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City Council votes to demolish abandoned home

McGill’s gas station gets a reprieve In action taken by city council on June 30, an ordinance to demolish a dilapidated dwelling at 102 Cloninger Street was unanimously approved. Codes Director, Clint Houser sent an order to repair or demolish on April 1 but received no response. “To the best of my knowledge, the owners are deceased,” Houser said. McGill’s Exxon Station located at 100 E. Kings Street was the second property discussed for demolition. Houser reported that on March 5, a meeting was held with Steve Wallace and Joe Champion and they were given 90-day order to repair. “One Hundred days later, nothing has been done,” Houser said. He recommended demolishing the structure. Joe Champion spoke on behalf of the owners saying, “We attempted to hire a brick mason, but during COVID19 I have had no luck.” He announced that he now has a buyer and asked for an abeyance of 60-days to close the deal. He also stated, “The gas station is one of only three of its kind remaining in the country and the buyer is capable of the work. I’ll

let her speak for herself.” Kiamesha Young, a realtor and contractor from Kings Mountain, signed papers on the property on June 30. “We have a few details to work out, but I am very interested the building and repairing it. I’ll need to find out what items the city requires be repaired first to determine if they can be done in the time frame required. I’ll need 60days to do my due diligence and close the deal,” she said. “I plan to renovate the space for a real estate office.” Councilman David Allen asked if it was possible for the deal to be completed by August 21, and Young answered that she thought it was possible. Citizen Jewel Reavis spoke to council about the property, “I’m here speaking on behalf of many who would hate to see this building destroyed. Many people in Kings Mountain, and others who once lived here, have fond memories of McGill’s Exxon and I am asking you not to demolish it.” City Attorney Mickey Corry advised city council that, since the city had determined the property to be dangerous with crumbling brick

and other issues, a barricade would need to go up around the building due to liability issues. Houser recommended the barricade equal to the height of the wall in distance from the building. Assistant City Manager Nick Hendricks said, “The barricade can consist of cones and caution tape, a mental barrier of sorts, as a caution point.” David Stone, a local contractor who is currently preserving three Kings Mountain properties and is a member of the Cleveland County Historic Preservation Commission called to speak. “I encourage council to pause. It is a bad decision to tear this structure down. The property has significant historical contribution. If the potential buyer can’t buy in 60 to 90days, we should get people to invest to save this historic property,” he said. Council voted to postpone this decision, giving the buyer 55 days to purchase the property so it would be completed before the next city council meeting. In other action, city council unanimously voted to approve a motion to adopt a resolution to receive an Offer See COUNCIL, Page 4

Ed Blackburn’s beehives. See more photos on page 4. Photos Shirley Brutko

Blackburn’s bees help apple trees flourish By Loretta Cozart Kings Mountain banker, Ed Blackburn, has always gardened. Ten to fifteen years ago he added heirloom apples to his repertoire, planting trees at his home and in his family’s apple orchard in Todd, NC. He has several apple varieties, including Early Transparent, Virginia Beauty, Green Cheese, and

Johnson’s Fine Winter. “The family orchard had been neglected, so I took on the project, cleaning it up and planting new trees.” Between his orchard in the mountains and at his home, Blackburn now has 13 apple trees. His orchard and his garden have kept him busy. However, his garden just hasn’t produced as he would like recently. “This year is the sor-

riest garden I’ve ever had,” Blackburn said. “Memorial Day rains washed most of the garden away. I was only able to save maybe 40% of my green beans.” Over the years, Blackburn had considered keeping bees. “I’ve always had an interest in beehives, because I love honey. But I just kept putting it off. In December 2019, I See BEES, Page 4

N.F. McGill and Son’s service station served KM residents for 66-years By Loretta Cozart On February 2, 1926, Norman Fuller McGill took management of N. F. McGill and Son’s Standard Oil Station at the corner of E. King Street and N. Piedmont Avenue in Kings Mountain. Many people remember the building that housed a family business for three generations and the way the McGill family made them feel. The McGill family appreciated their customers, and the customers knew it. In a story in the Herald written by Lib Stewart in 1976, McGill shared that he “made the motion at a city board meeting in the early 1920s that resulted in the rezoning of the Ella Harmon property for construction of a one-room service station.” He had no idea at the time that just two-years later he would become the operator of the station for Standard Oil Co., then Esso and later Exxon in 1972. When the station opened, there were few other service stations in town. One was

located at the intersection of Battleground and W. Mountain Street, where the Cleveland County Chamber once kept an office. That station was operated by I.G. Patterson and Charlie Falls. W.A. Mauney Stores was open at that time and remained so until 1929, the year Andrew Mauney passed. Other downtown stores of that era were Kiser and Mauney, Carpenter Brothers Hardware, and Plonk Brothers. All those businesses are gone now but for the buildings that once housed them. The same is true for McGill and Son’s service station. McGill shared in the article that Zeb Means, son of a preacher, was a loyal employee who worked for him before N.F. McGill, Jr. was born. He sometimes washed as many as 25 cars on Saturdays in an open wash pit beside the station. One of McGill’s busiest days was the day in 1932 when President Herbert Hoover came to town for the celebration at the Battleground, before it became a National Military Park. “I had a front row seat,” McGill said. “But the crowds who lined the streets from the depot (then located down-

Norman Fuller McGill, Sr. at the Standard Oil Co. of NJ with a young boy (L) and attendant (center). Circa 1926. Photo provided by Trip McGill town) and streets by the station did not cheer Hoover. There was only one man who did,” he said. The nation was in the throughs of the Great Depression. That day, McGill had a continuous stream of cars stopping at his station on the corner to fill up and his nephew enjoyed a booming

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business with a refreshment stand. McGill was asked to come from Sunday Church services at the ARP Church, which was then located where the Mountain View Restaurant is now, to gas up 40 – 50 motorcycles in the president’s motorcade. Those were the good ole’ days.

The McGill family operated the business until N.F. McGill, Jr. retired in 1992, celebrating 66-years of service to the people of Kings Mountain and those who passed through town on their way to points west, or to view the fall leaves each year. For 46-years, the building was owned by Standard

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■ OBITUARIES

Nancy Nickels CHARLOTTE, NC – Nancy Nickels, 94, of Kings Mountain and Charlotte passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at her apartment in Sharon Towers. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Calvin Nickels, Jr. and Eloise Willeford Nickels, as well as her brother, Ensign James Calvin Nickels III. She was also preceded in death by her dear first cousin, Dr.Bennett Willeford. She is survived by one more cousin, Ann Anderson of Indianapolis IN. Nancy was a much loved first grade teacher in school systems in Gastonia and Albemarle, before coming to Charlotte Mecklenburg, where she taught at Myers Park Elementary and Huntingtowne Farms Elementary. She continued to volunteer at Huntingtowne Farms after retirement. Nancy received her early education in Kings Mountain where she grew up. She was enrolled at age five because she needed to accompany her mother who was the principal and first grade teacher at Park Grace School. There was no child care available in 1930 and Nancy already knew how to read. Nancy graduated from Kings Mountain High School and continued her education at Montreat College. After two years she transferred to WC-UNC where she graduated as a teacher. Nancy later received her Masters of Education from Peabody College. She was a 60+ year member of the honorary teaching sorority, Alpha Delta Kappa. She was a charter member of the NC Zeta chapter, served as President 4 times and was a State officer for Altruism. Nancy was a life time member of Kings Mountain First Presbyterian Church. She also attended Myers Park Presbyterian Church and Sharon Presbyterian Church while living in Charlotte. Nancy had loving caregivers at Sharon Towers and is survived by many friends who loved her dearly. She was always drawn to children and would often strike up a conversation with any she met. She was a bright, caring and warm person who had a great sense of humor. She will be missed here on earth but will brighten any spot in heaven. There will be a graveside service for Nancy on Saturday, July 11, at 11 am in the Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. Memorials may be made to the James Calvin Nickels III Fund, First Presbyterian Church, 111 E King Street, 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.

Food pantry open to public July 9 The East Gold Street Wesleyan Church, located at 701 East Gold Street, Kings Mountain, will open its food pantry to the community on Thursday, July 9th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm. Items will be delivered car side by drivethrough. Come to the back of the church building. The pantry is open the second and fourth Thursday each month.

