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Chris Moore named Interim Chief of KMPD On June 30, Chief Lisa Proctor retires after serving over 30 years of service to the Police Dept, City staff, and the citizens of Kings Mountain. “Congratulations to Chief Proctor and we wish her well in her next chapter in life. Interim Chief, Chris Moore, would like to thank all the citizens of Kings Mountain and the City staff for their support to the Kings Mountain Police Department,” Marilyn Sellers said. “As the Interim Chief, I would like everyone to know that the standards and Police service to the citizens of Kings Mountain will not change and we will continue to serve with integrity as the city continues to evolve and grow,” Moore said. “Our partnerships with

CHRIS MOORE Interim Police Chief the community will still be of upmost importance to this agency and I hope that you will continue to support our men and women within the agency while we make a transition over to a new Chief of Police for our department.”

Liberty Mountain celebrates Fourth of July weekend at JPC starting July 1 Historians agree that the Battle of Kings Mountain in October 1780 turned the tide of the American Revolution and began the series of victories that led to the British surrender at Yorktown a year later. The rugged Patriot frontiersmen who defeated a larger, better-trained force of Loyalists at Kings Mountain secured for all of us the freedoms we enjoy today. This is the seventh season of “Liberty Mountain,” the Revolutionary War

City of Kings Mountain is looking forward to our Red White and Boom! celebrations scheduled for July 2nd. Many roads within the city will be impacted during this event including

Two celebrations, one city

City of KM celebrates Independence Day, July 2 Celebrate our nation’s independence as the City of Kings Mountain presents Red, White, and Boom! On Saturday, July 2, 2022, the city will produce two events simultaneously to honor our country on its 246th birthday. Bring your family to Patriots Park in Downtown for food trucks and

inflatables. DJ Tony Cutlass and Eric Bowman will MC the event from Liberty Falls Amphitheatre. The Voltage Brothers will take the stage at 6:30 p.m. An amazing patriotic laser light show will take over Patriots Park at 9:45 p.m. The City of Kings Mountain will present their signature, unrivaled fireworks display at 9:45

p.m. as well from the Deal Park Walking Track (located behind the YMCA) with music that syncs to your radio at 101.1 FM. Whether you choose to celebrate from Patriots Park (220 South Railroad Avenue) or the Deal Park Walking Track (211 North Cleveland Avenue), Red, White and Boom in Kings Mountain will be a blast.

For more information on both Red, White and Boom celebrations, contact the City of Kings Mountain’s Special Events Department at 704730-2101, or visit their website at www.KingsMountainEvents.Com/ red-white-boom. You may also visit their Facebook page at @cityofkmspecialevents.

Drama, at the Joy Performance Center in Kings Mountain. It’s a compelling story of the settling of the Carolinas by pilgrims from the Old World who came to our land to build new lives, raise good families, and worship as they pleased. The production is an action-filled 90 minutes that See LIBERTY, Page 2A

Travel will be impacted during Red, White and Boom! celebrations July 2nd at Patriots Park and Deal Street Walking Track

The Voltage Brothers will take the stage at 6:30 pm on Saturday, July 2 at Patriot’s Park.

Battleground and Railroad Avenues, Cansler, Gold and Mountain Streets in Downtown, Hwy 161 / Cleveland Avenue, and surrounding side streets. Railroad Avenue, in front of the park, will close at 8:00am and will not reopen until Midnight, July 3rd. Please use extreme caution when traveling these roads due to the increase in motor vehicles and pedestrians. Please plan to travel different roads if you are impacted by this change. See TRAVEL, Page 5A

Conduit for electrical lines for streetlights has also been installed along both W. Mountain and Cherokee Streets. Next comes the light pole footings. See more photos on page 5A. Photo by Loretta Cozart

Downtown Streetscape update By Loretta Cozart Kings Mountain Streetscape project shows signs of progress business leaders are excited to see on W. Mountain Street and Cherokee Street. Throughout the project, stormwater grates and access points, along with manhole covers, were

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installed. And along W. Mountain Street, conduit for electrical was being installed for new streetlights in that section. It won’t be long until curb and gutter can be placed. According to Nick Hendrick’s report to city council in May, “Once the gutter is down, we’ll pour the concrete. Once the concrete is

poured, we’ll put the sidewalks back in.” “A bigger challenge in the project currently for the city dealing with AT&T, because that is a pretty undoing task to get around the back side of the building,” Hendricks said. At that time, the city was working on the design and finalize the construction,

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■ OBITUARIES

BRANDON NEAL HOFFMAN

Hazeleen “Hazel” Etta Blanton Harmon KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Hazeleen “Hazel” Etta Blanton Harmon, 79 , of Kings Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. Born in Cleveland County, on July 18, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Rev. William Lawrence Blanton and Vangie Crotts Blanton. She was the former co-owner and operator of Turner Supermarket in Casar. She was very active in the Casar Community by helping with Christmas parades, Hee Haw Shows, and singing in the community choir. Hazel received the citizen of the year in Casar in 1999 for her work. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a son Barry Turner and three brothers, Jerry, Bob, and Jack Blanton. She is survived by a son, Larry Turner of Newton; two stepdaughters, Carol Harmon of Shelby and Sandra Descheneaux of Bryan College Station, TX; brother, Wayne Blanton of Monroe; two sisters, Nadine Turner of Kings Mountain and Betty Huffman of Connelly Springs; five grandchildren, Lilly, India, Dereck, Megan, and Michael; and dear friends, Linda and Clint Black, Eugenia Price, and Sheila Gantt. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, at 2:00 pm in the Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Blanton officiating. The burial will follow the service in the Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. Memorials may be made to David Baptist Church, 2300 David Baptist Church Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC.

LIBERTY From Page 1A intimately portrays the lives of these hardy men, women, and children. It is an immersive experience of special effects, sights, and sounds. Audiences in our previous seasons have come away entertained and inspired. “Liberty Mountain” features a cast of more than

Deborah “Debbie” Smith Ross KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Deborah “Debbie” Smith Ross, 60 of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 25, 2022 at her residence in Kings Mountain, NC. Born in Cleveland Co, NC, she was wife of 36 years to the late Timothy “Tim” David Ross, daughter of the late William Kenneth Smith and Doris Yates Smith. Debbie was an elementary school teacher at West Elementary for 18 years, a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and former director of Dot’s Daycare. She was artistic and enjoyed teaching and playing with her granddaughter, Harper. She is survived by her sons: Tyler Ross and Haley Adams, Kings Mtn; Tanner Ross and wife Savannah, Kings Mtn.; daughter: Tiffany Ross and Connor Stamey, Kings Mtn.; sisters: Darla Smith Bridges and husband Rusty, Lowell, NC; Deda Smith Shepard and husband Kyle, Moore, SC; granddaughter: Harper Ross; lifelong friend: Ann Lewis, Shelby, NC. Funeral service was held at Bethlehem Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 3:00 P.M. Dr. Steve Taylor, officiating Visitation was held 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 28, 2022 prior to the service at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, NC. Interment was held in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 4600 Park Road, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209. Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

20 actors in a fast-moving, action-packed drama. Playwright Robert Inman says, “The talented cast and crew bring our audience a production that is true to history, highly entertaining, and inspiring. Every American should know the story of Kings Mountain and the crucial role it played in granting us the freedoms we enjoy today.” Director Caleb Sigmon has been guiding “Liberty Mountain” since its pre-

CCSO adds name to Most Wanted list By Loretta Cozart Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office added Brandon Neal Hoffman, 37, to the county’s Most Wanted list. Hoffman is described as 5’, 8” tall and weighing 140 pounds. He is wanted for possession of cocaine OFA. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s office by using their mobile app or by calling 704.484.4822.

CCSO needs help identifying this person Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office issued a request for assistance from citizens in identifying the male in this photo. The individual was involved in an attempted larceny around N. Post Rd. If you recognize the male or the vehicle, please contact Detective Clayton at 704-484-4830 or submit a tip on the app.

Drug house closed down KM Herald Office Will Be Closed Monday, July 4th

Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office shared that the drug house at 2000 Shelby Rd. in Kings Mountain is officially shut down. Customers are no longer welcome! Any unhappy customers or citizens with information about other drug houses should call 704-484-4831.

■ POLICE ARRESTS JUNE 16: Tracy Moss Edwards, 54, 319 N. Hill Street, DWI, driving while license revoked, $2,000 secured bond. JUNE 16: James Glen Eller, 51, Mount Holly, order for arrest, two counts probation violation, misdemeanor, $50,000 secured bond. JUNE 16: Chad Andrew Hill, 51, Kings Mountain, domestic protection violation, no bond. JUNE 16: Ashley Madison Hawkins, 26, Gastonia, driving while license revoked, $1,000 unsecured bond JUNE 17: Justin Thomas Tyler Swann, 27, Grover, driving while license revoked, $1,000 secured bond. JUNE 17: Brian Lee Ware, 46, 409 Wilson Street, assault on a female, no bond. JUNE 17: Andy G. Guffey, 49, Grover, probation violation, felony, $30,000 secured bond. JUNE 17: Alexis Lee Haney, 21, 203 Brisco Street, second degree trespass, $1,000 secured bond. JUNE 18: Levi Freeman Choplin, 22, Shelby, failure to appear, shoplifting, $500 secured bond. JUNE 18: Sheila McClain Dawkins, 53, 1818 Alpine Drive, simple assault, criminal summons. JUNE 18: David Raaheen Roberts, 42, 125 McGinnis Street, DUI, assault on government official, no bond. JUNE 19: Michael Austin Mays, 25, 101 Dutchess Drive, resist, delay, obstruct, commu-

