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Whetstine won’t “Christmas Kings Mountain” seek re-election continues Dec. 8th and 9th Commissioner Ronnie Whetstine announced today that he will not be running for re-elecWHETSTINE tion to the Cleveland County Commission. “After prayer and conversation with my family, I have decided not to seek another four-year term on the board. I do plan to fulfill my

obligation to serve out my elected term.” Commissioner Whetstine would like to thank the voters for their confidence in his service. “Working as a Commissioner has been exciting and rewarding. We’ve been able to accomplish so many good things. The County has a great team of elected officials at every level, working together to bring success and build a stronger community for the next generation.” See WHETSTINE, Page 5A

Battle of KM SAR meeting December 11 By Loretta Cozart Join the Battle of Kings Mountain NC SAR Chapter’s upcoming meeting at Mauney Memorial Library on Monday, December 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at 100 S Piedmont Avenue in Kings Mountain, The topic of the meeting is “Why Learn About the American Revolution? A Public Discussion,” led by Chapter member Clark Summers, Ph.D. He will

deliver a short presentation, followed by a Q&A session. The Battle of Kings Mountain SAR Chapter meets to honor the courageous individuals who fought for America’s independence. If you want to learn more about the relevance of the American Revolution in today’s society or are interested in membership, they encourage you to attend. Light refreshments will be provided. They hope to see you there!

It’s time to ring in the holiday season, and this year, there’s no better place to celebrate than in Downtown Kings Mountain with its month-long celebration featuring amazing Christmas lights, interactive experiences, and free festive fun for the entire family. Make plans to gather downtown for an evening with Christmas lights, Holly Jolly Hayrides, interactive characters, music, and much more! Kings Mountain takes great pride in its special blend of family-friendly holiday magic. Stroll through Patriots Park and experi-

ence Costner’s Christmas Lights Extravaganza. This yearly tradition gets better and brighter every year. Liberty Mountain Garden at the Joy Theatre has been

transformed into a Downtown Artisan Market. Local Artisan Vendors are on hand selling the perfect stocking stuffers. The market will open at 4:30 pm. Mayor Neisler’s

Holly Jolly Hayrides and the North Pole Express Carriage Rides (ticket required) will run this weekend. Once again on December 8, Liberty Falls Amphitheatre will turn into the Grinch’s lair. This interactive experience will open at 5:00 pm. Santa’s Workshop will be open December 8 at 7:00 pm and December 9 at 5:00 pm. Look for Southern Gospel groups Kings Highway and Heaven Bound Trio to perform in Patriots Park on Sat., December 9, at 6:00 pm. For more information, contact the Marketing, Tourism and Events Department at 704-730-2101.

City Council approves Dixon Ridge rezoning By Loretta Cozart On Tuesday, November 28, Kings Mountain City Council approved the 384acre Dixon Ridge rezoning request with a few amendments. The property is located just south of the I-85 bridge on Dixon School Road. The project has received opposition for over a year, and Thrive Kings Mountain

collected more than 700 signatures urging the council not to approve the project. Kings Mountain’s Planning and Zoning Board also recommended not to support rezoning. Several citizens spoke against the project during the meeting. City manager Jim Palenick shared a history of the project, saying, “This project actually became very public and very

known about a year ago. Last year, the owners and developers first came forward with a request to rezone 384 acres to light industrial. A plan was floated at the time that would have contemplated a series of very large warehouses, about 5,000,000 square feet. We made it clear to the developers that it would not be well received at all, that it would not probably make it.”

So, the city of Kings Mountain met with staff to do strategic planning related to the long-term land use of that area. The city’s new Unified Development Ordinance, UDO, had done away with conditional zoning districts, specifically one that was traditionally called the Planned Urban Development, or PUD. “We wound up creating See REZONING, Page 2A

23rd annual Jingle Bell Rockin’ Run 5k Run/Walk held Dec. 2 KM COMMUNITY TABLE FEEDS 200 AT THANKSGIVING– Volunteers served heaping helpings of laughter and smiles with the meals. See page 4A for for story and more photos.

Free Christmas meal By Loretta Cozart A free Christmas meal will be offered at Doane’s Café at 109 Cansler Street in Kings Mountain on De-

cember 25 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The meal is hosted by Doane’s Café and Debra Ray’s Sweet and Savory. All are welcome.

Kings Mountain Family YMCA’s 23rd annual community Jingle Bell Rockin’ Run 5k Run/Walk was held on Saturday, December 2, at First Baptist Church at 605 W King Street in Kings Mountain. This year, the event drew 535 participants. This annual family-friendly race drew runners, walkers, strollers, and leashed pets. All proceeds from this event go to Kings Mountain Family YMCA’s financial assistance and scholarships programs.

Teachers and students from Jefferson Elementary School in Shelby had a lot of fun at the race. See more photos on page 8A. (Photo by Kevin Osborne)

Toys for Tots accepting Grantham book signing at Trackside Trader Saturday Trackside Trader, at 210 S career, as told by a woman whine for attention, all while By Loretta Cozart Railroad Avenue in Kings willing to bare her soul. Her putting on makeup and high Molly donations for toy drive Grantham, Mountain on Saturday, De- authenticity will make you heels to report some of the By Loretta Cozart

The Toys for Tots Christmas Toy Drive is collecting donations of new unwrapped toys at City Hall, Mauney

Memorial Library, and Patrick Senior Center through Thursday, December 14. Thanks to the generous donations by many citizens, last year’s toy drive brought the joy of Christmas to hundreds of Children who might have otherwise gone without.

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think about your own path, choices, and ability to be human in our unpredictable and beautiful world. This book begins in April 2020, as a pandemic unexpectedly shut things down. Molly, pregnant at the time, found herself teaching fractions to her third grader and listening to her preschooler

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■ OBITUARIES

Daniel Glenn Dixon KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Daniel Glenn Dixon, 75, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on November 30, 2023 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC. He was born in Gaston County, NC, son of the late Delbert Barnett Dixon and Annie Sue Baker Dixon and was preceded in death by a brother, David Dixon. Daniel served his country faithfully in the United States Air Force as a jet engine technician. After his service ended, he was employed by Dallas AirMotive where Daniel continued his

career and served as an aviation and training specialist for nearly forty years until his retirement. Daniel enjoyed working closely with the Kings Mountain Little Theater for over 15 years. He especially enjoyed working on the technical side of productions, running sound and lights for many plays. Daniel also served as a past president and on the board of directors for many years. An avid Kings Mountain football fan, he was a member and great supporter of the KMHS Touchdown Club. Daniel was a wonderful husband, brother, uncle and friend to many people. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him, as well as the community of Kings Mountain. He is survived by his wife: Shonni Penland Dixon, of the home; siblings: Teresa Williams, and Greg Dixon and wife Sheila, both of Kings Mountain, NC; 2 nephews, 3 nieces, and a multitude of grand nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Mountain Rest Cemetery with Pastor Perry Hines officiating. Visitation is Friday, December 8, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home. Interment will be held in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mr. Dixon may be made to Wendover Hospice House at PO Box 470408, Charlotte, NC 28247 or to the Joy Performance Center at 202 South Railroad Avenue, 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.

Missing Gastonia teen Gastonia Police are looking for Ruth Torres-Hernandez, 15, of Gastonia. She is described as being 5’02” tall and weighing 120 pounds. She was missing by Ashbrook High School. She lived at 981 Mobile Lane in Gastonia. She recently arrived in the US from Honduras. She left with Greilin Rodrigues to his home in Austin, TX, on October 27. Her parents gave her permission to go with the male subject. The parents currently live in Honduras. Officers were unable to speak to them. They do not believe she is in any danger. If you have seen or have any information about the whereabouts of Ruth Torres-Hernandez, contact the Gastonia Police Department at (704) 866-6702.

REZONING From Page 1A a new zoning district called Plan Development, or PD, that contemplated properties greater than 50 acres with three uses or more,” Palenick explained. “Then, we contemplated a whole series of conditions that would go along with the actual zoning, which would be built into what we call the PD text so that the text would include many of these conditions.” The discussion took place over six months and included several developer requirements: annexation of all properties into the city, purchase of public utilities, paying all system development fees, paying by the developer of all of the infrastructure, dedicating a whole series of additional lands that would go to recreational properties, trails, parks, etc., agreeing in advance to a payment in lieu of taxes if parts of the land were ever de-annexed that goes with the land, so any successors and assigns (would honor those requirements), and approving a development agreement. The city manager concluded, “So the idea was to acknowledge the fact that this landowner could do a high-quality development, but only so long as it met all these various needs. That was in the best interest of the city, and we felt we accomplished that essentially.” Councilman Keith Miller explained further, ”Since the last meeting, there have been a lot of discussions back and forth about trying to clarify,

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Woman carjacked in the Ingles parking lot after Thanksgiving A Kings Mountain woman was the victim of a robbery and carjacking on Sunday, November 26, according to The Star. Two armed, masked men approached the 69-year-old woman as she sat in her car in the parking lot of Ingles. They demanded she give up

of the black vehicle exited the parking lot, drove east, made a U-turn toward U.S. 74, and headed away from Kings Mountain. The Herald contacted Kings Mountain Police and will report any updates in this case.

her 2017 Ford Escape. According to surveillance footage, Chief Childress told The Star they saw the suspects exit a black Toyota or Chevrolet automobile before approaching her car. Once she got out of the vehicle, the two men got in, and they and the driver

■ POLICE ARRESTS NOV. 26: Rogerio Darosa, 50, Dorchester, MA, misdemeanor larceny, $2,500 secured bond. NOV. 28: Joshua Lawrence Jones, 18, 403 Chestnut Street, motor vehicle theft, felony; assault on female, no bond. INCIDENTS NOV. 24: A resident of Grace Street reported larceny of a 4x4 ATV with front rear racks valued at $800. NOV. 24: A resident of Morris Street reported fraud. NOV. 26: Circle K, 225 Cleveland Avenue, reported shoplifting. NOV. 27: A resident of Pineview Circle, reported theft of an Echo leaf blower valued at $350. CITATIONS NOV. SPEEDING CITATIONS Christopher Hawkins, 21, Gastonia; Marsha Perry, Gastonia; Diego Reales, Gastonia; Logan Newell, 21, Tryon; Akua Miller, 43, Indianapolis, IN; Kale Killoran Dowd, 38, Los Angeles, CA; Yolanda Denise George Harris, 328 Landry Drive; Gabrielle McCorkle, 18, Crouse;

