returning students to the classroom as soon as possible is vital for educational and economic recovery in North Carolina.” Senate Bill 37, In-Person Learning Choice for Families, was sent to the Governor.

On February 17, Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on SB37, “Children should be back in the classroom safely and I can sign this legislation if it adheres to DHHS health safety guidance for schools and protects the ability of state and local leaders to respond to emergencies. This bill currently falls short on both of these fronts.”

Fund helps Shelby businesses City of Shelby has implemented an emergency loss program designed for small businesses impacted during COVID-19. Shelby 1 Fund Small Business Loans aim to provide a rapid source of assistance for City of Shelby-based businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19.

Mountain BizWorks is the administrator for the emergency loans program.

This is not a grant program. Shelby1Fund small business loans are designed to be flexible and rapid sources of low-interest loan capital to help local Shelby businesses meet pressing needs and navigate the COVID-19 crisis.

Repayment is expected either from more permanent funding sources (like SBA Disaster Loans) or from the future cash flow of the business.

Loans are available for up to $10,000, based on the business’s pre-COVID-19 revenue. Loan agreements are structured as follows: • Six months of no payments required at 4% (interest accruing), followed by 36 months of principal and interest payments at 5.5% interest.

• There are no prepayment penalties.

VACCINE From Page 1A vaccine on Tuesday should report to the Fairgrounds on Thursday at the same time they were originally scheduled. Individuals who were already scheduled to receive their second dose at the Fairgrounds on Thursday, February 25 should keep their appointment.

“We are combining two

RACE From Page1A That evening, the winners will be announced on the Gateway Trail Facebook Page.

The 10Miler is scheduled between March 1 – 12, and runners report on the honor system. Registration is $20. Each runner runs by themselves from Quarry

• Defaulted loans are subject to collections.

Who is eligible?

• For-profit small businesses • Have a physical location and be principally based within Shelby city limits (see our COVID loans page for options for those not in the city) • Have between 1 (who could be the self-employed owner) and 49 employees • Have been in business for at least 12 months • Demonstrated loss of revenue of 25% or more due to COVID-19 Requirements Any individual with greater than 20% ownership in the applying business must personally guarantee the loan.

• Proceeds from the loan may only be used for maintaining or restarting a business. Eligible uses include payroll, accounts payable, fixed debts, or other bills the business is unable to pay due to the effects of the COVID-

19 crisis.

• Agree to provide impact data • Borrowers are required to assign the proceeds of future assistance programs, including SBA loans, to the repayment of their Shelby1Fund Loan.

Logistics & timeline • Shelby1Fund was launched and applications opened on Wednesday, April 15.

• Businesses interested in applying should be prepared to complete an online application (linked below) and provide tax returns, profit and loss statements, and bank statements.

• The partners in this program are committed to moving as fast as possible to assist businesses. We are aiming to fund the bulk of initial loans on or before April 29 and then to fund additional on requests on a weekly basis as long as funds are available.

• Loans are subject to the availability of funds.

More information on the Shelby1Fund can be found online at: https://www.mountainbizworks.org/shelby1fund/.

clinics into one on Thursday to ensure we will have enough vaccine in time to vaccinate everyone who is scheduled to receive their second dose,” said DeShay Oliver, Cleveland County Deputy Health Director.

“Because both Tuesday’s and Thursday’s second dose clinics are smaller clinics, it will not be an issue to administer all of the vaccines in one day on Thursday. We do not

anticipate this negatively impacting our process or patient wait times. We are trying to be proactive to help ensure we have received our vaccine in time for next week’s clinics.”

This week’s first dose clinic that would normally be scheduled on Wednesday will be scheduled for Saturday, February 27 by appointment only to ensure we have received our vaccines on time.

Road to Galilee Church Road, and back. They must report their time to Starr no later than midnight on March 13. T-shirts are not provided for this race. As of Saturday, 18 had registered for this event.

All winners of both runs will pick up their trophies at the Arts Center on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday, March 16 through March 20. There

will be a few members from the Gateway Trail Committee there handing out trophies. The trophies are unique pieces of pottery made by members of the Gateway Trail Committee.

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director starr@finishwelltiming. com.

The Gaston County Museum presents its newest art show featuring Gaston County residents David Childers and Robert Childers.

A singer-songwriter residing in Mt. Holly, David Childers is the proverbial study in contradictions: a former highschool football player with an aw-shucks demeanor, a wellread poet and painter who cites Chaucer and Kerouac as influences. He fell in love with folk music as a teen and also listens to jazz and opera.

He fed his family by practicing law before turning in his license to concentrate on his creative passions.

David Childers’ son, Robert Childers, also has interests in artistic endeavors. He is well known in the Charlotte music community as a musician, sound engineer, and promoter. Art is another facet of his creative personality.

About 13 years ago, David and Robert were traveling through Holland as part of a musical tour. They arranged for a visit to the Van Gogh Museum and were both subsequently inspired to begin creating art. According to David, “I do not have any rules for what I do in my art.

Nuevo Laredo, Acrylic on Wood, David Childers.

I will leave it to others to judge and explain my art to themselves.”

The exhibit features a collection of folk art paintings on view beginning February 15 in the Depot Art

Gallery, Anne Furr Learning Station.

For more information, contact Hannah Musselwhite, Curator, at Hannah.

Musselwhite@gastongov. com.

Arts at the Abbey presents the Bechtler Ensemble The Bechtler Ensemble will bring string trios from 20th century Finland, Hungary, and France as well as the beloved Austrian composer Schubert to Arts at the Abbey. Other composers featured on the program include Kodaly, Sibelius.

Cras and Dohnanyi.

Tanja Bechtler is the artistic director of the Bechtler Ensemble that is currently in residency at Queens University and has a music series at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Arts, Central Piedmont Community College and at Queens University (all in Charlotte).

The ensemble features Lenora Cox Leggatt, violin; Vasily Gorkovoy, viola, and Tanja Bechtler, cello.

The concert is Monday March 1, 2021 at 8:00 PM in the Abbey Basilica, Belmont Abbey, Belmont NC. Admission is free.

A limited live audience will be admitted.

Masks and social distancing are required.

Donations are welcomed. The concert will also be live streamed - https://www. belmontabbeycollege.edu/artslive/ To reserve a seat, call 704-461-6012 or email abbeyarts@bac.edu.

This series is made possible in part by the Associated Foundation, Inc. of Belmont, The Gaston Community Foundations, The Monks of Belmont Abbey and other private donors.

Fr. David Kessinger, the most senior professed monk at Belmont Abbey, died February 7, 2021. A person of many tal-

Tanja Bechtler with cello Photos by Chuck Eaton

Vasily Gorkovoy with viola ents and interests, he loved the arts, especially classical music. He was fond of Schubert. This program is dedicated to him.

For more information: Karen Hite Jacob. 704-461-6012, www.bac.edu or https://www.facebook.com/BelmontAbbeyArts.

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Barnes is considered armed and dangerous. The public is cautioned not to interact with Barnes. Instead they are encouraged to contact 911.

The Gaston County Police ask anyone with information about this investigation to contact Gaston County Police

704-866-3320. Informathrough Crimestoppers at 704-861-8000. A monetary reward is available for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of Barnes.

This is an on-going investigation. There is no further information to be released at this time.

From Page 1A on March 13 from noon to 5 pm at American Legion Post 155 on East Gold Street in Kings Mountain. Hot dog plates, chips, desserts,, and a drink will be available for a donation. Police, Fire, and EMT eat for free. Raffle items will also be available, and tickets are 1 for $5, or 3 for $10. All the proceeds go directly to Officer Skinner’s family.

The community is encouraged to show their support for the Officer Skinner and his family by coming by throughout the afternoon. Contact Lisa Cash at 704-685-2930 with questions.

