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KM receiving Back Door Antiques grants for 34 EV charging stations Grand Opening Jan. 19

By Loretta Cozart On January 11, the US Department of Transportation announced grants worth $623 million to build an electric vehicle (EV) charging network across the United States. This initiative will create American jobs and ensure more drivers can charge their electric vehicles where they live, work, and shop. Kings Mountain, NC, will receive $823,000 for Public Access to EV Charging to build 34 charging ports in parking areas along the South Carolina border close to two highways and a growing central business district.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program makes the grants possible, providing $2.5 billion in funding for this competitive program. The program will fund 47 EV charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure projects in 22 states and Puerto Rico, including constructing approximately 7,500 EV charging ports. The CFI program complements

the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula program, which provides $5 billion to build a network of high-speed EV chargers along our nation’s highways. Thanks to the NEVI program, new charging stations in Ohio and New York have opened, and states like Pennsylvania and Maine have broken ground.

“The US led the arrival of the automotive era, and now we have a chance to lead the world in the EV revolution—securing jobs, savings, and benefits for Americans in the process,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

“This funding will help ensure that EV chargers are accessible, reliable, and convenient for American drivers while creating jobs in charger manufacturing, installation, and maintenance for American workers.”

As part of this initiative, the Federal Highway Administration is awarding $311 million to 36 “community” projects, including two Indian Tribes in Alaska See GRANTS, Page 5A

KMPD road closure notice East Gold St. will be closed to all traffic from S. Piedmont to the Post Office between January 15 and January 19. The closure is due to the relocation of sewer lines.

Please use extreme caution when traveling in this area, and plan to travel on different roads if possible.

The city thanks you for your cooperation in this matter.

By Loretta Cozart Back Door Antiques' Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting by Kings Mountain Forward will be held on January 19 at noon at 209 S. Battleground Avenue. The store will be open from noon until 5 p.m. that day, allowing customers to meet Gary Nadel and browse the shop.

Owner Gary Nadel specializes in 17th to 20th-century antiques, including mirrors, furniture, chandeliers, and artwork. He recently purchased a collection of paintings from Los Angeles, which will be on display.

In addition to these items, he also carries candles and other home décor accessories.

Gary’s father was one of the largest art dealers in the southeast. When he suffered a stroke, Gary moved the inventory to Banner Elk, where he was living at the time, and sold it on his father’s behalf.

Two years ago, Gary and his fiancé, Randi Hicks, opened two businesses in Cherryville: Gary owns Back Door Antiques, and his fiancé

Randi Hicks owns The Wild Cholla. They recently decided to expand to Kings Mountain.

The Wild Cholla is a boutique and wine shop offering women’s clothing, jewelry, and shoes. The shop will open soon at 213 S. Battleground Avenue, but the exact date and time have yet to be set.

Be sure to drop by Back Door Antiques and welcome Gary to Kings Mountain.

This piece can be displayed on its own, atop books, or in a grouping of items.

Displays of various items give customers ideas for their own homes. See more photos on page 4A. (Photos by Gary Nadel)

Measures to offset energy costs during frigid weather T h e Energy Services Department of the City of Kings Mountain has been monitoring the weather forecast closely. It predicts extremely low and sustained temperatures from Tuesday, January 16, around

12 p.m. till Monday, January 22, at noon.

During this time, customers are expected to consume more energy due to the extreme temperatures. Therefore, it is recommended that customers take energy conservation measures to reduce unwarranted energy usage and costs. Note this notification is not due to an electrical

or natural gas shortage; these measures are suggested to assist the entire electric grid and natural gas pipeline.

Below are some energy conservation tips that can help offset the unused energy: • Turn down the heating thermostat 2 degrees or as low as tolerable • Make sure ALL unnecessary appliances are turned

off and unplugged when not in use • Turn all lights off when not needed • Limit the use of hot water • Open blinds to maximize the sun for light and heat • Shut down all operations that are not needed or can be rescheduled that utilize electricity or natural gas

KM City Council KMLT presents Clue: on stage approves Dixon Ridge Development Agreement

By Loretta Cozart During the City of Kings Mountain City Council’s Work Session on January 11, the council approved a motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the mayor to execute a Development Agreement between the City of Kings Mountain

and IP KMCC 2022, LLC and WHC Humphries, LLC, the Developer, for the 384acre Dixon Ridge development. The vote was 5 to 2, with Councilmembers Allen and West voting against.

City Manager Jim Palenick explained the need for a second public hearing and a development agreement, saying, “The reason for a second public hearing is that when we went through this process and held the first public hearing, we weren’t sure if we needed to have two public hearings, one for the rezoning agreement, See DIXON, Page 5A

Kings Mountain Little Theatre and Harris Funeral Home present Clue: On Stage at Joy Performance Theater from February 23 through March 3.

Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue: On Stage is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery.

The tale begins at a remote mansion where six mysterious guests assemble

for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects.

Led by the butler Wadsworth, the guests - Colonel Mustard, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum, and Miss Scarlet – race to find the killer as the body count stacks up.

Though discouraged from revealing personal information, it is soon discovered that they

all have fallen victim to the same blackmailer, their very host of the evening. What follows is a madcap, slapstick evening full of murder, mystery, and laughs as they seek to puzzle out the culprit among criminals.

The main production staff include Producer Susan Champion, Director Wendy Walega, and Stage Manager Linda Mazzie.

“We are thrilled to bring See CLUE, Page 5A

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month Supreme Court of North Carolina Chief Justice Paul Newby has proclaimed January 2024 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month and January 11 as Human Trafficking Awareness Day for the Judicial Branch through proclamation.

Since 2010, January has been recognized as National Slavery and Human

Trafficking Prevention Month by a presidential proclamation. The anniversary of the presidential proclamation, January

11, is known as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. “We set aside this month to help North Carolinians recognize and prevent the cruel crimes involved in human trafficking in our state,” said Chief Justice Newby. “Collaboration across state and local government and public awareness See TRAFFICKING, Page 5A

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■ OBITUARIES

David Ray Hullender KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – David Ray Hullender, 88, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 06, 2024 at Peak Resources in Cherryville, NC. David was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Frank J. and Maggie Davis Hullender and was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Margaret Davidson Hullender, daughter, Deborah Ann Hullender, and his brother,

Joseph Arthur Hullender.

He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church where he formerly served as a deacon. He served his country honorably as a medic in the US Army, 60th Infantry Division for two years. David worked in the transportation industry for most of his life. He was always family oriented and was a dedicated caretaker for his daughter, Deborah, for many years and for Margaret during her final years.

David always had a positive attitude and never had an ill word to say about anyone. He loved everyone and everyone loved him.

His guidance, kindness and love will be remembered for a lifetime by all who knew him. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Peak Resources of Cherryville for the wonderful care provided to David during his stay there.

He is survived by his son: David Mark Hullen-

■ POLICE der, Kings Mountain, NC; grandchildren: Lauren Hullender and Steven Smith (Jasmine White), both of Kings Mountain, NC; great-grandchild: Parker Smith Funeral service was held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Reverend Dr. John Sloan officiating.

Visitation was on Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home.

Interment was held in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

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

NCDHHS enrolling pharmacists for Medicaid contraceptive counseling To increase access to contraception in North Carolina, NCDHHS through NC Medicaid, is now enrolling pharmacists as Medicaid providers and paying for contraceptive counseling services provided in pharmacies.

State health leaders will attend an event on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. to celebrate the actions taken by NC Medicaid to make these important services more accessible to North Carolinians.

Expanding access to reproductive life planning is a critical component of NCDHHS’ commitment to improving the health and well-being of children and families across North Carolina. Access to contraception empowers people to make informed choices about if and when they want to have children, decreases unintended pregnancies, and promotes the educational and professional advancement of parents.

“Our goal is that all families have the opportunity to thrive,” said Dr. Elizabeth Cuervo Tilson, State Health

Director and Chief Medical Officer for NCDHHS. “More than half of all pregnancies in North Carolina are unintended, which can unfortunately lead to poor maternal and infant outcomes. By expanding access to contraception and counseling services, we can improve the health of moms, babies and families throughout North Carolina.”

The North Carolina General Assembly passed a law in 2021 authorizing pharmacists to dispense contraception, along with several other medications, without a prescription from a provider.

Initially, pharmacists could dispense these medications through a Statewide Standing Order from the State Health Director. Subsequently, the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy and Medical Board adopted the standing orders as approved protocols under which pharmacists can dispense medications. These medications are covered by Medicaid without a co-pay or other cost sharing.

However, a lack of reim-

bursement for the required evaluation, risk assessment and counseling services was identified by pharmacies as a barrier to implementation.

Actions taken by NC Medicaid will lessen that barrier.

“NC Medicaid values pharmacists and their contribution to the care of our members, especially those who are in the harder-to-reach rural areas of North Carolina where physician practices are more limited,” said NCDHHS Deputy Secretary for NC Medicaid Jay Ludlam. “By supporting our pharmacists, authorized by this legislation, NCDHHS aims to provide more access to contraception for those covered by Medicaid.”

NCDHHS has worked to expand access to contraception through multiple other initiatives, including advancing same-day access to all types of contraception and providing Medicaid reimbursement for immediate post-partum, long-acting reversible contraception.

ARRESTS Jan. 4: Barry Lee Woods, 67, 203 Waco Road, felony breaking and entering, $5,000 unsecured bond.

JAN. 5: Jennifer Marie Medina, 30, 811 West Gold Street 6, no driver’s license revoked; no insurance, $1,000 unsecured bond.

JAN. 5: Crystal Maie Johnson, 46, Bessemer City, possession stolen property, felony; misdemeanor, warrant, no bond.

JAN. 6: Carl Travis Oliver, 46, 503 S. Cherokee Street, violation domestic protection order, no bond.

JAN. 9: David Scott Noblett, 41, Hickory, communicating threats, $500 secured bond.

INCIDENTS JAN. 3: State Employee’s Credit Union, Kings Mountain, reported a customer obtained property by false pretense.

JAN. 3: A resident of Waco Road reported larceny of a 2021 Hyundai valued at $16,000 and a laptop, cell phone, home video game system, a headset and cash valued at over $1400.

JAN. 3: A resident of Church Street reported theft of a 12-guage shotgun valued at $200.

As temperatures continue to drop, cases of respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, flu, and RSV (or respiratory syncytial virus), are expected to rise – especially in the South. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu hospitalizations spiked 200% in the past month, with COVID-19 and RSV hospitalizations also increasing.

Doctors expect the number of cases of respiratory illnesses to continue to increase after the holidays. The holiday season means more people travel and spend time indoors in enclosed spaces at large family gatherings and business meetings. These high-risk situations mean more people will be passing viruses to each other, which is especially concerning for high-risk patients.

Dr. Marc Lewin, medical director of Atrium Health Primary Care Carmel Family Medicine, has seen a significant increase in the demand for primary care appointments within his practice. One month ago, he only saw one or two COVID-19 patients per week.

Now, he’s seeing two to three patients with COVID-19 each day. In addition to his full schedule of appointments, Lewin is fitting in additional patients who are sick to help meet the growing demand.

Lewin discusses the severity of respiratory illnesses, the importance of testing and vaccination and tips for staying healthy during this high-risk season.

The most common symptoms of respiratory viruses are nasal congestion, coughing, sore throat, headache, fatigue, and muscle aches. Less common symptoms include gastrointestinal symptoms (such as nausea and diarrhea) and changes in your sense of smell and taste.

According to Lewin, some people may think respiratory illnesses are harmless.

“While most people who get a respiratory virus will experience a mild illness, you never know if it will be mild or severe for a specific person,” explains Lewin. “Even if you only end up with mild symptoms that last a few days, you need to think about how many people you interact with in the community and how you could propagate the spread of respiratory viruses.”

People most at risk for severe illness from respiratory viruses include: • Very young patients (infants up to 6 months old) • Older adults • Patients with underlying conditions, such as lung issues, asthma, heart disease and diabetes • Patients on medications

that decrease immune system response, like those undergoing chemotherapy For high-risk patients, a respiratory illness could make them sick enough to require hospitalization or even cause death. The CDC estimates that flu has resulted in 100,000710,000 hospitalizations and 4,900-52,000 deaths in the U.S. each year between 2010 and 2022.

Vaccination rates across all respiratory viruses are down this year. In fact, only 40% of children and adults received this year’s flu shot. The adult COVID-19 vaccination rate has barely broken 17%.

“There are multiple factors contributing to low vaccination rates,” explains Lewin. “People are burnt out from COVID-19 and don’t want to think about respiratory illnesses and vaccination anymore. Another big factor is the abundance of misinformation about the safety of vaccines.”

The distrust of COVID-19 vaccines is translating to other vaccines. Patients are now less likely to get vaccinated for flu and RSV. “We have worldwide experience giving these vaccines, which have proven to be very safe,” says Lewin. “In most cases, the side effects associated with the vaccine are much milder than the effects of the See SEASON, Page 5A

JAN. 4: Kings Mountain Travel Center, 400 Dixon School Road, reported theft of cigarettes valued at $300 and 4 electronic Vapes valued at $280.

JAN. 4: Kings Mountain Travel Center 400 Dixon School Road, reported a felony breaking and entering and larceny of lottery tickets valued at $3,000; ATM machine $5,000. A Smoke pipe, $1,000; and cigarettes valued at $200.

