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KM to host virtual Memorial Day event NFPA color-coded fire hydrants help firefighters to know what the available flow of a fire hydrant is as soon as they arrive on scene. (Photos provided by Janet C. Hart)

City of KM Fire Department new Fire Hydrant Project More than 600 fire hydrants will be reviewed and color-coded Over the next couple of months, the City of Kings Mountain Fire Department (KMFD) will be assessing, servicing and painting more than 600 fire hydrants in the city limits of Kings Mountain. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has developed a standard, color-coded system for fire hydrants based on their flow capacity. In order to comply with these standards, the base of the fire hydrants will be painted yellow and the fire

hydrant’s cap and valves will be painted either blue, green, orange or red. Fire hydrants provide firefighters with quick access to a significant amount of water in the event of a fire. Due to the vital role they have in fire suppression efforts, fire hydrants undergo annual maintenance and testing. During testing, the fire department will ensure that the hydrant is working properly, will measure its water output (GPM - gallons per minute), will inspect the hydrant for damage and will inspect the three foot surrounding area for any vegetation or obstruction that may prohibit firefighters from

easily locating and accessing the hydrant when it is needed. "Water is our most abundant and least expensive firefighting agent,” said City of Kings Mountain’s Fire Chief Tommy Harmon. “When the Fire Department arrives at a working fire, they need to be able to quickly determine which tactics they should employ and how best to supply themselves with water,” said Harmon. “Firefighters need to know how much water is available from the closest hydrant so that they may select the appropriate size hose lines for the size and complexity of See KMFD, Page 8

Churches win temporary restraining order in court On May 16, Federal Judge James C. Dever III ruled in favor of conservative Christian leaders and blocked the enforcement of restrictions that Gov. Roy Cooper ordered regarding indoor religious services during COVID-19. The plaintiffs argued that Governor Cooper’s Executive Order 138 violates their rights to worship freely and treats churches differently from other secular activities. In his decision, Judge Dever ruled, “This court does not doubt that the Governor is acting in good faith to lessen the spread of COVID-19 and to protect North Carolinians. But restrictions inexplicably applied to one group and exempted from another do little to further these goals

and do much to burden religious freedom. Moreover, it does not make a difference that faith-based bigotry did not motivate.” The Constitution makes the bar higher than that. “The constitutional benchmark is constitutional neutrality, not government avoidance of bigotry.” Further, Judge Dever found, “A law is not neutral and generally applicable unless there is neutrality between religion and non-religion. And a law can reveal lack of neutrality by protecting secular activities more than comparable civil ones.”

Dever’s 22-page order granted the plaintiffs’ emergency motion for a temporary restraining order. Ford Porter, Governor Roy Cooper’s spokesperson, responded to a court ruling today on religious services during COVID-19: “We don’t want indoor meetings to become hotspots for the virus and our health experts continue to warn that large groups sitting together inside for long periods of time are much more likely to cause the spread of COVID19. While our office disagrees with the decision, we will not appeal, but instead urge houses of worship and their leaders to voluntarily follow public health guidance to keep their members safe.”

Public meeting NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Kings Mountain City Council will hold a Budget Work Session on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 4:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, 101 West Gold Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. In order to comply with guidelines implemented by Governor Roy Cooper’s Stay at Home Order which

limits gatherings to 10 or fewer people, the general public will not be able to attend the meeting in person. However, citizens will be able to watch the work session as it will be streamed live on Facebook beginning at 4:00 PM. Here is a link: https:// www.facebook.com/cityofkingsmountain/ For more information please contact: Karen Tucker, City Clerk at Kings Mountain City Hall 704734-0333.

The City of Kings Mountain will observe Memorial Day online this year. Due to current guidelines issued by the State of North Carolina, Department of Health and Human Services and Governor Roy Cooper regarding social distancing, all City of Kings Mountain Special Events scheduled in May, which would have encouraged public gatherings, had to be cancelled. Memorial Day was one of these events. Even though the public gathering had to be cancelled, the City’s Memorial Day Observance will be held virtually through the City of Kings Mountain’s Special Events Facebook Page. Scheduled for Monday, May 25 at 12:00 pm, Vietnam Veteran and Kings Mountain native, Jim Medlin, will lead the observance by reading from the book, “The Wall”, by Eve Bunting, followed by words from Mayor Scott Neisler. “I am honored to be a small part of this production,” said Mr. Medlin. “Memorial Day means so much to me; it really is a wonderful tribute honoring See MEMORIAL DAY, Page 7

Veteran Jim Medlin will lead Kings Mountain’s Memorial Day Observance this year. Photo provided

Seniors show character through adversity By Loretta Cozart The Coronavirus has caused lots of changes to peoples’ lives since early March, but seniors at Kings Mountain High School have had a particularly tough year because of it. One’s senior year is supposed to be filled with milestones, the last big push to finish public education before moving on to life after high school. The year allows seniors to gradually move toward graduation day, knowing full well life won’t be the same after. Each day, across 180 of them, the students prepare for the moment they will march into Gamble Stadium in their caps and gowns, sit as a class for the last time, and one-byone take the walk across the stage to receive their diploma. When all is finished, as a class, they toss their caps into the air to celebrate! Graduation is a process both educationally and mentally. Will KMHS seniors participate in a graduation ceremony this year? And if they do, what will it look like after COVID-19? Who knows? In this world of uncertainty, nobody knows that answer. In addition to matriculating through their senior year, students also prepare them-

Ramey Bridges holds up sign for the Senior Night Drive Through that was held on May 14. See more photos on page 10. Photo by Gary Smart selves for adulthood, choosing areas of study, whether it be at a community college or university. Some students opt against additional education and find work right after high school. Others take time to figure it all out afterward. This year is different. Instead of experiencing milestones as other classes have,

this year’s seniors drove through the bus lot to receive their caps and gowns. They did so joyfully and made the most of that situation. High school staff and faculty made the process fun and found ways to support their seniors. Together, the KMHS community are finding ways to get See SENIORS, Page 10