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Lent, a time to reflect We are in the season of Lent and have just celebrated Ash Wednesday.

Within the Christian traditions, there Pastor are those who prac- Bruce Gwyn tice placing Central United Methodist ashes on the Church forehead to signal the beginning of the Lenten season.

The symbol of ashes represents the sacred memory that we are dust and to dust we shall return.

We are mortal beings with an eternal calling. Lent calls the

baptized believer to a time of preparation anticipating Easter.

Imposition of ashes on the forehead is usually in the shape of a cross. These symbols are powerful for Christians. The cross represents Jesus’ sacrifice for humanity and ashes as a sign of repentance. My wife Deborah and I were sitting in a café after an Ash Wednesday service. As the server approached, I could tell she was looking at me in a curious way. Sir you have a smudge on your forehead. I imagine she was thinking I had been working under the hood of my car and the smudge was perhaps grease that I had not removed. It’s not a smudge, it’s ashes. Now that explanation seemed quite clear

to me but her expression revealed she didn’t quite understand why any normal person would smear ashes on their forehead. For the next few moments, I was able to witness to this young woman about my faith and why the ashes were an outward badge of a repentant heart. There are other badges we may wear to show our faith. Matthew 7:16 tells us, “By their fruits you shall know them”. These badges begin with an internal transformation. Paul tells us “the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity and faithfulness” (Gal. 5:22b). These fruits are our badges of our faith to reveal Christ’s work in us to others. Internal they may be but they show

up in external ways through our attitudes and deeds. The deeds of the believer should be a reflection of the work that Christ has done in them. The season of Lent gives us time to reflect. We take inventory through reflection, repentance and strive to be in right relationship with our Lord. This work is difficult but through the Holy Spirit we are guided by God to places that need repair. During this time, we examine our lives.

The fruits of the Spirit reveal our relationship with God. Spend time with God to develop the life he offers you. By their fruits you shall know them, just food for thought.

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Kings Mountain Area Church Directory St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256 Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007 Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716 The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764 Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328

Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Rd. • Kings Mountain Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406

Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516

New Way Missionary Baptist Church 105 Waco Road 704-724-0414

Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075

Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354

Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Road 704-739-4833

Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Ave. 704-739-6811 Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711 Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354 Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160

New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507 New Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606 New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128 New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371

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Oak View Baptist Church 1517 York Road 704-739-7831 Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852 Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826 Penley’s Chapel Church 1805 N Piedmont Ave 704-524-4139 Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398

Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue

Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961

Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070

Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive

Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580

Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171

Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd.

Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372

Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church 201 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-7466 Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216 Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920

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FIRST BAPTIST KINDERGARTEN CLASS OF 1968 – Dale Greene shared this photo for our readers. Pictured front row L-R: Dale Greene, Janice Ivey, Rhonda Ross, Jane Hambright, Rhonda Guy, Ann Ballard, Brent Shytle, and Trent Thomasson. Back row, L-R: Chris Hinson, Terry Bumgardner, Jennifer Pruitt, Wally Davis, Craig Champion, Steve Crawford and Mike Cornwell.

March gardening tips

By Loretta Cozart With March just a few days away, many are turning their thoughts to gardening chores. Whether you just mow the lawn, plant an acre garden, or just use pots on the patio, spring gardening chores are in your future.

In general, Master Gardener Dr. Lucy Bradley, Urban Horticulture Professor and Extension Specialist at

NC State University recommends a few basic chores.

• Clean up any lingering leaves and dead plant material and refresh mulch in planting beds.

• Sharpen and sanitize garden pruning tools If you plan to spray, begin a growing-season spray-program for fruit trees, shrubs, and roses.

• If you plan to spray, begin a growing-season spray-program for fruit trees,

shrubs, and roses.

For lawns, Bradley recommends the following chores to get your yard ready for spring: • Apply a broadleaf weed killer to lawns in March on warm days according to label instructions.

• Apply pre-emergence crabgrass products in March; do not seed or overseed when using them.

• Fertilizer: Make last

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• Barber-Cornwell Society, $2,500, includes Annual Membership, Membership Card, Admission to Members-Only Events, Exhibit Sneak Previews, KMHM Logo Car Sticker, and a 10% discount at KMHM Giftshop.

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fertilizer application for Tall Fescue lawns before March 15.

• Lightly fertilize bermudagrass or zoysiagrass in April. Mow tall fescue at 4 inches, bermudagrass at 2, and zoysiagrass at 1 to 2.

• During April if you find more than 8 – 10 white grubs per square foot of turf consider using controls to manage the Japanese beetle population and prevent mole issues in the coming month.

Plant warm-season grasses in May (bermudagrass, zoysiagrass).

For ornamentals, Bradley recommends: • Hand-pull winter annual weeds such as henbit, Carolina geranium, speedwell, and chick-weed from ornamental beds before they set seed

• In the beginning of March cutback ornamental grasses close to the ground, being careful not to prune any new shoots emerging.

• Divide perennials in March.

• Use lawn alternatives in areas where grass will not grow or is not needed. Mondo grass, pachysandra, ajuga, sedges and sweet woodruff.

• Prune spring-flowering plants such as azaleas, forsythia, and viburnum immediately after they bloom.

• Plant annuals after the last frost. Pinch back first flowers.

• Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch around ornamental beds.

• Scout for bagworms on Leyland cypress and junipers in May.

• Move houseplants outside after the last frost date if desired.

Edibles: • Prepare vegetable beds by incorporating soil amendments, lime, and fertilizer in March according to the results of your soil test.

• Plant cool-season vegetable seeds and transplants in March, including broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, leeks, lettuces, garlic, peas, potatoes, onions, and radishes.

• After the last frost date in mid-April, plant warm-season vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, eggplant. Rotate vegetable locations annually to prevent soil-borne pathogens.

• Lightly fertilize vegetables about 6 weeks after planting.

• Scout for cutworms around vegetables.

• Prevent blossom-end rot with consistent watering. Calcium sprays may also help. A soil test will reveal any nutrient deficiencies.

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Musical performance by A Sign of the Times to be presented

by Gaston College Multicultural Affairs Committee Beginning on Thursday, February 4, 2021, the Gaston College Multicultural Affairs Committee will present through a link on the College website a recorded performance by the core musical ensemble of A Sign of the Times of the Carolinas, a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the legacy of the African Diaspora through music, dance and the spoken word. The ASOTT ensemble performs original compositions, Classic R&B, Straight-Ahead Jazz and Old School Salsa music.

The ensemble features Tyrone Jefferson, who is the Executive Director of A Sign of the Times of the Carolinas and the Music Director of the ASOTT bands. Also featured is Toni Tupponce, Program Director for the non-profit and lead vocalist for the ASOTT bands.

Jefferson and Tupponce are hosts of the weekly “Saturday Night R&B House Party” program on WSGE 91.7FM, the Gas-

ton College award-winning non-commercial radio station.

The one-hour performance will include songs like Stevie Wonder’s “Love’s in Need of Love,” the Stylistics’ “People Make the World Go ‘Round,” and Tyrone Jefferson’s “Listen,” among others. Information or storylines about the selected songs may be interjected into the performance.

“The Multicultural Affairs Committee is pleased to present A Sign of the Times,” said Judith Porter, President of MAC and Music Instructor. “While their primary focus is to present the experiences of Black Americans and the African diaspora through music, spoken word and dance, their presentations touch on themes that are universal and speak to the human condition.”

“From our perspective,” said Tupponce, “we hope to reach people who are interested in or curious about Black History as related to the strength

and importance of Black female icons throughout American history. Our storyline may also make a connection to the BLM movement.”

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Cramer here Friday for football opener For the first time in over 15 months, Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers are scheduled to host Stuart Cramer’s Purple Storm in the Big South 3A Conference opening football game Friday at 7 p.m. at John Gamble Stadium. All regular season games will begin at 7 p.m. this season.

