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Albemarle reduces costs to optimize cash flow as lithium prices drop Albemarle Corporation outlined on January 18 a series of proactive measures underway to re-phase its organic growth investments and optimize its cost structure in response to changing end-market conditions, particularly in the lithium value chain. These actions are designed to unlock cash flow over the near term and generate long-term financial flexibility. Albemarle expects its 2024 capital expenditures to be in the range of $1.6 billion to $1.8 billion, down from approximately $2.1 billion in 2023. This new level of spending reflects a re-phasing of larger projects in the near term to focus on those that are significantly progressed, near completion, and in startup. Decisions made by the company include to: • Commission the Meishan lithium conversion
facility, which reached mechanical completion at the end of 2023 • Complete commissioning activities for Trains 1 and 2 at the Kemerton lithium conversion facility and focus construction on Train 3 • Prioritize permitting activities at the Kings Mountain spodumene resource and defer spending at the Richburg mega-flex lithium conversion facility • Defer investment for the Albemarle Technology Park in North Carolina • Limit sustaining capital spending to the most critical health, safety, environmental, and site maintenance projects The company is also pursuing actions to optimize its cost structure, reducing costs by approximately $95 million annually, primarily related to sales, general, and
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This is the anticipated look for Kings Mountain’s new Cobblestone Hotel project, including an upscale chophouse. (Photo by City of Kings Mountain) investor or owner/operator during the meeting. The city manager said of the project, “We feel very comfortable that the project
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Last week, the Herald spoke with City Manager Jim Palenick regarding land at 200 E. Gold Street and the plans for the property once site prep is completed. During the November 9, 2023, City Council Work Session, it was unanimously voted to approve a budget amendment of $250,000 for costs associated with site prep expenses. During the meeting, the city council discussed the possibility of constructing a hotel on the property, but they also noted that the land might be used for residential purposes. The council approved site preparation work with the anticipation of further use, but they did not discuss any potential
On Friday, January 19, Kings Mountain Forward held a ribbon cutting for Back Door Antiques at 209 S. Battleground Avenue at 12 p.m. A great showing of business leaders, politicians, and citizens joined in as President David Stone welcomed the new venture to downtown Kings Mountain. Cutting the ribbon is owner Gary Nadel, with his fiancé Randi Hicks to his right. The shop will begin regular hours on Friday, January 26. (Photo by Taylor Caldera)
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Water main breaks diverts traffic Monday On Monday, at 4 p.m., the City of Kings Mountain Water Department was in the process of repairing water main breaks at Cleveland Avenue and Countryside Court. Water services at both locations were expected to be
restored within four hours. Due to a water leak at Cleveland Avenue, the city closed the northbound lane on Cleveland Avenue, starting at the Kings Street intersection. Traffic will be diverted west on Kings Street, then north on Piedmont Ave., and turning onto the exit ramp of Hwy 74 to return to Cleveland Avenue. No cause for the breaks were shared.
City of KM crews worked to relocate city utility services in the 200 block of E. Gaston Street last week. The road was closed between Monday, January 15 and Friday, January 19. This is the proposed site for a new hotel slated for downtown Kings Mountain. (Photo by Loretta Cozart)
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■ OBITUARIES
Earl Richmond Timms KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Earl Richmond Timms, 93, of Kings Mountain, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 13, 2024, in Kings Mountain, NC. He was born in Oconee County, SC, the son of the late Elzie R. and Marjorie Elliott Timms. Earl was preceded in death by his wives, Audrey Timms and Jessie Mae Bishop Timms, a son, Joel A. Timms, stepson, Ronald C. Timms, daughters-inlaw, Wanda Ross Timms and Darlene Bailey Timms. Earl was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, serving in numerous capaci-
Diane Arrowood Black KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Phyllis Diane Arrowood Black, 73, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 19, 2024 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. Born in Cleveland County,
Peggy Gene Biggerstaff Whetstine KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Peggy Gene Biggerstaff Whetstine, 78, of Mt. Holly, NC, passed away on January 18, 2024 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC. Born in Cleveland County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William Summy Biggerstaff and Janie Putnam and was preceded in death by her husband James Henry Whet-
Steve Arnold Murphy GAFFNEY, SC – Steve Arnold Murphy, 75, formerly of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024 at his home in Gaffney, SC. He was born in Lincoln County, NC, the only son of the late Red and Mary Leonard Murphy. Steve served his country faithfully in the US Army.
ties including teaching Sunday School and serving as Chairman of the Deacons. He served over 20 years in the Marine Corps where he was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat V distinction for heroism. He served in Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon, Cuba, Okinawa Japan, Puerto Rico, Guam, and other places. Earl received many honors and medals - an expert rifleman. He served as a drill instructor at Parris Island, SC, training new recruits to be Marines. Earl also served as a recruiter in Philadelphia, PA. He will be missed by his family and many friends. He is survived by his son: Alan R. Timms (Karen), Largo, FL; step-children: Gail Timms Smith (Mike), Kings Mountain, NC, and Morris E. Timms (Debbie), Blythewood, SC; grandchildren: Amanda Timms Powell (Brandon) and Matthew Timms; step-grandchildren: Dana Timms Canoutas (Troy), Angel Smith Jenkins (Chris), Michelle Timms Walker (Dale), Brian Timms (Jodi), Michael W. Smith (Jaime), Wendy Timms Carswell (Worth), Kamie
Timms Russell (Carlton) and Erica Timms Woods (Ronnie); great-grandchildren: Leo, Raidon and Laylianna Powell; step-great grandchildren: Brittney York, Joshua Timms, Trena Jay, Ashley Jenkins, Jamie York, Dylan Mayberry, Jessica Pettit, Brandon Timms, Matthew Timms, Matthew Jenkins, Skylar Smith, Ethan Timms, Ryne Smith, Isaiah, Jaydin and Liam Hernandez, and Autumn Woods Funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Reverend Michael Horne officiating. Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home. Interment was held in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals. com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.
NC. She was daughter of the late Monroe Arrowood and Ruth Collins Arrowood. She was also preceded in death by her sister Martha Arrowood Ward and grandson J.J. Black. Phylllis worked in the textile industry, last employed with TNS Mills in Blacksburg, SC. She dearly loved her family and they were her life. She was an excellent cook and caregiver. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 59 years: D.C. Black; children: Angela Black Collins, Schenectady, NY; Tonya Black Gibson, Kings Mountain, NC; and Kim Black Polaski and husband Philip, Shelby NC; grandchildren: Brandon Philbeck, Gastonia, NC; Kristin Gib-
son, Kings Mountain, NC; Emily Gibson, Shelby, NC; and Casey Philbeck, Grover, NC; great-grandchildren: Aldon Humphries and Zane Allman; brother: Horace Lee Arrowood, Casar, NC; numerous nephews and nieces whom she dearly loved. A Memorial service will held on Saturday January 27, 2024 at 3:00 pm in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Rev. officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday January 27, 2024 from 1:30 - 3:00 pm prior to the service in the parlor of Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC. Memorials may be made to: Cleveland Rutherford Kidney Foundation 1017 N. Washington Street, Shelby NC 28150.
stine and her brother, Donald Biggerstaff. A dedicated homemaker, Peggy was also a longtime member at Oak Grove Baptist Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in the 110th Chapter. Peggy will be remembered for her quick wit, her impeccably-made Christmas candies, her love for cooking great food for everyone, and her love of the Lord Jesus Christ. She enjoyed a late night playing games and cards with her family and she never once met a stranger. Above all, Peggy was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose warmth and love will be missed by all who hold her memory close. She is survived by her daughters: Donna “Pebbles” Parnell (Tim) and Denna Woods (Mark); grandchildren: James Henry Parnell (Lori), Richard William Parnell (Amanda), Mara Woods McGinnis (Jamie), and Cassie Woods Humphries
(Zach); great-grandchildren: Ana Leigh Parnell, Micah William Parnell, and Luke Wyatt Parnell. Funeral service was held on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Pastors Charles Pruitt and Richard Parnell officiating. Visitation was held on Sunday, January 21, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Harris Funeral Home. Interment was held in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peggy’s memory to Shriners Hospital for Children at donate.lovetotherescue.org or to Hospice and Pallative Care Charlotte Region at www.hpccr.org Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals. com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.
He enjoyed staying busy, carp fishing and working with his hands. Steve was a talented craftsman and loved working with wood and leather. He was an avid western fan and enjoyed watching old western shows and movies. Steve loved his family and was always very proud of them. He was a wonderful provider, hard worker, and a kind and loving man. He was always happy and never complained. He was always generous, often giving away the things he had made to those he knew and loved. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and doting grandfather whose kindness, loyalty, and love will live on for eternity in those he cherished. He is survived by his wife of 52 years: Martha Huffstetler Murphy, of the home; sons: Jason Murphy and wife Jamie and Steven Murphy
and wife Donna; grandchildren: Kayla Falls (Jervonta), Morgan Murphy (Demazio Samuel), and Grayson Murphy; great-grandchildren: Areya and Myles Falls; niece: Ashley Lovelace (Davie) and special friends: Jackie and Carl Griggs Funeral service was held on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Reverend Eric Sellers officiating. Visitation was held on Friday, January 19, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home. Interment was held in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.