JAN. 4: A resident of N. Sims Street reported identity theft.

JAN. 8: Circle K, Kangaroo Express Petroleum, Kings Mountain, reported shoplifting.

JAN. 11: A resident of W. Mountain Street reported theft of a Christmas tree and damage to a front door frame.

JAN. 12: A resident of Sterling Drive reported theft of a Mountain bike valued at $200.

CITATIONS JAN. 6: Timothy Albert Gaddy, II ,32, Camelot court, citation for hit and run.

JAN. 7: Dashuan Amaru Ross, 26, Spruce Street, driving while license revoked.

JAN. 8: Amber Fowler, 27, Betlehem Road, ficti-

tious tag.

JAN. 9: Larry Dean Hannah Jr., Fourth Street, driving while license revoked, no insurance.

JAN. 10: Rhonda Lanette Cooper, Park Grace Road, driving while license revoked, failure to maintain lane control.

JAN. 11: Harry Woodrow Kiser, 57, Rhodes Avenue, expired tag, no inspection.

WRECKS JAN. 10: Officer Herndon said Kathryn Whitlow, 122 Cheyenne Drive, operating a 2016 Nissan, was stopped for a red light on Canterbury Road when her vehicle was rear-ended by a 2004 Ford operated by Donna Woods, 119 Mountain, 14. Property damage was estimated at $8,000.

JAN. 11: Officer Medlin said Michael Crawford, 612 Charles Street 93, was turning left off 74 Business onto Gaston Street heading South when a 2017 Dodge operated by Eric Logan, Boiling Springs, ran the light and hit the Dodge.

Logan said he was looking at his GPS for directions and did not see the light turn red.

Gaston Co. PD seeks help in breaking and entering case On January 5, between 5:12 a.m. and 5:50 a.m., two suspects broke into an apartment off Cloninger Road in Dallas, N.C. Among the items stolen from the victim’s residence were two Bible-style safes containing a significant amount of cash, a Glock 45 handgun, jewelry, and an all-white 12-gauge Tokarev shotgun with an 18” barrel.

The suspects forced entry through the apartment’s back door and exited the apartment through the same door.

Video of the suspects’ actions was taken from se-

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curity cameras in the apartment. No one nearby heard or saw anything or had additional video footage of the suspects.

The first suspect wore a black puffer-style jacket with a hoodie, hoodie over the head, black pants, a black mask, and gloves.

The second suspect wore a blue Nike hoodie with an orange swoosh on the back, a hoodie up over the head, dark-colored pants, a mask, and gloves.

The sound has been left in this video available on the GCPD Facebook page to assist in the identification of the suspects. No

vehicle was seen due to the low quality of exterior cameras and night conditions.

If you recognize the suspects in this video or have any information regarding this case, please contact Officer C. Moore with the Gaston County Police Department at 704-866-3320 or Crime Stoppers of Gaston County at 704-8618000. Please reference the case number below. Please do not comment on the names of individuals publicly. You may also supply information to this account via private message.

KINGS MOUNTAIN PEDIATRICS IS CLOSING IF YOU ARE A CURRENT/PREVIOUS PATIENT OF DR. MARTIN STALLINGS, we regret to inform you that the practice is closing.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PICK UP YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS CONTACT:

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Auditions for KMLT’s Moss Lake Lending Beauty and the Beast

Library now open

By Loretta Cozart

Moss Lake Lending Library, a part of Mauney Memorial Library, is now open. Feel free to drop by 2621 Oak Grove Rd. to check out and return items anytime via the vending machine.

At the conclusion of the City of Kings Mountain council meeting on June 8, Mayor Neisler honored the city’s Director of Cultural Enrichment, Christina Martin, for procuring a $46,000 grant from North Carolina to place a lending library in Moss Lake.

In an interview with the Herald, Martin said, “Moss Lake Director Rick Duncan, gave us permission to put this kiosk on the permit office porch. It will hold up to 500 physical li- A library kiosk vending machine like this one is now available at brary items and dispense the permit office at Moss Lake to allow residents ease in borrowthem like a vending ing or returning library materials.

Photo by International Library Services machine. It will run off Wi-Fi and will also be a will also be a book return on to easily return library mahotspot for library e-materials. A library cardholder can site so people can return their terials, even those that may have been checked out at a scan their card, select their borrowed items.

Martin hopes this will physical library building, at item, and it will dispense to them,” she explained. There allow Moss Lake residents this location.

YOU’RE INVITED!

Albemarle Kings Mountain Community Meetings You are invited to meet the Albemarle Kings Mountain team and learn more about the proposed mine project. During the meetings, learn why lithium is important and how you can get involved and stay informed about what’s happening at the proposed mine site. An open forum with Albemarle representatives will follow the meetings providing an opportunity to ask questions and share your ideas.

Refreshments will be provided.

Mount Olive Baptist Church, 146 Dixon School Rd., Kings Mountain, NC January 27, 2024, 9:00 a.m.

Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1017 Bethlehem Rd., Kings Mountain, NC January 30, 2024, 11:00 a.m. or February 1, 2024, 11:00 a.m.

Kings Mountain High School, 500 Phifer Rd., Kings Mountain, NC January 31, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

Kings Mountain YMCA, 211 Cleveland Ave., Kings Mountain, NC February 6, 2024, 5:30 p.m. or February 7, 2024, 7:30 a.m.

For more information: kmcommunity@albemarle.com 704–734–2775 albemarlekingsmountain.com

By Loretta Cozart Kings Mountain Little Theater announced auditions for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on: • Friday Jan. 19, 7:00-9:00 pm • Saturday Jan. 20, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm • Sunday Jan. 21, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm • Friday Jan. 26, 7:00 9:00 pm Parts are for ages 10 – 25 years old on the day of your audition.

Rehearsals begin February 12 and are on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Performances will occur on the weekends of April 26 – 28 and May 3 – 5. Check the performance dates to be certain you do not have conflicts for those weekends WHAT to expect at auditions: • friendly faces greeting you inside the door • arrive early enough to fill out form; be prepared to write a short bio • check the rehearsal/performance calendar for personal conflicts • auditions will be in groups of 5-8 • only directors and auditionees in the audition area When choosing a monologue or song, remember the content of Beauty and the Beast and that it is a FAMILY show.

To prepare for your audition, • Select a monologue from

the links provided by KMLT or find your own that will allow you to show various emotions, facial expressions, characterization, or comedic timing.

• Select 16 bars from a song you like or from the links provided by KMLT that demonstrate your vocal range. An accompanist was provided, and Bluetooth and a plug-in speaker were available. You need to bring sheet music in the correct key, • Practice your voice projection & articulation for both of these.

• Print & fill out the audition sheet & write your bio as you would want it to appear in the program.

• Choose your time on the Sign-up Genius link provided on January 1st Prepare for your audition: • Choose & memorize a monologue 90-120 seconds long • Choose & memorize 16 bars/90 seconds of a song from a musical in the STYLE of Beauty and the Beast, but NOT from Beauty and the Beast. You may use an accompaniment track or bring sheet music, but no a cappella • Be ready to do a “cold” read along with others auditioning, from sections of the

script provided by the director on audition day • Be ready to sing a portion of a song from the musical, taught to you by the music director on audition day • Be ready to participate in simple dance moves taught to you by the choreographer on audition day What is the director looking for: • good projection & articulation • character development (with prepared monologue) • big facial expressions • demonstrative body language • voice characterization • eye contact What is the music director looking for: • vocal range and quality • good projection & articulation • pitch What is the choreographer looking for: • ability to follow instructions • ability to follow a beat • ability to move in unison with others • any special dance abilities On the day of your audition: • bring your completed audition form or, arrive early to fill out a form completely • bring sheet music for your vocal piece if you desire an accompanist check the rehearsal calendar to be certain that you will be available for most rehearsals

Patrick Center kicks off Senior Games & Silver Arts Jan. 26

By Loretta Cozart If you're 50 years old or above and enjoy a little competition, you can participate in the Cleveland County Senior Games & Silver Arts. The kick-off event will be held on Friday, January 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Patrick Senior Center at 909 E. King Street in Kings Mountain. Call the Patrick Center to sign up at 704-734-0447.

The Senior Games and

Silver Arts are multisport/ talent events open to athletes/ artists aged 50 years or above.

It consists of individual and team sports, with track and field, swimming, and basket-

ball being some of the most popular sports.

Silver Arts is a part of the event that consists of individual and team talent competitions centered around the Arts. Competitions include singing, dancing, painting, photography, and much more.

This is a great opportunity for seniors to compete against their peers from all over the county. To sign up for the kick-off event, contact the Patrick Sr. Center to register

“What’s It Worth?” Antique Appraisals January 24 at Mauney Memorial Library

By Loretta Cozart It is time to review your valuables and determine their worth.

Do you ever wonder if those items you have kept from your parents and grandparents really have any worth? Perhaps you saw a unique item in a thrift shop and just had to buy it, only to find there was no info on the value

when you tried to investigate.

Well, now is the perfect time to find out.

Mauney Memorial Library is hosting antique appraisals with Mike Ivankovich on Wednesday, January 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Mauney Memorial Library.

Author, auctioneer, appraiser, and radio show Mike Ivankovich will introduce you to “What Determines Value” and reveal what your antiques, collectibles, and personal treasures are really worth today.

This program will be simultaneously presented in person and through Zoom. Each attendee is invited to bring in or virtually present 1-2 items for Mike to appraise.

The event is for adults and will be held at the library at 100 S. Piedmont Avenue in Kings Mountain. For more information, call 704-739-2371. Registration opened Jan. 1st, so visit the library’s website under the “Attend Programs” tab to register.

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January Gardening Tips

By Jessica Strickland, NC Extension Agent As the holiday season is now behind us, many gardeners begin to dream of warm spring days when we can spend more time in our gardens. Take advantage of January to plan and prepare for the gardening season.

General Garden Tips: • Make sure your tools are ready for the spring growing season. Sharpen any cutting tools you have and change the oil in any motorized garden equipment.

• Add lime to your garden and landscape if your soil test results recommend adding lime. Lime takes several months to change the soil pH, so adding it now will give it time to work before the growing season.

Lawn • Control winter weeds such as wild garlic and chickweed with a broadleaf herbicide, according to the label, on a warm day.

• Avoid heavy traffic on dormant lawns to prevent the plant's crown from being damaged or killed.

Trees, Shrubs and Flowers • Early in the New Year, winter-flowering camellias (Camellia japonica) will begin displaying their beautiful blooms. Enjoy their show but be vigilant to rake up and dispose of any spent blossoms that drop to the ground. These fallen flowers are breeding

Early in the New Year, winter-flowering camellias (Camellia japonica) will begin displaying their beautiful blooms. Variety is picture is ‘Higo Ohkan.

Photo by NC Cooperative Extension material for petal blight, a fungal disease that can discolor future blooms with ugly splotches of brown.

• This time of the year is a good time to mulch landscape beds. Beds are easier to access during this time of year when there is less foliage and plants have died down.

• Water plants just before a cold snap to help plants survive bitter temperatures.

• Study your home landscape to see what additions or improvements can be made this spring.

• Enjoy winter-blooming perennials such as hellebores, rosemary, and camellias.

• House plants with large leaves and smooth foliage, such as philodendrons, dracaena, and rubber plants, benefit if their leaves are washed at intervals to remove dust and grime, helping keep the

Clev. County road closed for repairs into February The N.C. Department of Transportation has closed a section of Shoal Creek Church Road near Mt. Sinai Church Road to repair a crossline pipe and roadway section that was damaged in yesterday’s heavy rains.

The closure is currently

in place through mid-February. A signed detour will take drivers along Mt. Sinai Church Road and N.C. 18, returning to Shoal Creek Church Road.

For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC. gov.

leaf pores open.

Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs • Order your small fruit plants like strawberry, blueberry, and blackberry for a mid-March planting.

• January and February are the times to prune grapevines.

• You can start cool season vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, collards, kale, lettuce, mustard, onions, garden peas, radishes, rutabagas, spinach, and turnips) indoors from seed in January. Plant these cool-season veggies outside in the garden in February.

• Plant asparagus crowns this month when the soil is dry enough to work.

• When reviewing your garden catalogs for new varieties to try, an important consideration is improved insect and/or disease resistance. Watch also for drought-tolerant types.

Blue light message boards coming to a highway near you The North Carolina Department of Transportation is testing new ways to make our roads and highways safer.

NCDOT has partnered with the State Highway Patrol to install blue light trailers along roads. According to highway patrol, putting a state trooper inside a work zone is often difficult. These trailers, with blue lights and a message board, can serve that purpose.

These electronic message boards with flashing blue lights can display various safety messages for drivers, like warning them of a construction zone or telling them to slow down if they’re speeding.

Chamber Luncheon January 17 Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce announces its first Member Luncheon of 2024 at the Don Gibson Theater at 318 S. Washington Street in Shelby on Wednesday, January 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Chairman Damon Scott will speak on the State of The Chamber.

BACK DOOR ANTIQUES

Gary Nadel specializes in 17th- to 20th-century antiques, including furniture, mirrors, and artwork.

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This painting of a young girl with her sheep is one of many in Nadel’s shop.

