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Volume 133 • Issue 9

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

City Council meeting

$1.5M approved for Downtown Streetscape

By Loretta Cozart City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment in the amount of $1.5M for the Phase II Streetscape project which should be completed by August. Funds for the project are being taken from General Fund ($500,000), Capital Reserve Fund ($500,000), and Electric Fund ($500,000).

“We’ve never had a fullblown Streetscape study and project during my 32year tenure with the City of Kings Mountain,” said City Manager Marilyn Sellers.

“This will be done with no rate increase, tax increase, or borrowing money from a financial institution.”

“I’d like to add that I feel

we have gone beyond with funding and projects downtown with the city stepping up to the plate, and that I hope this will bring an enthusiasm and desire from the private sector to make the improvements necessary to fill the empty buildings in the downtown and achieve our ultimate goal. That goal is 100% occupancy downtown,” Sellers said.

Other budget amendments approved during the meeting include: • A budget amendment in the amount of $24,000 to budget receipt of grant funding from Firehouse Subs Foundation to purchase AED’s (defibrillators) for Police cars.

The grant requires no match, so the equipment is fully fi-

nanced by the grant.

• A budget amendment in the amount of $150,000 to budget expenditures for HVAC repairs/upgrades necessary at City Hall. The project is necessary due to the fact the current software controlling the thermostats is no longer supported. Also, issues with the air handler need to be addressed due to inadequate, or in some cases excessive, heating and cooling in certain areas of the building.

• A budget amendment in the amount of $175,000 to budget expenditures for roof replacements/repairs at the YMCA and Police Departments. Both roofs currently leak and require imminent repair and or replacement See STREETSCAPE, Page 5A

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Murder suspects arrested 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. 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 the investigative process, three suspects have been identified. Warrants have been obtained and served for two counts of first degree murder and one count of attempted first degree murder on the following suspects: Michael Shane Barnes, 19, 95 Callie Lane, Taylorsville, NC, and Kaleb Isiah Carver, 21, 24 Steve Watts Drive, Taylors-

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ville, NC. Both suspects are currently incarcerated in the Gaston County Jail on a hold pending a first appearance in Gaston County District Court.

The third suspect is a juvenile that has been charged on juvenile petitions and arrested for two counts of first degree murder and one count of attempted first degree murder. The juvenile’s information cannot be released at this time.

The Gaston County Police wish to thank the pub-

lic and out law enforcement partners for their help in this investigation. The following agencies assisted during the investigation North Carolina SBI, Department of Homeland Security Investigations, Bessemer City Police Department, Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, Wilks County Sheriff’s Office, Catawba County Sheriff’s Office, Wilkesboro City Police Department, and Gaston County Sheriff’s office.

Due to pandemic census delays

Elections could be moved to 2022

By Loretta Cozart

The new Broad River plant joins more than 40 other Duke Energy solar plants in NC. Photo provided by Duke Energy

Duke Energy begins construction on 50 MW solar project Expanding its significant clean-energy portfolio, Duke Energy has begun construction on the 50-MW Broad River Solar power plant in Cleveland County.

The project will be owned and operated by Duke Energy Renewables, a commercial subsidiary of Duke Energy. The project was selected as part of the competitive bidding process established by 2017’s landmark solar legislation in North Carolina.

The power plant will contain more than 170,000 solar panels across approximately 500 acres near Boiling Springs. The facility will power the equivalent of 12,500 homes. It is expected to reach commer-

cial operation by the end of 2021.

“Solar power continues to play a big role in our aggressive pursuit to reduce carbon emissions and achieve our net-zero carbon goal for 2050,” said Stephen De May, Duke Energy’s North Carolina president. “We’ll continue to deliver renewable energy by building and purchasing more carbon-free power for our customers.”

Under North Carolina’s Competitive Procurement for Renewable Energy, proposed projects must be built where there is a need for energy capacity on the Duke Energy system in North Carolina or South Carolina. The bids can come from any company, including Duke Energy, and can be in the form of power purchase agreements (PPA), utility self-developed facilities or utility asset acquisitions.

“In addition to increasing the renewable energy resources in the state, the project will also deliver significant economic benefits to Cleveland County,” said Chris Fallon, president of Duke Energy Renewables.

During peak construction, Broad River Solar will generate approximately 120 jobs. Along with indirect economic benefits that accompany solar project development, such as increased local spending in the service and construction industries, Broad River Solar will also have a positive economic impact on the local community by providing local tax revenues to the county and local school districts, as well as meaningful payments to the participating landowners.

The facility’s design, procurement of inverters, See DUKE, Page 5A

Kings Mountain and Shelby could see their elections moved to 2022 due to census delays. The Census Bu- CLIFTON PHILBECK reau ended the self-response and field data collection operations for the 2020 census on Oct. 15.

The statutory deadline for the delivery of apportionment data was missed because of the delays caused by the pandemic and the anomalies found in the census data.

On Jan. 27, the Census Bureau announced the ap-

portionment data is expected to be delivered by April 30.

However, on Feb.12, the Bureau announced the timeline for releasing the redistricting data to the states would occur

by September 30.

North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 160A Cities and Towns, is very specific with regard to redistricting after the decennial census and the process to move the election is very complicated.

The statute reads, “Municipal redistricting must be completed by third business day before the opening of the filing period, (Wednesday, July 21, 2021). If the city or town determines that it will not be possible to adopt the redistricting changes before the third business day before

opening of the filing period, the municipality may adopt a resolution delaying the election.”

This is because the council of any city which elects the members of its governing board on a district basis, like Kings Mountain, or where candidates for such office must reside in a district in order to run, like Shelby, is required to evaluate the existing district boundaries to determine whether it would be lawful to hold the next election without revising districts to correct population imbalances.

If such revision is necessary, the council must consider whether it will be possible to adopt the changes See ELECTIONS, Page 5A

Clev. County Board of Education approves 2021-2022 school calendar

By Loretta Cozart Cleveland County Board of Education unanimously approved implementing a new school calendar to in the fall term. School will start on Monday, Aug 23, and end on Friday, June 3, 2022.

North Carolina law requires the term to begin on the Monday closest to August 26. Schools superintendent Dr. Stephen Fisher explained, “This is problematic because

that schedule makes it difficult for students to complete exams before Christmas,” he said.

Two calendars were shared online for the community’s feedback: one that follows the current calendar, and another that would allow students to take exams before leaving for winter break.

Fisher shared that during the two-week window for community response, 769 people submitted their preference on the two school calendars offered. “Those in favor of the new calendar num-

bered 630, or 81%. Those who preferred to keep the current calendar numbered 139, or 18%.”

“The challenge with the new calendar is that it is outof-balance,” Fisher said. “The first semester has 83 days, and the second semester has 97 days. But the second semester typically has bad weather in January and February, and A/P exams also take place in the spring.”

The school board unanimously approved the new calendar beginning in the fall.

See CALENDAR, Page 5A

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■ OBITUARIES

Jack Walter Eaker KINGS MOUNTAIN – Jack Walter Eaker, 90, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on February 28, 2021 at Carolina Care Center in Cherryville, NC. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Lafayette and Myrtle Costner Eaker and was preceded in death by his brothers, Gerald, Ralph, Wilbur, and Boyst Eaker and his sisters, Helen Warren, Averice Bridges, and Ruth Mayhew.

Jack was a longtime and active member of El Bethel UMC. He served his country honorably in the US Army where he selflessly served during the Korean War. Jack retired from Foote Mineral after more than thirty years of dedicated service.

He was an avid collector of many things. Jack considered himself a rock hound because of his love for rocks and minerals. He enjoyed repairing and collecting time pieces of all types. Jack and Neely loved traveling, camping and square dancing. He was a wonderful and loving husband and father.

His life will forever be remembered by those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife of seventy years: Neely Anthony Eaker, of the home; daughters: Kayla Day Bearden (Daniel), Kings Mountain, NC and Kaitland Day (Brandon Wollenhaupt), York, SC; grandchildren: Everette Eaker Bearden and Adaline Bearden; niece: Barbara Hawkins (Garth).

Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 2:00 PM at El Bethel UMC Cemetery with Reverend Tom Jolly officiating.

Interment will be held in El Bethel UMC Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. Memorials in Jack’s memory may be made to Foothills Detachment Marine Corps League at PO Box 2004 Shelby, NC 28151.

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

American Legion Veteran’s breakfast Saturday

By Loretta Cozart American Legion Post 155 announces its monthly Veteran’s Breakfast is this Saturday morning, March 6, from 9 am to 11 am at the Otis D. Green Post home on East Gold Street.

All veterans are invited to this free breakfast the first Saturday of each month. Guests can dine-in or carry-out their meal. Selections include eggs, bacon, liver mush, gravy, grits, biscuits, toast, coffee, and juice.

The gathering is an opportunity for the community to support local veterans by joining them for a meal and visiting with them in fellowship. Non-veterans are asked to make a small donation to offset the cost of the meal, enabling American Legion Post to continue the program on a monthly basis.

Jeremy Shawn Gann SHELBY - Jeremy Shawn Gann, 44, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Atrium Healthcare Cleveland. He is predeceased by his father, Paul Dean Gann; brother, Brian Shea Gann and Jamie Brandon Gann.

Jeremy leaves behind to cherish his memories his sons, Derek Paul Gann and Jordan Tyler Gann; mother, Lynn Hinson Stuart; brothers, Christopher Dean Gann and Justin Blake Messick; sisters, Chelsie Irene Gann, Paula Dean Gann and Mikayla Stuart Mosteller.

He worked as a Weaver in Textiles for most of his life. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will forever be missed by all who knew and loved him.

A memorial service was held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Clay Barnett Funeral Home, 303 Phifer Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Arrangements entrusted to Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service of Boiling Springs, NC. Online condolences available.

Enforcement of the Community Appearance Code T h e C o d e s Enforcement Department asks the citizens of Kings Mountain for their participation in cleaning up their property of junk and litter. The Community Appearance Code is a city adopted ordinance that regulates the open storage of junk and litter located on private property.

A Codes Enforcement Officer will issue notices of violations to property owners and tenants of properties in violation of this ordinance which may include a civil penalty of $50 for each day that a violation continues to exist.

The main objective for the enforcement of this ordinance is to establish and maintain clean neighborhoods for the enjoyment and comfort of our citizens.

Thanks for your support in helping to make Kings Mountain a beautiful place to call home. For more information please contact the Codes Enforcement Department at 704-734-4561.

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Gaston County Police Rewards offered need help with homicide in Woodleaf Drive homicides On Monday February 22, at about 7:30 pm, the Gaston County Police Department responded to the 2400 block of Greenleaf Drive near Gastonia in reference to a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, one male victim was found deceased. Two other victims were transported to CaroMont Regional Medical Center for treatment. Their status is currently unavailable.

At this time there is no suspect description. The names of the victims will not be released pending notification to families.