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Elizabeth Lacy Clore

Coleen Kiser

CONOVER, NC – Elizabeth Lacy Clore, 58, of Conover passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at her residence. She was born March 8, 1962 in Richland County to the late John W. Clore and to Julia Woods Hunt of Kings Mountain. Beth was insightful and kind, and sometimes a little impatient. She expected the best from people and could be irritable when she didn’t get it. Beth remembered birthdays and anniversaries with a card in the mail, she brought souvenirs from her vacations to family and friends (she did love a gift shop), she would put candy on her desk for her colleagues, and even remembered our pets. Beth was a voracious reader, loved movies, and had a wide range of interests from history and philosophy to Shark week to head-banging heavy metal music to sports. She loved her two cats, Lilith and Chester Bennington, who will be lost without her to spoil them. Beth leaves behind her mother, Julia Woods Hunt of Kings Mountain; sisters, Julia Clore-Laurich and husband Cliff Laurich of Kings Mountain, Catherine Strange of Kings Mountain; nephews who probably learned too much from her when they were teenagers because she was the coolest Auntie; family and friends who will miss her humor and stories. Greeting her upon her death were her father, John Clore; brother-in-law, Lance Strange; grandparents, step-father, Gene Hunt and uncle, John Woods. Memorials may be made to Rape Crisis Center of Catawba County, 1220 Commerce St. SW STE. J, Conover, NC 28613, rapecrisiscenter.com or Humane Society of Catawba County, 3224 20th Ave. SE, Hickory, NC 28602, catawbahumane. org. A private service to celebrate Elizabeth’s life will be held on a later date. Condolences may be sent to the Clore family at www. bennettfuneralservice.com The Clore family is in the care of Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, 828-4652111

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Elizabeth Coleen Kiser, 92, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 01, 2020 at Peak Resources in Cherryville, NC. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Z. A. and Annie Champion Ellis and was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Kiser and her daughter, Dian Kiser. She was a member of Second Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, NC and owner/ operator of the Minit Grill for many years. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend to many. She had a gift from God for loving and caring for others. Her dedication, loyalty and service to her family and friends is unmatched. Coleen had a passion for gardening, flowers and nature. She saw beauty in all of God’s creation and humanity. She will truly be missed by many. She is survived by: son: Danny Kiser and wife Hilda, Kings Mountain NC; brothers: Buford Ellis and wife Nancy, Shelby, NC; Donald L. Ellis and wife Lois, Grover, NC; sister-inlaw: Patsy Barnes, Myrtle Beach, SC; 3 grandchildren: Jeffrey, Mechelle and Russell and 8 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. A graveside service was held at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Friday, July 3, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. Rev. Dennis Pruitt and Rev. Dr. Steve Taylor, officiating. Interment was held in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church, 120 Linwood Rd Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or Hospice of Cleveland Co, 951 Wendover Heights Drive Shelby, NC 28150 Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

YMCA to offer summer camps Kings Mountain YMCA will host several sports camps this summer. Camps offered include strength/speed/agility, golf, multi-sports camp, soccer and a dance camp with Kimberla Burrows. Due to COVID 19 restrictions and social distanc-

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ing guidelines there will be limited spots for ages 7-12. Prices are $45 for members and $65 for non-members. Register at clevecoymca. org. For more information contact Michael Peeler at mpeeler@clevecoymca. org or 704-739-9631.

Mary Brannon KINGS MOUNTAIN: Mary Conard Brannon, 69, died Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Atrium Health in Charlotte. A Native of Union County, SC she was the daughter of the late Wilburn and Ludie Godshall Conard. Mary worked for many years in State Government. Mary was an avid baseball fan, especially watching her grandson play. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, Elbie Conard. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Dean Brannon of the home; son, Paul Brannon and wife Tina of Winston-Salem; daughter, Catie Brannon of Charlotte; and grandson Brooks Brannon of Winston-Salem. A Memorial service will be held 2pm, Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel of Kings Mountain, with Rev, Richard Stroup officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation of Kings Mountain Online condolences: www.claybarnette.com.

ARRESTS JUNE 25: Jesse Ryan Andrews, 42, Pittsboro, NC, possession MDMA, felony, $2,000 secured bond. JUNE 26: Curtis Mario Lawrence, 38, Lawndale, driving while impaired, $1,000 unsecured bond. JUNE 27: Brianna Helene Barry, 31, 200 N. Piedmont Ave., communicating threats, domestic violence protective order, no bond. JUNE 28: Jesse Shane Dean Crotts, 30, Shelby, possession with intent to manufacture, sell, deliver methamphetamine, felony, $7,500 secured bond. JUNE 28: Amy Jo Crotts, 54, Shelby, possession with intent to manufacture, sell, deliver methamphetamine, felony, $7,500 secured bond. JUNE 28: Mona Joletta Bionca Bowmen, 20, Shelby, possession with intent to manufacture, sell, deliver methamphetamine, $75,000 secured bond. JUNE 28: Donna Engle Ruff, 51, Shelby, possession with intent to manufacture, sell, deliver methamphetamine, simple possession marijuana, $75,000 secured bond. JUNE 28: Evan Matthew Joseph Roders, 18, 116 N. Cansler St., underage drinking, $1,000 unsecured bond. JUNE 30: Antoine Lemar Meeks, 53, Charlotte, assault on female, no bond. CITATIONS JUNE 19: Caleb Watkins, 19, 203 Morris St., red light violation. JUNE 20: Vincent James .Jr, 24, 420 Crocker Road, speeding. JUNE 21: Davontae Shamar Friday, 27, 201 Mail Road I, speeding. JUNE 24: Jerry Lee Morris, 32, T. Court, revoked license, speeding. JUNE 24: Evonne Stevens, 47, 1401 Ike Borders Road, expired tag. JUNE 26: Rockey Lee Slone, 40, Columbus, NC, revoked driver’s license. JUNE 27: Jessica Leigh Hall, 38, 500 Phenix St., revoked driver’s license, no vehicle registration., no vehicle insurance, failure to apply for certificate of title, no vehicle inspection.

JUNE 27: Jaspn Howard Wilson, 500 Phenix St., no current vehicle inspection, failure to notify DMV of address change, fictitious tag, no vehicle insurance or registration. JUNE 29: Rachel Dills, 34, Gastonia, stop sign violation. INCIDENTS JUNE 25: A resident of Phifer Circle said his 2001 Chevrolet was broken into and backpack, currency and a Bible were taken and passenger side door window damaged. JUNE 29: A resident of Williamsburg Court said her 2019 Ford was broken into and a wallet, jewelry and credit cards taken. JUNE 3O: A resident of Waynesville said his 2016 Ford was broken into on Woodlake Parkway and the driver’s side rear window was damaged. WRECKS JUNE 26 Officer HW Carpenter said Dennie Stacey, Concord, operating a 2011 Toyota, was backing from a parking space at 907 Bethlehem Road and struck a 2020 Nissan operated by Michael Lovelace, 1132A Oak Grove Road. Property damage was estimated at $900 to the Lovelace vehicle. JUNE 29: Officer J. L. Dee said William Ronald Cash Jr., 127 Ezra Road, operating a 2006 Ford, struck a 2015 Nissan operated by Amy Patterson Sutton, 108 Chestnut Ridge Road. Both drivers were traveling on the US 74 By-pass off-ramp and had stopped at the intersection of US 74 and NC 216. Property damage was estimated at $3500. JUJNE 29: Officer J. L. Dee said a 2O17 Ford owned by Stanley Leonard, 432 St. Luke Church Road, rolled backward in the parking lot at 904 West Gold Street and struck a 2007 Honda which was stationary in the parking lot and owned by Miladis Araceli Saravia of Charlotte. Property damage was estimated at $2500. JUNE 30: Officer F. L. Wittington said Pagiah Danyell Stevenson, 309 S. Cherokee Street, reported her 2013 Ford was parked in front of her residence and was damaged by a hit and run driver. Property damage was estimated at $1,000.

NCDHHS testing initiative for nursing homes The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced on June 30 they will partner with Omnicare, a CVS Health company, to make facility-wide testing available to residents and staff in all North Carolina skilled nursing facilities. There are over 400 nursing homes in the state with approximately 36,000 residents and more than 30,000 staff. Testing will begin in July and continue through August. “We are using every tool we have to respond to COVID19,” said NCDHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, M.D. “Building on North Carolina’s early and aggressive actions to protect residents who live in long-term care settings, DHHS will pay for proactive testing of staff and residents in all nursing homes to slow the spread of COVID19.” NCDHHS already recommends that nursing homes with one or more cases test all staff and residents. This initiative further makes testing available to all nursing homes to conduct a baseline test of all residents and staff. “While testing is a key component of our COVID-response strategy, it is important to remember that the actions we take as a result of that testing are most important,” said NCDHHS Section Chief of Chronic Disease and Injury, Susan Kansagra, M.D., MBA. “Testing will enable our skilled nursing facilities to identify positive cases earlier and better determine additional infection prevention and control measures necessary to contain spread.” “At CVS Health, our testing efforts in nursing homes are just one example of the support we provide to states like North Carolina to help respond to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Jim Love, President of Omnicare. “With our expert under-

standing of the long-term care industry, we are deploying solutions to help these critically important health care facilities address their most significant challenges arising from the pandemic.” CVS Health will bill insurance as possible, and NCDHHS will cover any additional costs for testing. Facilities should continue to follow recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for repeat testing and work with community and private vendors to support ongoing testing needs. “We continue to work closely with the state to protect the residents and staff in our skilled nursing facilities. This testing initiative is another example of how the state is providing our facilities with valuable tools and resources,” said Adam Sholar, President and CEO of the NC Health Care Facilities Association. These actions build on earlier measures North Carolina has taken to protect residents and staff in long-term facilities, including: • Issuing Executive Order 138 which codified public health and safety requirements for long-term care facilities, including requiring staff to wear surgical masks and screenings all staff and residents for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 daily. • Distributing PPE to over 3,000 state-licensed long-term care facilities, including 14-day supplies of gloves, procedure masks and face shields. • Conducting remote infection prevention and control consultation with skilled nursing and other long-term facilities across the state through a partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the North Carolina State-

wide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology. • Providing targeted funding to support nursing homes and adult care homes to provide the intensive care needed for residents with COVID-19 and limit the spread of the virus to other residents and staff. • Providing a toolkit to support long-term care facilities in preparing for and responding to COVID-19 outbreaks in their facility. The toolkit contains an infection control assessment, infection staffing worksheet, infection prevention educational resources and other tools. • sHelping to fill staffing shortages in long-term care facilities and other health care facilities through a partnership with East Carolina University School of Nursing to match Registered Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants with facilities, particularly long-term care facilities, seeking to urgently hire staff for temporary, parttime or full-time roles. Interested health care employees can register at nc.readyop.com/ fs/4cjq/697b. • Implementing several temporary regulatory changes to assist providers in caring for their residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, including adopting an emergency rule granting reciprocity to nurse aides certified in other states to work as nurse aides in North Carolina and allowing facilities to exceed the number of licensed beds if needed to provide temporary shelter and services to adequately care for residents with COVID-19. • Providing virtual trainings for more than 2,000 staff working in long-term care sites. Trainings are available online at www.ncahec.net/covid-19/ webinars. A list of additional guidance for long-term care facilities can be found here: https:// covid19.ncdhhs.gov/guidance#long-term-care-facilities.