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Schiele Museum Free offers professional development classes for K-12 teachers The Schiele Museum of Natural History is pleased to offer a free Teacher Institute to area K-12 teachers this summer. Thanks to a grant from North Carolina Humanities, a statewide nonprofit and the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, teachers will learn to implement cross-curricular education for their students based on

SEASON From Page 2A actual illness.”

Lewin says each person must consider how refusing vaccination puts others at risk.

“If you choose not to get immunized, you might not get very sick from a respiratory virus,” notes Lewin. “But think about the people around you. If you spread the virus to a high-risk person, you could seriously threaten their health.”

Lewin recommends taking the following steps to stay healthy: • Get enough sleep. While individual needs vary, most people need six to eight hours of sleep each day. Getting adequate sleep helps your body’s immune system to function

TRAFFICKING From Page 1A can help put an end to human trafficking in North Carolina.”

North Carolina has made significant progress over the last decade in reducing human trafficking, thanks largely to the efforts of the North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission (NCHTC). In June 2023, a new law was enacted that gives human trafficking victims a statutory right to seek permanent no-contact orders against their trafficker.

It also keeps victims from

the works of naturalist Henry David Thoreau.

Schiele Teacher Institute is a program that pro-

vides natural history-based professional development classes to local teachers.

Participating educators learn to incorporate relevant natural history into their lessons through meaningful excursions, professional resources, and museum collections. The first Institute, held in the summer of 2023, focused on Native American history and perspective. Teachers are

properly.

• Exercise regularly. The average adult needs at least 150 minutes (2 1/2 hours) of aerobic activity a week to maintain a healthy immune system.

This amounts to 30 minutes or more of aerobic activity at least five days a week. The activity doesn’t need to be vigorous; walking is sufficient.

• Eat a healthy diet. Healthy foods help boost immune system function. Choose a mostly plant-based diet and avoid excessive carbohydrates.

• Avoid large crowds. Stay away from crowds and large gatherings if you are sick.

• Wear a mask. If you must be in a crowd, consider wearing a mask. This is especially important if you are a high-risk patient or know sick people will be there.

• Practice social distancing.

If there’s potential to be around people who are sick, maintain a distance of six feet apart.

• Inform others. If you have any symptoms and decide to attend a gathering, reach out to the invitees, and let them decide if they are willing to risk being around you.

• Get tested. If you have symptoms of respiratory illness, take a home COVID-19 test. This will allow you to report your health status more accurately to the attendees of an upcoming gathering.

• Get vaccinated. Get all the recommended vaccines.

Your primary care doctor can advise you on what’s recommended based on your age and underlying health issues. The ideal time to get vaccinated is the early fall. But remember, there’s no time like the present!

being denied money from the Crime Victims Compensation Fund based solely on their conduct while they were being trafficked. The law also expands the definition of what is considered human trafficking and sexual servitude to include patronizing or soliciting someone, which mirrors the federal law.

The North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission is the legislatively mandated leader of anti-human trafficking efforts in North Carolina per S.L. 2013-368.

The Commission is charged primarily with examining and combating human trafficking; funding and facilitating

research; creating assessment and accountability measures; informing and educating law enforcement personnel, social services providers, and the general public; suggesting new policies, procedures, and legislation; and developing regional response teams and identifying gaps in law enforcement or service provision and recommending solutions. The Commission is housed within the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts and also works to increase awareness and foster partnerships to bring services to survivors.

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currently participating in The Schiele’s second Institute, a Space Camp experience made possible by a NASA-funded grant program, NC Space Grant.

North Carolina Humanities has provided a grant for the next Schiele Teachers Institute, scheduled for summer 2024. Teachers will have the opportunity to explore Henry David Thoreau’s experiential nature-based educational philosophy. They

will examine the museum’s wide array of programs and exhibits that focus on the natural world, build collaborative community connections with other teachers and local partners, and participate in fun excursions related to the course content. Schiele Institute Education Specialist Jenny Bumgarner says, “We want to ignite educators’ inspiration to find creative ways to engage and empower students to become agents of

change in their schools and communities.”

This year, North Carolina Humanities awarded over $344,000 in grants to 40+ organizations. Thanks to their support, the Schiele Teacher Institute remains free for local K-12 teachers.

Summer Institute enrollment will open for applicants this spring. Follow The Schiele on social media for more information.

CLUE

signed by the cast.

The cast in order of appearance includes Kelsey Garber as Yvette, Nick Howell as Wadsworth, Caswell Martin as Cook, David Baez as Colonel Mustard, Ellie Dudeck as Mrs. White, Suzie Crews as Mrs. Peacock, Kevin L. Burke as Mr. Green, Chad Spurling as Professor Plum, Nicole Wilson as Miss Scarlet, Tim Evans as Mr. Boddy, Shawn Hougas as Motorist, Mark Griffin as Cop: Jackie Sibley-Newton as Singing Telegram Girl, and Kevin Newton as Chief of Police.

Performances are February 23, 24, and March 1, 2 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees are on February 25 and March 3 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. For info or reservations, contact tickets@

kmlt.org or call 704-7309408. Beginning February 1, tickets are available online at www.kmlt.org.

This production contains mature themes and situations, suggestive and adult language, and depictions of stage violence. It will employ the use of theatrical weapons, gunshots, and a strobe effect. Patrons with health conditions should be advised.

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

“Mr. Palenick was insistent that he wasn’t going to let that happen here. So that is how the development agreement began. One of the main components of that agreement is that the developer is committing to building the development within the City of Kings Mountain. In fact, it goes as far as to say that if we try to remove it from the city’s jurisdiction, we have to pay fees in lieu of property, hospitality, and sales taxes. It is an important commitment as part of the development agreement.

Palenick explained that the rezoning of the property contains conditional agreements that make up the development agreement. It makes the developer accountable for those agreed commitments.

“This is a ratification of that agreement that attaches it to human beings… to hold them accountable,” he explained.

“There was a lot of discussion this evening on how I’m not skeptical, or that I wasn’t looking out for the best interest of the community. And that couldn’t be further from the truth.” He explained how the negotiations on the 384 acres evolved and how the city made it clear there to the developers there would need to be many conditions for the project to go forward and that they needed to pursue a planned development.

The city manager also reminded the council that the developer could build many homes on that property already because it was pre-zoned that way. “That’s

how it started,” Palenick said.

“Now they have to annex, they have to pay city taxes, and if they decide to go away from the project, they have to pay in lieu of taxes.”

Regarding the casino, he said, “We have the sovereign nation in the middle of our city, in which by all accounts makes two million dollars per day, that has no obligation of any kind to pay the city one dime in any taxes, and never will, apparently, by the agreement they have with the county. We didn’t want to see that happen again. That’s not good land use practice.”

Addressing environmental and traffic issues noted by citizens during the public hearing, Palenick said, “Simply because the development agreement doesn’t say so, doesn’t mean something is not required. It doesn’t mean it is not law,” he explained.

“Our UDO requires you to get a traffic analysis. If you have a thousand traffic movements daily, you must get a traffic analysis. If there is a state, county, or federal government requirement for the environment, those laws are in place, and they have to be followed.

Those requirements don’t go away simply because they aren’t included in the development agreement. All those safeguards are there and will continue to be there. I want to clarify that many things are covered, even if they aren’t spoken to directly in the development agreement itself.

Those requirements are done in every case.”

investment and overburdened by pollution. Over 70% of the CFI funding announced today will support project sites in disadvantaged communities.

“The Federal Highway Administration is pleased to announce these grants that will bring EV charging and alternative fuels to people and communities across the nation,” said Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt. “These investments through the CFI Program will grow our national EV charging network, support President Biden’s goals of achieving net-zero emissions for the nation by 2050, and promote opportunity for all Americans to enjoy the benefits of EV charging.”

To ensure a consistent charging experience for users that ensures a convenient, affordable, and reliable national charging network, EV chargers constructed with CFI funds

must adhere to the same minimum standards established for NEVI-funded chargers. This includes requirements that CFIfunded chargers are Made in America and installed and maintained by strong workforce standards. FHWA is working closely with the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, providing technical assistance in the planning and implementing of a national network of electric vehicle chargers and zero-emission fueling infrastructure.

The only other NC community included in this grant is the City of Durham, which will receive $5 million for Empower Durham: Equitable EV Charging in the City of Durham, NC – Corridor Component.

For a complete list of grant recipients, visit https:// www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/cfi/grant_recipients/

From Page 1A the beloved board game Clue to life on the stage,” said Director Wendy Walega. “Our talented cast and crew are working tirelessly to create a production that captures the essence of the game while adding a theatrical flair that will keep audiences engaged and entertained throughout the entire performance.

“Audiences can expect a fast-paced and highly entertaining evening filled with suspense and humor. It’s a classic whodunit with a modern twist that we know will delight both fans of the board game and the cult film.”

There will be a drawing each night for a special edition of the Clue board game

DIXON From Page 1A and a second for the development agreement.” It was determined that a separate public hearing was needed.

The city council approved the rezoning agreement last November. Palenick explained, “The rezoning agreement contains conditions of the zoning and is attached to the land. By approving the development agreement, we are attaching all those conditions to human beings, to an entity that is also accountable, not just to the land itself.

This contractual development agreement is for a 20-year period with the people who signed that agreement.”

Many citizens spoke against the Dixon Ridge development during the public hearing portion of the meeting, with most issues directed toward the rezoning agreement, which was already approved.

Matthew Carpenter with Parker Poe spoke regarding the development agreement and how it evolved. “Mr. Palenick asked if we would be willing to enter into a development agreement because of what happened with the casino. The casino started development under the sovereign tribe. Because of that, whatever they build there, the city will not reap the benefits of the property taxes, the sales taxes, and the hospitality taxes that come from that development,” he continued.

GRANTS From Page 1A and Arizona. These projects invest in EV charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure in urban and rural communities, including convenient and high-use locations like schools, parks, libraries, multi-family housing, and more. Another $312 million in funding will go to 11 “corridor” recipients whose projects are located along roadways designated as Alternative Fuel Corridors. These projects will fill gaps in the core national charging and alternative-fueling network.

The CFI program advances President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative, which sets a goal that 40% of the overall benefits of federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by under-

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An Invitation to Self-Denial In this series of articles considering Jesus’ invitations in the Gospel of Matthew, we have harkened back to the excitement felt in childhood at reRev. Robert ceiving an invitaPatrick, III tion to a party. A Pastor friend’s birthday, a holiday party; Boyce Memorial AARP whatever the occasion, children are usually excited to receive an invitation! Cake, games, and presents are among the things which lead to eager anticipation after accepting an invitation. Do you remember the joy of such invitations?

Last week we heard Jesus’ invitation to the weary and burdened to come to Him to find rest for their

souls. That is a gracious invitation!

But Jesus never disguises what coming to Him involves. His gracious invitation calls one to a new kind of life that requires repentance, or turning from the old life of rebellion against God. His Spirit empowers this turning in everyone who comes to Him, but that doesn’t mean it is easy. Jesus makes this clear in the invitation of Matthew 16:24–25: “Then Jesus told His disciples, ‘If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.”

We are in the first month of the new year, and it is likely the case that many of us made resolutions a few weeks ago to deny ourselves things that we enjoy. Maybe commitments were made to read more books rather than surfing the web, or to stop eat-

ing certain favorite foods or deserts in favor of a healthier diet. Perhaps some well established habits were marked for change. All of this requires self-denial, and there is a reason new years resolutions are often quickly abandoned. There is nothing easy about self-denial!

Jesus’ invitation for those who would come to Him for rest is joined to commands: “let him deny himself and take up his cross.” These are both presented in the imperative mood! But this invitation is still gracious. What must anyone deny in coming to Jesus? What must go to the cross, or be crucified and killed off?

It is the pattern of self-worship that leads us to live in rebellion against God, disregarding His will for our lives that we may live simply to please ourselves. Continuing in that life, or “saving” that life, leads to eternal death. But dying to ourselves

that we may live for Christ, “losing” our lives, is the way true life is found!

The stakes of Jesus’ invitations are high. Acceptance means life, even eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. Rejection means continuing in one’s own power and will, and that is the path that leads to death.

If Jesus’ invitation doesn’t seem appealing, it is important to remember that there is no profit in gaining all one desires in the world if one loses his soul. Jesus’ invitation offers life that is abundant and eternal. Acceptance requires abandonment of everything that ultimately brings misery and death. As you hear His invitation, are you willing to deny yourself and come to Him? Are there things in your life that you know He is inviting, even commanding, you to leave behind? Accept His invitation and receive all that you need for all eternity!

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Kings Mountain Area Church Directory St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256 Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007 Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716 The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764 Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328

Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Rd. • Kings Mountain Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406 Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075 Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Ave. 704-739-6811 Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711 Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354 Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160

Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516 Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354 New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507 New Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606 New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128 New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371

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Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580

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

Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd. Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church 201 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-7466 Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216 Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920

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Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171 Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church 830 E. King St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015 Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152 Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Concord United Methodist Church 2404 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Bessemer City, NC 704-629-3571 Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773 Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477

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Senior Center Dutch Lunch goes to Forest City

A dear friend and a good lunch make for a great day!

PATRICK SENIOR CENTER’S LATEST DUTCH LUNCH ADVENTURE – The Patrick Senior Center took their seniors to the Hoot Nannie in Forest City. From the photos, everyone had a great time. Be sure to join us for a great time of food and fellowship next month! These ladies are enjoying some fried squash!

Photos by Patrick Senior Center

There is nothing better than friends gathered around the table.

These ladies are having a great time.