Thomas (Tommy) Edward Smith KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Thomas (Tommy) Edward Smith, 63, of Kings Mountain, NC,
Maude Cooper Norris KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Maude Cooper Norris, 92, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 22, 2024 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. Born April 13, 1931 in Aynor, SC, she was daughter of the late Morgan and Lillie Cooper and was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Mitch Norris. Mrs. Norris was also preceded in death by siblings Linda Smith, Fodia Mae Jackson, and Fletcher and Mack Cooper. Mr. and Mrs. Norris moved to Kings Mountain
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passed away on January 19, 2024 at his residence in Kings Mountain, NC. Born in Cleveland County, NC. He was son of the late Walter Lee Smith Jr. and was also preceded in death by his sister Janice Lee Welch. Tommy was always willing to help others. He was an excellent lawnmower mechanic and enjoyed fishing. Tommy will truly be missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his mother: Francis Short Smith, Kings Mountain, NC; sister: Wanda Brackett and husband Gary, Bessemer City, NC; brother: Eddie Smith and wife Lisa, Kings Mountain, NC;
nieces and nephews: Shane Davis, Amy Shedd, Misty Broome, Lee Smith and Dylan Smith and dog: Max Graveside services were held Tuesday January 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Mountain Rest Cemetery with Rev. Eddie Gray officiating. Visitation was held immediately following service in the cemetery. Interment was 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.
in 1964 as part of management at Anvil Knitwear, from which they retired after approximately 40 years of service. Maude was a member of Kings Mountain Church of God for 60 years, where she served 50 of those years as a Sunday School teacher. She also served in the Ladies Ministry, sang in the choir, and regularly visited church members and anyone else who needed encouragement. Mrs. Norris’s dedication to her community expanded with a serving role at the United Way and as a committee member for Kings Mountain’s Life Enrichment Center from it’s inception-securing donations that allowed for the facility’s construction to begin. In her later years, she enjoyed her time at the Patrick Senior Center. Maude was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and a cherished friend to many. Her dedication to her family and her church, and her love for the Lord will be cherished by her family. She is survived by sons: Jim Norris and wife Lorraine of Kings Mountain; Bryan Norris and wife Bea of Mil-
ford, OH; siblings: Blinda Hardy and Rosa Lee Sawyer, both of Mullins, SC; Roosevelt Cooper of Florence, SC; grandchildren: Shana Zwick (Mike) of Kings Mountain; Chris Norris (Ragan) of Gastonia; Brooks Norris (Rachel) of Rock Hill, SC; Lance Norris (Michelle) of Kings Mountain; great-grandchildren: Lea Zwick, Lydi Crouch, Kathryn Norris, Jace Norris, Clay Norris, Anna Grace Norris, Owen Norris, Brooklyn Norris, and Abby Norris. Funeral service will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at Family Worship Center Church of God in Kings Mountain with Bishop Roger Woodard, Pastor Chris Norris, and Rev. Jay Hardy officiating. Visitation is at 11:30 A.M. to 12:50 P.M. prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Mountain Rest Cemetery. Memorials in Mrs. Norris’s honor may be made to the Life Enrichment Center of Kings Mountain at 222 Kings Mountain Blvd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086.
■ POLICE ARRESTS Jan. 12: Christopher Andrew Watts, 29, 703 Church Street, failure to appear, order for arrest out of Gastonia. JAN. 13: Nolan Gentry Lewis, 36, 418 S. Cherokee Street, assault on female, no bond. JAN. 15: Travaoughn Tyeake Williams, 27, Kings Mountain, breaking and entering, misdemeanor, $2,000 unsecured bond. JAN. 15: Tyrece Dionte Meeks, 29, DWI, child abuse, $10,000 unsecured bond. JAN. 15: Thomas LaFaver, 44, 805 W. Gold Street, breaking and entering, misdemeanor. No bond. JAN. 16: Summer Nicole Holland, 32, 303 Linwood Road, breaking and entering, misdemeanor, no bond. JAN. 17: Monica G. Davis, 23, 501 West Gold Street, show cause order, felony, court date Feb. 23 in Gaston County. JAN. 18: Beverly Elizabeth Laney, 46, Stanley, aggravated assault, misdemeanor, no bond. INCIDENTS JAN. 15: Kings Mountain Travel Center, 400 Dixon School Road, reported a break-in and theft of numerous bags of assorted items. JAN. 17: CVS Pharmacy, Kings Mountain, reported a customer produced $200 in counterfeit bills to make a purchase. WRECKS JAN. 12: Officer McKinney said Clinton Michael Falls, Bessemer City, operating a 2001 Chevrolet in the parking lot of Walmart, was trying to find a cell phone, and hit a stop sign doing $1500 damage to his vehicle. JAN. 13: Officer Graham said Misty Messick, 135 Wright Road, operating a 2008 Chevrolet, said the sun was in her eyes and she did not see the 2021 Dodge operated by Robert Edgerton Jr., Shady Grove Road, and struck the Dodge, traveling south on Cansler
Street. The accident happened at Waco Road and Cansler Street. Property damage was estimated at $11,500. JAN. 16: Officer Butler said Rosalyn Hawkins, Bethlehem Road, operating a 2021 Jeep, was rear-ended by a 2016 Chevrolet operated by Larae Gail Varale, Bostic. The accident happened on US 74 Business at Countryside Road. Property damage was estimated at $22,000. JAN. 17: Officer Geissinger said Willie Ray Bell, Cleveland Avenue, operating a 2010 Ford, was turning out of Battleforest Apartments on NC 161, and hit a 2019 Ford operated by Ruth Hullender Blalock, 934 Dixon School Road, doing estimated $2,000 damage. CITATIONS JAN. 1: Knijaz Byrd, 21, Gastonia, driving while license
revoked. JAN. 1: Mary Elaine Williams,615 Floyd Street, driving while license revoked. JAN. 1: Anquavis Asbury, Belvedere Circle, expired tag. JAN. 1: Gilbert Davis, Alpine Drive, driving while license revoked. JAN. 1: Lamar Wilson, N. Tracy Street, driving while license revoked. JAN. 2: Robert Markquise Williams, Shelby, driving while license revoked, stop light violation JAN. 14: Marcus Phillips, Bessemer City, expired tag, no inspection. JAN. 16: James Sepulveda, Charlotte, driving while license revoked, no insurance, fictitious tag, no registration. JAN. 16: Barbara Ann Cook, Lincolnton, driving while license revoked.
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MLK Breakfast a rousing success The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. breakfast was held Monday, January 15, at Bynum Chapel AME Zion church. The breakfast was sponsored by The Davidson Association, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Zeta Mu Omega Chapter, and the City of KM. This was the second year in which the breakfast highlighted the legacy of Mrs. Ina Hager. Many years ago, the Rev. Stellie J. Jackson, former pastor of Bynum Chapel, had an idea of a breakfast to honor the late Dr. King Jr. This idea was shared with the Christian Education Department in which Mrs. Hager was the Director of Christian Education. Mrs. Hager implemented and continued the breakfast for years until she became ill. Mrs. Hager transitioned from this life in 2022. In 2023, the Davidson Association asked to partner with Bynum Chapel to continue Mrs. Hager's legacy. The breakfast was held at Mt. Zion that year. This year, there were over one hundred and fifty people in attendance. Rev. Randy Miller, Davidson Board Chairman, presided, and Rev. Elenor Wilson,
Jeff Ross, Strategist, West Market Community Engagement and Corporate Responsibility, Atrium Health, spoke at the event and inspired the crowd by encouraging those in attendance to continue to dream as Martin Luther King did. Photo by Atrium Health pastor of Bynum Chapel, opened with prayer and a welcome. Gale Hunter shared Ina’s Legacy. Greetings were from Mayor Rob Wagman, Cassie Watkins, President of Zeta Mu Omega, David Hager, son of Mrs. Hager, and Christina Hager Campbell, oldest granddaughter of Mrs. Hager. La Shonna Bookert performed a Liturgical Dance, and Henry Gilmore III was the vocalist. Guest speaker was Jeff Ross, Strategist, West Market Community Engagement & Corporate Responsibility, Atrium Health. He gave an inspiring
and heartfelt speech which he related to Dr. King’s dream. Mr. Ross shared how he overcame poverty, and his childhood dream became a reality in adulthood. He challenged the audience to dream because those dreams can also become real. Former Mayor Scott Neisler received special recognition and was presented with a gift from The Davidson Association. Mayor Pro Tem Annie Thombs gave remarks, and Rev. Katherine Pendergrass, president of The Davidson Association, gave Closing Remarks. The Davidson Association is a non-political, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. Its membership is open to anyone who desires to bring the old Davidson School, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, back to life as a Community Resource Center. The Davidson Board includes Randy Miller, Chairman; Valerie Boyd, Vice-Chair; Geraldine Dye, Secretary; Melvin White, Treasurer; Tamra Moody, Asst. Treasurer; and Katherine Pendergrass, member. Website: historicdavidson. org; email: historicdavidson@gmail.com.
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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
With grateful hearts, these AKA members remember and honor local and national leaders on Martin Luther King Day. (Photos by Katherine Pendergrass)
The community gathers to honor Dr. Martin Luther King
Paul Brintley running for NC House District 111 Small business owner and Pastor Paul Brintley has officially entered the race for NC House District 111, a seat currently held by Speaker Tim Moore, who is running for Congress. Brintley’s campaign is backed by support within the district and statewide by Lt. Governor Mark Robinson, the leading candidate in the Republican gubernatorial race. In Robinson’s endorsement, he shared his support with Brintley’s vision of strong conservative leadership. Brintley said, “I’ve been honored to work closely with the Lt. Governor in my role with the NC Faith and Freedom Coalition. Lt. Governor Robinson has
Paul Brintley speaks in Kings Mountain. Photo provided
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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joined us on a statewide tour to help get pastors more engaged in our political arena. We cannot sit idly by as the left destroys everything that has made our country great.” Brintley continued, “As a small business owner and a pastor, I have seen firsthand the negative impacts Joe Biden’s policies have had on everyday Americans and hard-working small business owners.” The Primary election is March 5, with early voting beginning February 15.