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The leadership at John Chavis Middle School has another rich layer of strong educational direction added to it in the person of new Principal, Matthew W. “Matt” Rikard. Former JCMS Principal Ryan Smith has moved to another school (H. H. Beam Elementary) and Chavis’s new ‘man-in-charge’ is Rikard, who was appointed June 15, along with Mr. Smith and others as well, by Gaston County School’s to their new positions and appointments. Mr. Rikard officially started at Chavis last Wednesday, July 1. Principal Rikard explained further about his new appointment to Cherryville’s only Middle School, “I have been splitting time between my previous school (Cramerton Middle School) and Chavis, planning for the upcoming school year. Everyone has been so helpful and welcoming, working hard to ensure that the students will have a great school year.” No stranger to the education profession and calling, Mr. Rikard noted he began

MATT RIKARD his career in 1998. Said Matt, “I started teaching in 1998. I taught Physical Education, Civics and Economics, Advanced Placement (AP) Government and AP Psychology. “I also coached football in different capacities. The last school that I taught at was Cherryville High School. When I left there, I spent seven years as an Assistant Principal before being named Principal at Chavis.” Rikard was raised in Kings Mountain and added he and his family still call our historic city home. He is married to his wife, Julie, and they have two sons, Matthew and Andrew. Rikard said his CHS years

were the years 2007 to 2013. While there he noted he taught Civics and Economics, AP Government, and AP Psychology. “While there,” said Rikard, “I earned my National Board Certification for teaching, and was also honored to be named Teacher of the Year for Cherryville High in 2013. After leaving, I served three years as Assistant Principal at Grier Middle School, one year at Brookside Elementary, and most recently, three years at Cramerton Middle.” Rikard said his goals for Chavis are simple. “My goal is to work with a group of educators and community stakeholders that are dedicated to the education of children, working to make sure that every need is met. I would like for Chavis to continue growing academically, showcasing just how wonderful the staff and students are,” he said. Former JCMS Principal Ryan Smith was the manin-charge at Chavis for four years, he said, adding that, “It’s (his leaving Chavis to go to H.H. Beam Elementary) bittersweet because I will miss all of the staff and students at Chavis.

“I hope I can continue the great work that has been started at my new school. Helping the students and staff be successful is my goal.” Mr. Smith noted he “will miss the special relationships” he had with many of the students and staff. Said Ryan, “Chavis is a great school and I am honored to have had the opportunity to serve there. I wish you all the best for the upcoming school year and beyond.” He continued, “I am excited for Mr. Rikard. I couldn’t be more pleased that he is the new Principal at Chavis. He will do a wonderful job! “I will also miss Cherryville and hope to find the time to venture down for a Lotta Burger, sporting event, or to just say hello! I will continue to trust that God will continue to lead and guide me with my future and my career. I hope my leadership and service will encourage someone, spark achievement, or be a positive influence in a teacher’s or child’s life. “That’s what I have trusted since the beginning of my career and that’s what I hope to finish it with!”

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NC provides 2-month supply of PPEs to school districts Governor Roy Cooper today shared that North Carolina will continue working with schools, teachers, parents, and health experts to ensure that plans for school this coming year will protect everybody, especially those at high-risk. “We want to get our students back in the classroom, and we want to make sure we get this right. My number one opening priority is classroom doors,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “We encourage our public schools to continue planning, with a special focus on how teachers, staff, and students can best be protected – especially those who are high-risk.” In June, the state released the Strong Schools NC Public Health Toolkit laying out essential health practices for schools to re-open safely. Schools were asked to prepare three plans: Plan A – in-person learning with key health and safety rules in place. Plan B – same as Plan A, but with fewer children in the classroom at one time. And Plan C – remote learning for all students. With the goal of getting students back in the classroom for in-person learning this school year, planning continues to ensure teachers, staff and students will have adequate protection. “We need to do everything within our collective power so that our children can return to in-person instruction,” said NCDHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen. “We can do that with the scientifically

proven protective measures in the StrongSchoolsNC guidance and all of us practicing the 3Ws.” This week, the state distributed supplies of personal protective equipment to schools across the state for use in the upcoming school year to keep students safe and healthy while at school. These PPE Starter Packs include a two-month supply of thermometers, surgical masks, face shields & gowns to school systems and charter schools, for school nurses and delegated staff who provide health care to students for the 2020-2021 school year. In total, the shipments include more than 16,500 thermometers, 7,200 face shields, 81,000 gowns and more than 347,000 surgical masks. Shipments to 203 charter schools, lab schools, and regional schools will travel via UPS. Supplies for the 116 public school districts will ship either via UPS or directly to the school district warehouse by North Carolina National Guard teams or by a contracted trucking firm. The state has also provided school districts with access to statewide contracts so they can more easily purchase other health and hygiene supplies, like cloth face coverings and hand sanitizer, for their staff and students. More is needed, and Governor Cooper is committed to work with schools, teachers, parents, the Department of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education on a strong plan to re-open schools.

that are crucial to starting a business. This class is for the entrepreneur, small business owner, or prospective owner. Wayne Grubaugh will be the facilitator. The seminar will be THURSDAY, 6:00pm8:30pm, LeGrand Center, Shelby, Room 6109. • 07/23/2020 – Insurance: Business Risk Management This seminar will cover all aspects of insurance as it relates to small business. It will include a general discussion of liability and property insurance, bonding and workmen’s compensation insurance, life and health insurance, and retirement planning. This class is for the small business owner or prospective owner. Robin Brackett, State Farm Insurance Agent, will be the facilitator. The seminar will be THURSDAY, 6:00pm8:30pm, LeGrand Center, Shelby, Room 6109. Prior seminars have

covered website development for small business, financing, non-profit vs. for profit regulatory differences, positioning your business for post-pandemic success, Facebook paid ads, writing a business plan, bookkeeping basics, and starting a new business. “At the Small Business Center, we are interested in making your business a Client. There are a number of benefits to becoming a client of this State agency, the Small Business Center Network (SBCN). One of these benefits is the availability of a referral to special business lenders, loan sources, and professionals. Our services are free and confidential,” said Steve Padgett, Director, CCCSBC. CCC Small Business Center is located in the LeGrand Center at 1800 E. Marion St, Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 669-4146, padgetts@clevelandcc.edu

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BEES From Page 1 read that the Gaston County Bee Association was offering a bee class and decided to take it. I took the class in January and by April 15, I had my first hive.” Blackburn now has six hives and has named them after places from his family history. He also named his queen bees after women in his family. “The Watauga hive is in honor of my mother; I named the queen Betty to honor her. My mother’s family is from Mabel, North Carolina, located in Watauga County.” The remaining five hives were named in the same fashion: Texas, Scottie; Mabel, Lillian (Blackburn’s maternal grandmother); Red Carolina (named for Carolina Freight because his dad, mother, and sister worked there), the queen is named Ms. Beam; Santa Fe, Rosa; and Blue Ridge. He hasn’t named that queen yet. “I’m working on it though,” Blackburn said. In addition to naming each hive and queen, Blackburn and his family have painted the hives to match their place names. What started as a hobby out of a love of honey has blossomed in ways Blackburn never imagined. “My apple trees are producing far more than they did last year. My blueberry bushes are producing two to three times better. My Raspberries have just exploded in growth, too. And those green beans are also producing well. It is amazing.” “An apple tree normally produces 250 apples, but with the bees pollinating them they are producing 1,200 apples each. I have two Early Transparent trees that are 12-years

old now. The fruit ripens in early June. So far, between my wife and family members, we’ve put up 50 – 60 jars of apples from those trees alone. We have a lot of apples.” Blackburn suggests taking the Gaston County Bee Class if you are interested in keeping bees. “I am a firm believer that people learn by observing, reading, and being taught. And, when you finish the class, you are assigned a mentor to help you for a year. I highly recommend taking the class, as opposed just to watching videos on YouTube. Mentors help you apply the knowledge from class in your own hives and their experience is invaluable.”