Mary Neisler, the force behind KM’s historic preservation

By Loretta Cozart

the Joy Theater, among countless Many people remember other projects.

In 1999, Mary Mary Neisler, the wife of Charles A. Neisler and the rescued and remother of Andrew, Scott, stored the Andrew and Lee. After her marriage (W.A.) Mauney in 1951, she moved to Kings home on BattleMountain and immediately ground Avenue. got involved in the commu- That landmark is nity. Little did the townspeo- now on the Naple know what a powerful tional Register for influence she would have on Historic Places.

According them.

Mary was a member of to a Herald artiFirst Presbyterian Church, cle written by MARY S. NEISLER served as the President of Lib Stewart the Cleveland County His- on March 29, torical Museum, and was 2007, in anidence. When the railroad instrumental in creating the ticipation of opening the came, their business grew, Kings Mountain Historical Mauney Brothers Store, run and within no time, the Museum. She was active on by Andrew and his brother brothers built a store at 213 the Kings Mountain Historic Jake (J.S.), the house was S. Battleground Avenue.

Landmark Commission and built in 1870 at 104 N. Bat- Andrew Mauney was Kings the Cleveland County His- tleground Avenue, and the Mountain’s first Mayor, and torical Survey Task Force. two front rooms were added the city was incorporated on She also helped restore in 1873 to turn it into a res- February 11, 1874.

Bonnie Mauney Summers, Andrew Mauney’s daughter, wrote that the family’s original house only included the two-story portion of the structure. The building was turned facing west after the Mauney brothers relocated their store downtown.

An ell was added in the rear of the original house, making it a four-room dwelling.

In 1877, W.A. Mauney built a new house just north of the original home, which remained his residence until his death in 1929.

The original houses were passed to one of Andrew’s daughters, Virginia Mauney Herndon, and then to her AGENCY NAME sons, James E. Herndon, Jr., and William Mauney HernGOES HERE don.

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Lunch and shenanigans. What’s not to love?

(Ed. Note: The recipes in today’s Cooking Corner are from “The Good Neighbor Cookbook” published by the Cleveland County Chapter American Red Cross.)

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE Clevie Spangler 1 small hen or 1 (2 ½ lb.) fryer 1 6 ¾ oz. pkg.

Quick-cooking wild and long grain rice mix (the kind with the seasoning packet).

2 cans undiluted cream of mushroom soup Butter and breadcrumbs ½ lb. hot sausage 2 med. onions, chopped Cook rice in chicken stock after chicken has been stewed. Cook according to package directions, substituting chicken stock for water.

Fry sausage, drain.

SAUTE onions in fat. Add soup to onions and sausage.

Put soup-sausage mixture into greased 9x13-inch casserole. Top with cut-up

chicken. Add rice to top of chicken.

Add buttered breadcrumbs on top of rice. Cover with foil and bake for ½ hour at 350 degrees or until bubbly.

Freezes well before being baked. Serves 6-8.

Can be prepared ahead of time, cover securely with foil, and put in refrigerator.

CHICKEN PIE Mary W. Adams 1 whole chicken stewed 1 can celery soup 1 ¼ cup chicken broth 3 hard-boiled eggs Stew chicken and take from bones. Put chicken in casserole and cover chicken with sliced eggs. Mix soup and chicken broth and pour over chicken.

Mix 1 cup self-rising flour, 1 stick melted margarine, and 1 cup buttermilk. Pour

this batter over chicken and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

MOUNTAIN DEW OR MELLO YELLOW POUND C AKE Ruth Wilson 2 sticks margarine ½ cup shortening 2 ½ cups sugar 5 eggs 3 cups flour 2 tsp. lemon flavoring 6 oz. Mountain Dew or Mellow Yellow Mix in order given. Beat until creamy. Bake in greased and floured tube pan for 55 minutes at 325 degrees.

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KM Crisis Ministry helps neighbors in need

By Loretta Cozart Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry (KMCM), an emergency organization sponsored by the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association, helps individuals and families in need in our community. With rising inflation resulting in greater needs locally, the ministry is asking the community for help.

In 2022, KMCM helped 2133 people with food.

That is roughly 25 percent of all the people living in Kings Mountain. This year, 259 families got help with utilities, 128 families were helped with rent, 184 individuals received clothes, and 72 families received needed gas or kerosene.

Executive Director Lisa Harrison shared, “The numbers are double what they were the previous year, and we anticipate that even more individuals and families will need help this coming year.

Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry is unique to our area.

Shelby and Gastonia have nothing like this, it is truly an example of Kings Mountain people taking care of each other in the community.”

“The individuals and families we help are in crisis, and they come from all walks of life,” she said.

“They are in need, and we are able to meet them where they are and provide muchneeded resources like food, rent, and utilities – to help propel individuals and families into a better position for success and well-being.”

When the organization began, it was funded by local churches that pooled funds to help with the food needs in Kings Mountain.

At that time, it was called the Helping Hands fund.

In the 1990s, the group moved to the YMCA at 208 Cleveland Avenue and began a food pantry, clothes closet, and financial assistance with rent and utilities.

KMCM is a Second Harvest Food Pantry and receives donations of fresh produce, deli and bakery items from Food Lion and Walmart. They receive canned goods from businesses, churches, and individuals holding food drives and donating food monthly.

Local realtors leave door hangers, and many individuals support the mission through them.

The ministry receives funding from local churches, individuals, United Way, the City of Kings Mountain, grants, charitable organizations, and fundraisers. The City of Kings Mountain provides office space and facilities at the YMCA free of charge.

Those applying for assistance must meet certain criteria and provide all the following items: driver’s license or picture ID of all adults in the household, Social Security CARDS of all in the household (adults & children), proof of income/ money received in last 30 days, copy of DSS Food Stamp Letter, proof of residency (correct name & address), and proof showing why in crisis - any receipts, statement, etc.

Anticipating greater needs from people and due to rising inflation, KMCM is looking for partners, both individual and corporate, to become monthly donors.

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The Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry is located at the rear, right side, of the YMCA building. Visitors can park outside pool area. The ministry is open for donations, food, clothes, and financial assistance on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Call 704-739-7256 to make an appointment. Items needed are clothing, and linens. No furniture or other household items are accepted.

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Mary Neisler played a key role in ensuring that the National Register of Historic Places officially recognized the Central School Historic District and the West End Historic District. She assisted in the formation of the Davidson Alumni Resource Center, Inc., and helped the nonprofit to obtain its building on

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Early last week, the Food Pantry’s cupboards were bare. Thanks to generous donations, shelves were replenished just in time for 100 families to be served. dance and other supporting activities.

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Parker Street in Kings Mountain. Preserving the community’s heritage was important to her. She received the first Spirit of Kings Mountain Pride in Community Award in 2006 and the Cleveland County Distinguished Woman Award in 2007 for her charitable efforts.

Ask anyone who knew Mary Neisler, and they will tell you, “Though she was small, she was mighty!” She wasn’t shy. No, far from it!

If Mary felt like a task needed to be done, she would

take matters into her own hands. One day, she mentioned to the minister at First Presbyterian Church that a tree limb in the churchyard needed pruning. Later that same day, the minister noticed Mary's little red truck parked on the lawn, and saw her standing in the bed of the truck removing the limb herself!

To say Mary Neisler was a force in this community is an understatement. To be sure, she was The Force behind preservation in Kings

Mountain. Her passion for Kings Mountain, the home of her sons, the home of her husband, his ancestors, and most assuredly, for Mary herself, made life in the best little town in the state just a little bit better.

Mary Neisler is sorely missed by all those who knew her. And it gives one pause to wonder if anyone will ever be able to step in and fill her tiny 7AAAA shoes.

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Mountaineers beat Huss and North Gaston, BSC leader Crest Chargers here January 23 K i n g s Mountain’s Mountaineers resumed Big South 3A Conference basketball action last week with wins over Hunter Huss 66-52 and North Gaston 80-54.

The Mountaineers were scheduled to host the Forestview Jaguars last night and will travel to South Point on Friday. They face West Charlotte at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the Hopewell Invitational Tournament and will host current BSC leader

Crest on Tuesday, Jan. 23.

The Mountaineers basically held the lead all night against last week’s opponents.

They went up 21-17 over Huss in the first quarter before the Huskies rebounded and took a 36-35 lead into the halftime break.

KM came back to lead 45-42 after the third period and outscored the Huskies 21-10 in the fourth to win going away.

J’Mun Huskey led the Mountaineers with 17 points and Bradley Floyd added 12. Trimmell Dunlap

led the Huskies with 17.

The Mountaineers had three men in double figures and nine different players to score in their rout of North Gaston.

Bradley Floyd led the way with 23 points.

Caleb Nixon added 18 and Kee’donn Linney 14 as the Mountaineers ran their record to 3-1 in the Big South and 9-3 overall. Heading into last night’s action the Mountaineers were tied with Ashbrook for second place. Crest leads the race with a perfect 4-0 BSC record and 9-1 overall mark.

The Lady Mountaineers saw their record drop to 0-4 in the BSC and 0-10 overall with losses of 45-36 to North Gaston and 58-14 at Huss.

The powerful Huss ladies stormed to a 16-2 first quarter lead and were up 37-6 at the half and 53-11 going into the fourth quarter.

The Lady Mountaineers played probably their best game of the year against North Gaston. They trailed by just 14-12 after the first period, 18-16 at the half and 33-29 going into the fourth

period. Bridges led the scoring with 11 points and Martin had 10.

It was North Gaston’s first conference win.

BOYS GAMES KM (80) – B. Floyd 23, Nixon 18, Linney 14, Cole 7, Lindsay 5, Foster 4, J. Floyd 4, Robinette 3, Huskey 2.

NG (54) – Carothers 16, Lattimore 15, Howard 10, Hill 7, Burris 2, Guerrero 2, Huggins 2.

KM (66) – Huskey 17, B. Floyd 12, Robinette 9, Linney 8, Nixon 6, J. Floyd 6, Lindsay 5, Foster 3.

HH (52) – Dunlap 17, Gladden 9, Pattis 6, Duff 6, Phillips 6, Barnette 5, Falls 3.

GIRLS GAMES KM (36) – Martin 10, A. Bridges 11, Wooten 9, Williams 2, Dixon-Velez 1, Fleming 2, Ford 1.

NG (45) – Arrowood 7, Thomas 2, Littlejohn 19, Brown 17.

KM (14) – Martin 2, Wooten 5, Williams 5, Dixon-Velez 2.

HH (58) – Harris 8, Swann 11, Hoover 27, Camp 7, Love 4.

KMHS adds state KM Elite basketball summaries qualifiers at ‘indoor’ track and field meet Kings Mountain High hosted an indoor track and field meet outside Thursday, calling it the Polar Bear Meet.

Nine teams participated in the event.

Kings Mountain added to its list of state qualifiers.

For the men’s team, Hunter Cruise, Isaiah Watts, David Johnson and Max Thompson ran an 8:39 4x800 relay to qualify for the 3A state championship.

For the women’s team, Zaniah Field won the long jump with a state qualifying jump of 16’6”.

Other first place finishes included Max Thompson in the 1000, 1600 and 3200; Barry Moore in the 300 meter dash and long jump, the 4x200 team consisting

of Barry Moore, Darreon Dixon-Velez, Josiah Hill and Malcolm Carter, Hunter Cruise in the pole vault and Tyler McIntyre in the 55 meter high hurdles.

In addition to Zaniah Field’s first place in the long jump, other Lady Mountaineers first place finishes included Jaylee Woodward in the high jump, Alanna Snelson in the pole vault and the 4x200 meter relay team of Princess Strain, Alyssa Deal, Kienna Ellis and Brooke Waseman.

The indoor track and field Mountaineers will be back in action in a “true” indoor facility, JDL Fasttrack in Winston Salem on Thursday.

K-2nd grade beginners division: Primetime Elite 43, K2 Ballers 21 Elite – Khamonia Marable 22, Cali Boyce 14, Gabriel Woods 3, Jamese Lipscomb 3, Dontarius Simmons 2.

K2 Ballers – Kenneth Homsley 8, Sadie Bert 6, Henry Deaton 4, Nova

Howell 1, Kaleb Walls 1.

Big Elite 2.0 26, Toon Squad 25 Big Elite – Timothy Tate 17, Norah Lattimore 3, Leighton Austin 3, Khoen Brice 2, Landry Austin 1.

Toon Squad – Kam Fortenberry 15, Noah Lee 5, Zoey Caple 2, Mahkai Hayes 1, Mia Thompson 1, Branson Shaw 1.

BSC BASKETBALL STANDINGS BOYS Teams Crest Ashbrook Kings Mountain South Point Hunter Huss Forestview North Gaston Stuart Cramer GIRLS Stuart Cramer South Point Hunter Huss Crest Forestview Ashbrook North Gaston Kings Mountain

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4-0 3-1 3-1 2-2 2-2 1-3 0-3 0-4

10-4 8-6 7-7 7-3 10-4 3-9 3-10 0-9

Big Elite 2.0 28, Mountain Lions 18 Big Elite – Timothy Tate 14, Khoen Brice 7, Noah Lattimore 4, Sahmir Patterson 2, Leighton Austin 1.

Mountain Lions – Liam Pierce 6, Kyler Holmes 3, Cayden Long-Alexander 2, Jo Jo Hollifield 2, Zaylen Lipscomb 2, Aaydin Foster 1, Summer Lawson 1.