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OPINION
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
TODAY’S QUOTE:
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. –Helen Keller
Pieces of Kings Mountain History Today, I would like to share the story of Mary McKeeLORETTA han Patton COZART with you. Some might wonder why I’m writing about Mary Patton in this week’s column. She deserves our attention and recognition as a DAR patriot for providing over five hundred pounds of gunpowder to the Overmountain Men, led by William Campbell, during the Revolutionary War. Patton’s gunpowder was crucial to the victory over Major Patrick Ferguson’s British troops. Even after the war was over, Patton continued to manufacture and deliver gunpowder to local customers. However, when asked by Sevier, she provided the powder for free, despite being able to sell it for $1 per pound, or $500. Despite her invaluable contribution to the nation’s liberty, Mary Patton is not recognized by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution as a patriot. When I asked why, I was told that it was because she was paid for the powder. This is a grave injustice to Patton’s legacy. Patton was born in England in 1751 and immigrated to Pennsylvania with her family in the late 1760s. She learned the art of gunpowder making during her apprenticeship, most likely from her
father, David McKeehan. In 1772, she married John Patton, an Irish immigrant who served as a private in the Pennsylvania militia early in the American Revolution. The Pattons manufactured gunpowder in the Cumberland County region of Pennsylvania. After selling their Carlisle powder mill for cash, the couple migrated to the Overmountain region of North Carolina, which is now Eastern Tennessee. With the help of family friend Andrew Taylor, they established a mill on Powder Branch adjacent to the Taylor homeplace. Even after the war, Patton continued to manufacture and deliver gunpowder to local customers. Last week, Hayne Neisler sent me the story of Mary Patton which stirred in me again the desire to get recognition for Mary. The story was taken from a September 1924 edition of the Boston Globe. In it, her descendant shared her story titled ‘’Mary Patton - Gunpowder that Won Crucial Battle of Revolution was Made by Heroic Mountain Woman.’’ The article read, “The gunpowder that won the battle of Kings Mountain, which was the turning point in the American fight for freedom, was never paid for and was the gift to her country’s cause of heroic mountain woman such is the trend of an age-old historic story unearthed last
week. “Marry Patton, before marriage Mary McKeehen, born and reared in England contributed to a great extent to the death of Colonel Ferguson, the defeat of the ‘’red coats’’her countrymen, and to the independence of her adopted people and yet until last week her name was unknown to the people who live in sight of the famous battleground, a shrine to the hearts of American lovers of freedom. The revelation of the true story of Mary Patton could not have come at a better time. Week after next, thousands of Americans will gather at Kings Mountain in celebration of the 144th anniversary of the famous battle. On Route 1, near Shelby, lives Mrs. S.E Goforth, a direct descendant of Mary Patton. In a trunk of valuables, she found an old newspaper account that brought to light the story of Mary Patton,” the story read. “According to the old newspaper, Mary furnished 500 pounds of powder to Shelby, Sevier, and Campbell, from a small powder mill she and her husband ran near Buffalo Creek. The patriots marching were desperately short of power, which was a serious concern to the patriot leaders. Although her normal fee was one dollar a pound, she furnished the powder as a gift. Powder from Patton’s Mill dealt
This is a rare look at the 200 block of S. Battleground Avenue between 1890 and 1918. Keeping this period in perspective, W.A. Mauney would have walked this street and was familiar with these buildings in his day-to-day commute downtown. Photo by Kings Mountain History Facebook page
Looking Back This is a rare photo taken between 1890 and 1918 of the 200 block of Battleground Avenue in downtown Kings Mountain. In the photo, you can see the Mauney Brothers Store roofline behind the other shops. The shop on the corner of Battleground and Mountain Street was Corn-
well Drug, next to which was likely Willeford’s Dry Goods, according to the 1902 Sanborn Maps. By 1918, the corner building and the store next door were renovated into two-story buildings. The roads in front of the shops were often lower than the sidewalk to facilitate the
loading of wagons. The posts out front at the corner might have been hitching posts. This photo was taken after 1890 because a fire destroyed all the stores from the corner down to Mauney Brothers that year. Therefore, this photo was taken after 1890 but before 1918.
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out death to the invaders: Ferguson, who had boasted that ‘’all Hell’’ could not move him from Kings Mountain, was shot dead, probably by a bullet shot with Mary Patton’s powder.” This is a story that was shared by The Boston Globe almost a century ago. It tells the tale of a woman who gifted gunpowder to the patriots. According to the article, it is highly probable that this is true since very few people had $500 in cash
at that time. In 1774, the British Parliament passed an Act that prohibited firearms and gunpowder. There are stories that confirm similar incidents that occurred locally, where guns and ammunition were confiscated from locals by the British and Loyalists. Despite the fact that making gunpowder was considered an act of treason which was punishable by death, Mary Patton manufactured and provided the patriots with
the necessary supplies, ignoring the risks. For this reason, Mary Patton should be recognized as a patriot by everyone in America. Mary Patton died on December 15, 1836, and was buried in Patton-Simmons Cemetery near Sycamore Shoals, Tennessee. The family tradition of gunpowder manufacturing continued until after the Civil War when the powder mill was sold.
George Washington’s failures — steppingstones to success **Is it on your February calendar?** George Washington’s Birthday. February 22. Officially the third Monday in February is when we celebrate Presidents Day and honor Washington, Abraham Lincoln, who DG MARTIN was born on February 12, and all the other presidents whenever they were born. Here are some thoughts about Washington that I shared in an earlier column. When I was growing up Washington’s Birthday was a major holiday. Its replacement, Presidents’ Day, just does not have the same personal connection. There are no longer cherry pies or axes to help us remember the legends of his honesty and character. Washington’s name is still everywhere. In a general way, we remember that he was great. Our nation’s capital is named after him. His face is on dollar bills and quarters. He has been made an important character in the Broadway production, “Hamilton.” Like some people’s god, Washington is worshiped in an institutional way, but his real story is not known very well. That is a shame. His leadership skills, military successes, common sense, wisdom, and willingness to sacrifice merit our admiration. This country’s government works thanks to his management of the Constitutional Convention. His even-handed administration bound this country together in its first days. He was a genuine hero. George Washington’s many successes are important to remember. We should be grateful for them. They should inspire us to higher standards of service to our
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country. But I am not thinking so much of those successes today. More important to me now are his failures and disappointments. There were many. In romance. In his military service. In politics. Miss Betsy Fauntleroy rejected him twice. She was not the only one who broke Washington’s heart. He also fell in love with Sally Fairfax, the wife of his friend, and he suffered because she could only be a good friend. He began his military career in embarrassment. In the frontier country claimed by both the French and the British before the French and Indian War, Washington was put in charge of a force of British Colonials. He had a fort built to defend his troops -- in a creek bottom surrounded on three sides by higher ground. It was a stupid mistake. Soon the French had him surrounded. He surrendered after a short siege and was tricked into signing a confession that his forces had “assassinated” a French officer who had been killed in an earlier skirmish. When this became known, he was demoted and lost his command. In politics, he started out as a poor public speaker and never got much better. His first election to the Virginia House of Burgesses in 1758 came only after he treated voters to rum, wine, brandy, beer, and “cider royal.” Why think about these failures and disappointments? Why not focus on Washington’s accomplishments? Why? Because Washington’s successes were built on the foundations of these disappointments and failures. The lesson of his life should not be that he was a perfect person who never failed at anything. All of us, Washington included, have terrible disappointments in romance, in our work, and in our attempts to lead See WASHINGTON, Page 5A
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Two charged in Lowell One man is dead after missing person case weekend shooting Two people are in custody following an extensive missing person investigation. Kenneth Richard Johnson, 55, faces a felony charge of Concealment of Death. Robin Rae Adair, 53, also faces a felony charge of Concealment of Death and a felony charge of Obstruction of Justice. Johnson was previously arrested in November of 2023 for outstanding charges in Ocala, Florida. He was transported to the Gaston County Magistrate’s Office, where he is currently in custody awaiting trial. Johnson received a hold on the new charge for felony Concealment of Death and is awaiting his first appearance in court in the Gas-
On January 21, at 1:11 a.m., the Gaston County Police Department responded to 812 Stowe Lane, Gastonia to reports of shots being fired. Upon arrival, police and public safety personnel located a Hispanic Male in the yard who was shot. Despite
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When predators pose as someone else online to coerce victims into taking and sending sexually explicit photos and videos—and then immediately demand payment or threaten to release the photo to the victim’s family and friends—it’s known as financially motivated sextortion. Financially
motivated sextortion is a crime. If you or someone you know has experienced this type of crime, contact CCSO at (704) 484-4888. Fear should not be a motivator in dealing with such threats. wants you to know you are not alone in dealing with this issue.
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GREGORY MCALISTER The Gaston County Police Department’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) responded to the 3000 block of Philadelphia Church Road Monday morning in reference to a
barricaded suspect. The Gaston County Fugitive Apprehension and Suspect Tracking (FAST) team had gone to the residence to attempt to arrest 61-year-old Gregory McAlister, who had outstanding warrants for assault on a female, resisting a public officer, and misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. When officers attempted to contact McAlister, he refused to come out of his residence and made threats of violence towards officers, implying he was armed with a firearm. The Emergency Response Team was activated
and responded to the scene with tactical officers, negotiators, and the drone unit. Negotiators made contact with McAlister and got him to surrender peacefully to officers. McAlister was transported to the jail, where he was served with his outstanding warrants and held on a domestic violence hold. The Gaston County Police thanks Gaston Emergency Medical Services and North Gaston Fire for their assistance and all partnering agencies that are part of the ERT and FAST teams.