Jesse Mitchell, 40, Shelby; Christopher Stuart Taylor, 47, 209 Churchill Drive; Michael Shawn Netzley, Shelby; Zantavius Leon Hopper, 29, Shelby; Hannah Cathryn Evans, 32, Cheyenne Drive; Julie Ann Teague, Yarbro Road; Hayden Allen Hojnacki, 27, Shelby; Malia Rosemary Stoll, Shelby; Douglas Neal Davis, 59 Liberty, speeding; Catherine Schramm, 49, Candler. NOV. 20: Carla Yaneth Espinosa Lopez, 21, Gaffney, SC, speeding, no operator’s license. NOV. 24: Victoria Christian Dover, 31, Grover, no operator’s license. NOV. 24: Robert Early, 31, Shelby, expired tag. NOV. 25: Adarius McLean, 18, Charlotte, speeding, no operator’s license, expired tag, no inspection. NOV. 25: Leann Kayla Stamper, 38, 169 Ezra Road, no operator’s license, failure to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in property damage. NOV. 26: Heather Cavender, 35, Lincolnton, driving while license revoked, rear lamps violation. NOV. 26: Chaya Hunter, 25, 108 Majesty Place, expired

tag. No inspection, no insurance, speeding. NOV. 27: Claudio David Lara Garcia, 27, 114 Yarbro Road, no operator’s license. NOV. 27: Moroni Gist, 41, Gastonia, driving while license revoked, fictitious tag, equipment violation. NOV. 27: Crissy Lee Pennington, 41, 426 Fulton Street, driving while license revoked. NOV. 27: Eric Monte Hatten. 31, 202 Fairdale Avenue, expired tag. NOV. 27: Jamichael Dawkins, 24, 104 Guyton Loop. Driving while license revoked, stoplight violation. NOV. 27: Tessa Waller, 35, Blacksburg, SC, driving while license revoked. NOV. 28: Rickey Travis Terry, 48, Lee Street, driving while license revoked, fictitious tag, no registration. NOV. 28; Jalen Fuller, 29, Kings Oak Circle 305, speeding, expired tag, no inspection. NOV. 29: Joy Douglas, 27, Wiggins Lane, driving while license revoked, expired tag, no inspection.

KM man arrested Friday Ruth Torres-Hernandez went missing on October 27. Photo by GPD or change, some things, especially trying to deal with some of the points raised by the opposition. So, if we get to that point, the developer has agreed to certain minor amendments.” He then said, “Mr. Mayor, I move that we adopt the ordinance amending the zoning map as you just read, with the following amendments: 1. To the Planned Development PD text, page 13 under the heading General roadway infrastructure, the second paragraph referencing access to Alex Owens drive be eliminated in its entirety and replaced with the following language. The project shall not create or allow any direct vehicular connection to Alex Owens Drive. 2. That page 15 have added an additional new paragraph headed site-specific vesting plan, which shall read as follows: The PD text and the PD site plan shall constitute a site-specific vesting plan under North Carolina general statute, section 160D-108. Developers shall submit residential construction drawings for review by the city no later than 12 months following the date on which the city potable water and sanitary sewer service becomes available for the property (the submittal period) with sufficient capacity to serve the project. 3. That the entirety of the negotiated development agreement terms between the city and the landowners for the project be labeled as Exhibit 1, shall be added to the PD text, and become a condition to the PD re-

zoning, provided, however, that if the development agreement is recorded and later amended following the adoption of the PD zoning, the recorded development agreement shall control over this, Exhibit 1. 4. That in addition to the development agreement terms referenced in #3 herein, the set development agreement terms shall be further amended as follows: A. Section 4.8, dedication for reservation of land for public purposes shall be revised to add an additional paragraph which shall read: developer shall dedicate up to two acres of property to the city for the development of a new publicly owned and operated fire station. The fire station land: The location of the fire station land shall be acceptable to the city and the developer. In exchange for the dedication of the fire station land, the developer shall receive a credit against the system development fees, otherwise code, in an amount equal to the appraised value of the Fire Station land at the time of dedication. B. That section 4.13 amendment modification, termination, or extension of the agreement term. Subsection C be revised to read as follows: The addition of uses not shown on the PD site plan, as well as the change in the location of, or increase of more than 5% in the gross acreage of any non-residential use category shown in column four from the left of the use papers chart, page 9 of the PD text, is a major modification. Provided, however, that an increase in residential acreage which re-

On Friday, December 1, around 5:00 a.m., officers with the Gaston County Police Department responded to a callfor-service at 1718 County Line Road, Kings Mountain, in reference to gunshots. The resident, 50-year-old Robert Joseph Rice, was outside discharging a firearm, which led to a dispute with neighbors. As police arrived, Rice fired a shot and retreated into his house. The Gaston County Police obtained arrest warrants for Rice. He was charged with two counts of Communicating Threats, one count of Discharging a Firearm, and one count of Resist,

mains fully in conformance with the provision for the maximum percentage of gross acreage shown in column three from the left 60%, and which is not otherwise in conflict with any other provision of the PD text, to include that an increase in residential uses will necessarily require a reduction in other non-residential uses, shall be considered a minor modification. The City Manager shall be required to promptly report to the City Council of Kings Mountain any minor modifications pursued by the developer. “Lastly, to the PD site plan, the PD site plan have added an additional new paragraph headed Site-Specific Vesting Plan, which shall read as follows. PD text and the PD site plan shall constitute a site-specific vesting plan under North Carolina general statute section 160B-1O8. Developers shall submit residential construction drawings for review by the city no later than 12 months following the date on which the city potable water and sanitary sewer service becomes available to the property. The submitted period, with sufficient capacity to serve the project.” The vote was 5 -2, with Councilmen Allen and West voting against.

ROBERT JOSEPH RICE Delay, Obstruct a Public Officer. Gaston County Police Telecommunicators and Crisis Negotiators were able to

speak to Rice by phone. After several hours of negotiations, Rice exited his residence and was taken into custody. Rice is currently being held at the Gaston County Jail on a $10,000 secured bond. “The safety and security of the citizens of Gaston County is our primary mission,” GCPD released in a statement. “The Gaston County Police Department would like to thank our community for their patience and concern during this incident.”

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‘Cram the Cruiser Toy Drive’ thru Dec. 8 By Loretta Cozart The Kings Mountain Police Department's annual 'Cram the Cruiser Toy Drive' has started and will continue until December

8. You can help bring joy to children this Christmas season by donating new and unwrapped toys for kids aged newborn to 13 years old. Monetary donations are also accepted. A

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The NC forcement. He has spent his Fraternal time in the legislature workOrder of ing with law enforcement the Police professionals across the (NCFOP) state to ensure our voices are has named heard,” said NCFOP PresiNC House dent Randy Hagler. Speaker Tim He continued, “The law Moore their SPEAKER MOORE enforcement officers in 2023 “LawNorth Carolina know how maker of the Year” for his vital his leadership has been commitment to North Caroli- in ensuring our state conna’s law enforcement. tinues to be a place where “Speaker Moore has our citizens are safe. When shown through the years he’s law enforcement officers are a devout supporter of law en- under attack by many law-

makers, we know Speaker Moore is steadfast and immoveable in his support.” The NC Fraternal Order of Police comprises over 6,000 law enforcement officers and fifty local lodges across North Carolina. NCFOP officers work in local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in nearly every county in North Carolina. All NCFOP officers are either active or retired law enforcement professionals.

Last chance to purchase carriage ride tickets The last opportunity to purchase carriage ride tickets this Christmas season is on December 11 at 3 p.m. This year, the North Pole Express Carriage route begins at Patriots Park on South Cansler Street, turning left on West

Mountain Street, left on South Goforth Street, left on West Gold Street, and right back on South Cansler Street. Streets on the carriage route will be decorated with pieces from Katie and Grady Costner’s collection of

Christmas lights. Tickets for the December 16th North Pole Express Carriage Ride go on sale Monday, December 11 at 3:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.kingsmountainevents. com.

Beware of carriage ride scams By Loretta Cozart City of Kings Mountain Special Events posted on their Facebook page on Wednesday, November 29, for citizens to beware of scams centered around its carriage ride tickets. Within

an hour, three posts were made by scammers trying to sell fake tickets. The Special Events staff advises, “If you have purchased a ticket and must sell (it) before your reserved date, please contact us before

posting a sales notice on our page. Posts made without our knowledge will be deleted.” Take special care during the holidays to be on the lookout for scams. If something seems too good to be true, it is probably a scam.

Central Methodist Church Christmas Worship schedule Central Methodist Church invites you to join them during the Christmas season. Special events throughout the month include: • 12/10/23 - The Bells of Praise will be playing a mini-concert at 9:30 am, followed by the regular 10 am worship service. • 12/17/23 - Annual

Christmas Cantata, “The Glory of Christmas” by Lloyd Larson at 10:00 am. • 12/24/23 Sunday Morning Worship, 10:00 am. • 12/24/23 - Annual beautiful Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 7:00 pm. This is a night to connect with loved ones, share in the season’s joy, and find a renewed sense of faith.

Whether you’re a longtime member of Central Methodist Church or just looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Christmas, you’re welcome with open arms. The church is located at 113 South Piedmont Avenue in Kings Mountain. Please note, on Christmas Eve, at the 7:00 pm service, there will be no nursery available.

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KM Community Table feeds 200 at Thanksgiving By Loretta Cozart Kings Mountain Community Table’s inaugural Thanksgiving meal was served at 4 p.m. at the Deal Street Walking Track in Kings Mountain on Wednesday, November 22. Two hundred people were served chicken, stuffing, vegetables, desserts, and beverages, with a side of warmth and welcome. Just as rain began, Teresa Wingo with Travis. organizers gathered to Photo provided by Teresa Wingo prepare for guests on that warm Wednesday afternoon. They disThis is a community-wide cussed moving the event in- effort to unite all areas of doors just as the rain stopped. Cleveland County for a And then, hail fell from the shared meal and fellowship. skies. “We faced challenge KMHS Beta Club members after challenge that day gave away hats and gloves. but got through it. The hail Mauney Memorial Library stopped, and the sun began gave books. There was a to shine just in time for us bounce house for children to get everything set up,” and a DJ. And wasn’t long besaid Margo Plonk, one of the fore those in attendance were event organizers. “We had line dancing on that beautiful an issue with our turkeys, so Thanksgiving Day. we fanned out across the city In partnership with Aland probably bought every bemarle, Kings Mountain rotisserie chicken in Kings Family YMCA, Mauney Mountain. In the end, we had Memorial Library, Martin enough food for everyone.” Electric, and The DavidAll leftovers were donated to son Association, Feeding Central Methodist Church for Children Cleveland County use at its Thanksgiving meal hosted the Community Table the next day. Thanksgiving Meal.