3rd-4th Grade Elementary Division: Team Drip 17, Hoop City Ballers 12 Team Drip – Caleb Ross 8, Braylon Ellis 7, Aydn Barnett 2.

Hoop City Ballers -Zander Smith 6, Tre Jeter 2, Amir Surratt 2, K.J. Moore 2.

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SPORTS THIS WEEK Wed., Jan. 17 5 p.m. – High school wrestling, Kings Mountain, Forestview and Cramer at Crest.

Thurs., Jan 18 4:15 p.m. – Middle school basketball, Kings Mountain at East Lincoln.

Fri., Jan. 19 6 p.m. – High school basketball, Kings Mountain at South Point.

Sat., Jan. 20 TBD – High school wrestling, Big South Conference tournament at North Gaston.

12:30 p.m. – High school basketball, Kings Mountain vs. West Char-

lotte at Hopewell Invitational (boys only).

Mon., Jan. 22 4:15 p.m. – Middle school basketball, Kings Mountain at Burns.

Tue., Jan. 23 6 p.m. – High school basketball, Crest at Kings Mountain.

Wed. , Jan. 24 6 p.m. – High school basketball, Shelby at Kings Mountain.

Patriots beat Lincolnton, North Lincoln to go 4-0 Kings Mountain Middle School’s basketball team won two more games last week to run its record to 4-0.

The Patriots opened division play with a 60-48 win over the Wildcats of Lincolnton.

The KM offense got off to a scorching start, scoring 24 points in the first period.

Silas Tate scored seven of his 11 points as he led seven Patriot scorers as the Patriots built a 24-15 lead.

The Patriots were led

by Christian Jarrett, who scored six of his game-high 14 points to extend KM’s lead to 39-24 at the half.

During the third quarter, KJ Bell connected on back-

to-back threes to help give the Patriots a 49-31 lead heading into the final period.

KM led by as many as 24 points, led by Xavier Hutchens and Tristan McCorkle who combined for seven points enroute to the victory.

Jarrett led the Patriots with 14 points, eight rebounds (including seven offensive) and hitting six of eight shots. KJ Bell had 13 points, five rebounds, four steals and was 5-for-10 shooting.

Silas Tate had 11 points on 4 for 8 shooting to go with six rebounds, four assists, and four steals.

Xavier Hutchens scored

six points to go with two assists and a steal; Cam Houser four points and three rebounds; Carlos Boyce four points and four rebounds; Braylon Brown four points and Tristian McCorkle three.

KM had 32 rebounds, hit 18 of 33 shots inside the arc, 11 steals and 11 assists and hit 9 of 11 free throws.

KM’s second division game of the week saw the Patriots face a scrappy North Lincoln team. KM’s offense again got off to a torrid start by scoring 21 points in the opening quarter.

KM was led by Christian Jarrett who scored seven of his 18 points in the quarter.

Silas Tate and Cam Houser chipped in with four points each as the Patriots built a nine-point lead after one.

KM’s lead rose to 19 in the second period as Carlos Boyce scored eight points.

The Patriots went into the break up 36-17.

KM continued its defensive dominance in the third quarter. Silas Tate and Xavier Hutchens led the defensive tempo with steals and KJ Bell scored five points to help build a 26-point lead going into the final quarter.

KM had its highest scoring period of the year in the fourth quarter with 25 points. Boyce and Jarrett combined for 14 points to

seal the game 74-37.

Boyce led the scoring with 22 points and hit 11 of 12 shots. Jarrett scored 18 points to go with nine rebounds, three assists and 7-for-10 shooting.

Bell had 11 points, six rebounds, two steals, a blocked shot and 4-for-6 shooting. Cam Houser added 10 points, three assists, and five for six shooting; Xavier Hutchens nine points, seven boards, six assists, three steals and hit 4 of 8 shots and Silas Tate scored four points to go with five rebounds, six assists and three steals.

KM had 22 points off the bench, hit 31 of 45 two-pointers and grabbed 32 rebounds. The Patriots had

12 steals and 23 assists.

Offensive Player of the Week was Christian Jarrett who scored 32 points, including 13 of 18 from the field, and grabbed 17 rebounds.

Defensive Player of the Week was Xavier Hutchens with 10 rebounds, eight assists and four steals.

Sixth Man of the Week was Braylon Brown who had four points and two steals.

Kings Mountain was scheduled to host West Lincoln Tuesday before going on the road to East Lincoln Thursday.

The Patriots are 2-0 in the East Division and 4-0 overall

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Ribbon Cutting celebrates renovated CCC Yetis Gym

By Alan Hodge Last Saturday, January 13, 2024, saw Cleveland Community College celebrate the grand opening of its newly renovated Yetis gym with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The atmosphere inside the gleaming gym was electric with excitement. In addition to the ribbon cutting, two thrilling basketball games took place that saw the CCC Yetis men’s and women’s teams take on the Bryant & Stratton College (Va) Bobcats. The Yetis women fell 55-84 and the men won 10079.

The ribbon cutting took place between the games.

The ribbon cutting was the culmination of work that has transformed the gym from a ho-hum space to a state of the art athletic and other activities edifice.

Extensive work was completed in the gym last year, most notably the installation of new hardwood flooring featuring the Yeti head. In addition, new locker rooms were built for both home and visitor teams, new flooring was installed on the walking track and a new Yeti Club room was constructed.

Much of the work was done by CCC’s maintenance staff with help from a few contractors.

CCC public relations/ media spokesperson Paula Vess woman explained the evolution of the gym.

“In 2021, the first phase of the Yeti Athletics Complex was completed with the construction of a new baseball field. A new softball field was completed a little more than a year later. The softball field was finished during the off-season in 2022, and we held a grand opening in February 2023.

The Board of Trustees approved adding volleyball and men’s and women’s basketball in May 2022, which created the need to completely renovate the gym. At the time, the gym floor was covered in carpet, there were no bleachers, and although there were men’s and women’s locker rooms next to the gym, they weren’t equipped to meet the needs of competitive teams and there was no visitor locker room.”

Key spaces in the gym are named in honor of key CCC personalities and loved ones.

The named spaces in

the gym are: The Chloe and Gracie Langley Scoreboard was named by Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees Allen Langley to honor his daughters. The Joe and Terri King Scoreboard was named by Trustee Wayne King to honor his parents. The King Family Locker Room (home team locker room) was named by Trustee Wayne King to honor his family. The Berry Family Yeti Club Room was named

by Trustee Tony Berry to honor his family. The Charles Carrigan Memorial Wall was named by Trustee Betty Carrigan in memory of her husband.

Several dignitaries shared their thoughts on the new gym project. Remarks were rendered by CCC President Dr. Jason Hurst, Board of Trustees’ Chair Bill Turpish, Cleveland Community College Foundation Board of Directors Chair Steve Padgett, and the donors who named several features in the gym.

“This journey began in spring 2022 when the Board of Trustees approved adding women’s volleyball and men’s and women’s basketball, along with track and field and eSports,” said Hurst.

“A year ago, this gym looked drastically different, Now, the gym is filled with athletes, excitement and cheering fans.

It brings new life to our campus. Today, we celebrate an historical occasion with the gym’s grand opening.”

Padgett thanked those who contributed to the gym project.

“It was the great generosity of the donors who made this possible,” he said.

Langley spoke about the impact the new gym will have.

“This is an investment in all of our students,” he said.

King added his thoughts on the forward thinking that made the gym happen.

“It’s amazing what happens when people have a vision,” he said. “The sky is the limit for this institution.”

Overall, the day was an upbeat milestone in the ever-evolving growth of CCC and the positive impact it has on our region.

L-R: Betty Carrigan, Tony Berry, Larry Hamrick Jr, Robert Queen, CCC President Dr. Jason Hurst, Board of Trustees Chair Bill Turpish, and CCC Foundation Board of Directors Chair Steve Padgett. (Photos by Alan Hodge)

CCC President Dr. Jason Hurst addresses the crowd.

A bevy of CCC and Cleveland County officials attended the event.

Yetis supporters.

Yetis women took on Bryant & Stratton College (VA) Bobcats. They were defeated 55-84.

Yetis men play Bryant & Stratton College (VA) Bobcats. The men won 100-79.

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Solberg appointed head coach for women's soccer at GWU Gardner-Webb President Dr. William M. Downs has named Erik Solberg the next head coach of the GWU women’s soccer program, the Department of Athletics announced on Friday, Jan. 12. Solberg joins GWU after four seasons as the head coach at the University of Arkansas PineBluff (UAPB).

“Our Women’s Soccer team deserves a leader who is committed to sharpening the competitive skills of each and every student-athlete, and Coach Erik Solberg has demonstrated his dedication to player development throughout his entire career,” praised Downs.

“When we interviewed Solberg for the position, I heard three important pledges: first, he promised to outwork anyone; second, he promised to leverage GWU’s facilities and resources to ensure that his teams compete at the very top of the Big South Conference on a yearly basis; and, third, he dared to envision leading his Runnin’ Bulldogs to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history. Exceptional effort, unquestioned integrity, and limitless ambition …

ERIK SOLBERG those are the qualities that distinguish Erik Solberg and that made him our top choice.”

At UAPB (20202023), Solberg steadied a program after being named the Golden Lions’ sixth different head coach in an eight-year span. By his third season in Pine Bluff, Solberg led UAPB to a 9-11 overall record, its best season since 2016, and a 4-4-1 conference record, the program’s best record in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play since 2015.

The 2022 season opened with a 1-0 victory over Arkansas State University, the program’s first win over a Division I foe outside of conference play since 2011.

In 2023, the Golden

Prior to Pine Bluff, Solberg was the head coach at Northwestern Oklahoma State University for one season (2019), where he led the Rangers to a 7-10-1 record, doubling their win total from the previous season and posting the program’s highest win total since becoming a full NCAA Division II member.

Four of Solberg’s players earned all-conference recognition, including the Newcomer of the Year, as Northwestern Oklahoma posted its highest point total in conference play since 2004.

Solberg brings eight years of head coaching experience to Boiling Springs, having previously spent three seasons at Division III East Texas Baptist University (20162018), where he went 27-21-7. In 2017, Solberg led the Tigers to a program-record 13 wins, including an upset victory over NCAA Division I Alcorn State University.

Under his leadership, two Tigers earned all-region honors and 17 players were named all-conference selections, including the American Southwestern Conference Offensive and Defensive Players of

Lions again finished with nine wins, completing the program’s best twoyear stretch since 20102011. This past season, Solberg’s Golden Lions led the SWAC in scoring, finishing 18th-nationally in total goals (49) and 20th-nationally in goals per game (2.33).

During his tenure at UAPB, Solberg coached 12 all-conference players, including a SWAC Offensive Player of the Year (2022), Defensive Player of the Year (2023), and Freshman of the Year (2022), with eight SWAC Player of the Week recognitions.

Solberg is the only head coach in UAPB history to lead his team to four consecutive SWAC Tournament appearances. In each of Solberg’s four seasons at UAPB, the Golden Lions outperformed their preseason ranking.

“Erik is a highly respected Division I head coach, and an incredibly hard worker, with a positive can-do attitude that will inspire our team and unite our community behind this women’s soccer program,” said Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Andrew T. Goodrich.

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The North Carolina Lottery Commission met last week and set a January 26 deadline for prospective sports betting operators to file paperwork.

Approval is expected to be completed in time for the March Madness basketball tournaments.

The following companies seek licenses: DraftKings, ESPN BET, FanDuel, BetMGM, Fanatics, and Underdog Sports.

According to Queen City News, North Carolina requires that sports betting groups align themselves with sports teams or groups. As a result, sports entity owners get a portion of the bets.

Business North Carolina explained how the requirement came to be, “Raleigh insiders give particular credit for the provision to Fred Whitfield, the recently retired president of the Charlotte Hornets, and Tom Dundon, the Dallas-based owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, who lobbied for the rule,

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“At yesterday's commission meeting, it was disclosed that the Cherokee’s Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprises and the Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain put in applications for betting licenses.

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He continued, “Lastly, I want to express my gratitude to Chris Peterson, Chris Robinson, and the rest of the UAPB administration for giving me the opportunity to lead that program, as I’m tremendously proud of what we built together.”

Solberg takes over as the seventh head coach in Gardner-Webb program history. He holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from Ole Miss (’12) and a Master’s of Education with a concentration in sports administration from East Central (’15). Solberg and his wife Shelby have two sons, Hayes and Harris. “My family and I are excited to be part of the Cleveland County community, and usher in a new era of Bulldog Women’s Soccer,” Solberg pledged. “I believe there is no limit to what we can accomplish together.”

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Prior to his time at East Texas, Solberg was an assistant coach at East Central University (20142015). He also served one season as a volunteer assistant at Nicholls State University (2013).

A native of Arlington Heights, Ill., Solberg was a student-athlete at the University of Mississippi, competing at the varsity level on the track and field and cross-country teams and scoring for the Rebels at the 2009 Southeastern Conference (SEC) Cross Country Championships.

He was named to the SEC Honor Roll for the 200910 season and, during a season of graduate eligibility at Southeastern Louisiana University, was named to the Southland Conference Honor Roll.