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did not prevent him from becoming a great general. He worked around his political deficiencies and became our country’s most successful political leader. What we should remember about George Washington is that he overcame his disappointments. So, the next time somebody breaks your heart, or you make a bad mistake in your career, or you have
problems persuading people to do the right thing, or when there is some other roadblock in your path, just remember: it happened to George Washington, too. Think about Washington these next days and learn from him to move on from your failures. Follow Washington’s example and make your failures steppingstones to greater accomplishments.
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An Invitation to Come to Him as Children The Bible is full of gracious invitations from the LORD, which are commands for all people to turn from their sin and its misery to find life and blessRev. Robert ing in Him. This Patrick, III month we have Pastor considered just a few of the invi- Boyce Memorial AARP tations extended by Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. These have included the invitation to repent in light of the nearness of His Kingdom, the invitation to find rest for one’s soul, and the invitation to deny oneself and take up one’s cross to follow Jesus. All of these are beautiful offers of blessing through faith in Jesus Christ.
In this penultimate article of the month, we consider what might be among the most precious of Jesus’ invitations. It was offered after His disciples, thinking they were sparing Him trouble, turned away parents who brought their young children to Him for blessing. When Jesus saw this happening in Matthew 19, He gave this invitation: “Let the little children come to Me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” After saying this, Jesus laid His hands on the children and blessed them! The children Jesus blessed didn’t bring themselves. They were probably too young to come on their own. They were dependent on loving parents who brought them to Jesus for blessing. In a similar manner, the corruption of sin has left all people incapable of any spiritual life or goodness on their own. We can’t
and won’t come to Jesus for blessing on our own. Yet our heavenly Father brings us to Him for blessing. In His high priestly prayer in John 17, Jesus says to His Father, “I have manifested Your name to the people whom You gave me out of the world. Yours they were, and You gave them to me, and they have kept Your word.” The kingdom belongs to us because the Father has given us to Jesus, and Jesus blesses us with citizenship in His kingdom! When we come to Jesus, we are not only like little children in our dependence upon our Father to bring us to Him. We must also be like children in our trust. A child taken in the arms of a trusted, caring adult feels secure. To possess a “childlike faith” should not be understood as being juvenile in understanding, but to be devoted and trusting of the One to Whom we look for blessing.
As children received the embrace of Jesus long ago, so to this day we who belong to Him should be sure that we are in His grip; we have a place in His kingdom! No matter how old anyone may be, Jesus’ invitation is to come as children to a loving Father or elder brother. Those who come by faith find blessings of eternal life. He takes us by the hand and promises glory with Him forever more. He forgives our sin and calls us to leave behind all corruption and everything that has enslaved us in misery. HIs perfect righteousness is credited to us in the sight of God. This embrace of our Savior brings great assurance. Are you willing to see in yourself the likeness of a child? Are you trusting Jesus for a secure place in His kingdom for evermore? Come like a little child, loving and trusting Him!
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Kings Mountain Area Church Directory Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 102 Canterbury Road 704-730-7855
Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062
Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496
Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888
Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/ Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997 Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206
Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Rd. • Kings Mountain Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171 Anew Beginning Baptist Church 145 Battleground Dr. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church 830 E. King St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917
Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan
Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697
Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com
Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247
Concord United Methodist Church 2404 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Bessemer City, NC 704-629-3571
East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215
Central 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
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Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331
Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310 David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Ch. Rd. 704-739-4555
El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174
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Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714 Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516 Life of Worship Ministries 405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927 King’s City Church 1128 York Road 704-739-8496
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Patrick Senior Center February events
Patrick Senior Center’s participants in the paint class with Kathy share the projects they created. Photo by Patrick Senior Center
February Library news By Mari Slaughter Mauney Memorial Library has the following events scheduled for February. The library is at 100 S. Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. For the latest in library news and events, visit www.mauneylibrary.org. The Library will be closed in honor of President’s Day from Saturday, February 17, to Monday, February 19. Book Club: “The Trackers” by Charles Frazier (Adult) Monday, February 5, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Join the Mauney Library book club and meet with people every month to discuss popular books. Contact info@mauneylibrary.org to join! Afternoon Adventures – Coding with Trey (Ages 6-12) (Registration Required) Wednesday, February 7, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Learn AI and machine learning fundamentals in this month’s Afternoon Adventure! Field Trip to the African American Museum of History and Culture at Loray Mill Friday, February 9, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Meet us there! Introduction to Backyard Poultry (Adult) (Registration Required) Monday, February 12, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Join us to learn some basics about raising a small
flock of chickens. Topics covered will include selecting chicks, properly housing your flock, feeding and nutrition, and predator prevention. Presented by Lauren Greene, NC Cooperative Extension Area Specialized Agent for Poultry in Western NC. Seed Starting Party (Adults and Teens) (Registration Required) Wednesday, February 14, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Come learn how to jumpstart your seeds for springtime planting in a low-maintenance way. All materials will be provided. Presented by Judy Ford, Cleveland County Master Gardener. Lego Club (ages 6-12) Third Thursday of every month, 3:30 pm -4:30 pm Library Community Room Free build and participate in group projects; snacks provided. Composting Workshop (Adults) (Registration Required) Wednesday, February 21, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm What is compost, how do you make it, and how do you use it? Joe Bothel, Cleveland County Master Gardener, will teach you all about it! Free
buckets for composting will be given away WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! Healthy Cooking with Winter Vegetables (Adults) (Registration Required) Wednesday, February 28, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Have you thought about some of the different vegetables that are plentiful during the fall and winter months? Join us as we look at a variety of colorful root vegetables and other vegetables that are at their peak during this season. We’ll explore ways to continue to “Eat the Rainbow” and add a few new recipes to keep meals interesting, tasty, and doable. Presented by Nancy Abasiekong, Extension Agent with the Cleveland County Cooperative Extension. Library Storytime in Person (preschoolers) Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 am -11:30 am Library Community Room Come to the library to enjoy a story, music, and a take-home craft with Miss. Anne. Learn Grow Play (preschoolers) Fridays 10:00 am -11:30 am Library Community Room Play in centers, then enjoy a story, music, and a takehome craft with Miss. Anne. Technology Assistance Make an appointment 704-739-2371
Senior Center to hold electric car presentation By Loretta Cozart The Patrick Senior Center is holding an electric car presentation on Wednesday,
January 31, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 900 East King Street in Kings Mountain featuring retired Electrical Engineer Bill Hoover.
The Patrick Center is a SHIIP site and can help with Medicare questions and check to see if you qualify for Extra Help with your drug costs. We can also assist with transportation, loan equipment, incontinence supplies, nutritional supplements, and other services. Please call the center at 704-734-0447 for more information or to sign up for programs. Programs are open to people ages 55 and up unless otherwise noted. February 2024 Special Events: Crafts with Terry from the Mauney Memorial Library: Monday, February 5, 10 am-12 pm. Learn to use etching cream and make plain glass gorgeous. Class is free; all supplies are provided. Call or come by the front desk to sign up. Basic Computer Classes: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 am-12 pm. New sessions will be from February 5 through March 18. Call the Center to pre-register. You must attend one of the first two classes to be enrolled. Women’s Health Series: Tuesday, February 6, 12-1 pm. Join us to learn about sensitive health topics for older women. Please call to sign up. Sign Language Classes by Clarity Language Access, LLC: Thursdays, February 8 through March 28, 1-2 pm. Classes are free; all materials will be provided. Call the Center to sign up. Valentine’s Dance: Friday, February 9, 7-9 pm. Come and dance the night away! Cost is $3 per person. Funds go to our Pet Food Pantry. Technology Presentation by Trey from Mauney Memorial Library: Monday, February 12, 10-11 am. Learn more about Bluetooth. Cookie Decorating Class: Monday, February 12, 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Learn how to decorate Valentine’s Day cookies. All are supposed to be provided. Cost is $5. Sign up and pay at the front desk. Black History Month Event: Tuesday, February 13, 9:30-11 am. Celebrate a Day of the Arts! Educate, Elevate! RSVP by Tuesday, February 6. Diabetes Education and Support Group (Sponsored by Hopscotch Primary Care): Tuesday, February 20,
9:30-11 am. Join us to learn about the management and treatment of Diabetes. Craft Class with Claudia: Tuesday, February 20, 1-3 pm. Join Claudia to do a fun craft project. Cost is $2. Sign up and pay a fee at the front desk before February 13. Trip to the Schiele Museum and Firestone Grill in Gastonia: Monday, February 26, 9:30 am-3 pm. Cost is $12. Sign up and pay at the front desk. Registration will begin 30 days before the trip. KM residents with a 28086 zip code will be given 3 days of priority registration. Art Night with Janie: Thursday, February 29, 5:157:15 pm. Sign up and pay the $20 fee at the front desk by the Thursday before the class. All supplies provided. Ongoing Activities at the Patrick Center Ceramics: Mondays, 9:30-11:30 am. Facebook Chat: Mondays, 10-10:45 am. (Online via Facebook) Seniors in Motion: Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 10:30 am-11:30 am. A suggested donation of $1 per class for non-YMCA members. Quilting: Mondays, 12:30-3 pm. Beginner Quilting: Thursdays, 10 am-12 pm & 1-3 pm. Intermediate Line Dance (Dance Floor Rockers): Mondays, 1-3 pm. Intermediate Line Dance (Southern Class): Thursdays, 10-11:30 am. Beginner Line Dancing: Mondays, 11:30-12:30 pm. Clogging: Mondays, 3:304:30 pm & Thursdays, 12:301:30 pm. Knitting: Tuesdays, 8:3010:30 am. Veterans Meeting: 1 st Tuesdays, 9-10 am. Bible History: Tuesdays, 10-11 am. Monthly Birthday Celebration: 4th Tuesdays, 10-11 am. REFIT Dance Exercise: Tuesdays, 11 am-12 pm.