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The community gathered for the Thanksgiving meal at Deal Street Walking Track. (Photos by Rae of Light Photography, LLC)

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Patrick Sr. Center Senator Ted Alexander named a flower arranging class 2023 Jobs Champion by NC Chamber By Loretta Cozart

The N.C. Chamber named Senator W. Ted Alexander a 2023 Jobs Champion in its annual How They Voted report. How They Voted details state legislators’ voting records on bills identified as critical to preserving and enhancing North Carolina’s position in the global race for jobs. Senator Alexander was recognized as a Jobs Champion for voting with the Chamber’s Jobs Agenda at least 80 percent of the time during the 2023 legislative session. “People’s ability to

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work and earn a living is predicated on job availability, which is the backbone of a healthy, thriving economy and elevates the

dignity of each human individual. I will continue in my efforts to see that North Carolinians have access to good jobs in order to thrive and care for their families.” said Senator Ted Alexander. “As we work to maintain our status as the top state for business, North Carolina’s job creators need to know which of our leaders are willing to act to keep us competitive,” said NC Chamber President and CEO Gary Salamido. “The bold leadership displayed by Sen. Ted Alexander

and other NC Chamber Jobs Champions in 2023 will help our businesses continue to invest in North Carolina and its people. We look forward to continuing to work with Senator Alexander in the year ahead to foster continued growth and success across our communities.” The NC Chamber works to research, develop, advocate, and communicate for solutions and policies that produce a nationally competitive business climate in North Carolina.

Aldridge’s Hometown Holiday Show in Cherryville Award-winning Darin and Brooke Aldridge will perform their Hometown Holiday Show on December 9 at 7 p.m. in Cherryville at First Baptist Church, 301 E. 1st Street. The couple will present new music from their first-ever Christmas album entitled “Hometown Holiday,” and it’s guaranteed to make your season bright! Darin and Brooke make their home in Cherryville and are thankful for the support of their extended community of Gaston and Cleveland counties. In April 2023, they were named “Bluegrass

BROOKE AND DARIN ALDRIDGE Artists of the Year” at the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards. Also in 2023, the IBMA nominated the smash hit “Jordan,” featuring Ricky Skaggs, Mo Pitney, and Mark Fain, in the Gospel Recording of the Year category, while

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Year, while Darin, once a former member of The Country Gentlemen, is a former IBMA Mentor of the Year and a truly gifted singer and multi-instrumentalist. They have had numerous nominations over the years from the IBMA, the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA), the Gospel Music Association (GMA Dove Awards), and the Inspirational Country Music Association. For more information about Darin & Brooke, visit their website at www.DarinandBrookeAldridge.com

WHETSTINE From Page 1A Commissioner Whetstine is currently serving his second term, which will end in December 2024. During his tenure, economic development growth has gained national recognition by Site Selection Magazine. The County was named the #1 Top Micropolitan in North Carolina and the #9 Top Micropolitan in the United States. In 2022, our team

GRANTHAM From Page 1A and coffee, Molly shows how perfection isn’t the goal; some days are simply about growth as she relays the Good, the Bad, and the Always Real. As Molly deftly reminds us, you learn as you go no matter the amount of experience behind you, and it’s crucial to stop and find magic in the mess.” She juggles life with humor and poise and is a popular

The Patrick Senior Center offers a flower arranging class on Monday, December 11, from 12 noon until 2 p.m. Participants will learn how to make a beautiful Christmas arrangement. Drop by Patrick Senior Center at 909 East Kings Street in Kings Mountain to sign up and pay your fee. Cost is $10 per person.

Broad River Genealogical Society’s Show and Tell By Loretta Cozart Broad River Genealogy Society presents a Show and Tell during its December 10 meeting at American Legion Post 182 at 1628 S. Lafayette Street in Shelby at 3 p.m. Guests are asked to bring a small item with big meanings to share. Suggested items include: • Your favorite item handed down from an ancestor. • A picture of one of your ancestors that has an interesting story. • A favorite recipe handed down in your family and its story.

• A song that meant a lot to an ancestor. • A story about an unusual encounter with someone or someplace historical. Broad River Genealogical Society, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation chartered in October 1980 by the State of NC and is classified as a Tax-Exempt Educational & Scientific Organization within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The meeting is open to everyone interested in local history and family lineage. Light refreshments and fellowship will be enjoyed following the meeting.

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announced 11 projects with a capital investment of about $400 million and more than 360 new jobs. “It’s been an amazing time to be part of a growing workforce and workforce training support at the Community College. I’ve appreciated partnering with our state legislative delegation to make the largest investments ever to building the needed workforce training infrastructure at the college, the new justice center, and, of course, the major investments in capital to our

K-12 Schools across the county.” Regarding future plans, Commissioner Whetstine says he plans to remain active and vigilant in finding ways to serve his home community of Cleveland County. He extends a heartfelt thank you to those who continue to give of their time and resources to serve as elected officials and to those county employees to remain loyal to being part of the team that “makes the vision happen.”

speaker, moderator, emcee, and author of three books. All three are real-life accounts of showing imperfections in relatable ways and how to love your career while raising children. This is Molly’s 20th anniversary year with WBTV News. She has been in television journalism since 1996 and in Charlotte since 2003, where she has covered gangs, terrorism, and the fight to legalize cannabis oil in North Carolina, where she helped change state law. She

is also actively involved in Charlotte’s cancer community and is also known for writing about children with uphill medical battles. She formed a pediatric network called #MollysKids, which helps and highlights 100+ children a year. She and her husband have a 12-year-old daughter, a 9-year-old son, and a (surprise!) baby boy born in July 2020 during COVID-19. In her next life, Molly says she wants to be a mermaid.

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Christmas Is Hope! Messiah, the SavThis past Sunior of the world. day on the ChrisIt was the prophet tian calendar was Isaiah who hunthe first Sunday dreds of years in Advent…the before the birth season of the year of Jesus, foretold we reflect upon of His coming. the birth of Jesus, “For unto us a the promised child is born, Messiah, the holy unto us a Son is Son of God. Traditionally, Pastor Ron Caulder given…and his Eastside Baptist name shall be the first Sunday called Wonderin Advent is the celebration of hope. If there ful, Counselor, the Mighty is anything we need today, it God, the Everlasting Father, is hope. It is so easy for hope- the Prince of Peace.” (Isalessness to grip our lives and iah 9:6). This is only one of to rob us of the joy God wants nearly 50 messianic propheus to have. The best hope is cies found in the Old Testathe hope we find in Jesus ment. One of my favorite ChristChrist! God’s hope is grounded mas carols, .“O Little Town in His promise of the coming of Bethlehem” speaks of

later was crucified on a cross for our sins. He who knew no sin was God’s perfect sacrifice for our sins. Through Christ we have the hope of eternal life and the assurance that nothing would ever be able again to separate us from the love of God through Christ Jesus, our Lord! In Jesus, we find our hope. First, hope in Jesus never disappears. Regardless of what we go through in this life, our hope in Jesus carries us through. Through the Spirit of God, we are never alone. Our Lord is with us all the time! Secondly, our hope in Jesus never disappoints. In Romans 5:5 we read: “Now HOPE does not disappoint,

this hope: The latter part of verse 1 says, “Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light; the HOPES and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.” The apostle Peter wrote these words of hope in his first epistle: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living HOPE through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” (I Peter 1:3). The hope of the world, Jesus, was born in Bethlehem long ago. But He did not remain as an infant. He grew from childhood into adulthood where He taught His disciples and other followers the truths of God and who

because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” Thirdly, hope in Jesus gives us a reason to live. Hope in Jesus motivates us to keep going on even against the odds. Without hope we want to give up…to quit… to throw in the towel so to speak. On the other hand, when our hope is in Jesus we have something to look forward to. We serve a risen Savior and He walks with us through every circumstance of our lives. No one knows what may occur in our lives but with Christ we don’t go through these times alone. He fills us with His hope! Our hope in Christ is a hope that not only abides with us now

but forever! In this Advent season, I trust that you too have this hope in Jesus as well. If not, open your heart and invite the hope of Jesus into your heart as your Savior and Lord. I close with the words of a hymn that I trust you can either sing or repeat as your very own: “Jesus, my Lord, will love me forever, From Him no power of evil can sever, He gave His life to ransom my soul, Now I belong to Him. I belong to Jesus, Jesus belongs to me, Not for the years of time alone, but for eternity!”

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

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

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

Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888

Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/ Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997 Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206 First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651

David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Rd. • Kings Mountain Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171 Anew Beginning Baptist Church 145 Battleground Dr. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan

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

Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com

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

Concord United Methodist Church 2404 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Bessemer City, NC 704-629-3571

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

Central Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697

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

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

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

East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/ KM Hwy. 704-739-7367

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

Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055

Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477

Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331

Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310 David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Ch. Rd. 704-739-4555

El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174

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First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143 First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072 First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266 Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011 Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benﬁeld Rd. 704-740-7212

Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000 Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714 Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516 Life of Worship Ministries 405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927 King’s City Church 1128 York Road 704-739-8496 Lighthouse Ministries 1908 Shelby Rd. Kings Mountain Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406 Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075

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Southern Arts Society Holiday Boutique and Calendar Sale Holiday shopconsists of 12 ping is now availoriginal pieces able at Southern of hand pulled Arts Society in silk-screened Kings Mountain. art. Each month The galleries at is designed by SASi have been a different artturned into a ist, giving you Holiday Boutwelve inditique filled with vidual original a variety of origart prints. The inal art and handCalendars are made fine crafts. limited editions, Regional artists Jewlry by Lydia Sargent. with a small have work availnumber availpottery, scarves, able: painting, able to sell to mixed media, jewelry, pot- and hats along the public. Buytery, paper craft, wood, and with paintings of ers reserve their textiles (silk scarves, knitted all sizes for that Calendars each and crocheted items). All the special and perTrinket boxes and nutcrackers by Hilde year, having purWatercolor by Emma Kay Lewis. items are made by hand with sonal gift. There chased them for (Photos provided) Deprez. many being unique, one of a are many reasonmany years in a for local handmade gifts. The kind works of art. Artisans ably priced small row. Calendars are from $50 and up. 2024 Calendar themed “Na- $30. Frames are available for have been busy making jew- gifts in the ten-to-twenty-dolelry, functional and whimsical lar range, with larger artworks SASi is THE place to shop tive Plants and Pollinators”, $35. The Calendar Tote Bags

($9) are available again this year, printed with the same images from the Calendar. Southern Arts Society (SASi) Gift Shop & Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC, at the intersection of Piedmont and Battleground Avenues in the historic Southern Railway Depot. SASi offers a gift shop, ongoing art exhibitions and competitions, programs, and classes in a variety of media for artists of all levels. Gallery Hours: Tues through Sat, 10 am to 3 pm, and by Appointment. Admission is Free. For more information go to SouthernArtsSociety.org or call 704.739.5585. Email southernartssociety@gmail.com.