nicating threats, $2,500 secured bond. JUNE 20: Cassie Ann Concard, 18, 414 Scotland drive, driving while license revoked, failure to burn headlights, $1,000 secured bond. JUNE 20: Edward Ruff, 29, Charlotte, order for arrest, two counts; assault/battery, felony; injury to real property, $5,000 secured bond. JUNE 20: David Scott Noblett, 40, Kings Mountain, order for arrest, breaking and entering; first degree trespassing, communicating threats, $30,000.00 secured bond. JUNE 21: Cynthia Bridges Hunt, 53, 613 Floyd Street, failure to appear, $1,000 secured bond. JUNE 21: Casey Rhyan Costner, 30, 224 Heather Lane, larceny, resist, delay, obstruct, $1,000 secured bond. JUNE 21: Casey Rhyan Costner, 30, 224 Heather Lane, order for arrest, failure to appear, $500 secured bond. JUNE 22: Tracy Lynn Moss Edwards, 53, Kings Mountain, failure to appear, DWI, $2,000 secured bond. INCIDENTS JUNE 6: A resident of Landing Street reported theft of a gray cellular telephone. JUNE 9; A resident of Bessemer City reported larceny of a camper valued at $1,500 from Hounds Campground. JUNE 17: Circle K, 225 Cleveland Avenue, reported a customer took $33 in merchandise and didn’t pay for it. JUNE 18: U-Haul, Phoe-

nix, AZ, reported a customer rented white U-Haul Chevrolet express Van and didn’t return it to 1800 Shelby Road. JUNE 19: Complete Dismantling, Manito, IL, reported larceny of a $150,000 rock crusher off a work site on Patterson Road. JUNE 21: NC Ventures, 314 N. Piedmont Avenue, reported a customer used a $20 counterfeit bill to purchase items from a vendor. JUNE 21: Mauney Memorial Library, 100 S. Piedmont Avenue, reported damage to a $300 light fixture. JUNE 21: Walmart, 1011 Shelby Road, reported larceny of over $400 in groceries and other items. JUNE 22: Walmart, 1011 Shelby Road, reported larceny of 14 bags of red mulch valued at $34.38 each. JUNE 22: A resident of Baker Street reported larceny of an orange 15-inch chain saw valued at $250. WRECK JUNE 16: Officer Black said David Chris Presley, Mooresboro, operating a Yamaha Moped, ran off the road in the parking lot of Walmart, Shelby Road, and hit a parked 2020 Volk owned by Don Clark Lail of Mooresboro. Presley was partially thrown from the Moped and sustained minor injuries. Property damage was estimated at $1,750. CITATIONS JUNE 16: Chavon Antwana Miller, 26, 322 Holmes Street, revoked license, rear lamps violation.

JUNE 17: Cynthia Doster Belcher, 309 N. Gaston Street, expired tag, no inspection. JUNE 18: Jessica Michelle Aragon, 36, 1910 Shelby Road, allow unlicensed person to operate vehicle. JUNE 18: Fermin Oviedo, 41, 1910 Shelby Road, no operator’s license. JUNE 19: Kerri Marie Welch, 37, 706 E. Ridge Street, revoked license, no registration number plate. JUNE 20: Austin Michael McCain, 25, 111 Ada Street, stop light violation. JUNE 21: Sharona Rose Sutton, 28, 1700 Shelby Road, resist, delay, obstruct. JUNE 22: Kerrie Ann Duvall, 25, 703 Landing Street, speeding. JUNE 22: Kristopher Wayne Smith, 18, 620 Margrace Road 2, speeding. JUNE 22: Dylan Ryker Blanton, 22, 722 Mary’s Grove Church Road, speeding. JUNE 22: Jonathan Blevins Parise, 4001 Chestnut Woods Drive, no vehicle inspection, no insurance, faulty equipment, headlamps. JUNE 22: Kayla Yuntiko Cansler, 21, 518 Watterson Street, expired tag. JUNE 22: Landry Hall Crawford, 22, 329 Wintergreen Street, speeding.

mier in 2014. He says, “We use the entire auditorium to bring the story to life. We immerse the audience in the action. It’s great entertainment for the entire family.” The play incorporates authentic weapons and costumes. “Liberty Mountain” opened on Friday, June 24, and additional performances are on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through Sunday, July 17. Fridays and Saturdays have

7:30 p.m. performances. Matinee performances on Saturdays and Sundays begin at 3:00 p.m. The box office opens 1 hour before each performance. Tickets are available online www. LibertyMountainDrama. com, by phone, 704-7309408, or at the box office for walk-ups. On Monday, July 4 there will be a special matinee at 3:00 p.m. Liberty Mountain, it’s sponsors, and the cast use this performance

to honor our military veterans and serving members with a free ticket to the show. Just let the person at the box office know of your service. Come 30 minutes early to attend our educational weapons display and other activities or stay after the show to “Meet the Cast” for autographs and photos. Adding to your “revolutionary” experience is a display of Revolutionary War historical portraits by

renowned artist, Thomas Kelly Pauley. Questions should be directed to jim@kmlt.org or call the box office at 704730-9408. Liberty Mountain is produced by Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc. with Gilbert and Jancy Patrick as the Presenting Sponsor. It is also funded in part by a grant from the Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority.

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Imperial Mercantile and Lofts coming along By Loretta Cozart The Herald dropped by David Stone’s Imperial Mercantile and Lofts project Saturday, June 25 for an update on the progress being made there. On the exterior of the building, evidence verifies that the sprinkler system is being installed, and part of the system could be seen in the alleyway. At the front door, contractors have been working on the entrance to the building. Found among the rubble beneath the old entryway, was discovered a small milky glass square. “We have no idea what the entrance looked like, because no photos of the front of the theater exist that we have found.” The glass is like that used at the front of Bridges Hardware on Battleground Avenue, along with other businesses in Shelby like Newgrass Brewing Company. Rows of small glass panes stacked tall provide an interesting detail and allow light into the space while protecting the business from the harsh rays of the afternoon sun. Inside, framing, and electrical are being installed, soon to be followed by drywall once inspections are complete. “It is a process,” said Stone of this project. “Things are coming together, and we are excited to make progress toward completion.”

Red, White and Boom celebration expected to bring heavy traffic to downtown Shuttle Service to be offered to and from Patriots Park, July 2nd

One of two smaller lofts in Stone’s project face W. Mountain Street and one has a view of Kings Mountain. Photo by Loretta Cozart

Heavy traffic is expected in Downtown Kings Mountain, July 2, as the City of Kings Mountain hosts the Red, White and Boom! Celebration at Patriots Park. Roads impacted in the Downtown during the event will be Battleground and Railroad Avenues, Gold, Mountain, and Cansler Streets. As a result, the city is offering Shuttle Pick-Up and Drop-Off Services at the following locations: • First Baptist Church located at 605 West King Street, Kings Mountain • Patrick Senior Center located at 909 East Kings Street, Kings Mountain • Parkdale Mill, located at 500 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, a 10-minute walk to Patriots Park. Shuttle Service will ONLY be offered to and from Patriots Park. It

will not be offered to and from Deal Park Walking Track. Shuttle Service will begin at 4:00 PM and end at 11:00 PM. The city urges patrons attending the event at Patriots Park to use the shuttle services as parking may be scarce in the downtown. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution when traveling through Downtown Kings Mountain due to the increase in motor vehicles and pedestrians. For more information on the Red, White and Boom! Celebrations at Patriots Park or the Deal Park Walking Track, contact the City of Kings Mountain’s Special Events Department at 704-730-2101, or visit their website at www. kingsmountainevents. com/red-white-boom. You may also visit their Facebook page at @cityofkmspecialevents.

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Piping for the Imperial Mercantile and Lofts is being installed at 137 W. Mountain Street downtown. Photo by Loretta Cozart

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If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter. – George Washington

Pieces of Kings Mountain History One of my first experiences of independence was walking a half-block LORETTA to DewCOZART ey’s, what most people then called the Pauline Store. By my time, Charley and Mary Spearman ran the place and they carried a variety of items including canned goods, dry goods, vegetables, and even had a butcher counter. It meant a lot to the community to have a store nearby because many folks didn’t own cars then. They walked. So, local grocery stores were where many people got their food. Looking back at the history of the store through advertising in the Herald, I learned that they once also carried household appliances. Guessing, it was before those types of items were readily available in town. Adults appreciated Charlie Spearman because he was a good butcher; folks traveled from across town, and even further, to buy meats at his counter. Kids, on the other hand, enjoyed the candy and ice cream section. Penny candy fit most children’s budgets, and the store had a good variety of chocolates and other popular candy of that period: candy cigarettes, bubble gum, Mary-Janes, Push-ups, and Sidewalks. Outside the front door was a row of soda machines. I remember

seeing RC Cola and Coca-Cola, but I suspect they had Pepsi, too. Back then a soda cost five cents. Kids were devastated when the price increased to a dime. For a small child, opening the front door to the store was a challenge because it was very heavy, at least it seemed heavy to me. I was eight or nine. Just inside the door overhead was a large black fan that hung down from the ceiling. To the left was the cash register where Mary kept eye on things. Mary ran the front of the store and had experience in retail, I learned later. During World War II, she managed Roses downtown when all the men went off to war. Charlie and Mary made a good pair and shopping there was always pleasant. I’ll never forget Charlie greeting me saying, “Hello, Sissy,” my childhood nickname. The Spearman’s had three children: Norma, Diane, and Pat. I was too young to remember, or know for sure that Norma worked there, but I do remember Diane and Pat doing various chores around the store to help their parents out. Since that was the case, I feel sure Norma had worked there too. To the back left was a storeroom. Customers could return bottles in exchange for cash, which was common occurrence at that time. Kids could collect bottles along the side of the road and make a little money while cleaning

Pauline Mill area in 1914. Photo by Kings Mountain Historical Museum up the neighborhood. You were required to put the bottles in a wooden crate for the bottler. I think we got one or two cents per bottle, and that the storeroom always smelled of damp cardboard. One thing I do remember around the store were large, framed advertisements for various items, mainly soda and cigarettes. All the ads looked older, like they had been on the walls for decades. While I cannot be positive, I suspect the store was built about the time of the Pauline Mill in 1910. It stood next door to store and had been built by C.E. Neisler. The mill is long gone now and all that remains is the guardhouse at the corner of Walker Street and City Street. A 1914 map shows a structure that might be the Pauline Store in that place. Gantt Street was cut through later, so it is hard to tell for sure.

