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Fatal shooting Saturday morning on Waco Road Executive Director Lisa Harrison, center of Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry, receives a check from Davidson Association Board members Katherine Pendergrass and Randy Miller.

(Photo by Davidson Association)

Just before 5:00 a.m. on January 27, Kings Mountain Communications Center received numerous 911 calls of shots being fired at 200 Waco Road. Officers arrived on the scene within seconds and were able to locate two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.

Cleveland County EMS transported both victims to CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Two additional victims believed to be related to the shooting See SHOOTING, Page 5A

The Davidson Association awards donations The Sweet Station moving

The Davidson Association awarded donations to non-profits on January 27 during the board’s regular monthly meeting. Monies were collected during the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. breakfast, which was held on January 15.

This was the organization's second year in distributing funds from that event.

This year’s recipients were Kings Mountain Crisis Assistance Ministry, Mt. Olive Food Ministry, and People Without Walls See DAVIDSON, Page 5A

Two KMPD officers promoted On Wednesday, January 24, K9 Officer Craig Cooke and Officer Robert Medlin were promoted to the rank of Corporal. With their promotion, both Corporals are recognized as emerging leaders within the Kings Mountain Police Department.

KMPD shared, “We

would like to thank Mayor Rob Wagman, who issued both Corporals their Oaths, and many city officials, employees, co-workers, family, and friends who attended the ceremony. Please help us congratulate Corporal Cooke and Corporal Medlin on their achievement.”

Just before 5 a.m. Saturday, four people were shot at 200 Waco Road. (Photo by KMPD)

to Battleground Avenue

By Loretta Cozart If you have visited downtown Kings Mountain in the last week, you may have noticed some changes. A lot of activity has been centered around 211 S. Battleground Avenue, where The Sweet Station’s new location is sandwiched between Back Door Antiques and The Wild Cholla, which is soon to open.

The owners, Erin Jolly and Susie Wease opened The Sweet Station on Railroad Avenue in April 2023. However, they later discovered an opportunity

to move to Battleground Avenue, and they decided to close their old location to give themselves time for renovations.

In an interview with the Herald, Erin shared, “Our intent was to keep the store on Railroad Avenue open year-round. But at that location, we were at maximum capacity indoors.

When this opportunity became available, and realizing the potential for the indoor space, we decided to close at that location and to give ourselves time for renovations.”

Last week, the owners shared some images on The

Mayor Rob Wagman administers the oath to K9 Officer Craig Cooke. (See photo on page 3). (Photos by KMPD)

Comfortable seating and conversation areas welcome customers to sit and relax with friends.

The new sign at 211 S. Battleground Avenue announces that The Sweet Station will open this month.

(Photos by The Sweet Station) Sweet Station’s Facebook page.

The aim of the new location is to offer a space for families and friends to hang out, drink coffee, relax, and play games.

They are creating a cozy and welcoming environment that is suitable for all ages.

According to Erin, “We want everyone to feel Bring a book and enjoy your lunch hour. welcome We’ll have a children’s here and not worry their children corner, books, and lots of See SWEET, Page 5A will mess something up.

Senior Center Black History Month celebration Officer Robert Medlin is administered the oath.

The Patrick Senior Center in Kings Mountain will host a Black History Month Celebration on Tuesday, February 13, from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

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sponsoring this year’s event, “Celebrate a Day of the Arts! Educate, Elevate!” showcasing local black artists.

The keynote speaker is Kings Mountain Councilmember Annie Thombs, and the Patrick Center

Chorus sings a special song for the celebration.

Lunch will also be served.

Persons ages 55 and older are welcome to attend the event and are asked to RSVP by Tuesday, February 6, by calling the Patrick Senior Center at 704-734-0447.

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KMPD needs help locating suspects

Chief Gerald Childress congratulates both officers on their promotions. Pictured L-R: Officer Robert Medlin, K9 Officer Craig Cooke and Chief Childress.

Health Services offered through CC General Clinic Cleveland County Health Department's Adult Health/ General Clinic is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Walk-in patients are accepted from 8:00 to 11:30 am and 1:00 to 4:30 pm.

Starting January 2, 2024, the Cleveland County Health Department will no longer accept walk-ins during lunch hours in our Adult Health/ General Clinic and Immunization Clinics. The new hours for walk-in patients in these clinics will be from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. All other clinics continue to require appointments. For any questions about walk-in times or services requiring appointments, please call 980-484-5100.

• Immunizations (for adults and children) • Tuberculin skin test • Communicable disease exams • Hypertension (Blood pressure) screening • Sickle cell testing • Pregnancy testing • Foreign Travel Immunization

Tuberculosis Program: The Tuberculosis Program exists to prevent, detect, and treat TB. Cleveland County citizens who need TB screening, x-rays, and treatment of TB may be seen through the General Clinic at any time.

Diabetic screening through General Clinic as a walk-in Monday- Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm for Cleveland County residents 18 years and older who do not have a known diagnosis of diabetes.

An A1C finger stick blood sugar will be performed at a charge of $17, with referrals made as needed.

The Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinic clinic provides services to those who have or suspect they have a sexually transmitted disease. This clinic provides confidential testing, diagnosis, treatment, and counseling for common sexually transmitted diseases. This clinic operates Monday Wednesday and Friday from 8:00-11:00 am and 1:00-4:00 pm. Appointments are made,

The two people pictured are wanted by KMPD for breaking into Los Tarascos Restaurant on Tuesday morning. They stole US currency and miscellaneous bottles of liquor. and walk-ins may be triaged and may be referred depending on staffing. To make an appointment, please call 980-484-5100. For more information on sexually transmitted diseases, please visit the Center for Disease Control's website here.

Cholesterol screening is provided for adult residents of Cleveland County who request it. The target population for screening is men aged 34 to 65 and women aged 45 to 65. The cholesterol test includes total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and fasting blood sugar. The service is available Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 10:00 am for a minimal fee.

A public health nurse will follow up on abnormal levels by providing education through individual counseling, appropriate handouts, and referral to the individual's physician if indicated.

■ POLICE ARRESTS JAN. 19: Willie Mose Boykins, 38, Shelby, violation of domestic violence order, no bond.

JAN. 20: Robert David Brown, 29, Shelby, cyberstalking, 2 counts, warrants out of Rutherford County, $3,000 secured bond.

JAN. 21: Luther Thomas Estes, 61, 702 Harmon Road, communicating threats, injury to personal property, criminal summons.

JAN. 23: Ja’Niyah, 18, Kings Mountain, breaking and entering, misdemeanor, $5,000 secured bond.

JAN. 24: Stephen Douglas Jordan, 57, 105 McCarter Drive, DWI, $1,000 secured bond.

JAN. 25: Thomas Lee James, 33, 108 Curry Road, failure to appear, resist, delay, obstruct; driving while license revoked; failure to appear, resist, delay, obstruct, driving while license revoked; proba-

tion violation, misdemeanor; $64,000 secured bond.

INCIDENTS JAN. 19: A break-in occurred at a storage unit on York Road and over $5,000 in various items were stolen, according to report by the Gastonia owner of the two television sets, computer, printer, PlayStation game system and other items.

JAN. 20: CVS Pharmacy, 1017 Shelby Road, reported theft of Huggins diapers.

JAN. 20: A resident of Gantt Street reported larceny of an assorted watch collection and a number of other items with estimated value of over $3,000.

JAN. 21: A resident of Parrish Drive reported theft of a purple and silver 9mm semi-automatic handgun valued at $250.

JAN. 21: Food Lion, East King Street, reported trespassing.

JAN. 23: A resident

of Cambridge Oaks Circle reported an automobile break-in and damage to property.

JAN. 23: A resident of York Road reported a break-in and theft of over $300 in miscellaneous items.

WRECKS JAN. 19: Officer Cooke said a 2013 Mercedes operated by Daniel Pyne IV, 103 Preston Trail, struck a 2013 Hyundai at the stoplight at Shelby Road and Castlewood. Property damage was estimated at $2,000.

JAN. 20: Officer Medlin said Adam Davis, 301 N. Dilling Street, operating a 2008 Chevrolet, and Sheila Whitworth, 322 Crocker Road, operating a 2019 Jaquar, hit on 74 Business doing estimated $9,000 damage to the Whitworth vehicle.

Retrospec recalls kid’s bike helmets due to risk of head injury The recalled helmets do not comply with the coverage, positional stability, and labeling requirements of the CPSC federal safety regulation for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Retrospec for a full refund. To receive a refund, consumers should destroy the helmet by cutting off the straps and mark the

helmet with their initials and the date near the Retrospec logo on the right side of the helmet. Con-

On January 23, at approximately 1:03 a.m., two suspects broke into Los Tarascos Restaurant at 706 York Rd in Kings Mountain. The suspects stole money and miscellaneous bottles of liquor.

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Cpl. T.J. Cutler. (704-7344610) (thomas.cutler@cityofkm.com) or by submitting a tip via the provided QR code.

The photos are blurry, and the suspects wore masks and hoodies. But you might be able to identify them by items of clothing or other physical characteristics.

sumers should upload a photo of the helmet, showing the straps cut off, their initials, date, and Retrospec logo, to the recall registration page at https:// retrospec.com/pages/ retrospec-scout-recall to prove destruction and then dispose of the recalled helmet.