The Nutcracker performed at Joy Performance Center Dec. 8-10 By Loretta Cozart This holiday season, enjoy a family classic, The Nutcracker, the all-time favorite story of Clara’s magical trip to the land of sweets, presented by Kimberla's School of Classical Ballet. The Nutcracker will be performed on Friday, December 8th at 7 p.m., Saturday, December 9th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 10th at 4 p.m. at The Joy Performance Center at 202 S Railroad Avenue in Kings Mountain. Tickets are available by calling 704-300-4130 or at https://sites.google.com/ site/kimberlasclassicalballet/ the-nutcracker-tickets. Experience this magical storybook ballet with your

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GWU Founders Day honors J.D. Huggins The founders of Gardner-Webb University were men and women with a bold vision to establish a Christian school in western North Carolina. On Dec. 2, 1905, they chartered Boiling Springs High School, which has evolved into a nationally recognized university and leader in Christian higher education. Those who helped build GWU into what it is today generously gave their time, talents, and critical financial support. On Nov. 30, the Gardner-Webb community celebrated Founders Day to honor the names and legacies of the persons and groups who played formative roles in the University’s development. The day of celebration was highlighted by the posthumous presentation of this year’s Founders Medal to

spelled Olin) Washburn, and Mae Washburn McMurray. The Washburn House served as the first free-standing library on campus. After the ceremony, the campus community and guests were invited to view the Founders Day Historical See HUGGINS, Page 8A

BRIANNA MEAGAN DELANY

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Last week the Herald ran a story on Brianna Meagan Delany being named the 2023 Distinguished Woman of Cleveland County and we incorrectly attached the wrong photo. Brianna was honored for becoming a passionate leader in the T1D community after being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes; “Hero of the Month” for having 20 IVs without

complaints; youngest fundraiser of $1,000.00 for the JDRF; mentor to newly diagnosed children; Keynote speaker; Best phlebotomists Ever! Top of her class at Basic Law Enforcement Training; Only female patrol officer this past year; School Resource Officer; Pageant titles in Cleveland and Gaston Counties; and Servant Leadership. Our apologies for the error.

J.D. Huggins and his wife, Bessie Atkins Huggins. Photo by GWU J.D. Huggins, the first principal of Boiling Springs High School. “In the conference room of Webb Hall on GWU’s campus is a wall dedicated to honoring our institution’s past leaders,” shared Gardner-Webb President Dr. Wil-

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liam M. Downs. “A portrait of J.D. Huggins has a special place of prominence on that wall, and each time today’s University leadership gathers in that space to chart the best path forward for GWU, we are reminded of the vision, values, and dedication of those who came before us. Without the fast and solid start provided by Principal Huggins, we wouldn’t be where we are today. I am proud that we now pause each year on Founders Day to remind ourselves that we are stewards of a very impressive and distinctive historical legacy.” Founders Day also featured a ceremony placing a historical marker at the Washburn House, at the corner of Huggins Street and West Branch Avenue. The Washburn House was built in 1941 and is the second oldest building on campus, next to E.B. Hamrick Memorial Hall. The Washburn House was given to Gardner-Webb University by Seaton Washburn, who owned Shelby’s Washburn Hardware Store. He gave the house in memory of his wife and two daughters, who had all passed away in the years before ’41. Their names were Mintie Missouri “Sudie” Hamrick Washburn, Sarah Oeland (sometimes

(Ed. Note: The recipes in today’s Cooking Corner are from “Star Spangled Recipes’’ by American Legion Auxiliary of North Carolina.) PECAN PIE Barbara Falls 9-inch unbaked pie shell 1 cup dark corn syrup 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp. vanilla 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 3 Tbsp. butter, melted 1 cup chopped pecans Beat eggs until frothy. Gradually beat in corn syrup and sugar. Add flour, butter, and vanilla; beat until well combined. Stir in pecans. Pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees. Bake 30 minutes more. Do not over bake. GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE Beverly Waller 1 1/2 cans green beans, drained ¼ can milk 1 can cream of mushroom soup Pepper 1 can Durkee French Fried Onions Mix beans, milk, soup,

pepper and ½ can of onions in medium bowl. Pour into 1 ½ quart casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until heated through. Top with remaining onions. Bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until onions are golden brown. Makes 6 servings. MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD Tammy Hatley 1 can shoe peg corn, drained 17 oz. LeSeur peas, drained 1 cup chopped celery, chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped 3 oz. jar pimento, diced 1 cup chopped red/yellow bell pepper Boil: 1 cup vinegar 1 tsp. salt 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. black pepper, or less Cool. Pour over salad. Let stand overnight before

serving. Keeps a long time refrigerated. SLOW COOKER BOSTON BUTT Vicki Whitley 3-4 lb. Boston Butt 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/3 up brown sugar Place meat in slow cooker; saturate with Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle all over with brown sugar. Cover and cook for 8 hours on low or until done. HONEY GLAZED HAM Cheryl Raper 6 lb. smoked ham 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup honey ¼ cup orange juice, concentrate Score ham. Place fat side up on rack in shallow baking dish. Bake in 325 degree oven for about 2 ½ hours. mix honey, brown sugar, and orange juice. Bake 30 minutes longer basting frequently with honey mixture.

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Scenes from 23rd annual Jingle Bell Rockin’

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City Councilman Jimmy West welcomes and says the opening prayer to the 535 runners to KM. (Photos by Kevin Osborne)

First Baptist Church of KM members are ready for the race.

Runners Susan Simpson and Toni Camp stop for a photo with Mr. and Mrs. Clause.

Nate Kaiser and his mom, Heather, are ready for the 23rd annual Jingle Bell Rockin’ Run.

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HUGGINS From Page 7A Exhibit. in the Dover Library Main Gallery. The exhibit will run through Jan. 30, 2024. University Archivist and Dean of the Library, Dr. Natalie Edwards Bishop, noted that they exhibit was designed to educate students, alumni,

and the community on key figures who have had a lasting impact on the culture of Gardner-Webb. Bishop observed, “This year, the exhibit shines a light onto J.D. Huggins, the first principal of Boiling Springs High School, and the contributions of the Washburn families to the institution. While each year we honor key founders, the exhibit also includes a special

focus on founding students in our institutional history. This year, we are featuring the formation of the Student Government Association, 1943-1944. Formed by an inaugural group of 13 young women, SGA is one of the longest running student-led organizations on our campus.”

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Bradley Floyd scores 27 in KMHS win over Burns Kings Mountain High’s men's basketball team opened its season last week with a 67-48 victory over the Burns Bulldogs. The game was close for most of the first half but the Mountaineers outscored the Bulldogs 23-16 in the third quarter to turn a 31-17 halftime lead into a runaway. The Mountaineers carried a 54-34 lead into the final quarter. Bradley Floyd led the Mountaineer attack with 27 points. Tucker Robinette also hit double digits with 14. Jordan Floyd contributed

seven points. J’Myun Huskey six, Caleb Nixon five, Nic Cole four, Charlie Foster two and Linney two. Burns had three double-digit scorers, led by Clay with 12 points. Norris and Ka. Surratt had 10 apiece, Self five, Beam four, Johnson three and Putnam and Ke. Surratt two. Burns won the girls game 43-17. The Lady Bulldogs jumped out to a 17-5 first quarter lead and were on top 25-9 at intermission and 33-12 going into the fourth quarter.

Hailey Dixon-velez led the KM ladies with seven points. Farri Martin scored four, Christian Williams and Paige Fleming two each and Allysia Pettis and Janice Smith one each. Earl led the Lady Bulldogs with 16 points and Greene added 12. King Mountain was scheduled to face Cox Mill yesterday. The Mountaineers will travel to East Lincoln December 9 for a men’s only varsity game at 4:30 and will be back in Parker Gym on December 12 to battle Shelby.

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Kings Mountain swim team opens season with victory Kings Mountain High’s swim team opened its season Thursday in a four-way meet against Crest, South Point and Stuart Cramer. Kings Mountain finished first among the boys teams with a score of 232. Callie Stimpson won the girls 200 yard freestyle event with a time of 2:25.88. Mason Demetro won the boys 500 yard freestyle in 6:02.12. The boys 4x400 relay consisting of Wynn McConaghy, Ian Maddox, Jamari Vines Nolan and Hunter Ruppe also

finished first. Both the boys and girls teams were well represented in all events. The top times were: Boys: 200 yard freestyle: Jamari Vines-Nolan, 3:00.34. 50 yard freestyle: Mason Demetro, 24.54. 100 yard freestyle: Bernardo Hernandez, 1:11.56 100 yard breaststroke: Thomas Spicer, 1:17.60. Girls: 50 yard freestyle: Reagan Phillips, 33.28. 100 yard freestyle: Madi-

son Goble, 1:19.68. 500 yard freestyle: Callie Stimpson, 6:48.69. 100 yard backstroke: Naomi Houston, 1:44.67. 100 yard breaststroke: Reagan Phillips, 1:41.36. Kings Mountain will be back in action on Thursday, December 7 at Neisler Natatorium against Hunter Huss, North Gaston, Crest, East Rutherford and Chase. KM travels to Isothermal Community College on Friday, December 15 to take on Patton, Burns, East Rutherford, RS Central and Chase.

