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KM City services impacted by COVID-19 By Marilyn Sellers City Manager

Christmas lights will be turned on tonight at 7:30pm until 10pm. File photo

Lights to brighten citizen’s spirits By Loretta Cozart Starting today, the City of Kings Mountain is turning on the Christmas lights downtown from 7:30 pm – 10 pm to lift the spirits of the community. There will be no music to accompany the lights, because the city doesn’t wish to encourage gatherings. It is just a re-

minder that we are in this together. This gesture is similar to what Americans have begun doing across the nation, adding a strand or two of Christmas lights on their porches and decks in an effort to lift up neighbors as we practice social distancing. Since most Americans know where their Christmas

light are, having just used them, this job shouldn’t be too hard. And if you haven’t bothered to take down those Christmas lights just yet, you are ahead of the game. Together Apart, let’s lift each other up. Grab a strand of lights and shine the light of hope into the world, one household at a time.

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On Tuesday, March 17, Breanna Joel was sworn in as Kings Mountain’s newest officer to join the force. Pictured (L-R): Chief Lisa Proctor, Officer Breanna Joel, and Mayor Scott Neisler. Photo provided

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Governor closes schools thru May 15 On Monday, Governor Roy Cooper ordered tighter limits on gatherings and extended school closures statewide to May 15, 2020. The order also closed some businesses that require close social interaction and limited visitors to long-term care centers. The Executive Order’s effective date will be Wednesday, March 25. “Each and every choice we are making is intended to flatten the curve and provide our health care system the ability to treat the sickest patients in the coming months.

This is what we need to do to slow the spread of this illness and protect the health and safety of North Carolinians,” Governor Cooper said. Also Monday, the Governor’s request for a major disaster declaration for North Carolina was received by FEMA. This specifically requested Individual Assistance, Crisis Counseling Program, Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance and more. 50-plus member gatherings are banned and close-contact business closed. Monday’s announcement prioritized social distancing by lowering the threshold on large gatherings to ban See CLOSES, Page 2A

On the evening of Wednesday, March 18, the City of Shelby notified the public that they had received notice of a cyber-malware attack. According to the press release, “City of Shelby is now in the recovery process. We are uncertain at this time of how long the recovery process may take, but we are diligently working to correct the issue as soon as possible.” At the time of the press release, it appears that personal information of our employees or customers has not been compromised. “The City’s computer systems are currently down, however, there has been no impact to public safety or the 911 center. As we have new information, we will share it with our employees and the public. Look for updates on the City’s Facebook page, and on our website at cityofshelby.com,” the release stated. Thank you in advance for your patience as we navigate through this situation. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Public Information Officer at 704-4189097.

T h e Coronavirus outbreak COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving situation and the City of Kings Mountain continues to monitor and evaluate all policies and procedures on a daily basis. The safety and health of our employees and the public is our top priority as we strive to ensure the continuous delivery of services to our community. The City’s staff are working diligently to supply the needs of our citizens while minimizing their exposure. If you have flu like symptoms, are quarantined, or under self-quarantine and need emergency services please let the dispatcher know. Sharing this information with 911 dispatchers will help our police, fire, and first responders take the necessary precautions to avoid any spread of the novel coronavirus. Let’s do our due diligence to protect our com-

munity by following all mandates and recommendations by State, Federal and Health Officials regarding social interactions/ distancing and proper hygiene. (See helpful links provided below). I encourage you to think of everyone affected during this time of uncertainty. Be creative in showing someone you care. Help our staff minimize face to face contact by the following: - Use our website and online resources. Call our main line if you need any assistance or have questions. (704)-734-0333 - Contact us via email. We are utilizing email as much as possible in the event we are unable to occupy offices. Department emails and phone numbers are on our website. - Pay your utility bills: • Online https://www. cityofkm.com/330/OnlineBill-Pay • Drive-Thru Window at City Hall • Drop-Box at City Hall (Drop box is checked on a daily basis) • Mail your payment to us at: PO Box 429 Kings

Mountain NC 28086. Temporary closures and modification to City operations: City/Building Services As of Thursday March 19, all city buildings are conducting business but with limited access to the public. Garbage collections will continue on a normal schedule unless notified otherwise. For police reports contact the records officer at (704) 734-4600, Monday-Friday 8-5. Patrick Senior Center is closed until further notice. All March and April rentals at the Patrick Center are cancelled. Call about future dates. Check their Facebook page or call for the latest information regarding food and medical transportation. Every weekday at 10 am check out their Facebook Live for updates and interaction. https://www.facebook. com/PatrickSeniorCenter (704) 734-0447 Mauney Memorial Library The library is closed to the public until further notice. See SERVICES, Page 7A

School lunches continue during time of quarantine By Loretta Cozart Cleveland County Schools continues to provide meals to students after Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 117, directing the statewide closure of K-12 public schools to limit the spread of COVID-19. Free bagged lunches are now available for children, 2-18, Monday through Friday from 11:30 am until 1 pm. Parents can pick-up meals in drive thru fashion at your child’s school, with the exception of Kings Mountain High School and East School. KMHS, is co-located with Kings Mountain Middle School, so the middle school cafeteria will handle meals for both sites. East

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Elementary is not serving because they do not currently have a Cafeteria Manager. Families from that school should go to North School instead. Students do not have to be in the vehicle for parents to receive meals. With each meal, a breakfast is included for the following day. As of March 18, families without transportation could have meals delivered to their home. Currently, all home deliveries are handled by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Cleveland County. The number to call for delivery is 704-480-5569. As of Thursday, March

29, 25,326 lunches and breakfasts had been served and the number of meals served has increased daily: • Monday lunches and Tuesday breakfasts: 1,957 and 1,799 • Tuesday lunches and Wednesday breakfasts: 2,915 & 2,937 • Wednesday lunches and Thursday breakfasts: 3,939 & 3,931 • Thursday lunches and Friday breakfasts: 3,921 and 3,927 In addition to these measures by Cleveland County Schools, Governor Roy Cooper wrote President Donald Trump asking for key waivers that will allow North Carolina to adapt federal food and healthcare programs to better serve See LUNCHES, Page 7A

Takeout and delivery in the new normal By Loretta Cozart Kings Mountain’s and Grover’s restaurant owners had to make tough decisions last week after Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order to end in-restaurant dining due to the Coronavirus. The executive order does not

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■ OBITUARIES

Carolyn Spivey McWhirter Carolyn Spivey McWhirter, affectionately known as Mimi by those who loved her, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 19, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Carolyn was born in Swannanoa, North Carolina on December 1, 1938. She was the daughter of the late Adger and Mae Spivey. Carolyn had a passion for education and taught at Kings Mountain High School for over thirty years. She also taught Psychology at Cleveland Community College and was the Children’s Choir director at Lafayette Street United Methodist Church for many years. Carolyn had a passion for life and loved doing things for others. She was known as being selfless, caring, compassionate, and had a thirst for life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Harold and Terry Spivey, her sister, Frances Gentry, and her grandson Camden McWhirter. Carolyn is survived by her husband of 63 years, Carl, her son Owen of Spartanburg, her son Alan and wife Lena of Shelby, her son Colin and wife Kay of Shelby, and daughter Laura Webb of Huntersville. She is also survived by two sisters, Phyllis and husband Ansel Hawkins of Asheville and Norma and husband Gene Page of Wilmington. Her surviving grandchildren include: Candice McWhirter and her children Matthew, Noah, and Jaxon, Erin Bryant, Kendyl McWhirter, Breanna Webb, Lacey Blake, Cole Mull, and Gracie McWhirter. Carolyn was fortunate to have three amazing caregivers later in life whom she loved like family. They are Geraldine Dover, Mabel Pruitt, and Shirley Emory Due to the Coronavirus, a memorial service will be held for Carolyn at a later date. Memorials may be made to Lafayette Street United Methodist Church 1420 S. Lafayette Street Shelby NC 28152 and Cleveland County Hospice, 951 Wendover Drive, Shelby NC 28150.

KM Special Events Department cancels events Due to current guidelines issued by the State of North Carolina, Department of Health and Human Services and Governor Roy Cooper regarding social distancing and to do our part in preventing the spread of COVID-19, all City of Kings Mountain Special Events scheduled to take place in April have been cancelled. These events include the Flashlight, Glow-In-TheDark Easter Egg Hunt and Earth Day. The April 4th concert featuring Ultimate

Eagles Tribute-On the Border, will be rescheduled for a later date. The safety and health of our employees and the public is our highest priority, and we thank you for your understanding during this difficult time. We will continue to post updates as they become available. For more information, call the City of Kings Mountain’s Special Events Department at 704-730-2101, or visit their website at www. KingsMountainEvents.Com.