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Basic Sewing Class: Tuesdays, 11 am-2 pm. Volunteer Meeting: 3rd Tuesdays, 12:15-1 pm. Chair Volleyball: Tuesdays, 1-3 pm and Fridays, 12-2 pm. Canasta: Tuesdays, 1-3 pm. Tai Chi for Arthritis: Wednesdays, 9-10am. Jewelry Class: Wednesdays, 10-11am. Dulcimer Class: 2 nd Wednesdays, 10:15 am. If you plan to attend, please call to let us know if you will be bringing your own dulcimer. Chair Yoga: Wednesdays, 11:45-12:45 pm. ($3 Fee). Dutch Lunch Bunch: 2nd Wednesdays. February 14 – Culver’s Restaurant in Belmont. Please sign up at the Front Desk and pay the $2 bus fee. Blood Pressure Check: 1st Wednesdays, 10-11:30 am. Food Giveaway: 3 rd Wednesdays, 1-2:30 pm. Please call to sign up each month. Book Club by Mari with Mauney Memorial Library: 4th Wednesdays, 1-2 pm at the Patrick Center. Please call Mari at 704-739-2371 for more information. Healthy Lifestyles Class: Thursdays, 8-9:30 am. Gentle Exercise: Thursdays, 9:30-10:15 am. Bingo: Thursdays, 10:3011:15 am. Peaceful Painting: Thursdays, 12-1 pm. Try relaxation through painting. The class is free, but please bring your own multimedia book. Bridge: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 1-4 pm. Coffee & Conversation: Fridays, 8:30-10 am. Dulcimer Jam: Fridays, 9-10 am. Chorus: Fridays, 10-11 am. Friday Lunch: Fridays, 11 am-12 pm. Call to sign up by Thursday at Noon. Cost is $4. WII Bowling League: Fridays, 12-1 pm. Ping Pong/Corn Hole: Fridays, 12-2 pm. Shred Truck: Truck will be here on February 28 to shred onsite, but you can bring your items to be shredded at any time the center is open and put them in the locked bins in the lobby.
of the country. CDC’s Respiratory Virus Data Channel summarizes the key viral respiratory illness findings for COVID-19, flu, and RSV. In North Carolina, respiratory illness occurrence is classified by the CDC as high. However, South Carolina is classified as very high. And Tennessee is classified at the highest level of very high. Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, and Rutherford counties saw an increase in the number of respiratory illnesses, but those numbers have waned slightly since the first of the year. With Super Bowl season approaching, remember that gatherings increase the likelihood of infection. CDC continues to anticipate this fall and winter respiratory illness season will likely result in similar hospitalizations as last season. Vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself against serious outcomes of COVID-19, flu, and RSV (if eligible for RSV vaccine).
(Ed. Note: The recipes in today’s Cooking Corner are from “Monumental Recipes Vol. II” by the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club.) 3 BEAN SALAD Shirley Brutko 1 can green beans 1 can wax beans 1 can kidney beans ½ c. green pepper, chopped ½ cup onion chopped ¾ cup sugar 2/3 cup vinegar ½ cup oil 1 t. salt 1 t. pepper Drain all beans. Mix beans with remaining ingredients. Allow to sit for few hours before serving. Will keep for 2 weeks in refrigerator. MACARONI SALAD Helen Putnam 2 cups cooked macaroni ¼ c. green pepper, chopped ½ c. red bell pepper, chopped 1 c. celery, chopped 2 T. green onion, chopped
1 T. pimiento, chopped 1 cup mayonnaise 1 t. lemon pepper 1 T. prepared mustard 1/2 t. garlic salt ½ t. onion salt Salt to taste Pepper to taste IN LARGE BOWL stir together mayonnaise, mustard, lemon pepper, garlic salt, and onion salt until smooth. Add macaroni, celery, peppers, onion, and pimento. Toss to coat well. Cover and chill. HAM & RED EYE GRAVY Stella Putnam 1 lb. country ham slices 4 T. butter ¾ to 1 cup coffee, brewed 1/8 t. salt 1/8 t. pepper Using an iron skillet, cook ham in butter slowly on low to med. heat. Remove from skillet. Add coffee, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
Add ham back to skillet. Serve with grits. APPLE DUMPLINGS Linda Dixon 2 Granny Smith apples 2 cans crescent rolls 1 cup butter 1 ½ c. sugar 1 t. vanilla Cinnamon 1 can Sundrop or Mountain Dew Ice cream Peel and core apples. Cut each apple into 8 slices and roll each slice in a crescent roll. Place in a 9x13-inch buttered pan. Melt butter, add sugar and barely stir. Pour over the apples. Pour the Mountain Dew around the edges of the pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes. Serve with ice cream. Spoon sauce over ice cream.
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Volunteers help MountainTrue in live staking trees last year. (Photo by MountainTrue)
Bethlehem Baptist Church in Kings Mountain presented John Harmon Melton a Certificate of License for the gospel ministry last Sunday. “God has truly gifted John to preach His word and shepherd His church. We are truly honored to have John and Summer here and fully affirm their ministry,” said Bethlehem Baptist Pastor Steve Taylor. Pictured L-R: John Harmon Melton and his wife, Summer Melton, with Bethlehem Baptist Pastor Dr. Steve Taylor and wife, Tois Taylor. (Photo by Anna Hughes)
MountainTrue live staking event Feb. 2 near Sugar Cove Come plant native trees with MountainTrue’s Watauga Riverkeeper at the historic former site of Wards Mill Dam on February 2, from 11 am to 2 pm. This project has been done for two years, and thanks to support from TVA’s Shade Your Stream program and the Tennessee River Basin Network, they are able to continue repairing the vegetative buffer. If you want to get outside and help restore and replenish streambanks, these workdays are a great way to meet new
friends and do some good work for Mother Nature, too! Live staking involves taking dormant cuttings of a living tree and planting them along the river’s edge. For the 2024 live staking season, their goals prioritize improving riparian habitat connectivity at high-priority stream sites in the Watauga drainage following the historic Ward’s dam removal. What to bring with you: • Lunch/snacks • Extra change of clothes • Warm layers (we'll be
on the water, so dress for the weather, but also make sure it's things you don't mind getting dirty) • Rubber boots and/or waders (They have some, but not many, so bring your own if you have them.) • Water to drink For more information on this event, contact Hannah Woodburn at hannah@mountaintrue.org or (336) 6986204 or visit website: https:// mountaintrue.org/event/livestaking-work-day-near-sugar-grove-nc-2-2/
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Cleveland County Astronomy Association generously donated a second telescope to Mauney Memorial Library. “We greatly appreciate the Cleveland County Astronomy Association’s generosity and community spirit for this gift. The first telescope donated is checked out frequently, and this one will provide additional access to the community,” Mauney Memorial Library Director Christina Martin shared.(Photo by Mauney Memorial Library)
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
Gaston College’s nursing programs have done it again! Our Licensed Practical Nursing program was ranked number one in the state by PracticalNursing.org for 2024, and NursingProcess. org included our ADN program as among the best in the state for 2023. Our nursing programs have been rated among the best in the state for many consecutive years. Sharing their rankings of the Best LPN Programs in North Carolina, PracticalNursing.org said, “North Carolina takes great pride in staying on top of cutting-edge nursing policy, education, and practice. GC is an open-
door community college that promotes student success through a high-quality, practical nursing diploma program that prepares future nurses for licensure and beyond.” Gaston College earned an overall score of 100.00. “Completing your nurse training at Gaston College, one of the largest community colleges, can well equip you with the knowledge and skills required to provide professional nursing care to a diverse population,” said NursingProcess.org in their listing of the Best Nursing Schools in the state. “We are very proud of our high-quality nursing program,” said Dr. Lori Metcalf,
Dean of Health and Human Services. “Our nursing students have proven to be determined critical thinkers. Our nursing faculty members successfully engage with students to learn the skills necessary to think like nurses and become healthcare professionals.” Gaston’s Practical Nursing program application window is open Oct. 1 through March 1 each year for admission beginning the fall following the deadline. All applicants must participate in a mandatory information session. You can learn more about our LPN and other nursing program options at gaston.edu/nursing.
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evidence that led to Adair being charged in this case. Adair formerly resided at 613 South Church Street in Lowell. The current tenets of the residence are not involved in any way in this case. This is an isolated case, and there is no danger to the public. Detectives traveled to Ocala, Florida, where they interviewed Adair about the missing person investigation. After coordinating with Gaston County District Attorney Travis Page, charges of felony Concealment of Death and felony Obstruction of Justice were obtained on Adair. Detectives worked
with the Ocala Police Department in Florida to locate and arrest Adair. She was booked into the Marion County (FL) Jail on January 19. She is currently in custody in the Marion County Jail pending extradition to North Carolina. District Attorney Page and his team are leading the extradition process. This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information on the incident is asked to call Detective T. D. Pilkington at 704-866-3329 or Crimestoppers at 704-8618000.