At the time of this writing, only 100 fans are to be allowed in the stands but Governor Roy Cooper was supposed to make a decision whether or not to increase that number Tuesday, which was past the Herald’s dead-

line. There is some talk that up to 40% of the stadium’s capacity could be admitted.

Regardless of how many fans will see them either in person or by KM high. org livestream, the Mountaineers expect to put on a good show against Cramer and all the other opponents on their schedule. Because of COVID, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association is allowing just seven regular season and four playoff games this year so winning every game will be the top priority for all schools

hoping to win a conference championship and make a playoff run.

Kings Mountain saw action against a good Burns team in a scrimmage Saturday at John Gamble Stadium.

The final hour (with a running clock) was game situations except for contact on kickoffs and punts.

During that time the Mountaineers scored one touchdown but missed the extra point. They threatened several more times but lost two fumbles inside the Burns 10 yard line.

It wasn’t unusual that both teams’ defenses were better than their offense but both the Bulldog and Mountaineer coaches were trying to get most of their players playing time so they can evaluate talents of non-returning starters.

Kings Mountain’s defense was strong all day. Defenders like Chris Ruffalo, Dameon Wilson, Javari Rice-Wilson, Ty Ledbetter, Chance Cannon, Robert Lipscomb, Logan Patrick, AJ Richardson, Derek Wilson, Devin Pressley and others basically kept the Dogs penned up.

The Mountaineers got good blocking from its offensive linemen, including Blake Davis, Michael Blanton, Chris Richardson and many others. They opened huge holes for running backs like Roderick Kendrick, Jaylin Mims, Caleb Holland and others.

Returning starter Ethan Reid scored the game’s only touchdown on a quarterback sneak and along with Logan Patrick threw some accurate passes to receivers like Deandre Hoyle, Chance Cannon, Blake Emory and Pressley.

But they misfired occasionally and some other passes were dropped.

The scrimmage saw the varsity and JV teams working at once from 40 yards in. Lamont Littlejohn, son of former Mountaineer quarterback Lamont Littlejohn, threw three touchdown passes. Caleb Holland made some spectacular runs and then joined the varsity for the live action. Kendrick was also with the JVs during that time and made several long runs.

‘It was good to get out there and play’ ‘Kings Mountain coaches weren’t as interested in scoring more points than Burns as they were getting a chance to see all of their players line up against another team as they scrimmaged county-rival Burns Saturday afternoon at Gamble Stadium.

Both teams scored several times during the scrimmage, but in a running clock varsity only mini-game the Mountaineers out-scored the Bulldogs one TD to zero on a sneak by senior quarterback Ethan Reid.

“A lot of people got to play and it was good to get out there for some live action,” said Mountaineer coach Greg Lloyd. “We saw a lot of good things.

The front seven looked really good and our secondary didn’t look too bad.”

As is usually the case early in the season, the defense was ahead of the offense.

“Our passing game’s going to take a little longer to come around,” said Lloyd, who is breaking in a new group of receivers after losing the best two pass-catchers in the conference last year in Kobe Paysour and Quintin Davidson. “After a few games it should be fine.”

The Burns team lost one key player to in-

jury, but Lloyd said the Mountaineers came out fine. They did hold out last year’s leading rusher Rashaard Brooks, who has what Lloyd called a “little nagging injury” but he will be in the lineup Friday night when Stuart Cramer comes to town for the Big South Conference opener.

Lloyd stresses that not just this week’s game, but every game this season will be the “big game of the year, because with us playing only seven games if you drop a game you’re running the risk of not getting in the playoffs.

We have to treat each game like it’s a playoff game.”

The Mountaineers blew out Cramer last year in Belmont, but Lloyd said not to expect anything like that Friday night.

“I watched Cramer against East Lincoln and they look really good,” he said. “They are much better than they were last year.”

Lloyd said he was particularly impressed with defensive end Arias Nash and the Cramer quarterbacks.

“They’re passing a lot out of their spread offense,” he noted. “They run a 3-3 stack defense and do a lot of blitzing.

They’re going to be much more competitive than they were last year. We have to be ready and play very well.”

The Mountaineers will be wearing two stickers on their helmets this year – Bag in memory of Coach Brent Bagwell who died recently, and the initials of their longtime equipment manager Donnie Mace who died shortly after the end of last football season.

“Bagwell was a great coach and Donnie fixed all our helmets in addition to doing a lot of other things,” Lloyd said. “He spoiled us. He cannot be replaced.”

Lloyd said the Mountaineers will have fewer players than in the past.

“We have about 70, which is far less than in the past,” he said. “But I think that’s the standard all over the state.”

At the time of this writing, only 100 fans (mostly parents of players and cheerleaders) will be allowed in the stands. However, Governor Cooper is expected to announce higher numbers this week.

“We hope he will allow more,” Lloyd said. “It will create a little bit of atmosphere if more people are allowed in.”

Caleb Holland hits the hole for the Mountaineers in Saturday’s scrimmage with the Burns Bulldogs at John Gamble Stadium.

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Crest sweeps KM in BS final Kings Mountain High’s basketball teams ended their regular season Friday night at Crest with a double loss.

The KM girls saw Crest come from behind in the fourth quarter to win 60-56 and knock the Lady Mountaineers out of an automatic berth in the state playoffs.

Kings Mountain finished the season with a 9-3 Big South and 10-4 overall record. Crest also finished 9-3 after beating Forestview in a makeup game on Saturday.

Just in case that happened, KM and Crest flipped a coin after their game and Crest won the flip for second place.

The game was close throughout with neither team ever having a big advantage.

KM led 16-14 after the first period, 28-27 at the half and 42-39 going into the fourth quarter but a 19-12 advantage in the final eight minutes made the difference for the Lady Chargers.

Despite the loss, KM junior Saniya Wilson had one of her best games of the year with 40 points, four rebounds and three steals.

Kennedy Barnes scored

11 points and grabbed six rebounds, but the Crest defense did a super job in holding the other KM ladies down. Austyn Dixon had two points and five rebounds, Andrea Melton one point and three steals, Alayna Patrick one point and three rebounds and Tyasya Bell five rebounds.

Petty led three double-digit scorers for Crest with 16 points. Marshall had 15 and Williams 13. Warlick scored seven, Lee five, and Surratt and Hamrick two each.

The Crest boys completed a perfect regular season with a 60-44 win. Caleb Borders led the way with 16 points, but KM’s worst enemy was Matt Adams who scored 15 points and controlled the backboard with 15 rebounds.

Despite the loss, the Mountaineers still qualified for the state playoffs as the #2 team from the BSC. Hunter Huss went into its final game needing a win to force a tie for second place, but was tripped up by Ashbrook and finished in third place a game behind the Mountaineers.

KM MIDDLE FOOTBALL ROSTER Number Name 1 Trenton Pettis 2 Will Varner 3 Aiden Smith 5 Aiden Taylor 6 Khylei Anderson 10 Vance Johnson 11 Kayden Marthers 12 Barry Moore 15 Brayden Pearson 17 Tyler Furman 19 Max Thompson 20 Kameron Adams 21 Lyric Phonephet 22 Lathan Feemster 23 Semaj Odems 30 Cole Groves 31 Mikey Hall 33 Peyton Evans 35 Lucas Ward 41 Caden Smith 44 Dom Davis 45 Aiden Moore 50 Gabe Short 51 Caleb Hougland 53 Jacob Baker 54 Lucas Davis

55 Caleb Bumgardner 56 Justin Lawson 60 Charlie Black 62 Makhi Borders 63 Nick Moss 65 Chancellor Martin 66 Austyn Clark 67 Micah Longwell 70 Wilmer Machado 71 Jack Kiser 72 Zaire Holmes 74 Weston Randle 75 Angelo Paysour 76 Zi’Quarius Sharpe 79 AJ Fulton 80 Alex Carroll 81 J’Myun Huskey 82 Matthew Pennington 85 Amasia Kennedy 87 Ryker Abbott 88 Donovan Cavender 90 Mark Cruz Coaches Kenny Bridges, head coach; Wilder Clark, Matthew Carpenter, Jacob Lineberger, Rodney Brown, Trey Robinson, Tony

KM MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Date Opponent Time Feb. 17 Shelby 5 p.m.