The Gaston County Police ask anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective M. Rheinson at 704-866-3320. Information can also be provided through Crimestoppers at 704-8618000. This is an on-going investigation. There is no further information to be released at this time.

Davis charged in Ranlo shooting Gaston County Police responded to 264 Stanley Spencer Mountain Road on February 28 at about 9:58 pm, in reference to a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers found the victim shot twice in the chest.

The victim was transported to CaroMont Regional Medical Center where they are in stable condition. The victim’s injuries are not life threatening.

The victim’s information is not being released at this time.

The suspect is Michael Ethan Davis Sr., 41, 2059 Crossway Circle, Ranlo, NC. Michael Ethan Davis Sr. has been charged with attempted murder and Assault With a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury. He is currently incarcerated at the Gaston

DAVIS County Jail under a hold awaiting his first court appearance.

If you have information pertinent to this investigation, please contact Det. M. Rheinson at 704-866-3320 or Crimestoppers at 704-8618000.

■ POLICE ARRESTS FEB. 11: Rustin Caine Broome, 37, 403 El Bethel Road, order for arrest, failure to appear, $2,000 secured bond.

FEB. 12: Larry Dean Carroll, 48, 124 Wooding place, DUI, failure to burn head lights, $2,500 unsecured bond.

Feb. 12: Bobby Thomas Bogier III, 23, Shelby, driving while license revoked, fictitious title/reg. card/tag, $500 secured bond.

FEB. 13: Marcus Allen Walker, 33, Charlotte, DUI, $2,500 unsecured bond.

FEB. 13: Erika Lloyd, 30, Gastonia, communicating threats, $2,500 unsecured bond.

She was also cited for speeding and simple possession of marijuana.

FEB. 15: Travis Earl Robinson, 36, 2000 Shelby Road, felony possession methamphetamine, possession marijuana, misdemeanor, $7,500 secured bond.

FEB. 16: Jeremy Gilliam, 38, Gastonia, two counts driving while license revoked, improper brakes, $6,000 secured bond.

FEB. 18: Ashley Nicole Elaine Johnson, 32, 305 York Road, misdemeanor larceny, $2,500 unsecured bond.

FEB. 19: James Tanner, 44, 205 E. Alabama Street, driving while license revoked, $1,000 unsecured bond. He was transported to the Gaston County Jail and trial set for May 19.

FEB. 19: Blake Mitchell Long, 30, Grover, breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering, and possession of stolen goods/properties, felonies, $30,000 secured bond.

FEB. 20: Davis Scott Noblett, 38, Hickory, felony larceny of motor vehicle, $500 secured bond.

FEB. 20: William Andrew Bigger, 76, 613 Floyd Street, order for arrest for failure to appear on driving while impaired and reckless driving to endanger, $1,000 secured bond.

FEB. 20: Hannah Grace Smith, 22, Dallas, felony larceny of motor vehicle, $500 secured bond.

FEB. 20: Gregory D. Fite, 53, Kings Mountain, order for arrest, $500 secured bond.

FEB. 21: Michael Lee Gough, 18, 344 Goforth Road, impersonating law enforcement officer, use of red or blue light, $2,500 secured custody order.

FEB. 21: Whitney Sierra Smith, 31, 526 Baker Street, simple assault, $2,500 unsecured bond.

FEB. 21: Brian Lee Brintly, 35, Shelby, simple possession Schedule, Oxycodone, citation.

FEB. 22: Ronel R. Cupid, 23, Brooklyn, NY, felony possession of stolen vehicle, $5,000 secured bond.

INCIDENTS

FEB. 15: A resident of Croft Drive reported theft of a wallet containing driver’s license and other ID cards.

Feb. 18: A resident of Grover reported theft of a 1994 Mazda.

FEB. 18: Dollar Tree, 608 E. King Street, reported shoplifting of Barbee doll accessories.

FEB. 18: A resident of Floyd Street reported theft of a 5x10 Pace American enclosed trailer, white, and multiple totes containing miscellaneous clothing items valued at $9,000.

FEB. 19 A resident of Hill Street reported theft of a charcoal grill valued at $100.

FEB. 20: A resident of Lawndale reported financial fraud.

FEB. 21: Comfort Inn, 106 Holiday Inn Drive, reported theft of currency.

FEB. 21: A resident of First Street reported a lost or stolen blue/gray Pit Bull answering to name of Mary.

FEB. 22: A resident of Belvedere Circle reported attempted fraud.

FEB. 22: A resident of Meadowbrook Road reported damage to the driver’s side window of her 1994 Honda.

FEB. 23 Second Baptist Church, 120 Linwood Road, reported theft of four Catalytic converters.

FEB. 23: A resident of Gaston Street reported a break-in and theft of a Glock 19X with extra magazine.

WRECKS FEB. 11: Officer McKinney said Kelli Hernandez, Grover,

On Monday February 22nd, 2021 at about 7:30 pm the Gaston County Police Department responded to 2410 Woodleaf Drive near Gastonia in reference to a report of a shooting.

One male victim was found deceased and was identified as Christopher Lee Brooks, 50, of the home.

Tuesday afternoon, February 23, a second victim injured in the incident passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. The second victim was identified as Matthew Christopher Allison, 54, 511 Pinewood Lane in Gastonia.

On Thursday, February 25, Gaston County Police Department charged Jordan Cameron Moses, 29, of 1411 Gaston Way in Dallas, NC with two counts of first degree murder, one count of attempted 1st degree murder, and one count of robbery with a dangerous weapon.

Moses is considered armed and dangerous. The public is cautioned not to operating a Nissan, struck a 2011 Chevrolet operated by Megan Blanton, 105 Alex D. Owens Drive. The accident happened on US 74 Business at Countryside Drive. Property damage was estimated at $2,500.

FEB. 11; Officer Carpenter said a three-vehicle wreck happened on NC 161 when an unidentified driver failed to yield right-of-way and struck vehicles operated by Kenneth Ray Bridges, 608 Sipes Street and Rcio Amezcu of Belmont doing $13,000 damage.

FEB. 13: Officer Warlick said Wiley Martin Jr. of Dallas, spun out of the road on the US 74 Bypass and hit a railroad overpass column. Property damage was estimated at $5,000.

FEB. 14: Officer Carpenter said Zachary Clary of Lawndale, operating a logging truck, was attempting to make a left turn onto the US 74 Bypass East on the ramp from Oak Grove Road. The load shifted due to broken straps and the vehicle overturned. Property damage was estimated at $10,000.

FEB. 19: Officer Joel said vehicles operated by Tracy Deaver, 309 Amhurst Drive, and Joey Wyte of Dayton, KY hit at the stoplight at King Street and Piedmont Avenue. Property damage was estimated at $4,000 FEB. 24: Officer Butler said Kevin Paul Gann, 328 Wright Road, operating a 1997 Toyota, struck a 2010 Volvo operated by Dylan Bridges of Shelby. The accident happened as Bridges was turning into Carolina Family Care, 707 W. King Street.

CITATIONS FEB. 4: Luke Bishop, 18,

MOSES interact with Moses. Instead they should contact 911.

The Gaston County Police encourages anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective M. Rheinson at 704-866-3320 or Crimestoppers at 704-861-8000.

Information leading the identification, arrest and/or prosecution can result in up to a $1,000 reward.

This is an on-going and evolving investigation.

Due to the nature of this investigation, no further information to be released at this time.

110 Heritage Drive, failure to yield right-of-way.

FEB. 9: Tracy Meeks, 415 Fulton Street, speeding.

FEB. 9: Tyler Scott Duncan, 21, failure to yield right-of-way.

FEB. 9: Barry Eugene Philbeck Jr., 27, 102 Brantley Drive, no head lamps on vehicle, no tag registration.

FEB. 12: Franklin Bowden, 27, Bessemer City, possession of Marijuana.

FEB. 12: Cynthia Cabello, 23, 811 Second Street, speeding.

FEB. 15: William Donald Dickinson, III, 29, 128 Autumn Woods Drive, Trailer 17, no driver’s license.

FEB. 15: Jordan Clemens, 30, 424 Fulton Street, no operator’s license.

FEB. 15: Travis Austin, 31, Bessemer City, expired tag.

FEB. 15: Miranda Lipscomb, 42, 612 Charles Street, Apt. 46, fictitious tag, driving on revoked license.

FEB. 15: Travis Robinson, 36, 2000 Shelby Road, no operator’s license.

FEB. 18: Erika Greene, 23, Grover, expired tag, no vehicle inspection.

FEB. 21: Stephon Harbison, 25, 1810 Alpine Drive, expired tag.

FEB. 21: Faith Bradley, 18, 805 Phillips Drive, no operator’s license.

FEB. 23: Patrick Dalton Floyd, 64, 317 Chestnut Street, expired tag, no vehicle inspection.

FEB. 24: William Raymond Lightsey Jr., 47, 143 Yarbro Road, Trailer 11, expired tag.

FEB. 24: Phillip Holland II, 27, 303 Linwood Road, driving on revoked license.

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10Miler race has begun Back the Blue cookout for KMPD officers Saturday

By Loretta Cozart A Back the Blue Cookout will be held at the Cleveland County Courthouse on March 6 from noon until 6 pm by Trudie Wilson and Elmer Obovie.

The event supports Officer Skinner and Cpl. Lee Whittington, two Kings Mountain police officers injured in the line of duty.

Donations are accepted and will be given to support the families.

Local drugstores help health department administer COVID vaccine

By Loretta Cozart Mountain Street Pharmacy and Shelby Drugstore, working in conjunction with the Cleveland County Public Health Center, will host a COVID-19 Vaccine clinic on Friday, March 5 at Cleveland Community College.

All slots have been filled, but a second clinic will be held at Central United Methodist Church in KM on March 12. Call 704-7340447 between 1:30 pm – 4 pm. Calls will be taken daily, March 1 through March 4, or until all appointments have been filled. Qualified individuals will be contacted later in the week if an appointment is available to you.The Clinic is open to the following eligible individuals: • Persons 65 years of age or older • Healthcare workers • School employees/ Childcare workers Last week, the Cleveland County Health Department was notified by the NC Department of Health and Human Services that they would receive 1,170 doses of the Pfizer vaccine for their weekly vaccine allocation for the following two weeks. As a result, the health department’s first dose clinic scheduled for Wednesday, March 3, is set to administer 1,170 doses of the Pfizer vaccine.

In addition to the Pfizer doses, the health department was also allocated 300 doses of the Moderna vaccine. Because the Pfizer vaccine has different storage/temperature, dilution, dosage and second dose timeframe requirements, the health department felt it was best to not combine the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines within the same vaccine clinic in an effort to ensure compliance with all requirements as

well as prevent community confusion regarding which vaccine they are receiving.