Together Apart By Loretta Cozart The Coronavirus has put an end to face-to-face social gatherings, so families and friends are scrambling to find creative ways to spend time together. Many families and individuals host virtual dinner parties in an effort to get the social interaction they need. Parents of young children now schedule virtual playdates. But activities do not have to be technology driven to be successful. Families preparing meals together, or playing board games work just as well, and help everyone have social interaction. The feeling of isolation is perhaps the hardest part of this pandemic. People are social by nature and staying apart is very difficult for them. To stave off feelings of isolation, reach out to friends and family by phone so they can hear your voice. Engage them by asking questions that encourage conversation. Facetime those you can, so they can see your face and hear your voice. That connection has a huge psychological impact on both people involved. On Tuesday, March 17, CBS released a PSA to calm Coronavirus fears called We’re All in This Together. Another common phrase now is Together Apart. Slogans like this are popular during times of crisis and war. And we are at war with the silent enemy, Coronavirus. Two weeks of isolation seems a huge sacrifice. According to the CDC, the lives of our most vulnerable populations depend upon our following the guidelines. Together

Apart, we can flatten the curve. It is both a civic and patriotic duty and we must all do our part to defeat the virus. On March 16, Dr. Deborah Birx of the White House coronavirus task force said, “What had the biggest impact in the model in social distancing, small groups, not going in public in large groups.” Announced were guidelines, called 15 Days to Slow the Spread, and are to be followed for two weeks: • Listen to and follow the directions of your State and local authorities • If you feel sick, stay home. Do not go to work. Contact your medical provider. • If your children are sick, keep them at home. Do not send them to school. Contact your medical provider. • If someone in your household has tested positive for the coronavirus, keep the entire household • at home. Do not go to work. Do not go to school. Contact your medical provider. • If you are an older person, stay home and away from other people. • If you are a person with a serious underlying health condition that can put you at increased • Risk (for example, a condition that impairs your lung or heart function or weakens your immune system), • Stay home and away from other people.

Americans across the nation have found creative ways to socialize Together Apart. The Herald applauds you in your efforts to follow the guidelines given by the White House last week. Please email photos of your family’s or children’s activities, along with a brief description, to Loretta@KMHerald.com for consideration for sharing next week.

Governor waives some COVID-19 restrictions O n Saturday, March 21, Governor Roy Cooper waived restrictions to increase access to c a r e g i v e r s GOV. COOPER to provide flexible child care and elder care during the coronavirus emergency. The Order provides flexibility to local health departments working to adapt to the increased need for their resources. Additionally, it provides for ways for Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices to enact social distancing protections and waives some registration requirements to ensure resources can be delivered by truck throughout the state. “Doctors, nurses, first responders and other critical

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personnel need to know their children are safe so they can continue to respond during this time of crisis,” said Governor Cooper. “And we’re loosening trucking requirements so important medicine and equipment can get quickly to the people in all 100 counties that need it.” The Order provides for the following provisions: • Improve access to safe, flexible child care for first responders, emergency personnel, food preparers and others; Transfer authority to local health departments to be more flexible with mandates during the crisis, so they can prioritize the most needed services; Lifts some restrictions so that volunteers and other caregivers may care for children and elders during the crisis. The transportation waiver includes provisions to: • Allow DMV offices to

ensure appropriate social distancing including requiring appointments and making sure offices have enough space for DMV customers; • Postpone DMV hearings that can reasonably be delayed during the crisis response; • Offers clarity around regulations so that critical supplies can get where they are needed throughout the state; • Waive Commercial Driver’s License requirements to ensure school buses can be utilized in responding to the crisis. • The North Carolina Council of State concurred with the order Friday. Make sure the information you are getting about COVID19 is coming directly from reliable sources like the CDC and NCDHHS.

Life is Better with Clean Hands CDC has launched Life is Better with Clean Hands, a national campaign encouraging adults to make clean hands a healthy habit at home and away. Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Studies have shown that handwashing can prevent 1 in 3 diarrhea-related sicknesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections, such as a cold or the flu. Follow these five steps every time. • Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap. • Lather your hands by rubbing them together with

CLOSES From Page 1A

crowds of more than 50 people. To stay consistent with this number, it will require certain businesses to close, including: • Bingo Parlors, including Bingo sites operated by charitable organizations •Bowling Alleys • Indoor Exercise Facilities (e.g. gyms, yoga studios, martial arts facilities, indoor trampoline and rock-climbing facilities) • Health Clubs • Indoor Pools • Live Performance Venues • Movie Theaters • Skating Rinks • Spas • Sweepstakes Lounges • Video game arcades • Barber Shops • Beauty Salons (including waxing and hair removal centers) • Hair Salons • Nail Salons/Manicure/ Pedicure Providers • Massage Parlors • Tattoo Parlors Grocery stores and restaurants providing takeout and delivery will remain open.

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the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails. • Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice. • Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.

• Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them. If soap and water aren’t available, you can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. For more information on Life is Better with Clean Hands, visit www.cdc.gov/ handwashing.

Additionally, Governor Cooper reminded North Carolinians to show restraint in buying groceries and supplies. “I know today’s orders cause hardship for a lot of people. I do not treat these decisions lightly,” added Governor Cooper. “We have made them in the interest of health and safety.” School Deadline Extended, Education Leadership To Build Plan For Education The May 15 school closure date is based on current guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As the situation in North Carolina evolves, more may be needed. Governor Cooper has asked the State Board to collaborate with the Department of Public Instruction and legislators to: • Develop a plan to ensure access to a quality education for students through the remainder of the school year. • Provide students with remote learning while school buildings are closed.

• Ensure that all school employees – including janitors, bus drivers, teaching assistants and cafeteria workers -- will work in safe environments and be paid. Medical Volunteers, Supplies Needed Also Monday, Cooper highlighted the need for medical and health care workers and urged qualified, available professionals to volunteer by signing up at ncdhhs.gov/ coronavirus. Already more than 300 people have volunteered. Specifically, the Governor highlighted the need for doctors and nurses, pharmacy, imaging and respiratory care, and facility maintenance and administrative support workers. Critical supplies and equipment like masks, gloves, and gowns are low. Governor Cooper is convening North Carolina’s top manufacturers to explore transitioning production lines to start making these critical supplies.

ATTENTION! Due to health concerns of the COVID-19 Virus. The Cleveland County Public Health Center has cancelled our Household Hazardous Waste Days Scheduled for April 4, 2020. A Reschedule Date Has Not Been Determined at This Time.

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As part of Kings Mountain’s 2020 Main Street Program Work Plan, the city’s Main Street Program continues to assist small businesses in sustainability. One way is through training and development for best practices for small businesses, specifically in rural downtowns. Right now may be a good time to lean into some downtown small business development training – remotely! Main Street Coordinator Susan Matheson shared a website called Small Business Revolution. “How ironic is that name?,” Matheson asked. “The website looks like an excellent business resource for our downtown community. Everything is available online, including the entire series and many additional business resources. You can even Connect with a Small Business Adviser for free.” The series goes into detail about restoring downtowns, dos and don’ts for small businesses, marketing strategies, logos, websites, showcasing your talents, and other important elements for rural downtown communities to keep in mind. They utilize experts and focus on specific businesses downtown (restaurants, retail, etc., to show how they helped that business owner. There are 5 Seasons with 8-9 episodes per season (season 5 episodes are

not up just yet). The episodes are 15-20 minutes each. All the episodes and additional resource videos can be watched online at your convenience. “Let’s watch these episodes remotely and learn together. With short episodes, I think we can pace ourselves and finish the entire series in about 3 months. See the suggested schedule below so we can learn together. You can also go at your own pace and finish sooner or later than the schedule listed below. Feel free to email me any feedback as we go,” she said. Matheson can enter the City of Kings Mountain to participate in this series but there is a small timeframe to do so every year. “I did not know about this before the deadline of Oct. 22, 2019. However, I did enter us in a different contest for HGTV Hometown Takeover earlier this year but have not heard the winner announced for that contest,” she added. Link to the Small Business Revolution website:

https://smallbusinessrevolution.org/small-business-revolution Check out the Trailer for the Small Business Revolution series: https:// smallbusinessrevolution. org/small-business-revolution/main-street/ Suggested Viewing Schedule: Starting March 17: Watch Season 1; 9 episodes Starting April 6: Watch Season 2; 9 episodes Starting April 27: Watch Season 3; 9 episodes Starting May 18: Watch Season 4; 8 episodes Starting June 8: Watch Season 5; episodes not available yet but hopefully will be by this time! Matheson encourages our small businesses to participate, saying, “Let’s learn and grow together as we continuing working to make Downtown Kings Mountain Revolutionary!”