From Page 5A October 2020. Information was discovered through the investigative process, which led to a search at 613 South Church Street, Lowell, NC. During this search, human remains were discovered. The remains will be sent to the Medical Examiner’s Office for identification and examination. The victim’s identification will be released once the medical examiner completes the examination. Detectives discovered
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KM men beat Jaguars but lose at South Point Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers split a pair of Big South 3A Conference games last week, defeating Forestview 93-43 Tuesday at Parker Gym and losing to South Point 84-81 Friday in Belmont. The locals were scheduled to host Crest last night in their final Big South first round games. Shelby will be here Wednesday and Stuart Cramer Friday and KM goes to Gastonia Ashbrook on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Bradley Floyd led
the Mountaineers in last week’s contest, hitting 17 in the win over Forestview and 24 in the loss at South Point. Three other Mountaineers – Tucker Robinette with 13, Charlie Foster with 12 and Jordan Floyd with 10 – also hit double figures as the Mountaineers improved their Big South record to 4-1 and overall mark to 10-3. They ran into a hot South Point squad in Belmont and dropped to 4-2
in the league heading into a game last night at home against first place Crest. They host Shelby in a non-conference battle Wednesday and Stuart Cramer comes to town Friday. The locals hit the road again January 30 at Gastonia Ashbrook and will be back in Parker Gym Tuesday, Feb. 6 against North Gaston’s Wildcats. The Lady Mountaineers lost both of their games last week, falling to Forestview 63-19 and South Point 61-
20. Mia Bridges scored 10 to lead the scoring against South Point. The Lady Raiders led 20-4 after the first period, 40-16 at the half and 55-16 going into the fourth period. BOYS GAMES KM (81) – Floyd 24, Robinette 19, Linney 16, Nixon 10, J. Floyd 6, Huskey 2, Foster 2, Lindsay 2. SP (84) – Bradley 22, Kines 16, Williams 14, Harris 12, Petty 10, Woods
6, Hunt 2. KM (93) – B. Floyd 17, Robinette 17, Foster 12, Floyd 10, Linney 9, Huskey 8, Lindsay 8, Toms 7, Nixon 5, Maddox 2, Cole 2. FV (43) – Helton 19, Aguiliar 9, Crisp 6, Young 5, Kendrick 2. Thompson 2. GIRLS GAMES KM (20) – Martin 2, Pettis 4, A. Bridges 4, M. Bridges 10. SP (61) – M. Frank 10,
Birtwhistle 6, C. Frank 15, Wallace 4, Hube 6, French 9, Risk 2, Graham 8, Kelly 1. KM (19) – Miller 3, Pettis 3, Byrd 6, Williams 1, Symonds 1, Dixon-Velez 1, Fleming 2, Ford 2. FV (63) – Phillips 10, Baker 5, Neely 11, Dunch 2, Ivevbele 3, Ferguson 14, Thompson 6, Johnson 2, Anthaony 2, Springs 4, Riley 4.
KMHS swim team wins BIG at Cleveland County Annual Swim meet On Friday January 16, Kings Mountain hosted the annual Cleveland County Swim meet. All four county schools participated. All four schools were well represented and each had standouts in different events, however, Kings Mountain came out the big winner on the night edging out Shelby with a combined team score of 478 to 474. Final scores for the boys’ teams were KM285, Shelby -273, Crest 69.5 and Burns 67.5. On the ladies side Crest was the winner with a score of 298. Shelby finished second with a 201, Kings Mountain finished with a 193 and Burns finished with a 106. The night got started with the 200 yard medley relay. Shelby’s ladies, consisting of Ella Hensley, Abby Haydon, Addie Walker and Leanne McDowell, won the event with a time of 2:20.86. Crest finished second and KM finished Third. In the boys medley relay KM finished strong with a 2:00.83 to take the victory. KM team members included Turner Brown, Thomas Spicer, Mason Demetro and Caleb Marr. Shelby finished second in the event. Reese Gettys from Crest won the 200 freestyle event for the girls with a time of 2:22.0 and Mason Demetro from KM won the boys event with a time of 2:03.88. The 200 yard individual medley was won by Kateley Canipe from Crest and Garrett Urash from Shelby. The 50 yard freestyle saw defending state champion Alexandra Tysinger from Burns turn in a time of 25.03 to take the top spot. Turner Brown from Kings Mountain won the boys race with a time of 27.99. The 100 Yard butterfly was also won by Burn’s Tysinger followed closely by Callie Stimpson from
THOMAS SPICER KM. On the boy’s side Miles Gragg from Shelby took the top spot just ahead of Demetro from KM. Addie McMurry from Crest and Nick Sanchez from Crest won the 100 yard freestyle in their respected classes. In the 500 yard freestyle Addie Walker from Shelby came in first with Tianna Kaiser, Kallie Hope and Katherine Frye from KM all turning in good times. On the boys’ side Trey Goforth from Shelby took the top spot ahead of Hunter Ruppe and Wynn McConaghy from KM. Maynor Lopez from Km finished fifth. The KM boys once again showed their dominance ion the relays by winning the 200 yard Freestyle Relay. Marr, Spicer, Brown and Demetro turned in a time of 1:52.01 for the win. On the girls’ side Crest finished first, Shelby second and KM third. The 100 yard backstroke had Shelby girls
taking the top 2 spots in Addie Walker and Ella Hensley. For the boys Troy Spangler from Burns finished first followed by Turner Brown and Caleb Marr from KM. The 100 yard Breaststroke was taken by Abby Haydon from Shelby followed by Callie Stimpson from KM. Miles Gragg and Garrett Urash from Shelby took the top spots followed by Thomas Spicer from KM in the boys’ race. The last race of the night was the 400 yard freestyle relay. Shelby took both the girls and boys races with a time of 4:44.27 and 4:18.41. Kings Mountain boys finished second with a team consisting of Bernardo Hernandez, Hunter Ruppe, Wynn McConaghy and Maynor Lopez.
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KM second, Culp MVP in Big South wrestling tournament Kings Mountain High’s wrestling team finished second to North Gaston in the individual conference championship tournament Saturday. The Wildcats compiled 173.5 points to KM’s 173. KM’s Jaelen Culp was named the most outstanding wrestler. Kings Mountain got first place finishes from Luis Davis, Will Barner, Jaelen Culp and Ja Currie. Lucas Davis finished second and Braedon Jones, Kamari Coleman, Chance Habel and Donovan Cavender were third. Kings Mountain will be wrestling in the first and second rounds of the dual team state tournament on Saturday. The Western Regional individual tournament will be February 9-10 at Pisgah High School and the individual state championship will be February 15-17 at the Greensboro Coliseum.
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KM Middle defeats West Lincoln to give Coach Shane Cole 100 wins Kings Mountain Middle School’s Patriots rolled over West Lincoln 58-18 last week to give head coach Shane Cole his 100th victory. The Patriots jumped all over West 13-2 and never looked back in posting their fifth straight win of the season. Christian Jarrett led the way with eight points during the first quarter as the Patriots rolled to a 21-4 advantage. The second quarter saw the Patriots pick up the defensive tempo. KJ Bell and Xavier Hutchens combined for several steals and Silas Tate pitched in with seven of his game-high 16 points for a 41-12 halftime lead. KM’s offense stalled a bit in the third as the home team only scored six points, but the Patriots kept up their defensive intensity by limiting West to four. King Moore and Ashtun Hall got in on the scoring to pace the KM squad with a combined four points in the fourth period as the Patriots completed the blowout. Silas Tate finished with 16 points on 6-for-9 shooting and also had two steals. Christian Jarrett hit five of nine shots for 10 points and
From left, College of Health Sciences Dean Nicole Waters took HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County Executive Director/CEO Dick Baker and members of the Board of Directors, Scott Neisler and Dr. Michael Barringer, on a tour of the College of Health Sciences. Barringer, a hospital administrator and retired surgeon, treated patients in this same operating room when it was functioning as Crawley Hospital. Photos by GWU
Award to support GWU PA in-county students The HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County, its board of directors, and Executive Director/CEO Dick Baker announced today (Jan. 18) the establishment of an endowed scholarship at Gardner-Webb University. The fund will support Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program students. Preference will be given to PA students who are residents of Cleveland County, N.C., and/or who are committed to practicing in Cleveland County. “We are very excited about this scholarship,” Baker affirmed. “We have such
COACH SHANE COLE hauled down three rebounds. Xavier Huchens had nine points on 3 for 4 shooting, six rebounds, three assists and three steals. KJ Bell scored seven points, grabbed four rebounds and had five steals. King Moore scored four points and had three re-
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bounds. Ashtun Hall had four points on 2-for-2 shooting, Brylon Brown three points and three assists, Amir Parker three points, Cam Houser two points and AJ Parker three rebounds, one assist and a steal. KM shot 18 of 34 (53 percent) inside the arc and had 16 steals. The defense caused 26 turnovers while the KM offense had just seven turnovers. The KM bench scored 16 points.
NORTH CAROLINA, CLEVELAND COUNTY 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.
KM track third in Titan II meet Kings Mountain High’s track finished third in the 14-team Titan II indoor track and field meet at the JDL Fast Track facility last week in Winston-Salem. Several large 4A as well as 3A teams competed. The Mountaineers posted three first place finishes. Max Thompson won the
1000 meters, Hunter Cruise the 500 meters and Barry Moore the 300 meters, all with state qualifying times. The Lady Mountaineers’ Zaniah Field finished second in the 55 meter dash. The final regular season meet will be held Saturday at Polk County High School.
College of Health Sciences Dean Nicole Waters speaks with Scott Neisler as they tour the hospital. (Photo provided) great resources in Cleveland County, and we think it’s part of our responsibility to enhance these education programs, particularly for county residents or those who will stay in Cleveland County to practice. Hopefully, this scholarship will become an impetus for the program to continue growing and a springboard for other organizations to provide some scholarship dollars or add to this one.” Baker noted that Gard-
ner-Webb’s PA studies program aligns with the Foundation’s mission of improving health and wellness in Cleveland County. After speaking with Dr. Nicole Waters, dean of the College of Health Sciences at Gardner-Webb, Baker and the board of directors learned more about the growing and vibrant PA program at Gardner-Webb. When they discovered the need for PA See AWARD, Page 7B
NOTICE OF MARCH 5, 2024 PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE AND PRIMARY ELECTION CLEVELAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
The property address is: Maggie Drive, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to G.S. 163-33(8) that a Presidential Preference and Primary Election will be held on March 5, 2024 for Federal, State, Judicial and County Offices.
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.
