CHINA

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In 2021, China remained the major source of U.S. imports of textile products. In 2021, U.S. imports of $50.3 billion of textile products from China constituted 32.6% of the total U.S. imports of Textile products.

Additionally, in 2021, China remained the major source of U.S. imports of furniture, bedding, lamps, toys, games, sports equipment, paint, and other miscellaneous manufactured Items. In 2021, the U.S. imports of $68.5 billion of miscellaneous manufactured items from China constituted 53.2% of total U.S. imports of those commodities. Source: Government info data

What can we do about China? Try to buy products not made in China. You have to shop but it’s possible. Shrinking the cash flow to China is crucial to reducing their growing economic and military power. By all means, please do not sell them your land.

Currently, The Davidson Association provides the community with an annual Health and Nutrition Fair, gives gift baskets to Mauney Memorial Library and West School teachers, two scholarships, toiletries to Cleveland County Public Health, hosts Masters of Distinction Beautillion, Scholar’s lunch for recipients and parents, and a sixweek workshop on God’s financial principles for the public, among other activities.

The association would also like to encourage physical, emotional, and mental wellness, promote healthy choices and good nutrition, promote employment support and job placement, promote self-sufficiency and improved quality of life, and provide an abundance of balloon through NORAD as it transited North America,” the press release continued.

“Today's deliberate and lawful action demonstrates that President Biden and his national security team will always put the safety and security of the American people first while responding effectively to the PRC's unacceptable violation of our sovereignty.”

In a second press release issued later Saturday, a description of shooting down the balloon was given by the DOD, “An F-22 Raptor fighter from the 1st Fighter Wing at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, fired one AIM-9X Sidewinder missile at the balloon.” It was hit at an altitude between 60,000 and 65,000 feet.

“The balloon fell approximately six miles off the coast in about 47 feet of water. No one was hurt.

Long before the shoot resources to assist with needs in the community. I believe those who were originally called in 1888 to support the mission of what later became Davidson High School would be very pleased with the goals of the newest stewards of that vision. helpful resources to assist with needs through their facility. down, U.S. officials took steps to protect against the balloon's collection of sensitive information, mitigating its intelligence value to the Chinese,” the press release shared. “The senior defense official said the recovery of the balloon will enable U.S. analysts to examine sensitive Chinese equipment.”

Education was, and is, highly prized in the black community as a steppingstone to self-sufficiency and an improved quality of life. Likewise, education should be important for all communities for the same reasons… for all to become better citizens and take care of one another. The Davidson Association has lofty goals.

The Davidson Association seeks likeminded individuals and businesses who are willing to invest their time and talents to see this dream become a reality. “Interested individuals need not be alumni of Davidson School to join.

Membership is open to anyone interested in bringing community resources to life in the local community,” says board member Tamra Moody.

For more information how you, or your company, can help with this effort, check out The Davidson Association website http:// www.historicdavidson.org. Email historicdavidson@ gmail.com if you have interest in joining.

“I would also note that while we took all necessary steps to protect against the PRC surveillance balloon's collection of sensitive information, the surveillance balloon's overflight of U.S. territory was of intelligence value to us," the official said. "I can't go into more detail, but we were able to study and scrutinize the balloon and its equipment, which has been valuable.”

The mission has now turned into one of recovery. The DOD estimates the recovery will be “fairly easy.”

Simplified, their mission translates to: Remember those who came before you, honor them, and do what you can for others. Christians know that message; it sounds very familiar, doesn’t it?

Jesus reminds us in Matthew 24:40 - “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

The Davidson Association embraces that message and has expanded their scope to encompass the entire community. Many are in need in Kings Mountain and these new stewards of the message are doing their best to minister to all.

Sellers

From Page 1A upon the recipient “… the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary privileged to enjoy fully all rights granted to members of this exalted order among which is the special privilege to propose the following North Carolina Toast in select company anywhere in the free world:

‘Here’s to the land of the long leaf pine, The summer land where the sun doth shine, Where the weak grow strong and the strong grow great, Here’s to “down home”, the Old North State!”

The Governor can grant the following awards:

• The Order of the Long Leaf Pine

This is the highest award for state service granted by the Office of the Governor. Nominations can be made for retiring individuals who have 30 or more years of service in the State of North Carolina. All submissions must include a biography

Urban

From Page 1A the Register of Deeds for Cleveland County. The cost shall also be placed upon the City of Kings Mountain’s tax books, representing an assessed lien against said property and may be collected and foreclosed in the same manner as taxes and tax liens are collected and foreclosed or by such civil action as the law may provide. of the nominee. Non-state employees must submit three (3) letters of recommendation and a statement of service from Human Resources on letterhead, if available. All nominations of state employees must be submitted by a Human Resources Officer and include a statement of service. Please note that all award requests for state employees must be submitted within 120 days of the nominee’s retirement date.

• The Old North State Nominations can be made for individuals who have 20 or more years of service in the State of North Carolina. These submissions must be accompanied by a biography of the nominee and a statement of service from Human Resources on letterhead, if available.

• Certificate of Appreciation

Granted to recognize the efforts of an individual, organization, or business. Nominations can be made for those who have contributed outstanding public service in North Carolina. Submissions must include a biography and a statement of service

Session

‘From Page 1A

The Regular Work Sessions and Council Meetings listed above are live streamed and may be found on the “City Council” page on the City’s website at www.cityofkm.com.

Citizens may address Council during the appropriate times, as defined on the agenda for the Tuesday Regular Council Meetings. Sign-up sheets are avail- from Human Resources on letterhead, if available.

• Laurel Wreath Award

Granted to individuals in North Carolina who have made outstanding contributions to sports or athletics. All nominations should include supporting documentation including any previous athletic awards, news articles, or commendations, as well as a recommendation from a coach or athletic director.

• Student Excellence Award able on the table located in the lobby for those who wish to speak.

Nominations can be made by a non-family member who is the nominee’s principal, teacher, counselor, school administrator, or community leader for individual students to recognize outstanding service to their school or community beyond academic achievement. Submissions must include a biography of the nominee and two letters of recommendation (with at least one from a school principal, teacher, counselor, or administrator). Recommendations cannot be submitted by parents or other family members.

The City of Kings Mountain would like to ensure that people with disabilities can access its meetings, programs, and activities. Should you require assistance to participate in a meeting of the City of Kings Mountain City Council, please contact the City Clerk at least 5 business days before the event.