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■ POLICE

■ OBITUARIES

Nellie Whetstine Bridges

Katheryn Pauline Dover Jackson

KINGS MOUNTAIN – Nellie (Nell) Whetstine Bridges (96) was born in Grover, NC to the late Victor and Willie Whetstine on March 1, 1924. She left us on May 11, 2020 to rejoin her husband of over 50 years, Jasper Fred Bridges, Sr., her son, Jasper (Jack) Fred Bridges, Jr., grandson, Sammy Fred Bridges, Sr., and great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Nicole Bridges. Also waiting for her were her brothers, Clarence Whetstine, Jack Whetstine, Clyde Whetstine, Bill Whetstine and their wives, Geneva, Dot, Mildred and Thelma along with many, many very special friends and family. Truly, what a day of rejoicing that was! Nell is survived by her daughters, Mary Bridges Lingerfeldt, Vicki Bridges Carter, and Barbara Bridges, sons-inlaw Roscoe Lingerfeldt and Jimmy Carter, and daughterin-law, Maxine Bridges as well as her honorary daughter, Diana Quesenberry. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Bobby Lingerfeldt (Debbie), Chris Lingerfeldt (Jessie), Angie Bridges Sedlak, Robin Lingerfeldt-Mower (Mike), Dawn Bridges Zawadski (Mike), and Phaedra Shea Drawdy (Jason); her great-grandchildren, Rachel Wood, Sammy Bridges, Jr. (Molly), AJ Bridges, Tyler Bridges, Austin Lingerfeldt, Tristen Davis (Javi Ballester), Jackson Mower, Rachel Mower, Carson Odle, Tori Burke, Haley Watson (Anthony), and Emma Patrick; her great-great-grandchilden, Emersyn Bridges, Adeline Ballester, Aviana Patrick and Braylon Watson were the highlights of her life and her special nieces and nephews who were also very important to her. She had so many “adopted” children and grandchildren that they cannot all be named here. She was always ready with a piece of cake, a cup of coffee, a warm piece of freshly baked bread, a bandage, a hug or a prayer – whatever you needed and whomever you were. Many people throughout the years enjoyed her “Morning Coffee Club” and Pancake Saturdays. Many babies were wrapped in her crocheted blankets and love. She loved her work as a nurse before retiring; her favorite part was working in the delivery room – even delivering some of her own grandchildren. She also loved to travel and was always ready to go on the next adventure – wherever it may be. Nell was an active member of Long Creek Presbyterian Church. She worked in the nursery there for countless years. She was a member of the choir and the Women of the Church. She lay in state for public viewing at Long Creek Presbyterian Church on Thursday, May 14, 2020 from 12:30 to 1:30. A private funeral service was held on the Church lawn at 2:00 followed by interment in the Church cemetery. Social distancing protocol will be in effect. PPE may be used at your own discretion. The family would like to specially thank the staff of Senior TLC for all of their loving care and special attention to her. Memorials may be sent to Long Creek Presbyterian Church, c/o Mary Lingerfeldt, 137 Paw Jim’s Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

KINGS MOUNTAIN – Katheryn Pauline Dover Jackson, 67, of Kings Mountain, went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2020 at Jim Tesla Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born on September 28, 1952 to Louise Lovelace Dover and the late Paul Mitchell Dover. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Bobby Eugene Jackson, and brother, Ronald Gary Dover. She is survived by her two sons, Timothy Jackson and wife Hope; David Jackson; her daughter-in-law, Melissa; grandchildren: Travis, Tyler, Kaylee and Anthony; sisters: Teresa Jackson and husband Bishop Brady Jackson, Kimberly Smith and husband Jamey Sr., and nieces and nephews. She was a founding member and on the Executive Board of Royal Praise Ministries. She touched the lives of everyone whose path she crossed. She spoke with compassion and Prophetic words of wisdom into the lives of many people. A private ceremony was held for the family. In lieu of flowers for the family, please send donations to Hospice in her memory.

Ivory Mae Leslie Ivory Mae Leslie, born April 21, 1925 departed her life at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain, NC and gave up her earthly vessel on Earth to enter Heaven’s gate on May 13, 2020. She was a long time member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC where she participated with the hymn choir. She is survived by one son, Donald Leslie (Juanita) of Gastonia, NC; 3 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren. A viewing was held on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Withrow’s Funeral Home, Inc. 1:00pm - 5:00pm. The family will have a private service at a later date with Rev. Charles Webber, officiating. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Withrow’s Funeral Home, Inc. of Kings Mountain, NC.

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Wanda Sue Hawkins KINGS MOUNTAIN – Early Thursday May 14, 2020, Wanda Sue Hawkins, 69, of Kings Mountain, went to heaven where her faith became sight and her joy is everlasting. She was born January 15, 1951, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late David and Betty Houser. She was a member of Grover Church of God. Wanda was a loyal wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her family and her church family, and she was dedicated to working to spread the message of salvation though Jesus Christ. A graveside service was held 11:00 am Saturday, May 16. 2020, at Grover City Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Ron Hawkins. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the graveside. Wanda is survived by her loving husband, Ronnie Hawkins; son, Pastor Ron Hawkins and wife Karen; daughters, Barbara Sue Rhyne and husband Alex, Missey Childers and husband Chris; brother, Phil Houser; grandchildren, Lillian Kirkpatrick and husband Shawn, Leah Rose Ruppe and husband Dylan, Hollie Hawkins, Josiah Hawkins, Bethani Childers, Dylan Childers, Larissa Childers, Luke Childers ;great-grandchildren, Mason Kirkpatrick, Landon, Abbie, and Ayden Ruppe. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brother, Joe David Houser II; sister, Eva Neil Bridges. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Grover Church of God P.O. Box 75, Grover, NC 28073. Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. An online guestbook is available at greenefuneral.com.

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KINGS MOUNTAIN – John W. Gregg Jr, 78, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 25, 2020, at his home. He was born in Dayton, OH, to the late John Wilbur Gregg Sr. and Marabell Gregg Johnson and was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Regina Carol Gregg; She was Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive at Kings Mountain Hospital. He was also predeceased by his younger sister, Karen S. Gregg. Mr. Gregg was an alumnus of Ohio State University, having earned degrees in both Anthropology and Business. Mr. Gregg was no stranger to hard work, having begun his versatile career at the age of 6 as a grocery delivery boy, traveling by bicycle. He worked through high school to help his family and worked his way through college. As an adult, he worked for many prestigious companies in management roles. Most notably, he worked as Regional Manager for Dress Barn, where he covered seven states and developed, converting the New England region into the most populous and most prosperous region of the chain. Additionally, he worked for Gordon Brothers as an Executive Retail Consultant, traveling to 44 states. Ultimately, he stopped working in 2003 to lovingly care for ailing family members.In his free time, Mr. Gregg enjoyed working in the yard and golfing. Mr. Gregg was very well loved by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Friends referred to him as the best friend or neighbor anyone could ever have because of his endless kindness and generosity. Mr. Gregg is survived by his son and daughter, John W. Gregg, III of Mount Holly, NC and Andrea M. Gregg, of Manchester, NH and Kings Mountain, NC, as well as his stepsister Esther Anne Johnson-Gunlock and her children, Krisstyn Leiter and Jeneth Hawke. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association at 222 South Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

ARRESTS MAY 9: Timothy James Johnson, 48, Kings Mountain, possession of Schedule II controlled substance methamphetamine, felony; simple possession marijuana; driving while license revoked; open container; failure to display tag, failure to register vehicle with NCDMV; possession marijuana paraphernalia, possession drug paraphernalia, no vehicle insurance, no headlights, $15,000 secured bond. MAY 10: William Vann Carver, 35, Shelby, breaking and entering vehicle, felony; larceny, possession of stolen goods, $2,000 secured bond. MAY 10: Maurice Antonio Sadler, 18, Charlotte, possession stolen firearm, felony; carrying concealed weapon, $5,000, unsecured bond. MAY 11: Ray Daren Riddle, Kings Mountain, failure to appear, speeding, $2,000 secured bond. MAY 12: Shameika Petty, 39, Kings Mountain, communicating threats, criminal summons. INCIDENTS MAY 3: A resident of Dallas reported larceny of firearm valued at $500. MAY 9: A resident of Atkinson, NC reported theft of $85 worth of items from a 1995 Honda parked in a parking lot on E. King Street. MAY 10: A resident of Wilson Street, Kings Mountain, reported theft of a 1997 Ford from a parking lot on E. King Street. MAY 13: A resident of Kings Oak Circle, Kings Mountain, reported damage to a vehicle windshield. CITATIONS MAY 1: Cristian Rodriquez, 27, Charlotte, no driver’s license, no vehicle insurance, fictitious tag, covering license plate. MAY 7: Tonya Marie Baker, 36, Bessemer City, failure to give information at scene of an accident. MAY 7: Tiffany Jo Carrigan, 41, Kings Mountain, revoked license, open container. MAY 9: Lena Self, 26, Kings Mountain, fictitious tag, no vehicle inspection or certificate of title. MAY 9: Ashley Keeter, 24, Gastonia, possession of drug paraphernalia. MAY 9: Tommy Lee Lilly, 36, Kings Mountain, delay and obstruct, operating a vehicle carelessly at a vehicle stop,