More photos of Ed Blackburn’s beehives. Photos Shirley Brutko

We Are Proud to Announce COUNCIL From Page 1 to Purchase in the amount of $150,000 from E-5 Holdings, LLC for property consisting of 17 acres, more or less, located on Dixon School Road and authorize advertisement for upset bid process. The property is one of two parcels annexed by City of Kings Mountain in last month’s city council meeting. (This property consists of 17.11 acres as shown on a plat of the survey entitled “Survey made at the request of: City of Kings Mountain” recorded in Plat Book 38 at page 59 of the Cleveland County Registry.) Two public hearings were scheduled for Tuesday, July 28 at 6 pm to consider a request from members of E5 Holdings LLC, owner, for a rezoning of property known as 245 Dixon School Road, Parcel #11650, Map 4-41, Blk 1, Lot 2 from Light Industrial (LI) to General Business (GB) – Case No. Z-2-6-20. The second Public Hearing was also scheduled for Tuesday, July 28 at 6 pm to consider a request from Roadside Truck Plaza, owner for a rezoning of a property located at 259 Dixon School Road, Parcel #11658, Map 4-41, Blk 1, Lot 10 from Light Industrial (LI) to General Business (GB) – Case No. Z-1-6-20. A joint meeting was scheduled for City Council and Planning and Zoning Board regarding the Comprehensive Plan on Tuesday, July 14 at 3:30 pm at the Patrick Senior Center. City council entered into a Public Hearing and unanimously approved an application to rezone property located at 409 S. Battleground Avenue from CU-CB to R-6 by applicant Sam Tsilimos – Case No. Z-1-12. The second item of the Public Hearing considered a request from Michael Bumgardner, owner, for

amending the Kings Mountain Zoning Ordinance Application of property located on York Road, Map 4-7, Blk 1, Lot 45 Parcel #63398 for removal from the literal provision of the City of Kings Mountain’s Thoroughfare Protection (TP) Overlay Section 6.16 Overlay Districts (3), which will remove the property from the Official Overlay District Map – Case No. A-1-2-20. Hearing new information introduced by Mike Philbeck of Shelby during the hearing, city council unanimously voted to table the decision until next month. City council reviewed options for Historic Preservation in the city and unanimously voted to develop and intergovernmental agreement with Cleveland County to be part of the Cleveland County Historic Preservation Commission, as long as the city would have a seat on that commission. This decision was based upon the fact the city currently lacks an active, organized, volunteer based historic preservation voice. The current group has not met in over a year due to the lack of a quorum. The vote was unanimous. The closed session that was on the scheduled was removed from the agenda prior to approving the Consent Agenda. In other business, the Mayor and Chief Proctor were authorized to execute a Mental Health Transport Agreement between the Kings Mountain Police Department, the Shelby Police Department, the Boiling Springs Police Department, the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, and the Atrium Health Special Police. City council approved the following appointments and reappointments to the Boards and Commissions listed below, recommended by the Mayor and approved by the nominating committee: ABC Board • Shaun Grier – initial ap-

pointment for term expiring 03/31/2023 Board of Adjustment • Maury Williams – initial appointment to fill a vacant seat for term expiring 12/31/2021 Library Board • Andrew Achter – reappointment for term expiring 06/30/2023 • Valerie Boyd – initial appointment for term expiring 06/30/2023 • Joy Williams – initial appointment for term expiring 06/30/2023 Moss Lake Commission • Gene Henry – reappointment for term expiring 06/30/2023 Patrick Senior Center Advisory Board • Janet Beani – reappointment for term expiring 06/30/2023 • Lew Dellinger – reappointment term expiring 06/30/2023 • Betty Grant – reappointment for term expiring 06/30/2023 • Sandra Murphrey – reappointment for term expiring 06/30/2023 • William Thompson – reappointment for term expiring 06/30/2023 KM TDA • Sharon Horne – reappointment for term expiring 06/30/2023 • Mike Butler – reappointment for term expiring 06/30/2023 • Chris Johnson – initial appointment for term expiring 06/30/2023 • Rick Moore (representing Hounds Campground) – reappointment for term expiring 06/30/2023 Main Street Advisory Board • Ed Blackburn – reappointment for term expiring 06/30/2023 • Jackie Falls – reappointment for term expiring 06/30/2023 J. Appoint Mike Butler as Chairman of the Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority Board for term beginning July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023.

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The power of Faith I hope you had a fun Fourth of July holiday! For my family, the 4th of July celebration is extra special and significant. After 18 operations and 12 years of dialysis, my mother received a kidney transplant. The doctors told her that on average, kidneys from a deceased donor usually last around 10 years. However, immediately after her DANYALE PATTERSON surgery, she began telling everyone, “God gave me this kidney, and nothing will ever happen to it!” As of this weekend, July 4th, 2020, her kidney is 27 years old and going strong! Doctors are always amazed each time they evaluate her. We continue to give God praise for all he has done! SPEAK FAITH-FILLED WORDS My mother is a woman of faith. She had prayed for years for her breakthrough and was confident that if God could bless her to receive it, he would bless her to keep it. She spoke exactly what she believed. Our words reflect

what is in our hearts. Apostle Paul said in 2 Corinthians 4:13, “It is written: I believed; therefore I have spoken. Since we have that same spirit of faith, we also believe and therefore speak”. Jesus said in Luke 6:35 “... the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.“ BUILD YOUR FAITH For our hearts to become full of faith, we must be intentional and active in feeding our faith and starving our doubts. Trials, tests, and problems are inevitable, but God doesn’t want us to fall apart. He wants us to be able to stand firm in the faith. I John 5:4 says, “For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” Building your faith requires effort and diligence - in essence, it requires work. In John 6:29 Jesus replied, “This is the work (service) that God asks of you: that you believe in the One whom He has sent [that you cleave to, trust, rely on, and have faith in His Messenger)”. WAYS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR FAITH • Using a concordance, find and meditate on scriptures

Page 5 that pinpoint your issue. • Listen to an audio or video sermon message more than once. • Take notes during biblical teaching and review them. • Pray the scriptures. • Memorize the Word. • Hang out with encouraging people. PRAY THIS PRAYER: “I praise you, God because you are the LORD, and there is no other; apart from you, there is no God. Without faith, it is impossible to please you and I want to please you. I come to you because I believe you are the true and living God who hears and answers prayer. I can look back over my life and see all the wonderful things you have done for me and I am thankful. Please help me to continually walk by faith and not by sight. In Jesus’ name - Amen.” Danyale Patterson is co-founder of Enlighten Ministries, a 501c3 organization with her husband Brandon Patterson. Contact her at www.danyale.com to share a testimony, send a prayer request, or book her to speak.

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Kings Mountain Area Church Directory St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256

Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487

Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007

Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917

Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716 The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street

230 Oak Grove Road • Kings Mountain Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070 Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580

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■ LIFESTYLES Southern Arts Society

“A FRESH LOOK” Art Competition and Exhibit Even during a pandemic there is beauty all around us. Artists from around the region are displaying their artwork in Southern Arts Society’s latest show entitled “A Fresh Look”. Ninety-three pieces of art in a variety of media were entered to be judged for cash prizes. Artists were asked to show their most recent work taking a fresh look at the world around them – a very appropriate theme for these trying times. Though life may be unsettling, much of the work still focuses on the bright colors of summer, heartwarming themes, and the sanctuary found in the outdoors. Judging the show is Felicia van Bork. Born in Toronto, Canada, Felicia van Bork completed her undergraduate studies at the Ontario College of Art and Design University and earned her MFA at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design at the Fine Arts Work Center, Provincetown, MA. The artist's paintings and collages are widely collected in the United States and Canada and Felicia has been the recipient of numerous residency fellowships, including from the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts and McColl Center for Art + Innovation, where she manages the printmaking studio. In the summer of 2017, she was a Visiting Artist at the American Academy in Rome. Van Bork’s collage, How to Mine the Past, is in the permanent collection of the Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte, NC.

BucketSeats by Todd Baxter.

Grandfather Mountain by Timmy Hord. Awards will be presented virtually via Facebook this Friday July 10th at 4 pm. Winners will be posted on Southern Arts Society’s website and sent via email. The exhibit is open to view now thru August 14. Artwork in the exhibit is available for sale. Visiting an art gallery is a very relaxing way to spend time. New Hours for “A FRESH LOOK” exhibit are: Tues – Wed – Thurs - Sat, 10 am to 2 pm, and

McGILL From Page 1 post, “Trip, I love the picture of your grandaddy pumping gas in his suit and hat!! My grandaddy always dressed the exact same way. He never went anywhere without being ‘dressed’ and had his hat on.” Gladys Jones shared, “We couldn't have survived our ten years in that town without McGill’s Service Station and even more importantly without knowing and being friends with the McGill’s.” Chris Ledbetter reminisced, “As a teenager with a bike I remember going there for free air for my tires that where always flat. I still love to see that landmark as I ride by in my truck with air filled tires...” Byron Fite wrote, “I was born in 1954, and remember the station when service stations were Service Stations, with full service, and clean windshields, oil check, gas fill ups, and tire pressure checks in one stop... Just Saying, how old I am I reckon...” Jeff Bogan shared the sentiments of many who commented, “I’d hate to see that building go away. It holds some good memories for me.” Norman Fuller McGill, III (Trip) recently shared some photos on Facebook of the service station the year it opened., “100 E. King Street was the home of my grandaddy and dad’s business for years. The original building was built in 1924 and my Grandaddy, Fuller McGill, operated the business starting in 1926 and my dad closed the doors in 1992!” He added, “Pictured here is the original building before the bays and restrooms were added. My grandaddy standing in front as it was Stan-

Norman Fuller McGill, Sr., photo taken 1976. Photo Herald Archives

(The recipes in today’s Cooking Corner are from “Cooking for A Cure” a cookbook published by Resurrection Lutheran Church and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.)

