ALE Focuses on Education and enforcement during Alcohol Awareness Month

In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, NC Alcohol Law Enforcement special agents conducted statewide educational outreach programs along with an enforcement operation. On April 21, 2023, ALE special agents charged 112 people with 261 charges for alcohol, drugs, and firearms. Across the state, ALE special agents worked collectively to reduce alcohol related crimes in and around ABC-li- censed and unlicensed illegal businesses.

In the weeks leading up to the operation, as a part of Alcohol Awareness Month, ALE special agents conducted 21 educational programs to 353 owners and employees of ABC-licensed businesses across the state. The educational outreach programs included Be A Responsible Seller/Server (B.A.R.S.) and Stop Alcohol Violence

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In the Matter of the Estate of: RALPH LAWRENCE, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 8th day of February, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of Ralph Lawrence, 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 26th day of July 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 26th day of April, 2023.

Nichole B. Greene GREENE LAW OFFICES, PLLC

806 North Lafayette Street Shelby, NC 28150

KMH (4/26, 5/3, 5/10 & 5/17/2023)

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 13th of April, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of LESLEY M. ALLEN, 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, Lesley A. Allen, Administrator on or before the 19th of July, 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 19th day of April, 2023.

Lesley A. Allen, Administrator Estate of Lesley M. Allen

315 Golfcourse Rd #1301 Morganton, NC 28655

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PETS & LIVESTOCK

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUP-

PIES Beautiful pure bred Golden Retrievers. Vet checked with all shots up to date. Male and females about 14 weeks old. Family raised with the parents on premise. Located in Kings Mountain. Please text your interest to 704-974-3296. $400 for either gender. (704) 974-3296 sonjat1@yahoo.com

CKC GREAT DANE PUPPIES.

Great Dane puppies for sale. 2 boys (black in color) 9 girls (8 black, 1 blue) black puppies are $800.00. The blue girl is $1000.00. They will be ready for delivery April 23rd. Deposits can be made to hold a puppy. Deposit is half of total price, with balance paid at pickup. Puppies will have first vet visit, first shots, blanket, CKC registration paperwork, puppy packet with vet info, sample of puppy food to prevent tummy upset.

Contract to be signed at time of purchase or deposit paid. Deposits are non refundable with a couple of exceptions. Mom and dad on site. Mom is CKC registered, dad is dual registered with both AKC and CKC. Please call to set up a time to meet the babies. Look forward to hearing from you!!! (828) 395-5371 cswink1978@yahoo.com

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD

PUPPIES. Australian Shepherd Puppies. Red-Tri and Black-Tri. Males and Female. (828) 3083710

CONTURNIX QUAIL $5 Quail Chicks $3 ea. Quail eggs $6 per doz. Bob Whites $8.00. Hatching Eggs. 704-476-9943 (704) 476-9943 jw28178@ gmail.com through employee Education (S.A.V.E.). These trainings covered common ABC laws, rules, and regulations, responsible alcoholic beverage sales, recognizing fake or fraudulent identifications, and best practices for deterring criminal activity and making businesses safe for both patrons and employees.

“Alcohol is a contributing factor in many crimes, including violence and destructive behaviors.” said Bryan House, Director of the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Di- vision. “ALE special agents focus enforcement efforts to make our communities safer and we value the importance of partnering with and educating businesses on responsible alcohol sales to make a greater impact on this effort.”

Throughout the state on Friday, special agents seized various types of controlled substances, twenty-two fraudulent identifications, one illegal distillery, and twelve firearms, one of which was stolen. Of the 261 charges, 135 were alcoholic beverage-related charges,

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 19th of December, 2022 as Executor of the Estate of PATRICIA ANN RICE, 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, Ricky Fred Davis, Executor on or before the 5th of July, 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 5th day of April, 2023.

Ricky Fred Davis, Executor Estate of Patricia Ann Rice 762 S. Battleground Ave. Grover, NC 28073

Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW PO Box 165 Shelby, NC 28151 KMH (4/05, 12, 19 & 26/2023)

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 13th of April, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of PEGGY A. ALLEN, 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, Lesley A. Allen, Administrator on or before the 19th of July, 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 19th day of April, 2023.