For these reasons, the health department will transfer the 300 doses of the Moderna vaccine to Shelby Drug and Mountain Street Pharmacy to administer this vaccine.

“When discussing the option of transferring vaccine to another provider for administration, it was a priority to ensure the provider was approved by NC DHHS to not only administer the vaccine, but to also appropriately enter the vaccine information in the NC DHHS COVID-19 Vaccine Management System,” said DeShay Oliver, Deputy Health Director.

“Furthermore, it was imperative the vaccines would stay in Cleveland County and be administered to residents who are eligible under the NC DHHS Vaccine Prioritization Framework. Last, we wanted to ensure the provider had an appropriate location and had the capacity to meet all logistical and documentation requirements,” Oliver said.

“We have had ongoing communication with Mountain Street Pharmacy and Shelby Drug since they began the application process to become an approved COVID-19 vaccine provider in Cleveland County and feel confident in their ability to administer the vaccine effectively and in compliance with all requirements. We are excited about this partnership to better serve the residents of Cleveland County.”

Gateway 5K scheduled for March 13

By Loretta Cozart Kings Mountain’s Gateway Trail’s 5K is scheduled for March 13. Registration is $20 and ends March 10 at 11:59 pm. This year’s race mark the 11th year because all races were cancelled in 2020 due to Coronavirus.

The 5K race begins at the Trail Head at 807 Battleground 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. Runners will have a staggered start, allowing space between them as a safety precaution.

Due to new technology purchased by Race Director Starr Dowell, chips will enable runners to start and end the race without timers. “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. That evening, the winners will be announced on the Gateway Trail Facebook Page.

The 10Miler began Monday, March 1 and continues through March 12. Runners report on the honor system.

Registration is $20. Each runner runs by themselves from Quarry 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

Brooke Clark with her trophy after the 2019 5k race.

Photo by David Evans 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

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

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Project Clean Governor eases some COVID-19 Sweep planned restrictions, defers some ABC Permit renewal fees for early April The City of Kings Mountain’s Codes and Public Works Departments are teaming up for another spring cleanup April 5 – 9.

The city is offering a free pickup service for yard trash, junk, and litter. Items must be placed in the front yard next to the curb. The normal fee of $20 per truckload for collecting yard items will be waived during that week.

The intent of this project is to remove litter and junk that has accumulated on the exterior of properties, ex-

cluding items such as furniture, mattresses, batteries, electronic equipment, or paint cans. Do no not bring items from inside the house or other buildings to be collected. If you do place unapproved items, the standard $20 fee per truckload will be required to be paid prior to removal by the city.

Plan now to take advantage of the free service and to do your part to clean up the city. For questions on approved items, or to schedule a pickup for unapproved items, call 704-734-0735.

Senior Center March schedule

By Tabitha Thomas Senior Center participation is open to adults age 55 and over (registration required – call for details.)

Hours of Operation: Staff available by phone 8 am-5 pm, Mon-Fri. Outdoor Walking Track open 9 am-4 pm Rentals: No rentals through March (Call Bonnie Hale for later dates) NC SHIIP Program If you are getting ready to start Medicare, please call for information about enrollment periods, supplements and drug plans! You may qualify for Extra Help with your medications!

Also, please call between Jan 1-March 31 if you are on a Medicare Advantage plan and want to make a change.

Check out our “Medicare 101” presentation through Zoom!

Tuesday, March 9, 5:30-7 pm Please call to register and to get Zoom link.

St. Patrick’s DayDrive-Thru Wednesday, March 17 10 am—12 pm For the wee bit of Irish at heart! Just drive around to the back of the building for a quick hello and a St. Patty’s surprise! Please call to RSVP by Friday, March 12.

Friday Drive-Thru Friday Mornings, 10 am -12 pm. Please drive around to the back to say hello!

Please stay in your car and we will bring you your goodie bag and masks if you need them. Food bags, Boost and Depends will no longer be distributed at the Drive-Thru in order to cut down on wait times. Please call Glenda to register for food, Depends or Boost and to be given pick-up times for these items.

Income Tax Assistance provided by Liberty Tax Beginning Monday, January 25, you may drop off your tax documents at

the Patrick Center back entrance on Monday or Tuesday afternoons between 12 pm and 2:30 pm.

When you drop off your documents, we will make a copy and get them to Liberty Tax, and you will be given an appointment to complete your taxes curbside at the Patrick Center on a Wednesday afternoon or at their office in Gastonia on a Thursday afternoon. Returns can also be sent to you via email for completion. Please call the center for more information including what documents to bring.

Conference Call Programs Bible History—Tuesdays, 10 am 11 am Faith & Fellowship— Wednesdays, 9:30 am -10:30 am This is a chance to meet new friends and participate in a program over the phone! Call the Center for more details and to sign up!

S.H.O.P. Pantry Please call if you need food, incontinence supplies, or nutritional supplements.

We will check our supply and arrange a time for you to come by! (Delivery also available if needed).

All clients must a registered participant before picking up these items.

Telephone Reassurance Designed to help homebound elderly to remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible. Volunteers will provide reassuring telephone calls on pre-arranged days.

Please call Glenda for more information.

Donations Needed: Personal hygiene products, Depends, toilet paper, tissues, paper towels,

O n Feb. 25, Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 4 – Extend GOV. COOPER ABC Permit Renewal Fees into law.

The legislation will help bar owners by allowing them to defer ABC permit fees until they are able to reopen at full capacity.

The bill clarifies an existing emergency relief law passed in 2020 to allow bar owners to defer their permit fees up to 90 days after they are able to operate at full capacity.

“I’m grateful to see this legislation signed into law,” said Chairman Moffitt. “House Bill 4 will give private bars and small business owners reprieve until they are back at full capacity. The House ABC Committee will continue to advocate for NC businesses and plans to file ad-

ditional relief legislation to help even more restaurants, bars, and businesses across the state recover from the COVID pandemic.”

“This is welcome news for these struggling business owners,” said Majority Leader John Bell. “I appreciate the hard work of Representative Moffitt and other bill sponsors to get this much-needed legislation signed into law.

These small businesses continue to face significant challenges due to the Governor’s restrictions, and it is critical we continue to support and stand with them during these difficult times.”

“This legislation will provide many struggling businesses a much-deserved continuation of the deferral on their ABC permit fees,” said Representative Jamie Boles. “We know this will not repair all the damage that has been done, but any help we can provide to these bars and restaurants will go a long

way in helping our communities recover.”

“I am elated that House Bill 4 became law today,” said Rep. Paré. “I am even more happy for all of the small businesses that will benefit from this law. HB 4 will provide flexibility to private bars that were crushed by COVID and numerous executive orders. I look forward to continuing my work to support small businesses at the Legislature and provide relief to those affected by the pandemic.”

House Bill 4 was filed on January 27 by Rep. Tim Moffitt (R-Henderson), along with primary sponsors Rep. John Bell (R-Wayne), Rep. Jamie Boles (R-Moore), and Rep. Erin Paré (R-Wake). The legislation was drafted in response to news in January that countless bar owners had their liquor permits revoked unexpectedly by the ABC Commission due to delinquent fees. House Bill 4 passed unanimously

through the House and Senate and was signed into law by Governor Roy Cooper on February 25. The legislation goes into effect immediately, with Section 1 retroactively becoming effective June 30, 2020.

On Feb. 24, Governor Cooper lifted his Modified Stay at Home Order that required people to stay at home and businesses to close to the public between 10 pm and 5 am.

The number of people who may gather indoors will increase from 10 to 25, while 50 remains the limit for outdoors. The curfew on the sale of alcohol for onsite consumption will be moved from 9 pm to 11 pm.

Some businesses, including bars and amusement parks, will now be open for patrons indoors as they adhere to new occupancy restrictions. Many businesses, venues and arenas will have increased occupancy both indoors and outdoors.

Summer Learning Option clears NC House with support from local superintendents Legislation giving North Carolina families the choice to attend in-person summer MOORE learning programs in public schools cleared multiple state House committees on Tuesday with support from local superintendents who spoke in favor of the bill.

House Bill 82 Summer Learning Choice for NC Families would provide sixweeks of classroom instruction, five days a week, for families who choose to participate this summer. The programs are targeted to students falling behind during remote learning but are available to all North Carolina families.

The bill is designed to encourage student participation by offering core academic courses mixed with enrichment and physical activities.

It provides time flexibility to local school districts by prescribing hours requirements instead of days, allowing districts to tailor the program to their specific needs.

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joined local superintendents in support of the legislation in public comments to the House Education Committee.

"This bill will positively impact students with disabilities who are at risk of retention, particularly middle school and high school students who have been subject to 100% remote instruction for nearly a year," attorney Meisha Evans with Disability Rights NC told the House Education K-12 Committee.

"There are students with disabilities who do not have access to remote instruction due to the nature and severity of their disability. This bill will give students with disabilities a chance to make up some of the critical in-person instruction that they lost."

Harnett County Schools Superintendent Dr. Aaron Fleming spoke in favor of the legislation on Tuesday.

"There's no doubt that losing close to a full year of fulltime, face-to-face instruction, we are starting to see a lot of loss of learning in our student population," Dr. Fleming said.

"Being physically present in a classroom with a quality teacher is best for our students. This bill will help us in

regaining some, but certainly not all, of this time back. It is an opportunity for our students at the most significant risk of falling behind to catch up and prepare for the next grade level or course."

Mt. Airy City Schools Superintendent Dr. Kim Morrison said her district had over 400 students attend a summer program in 2020, and the success of those classes informed her support for the bill.

"Each district is different, in their local context, need for programs, access to resources, and support for students," Dr. Morrison said.

"I believe that House Bill 82, at its heart, supports what we fundamentally believe, which is that summer programs are a good start to a productive academic school year. Our goal is to work with the state legislature to provide a strong network of support for every student in our state.

We appreciate your willingness to give local flexibility when possible, such as allowing districts to decide how many hours are needed each week...and opening the possibility for retirees to come to work."

Speaker Moore addressed the House Education

K-12 Committee on Tuesday.

"This bill simply provides for a very robust summer learning program to allow these children to get caught up from missed time away from in-person classes," Speaker Moore said.

"We hear support for this from parents, teachers, administrators, and really from everyone involved, so I hope this bill will get good bipartisan support. It stands for the proposition that we know these children have really had a difficult time with COVID19, not having that classroom experience, and giving them a very robust summer program."

H.B. 82 was approved by the House Education K-12 Committee and the House Committee on Pensions and Retirement on Tuesday. It was heard in the House Rules Committee and the full state House of Representatives passed it on Wednesday, Feb. 24.

That day the Senate read the bill and it passed its first reading. It as referred to the Committee on Rules and Operations for consideration.

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Transportation TACC can currently take you to your doctor appointments or bring you to the Senior Center once we reopen. Call Bonnie Hale to find out more about this service.