Local organizations help those impacted by COVID-19 By Loretta Cozart The Cleveland County Potato Project, Junior and Senior Civitan Clubs, and Shelby Rotary Club have combined forces to help people impacted by the Coronavirus. “The coalition will collect fruits and vegetables that have a longer shelflife, like potatoes,” said Doug Sharp, co-founder of the Cleveland County Potato Project. “But onions, sweet potatoes, and even apples would be appreciated. We prefer to collect items with a longer shelflife.” The Herald was notified

that there will be three locations in our area to dropoff: Westgate Plaza, 1320 Shelby Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. KM Plaza Shopping Center (Near Weiner Works) 1011 Shelby Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Woodbridge Community will have a truck on New Camp Creek Road The group plans is to set up collection points at major supermarkets in the county the next two weekends to collect bags of potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, and apples at local grocery stores on Sat-

urday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28 from 10 am until 4 pm. If collections go well, they’ll consider extending it. The items collected would then be distributed to families in need through organizations like Crisis Assistance Ministry, the Baptist’s Association, the Salvation Army, and other groups. Those who wish to contribute, or need more information, contact Doug Sharp at 704 472 5128. Checks will also be accepted at the drop-off sites. Make checks to the Cleveland County Potato Project.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

TODAY’S QUOTE:

OPINION

We have always held to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a better life, a better world, beyond the horizon. –Franklin D. Roosevelt

Pieces of Kings Mountain History

Hayne Neisler is a wealth of knowledge, not only about the LORETTA history of the COZART Neisler family, but also about Kings Mountain. From 1910 until the sale of Dicey Mills in 2015, the Neisler family played a large role in the design and manufacture of upholstery fabrics. The Neisler mills made napkins, tablecloths, curtains and bedspreads, but their upholstery fabrics continue to receive accolades. ‘’For the past one hundred years the most important influence in the world on architecture and design was the Bauhaus School of Art that existed in Germany from 19191933. The Bauhaus school and its students have had

a major influence on the art and architecture trends here in the United States and in Western Europe,” Hayne Neisler said.

“The school strove to combine beauty with usefulness, attempting to unify the principles of mass production with individual artistic vision. The school was considered revolutionary because for the first-time women were allowed to attend an art school in large numbers, nearly eighty women earned scholarships to the Bauhaus School and made up the majority of students who were enrolled there.” The town of Kings Mountain has unique connection to this famous school and one of its most renowned students, Monica Ullman-Broner. Graduating from the famous Bauhaus School in

Monica Ullman-Broner worked for Margrace Mill in the 1949. Photo from Geni. com the early 1930’s was this young female artist who had earned a degree in textile design while studying under the world-famous abstract artist Vasily Kadinsky. Being a young Jewish girl, Mrs. Broner had fortunately fled Nazi Germany in 1937 and opened a textile design studio in Palestine and later one in

Letter To The Editor Casino Cautions The looming Catawba casino presents a cloud with a silver lining. The Catawbas get the silver lining, we get the cloud. Here are a few of the concerns that I feel have not been fully examined by well-meaning local proponents. EMPLOYMENT: The prestige jobs in a casino are specialty areas of management: hotel, restaurant, personnel, entertainment, accountants, trained gambling personnel, floor supervision and security. Unless we have local unemployed who fit these categories, there will be few ‘upper level’ positions available. Each of these positions will be filled immediately by highly trained personnel brought in from other areas. There will of course be many openings for (mostly) part time lower level jobs such as wait staff and main-

tenance; minimum wage law does not apply to the Catawba nation, and such casinos statistically have a high turnover in lower level jobs due to working conditions as they are not subject to federal guidelines like safety standards, equal employment, sexual harassment, etc. The biggest boost in jobs will be at the very beginning in construction; however, keep in mind that this as a major project it will be bringing in large-scale builders, not local carpenter teams. ECONOMIC IMPACT: Studies I have seen are not encouraging. Several resources referred to a “boomand-bust” scenario: in the beginning, excitement and friendliness abounds as casino leaders hob-nob with locals, generate enthusiasm, enjoy local governmental benefits, see buildings going up. Even gifts to schools and projects pop up as a “happy

neighbor” approach. Expectations abound for new businesses, new restaurants, new hotels in the area – but the grand reality becomes obvious in a few years: a casino is a “cruise ship”… it’s objective is to keep all of its customers’ money on property. It is its own hotel, it’s own fleet of restaurants, its own entertainment– and has absolutely no desire to encourage local tourism. Unrelated business, hotels and brand restaurants know this and tend to avoid areas where a new casino is speculated. They understand that casinos squelch local tourism and keep as much money as possible from getting “off their ship”. Some studies also record another reality: many local residents who have 24/7 gambling available spend more and more of their income at the casino rather than on local entertainment

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Switzerland .After the end of World War II she briefly worked in Hollywood doing set design for MGM studios. Becoming restless she decided to move East and opened a textile design studio in New York City. Kings Mountain textile company, Neisler Mills, had an office in New York City on 40 Worth Street which was located near Mrs. Broner’s new studio. Impressed by her unique talent, Neisler Mills hired Mrs. Broner to become head of its design department at the Margrace plant in 1949. Moving to Kings Mountain, Mrs. Broner rented a home here and commuted several weeks a month between Kings Mountain and her home in New York. Working at the Margrace for two years, Mrs. Broner impressed everyone with

her incredible talent in jacquard design. When her husband became ill in the early 1950s, Mrs. Broner reluctantly had to resign her position at the Margrace and moved back to New York City. Mrs. Broner then became a sensation in the Big Apple’s art community and was selected in 1954 to exhibit her textiles de-

signs at the Museum of Modern Art’s landmark ‘’Textiles USA’’ exhibition with her work being prominently displayed beside the designs of famous artists Marc Chagall and Pablo Picasso. Again in 2012 Museum of Modern Art honored Mrs. Broner by displaying her textile art including many of her Neisler Mills jacquard designs. “A new book , Women of the Bauhaus, was published last year by authors Elizabeth Otto and Patrick

Rossler and featured a large section on Monica Ullman-Broner,” Neisler shared. “They wrote that for the 50th year celebration of the Bauhaus School in Stuttgart, Germany in 1969 Mrs. Broner was asked to contribute some special items for the museum’s display. After considering for several weeks what objects had the most special meaning for her she chose a collection of designs that were woven here in Kings Mountain at the Margrace mill.’’

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Economize at the Economy Grocery, read a 1948 ad in the Kings Mountain Herald. The ad offered free delivery and plenty of parking space behind the store. The phone number was 529-W. Among the offerings highlighted were fresh fish on Wednesday and Friday. The establishment was located at 431 N. Piedmont Avenue, Laney Dettmar and “Shorty” Edens were the proprietors.

Coronavirus, taking life for granted… The Coronavirus is a pandemic that most of us don’t underGlenn Mollette stand, but Guest Editorial we are learning. This disease has taken over 9,000 lives and made over 220,000 more people sick. We’ve heard via television about it starting in China and its impact even before arriving in America. So far this is what we know about Coronavirus. The disease is life threatening. If the disease does not kill you, there is a chance you will be very sick with severe respiratory problems. Thousands of respirators are needed across the country because of the nature of the disease. Who wants to be in an intensive care unit of a hospital on a respirator? The virus is teaching us that we are a fragile human race. We are vulnerable to disease, death and chaos. Our masses of wealth can disappear almost over-

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night. The stock market has fallen like a rock. As of this writing, everything that the stock market gained in the three years that Trump has been President has been wiped out. What if it crashes totally? How many companies will go bankrupt and everything people have invested will be gone? We could experience a kind of poverty that our country has not known for a long time. What was it like during the Great Depression? I remember old folks talking about those hard times. Could we be in for that kind of a difficult time, or even worse? We are learning that what previously seemed far-fetched and unrealistic, for our great economy and planet, is possible. It just takes one plague to rearrange our lives. One virus cleans out the grocery stores, idles our jobs and robs our bank accounts. One virus immobilizes our society and robs us of the social interaction that we have taken for granted. Most of us are always looking down the pike for

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When we are tempted to lose Hope As Christians, we are instructed to give “a reason for the hope that is in you.” Pastor (1 Peter Jeff Longwell Penley’s Chapel 3:15) Church But since Christians are also human, and this world we live in can be overwhelming at times, what should we do when we are tempted to lose

sight of our hope? I believe the Word of God gives us at least four things we can do to regain our focus and keep our hearts anchored in Christ. The first thing we have to do is to purpose in our hearts that we will hope in the Lord. The Psalmist spoke to his own heart when he asked, “Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me?” He then begins to remind himself

where his focus ought to be. “Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.” (Psalm 43:5) It’s an act of the will to direct our hearts to trust in the Lord. Next, we find hope in God’s Word. “That we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.” (Romans 15:4) When the storm is raging is this troubled world, everyone who trusts in the Living God can find strength in

His Word. I’ve found that when we neglect the Scriptures, our hope begins to fade. Stay in the Word and you will be strengthened. We can also be encouraged by other believers. The writer of Hebrews tells us to, “Hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” He says “Let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together...but exhorting

one another.” (Hebrews 10:23-25 ) In these unusual times when we are not supposed to gather in large groups, the comfort of a phone call, a text, or an email can make a tremendous difference in the life of a fellow believer. Finally, one of the greatest weapons against discouragement is to simply begin to praise the Lord. “But I will hope continually, and will praise You yet more and more. My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness

and Your salvation all the day...” ( Psalm 71:14-15 ) When we begin to praise Him, we tell Him how wonderful He is and how gracious and kind He has been to us. We tell of His power and majesty, how nothing is impossible for our God! An amazing thing begins to happen when we praise Him with all of our heart. Our heart is blessed and our trust in the Lord is strengthened!