Lesley A. Allen, Administrator Estate of Peggy A. Allen 315 Golfcourse Rd #1301 Morganton, NC 28655

KMH (4/19, 26, 5/3 &10/2023)

CARS & TRUCKS

PETS & LIVESTOCK GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES Beautiful pure bred Golden Retrievers. Vet checked with all shots up to date. Male and females about 14 weeks old. Family raised with the parents on premise. Located in Kings Mountain. Please text your interest to 704-974-3296. $400 for either gender. (704) 974-3296 sonjat1@yahoo.com

BEAUTIFUL GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES

AVAILABLE. Beautiful German shepherd puppies ready. Parents are on site. Text (704) 431-7697. Serious inquiries only, (704) 431-7697 batessherry37@gmail.com

CARS & TRUCKS

1997 FORD ECONOLINE COMMERCIAL CUTAWAY E350, 7.3 Diesel, White, Automatic, A/C, 123,790 miles, Utility Bed Box. Six NEW 215/75/16 Tires. $15,000 FIRM! Call (828) 245-9620

2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE. Body and inside like new, needs engine work. $4,000. 828-7554199. 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA 380,000 miles. $5500.00, OBO, New Battery, alternator and tires. All maintenance documented. Needs right axle seal. (704) 634-0553 bkingery@carolina.rr.com

1989 TOYOTA 2WD PICKUP.

Campers

2BR, 2BA, sleeps 6, golf cart, Wifi, Weeks and weekends available. 704-473-1494

OCEAN LAKES, BIG DISCOUNTS. On Spring & Fall Weeks. 7 houses, 3 ocean front, some with golf carts. Call Tammy Patterson, 704-418-4756.

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659.

40 underage alcohol-related charges, 96 were drug-related charges and 30 of the charges were felonies.

During this operation, 17 ABC-permitted businesses were found to be in violation of state laws and regulations.

ALE special agents will submit violation reports to the ABC Commission documenting the criminal and regulatory violations at these businesses, which could result in fines, suspensions, or revocations of ABC permits. Cities involved in the

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operation included Asheville, Hendersonville, Flat Rock, Arden, Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Lumberton, Greensboro, Boone, Rocky Mount, and Henderson.

ALE’s 111 specially trained agents have the authority to arrest and take investigatory action throughout North Carolina. Their primary responsibility is the enforcement of Alcoholic Beverage Control, tobacco, state lottery and gambling laws.

North Carolina County Of Cleveland

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 12th of April, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of SHERRI LYNN SNEED INGLE, 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, Michael Ray Ingle, Administrator on or before the 19th of July, 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 19th day of April, 2023.

Michael Ray Ingle, Administrator

Estate of Sherri Lynn Sneed Ingle 1631 Sneed Rd. Shelby, NC 28150

KMH (4/19, 26, 5/3 &10/2023)

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Renn Avery Long of Cleveland County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 25th day of July, 2023 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 20th day of April, 2023.

Personal Representative: Lauren Ivie Dixon 1753 S. Lafayette St. Shelby, NC 28152

Attorney for the Estate and Personal Representative: Martha Wallace, Attorney KING LAW OFFICES, PC 209 S. Dekalb St. Shelby, NC 28150

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2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH APARTMENT. All appliances, utilities furnished, deposit and references. $1,675 month. (704) 472-2854 MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $210 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299

RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY EXCELLENT LOCATIONSHELBY. 1 bedroom apartment with kitchen, dining, living room & bath. Private entrance. Washer/dryer hookups. No smoking or pets. Not HAP eligible. Heat & water included in $695 mo. (704) 487-5480 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Please Call (704) 739-4417 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

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) 4827723 (704) 482-7723 Lions@ RPMMANAGED.COM

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

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

NOW LEASING: KINGS FALLS APARTMENTS. Kings Mountain’s Finest Senior Living. Accepting applications for our specious 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartment Homes. Washer and Dryer Hookups, Secured Entry. Please contact our office

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $600 per month. 828-382-0475. ADVERTISE YOUR