stop sign violation, speeding. M AY 9: Lisa Ann Prine, 52, Kings Mountain, possession of controlled substance, Alprazolam. MAY 9: Robert James Payne, 22, Pineville, speeding. MAY 9: Zachary Austin Domin, 22, Lenoir, revoked license. MAY 9: Elijah Jared Smith, 27, Hilliard, Fl, speeding. MAY 10: Lydia Robinson, 31, Gastonia, speeding. WRECKS MAY 1: Officer J. L. Dee said a hit and run driver struck a parked 2017 Cadillac owned by Dorene Ross Ballard, Kings Mountain, in the parking lot at Ingles doing $1,000 damage. MAY 5:Officer J. Bullins cited Jeffery Tyler Whisnant, Kings Mountain, with driving while license revoked and fictitious tag and Alayna Marie Wells, Kings Mountain, with no operator’s license after Wells, operating 2007 Saturn, struck the Whisnant 1997 Ford as Wells turned left into a service station on US 161 toward Linwood Road. Property damage was estimated at $2,500. MAY 5: Officer J. Peeler said Edward Dean Thomas, Kings Mountain, operating a 2018 Ford on I-85 north, said a deer ran out in front of him and he swerved left attempting to gain control of the vehicle and over corrected striking a 2007 Freightliner operated by Abdiizaq Abshir Igal, Charlotte. The Thomas vehicle bounced into the guard rail. Property damage was estimated at $21,000. Cleveland County EMS was on the scene. MAY 7: Officer M.J. Howard cited Tonya Marie Baker, Bessemer City with hit and run on I-85 north toward NCF 161. Baker, operating a 2014 Toyota, rear-ended a 2019 Acura operated by Kimberly Fox, Loganville, GA. Property damage was estimated at $3500. MAY 7: Officer Brian Kale charged Tonya Marie Baker, Bessemer City, operating a 2014 Toyota, with DWI and failure to reduce speed on Northwoods Drive in Kings Mountain. Olivia Schoener, Kings Mountain, operating a 2014 Ford, said she slowed to make a left turn on Alpine Road and Baker failed to slow or stop and collided into the

left rear corner of the 2014 Ford. The drivers and passengers were transported by Gaston County EMS to area hospitals. Property damage was estimated at $16,000. MAY 7: Officer M. D. Butler cited Thomas Smith, Kings Mountain, with failure to reduce speed after Smith’s 1996 Jeep rear-ended a 2007 Honda operated by Derrick Robbs, Kings Mountain. Property damage was estimated at $5,500. The accident happened on NC 216 as Robbs was stopped waiting to turn onto Lackey Street. MAY 9: Officer J. L. Dee said Andrew Meek, Kings Mountain, backed his 2008 Dodge from a stationary position at 722 York Road and hit a parked 2007 Mercury owned by Montio Leach of Spindale. Property damage was estimated at $2500. MAY 10: Officer D. K. Davis said Richard Allen Falls, Gastonia, reported that his boat was damaged approximately $2,000 at Moss Lake Landing by someone who left the scene. MAY 10: Officer J. L. Dee said Daquan Eldridge, Kings Mountain, operating a Volk, was attempting to turn from West Mountain Street onto S. Tracy Street and his steering wheel locked and the vehicle struck a utility pole. Property damage was estimated at $5,000. MAY 12: Officer H. W. Carpenter said DeCarlos White, Kings Mountain, operating a 2002 Buick on Second Street, reported the wheel came off, the tire rolling into the yard at 1420 Second Street striking a 2004. Nissan. Property damage was estimated at $2,000. MAY 12: Officer H. W. Carpenter said Michael Evan Rhodes, Kings Mountain, operating a 2003 Honda, failed to yield the right-of-way at a stop and go light and struck a 2011 Mitsubishi operated by Gay Ellen Steeves, Kings Mountain. Steeves was traveling East on US Highway 74 Business at El-Bethel Road and Rhodes was traveling North on El Bethel Road but was making a left turn onto US 74 Business to travel West. Property damage was estimated at $20,000.

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By Loretta Cozart On Friday, May 15, the SBA and Department of the Treasury released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application. To apply for loan forgiveness, the borrower needs to complete the supplied application, following the instructions, and submit to their lender after the eight week loan period. The application has four components: 1) the PPP Loan Forgiveness Calculation Form; 2) PPP Schedule A; 3)

the PPP Schedule A Worksheet, and: 4) the optional PPP Borrower Demographic Information Form. All borrowers must submit items 1 and 2 to their lender. In a rush to get the loans out to millions of businesses, details about how the loan program works were forthcoming. Now the SBA is releasing updates using its online FAQ sheet which leaves many business owners concerned their loan won’t comply. What was understood about the loan yesterday could change tomorrow, or the next day, or the next, making it very difficult for small businesses to keep up with those changes. According to the Cleve-

land County Chamber’s online presentation on May 15, the best way to ensure a business loan will be forgiven is to use the funds as intended and carefully document how the money is spent. Businesses should reach out to their lender for advice early, since loan forgiveness applications are sent to the same lender who made the loan, and each lender does things differently. To download a PDF of the loan forgiveness application, visit https://home. treasury.gov/ and search Paycheck Protection Program Borrower Application Form. Your lender may also offer the form online.

On the last Monday of May, Americans across our country remember those who died in war. In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress. It was then placed on the last Monday in May. Kings Mountain also remembers our honored dead at Mountain Rest Cemetery, but this year’s event is virtual, and details of the event are in a separate article. According to the History Channel, one of the earliest commemorations was organized by recently freed slaves. “As the Civil War neared its end, thousands of Union soldiers, held as prisoners of war, were herded into a series of hastily assembled camps in Charleston, South Carolina. Conditions at one camp, a former racetrack near the city’s Citadel, were so bad that more than 250 prisoners died from

disease or exposure and were buried in a mass grave behind the track’s grandstand.” Their article goes on to share, “Three weeks after the Confederate surrender, an unusual procession entered the former camp: On May 1, 1865, more than 1,000 recently freed slaves, accompanied by regiments of the U.S. Colored Troops (including the Massachusetts 54th Infantry) and a handful of white Charlestonians, gathered in the camp to consecrate a new, proper burial site for the Union dead. The group sang hymns, gave readings and distributed flowers around the

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Pieces of Kings Mountain History Martin Luther Harmon, Jr. was a newspaperman. A Kings LORETTA Mountain COZART native, he was born on May 8, 1920. Harmon’s 100th birthday anniversary was a few weeks ago. He edited the Herald for 30 years. Harmon graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism in 1940 from UNC-Chapel Hill. He wrote for The Daily Tar Heel throughout his four years of college and served as the editor his senior year. He also served on the Interdormitory Council his junior year and the student legislature his senior year. Most know Harmon from the later stages of his life. He died tragically in a housefire in 1975. For decades as the owner/editor of the Kings Mountain Herald , he kept the community informed and entertained. One favorite section of the paper was Mar-