For more information, contact Retrospec at https://retrospec.com/ pages/retrospec-scout-recall or (888) 488-2369.

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Important notice from the sheriff’s office

By Loretta Cozart According to CCSO, Rodney Grantt has been fraudulently collecting donations for multiple nonprofit organizations. He is not associated with any organizations for which he claims to collect money.

If you have given him any donations, no matter how small, please get in touch with Investigator D. Sims at 704-476-3081. It is important to stop people from defrauding non-profit organizations.

Unique clothing may help the public identify these suspects.

Remains found in Lowell identified The Medical Examiner’s Office in Charlotte has positively identified the remains recovered at 613 South Church Street in Lowell, NC. The remains have been identified as Sammie Bruce “Chip” Davis, W/M, 5/9/1970. Mr. Davis was previously reported missing in late 2020. When he was reported missing, Mr. Davis was residing at 613 South Church Street, Lowell, NC. 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 704-861-8000.

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Both suspects wore masks to conceal their faces.

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Repairs continue at Eng School of Self-Defense KM

By Loretta Cozart Fire damaged Eng School of Self-Defense in Kings Mountain at 403 N. Piedmont Avenue on December 26, but repairs to the structure are moving

right along. On January 24, the group shared that a new roof was now on the building, and the façade was secured. The fire burned through the roof, so the rafters and roofing had to be replaced. In addition, the

owners are replacing the flooring.

While no date has yet been announced for the reopening, things are progressing quickly. The Herald will share the reopening date when it is announced.

Eng School of Self-Defense in Kings Mountain saw the roof repaired after a fire damaged the building on December 26. (Photos by Eng School of Self-Defense KM)

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Repairs, including a new subfloor and rafters, show good progress toe the business’ reopening.

Patriots Rally A Patriots Rally will be held on Sunday Night, February 4 at 6 p.m. at Family Worship Center, 1818 Shelby Rd., Kings Mountain.

Special speakers will be Dr. Paul Brintley, Dr. Mark Harris and special guests.

Worship will be led by Family Worship's Worship Team and specials by Molora. Event is free and everyone is welcome.

Friends of Crowders Mountain Inc. 2024 Trailwork dates The Friends of Crowders Mountain, Inc. needs volunteers for trail work and/or litter pickup on these Saturdays, February 24 and March 9* (*Board Mtg. following; all invited). Additional dates will be announced as information becomes available. Meet at the SPARROW SPRINGS Visitor Center, 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC at 8:30 a.m. finishing by noon. Tools, work gloves, safety glasses, insect repellant, drinks, and snacks will be provided on all trail work days.

Sat., June 1, National Trails Day, and Saturday, September

28, National Public Lands Day will begin at 8:30 a.m., Location To Be Determined. After NTD and NPLD trail work, lunch will be provided for volunteers, followed by a FOCM, Inc. meeting to which all are invited. Dress appropriately for outdoor work and bring any necessary medications. Trail work days are weather dependent. See //www.facebook. com/friendsofcrowders/or www.friendsofcrowders.com; Email: friendsofcrowders@ gmail.com or Phone: 704-7308295.

If questions, contact the park office at 704-853-5375.

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February Events and Activities Eight lots of Robitussin recalled in and Nearby Kings Mountain

By Loretta Cozart Are you feeling a bit of cabin fever? Winter weather does not have to restrict your activities. February presents numerous entertainment and recreation choices that suit every taste and interest.

Whether you're a history buff, a nature enthusiast, or a food lover, there's something for everyone within a 35-mile radius of Kings Mountain, NC. Kings Mountain has its fair share of events and activities happening in February. Kings Mountain National Military Park, which preserves the site of the Revolutionary War battle and commemorates the first major victory to occur after the British invasion of Charleston in 1780, offers hiking trails, a multimedia presentation, a museum, and a visitor center, showcasing the military service, weapons, equipment, and life skills of frontiersmen involved. Open Wednesday through Sunday, it's an educational and immersive experience for children and adults.

If you're more inclined toward the arts, the Kings Mountain Little Theatre is showcasing a production of "Clue" on February 23rd, 24th, and 25th and continues on March 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. This lively, suspenseful comedy-drama "Who-Done-It?" is based on a popular board game and will keep audiences guessing and laughing the entire performance. Shows take place in the Joy Performance Center, downtown Kings Mountain.

Girls aged five to eleven are invited to a fun Valentine's event, "Let Me Call You Sweetheart," on February 9th. Wear your Valentine's Day outfit, learn a dance, do a craft, play games, and enjoy a special snack with your friends. RSVP and travel to 510 Sunbeam Farm Road in Cherryville, NC, for this OnStage Productions social experience. Tickets are limited, and a small fee is involved.

Nature lovers should head to the Carolina Thread Trail, a trail network that spans multiple counties.

Within a 10-mile radius of Kings Mountain, you can find several sections of the trail offering scenic views, peaceful walks, and opportunities for birdwatching.

Pack a picnic and spend a day exploring the beauty of the Carolina Thread Trail.

Ready to tie up a few loose ends? Bring your materials and join a step-bystep beginner class to learn how to crochet at 5:00 pm on Thursday, February 15th, at the Mad Crafters, 134 W Virginia Ave, Bessemer City, NC. An intermediate crochet class is also available at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, February 27th. Either class requires a small fee.

Venturing a bit further, within a 20-mile radius of Kings Mountain, there are even more events and activities to discover. The Gaston

County Museum of Art and History in Dallas offers a glimpse into the region's rich history and showcases rotating exhibits of local artwork.

Take a guided tour to learn about the area's cultural heritage and appreciate the talent of local artists.

For a day of family-friendly fun, head to Shelby City Park in Shelby, NC. This expansive park offers a range of activities, including playgrounds, walking trails, and a miniature train ride. Pack a picnic, let the kids run wild on the playground, and take a stroll through the beautiful park.

Are you looking for something fresh that you can sink your teeth into? Visit the Foothills Uptown Shelby Market on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. This farmers' market, located at 126 West Marion Street in Shelby, NC, features a variety of regional vendors offering seasonal produce, local crafts, and other treasures.

February offers many family-friendly events and activities in and around Kings Mountain, NC. The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia is a great place to spend a day with the family. Explore the museum's interactive exhibits, learn about dinosaurs, fossils, and wildlife, and participate in hands-on activities.

The Schiele Museum is both educational and entertaining, making it a hit with kids of all ages.

For those who enjoy the great outdoors despite sometimes chilly conditions, Kings Mountain’s Gateway Trail offers the chance to get out, exercise, and get some fresh air without having to drive far. Just south of downtown Kings Mountain on Battleground Avenue, the Gateway Trail offers exercise and beauty along various loops that range from easy to moderately strenuous. The Loop Trail is the first right off the rail and runs for approximately 0.3 miles to Cardio, Foote, or Loop Trail entrances, where there are views of the quarry. Cardo Hill features a beautiful overlook of the city of Kings Mountain and surrounding areas. The Plateau Trail and Loop circle a beautiful butterfly garden with a gravel footpath.

If you're up for a challenge, the Kings Mountain State Park in Blacksburg, South Carolina, offers hiking trails that lead to the summit of Kings Mountain.

The rewarding panoramic views from the top make the strenuous hike worth it.

Pack a picnic and take in the breathtaking scenery while enjoying the peacefulness of nature.

Another hiking option, Crowders Mountain State Park, is a short drive into Gaston County from Kings Mountain. Crowders Mountain State Park boasts two mountain peaks offering magnificent views of Piedmont. Trails offer challenging hikes, towering cliffs,

and even the opportunity to traverse two states through the Ridgeline Trail, which connects to Kings Mountain State Park and Kings Mountain National Military Park in South Carolina. A wide variety of resident birds, from songbirds to birds of prey, make the park a great spot for birdwatching.

For a more leisurely Winter outdoor experience, the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont is a haven of beauty and tranquility. Explore the stunning gardens featuring a variety of plants and flowers and take a walk along the walking trails.

The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate amidst nature's splendors.

February is filled with cultural and arts events in and around Kings Mountain.

Southern Arts Society’s “Small Wonders” exhibit runs from Feb. 3 through March 1. In addition, a variety of activities and events are held each month. February’s calendar includes: • Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 – Open Studio Sessions Every Thurs 10 am – 12 pm or later • Feb 3, Sat – Reception for Small Wonders 6-8 pm, Awards at 7 pm • Feb 6, Tue – SASi Program TBA – 7 pm, doors open at 6:30 • Feb 13, Tues – Shutter Light Photography Group Meeting 7 pm • Feb 21, Wed – Knit & Crochet Group Meeting 10:30 am • Feb 29, Thu – Color Pencil Group Meeting 6:00 pm (Leap Day!) • Mar 1 is the last day for the Small Wonders Exhibit.

Pick up work on March 2 For rainy-day sports enthusiasts, February 2024 brings various sports and recreation events in Kings Mountain, NC, and the surrounding areas. The Kings Mountain YMCA hosts a wide range of fitness classes, from yoga to Zumba to cycling. Get your heart pumping and stay active during these group exercise sessions.

For those who enjoy a round of golf, the Kings Mountain Country Club offers a challenging course with scenic views. Sunny days will help you perfect your swing and enjoy a day on the greens surrounded by beautiful landscapes.