Feb. 24 RS Central 5 p.m.

March 3 East Rutherford 5 p.m.

March 10 Crest 5 p.m.

March 17 Burns 5 p.m.

March 24 Bye March 31 Chase 5 p.m.

April 14 Championship 5 p.m. *(Note – Fifth quarter action begins at 4:30)

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Kameron Adams (20) carries the ball in KMMS game with Shelby. Adams was selected as KM’s offensive player of the game.

Shelby Middle bombs KM 42-0 in Tri-County opener Shelby got a safety on Kings Mountain’s first possession and rolled to a 42-0 victory over the Patriots in the middle schools’ opening football game Wednesday at John Gamble Stadium.

The Blue Devils scored on all of their first half possessions, including one on an interception of a KM pitchout and 48 yard return by Tyjai Johnson.

The Blue Devils got their safety when the KM quarterback stepped out the back of the end zone trying to escape tacklers after Shelby backed the Patriots up to the one-inch line.

KM kicked off from its own 20 and Shelby’s Tristan Tate went untouched from 40 yards out to make the score 8-0.

Shelby scored three more touchdowns in the second quarter to turn the game into a rout.

Kings Mountain was held to two first downs in the game. Coach Kenny Bridges cited Kameron Adams for his play on offense and Max Thompson for his defensive play.

“Hopefully our next two games, which are on the road, will go better,” Bridges said.

“I’m thinking Shelby is a whole lot better than anybody in the conference.”

The Patriots were behind the eight-ball going in as they had only four days of practice and are without eight starters from last year that did not come out for football.

The Patriots had only four eighth graders in the starting

Aiden Smith (3) carries the ball for KMMS Patriots in fifth quarter game. lineup and they were much smaller, and not nearly as experienced as the Shelby team.

Kameron Adams was selected KMMS offensive player of the game and Max Thompson was selected defensive player of the game.

Kings Mountain will travel to RS Central today and East Rutherford next week. The Patriots’ next home game is against Crest on March 10. Fifth quarter action begins at 4:30 and game-time for the varsity is 5 p.m.

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DATE OPPONENT PLACE March 15 Stuart Cramer KMHS March 17 North Gaston North Gaston March 22 Hunter Huss KMHS March 24 Ashbrook KMHS March 29 Shelby KMHS March 31 Forestview Forestview April 5 Crest KMHS April 7 Stuart Cramer Cramer April 12 North Gaston KMHS April 14 Hunter Huss Huss April 19 Ashbrook Ashbrook April 21 Shelby Shelby April 26 Forestview KMHS April 28 Crest Crest May 3 First round of playoffs May 5 Second round of playoffs May 7 Third round of playoffs.

May 11 Western Regional championship May 14-15 State championship *All regular season games begin at 6 p.m.

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KMHS JV and varsity Mountaineers sweep football schedule changes Forestview in final home The varsity game with Forestview originally scheduled for the Forestview stadium, will now be played at Kings Mountain on Thursday, April 1 at 7 p.m.

There are no other changes to the varsity schedule.

However, KM’s JV schedule has changed in terms of teams and venues.

Below are the new schedules for both teams. Remember that all JV games will begin at 6:30 and all varsity games at 7 p.m.

regular season game Kings Mountain swept Forestview in their final home basketball games Tuesday night at Parker Gym. The girls rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Lady Jaguars 62-57 and maintain their hold on second place behind defending Big South champion Ashbrook.

The boys rolled to an 85-72 victory, keeping alive their hopes of finishing second and earning a berth in the state tournament.

The Lady Mountaineers struggled early and trailed the Lady Jaguars 19-12 after the first quarter and 28-25 at halftime.

The locals rallied in the third period and outscored their visitors 21-12 to take a 42-40 lead into the final quarter.

“We struggled in the first half, but solid defensive pressure helped bring us back from the halftime deficit,” noted Coach Nicholas Inman.

Andrea Melton had her best game of the year,

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Payton Jacobs and Blake Riley added four points each, Zailyn Jeter and Megan Baker two each and Kiana Robinson one.

The Mountaineers had their most balanced scoring attack of the year with all five of their starters hitting double figures.

Zeke Cannedy led the way with 25 points and six rebounds. Isaiah Tate had 15 points and six assists; Marcus Odums 13 points, seven rebounds and six assists; Matt Toms 12 points, five rebounds and five assists; and Orlando Odums 11 points and four rebounds.

Maddox James had a big game off the bench with eight points and a team-leading 10 rebounds.

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Wilson finished with 27 points, five rebounds and five assists. Melton had two steals to go with her 13 points and Byers controlled the board with 10 rebounds.

Khalia King scored four points, Austyn Dixon had three points and three boards, Alayna Patrick, Kennedy Barnes and Monica Head had two points each, and Tyasya Bell had a point and four rebounds.

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KMMS cheerleaders perform at halftime of opening season game at Gamble Stadium.

Javari Rice-Wilson pressures Burns quarterback in Saturday’s scrimmage at John Gamble Stadium.

KM head coach Greg Lloyd keeps an eye on his team’s progress in scrimmage Saturday at Gamble Stadium.

Regular season champions in YMCA 7-8, 9-10 and 11-13 boys basketball league

9-10 boys – Left to right Dominic Allen, Ja’Heim Kirk, Corbin Butler, Banks Myers, Maverik Worchester, Brock Phillips, Eli Caldwell, Brantley Deaton, Camden Morris, John Camaj, Kiser Richards.

7-8 boys – Left to right Marquis Rodgers, Espn Carpenter, Taylor Rothwell, head coach Michael Meeks, Julian Thomas, Easton Hegler, Tyler Stanek and Michael Meeks.

Kings Mountain YMCA basketball scores: 7-8 Boys Tarheels 26, Hornets 21 Hornets – Daniel Bullock 9; Tarheels Michael Meeks 10.

Raptors 19, Dunk-aroos 13 Dunk – Easton Pasour 8; Raptors - Chase Thomas 9.

9-10 boys Hornets 30, Buckets 13

Hornets – Brantley Deaton 10. Buckets – Karter Willis 10.

Destroyers 31, Heat 17 Destroyers – Yates Toney 10; Heat – Jaqualyn Ford 8.

11-13 boys Heat 27, Hornets 22 Hornets – Cory’on Gaines 11; Heat – Ty How-

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Bulls 40, Panthers 37 Panthers – Silas Tate 17.

Bulls, Aiden Smith 16.

7-9 girls Lady Bombshells 20, Lady Fireballs 15.

Lady Ballers – Kyleigh Gaines 8. Lady Fireballs, Addy Morehead 10.

11-13 boys – Back row, left to right, Lyric Phonephet, Daylin Hopper, Noam Ohana, Matthew Kiser, head coach Anthone Phonephet. Front, left to right, Nate Kiser, Mason Powers, Cory’on Gaines, Christian Adams.