MARTIN LUTHER HARMON tin’s Medicine. Instead of an article per se, it was more like snippets of thought that came to Harmon over the week. Some thoughts were humorous, and others were more editorial in nature. Readers loved it. Here are a few excerpts from Martin’s Medicine. He described the column this way: Ingredients: bits of news, wisdom, humor, and comments. Directions: Take Weekly. Apparently, Bill Bridges teased Dr. John McGill after McGill had done the same to his brother. “Bridges said his wife and daughter found a sign on Dr. McGill’s office door that read,

Wanted: Cowboy for immediate employment. Good working conditions. Fringe benefits, cut-rate medical care (milk, fever, broken bones). Apply inside, leave horse hitched outside. Rancher John McGill.” “The author of the note was Bill’s cousin, barber Roy Bridges who was repaying McGill for a prank he perpetrated. Shortly after the barber shops started closing all day on Wednesdays, McGill was going to a reunion on Thursday and was in dire need of a trim for good grooming and to remove some five-years-worth of gray. But no shops were open. McGill put a sign on Roy’s emporium reading, For emergency haircut service, phone…., the number of Roy’s home phone.” Some of Harmon’s thoughts were just pleasant to read: “I was glad to meet Bob McDaniel in Coleman’s barber shop looking improved. It doesn’t cost anything

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Mac’s Grocery, also known as McAbee’s Store, was a staple of the North Piedmont Avenue community for 50 years and was well known for their bologna sandwiches, among other things. This photo of the owners was published in the Herald on July 13, 1988. Pictured (L-R): Kenny McAbee, Cheryel Pearson, Don McAbee, and Danny McAbee. Established by their parents, Russell and Josephine Beam Goins McAbee on May 27, 1961, the couple’s seven children once worked with them in the store. The establishment closed on January 7, 2012.

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etc., I believe a borrower will find it a pleasure to agree to paying six percent on a loan. This may have been the real purpose of the rebuilding program.” But not all of Harmon’s stories are humorous. Some are historical and provide a first-person perspective on particular events that have been lost through the years. “Like every other city or town, Kings Mountain has had some spectacular fires. among the first ones I remember was a fire at Elmer Lumber Company, at its present location, and one about the same era in what is now Sterchi’s Warehouse, at the time, at the time the P. D. Herndon Wholesale Grocery. The late Lacy C. Parsons was the city’s jack-ofall-trades at the time, superintendent of about everything in a day when the title meant running the job. Mr. Parson shinnied up a pole to cut the electric wire. He did, but he got a pretty stinging

to like somebody.” And then other comments were just odd: “Glee Bridges looks awkward with a hat on. It’s a wonder he don’t go barefooted.” Perhaps you had to be there to understand the context. In 1945, Harmon commented on the remodeling of First National Bank of Kings Mountain, the first bank in Cleveland County. These first-hand comments give insight into what people thought of current events. “Ever since this weekly elixir started being compounded, I’ve been wanting to write on the First National Bank’s remodeling job, if to say nothing more than it must be bad to get so much money that quarters had to be enlarged to take care of all the moolah, as Phil “TakeIt-Or-Leave-It” calls money.” “They have a mighty fine place to do business down at the First National now, and with fine fixtures, easy lighting,

electrical tickle.” “No Kings Mountain Fire History (this is not an attempt) would be complete without resume of the November 1932 fire which left Central School building with nothing standing in the non-auditorium part except the walls. The fire fighters saved the auditorium. After three days free from school, split schedules were arranged at East and Junior was back to the books. Ten months later the high school students and elementary models assigned there were back at the same old locale-but in a new building.” Harmon wasn’t a perfect man, but he was a newspaper man. Some of his comments were brash or would be considered politically incorrect by today’s standards. Nonetheless, they were a mirror of the community. If you’d like to read Harmon’s articles for yourself, visit DigitalNC.com and search the phrase “Martin’s Medicine.”

Be part of the solution, not the problem, with Covid-19 America is now opening back up. People are starting to venture back to church. Glenn Mollette Places of Guest Editorial work are reopening. Restaurants are reopening. State parks are reopening. The beaches are opening many places. Most Americans are breathing a sigh of relief. Americans are sick and tired of Covid-19. We’re tired of hearing about it and we’re tired of the repercussions from it. More Americans now are unemployed since The Great Depression. More unemployment claims have been filed than ever before. Many Americans have filed for unemployment weeks ago and still haven’t a penny of money. I continue to hear from people who haven’t received a stimulus check. We are tired of the news and the latest countdown of every county’s death stats from Covid-19. If you want to increase your risk of mental illness just keep watching television eight hours a day as many Americans have been doing. In my town we have to hear about how many have died from

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What Are You Seeing? In Matthew 28:19-20 Jesus says, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of Jeff Wilson the Holy Spirit, Pastor and teaching them to obey ev- Kings Mountain Church of the erything I have Nazarene commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Week one, we looked at what it means to ‘go’. Last week, we looked at the defi-

nition of a disciple. This week, it is only natural to look at what this looks like for us. As a pastor, I often encounter mindsets embedded with the assumption that the concept of ‘making disciples’ primarily takes place inside the walls of the church. What if we look at the concept of ‘making disciples of all nations’ as training everyone you meet to be a Christ follower. I am not sure about you, but there is no way that everyone I interact with will attend or visit my church. Therefore, if I operated under the principle that the only place that discipleship takes place is within the church building,

or through the ministries of the church, I would be missing a lot of opportunities to make disciples of “all nations.” What if, instead of waiting for people to show up at church to be discipled, we become more aware of the everyday opportunities outside of the walls of the church? A perfect example of this is Jesus and his ministry. Jesus did not invite people to join him at church. Jesus went to the people, met them where they were. Rarely is Jesus found in places of security, comfort, and familiarity; places much like our churches have become. Instead, Jesus purposefully joined people in places of pain,

disappointment, and brokenness. Jesus joined people within the confines of what concerned them most, their everyday lives. Look around you, what do you see? Is someone hurting? Can you join them where they are and share words of healing? Do you see someone in pain? Can you offer them comfort through a meal or cup of coffee? Do you see disappointment? How can being a faithful and constant friend help? “All nations” literally means everywhere around you. When you take time to really look, what are you seeing?

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

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

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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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Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062 Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888 Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000 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 First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266

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

Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011

Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406

Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benﬁeld Rd. 704-740-7212

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

Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351

Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Avenue 704-739-6811

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Remember the fallen this Memorial Day By Loretta Cozart

First Presbyterian Church members worship for the first time since March 22 under the tent at the Joy Performance Center. Photo by Brent Bagwell

First Presbyterian worships outdoors By Jerry Ledford First Presbyterian Church held their first worship service since March 22 on Sunday, May 17, under the tent at the Joy Performance Center. The church provided plenty of room for social distancing and many worshipers wore masks. Kings Mountain Little Theatre graciously made the tent available and assisted in set up.