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Church Service Directory Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062

Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 102 Canterbury Road 704-730-7855 Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496 Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/ Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997 Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206

Waco Baptist Church 262 N. Pain St. • Waco KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171 Anew Beginning Baptist Church 145 Battleground Dr. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan

Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697

Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com

Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247

Connections Church 306 N. Piedmont Ave. 704-750-4972

East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215

Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471

Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-689-4430

Arise Church 830 E. King St.

Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697

Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487

Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015

Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917

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American Legion celebrates 101st birthday On March 15, the American Legion celebrated its 101st birthday nationwide. American Legion Otis D. Green Post 155, with assistance from American Legion Auxiliary Unit 155, celebrated the event with a birthday cake at the post. It was a small gesture in remembrance of the history of the American Legion. Principles over politics. Patriotism over Partisanship. Policies over personalities. Since the American Legion is beholden to no political party, it is widely respected by members of both major political parties. Most importantly, it is respected for what it does every day in communities across America. Similarly, the American Legion Auxiliary helps to advance the mission of the American Legion. With nearly three-quarters of a million members, it is the world’s largest women’s patriotic service organization and one of the nation’s most prominent supporters of veterans, military, and their families. Programs of the Ameri-

Ann-Maire Breakfield, ALA President Casey Summitt, and Heidi Carroll blow out the candles on the cake celebrating the American Legion’s 101st birthday. Photo by Kim Sexton can Legion serve the youth of America with outstanding programs such as American Legion Baseball, Junior Shooting Sports, Boys State and Boys

Nation. The organization has supported the Boy Scouts of America since 1919 and today charters approximately 2,300 Scouting units comprising

more than 61,000 young people. They have not forgotten the young people whose parents have made the ultimate sacrifice or have suffered from serious disabilities during the war on terrorism. The American Legion’s Legacy Scholarship Fund was created to help pay for the college educations of those who lost a military parent serving since 9/11 or had a parent incur a 50 percent disability rating. The organization supports a strong veterans health care system, support that has undoubtedly saved countless lives. The American Legion does these things not because it can, but because it’s who they are. Past National Commander, Harry Colmery, knew that it was right for America to remember returning war veterans by making it possible for them to obtain formal educations and purchase homes. While others scoffed that such a benefit would ‘break the treasury, the American Legion held firm and ensured the passage of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, also

known as the GI Bill of Rights. Today they are still serving and still fighting. The organization is fighting to improve post-9/11 GI Bill benefits so the current generation of veterans can pursue the educational opportunities needed to succeed in the 21st century. They fight to ensure veterans have access to quality health care and that the VA System is responsive to the unique medical needs of people who have served this country. Benefits are not given - they are earned and available to anyone who is willing to visit their local recruiter and sign the dotted line. Through Operation Comfort Warriors program, The American Legion turns financial donations into gifts for wounded, injured and ill servicemembers recovering in military hospitals, VA Centers and warrior transition units around the world. OCW gifts may not make these veterans “whole” again, but they do show that it appreciates their service and sacrifice. Another way the American Legion supports the troops is

by assisting their families while they are deployed. Whether it’s mowing a lawn or shopping for groceries, The American Legion’s Family Support Network stands ready to assist those who need it most. The American Legion’s influence extends far beyond Washington. It is found in statehouses, city councils and campuses throughout the country. It is the American Legion’s presence in the community that makes a difference. It is the true value of membership. The American Legion is not in this for themselves; they are in this for our brothers and sisters-in-arms. We are in this for the husbands, wives and parents of those who served. President Lincoln once promised, we do this to “care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan.” As it has been since its founding, citizens of this great nation know that when America calls, American Legionnaires will continue to say, “At your service!”

“I AM WOMAN” Southern Arts Society winners By Jewel Reavis Winners were announced this past weekend for the “I Am Woman” art exhibit and competition at Southern Arts Society in Kings Mountain. Artwork in the show represents the feminine or female experience. While some artwork portrays the straight-forward beauty of women in portraiture, some entries for the exhibit reflected on how women are viewed in contemporary society. Though the exhibit and competition focuses on the feminine, both men and women enter work for the show, allowing for a variety of viewpoints to be expressed. Judging the artwork was Erin Ethridge, an interdisciplinary artist and educator. Erin received her MFA in Sculpture/ Dimensional Studies from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University and her BFA from the University of Texas at Tyler. She has participated in residencies and exhibitions in Iceland, Australia, and Italy, and has been awarded the Brancato Award by VAE Creativity Incubator and the Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award by the International Sculpture Center. She is a lecturer at Appalachian State University where she teaches in sculpture, foundations, and general education. The following awards were selected by Miss Ethridge: First Place to Cecil Norris for his oil painting “Trinity”; Second Place to Rudy Rudisill for his sculpture “T.065”; Third Place to Laura Sussman-Randall for her charcoal and collage “Broken Hearts I”. Merit Awards were given to Wil Bosbyshell for his graphite drawing “Weight #14”; Anne Harkness for her oil painting “A Bouquet” and to Mary McCorkle Love for her oil painting “Golden Girl”. Miss Ethridge commented on the show as a whole saying “In viewing and assessing the work in the show, I was looking for three things. The first was vision - unique perspective, wit, imagination, and clarity of voice. The second was craftsmanship - innovation, attention to detail, dexterity, and skill. In relationship to the theme “I AM WOMAN” I was looking for nuanced representations of women and what is important to us. The quantity and quality of the works in the show made my decisions difficult, but I chose the awards based on these merits. While I was unaware of the gender of the artists in choosing the awards, I believe all the work in the show contributes to women’s empowerment in ways big and small. I know I join you all in yearning for a future when women’s work is

fore visiting. Meanwhile much of the work may be viewed on their website www.SouthernArtsSociety.org or on their Facebook page. The “I AM WOMAN” exhibit will be in the galleries of Southern Arts

Society through April 24, 2020. Southern Arts Society (SASi) Gift Shop & Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Ave. at the intersection of Piedmont and Battleground Avenues in the historic South-

ern Railway Depot in Kings Mountain. SASi offers a gift shop, ongoing exhibits and art competitions, programs and classes in a variety of media for artists of all levels. Hours: Tues – Sat, 10 am to 4 pm. Call to

First Place awarded to Cecil Norris for his oil painting “Trinity.”

(Ed. Note: These recipes come from more area food cooks who submitted their recipes in cookbooks for fund-raising efforts.) Third Place given to Laura Sussman-Randall for her charcoal and collage “Broken Hearts I.” Second Place went to Rudy Rudisill for his sculpture “T.065.”

Merit Award was given to Mary McCorkle Love for her oil painting “Golden Girl.” Merit Award was given to Anne Harkness for her oil painting “A Bouquet.” valued equitably in all of our communities as well as our most powerful institutions.” The reception for the show, scheduled for March 14th, was canceled in light of the coronavirus. Gallery hours to view the show may be limited for the near future, so you should call 704-739-5585 to confirm be-

Merit Award was given to Wil Bosbyshell for his graphite drawing “Weight #14.”

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Gaston County man charged with sexual offenses against a child Gaston County Police have charged Graylin Sammie Tucker, age 53, of 183 Eighth St. Lincolnton, NC with one (1) felony count of Forcible Statutory Rape of a Child, one (1) felony count of First Degree Statutory Sex Offense with a child, one (1) felony count of Indecent Liberties with a Child and one (1) misdemeanor count of Assault on a Child under age 12. The investigation and resulting charges stem from information received from

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7-year-old victim’s mother. The incident occurred at a residence in High Shoals, NC. Tucker is currently in custody at the Gaston County Jail under a $500,000 bond. The investigation continues and anyone with information is asked to contact Det. M. Rheinson at 704-866-3320 or Crimestoppers at 704-8618000. There is no further information available at this time.