Yetis Take First Win Cleveland Community College’s Baseball team compiled a host of firsts in the initial two weeks of the program’s history. Competing in the first official game in the College’s baseball history, the Yetis took home a win after defeating Surry Community College 12-2 in their season opener on January 30 in Dobson, NC. Kyras Dawson (Washington, D.C.) and Janniel Berroa (Miami, FL) led the way with three hits each to pace the Yetis offense. In the first inning, Dawson produced

the first hit in program history, which was followed by Berroa’s three-run homerun, the first homer in program history. The homerun scored both Michael Greene (Shelby, NC) and Dawson, with Greene scoring the first run in program history after leading off the inning and being hit by a pitch.

Starting pitcher Bailey McGinnis (Rutherfordton, NC) recorded the first strikeout in program history.

McGinnis would go four complete innings, giving up only three hits while striking

out five batters. Nate Roof (Lexington, SC) followed on the mound for three innings, with no earned runs, four strikeouts and earning the first win in program history.

“It’s always great to get that first win under your belt,” said Head Coach Gene Bowles. “The hard work put in during the fall by our players and coaching staff paid off.”

Following two tough losses on the road at #20 (DI) Florence-Darlington Tech on February 6, a February 7 double header at USC Sumter

was postponed due to wet field conditions.

The NJCAA Division II Yetis once again took the field at #20 Florence-Darlington for a mid-week game on Wednesday, February 10.

The Yetis jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning but were down 9-1 to the Stingers by the fifth inning. The Yetis, however, stormed back over the next four innings, taking the lead and holding on for an 11-9 victory.

“I can’t say enough about the fight that our guys showed today,” said Bowles. “To be down eight runs to a ranked Division I program and come back, I couldn’t be prouder.

This is a huge win for our first-year program.”

Right Fielder Kyras Dawson and Catcher Zachary Wilson (Lawndale, NC) led the way with 3 hits including a double and triple each.

Blake Decker’s (John’s Creek, GA) leadoff home run would tie the game in the top of the 9th inning as the Yetis would take the lead heading to the bottom half.

Avery Bridges (Polkville, NC), pitching in relief would be credited with the win. Graham Brown (Harrisburg, NC), finishing out the 9th inning would gain the save, the first save in program history.

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Kings Mountain High School was the center of the community in 1923 and Battle of Kings Mountain commemorations were often held there before the park was formed.

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Early history of Kings Mountain High School Part 5

By Loretta Cozart Kings Mountain High School celebrates its 145 birthday this year. In Nov. 1951, Kings Mountain High School journalism students interviewed members of the community regarding the school’s history for a five-segment story. At that time, the school was a mere 75 years old. This final segment was written from interviews with members of the class about schools here in the 1920s.

Kings Mountain schools have undergone many changes since 1920. Progress seemed slow but under the leadership of Superintendent F.C. Nye (1920-1923) and of Superintendent J. Y. Irvin (1923-1927) it was steady.

In 1920 the high school was accredited by the North Carolina Department of Education. The following year the eleventh grade was added, and the attic was finished to

serve as homeroom for seniors. This room was heated by a coal stove while the rest of the school was heated by a steam plant.

One teacher taught all classes of a particular subject.

There were four high school teachers and four homerooms, eighth, nineth, tenths, and eleventh grades. Teachers changed rooms instead of pupils. This meant that a teacher had to carry her equipment from room to room.

For a year or two, the following plan was used for teaching. English: two days a week first semester, pupils had two days of literature, and three days of grammar; the second semester, two days of grammar, and three days of literature. A few of the classics such as Lady of the Lake, and “Silas Marner” were studied. There was no library. English teachers asked children to give fifty cents each towards purchase of inexpensive books for extra

reading. Later, literature was sadly neglected, the pupils concentrating on grammar and composition.

In 1924, the auditorium was converted into four classrooms. After that, the attic rooms were used for storage.

Also in 1924, the school trustees purchased the Rudisill property for an erection of an auditorium and the eight classrooms now used by the primary department.

In 1926, the fiftieth anniversary of the school, the Board of Education purchase property for the colored graded school and erected a one-story building on that site.

In order to enable students to reach the high school without walking across fields of adjoining farms, a road and several streets were opened.

In 1926, the School Board purchased the strip of land from the present Central School east to Gaston Street for a drive and parking space.

Basketball for a long time was the only sport. The girl’s team was coached by any teacher who would agree to bear the responsibility. The boy’s team was coached by someone in town who liked basketball.

Some of the students of that era remember the school as follows: there was no physical education department as now for the health and recreation of students.

There was practically no science or laboratory equipment; in fact, all the science supplies could be placed on top of one desk. There was no library from which to select books for reading enjoyment or reference work. There was no study hall, but long homeroom periods were used as study periods. Students had no elective subjects, as today, to choose from.

Classrooms and campus were bare, and ugly because trustees did not have sufficient funds to decorate rooms

or buy shrubbery to make the school look attractive.

In those days, the front yard was used as a playground and as a basketball court until the new auditorium was erected. From then until the erection of the gymnasium, basketball was played on the stage and spectators occupied seats in the auditorium. Dressing rooms were in the primary department, downstairs. Needless to say, such an arrangement was most unsatisfactory.

Many teachers were drafted into teaching subjects for which they were no qualified, but as education began to progress, the faculty was allowed to teach the subjects in which they had specialized.

Students did not have a lunchroom in which to eat.

Those who lived too far from the school had to bring lunch.

The high school had two societies, the Lee and the Aycock, to which every student belonged. The groups

met every Friday afternoon for a literary program. Once a year, the two held a joint public meeting to which members invited the public to hear the debate, the readings, and the music. Great was the rivalry, for outside judges were invited to declare the winning society in each event.

Non-participating members cheered enthusiastically.

On other dates various additional contests such as triangular debating, county reading, county declamation, and all day outdoor sports were held. The local triangular debating teams frequently won over the other two neighboring schools and affirmative teams debated and thus earned trips to the University of North Carolina for further debating. In both county reading and county declamation contests, the Kings Mountain representatives won a full share of medals.

UNC System tuition for Undergraduates to remain frozen system-wide high of 71.4 percent, the System’s 2021 report shows. UNC System institutions also graduated a record 27,383 students in critical fields like science, technology, engineering, math, health care, and teaching during the 2019-20 academic year. These graduates will help power North Carolina’s workforce during the post-COVID economic recovery.

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Student fees to increase 2.2% on average In-state tuition across the University of North Carolina System will remain frozen for the fifth straight year. At the same time, fiveyear graduation rates across the System have reached record highs.

These gains are encouraging, showing how UNC System institutions have successfully balanced longterm goals alongside public

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In 2016, the UNC Board of Governors, in partnership with the System Office and its 17 constituent institutions, adopted a strategic plan called “Higher Expectations.” As part of the plan, the System committed to improving affordability, access, student success, economic impact, and excellent and diverse institutions.

It’s been three years since the System began reporting data related to those goals.

Though the past year has been extraordinarily challenging for universities, the UNC System has stayed the course on most targets, meeting or exceeding new highs on nine of the 12 metrics in year three of its fiveyear strategic plan.

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CHARITY BIBLE COLLEGE SPRING CLASSES. Charity Bible College offers 12 weeks of classes supplemented with out of class assignments toward a degree in Theology or Christian Education. Classes resume each Monday night 6:30pm to 9:00pm starting February 22nd through May 10th. CBC is affiliated with Macedonia Baptist College of Midland, NC as a part of their satellite school program. For information call or email us! (704) 419-4574 cbcfallston@gmail.com SPA 39. Full Body Relaxation.

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351 Oakland Road, Spindale.

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SCHOOL CHOICE GASTON COUNTY SCHOOLS “APPLY NOW!” Offering 21 Dynamic Programs in 2021; Elementary, Middle and High School Online Learning. Contact Gaston County Schools at 704-866-6100 or visit www.gaston.k12.ns.us/ schoolchoice (Submit your application online by February 28th)

EXPERIENCED CARPENTER WANTED CLEVELAND COUNTY. Southern Craftsmen has an opening for a Residential and Commercial carpenter. Must have drivers license and transportation, hand tools, 18 years or older, Competitive pay based upon experience. Paid vacation and holidays. (704) 477-8414 waputnam@hotmail.com PART TIME HELP NEEDED. Loader for tree and firewood service. 704-466-0916.