First Presbyterian has been a victim, as has everyone else, not only of the pandemic, but also the church also suffered damage during the recent storm when a large oak tree at the back of the property blew down. The tree fell on power lines and pulled the electric service out of the wall of the church. Because the church building is so old, the parts needed to repair the ser-

vice and restore electricity to the building require that certain parts be custom crafted. While they wait for these repairs to be completed, they expect to meet under the tent for several more Sundays. First Presbyterian invites and welcomes anyone who would like to participate to join us for our services.

Signs proclaim Early Childhood Educator Heroes around Cleveland County Rosie Allen, Executive Director, Cleveland County Partnership for Children, and Cassandra Harris, Community Engagement Manager for the Cleveland County Partnership for Children said their staff was out and about “planting” yard signs at Child Care Centers in Cleveland County, specifically in Shelby and Kings

Mountain. Said Cassie, “Two locations in Shelby are Child Care Connections in downtown Shelby as well as Shelby Child Care. The Shelby centers were to be done by 1 p.m., with the Kings Mountain centers finished later in the day.” This was done to celebrate early childhood educators as heroes in the

On Memorial Day this year, how Americans honor the more than one million men and women who have lost their lives defending America since the Revolutionary War will look different in many places due to safety concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Kings Mountain’s Memorial Day Observance will be held virtually through the City of Kings Mountain’s Special Events Facebook Page. Scheduled Monday, May 25 at 12:00 pm American Legion National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford is urging the public to honor the country’s fallen military heroes at dusk on Memorial Day by lighting candles of remembrance and placing them on front porches. “As we continue to follow stay-at-home guidance during the coronavirus pandemic, we must not fail to remember the men and women who fought for our freedoms,” Oxford said. “Memorial Day observances around the country and beyond are certain to be much different this year, but we can show our respects by lighting and displaying candles to remind everyone why we must never forget the

recent COVID-19 pandemic. These folks, noted Ms. Allen, help take care of the children of the nurses and others who are on the front lines in the coronavirus fight. The Cleveland County Partnership for Children is located at 105 E. Ridge St., Kings Mountain.

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Sandra Jenkins, Cleveland County Partnership for Children Board Chair, shows off one of the signs that were taken around and strategically placed to let folks know about the ECE heroes.

A white candle can remind us all of the POWs and MIAs who are not yet home from wartime service. A blue candle can symbolize our eternal love of those who did come home but have since left us. Any way you choose, light a candle of remembrance, or three, for the fallen to let the world know that Memorial Day matters deeply to The American Legion, even if ceremonies and public observances are significantly changed this year.” Stories and images from such Memorial Day observances can be posted on www.http://www.legiontown.org as well as social media channels like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, tagging The American Legion National Headquarters. Participants are asked to use the hashtag #candlesofhonor so images and messages can be aggregated in social media.

(Ed. Note: The recipes in today’s Cooking Corner come from “Feeding the Flock,” a cookbook by A New Beginning Baptist Church of Kings Mountain.) HASH BROWN CASSEROLE Leslie Ramsey 1 bag simply potato hash browns 1 (8 oz.) sour cream 1 bag (2 cups) shredded Monterey Jack and Colby cheese Garlic pepper, sparingly Mix above ingredients with cheese layered on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

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meaning of this sacred holiday.” The commander also suggests that families make signs expressing their gratitude for military sacrifice, photograph friends and family holding up the signs and sharing the images on social media. “We can remind everyone by showing our candles and sharing our messages that no matter the circumstances, we will never forget those who are no longer among us.” Oxford added that American Legion posts can alert their local media of this nationwide call for remembrance, with candles to be lit at dusk on May 25. He added that different-colored candles can symbolize different remembrances. “You can light a red candle to remember those who shed their blood in combat and made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.

¼ stick butter ¼ cup milk Boil squash and onion until tender. Drain and mash. Add cheese and butter to squash. Beat egg and milk together. Add to squash. Add ¼ cup crackers and salt and pepper to taste to the squash. Pour into small buttered casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining crackers on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Serves 4-6. EASY CHICKEN POT PIE Doug Ramsey 1 can cream of potato 1 can Tyson chunky chicken 1 cup milk 1 can cream of chicken 1 can Veg-all Mix all together and pour into

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Potato Project Weeding continues Opportunity continued last week to remove weeds from the Cleveland County Potato Project’s Patterson Springs plot at 1543 Sulphur Springs Road in Shelby. Social distancing was practiced. There was plenty of room for 100 volunteers. A donation of $10.00 pays for one hour of professional weed removal. Send checks to Cleveland County Potato Project, 107 Quail Hollow Dr. Kings Mtn., NC, 28086. Early work

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Senior players appreciated Kings Mountain High School honored 30 seniors whose spring sports seasons ended early or never started due to the school closing because of the coronavirus. The softball, soccer and baseball teams got in a few games before the season was cancelled. Track, golf

and tennis did not play at all. Seniors, their family members and Mountaineer supporters circled the outdoor playing facilities for about 30 minutes, supported by fans, coaches and other school personnel who stood along the route.

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etery, nineteen of which were killed in action. The Special Events Department’s new Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook. com/CityofKMSpecialEvents/. The city expressed a special thank you to Taylor Nestlerode and Ranata Wingo of the Kings Mountain YMCA, for their help organizing this event. For more information, call the City of Kings Mountain’s Special Events Department at 704-730-2101 or visit our website at www.KingsMountainEvents.Com.

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From Page 1 the fire, but not select lines which would exceed the capacity of the hydrant and thus, be ineffective,” Harmon added. “This information is known as ‘available’ flow." “They also need to know the available water in each hydrant so that they can immediately implement the correct pumping operation at the supply hydrant,” said Harmon. “By knowing the pressure range in advance of connecting supply hoses, they can implement the proper pumping operation and compensate for nearly every low pressure situation using the pumps in their fire trucks," Harmon added. The City of Kings Mountain’s Fire Department has these important reminders: • Drive carefully near KMFD work crews. Since the Kings Mountain Fire Department will be working on fire hydrants that are located along streets, we ask you to please drive carefully when you are approaching one of these work crews. (See attached photo of fire crew working on hydrant). • Do not paint or repaint fire hydrants. While colorful designs are artistic and fun, fire hydrants are no longer canvasses for art. (See attached photo of artistic fire hydrants). Fire hydrants are for your protection. Please do not repaint a

funds must be applied to mortgage interest, rent, utilities like gas, water, telephone, and internet. Any portion of the loan that doesn’t meet the criteria isn’t forgiven and converts to a 2-year 1 percent loan. The key to remember is that none of this is set in stone just yet and it is a business owner’s responsibility to do everything in their power to use the money as intended. Fedyshyn recommends keeping a record explaining your actions as you take them. Documentation is the key to forgiveness and how a business uses the money determines whether you receive forgiveness for all, very little, or none of the PPP loan. Talk to your lender for clear guidelines, seek guidance at sba. gov/disaster, and note why you spend the funds according to the guidance.Start documenting from the beginning and the task will be much easier. If you are unsure what to do, reach out early for assistance from your lender or CPA, especially since the situation is subject to change.