Man charged with peeping and indecent liberties with a child Gaston County Police have charged Kevin Scott Seawell, age 28, of the 1900 block of Dallas-Cherryville Hwy. Dallas, NC with two felony counts of Secret Peeping and six felony counts of Indecent Liberties with a Child. The investigation and resulting charges stem from the victim locating a camera in his/her bathroom set to record them getting in and out of the shower. Electronic devices were seized during the investiga-

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a few miles. Menu can be found at https://www. facebook.com/238CHEROKEEGRILL/ Doordash, Grubhub delivery. 238 Pizzeria (704) 750-3336 238 S Cherokee St Accepting debit / credit cards only, no cash. Small and large pizzas, depending on daily shipments, call-in for take-out and local delivery, Doordash, Grubhub delivery.– within a few miles. Blackwood’s Drive-In (704) 730-8899 201 York Rd. All payment types accepted. Regular hours menu offered for take-out.

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Hwy 29 Grill (704) 937-3105 1842 S Battleground Ave. All payment types accepted. Regular hours and menu offered for take-out and local delivery. Italian Garden & Pizzeria (704) 750-7190 213 E King St. Regular menu offered. All payment types accepted. Regular hours and menu for take-out. Doordash delivery. Linwood Produce 704-739-7308 805 Cleveland Avenue Regular hours and menu for take-out. Los Tarascos (704) 734-1300 706 York Rd. All payment types accepted. Limited hours, depending upon demand.

Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits 704) 730-0206 218 Cleveland Ave. All payment types accepted. Regular hours and menu offered for take-out. Postmates delivery.

Love’s Fish Box (704) 739-4036 1104 Shelby Rd. All payment types accepted. Regular hours and menu offered for take-out.

Carolina Crossing Restaurant (704) 937-9393 218 S Main St, Grover Regular hours and menu offered for take-out.

Mountain View Restaurant (704) 734-1265 100 W King St. All payment types accepted. Regular hours and menu offered for take-out.

tion and forensic examination of those devices will be conducted. Seawell is currently in custody at the Gaston County Jail under a $250,000 bond. The investigation continues and anyone with information is asked to contact Det. M. Rheinson at 704-866-3320 or Crimestoppers at 704-8618000. There is no further information available at this time.

Papa John’s Pizza (704) 730-1434 231 S Battleground Ave. Regular hours and menu offered for take-out and delivery. Pizza Hut (704) 739-4436 1031 Shelby Rd. All payment types accepted. Regular hours and menu offered for take-out and delivery. Thai Hut Restaurant & Oriental Market (704) 750-4708 202 W Mountain St. All payment types accepted. Close at 8 pm. Regular menu offered for take-out. Doordash delivery. Wendy’s (704) 730-1685 713 York Rd. All payment types accepted. Regular hours and menu offered for take-out. Grubhub delivery. Yamato Express II (704) 739-2860 1000 W Gold St. All payment types accepted. Regular hours and menu offered for take-out. Drive-thru after 5 pm. Sub Factory and Chat ‘n Nibble are closed this week.

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GCPD escapee located On Tuesday, March 10, the Gaston County Police Department Special Investigations Unit, with assistance of the NC DPS Probation/Parole Division, conducted an operation attempting to locate Kyle Williamson Auten. Auten was released from the custody of the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office along with another inmate by mistake on February 19. This extensive operation and investigation by Special Investigation Unit Detectives was successful in locating Kyle Williamson Auten. Auten was located at 109 Fitch Road during the early morning hours of March 11 and taken into custody by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office without incident. Auten had been previously

Kyle Williamson Auten arrested on outstanding warrants relating to a drug investigation by the Gaston County Police Special Investigations Unit along with other felony crimes on February 17. Kyle Williamson Auten was initially charged by

Gaston County Police Department K9 Unit with two counts of Possession of a Firearm by Felon, Possession with Intent to Manufacture Sell and Deliver Heroin, two counts of Trafficking Methamphetamine, Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, and a Felony Probation Violation along with several other misdemeanor drug offenses. He was being held at the Gaston County Jail on a $250,000 secured bond and a Probation hold until he was mistakenly released on February 19, 2020. Kyle Williamson Auten will be held at Cherokee County Detention Facility awaiting extradition back to the State of North Carolina.

American Legion National Oratorical Contest cancelled The American Legion has cancelled its 2020 National Oratorical Contest in an effort to keep all competitors, volunteers, judges and others safe amid the coronavirus pandemic. The contest had been scheduled for April 17 to 19 in Indianapolis. The cancellation fol-

lows recommendations issued by local, state and federal authorities to reduce the growing number of coronavirus cases by instituting “social distancing” policies. For updated American Legion information and resources related to the coronavirus, visit www.legion.

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point to the success of the Cherokee casinos. This is a faulty comparison. The entire Cherokee nation IS the ‘town’ and operates to the benefit of all the ’town’ (its tribe members). Kings Mountain is NOT a part of Catawba nation; this casino is owned “third party” to be a self-sustaining business with no obligation to local benefit. CONCLUSION: I am confident that the leaders of our city and county honestly want what is best for our citizenry, but I believe the persuasiveness of propaganda from the Catawba group has

submerged the tendency among many of our leaders to diligently research the long-lasting effect of thirdparty owned casinos that move into an existing area. A casino offers no product or service that enriches the lives of area inhabitants; it is a business whose existence is totally dependent on people losing as much of their money as possible. I would encourage all local proponents to examine long term effects.

who need to concentrate on patients, not paperwork.” Gov. Cooper reminds everyone to make sure the information you are getting about COVID-19 is coming directly from reliable sources like the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS). During this time of cri-

sis, hackers have attempted to take advantage and share misinformation. To be sure you get correct information, visit the CDC’s website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus and NCDHHS’ website at www.ncdhhs.gov/coronavirus, which includes daily updates on positive COVID-19 test results in North Carolina.

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From Page 4A and meals. A few years after the boom typically sees smaller restaurants and downtown business closing and families moving from the area. While the casino will be paying for some city and county services, there will be a number of customary taxes (such as revenue) which it will be exempt from as a Catawba nation facility. CHEROKEE: Proponents of the new casino like to

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Atrium Health restricts to essential visitation only In order to help protect patients, family members and healthcare workers from the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Atrium Health is implementing additional temporary restrictions for visitors to include essential visitation only. Effective Thursday, March 19, only essential patient visitors will be allowed to visit, including: • Patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or patients at the end of life • Patients who need a healthcare decision maker or visitor to help in communication or mobility • Minor patients less than 18 years • Patients having a baby and birthing coaches • Any visitor with symptoms of a fever or respiratory illness symptoms, including cough or shortness of breath, should remain home. Hospi-

tals will use discretion and may screen visitors for signs and symptoms of illness. Existing visitor restrictions will remain in place, with only immediate family members, aged 13 and over, being allowed to visit. • The patient’s care team and the attending physician will work with families who have special circumstances, such as a critically ill or injured family member, on a case-by-case basis. The visitation restrictions apply to all Atrium Health inpatient locations, including Kings Mountain and Cleveland County (Shelby). This is a rapidly evolving situation and Atrium Health is committed to the health of not just our patients, but each community it serves. Atrium Health recognizes that interacting with friends and family can be helpful to the healing process and strongly

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National Parks modify operations Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Parks announces modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 18, the visitor centers at Ninety-six National Historic Site, Cowpens National Battlefield, Kings Mountain National Military Park are closed until further notice. All park programs are canceled. Where it is possible to adhere to the latest health guidance, the grounds and restrooms at each of the sites will remain open to provide healthy options for the public to use the trails. The health and safety of visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Parks is a number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working with the federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. The NPS will notify the public when we resume full operations and provide updates on our website and