KM Middle School 2024 Basketball Schedule Date 1/4 1/6 1/8 1/11 1/16 1/18 1/22 1/2 1/29 2/1 2/5 2/8 2/12 2/14

Opponent Crest TBD Lincolnton North Lincoln West Lincoln East Lincoln Burns Lincolnton North Lincoln West Lincoln East Lincoln Burns 1st Rd. of Playoffs Championship

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Location Boys @ KM,Girls @ Burns Shelby Lincolnton North Lincoln Kings Mountain East Lincoln Burns Kings Mountain Kings Mountain West Lincoln Kings Mountain Kings Mountain TBD TBD

SPORTS THIS WEEK Wed., Dec. 6 4 p.m. – Indoor track, KMHS at Bunker Hill. 5:30 – High school wrestling, KM, East Lincoln and Hunter Huss at Shelby. Fri., Dec. 8 4 p.m. – High school wrestling, KM at Red Devil Duals at Newton-Conover High (continues at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9) Sat., Dec. 9 4:30 - High school bas-

KMHS Band - See more photos on page 2B-3B. (Photos by Damien O’Brien)

KM Christmas Parade By Loretta Cozart Due to predicted rainy weather, Kings Mountain Special Events rescheduled the Christmas Parade to Sunday, December 3, at 3:00 p.m. Over 100 groups participated in the parade. The city named the Kings Mountain Lady Mountaineer High School Volleyball Team and 3A NCHSSA State Champions the grand marshal for the 2023 Kings Mountain Christmas Parade. Under the direction of Coach Heather Pasour, the 2023 team finished this season with a 34-1 record overall after winning the Big South Conference Championship with a 14-0 record. Crowds lined S. King Street, from Sims Street to the Overhead Bridge, and down Railroad Avenue to Patriots Park, awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus. Afterward, the festivities continued on Railroad Avenue and in Patriots Park, where family activities continued, along with food trucks and Katie and Grady’s Christmas Lights Extravaganza that kept everyone in the holiday spirit.

KMHS Women’s Volleyball State Champs.

ketball, KMHS (men only) vs. East Lincoln at Freedom High Showcase. Tue., Dec. 12 4:30 p.m. – High school basketball, Kings Mountain at Shelby, JVs followed by varsity. Wed., Dec. 13 3:30 – High school track, KMHS at Polk County Reindeer Games vs. teams from across Western NC.

CCC receives $50,000 grant from ARC Cleveland Community College has received a $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, a federal agency. The funds will help support renovations to former labs and classrooms that are necessary to relocate two programs: Audio and Video Production Technology and Plumbing. The project will renovate approximately 4,915 square feet, including former manufacturing labs and classrooms vacated by programs that moved into the new Speaker Tim Moore Advanced Technology Center. In addition, renovations to the Spirit Shop’s former location will also be included in this project. The Plumbing program needs expanded space to ac-

commodate growth and the Audio and Video Production Technology program needs an updated studio space. Plans include placing the studio in a highly visible area to generate more awareness and interest in the program. Plumbing and Audio and Video Production Technology occupations are growing in our region, and the mean annual wages are slightly higher than Cleveland County’s average wage. Further, the total demand over seven years for these occupations is high, with progressive average annual growth rates of 1.3% to 2.6% expected for linked occupations in Cleveland County and the region. The federal funds will comprise approximately 68% of the total cost of the project.

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Prepare now for Governor Cooper launches Medicaid expansion winter weather Winter Weather Preparedness Week is Dec. 3 - 9, and Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to plan and prepare before potentially dangerous winter weather arrives. “North Carolina weather can be challenging, especially in winter when extreme cold increases your risks,” Governor Cooper said. “The best way to meet these challenges is to prepare by updating emergency preparedness kits and staying informed by paying attention to trusted and official sources of information regarding weather forecasts and alerts. If you don’t have a family emergency plan, now is the time to make one and review it with your family so you all know how to stay safe. And don’t forget your pets, if you’re cold, they are as well.” This winter, North Carolina will likely be impacted by an El Niño pattern, which favors above-normal precipitation across the state. The North Carolina State Climate Office predicts that it will take a while to see most of the impact of these weather changes. However, expect a shift to wetter-than-normal conditions to arrive in January/February. While seasonal snow forecasts are complicated, historical odds favor at least one

measurable snowfall for most of the state this winter. Governor Cooper urges residents to monitor winter weather conditions and forecasts by listening to local media and paying close attention to winter weather watches, warnings, and advisories. While the criteria for these may vary across North Carolina, the premise is the same, so remember: • Winter Storm Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for either heavy snow, sleet, or freezing rain within the next 24-48 hours. • Winter Storm Warning is issued when confidence is high that a winter storm will cause significant impacts within the next 12-36 hours. • Winter Weather Advisory is issued when wintry weather is expected, and residents should exercise caution as light to moderate amounts of snow, sleet, or freezing rain are expected within the next 12-36 hours, causing travel difficulties. To help ensure you are ready for winter weather, North Carolina Emergency Management officials urge you to: • Always keep at least a three-day supply of nonperishable food and a supply of medication in your home.

• Keep fresh batteries on hand for weather radios and flashlights. • Dress warmly. Wear multiple layers of thin clothing instead of a single layer of thick clothing. • Properly vent kerosene heaters and ensure any electric generators are operated outside and away from open windows or doors to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Never burn charcoal indoors. • Use a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather radio or a weather alert app to monitor changing weather conditions. • Keep alternative heating sources and fire extinguishers on hand. Be sure your family knows how to use them. • Store an emergency kit in your vehicle. Include a scraper, jumper cables, tow chain, sand/salt, blankets, flashlight, first-aid kit, and road map. • Make an emergency supplies kit for your pet, including medical records, a first-aid kit, enough canned/dry food and water for three to seven days, and a pet travel bag or carrier. • Do not leave pets outside for long periods. • Ensure your pet has a well-fitting collar. • Bring pets inside when temperatures drop below freezing.

O n December 1, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina DepartGOV. COOPER ment of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley celebrated the launch of Medicaid expansion, extending healthcare coverage to more than 600,000 newly eligible North Carolinians through NC Medicaid. Of those individuals, 300,000 North Carolinians were receiving limited Medicaid Family Planning benefits and have been automatically enrolled to receive full health care coverage through NC Medicaid starting today. Governor Cooper and Secretary Kinsley marked the start of Medicaid expansion at an enrollment event in Charlotte at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus co-hosted by the NC Navigator Consortium,

the Charlotte Community Health Clinic, and the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy. Gov. Cooper said, December 1. Today, a dream a decade in the making finally becomes a reality. Today we make real the promise of affordable quality health care. Today, North Carolina officially expands Medicaid to help close the coverage gap. “It’s been a long and winding road, folks. But we’ve arrived. There are a lot of people to thank and I especially want to recognize the legislators here who supported this effort and helped us get it across the finish line,” he continued. “Beginning today, up to 600,000 North Carolinians are eligible for quality, affordable health care. People who are working hard, making money for themselves and their families. People who deserve health care. About 300,000 of those people now receiving limited family-planning

benefits will be automatically enrolled in Medicaid as of today. “Others who are eligible can now sign up by going to Medicaid.nc.gov. That’s Medicaid.nc.gov. Or visiting an enrollment event like the one being held here today. I will let Secretary Kinsley tell us more about his department’s innovative work to help reach as many eligible people as possible. “Medicaid expansion is THE working families bill of the decade. For the workers in our communities who perform some of our most essential tasks – caring for our children, tending to the sick and elderly, stocking our grocery shelves, staffing our restaurants, all not getting paid enough as it is – this law will bring many of them the opportunity for better health and a better life.”

• Move livestock and other animals to a sheltered location with food and water. If you must travel during bad weather, emergency officials remind motorists to leave plenty of room between you and other vehicles and reduce your speed if driving on snowor ice-covered roadways. If conditions worsen, pull off the highway and remain in your car. Do not set out

on foot unless you can see a building close by where you can take shelter. The Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Service work together to help North Carolinians plan and prepare for

winter weather by providing accurate weather and safety information. For more information on preparing for winter storms and other hazards that affect North Carolina, visit www.readync.gov.

LEGAL NOTICE

ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons, ﬁrms, or corporations having claims against BOYCE CLAYTON JENKINS, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, are notiﬁed to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before 27th of February, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF STEVEN SCOTT COHEN FILE NO. 23-E-848

This the 29th day of November, 2023. Betty Jenkins, Administratrix Estate of Boyce Clayton Jenkins Colin P. McWhirter Attorney-at-Law 211 South Washington Street Shelby, N.C. 28151 704-480-9666 KMH (11/29, 12/06, 13 & 20/2023)

All persons, ﬁrms and corporations having claims against Steven Scott Cohen, deceased, of Cleveland County, N.C., are notiﬁed to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before February 23, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. This the 22nd day of November, 2023. Shelly Dale Rulon, Administrator C/O Brady Cobin Law Group PLLC 4141 Parklake Avenue Ste 310 Raleigh, NC 27612. KMH (11/22, 29, 12/06 & 13/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 14th of November, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of ROBERT ALLEN WHISNANT, JR., deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Robert Allen Whisnant, III, Executor on or before the 22nd of February, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 22nd day of November, 2023. Robert Allen Whisnant, III, Executor Estate of Robert Allen Whisnant, Jr. 137 Padgett St. Ellenboro, NC 28040 KMH (11/22, 29, 12/06 & 13/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 27th of November, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of DONALD PRESTON DOVER III, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Lashonda Denise Whitworth, Administratrix on or before the 6th of March, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified on 27th of October 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of Stacey Wortman Shaver (23 E 895), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to Linda Gillespie Wortman, Administratrix c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before February 15, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

Having qualified on 9th of November, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of MARTHA SMARR WILLIAMS, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Sylvia R. Williams, Administratrix on or before the 22nd of February, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 15th day of November, 2023.

This the 22nd day of November, 2023.

Linda Gillespie Wortman Administratrix of the Estate of Stacey Wortman Shaver c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

Sylvia R. Williams, Administratrix Estate of Martha Smarr Williams 1308 Crestview Dr. Shelby, NC 28150

Lashonda Denise Whitworth, Administratrix Estate of Donald Preston Dover III 807 Elmwood Dr. Shelby, NC 28152

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 14th of November, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of RITA JANE PACE, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Amy Goforth, Administratrix on or before the 22nd of February, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX CTA

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

Having qualified on 14th of November 2023 as Administratrix CTA of the Estate of Clifford Wade Ward (23 E 408), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to A. Susan Biggers, Administratrix CTA, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before March 8, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 6th day of December, 2023.

Amy Goforth, Administratrix Estate of Rita Jane Pace 922 Elizabeth Rd Shelby, NC 28150

A. Susan Biggers Administratrix CTA of the Estate of Clifford Wade Ward Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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This the 22nd day of November, 2023.

This the 6th day of December, 2023.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 7th of November, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of MARGARET LEE GOLD CUMMINGS, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Mark Christopher Cummings, Administrator on or before the 15th of February, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 15th day of November, 2023. Mark Christopher Cummings, Administrator Estate of Margaret Lee Gold Cummings 107 Three Oak Lane Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH (11/15, 22, 29 & 12/06/2023)

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

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CC Crime Stoppers Super Bowl Suspect in custody following Raffle to help fight crime animal abuse investigation By Loretta Cozart Walmart Distribution Center sponsors a Super Bowl Raffle to support Cleveland County Crime Stoppers and help them fight crime in our community. Tickets are available at Trackside Trader on Railroad Avenue in Kings Mountain. Tickets cost $10 each, or 3 for $20.