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fire hydrant after KMFD paints it to meet national standards. “In the event of a fire, KMFD needs to be able to quickly locate the nearest fire hydrant and know what its capabilities are in terms of flow capacity,” said Harmon. “Firefighters first priorities are saving lives and mitigating property damage,” Harmon added. “Color-coded fire hydrants can help firefighters make decisions quickly.” • Do not obstruct fire hydrants. Parking in front of a fire hydrant is against the law. However, you may not realize that landscaping and/ or any obstructions around a fire hydrant is also against the law. (See attached photos of obscured fire hydrants in Kings Mountain). “No obstructions are permitted within 36 inches of a fire hydrant because it reduces the ability for the fire department to locate that fire hydrant,” said Harmon. “Another purpose of painting fire hydrants is to increase their visibility so that KMFD can see them from blocks away which will save time when fighting a fire,” Harmon added. • Do not use fire hydrants for personal reasons. Turning on a fire hydrant for kids to play in water is against the law. Only city trained and authorized users may operate a fire hydrant. “The Kings Mountain Fire Department greatly appreciates the assistance of our citizens in helping us save lives and minimize damage caused by fires,” said Harmon. For more information about the City of Kings Mountain, please visit www.cityofkm. com.

Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce hosted an online presentation by Scott Fedyshyn, CPA, CFP on PPP loans and stimulus update online Friday, May 15 at 10 am. More than 80 business owners joined the event seeking information on what they need to do to meet the guidelines of the PPP loan. Fedyshyn, of Fedyshyn CPA Group PLLC in Shelby, explained that documentation is key to PPP Loan forgiveness. “However, everything is subject to change and there are still unknowns,” he said. At issue until Wednesday, was that business owners were concerned that the Paycheck Protection Program loans they had received might not qualify now, due to ongoing changes through the SBA. The bigger fear is that some recipients might be charged with fraud even if they acted in good faith. Wednesday, the SBA issued a safe harbor, stating that businesses that accepted less than $2 million in PPP funds will be assumed to have performed the certification of the necessity of their loan requests in good faith. Ultimately, it is the business’

responsibility to document that the funds were used properly in order for all or part of the loan to be forgiven. These reconciliations must be sent to the lender who funded the business’ loan, not the SBA. Fedyshyn recommends reaching out to your lender for guidance as to what they expect in documentation, since rules can be interpreted differently. When it comes to documentation, the eight-week window begins with the business’ next pay period after receiving the PPP loan. To keep it simple, use the employee’s gross salary, since wages determine forgiveness. A single salary cannot exceed $100,000 in annualized income. Vacations, sick time, medical leave, severance, tips, and bonuses are included. Also, do not reduce these numbers by the cost of health care or 401K contributions. Be careful to include in payroll the cost of healthcare and state unemployment employer contributions. Independent contractors (1099s) qualify for their own PPP loans, so you cannot include them in your loan documentation. As for the 25% of the PPP loan that can be forgiven, those

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As of May 18, North Carolina reported 19,115 positive cases of COVID-19, with 695 deaths. NC reported 4,152 new cases between May 11 – May 17, which accounts for 21% of the total reported cases in the state to date, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Cleveland County Health Department reported another COVID-19 case on May 18, bringing the total cases for the county to 55. Total active cases are eight, with two deaths reported to date. Currently, 1097 negative tests have been performed and 45 people have recovered. North Carolina will report this week on plans to move to Phase 2. In this phase the state will: • Lift Stay at Home order with strong encouragement for vulnerable populations to continue staying at home to stay safe. • Allow limited opening of restaurants, bars, fitness centers, personal care services and other businesses that can follow safety protocols, including the potential need to reduce capacity. • Allow gathering at places such as houses of worship and entertainment venues at reduced capacity. • Increase the number of people allowed at gatherings. • Open public playgrounds. • Continue rigorous restrictions on nursing homes and other congregate care settings. Two weeks ago, Anthony S. Fauci, the nation’s top infectious-disease expert, warned that “consequences could be really serious” if states move too quickly. With Memorial Day weekend upon us, it is an important prediction to keep in mind. Remember to practice social distancing, wear a face mask, and wash your hands often.

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LOOKING FOR SOMEONE from age 60-up to live in my home rent free. Must be there every night. Call 704-745-7214.

TOMS BAKERY. 120 Belvedere Ave, Shelby, NC 28150. tgreene1@twc. com, tomsbakery.net (704) 473-1413

COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. (980) 295-5568 ANTIQUES & MORE N BEAMS MILL. Furniture, Antiques, collectibles, ﬁshing rods/lures, bottles & more. Thurs.-Fri., 10am-5pm. Sat., 9am-4pm. Closed Sun.-Wed. 4135 Fallston Road, Shelby. 704-312-6410.

EMPLOYMENT DRYWALL FINISHERS AND PAINTERS. Drywall ﬁnishers and painters needed for Shelby area. Pay based on experience. Serious inquires only. (704) 487-9991 WACO BAPTIST CHURCH IS SEEKING Part-time Secretary with Payroll experience preferable. Send Resume to: Waco Baptist Church, PO Box 262, Waco, NC 28169. Questions? Call Everette Grigg, (704) 9746418 HELP WANTED. START IMMEDIATELY. Looking for experienced Full Time Fry Cook. Must apply in person after 3pm Tuesday-Friday. Call for Appt, 828-287-3167. Scoggin’s Seafood & Steakhouse, 300 Chimney Rock Road, Rutherfordton. FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED TO MAINTAIN RENTAL UNITS. Valid NC Drivers License & General Maintenance Experience Required. Call (704) 473-4299 NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers and experienced laborers needed. (704) 477-0516 RANCH HAND. Work with horses, cleaning barns, and repair fences. Other projects as required. Time is based on need. (828) 245-0546 jakesnoop20@outlook.com ONE ON ONE CARE IS CURRENTLY HIRING for all shifts. Males are encouraged to apply for a periodic position. Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150. (704) 482-5200 spacker@oneoneonecare.net EXPERIENCED LANDSCAPERS NEEDED. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. (704) 4730341

BUSINESS SERVICES FABRIC PROTECTION MASKS. CDC SUGGESTS WEARING A FACE COVERING IN PUBLIC, WE ARE HERE TO OFFER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY PROTECTION DURING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES. WE ALSO OFFER DISOUNT PRICES FOR BULK ORDERS OVER 25 MASKS!! We would love for you to visit our shop located at: The Squirrel’s Nest 630 US 221 A, Forest City NC 28043. (828) 655-5172 thesquirrelsnest67@gmail.com COOKE’S LAWNCARE. Call for free estimates (704) 538-1364 DUST TO SHINE CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, commercial, weekly, biweekly, monthly, move in/ out, construction, one time cleanings offered with 10 years experience. Free estimates. (704) 297-8355

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING. CALL TODAY AND SCHEDULE A FREE ESTIMATE! GRASS CUTTING, WEED EATING, MULCHING. (704) 466-2333 POOL REPAIR/SALES. Liners, Pumps, Filters, Automatic puriﬁer that eliminates 80% of cost of operating the pool. 20 years experience. 828248-8315. I FIX OLD VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT. Tractor Clutch Specialists. Carburetor and Ignition Points understood here. Repairs and Restorations. 25yrs experience. 828-248-8315. METAL ROOFING PROS. 40 year warranty, Energy Star rated. Affordable pricing, fully insured, free estimates. Made in America. (704) 3087431

704-484-1047

FOR SALE

FARM & GARDEN

VACATIONS

WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-245-5895.

LOOKING TO BUY YOUNG BULL. Would like to buy a young bull calf. Prefer Black Angus, Hereford, or Black Baldy. (704) 7181036

OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. Washer/dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1400 week. (704) 472-7145

NEW 5X8 TRAILERS, $595. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895.