In February, there is something for everyone, from historical tours to outdoor adventures to cultural experiences to shopping experiences. Whether you're a resident or a visitor, make the most of this exciting month by attending the events and exploring the activities outlined in this article. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture, and natural beauty of Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, and surrounding areas. Get out of the winter doldrums, mark your calendars, and get ready to create lasting memories.

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Haleon voluntarily recalled eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult to the consumer level. The product is being recalled due to microbial contamination.

In immunocompromised individuals, using the affected product could potentially result in severe or life-threatening adverse events such as fungemia or disseminated fungal infection. In non-immunocompromised consumers, the population most likely to use the product, life-threatening infections are not likely to occur. However, the occurrence of an infection that may necessitate medical intervention cannot be completely ruled out.

To date, Haleon has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.

Robitussin Honey CF Max Day and Nighttime are cough syrups indicated for the temporary relief of symptoms occurring with cold or flu, hay fever, or other respiratory allergies. This recall covers only the following lots: PRODUCT

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• ROBITUSSIN HONEY CF MAX DAY ADULT 4OZ

T10810

31OCT2025

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Haleon is notifying its distributors and customers directly and has provided them with instructions for returning all recalled products. Consumers who have purchased the product listed should stop consumption immediately. Please call our Consumer Relations team at +1-800-245-1040 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time) or email mystory.us@haleon.com.

Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this product.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fax.

Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm Regular Mail or Fax: Download the form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178 This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Starting an NC food business workshop Starting a food business requires knowing which organization regulates the type of business you want to start. This process can quickly get complicated when more than one organization is involved. N.C. Cooperative Extension is here to help by offering the “Starting a NC Food Business” on Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This workshop is free to participants and designed for entrepreneurs interested in starting a food business in North Carolina.

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29th annual Treasures of the Earth Pottery Show Feb. 8 – March 19 Cleveland County Arts Council is excited to announce the upcoming 29th Annual “Treasures of the Earth” pottery show and sale. This promises to be an exceptional show with 29 local and regional artists. Many artists are your favorites from years past.

An opening will be held on Thursday, February 8, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., allowing you to meet the artist and begin shopping.

The exhibited works include sculpture, jewelry, and functional and decorative ceramics in various styles. It is a must-see and must-shop show! “This exhibit has always been a community favorite; we are pleased that it has continued over the years, and we’re especially happy that we are able to hold it this year. The quality of work

has always been exceptional, and this year, the attendees will not be disappointed,” stated Shearra Miller, President of the Arts Council. Pottery may be taken home at the time of purchase.

Participating potters include Pam Bailey, Ronnie Blackburn, Renee Calder, Shari Crouse, Corine Guseman, Dan Hebert, Dot Houlditch, Marti & Robert Hovis, Mandy Huffman & Freddie Phillips Huffman,

Becca Irvin, Susan Jones, Melissa Kniceley, Joe Doug Knotts, Barry Ledbetter, Nikki & Matthew Lonon, Amanda Maishman, Raine Middleton, Sarah Monteleone, Dana Paul, Lucinda Pittman, Judy Riley, Fred and Debbie Rust, Hannah Sidner, Roger Strom, Debra Zimmerman, Bobbie Black, Roger Martin, Hannah Students Sidner, and Vickie Gill.

The Arts Council is open Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Exhibits are free! For more information, call the Arts Council at 704-484–2787 or visit www.ccartscouncil.org or https://www.facebook. com/ClevelandCountyArtsCouncil/

Officers process the scene all morning, looking for evidence. Photos by Loretta Cozart

In the early afternoon, the police investigation was wrapping up.

SHOOTING From Page 1A on Waco Road arrived separately at the medical center.

Both of these victims were also suffering from gunshot wounds.

All victims have been identified as: • Tyshem Daquan Sharpe, B/M, 30 years of age.

• Rodney Edward Ste-

vens Jr. B/M, 30 years of age.

• Andre Lashawn Littlejohn. B/.V1 DOB, 30 years of age.

• Nayoka Iteke Burris, B/F, 37 years of age.

Tyshem Daquan Sharpe died as a result of his injuries. Stevens and Littlejohn were listed in critical condition. Burris, who only suffered minor injuries, was released from the medical center.

Anyone with information

about this incident is asked to contact the Kings Mountain Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at 704-734-0444. You may also leave a tip through the Cleveland County Crime Stoppers App or at the QR code provided. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) is assisting with this investigation.

SWEET Pictured L-R: Davidson Association Board members Katherine Pendergrass, Valerie Boyd, and Randy Miller present a check to Mt. Olive Food Ministry.

Photo by Davidson Association.

DAVIDSON From Page 1A Ministry.

A representative from each organization was present during the monthly Davidson meeting. Crisis Assistance Ministry and Mt. Olive received a check, while People Without Walls received gift cards to be distributed.

Davidson is a non-political, non-profit organization whose vision is to renovate the old Davidson Elementary School to become a Community Resource Center. Davidson is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Davidson Association has been instrumental in returning the KM Farmers' Market in partnership with the Foothills Farm-

ers' Market, opening the new Atrium Virtual Clinic in collaboration with Mt. Zion Baptist Church, hosting the NC MedAssist program in partnership with Albemarle-Lithium, sponsoring an annual Health Fair and the Juneteenth Celebration, awarding yearly scholarships, and hosting and participating in other various projects.

YOU’RE INVITED!

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

Refreshments will be provided.

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

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

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

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

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

From Page 1A games, so the parents can relax and chat with friends.

The world is so busy; this will give people a place to gather.”

Susie said, “The new location is equipped with a kitchen, and we will bake our own items for sale in the shop.

We will also have a full coffee bar, including unique coffee beverages like Affogato and coffee milkshakes.”

“We will offer Wi-Fi for folks who want to work away from their homes or offices.

And people who work from home can have informal meetings here, so they don’t have to take people into their homes.”

As for events, The Sweet Station plans to host everything from birthday parties to family or work group gatherings. On warm days, the outside patio will be available for customers to enjoy the weather with their friends.

Downtown Kings Moun-

Unique lighting adds to the ambiance of the shop’s décor. tain is changing, and The Sweet Station’s new location is just one of the businesses contributing to this transformation. If you’re looking for a place to unwind and spend

quality time with your loved ones, The Sweet Station’s new location will definitely be worth checking out. They plan to open the new shop sometime in February.

Acoustic musician and storyteller Josh Goforth in Clover on Feb. 8 The Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series is proud to present Grammy-nominated, multi-instrumentalist, and superstar in waiting- Josh Goforth.

Josh Goforth must have been born musical. At the age of four, he was singing

and playing piano in church, but it was an experience he had in the sixth grade that really lit the fuse of his precocious career as a highly accomplished, acoustic musician and storyteller.

A performance at his middle school by David Holt and Sheila Kay Adams

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:

The Office of Kings Mountain Pediatrics at 980-396-5047 by February 17, 2024

JOSH GOFORTH caused him to start thinking about his musical heritage.

A couple of years later, Goforth began learning guitar from his great-uncle.

Over the next few years he learned to play 10 different musical instruments by ear.

Today, Josh plays close to 20 instruments and is a 3-time champion master fiddler. His fiddling was See JOSH, Page 8A

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An Invitation to Communion with Jesus T h e Bible is filled with gracious invitations extended

by God, both in the Old Rev. Robert TestaPatrick, III ment and Pastor the New. D u r i n g Boyce Memorial AARP t h i s month, we have considered just a few of the invitations extended by Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. In these, we have heard Jesus call sinners to turn from misery and destruction to find life and blessing through faith in Him. These aren’t just

invitations, they are commands! Jesus alone can grant forgiveness of sin and righteousness that God will accept on the day of judgment.

The last of Jesus’ invitations we will consider is also an imperative command, but it is extended to a particular people. It is only for those who have already come to Him in faith. We hear it in Matthew 26 as Jesus is in a room with His disciples at Passover. As they were eating the Passover meal, “Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, ‘Take, eat; this is my body.’

And He took a cup, and when He had given thanks He gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink of it, all of you, for

this is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.”

The Passover meal was an annual feast which God commanded His people to keep in remembrance of their miraculous deliverance from slavery in Egypt.

Moses, through whom the LORD had given the Passover ordinance, promised in Deuteronomy 18, “The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to him you shall listen...” After Jesus’ resurrection, Peter,

preaching in the temple, declared in Acts 3 that Jesus was that prophet to Whom God’s people must listen!

The Apostle Paul referred to Jesus in 1 Corinthians 5 as “our Passover Lamb” Who has been sacrificed! All of the Old Testament anticipates the ministry of Jesus Christ.

It is in light of all of this that Jesus, on the very night He was betrayed, first instituted the Lord’s Supper as a sacramental meal. He used imperatives as He invited His disciples to, “Take, eat...” and “Drink...of My blood of the covenant...”

This would seem remarkably strange if the Old Testament had not included meals and other signs instituted by God

as outward signs and seals of His gracious spiritual blessings. In the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, Jesus bids His followers to partake of elements that represent His body and blood, thereby “feeding” on Him in a spiritual way that nourishes our faith.