Other services we can help connect you to: Home Repairs, In Home and Respite Care, Job

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Mass Call System We have a way to call all our participants and give them updates. If you have not been receiving calls and would like to get them, please call the center to be added to the list!

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2021 American Legion Adults 18-24 report highest scam risk in 2020 National Oratorical Contest canceled

By Juliana O'Rork

Adults ages 18–24 reported the highest median losses ($150) and the highest likelihood of loss (56.6%) to BBB Scam TrackerSM in 2020, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Previously, older age groups consistently lost higher median dollar amounts to scammers year over year, even while young adults tended to lose money more often. This year, the financial loss reported by those 18-24 was equal to that of adults 65+.

Online scams rise during COVID-19 pandemic: 2020 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report, focuses on the impact of scams in the wake of the pandemic and the demographic groups most at risk.

More scams were perpetrated online and yielded the highest likelihood of financial loss in 2020.

This is likely connected to consumer habit shifts since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic; in a survey of over 5,000 individuals that reported scams to BBB Scam Tracker in 2020, 43.1% said they spent more time online due to the pandemic, and 57.1% said they purchased more online because of the pandemic.

“Scammers go where they feel they can best take advantage of people,” said

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“Not surprisingly, scams perpetrated online through websites and social media apps were the riskiest contact methods for all age groups in 2020 – including both young adults as well as older adults.”

The risk of financial loss also rose significantly in 2020. Nearly one of every two reports to BBB Scam Tracker (46.7%) noted a financial loss, with two-thirds of reports (64.7%) resulting in financial loss being online purchase scams, which was the top riskiest scam in 2020. Online purchase scams were the most common scam reported to BBB, comprising 38.3% of all scam reports. Pet and PPE-related online purchase scams spiked during the pandemic.

“Scammers are opportunists,” said Trumpower.

“If there is a shortage of

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a product, or an opportunity to leverage a person’s heightened emotional state – they will use that scarcity or fear for their personal gain. Scammers will also imposter a recognizable and respected organization or brand to get your attention.”

Another way scammers take advantage of younger adults in particular is by utilizing a payment method less familiar to younger generations: checks. Fake check scams were the second most risky scam for adults ages 18-24 in a year where payment via online payment systems rose across all age groups. Fake check scams yielded one of the highest median dollar losses per encounter at $1,679 in 2020.

“Scams aren’t just a drain to people’s wallets,” Trumpower noted. “In our annual study of individuals that reported a scam to BBB Scam Tracker, a majority reported losing time and confidence or peace of mind in the marketplace, with over one-third also losing personally identifiable information in the encounter. We share these insights to help fight fraud and promote a trustworthy marketplace for all.”

Kings Mountain zone will return to the classroom on Monday, March 22. Families who wish to continue remote-only learning continue to have that option.

The board voted 7-2 in favor of this plan. Dena Green and Coleman Hunt voted against.

Because of the project, the Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded a $5,000 grant to the Cleveland County Schools Educational Foundation and Crest High School to add a renewable energy and green construction skills module into the school’s workforce development curriculum.

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The American Legion has cancelled the 2021 National Oratorical Contest, after also having to do so in 2020 with the onset of COVID-19. This cancellation was made after careful consideration between the National Americanism Commission and American Legion National Commander James W. "Bill" Oxford. As new variant strains of COVID-19 hold uncertainty for the possibility of reinfection, and the coronavirus vaccination is not yet available to everyone, the health and safety of all those involved with the program is of great concern to the organization.

The American Legion national organization does not have the authority to mandate that departments complete their respective 2021 oratorical contest if

STREETSCAPE From Page 1A Given current age and condition, staff recommendation is replacement.

Three Public Hearings were scheduled for the next city council meeting on March 30: • to consider a City of Kings Mountain Economic Development Financial Incentive Policy, as well as a proposed Text Amendment to the Downtown Development Incentives Grant Policy for the City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina as Amended February 24, 2015, increasing the amount awarded from $750.00 to $2,000.00.

• regarding the trash transfer station in operation at the Public Works Facility.

• to consider a rezoning application from R.D. Harrell Company to rezone property located in Cleveland County and consisting of 56.95 acres, more or less, owned by R.D. Harrell and Petitioner R.D. Harrell Company with road access on Kings Mountain Boulevard, Crocker Road, and located North of Margrace Road. Property being further Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 44 Page 74 known as Parcel Numbers 11081, 55635, 11082, 72747, 13810, and 62514 from R-10 to Conditional District R6 PUD – Case No. Z-14-1-21.

City council also adopted three resolution: • granting Eddie & Victoria Byars relief from Section 2.8 Special Provisions for Family Subdivision, Subsection 3 of the Subdivision Ordinance for the City of Kings Mountain to allow for an easement that is greater than the 500 feet maximum for a 5.00-acre tract (Parent Tract 11014) off of Phifer Farm Road.

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The council must also take into consideration the time that will be required to afford ample opportunities for public input. If the council determines that it most likely will not be possible to adopt the changes (and obtain federal approval, if necessary) before the third

they still have yet to do so.

This is the decision of the department. However, for this program year, youth who are certified by their respective department as the department oratorical champion will be awarded a $5,000 academic scholarship sponsored by the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation and The American Legion.

In accordance with National Oratorical Contest Rules, departments must certify their oratorical win-

ner to National Headquarters by Monday, March 15, in order for their champion to be awarded the $5,000 scholarship. Because a National Oratorical Contest will not be held, this scholarship is available to department oratorical champions regardless of whether a department conducts its oratorical contest in a live or virtual format.

"Thank you so very much for the hard work that your department puts into the oratorical program each year and for your understanding, flexibility and resilience," wrote Americanism Commission Chairman Richard Anderson in a letter sent to departments.

"Those qualities, along with the proven toughness and strength of the American Legion Family, will get us through."

tion of a 1984 Chevrolet Truck to the Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department.

• to formally adopt the Cleveland Gaston Lincoln Regional Mitigation Plan and agree to take such other official action as may be reasonable and necessary to carry out the proposed action plan.

Both the Mayor and Mike Butler, chairman of the TDA, were authorized to enter into an Audit Contract with Martin Starnes and Associates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 as required by the Local Government Commission.

City council awarded bid in the amount of f $144,000 to Carolina Air Solutions for Air Handling Units and Control Panels for City Hall air conditioning unit.

Two appointments and reappointments to the Boards and Commissions were approved: • Lew Dellinger – Appointed to the ABC Board for a 3-year term expiring 1/31/2024.

• Marian Denise Edwards – Appointed to the Main Street Advisory Board to fill a vacant seat expiring on 6/30/2023.

City Council also approved adding the Main Street Advisory Board to the Policy for City Council Appointments to Authorities, Boards, Commissions, and Committees. This was inadvertently omitted when the policy was written.

A public hearing was held to consider a request from Larry D. Carroll for a Voluntary Contiguous Annexation Petition for property located at 2108 Vestibule Church Road.

Staff recommended continuing the Public Hearing for several reasons including lack of plat map. City council approved of the continuation until March 30 at 6 pm.

During the regular meeting, city council unanimously approved an ordinance to demolish and remove a dilapidated dwelling and accessory buildings located at 123 McGinnis Street, due to the determination that it is not fit for human habitation.

According to Codes Director Clint Houser, “This dwelling does not meet the minimum standards as outlined in the City of Kings Mountain Housing Code.”

City Council also approved a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Kings Mountain and the NC Department of Commerce for the purposes of a complimentary review of ordinance changes in the Kings Mountain Downtown Protection, Preservation & Enhancement District.

Kendig Keast Collaborative presented an update regarding the Unified Development Ordinance and presented their timeline.

City council discussed future Council Work Sessions and times for public input. Mayor Neisler commented that he had reached out to House Speaker Tim Moore to discuss the possibility of pushing the deadline back to December due to challenges related to COVID-19.

City Council entered into closed session to consult with City Attorney regarding potential claims to be filed on behalf of the City regarding violations of the Community Appearance Ordinance and junk car violations. No action was taken.

business day before opening of the filing period and determines further that the population imbalances are so significant that it would not be lawful to hold the next election using the current electoral districts, it may adopt a resolution delaying the election.

Before adopting such a resolution, the council must also hold a public hearing on it. The notice of public hearing shall summarize the proposed resolution and shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation, not less than seven days before the date fixed for

the hearing.

“The NC Legislature is also considering moving all municipal elections to 2022,” said Director of Elections of Cleveland County Clifton Philbeck. “Either way, if the election is moved, the new filing period would be noon Monday, December 6, 2021 through noon Friday, December 17, 2021. The Legislature could also change the 2022 Primary Election from March to May 2022. If this happens, the filing period would be in February 2022.”

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Christ-like life is practical children.” (Christ-like) The first step of growing Christ-like is making sure you know the One true God. The Scriptures were given to us so that we could know who God is and what He says. Without the Scriptures we would be blindly following other gods Christians should be identified as loving individuals. The criterion for the Christian’s love, is Christ as He commanded in (John 13:34-35). “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” Love is what we need in our world today.

Christianity is an ideal which is both practical and attainable.

Christians are described as dear followers of our Dr. Moses Lord Jesus Nueman Sr. Christ and are to imitate President, World Him as born- Care Ministry International again children of God. When we become children of God, there should be a change in the way we live. We could learn much from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, the fifth chapter on how to “be followers of God as

The only way to be Christlike is to know and obey the Truth. Summarized in (1 Pet. 1:22), “Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart”. Christians must continually strive to obey and practice God’s word and let no one deceive you. Eph. 2:1) Certainly one who claims to wear the name of Christ ought to walk and live for Him and by His word.

God wants spiritual fruit. We are living in the midst of people who dwell in spiritual darkness.

Lost souls will never find the light except from you and me.

“We are the light of the world”.

Mt. 5:16 asks us to “let our light

so shine before men, that they may see our good works and glorify our Father which is in heaven.”

Only the direct comprehensive word of God can bring the intent conviction and repentance that releases the cleansing flood of the Holy Spirit. God draws a clear line between good and evil; His children and the children of the devil. To be like God, one must walk in the light and believe on His name. Finally, John 1:12 says “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.”

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Kings Mountain Area Church Directory Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 102 Canterbury Road 704-730-7855

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

Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496

Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888

Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road

Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000

Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/ Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997 Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206

Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Rd. • Kings Mountain Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171 Anew Beginning Baptist Church 145 Battleground Dr. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700

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

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

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

Arise Church 830 E. King St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan

Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015 Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152

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Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477 Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310 David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555

East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/ KM Hwy. 704-739-7367 Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055 Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331 El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174

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Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714

First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651

Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516

First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143

Life of Worship Ministries 405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927

First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072

Kings Mtn.Dream Center 1128 York Road 704-739-8496 Tim & Angie Goates, Pastors www.kmdreamcenter.com

First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266 Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011 Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benfield Rd. 704-740-7212 Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351

Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406 Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075 Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Avenue 704-739-6811

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Alzheimer’s program presented on March 10 Mauney Memorial Library and Kings Mountain Senior Center present Virtual 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's online on March 10 from 3 – 4 pm.