Looking Back

Dixie Homes Stores was a staple of Kings Mountain for years. An article in the Herald announced in May 1956 that Dixie Home Store had merged with Ketner-Milner Company in the Raleigh – Durham area. That year, the company name changed to Winn-Dixie.

Photo provided courtesy of the Bridges family This photo was taken around background, where Plonk that time. In the foreground Tire and Auto is now loa vacant store sits at 247 S. cated, was the new WinnBattleground Avenue, where Dixie store that provided Dixie Home Store had been its customers ample parking located. Subsequently, McGinnis Department Store and a modern self-service took that space. Today, supermarket experience. On Kings Mountain Thrift op- October 1, 1957, Winn-Dixerates at that location. In the ie’s first ad ran in the Herald.

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These fond memories happened more than 50 years ago now. In the early to mid-70s, Charlie and Mary built a new store to the East of the old one and even provided parking out front. The

building was spacious by comparison and had all new fixtures. The old building sat untouched for decades and the roof eventually fell in. The building once stood open and I walked through

the shell, remembering all those trips for my mom and neighbors to visit Charlie and Mary at the Pauline Store. On Tuesday, city council discussed demolishing See PIECES, Page 5A

Happy 4th of July – We can figure it out America has always been a land of hard work and strugGlenn Mollette gles but Guest Editorial always with the hope and dream of success and prosperity. On the 4th of July we celebrate our Declaration of Independence which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The Second Continental Congress declared that the 13 colonies were no longer subject and subordinate to the monarch of England King George the III and were now united, free, and independent states. The Congress voted to approve our independence on

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Extensive work has been done in front of Michael Parker’s building. Here can be seen stormwater grates, a manhole covers, and cleanouts. Photo by Loretta Cozart

SBA working capital loans available in North Carolina counties The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced June 21 that working capital disaster loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations in North Carolina because of the drought that started April 5. The declaration covers the primary counties of Beaufort, Bladen, Cumberland, Edgecombe, Greene, Johnston, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Pitt, Robeson, Sampson, Wayne and Wilson in North Carolina; and the contiguous counties of Bertie, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Duplin, Franklin, Halifax, Harnett, Hoke, Hyde, Moore, Nash, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Scotland, Wake and Washington in North Carolina; and Dillon, Horry and Marlboro in South Carolina. “When the Secretary of Agriculture issues a

disaster declaration to help farmers recover from damages and losses to crops, the Small Business Administration issues a declaration to eligible entities, affected by the same disaster,” said Kem Fleming, director of SBA’s Field Operations Center East. Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available to eligible farmrelated and nonfarm-related entities that suffered financial losses as a direct result of this disaster. Apart from aquaculture enterprises, SBA cannot provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers. Nurseries are eligible to apply for economic injury disaster loans for losses caused by drought conditions. The loan amount can

be up to $2 million with interest rates of 2.94 percent for small businesses and 1.875 percent for private nonprofit organizations, with terms up to 30 years. These working capital loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that could have been paid had the disaster not occurred. The loans are not intended to replace lost sales or profits. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov/ ela/s/ and should apply under SBA declaration # 17478. Disaster loan information and application forms may also be obtained by calling the SBA’s Customer Service

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the remains of the store. It isn’t being cared for and trees have taken root inside the old brick walls. It is sad to see, but I fear this center of the old Pauline Mill Village will soon be gone forever, as are most neighborhood stores from that time. As I think back to those days in the late 60s and early 70s, I wax nos-

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New stormwater grates have been installed in Section 2A, Phase I of the project, which allows for gutters to be added soon. Photo by Carolyn Henwood

Center at 800-659-2955 (if you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services), or sending an email to DisasterCus-

tomerService@sba.gov. Loan applications can be downloaded from the SBA’s website at sba. gov/disaster. Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administra-

tion, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. Submit completed loan applications to SBA no later than Jan. 31, 2023.

talgic not for the store, but for the people who worked there. I miss the old neighborhood, too. It isn’t the same now. I know things aren’t changing that fast, but as I age it seems time passes more quickly now. Today, I wish for the opportunity to visit the Pauline Store just one more time to see Charlie and Mary attending to the needs of the community. And I long to tell them, “Goodnight. And thanks again for all you do for us!”

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anything is a poor plan for maintaining our freedom. We become dependent instead of independent. This is why we must have a mix of energy. Relying only on one source is not a plan for independence. Trade with other countries is good for America because we want other nations to buy our products. Many businesses in America would die if they could not export to other countries. The main idea is that we produce enough to have enough as we need it in America. I love America. We have a great a history. We have some problems, but who doesn’t? Together we can figure it out.

Celebrations contact the City of Kings Mountain’s Special Events Department at 704-730-2101 or visit their website at www.kingsmountainevents.com/redwhite-boom. You may also visit their Facebook page at @cityofkmspecialevents.

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“The Privilege of Worship” may sinners who deserve God’s judgment approach His throne to offer praise? What expectation or right do we have of acceptance by Him? Only God is worthy of our worship, and only by His grace may we come before Him! Access to the presence of God has been secured by Jesus Christ. Hebrews 10, offers this instruction: “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near

God’s command that everything that has breath worship Him is clear in Scripture! This is reason Rev. Robert enough to Patrick, III Pastor worship privately, Boyce Memorial AARP with family at home, and publicly with His gathered church. He is worthy of what He requires of His people; to Him is due all praise, honor, and glory! That said, worship isn’t just a command; it is a gracious privilege! How

with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.” Scripture demonstrates that God hates sin. So great is this hatred that He has decreed death as sin’s penalty. All have sinned and fallen short of His glory, so none of us deserve life or communion with Him. God would be in His right to visit the wage of sin upon all humanity, bringing death to all! But God has done something else instead. He has

offered His only begotten Son to represent us, and through the perfect obedience of Jesus’ life, His bearing our guilt and suffering death in our place, and His resurrection from the dead, Jesus has accomplished what is required for the forgiveness of sin. He is now glorified at the right hand of His Father in heaven, where He intercedes on behalf of His people. This means that whenever we pray or worship, whether privately, with our families, or in church, it is Jesus’ work on our behalf that grants our access to His Father. Sinners who deserve the wrath of God are received as children of

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 God, for the sake of Jesus! We could never earn or deserve this blessing, but it is granted through Jesus’ work applied to us by the Holy Spirit. This means we can pray and worship with confidence! God hears us for the sake of Jesus, and blesses us with communion with Him as we worship. Does this sound like good news? It is! The God Who commands our worship has granted us the means whereby we can be forgiven and cleansed and brought before Him. All of this is ours privilege through faith in Jesus Christ! Does this make worship all the more precious? Worship of God is the greatest privilege and priority in life!

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Kings Mountain Area Church Directory St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256

Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917

Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247

Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716 The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764 Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328

Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Rd. • Kings Mountain, NC Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406

Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516

Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075

Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354

Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Ave. 704-739-6811 Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711 Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354 Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160

New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507 New Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606 New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128 New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371

New Way Missionary Baptist Church 105 Waco Road 704-724-0414 Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Road 704-739-4833 Oak View Baptist Church 1517 York Road 704-739-7831 Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852 Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826 Penley’s Chapel Church 1805 N Piedmont Ave 704-524-4139 Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398

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Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070 Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580 Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd. Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church 201 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-7466 Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216 Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920

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Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171 Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church 830 E. King St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487

Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015 Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152 Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Concord United Methodist Church 2404 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Bessemer City, NC 704-629-3571 Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773 Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477

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704-484-1047 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. John 15:1-5

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New balustrade installed at the W.A. Mauney House By Loretta Cozart

Installation of the W.A. Mauney House balustrade was completed last week. Photos by Loretta Cozart

The W.A. Mauney house has a new balustrade, complete with new paint matching the original theme of the home when it was originally painted. David and Chris Stone found evidence of the original paint when they demolished a bathroom on the second floor that had been added years ago. The balustrade matches the original spindles, hand-

rail, base rail, and newel posts on the home. The Stones are in the homestretch of this renovation and look forward to getting this project completed. “We are trying to decide what material to use on the stair rails that meets code and matches the home,” said David Stone. “We are wrestling with that at the moment and haven’t yet decided what we want to do.”

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An up-close look at the balustrade on the front porch.