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Joseph Bell to be inducted into KM Sports Hall of Fame (Third in a series on the 2020 Kings Mountain Hall of Fame inductees.) The year was 1997. Kings Mountain High had not won a state football playoff game since 1989. The Mountaineers had lost out in the first round the previous two years. They were on the road to High Point Andrews for their opening playoff game. Andrews’ opening kickoff went into the end zone for a touchback and the Mountaineers took possession at the 20-yard line. Then it happened: perhaps the most memorable play in the 97 years of Mountaineer football. On the first play, senior running back Joseph “Ba Ba” Bell went around left end for an 80-yard touchdown and the Mountaineers went on to win 30-20. Not only that, they went on to play for the NCHSAA Western Regional championship for the first time since joining that association. “That run was special,” says Bell. “That was probably one of the best games I played.” But Bell, who comes from a very athletic family from Grover, added a memory that few people know. “My mother hadn’t got to the gate yet and missed it,” he said. “She heard a lot of screaming but didn’t know it was me running a touchdown.” Bell’s mother is the former Deborah Crockett, a standout KMHS athlete during her day. Bell’s father Joseph Sr., and his brothers Diron and Marcus were also outstanding KMHS athletes. Bell said one of the Mountaineers’ best games that year, and also one of the most memorable, was a 28-21 third round playoff win at home over Ragsdale. The Mountaineers were behind 21-0 at halftime but came back with Bell scoring three of the four touchdowns. That wasn’t the only close shave of the season. The Mountaineers were just 3-3 in non-conference action to begin the year. Bell scored the winning touchdown with less than a minute to play to beat East Gaston in the season opener. But the Mountaineers rallied to share the SWC regular season crown with Burns and East Rutherford with just one loss each. KM lost to East Rutherford but Burns defeated the Cavaliers on the final night of the regular season to force a threeway tie for first. At that time only two teams from each conference made the playoffs and the berths were handled with a

draw. Kings Mountain and Burns advanced and East Rutherford stayed home with an 11-1 record. “We should have beaten East Rutherford,” Bell noted. “I had a punt return for a touchdown and they called it back. Beating East Rutherford up there was like going to South Point and beating them.” The Mountaineers did beat the Raiders that year, 51-16, with Bell going over 1,000 yards for the season. Bell, although he led the team in rushing with 1,537 yards, is quick to point out that he wasn’t the only good running back on that team. “Our opponents were facing a three-headed monster as far as running backs,” he said. “If people were watching me they had to worry about Anthony Hillman, and if they were watching him they had to worry about me. We just wanted to do whatever would help the team. And, we also had Joe Williamson back there and he was a good running back, too.” Bell played varsity his junior and senior years after playing JVs his first two. “I didn’t know it, but you had to go through summer workouts to play varsity or I would have been there,” he said. “But it was a good experience going to the fourth round of the playoffs. It was very exciting. I only wish we could have gotten to the state championship. I felt like everything went by really fast.” Bell’s season rushing total was a school record that was broken by Hillman the very next season when the Mountaineers defeated Concord for the Western Regional championship before losing a close game to Winston-Salem Carver in the state championship game in Chapel Hill. Bell’s best game rushing was in the sixth game of the year when he carried the ball 21 times for 228 yards, including a 46-yard run to the Freedom four on the first play of the game. He topped the 1,000yard mark in a 51-16 win over South Point in the 10th game of the season. He broke 1960 star Punch Parker’s single season scoring record of 122 points with two touchdowns in the Andrews game. Bell gives credit to the late head coach Ron Massey for the Mountaineers’ success. “He meant a lot to me,” Bell said. “He was a really good coach. He was the type of coach that didn’t hold you back. If he knew what you could do he’d let you do it. “One thing that made us

Joseph Bell breaks one of his many long runs for 1997 KMHS Mountaineers.

Joseph Bell goes up for two in KMHS basketball game. so successful during those years was that we played two platoon football. We had enough good players to do that. He’s one of the best coaches I ever had.” Bell did not play college ball, but he has given back to the Kings Mountain community for many years by coaching little league, and for the past several years coaching in the Kings Mountain Elite programs. He joined the Elite in its first year of existence. Although Bell is best

known for his achievements on the football field, he was an all-around athlete at KMHS. He ran the 100, 200 and did the triple jump and long jump in track, setting a long jump record. As a sophomore he ran a school record 10.2 hundred in the Western Regionals. “Believe it or not, I beat Corey Jones (a fast 1,000yard rusher for the Mountaineers in 1996), in the conference track meet,” he noted. Bell was a shooting

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Touchdown Club Golf Tournament set for May 8

Kings Mountain YMCA concluded its winter basketball season with a March Madness tournament. The Kangaroos won the 13-15 year old division. Pictured, left to right, back row, are Coach Shane Cole, Henry Dorheim, Jayden Byers, Nic Cole and Trace Phillips. Front row, Manoah Allen. Not pictured Ethan Mullis.

The 13th annual Kings Mountain Touchdown Club golf tournament will be held Fri., May 8 at Kings Mountain Country Club. Entries are now being accepted. The first 30 teams that pay the entry fee will be accepted. “Through the years, we have used the proceeds to support the athletic teams and facilities at Kings Mountain High School,” noted KMTD Club president David Brinkley. “We have enhanced the campus of Kings Mountain High School with a new field house, concession stand, weight room, new turf on the football field, and new tennis courts. We are currently working to finish the new tennis field house and restroom facility. Kings Mountain High School is a showcase in the county. In addition to the facilities, we have provided uniforms, meals, equipment and travel expenses to all teams. “This is made possible in large part to the response we receive from the golf tournament. It is the primary fund raising event for the Touchdown Club. Last year, we grossed over $70,000 from the event. We hope to make

this year’s tournament even bigger. Proceeds will go to the building fund to help pay down the debt on the existing projects.” The golf tournament is a four-person captain’s choice format. Lunch will be served at 11:15 a.m. and there will be a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Entry fee is $70 per player and includes one mulligan per player, one red tee per player and one string per team on hole #15. Prizes will be awarded for closest to the pin on the four par three holes and longest drive for men, women and seniors on #2. The tournament will be flighted at the end with first place prizes in each flight. Sponsorships are also available and they will be displayed on a sponsor board. Diamond sponsorships are $1,000, platinum $500, gold $250 and silver $100 All entry forms, sponsorships and checks must be returned to KM Touchdown Club, PO Box 2017, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 by April 24. Make checks payable to KM Touchdown Club.

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The Warriors won the 11-12 division in the recent KM YMCA winter basketball tournament. Left to right are assistant coach Casey Thatcher, Jayden Watkins, Aiden Smith, Noah Rhodes, Tee Hollifield, Donovan Thombs, Landon Hollifield and head coach Donovan Huskey.

9-10 champions – Back row, Matthew Kiser, Ja’Heim Kirk, Christian Hill, Devin Hopper, Xavier Epps, Lincoln McDaniel, Brantley Deaton. Front row, Kiser Richards, Nazirr Carroll.

Kings Mountain YMCA champions and runners-up in the recent All-Star Weekend at GWU. All-star teams from KM Family YMCA, Dover Foundation YMCA, and Ruby C. Hunt YMCA participated. 8-10 girls runner-up – Back row, left to right, Jazmine Twitty, Isabella Cole, Jasmine Wilson, Caroline Lane, Coleman Lane, Layah Petty. Front row, Kayleigh Gaines, Za’Nayia Williams, Naomi Zuniga.

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herbs and peppers he grew. We discovered grilled okra and cantaloupe was his pride and joy,” said Kim DeVane. “He always shared with his neighbors and friends. Let’s continue Ron’s legacy of helping and sharing all we have with others. The Community Kitchen at Central Methodist is best place to take any extra abundance from the Community Garden.” Resurrection supplies the land and water. Several businesses in Kings Mountain have the seeds and plants. Call or text Kim DeVane at 704 974 6300 for a large, medium, or small size plot today. Come find your signature crop. In addition to gardening, Ron Rowell was a member of Resurrection Lutheran and supported Hospice of Cleveland County and the Humane Society of Cleveland County.

Public Notice of Significant Industrial Wastewater Permit Violations Listed below are Significant Industrial Users of The City of Kings Mountain’s Wastewater Facility that were in Significant Non-Compliance (SNC) with the national pretreatment regulations, 40CFR Part 403 and state pretreatment regulations, 15NCAC2H .0900 and local pretreatment regulations. Cormetech Inc: Cormetech was found in Significant Non-Compliance during 2016-2017 for reporting. The Pretreatment department did not become aware of these violations until late 2019, therefore Cormetech is hereby found to be in Significant Non-Compliance for 2019. Cormetech has since returned to compliance.