“I’m truly honored and blessed to be named the head women’s soccer coach at Gardner-Webb University,” Solberg asserted. “I’d first like to thank President Downs, Dr. Goodrich, and Coach Scott Wells for entrusting me with the privilege of leading this program. It was immediately apparent in the interview process that Gardner-Webb is a special, tight-knit place

The Golden LEAF Colleges and Universities Scholarship application for the 2024-2025 academic year will open January 16, 2024 at CFNC.org.

A total of 215 awards will be offered to first-time recipients from qualifying rural and economically distressed or tobacco-dependent counties.

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North Carolina community college transfer students can receive $3,500 annually for up to three years.

To be eligible, students must be a graduating North Carolina high school senior or a currently enrolled North Carolina community college transfer student, enrolling full-time

in the fall at a participating North Carolina public or private college or university.

Recipients are selected based on multiple factors, including an intent to return to a rural North Carolina County after graduation. Applicants must also fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate financial need as determined by the application process; have a cumulative GPA of no less than 2.5; and be a resident of a rural North Carolina County that is economically distressed and/ or tobacco dependent. Click here for the full list of eligible counties. Students in Cleveland County qualify.

For more information, visit CFNC.org or scholars. goldenleaf.org/apply/colleges-and-universities/.

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Quaker Recall notice on additional products due to possible health risk On January 11, the Quaker Oats Company announced an expansion of the December 15, 2023, recall to include additional cereals, bars, and snacks listed below because they can potentially be contaminated with Salmonella.

This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever,

diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis.

The products listed are sold throughout the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Saipan.

Consumers should check their pantries for any of the products listed below

and dispose of them. Additionally, consumers with any product noted below can contact Quaker Consumer Relations (9 a.m.

– 4:30 p.m. CST, Mon.Fri.) at 1-800-492-9322 or visit www.QuakerRecallUSA.comExternal Link Disclaimer for additional information or product reimbursement.

Consumers can scan the SmartLabel QR code on the product package to determine if it has been recalled.

Click here for information on how to use SmartLabel.

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Quaker has informed the FDA of their actions.

This recall applies to the products listed below, in addition to those announced on December 15, 2023.

This recall includes Quaker Chewy Granola Bars and Cereals, Cap’n Crunch Bars and select Cereals, Gamesa Marias Cereal, Gatorade Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Bars, Munchies Munch Mix, and Snack Boxes that include these products.

This recall includes: • Quaker Granola Bars

LEGAL NOTICE

ELITE

NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY

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Michael Rice 5, Eli Deaton 5, Kaliyah Allison 2, Ellie Hollifield 2.

The Aces – A.J. Surratt 11, Kherian Little 9, Dawson Harris 5.

Team Clutch 31, Blue Magic 7 Clutch – Harper Hollifield 17, Cheyanne Cannedy 10, Zoey Bert 3, Khyier Marable 1.

Magic – Ayden Adams 5, Kenzie Fortenberry 2.

7th-9th Division: S.O.B. Elite 41, Elite Ballers 32 Elite – Tee Hollifield 26,

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 23 SP 161 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF YOUNGCO, INC., Mortgagor, to C. ANDREW NEISLER, JR., Trustee; DELTON W. BARNES, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1898, PAGE 1933 John Earl Mahler, Mortgagee.

Dated July 15, 2020, recorded in Book 1817, at Page 899 Securing the original amount of $48,000.00 CURRENT OWNER: YOUNGCO, INC. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Youngco, Inc., described above, in the Cleveland County Public Registry; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deed of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure; and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness; and under and by virtue of an order entered in the within entitled and numbered action by the Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina on the 29th day of November, 2023, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Shelby, North Carolina at 12:00 PM on Tuesday the 23rd day of January, 2024, the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a railroad spike at a point where the Southern right of way of East King Street intersects with the Eastern right of way of South Piedmont Avenue, and said beginning point being located South 22-26-45 East 135.54 feet from a fire hydrant and proceeding thence from said beginning point along the Southern right of way of East King Street North 89-11-33 East 84.08 feet to a pipe, which pipe is located South 89-01-30 West 56.55 feet from an existing iron; thence proceeding with the Western property line of John B. Bullock (Deed Book 19-N at Page 151) South 00-34-09 East 117.75 feet to a rebar in the Northern property line of W. Donald Crawford (Deed Book 999 at Page 250); thence proceeding with Crawford’s Northern property line South 8917-27 West 84.03 feet to an iron pin in the Eastern right of way of South Piedmont Avenue, which is located North 00-44-00 West 65.07 feet from an existing iron; thence with the Eastern property line of South Piedmont Avenue North 00-35-38 West 117.60 feet to the point of Beginning, pursuant to a survey

by Bankhead Surveying, P.A. Registered Surveyors, dated March 24, 2005.

Title Reference: Deed Book 1580, Page 1669 of the Cleveland County Registry.

Property is commonly known as: 100 E. King St., Kings Mountain Parcel #6889 THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 100 E. King Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086.

This sale is made subject to any excise or transfer taxes, all outstanding and unpaid Cleveland County and any city or town ad valorem property taxes as well as any and all other prior liens, defects and encumbrances involving said property, as well as a Clerk’s fee of $.45 per $100 on the purchase price.

Notice is further hereby given that the successful bidder will be required to make a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

Notice is further hereby given that the sale will be conducted pursuant to and subject to all of the provisions of Chapter 45, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina.

Notice is given that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon the termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

This the 5th day of December, 2023.

LAW OFFICES OF DELTON W. BARNES /s/ Delton W. Barnes, Substitute Trustee 5 E. Marion Street, Unit 4 Shelby, North Carolina 28150 (704) 406-9416 E: dbarnes@deltonbarneslaw.com KMH (1/10 &17/2024)

Stand on Biz 18, Showtime Elite 15 Biz – O’Brian Smith Jr. 9, Khyier Marable 7, Sienna Black 2.

Showtime – Dallas Hamrick 5, Jaustin Bennett 4, Aiden Nash 3, Jayceon Lindsay 2.

5th-7th Intermediate Division Yetis 32, The Aces 25 Yetis – Jasmine Twitty 18,

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: Ralph Floyd Crotts, deceased File No. 23 E 937 LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY Having qualified on the 20th day of December as Executor of the Estate of Ralph Floyd Crotts, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Ralph Floyd Crotts to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, R Edward Crotts, 320 Godfrey Rd., Forest City, NC 28043 on or before the 27th day of March, 2024 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 27th day of December, 2023.

R Edward Crotts, Executor 320 Godfrey Rd. Forest City, NC 28043 KMH (12/27/23, 1/3, 1/10 & 1/17/2024)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 8th of January, 2024 as Executrix of the Estate of JAMES WILLIAM SANSING; AKA, J. W. SANSING (23 E 878), 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, Lea Sansing, Executrix on or before the 17th of April, 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 17th day of January, 2024.

Lea Sansing, Executrix Estate of James William Sansing; aka, J. W. Sansing 867 E. Zion Church Rd. Apt. 35 Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (1/17,24, 31 & 2/07/2024)

LEGAL NOTICE

Bars, Cereal, Instant Oatmeals • Gamesa Marias Cereal • Gatorade Protein Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars • Munchies Mix Munch Mix • Snack Boxes

• Cap’n Crunch Treat

IT DOES NOT INCLUDE: • Quaker Oats • Quaker Instant Oats • Quaker Grits • Quaker Oat Bran • Quaker Oat Flour • Quaker Rice Snacks

Silas Tate 6, Hunter Hanif 3, A.J. Fagan 3, Nemo Hogue 2.

Ballers – Antonio Gomez 9, King Moore 7, Xavier Hutchens 5, Xavier Epps 5, C.J. Emory 3, Brock Phillips 1.

Elite Kings 26, Bad Boyz 25 Kings – Carlos Boyce 13, K.J. Bell 13.

Bad Boyz – Christian Jarrett 17, Noah Nash 3, Kavion Byers 2, Jamarius Hill 2, Jaden Byrd 1.

K-2 Beginners Division Players of the Week – Timothy Tate, Big Elite 31 points; Khamoni Marable, Primetime Elite, 22 points; Cali Boyce, Primetime Elite, 14 points.

Coach of the Week – Maurice Tate, Big Elite 2.0.

3rd-4th Players of the Week – O’Brian Smith, Stand

on Biz, 9 points; Caleb Ross, Team Drip, 8 points; Braylon Ellis, Team Drip, 7 points.

Coach of the Week – Anthony Ross, Team Drip.

5th-7th Players of the Week – Jasmine Twitty, Yetis, 18 points. Harper Hollifield, Team Clutch, 17 points; Cheyanne Cannedy, Team Clutch, 10 points.

Coach of the Week – Andy Hollifield, Team Clutch.

7th-9th grade Players of the Week – Tee Hollifield, S.O.B. Elite, 26 points; KJ Bell and Carlos Boyce, Elite Kings, 13 points each; Christian Jarrett, Bad Boys, 17 points.

Coach of the Week – Zay Smith, S.O.B. Elite.

Some Quaker Oats Products are recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination.

• Quaker Cereal

PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICE NOTIFICATION OF DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED SEWAGE The town of Fallston had a discharge of untreated wastewater from our collection system on January 9, 2024 due to 4”+ heavy rainfall. Once the heavy rains subsided, all discharges stopped.

The discharge of approximately 22,500 gallons was located at 4501 Fallston Road. This discharge occurred for 3 hours. Approximately 22,500 gallons of untreated wastewater entered the Long Branch tributary of the First Broad River in the Broad River Basin.

This notice was required by North Carolina General Statutes Article 21, Chapter 143.215C. For more information, contact Brian Wilson, Director of Water Resources at 704-484-6840.

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 8th of January, 2024 as Executrix of the Estate of LINDA W. SANSING (23 E 880), 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, Lea Sansing, Executrix on or before the 17th of April, 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 17th day of January, 2024.

Lea Sansing, Executrix Estate of Linda W. Sansing 867 E. Zion Church Rd. Apt. 35 Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (1/17,24, 31 & 2/07/2024)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

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

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

In the Matter of the Estate of: Helen Wray Davidson, deceased File No. 23 E 1086

In the Matter of the Estate of: JAMES EDWARD HORTON, Deceased.

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

Having qualified on the 10th day of January, 2024 as Administratrix CTA of the Estate of James Edward Horton, 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 Administratrix CTA on or before the 19th day of April, 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.

Having qualified on the 19th day of December as Administrator of the Estate of Helen Wray Davidson, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Helen Wray Davidson to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, Joyce D. Davidson, 1111 Dart Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 on or before the 27th day of March, 2024 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 17th day of January, 2024.

This the 27th day of December, 2023.

Glenda H. Horton 1159 Steel Bridge Rd. Mooresboro, NC 28114

Joyce D. Davidson 1111 Dart Drive Shelby, NC 28150

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LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION CTA

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

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Exercise guidelines NCDHHS recommends routine for adults syphilis screenings, cases on the rise The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is joining southeastern states, insurers, and national leaders in health care and public health for a collaborative effort to combat the congenital syphilis crisis.

Participants from NCDHHS and other states’ public health and Medicaid programs aligned on recommendations for standard syphilis screening in pregnant women and for providers to adhere to the requirements around control measures for diseases like congenital syphilis. A group of states agreed to come together to bring case counts down, particularly in the southeast.

“North Carolina’s congenital syphilis numbers are the highest they have been in almost 20 years,” said NC-

DHHS Division of Public Health HIV/STI Medical Director Dr. Victoria Mobley.

“It will take the commitment of all our providers across practice settings to reverse this trend. Syphilis screening should be a routine part of health care for all people who are sexually active and the standard of care for every single pregnant woman.”

In October, NCDHHS Chief Medical Officer for NC Medicaid, Dr. Shannon Dowler, convened the Southeastern Congenital Syphilis Payer Summit in Raleigh.

Payers and public health representatives from Southeastern states, along with federal staff from the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, discussed how to-

LEGAL NOTICE

General Statute 143-215.1C requires that the owner or operator of any wastewater collection or treatment works to issue a press release when an untreated wastewater discharge of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface water.

In accordance with that regulation, the following news release has been prepared and issued to media in the affected counties: Cleveland and Gaston.

gether they would partner to help reverse the devastating trend in congenital syphilis.

Congenital syphilis rates are on the rise nationwide. The South makes up a third of the U.S. population but accounts for more than half of reported congenital syphilis cases. In North Carolina, there have been 7 neonatal and stillbirth deaths due to congenital syphilis so far this year, up from five we reported earlier this year. In December, the number increased to seven.

The first step — and a key outcome — of this partnership is defining the standards for screening across states and collaborating with Southeast health providers to implement those standards: Women should be tested for syphilis three times during their pregnancy: at their prenatal visit, between 28-32 weeks of gestation, and at delivery.

Newborns should not be discharged from the hospital until the mother’s delivery syphilis test results are known.

“Health disparities have been long-standing in the southeastern region of the United States,” Dr. Dowler said. “Congenital syphilis is a completely preventable in-

fection with devastating consequences. The time is right to attack this problem differently.”

Congenital syphilis is preventable but can lead to stillbirth, blindness, deafness, developmental delay, and more if left untreated. In North Carolina, more than half of births are to Medicaid-eligible women, making Medicaid a pivotal player in addressing this issue as they message to patients and providers. This collaborative partnership between public health and insurers will continue as the group works to implement shared strategies for prevention, early detection, and timely treatment, as well as supporting families and the communities where they live.