Upcoming Special Events: • Medicare Scams and Frauds: Tuesday, July 5, 1111:30 a.m. (also available via Zoom). Call to sign up. • Gerd and Acid Reflux Presentation by Mountain Street Pharmacy: Thursday, July 7, 10-10:30 a.m. Call to sign up. • Voter Registration: Friday, July 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Red Cross Blood Drive: Friday, July 15, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Please call Karen Grigg at the center to schedule an appointment. • Local Authors’ Fair, hosted by the Mauney Library: Monday, July 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ongoing Activities at the Patrick Center • Ceramics: Mondays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. • Facebook Chat: Mondays, 10-10:45 a.m. (online via Facebook) • Color Me Calm: Mondays, 10-11 a.m. • Seniors in Motion: Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Classes begin July 6. Suggested donation of $1 per class for nonYMCA members. • Quilting: Mondays, 12:30-3 p.m. • Beginner Quilting: Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. • Intermediate Line Dance (Dance Floor Rockers): Mondays, 1-3 p.m. • Intermediate Line Dance

Sheila Walker shared a photo she took of Kings Mountain with double rainbow about seven years ago. Her husband, Chris Walker, fell from Kings Mountain in March of 1980. His harness broke while rappelling and he fell over 70 feet. He broke his ribs and pulled tendons in his legs, chest, and neck, and suffered rope burns on both hands. This was in the days before cell phones, so he had to climb back up the mountain and hike to his car to drive himself to the hospital. The story was covered by Gary Stewart in the March 27, 1980, Kings Mountain Herald. Photo by Sheila Walker

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(Southern Class): Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. *(on hiatus until after Labor Day) • Clogging: Mondays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. • Knitting: Tuesdays, 8:30-10:30 a.m. • Veterans Meeting: 1st Tuesday, 9-10 a.m. • Dutch Lunch Bunch: 2nd Wednesday, July 13 – Red Lobster in Gastonia (Sign up required. Pay $1 transportation fee plus cost of your lunch) • Tai Chi for Arthritis: Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. • Bible History: Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. • REFIT Dance Exercise: Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. • Monthly Birthday Celebration: 4th Tuesday, 10-11 a.m. • Canasta: Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. • Chair Yoga: Wednesdays, 11:45-12:45 p.m. (fee required) • Blood Pressure Clinic: 1st Wednesday, 10-11:30 a.m. • Food Giveaway: 3rd Wednesday, 1-2:30 p.m. (registration required) • Caregiver Support

Group: 4th Wednesday, 1-2:30 p.m. • Healthy Lifestyles Class: Thursdays, 8-9:30 a.m. • Gentle Exercise: Thursdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m. • Bingo: Thursdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m. • Coffee & Conversation: Fridays, 8:30-10 a.m. • Chorus: Fridays, 10-11 a.m. • Friday Lunch: Fridays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. (Call to sign up by Thursday at Noon. Cost is $3.) • WII Bowling League: Fridays, 12-1 p.m. • Chair Volleyball: Fridays, 12-2 p.m. • Ping Pong/Corn Hole: Fridays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. • Silver Strength by Lisa Medlin with Home Instead: Fridays, 3-4 p.m. The Patrick Center is a SHIIP site and can help with Medicare questions and check to see if you qualify for Extra Help with your drug costs. We can also assist with transportation, loan equipment, incontinence supplies, nutritional supplements, and other services. Please call the center at 704-734-0447 for more information or to sign up for programs. Programs are open to people ages 55 and up unless otherwise noted.

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fat Low sodium Swiss cheese 4 cups bagged classic Cole slaw mix Spread each tortilla with 1 Tbsp. dressing. Top each to within 1 inch of an edge with ¼ of the spinach, turkey, cheese, and Cole slaw mix. Roll up tightly from side with fillings. Wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 15 minutes. Cut diagonally in halves or thirds. QUICK CHICKEN Marie Currie 4 chicken breasts 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup Pepperidge Farm dressing ¼ cup wine or pineapple juice 4 slices Swiss cheese ½ stick margarine, melted Mix dressing and melted but-

ter. Set aside. Place chicken in greased pan. Cover with cheese slices. Pour soup and wine/juice mixture over chicken and cheese. Sprinkle top with dressing. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. STRAWBERRY PIE Judy Norfolk 1 cup sugar 4 Tbsp. cornstarch ¼ tsp. salt 1 cup water 1 pt. fresh strawberries 1 tap. Red food coloring Mix first 4 ingredients and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cool for a few minutes. Add food coloring and sliced strawberries. Pour into baked pie shell and refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve with Cool Whip on top.

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To paint, or not to paint, that is the question By Loretta Cozart For years, the question of painting buildings in downtown Kings Mountain has been a hot topic of discussion in the Central Business District. Four downtown business owners spoke at the May city council meeting regarding the issue. Leslie Plonk’s family has owned stores in downtown Kings Mountain for 123 years, beginning with Plonk Kiser & Co. in 1899. Her family now owns the building where she has her fabric store, Carolina Cotton Company at 227 S. Battleground Avenue. She will soon celebrate her store’s 10th anniversary. The space was once occupied Bridges Hardware. Davie Scism owns the adjacent building to the South that Western Auto once occupied. Both former occupants moved out of downtown during redevelopment in 1974. Plonk made a statement to city council saying that she and her neighbor had applied to the Downtown Design Advisory Review Board (DDRAC) to paint their buildings to improve the look and make it more welcoming. She was told at that time that brick could not be painted if it were original and had not been previously altered. Looking at photos provided by the Bridges family, Leslie could see the original store was brick and that a concrete faux stone façade had been added to the building in the late 1950s. “My goal is to make the storefront clean, modern, and fresh. We intend to pressure wash, prime, and paint the front using a high-quality Sherwin-Williams paint called Alabaster, which is designed for exterior concrete that is waterproof and provides self-cleaning technology,” she told councilmembers. Her request was denied by DDRAC. In response she took a petition to all the downtown building and business owners, and 100 percent of those she could reach supported her request with 30 signatures. But that petition had no impact on the committee’s final decision. David Stone spoke next saying that he has visited more than 50 cities in both North Carolina and South Carolina who support painting buildings in their downtowns. He is currently the president of Historic Shelby Foundation. He asked city council, “I need your help to get the city administration out of the way of property and business owners here, and to allow us to revitalize businesses in the way that makes sense to us to drive change in downtown. We

have a lack of confidence of sending requests to city administration.” Stone also owns the Imperial Mercantile and Lofts on W. Mountain Street and is currently working with the city on the alleyway beside his building, of which he has requested painting and was denied. That wall is one of five Civic Art Walls installed in downtown Kings Mountain in the early 1980s at a cost to the citizens of $60,000, according to city records. Mayor Neisler commented in response to David Stone’s comment saying, “We are not trying in any way to be obstinate to do anything to harm any development there (downtown). It was an old code that prohibited you from painting buildings. The code was put into place as a protection of you, as much as it appears as an irritant at this time. Mr. Stone decided to go with the old code when he decided to paint his building in the alleyway. Of course, it got turned down. And it went to the board of adjustment and got judicially turned down because it was decided under the old code.” Iris Hubbard, owner of 133 West, addressed council saying, “I am in support of business owners to improve their business facades for the betterment and beauty of the streets downtown.” Long-time business owner and downtown property owner, Stella Neisler, also spoke in support. “On behalf of the business owners, I ask your support in collaborating with them. Ten thousand people attend concerts and events in Patriots Park, which is amazing. I never thought something like that could happen here. When the visitors look up and see main street, they think, ‘Boy, there’s not much going on in this town.’ I’ve watched business and building owners come and go. These buildings don’t change much, and we are finally beginning to see some changes,” she said. In a subsequent interview with John and Leslie Plonk, John explained the dilemma they face. “In order to paint a building, according to the UDO, you must apply for permission. But no application form yet exists. So, we just wrote up what we wanted to do and submitted that.” The DDRAC is made up of Director of Community and Economic Development Stuart Gilbert, Assistant Director of Community and Economic Development Kimberly Herndon, and Kings Mountain Historical Museum Director January Costa. “We never met with the whole committee at one

This photo, most likely taken in the 1973, shows an even later change in the storefront with wider windows trimmed in aluminum. Photos courtesy of the Bridges family time. We met first with Stuart here in the store. Then we met here with Kimberly and January and the request was denied.” “When I bought this building years ago, the back of the building was painted an ugly orange-red color. I painted it the color it is now, so I know the building has been painted at least twice,” he said. In a clarification phone call with Kimberly Herndon on Monday, she explained why painting the building was not allowed in this instance. “It was denied because DDRAC has not yet approved it,” she said. Council discussed and decided that two issues were being discussed at one time in this situation. First is the issue of how to deal with Leslie Plonk’s request. And the second is what to do with the DDRAC committee? The UDO put into place a year ago, with the help of the Main Street coordinator and the Planning and Zoning Department, recommended removing the requirement that everyone follow the Secretary of the Interior’s standards for the Central Business District. “We recommended that DDRAC no longer reside with city hall,” Gilbert said. “Historically, it is well known that downtown Kings Mountain is not historically significant. There have been a lot of changes over the years. Fifty years ago, it could have been considered historic, but this is not an historic downtown now. Most Main Street programs have a committee with one member from the city, at most. That is more typical than not.” City council decided to review the process and give it a little time to think about it, so they do not create a worse process by acting

Bridges Hardware store window trimmed in wood, with an assortment of toys displayed. The façade of the store was remodeled in the 1950s. hastily. David Stone spoke saying, “It is good to go back and think through this a little more. The UDO says that DDRAC shall review all external (building) changes. If you want to setup a quasi-advisory committee and you want that to be successful, you need to have defined criteria by which to make decisions. Otherwise, you are setting the committee up to fail. It goes back to, ‘What is our

vision for downtown?” It seems the building owners and those responsible for making the decisions on building changes agree that a change needs to be made in the process that supports a common vision. Now it is up to city councilmembers to find a way to protect both the interests of the public, and their $8 million dollar investment in downtown, and the building owners whose private investments are required to

bring these buildings into the 21st century to draw tenants and people downtown. That decision now rests upon them. If these parties work in tandem, both can make changes in the downtown, creating an inviting place for people to live and work, while supporting owners in their efforts to grow and thrive today and into the future.