Sandra Ellis Theis, Executrix Estate of: Billy Joe Ellis 1557 Buckford Road Shelby, NC 28152

Thomas Aaron Weeks, Executor Estate of: Paul Samuel Weeks, Sr. 3825 Erskine Woods Dr. Bessemer City, NC 28016

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KMH4003 (3/04, 11, 18 & 25/2020)

PUBLIC NOTICE (For Lease of Municipally-Owned Property)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT DIVISION 19-CVS-1964 BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, Petitioner, v. ARTHUR FRANCIS PORTER, JR.; WANDA SUE PORTER; WILLIE FRANCES PORTER; FRANK EUGENE PORTER A/K/A FRANKLIN EUGENE PORTER; KENNETH JOCKISE WALTON, individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Lisa Marie Porter; and JOHNTAVIOUS PORTER-YOUNG a/k/a JOHNTAVIOUS PORTER a/k/a JOHNTAVIOUS YOUNG, individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Lisa Marie Porter; ROBERT J. BRIDGES, as Public Administrator for the Estate of Arthur Francis Porter, Sr.; GUARDIAN AD LITEM #1 for the minor, unknown and/or unascertainable heirs of Arthur Francis Porter, Sr.; and GUARDIAN AD LITEM #2 for the minor, unknown and/or unascertainable heirs of Lisa Marie Porter, Defendants. NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Kenneth Jockise Walton 130 Shady Lane

Mooresboro, NC 28114 and 1730 Kings Row Drive, Unit 102 Kings Mountain, NC 28086 and 13929 Ballyshannon Lane Charlotte, NC 28278 Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Truist Bank, successor by merger to Branch Banking and Trust Company is seeking a declaratory judgment to quiet title to property located at 227 Tobe Bridge Road, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. You are required to respond to such pleading no later than 40 days after April 8, 2020, which is the 18th day of May, 2020, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. Dated: March 12, 2020. WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (US) LLP /s/ James S. Livermon, III NC State Bar No. 26492 Attorneys for Trust Bank, Successor by merger to Branch Banking and Trust Company 555 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1100 Raleigh, NC 27601 Telephone: (919) 755-2148 Facsimile: (919) 755-6048 Charlie.Livermon@wbd-us. com KMH4012 (3/25, 4/01 & 08, 2020)

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, does have intentions of entering into a Lease with the Kings Mountain Historical Museum Foundation, Incorporated, with the City Council for the City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina authorizing by Resolution, the execution of such Lease at their regular meeting of Tuesday, April 28, 2020, pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 160A-272.

recommended by Moore On Friday March 20, NC State House Speaker Tim Moore recommended a range of additional crisis responses for North Carolina’s state government and the state House Select Committee on COVID-19’s bipartisan working groups to enact as the legislative panels begin meeting remotely in the coming weeks. Included in those recommendations were tax and testing suspensions. Speaker Moore applauded the extension of late action penalties for tax filings, payments, and licensure expirations, but urged the North Carolina Department of Revenue and legislative working groups to provide residents with additional flexibility by delaying filing deadlines for sales, payroll, unemployment insurance, and income tax filings. The General Assembly provided the Secretary of Revenue authority to waive or reduce such penalties in special circumstances in N.C.G.S. 105-237(a). But to qualify for the waiver, an affected Taxpayer must file the return, pay the tax, obtain the license, or receive an extension on or before April 15, 2020. Suspending interest accumulation on state taxes owed is an example of one policy reform that may be necessary for the General Assembly to enact. Today Speaker Moore

Having qualified on the 6th day of March, 2020 as Executrix of the Estate of RONALD EUGENE CHURCH, deceased of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Mayra Littman, Executrix, on or before the 11th day of June, 2020 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 11th day of March, 2020.

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This the 25th day of March, 2020.

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ployer penalties in the application process. The duration of unemployment benefits in North Carolina extends up to an additional eight weeks if the unemployment rate rises. The state’s $3.9 billion Unemployment Trust Fund is the largest reserve ratio in the Southeast. Occupational licensure, transportation, and further suspension of regulatory deadlines to prevent penalties for non-essential infractions caused as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, were further measures Speaker Moore recommended on Friday. Speaker Moore urged state agencies to delay and extend expiration and due dates of fees, inspections, permits, licenses, and certifications for 60-90 days. He also urged Secretary of State Elaine Marshall to allow virtual notarization of legal documents for North Carolinians. Speaker Moore’s office further recommended agencies suspend escalation of civil penalties due to nonpayment for 60-90 days, but suggested special consideration be granted for agencies to maintain enforcement of penalties essential to public health. In education, Speaker Moore said he prioritized ensuring child nutrition needs would continue to be met by repurposing roles of non-certified personnel. In interviews this week, Speaker Moore also said local education communities need calendar flexibility for missed days that would require the General Assembly to adjust its 180-school day mandate. “We are communicating closely with the federal government and understand that as their testing is compromised, North Carolina should follow their lead in reducing these end-of-year requirements to assist school districts.,” Speaker Moore said Friday. Speaker Moore said Friday his office was working closely with General Assembly staff in the Fiscal Research Division, Bill Drafting, and Legislative Analysis departments to identify and recommend reforms that benefit North Carolinians facing the generational crisis. “We are directing state agencies to extend their latitude to waive unnecessary regulations on North Carolinians while helping state leaders exercise existing emergency authority in our coordinated response,” Speaker Moore said Friday. “For reforms that must be made by the General Assembly, we will answer the call and help North Carolinians in need. The people of this state can rest assured we are prepared, and we are responding on their behalf.”

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(2.) Lease Payments: The rental rate shall be One ($1.00) Dollar due annually, with such Lease being for a term of ten (10) years.

KMH4014 (3/25/2020)

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Barbara Daves Bowen, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned at 4498 Beaver Blvd., Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 on or before the 26th day of June, 2020 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Marshall Adison Bowen, III, Administrator of the Estate of Barbara Daves Bowen Patrick, Harper & Dixon L.L.P. PO Box 218 Hickory, NC 28603

Mayra Littman, Executrix Estate of: Ronald Eugene Church 1651 Rehobeth Church Road Shelby, NC 28150

(1.) Property Location: That property formerly used as the U.S. Post Office Building and the vacant adjoining lot, such being located at the intersection of Mountain Street and Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain, North Carolina.

Karen Tucker City Clerk

ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The property being considered for a Lease are as follows:

A full and complete copy of the Lease which is being proposed and which will be considered by the City Council at the meeting on April 28, 2020 is on display at the office of the City Clerk for the City of Kings Mountain, located at City Hall, 101 West Gold Street, Kings Mountain, NC.

released another non-exhaustive list of policy recommendations for the administration and crisis working groups within the state House’s COVID-19 committee to consider and enact. Speaker Moore said suspending penalties for tax payments, licenses, and permits, were key first steps, but the state must provide further economic relief to North Carolinians increasingly affected by the crisis. “For the average North Carolinian right now, trying to complete your tax filing before April 15 to avoid a penalty is just as unreasonable as having to pay it,” Speaker Moore said Friday. “I have spoken with the Governor and told him we must suspend the filing deadlines as well as the penalties, and if legislation is necessary to authorize that beforehand or authorize it retroactively, I will support that.” Currently, taxpayers who cannot meet their filing or payment requirement as a result of COVID-19 should complete Form NC-5500, Request to Waive Penalties (“NC-5500”). Speaker Moore called for further regulatory relief in addition to emergency unemployment insurance measures that streamline access to benefits, suspend wait periods for applicants, remove job search requirements, and waive em-

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The community garden at Resurrection Lutheran, 600 Crescent Circle Kings Mountain, is ready for planting. During this time of social distancing and possible food shortages, now is the perfect time to try out your gardening skills. Gardening is great for young and old, experienced and beginners. Gardening isn’t just about growing fruits and vegetables though. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), moderate-intensity level activity for 2.5 hours each week can reduce the risk for obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, stroke, depression, colon cancer and premature death. Those that choose gardening as their moderate-intensity exercise are more likely to exercise 40-50 minutes longer on average than those that

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8N TRACTOR. 1950 Ford 8N tractor. Needs some work. Will need battery fresh gas plugs points and condenser Call 704-300-1818. kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

1994 GMC P SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS with chair lift, 140,000 miles, $2400. (704) 460-1949

1994 GMC SHORT SCHOOL BUS with chair lift, 140,000 miles, $2400. (704) 460-1949

BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT in OceanSide Village, Myrtle Beach. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, ocean view. Golf cart and washer & dryer included. (704) 434-9502

TRACTOR IMPLEMENTS, 600 TRACTOR, 8N Tractor. 1999 Jeep Wrangler. Call for prices. 828-748-5835 or 828289-7401.

CLASSIC 1965 STARCRAFT RUNABOUT BOAT. 30 Merc, 4 Stroke, only 17 hours, Chat plotter and Fish ﬁnder. Dry, and runs like a dream. All the equipment and tilt trailer included, $4500 obo. Bob, 828476-6058.

