SPORTS THIS WEEK

Friday, March 17 6 p.m. – High school softball, Hunter Huss at Kings Mountain

7 p.m. – High school baseball, Kings Mountain at Ashbrook

Monday, March 20 1 p.m. – High school men’s golf, Kings Mountain at Catawba Creek (Huss and Ashbrook hosts).

Tuesday, March 21 4 p.m. – High school

Kings Mountain Middle School’s track team got its season off to a great start last week with a victory over North Lincoln, East Lincoln and Lincolnton. The Patriots travel to Shelby Wednesday for a 4 p.m. start.

“These kids have worked hard every day to get better,” said Coach Shane Cole. “I’ve challenged them to keep up

Kmhs Varsity Baseball Roster

track and field, North Gaston, Cramer, Forestview, Hunter Huss at Kings Mountain.

6 p.m. High school softball, Kings Mountain at North Gaston.

6 p.m. – High school women’s soccer, Kings Mountain at North Gaston

7 p.m. – High school baseball, Hunter Huss at Kings Mountain

Legal Notice

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 2nd of March, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of PATRICIA ANN LAWRENCE, 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, Calvin P. Brown, Administrator on or before the 8th of June, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 8th day of March, 2023.

Calvin P. Brown, Administrator

Estate of Patricia Ann Lawrence

432 Monroe St Shelby, NC 28150

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 1st of March, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of DAVID WAYNE OWENS, 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, Alvin Kenneth Owens, Administrator on or before the 8th of June, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 8th day of March, 2023.

Alvin Kenneth Owens, Administrator Estate of David Wayne Owens

1201 E Park Dr Gastonia, NC 28054

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 28th day of February, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of GLORIA MAXINE SISK, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Christopher Charles Randall, Executor, on or before the 8th of June, 2023 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 8th day of March, 2023

Christopher Charles Randall, Executor

Estate of: Gloria Maxine Sisk

1629 Zion Hill Road Marion, NC 28752

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Legal Notice

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 27th day of February, 2023 as Executrix and Executor of the Estate of JASPER WARREN GAMBLE; AKA, BILL GAMBLE, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Natalie Alyssa Gamble, Executrix and/or Justin Warren Gamble, Executor, on or before the 8th of June, 2023 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 8th day of March, 2023

Natalie Alyssa Gamble, Executrix

Estate of: Jasper Warren Gamble; aka, Bill Gamble 3311 Crawley Rd Shelby, NC 28150

And/or

Justin Warren Gamble, Executor

Estate of: Jasper Warren Gamble; aka, Bill Gamble 3311 Crawley Rd Shelby, NC 28150 the winning tradition that KM has. They were ready this week, and even when I had to make a couple of changes in the lineup before we even got off the bus they said ‘let’s go coach.’”

KM took the top three spots in the 3200 meter run with Landon Hogston finishing first in 11:59.22, followed by John Steele second at 11:59.72 and Luke Howell third at 12:01.

David Johnson won the 1600 meter run in 5:33 and Riyad Alkhaimi was fourth in 5:48.

Johnson ran second in the 800-meter in 2:26 and Alkhaimi was fifth in 2:34.

Cameron Zuniga won the shot with a throw of 35’10”. Isaiah Rote was third at 30’11” and Camren Houser fourth at 30’4 1/3 inches.

Zuniga also won the disc with a throw of 102’9”. Elijah Perry was third at 85’.75” and Daeshaw Camp fourth at 80’4”.

Isaiah Branch was second in the long jump at 17 feet even. Silas Tate was fourth at 15’10” and Devin Hopper fifth at 15’8”.

KM took the top two spots in the triple jump with Khareem Coleman finishing first at 31’2” and Camren Houser second at 30’11”.

Christian Jarrett was second in the high jump at 5’3” and Xavier Hutchens finished fourth.

Dakota Smith won the hurdles at 16:01, followed closely by Ezra Ellis at 16.52. Aiden

Qua Ingram won the 100 meter run in 11:64. Xavier Hutchens was fourth at 12:21 and Isaiah Branch fifth at 12:21.

Ingram also won the 200 meter run in 23.68. Nasir Epps was fourth at 25.90 and Xavier Hutchens fifth at 26:14.