HOT TOMATO GRITS Shirley Brutko 2 bacon slices cooked and chopped 2 cans chicken broth ½ tsp. salt 1 cup grits 1 (10 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, drained 2 T. green chiles, drained 1 cup Cheddar cheese Mix all ingredients together. Put into a small greased casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish top with additional tomatoes, bacon and cheese if desired. BROCCOLI CASSEROLE Marsha Brown 2 boxes broccoli, frozen 1 med. onion c hopped 1 cup mayonnaise 1 stick melted butter 1 can cream of mushroom soup 2 eggs, well beaten 1 cup grated cheese Mix all ingredients together, except broccoli, then add broccoli. Add one

by Appointment. Visitors to Southern Arts Society are asked to please wear a mask, and practice social distancing when viewing the artwork. 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. SASi offers a gift shop, ongoing art exhibits and competitions,

programs and classes in a variety of media for artists of all levels. New Hours: Tues – Wed – Thurs - Sat, 10 am to 2 pm, and by Appointment. Admission is Free. For more information please visit SouthernArtsSociety.org, or call 704.739.5585. Email southernartssociety@gmail.com.

dard Oil of NJ and then later McGill’s Esso and McGill’s Exxon. Also pictured is a story about my grandaddy and a picture of me with my dad sitting on the doorstep of the service station when I was about 3 years old, which would have been 1963.” Three generations of McGill men, and countless others, worked at N.F. McGill and Son’s service station in its 66-year history. A new era of service stations began here in 1926 and the McGill family proudly continued that tradition until they closed the business. Fuller McGill and his son, Norman, were veterans of WWI and WWII respectively. They were civic minded family men who served the community on town boards and in a variety

of roles at the ARP Church. The example they set while in business remains unequalled in Kings Mountain today. Humble men who did their job well, and served their community with their energy, time, and talents. As Lib Stewart pointed out in her 1976 article, “McGill prides himself that his station has offered ‘first class service’ throughout the years and on the walls of the renovated modern establishment is a 40-year service award fromEsso and other citations.” “McGill is apt to tell you very quickly that he doesn’t want to return to the ‘good ole’ days,” Stewart reported. “I just count my blessings every day,” he said.

package of crushed Ritz crackers and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour. LASAGNA Jean Harris 1 ½ lbs. hamburger 2 cloves of garlic Salt and pepper to taste 1 ½ cups water 1 pkg. onion soup mix 1 small can tomato paste 1 small can tomato sauce 1 T. sugar ¾ tsp. oregano 8 oz. noodles ½ pint sour cream 16 oz. cottage cheese 8, 10 or 12 oz. mozzarella cheese. Brown hamburger meat. Cut up two cloves of garlic in meat. Cook together. Drain water from meat. Salt and pepper to taste. Add 1 ½ cups water, 1 pkg. onion soup mix, tomato paste, tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, and oregano. Add to meat mixture. Cook noodles and drain off water. Layer lasagna in the following order: Start with meat mixture on

bottom, then noodles, cottage cheese, then top with mozzarella cheese and alternate layers/ Bake 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. CROCKPOT CAKE Ashley Harris 1 box devil’s food cake mix 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) instant chocolate pudding mix 2 cups sour cream 4 eggs 1 cup water ¾ cup vegetable oil 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Whipped cream In a mixing bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into a 5quart slow cooker that has been coated with non-stick cooking spray. Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs. Serve in bowls with whipped cream if desired.

Cleveland County has sixth death related to COVID-19 The Cleveland County Health Department is sad to report the sixth death associated with COVID-19 in Cleveland County shared on July 2, the sixth death occurred on July 5. The individual, who passed on June 29, was in the age range of 50-64 and had multiple underlying health conditions. The individual, who passed on July 5, was over the age of 65 and also had multiple underlying health conditions. To protect the families’ privacy, no further information about these individuals will be released. “I am deeply saddened to share that other Cleveland County residents have passed from COVID-19,” Cleveland County Health Director Tiffany Hansen said. “My thoughts and prayers are with these individuals’ families. This has been a very tough couple of weeks for our community with four COVID-related deaths within the past two weeks.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), among

COVID-19 cases, the most common underlying health conditions are cardiovascular disease (32%), diabetes (30%), and chronic lung disease (18%). Hospitalizations are six times higher and deaths 12 times higher among those with reported underlying conditions compared with those with none reported. “Although most people experience mild to moderate symptoms, COVID-19 can result in severe disease including hospitalization, admission to an intensive care unit, and death; especially among older adults and those with underlying health conditions,” Cleveland County Deputy Health Director DeShay Oliver said. “Everyone can take actions such as wearing a cloth face covering, waiting six feet apart, and washing their hands to help slow the spread of COVID19 and protect those at higher risk from severe illness. By taking these simple steps, we can play an important role and fulfill a civic duty to protect our community.” See DEATH, Page 8

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KMHS football workouts began Monday Coaches Shane Short, left, and Diron Bell go over workout schedules.

Linebackers work out.

Defensive line doing it the right way.

Coach Mike Harris works with small group of backs. Coach Michael Kennedy talks with defensive line.

Offense loosens up.

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Sponsors needed for KMTD golf, KMTD auction will be held online The annual Kings Mountain Touchdown Club golf tournament will be played August 7 at Kings Mountain Country Club. All proceeds will go toward the athletic facility upgrades at Kings Mountain High School, which included artificial turf and other improvements to John Gamble Stadium and new tennis courts and a locker room/rest room facility. There is still a real need for tournament sponsors. Sponsorships are $100 for silver,

$250 for gold, $500 for platinum and $1,000 for diamond. All persons wishing to help the tournament should call 704-466-7214. Because of social distancing regulations, president David Brinkley also reports the usual pre-tournament meal will be cancelled and the annual auction will be held online. The club will begin advertising the items shortly but they will include things such as vacations, golf trips a signed basketball from Coach

Rick Barnes, a signed football and helmet from Coach Dabo Swinney and several foursomes for golf. In all there should be about 50 items to bid on. The auction will begin on Thursday, August 6 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and continue allday Friday and Saturday up to 6 p.m. Persons will be able to bid and also post upset bids online. For more information on the tournament and auction, contact Harold Farris.

As you know, the Sheriff’s Ofﬁce has continued an aggressive campaign to rid Cleveland County of as much narcotics as possible. As we continue to make our community as safe as possible please note our slogan listed below.

Linebackers work out.

ATTENTION DRUG DEALERS ARE YOU LOSING MONEY TO YOUR DRUG DEALING COMPETITION? WE OFFER A FREE SERVICE TO HELP YOU ELIMINATE YOUR PROBLEM!

REPORT YOUR COMPETITION SPEAK ANONYMOUSLY WITH A NARCOTICS INVESTIGATOR CALL 704-484-4831 Coach Daryl Wilson works with linebackers.

CLEVELAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

SHERIFF ALAN NORMAN

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DEATH From Page 6 As of today, there have been a total of 393 confirmed cases of COVID19 in Cleveland County. Of these, 92 are currently active, and 295 have completed their isolation period and recovered. Last week, a press release by WebMD detailed the the current situation

with COVID-19 and shared thoughts from the nation’s leading authorities on the pandemic. Below are a few highlights from their article, “As Cases Jump, Are We Better Prepared?” "As we see new cases rising -- and we're tracking them very carefully -- there may be a tendency among the American people to think that we are back to that place that we were two months ago, that we're in

a time of great losses and great hardship on the American people,” Vice President Mike Pence said last week at the first briefing in two months of the White House task force on the pandemic.

“The reality is we're in a much better place." Richard Besser, MD, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and a former CDC acting director, says

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING BOARD MEETING, JULY 14, 2020 – 5:30 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 28, 2020 – 5:30 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL CASE NO. Z-1-6-19 Trent Testa, Roadside Truck Plaza, INC, is requesting to rezone property located at 259 Dixon School Road, from LI (Light Industrial) to GB (General Business). The property is identiﬁed as Map 4-41, Block 1, Lot 10, Parcel Identiﬁcation Number of 11658, Cleveland County, NC commonly known as 259 Dixon School Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086. A copy of the application may be obtained at the Planning Department or you may call 704-734-4595 for additional information. Given N.C. Governor Roy Cooper’s orders that limit the size of gatherings, the Planning and Zoning Board meeting and City Council meeting will be held with some virtual meeting opportunities to all citizens to provide comments without physically coming to the meetings. The City Council meeting will be available “live” on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofkingsmountain and the general public will have the opportunity to comment and ask questions during the public hearing and during the citizen engagement portion of the meeting by calling 704-734-4497. Anyone that would rather provide their comments via a phone call in the Planning and Zoning Board meeting or provide written comments for the Planning and Zoning Board meeting should either provide their written comments and or call the Planning Department at 704-734-4595 by Monday July 13, 2020 at noon. All that attend MUST wear a face covering. You are welcome to attend the Planning Board Public Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 5:30 pm and the City Council Public Hearing on July 28, 2020 at 6:00 pm to express your opinion on the application. (KM 7/1,7/8/2020)

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Having qualified on the 5th day of June, 2020 as Administrator of the Estate of JUDITH FAYE BANNING LEWIS, 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, Jack Lewis, Administrator, on or before the 17th day of September, 2020 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified on the 26th day of June, 2020 as Administratrix of the Estate of TIMOTHY HAROLD OLIVER, 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, Karyn Propes Oliver, Administratrix, on or before the 1st day of October, 2020 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 17th day of June, 2020.

This the 1st day of July, 2020.

