Catawba Two Kings Casino donates

125 Hams To Local Food Pantries

Catawba Two Kings Casino earlier this month donated 125 large hams, about $3,000 worth, to two local food pantries in Cleveland County for distribution to residents in need.

The casino donated 75 hams to the Washington Outreach Ministry, the largest emergency food pantry in the county, and 50 hams to Shepherd’s Table through the Episcopal Church of the

GCP Fugitive Apprehension and Suspect Tracking Team

Gaston County Police Department announces the formation of a unit specifically designed to track and apprehend Gaston County’s most wanted fugitives.

The Gaston County Fugitive Apprehension and Suspect Tracking (FAST) team is tasked with capturing suspects with warrants related to crimes of violence, drug trafficking, and recidivist offenders. The FAST team will work with Gaston County Police Investigative Units, as well as with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to ensure the safety and security of all Gaston County citizens. Assignment to the team is considered a collateral duty assignment, which will not require any additional officers. The FAST team will initially consist of nine County Police officers and will be led by Sergeant M.R. Harris. Sgt. Harris recently completed a 3-year tour as a Task Force Officer with the United States Marshals Service Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force where he specialized in high-level fugitive investigations.

Legal Notice

Notice To Creditors

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Dwight Edwin Cook a/k/a Dwight Cook 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.

Anita Cook Weaver 1616 New House Rd. Shelby, NC 28150

Attorney Martha Wallace King Law Offices, PC 209 S, Dekalb St. Shelby, NC 28150

KMH (4/26, 5/03, 10 & 17/2023)

Redeemer for its distribution.

“Catawba Two Kings Casino has become a part of the Cleveland County community, and we are committed to supporting organizations that are helping local residents in many ways, including ensuring those in need are getting quality meals,” said Kathy George, president of the Catawba Nation Gaming Authority.

Two firefighters complete breathing equipment school training

On March 17, two members of King Mountain Fire Department, firefighters Levi Keever and Chris Cook, graduated from North Carolina Breathing Equipment Firefighter Survival School at Gaston College.

“Kings Mountain Fire (Department) is proud to employ these talented,

Legal Notice

Notice Of Administratrix

Having qualified on 5th of April 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of Peggy Joyce Gantt (23 E 314), 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 Mary Cynthia Walker, Administratrix c/o A. Susan Biggers,Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before July 19, 2023, 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.

This the 19th day of April, 2023.

Mary Cynthia Walker

Administratrix of the Estate of Peggy Joyce Gantt c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

KMH (4/19, 26, 5/3 &10/2023) driven individuals who strive to better themselves through outstanding training. We are thankful to partner with Gaston College and North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal staff by attending every NC Breathing Equipment School,” the department shared in a statement.

Legal Notice

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

File No. 23 E 141

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 27th 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.

Alice Villaflor 239 Kadesh Church Road Lawndale, NC 28090

Nichole B. Greene GREENE LAW OFFICES, PLLC 806 North Lafayette Street Shelby, NC 28150

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