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Summer music is in the air at ESC Summer music is well underway at the Earl Scruggs Center (ESC) in Shelby. The ESC Center Stage Concert Series kicked off in February and will continue through August. Previous artists in the series include Joe Collins, Foreign Landers, Chatham Rabbits, Hubby Jenkins and the Down Hill Strugglers, and most recently, Zoe & Cloyd on June 10, 2022. “We are excited to bring some excellent artists who present different styles of music to the Center Stage Concert Series this year,” says Mary Beth Martin, ESC excutive director. “So far we’ve had several sold-out shows and a great crowd at each one, a result of a lineup that features a number of award-winning and regionally or nationally recognized acts.” Martin says the Center Stage Concert Series is unique because the ESC venue is intimate and provides the audience a wonderful opportunity to interact with and get to know the artists. “Artists love playing here—many were influenced by Earl Scruggs, and it’s special for them to share the story behind their music with an audience of music lovers,” says Martin. The next concert in the series will feature Wyldwood Stringband – a collaboration of Caroline Tanner, Sarah Hollis and Phil Lanier. Each of them separated in age by a decade, they all share the same passion: the evolution of bluegrass and old-time folk music. Sarah and Phil are both from the local area,

Wyldwood Stringband

and Sarah’s father and Phil’s uncle played in a bluegrass band named “Bitter Creek” in the 70s. Caroline is from western Canada and fell in love with bluegrass on Vancouver Island before moving to the heartland of the music that “stole her heart.” Bringing their various backgrounds together, Wyldwood Stringband strives to honor the traditions from which their music comes, while pushing it forward and “having one hell of a good time along the way.” The Wyldwood Stringband will perform in the ESC’s Great Hall on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased online. A cash bar will be available. Next on the ESC’s concert series’ agenda is Kristin Scott Benson, a five-time recipient of the International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IMBA) Banjo Player of the Year award and the recipient of the 2018 Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass. Since 2008, she has been a member of the Grammy-nominated and two-time IBMA Entertainers of the Year group, The Grascals. Kristin’s latest solo album, titled Stringworks, debuted in the top 10 on Billboard’s Bluegrass album chart, and the self-penned opening track, “Great Waterton,” was nominated for IBMA’s Instrumental Recorded Performance of the Year. In addition to her performing and recording career, Kristin is a well-established instructor. She has published two books and has a third in the works. She regularly teaches at the nation’s top bluegrass and banjo events. Kristen Scott Benson will perform in the ESC’s Great Hall on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased online. A

cash bar will be available. In addition to hosting concerts, the ESC is also encouraging local musicians to bring their instruments for a communitywide jam session as Pickin’ on the Square returns to the Cleveland County court square from 5 – 7 p.m. on July 8 and Aug. 13, 2022. “Pickers of all playing levels are welcome to participate,” says Martin. “Music lovers, families and individuals are invited to bring a lawn chair and picnic to enjoy the music.” The ESC gift shop will be open during the event for guests to purchase refreshments and souvenirs. For more information about any of these events or to purchase tickets, visit the ESC website at www.earlscruggscenter.org

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“A FRESH LOOK” Art Competition and Exhibit “A Fresh Look” art exhibit and competition opened last week at Southern Arts Society in Kings Mountain. Artists from around the region have submitted over seventy works of art to be judged for cash prizes. Artists were asked to show their most recent work taking a fresh look at the world around them. The theme for this show is very open, allowing for a wide variety of subject matter to be entered. The artwork in the exhibit is bright and uplifting showing that the artists have chosen to see the beauty and color in the world around them. There are a lot of landscapes, wildlife, and scenes from beyond our region, perhaps showing a desire to

travel again and see more of the outside world. Artists have entered work in a variety of media: oil, acrylic and pastel paintings, photography, mixed media, glass and collage. Judging this year’s show is Myles Calvert, Associate Professor of Art at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. The public is invited to meet participating artists at a public reception on Saturday June 25th from 6-8 pm. Awards will be presented at 7 pm. This is a Free event and dress is casual. Winners will then be posted on Southern Arts Society’s website and Facebook page. The exhibit is on view through July 29. Artwork in the exhibit is available for sale. Southern Arts Society

Horned Puffin (colored pencil) by 21 Claye Hodges. (SASi) Gift Shop & Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Ave. at the in-

Inward Bound (oil) by Randall Conklin. (Photos provided)

tersection of Piedmont and Battleground Avenues in the historic Southern Railway Depot. SASi offers a gift shop, ongoing art exhibits and competitions,

programs, and classes in a variety of media for artists of all levels. Gallery Hours: Tues through Sat, 10 am to 3 pm, and by Appointment. Admission is

On Top of the World (thread painting) by Janet Baxter. Free. For more information, please visit SouthernArtsSociety.org, or call 704.739.5585. Email southernartssociety@ gmail.com.

Respite (pastel) by 17 Ron Shepard.

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KM’s Brockman, Melton selected to NC Baseball Coaches’ All-State team Kings Mountain High School pitcher-infielders Zane Brockman and Charlie Melton have been selected as pitchers on the 2022 North Carolina Baseball Coaches Association AllState team. Brockman, a junior,

compiled an 8-0 record for the Big South Conference champion Mountaineers. He registered 72 strikeouts in 42 innings pitched. He posted a 1.17 earned run average. When not on the mound, he played third base and shortstop and compiled

a .356 batting average and drove in 17 runs. Melton, a senior, posted a 5-1 pitching mark and a 1.20 ERA. He struck out 66 batters. When not on the mound he also played shortstop or third base and compiled a .256 batting average.

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County school receives a complete Learn-To-Ride Program Casar Elementary School received a complete Learn-To-Ride Program, including Strider® LearnTo-Ride Bikes, helmets, and curriculum from All Kids Bike®. This program will help approximately 225 kindergarten students learn to ride over the next five years. The Strider Bikes were delivered to the kindergarten physical education class at Casar Elementary School and will be incorporated into their curriculum during the 2022-2023 school year. All Kids Bike is a national movement on a mission to teach every child in America how to ride a bike in kindergarten PE class. Launched in 2018, ¬¬¬607 schools in 50 states are running the All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Program. This Kindergarten PE

All Kids Bike is on a mission to teach every child in America how to ride a bike in kindergarten PE class. Photo by allkidsbike.org Program includes a proven, integrative curriculum, staff training and certification, the revolutionary, child-friendly Strider Learn-To-Ride Bikes, and helmets. The fleet of dual propulsion Strider LearnTo-Ride Bikes start as balance bikes and convert to pedal bikes. All Kids Bike also offers continued support for each school to ensure everyone involved is successful for five years.

Casar Elementary School is eager to begin the program this year. Principal, Jason Parker, who applied for the program wrote: “Our school has a focus on bike riding. Our 5th graders take an out-ofstate bike trip. By adding this equipment and a focus on proper bike riding in earlier grades, our students will be better prepared for a successful trip in 5th grade.”

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The Vet Tech Building on the Dallas campus of Gaston College was named today in honor of Dr. Patricia Skinner, who served as the President of the College from 1994 to 2020. The facility will be known as the Patricia A. Skinner Institute of Veterinary Technology. Construction on the building began in November 2018, under Dr. Skinner’s leadership. It opened in August 2020, at the beginning of the College’s fall semester. The 15,665 square foot building houses the Veterinary Medical Technology program, which prepares students to assist veterinarians in their practices. Dr. John Hauser became Gaston College’s seventh president on June 1, 2020. He thanked Dr. Skinner for her vision and oversight of the project that gave the Vet Tech program larger, more modern facilities than those in the off-campus site that had housed the program previously. “Over the course of 25 years as President of Gaston College, Pat inspired vision and dedication to building a flagship institution in Gaston College,” said Dr. Hauser. “Her focus on providing a high-quality environment for student success led to many initiatives and building projects, with her last being this Veterinary Technology facility. Dr. Skinner had a lasting impact on Gaston College and touched the lives of thousands of students, faculty, and staff.” Dr. Skinner, who now has the title of President Emeritus, thanked Dr. Hauser, the Board of Trustees, and the Gaston College Foundation for the honor of having the Vet Tech

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Sheriff Norman’s tips for a safe July 4th weekend With the July 4m weekend approaching, Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman asks all citizens to join him in making this Fourth of July holiday happy, enjoyable, and safe for everyone. Cleveland County citizens should remember that fireworks, as enjoyable as they are to watch, can be dangerous and should only be handled by professionals. According to the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission, there are nearly 13,000 emergency room-treated injuries associated with fireworks a year. You can enjoy a safe Fourth of July by following these safety tips: • Make yourself familiar with GS 14-414 for allowable fireworks (remember fireworks that detonate, explode, or propel themselves through the air are illegal) • Never give fireworks to small children • Stay at least 500 feet away from professional fireworks displays. • Leave any area immediately where untrained amateurs are using fireworks. Sheriff Norman also wants citizens to use caution when swimming at a pool or driving on busy streets and highways. Sheriff Norman said, “Sadly, most deaths from drowning occur within a few feet of safety.” The best thing anyone can do to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim. The Red Cross has swimming courses for people of any age and swimming ability. To find out where lessons are offered, or to enroll in a CPR/AED or first aid course, contact your local Red Cross chapter. At a swimming pool, take the following precautions: • If no lifeguard is on duty, do not let children swim unless they are accompanied by a responsible adult who knows lifesaving techniques and first aid.

SHERIFF ALAN NORMAN • Post CPR instructions and directions to call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number in the pool area. • Look around the pool area to be certain lifesaving devices are readily available for emergency use. • Be sure covers are installed on all drains of a swimming pool or in a wading pool. The suction created by the pool’s circulating pumps can be dangerous unless it is reduced by covers. • Take frequent breaks (about once an hour) where everyone gets out of the water, drinks water, reapplies water resistant sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) and rests. • If a child is missing, check the pool first. Go to the edge of the pool and scan the entire pool, bottom, and surface, as well as the surrounding pool area. • To reduce the risk of eye, ear, nose or throat infection from contaminated water, swim only in pools in which water quality is properly maintained. The water should appear clear, be continuously circulated, and be maintained at a level that allows free overflow into the gutter or skimmer. There should not be a strong odor of ammonia or chlorine. On the highways, follow these safety tips: • Always shift your attention every few seconds, constantly scanning the road ahead and behind you. Never blankly stare ahead nor fix your gaze on one point on the road.