Ingram finished second in the 400 meter run in 1:02.12, followed closely by teammate Malachi Powell at 1:02.51. Kings Mountain swept all three relays. Ezra Ellis, Christian Jarrett, Nasir Epps and Isaiah Branch won the 4x1 in 51:47; Ellis, Jameron Thurman, Dakota Smith and Nasir Epps won the 4x2 in 1:47; and Landon Hogston, Devin Hopper, Silas Tate and Malachi Powell won the 4x4 in 4:25. Kings Mountain finished with 11 first places out of the 15 events. The Patriots were second in seven events and third in eight. The Patriots more than doubled the score of second place East Lincoln, 125 to 51. North Lincoln ran third with 39 points and Lincolnton was fourth with 13.

KM’s 4x4 relay teamHogston, Hopper, Tate and Powell – was selected as the Relay Team of the Week. Qua Ingram with two first place and one second place finish, was named Runner of the Week and Cameron Zuniga, with two first place finishes, was selected Field Athlete of the Week.

Legal Notice

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 23rd of February, 2023 as Administrator and Administratrix of the Estate of GEORGIA FINNEY, 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, Edward Charles Finney, Administrator and/or Pamela F. Boyce, Administratrix on or before the 1st of June, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 1st day of March, 2023.

Edward Charles Finney, Administrator

Estate of Georgia Finney

1905 Petty Road Shelby, NC 28150

And/or

Pamela F. Boyce, Administratrix

Estate of Georgia Finney

117 James Love School Rd Shelby, NC 28152

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 16th day of February, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of MICHAEL HERSHEL FRADY; AKA, MICHAEL H. FRADY, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Michael Lance Frady, Executor, on or before the 22nd of May, 2023 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 22nd day of February, 2023

Michael Lance Frady, Executor

Estate of: Michael Hershel Frady; aka, Michael H. Frady 2018 Lincolnton Hwy Cherryville, NC 28021

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The public will take notice that the City Council of the City of Kings Mountain has called a public hearing regarding an application for rezoning.

Mr. Colton Harrell, Applicant/Owner has requested an amendment to the Zoning Map of the City of Kings Mountain regarding the following:

Rezone approximately 22.65 acres, identified as Cleveland County Parcel 11158 located on the south side of Phifer Road and the east side of Kings Mountain Boulevard. The petitioner would like the property to be rezoned from Suburban Residential (SR) to Mixed Use (MU). Case Z-22-26

The public hearing will be held at City Hall, 101 W. Gold Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Opportunity for public input will be offered during the public hearing portion of the meeting. A copy of the application may be obtained by contacting the City of Kings Mountain Community Planning Department at 704-734-4595.

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Legal Notice

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 21st day of February, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of HAL STUART GREENE, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, James Brian Cook, Executor, on or before the 1st of June, 2023 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 1st day of March, 2023

James Brian Cook, Executor

Estate of: Hal Stuart Greene

1266 Jim Elliott Rd

Shelby, NC 28150

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 6th of March, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of JERRY L. MODE, JR., deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Melinda Mode Cooke, Executrix on or before the 15th of June, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 15th day of March, 2023.

Melinda Mode Cooke, Executrix

Estate of Jerry L. Mode, Jr. 2328 Mountain View Rd Hickory, NC 28602 KMH (3/15, 22, 29 & 4/05/2023)

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:

IDA DIANE KIRKPATRICK, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 28th day of February, 2023 as Administrator CTA of the Estate of Ida Diane Kirkpatrick, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Administrator on or before the 9th day of June 2023 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 8th day of March, 2023.

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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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:

TERRY KEITH PUTNAM, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 14th day of February, 2023 as Co-Executors of the Estate of TERRY KEITH PUTNAM 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 24th day of May, 2023 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 22nd day of February, 2023

Jason Keith Putnam, Co-Ex.

2421 Woodleigh Drive

Gastonia, NC 28056

Brandon Gene Putnam, Co-Ex.

144 Autumn Woods Drive

Kings Mountain, NC 28086

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

KM (2/22, 3/1, 3/8, & 3/15/2023)

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:

JAMES BARRY WARE, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 15th day of February, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of JAMES BARRY WARE, 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 24th day of May, 2023 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 22nd day of February, 2023

Mary Lou Harper Ware, Ex.

1214 Wales Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

KM (2/22, 3/1, 3/8, & 3/15/2023)

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:

DONALD JAMES DIFFENDORF, JR., Deceased.

Having qualified on the 13th day of February, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of Donald James Diffendorf, Jr., 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 24th day of May, 2023 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 22nd day of February, 2023

Michelene A. Diffendorf, Adm.

620 Tina Drive

Shelby, NC 28152

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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