Alzheimer’s causes changes in memory, thinking and behavior that are not normal aging. Join us to learn about: • The difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s.

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• Visit alz.org/CRF to explore additional education programs online and in your area.

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Registrants will be sent conferencing details prior to the date of the program.

Registration closes the day before the scheduled program. If you are registering late or need the link/ phone information, please call 1-800-272-3900. This program is open to all.

Free Medicare seminar March 9 The H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center announces a free Medicare Seminar on March 9. The Senior’s Health Insurance Information Program, SHIIP, will conduct a free online seminar via Zoom entitled: Welcome to Medicare. The seminar

will be presented on Tuesday, March 9 from 5:30 – 7 pm. Call the Patrick Senior Center to register and receive the Zoom link.

SHIIP is a division of the NC Department of Insurance that offers free, objective information about Medicare, Medicare sup-

plements, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare prescription drug plans, Medicare fraud and abuse, and long-term care insurance.

To register, call 704734-0447. For additional information, contact Lynn Lail.

KM Little Theatre presents ‘Til Death Do Us Part’ The 2020-21 season of Kings Mountain Little Theatre will continue with “’Til Beth Do Us Part” on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 7:30 PM. Due to the limited audience capacity allowed our North Carolina Covid-19 Plan, we have implemented the protocols listed below.

KMLT and Corporate Sponsor – Ken and Liz Pflieger are pleased to announce that performances are scheduled for March 26, 27, and April 2, 3 at 7:30 PM with matinees on Sundays, March 28 and April 4.

THE STORY: In this side-splitting comic romp about marriage, career driven Suzannah Hayden (Sara Corbin) needs a lot more help on the home front than she’s getting from her husband, Gibby (Chad Spurling.)

Lately, nurturing his marriage of twenty-seven years hasn’t been the highest priority for Gibby, but pretty soon he’ll wish it had been.

Enter Beth Bailey (Mary Grace Keller), Suzannah’s new assistant, a gregarious, highly motivated daughter of the South. To Suzannah’s delight, Beth explodes into the Hayden household and whips it into an organized, well-run machine. This could not have

happened at a better time for Suzannah, since her boss, Celia Carmichael (Jackie Sibley-Newton), the C.E.O. of Carmichael’s Chocolates, is flying in soon for an important make-or-break business dinner.

Gibby grows increasingly wary as Beth insinuates herself into more and more aspects of their lives. In no time, she exceeds her duties as a household assistant and interjects herself into Suzannah’s career. As Suzannah’s dependence on Beth grows and Gibby’s dislike of the woman deepens, Suzannah gives Beth carte blanche to change anything in the household that “will make it run more efficiently.” And the change Beth makes is convincing Suzannah that Gibby must go! When he

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realizes it’s Suzannah’s career Beth is really after, a determined Gibby sets out to save his marriage aided by Suzannah’s best friend, Margo (Leslie Brown), a wisecracking and self-deprecating divorcee and her ex-husband, Hank (Greg Dixon), who is in the midst of his own mid-life crisis. Their effort to stop Beth at any cost sets up the wildly funny climax in which things go uproariously awry just as Suzannah’s boss arrives for that all-important dinner.

Whether you’re married, single, rethinking your divorce or currently being controlled by someone up to no good, you’re sure to enjoy this family-friendly, laugh-out-loud Jones/Hope/Wooten comedy!

Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc. is a volunteer based, 501c3 tax-exempt community theater. It owns and operates the Joy Performance Center and the Liberty Mountain Garden. It is a funded affiliate of the Cleveland County Arts Council and is supported in part by a Grassroots Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency.

As of this date, KMLT will have 120 seats available for each performance. Additional capacity may be available if NC has a change when the current executive order ends.

Please look for further updates from KMLT. Priority is given to our wonderfully supportive season members and they are able to make a reservation to attend a performance for our plays.

All others may purchase tickets at the box office. KMLT will have 30 tickets per performance for purchase at the Box Office on a first come first served basis. Reserved seating not claimed at least 10 minutes before show time are subject to release for purchase by others seeking tickets.

Season members may make reservations by calling the theater at 704-730-9408 and leaving a message or send a request to us at tickets@ kmlt.org.

KMLT will maintain stringent health and safety protocols.

For more detailed information, please visit www.kmlt. org or the Kings Mountain Little Theatre facebook page.

Ed. Note: The recipes in today’s Cooking Corner are from “100 Years in the Kitchen,” a cookbook by Women of the Church of First Presbyterian Church.”

CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE Ginny Maner ½ lb. butter ½ cup margarine 3 cups sugar 5 eggs 3 cups flour ¼ tsp. salt ½ t. baking powder ½ cup cocoa 1 ¼ cup whole milk 1 tsp. vanilla All ingredients at room temperature.

Cream butter, margarine and sugar well. Sift flour, salt, baking powder and cocoa together. Add 5 eggs one at a time, beating well after each egg. Add flour mixture alternately with milk. Add vanilla last.

Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes in a

greased then dusted with cocoa in a Bundt pan.

BANANA PUDDING Jane King 3 small pkgs. Instant vanilla pudding 5 cups milk 1 small carton sour cream 1 large Cool Whip (leave some for topping) Bananas Vanilla wafers Mix first 4 ingredients and layer beginning with wafers, adding bananas, then pudding, etc. Place remainder of Cool Whip on top layer of pudding.

OVEN BAKED STEW BEEF Christine Ramseur Trim off some of the fat.

Add 1 can onion soup and

1 can mushroom soup undiluted. Cover with foil and bake at 325 degrees for 3 h ours. Serve over rice.

LAYERED PEA SALAD Arlene Barrett 2 c. shredded lettuce 1 c. celery, chopped 1 large Spanish onion, sliced 1 c. sliced water chestnuts 1 No. 2 can early peas, drained 1 c. mayonnaise Sugar Parmesan cheese Put the above in layers.

Spread with mayonnaise.

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Scottish Shortbread 2 cups butter, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour • Preheat oven to 325°. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add 3-3/4 cups flour; mix well. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead for 5 minutes, adding enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

• Roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut into 3x1-in. strips. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Prick with fork. Bake until cookies are lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Cool.

INDIAN SHRIMP CURRY 2 tablespoons peanut oil ½ sweet onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1-½ teaspoons ground turmeric 1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon red chili powder 1 (14.5 ounce) can chopped tomatoes 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound cooked and peeled shrimp 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Cooked rice

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the onion in the hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow it to cool slightly, about 2 minutes. Add: garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, paprika, and ground chile to the onion and stir over low heat. Pour the tomatoes and coconut milk into the skillet; season with salt.

Cook the mixture at a simmer, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir the shrimp, fresh cilantro, and dried cilantro into the sauce mixture; cook another 1 minute before serving over cooked rice.

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“I AM WOMAN” exhibit at Southern Arts Society The “I Am Woman” art exhibit and competition is on view Wednesday March 3 through April 16, 2021.

Southern Arts Society has sponsored their annual “I Am Woman” art exhibit and competition since 2004. Artists from around the region have entered over sixty works of art dedicated to the feminine or the essence of being a woman.

Artists have created works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography, sculpture, textiles and mixed media to interpret their view of “I Am Woman”. Artwork in this exhibit will be judged with prizes awarded for first, second and third place prizes along with three merit awards.

Many pieces in year's show are figurative, showing women in a variety of poses. There are women serenely embracing motherhood and another literally bearing the weight of the world on her shoulders.

Some portraits are very straight forward with gazes growing more confident within themselves, showing a combined strength and serenity. Not all the artwork is serious with some light-hearted paintings showing women enjoying life to the fullest.

And yet there is some art that makes us question how we judge women, for their “beauty” or their unseen accomplishments. There are works in all media representing women across the spectrum from goddesses to living embodiments of the natural world.

The public is invited to attend a reception for I AM WOMAN on Saturday March 13 from Noon until 2 pm to meet the artists.

Presentation of awards to the artists will be at 11 am to limit the number of visitors in keeping with current restrictions for Covid-19.

This is a free event and dress is casual. All visitors

are required to wear a mask or face covering. The I AM WOMAN exhibit will be on view in the galleries of Southern Arts Society March 3 through April 16, 2021. Photos of the exhibit and a list of the winners will be posted on social media.

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 Southern 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, Wed, Thurs, Sat, 10 am to 24 pm, and by appointment. Admission is Free.

For more information please visit www.SouthernArtsSociety.org or call 704.739.5585.

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Mountaineers host Wildcats Friday night

KM’s Chance Cannon is on his way to a 95-yard catch and run touchdown in Saturday’s 43-7 win over Stuart Cramer at Gamble Stadium.

Opening kickoff return sparks KM to 43-7 season opening win Kings Mountain sophomore Caleb Holland made a varsity debut that he will remember for a long time Saturday when he returned the opening kickoff of the 2021 spring season 90 yards for a touchdown to spark a 43-7 win over Stuart Cramer.

The Mountaineers would go into the halftime break with a 36-0 lead and turned the contest into a “running clock” game when quarterback Ethan Reid hit Devin Pressley on a 16-yard touchdown across the middle to run the score to 43-0 with 9:52 left in the third quarter.

Cramer scored its only touchdown in the final seconds of the third period when Jesse Allran managed to get past the KM defense for a 15-yard TD reception.

The Mountaineers showed signs of its typical greatness all through the game, but hurt themselves at times with miscues that can be corrected.

“It was a good first game,” said head coach Greg Lloyd. “We made plenty of mistakes but all in

all it was good. Our defense was solid and we had a decent running game. The offensive line was better than a week before” when the Mountaineers scrimmaged Burns.

Last year’s leading rusher, junior Rashaard Brooks, finished with 92 yards rushing in 13 carries as the Mountaineers tried to distribute the ball to a lot of players. Quarterback Ethan Reid and running backs Holland and Jaylin Mims also did a good job running the ball.

“Brooks and Mims played well and the kickoff return by our tenth grader was the first time he touched the ball on varsity,” Lloyd said. “We have to work on a lot of special teams’ breakdowns, but all in all it was good.”

Reid, the top passer in the Big South a year ago, hit 7 of 15 passes for 205 yards.

After KM’s initial score, new placekicker Jayden Ellis put his first varsity kickoff down at the two yard line where Cramer’s

Johnny O’Shea caught and returned it to the 21. Three plays later the visitors faced a fourth and 23 at their own seven and the Storm’s punter was tackled in the end zone for a safety to put KM up 9-0.

KM then drove 57 yards in 10 plays to score on a two-yard burst by Jaylin Mims for a 16-0 lead.