• When passing an automobile, always glance at the ground beside the front wheel of the car you intend to pass. You will know instantly if the car is about to veer - giving you extra seconds to respond. • You should pull out into the opposite lane of traffic when passing while you are still well behind the car in front. This should give you some time and space to build up speed and will enable you to pull back into your own lane should the need arise. Never cut abruptly out of your lane into the opposite lane when passing. • Always signal your intentions with your brake lights, turn signals, horn and/or headlights so that other drivers will see you well before you change course. • Drivers should always “aim high” in steering. That is, you should glance frequently at points well ahead of you. Not only will this help your steering, but it will also help you check the position of vehicles in front of you as well as on-coming ones. • Never follow too close. Remember that, as your speed increases, it takes you longer to stop. Also remember that it is good to have an extra cushion of space in front of you if you are being tail-gated, on a slippery road, or in low visibility conditions. “Lastly, I would remind all motorists to practice the Golden Rule when driving. Be courteous and tolerant of other drivers. Please don’t get angry with bad drivers or reckless ones - just get out of their way.” Sheriff Norman said in closing, “Following these precautions will help the children and citizens of Cleveland County stay safe and healthy this holiday weekend and throughout the summer.”

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Cliffside Cone Mills Dam breached on Second Broad River On June 22, a breach in the old Cliffside Cone Mills Dam was caused by a malfunctioning water release gate. This resulted in a public safety hazard, significant sediment pollution, and environmental harm according to MountainTrue. Broad River Keeper David Caldwell, David Caldwell said, “MountainTrue would like to thank the Department of Environmental Quality, Rutherford County Emergency Services, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the other agencies for their quick response to a dam breach at the Cliffside Cone Mills Dam. This unfortunate occurrence underscores the need to retire and remove aging dams and other aquatic barriers that pose significant risks to public safety and the health of our environment.” The Cliffside Cone Mills Dam, which was purchased by Navitas Utility Corporation in May, is approximately 90 years old and in disrepair. According to company officials, on

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June 22, while the onsite crew was releasing water to relieve pressure on the main gate, one of the dam’s smaller gates blew out and was unable to be closed. This resulted in the entire flow of the Second Broad River pressing through a 6’ x 8’ opening in the dam. Water and sediment continue to rush through the broken gate, causing potential hazards from fast-flowing water, sediment, debris, and other potential contaminants. Rutherford County Emergency Services and the Army Corps of Engineers are aware of the situation. According to officials, the NC Department of Environmental Quality has issued a notice of Violation to Navitas Utility Corporation. For our part, MountainTrue is documenting the environmental and water quality impacts and collecting water quality samples. Rutherford County EM personnel responded to 272 Old Main St. Cliffside, NC 28024 to check a citizen complaint and issued the following statement. “Current property owner, Navitas Utility, had employees on-site and contacted their supervisor for a meeting to discuss current dam operations. Supervisor arrived on-site and explained that they began

releasing water from the dam last Saturday, June 11, and had been releasing water each day since into the Second Broad River. The supervisor advised the on-site crews were ‘exercising’ the desilting flood gates to relieve pressure on a larger flood gate that was stuck closed and potentially inoperable. The flood gates haven’t been operated in twenty plus years and were full of silt.” The report went on to state, “The supervisor also advised that a dredging company is contracted to begin dredging operations around the dam’s flood gates as well as on a silt island that has formed upstream behind the dam in July 2021. Observations above the dam, include large areas of mud and significantly large, drained areas around the river bend. Observations below the dam include erosion of the riverbanks, large masses of trees/debris and large silt deposits along the riverbanks. Access was granted to a neighboring energy complex that is located downstream where the Second Broad River empties into the Broad River. Observations behind the energy complex include large trees, masses of limbs/debris, and water discoloration.”

COVID-19 Vaccines now available to children under 5 Children ages 6 months and older can now receive a safe and effective COVID19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all children who are eligible receive a COVID-19 vaccine. As with all routine vaccinations for children, these vaccines were tested and reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the CDC and their independent scientific committees to ensure they are safe for children.

Children ages 6 months to younger than 5 get a smaller vaccine dose than any other age group. This vaccine dose differs from the vaccine that was previously authorized for children ages five to eleven. Children between the ages of three and five have the option of getting vaccinated at a pharmacy or grocery store in addition to a doctor’s office or local health center. Children under 3 years are not able to be vaccinated by a pharmacist.

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First case of Monkeypox in NC The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first case of monkeypox virus infection in a North Carolina resident, identified by testing at the State Laboratory of Public Health. Monkeypox is a rare but potentially serious, viral illness that typically involves flu-like symptoms, swelling of the lymph nodes and a rash that includes bumps that are initially filled with fluid before scabbing over. Illness could be confused with a

sexually transmitted infection like syphilis or herpes, or with varicella zoster virus (chickenpox). Most infections last two to four weeks. NCDHHS is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, relevant local health departments and the patient’s health care providers to identify and notify individuals who may have been in contact with the patient while they were infectious. Monkeypox is typically spread by skin-to-skin contact. The

person is currently isolating at home. No further information will be shared about this case to protect the patient’s privacy. Since May, 3,308 monkeypox cases have been identified outside of endemic regions worldwide, with 156 cases identified in the United States. There have been no deaths related to this outbreak. Epidemiologic investigation of these cases is ongoing. Information about international cases is available from the World Health

Organization and information about U.S. cases is available from the CDC. "The number of monkeypox cases has been growing in the U.S. and globally," said Dr. Zack Moore, State Epidemiologist and Epidemiology Section Chief. "Though this is the first confirmed case in North Carolina, we know there are likely other cases in the state. We are encouraging doctors to consider this in people who have a rash or skin lesion that looks like monkeypox."

Monkeypox is transmitted person to person through direct skin-to-skin contact, having contact with an infectious rash, through body fluids or through respiratory secretions. Such contact often occurs during prolonged, face-to-face contact or during intimate physical contact, such as kissing, cuddling, or sex. While anyone can get monkeypox, in the current outbreak, many of the cases are in men who have sex with men. People can take basic

steps to prevent the spread of monkeypox. If you have an unexplained rash, sores, or other symptoms, see your health care provider — if you don’t have a provider or health insurance, visit a public health clinic near you. Keep the rash covered and avoid sex or being intimate with anyone until you have been checked out. Standard household cleaners and detergents are effective at cleaning environmental surfaces and linens.

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 14th day of June, 2022 as Executrix of the Estate of PEGGY CONSTANCE PUTNAM; AKA, PEGGY CRAWFORD PUTNAM; AKA, PEGGY C. PUTNAM, 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, Donica Star Davis; aka, Star McCraw Davis, Executrix, on or before the 22nd of September, 2022 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.

Having qualified on 17th day of June, 2022 as Administratrix of the Estate of FREYA LINEBERGER, 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, Jocelyn Williams, Administratrix, on or before the 22nd of September, 2022 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.

Having qualified on 14th day of June, 2022 as Administratrix of the Estate of PEGGIE HOLTZCLAW, 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, Sybil Mae Edwards, Administratrix, on or before the 22nd of September, 2022 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 June, 2022.

Donica Star Davis; aka, Star McCraw Davis, Executrix Estate of: Peggy Constance Putnam; aka, Peggy Crawford Putnam; aka, Peggy C. Putnam 3815 Artee Road Shelby, NC 28150

Jocelyn Williams, Administratrix Estate of: Freya Lineberger 921 Hillcrest Ave. Gastonia, NC 28052

Sybil Mae Edwards, Administratrix Estate of: Peggie Holtzclaw P.O. Box 233 Polkville , NC 28136

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 15th day of June, 2022 as Administratrix of the Estate of VINCENT H. BOWMAN, 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, Christina Sain Bowman, Administratrix, on or before the 22nd of September, 2022 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.

Having qualified on 14th day of June, 2022 as Executrix of the Estate of CLINE BORDERS HAMRICK, 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, Kathryn Mae Hocutt Hamrick, Executrix, on or before the 22nd of September, 2022 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.

Having qualified on 14th day of June, 2022 as Administratrix-CTA of the Estate of JEWEL HOLTZCLAW, 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, Sybil Mae Edwards, Administratrix-CTA, on or before the 22nd of September, 2022 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 June, 2022.

Christina Sain Bowman, Administratrix Estate of: Vincent H. Bowman 337 Hicks Hill Road Lawndale, NC 28090

Kathryn Mae Hocutt Hamrick, Executrix Estate of: Cline Borders Hamrick 2504 Rockford Rd Shelby, NC 28152

Sybil Mae Edwards, Administratrix-CTA Estate of: Jewel Holtzclaw P.O. Box 233 Polkville , NC 28136

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 9th day of June, 2022 as Executor of the Estate of GEORGE PINKNEY WILSON, JR., 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, Chad Everett Wilson, Executor, on or before the 15th of September, 2022 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.

Having qualified on 21st day of June, 2022 as Administrator of the Estate of MARY OCIE BOYER, 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 Troy Martin, Administrator, on or before the 29th of September, 2022 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.

Having qualified on 8th day of June, 2022 as Executor of the Estate of DEBRA JOY DARST, 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, Paul Remone Darst, Executor, on or before the 15th of September, 2022 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 15th day of June, 2022.

This the 29th day of June, 2022.

This the 15th day of June, 2022.