Luke and Paul both include Jesus’ instruction to “do this in remembrance of Me,” as the Lord’s Supper serves as a memorial of what Jesus has done. But Jesus invites those who belong to Him to do more than remember. When Jesus said He will drink “this fruit of the vine” in His Father’s Kingdom, He is anticipating of another meal. Our call to the Lord’s Supper serves as an invita-

tion to the wedding supper of the Lamb in heaven when all God’s people finally will be glorified with Him! Jesus’ invites us now to feed on Him by faith so that we are given strength for today. But our remembrance of what He has already done for us also gives us bright hope for tomorrow. All who have come to Him in faith are invited to partake of the Lord’s Supper. If you wish to know more of this invitation, don’t hesitate to contact me, or any of the faithful gospel preachers and believers of Kings Mountain. We long to find a table filled with those we know and love who belong to Jesus!

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

Waco Baptist Church 262 N. Main St. • Waco Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406 Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075 Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Ave. 704-739-6811 Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711 Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354 Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160

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

New Way Missionary Baptist Church 105 Waco Road 704-724-0414 Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Road 704-739-4833 Oak View Baptist Church 1517 York Road 704-739-7831 Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852 Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826 Penley’s Chapel Church 1805 N Piedmont Ave 704-524-4139 Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398

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Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070 Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580 Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd. Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church 201 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-7466 Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216 Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920

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Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961 Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171 Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church 830 E. King St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church

Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917 Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015 Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152 Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Concord United Methodist Church 2404 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Bessemer City, NC 704-629-3571 Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773 Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477

Notice: In order to accommodate the number of churches in our communities, we will print two alternating lists of churches each week.

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I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.

Psalm 9:1

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“Small Wonders” Art KM Historical Museum Competition and Exhibit by to feature two black Southern Arts Society Feb. 3 Southern Arts Society’s first exhibit of the year, “Small Wonders,” features artwork with an image size of 6 x 8 inches or less. Artists from around the region have submitted over seventy works of art to be judged for cash prizes. Prizes for first, second, third place, and three merit awards will be presented at their reception on February 3.

Artists were challenged to produce works in a smaller format, showing their skill at planning and executing artwork in miniature. Work in the show can be found in various media: oil, acrylic and pastel paintings, mixed media, wood, and collage.

While working on a smaller scale is not always easy for the artist, it benefits the buyer who wants to purchase art at a more affordable price. Much of the work on display is priced under $100.

This is a great opportunity to start your own art collection or buy gifts for friends and family.

The public is invited to meet participating artists at a reception on Saturday, February 3rd from 6 - 8 pm.

Awards will be presented at 7 pm. This is a free event, and the dress is casual. Winners will then be posted on the

Southern Arts Society’s website and Facebook page. The exhibit is on view through March 1, 2024. Artwork in the exhibit is available for sale.

The Gift Shop at Southern Arts Society also has new artwork, jewelry, textiles, pottery, and note cards suitable for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions.

Southern Arts Society (SASi) Gift Shop & Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Ave. at the intersection of Piedmont and Eagle Owl watercolor by Battleground Avenues in the Jean Wilder Smith. historic Southern Railway Depot.

SASi offers a gift shop, ongoing art exhibitions and competitions, programs, and classes in a variety of media for artists of all levels. Gallery Hours: Tues through Sat, 10 am to 3 pm, and

by Appointment.

Admission is Free. For more Fly Fishing water color by Laney Caspio information, go to http://southernartssociety. org/ or call 704.739.5585.

Life Is But A Dream, mixed media by Denesha Sweat

In The Mood oil painting by Jill Meeks.

history exhibits

By Loretta Cozart The Kings Mountain Historical Museum has planned two exhibitions highlighting black history nationally and within North Carolina.

In 1968, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, led by Drs. Martin Luther King Jr. and Ralph David Abernathy declared poverty a national human rights issue. As a response, the organization planned the Poor People's Campaign, a grassroots, multiracial movement that attracted thousands of people to Washington, D.C. For 43 days between May and June 1968, demonstrators demanded social reforms while living sideby-side on the National Mall in a tent city known as

Resurrection City. This exhibit, called City of Hope, will be at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum at 100 E. Mountain Street from February 20 to June 1.

The second exhibition, Oasis Spaces, will run from March 13 to May 11 and will feature what was commonly known as "The Negro Motorist Green Book." Published between 1936 and 1966, this book was both a travel guide and a tool of resistance de-

Telecom company selects Gaston County for North American hub Governor Cooper recently announced that Lynddahl Telecom America Inc. (LTA), a duct solutions company for fiber optics installations, will create 54 new jobs in Gaston County. The company will invest more than $5.6 million over the next three years to establish its first North American plastic extrusion production site in Belmont.

“North Carolina is benefiting yet again from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law with Lynddahl Telecom’s decision to make Gaston County its North American home,” said Governor Cooper.

“Expanding access to highspeed internet is imperative to closing our digital divide, and having companies in our corner that are well-equipped to extend broadband throughout our rural regions puts us closer to high-quality internet for everyone.”

Building on more than 30 years of international experience in the fiber optics and duct industry, the three founders established the parent company in Denmark in 2020. Having seen extensive success in Europe, LTA incorporated in 2023 as a subsidiary of Lynddahl Telecom A/S with the aim of offering duct solutions for

the North American market.

The company specializes in product development and customization as a supplier of complete duct solutions for fiber optics for the international telecom industry. LTA will begin operations with a 55,000-square-foot facility to manufacture the protective conduits for fiber-optic cables.

“Everyone is increasingly expecting high-speed internet everywhere – be it for remote work, distance learning, or leisure. Over the next decade, historic investments into upgrading broadband access throughout America will be made, representing a major business opportunity for us.

We have found a cost-effective method to rapidly deploy fiber optics in Europe and we are excited about being able to offer this to our American, Canadian, and Mexican partners,” said Jacob Ulrik Petersen, President of LTA. “North Carolina continues to rank as a leading state for doing business in America,” said N.C. Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders. “I am proud to see our state compete to win more economic opportunities with innovative companies like Lynddahl Telecom America

My Favorite Grandfather oil painting by Timmy Hord.

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The Patrick Senior Center in Kings Mountain will host a Valentine’s Dance on Friday, February 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. Area adults ages 55 and up are welcome.

The cost is $3 per person, and funds go to our pet food pantry. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please call the Patrick Senior Center at 704-734-0447.

signed to confront the realities of racial discrimination in the United States and beyond. The book listed over 300 businesses in North Carolina, including restaurants, hotels, tourist homes, nightclubs, and beauty salons, in the three decades that it was published.

The exhibit highlights a complex statewide network of business owners and Green Book sites that enabled African American communities to thrive and created "oasis spaces" for various African American travelers. Kings Mountain was among the addresses listed in the book.

Kings Mountain Historical Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Admission is free! For more information, call 704-739-1019.

that will benefit from our diverse manufacturing workforce, affordability, and our shared commitment to digital equity.”

New positions created by LTA will include production managers, plastics engineers, administrative officers, and production technicians. Salaries will vary by position; however, the average annual wage is $60,315, exceeding the Gaston County average of $50,746. These new jobs could potentially create an annual payroll impact of more than $3.2 million for the region.

A performance-based grant of $100,000 from the One North Carolina Fund will help LTA establish its new production site. The One NC Fund provides financial assistance to local governments to help attract economic investment and create jobs.

Companies receive no money upfront and must meet job creation and capital investment targets to qualify for payment. All One NC grants require matching participation from local governments; any award is contingent upon that condition being met.

“I am pleased to welcome Lynddahl Telecom America See TELECOM, Page 8A

ED. Note: The recipes in today’s Cooking Corner are from “Star Spangled Recipes” by American Legion Auxiliary members of North Carolina.)

HOT CHICKEN SALAD Cassidy Oreshack 2 cups cooked chicken 1 Tbsp. lemon juice ½ cup water chestnut, sliced 1 can cream of mushroom soup 2 hard-boiled eggs, diced 1 cup celery, diced ½ cup mayonnaise Salt and pepper to taste Crushed potato chips, optional Mix ingredients. Place in baking dish. Top with potato chips. Bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees.

LEXINGTON BBQ SLAW Marie Bolin Hedrick 2 cups cabbage, grated ¼ cup cider vinegar ¼ tsp. pepper

½ cup brown sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. ketchup Combine all ingredients and toss until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate until served.

SPAGHETTI SAUCE Dorothy High 4 tbsp. cooking oil 1 ½ lbs. ground beef ½ tsp. chili powder 1 can mushroom soup 1 can tomato sauce or tomatoes ½ soup can water 2 med. onions, chopped ½ tsp. Tabasco sauce Salt to taste 1 can tomato soup ¼ cup ketchup Brown onions and beef in oil. Rain. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for

30 minutes.

VANILLA BUTTERNUT POUND CAKE Hilda Pope 2 sticks of margarine 5 eggs 1 small can milk and add water to make 1 cup ¼ tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. vanilla butternut flavoring 3 cups sugar ½ cup Crisco 3 cups plain flour Cream shortening, sugar and salt. Add eggs one at a time. Add flour and milk alternately ending with flour.

Fold in flavoring, by hand.

Bake in tube pan for 1 hour 45 minutes at 325 degrees.

Start in cold oven, do not open oven door.

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A little competition can be good for the soul

By Loretta Cozart Patrick Senior Center held a Team Pride Party before playing Bingo last Thursday.