• 1st Prize – 75-inch Roku TV • 2nd Prize – 43-inch LG TV • 3rd Prize – Expert Grill “Smoker Grill” • 4th Prize – Keurig Coffee, Latte & Cappuccino Maker The drawing will be held on February 3, 2024, at 11 a.m. on Crimestoppers’ Facebook Live.

Below are the businesses that have raffle tickets available for purchase.. SHELBY, NC • Oliver’s Hardware and Garden Center, NC 18 north • Dragonfly Wine Market • Uptown Sweets and

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 4th of October, 2023 as Limited Personal Representative of the Estate of MARY P. ROGERS, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Brenton S. Begley, Limited Personal Representative on or before the 27th of February, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 29th day of November, 2023.

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One man is in custody following an animal abuse investigation. Calvin Todd Moore, 38, is facing a charge of felony cruelty to animals. The Gaston County Police Department and Gaston County Animal Care & Enforcement were called to 109 School Street in Belmont on November 28 in reference to an anonymous tip. The tipster provided information about a domestic violence situation that had led to the killing of a family pet. An investigation was started, and the Gaston County Police Criminal Investigations Unit was notified. Detectives were able to determine

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LEGAL NOTICE EXECUTRIX NOTICE Having qualified on 3rd of November 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of Clifton Earl Morgan, Jr. (23 E 922) deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to Carolyn Jean Morgan, c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before February 15, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 15th day of November, 2023. Carolyn Jean Morgan Executrix of the Estate of Clifton Earl Morgan, Jr. c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150 KMH (11/15, 22, 29 & 12/06/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE EXECUTRIX NOTICE Having qualified on 27th of October 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of Brenda D. Evans (23 E 646) deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to Tina Michelle Carter, c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before February 22, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 22nd day of November, 2023. Tina Michelle Carter Executrix of the Estate of Brenda D. Evans c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150 KMH (11/22, 29, 12/06 & 13/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR Having qualified on 15th of November, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of Brent Lee Gipson (23 E 947), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to Brian Gipson, Administrator c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before March 1, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 29th day of November, 2023. Brian Gipson Administrator of the Estate of Brent Lee Gipson c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150 KMH (11/29, 12/06, 13 & 20/2023)

a Siberian Husky mix breed dog had been killed on November 27 by MOORE. Detectives found the deceased dog buried at a different location. Moore was arrested for outstanding charges

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

Having qualified on 20th of November, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of HILDA H. BAILEY, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Candace Orr, Administratrix on or before the 6th of March, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 9th of October, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of TERESA JILL LINEBERGER, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Troy Allen Lineberger, Executor on or before the 15th of February, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 6th day of December, 2023.

This the 15th day of November, 2023.

Candace Orr, Administratrix Estate of Hilda H. Bailey 486 Main Street Ellenboro, NC 28040

Troy Allen Lineberger, Executor Estate of Teresa Jill Lineberger. 360 Woodrow Hoyle Road Casar, NC 28020

Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW 233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Brenton S. Begley, Limited Personal Representative McINTYRE ELDER LAW Estate of Mary P. Rogers 233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

CALVIN TODD MOORE

from Cabarrus County. He was transported to the Gaston County Magistrate’s Office, receiving a $20,000 secured bond on the outstanding charges from Cabarrus County. He received a $100,000 secured bond on the new charge for felony cruelty to animals. Moore is currently incarcerated in the Gaston County Jail, awaiting his first appearance in court. This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information on the incident is asked to please call Detective J. P. Brienza at 704-866-3320 or Crimestoppers at 704861-8000.

LEGAL NOTICE

NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 23 E 932

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN DEAN MOONEY RICHARD

In the Matter of the Estate of: KENNETH R. CHILDERS aka KENNETH ROBERT CHILDERS, SR., Deceased.

Having qualified on the 8th day of November, 2023, as Executor of the Estate of HELEN DEAN MOONEY RICHARD, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before March 5, 2024 or this notice will be pleased in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the Estate should make immediate payment. This the 6th day of December, 2023. Ricky Dean Richard Of the Estate of Helen Dean Mooney Richard 714 Elam Road Lawndale, NC 28090 Attorney for the Estate: Robert H. Lutz Lutz Law Firm, PLLC 310-8 East Graham Street Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (12/06, 13, 20 & 27/2023)

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified on the 28th day of November, 2023 as Executor of the Estate Kenneth R. Childers aka Kenneth Robert Childers, Sr., deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executor on or before the 8th day of March, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment. This the 6th day of December, 2023. Kenneth R. Childers, Jr., Ex. 1465 York Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086 C. Andrew Neisler, Jr. CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH (12/6, 12/13, 12/20 & 12/27/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 23 E 933

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE ALAN HEINBACH

In the Matter of the Estate of: VERLEEN ROSS BLANTON, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 9th day of November, 2023, as Executor of the Estate of GEORGE ALAN HEINBACH, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before March 6, 2024 or this notice will be pleased in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the Estate should make immediate payment.

ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE

This the 6th day of December, 2023. Jeffery A. Heinbach Of the Estate of George Alan Heinbach 106 Lizzie Lane Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Attorney for the Estate: Robert H. Lutz Lutz Law Firm, PLLC 310-8 East Graham Street Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (12/06, 13, 20 & 27/2023)

Having qualified on the 17th day of November, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate Verleen Ross Blanton, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Administrator on or before the 1st day of March, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment. This the 29th day of November, 2023. Ian Blanton, Administrator 610 Landing Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086 C. Andrew Neisler, Jr. CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH (11/29, 12/6, 12/13 & 12/20/2023)

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

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COMMUNITY EVENTS THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS. Join Polkville Baptist Church as we remember “The True Meaning of Christmas”. Receive a humbling experience by walking through numerous Nativity Scenes of the birth of Jesus. Thursday, December 7 - Friday, December 8, 1:00 - 5:00 pm and Saturday morning, December 9, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Invite your friends and neighbors, everyone is welcome to attend. (704) 473-8329 diane. mintz1521@gmail.com BESSEMER CITY HISTORIC CHURCH TOUR. A Christmas tour of Bessemer City Historic Churches December 10th from 2:00-5:00pm. A self guided tour begins at the Bessemer City Museum, 209 West Washington Ave, Bessemer City, NC. Tickets (Day of Tour) are $10 for a tour of seven of our historic churches with refreshments served at the end of the tour. (423) 503-1360 kwhitmire345@ gmail.com

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PART-TIME MINISTER OF MUSIC. Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Forest City NC is seeking a part-time Minister of Music. Send resume to mountvernonforestcity@ gmail.com or mail to 2676 Hudlow Rd. Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 286-9294 mountvernonforestcity@gmail.com BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ENGINEER. Business Intelligence Engineer (Bud Antle, Inc.; Bessemer City, NC): Participate in the delivery of value to internal and external business customers. 25% domestic travel. Telecommuting permitted. Resumes to: Maureen Brennan, HR, Bud Antle, Inc., 2959 Monterey-Salinas Hwy, Monterey, CA, 93940.

BUSINESS SERVICES ERIC MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & Reliable! (704) 300-2332 CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tuneup Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367. MAID FOR JESUS. Residential and Commercial Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, one time cleaning. 30% off ﬁrst cleaning. Call or text for free quote. Phone: (828) 429-0568 ngev77@gmail.com SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587

SURGE PRESSURE WASHING, INC. House washing starting @$99. surgepwinc.com (704) 284-9292

ONE ON ONE CARE. Is currently hiring for 2nd shift in the Residential group homes, Rotating schedule, off every other weekend. As well as 2 ﬁrst shift, one part time 21 hours per week, one 30 hours per week. If interested, see Shelley at 203 Lee St. Shelby, NC 28150.

CHEST FREEZER, COMPOUND BOW, SCOPES, hunting clothing, hunting items. Call for prices. 828-748-2027. 2000 KAWASKI MOJAVE 250 CC Quad. Asking $1,200 or best offer. Call or Text 1-803526-1468. SALT FISH FOR SALE. At Harkey Taxidermy & Wildgame Processing, 7713 Matthew Miller Rd., Vale, NC. 704-4724695. MOVING SALE POLK COUNTY, NC. 3 vehicles, 1998 Ford F1-50; 4 door, small V8, automatic transmission. 2011 Jeep Patriot; all manual controls, 4x4. 2022 Cub Cadet riding mower with steering wheel. All three available to show or for phone discussion after 10am. 864314-8273. OVAL SHAPED OAK TABLE with 8 chairs. In good condition. $495. (828) 289-1817 FOUR CEMETERY PLOTS. Located at Cleveland Memorial Park in Shelby, NC. All four plots are next to sidewalk at the Bell Tower “Great Location”. $1200 each or all four $4000. call (704) 466-8295 ONE 2TON ENGINE HOIST $75. Two 750 lb. Engine Stands $45 each. All 3 $150. Call: (704) 300-7912 CLEANING SUPPLIES. 10 x 20 storage unit full at Bradley’s. $500 for everything. 704-4765320. CLEVELAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT GIFTS. Visit www.FireﬁghterMall.com to see gifts featuring the Cleveland Volunteer Fire Department NC4Ever@USA.com

OLD SCHOOL. GAS JUGS. I have 5- gallon and a 2.5 gallon and 1 gal. These are old school ﬁller necks with air release ports. $15-10-5. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net NEW 6X12 TRAILER “RENT TO OWN”. No Credit Check! $582 Down-$161 per month. Includes Tax & Title Fee. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

SHIPPING CRATE $35.00. I have wood shipping crates for sale with some lids. 3 different sizes. I can send pictures of them. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

SEASONED FIREWOOD. Truck load $70, pickup, $85 delivered. Bundle packs $4 ea. 704-435-3081 cell, or (704) 435-3970

LIKE NEW SLEEPER SOFA $700 obo. Like new - three year old sleeper sofa. Paid $1400 originally when purchased. Queen bed has only been used once. Very comfortable and easy to clean. Pickup and cash only. (704) 477-5765 MEN’S CRUISER NEW BICYCLE. $75. Men’s used cruiser bicycle $35. 828-782-7221. WOODEN FURNITURE FOR SALE. WOODEN FURNITURE: Gun Cabinet, Entertainment Cabinet and Desk. Great Condition. LIKE NEW: Leather Sofa and Rocker/Lounge Chairs. Call for more information: (704) 692-8845 NEW CAR SHED LOWER PRICES! Single Car $288 Down from $89 month. Double $395 Down from $123.45 month. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

WE’VE GOT THE KNIVES &COINS! *HOLIDAY SPECIAL - 1 OZ. SILVER BARS & ROUNDS $27.50 (While Supplies Last)* at Jake’s Knives & Coins located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704-6006996 or (980) 295-5568 7 TON GOOSENECK 25 FOOT. Lay Flat Ramp “All Rubber Seal Lights” Tool Box & More! $12,900 OR No Credit Check Rent to Own. From $639 month. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

FOR SALE TRAILER-BUY-SELL-TRADE! “Must Have Title” J Johnson Sales, (828) 245-5895 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, (704) 473-0867

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788

GUNS! SKS 762X39 CALIBER, clip feed, by Combat Exchange $425. Also SKS, Norinco, magazine fed, new condition, $625. 828-289-1817. ONE WASHER, TWO DRYERS. Minimal repairs needed, $25ea. 2HP electric Air Compressor, $250. Stone walk-behind vibratory plate tamp, $190. 828-289-1817. TOYS AND CAR FOR SALE. Used toys for sale. Also, 1999 Ford Taurus SE. Call 704-2408023. CAGES FOR SALE. Long cages for bantam chickens, chicks, pigeons and etc. $15 a piece. Call 704-466-8741.