WANTED, NON RUNNING RIDING MOWERS. Must be good condition. (Shelby area). Call or text pic and price. Please leave message and phone number. (704) 4725962 REFRIGERATORS, STOVE, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 487-4443

WANT TO BUY DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828289-1175 or 828-247-1070. WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828-245-6756. WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you. We pay cash on the spot. No titles needed. ID required. (803) 374-7545 WWII COLLECTOR WANTING TO BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives and Flags. I BUY Small and Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid. (828) 980-3329 I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228 CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917

FARM & GARDEN TODAYS EGGS FOR SALE. Don’t go to the store for eggs- they are up to 8-12 weeks to old when they arrive at the store on average. We will sell you eggs laid TODAY! Free-range, well cared for happy hens, awesome highly nutritious eggs! 583 Dick Spangler Rd., right off of HY 18. Daily, 4:00 pm-7:00 pm or come any time if you call, Jerry 509-432-4914. $4.00 a dozen. (509) 432-4914 jerry65@ yahoo.com

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PETS & LIVESTOCK FREE, SEVEN LAYING HENS. 704-476-6123 (704) 476-6123 PLOTT PUPS. From AKC Bluetick and UKC Plott. Pups born 12/26/19, will make excellent hunters or wonderful Kid companions dogs, 2 sets of shots and several dewormings, $150. (704) 308-1056 jlittlehorse@aol.com REGISTERED GREAT PYRENEES. UTD on shots & wormer. $300. Call or text. Family pets or guardians. 704297-0779. CKC APPLE HEAD CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. $200 each. 1st shots & wormed. Shot records & papers. Ready to go 3/16/20. (704) 670-1124

GREAT PYRENEES PUPS. 2 girls. $200 each. (704) 6927362 DOG KENNELS, FROM $189.99 IN STOCK. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 10x10 split, 20x20 split. Tops, Delivery and Install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

1998 TOYOTA TACOMA 230,000 miles, sgl. cab, 4 cyl, 5 sp, 4x2, AC, bedliner, tool box, good condition. $2500. (704) 473-7129 1995 FORD RANGER 265,000 miles, $1700. Runs very good, tires are good, battery is 1 year old. $1,000.00 work done within the past year. Very dependable. Good truck for the money. Manual transmission. V6 3.0L engine A.C. works ﬁne. Kings Mtn area. (828) 461-1082 michaelhilpert82@gmail.com 1995 CHEVROLET S-10 225,000 miles. 4 cylinder, 5 speed, air. $1400. (704) 4601949

2013 HONDA ACCORD SDN for sale with 114,500 miles. One owner, no smoking. Beige Leather interior. Sunroof. Great gas mileage. $10,500. Call 704-692-5016 for more information.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. PURE BRED ANGUS BULLS and HEIFERS. Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704-538-1199 or (704) 600-7847 CKC TOY POODLES. 4 males, brown, black, and white. Will be vet checked. (828) 289-8844

2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN EX. $1000. Also 2000 Chevrolet Truck 4x4, Ext cab, lifted. $3000. (704) 472-1715

FULL BLOODED GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Will Be Ready March 14th, 2020. Call or Text (704) 466-2656

1978 CHEVROLET C-10 STEPSIDE SHORT BED 350/350. Too many new parts to mention. Excellent running condition, 78k miles, $5200. 828-606-4334, local #.

RACING HOMING PIGEONS Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803-984-6678. artsager@ msn.com

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2015 NISSAN SENTRA S. Only 25k miles, 4 cylinder, auto, all power, very nice, $9,700. 828-287-8585. 2011 HONDA ACCORD SDN LX. Only 80k miles, 4 cylinder, auto, all power, very nice. $9,200. 828-287-8585. 2012 KIA SOUL with only 78k miles. Auto, 4 cylinder, gas sipper, loaded. $8,000. 828-287-8585. 2015 INFINITI Q50 with only 66k miles. Auto, 3.7 V6, leather, sunroof. $12,500. 828-2878585. 2016 RAM 4500 TRADESMAN FLATBED. Diesel, auto, 1 owner, 1 driver, very clean, only 141k miles. $27,000. 828287-8585. 2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE Pearl White. Carriage roof, Michelin tires, looks & runs good, 3rd Owner! 117,000 miles, $2950. Call 704-6783954 or (704) 487-0550

CAMPERS WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. Call 828-429-3935.

2015 NISSAN ROGUE S. Very clean, 4 cylinder, auto, all power, only 79k miles. $12,500. 828-287-8585.

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2008 MANDALAY DIESEL MOTOR HOME. Call for Price. Ready for travel anywhere. 400 HP Cummins engine. Allison transmission. Freightliner chassis. 4 slides. Great ride and great home away from home. 50,000+ miles. Buck Walker 704-692-6248, buck@walker-woodworking.com

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BOOK NOW!! In the heart of Myrtle Beach. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on private lot. $630 per week. Call Keith. 704-4183790 or (704) 750-3082 OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. Washer/ dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1400 week. (704) 472-7145

PLANTATION RESORT. Renting my 3 bedroom Surfside Beach SC condo the week of June 14-21, 2020. Please go to plantationresort. com for more info. $1600 for the week. Text me at 704-8139307 for more details. Surfside Beach, SC 29575.

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OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, close to ocean, all amenities. Open week of 5/30, 6/27, 7/4, and 7/25, plus August. (704) 718-4731 BEACH HOUSE AT OCEAN LAKES. 2 & 3 bedroom, WIFI. For rent by week or 3 day weekend. 704-473-1494, (704) 434-7765

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BEACH HOUSE FOR SALE! Ocean Lakes Family Campground. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths in a Great Section (5000 section). 5238 East Sandlapper Drive. New Roof! Recently Painted & New Carpet! Covered Porch. Includes All Furniture, TVs, Appliances and Golf Cart. $120,000. Contact 704-692-0802. Myrtle Beach, SC 29575

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659, (803) 6359831

2008 PONTIAC G8 V-6, 148,000 miles. $5000 ﬁrm. (704) 460-1949

1987 FORD F-150 82,000 miles, $1700. Long wheel base, Dual Tanks. Truck has been sitting for several years was running when parked, can send pictures by phone. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net

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2000 JEEP WRANGLER FOUR WHEEL FUN! 216,000+ miles, 6 cyl., 4.0 Liter, 4x4, 5 speed manual trans., hard top, rear seat, a/c, black cloth int., fair condition. $6,000 obo. 704-473-4722.

YOU CAN “BUY LOVE”. Morkie puppies for sale. 2 females, 1 male (hundreds below internet sites), pure breed, CKC registered, health guarantee, ready to go. $900 each. (704) 473-7042 rvcollins70@gmail.com

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1997 E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires, $15,000. 828-245-9620, 828-223-1564.

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LAWNDALE AREA. Cleared 1.3 acre lot, and 1 acre lot, water and septic, priced to sell. Owner will ﬁnance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, 704-567-9836, www. bryantrealtyinc.com 22 ACRES IN CASAR. Half open, half wooded, with stream. 704-600-7847, (704) 538-1199 CHICKEN FARM FOR SALE. Located in Upper Cleveland County. (704) 692-7362 POLK COUNTY SUNNYVIEW, NC. FOR SALE BY OWNER. Convenient location, 7 acre lot with over 1,000 feet of road frontage, $56,000. Owner ﬁnancing available. 828-429-3287.

OWNER FINANCING! FC Home, 3 bed, 1 bath, remodeled, central heat/air, large backyard. $5000 Down Payment, $665.56 month. For showing, Email: DLBuff@ yahoo.com or 828-4294735. (828) 429-4735 DLBuff@yahoo.com EAST RUTHERFORD COUNTY. Off Hwy 120, Lots with water and septic. Owner will ﬁnance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty at 704-567-9836. www.bryantrealtyinc.com HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER. 5BR, 3BA, 7 acres fenced property. Well water, private, must see. $40,000. Located off Piedmont Road, Rutherfordton. 828-980-4731. 58 TO 78 ACRES. Horse Farm within 5 miles of Tryon Equestrian Center. Call 864909-1035. TWO MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS. In Gated Community, 2.5 miles from Lake Lure. Investor Pricing. 864-909-1035.

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LAUREL HILL APARTMENTS. Will be accepting applications for our 1 bedroom units on April 1, 2020 through May 31, 2020. The rents are based on thirty (30) percent of your monthly Gross Income (with even some expenses) for those who meet HUDs deﬁnition as Elderly, Handicap or Disabled. Equal Housing Opportunity. Shelby, NC 28152. laurelhill@darbydevelopment. com (704) 487-1114 APARTMENT. Quite 1BR, 1BA, with hardwood ﬂoors. Senior living. Water & heat included. $550. Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 842-1230 NICE COUNTRY LIVING. 2 or 3BR mobile homes for rent. 10 minutes from Shelby. NO PETS. Seniors welcome. No Texts. 704-692-0447, 843957-9299. 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 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417 2&3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Applications are being processed right now! Rent is based on income (and even some expenses). Call or visit today Laurel Hill Apartments. Equal housing opportunity. Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 4871114 laurelhill@darbydevelopment.com LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 4827723 HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. EHO. 418 East Warren Street Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259. GASTON COUNTY

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Kindergartners at West Elementary participated in an interactive phonics program called Letterland. Each letter is associated with a character and an action. To culminate the letter portion of the program kindergarten students held a Letterland Parade. Students chose their favorite character from their studies and dressed up as that character. Parents, as well as other students in the school, lined the hallways to watch as the kindergartners walked and waved. The children and their families then reported to their classrooms where they heard a short presentation about what students will learn during the remainder of the Letterland program and participated in a game that focused on building their knowledge of sight words. Photos provided by Nikki Nolen

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