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704-466-5189 NEED SOMEONE with a big dump truck that can haul hardwood logs. 828-395-0758 VAN DRIVER NEEDED. Van driver needed for community program in Rutherford County – morning & afternoon, M-F, 3-4 hrs/day. Must be at least 21 yo with a good driving record.

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EMPLOYMENT CAREGIVER 20 PLUS YEARS. Will give your loved one TLC. Bathe, feed, light housekeeping/ cooking, errands, meds. Excellent references. 980-295-6484.

PROCESS CONTROL ENGINEER. UNIQUETEX LLC has openings for Process Control Engineer in Grover, NC to develop, configure and optimize industrial processes to maintain process safety, reliability, efficiency, and to assure products quality, reduce cost, improve sustainability and maximize profitability. Req’d: Bachelor’s in Textile Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field; at least 6 months of proven work experience in textile industry. Knowl of fundamentals of synthesis and polymer application technology, and methods used in producing nonwoven fabrics; fundamentals of properties of raw materials used in nonwoven products, and nonwoven manufacturing and product development; mechanical behavior of textiles; textile testing and characterization, and SAP / R / SAS. Must be familiar with AutoCAD / Solid Work / Photoshop, and skilled in Machine Operation and knowledge of process related standards. Please forward resume to jobs@uniquetex.com.

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COMPLETE CARE INC. Is seeking CNAs / In Home Aides for Cleveland and Gaston Counties.

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IT’S TAX TIME! Let me help your small business get ready to file!

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QuickBooks Online is my specialty! Call or email for a free consultation today! (704) 300-5232 smallbusinessbasicsllc@gmail. com

BUSINESS SERVICES TAX SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS/SMALL BUSINESS. We are a local (Boiling Springs, NC) family based business specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping and accounting services with over 25 years of experience. For the first 50 customers we are offering Tax Preparation and Filing at a 20% reduction over what you paid last year. Another Way Home Accounting and Taxes, LLC. www.linkedin.com / in / trudie - underwood-a345013a awhtaxes@ gmail.com (910) 777-7194 PAINTING SERVICES. Over 25 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results. References available. Free estimates.

Charles, or leave message. (704) 435-8062 TRIPLE D PAINTING AND WOODWORK. All your painting needs, free estimates, over 25 yrs experience! Framing, facial boards and much more wood work available!

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“Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587

MOBILE HOBBIES HOBBY SHOP. We are an RC hobby shop located in Shelby NC on 3824 Robert Riding Rd. Opened in 2013. Hours of operation Mon,Tues,Thurs-Sat 11am-7pm and Wednesdays 11am-3pm, Sunday-closed.

We sell High End Radio control cars/trucks/parts(Traxxas,arrma,Team associated etc..) Race season March-Dec oval and off-road. Come out and see us!! (980) 220-1038 sherylblanton35@yahoo.com BLANTON’S LANDSCAPING AND TREE TRIMMING. SERVICES OFFERED ARE TREE TRIMMING/REMOVAL, GRASS CUTTING/ LANDSCAPING AND SMALL GRADING JOBS. FREE ESTIMATES. (704) 692-4203 K ALEBBL ANTON9 6@YAHOO.COM

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PATTERSON SPRINGS STORAGE AUCTION PUBLIC SALE. 1:00PM Mar 3rd. Patterson Springs Storage, 1826 Creek Ridge Rd., Shelby NC. Contents of Units: #25/32 Pruitt, #10 Clonginger, #12 Norris, For Non-Payment/Lease Violation of Storage Rent. (704) 473-7358

ANTIQUES & MORE N BEAMS MILL. Furniture, Antiques, collectibles, man cave items, bottles & more. Thurs.-Fri., 10am-5pm.

Sat., 9am-4pm. Closed Sun.Wed. 4135 Fallston Road, Shelby.

(Hwy 18 north.) Come check out our big first of the year sales. 50% off Christmas items. Lots of lamps on sale too! 704-312-6410.

WANTED: NEED A SALON CHAIR AND SINK. Please call 704-482-5205.

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USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-286-8674.

UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION: Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Jewelry and MORE. Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro.

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FOR SALE FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Larger load for $70; smaller load for $30; all for $150. 704-974-4247 WANTED: LOOKING FOR OLDER Martin or Gibson guitar. Gift for uncle. Would consider other quality brands. God Bless. 704538-9207, 843-670-9727.

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RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE for small job repairs and fixes.

Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas.

Bob, 828-476-6058.

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.

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HANDYMAN SERVICES. Get your yards Ready for Spring!

Beat the rush. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs.

Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience.

Call us first, 704-692-4449.

BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828-2481408.

HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449.

ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Call for more details.

828-382-0455.

DEER CORN, SHELLED, 50LBS, $7. Cob Corn, $8. 828287-3272.

24XS POWER COMMERCIAL TANNING BED. 24XS Power Commercial Tanning Bed, 220V. 97 hours on the original bulbs.

Bulbs are bronzing type. This bed was bought new by my daughter and has never been used in a commercial environment, only in our home. Bed is setup and running and buyer is welcome to see it work. $1000.00 OBO. (704) 472-3860 dblnaughtspy70@ gmail.com MUZZLE BRAKES. 3 or 4 port stainless steel Muzzle Brakes for sale. Will install. Call: 801-6020763.

18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,095. 704-482-3166.

HONEY BEE. Taking orders for Bees. Pick-up date April 4, 2021.

Cost $115 for 3lb. package. Call Kelly 704-472-2917.

PROPANE GRILL TANKS REFILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828287-3272.

HAVE A STORAGE BUILDING NOT USING, OUTGROWN IT? Sell it, trade in for new bigger one. We take trades, we buy used buildings. Must be factory built, able to move. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

50+ TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW. More on the way! Areas largest selection, quality, best price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. $100 full size pickup or $80 short bed pickup. “$20 Delivery Fee” (828) 461-2379 CHOCOLATE ROSES. NC4Ever.com - SHOP - Send somone a nice surprise - a BOUQUET OF CHOCOLATE ROSES. NC4Ever@email.com FIVE 8 FOOT PICNIC TABLES. MADE OF 2x6’s. Built by Burns Ag Department. $125 each or All 5 for $500. Never Been Outdoors (Kept Indoors). Call (704) 5380266 ASSORTMENT OF CHILTON REPAIR MANUALS. I have a large assortment of Chilton Auto Repair Manuals. Some are imports and trucks. Some Motor Manuals all are hard back copies.

Best Offer! (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net AMMUNITION FOR SALE. .22 MAG $30/50, .357 MAG $75/50, .44 MAG $90/50, .45 LC $90/50.

Other Calibers Available. Text, 828-305-2128.

225 GRASSHOPPER LAWN MOWER for sale with bagger attachment. $3,000.00. 980295-8351.

DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms. 704-3005341, Steve 704-472-8865, Cletus, 704-300-5341, Todd (704) 692-1627

CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917 OLD RIFLES. Lever action Winchester and Marlin rifles. Call 801-602-0763.

WANT TO BUY. 5 foot 3 point hitch rotary tiller for tractor. (704) 477-1610 BERETTA M9A3. Call 704-7694091.

WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, Pop-Up Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.

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 WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you. We pay cash on the spot. No titles needed.

ID required. (803) 374-7545 DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars.

Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828-289-1175 RECORD ALBUMS. 33 1/3 RPM 45 RPM with Picture Sleeves from the 1960’s to 1990’s; 78 RPM Blues Artists. (919) 3147579 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing.