Attendees wore their favorite teams’ colors and shared fun and fellowship with snacks before Bingo began. Kings

Mountain High School, Appalachian State University, Ohio State, Duke, UNC Tar Heels, FSU, Clemson, USC Gamecocks, Pittsburg Steelers, and the Panthers were represented. At the end of this day, all who joined in the fun were the ultimate winners.

As visitors file in, the caller prepares for Bingo.

App State and Duke were represented at the Team Pride Party. Photos by Patrick Senior Center

These ladies showed their support for the Carolina Panthers.

These ladies showed their support for the Carolina Panthers.

Kings Mountain High School, along with the Carolina Panthers, are community favorites.

Proud supporters of Ohio State.

TELECOM From Page 7A to Gaston County,” said State Senator Brad Overcash. “I am confident that Gaston’s first-rate workforce, educational opportunities, and business-friendly atmosphere will set the stage for Lynddahl to be successful and prosperous.”

“Congratulations to Lynddahl Telecom America on making their home in North Carolina,” said N.C. Representative John Torbett. “It makes me proud to see Gaston County support the expansion of high-speed

The black and gold of the Pittsburg Steelers were also there to represent.

internet across the nation through this project, and I look forward to seeing what heights this company will reach in the future.”

In addition to the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, other key partners in this project include the North Carolina Community College System, Gaston County, the Division of Workforce Solutions, the City of Belmont, the Gaston County Economic Development Commission, and Duke Energy.

his ancestors, Josh Goforth brings to life the spirit and joy of growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

Join us Thursday, February 8, at 7:00pm for a night of great music and stories. Individual tickets are $20.00 and will be available at the door the evening of the concert.

For information about this event, as well as the other events included in the CSDA Performing Arts Series, call 803-222-8018 or visit us at www.clover.k12. sc.us/csda.

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He has performed in all 50 states, throughout Europe, Asia, and Australia and gracing such stages as the Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Grand Ole Opry. He was nominated for a Grammy for his 2009 release with David Holt, entitled Cutting Loose.

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KM Middle closing in on division championship Kings Mountain Middle School’s boys basketball team opened a two-game lead in the chase for the TriCounty East Division title last week with an impressive 56-28 victory over second place Lincolnton.

The win gave the Patriots a 6-0 division record and 8-0 overall mark heading into their last four regular season games. They are almost assured of first place in their division heading into the post-season championship playoffs.

The Patriots were scheduled to host North Lincoln Monday.

Veteran KM coach Shane Cole called the first half of the Lincolnton game “one for the ages.”

The Patriots came out flat as they turned the ball over on their first two possessions to go down 5-0.

After a time out, the Patriots rallied with six straight points. KJ Bell’s first of five three-point goals gave the Pats a 6-5 lead.

The quarter ended 8-all.

The second quarter was a see-saw battle as neither team could pull away. With the Wildcats up 12-8, Bell continued his hot shooting from deep as he connected

on three more threes to keep the game tied at 19-all at intermission.

After halftime the Patriots turned it up on defense and caused seven turnovers, and their offense also got going. Xavier Hutchens hit the first of two and ones in the quarter and Silas Tate made three threes to help build a 36-21 lead in the first 2 ½ minutes and the Patriots never looked back.

Christian Jarrett had five rebounds and Hutchens had there assists as KM outscored Lincolnton 23-3 to take a 42-22 lead into the final period.

Hutchens, Bell and Tate combined for 13 points to help seal the deal for the KM five as they outscored Lincolnton 23-3 in the final period. The defense limited Lincolnton to just nine second half points.

Tate finished with 16 points on 6 for 10 shooting. He hit three three-point shots, dished out three assists and had four steals on defense.

KJ Bell hit five of 10 threes and finished with 15 points and three rebounds.

Xavier Hutchens had 12 points on 5 for 7 shooting.

He had four rebounds, four

assists and three steals.

Christian Jarrett hit 3 of 5 shots for six points and also had six rebounds and three steals.

Cam Houser had four points and three assists, Braylon Brown two points and one assist and Carlos Boyce one point and three rebounds.

KM hit 50 percent (14 of 28) of their shots from inside the arc and was 8 for 17 from three-point range.

The Patriots had 12 assists and 4 steals, caused 21 turnovers and committed only 10 turnovers.

Offensive Players of the

Week: -Silas Tate, 32 points, hitting 12 of 20 shots from the field and eight steals on defense.

-Xavier Hutchens, 20 points on 9 for 12 shooting from the field and 9 for 10 inside the arc; nine assists and seven steals.

-KJ Bell, 21 points with five threes made, eight rebounds and seven steals.

Defensive Player of the Week was Cam Houser with five assists and three steals.

Sixth Men of the Week were Carlos Boyce with seven points and Braylon Brown with five.

Patriots rout Burns to remain undefeated Kings Mountain Middle School’s Patriots jumped on the Burns Eagles early in a 54-19 win last week to run their record to 5-0 in the conference and 7-0 overall.

Led by Carlos Boyce with four points, Xavier Hutchens with four and Silas Tate with five, the Patriots ran out to a 20-0 lead in the first quarter.

Six different players scored during the period.

After an eight-point run by the visiting team to cut the difference to 14, KM’s Cam Houser hit four points and a suffocating defense held Burns as the Patriots took a 38-10 lead into halftime.

KM turned up the defensive pressure in the third quarter and held the Eagles scoreless. KJ Bell contributed four points as the Patriots increased their lead to 47-10.

The fourth period saw

Tate score seven of his team high 16 points. He hit six of 10 shots and had four steals.

Cam Houser added 10 points on 4-for-8 shooting and had two assists and two steals.

Xavier Hutchens hit four of five shots for eight points to go with five assists and four steals.

KJ Bell had six points, five rebounds and six steals.

Carlos Boyce scored six points on 3-for-4 shooting.

Christian Jarrett had three points and two assists, Braylon Brown three points and Amir Parker two points.

KM hit 15 for 23 shots for a 65 percent shooting night inside the paint.

The Patriots had 20 steals with Hutchens and Tate combining for 13 of them.

The Patriots also had 14 assists and caused 26 turnovers.

KM falls to Crest, defeats Cramer Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers suffered a tough 79-78 loss to first place Crest but rebounded with a 69-39 win over Stuart Cramer last week.

The Mountaineers led the Chargers 36-33 at halftime but a 23-15 run by the Chargers gave them some breathing room before the Mountaineers came back to outscore them 29-23 in the final eight minutes to almost pull off the victory.

The Mountaineers placed four players in double figures with sophomore Bradley Floyd leading the way with 24 points. Tucker Robinette and Caleb Nixon added 15 apiece and Kee’don Linney 13.

Floyd had nine rebounds and Linney and Nixon had eight each.

Crest won the girls game 57-21.

The Mountaineers dominated Stuart Cramer from the opening tip, 68-39.

Bradley Floyd had his typical all-around great game with 23 points and 13 rebounds. Caleb Nixon added 14 points and Tucker Robinette 10. Ten different Mountaineers got in on the scoring.

The Mountaineers were just as powerful on defense as they held every Cramer player under double digits. Makhi Brown led the Storm with eight points.

The Mountaineers were scheduled to face a hot Gastonia Ashbrook five last night and will host Hunter Huss Friday and North Gaston Tuesday.

GIRLS GAME Crest (57) – Allen 4, Blackwell 24, Freeman 2, Faulkner 2, Hayes 12, Smith 3, Davis 10.

KM (21) - Martin 2, Pettis 2, Byrd 2, A. Bridges 7, M. Bridges 4, Williams 2, Ford 2.

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Kings Mountain High’s McKenzie Taylor has signed to continue cheerleading at Mars Hill University. She is pictured in the front row with her father Stuart Taylor, mother Jennifer Taylor and nieces and nephews. Back row, assistant principal Trey Robinson, her brother Aidan Taylor, sister Alyssa Smith, coach Sara McComas and athletic director Matt Bridges.

KM Family YMCA Winter Basketball Week 4 scores

By Heath Walker Kings Mountain Family YMCA finished its fourth week of basketball games and posted the following scores: January 27, 2024 5-6 Co-Ed Division Team Campbell 36 vs Team Bridges 18 Team Campbell – Jaxton Rodgers 6 points Team Bridges –Gracie Bridges 6 points Team Trull 32 vs Team Higley 14 Team Trull – Parker Heinbach 10 points Team Higley –Cooper Wade 2 points 7-8 Boys Division Team Mo 29 vs Team McLeymore 24 Team Mo –Brandon Knight 21 points Team McLeymore –Phillip Eubanks 2 points Team Burgess 27 vs Team Campbell 16 Team Burgess – Liam Burton 4 points Team Campbell – Alex Ellis 3 points 7-9 Girls Division Team Campbell 24 vs Ruby C Hunt 25 Team Campbell – Laney Hardin 2 points 9-10 Boys Division Team Epps 44 vs Team Benedict 5 Team Epps – Aiden Wilson 13 points Team Benedict – James Rollins 2 points Team Campbell 11 vs Team Halk 8 Team Campbell – Zyquavian Stokes 2 points Team Halk – Jaxon Thompson 2 points 11-12 Boys Division Team Bridges 17 vs Team Mo 35 Team Bridges – Elijah Robinson 2 points Team Mo –Lucas Payne 6 points

Kayden Banks lines up the 3-point shot. See photo on page 2B. (Photo by KM Family YMCA) Team Gaines 46 vs Team Wright 10 Team Gaines – Cheyanne Cannedy 12 points Team Wright – Scout Ward 3 points 13-15 Boys Division Team Bell 36 vs Team Villegas 25 Team Bell – Travion Webber 8 points Team Villegas – Noah Rhodes 6 points Team Mo 24 vs Team Thacker 32 Team Mo – Masen Logan 2 points Team Thacker – Dominque Allen 2 points

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Bad Boyz – Christian Jarrett 10, Noah Nash 9, Braylin Abrams 4, Kavion Byers 2, Jaden Byrd 2.