The Mountaineers had some problems early with its passing game, but late in the quarter wide receiver Titus Phillips, who had just finished his basketball season earlier in the week, came onto the field and immediately raced down the home sideline past a Cramer defender and caught a pass in stride for a 51 yard touchdown and a 23-0 lead that broke the game open.

Cramer was driving later but Phillips, now in the secondary, intercepted a pass at the one yard line and returned it to the 30. However, a block in the back resulted in KM taking possession at the five. On first down, Reid hit Chance Cannon

with a quick screen pass and he went 95 yards down the home sideline for a touchdown and a 29-0 lead.

On their next possession, a 34-yard run off tackle by Brooks was the big run on a drive that ended with Reid’s one-yard sneak and a 36-0 lead with 1:06 left in the half.

Deandre Hoyle recovered a fumble at the Cramer 35 on the first possession of the third quarter to set up Pressley’s touchdown.

KM RUSHING – Brooks 13-92, Reid 6-31, Mims 6-24, Holland 6-25, Patrick 1-2, Team -10.

KM RECEIVING – Cannon 2-103, Fisher 2-23, Phillips 1-51, Hoyle 1-13, Pressley 1-16.

KM SCORING – Holland 6, Mims 6, Reid 6, Cannon 6, Phillips 6, Pressley 6, Ellis 5, Team 2.

INTERCEPTIONS – AJ Richardson, Titus Philllps.

FUMBLE RECOVERY – Deandre Hoyle.

Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers were scheduled to hit the road to Dallas Friday night for their second Big South 3A Conference game with the North Gaston Wildcats, but because of wet field conditions at North Gaston the game will now be played at KM’s John Gamble Stadium.

Just like last week with Stuart Cramer, Mountaineer coach Greg Lloyd believes North Gaston will give the Mountaineers a good test and hopefully prepare them for a big home game against Hunter Huss next week.

Lloyd said new head coach Justin Clark, who spent his early years in Kings Mountain while his father Bruce was coaching at KMHS, has put in a new offense that should bring improvement to the Wildcats’ program.

“They’re now in a spread and they have a dual threat quarterback similar to the one we saw last week,” Lloyd

noted. “They are definitely much improved. They gave up 20 points last week (to Hunter Huss) but they have a really solid offense. They are dangerous and we have to be ready to roll.”

Lloyd said, overall, he was pleased with his Mountaineers in their opening season win over Cramer but hopes to see much improvement this week.

“We need to work on special teams and add a few things on offense to make it more versatile,” he said. “Our defense needs to play like it did last week and not give up any big plays. And our offense needs to take care of the ball.”

The offensive line should be at full strength this week with the return of sophomore Isaiah Eskridge, who sat out last week with an injury.

“He’s our biggest offensive lineman, and we’re projecting him to play,” Lloyd noted.

Saniya Wilson POY in BSC basketball Kings Mountain junior guard Saniya Wilson has been named Big South Basketball Player of the Year by the conference coaches.

She is a repeater on the All-Big South team and was joined there by her teammate, Khalia King.

Wilson, who topped the 1,000 career point mark in a win over Forestview this season, averaged 24.3 points a game in leading the Lady Mountaineers to a tie for second place in the BSC and a berth in the state 3A playoffs. She also set a personal single game record of 40 points in a game against Crest. Jessica Brunson of Crest was named BSC Coach of the Year.

SANIYA WILSON The boys all-conference team will be announced after Crest has completed its run in the state 3A playoffs.

The Chargers were schedule to face Weddington in the semi-finals last night.

JV Mountaineers here Thursday Kings Mountain High’s JV football team will open its season Thursday with a 6:30 p.m. home game against the North Gaston Wildcats.

Diron Bell begins his first season as the Mountaineers’ head coach. He has been a fixture in KM sports for many years. He was an

outstanding running back for the Mountaineers in the early 1990s and later played for Catawba College.

All JV games this season will begin at 6:30. Four of them will be at home (North Gaston March 4, Burns March 11, Shelby March 25 and East Gaston on Wednesday, March 31.

KINGS MOUNTAIN MOUNTAINEERS ATHLETE Caleb Holland fields the opening kickoff and streaks 90 yards for a touchdown to spark the Mountaineers to a 43-7 win over Stuart Cramer in their opening game Saturday at Gamble Stadium.

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Information for Friday’s game Fans planning to attend Friday’s North Gaston at Kings Mountain football game at Gamble Stadium need to remember this information: Game time is 7 p.m.

Gates open at 6 p.m. Parking is first come, first served at

the parking lots at the school and the Touchdown Club lot behind the baseball field.

Everyone is required to wear a mask and social distance at least six feet apart.

Fans may take lawn chairs to sit on the bank. They can also sit in the stands.

Pre-sale of tickets for the varsity game will be from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday for all varsity cheer, varsity football and band at the field house.

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KM’s Jaylin Mims carries for a big gain in season opening win over Cramer at Gamble Stadium.

Kings Mountain junior guard Isaiah Tate topped the 1,000 career point mark in last week’s first round playoff loss to Central Cabarrus.

Tate tops 1,000 in playoff loss, KM girls lose too About the only bright thing for Kings Mountain High’s venture into the state 3A basketball playoffs last week was that junior standout Isaiah Tate topped the 1,000 career point mark in the Mountaineers’ first round 95-57 loss to Central Cabarrus.

The KM girls were in a similar boat at Jesse Carson, falling hard to a very good Carson team 69-33.

Led by a couple of Tate three-pointers, the Mountaineers were able to take an early 9-3 lead before Central Cabarrus began canning some threes of its own and rallied to lead 27-19 at the first quarter break. They were never headed after that.

It was Central Cabarrus’ first home first round playoff win in 10 years.

After leading 44-31 at the half, Central took a 71-44 lead heading into the final quarter.

Tate and Zeke Cannedy were KM’s only double-digit scorers with 20 and 12 points, respectively. Matt Toms scored seven, Marcus and Orlando Odums six each, Maddox James four and Titus

Phillips two.

The undefeated Carson team had no trouble with the KM ladies, running up a 23-2 first quarter lead en route to a 69-33 victory.

Saniya Wilson had a big game with 23 points, four rebounds and four steals but she was the only KM player in double figures.

Tyasya Bell scored three points and also had four rebounds and three blocks.

Khalia King had three points, two rebounds and two blocks, Aaliyah Byers two points, nine rebounds, two steals and two blocks, Monica Head two points and Kennedy Barnes six rebounds.

A strong 1-3-1 press was the key to Carson’s quick beginning. Kings Mountain rallied in the second period to outscore Carson 14-12 but that still left them behind 25-16 at the break. Carson led 52-23 going into the fourth quarter.

Mary Spril and Carleijh Perry scored 16 points each to lead Carson. Hannah Isley added 13, Colsie Perry and Ellie Wilhelm nine each, Kary Isley six and Camden Carley two.

Titus Phillips celebrates with teammates after his 51-yard catch and run for a touchdown in Saturday’s opening season win over Stuart Cramer.

Lutz off to good start for LR tennis Rashaard Brooks picks up some of his 92 yards rushing in season-opening win over Cramer Saturday at KM’s Gamble Stadium.

Tennis to begin Kings Mountain High men’s tennis practice will begin Wed., March 3 at 4 p.m. at the new KMHS tennis complex.

All student athletes must have an up to date physical on file before they can participate in tryouts or conditioning. Items to take for practice will be tennis attire, appropriate footwear and a tennis racquet.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions all student athletes are required to wear a mask during practice as well as having their temperature checked prior to practice.

For more information call Coach Rick Henderson at 704-460-8066 or email Rick.Henderson2@ duke-energy.com

KM’s Javari Rice-Wilson puts pressure on Cramer QB Justin Rocquemore in Saturday’s Big South opener at Gamble Stadium.

NATALIE LUTZ by defeating a nationally ranked Queens University player. She was chosen the player of the match mainly due to her winning both her singles and doubles matches.

She later defeated her opponents from Lander and Mars Hill.

Lutz is presently playing #4 in singles and bounces between #1 and #2 in doubles.

Lutz is majoring in Medical Studies and plans to attend graduate school to become a physician’s assistant.

Beaver takes Senior matches Tony Beaver won both Cleveland County Senior Men’s golf tournaments last week with a 70 at Kings Mountain Country Club on Tuesday and a 73 at Cherokee National on Thursday.

Doug Shuffler took low net at KMCC with a 64 (74-10). John Allemeier

was closest to the hole on five and Richard Harvell sank the longest putt on nine.

Grady Gregory was low net at Cherokee National with a 66 (74-8). Larry Rikard was closest to the pin on 17 and Doug Shuffler sank the longest putt on 18.

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Presently, Lutz is 3-0 and leading the team (2-1) in individual wins.

Lutz’s freshman year with the LR ladies came to an abrupt halt because of Covid.

Lutz was a two-sport standout at KMHS, playing tennis and golf. She had the option to play either sport in college and chose tennis.

She and her KMHS teammate Madelynn Frye won one state championship in doubles.

“She always excelled in both sports and what was amazing and both were played in the same season,” noted her high school coach Rick Henderson. “So when the decision had to be made, Naatlie chose tennis over golf. As her high school tennis coach those four years, it didn’t surprise me that she wanted to continue her tradition by competing at the college level on the tennis team.

“Natalie could have taken the easier of the sport which was golf, but she chose the most physical and demanding of her body simply because tennis was her first love,” Henderson added.

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Participants must receive medical clearance and are evaluated on an individual basis. Patients currently undergoing treatment may participate, but only if they receive proper medical clearance.

The 90-minute sessions are held twice a week. There is easy parking front and side of buildings and designated handicapped parking is available.

For more information, contact Margaret Litton, LIVESTRONG Instructor, Kings Mountain Family YMCA, 211 Cleveland Ave., Kings Mountain, 704-739-9631, or email MLitton@CleveCoYMCA. org.

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Award winners at KMHS cross country awards program. Left to right: Parker Key, all-conference and MVP; Wyatt Wilson, coach’s award; Marty Lovingood, all-conference; Kohen Johnson, all-conference, Hunter Cruise, all-conference and rookie of the year; Thalia Kushman, all-conference and MVP, Parker Wilson, all-conference, rookie of the year and Joe Hord Perseverance Award; Ashley Gural, all-conference, Divinity Ervin, all conference and coach’s award, and Nicole Poston, all-conference.

KMHS cross country teams hold awards program The Kings Mountain High School cross country teams held their awards program on February 23.

Due to Covid-19 guidelines, only athletes were allowed to attend. Parents and other supports watched virtually.

This year’s team boasted nine All-Big South Conference runners. Both teams finished with 11-4 records.

The Lady Mountaineers finished second in the Big South while the Mountaineers finished third.

The boy’s team won the Cleveland County Schools championship while the girls finished second to Shelby.

Both teams are looking forward to another successful season, hopefully in the fall.