Jack Lewis, Administrator Estate of: Judith Faye Banning Lewis 104 Putnam Road Cherryville, NC 28021

Karyn Propes Oliver Administratrix Estate of: Timothy Harold Oliver P.O. Box 427 Polkville, NC 28136

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there’s been improvement in some crucial areas. For example, more hospitals have personal protective equipment (PPE) for front-line employees, he says, although many hospitals say they’re still woefully short. More testing is available. Doctors understand more about the virus and treatment. But, on the whole, “We’re in worse shape than we were two to three months ago,” Besser says. Many health experts agree, and some governors have paused or rolled back their state’s efforts to reopen the economy. As more of their residents get sick, states are again trying to keep them at home more, knowing that business restrictions could bring political heat from constituents eager to work and resume other normal activities. “We are not even beginning to be over this," says Anne Schuchat, MD, the CDC’s principal deputy director, offering a summary of expert opinion. “As a doctor, a scientist, an epidemiologist, I can tell you with 100% certainty that in most states where you’re seeing an increase, it is a real increase,” says Tom Frieden, MD, a former CDC director. “It is not more tests. It is more spread of the virus. ... The numbers you’re seeing are just a tip of the iceberg of even more spread.” Some states are seeing higher percentages of pos-

itive tests, not just higher numbers of positive tests. “That’s explosive spread of coronavirus,” Frieden says. Anthony Fauci, MD, the country’s top expert on infectious diseases, told a Senate hearing June 30 that the country could go from “now having 40-plus thousand new cases a day … to up to 100,000 a day if this does not turn around.” Richard Besser, MD, president and CEO, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation “We’re seeing on sequences of that now,” he says, also noting that Black people, Hispanics, and many “essential” workers are still suffering and dying disproportionately. “Pretending that the virus is going away is not a very successful strategy,” Besser says, calling for continued commitment to masks, hand-washing, and social distancing, plus testing, tracing, and isolating patients. “To sustainably reopen the economy, we need to follow the path being laid out by public health,” he says. That means, among other things, seeing twoweek declines in cases and hospitalizations, and ensuring hospitals can handle COVID-19 needs as well as non-pandemic care. “We can successfully contain and control this,” Besser says. “The big question is will we.”

LEGAL NOTICE

SERVICES

A copy of the application may be obtained at the Planning Department or you may call 704-734-4595 for additional information.

In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 160A269, the City of Kings Mountain hereby notices receipt of an offer of $150,000 and required five percent (5%) deposit for a parcel of real property, consisting of 17.11 acres, more or less, on Dixon School Road, identified as Parcel #63027 and being described as follows: BEING the full contents of “New Lot 2” consisting of 17.11 acres as shown on a plat of survey entitled “Survey made at the request of: City of Kings Mountain” recorded in Plat Book 38 at Page 59 of the Cleveland County Registry. This sale is subject to rights of way and easements for utilities. Within 10 days of July 8, 2020, any person desiring to upset the bid offer shall submit a bid that is not less than $157,550 which is 10 percent (10%) of the first $1,000 and five percent (5%) of the remainder. When a bid is raised, the bidder shall deposit with the City Clerk five percent (5%) of the increased bid, and the Clerk shall re-advertise the offer at the increased bid amount. Bidders shall not attach any conditions to their bids. This procedure shall be repeated until no further qualifying upset bids are received, at which time the City Council may accept the offer(s) and sell the parcel to the highest bidder(s). Bids shall be delivered to the Office of the City Clerk, 101 West Gold Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086, no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, July 20, 2020. Bid deposit shall be in the form of certified check, cash or official bank check (no personal checks) made payable to the City of Kings Mountain. The City of Kings Mountain reserves the right to withdraw the property from sale at any time before the final high bid is accepted and further reserves the right to reject, at any time all bids. For additional information regarding terms and conditions of the upset bid process, contact City Clerk Karen Tucker at (704) 734-0333. Karen Tucker, City Clerk (KM 7/8/2020)

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LEGAL NOTICE

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You are welcome to attend the Planning Board Public Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 5:30 pm and the City Council Public Hearing on July 28, 2020 at 6:00 pm to express your opinion on the application. (KM 7/1,7/8/2020)

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Given N.C. Governor Roy Cooper’s orders that limit the size of gatherings, the Planning and Zoning Board meeting and City Council meeting will be held with some virtual meeting opportunities to all citizens to provide comments without physically coming to the meetings. The City Council meeting will be available “live” on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofkingsmountain and the general public will have the opportunity to comment and ask questions during the public hearing and during the citizen engagement portion of the meeting by calling 704-734-4497. Anyone that would rather provide their comments via a phone call in the Planning and Zoning Board meeting or provide written comments for the Planning and Zoning Board meeting should either provide their written comments and or call the Planning Department at 704-734-4595 by Monday July 13, 2020 at noon. All that attend MUST wear a face covering.

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CASE NO. Z-2-6-19 Members of E5 Holdings, LLC (Eddie Holbrook, Doug Brown, Stuart Legrand), is requesting to rezone property located at 245 Dixon School Road, from LI (Light Industrial) to GB (General Business). The property is identiﬁed as Map 4-41, Block 1, Lot 2, Parcel Identiﬁcation Number of 11650, Cleveland County, NC commonly known as 245 Dixon School Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

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CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING BOARD MEETING, JULY 14, 2020 – 5:30 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 28, 2020 – 5:30 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL

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To Place Your Ad Call Scott Helms at 704-473-0080 Today!

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CLASSIFIED ADS

PLACE YOUR AD AT CAROLINACLASSIFIEDS.COM OR CALL 704-484-1047 ANNOUNCEMENTS

EMPLOYMENT FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE POSITION needed to maintain rental units. Valid NC drivers license and general maintenance experience required. Please send resume to 201 McGill Court, Kings Mountain, NC, 28086.

NC4EVER.COM, LOCAL STORES NOW OPEN! Online - Shelby & Cleveland County Store. Rutherfordton & Rutherford County Store. Gaffney & Cherokee County Store. Gastonia & Gaston County Store - New items added daily! NC4Ever@email.com TO-GO SPECIAL #1, $25. 1LB of BBQ or Pulled Chicken, pint of slaw & pint of beans, 8 rolls & jumbo hush puppies, 1 gallon of tea. Will feed 4. Circle B BBQ, 135 West Main St., Spindale. 828-395-2140.

HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Shelby Heating & Air Conditioning is seeking a residential / light commercial HVAC service technician. Salary: Commensurate with level of experience. Subject to pre-employment drug screen, background and driver’s license check. Apply in person at Shelby Heating & Air 1990 Eaves Road, Shelby. (704) 4877877 or send resume to lisa@shelbyhvac.com. DRIVER NEEDED. Must have ﬂat bed experience. Leave message. (704) 477-5031 ONE ON ONE CARE IS CURRENTLY HIRING for all shifts. Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150. (704) 482-5200 spacker@ oneoneonecare.net

SHELBY411.COM LOCAL WEBSITES NOW OPEN. Shelby & Cleveland County Store. Rutherfordton & Rutherford County Store. Gaffney & Cherokee County Store. Gastonia & Gaston County Store. NC4Ever@email.com DELAY NOTICE: Due to holiday SIDE DOOR will be held Saturday, July 11, 9am-5pm. Get all your summer stuff here at 70-90% off original retail! Cash only, next to MIGHTY DOLLAR, 132 Commercial Drive, Forest City. LADY KS COUTURE BOUTIQUE. Fine Men & Women Clothing, Accessories and More. Offering: Sizes XS to Big & Tall. Personalized Tee-Shirts. Gift Baskets. Personal Shopping. Explore! See whats in store! At Lady Ks Kouture! Hours: Wed -Fri 10:30am till 6pm, Sat 12noon till 6pm, SunMon-Tue (by appointment). 1116 Cherokee Ave, Gaffney SC 29340 Suite#5 (864) 219-0990

CLASS A CDL DRIVERS. To pull freight to NC, SC, TN. Day & night shifts available. 9 and 13 hour shifts. Weekly and monthly drive bonus. 2 weeks paid vacation per year. Average hourly rate of pay, $18. Appt/Info, 828-919-1547.

TIRES! TIRES! TIRES! We carry Premium Brand Tires at Great Prices. Hankook, Nexen and Most Major Brands. See Us Today! On The Go Quik Lube, 4501 Fallston Rd., Shelby, NC 704-487-4501. HOME AND GARDEN NEEDS? At Oliver’s we have a large selection for all of your Home and Garden needs. We have camping supplies including propane reﬁll for your next trip or backyard bbq! Come see us today! (704) 480-0830 olivershardware16@gmail.com

EMPLOYMENT NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers and experienced laborers needed. (704) 4770516

AIR CONDITIONING REPAIR. $40 service call. Complete diagnosis and get one pound of freon for free with any repair. 336-523-6603 bsmart229@yahoo.com 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

NOW HIRING! Several Positions Available. Apply in Person. The Pancake House, 149 W. Dixon Blvd., Shelby.

RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING REPAIR. All ﬁxtures repaired or replaced. Unstop all drains. All work guaranteed! 828443-2617.

NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. (704) 473-0341 FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED TO MAINTAIN RENTAL UNITS. Valid NC Drivers License & General Maintenance Experience Required. Call (704) 473-4299

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer 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.

MORGAN’S TREE SERVICE Needed part-time helper. 828-395-0758.

EXPERIENCED GRILL COOK (MORNINGS) & KITCHEN WORKER POSITIONS. Apply in Person. Carolina Crossings Restaurant located at 218 S. Main St., Grover, NC

PAPA’S PIZZA TO GO in Cherryville, NC is a well-established, successful business that has thrived for over 3 decades. Our Management Team, who has been in place for over 30 years, is now ready to move on to their next chapter in life, which includes enjoying their grandchildren. They are leaving behind a wonderful opportunity for someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, and willing to carry the torch! The winning combination could be a husband/wife or 2 person team. If you are interested in purchasing a successful business in which you will be your own boss, please email us at papaspizzatogo@windstream. net. Some ﬁnancing possible to qualiﬁed applicants. ARE YOU READY TO START YOUR NEW JOURNEY?

