KM Woman's Club recognizes two diligent members

Two GFWC NC Kings Mountain’s Clubwomen, Betty Sue Morris and Valerie Boyd were honored by the club. The organization works locally and nationally to bring about positive change with an unwavering dedication to community improvement through volunteer service.

Valerie Boyd, a retired educator, was selected as Kings Mountain Woman's Club Woman of the Year. Valerie gives of her time, talents, interest organization efforts and active participates to render outstanding service through the KM Club, She is a hard worker that strives to meet the goals and purposes of the organization, She was invited to join the club through member Ann Bennett. Valerie has and continues to use her talents in working with the program committees, serving as an officer, and supporting the activities of the club. Through the years she has seen the Club grow, and continues to grow, and be a service to the community under the leadership of President Denise Cobb, Her passion for service to others and to involvement carries over into her community where she is an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, serving as a ministry leader, a member of the Davidson Association and the formed Davidson Resource Center Board, Incorporated, where she has served in many of the leadership roles and is currently the chair of committee, and serves on the Education Committee of the Cleveland County Arts Council.

Valerie is a 39-year member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, a service organization. , Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, serving on the NC -State membership committee, Order of Eastern Star - Adah Chapter #7 and a board member of the Mauney See CLUB, Page 5A

This show is competing in the Blumey Awards: a Charlotte Region Musical Theatre Competition where KMHS has had success in previous years. We hope you fill the seats in Barnes Auditorium and celebrate the hard work and fun! If you have any questions, please email Heather Achter at hlachter@clevelandcountyschools.org in pay; however, their titles may change, who they report to may change, and performance evaluations will more See REORGANIZATION, Page 5A

Kings Mountain restaurateur and businesswoman

Iris Hubbard, owner of 133 West in Kings Mountain, won the Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award during Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce’s Black and White Party on Friday, March 3 at the LeGrand Center in Shelby. Congratulations, Iris!