TRAILERS, TRAILERS! DUMP TRAILERS, GOOSENECK, DECK OVER, EQUIPMENT, ALL PURPOSE TRAILERS, CAR HAULERS. Cash, Finance, Credit Cards, Rent to Own (No Credit Check) J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

DUB WHEELS 24’S 6 LUGS CHEV ....WHEELS AND TIRES ONLY 3000 MILES ON THEM $2200 OBO (704) 460-5965 JVESTER62@ GMAIL.COM FALLSTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT GIFTS. Visit www.FireﬁghterMall.com to see gifts concerning the Fallston NC Volunteer Fire Department NC4Ever@USA.com

• Indian Head & Wheat Pennies • Nickels • Dimes • Quarters • Halves • Silver Dollars • American Silver Eagles • Silver Bars • Gold Bars & Coins • Mint & Proof Sets • Coin Supplies • U.S. & Confederate Notes • Christmas Silver Rounds & Bars “Buy, Sell & Trade!” All Roads Lead To Jake’s Knives & Coins For Your Collectible Needs 1008 S. Lafayette St. Shelby, NC 704-600-6996 or 980-295-5568

ONE MAUSOLEUM SPOT FOR SALE. $5500. One spot in mausoleum at Rose Hill cemetery in Fallston, NC. Inside near back of mausoleum near bottom. Leave message 704-5385375 for Sue.

CHEST FREEZER, compound bow, scopes, hunting clothing, hunting items. Call for prices. 828-748-2027.

SHOPRIDER STREAMER. Holiday Special, Good mobility chair, Shoprider Streamer, 245 lb limit,, delivered, charger, warranty. Scooterman John $495. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

BLACKHAWK LEFT HANDED HOLSTER $35. I have Blackhawk left handed Sherpa level 2 sportster holster, ﬁts colt 1911 or anything like it with or without a rail. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net 2 BURIAL PLOTS FOR SALE. Cleveland Memorial Park, lot C-18, Section 8 at the Bell tower. $2,000 for both. (704) 4722854

FIREFIGHTER FLAMES REFRIGERATOR MAGNET. Visit www.FireﬁghterMall.com to get a Fireﬁghter Flames Refrigerator Magnet NC4Ever@USA. com

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STATEWIDE CLASSIFIED NETWORK ADS

AUCTIONS CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Onsite and Online. Sat. Dec 16th, 2023 @ 10 am. Preview: Friday, Dec 15th, 10 till 6 pm. Location: 145 Kirks Drive Hot Springs, NC 28743. Partial Listing: Trailers, 4 Shipping Containers, Tractors, Trucks, Implements, Tools, Forklift, 2022 Forest River Aurora Camper, Lumber and much more! Taking Consignments Now! WWW.EJ-AUCTION. COM. Edward Johnson Auctioneers, Inc NC8134 NC8496 (828) 593-9649

• Case • Winchester • Queen • Ka-Bar • Schrade • Camillus • Randall • Smith & Wesson • Schatt Morgan • Rough Rider • Remington • German Bull Dog • Civil War Swords • Civil War Bayonets “Buy, Sell & Trade!” All Roads Lead To Jake’s Knives & Coins For Your Collectible Needs 1008 S. Lafayette St. Shelby, NC 704-600-6996 or 980-295-5568

WHEELCHAIR. NU-MOTION CUSTOM CHAIR w/tilt, memory-foam sheet, lots more. Paid $3,500, asking $300. Excellent condition. Give comfort for Christmas. (704) 530-9727

STORAGE BUILDINGS NEW, USED, REPOS “BUY, SELL, TRADE!” J Johnson Sales, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

BOAT & RV COVERS-WE INSTALL. 14 on Site that you can look at and touch! J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

FREE MILITARY GRADE TACTICAL FLASHLIGHT. Visit www.www.nc4ever.com/ free.html to watch a quick video showing the features of this Free! Military Grade Tactical Flashlight - Available while supplies last NC4Ever@USA.com AMISH-BUILT DECKS AND PAVILIONS. Delivery and Installation is included within 50 miles. Rent-to-Own Available. 8 x 12 deck $2,450, 12 x 24 $4,900. Pressure treated, screwed decking. 3702 W Stagecoach Trail, Shelby, NC 28150. (828) 589-0250 sbmarketingwnc@outlook.com

SHELBY GIFTS. Visit www. nc4ever.com/shelby-gifts.html for the latest gift arrivals and be sure to look for your name NC4Ever@USA.com

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

HANDYMAN SERVICES FOR 25 YEARS. Experienced in All Types of Work. Leaf removal, Ceiling fans installed, Mini blinds installed & Much More! Have a question? Text or Call Mike at (704) 692-4449

EMPLOYMENT NEED FULLTIME LIVE IN DOMESTIC. My name is Bo Billings. I am a retired computer scientist. I am also a 1952 polio patient. Through hard work and determination I was able to live a grand life.. Was able to walk for the first 65 years of my life. Traveled around the world, worked for our military before became an emergency manager. Became a first responder after 911. But as in most sad stories, which this is not one, I have lost my ability to walk due to post-polio syndrome. After 51 years in Florida, I chose to move back to my home state. Grew up in Winston-Salem. Educated at Wingate college and it was on after that. There wasn’t a computer in the world that was safe from my playing. Now, I need help and I am willing to trade room-board for someone to care for me. As a friend of 51 years said, there has always been someone to care for my domestic needs. You will be provided with high speed internet, computer if required or wanted, large room for personal use. If You have a question, ask. The only wrong question is the one not asked. If you want to know who I am, www.bobillings. org will explain. (561) 236-7348 bowpfl@bellsouth.net

STEEL BUILDINGS (OPEN OR FULLY ENCLOSED) 14 on Display. 12’ Wide to 40 EVEN 60 Clear Span. “We do Grading, Gravel, Concrete” TURN KEY! J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

VINTAGE HAND HEWN LOGS. Great condition. Excellent for exposed beams, mantels or small log cabin. Serious in inquiries only. (704) 4829354

Auctions 28th Annual Absolute Construction-Truck Auction Weds Dec 27th 8AM Lumberton, NC City of Lumberton & other consignor’s 10%BP Lloyd Meekins & Sons Auction Co Lumberton, NC NCLN858 910-739-0547 See meekinsauction.com Health Services ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Discover Oxygen Therapy That Moves with You with Inogen Portable Oxygen Concentrators. FREE information kit. Call 866-5790885 Home Improvement Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-877649-1190 Home Improvement BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable prices - No

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

In the Matter of the Estate of: Sarah Taylor Beam, aka Sarah T. Beam, deceased File No. 23 E 916

In the Matter of the Estate of: Wanda Kay Rollins Conner, deceased File No. 23 E 917

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Sarah Taylor Beam aka Sarah T. Beam, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Sarah Taylor Beam aka Sarah T. Beam to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, Frances B. Sizemore, c/o Loann S. Meekins, Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC, 405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150 on or before the 15th day of February, 2024 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Wanda Kay Rollins Conner, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Wanda Kay Rollins Conner to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, Kelly Conner Grier, c/o Loann S. Meekins, Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC, 405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150 on or before the 15th day of February, 2024 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

This the 15th day of November, 2023.

Frances B. Sizemore, Executrix of the Estate c/o Loann S. Meekins Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC 405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150

Kelly Conner Grier, Administratrix of the Estate of c/o Loann S. Meekins Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC 405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150

KMH (11/15, 11/22, 11/29 & 12/6/2023)

In Next Week’s Issue LEGAL NOTICE

In the Matter of the Estate of: DENNIS KEVIN GRADY, Deceased. LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified on the 25th day of October, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of Dennis Kevin Grady, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Administrator on or before the 9th day of March, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment. This the 6th day of December, 2023 Derek Kyle Grady 13017 Woodland Farm Dr. Charlotte, NC 28215 KMH (12/6, 12/13, 12/20 & 12/27/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 20th of November, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of MARTHA V. GREENE, AKA; MARTHA VINESETT GREENE, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Carol G. Hoyle, Executrix on or before the 27th of February, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified on 27th of November, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of RUTH COOK, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Helen Kendrick, Administratrix on or before the 6th of March, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified on 7h of November, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of SUSAN ANDERSON BRIDGES, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Sherri Wilson, Administratrix on or before the 15th of February, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 29th day of November, 2023.

This the 6th day of December, 2023.

This the 15th day of November, 2023.

Carol G. Hoyle, Executrix Estate of Martha V. Greene, aka; Martha Vinesett Greene PO Box 313 Lawndale, NC 28090

Helen Kendrick, Administratrix Estate of Ruth Cook 2036 Kendricks Rd. Shelby, NC 28152

Sherri Wilson, Administratrix Estate of Susan Anderson Bridges 151 Fox Hunt Dr Mooresville, NC 28117

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KMH (11/15, 22, 29 & 12/06/2023)

CLASSIFIEDS CONT’D FROM PAGE 6B

PETS & LIVESTOCK

CARS & TRUCKS

CKC TOY POODLES. 2 CKC toy poodles, apricot and black males, ready to go $1000. (704) 426-7920 buttercupcreme@yahoo.com

POODLE-CHIHUAHUA PUPPY MIX. Born August 28th. Female, vet checked, ﬁrst shots, wormed. Chocolate & white rust coat. $250. 704473-7820

FOR SALE TODAY’S NEWS QR CODE MAGNET. Visit www.NC4Ever. com Today’s News to get an attractive locally designed Magnet for your Refrigerator or other metal surface with a QR Code that lets you read the latest news just by scannng from your phone. NC4Ever@USA.com 2 CEMENTARY PLOTS. $1000.00 for 2 cemetery plots at Rose Hill Cemetery in Lawndale. Good location, 2nd row from the road. (704) 477-4479 GET THE LATEST NEWS. Visit www.NC4Ever.com to get your latest news refrigerator magnet while supplies last! NC4Ever@ USA.com FIREWOOD FOR SALE. 1/2 Cord split Oak & Hickory. Delivered $85. Allen Evans. (864) 492-4793 5FT. X 10FT. UTILITY TRAILER. Mesh ﬂoor, sides, $950. Also interior doors. 4) 4x6 feet. Make offer. 828-286-0275.