Chad Everett Wilson, Executor Estate of: George Pinkney Wilson, Jr. 3216 West Zion Church Road Shelby, NC 28150

James Troy Martin, Administrator Estate of: Mary Ocie Boyer 2110 Camp Creek Church Road Mooresboro, NC 28114

Paul Remone Darst, Executor Estate of: Debra Joy Darst 810 E. Zion Church Road Shelby, NC 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 21st day of June, 2022 as Executor of the Estate of JERRY PEARSON, 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, Brian Pearson, Executor, on or before the 29th of September, 2022 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.

Having qualified on 13th day of June, 2022 as Executor of the Estate of THOMAS HOGAN TANGUAY, 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, David Hogan Tanguay, Executor, on or before the 22nd of September, 2022 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.

Having qualified on 22nd day of June, 2022 as Administrator of the Estate of CATHERINE OPAL TIPPEL, 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, Norman P. Tippel, Jr., Administrator, on or before the 29th of September, 2022 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 29th day of June, 2022.

This the 22nd day of June, 2022.

This the 29th day of June, 2022.

Brian Pearson, Executor Estate of: Jerry Pearson 643 Bell Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

David Hogan Tanguay, Executor Estate of: Thomas Hogan Tanguay 745 S Miller St Lakewood, Co. 80226

Norman P. Tippel, Jr., Administrator Estate of: Catherine Opal Tippel 108 Plantation Dr. Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 30th day of March, 2021 as Administrator of the Estate of LEROY SMITH, 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, Dennis L. Smith, Administrator, on or before the 22nd of September, 2022 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 June, 2022. Dennis L. Smith, Administrator Estate of: Leroy Smith 3008 Acer Place-Apt. 108 Charlotte, NC 28216 KMH (6/22, 29, 7/06 & 13/2022)

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: JEWELL JONES NORWOOD, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS and DEBTORS Having qualified on the 1st day of June, 2022 as Executor of the Estate of JEWELL JONES NORWOOD, 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 Executor on or before the 17th day of September, 2022 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 15th day of June, 2022 Michael Odell Norwood, Ex 800 Princeton 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 (6/15, 6/22, 6/29, & 7/6/2022)

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: GEORGE WEBB PLONK, SR., Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS and DEBTORS Having qualified on the 26th day of May, 2022 as Executor of the Estate of GEORGE WEBB PLONK, SR., 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 Executor on or before the 10th day of September, 2022 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 June, 2022 George Webb Plonk, Jr., EX 110 Brandon Place Winston-Salem, NC 27104 C. Andrew Neisler, Jr CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KM (6/8, 6/15, 6/22 & 6/29/2022)

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: C. J. COSTNER aka CLARENCE JACKSON COSTNER, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS and DEBTORS Having qualified on the 22nd day of June, 2022 as Executor of the Estate of C. J. Costner aka Clarence Jackson Costner, 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 Executor on or before the 30th day of September, 2022 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 29th day of June, 2022

You see a fantastic deal on tickets to a summer festival in your area, usually through a link on social media. The event promises live music, all-youcan-eat meals, craft beer or wine, or other fun activities. When you click the social media link, it takes you to a professional website with fantastic pictures. You enter your credit card information to buy tickets,

and you think you are all set. But before you buy, do a little research. Whether the event is non-existent, merely disappointing, or you just bought phony tickets, the result is the same: someone pockets your hard-earned money! BBB Scam Tracker has received numerous reports from people who purchased fake tickets to real events or bought tick-

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 31st day of May, 2022 as Executor of the Estate of DONNIS C. GOLD; A/K/A, DONNIS ASHLEY WARE, 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, Steven A. Canipe, Executor, on or before the 8th of September, 2022 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 June, 2022. Steven A. Canipe, Executor Estate of: Donnis C. Gold; a/k/a, Donnis Ashley Ware 8165 Hampton Street Shelby, NC 28152 KMH (6/08,15, 22 & 29/2022)

ets to events that never materialized. A customer in Memphis reported buying tickets for $82.50 to a "Bubble Run" in June 2022 that never happened: "Facebook event page advertised the Bubble run as a free event. I purchased 4 'entries' with glasses and tutus, and they charged my debit card. They then canceled the event and refused to respond to emails. They are still advertising on Facebook like the event is happening." One consumer who purchased tickets to a fake beer crawl reported: “Reviews across multiple platforms make it clear that these events are at best extremely misleading or at worst canceled. No refunds are given, even when their inconsistent and mostly unreachable customer service email address responds to confirm a refund will be provided.” How to spot a fake festival • Research before you buy. Search online for the festival's name and ensure the name advertised matches the website.

Scammers often use names that sound like those of real festivals. • Check for (working) contact information. Be sure the festival website has a real phone number and email address. • Watch out for prices that sound too good to be true. There is no way a festival can offer tickets at extremely low prices without losing money. If the prices are much lower than elsewhere, it's likely a scam. What can you do? • Pay with a credit card. You can dispute the charges if the business doesn't come through. Be wary of online sellers that don’t accept credit cards. • Look for secure sites. The website should begin with HTTPS (the extra “s” is for secure) and have a little lock symbol on the address bar. • Avoid tickets sold on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and other free online listings. Scammers are skilled at providing realistic tickets and fake receipts. Check out thirdparty ticket sites at BBB. org before making purchases.

LEGAL NOTICE

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of CAROLYN JO LANKFORD (21 E 758), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to Richie Gary Canipe a/k/a Gary Richie Canipe, c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before September 8, 2022, 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.

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of JAMES ROBERT LEDFORD (22 E 482), 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 Derek Lee Reese, c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before September 8, 2022, 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 June, 2022.

Richie Gary Canipe a/k/a Gary Richie Canipe Executor of the Estate of Carolyn Jo Lankford c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

Derek Lee Reese Executor of the Estate of James Robert Ledford c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 14th day of June, 2022 as Administrator of the Estate of BETTY ELAINE MORRISON, 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, Brenton S. Begley, Administrator, on or before the 29th of September, 2022 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 29th day of June, 2022.

Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of GARY WAYNE SIMPSON (22 E 485), 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 A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before September 8, 2022, 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 June, 2022.

Brenton S. Begley, Administrator Estate of: Betty Elaine Morrison McINTYRE ELDER LAW 233 E Graham Street Shelby, NC 28150

A. Susan Biggers Administratrix of the Estate of Gary Wayne Simpson Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 26th of May, 2022 as Executor of the Estate of ENNIS HARTWELL JOHNSON, 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 Mark Johnson, Executor on or before the 8th day of September, 2022 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 June, 2022.

Having qualified on 31th of May, 2022 as Administratrix of the Estate of LOIS MARY TENHENGEL, 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 at c/o McIntyre Law Firm, 233 E Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina, on or before the 8th day of September, 2022 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.

Garry F. Costner, Executor 147 Circle Drive Salisbury, NC 28144

Mark Johnson, Executor Estate of: Ennis Hartwell Johnson 2025 Lake Vista Dr Mount Holly, NC 28120

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Counsel for the Estate McIntyre Elder Law PO Box 165 Shelby, NC 28151

Laura E. Tenhengel, Executrix Counsel for the Estate c/o McINTYRE ELDER LAW 233 E Graham Street Shelby, NC 28150

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This the 8th day of June, 2022.

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MEDICARE AND YOU. Learn About Your Medicare Options... You’re Invited! to a FREE Medicare Workshop. Learn the basics of Medicare and know your medicare options. Understand Rx Drug Coverage. Choose a date convenient for you. Medicare Workshop Seminars: Tuesday, July 12th at 11am at Golden Corral, 1712 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby and Tuesday, July 19th at 9am, at Lilly Bean, 108 E. Warren, Shelby. Call Ty Penhall to Reserve Your Seat 704489-6970, United Healthcare (sponsored by: NC Insurance Exchange. *Not connected with the U.S. Government of Federal Medicare program.

CHICKEN LAYER HOUSE HELP NEEDED. Help needed for egg laying houses. Ellenboro, New House, Hopewell area. 8 to 12 am, at least 6, preferred 7 days a week. Salary negotiable depending on duties. Call 828-748-7432. Ask for Jim or leave message. (828) 748-7432 jdcovington@hotmail. com

75TH SKINNER FAMILY REUNION. INVITATION TO THE 75th SKINNER FAMILY REUNION. DECENDENTS OF WILLIAM SKINNER AND ELIZABETH AIKMAN. SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2022 at TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH, 746 TRINITY CHURCH ROAD, MOORESBORO, NC. GREETING 12:30 TO 1:00, PRAY AND EAT AT 1:00 UNTIL. BRING A PICNIC BASKET. COME AND VISIT, TALK ABOUT OLD TIMES AND REMINISCE. BRING ANY OLD PHOTOS AND SHARE STORIES. PRINTED FAMILY TREE AND BOOKS FILLED WITH INFORMATION OF THE PAST. FOR INFO CONTACT: rskinner@carolina.rr.com SE NECESITA COCINERA BORICUA PARA COCINAR POR UNA PERSONA CINCO DIAS DE LA SEMANA EN MI CASE O SUYA. Lime s Sr. Nieves (704) 418-6116

GOLDEN DOMERS TOY AND HOBBY. Visit our NEW LOCATION .....Model Cars, Die-cast Cars & Trucks, Tractors, Hot Wheels, Construction Toys, Sports Memorabilia, Autographed Items, Hard to Find Items! See Mike & Brandon Willis. We’re located at 104 Oliver Ave. (behind El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Boiling Springs), Shelby 704-297-0102 or 704-297-0103 GOLDEN SOLUTIONS INSURANCE, LLC. “Local help with your Medicare Questions”. Claudia Vaughn, 231 E. Marion St., Shelby, NC, 704-477-1426, claudiamvaughn@gmail.com