(704) 692-1006 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. 828248-3659, 828-289-0742.

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828245-6756.

FARM & GARDEN 2 FARMALL 140 TRACTORS & Quick Hitch Equipment. Turn Plow, Disc Harrow, Bush Hog, Cultivator Plows, Fertilizer and Seed Planters (Plus More Plow Equipment). Call (704) 538-0266

HAVE A TRAILER NOT USING? SELL IT! J. Johnson Sales INC. Buy, Sale, Trade trailers. Must have title. Call 828-245-5895.

NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-287-3272.

CARPORTS, GARAGES, BUILDINGS, RV, BOAT COVERS IN STOCK. Areas largest on site display. Best selection, quality price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 Hwy. 221S., Forest City.

828-245-5895.

16X40 OR TWO STORY BUILDINGS BUILT ON SITE. 1 DAY INSTALL. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

1950 STYLE TOKHEIM GAS PUMP / COIN BANK. 6 available. $50 each. (704) 473-6384

NEED CASH? I WILL BUY your old used Nintendo NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy and N64 Games. Small/big lots. 828-7487264.

ENCLOSED TRAILER IN STOCK. Dump trailers in stock and more on the way! J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-2455895.

FLAG POLES, FLAGS IN STOCK. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. Call 828245-5895.

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Winter 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. 704-477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

CT’S PROPERTY SERVICES. New to area and building new clientele. Painting, decorating, deck repair, plumbing and much more. References available. Give me a call, prompt reply guaranteed. (828) 275-4433 clivet999@ gmail.com S&S LAWNCARE AND HANDYMAN SERVICES. Professional Lawn Care and Landscaping services in Cleveland County.

Business & Residential. Mowing, Trimming, Bush Trimming, Mulching, Real Estate Prep, Free Estimates. (704) 297-6448

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A CLEANING COMPANY WITH NO HIDDEN FEES!!! Mattress Cleaning (Clean, Deodorize, Protect & Disinfect). King $109, Queen $89, Twin $69. 2nd side of mattress 1/2 off. 704-980-3047.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Get your yards Ready for Spring!

Beat the rush. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs.

Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience.

Call us first, 704-692-4449.

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

FESCUE SMALL SQUARE HAY BALES. Clean small square bales of Fescue hay for sale. $4/bale, Barn kept, Great shape, Very clean tight bales.

(704) 472-5040 doughobson01@yahoo.com HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. 4x5 Round Bales in barn, $45 each. Fescue and Orchard grass. Rutherford County. 828429-3100.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

UTILITY BUILDINGS, STORAGE BUILDINGS. Steel, Wood, Vinyl.

Some fully insulated, 1 to 2 day delivery if buy from stock. Cash or low down payment with monthly payments. No credit ok. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 487-6855 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (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

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES FOR SALE. CKC registered. Born 12/2/2020. Males and female available. Deworming and shots by vet. Asking $400. Call or text (828) 2891795

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443 FIREWOOD FOR SALE Hardwood only. Will deliver. Between $40-$60 per 1/2 truckload. 704538-9184.

WANTED: LAWNMOWERS, RUNNING OR NOT RUNNING. Call and leave message, will return your call. 828-289-7954.

RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS AND GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383.

CKC POODLE PUPPIES. Born 10/31/20 Only males left. Very sweet and smart puppies. Will make good companions. Must see to appreciate. You can find us on our Facebook page, Southpaw Poodles and Doodles. Puppies have had 3 vaccinations so far and been de-wormed. $1000.

Call or message. (828) 569-0352 lisa.holtzclaw78@gmail.com

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UNC From Page 5B Ramsey, chair of the UNC Board of Governors. “But even with the emergencies and distractions, we haven’t taken our eye off the ball.

Our universities are multitasking, making tremendous progress as they balance priorities and manage public health and safety.”

The System has made progress on student success for low-income and rural students and is committed to continuing its efforts to improve enrollment among those groups.

College affordability is another major focus of

the strategic plan. Since 2017, the UNC System has capped tuition prices for students who live in North Carolina. During the 202122 academic year, resident undergraduates will pay an average $4,553 in annual tuition across 13 of the System’s 16 universities. Instate tuition at UNC’s three NC Promise institutions will remain at $1,000 annually.

NC Promise is an affordable tuition program enacted by the General Assembly in 2016. Residents pay $500 per semester tuition at Elizabeth City State University, UNC Pembroke, and Western Carolina University.

Out-of-state students also receive affordable tuition, with the price set at $2,500

each semester. The program has been in effect since 2018.

“Our System-wide tuition freeze reinforces the board’s commitment to keep college costs low,” Ramsey said. “We are also grateful to the General Assembly for helping us reduce the financial burden on our students.

Together, we will ensure people from every corner of this state can afford a worldclass education.”

The UNC System will raise nonresident undergraduate tuition by an average of 1.2 percent for the 2021-22 academic year.

Graduate students from outside the state will also see an average 3.9 percent tuition increase.

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Tuition for Undergraduates by UNC System are: University In-State Tuition Out-of-Sate Tuition NC State University 8,894.60 29,013.60 UNC-Chapel Hill 8,750.46 35,929.46 East Carolina University 7,068.00 23,345.00 NC A & T State University 6,549.81 20,059.81 UNC Charlotte 6,905.00 20,339.00 UNC Greensboro 7,287.00 22,446.00 UNC Wilmington 7,076.44 21,141.44 Appalachian State University 7,249.00 22,056.00 Fayetteville State University 5,309.00 16,917.00 NC Central University 6,417.21 19,124.21 UNC Pembroke 3,454.76 7,454.76 Western Carolina University 3,825.00 7,825.00 Winston-Salem State University 5,863.16 16,110.16 UNC Asheville 7,087.50 24,435.50 Elizabeth City State University 3,258.69 7,258.69 UNC School of the Arts 8,911.00 25,454.00 * In addition to the fees above, the Board also authorized a $1 ASG fee which is not included in the total fees amount.

Student fees will increase by a system-wide average of 2.2 percent for both resident and nonresident undergraduates. Resident undergraduates will pay an average $6,553 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state undergraduates will pay an average $20,194 in tuition and fees. These totals do not include estimates for room, board, books, and other expenses related to campus living.

NC Coronavirus Grants awarded to 34 communities Nearly $27 million in grants have been awarded to 34 municipal and county governments in North Carolina, including Shelby, in response to the adverse economic and public health impacts of COVID-19, Governor Roy

Cooper announced last week.

The federal funds are being distributed through the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) program to assist local governments with subsistence payments to

prevent evictions and utility disconnections in their communities.

In addition to public utilities and rent assistance, the funds will also provide public facilities support with broadband, communications, and

the rehabilitation of buildings as well as financial assistance to small businesses with fewer than 100 employees and micro-enterprises with no more than five employees.

“Our communities need help in recovering from the

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pandemic and these funds will help with some of their immediate needs,” said Governor Cooper.

Funded through the federal CARES Act by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the North Carolina CDBG-CV grantees include Ashe County, Asheboro, Beulaville, Buncombe, County, Carrboro, Conover, Eden, Elizabeth City, Fremont, Four Oaks, Graham County, Granite Falls, Haywood County, Hillsborough, Johnston County, Jonesville, Kinston, Maiden, Martin County, Nash County.

Newton, Orange County, Oxford, Pitt County, Reidsville, Richmond County, Rockingham County, Rutherford County,

Shelby, Tyrell County, Watauga County, Wilson County, Wilson City, and Yancey County.

“Supporting North Carolina’s smaller communities and businesses is critical for our state’s economic recovery,” said N.C. Commerce Secretary Machelle Sanders.