Voters will be asked to show photo ID when they vote. All voters will be allowed to vote with or without ID. Voters who lack ID can get one for free from their county board of elections. Find out more at ncsbe.gov/voter-id. The polls will be open for voting on Election Day from 6:30am to 7:30pm. All voters registered with the Cleveland County Board of Elections are eligible to vote in this election. Voters who are already registered to vote need not re-register. Residents who are not registered to vote or those registered who need to make changes must do so by Friday, February 9, 2024 at 5:00pm.
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, TRUSTEE P.O. Box 515 Kings Mountain, NC 28086 PHONE: (704) 739-4766 FAX: (704) 739-6485 KMH (1/17 & 1/24/2024)
Early voting will begin Thursday, February 15, 2024 and continue through Saturday, March 2, 2024. There are two early voting locations for this election: Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library 104 Howie Drive Shelby, NC 28150
H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center 909 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Thursday 02/15/2024 to Friday 02/16/2024 8:00AM – 7:30PM Monday 02/19/2024 to Friday 02/23/2024 8:00AM – 7:30PM Monday 02/26/2024 to Friday 03/01/2024 8:00AM – 7:30PM Saturday 03/02/2024 8:00AM – 3:00PM Voters who are not registered in the county by February 9, 2024 may still register and vote during the early voting period. Persons who register during early voting will be required to provide proof of residency. Any qualified voter may vote an absentee ballot by mail. Absentee ballots will be available starting Friday, January 19, 2024. The deadline for applying for an absentee ballot by mail is 5:00pm on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Completed ballots should be returned to the Board of Elections office on or before Tuesday, March 5, 2024 by 7:30pm. The Board of Elections will meet each of the following dates for the purpose of approving absentee ballots: February 6 (5:00pm), February 13 (5:00pm), February 20 (5:00pm), February 27 (5:00pm) and March 4 (5:00pm). Absentee ballots will be counted on Election Day at the Board of Elections office. Absentee ballots received at the Board of Elections office on March 5, 2024 will be approved and counted on March 15, 2024 at 11:00am. Unofficial election results will be released no earlier than 7:30 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Official election results will be certified at the Canvass meeting. The Sample hand-to-eye count will be held at the Board of Elections Office on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 9:00am. The Canvass meeting will be held at the Board of Elections Office on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 11:00am. Please call the Cleveland County Board of Elections with any questions concerning voter registration, absentee ballots, location of polling places and other election matters at (704) 484-4858 or by visiting our website at www. clevelandcounty.com. Douglas W. Sharp, Chairman Cleveland County Board of Elections (KM_1/24, 1/31, & 2/7/2024)
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Wax Museum project at Bethware School Third-grade students at Bethware Elementary School have been researching prominent historical figures and have turned their findings into
a Wax Museum. Students spent several weeks reading biographies and identifying the significant achievements of their chosen person.
They've also organized important events in their subject's life and compared their findings with their peers. This process has allowed them to discover relationships between people and events of historical significance. This process allowed them to discover relationships between people and events of historical significance. The students, dressed in costumes to represent the person they researched, created their own Wax Museum.
To celebrate their hard work, the third graders wrote short biographies and created posters, and some even dressed in costumes to present their influential person. Parents and students alike enjoyed the exciting experience according to school administrators. Photos by Bethware Elementary School
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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
SUSAN B. ANTHONY
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)
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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. This the 17th day of January, 2024. 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)
In the Matter of the Estate of: JAMES EDWARD HORTON, Deceased. LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION CTA 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. This the 17th day of January, 2024. Glenda H. Horton 1159 Steel Bridge Rd. Mooresboro, NC 28114 KMH (1/17, 1/24, 1/31 & 2/7/2024)
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Guardrail design not effective for Tesla 3 models By Loretta Cozart The University of Nebraska reviewed test results conducted by the U.S. Corps of Engineers and Engineering Research and Development Center indicating that guardrails failed to contain the Tesla 3 models during crash testing while traveling at recommended highway speeds, according to a story from Atlanta News First. Guardrails are intended to
stop, redirect, and absorb the impact of a crash. But in the case of the Tesla Model 3, the vehicle went through the barrier. This caused the Transportation Research Board to determine that the vehicle was incompatible with current guardrail standards. It is thought that the vehicle's weight and low center of gravity might be factors causing it to breach the barrier.
A second test using a Rivian RT1 pickup truck showed it plowed through the guardrail. That vehicle weighs approximately 2,000 pounds more than the average truck on the road. More testing will be needed to determine the exact causes and ways to mitigate the problem. The results were presented during the Transportation Research Board’s conference in Washington on January 9.
The city water crew worked to repair the water main break on Tuesday. Photo by City of KM
NC Museum of History’s African American Cultural Celebration Education Day Kings Mountain Historical Museum shared that the NC Museum kick-off FREE + VIRTUAL Black History Month event is Friday, January 26
starting at 9 a.m. Explore the Black culture, history, and heritage at the of History’s African American Cultural Celebration Education Day (AACCED).
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: PHILIP ANDY BERRY, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on the 16th day of January, 2024 as Administratrix of the Estate of Philip Andy Berry, 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 on or before the 26th 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 24th day of January, 2024 Angela M. Berry, Adm. 128 Wells Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086 C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH (1/24, 1/31, 2/7 & 2/14/2024)
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AACCED is: • Friday, January 26 •Virtual only! •Free to attend •Four live interactive presentation A multi-hour LIVE! stream of storytelling Presenters include: •Kwame Mbalia is an award-winning bestselling author of the Tristan Strong series and contributing author to Black Boy Joy. Now living in North Carolina, Kwame shares “Who is Kwame Mbalia: Please Tell Me,” at 9:00 am. • Adrienne Nirdé, Director of the North Carolina African
American Heritage Commission, shares an interactive Civil Rights Trail map and stories of civil rights spaces and people across North Carolina at 10:00 am. •Anjalique Abernathy, Director of Education and Outreach, The Pauli Murray Center, shares “Pauli Murray: Civil Rights Through Words,” where we will learn about North Carolinian the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray and Dr. Murray’s broad vision of justice, equity, and human rights, at 11:00 am. •Michelle Lanier, Director of the North Carolina Division of Historic Sites, will share
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 16th of January, 2024 as Executor of the Estate of CEDAR GIBSON MCDONALD (24 E 25), 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, Ernest Franklin McDonald, Executor on or before the 24th 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 24th day of January, 2024. Ernest Franklin McDonald, Executor Estate of Cedar Gibson McDonald 439 Elm Rd Lawndale, NC 28090
LEGAL NOTICE
In the Matter of the Estate of: MARY ANN MOORE YOUNG, Deceased.
ORDER OF NOTICE
This the 24th day of January, 2024. Patricia Ann Young, Admin. 126 Jack Adams Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086 C. Andrew Neisler, Jr. CLONINGER 8r. NEISLER ATTYS PO. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH (1/24, 1/31, 2/7 & 2/14/2024)
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 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
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 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
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Having qualified on the 12th day of January, 2024 as Administratrix of the Estate of Mary Ann Moore Young, 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 on or before the 26th 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.
starting at 9:30 a.m. The last session begins at 2:00 p.m. A stream with live auto-captioning will be available. Registration is available at: https://www.ncmuseumofhistory.org/eventsand-programs/festivals/ annual-african-american-cultural-celebration/virtual-education-day/registration
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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
the life and legacy of freedom seeker Harriet Jacobs of Edenton at noon. Wait, there’s more! LIVE! Streaming from 9:30 am-2:30 pm of storytelling by North Carolina Association of Black Storytellers members. Enjoy any or all of these amazing storytelling sessions, beginning about every 45 minutes,
NOTICE TO: Javion H. father of male child born on 5/30/18 to mother Zipporah P. of parts unknown. A petition has been filed seeking: Commitment of minor child(ren) of the above named or vesting of custody and care of said child(ren) of the above named in lawful, private or public agency or a suitable and worthy person. The petition, whereby the court’s decision can affect your parental rights, if any, regarding minor child(ren) will be heard on 2/20/24 at 2:00 PM at 60 Housatonic Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 Therefore, ORDERED, that notice of the hearing of this petition be given by publishing this Order of Notice once, immediately upon receipt in the: Kings Mountain Herald a newspaper having circulation in the town/city of: Kings Mountain, NC. Honorable Judge: Stephanie McLaughlin Deputy Clerk: Andrea Posich Date Signed: 1/11/24 Right to Counsel: Upon proof of inability to pay for a lawyer, the court will make sure that an attorney is provided to you by the Chief Public Defender. Request for an attorney should be made immediately in person, by mail, or by fax at the court office where your hearing is to be held. KMH (1/24/2024)
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: 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.
C. Andrew Neisler, Jr. CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Andrew T. Blanton, Administrator of the Estate c/o Loann S. Meekins Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC 405 E. Marion Street Shelby, NC 28150
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Having qualified on 17th of January, 2024 as Executor of the Estate of ELBERT WRAY BOWEN (24 E 24), 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, Phillip Ray Bowen, Executor on or before the 24th 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 24th day of January, 2024. Phillip Ray Bowen, Executor Estate of Elbert Wray Bowen 1024 Bent Ranch Drive SW Concord, NC 28025 KMH (1/24, 31, 2/07 & 14/2024)
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX Having qualified on 9th of January 2024 as Administrator of the Estate of Robyn Louise Brackett (24 E 27), 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, Administrator, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before April 26, 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 24th day of January, 2024. A. Susan Biggers Administrator of the Estate of Robyn Louise Brackett Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150 KMH (1/24, 31, 2/07, & 21/2024)
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: JERRY TALMADGE WILLIS, Deceased. LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY 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)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FREE PROM GOWNS. Hundreds of free prom dresses for students (sizes 0-26) at Poplar Springs Baptist Church (Shelby) on Feb. 9 (3pm-7pm) and Feb. 10 (9am-3pm). For more information, contact the church at 704-487-8802. (704) 487-8802
GOLDEN DOMERS TOY AND HOBBY. Visit our NEW LOCATION .....Model Cars, Die-cast Cars & Trucks, Tractors, Hot Wheels, Construction Toys, Sports Memorabilia, Autographed Items, Hard to Find Items! See Mike & Brandon Willis. We’re located at 104 Oliver Ave. (behind El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Boiling Springs), Shelby 704-297-0102 or 704-2970103
BUSINESS SERVICES B&C FIX-ALL LAWNMOWER AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR. 30 years experience. 704963-8243 BADGER PLUMBING CO. Drain cleaning, sewer services, trenching, general plumbing, sewers and repairs. Ask for Charlie, 980-4035859. Free 24 point Plumbing Inspector on sewer, water & gas.