Trey Crawford puts pressure on Cramer punter Adam Hamam in Saturday’s season opener at Gamble Stadium.

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KMHS Interact Club Serves community Kings Mountain High School Interact Club, an offshoot of KM Rotary Club, was " back in action" last Saturday doing a service learning project-performing a trash pick up around the school properties and on Kings Mountain Boulevard.

The club, which is primarily a service and leadership program, has not been active since the Covid lock-

down last March. "My club members were ready to get back in the saddle- serving Kings Mountain" said Margot Plonk, the club's faculty advisor. "We were thankful that Mrs. Rikard allowed us to hold this service event." It was held Saturday, February 20th, in a safe manner, with each participant practicing social distancing and wearing masks.

Plonk says that Mayor Scott Neisler was most helpful in securing tools for the club to complete this clean up event. 10 students showed up to help, including present Interact Club president, Harley Dallas, and former Interact Club president from 3 years ago, Gracie Plonk, who is now a Junior at East Carolina University.

Kings Mountain High School Booster Club would like to honor Sophia Wilson, fourth grader from Bethware Elementary School as their first Good Citizen for the week for KMHS football.

Sophia always has a positive attitude and a willingness to help everyone around her. She is a model student and everyone who meets her calls her a “ray of sunshine”. Sophia’s favorite subject is math and during her free time she loves to play outside, watch tv, and have quality time with her family. She is the daughter of Jeffrey and Erin Wilson. Pictured above left to right: Bethware Principal Dr. Amy Jones, Sophia and Booster Club President Mark McDaniel.

Gaston Together announces 2021 officers and new board members The Board of Directors, known as the Council, is the policy making and fund raising arm of Gaston Together. Under its program of work are: 1) The Gaston Clergy & Citizens’ Coalition (GC3), a non-denominational ministerial association dedicated to building racial harmony and community improvement; 2) The Gaston Together Healthcare Commission (GTHC), an organization of volunteers and healthcare providers whose mission is to improve the health status of the citizens of our county currently focused on the obesity issue (Healthy Gaston) and policy/advocacy (Gaston Controlled Substance Coalition and Health in All Policies); 3) The Leadership Team, facilitating the development/growth of a pool of potential future leaders for Gaston County (Civic Engagement LeadershipCEL). Gaston Together conducts community pride building programs (Community Leadership Awards

JASON AUSTELL 2021 Gaston Together Chairman and third grade programs – Pride in Gaston Traveling Tour and the Proudest Kid in Gaston County Essay Contest.) In addition, Gaston Together is partnering with Gaston County to develop and implement Gaston Vision 2040.

The 2021 officers are: Chair, Jason Austell, (Mass Mutual); Immediate Past Chair, Steven Long (GSM Services); Vice-Chair, Tad Hixson (Belmont Abbey College); Secretary/Treasurer, Ken Smith (Fidelity Bank); Clergy/Citizens Co-

alition (GC3) Co-Chairs, Carrie Meier (Gaston County DHHS) and Rev. Dr. Darial Jackson (St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church); Leadership Team Chair, Alex Poole (Firestone Fibers & Textiles); Gaston Vision 2040, David Fogarty (NC Cooperative Extension); and Gaston Together Healthcare Commission Chair, Donna Elliott (Kintegra Health). New Board Members are Natasha Gilbert (Chick-Fil-A); Rev. Kimberly Moore (Emmanuel Baptist Church); and Trey Pruitt (Digitrol, Inc.).

Formed in 1997, Gaston Together is committed to bringing the people and resources of Gaston County together to tackle BIG Community Challenges through the principles and best practices of Collaboration, Facilitation, Promotion and the Anticipation of Possibilities. For more information, please visit our web site: www.gastontogether.org.

All of these students truly personify the Rotary motto of "SERVICE ABOVE SELF" to wake up early on a cold Saturday morning to help beautify their school and city.

Spring cleaning - did you know?

Spring cleaning is a ritual in many homes, though some might be forgetting to address an area of their homes that can be especially vulnerable to insect infestations.

According to PestWorld. org, kitchen cabinets and pantries used to store spices and baking items, such as flour, can make for inviting hideouts for

various types of pests.

These unwelcome guests include beetles, Indian meal moths and ants. To remedy this issue or prevent insects from becoming an issue, discard stale spices or dated baking items. Once such items have been removed from the cabinets and pantry and discarded, wipe down the interior of the spaces

LEGAL NOTICE KINGS MOUNTAIN BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING March 16, 2021 5:30pm Notice is hereby given that the Kings Mountain Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Meeting and Public Hearing on Tuesday March 16, 2021 at 5:30 pm at CITY HALL in the City Council Chambers, located at 101 W Gold St Kings Mountain, NC. The meeting will hear the following cases: CASE NO. VA—23—2—21 – Requested Variance of 3.8’ from the front setback requirements of 40 feet in the R-20 Zoning District for Parcels #50359/50358 located at 105 Sir Lancelot Lane, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Clayton Homes has requested a Variance to the R-20 Zoning District requirement of 50ft, amended to 40ft for the surrounding neighborhood, so the home, located 36.2’ from the property line, will be in conformance. The request is to reduce the front setback due to the unusual topography of the land on the property.

The meeting will be open to the public for those wishing to attend. Social distancing and face masks required during Public Meetings and Public Hearings.

For further information please call the Planning and Zoning office at 704-734-4595.

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before installing fresh shelf paper. If the critters didn’t make their presence known in the cabinets, that doesn’t mean they haven’t made your kitchen home over the winter. Some might have opted to spend their winters behind appliances, including the stove and the refrigerator. As a result, it’s best to pull these appliances off the wall each spring, sweeping or vacuuming the dust and crumbs you find before mopping the floors.

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Having qualified on 29th day of January, 2021 as Executrix of the Estate of SARA BELLE CASCIATO, 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, Kathryn K. Whitlow, Executrix on or before the 17th day of May, 2021 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.

Having qualified on 23rd day of February, 2021 as Executrix of the Estate of HENRY EUGENE WRAY, 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, Tammy Wray Branton, Executrix on or before the 3rd day of June, 2021 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 17th day of February, 2021.

This the 3rd day of March, 2021.

Kathryn K. Whitlow, Executrix Estate of: Sara Belle Casciato 122 Cheyenne Drive Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086

Tammy Wray Branton, Executrix Estate of: Henry Eugene Wray 1213 Mount Sinai Church Road Shelby, N.C. 28152

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***TOY SHOW*** AND COLLECTIBLES. Saturday, April 3, 2021. Old Mooresboro School Gym, 308 Main Street, Mooresboro, NC 28114. $25 Setup, Limit 3 tables. Bring your own tables. $5 admission, under 10 free. Setup time, 7:00am-9:00am. Show time, 9:00am to 2:00pm. MUST WEAR MASK.

CAREGIVER FOR ELDERLY GENTLEMAN. Seeking an individual to help with care of a 92 year old gentleman in his home.

Duties include laundry, light cooking, light housekeeping and assistance with getting dressed and daily personal care. Prefer someone in the Washburn, Bostic, Sunshine or Ellenboro area.

Number of days and hours to be determined. (828) 289-3423 shollifield53@gmail.com

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 before the rush begins. 704692-4449.

“COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park.

Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually.

Price Negotiable. (919) 272-5503

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

WE BUY Cars, Trucks, Vans.

Running or not. Lost titles or have titles. We take over payments.

704-524-3387.

CROSS STITCH ORNAMENTS. $5 cross stitch ornaments to inspire during these hard times—Covid-19. Christmas designs, favorites of yours, personalizing—in your favorite colors. (828) 287-3412 teddybear93_890@ yahoo.com

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.

TURNING 65 AND NEED MEDICARE? IF YOU ARE TURNING 65 THIS YEAR AND NEED A MEDICARE PLAN, I CAN HELP. MY NAME IS DARIS CURRY, I AM A LOCAL AGENT THAT SPECIALIZES MEDICARE ADVANTAGE AND MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLANS TO FIT YOUR NEEDS. CALL OR EMAIL ME FOR A PLAN QUOTE, MANY OF WHICH HAVE $0 DOLLAR PREMIUMS AND $0 COPAYS. daris.curry@healthmarkets.com or Call 704-418-2922.

SPA 39. Full Body Relaxation.

Walk-ins welcome! Appointments preferred. 1230-6 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC. 980-552-9274.

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.

NEED SOMEONE with a big dump truck that can haul hardwood logs. 828-395-0758 ONE ON ONE CARE IS CURRENTLY HIRING for 2nd shift in group home, 1st shift in the Day Program. Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150.

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

Apply M-F, 8am-4pm at 404 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150 or call (704) 480-9340 NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. (704) 473-0341

COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. (980) 295-5568

SALES ASSOCIATE POSITION (FULL TIME) JB Ellis Locksmith is looking to hire a full time Sales Associate. Customer service experience a plus! Valid drivers license and background check required. EOE. Apply in person at 110 Grigg St., Shelby, NC NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers needed. (704) 477-0516

A CLEANING COMPANY WITH NO HIDDEN FEES!!! 2 Room Carpet Special, $88.00. Includes Clean, Deodorize, Protect & Disinfect. 704-980-3047.

FIREFIGHTER & FIRE DEPT GIFTS. Email the name of your favorite Fire Department to get a Free! list of gifts available. Include your name to also get a list of fire gifts branded with your name. NC4Ever@email.com ONE CRYPT FOR SALE. Located at Rose Hill in the Garden. Unit 1, Crypt 16. Call for other details.

336-580-1866.

FOOD GRADE WATER TOTES. Burning barrels, solid top plastic 55 gallon, 15 gallon jugs, totes for dog or goat houses. Jeff (828) 327-4782 FREE FIREWOOD! I have two downed trees in my yard. Need cut-up and hauled away. You keep the wood. 828-382-0149.

RV/CAMPER ROOFS. Install, Water Damage, Wrecks, Insurance Claims, Roof Kits, Parts.

Repairs & Service. Also, Mobile Repair. 24/7. 828-305-8169, 828453-8113.

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings.

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

YEAR LONG LAWN CARE SERVICE. Get all your grass cutting services today. Free estimates call Brad Long 704-689-8888 to get on our spring list now. longbrad1963@gmail.com

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

RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE for small job repairs and fixes.

Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas.

Bob, 828-476-6058.

CUTTING EDGE LANDSCAPING. You can relax and enjoy the pride of having the best looking lawn on the block with services from Cutting Edge Landscaping.

From mowing, mulching, and much more, you will be pleased with the high quality service Cutting Edge Landscaping adds to each lawn. Call us today for a free estimate. (704) 747-8806 otisclough5@aol.com 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. 910-777-7194, www.linkedin.com /in /trudie-underwood-a345013a, email: awhtaxes@gmail.com

CDL CLASS A DRIVER. In need of a CDL Class A driver. Local runs. Paid by the load. Must apply in person at 1025 County Home Road, Shelby NC. 704-472-4666.