Week 2 Players of the Week: East Division 2nd Grade-Beginners Kam Fortenberry (Toon Squad), 44 points; Khamoni Marable, Prime Time Elite 27; Mahkai Hayes, Toon Squad, 16; Michael Thompson, Toon Squad.

3rd-4th Elementary: Khyler Marable, Stand on Biz, 12; K. J. Moore, Hoop City Ballers, 8; Aydn Barnett, Team Drip, 9; Michael Thompson, Toon Squad.

5th Intermediate: Harper Hollifield, Team Clutch, 14 points; Khyer Marable, Team Clutch, 7; A.J. Surratt, The Aces, 9; Chris Arrowood, Team Clutch.

7th-9th JV division: Xavier Hutchens, Elite Ballers, 18; Silas Tate, S.O.B. Elite 16; King Moore, Elite Ballers, 13.

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KM (19) – Miller 3, Martin 2, Pettis 2, Wooten 2, M. Bridges 6, Ford 4.

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Hoop City – Zander Smith 10, K.J. Moore 8, Kendrick Ford 2.

5th-7th Intermediate Division The Aces 19, Blue Magic 17 (OT) Aces – A.J. Surratt 9, Kherian Little 4, Dawson Harris 4, Seth Tate 2.

Blue Magic – Kam Fortenberry 7, T. Mills 6, C. Bozeman 2, A. Grice 2.

Team Clutch 36, Yetis 23 Clutch – Harper Hollifield 14, Cheyanne Cannedy 10, Khyier Marable 7, Easton Pierce 3, Zoey Bert 2.

Yetis – Jasmine Twitty 10, Kaliyah Allison 7, Ellie Hollifield 4, Cyrus Smith 2.

7th-9th JV Division S.O.B. Elite 29, Elite Kings 20 S.O.B. – Silas Tate 16, Tee Hollifield 11, Nemo Hogue 2.

Elite Kings – K.J. Bell 11, Carlos Boyce 9.

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Primetime – Khamoni Marable 27, Cali Boyce 8, Jamese Lipscomb 1, Dontarius Simmons 1.

Big Elite 2.0 28, K2 Ballers 14 Big Elite – Timothy Tate 8, Sahmir Patterson 6, Noah Lattimore 5, Leighton Austin 4, Khoen Brice 4, Landry Austin 1.

K2 – Sadie Bert 8, Kaleb Walls 3, Nova Howell 2, Henry Deaton 1.

Toon Squad 40, Mountain Lions 22 Toon – Kam Fortenberry 22, Mahkai Hayes 11, Noah Lee 4, Antonio Elder 2, Mia Thompson 1.

Lions – JoJo Hollifield 6, Aaydin Foster 5, Summer Lawson 5, Zaylen Lipscomb 3, Liam Pierce 2, Cayden Long-Alexander 1.

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2024 Conference swim meet Finals Kings Mountain was well represented in the meet.

Mason Demetro received all-conference honors for finishing second in both the 200 Freestyle with a time of 1:54.98 and the 100 Butterfly with a time of 56.00. For the ladies, Callie Stimpson won the 100 Yard Butterfly with a time of 1:14.51 which also earned her All-Conference honors.

Medals were given to the top three finishers in each event. Medalist for Kings Mountain were, Demetro for 200 free and 100 butterfly, Stimpson for the 100 butterfly and the 200 yard freestyle, and Thomas Spicer for the 100 yard breaststroke.

Kings Mountain has four senior swimmers who swam their last home meet. Callie Stimpson, Mason Demetro,

The Big South Conference championship was held Friday at Kings Mountain’s Neisler Natatorium. Forestview took the top spot with a combined team score of 593.

South Point finished second with a score of 510 and Kings Mountain took third place with a combined score of 309. The rest of the combined team scoring was: Stuart Cramer 284, Crest 195, Hunter Huss 142, North Gaston 101 and Ashbrook 46.

Conference swimmers of the year were also rewarded.

On the girls’ side, Arden Pallozzi and Ila Turner, both from South Point, shared the award. On the boys’ side three Forestview swimmers were awarded swimmer of the year, Andrew Taylor, William Peyton and Beckett Tabor.

Caleb Marr and Turner Brown all had good performances.

While the season is over for most swimmers, there are several who have qualified for the West Regional swim meet this Saturday at the Mecklenburg Aquatic Center in Charlotte. Mason Demetro will compete in the 100 yard Butterfly and the 200 Yard Freestyle. Callie Stimpson will be competing in the 100 Yard Butterfly and Thomas Spicer has earned an automatic bid to the 100 Yard Breaststroke. The boys team also earned automatic bids for the 200 Yard Medley Relay, the 200 Yard freestyle Relay and the 400 Yard Freestyle Relay. The ladies have also qualified for the 400 Relay.

KMHS swimmer Mason Demetro (left) received his medal for the 100 Fly. William Peyton (center) and James Gunter (right), both from Forestview.

North Elementary spelling bee winners

By Loretta Cozart

KMHS SENIOR SWIMMERS L-R: Caleb Marr, Mason Demetro, Turner Brown and Callie Stimpson.

North Elementary School’s Spelling Bee winner, Nina Escobar, will represent the school at the Cleveland County Spelling Bee at the District Level.

Norma Thompson is the runner-up.

The Cleveland County Schools Spelling Bee will be held on February 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Central Services building at 400 W. Marion Street in Shelby.

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There are two early voting locations for this election: Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library 104 Howie Drive Shelby, NC 28150

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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.

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Kings Mountain Elite basketball summaries: K-2nd Grade Beginners: Big elite 2.0 31, Toon Squad 29 BE – Timothy Tate 18, Khoen Brice 9, Leighton Austin 3, Sahmir Patterson 1.

Toon – Kam Fortenberry 21, Noah Lee 3, Branson Shaw 2, Mia Thompson 1, Mahkai Hayes 1, Zoey Capple 1.

K-2 Ballers 23, Mountain Lions 13 Ballers – Sadie Bert 8, Kenneth Homsley 2, Nova Howell 5, Kaleb Walls 3, Cam Price 2, Henry Deaton.

Lions – JoJo Hollifield 7, Liam Pierce 2, Aaydin Foster 1, Cayden Long-Alexander 1.

3-4 Division: Hoop City Ballers 19, Team Drip 14 Hoop City – Zander Smith 14, K.J. Moore 3, Tre Jeter 2.

Blue Magic – Kenzie Fortenberry 7, Alijah Grice 4.

7-9 Division Elite Ballers 35, Bad Boys 32 Ballers – Xavier Hutchens 14, Kings Moore 7, C.J. Emory 7, K. Brooks 6, Brock Phillips 2.

Bad Boyz – Jaden Byrd 8, Christian Jarrett 6, Noah Nash 5, J. Vicker 5, Kavion Byers 5, Braylin Abrams 2, Timahzje Phillips 1.

Elite Kings 52, S.O.B. Elite 24 Kings – Ashtun Hall 18, Braylon Brown 14, K.J. Bell 9, Will Bridges 7, Harley 4.

S.O.B. – Silas Tate 21, Bryson Ciaschin 3.

Players of the Week: Beginners – Timothy Tate, Big Elite, 18 points; Khoen Brice, LEGAL NOTICE Big Elite,

Drip - Aydn Barnett 5, Kam Fortenberry 5, Braylon Ellis 4.

Stand On Biz 11, Showtime Elite 6 Stand On – Khyier Marable 9, Savannah Kubu 1, Sienna Black 1.

Showtime – Dallas Hamrick Jr. 3, Jaustin Bennett 2, Zayne Irvin 1.

5-7 Intermediate Division Team Clutch 26, Yetis 24 Clutch – Harper Hollifield 15, Cheyanne Cannedy 5, Khyier Marable 4, Zoey Bert 2.

Yetis – Jasmine Twitty 15, Cyrus Smith 7, Micheal Rice 2.

The Aces 29, Blue Magic 11 Aces – A.J. Surratt 11, Kherian Little 10, Kadarius Smith 3, Seth Tate 2, Dawson Harris 2, Isabella Cole 1.

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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.

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of MARVIN WAYNE THOMAS, SR. (08 E 434) 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, Karen Jackson Smith, Executrix on or before the 29th of April 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of JAMES E. WILSON (24 E 14), 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 29th of April 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 8th of January, 2024 as Executrix of the Estate of LINDA W. SANSING (23 E 880), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Lea Sansing, Executrix on or before the 17th of April, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 23rd of January, 2024 as Executor of the Estate of GRADY LEE FITE WHITENER (24 E 28), 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, John Dylan Witherspoon, Executor on or before the 29th 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.

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CO-EXECUTRIXES NOTICE Having qualified on 19th of January 2024 as Co-Executrixes of the Estate of William Dwight Tessneer (24 E 69) 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 Susan Tessneer Blair; FKA,Nancy Susan Blair and Betsy Tessneer; AKA, Betsy Jo Wells, c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before May 6, 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.