NCDHHS is doubling down on efforts to curb the congenital syphilis crisis by launching a healthcare provider outreach campaign to increase screening of pregnant women in all settings, increasing access to rapid tests for syphilis and HIV, and launching a media campaign this week to help raise awareness about the importance of syphilis testing for all sexually active individuals.

The City of Kings Mountain had a discharge of untreated wastewater on January 9th, 2024 of an estimated 28,000 gallons do to a rain event of 6” rain in an 8hr period.

LEGAL NOTICE

The untreated wastewater was discharged into a tributary of McGill Creek.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

The Division of Environmental quality (DEQ) was notified of the event on January 10th, 2024 and is reviewing the matter.

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

For more information contact the City of Kings Mountain at (704)-734-4531.

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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: Kenneth Hewitt Blanton, Jr., deceased File No. 23 E 944 Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Kenneth Hewitt Blanton, Jr., deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Kenneth Hewitt Blanton, Jr. to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, Andrew T. Blanton, c/o Loann S. Meekins, Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC, 405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150 on or before the 17th day of April, 2024 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 17th day of January, 2024.

Andrew T. Blanton, Administrator of the Estate c/o Loann S. Meekins Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC 405 E. Marion Street Shelby, NC 28150

In the Matter of the Estate of: JERRY TALMADGE WILLIS, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 18th day of December, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of Jerry Talmadge Willis, 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 19th day of April, 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 17th day of January, 2024.

Jeffrey Talmadge Willis 3105 Briar Stream Run Raleigh, NC 27612 KMH (1/17, 1/24, 1/31 & 2/7/2024)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of MELVIN K. MORRIS, 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, J. Charles Hoyle, Administrator on or before the 17th of April 2024, 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.

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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: ZELMA SCRUGGS SCARBOROUGH, Deceased.

CO-EXECUTRICE NOTICE

J. Charles Hoyle, Administrator Counsel for the Estate J.Charles Hoyle Estate of Melvin K. Morris 207 Hoyles’s Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH (1/17,24, 31 & 2/07/2024)

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX

Having qualified on the 21st day of December, 2023 as Co-Executrices of the Estate of Zelma Scruggs Scarborough, 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 Co-Executrices on or before the 5th day of April, 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 3rd day of January, 2024.

Paige Scarborough Biddix, Co-Ex. 119 Yarbro Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Brooke Scarborough Bolin, Co-Ex. 320 Stony Point Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

activities of moderate or greater intensity on two or more days per week.

Older adults The DHHS recommends older adults adhere to the same guidelines as younger adults but take some additional steps as well. Older adults are urged to incorporate multicomponent physical activity that includes balance training into their fitness regimens. The DHHS also advises older adults to determine their level of effort for physical activity relative to their fitness level.

It’s also recommended that older adults with chronic conditions discuss their ability to engage safely in regular physical activity with their physicians. Vigorousand even moderate-intensity exercise may not be possible for some older adults with existing conditions.

Routine physical activity can help adults and older adults live longer, healthier lives. Adults of all ages are urged to speak with their physicians about safe ways to become more physically active.

LEGAL NOTICE AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CLEVELAND COUNTY

LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY

LEGAL NOTICE

A physically active lifestyle has been linked to a host of health benefits, including a reduced risk for various chronic diseases and a longer, healthier life. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services notes that moving more and sitting less benefits people regardless of their age, sex, race, ethnicity, or even current fitness levels.

Whether they’re adapting to a more physically active lifestyle, already physically active or somewhere in between, individuals can benefit from recognizing the latest physical activity guidelines from the DHHS. Adults The DHHS notes that substantial health benefits can be gained when adults do between 150 and 300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week or between 75 and 150 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity each week. The DHHS notes that aerobic activity, which can include walking, running, cycling, and hiking, among other activities, should be spread out over the course of the week.

In addition to aerobic activity, the DHHS urges adults to do muscle-strengthening

Having qualified on 1st of December 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of Sarah Elizabeth Hunt (16 E 91), 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, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before March 27, 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 27th day of December, 2023.

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by SCOTT LEE KEETER to C. ANDREW NEISLER, JR., Trustee, which was dated May 21, 1996, and recorded on May 21, 1996, in Book 1179 at Page 1891, Cleveland County, North Carolina.

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by said deed of Trust and the undersigned, C. ANDREW NEISLER, JR., Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at 100 Justice Place, Shelby, NC at the county courthouse door where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on February 5, 2024 at 11:00 A.M., and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property in Cleveland County, North Carolina, to wit: ALL that lot, piece and parcel consisting of 69/100 (.69) acres, and being more particularly described as Lot No. 72, Phase IV of CEDAR TREE FARMS as shown on a plat of the said subdivision drawn by F. R. Ledford & Associates, P.A., dated January 18, 1994, which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 19 at Page 49 of the Cleveland County Registry.

The property address is: Maggie Drive, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs or Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, right of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record, To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is Scott Lee Keeter An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 day’s written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons for such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr. CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

A. Susan Biggers Administratrix of the Estate of Sarah Elizabeth Hunt Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr. CLONINGER & NEISLER, TRUSTEE P.O. Box 515 Kings Mountain, NC 28086 PHONE: (704) 739-4766 FAX: (704) 739-6485

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BUSINESS SERVICES BADGER PLUMBING CO. Drain cleaning, sewer services, trenching, general plumbing, sewers and repairs. Ask for Charlie, 980-403-5859. Free 24 point Plumbing Inspector on sewer, water & gas.

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. 704472-9367.

STANLEY MINI STORAGE AUCTION. PUBLIC SALE. 10AM, Jan. 19th, Stanley Mini Storage Storage, 3844 Charles Raper Jonas Hwy., Stanley NC. Contents of Units: #52 Tadlock for Non-Payment of Storage Rent. (704) 473-7358 andrew. sain@gmail.com MULBERRY STORAGE AUCTION. PUBLIC SALE - 11:00AM, Jan19th, 2024 at Mulberry Storage, 414 N. Mulberry St., Cherryville, NC. Contents of Units: #13/14 Ellis for Non-Payment of Storage Rent. (704) 473-7358 andrew.sain@gmail.com

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EMPLOYMENT WE ARE SEEKING A MAINTENANCE TECH FOR OUR BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS TECHNICAL SKILLS, ABILITY TO TURN UNITS ON SCHEDULE, PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE, RESPOND TO WORK ORDERS AS WELL AS MAINTAIN GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE IN RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT COMMUNITY OR SIMILAR A PLUS. FULL TIME POSITION, BENEFITS. COME JOIN AN EXCELLENT WORK ENVIRONMENT!!!

PLEASE REMIT RESUME TO Clevelandridge1@gmail.com or call for an appointment 704/739/6591 or (704) 734-4000 24 FOOT BOX TRUCK DRIVER. Looking for a part time and full time 24 foot box driver. B or C driver’s license required. Home on nights and weekends. Local trips. (828) 286-7871 dispatch.hardintrucking@gmail.com NOW HIRING LAWN CARE LABORERS to move up to foreman. Mechanic trainee needed.

704-526-6640 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.

MULTI-TASK POSITION AVAILABLE. JOB DESCRIPTION - Learn to cut & program car keys • Answer phone for 2 separate businesses and schedule work to be done • Learn to lookup lawn mower parts & be able to run cash register • Possibly learn to operate forklift • Possibly uncrate & assemble lawn mowers and equipment • Many other duties depending on your ability. Job Type: Full-time. Apply in person at 110 Grigg St., Shelby, NC

BUSINESS SERVICES

LARGE HOUSEHOLD SALE. Thurs. & Fri, Janauary 25th & 26th, 8am-4:30pm. Sale includes kitchen products, some furniture, tools, outdoor items. 1419 Melrose Drive, Shelby, NC 28152

FOR SALE 3 CEMETERY PLOTS. Gaston Memorial, Veterans Choice location. Reduced considerably.

Willing to sell separately. (919) 272-5503

HOMETOWN SHELBY IS OPEN. Visit www.HometownShelby.com to view clothing featuring your town or any town NC4Ever@USA.com OAK FIREWOOD DRY AND GREEN, $85 per load. Cane Creek and Rutherford County area. 828-289-4880.

2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LS 2WHEEL 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LS 2WHEEL DRIVE. EXTRA CLEAN MUST SEE..ALSO 4 CHEVROLET TRUCK RALLY’S 15X8 RALLY’S $125 (704) 460-5965 TIRES. White letter tires, 235/60/14, like new, $175.

(704) 460-5965 STEEL BUILDINGS. Barn • WorkShop • House • Garage • Barn Dominium. Grading, Concrete, Plumbing, Electrical.

“ONE STOP SHOP”. Large On Site Display. J. Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

PETS & LIVESTOCK

HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855

T-SHIRTS FOR SALE 100-110 T-Shirts. Sizes L - XL. If interested call 704-685-2507.

DRIVE WHEEL $140.00, Compass Sport Drive wheel, 2 new DW for $215. installed Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com

GOLDEN RETRIEVER BEAUTIES Adorable 8 week-old pure bred puppies available now. 3 girls and 4 boys located in Kings Mountain. Vet check and approved with initial shots administered. (704) 974-3296

CLEANING OUT GUN SAFE SEVERAL GUNS FOR SALE. CASH ONLY. MUST BE OLD ENOUGH. CALL (828) 3680496 Bev71857@yahoo.com

HAY FOR SALE. Horse quality, 4x5 round bales of hay. $70.

980-241-9010.

WANT TO BUY

TWO MEDICAL LIFT CHAIRS: 1) $300. 1) $200. In great condition. Call or text 828-4473627.

WANT TO BUY CARS& TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 ADJUSTABLE BED FOR SALE Like New. $350.00. 704466-2810

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

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

TOY & MINI AUSSIES. Male & female. UTD shots & worming.

Ready now. Cliffside area. Paper & crate trained. 828-2896756.

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

HORSE HAY 4X5 ROUND $65, Square bales $8. 704-6926325

OVAL SHAPED OAK TABLE with 8 chairs. In good condition. $495. 2 leafs, 2 pedestals. Campbell-Hausfeld 2HP electric Air Compressor, with horizontal 20 gallon tank. $250.

828-289-1817.

SMALL STOVE WOOD. Cut, split and delivered, was $75.

Price reduced to $65! Throw off load only. 828-395-0758.

CARPORTS, GARAGES, LEAN-TOS, RV COVERS. Large On Site Displays. J. Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 CLEARANCE SALE ALL STORAGE BUILDINGS. New, Used, Bank Repos,. Financing Available! Rent to Own - No Credit Check! CASH SPECIALS! J. Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC. FREE Delivery & Set Up up to 30 miles. Truck & Trailer Accessible. (828) 245-5895 ENCLOSED TRAILERS OVER STOCK SALE!!! 4’x6’, 5’x8’, 6’x10’, 6’x12’, 7’x14’, 7’x16’, 8.5’x14’, 8.5’x16’, 8.5’x18’. J. Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

BED FOR SALE Complete bed with new bedding. Never used. New mattress and box springs. $550 for all of it. 704466-2810.

ELECTRIC RECLINING CHAIR, RARELY USED. Still has tags on it. Dark Brown. $500. Negotiable. 704-4824730 or 704-418-5517.

BED AND FREEZER FOR SALE New bed. No mattress or box springs.-$225.00.

Also Chest Freezer- 1 Yr. old. $80.00. 704-466-2810 CHEST FREEZER, Dryer, Hunting Scopes, Hunting Miscellaneous Equipment.

828-748-2027

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast.

(828) 577-4197

ENGLISH BULL DOGS. AKC, 3 males. Blk-tri, Brn-tri, lilac merle. 1 Female, lilac-tri. $5,500.

704-418-6352 (704) 418-6352 fiorentinopenny@yahoo.com

BUYING STANDING TIMBER Looking to buy larger hardwood timber. 3 acres or more.

Call 828-289-0742.

CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-6926767, (704) 487-0228

FARM & GARDEN HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. 4x5 Round Bales in barn, $50 each. Fescue and Orchard grass. Rutherford County. 828-429-3100.

BLACK LABS - AKC REGISTERED. 2 Males - 6 Weeks Old. All Vaccinations, Dew Claws Removed. $600. Stone Ridge Kennels in Kings Mountain, NC. Inquiries - Text (704) 739-3001 FOUR DONKEYS FOR SALE. 3 Females and 1 Male. $300 each. Call 704-692-8752

MASSEY FERGUSON 230 DIESEL TRACTOR. Low hours, new injection pump & brakes, $6500. Round bale hay cradle $400. 40ft horse round pen. $1,000. Leave message.

828-429-5155

TRAILERS, HYDRAULIC DUMPS 5’X8’, TILT TRAILERS 7’X16’, 8’x22’ Steel Floor DeckOver D-Rings State Pockets, Rub Rails Power Up Power Down. J. Johnson Sales in Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

PETS & LIVESTOCK

MEN’S NEW CRUISER BICYCLE. Men’s used cruiser bicycle. $95 for both. 828-782-7221.

SHIPPING CRATE $35.00.

Wood shipping crates for sale with some lids. 3 different sizes.