“These grantees will be able to provide emergency payment assistance for families who desperately need relief due to the pandemic, as well as receive financial support to expand the economic revitalization efforts in their communities.”

The funds will be administered by the North Carolina Department of Commerce Rural Economic Development Division.

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The Farm Hands Bluegrass

Gospel concert Feb. 27th On Sat., Feb. 27th at 5:00 pm. Lowesville Gospel Concerts located at 1062 South Hwy 16 in Lowesville NC will present The Farm Hands Bluegrass from Nashville TN. Tim Graves, owner of the group, played for 20 years on the Grand Ole Opry Stage, and in 2015 was inducted in the Bluegrass Hall of Fame, he

has also been named dobro player of the year 12 times.

Doug Hudson, (right) from Columbia SC, will open the evening.

Wearing masks and social distancing is expected.

Any questions call at 704618-9762. A freewill offering will be received. Everest Grill is open to serve you.

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IMPORTED ROTTWEILER PUPPIES. From International Champion Bloodline. $1,500.

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AKC ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES. I have triple carriers Violet, blue, white, triple carrier blk.

Ready Valentines. Serious inquiries only. $1000 deposit required.

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AKC REGISTERED BLACK LAB PUPPIES. Males and females, excellent dispositions, Champion bloodlines. Ready 3/22/21. (704) 914-8241

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OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659, (803) 635-9831 OCEAN FRONT CONDO 438 Baywatch in North Myrtle Beach. “Low Winter Rates”.

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2002 JEEP WRANGLER TJ. 6 cylinder, auto, 2 door, 133k miles, leather interior, no rust, Rough Country Lift, $11,000. 828-4295155, leave message if no answer.

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2017 KIA RIO 37,200 miles, $8200. (704) 240-0342

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1980 FORD F100 PICKUP. Long bed with ladder rack. Needs some work. Can send pictures by phone. $1200. Call (704) 3001818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net 1998 FORD F-150 PARTS TRUCK! 3 door, good motor, transmission. Call for details.

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OPEN HOUSE. Come view this beautiful home in Morgan Chapel Village, 105 Oak Lane, Columbus NC 28722-4450. Our Open House is Sunday, 2-21, 2:00 until 4:00. Your hosts will be Sharon Kelly and Delene Morgan, Realtors with Coldwell Banker King.

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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

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week.

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A CLEANING COMPANY WITH NO HIDDEN FEES!!! Furniture Cleaning Special: Upholstery or Leather. Chair $40, Sofa $85, Love Seat $70. All 3 pieces $168, includes Clean, Deodorize, Protect & Disinfect. 704-980-3047.

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY CLEAN SMALL MOBILE HOME for rent. Prefer mature single non-smoker. NO Pets. Cleveland Mall area. $325/mth. + $200.00 deposit. 704-481-0925.

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

GASTON COUNTY 3 BEDROOM 1 BATH. Rent $975, Deposit $975, Application Fee $25. 704-472-3100, 704472-4666. 306 S. King St., Gastonia, NC 28052

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City.

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Remembering long-time educator and former CROSSWORD PUZZLE Gaston Schools Board member Terry Usery The Gaston County Schools family is mourning the death of Mr. Terry Usery, who passed away on February 14, 2021.

A long-time educator with more than 40 years of dedicated service to the profession, Mr. Usery worked as a classroom teacher, bus driver, and school administrator. He served as principal of Page Elementary School in Belmont and Cherryville Elementary School before spending more than 16 years as principal of Tryon Elementary School, which he affectionately referred to as “the purrrfect place to learn.”

Mr. Usery began his career with Gaston County Schools in August 1974, working for 15 years as a teacher at Carr, Arlington, and Tryon elementary schools. From

Mr. Terry Usery 1989-1992, he was an assistant principal at Woodhill Elementary and W.C. Friday Junior High School before being named the principal of Page Elementary in July 1992.

After four years at Page, he spent one year at Cherryville Elementary, and then served

as principal of Tryon Elementary until his retirement in 2014.

In 2013, Mr. Usery was named the Gaston County Principal of the Year. He capped his career in education by serving as the Cherryville Township representative on the Gaston County Board of Education from 2016 until 2020.

When he was elected to the Board of Education, Mr. Usery answered the call to dedicate much time and energy to serving the students, employees, and families of Gaston County Schools. He collaborated with his fellow Board members, Superintendent Booker, school administrators, teachers, parents, community leaders, and others to improve educational opportunities for children.

From the classroom to the principal’s office and all the way to the Board Room, Mr. Usery worked tirelessly during his entire professional life to be a staunch advocate for students, teachers, and the entire public school system in the community he so cherished and loved. He was a voice, a beacon, and an ambassador for education because he wholeheartedly knew what quality teaching and learning does for children – it changes their lives forever.

Everyone associated with Gaston County Schools wishes to express our sincere condolences to Mr. Usery’s family and friends during this difficult time of loss and sadness. Mr. Terry Usery, our loyal friend of public education, will be missed by all of us.

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How to Choose a Hospice Care Program Dear Savvy Senior, Where can I turn to find a good Medicare covered hospice provider? My husband’s mother has a terminal condition and wants to die at home, if possible, so I’m helping out where I can.

Sad Sandy Dear Sandy, Hospice is a wonderful option in the last months of life because it offers a variety of services, not only to those who are dying, but also to those left behind. Here’s what you should know about hospice care, along with some tips to help you choose one.

Understanding Hospice Hospice care is a unique service that provides medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support to people who are in the last stages of a terminal illness – it does not speed up or slow down the process of dying.

Hospice’s goal is to simply keep the patient as comfortable and pain-free as possible, with loved ones nearby until death.

The various services provided by a hospice program comes from a team of professionals that works together to

accommodate all the patients’ end-oflife needs.

stating that her life expectancy is six months or less.

The team typically includes hospice doctors that will work with the primary physician and family members to draft up a care plan; nurses who dispense medication for pain control; home care aids that attend to personal needs like eating and bathing; social workers who help the patient and the family prepare for end of life; clergy members who provide spiritual counseling, if desired; and volunteers that fill a variety of niches, from sitting with the patient to helping clean and maintain their property.

It’s also important to know that homebased hospice care does not mean that a hospice nurse or volunteer is in the home 24 hours a day. Services are based on need and/or what you request.

Hospice care can also be stopped at any time if your mother-in-law’s health improves or if she decides to re-enter cure-oriented treatments.

Some hospices even offer massage or music therapy, and nearly all provide bereavement services for relatives and short-term inpatient respite care to give family caregivers a break.

How to Choose The best time to prepare for hospice and consider your options is before it’s necessary, so you’re not making decisions during a stressful time. There are more than 4,300 hospice care agencies in the U.S., so depending on where you live, you may have several options from which to choose.

Most hospice patients receive care in their own home. However, hospice will go wherever the patient is – hospital, nursing home or assisted living residence. Some even have their own facility to use as an option.

To locate a good hospice in your area, ask your mother-in-law’s doctor or the discharge planner at your local hospital for a referral, or you can search online at Medicare.gov/care-compare, which provides lists and ratings of hospice providers in your area.

To receive hospice, your mother-in-law must get a referral from her physician

When choosing, look for an established hospice that has been operating

for a few years and one that is certified

by Medicare. To help you select one, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization offers a worksheet of questions to ask CaringInfo.org.

Medicare Coverage Medicare covers all aspects of hospice care and services for its beneficiaries.

There is no deductible for hospice services although there may be a very small co-payment – such as $5 for each prescription drug for pain and symptom control, or a 5 percent share for inpatient respite care. Medicaid also covers hospice in most states, as do most private health insurance plans.

For more information, see the “Medicare Hospice Benefits” online booklet at Medicare.gov/pubs/pdf/02154-medicare-hospice-benefits.pdf.

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.