TRIPLE D PAINTING AND WOODWORK. All your painting needs, free estimates, over 25 yrs experience! Framing, facial boards and much more wood work available! Making your home, building or business look new again. (704) 4185736 childresstracy1@gmail. com 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 before the rush begins. 704692-4449.

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.

18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,195. 704-482-3166.

ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Zero down. Call for more details. 828-382-0455.

TALL PINES DTH. We are here for all your grading excavation and hauling needs! (704) 6005438 deskin832@yahoo.com

CUSTOM BUILT PLAY SETS. Metal/Tarp roof. Playhouse, Sandbox, Swings, Slides, Rock Climbs and more. Delivery available. Union Mills, NC. 301-4913174.

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

IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up. I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drugfree, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with.

(980) 295-0750

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

IN NEED OF A ROLLBACK DRIVER. Must have experience and a good driving record. Apply in person at 1025 County Home Road, Shelby, NC (704) 4724666

NOW HIRING FULL TIME Experienced Sales Associate. To sell men’s suits for retail clothing store in Shelby. Good pay.

Apply in person. 704-481-1801.

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.

PURE RAW LOCAL HONEY. $18 per quart, $10 per pint. Produced in Rutherford County. Call or text Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823.

BUSINESS SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT

TEXTILES. First Staffing is recruiting drawing operators, spinning operators, carding operators, and warping/creeling operators for Milliken’s Golden Valley Location. While these are temporary positions, they may lead to permanent employment with Milliken once certain requirements are met. Milliken offers a comprehensive benefits package after hire. Milliken is offering a retention bonus of $510.00 if you meet the criteria. Due to U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, applicants must be at least 18. Shifts available: 2nd 4pm to 12am, 3rd 12am to 8am and on rotating shift week on 1st, week on 2nd, week on 3rd. Monday - Friday. Applicants must pass company required skill testing and background screening. Looking for applicants with stable work history preferably in textiles. AA/ Disability/Vet/EEO. Job Type: Full-time. Pay: $12.52 per hour plus bonus. Apply in person at 317 W. Main St. Forest City, NC or online at www.1firststaffing. com (828) 245-8787 jobs@1firststaffing.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 KALEBBLANTON96@YAHOO.COM

AUCTIONS 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

DEER CORN. SHELLED, 50LBS, $8. 828-287-3272.

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.

A SET OF WHITE BASSETT BUNK BEDS. Excellent condition & includes ladder, $300. Please call 828-429-5676 if interested.

RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS, MINI-BIKES. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-4769383.

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.

CABRIOLET VW. Best Offer!

Parts only. Does not run. Call (704) 300-1818

CLEVELAND COUNTY INDOOR GARAGE SALE Sat., Mar 6th, 2021 from 6:00 AM 2:00 PM. All Types of Camping Supplies, Tents, Electric Lights, Heaters, Misc. Items. TOO MUCH TO LIST! 136 Elam Street, Lawndale, NC 28090

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

Find us on FB. 828-382-0075.

FOR SALE 5 RIDING LAWN MOWERS for sale. 6x10 load gate trailer-$700.00. One Snapper Riding Mower with 48 in.wide, 7ft. long trailer-$500.00. 704-284-8212.

DARK BROWN LEATHER SOFA FOR SALE. Like new. Must sell.

Best offer. (980) 404-0328 12 ROLLS TOILET PAPER. Great Deal! Only $4.49. Call 828287-3272.

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

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

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

CHOCOLATE ROSES. NC4Ever.com - SHOP - Send somone a nice surprise - a BOUQUET OF CHOCOLATE ROSES. NC4Ever@email.com

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

MUZZLE BRAKES. 3 or 4 port stainless steel Muzzle Brakes for sale. Will install. Call: 801-6020763.

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

PRE-1980 PICKUP TRUCK. Prefer running Ford, GM or Dodge with Standard Transmission.

Looking for a daily driver or can be made into one. Call or Text (704) 830-7216. wgeorgebush@ hotmail.com 1/2 TO 1 ACRE LAND. I’m looking to buy 1/2 to 1 acre of land north of the new 74 Bypass in Cleveland County. Text: (980) 295-8339 WANTED: NEED A SALON CHAIR AND SINK. Please call 704-482-5205.

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

WANT TO BUY OLD RIFLES Lever action Winchester and Marlin rifles. Call 801-602-0763.

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) 3747545 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.

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-2893081 or Jimmy 828-289-1175.

CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917

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

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

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.

FARM & GARDEN

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

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

BRAND NEW SET OF TIRES. Size: 225/60R/18. $360. 828429-7479.

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

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

YARD SALES

ANTIQUES

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

WANTED OLD JOHN DEERE TRACTOR. Non Running. Wanted for yard art only. (704) 4727800

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. 828-2455895.

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 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.

HAY FOR SALE Round bales.

First cutting. Excellent condition. Big heads and large stems.

Stored indoors, $45. Cow hay stored outdoors, $25/roll. 704284-0600.

ONE ROW COLE PLANTER ON Gill Frame. $250. Three bottom turning plow 2 point hitch $200.

1999 Taurus Wagon $1450. Call anytime (704) 482-6010 HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square Bales Alfalfa $10, Fescue $5.50.

Fescue round bales $45. All spring cut, stored in dry.

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

HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. 4x5 Round Bales in barn, $45 each. Fescue and Orchard grass. Rutherford County. 828429-3100.

BOATS SEAARK FLAT BOTTOM Deep body, 12 ft Jon Boat. $400.

(704) 434-7663

PETS & LIVESTOCK BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIES. Beautiful Healthy Boston pups looking for loving homes. Vet checked, 1st shots and CKC registered, $1000. (704) 473-7264 Denisebrown344@gmail.com FEMALE DONKEY. 7 months old. $200. 704-692-8752 (704) 692-7362

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PETS & LIVESTOCK

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CARS & TRUCKS

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT

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

2002 JEEP WRANGLER TJ. 6 cylinder, auto, 2 door, 133k miles, leather interior, no rust, Rough Country Lift, $11,000.

828-429-5155, leave message if no answer.

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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.

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

DOG KENNELS. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 20x20 tops, split kennels. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. 828245-5895.

CARS & TRUCKS 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER “EVERYTHING HAS BEEN FIXED!” Road Ready! 100,000 miles, $1600, (704) 284-8212 2017 KIA RIO 37,200 miles, $8200. (704) 240-0342 AKC ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES. I have triple carriers Violet, blue, white, triple carrier blk.

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

(704) 418-6353 pennycandycampers@yahoo.com CANE CORSO PUPS FOR SALE. AKC Registered, 7 girls, 2 boys. Call for more info, 704974-2716.

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

828-755-7335.

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

2012 KIA SEDONA Van. Only 81,000 miles, $8500. Loaded, Very Good Condition, One Owner. (828) 429-9172 dtwebb63@gmail.com 2014 HONDA ODYSSEY for sale. Loaded. Excellent condition. 46,000 miles. Asking $16,500.00. 704-419-2040.

1980 FORD F100 PICKUP. Long bed with ladder rack.

Needs some work. Can send pictures by phone. $1200. Call (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net

VACATIONS OCEAN LAKE BEACH HOUSE. 5 bedroom, 3 baths, close to ocean, all amenities.

Open summer 2021. 704-7184731.

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659, (803) 635-9831 OCEAN FRONT CONDO 438 Baywatch in North Myrtle Beach. “Low Winter Rates”.

Heated Pool & Lazy River. Call 800-978-4988.

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-4720006.

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 1.97 ACRES, 3000 SQFT BUILDING. 1144 East Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale, NC 28090.

INVESTORS: Great Investment.

More than 100% one day return.

2021 assessed value $220,325.

Purchase price $114,000 firm.

Call Jim Brown, Washburn Real Estate, 828-429-1023 or 828-2877325.

GASTON COUNTY 3 ACRES- WELL & SEPTIC. Off South Point Road, Belmont, NC. $120,000. Call (704) 864-6129

PASTURE FOR RENT. Up to three horses for $125 per month.

(704) 434-7663 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Call or visit us today, Laurel Hill Apartments 704-4871114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week.

Call (704) 739-4417

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

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications.

Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704739-0259.

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

Starting at $500 per month. 828382-0475.

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

U.S. Attorney Murray announces departure from office U.S. Attorney Murray was appointed by President Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate in November 2017. Under U.S. Attorney Murray’s leadership, the Office has prosecuted cases involving gangs, violent crime, firearms, domestic and international drug trafficking, immigration, human trafficking, child exploitation, investment fraud, elder fraud, COVID-19 fraud, securities and banking fraud, tax fraud, healthcare fraud and cybercrime.

The office has also successfully litigated numerous affirmative civil enforcement actions and has reached significant civil settlements involving False Claims Act and antitrust violations.

During his time as U.S. Attorney, Murray supervised complex litigations and has overseen high profile cases, including the $3 billion settlement with Wells Fargo over unscrupulous sales practices; the antitrust settlement with Atrium, the largest hos-

pital system in North Carolina; and the criminal prosecution of United States v. Lindberg et al., one of North Carolina’s most prominent bribery cases involving public officials.

Among the many things U.S. Attorney Murray has done, he has also focused on combating the heroin and opioid epidemic and its devastating effects on communities.

While serving as U.S. Attorney, Mr. Murray has successfully led the Office through significant challenges, including the longest-ever government shutdown and the devastating coronavirus pandemic.

U.S. Attorney Murray said, “Despite considerable difficulties, we have increased the Office’s workforce with additional prosecutors and support staff, and we have steadfastly continued to handle high-volume cases and fulfill our mission.

Our accomplishments are a testament to the hard work of the men and women in this Office. It has been a privilege

to have served with such dedicated colleagues and I have the utmost respect for their commitment to the pursuit of justice.”

“The collective goal of all law enforcement officers and prosecutors is to protect law-abiding citizens and hold law-breakers accountable for

their actions. I have spent over 30 years as a public servant, both in the civilian and military sectors, and I can say with certainty that the talented men and women of the U.S. Attorney’s Office who have chosen a career in public service have a deep commitment to the people

they serve and to our country.

It has been a privilege and an honor to have served with each and every one of them. I could not have been more blessed than to have led such a selfless team that strives every day to simply do what is right and just.”

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Andrew Murray, United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina (WDNC), announced last U.S. Attorney week that he Andrew Murray will be stepping down as U.S. Attorney, effective midnight on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021.

Upon Mr. Murray’s departure, First Assistant United States Attorney William (Bill) Stetzer will serve as Acting U.S. Attorney.

“It has been a privilege to serve the people of the Western District and I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked with such an extraordinary group of consummate, dedicated and experienced public servants. I am proud of our accomplishments and our collective hard work to protect communities across the district and to seek justice.”