WANT TO BUY

DOODLE PUPPIES FOR SALE. 7 Weeks Old. Male & Female. Variety of Colors. Up to date shots & dewormer. Raised in home. Mom is Brittany & Father is Moyen Poodle. Call or text (704) 472-3676 TOY POODLES, CKC REG. $1000 each. (828) 289-8844 CAVAPOOCHONS FOR SALE. Cavapoochons (forever puppies) for sale 2 sweet boys left. 12.5% bishon frise and 12.5% toy poodle. 75% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. They are very gentle, playful, and affectionate. Text for price. (336) 300-5587 WANT TO BUY!!! Want to buy Teacup Shih Tzu or teacup Maltese. Call 828-748-2241. FULL BLOODED MINI SCHNAUZER PUPPIES. Beautiful Mini Schnauzers ready for Christmas. Serious inquires only. lpastore3@yahoo.com

AKC BELGIAN MALINOIS Born 11/27/2023. 4 MALE and 4 FEMALE. Color - mahogany. Mom and dad on site. Now taking Deposits, call or send text if no answer. (704) 466-6447 nicolas.norris1982@gmail.com CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. CKC registered German Shepherd puppies. Asking $300 each. Male and female. (704) 734-7088 joelovestina1@gmail.com

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

SCHNAUZER PUPPIES. 2 beautiful male schnauzer puppies for sale. One is white. The other one is salt and pepper. Call or text 704-915-0004.

WANT TO BUY CARS& TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

BLOODHOUND, FREE TO GOOD HOME. Female Bloodhound, 1-1/2 to 2 yr. old. Have papers. Call 704-852-7397. CHIHUAHUA PUPPY. Lovely little girl. Ready now as a great Christmas present. $300. 704-466-6983.

CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-6926767, (704) 487-0228 WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, Pop-Up Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.

FARM & GARDEN

REGISTERED SOUTH AFRICAN BOER BOEL MASTIFF PUPPIES. Shots, worming UTD. 8 wks old, Parents on premises. FaceTime available. $800. 704-419-0852.

HOWSE 5’ DISC HARROW. 16 disc total, 3 pt. hitch, $850. 828447-7331.

BOATS 1980 MASTER CRAFT STAR & Stripes. New motor, refurbished with trailer. Ready for the water. $8500. (704) 472-2854

SELLING OUT. CONTURNIX QUAIL $5. Quail eggs $6 per doz. Bob Whites $8.00. Hatching Eggs. Chickens. Guineas $10. (704) 476-9943 jw28178@ gmail.com

FARRIER SERVICE SINCE 1990. Trims, hot/cold shoeing & corrective work at reasonable prices. Serving Upstate SC/NC. Long distance travel for multiple horses only. Please text or leave voicemail for quicker response time. (864) 431-5108 michellecrocker310@yahoo.com

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY

FULL BLOODED BLUE HEELER. Vet checked, 1st shots given, Dewormed, 1st month ﬂea/tick/heartworm treatment given. Males only are left. Call for pricing. (828) 429-0870 samanthaﬁllersrn@ gmail.com

CARS & TRUCKS 2002 GMC SONOMA 4 wheel drive, extended cab. 135,600 miles. Too many new parts to list. (864) 491-0956 2008 GMC ENVOY $7900 FIRM, AWD/4WD, 5.3L, all options, plus DVD w/2 headphones & 6disc pkg., power sunroof, Am/FM stereo w/6disc CD player, autotone control, service records since new, all services up to date. Looks & Drives very good. You won’t be disappointed, Call Jim at 706525-1007 -Conover, NC (706) 525-1007 mountain101950@ gmail.com

2016 FORD FUSION. Burgundy, Automatic, 4 cylinder, A/C, Power Seats, Cruise, Alloy Wheels, Power Windows & Locks, 131,782 miles, $8495, (704) 482-0441

BEAUTIFUL GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES Beautiful ckc German Shepherd puppies available. Parents are on site. Text 704-431-7697 or 980-888-6331 for details. batessherry37@gmail.com DOG KENNELS 5X10, 10X10, 10X20. Dog Houses, Tops for Kennels. “Delivery & Setup Available” J Johnson Sales 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

PETS & LIVESTOCK

2009 BUICK LUCERNE CXL. SPECIAL EDITION, 3.9 V6 / 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC, $6,000.00 163,469 LOCAL ONE OWNER MILES! *NON-SMOKER’S CAR / GREAT CONDITION. *ALL SERVICE RECORDS SINCE NEW! CALL: (704) 913-1033

2014 TOYOTA TACOMA SR 5 Prerunner. V6, Double Cab, 6ft. Bed, Automatic Transmission, Back-up Camera, Satellite Radio, Bluetooth, 47,000 miles, $24,000, (704) 4728545 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS. Hybrid, 299,000 miles. Great Deal! Bluetooth GPS, good condition, new battery pack. $4600. Leave msg. (704) 942-4788 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 Z71. Almost new tires, new brakes, new motor, but needs to be tuned. Asking $8000. (828) 289-8844

REAL ESTATE GASTON COUNTY COMMERICAL STORAGE BUILDING. with loading dock. 3,866 sq ft., $3,200/month. 74 Highway, Gastonia. 704-6164287.

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY HUD SUBSIDIZED APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older). Now accepting applications. 934 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC, 28150. (704) 480-6786 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOUSE TRAILER FOR RENT. $550 per month, includes power & water. Boiling Springs / Mooresboro area. $300 deposit. Call Roger 704-349-1528.

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE. Has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications now. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC (704) 482-7723 (704) 482-7723 Lions@RPMMANAGED.COM 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259. LAUREL HILL APARTMENTS LOCATED IN SHELBY NC. Is currently accepting applications for our 1, 2 and 3 bedroom waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments, 1526 Eaves Road, Shelby, NC or call for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. (704) 487-1114 MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. Weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299 NO HEAT BILLS HERE! 1 BR Apartment. Ground level, excellent location (Shelby), small quiet complex. Recently renovated. Hardwood ﬂoors, stove & refrigerator. NO PETS OR SMOKING. Heat and water included in $695/mth. rent. 704487-5480

GASTON COUNTY COMMERCIAL STORAGE BUILDING with loading dock. 3,866 sq ft., $3,200/ month. 74 Highway, Gastonia. (704) 616-4827

RUTHERFORD COUNTY CABIN FOR RENT. Secluded cabin in the Gilkey community. Appliances furnished with washer/dryer combination. No pets. Call (828) 437-6754 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $700 per month. 828-382-0475.

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby. (704) 487-6354

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By JIM MILLER Editor

How a Health Savings Account Can Boost Your Retirement Savings Dear Savvy Senior, I’m interested in contributing to a health savings account to help boost my retirement savings but would like to better understand how they work. What can you tell me? Almost 60 Dear Almost, A health savings account, or HSA, is a fantastic ﬁnancial tool that can help you build up a tax-free stash of money for medical expenses now and after you retire. But to qualify, you must be enrolled in a high-deductible health insurance plan. Here’s an overview of how they work and how you can open one. HSA Rules HSAs have become very popular over the past few years as the cost of health care continues to skyrocket, and because more and more Americans have high-deductible health plans. The great beneﬁt of a HSA is the triple tax advantage that it offers: Your HSA contributions can be deducted pretax from your paycheck, lowering your taxable income; the money in the account grows tax-free; and if you use the money for eligible med-

ical expenses, withdrawals are tax-free.

pendents.

And if you change jobs, the HSA moves with you.

Unlike a ﬂexible spending account, an HSA doesn’t require you to use the money by the end of the year. Rather, HSA funds roll over year to year and continue to grow tax-free in your HSA account for later use.

To qualify, you must have a health insurance policy with a deductible of at least $1,500 for an individual or $3,000 for a family in 2023. In 2024, the deductible rises to $1,600/individual or $3,200/family. This year, you can contribute up to $3,850 if you have single health insurance coverage, or up to $7,750 for family coverage. Next year (2024) you can contribute signiﬁcantly more – up to $4,150 for single coverage or up to $8,300 for family coverage. And people age 55 and older can put away an extra $1,000 each year. But you cannot make contributions after you sign up for Medicare. The money can be used for out-of-pocket medical expenses, including deductibles, co-payments, Medicare premiums, prescription drugs, vision and dental care and other expenses (see IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/ p502.pdf, page 5, for a complete list) either now or when you retire for yourself and your spouse as well as your tax de-

In fact, you’ll get a bigger tax beneﬁt if you use other cash for current medical expenses and keep the HSA money growing for the long term. Be sure to hold on to your receipts for medical expenses after you open your HSA, even if you pay those bills with cash, so you can claim the expenses later. There’s no time limit for withdrawing the money tax-free for eligible medical expenses you incurred any time after you opened the account. But be aware that if you do use your HSA funds for non-medical expenses, you’ll be required to pay taxes on the withdrawal, plus a 20 percent penalty. The penalty, however, is waived for those 65 and older, but you’ll still pay ordinary income tax on withdraws not used for eligible expenses. How to Open a HSA You should ﬁrst check with your employer to see if they offer a HSA, and if they

will contribute to it. If not, you can open an HSA through many banks, brokerage firms and other financial institutions, as long as you have a qualified high-deductible health insurance policy. If you plan to keep the money growing for the future, look for an HSA administrator that offers a portfolio of mutual funds for long-term investing and has low fees. Some of the top-rated HSA providers in 2023 are Lively, HealthEquity, OptumBank, Fidelity, HSA Bank and Bank of America. After setting up your HSA plan, adding money is pretty straightforward. Most plans let you do online transfers from your bank, send checks directly, or set up a payroll deduction if offered by your employer. To access your HSA funds many plans provide a debit card and most allow for reimbursement. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.