YARD SALES LARGE HOUSEHOLD SALE. Thurs. & Fri, January 25th & 26th, 8am-4:30pm. Sale includes kitchen products, some furniture, tools, outdoor items. 1419 Melrose Drive, Shelby, NC 28152
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) 7344000 NOW HIRING LAWN CARE LABORERS to move up to foreman. Mechanic trainee needed. 704-526-6640 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: Fulltime. Apply in person at 110 Grigg St., Shelby, NC 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. 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
BUSINESS SERVICES
FOR SALE MIXED HARDWOOD. PICKED UP, $70, Cherryville, NC. Call 704-458-3081 cell, or (704) 435-3970
OLD SCHOOL. GAS JUGS. I have 5- gallon and a 2.5 gallon and 1 gal. These are old school filler necks with air release ports. $20,15,10. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net BLACKHAWK LEFT HANDED HOLSTER $35. I have Blackhawk left handed Sherpa level 2 sportster holster, fits colt 1911 or anything like it with or without a rail. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net 1999 DODGE 1500. 4X4 I have 1999 Dodge pickup, been wrecked, has some good body parts, has good 360 engine. Doors have been sold. (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net
WANT TO BUY
HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855
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
WANT TO BUY CARS& TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 6921006
SEASONED HARDWOOD/ FIREWOOD. $70 per load. You haul. 704-472-2022. TWO MEDICAL LIFT CHAIRS: 1) $275. 1) $175. In great condition. Call or text 828-447-3627.
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
.45 LONG COLT REVOLVER, Magtech .45 Long Colt 100 Rounds, Chest Freezer, Dryer, Hunting Scopes, Hunting Miscellaneous Equipment. 828-748-2027.
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
HAY FOR SALE. Horse quality, 4x5 round bales of hay. $70. 980-241-9010.
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 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
HORSE HAY 4X5 ROUND $65, Square bales $8. 704692-6325 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 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. 704434-6389, (704) 473-0867 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS WITH SCRATCH PADS! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 5385788
ERIC MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & Reliable! (704) 3002332 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 704600-6996 or (980) 295-5568
MEN’S NEW CRUISER BICYCLE. Men’s used cruiser bicycle. $95 for both. 828-7827221. ELECTRIC RECLINING CHAIR Rarely used. Still has tags on it. Dark Brown. $500. Negotiable. 704-482-4730 or 704-418-5517. TIRES. White letter tires, 235/60/14, like new, $175. (704) 460-5965
MID-CENTURY SINGER SEWING MACHINE Console style, works well. $125.00 Call 518-321-5662. WOOD STOVE, HEAVY DUTY. Porterlator brand, with 2 blowers and thermostat. Excellent condition $750. Call 864-219-8690. Pictures available on request. 3 CEMETERY PLOTS. Gaston Memorial, Veterans Choice location. Half going price. Willing to sell separately. (919) 272-5503 HARDWOOD FIREWOOD DELIVERED. 1-1/2 ton hardwood firewood delivered on dump trailer within 20 miles of Lattimore $200. Can deliver farther for extra fee. You pick up on your Pick-up: $65 long bed, $50 short bed. 1 cubic foot bagged bundles available $7 each (704) 434-6865
WANT TO BUY OLD VIDEO GAMES WANTED. Buying old Nintendo, Sega, Gameboy games and systems. Cleveland and Gaston County, Kings Mountain, Shelby and Charlotte areas. 661312-6159 (661) 312-6159 saveyourearth@live.com BUYING STANDING TIMBER. Looking to buy larger hardwood timber. 3 acres or more. Call 828-289-0742.
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WE BUY USED AUTOMOBILE AND LAWN EQUIPMENT; and appliances. 704963-8243 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.
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 HOMETOWN SHELBY IS OPEN. Visit www.HometownShelby.com to view clothing featuring your town or any town NC4Ever@USA.com
SHIPPING CRATE $35.00. Wood shipping crates for sale with some lids. 3 different sizes. I can send pictures. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net
1900 GAME SERVICE. 11 Beautiful plates and 1 large platter. $900 but negotiable. Signed by artist. 803-4605128
DRIVE WHEEL $140.00, COMPASS SPORT DRIVE WHEEL, 2 new DW for $215. installed Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, RIDING MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704476-9383.
OAK FIREWOOD dry and green, $85 per load. Cane Creek and Rutherford County area. 828-289-4880.
WILL CLEAN HOUSES. Reasonable rates. Call or text me at (704) 419-9016
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.
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HANDYMAN SERVICES. NOW IS THE TIME. Over 25 years Exp! Install Replace Hot water Heaters, Mulching, Trees and Bushes trimmed, Minor Repairs, Ceiling Fans, Mini Blind Installation, Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available. We will show up and do the job. Call us first, 704692-4449.
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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 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) 9743296
I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197 CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228
FARM & GARDEN HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. 4x5 Round Bales in barn, $50 each. Fescue and Orchard grass. Rutherford County. 828-429-3100. 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
AKC REGISTERED GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. $500. Only 3 girls left. if interested text or call Patty @ (704) 678-4653 helga1777@ yahoo.com TOY & MINI AUSSIES. Male & female. UTD shots & worming. Ready now. Cliffside area. Paper & crate trained. 828-289-6756.
PETS & LIVESTOCK AKC STANDARD POODLE PUPPIES. Poodle Puppies available. Reserve puppy or contact for more information 252-412-2046 (252) 412-2046 SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPIES. Blue eyes, Black & White and Red & White. (704) 300-1466
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) 514-7105 claimedtwice@ gmail.com GERMAN SHEPHERD, AKC registered. German shepherd puppies 6 weeks old already had their checkup. Ready for new homes. $600. (910) 340-1745 barbara_ sheeran@hotmail.com
MICRO MINI DOODLE PUPS, ADORABLE. 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
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
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KM Family YMCA Winter Basketball Week 3 scores By Heath Walker Kings Mountain Family YMCA finished its third week of basketball games and posted the following scores: January 20, 2024 5-6 Co-Ed Division Team Campbell 26 vs Team Higley 6 Team Campbell – Isaak Grooms 2 points Team Higley – Waylon Baker 6 points Team Trull 32 vs Team Bridges 14 Team Trull – Grayson Dixon 2 points Team Bridges – Keira Stogner 2 points 7-8 Boys Division Team Mo 12 vs Team Burgess 36 Team Mo – Cameron Hopper 2 points Team Burgess – Parks Putnam 2 points Team Corbett 13 vs Team Campbell 26 Team Corbett – Wyatt Biggers 4 points Team Campbell – Marcus Campbell II 4 points 7-9 Girls Division Team Campbell 20 vs Team Robertson 24 Team Campbell – Aliyah Allison 4 points Team Robertson – Khailee Hamilton 10 points 9-10 Boys Division Team Epps 37 vs Team Halk 19 Team Epps – Tucker Caldwell 11 points Team Halk – Taylor Rothwell 2 points
AWARD From Page 3B scholarships, the board recognized an opportunity to encourage students to enter the healthcare profession, where there is a shortage of providers. “At Gardner-Webb, we’ve been saying for years that we’re a private university with a very public mission,” reminded GWU President Dr. William M. Downs. “Through the HealthCare Foundation’s generosity, this new endowed scholarship pro-
Team Benedict 16 vs Team Price 41 Team Benedict – Darrell Pardo 14 points Team Price – Kyree Price 12 points 11-12 Boys Division Team Bridges 28 vs Team Villegas 18 Team Bridges – Zykeen Hamrick 8 points Team Villegas – Jose Tinoco 2 points Team Gaines 41 vs Team Mo Team Gaines – Zoey Bert 4 points Team Mo – Semaj Bellamy 2 points 13-15 Boys Division Team Bell 42 vs Team Thacker 34 Team Bell – Sage Ross 9 points
Zay Smith lines up for the free throw after getting fouled. (Photos by KM Family YMCA)
Team Thacker – Joram Young 8 points Team Mo 35 vs Team Villegas 30 Team Mo – Alijah Hall 6 points Team Villegas – Hudson Rhodes 12 points 16-18 Boys Division Team Campbell 50 vs Team Dover 54 Team Campbell – Baylor Benton 17 points
gram will help PA students to receive a world-class education and then apply their knowledge in direct service to communities in our own county and region. It’s partnerships like this one that have lasting local impact, and I’m thankful to the Foundation’s staff and board of directors for building this important bridge.” The HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County awards Community Health Grants to qualified nonprofit organizations in the county for innovative programs or initiatives to address healthcare concerns
or social factors of health and well-being. Additionally, the organization provides ongoing funding for the Because We Care fund, which directly supports cancer patients facing financial hardships. Another major initiative is Safe Kids Cleveland County, which includes programs and activities like Kid Tips, SAFETeens, Car Seat Checks, Bicycle Safety & Helmet Distribution, and education programs on teen driving, fire and poison prevention, and stopthe-bleed training.
Thomas Spicer drives to the lane for two points and is fouled.
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