BUSINESS SERVICES SHIPMAN’S MASONRY48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING. CALL TODAY AND SCHEDULE A FREE ESTIMATE! GRASS CUTTING, WEED EATING, MULCHING. (704) 4662333

FOR SALE

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.

24 HOUR MOBILE MECHANIC REPAIR & SERVICE. “I WILL COME TO YOU!” Oil Changes, Tire Problems, Small Engine Repairs. (704) 300-2332

FULL TIME GROUNDS KEEPER. Must be familiar with Zero-Turn lawnmower. Have valid NC drivers license. (704) 473-4299

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

BUSINESS SERVICES

DECK NEED A FACE LIFT? I have built or repaired hundreds. We ﬁx most anything made of wood. Room Enclosures. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-4766058. 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

AUCTIONS PATTERSON SPRINGS STORAGE AUCTION PUBLIC SALE. 1:00PM July 10th. Patterson Springs Storage, 1826 Creek Ridge Rd., Shelby NC. Contents of Units: #21 Hamrick, #22 Shytle For Non-Payment of Storage Rent. (704) 473-7358

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY BACKYARD SALE, Sat., July 11th, 2020 from 07:00 AM 02:00 PM. Will be in the back yard, 112 Johnson Rd., Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 473-5116 putnamb936@gmail.com

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REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank. Can send pictures by phone. (704) 300-1818 10,000 BTU PORTABLE INDOOR A/C. ONLY USED FOR TWO WEEKS!! INCLUDES BOX AND OWNER’S MANUAL. $170. (828) 429-9172 DTWEBB63@GMAIL.COM NEW PREDATOR 8000 WATT GENERATOR. 6.5 gallon tank, 110/220, EPA Approved, $750 OBO. 828-2459620. 18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,095. 704-482-3166. KILLZALL, 2.5 GALLONS FOR SALE. $47.99. Mention Ad. 828-287-3272. 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.

BRAND NEW HONDA GENERATOR. EM 5000 SX, Electric Start, 120V/240V, 30 Amp Hookup. Cost over $2500, will take $2000 firm. Call 704692-4449. PARTS MOWERS FOR SALE. (3) SNAPPERS. $50 EACH. 704-300-2410. LOCAL WEBSITES TO VISIT INCLUDE: FatLoss411. com, MyWoodProfits.com, YardMeds.com, BestCarolinaSheds.com, ShelbyNCUSA.com, Shelby411.com, NC4Ever@email.com FURNITURE SALE CASH & CARRY Save Big ! Norris Merchandise 2011 S. Lafayette St, Shelby NC (704) 4828464 WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your roofing or repair needs. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895. 16X40 STORAGE BUILDING, WORK SHOP, ETC. Built on site, one day install. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828245-5895. FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft. Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. CARP FISHING EQUIPMENT. 4 fishing rods and reels, $80 each. 4 fish stands, $10 each. 4 fish alarms, $15 each. Fishing scooter, $450. Call 980-291-2298.

5X10 UTILITY TRAILER for sale. $600. (704) 484-7733 SEVERAL TIRES MOUNTED ON WHEELS. 13”, 14” and 15” Good Condition... Prices Vary! Call (828) 223-1982

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.

FOR SALE

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WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-2455895.

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828-245-6756.

NEW 5X8 TRAILERS, $595. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 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

ROUND BALES OF HAY. In Golden Valley. $30 each. 704538-9529.

MAGA411.COM TRUMP BLACK GOLD COIN MAGA411.com TRUMP Black & Gold Coin Available NC4Ever@email.com

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

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

MOBILITY CHAIR, $575. Invacare M51, under 100 hrs use, weight limit 250 lbs, on board charger, short turn around, warranty, manual, Delivered. Call Scooterman John. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com MISC ITEMS FOR SALE. Faux leather ofﬁce chair $50, Vizio 32” color TV $40, Clean used GE Microwave $30, Weslo 360 R Recumbent Exercise bike $50. (704) 4765113

MARILYN MONROE CALENDARS, 9 of different years, $15 each. Hardback book of Marilyn, 270 pages, many pictures, 9.5x11”, $30. 828-2895031. 8” BLOCKS, APPROX 100125, never used, sell all/ part, $1.00 each. (2) thick plastic containers, 250-300 gallons, $25 each. (9) doors non-prehung, $100 for all. 828-289-5031. SALE ITEMS IN CHESNEE, SC Wheel Horse Lawn Mower-48 in.deck, nice; 54 in. circle turn Kubota, diesel; Unused tin-12 ft. long; New wheel & tire; 2005 Toyota Avalon-Nice and low miles; and 1994 Pickup Truck. (601) 740-0837 HAY FOR SALE. HORSE QUALITY HAY. $40 per roll picked up. Union Mills area. 828-712-1494. PLANTS FOR SALE. Hosta plants, Yellowbells, Day Lillies, Bearded Iris, small Japanese Maples, and Weeping Cherry trees. (828) 245-0245 REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443

CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917 I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228 CASSETTES, VINYL ALBUMS, 45’S. Top dollar paid for record albums, rock, jazz, blues, Americana, 19501990’s. 45’s with picture sleeves, music, memorabilia, rock posters. (919) 314-7579 DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828289-1175 or 828-247-1070.

FARM & GARDEN TAYLOR WAY HARROWS $700 (828) 829-3468 2 BOTTOM PLOW (828) 829-3468

$250

JOHN DEERE THREE BOTTOM PLOW $400 (828) 8293468 HAY FOR SALE Excellent horse quality. Long stems and full heads. Extra large roll, $45. (704) 434-9104

SOLID PINE ANTIQUE BEDROOM SUITE. Man’s Dresser & Woman’s Dresser with 6 small drawer & shelves and 6 bottom drawers, hope chest. Also stand-up chest freezer. $700. (704) 434-7145

DISC HARROW PLOW Heavy Duty. Real Good Condition. $850 OBO. text (704) 472-5493

WEATHER-TECH FLOOR MATS Black in color. Driver and passenger sides. Fits a Chrysler Paciﬁca. Only used 3 weeks (Like New!) If interested call 704-692-3581

MANURE SPREADER FOR SALE. $1,475. 828-287-3272.

“COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park. Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually. (919) 272-5503 WOOD GUN CABINET $85. Large wooden desk $125. (704) 692-8845 RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS AND GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-476-9383. 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.

NEW 3 PT. HITCH Fertilizer Spreader, $450. 828-2873272.

NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-2873272. BUSH HOG FINISH MOWER. Good condition, $1200. 828-287-3272. KUHN ROTARY RAKE. Good shape, $2600. 828-287-3272. TURNING PLOW, $600. Disc Harrow on wheels, $1200. Box Blade, $600. Layoff plow, $300. 704-600-7851.

BOATS BOAT FOR SALE. 19 ft. Aluminum IO, 120 horse, ﬁsh & ski. Selling due to illness. $3,600.00. 704-750-7302.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855

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

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704482-2243. (704) 538-5788

RIVER RUN DOG FOOD 21/10, 50 lbs, $17.99. Ask about volume discounts. 828287-3272.

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

PONDEROSA LIVESTOCK TRAILER. Very good shape, $3600. 828-287-3272.

HOT SUMMER SALE! At Laughlin’s Furniture we have recliner’s starting at just $299.99! Visit us today at 400 N. Lafayette Street in Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 484-3204

WANT TO BUY WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 6921006

DOG KENNELS, FROM $189.99 IN STOCK. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 10x10 split, 20x20 split. Tops, Delivery and Install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. CHICKENS FOR SALE Cochins, Bantams that lay medium eggs, hen and chicks. Good prices. 704-473-1311. CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES, $150. Dewormed. No papers or shots. (704) 860-7379 lacyorlucy@gmail.com GREAT PYRENEES FOR SALE. Wormed, 1st shots, $300. 704-300-9361

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Sloan receives Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal Capt. Michael Gunther, Commanding Officer, TSCHR, presents Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Antonio Sloan the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3rd award) while practicing social distancing. Sloan, a native of Kings

Mountain, North Carolina, has been in the Navy for nine years. "Serving in the Navy is a huge accomplishment for me," Sloan said. "I set an example for my family who now has five members who've joined the military from my influence."

Helms wins senior golf Mike Helms shot a 73 to win last week’s Cleveland County Senior Men’s golf tournament at Kings Mountain Country Club. Jim Hodge took low net

with a 59 (84-25). Stewart Smith was closest to the pin on five and Mike Rodden sank the longest putt on 18.