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS 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.

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nine points; Khamoni Marable, Primetime Elite, 12 points.

3-4 Elementary – Zander Smith, Hoop City, 14; Khyier Marable, Standing on Biz, 9.

5-7 Intermediate – Harper Hollifield, Team Clutch, 15 points; Jasmine Twitty, Yetis, 15; Kherian Little, Aces, 10.

7th-9th division – Silas Tate, O.B. Elite, 21; Ashtun Hall, Elite Kings, 18; Xavier Hutchens, Ballers, 14.

STANDINGS K-2 – Big Elite 4-1, Primetime 3-1 K2 Baller 3-2, Toon Squad 2-3, Mountain Lions 0-5.

3rd-4th – Stand On Biz 4-0, Team Drip 2-2, Hoop City 1-3, Showtime 1-3.

5th-7th – Team Clutch 4-0, Yetis 2-2, Aces 2-2, Blue Magic 0-4.

7th-9th – S.O.B. Elite 3-1, Elite Kings 3-1, Elite Ballers 2-2, Bad Boyz 0-4.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 31st of October, 2024 as Executrix and Executor of the Estate of REBECCA FALLS SCISM (23 E 909), 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, Roxanne Scism Bridges, Executrix and/or Robert Lynn Scism, Executor before the 29th 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.

Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of BETTY LOU THOMAS (17 E 649), 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, Karen Jackson Smith, Executrix on or before the 29th 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.

Having qualified on 3rd of January, 2024 as Ancillary Executrix of the Estate of JANELLE P. DIFFENDERFER (23 E 996), 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, Connie D. Swofford, Ancillary Executrix or before the 29th 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.

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This the 31st day of January, 2024.

Roxanne Scism Bridges, Executrix Estate of Rebeca Falls Scism 210 N. Gaston Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086 And/or

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

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Bethware Elementary celebrates a century of learning

By Jeanette Hardee On Friday, Jan. 26th, Bethware Elementary School used the 100th day of the school year to celebrate its 100-year anniversary!

Students and staff dressed up as senior citizens, got special treats, and enjoyed a

program that gave insight into what Bethware was like in the school’s early days.

The third and fourth graders also used the event to collect 100 various items to be packaged and donated to the Crisis Assistance Ministry in Kings Mountain.

Lots of students dress as senior citizens to commemorate the day. See photo on page 7B. First Graders dress as seniors to celebrate the school’s 100th anniversary. Photos by Jeanette Hardee

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.

Students learned about the lives of early students when students walked to school.

This the 24th day of January, 2024 Angela M. Berry, Adm. 128 Wells Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Not to be outdone, second graders are also dressed up.

LEGAL NOTICE

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

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK In the Matter of the Estate of: MARY ANN MOORE YOUNG, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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.

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)

The students enjoyed treats to celebrate the day.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND Dorothy Haynes and Winifred Roseboro Petitioners, Vs. April Anderson and Roderick Anderson Respondents.

23 SP 223 The Respondents, April Anderson and Roderick Anderson, that an action entitled as above has been commenced in the Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina for the Petition for Sale in Lieu Of Partition of Real Property. Respondents will further take notice that they are required to appear at the office of the Superior Court of said State and County and answer or respond to the Petition filed in said action or action or Petitioner will apply for relief demanded in said Petition.

This the 31st day of January, 2024.

Brenton S. Begley Attorney for Plaintiff McIntryre Elder Law 233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (1/31, 2/07 & 14/2024)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

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

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on the 22nd day of January, 2024 as Executrix of the Estate of Martin Wade Stallings, 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 Executrix on or before the 1st day of May, 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 31st day of January, 2024.

Denese Ratchford Stallings, Ex. 1418 Merrimont Avenue Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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 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.

LEGAL NOTICE

In the Matter of the Estate of: MARTIN WADE STALLINGS, Deceased.

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.

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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Ernest Franklin McDonald, Executor Estate of Cedar Gibson McDonald 439 Elm Rd Lawndale, NC 28090 KMH (1/24, 31, 2/07 & 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: 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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Ask for Charlie, 980-4035859. Free 24 point Plumbing Inspector on sewer, water & gas.

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Maintain confidentiality with NDA. Local Area Networks and Wireless diagnostics. Consulting on all IT matters (980) 295-5551 bachacos@gmail.com

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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 HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855 VARIOUS APPLIANCES FOR SALE Great Deals!

2021 GE Electric Washer, high capacity, minimally used- like new, $325. Maytag gas dryer, $150. GE 4 burner stove, clean, excellent condition, $250. Shop side by side fridge/freezer with ice maker, works fine, $150. Call or text (704) 481-7154 FISHING BOAT FOR SALE. 16 ft Mirror Craft Boat, Shorelander trailer. 50 HP Evinrude Tracker Motor. 5.6 Minnkota Trolling Motor. All manuals and equipment have a clear title. JUST SERVICED AT GREAT OUTDOORS. $2800.

(704) 481-7154 MEDICAL LIFT CHAIR: $175. In great condition. Call or text 828-447-3627.

HAY FOR SALE. Horse quality, 4x5 round bales of hay. $60. 980-241-9010.

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

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HELP WANTED- AP SOLAR SOLUTIONS. Looking to hire 2-3 Vegetation Maintenance Technicians for the 2024 Growing Season. Job will run from March through December. Work mostly involves mowing Solar Farms.

Experience operating Zero Turn Mowers and Tractors preferred. Starting pay is $15 per hour. If you are a college student looking for a summer job you are welcome to apply as well. Our shop that you will report to is located near the Duke Plant in Mooresboro.

(828) 361-0812 apsolarsolutions21@gmail.com 24 FOOT BOX TRUCK DRIVER. Looking for a part time and full time 24 foot box driver. B or C driver’s license required. Home on nights and weekends. Local trips. (828) 286-7871 dispatch.hardintrucking@ gmail.com NOW HIRING LAWN CARE LABORERS to move up to foreman. Mechanic trainee needed. 704-526-6640

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FISHING BOAT FOR SALE. 16 ft Mirror Craft Boat, Shorelander trailer. 50 HP Evinrude Tracker Motor. 5.6 Minnkota Trolling Motor. All manuals and equipment have a clear title. JUST SERVICED AT GREAT OUTDOORS. $2800.

(704) 481-7154

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

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

CLEARANCE SALE ALL STORAGE BUILDINGS. New, Used, Bank Repos,.

Financing Available! Rent to Own - No Credit Check!

CASH SPECIALS! J. Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC. FREE Delivery & Set Up up to 30 miles.

Truck & Trailer Accessible.

(828) 245-5895 ENCLOSED TRAILERS OVER STOCK SALE!!! 4’x6’, 5’x8’, 6’x10’, 6’x12’, 7’x14’, 7’x16’, 8.5’x14’, 8.5’x16’, 8.5’x18’. J. Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 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 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

MIXED HARDWOOD. picked up $70, Cherryville, NC. Call 704-458-3081 cell, or (704) 435-3970

MEN’S NEW CRUISER BICYCLE. Men’s used cruiser bicycle. $95 for both. 828-7827221.

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TIRES. White letter tires, 235/60/14, like new, $175.

(704) 460-5965

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3 CEMETERY PLOTS. Gaston Memorial, Veterans Choice location. Half going price. Willing to sell separately. (919) 272-5503

FOR SALE HORSE HAY, 4X5 ROUND $65. Square bales $8. 704692-6325 TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy.

Bridges Riding Equipment.

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704-482-2243. (704) 5385788

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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

PETS & LIVESTOCK CATAHOULA LEOPARD PUPPY. MALE, 10 WEEKS. Beautiful Catahoula Leopard Dog puppy - solid black with brown trim. Vet checked and up to date on shots. Well natured and socialized regularly with kids. Not registered. Mom is about 60 lbs and dad is about 90 lbs. (978) 314-2387 PUPPIES FOR SALE. 75% American Bulldog, 25% Pitt.

Call 704-312-9037 and ask for Julious.

FIREWOOD. 1/2 cord split Oak & Hickory $85. Alan Evans. 864-491-8854.

MEDICAL LIFT CHAIR: $175. In great condition. Call or text 828-447-3627.

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

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

WANT TO BUY CARS& TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership.

Callahan’s Towing. (704) 6921006 I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast.

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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

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 SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPIES. Blue eyes, Black & White & Red & White (704) 300-1466 MALE DONKEY, 9 YEARS OLD. White with grey spots. $300. No Texts. 704-692-8752.

DOG KENNELS • DOG HOUSES • DOG SHEDS. Pick Up or Delivery & Set Up Available. J. Johnson Sales Forest City, NC (828) 2455895

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Bethware Elementary students enjoyed the program that celebrates their 100th anniversary. Photo by Jeanette Hardee

4th-grader Aiden Cannon wins Pinnacle Classical Academy spelling bee

Special NC Wildlife waterfowl hunt days scheduled Feb. 3-10

Aiden Cannon, a fourth grader, won Pinnacle Classical Academy's third annual grade 3-8 school spelling bee on January 24.

Cannon has advanced to the Carolina Panthers' Regional Spelling Bee Championship for charter schools, which will take place on February 7.