I can send pictures. (704) 3001818 kim_hopper@bellsouth. net

CHARLIE PAYS CASH FOR ASSETS. Charlie pays top dollar for unwanted vehicles, homes, or land! Quick and hassle-free. Any condition accepted. To turn your assets into cash! Call or text (980) 403-5859

WE BUY USED AUTOMOBILE AND LAWN EQUIPMENT; and appliances. 704-963-8243

SCALES AND BIG COFFEE POT. Vintage LOF SCU SCALES for sale. Works good. $450.00. Big Coffee Pot-$20.

Works good. 704-466-2810.

SEASONED HARDWOOD/ FIREWOOD $70 per load. You haul. 704-472-2022.

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.

MID-CENTURY SINGER SEWING MACHINE Console style, works well. $125.00 Call 518-321-5662.

MICRO MINI DOODLE PUPS. Adorable and affordable babies available, some young adults for adoption. Reputable, breeder and trainer. Most can be under 6lbs not over 10lbs. They make great service & EMS dogs. Gaffney, SC (801) 696-3262 thefuzzyfacequeen@gmail.com

NETHERLAND DWARFS AND HOLLAND LOPS. Pedigreed, good quality rabbits for 4H or pets. I have lots available.

Starting at $75 and going up from there. These bunnies are handled often and are good temperaments. I have over 7 years experience raising and showing rabbits. I am in Winston-Salem, NC. (248) 5147105 claimedtwice@gmail.com TOY TEACUP CKC SHIHPOO MALE puppy, cream, $850; Lab mix male puppies, 8 months (1 fixed), $150. UTD shots, worming, groomed, vet checked. Blue/silver female tabby Christmas kitten (4 months). 828-391-0919, no calls after 9:30pm.

AKC REGISTERED GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. $500.

Only 3 girls left. if interested text or call Patty @ (704) 678-4653 helga1777@yahoo.com

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1900 GAME SERVICE. 11 Beautiful plates and 1 large platter. $900 but negotiable.

Signed by artist. 803-460-5128

HOME REMODELING. Interior and exterior remodeling. Call today for your free estimate!

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B&C FIX-ALL LAWNMOWER AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR. 30 years experience. 704-9638243

FOR SALE

WOOD STOVE, HEAVY DUTY. Porterlator brand, with 2 blowers and thermostat. Excellent condition. Call 864-219-8690.

Pictures available on request.

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

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ERIC MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & Reliable! (704) 300-2332

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KM Family YMCA Winter Basketball Week 2 scores

By Heath Walker Kings Mountain Family YMCA finished its second week of basketball games and posted the following scores: January 13, 2024 5-6 Co-Ed Division Team Bridges 8 vs Team Higley 18 Team Bridges – Raelyn Able 6 points Team Higley – Landen Price 12 points Team Elite 18 vs Tigers 24 Team Elite – Elan Postell 4 points Tigers – Parker Heinbach 4 points 7-8 Boys Division Team Campbell 18 vs Team McCleymore 24 Team Campbell – Axton Cooke 6 points Team McCleymore – Jayden Lamb 20 points Team Mo 20 vs Team Corbett 26 Team Mo – Brandon Knight 20 points Team Corbett – Kayden Burgess 10 points 7-9 Girls Division Firecrackers (Ruby C Hunt) 25 vs Hornets 16 Hornets – Adalyn Rhodes 2 points 9-10 Boys Division Team Halk 21 vs Team Price 28 Team Halk – Kaden Banks 13 points Team Price – Brody Ciaschini 18 points

Elias Williams #34 taking it the hole. (Photos KM Family YMCA)

Team Campbell 15 vs Mountaineers 14 Team Campbell – Nuhrian Currence 8 points Mountaineers – Carsen Epps 4 points 10-12 Girls Division Bulldogs 56 vs Angels of the Court (Ruby C Hunt) 0 Bulldogs – Kaynila Brown 20 points 11-12 Boys Division Team Gaines 46 vs Team Villegas 10 Team Gaines – Jazmine Wilson 15 points Team Villegas – Lexton Towery 5 points Team Wright 19 vs Team Mo 23 Team Wright – Caleb Wright 5 points Team Mo – Bryce Wilson 16 points 13-15 Boys Division Team Bell 50 vs Team Mo 19 Team Bell – Jaylen Tate 16 points Team Mo – Alijah Hall 3 points Team Thacker 30 vs Team Villegas 24 Team Thacker – Aiden Smith 14 points Team Villegas – Will Bridges 12 points 16-18 Boys Division Dover 42 vs Team Mo 44 Team Mo – Jayden Byers 19 points

Jayden Lamb scoring a basket for his team.

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CARS & TRUCKS

PETS & LIVESTOCK AKC STANDARD POODLE PUPPIES. Poodle Puppies available. Reserve puppy or contact for more information 252-412-2046 (252) 412-2046 DOG KENNELS • DOG HOUSES • DOG SHEDS. Pick Up or Delivery & Set Up Available. J. Johnson Sales Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

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1999 DODGE RAM VAN 1500.

Full size Cargo Van. 210,000 miles, Located in Shelby. $1,500. Call: 919-314-7579.

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RV LOT FOR RENT. 30/50 $150 /weekly. Power and Water included (704) 743-6103

1999 BMW Z3 Convertible.

Red. 5 Speed. A/C. Mostly Garage Kept! 103,000 Miles. $8400. Call (704) 748-9143

RENT TO OWN!! MAKING HOME OWNERSHIP A REALITY!! 3 BED 2 BATH MOBILE HOME WITH CENTRAL A/C AND HEAT. $10,000 DOWN PAYMENT ON THE OWNER FINANCING. IN A PARK WITH 1/3 ACRE - VERY PRIVATE—RUTHERFORDTON.. $923.45/ MO AND THIS INCLUDES LOT RENT. (727) 667-8879 CRAIG@BLUERIDGEMOBILEHOMEPARK.COM

135-27 WIGGINS LN., KINGS MOUNTAIN Single Wide. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms. Rent $1295; Deposit $1295. Application Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180

2016 GMC TERRAIN 6 cyl., 45,000 miles, in great condition, rebuilt title, $12,500. OBO. 518321-5662.

3 YEAR OLD MALE BEAGLE. Black & white, medium speed, gun hunted. $150 firm. (704) 466-8460

2006 SATURN ION. Runs good. 5 speed. price: $1600.

704-466-2810.

CAMPERS 1995 CHEVROLET S-10. It runs and looks good. Blown head gasket and salvage title. $1,100. 704-466-2810.

2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU LTZ series. Good shape, Dependable. 186,000 miles. Come drive and see. $3,000 or OBO. 704-300-1914.

REAL ESTATE BUILT FOR TRAVELING AND RECREATION. 2018 Thor Motor Home, on a Ford E350 Chassis. Has 6.8L V10 engine.

13,064 miles. $56,600. Call 704-300-1469 for more details.

CARS & TRUCKS 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS, HYBRID, 299,000 MILES. Great Deal!, Bluetooth GPS, good condition, new battery pack. $3600 lv. msg. (704) 942-4788

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2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. 2500HD Engine 6.0. Big tires-305-70-16. New 4x4-paid $1,500. Rust on truck. $3,800 as is. 704-466-2810.

2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE Runs. Good transmission.

Mileage: 168,000. $2,250. 704466-2810.

2007 GMC SIERRA 1500.

220,000 miles, $7500.00, no radio, salvaged title, good work truck. 704-472-9755 (704) 472-9755 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. Good van, fully loaded inside, has exhaust leak, priced to sale. $4000 OBO. Sell as is. Located in Kings Mtn. (704) 473-8713 lac28086@yahoo.com

2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. Runs like a top. Works good.

Transmission good. $2,300.

704-466-2810.

QUIET, CLEAN, SAFE, STUDIO APARTMENT. Are you 55 years or older and looking for a quiet, safe and clean setting to call home? We have a studio apartment available in our fabulous 12 unit community that might be the right fit for you. ... Rent of $675/month includes: * Refrigerator * Stove * Oven * Water * Internet * Trash * Front Door Parking * External Security Cameras * Community/Coin Operated Washer & Dryer ... $675 Security Deposit also due on lease agreement. ... Give us a call or email and we’d be happy to discuss further or give you a tour of what Hilltop Apartments has to offer. Call us at: (828) 829-5850 or email at: hilltopinfo@hopperproperties.com Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828) 829-5850

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY OFFICE FOR RENT 1,000 sq. ft., 200 East Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale. $1,200/mo. 704-677-2612.

2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704739-0259.

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) 4827723 (704) 482-7723 Lions@RPMMANAGED.COM

116 KENTBURY DR., GROVER NC. Single wide. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms. Rent $925; Deposit $925. Application Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180 COMING SOON! 110 COMER AVE., Kings Mountain, NC. Single wide. 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom. Rent $250 Weekly; Deposit $1000. No pets, no smoking. Application fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

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 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

1624-20 S. POST RD., SHELBY Single wide. 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom. Rent $850; Deposit $850. Application fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180 STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT. 803 S. Lafayette St., Shelby NC. 80 to 320 sq. ft. per unit.

Starting at $100. 704-214-4180 LOT SPACE FOR CAMPER FOR RENT. 1624-7 S. Post Rd., Shelby, NC. $500 monthly; $375 deposit. Includes up to $125 in utilities. Application Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

COMING SOON. 209 Keeter St., Shelby Nc. Single wide. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms. Rent $1175; Deposit $1175. New central heat/air. Application fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180 GASTON COUNTY

SUPER NICE HOME. IN THE BOILING SPRINGS AREA. 4 Bedrooms, 1 bath, large living room, full dining room. Great neighborhood. $1200 per month, $2400 due at signing. 704-4346406

COMMERCIAL STORAGE BUILDING with loading dock. 3,866 sq ft., $3,200/ month. 74 Highway, Gastonia.

(704) 616-4827

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

NOW LEASING: KINGS FALLS APARTMENTS. Kings Mountain’s Finest Senior Living. Accepting applications for our specious 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartment Homes. Washer and Dryer Hookups, Secured Entry.

Please contact our office or stop by to take a tour on Tuesday and Thursdays, 8:30 am-5 pm.

Phone 704-739-6591, Luxury Living at an affordable price.

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. Weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299

APARTMENT FOR RENT. 5 RM/2 BR Apartment. Stove/ refrig. Adults only. No pets. 515 W. Sumter, Shelby. $475/mo.

704-487-9622.

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

Starting at $700 per month.

828-382-0475.

2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT. Ellenboro area. No calls after 9pm. 828-305-1650.

828-755-5257.

FOREST CITY & OAKLAND AREA. 1&2 bedroom apartments, like new. $635-$795 plus deposit and references. Only well qualified need apply. westmainrentals.com or 828-351-3322

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Apprehensive Daughter

Dear Apprehensive, Many adult children don’t know much about their elderly parent’s financial situation or end-of-life plans, but they need to. Getting up to speed on their finances, insurance policies, long-term care plans and other information is important because some day you might have to help them handle their financial affairs or care, or execute their estate plan after they die. Without this information, your job becomes much more difficult. Here are some tips that can help.

Have the Conversation If you’re uncomfortable talking to your parents about this, use this column as a prompt or see TheConversationProject.org, which offers free guides that can help you kickstart these discussions.

It’s also a good idea to get all your siblings

involved too. This can help you head off any possible hard feelings, plus, with others involved, your parents will know everyone is concerned.

When you talk with your parents, you’ll need to collect some information, find out where they keep key documents and how they want certain things handled when they die or if they become incapacitated. Here’s a checklist of areas to focus on.

PERSONAL INFORMATION • Contacts: Make a list of names and phone numbers of your parent’s doctors, lawyer, accountant, broker, tax preparer, insurance agent, etc.

• Medical information: Make a copy of their medical history and a list of medications they take.

• Personal documents: Find out where they keep their Social Security card, marriage license, military discharge papers, etc.

• Secured places: Make a list of places they keep under lock and key such as safe deposit boxes, safe combination, security alarms, etc.

• Digital assets: Make a list of their digital assets – everything from social media accounts to online banking. It should include

usernames and passwords.

• Pets: If they have a pet, what are their instructions for the animal’s care?

• End of life: What are their wishes for organ or body donation, and their funeral instructions? If they’ve made pre-arrangements with a funeral home, get a copy of the agreement.

LEGAL DOCUMENTS • Will: Do they have an updated will or trust, and where is it located?

• Power of attorney: Do they have a power of attorney document that names someone to handle their financial matters if they become incapacitated?

• Advance directives: Do they have a living will and a medical power of attorney that spells out their wishes regarding their endof-life medical treatment? If they don’t have these documents prepared, now’s the time to make them.

FINANCIAL RECORDS • Financial accounts: Make a list of their bank accounts, brokerage and mutual fund accounts, and any other financial assets they have.

• Debts and liabilities: Make a list of any loans, leases or debts they have – mortgages

owed, car loans, student loans, medical bills, credit card debts. Also, make a list of all credit and charge cards, including the card numbers and contact information.

• Company benefits: Make a list of any retirement plans, pensions or benefits from their former employers including the contact information of the benefits administrator.

• Insurance: Make a list of the insurance policies they have (life, long-term care, home, auto, Medicare, etc.) including the policy numbers, agents and phone numbers.

• Property: Make a list of the real estate, vehicles or other properties they own, rent or lease and where they keep the deeds, titles and loan or lease agreements.

• Taxes: Find out where they keep copies of past year’s tax returns.

You’re probably not going to get all this figured out in one gathering, so it’s important to keep the conversation going to ensure your parent’s wishes will be accurately executed.

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.