BBB study finds

Moving scams cause financial and emotional nightmares Allowing someone you don’t know to drive away with your belongings is among the many stressful aspects of a long-distance move -- especially if that move is complicated or maybe prompted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Unfortunately, some consumers find their stress compounded by fraudulent movers who charge them many times the amount quoted, subject them to unreasonably long delivery windows, hold their items hostage for additional undisclosed fees and leave them with damaged goods. An in-depth investigative study by Better Business Bureau (BBB) finds that scams are widespread in the moving industry, particularly when it comes to interstate moves. BBB receives an average of 13,000 complaints and negative reviews about movers each year, with many complaints describing how experiences with dishonest moving companies have turned into

financial and emotional nightmares. The investigative study -Know Your Mover: BBB Study Reveals Scammers Price Gouge, Taking Belongings Hostage and Destroy Goods -- highlights the risk to consumers who do not do careful research before hiring a mover. According to the study, a fraudulent moving company initially may be helpful on the phone and may have a well-designed website boasting of its many years of experience, well-trained workers, satisfied customers and appropriate licensing. However, the red flags begin when the company claims to be unable to make an in-person inspection and estimate; while it may claim to be local, in reality, it is based out of state and paying for a local post office box address. An initial low-ball quote soon balloons as the company claims -- often based on improper calculations -- you have

Kings Mountain native, Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Antonio Sloan, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Capt. Michael Gunther, Commanding Officer, TSCHR. Photo provided by Navy Office of Community Outreach more belongings than originally estimated. The bad actor may demand additional fees before loading and unloading the truck, and it may not deliver your goods until days or even weeks after you move in. In fact, the company you originally paid may not even be the company conducting your move -- it may have hired local temporary workers who rented a truck, or it may have acted as a broker with another company. “Most people only move a few times in their lives, so hiring a mover may be an unfamiliar process that leaves them vulnerable to scams,” said Tom Bartholomy, BBB Charlotte president and CEO. “The good news is that there are plenty of reputable movers. Unfortunately, they are competing against some movers that just don’t care about ethics. This puts the burden on consumers to do thorough research to avoid excessive expense and heartache.” The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a branch of the U.S. Department of Transportation, regulates interstate and international moves. Of the 4,780 complaints FMCSA received in 2019, 57% involved overcharging. It is believed that fewer than 10% of victims report fraud to BBB or enforcement agencies, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), so the actual

size and severity of this problem is likely much larger and more severe than statistics reflect. A man relocating his family to Springfield, Missouri, for a job opportunity found himself ensnared in a moving scam in the fall of 2019. He obtained a quote of $5,000 from a moving company that had good online reviews, but a week later, a man claiming to be an “expert estimator” for the company called him with a revised estimate of nearly $10,000. On moving day, when most of his family’s belongings had already been loaded, the man was given a final price of more than $20,000 -- and movers demanded an additional $100 in cash when they arrived with his family’s items nearly a month later. While the man’s employer had agreed to reimburse his move, he was required to repay them the additional $10,000 he had been charged over the revised estimate. Consumers who find their goods held hostage by a fraudulent mover can contact MoveRescue for assistance. This group was created by moving companies Mayflower and United Van Lines to provide free help to victims of moving scams. The organization asks victims to provide copies of their moving contracts so they can immediately reach out to the moving company, negotiating with the mover to locate goods and

have them delivered. MoveRescue also works to track moving scammers and report situations to FMCSA so the agency can take action. Enforcement action against moving scams can be difficult. In Canada, movers are regulated only at the provincial level. In the U.S., while FMCSA does not have law enforcement power, it is able to send demand letters to bad actors, levy fines and revoke operating authority, and it partners with some state agencies to take legal action. The U.S. Department of Transportation Inspector General prioritizes moving fraud and, along with FMCSA, has supported state and federal law enforcement agencies in prosecuting moving fraud and related offenses. Many moving scams involve Israeli nationals operating from Florida, where the state attorney general has been active in bringing lawsuits against such enterprises. The best way to avoid such a scam, BBB’s study states, is to do careful research before hiring a moving company. Specifically, the report advises looking up a mover’s license number on FMCSA’s website and its BBB Business Profile at bbb.org. In addition to telling consumers how to recognize and avoid moving scams, the report recommends: ● Given the size of this problem, FMCSA may need more

resources and additional enforcement authority. ● More educational efforts are needed to inform the public about the dangers of moving scams and ways to find a legitimate mover. ● Additional criminal law enforcement efforts are needed in both the U.S. and Canada. ● Although the FTC has not traditionally brought cases against movers, its legal authority and experience may fit into this area. They should consider enforcement efforts against crooked operations. ● BBB should continue to do its part to provide information about company practices, complaints and reviews at bbb.org. What to do if you are the victim of a moving scam: ● File a report with local police. ● Contact MoveRescue at moverescue.com or (800) 8321773. ● Go to BBB.org to file a complaint or report a scam on Scam Tracker. ● File an online complaint with the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or call 1-888-DOT-SAFT (1-888368-7238). While the regulator typically does not represent individual victims, it does track complaints and will request the mover’s license number. ● File a claim with the insurer listed in your moving contrac

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2010 FORD EDGE LIMITED EDITION. 88k miles, $7750. 828-287-3820.

2007 FORD MUSTANG Convertible, auto, 102K mi, white. black top Nice. Salvage title. $4500. 2011 Harley Road King, silver, extras, tuner. $8500. (704) 300-9223

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

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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

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

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

CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. 2 black and brown at $500 each. One white for $700. Shots and dewormed by vet. Will be ready to go 2nd week in July. $200 deposit required. Call Joe, M thru F, 9am to 10pm at 704-734-7088. (931) 434-9691 cosmo.keeler@ gmail.com

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2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 72,000 miles. Call for Price, Black. Braunability handicap van. Side entry ramp. Transfer driver seat. (704) 692-6248 buck@walker-woodworking.com 2006 FORD RANGER XLT -3.0, 83K miles, $4800.00. Clean, Air. Call-704-4184915. 1985 FORD PICKUP F-150, 302 automatic. Good Mechanical condition. No inspection required. $1800 obo. 704600-5519. 1963 FORD FAIRLANE $4500. And have a 1996 CHEVY TRUCK $1200. Call (828) 223-1982 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 1997 E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires, $15,000. 828-245-9620, 828-223-1564. 1997 DODGE RAM WAGON 77,173 miles, $6500. 15 passenger van, great condition, completely dealership rebuilt motor with less than 700 miles. 828-289-2892. 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

2000 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN. Great condition, owned since 2003. Price is $2,000. 828-657-5342.

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

LAKE LURE TIMESHARE, Fox Den 300, week 37 (September), 2020 dues paid. Individual house with view of Fairway #3 and Bald Head Mountain, $200. Call Jim, 704-560-6602.

MOBILE HOMES MOTORCYCLES & ATVS 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON. Electra Glide Classic, 32,000 miles, $6,500. (704) 472-9207 HONDA ELITE MOTORCYCLE. Runs like new, has only 2,032 miles, new tires, 1985 model, $950 cash. 828-2895031. 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R 600 MOTORCYCLE. Excellent condition, 12,500 miles. $5000. (704) 300-1002

VACATIONS MYRTLE BEACH CONDO FOR RENT. Three bedroom, 2.5 bath condo. Pool, laundry, screened porch, full kitchen. No smoking or pets. Saturday-Saturday. $1395 weekly. Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 (828) 447-6611 CAMPER ON PERNAMENT SPOT. Holden Beach. Numerous updates. Call for info. (704) 418-8811 BEACH HOUSE AT OCEAN LAKES. 2 & 3 bedroom, WIFI. For rent by week or 3 day weekend. July 4th week available due to cancellation. 704-473-1494, 704-434-7765. (704) 434-7765 OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. Washer/ dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1400 week. (704) 472-7145

2020 FLEETWOOD MH SHELL. Located Catos Mobile Home Belmont. Asking $54,900. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Call Donna (540) 816-0993

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY NEW CONSTRUCTION. Brick Veneer home for sale. Estimated completion date 8/1/20. Call for more info or showing. (980) 295-8351 LOT PRICE REDUCED TO $32,000 Approximately 1.17 Acres. Zoned Residential. 00 Hermitage Court, Shelby, NC (PRICED $8000 BELOW TAX VALUE). Great Neighborhood and Convenient to Uptown. Call Tammy at (704) 6924356 22 ACRES IN CASAR. Half open, half wooded, with stream. 704-600-7847, (704) 538-1199

GASTON COUNTY 3 BR MOBILE HOME on private lot in Mount Holly. $40,000.00. Call 704-3942597 for more information.

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

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY PRIVATE HOUSE IN LAWNDALE 704-538-7661. 2 Bedrooms, 1 bath, w/d hookup. No pets. References and security deposit required. 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. $125 week. No pets. 704-300-3647. MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417 SUPER NICE HOUSE. 4 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 large work shops, also porch swing. $850 mo. First and last month at signing. 704-472-4368 3 BR, 1 BA HOUSE for rent in Shelby. Great location. Hardwoods & ceramic tiles ﬂooring, Central H/A. Close to uptown. $800/mth + $800 deposit. 704-300-2820. 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH KM MOBILE HOME. On 2 acre private lot, $800 deposit, $800 month. For information call (704) 466-9984 COUNTRY LIVING- POLKVILLE renovated 2 BR, 1 BA home on 2 acres. Central Heat/Air, Carport, NO PETS, SMOKING or HAP. $550 month. 704-487-5480. 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH DOUBLEWIDE HOME on lot. $900 per month rent with $900 security deposit. Must be able to provide background checks & credit references. Serious inquires only. Phone for appointment between hours of 9am6pm at (704) 734-5820

NEWLY REMODELED 3BR, 2BA HOME with 2 Car Garage in Moss Lake Area Neighborhood. Flat backyard. No indoor pets and Non-smoker preferred. $1100 Month. Deposit and References Required! Call 704-692-8190 or (704) 4820441 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259. 2&3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Applications are being processed right now! Rent is based on income (and even some expenses). Call or visit today Laurel Hill Apartments. Equal housing opportunity. Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 4871114 laurelhill@darbydevelopment.com LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 4827723 HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. EHO. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $500 per month. 828-382-0475.