"We are incredibly proud of Aiden, as well as the other students who won

Youth and Veterans/Military Waterfowl Days are scheduled for Feb. 3 and Feb. 10.

Both categories of hunters must follow the rules and regulations established for those days as outlined in the Migra-

their classroom bees and grade-level bees," said Dr. Shelly Shope, the school's headmaster.

Pinnacle Classical Academy is a free public charter school in Shelby that attracts 1,165 students from five counties. PCA's elementary school, middle school, and high school are all ranked among America's best schools by U.S. News & World Report.

tory Game Bird Season section of the 2023-2024 North Carolina Regulations Digest.

Note: The same bag limits during the regular waterfowl season apply for the Youth and Veterans/Military Waterfowl Days.

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CAMPERS

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CLEVELAND COUNTY

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CLEVELAND COUNTY

1149 MITCHELL ST., SHELBY. 2 Bedrooms, 1Bath, Gas heat. No appliances. No pets. $750 month. $500 deposit.

Call Tommy Wilson with Clay & Associates. (704) 418-1251

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE. Has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications now. Age 62 or older.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC (704) 482-7723 (704) 482-7723 Lions@RPMMANAGED.COM

3 BEDROOM HOUSE. In Boiling Springs. 130 East Branch Ave. For Lease. Call for details. (704) 300-0920

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required.

Weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299

CAMPER FOR RENT. 680 NC HWY 226 OT#16., Casar, NC, Rent $875, Deposit $875, Includes up to $125 in utilities.

App Fee $25 per adult. 704214-4180.

PETS & LIVESTOCK GERMAN SHEPHERD. AKC registered German Shepherd puppies, 6 weeks old, already had their checkup ready for new homes. $600. (910) 3401745 barbara_sheeran@hotmail.com AKC STANDARD POODLE PUPPIES AVAILABLE. Reserve puppy or contact for more information 252-4122046 (252) 412-2046

CARS & TRUCKS

BUILT FOR TRAVELING AND RECREATION. 2018 Thor Motor Home, on a Ford E350 Chassis. Has 6.8L V10 engine. 13,064 miles. $56,600. Call 704-300-1469 for more details.

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

2005 TOYOTA PRIUS Hybrid, 299,000 miles. Great Deal!, Bluetooth GPS, good condition, new battery pack. $3600 lv. msg. (704) 9424788 2008 NISSAN VERSA SL. 18,000 miles, excellent condition, $6,500. 704-538-8741.

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

2007 GMC SIERRA 1500.

220,000 miles, $7500.00, bed liner, large tires, no radio, good work truck. 704472-9755 (704) 472-9755 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE. Well cared for, second owner, clear title. 8 Cylinder. $5500.

Call or text (704) 481-7154

PROPERTY IN BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN VALLEY. Some of the best Mountain Views to be had can be seen from this building lot in Golden Valley Estates.

This is a wonderful gated community that gives you a sense of security while enjoying living in a rural mountain community. Not too far from major cities in NC and SC and very close to our quaint small towns.

Give Sharon Logan Kelly, Broker/Realtor with Coldwell Banker Advantage (979) 690-6781 sharonloveshelpingu@gmail.com

2022 BMS STALLION 600 RX. Side by Side, 4x4 On Demand, EFI, Camouflage, Manual dump bed, Front & rear winch. “Used Very Little”.

Like new condition! One owner! $7500 firm. Can be seen at Carolina Cars and Clubs. 190 Withrow Rd., Forest City, NC. (828) 289-6296

REAL ESTATE RUTHERFORD COUNTY

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

QUIET, CLEAN, SAFE, STUDIO APARTMENT. Are you 55 years or older and looking for a quiet, safe and clean setting to call home? We have a studio apartment available in our fabulous 12 unit community that might be the right fit for you. ... Rent of $675/ month includes: * Refrigerator * Stove * Oven * Water * Internet * Trash * Front Door Parking * External Security Cameras * Community/Coin Operated Washer & Dryer ... $675 Security Deposit also due on lease agreement. ...

Give us a call or email and we’d be happy to discuss further or give you a tour of what Hilltop Apartments has to offer. Call us at: (828) 8295850 or email at: hilltopinfo@ hopperproperties.com Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828) 829-5850

HOUSE IN LAWNDALE Very Clean! NewlyRenovated! 1 bedroom 1 bath. WD hookup.

Security Dep & Ref. required.

Call (704) 538-7661 LOT SPACE FOR CAMPER FOR RENT. 1624-7 S. Post Rd., Shelby, NC. $500 monthly; $375 deposit. Includes up to $125 in utilities. Application Fee $25 per adult. 704-2144180.

2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

COMING SOON. 110 Comer Ave, Kings Mtn, NC. Singlewide. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Rent $250 Weekly. Deposit $1000.

No pets or smoking. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

LAUREL HILL APARTMENTS LOCATED IN SHELBY NC. Is currently accepting applications for our 1, 2 and 3 bedroom waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted).

Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments, 1526 Eaves Road, Shelby, NC or call for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. (704) 487-1114 OFFICE FOR RENT 1,000 sq. ft., 200 East Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale. $1,200/mo.

704-677-2612.

NO HEAT BILLS HERE! 1 BR Apartment. Ground level, excellent location (Shelby), small quiet complex. Recently renovated. Hardwood floors, stove & refrigerator. NO PETS OR SMOKING. Heat and water included in $650/mth. rent.

704-487-5480

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

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ROOM FOR RENT Private Bdrm w/Onsuite. Newly renovated home in quiet country hobby farm setting. Female/ professionals /non-smokers only. All utilities included in rent; overflow space or storage is available. Common areas shared. I do have pets if you have allergies. Security deposit required. (704) 2006551 Wineandfarm2020@ gmail.com APARTMENT FOR RENT 5 RM/2 BR Apartment. Stove/ refrig. Adults only. No pets.

515 W. Sumter, Shelby. $475/ mo. 704-487-9622.

STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT. 803 S. Lafayette St., Shelby NC. 80 to 320 sq. ft. per unit. Starting at $100. 704214-4180

135-27 WIGGINS LN., KINGS MOUNTAIN Single Wide. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms. Rent $1295; Deposit $1295. Application Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180 CAMPER FOR RENT. 100B Kentbury Drive, Grover, NC. $1275 Rent, $1275 Deposit.

Includes power/water. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-2144180.

CAMPER FOR RENT. 108 Kentbury Drive, Grover, NC $250 Weekly, $800 Deposit, Includes power/water. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-2144180.

113-1 OAK DRIVE, LAWNDALE, NC. Duplex. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $900, Deposit $900, App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY THREE BEDROOM, JUST REMODELED. In quiet, wooded senior mobile home park, landlord on site, 55 or older. Thomas 828-429-9286.

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $700 per month. 828-382-0475.

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

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By JIM MILLER Editor

Are You at Risk of Developing Glaucoma?

Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the eye disease glaucoma? My older brother was recently diagnosed with it and lost some of his vision, but never had a clue anything was wrong. Could I be at risk too?

Stressed Sibling Dear Stressed, Yes! Having an immediate family member with glaucoma significantly increases your risks of developing it, but there are other risk factors you need to be aware of too. Here’s what you should know.

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can damage the optic nerve and cause vision loss and blindness if it’s not treated.

This typically happens because the fluids in the eye don’t drain properly, causing increased pressure in the eyeball.

But the scary thing about glaucoma is that with no early warning signs or pain,

most people that have it don’t realize it until their vision begins to deteriorate.

While there are two main types of glaucoma, the most common form that typically affects older adults is called open-angle glaucoma. This disease develops very slowly when the eye’s drainage canals become clogged over time, leading to blind spots in the peripheral or side vision. By the time you notice it, the permanent damage is already done.

Are You at Risk?

It’s estimated that more than 3 million Americans have glaucoma today, but that number is expected to surge to more than 6.3 million by 2050. If you answer “yes” to any of the following questions, you’re at increased risk of developing it.

• Are you African American, Hispanic/ Latino American or Asian American?

• Are you over age 60?

• Do you have an immediate family member with glaucoma?

• Do you have diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, migraines or have

extreme nearsightedness or farsightedness?

• Have you had a past eye injury?

• Have you used corticosteroids (for example, eye drops, pills, inhalers, and creams) for long periods of time?

What to Do Early detection is the key to guarding against glaucoma. So, if you’re age 40 or older and have any of the previously mentioned risk factors, especially if you’re African American, you need to get a comprehensive eye examination every 18 to 24 months. Or, if you notice some loss of peripheral vision, get to the eye doctor right away.

If you’re a Medicare beneficiary, annual eye examinations are covered for those at high risk for glaucoma. Or if you don’t have vision coverage, contact EyeCare America, a national public service program that provides free glaucoma eye exams through a pool of more than 4,600 volunteer ophthalmologists. Visit AAO.org/eyecare-america or call 877-

887-6327 to learn more.

While there’s currently no cure for glaucoma, most cases can be treated with prescription eye drops, which reduce eye pressure and can prevent further vision loss. It cannot, however, restore vision already lost from glaucoma. If eye drops don’t work, your doctor may recommend oral medication, laser treatments, incisional surgery or a combination of these methods.

For more information on glaucoma, visit the National Eye Institute at NEI.nih. gov, and the Glaucoma Research Foundation at Glaucoma.org.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.