KM Crisis Ministry helps those in need

By Loretta Cozart

Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry (KMCM), an emergency organization sponsored by the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association, helps individuals and families in need in our community. With rising inflation resulting in greater needs locally, the ministry is asking the community for help.

In 2021, KMCM helped

On Thursday, June 8, Kings Mountain City Council approved the city manager's proposed FY 2023-2024 budget of $65,079,820, an increase of $11,174,987 from last year during a monthly work session. That budget was explained to the council and the community in detail during their Monday, May 22, meeting at city hall.

The proposed budget includes:

• A 5-cent property tax increase.

• A 10% increase in water and sewer.

• A solid waste fee increases of $2.49.

• A stormwater fee increases of $1.50. There were no increases in electricity or natural gas.

The new rate of 48 cents is moderate compared with that of other municipalities of comparable size to Kings Mountain that, include Lincolnton: 56 cents, Newton: 54- cents; Morganton: 57- cents; Albemarle: 64-cents, and Lexington: 65-cents, for an average property tax rate of .59-cents.

The budget also includes $1.8 million for paving and road improvements. "Thirty-five streets will be paved throughout the city," Palenick said. "And, $100,000 is included for parks and recreation capital improvements. A five percent wage increase has also been set aside for city employees included in the budget."

See BUDGET, Page 5A

City of KM Revolutionary 4th

scheduled for July 1

The event includes music, food, inflatables, games for the kids, and fireworks and everyone is invited to join in the celebration.

Music features Charlotte’s own New Local at 6:30 p.m., as well as DJ Eric Bowman and DJ Tony Cutlass. Check City of Kings Mountain Special Events’ Facebook page for more information.