BRIAN’S BUNKERS, BASEMENTS AND BUILDINGS. Serving NC, SC, TN and VA. ICF construction for safe rooms, bunkers, basements or complete house. ICF walls are monolithic, solid air-tight concrete that provides protection and better climatic control. Owner is a general contractor with 24 years of construction experience and 9 years concentration in ICF construction. View recent family’s experience with tornado: https:// www.foxnews.com/us/mississippi-tornado-family-survives-concrete-safe-room-moss-severe-storm. Recent ICF build pictured. (980) 404-9244 ewcustombuilding@gmail.com GUTTER CLEANING, GUTTER GUARD INSTALLATION. ROOF REPAIRS. Ask about other services. House washing available. Made in America. Call Aaron (704) 308-7431

TRAILERS, ALL KINDS. Utility, Box, Dump Equipment, Goosenecks. Areas LARGEST on site display for trailers. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895. MOBILITY CHAIR, $495. Compass, new arm pad, outdoor cover, delivered. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com 4 BANTAM ROOSTERS, $8.00 EACH. 1999 Ford Taurus Wagon, $1450. Two 124 Massey Ferguson Hay Balers for Parts or Repair. (704) 482-6010 ROUND WOODEN TABLE. Good condition, $75. Call (864) 430-5836

HOVEROUND, $575. Hoveround Mobility Chair, delivery, charger, warranty. Call Scooterman John, (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587

WTB: OLD STEREO COMPONENTS: working or not from 19401980. Receivers, Amps, Speakers, etc. Also parts, like tubes, etc. (828) 919-9789 cube4square@hotmail.com

DECK NEED A FACE LIFT? I have built or repaired hundreds. We ﬁx most anything made of wood. Room Enclosures. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-476-6058.

HAY FOR SALE. Boiling Springs, NC. Endophyte Free Fescue, Orchard and Rye Grass Mixed. Large Round Bales, $40. (252) 767-9627 rickund@ gmail.com

IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up. I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drug-free, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750

JOHN DEERE D130 RIDING MOWER. 160 hours, 42” cut. $650. (704) 434-7185

CLEVELAND COUNTY TOWNWIDE YARD SALE, MOORESBORO. Sat. June 13th, 2020 from 06:00 AM - ? 306 Main Street, Mooresboro, NC 28114

REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank. Can send pictures by phone. (704) 300-1818 XD WHEELS. 20”x10” came off 2003 Ford F-250. Only $400 (704) 3001818 FIRE PIT FIREWOOD. $55 for pick up load, delivered. 828-395-0758 or 828-466-0916. TWO CEMETERY PLOTS. Two burial plots in the Good Shepherd IV Section of Eternal Hills Memorial Park, Oakland Road, Forest City. Pretty location near a tree with easy access for family. Lot #155, Spaces 3 and 4. $1800 for both. (864) 680-9813 annahicks54@gmail.com NEW PREDATOR 8000 WATT GENERATOR. 6.5 gallon tank, 110/220, EPA Approved, $750 OBO. 828-245-9620.

NICE BEDROOM SUITES, GOOD CONDITION. 4pc Queen size. 4pc Regular size. Lamps. Round table w/4 chairs. Can furnish pics. 704813-8772. WILSON FISHER POP-UP CANOPY. With netting. 11’x11’ (New, still in box) $100. Call (704) 487-5269 HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean ﬂower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us ﬁrst, 704-692-4449.

RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS AND GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-9800853, 704-476-9383.

DOG KENNELS, FROM $189.99 IN STOCK. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 10x10 split, 20x20 split. Tops, Delivery and Install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828245-5895. LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. PURE BRED ANGUS BULLS and HEIFERS. Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704538-1199 or (704) 600-7847 RACING HOMING PIGEONS Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803-984-6678. artsager@msn.com

CARS & TRUCKS 2016 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED. Excellent condition, no mechanical issues, $19,000. 704-435-3092. 2004 PORSCHE BOXSTER convertible, 56,000 miles. Garage kept, excellent condition. $11,000. If no answer, leave message. (704) 922-8603

“COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park. Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually. (919) 2725503

WANT TO BUY

CARPENTER BEE TRAPS, PORCH SWINGS, all kinds bird houses and feeders. All made from Red Cedar. (704) 937-7001 16X40 STORAGE BUILDING, WORK SHOP, ETC. Built on site, one day install. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895. FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft. Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

WWII COLLECTOR WANTING TO BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives and Flags. I BUY Small and Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid. (828) 980-3329

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

1982 HONDA GOLDWING 1100. A-1 Condition, well equipped, low mileage. $2595. 704-300-8378.

VACATIONS OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Also, pullout couch, golf cart. Weeks and weekends. 704482-9781 or (704) 472-5182 SITE #1706 OCEAN LAKES 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home. All newly remodeled. New furniture. Sleeps 6. No pets. Call or Text For Availability (704) 300-1481 5stardependable@ gmail.com BEACH HOUSE AT OCEAN LAKES. 2 & 3 bedroom, WIFI. For rent by week or 3 day weekend. 704-4731494, (704) 434-7765 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

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

GASTON COUNTY 2 STORY BRICK HOUSE Located in Cherryville. 5 bedroom, 1 large bath. $86,500 obo. (704) 457-4043

POLK COUNTY SUNNYVIEW, NC. FSBO. Convenient location, 7 acre lot with over 1,000 feet of road frontage, $60,000. Owner ﬁnancing available with 20% down payment. 828-429-3287.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY TWO RESTRICTED MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS in gated community, near Lake Lure. Owner ﬁnancing available, zero percent ﬁnancing for a limited time. Also, 78 Acre Riverfront Horse Farm, 5 miles from TIEC. 864-909-1035, www. rowelland.com

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. $125 week. No pets. 704-300-3647. MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT. Mobile homes for Rent in Shelby, Kings Mountain and Dallas, NC. 1 to 2 bedrooms renting from $525.00 to $595.00 per month. Call Today. 704-554-8861. (704) 554-8861 frontdesk@kluttspropertymanagement.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. EHO. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2BR, 1BA DUPLEX. Stove & refrigerator, washer/dryer hookups. Nice, quiet neighborhood. $650 month, $650 security deposit. Near Forest Hunt Elementary. 828-289-2496. 3BR, 2BA, QUIET PARK. Landlord on site, NO PETS. Background check. Call 828-429-9831 after 10am.

WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828-245-6756.

3.22 ACERS COUNTRY LIVING, MOORESBORO. $30,000. Partially wooded, county water and septic. Peaceful Country Living close to Boiling Springs. Mooresboro, NC 28114 (704) 477-4557 paulahayes62@gmail.com

CAMPERS

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING STANDING HARDWOOD AND PINE TIMBER, 8 acres or more. COMPETITIVE PRICING. Over 30 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828-248-3659, 828-2890742.

22 ACRES IN CASAR. Half open, half wooded, with stream. 704-6007847, (704) 538-1199

2012 INFINITI G37 SEDAN Fully Loaded. Four new tires, 118,000 miles, $10,200 OBO. Text or Call (704) 472-3369

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828-289-1175 or 828-247-1070.

6 RIDING LAWN MOWERS. 1 garden digger, 4 horse saddles, 2 saddle racks, lawnmower trailer, lots of yard sale items. 2002 PT Cruiser for parts or can repair. (704) 297-5401

HANDYMAN’S SPECIAL. “For Sale by Owner” Brick House with 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Full Basement, Concrete Drive. 1826 Quail Run Dr., Kingstown Community. $39,900 (No Financing). Call (704) 472-0006

2&3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Applications are being processed right now! Rent is based on income (and even some expenses). Call or visit today Laurel Hill Apartments. Equal housing opportunity. Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 487-1114 laurelhill@darbydevelopment.com

2019 WILDWOOD CAMPER. Good condition. $18,500. (803) 818-8458

CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228

WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your rooﬁng or repair needs. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895.

1993 HONDA CIVIC 4 door, automatic. Mechanically good shape. $1200 obo. (704) 600-5519

CASSETTES, VINYL ALBUMS, 45’S. Top dollar paid for record albums, rock, jazz, blues, Americana, 1950-1990’s. 45’s with picture sleeves, music, memorabilia, rock posters. (919) 314-7579

BRAND NEW HONDA GENERATOR. EM 5000 SX, Electric Start, 120V/240V, 30 Amp Hookup. Cost over $2500, will take $2000 ﬁrm. Call 704-692-4449.

4X6 TRAILER FOR SALE. Solid steel, ﬂat trailer, very heavy duty, $300. 704312-6460.

2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE Pearl White. Carriage roof, Michelin tires, looks & runs good, 3rd Owner! 117,000 miles, $2950 obo. Call 704678-3954 or (704) 487-0550

MORGAN’S TREE SERVICE. Downed Tree cut-up, hauled off, $150, brush extra. Downed Tree cut-up and brush hauled off, $300. 828-395-0758.

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

FOR SALE

GUN CABINET. Holds 10 guns. $80. (704) 477-1545

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) 4346389

NEED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SENSOR for 1999 Escort S/W, front drivers side. Call 828-980-3217.

SET OF OLD PLATFORM SCALES. Can send more pictures by phone. $500 (704) 300-1818

RAMSEY COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC WENCH. 8000 LB. CAPACITY. Worm Driven, New Rollers, New Control Cables, Trailer Mounts Included with Wench, BUT will also Fit Truck. $350 CASH OBO. 864-491-6025 or (864) 839-4289

PIT/LAB/PITBULL PUPS. 5 WEEK OLD PITBULL/LAB/PITBULL PUPS. UP TO DATE ON SHOTS, READY FOR FOREVER HOME. A $100 DOLLAR REHOMEING FEE IS REQUIRED. (704) 418-5486 JERMELL.PERKINS@ YAHOO.COM

30 COMET EGG LAYING CHICKENS for sale. All pullets, 12 weeks old, great egg layers. (828) 4306217

FACE MASKS FOR SALE. Most masks are $7.00 dollars and camouﬂage is $9.00, Designer $10.00. Face mask has ﬁlters included and nose bridge. Mask for Adults and Kids. Call (704) 300-0536 or email teresabrown81@gmail.com

CLEVELAND COUNTY

FREE KITTENS TO GOOD INSIDE HOME. I will take care of ﬁrst vet visit. Call anytime. (704) 4727116

QUAIL FOR SALE, Coturnix & Tibetan. 14 weeks old. $3.25 each or $3 in quantity. (828) 430-6217

WHIZ BANG POPCORN MACHINE Gay 90’s Model # 2014 with Four Wheel Cart. In real good condition! “Must See!” $800. Call 704-692-4449.

ANTIQUES

GE WASHER, $100. Hotpoint dryer, $100. Whirlpool drop-in straight-wired oven/stove, $100. Wood stove insert, $200. (704) 477-1936

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 5385788

REAL ESTATE

PETS & LIVESTOCK

1997 E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires, $15,000. 828245-9620, 828-223-1564.

PAINTING SERVICES. Over 20 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results. References available. Free estimates. Charles, or leave message. (704) 435-8062

YARD SALES

REFRIGERATORS, STOVE, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 487-4443

WANT TO BUY. Side delivery hay rake and small garden tiller. 828453-9854.

30 CORNISH ROCK CROSS MEAT CHICKENS for sale. Same type that Case Farm raises. Healthy, meaty birds. 828-4306217

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Spring 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. 704-4779119 or 704-472-9367.

MOBILE MECHANIC REPAIR & SERVICE. “I WILL COME TO YOU!” Oil Changes, Tire Problems, Small Engine Repairs. No Hidden Charges! (704) 300-2332

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 487-6855

CARPORTS, GARAGES, RV COVERS, FREE STANDING LEAN TO’S. Areas largest on site display. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean ﬂower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us ﬁrst, 704-6924449.

TRIPLE D PAINTING AND WOODWORK. All your painting needs, free estimates, over 25 yrs experience! Framing, facial boards and much more wood work available! Making your home, building or business look new again. (704) 418-5736 childresstracy1@gmail. com

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

ICC AREA, BEST VALUE, 2BR APT. Energy Efﬁcient, like new, SS appliances, $550. Deposit and references required. 828-248-1776. OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, close to ocean, all amenities. Open week of 6/7, 6/13, and 8/7. (704) 718-4731

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $460 a month. 828-382-0475.

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KMHS honors seniors with drive through Senior Night Kings Mountain High School’s Athletic Department honored its spring sports seniors with a special drive through Senior Night May 14 from 6:30-8:30 pm on Gary Stewart Blvd, the road that goes around all of the outdoor athletic facilities at KMHS. Seniors’ cars turned into the high school at the stop light on Phifer Road and continued driving by the football, baseball and soft-

ball fields and exiting onto Phifer Road at Kings Mountain Middle School. Stadium lights burned from 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. in honor of the entire senior class and all other spring athletes that lost their season. Athletic Director Matt Bridges urged the community to participate in the drive through by turning on their porch lights during that same time.

SENIORS

seniors aren’t the only ones who have faced unexpected tough challenges. Seniors in the Class of 1934 saw Central School burn to the ground, with the exception of the auditorium, in November of 1933. Those students, and the KMHS Class of 2020, faced a change in the life they never anticipated and their world changed overnight. But through these tough times, seniors found a community to support them and make their senior class experience unique. As a community, Kings Mountain has always supported KMHS and the senior class. Parents buy prom dresses and rent tuxedos. Some rent limos and find ways to make their child’s senior year one to remember. KMHS Class of 2020 will never forget the challenges of their senior year. Those graduates’ parents and friends won’t forget the challenges they faced. This year’s graduation keepsake edition comes out on June 10 and the deadline is today, May 20. To honor a graduate, call Scott Helms at 704-473-0080 or email scott@cfmedia.info.

From Page 1 through this tough time. Adversity can be expected in life, even pandemics no one saw coming. It is how one overcomes these adversities that makes all the difference. The Class of 2020 is leading by example. Students have found ways to reciprocate by honoring teachers, as well. Last week, band students held a drive through in the school parking lot thanking their band director, Mr. Washburn. On May 14, KMHS sponsored a senior night drive through at the high school. Student and friends, many accompanied by their families drove through to celebrate the Class of 2020. Everyone works hard to make the senior year as normal as possible. Sadly, it doesn’t appear there will be a prom this year. It is a risky undertaking with the coronavirus still spreading and no vaccine yet available. These Kings Mountain

Photos by Gary Smart