LEGAL SALES REP / CLIENTSVCSREP. NY Law Firm is seeking s/o experienced in Sales to convert calls, emails, online chats to signed legal retainers (sales) in the E-Commerce Online Marketplace Legal ﬁeld. Competitive candidates must be organized, have very strong communication skills and be able to manage time effectively. Salary is commensurate with experience. Position is Fulltime, 40 hours/week, may require evening hours/weekends, holidays and overtime. Primarily remote work but may have to attend in-person meetings periodically and for training in the Spindale/ Rutherfordton areas. When become eligible, beneﬁts include 401k (w/co match), possible Health Insurance, Dental, Life Ins, Vision, EAP, paid time off and potential for bonuses. Potential clients call us for help and are under a lot of duress. Therefore candidates must be empathetic and good listeners and have strong interpersonal skills. A legal background is preferred but not required. You will be trained to understand the inner workings of all areas of our practice, work with our attorneys and paralegals, billing and ethics. Only serious candidates with experience in Sales (not Retail Customer Service) will be considered. We are an EOE. (212) 295-5811 EliR@amazonsellerslawyer.com ONE ON ONE CARE IS HIRING for full/part time in the group homes for 2nd shift. Transport experience recommended not required. Hrs are 2p-11p weekdays and 8p-8a weekends. Apply in person at 203 Lee St. Shelby WAREHOUSE HELP WANTED. Load, unload transfer truck trailers. Washing, inspecting, de-labeling barrels. Forklift experience helpful, not required. Must be dependable, able to lift 60 pounds. Contract employee starting $13.50 hour. Contact Loretta Young 828-447-1126.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 (980) 295-5568

REUNIONS 1980 SHELBY HIGH CLASS REUNION. The SHS Class of 1980 is having its 42nd class reunion. October 1, 2022. For more information please contact: Pam Blanton Williams at 704-692-2472 or email: Pamw784@gmail.com or Lynn McCarver Hicks 704-284-3303

BRAND PARTNER SEEKING MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL to partner in a new health and wellness networking project. Low start up costs. Unlimited income potential. No experience needed. We will train you.” Get Healthy. Help People. Make Money. Have Fun.” robin.healthandwealth@ gmail.com

DAYCARE AND HOUSE CLEANING. I’d love to clean your house. Cheap rates. I also would love to babysit your children! I have more than 5 years of experience looking after kids ranging from infants to schoolaged children. Parents say that I’m punctual, trustworthy, and that kids love me. Contact me today to arrange an interview. (704) 477-0418 angelp2015. ap@gmail.com 5 STAR AUTO SALES - HIRING 30 hours a week. No experience necessary. Must be able to work independently, be honest, very dependable, and able to take detailed notes. Will learn all aspects of the business plus help with the storage units next door. Starting pay $10 an hour. Apply in person/No phone calls. 2-4 Monday-Friday. 5 Star Auto Sales 1002 Polkville Road (Hwy 226 N.) Shelby, NC 28150 COATS PERFORMANCE YARNS (CLEVEMONT). Coats Performance Yarns (Clevemont) 501 York Road, Kings Mountain. Apply Within. 8 hour shifts. For more information, email Kimberly.Durden@coats. com or call 704-739-4119.

BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME REMODELING. Interior and exterior remodeling. Tile, decks, ﬂooring, we do it all! Call Charlie today for your free estimate! (828) 244-7087 charliejohnston32@gmail.com PAINTING SERVICES. Over 25 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results. References available. Free estimates. Charles, or leave message. (704) 435-8062.

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AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING. CALL TODAY AND SCHEDULE A FREE ESTIMATE! GRASS CUTTING, WEED EATING, MULCHING. (704) 466-2333 GRAVEL $170/TON. MISCELLANEOUS JUNK REMOVAL, Trenching excavator, $65/hr, $50/unload. Firewood, tree-trimming except over house. Estimate, 864-4909803 complaints or problems. JIM’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Painting, Carpentry, Flooring, Repairs. Call Jim. (704) 5606602 YARD BUDDY. Outdoor work such as trimming bushes, small trees, spraying weeds, gutter cleaning. General property clean-up. No grass cutting or leaves. Serving Shelby & Cleveland County. (980) 2950750 SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587 JIM’S PAINTING SERVICES. Exterior painting only. We also stain decks. Free estimates. You will be pleased with our work. We have references. 828287-9272. (828) 429-7511

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

FOR SALE

WANT TO BUY

NEW USED REPO BUILDINGS Thursday - Friday 10-5 Sat. 10-12 J Johnson Sales 2690 US Hwy 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

BIG TRUCK TIRES FOR SALE. 11R225, 11R245, Low Pro 245. All virgin tires. $25 per tire. (704) 740-9238

CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-6926767, (704) 487-0228

ASSORTMENT OF CHILTON REPAIR MANUALS. I have a large assortment of Chilton Auto Repair Manuals. Some are imports and trucks. Some Motor Manuals all are hard back copies. Best Offer! (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net OLD GAMBLING MACHINE $150. Would make a good man cave piece. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197 WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935. PELLET WOOD FIRED GRILL. Green Mountain Daniel Boone, under warranty, like new. Includes grill grate/ cover. Two meat probes and grill temperature, controlled remotely. New $938. Sell for $825. (704) 472-1188 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788

SLM MORTGAGE & BUSINESS SERVICES. In Foreclosure? Behind on your mortgage? Thinking about ﬁling for bankruptcy? Need help? Give us a call, 704-674-1117 TRIPLE D PAINTING, LLC. All your painting needs. Free estimates. Over 25 yrs experience! Facial board replacement available!!! Making your home, building or business look new again. (704) 418-5736 childresstracy1@gmail.com COPPERHEAD ROAD LAWN AND FIELD. Give us a call for prompt friendly service. Offering lawn care and ﬁeld services (light tractor work, soil sampling and analysis) at reasonable prices. Standard lawn package: (mowing, trimming, blowing off driveways and porches.) (704) 692-0662

FOR SALE BY OWNER. 1988 Chrysler New Yorker $ 2000. 1996 Mercury Marquis $ 2500. 1982 GMC Full Size Truck $ 2000. Call 828-223-1982

KEGERATOR. DANBY Kegerator excellent condition, with all hoses and CO2 tank gauges etc. (407) 616-9628 jackhowarthhomes@aol.com 1999 DODGE 1500. $800. I have ‘99 Dodge pickup, been wrecked, has some good body parts, has good 360 engine and new radiator. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE. “SPECIALIZING IN DECKS” Repairs and New Construction. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Contact Bob at (828) 476-6058 EB MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & reliable. (704) 300-2332

LOTS OF ITEMS FOR SALE. I have a lot of stuff for sale in building. Toys, dishes, etc. Call (704) 240-8023

WE BUILD FENCES AND DECKS. Call 704-274-0452 or (704) 977-6355

OLIVE GREEN SOFA, CHAIRAND-A-HALF, with ottoman. Wrapped, never been in a home unwrapped. Gave $1300, asking $600. Two Bedroom M.H., heat pump, big porch, underpinning, $4,000. 704-434-9843, 704-259-3267 cell.

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY YARD SALE. Sat, July 2nd, 6 am-1 pm. New black ofﬁce furniture, Chase Lounge sofa, household goods, clothes, shoes and more. 612 West Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150

HUGE ELLENBORO YARD SALE. Fri. July 1st, 2022 from 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Sat., July 2nd, 2022 from 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Wide variety of household items, furniture, clothing, & garden tools at 294 Short Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040

FOR SALE JOHN DEERE LAWNMOWER FOR SALE. John Deere lawnmower bought last year, practically new. Selling because of health. $1900 Phone (704) 466-0849 BIG 1500 KAWASAKI VULCAN- $2000. Electric Chair & foot massager $200. Quart canning jars, $4.50 per dozen. 704-750-4133. (704) 750-4133 AXIS 500 UTV bought at Lowe’s for $9,999. Will sell for $7,000 ﬁrm. Only 1-1/2 hours. Brand new. Call 704-523-0266. Leave message if no one answers. 30 INCH TAPPAN RANGE. self cleaning. $150. 704-487-6189. ROUND WICKER GLASS TOP TABLE and 4 chairs, like new, $250. Heavy duty wicker couch $225. Works battery push mower $100. Razor MX 350 dirt bike, new battery $200. 828-2864426. FREE UPRIGHT PIANO. Vintage Lester. You move. “Very Heavy”. (704) 538-5049 KEYBORAD WITH METAL STAND. With 49 keys, $55. Vacuum and blower machine, $35. Pair of crutches $20. (704) 482-2912

S&B COLD AIR INTAKE. 3: Cat Back Exhaust, for 2016 and up Chex. Colorado V-6. $300 for both. (704) 473-4567

20 FT BENTLEY PONTOON BOAT. With trailer, 60 HP 4-Stroke Mercury. Nice boat. $9995. (704) 719-0053 AUTOMOTIVE PAINT KITS! Selling polyurethane based auto paint by the gallon. It comes with a gallon of basecoat, a gallon of clearcoat and the activator. Pearls, Metallics, Flats, whatever you need I can provide it! $150 dixie.colors@ yahoo.com

HANDYMAN SERVICES. NOW IS THE TIME. Over 25 years Exp! Install Replace Hot water Heaters, Mulching, Trees and Bushes trimmed, Minor Repairs, Ceiling Fans, Mini Blind Installation, Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available. We will show up and do the job. Call us ﬁrst, 704-692-4449.

ITEMS FOR SALE. 50 T post 2 rolls of goat wire, 5 panel gates, Remington model 66 nylon stock riﬂe and other misc.items. 704-842-1794 or 704-915-9323.

ELECTRIC GE WASHER & DRYER. $175. (704) 719-0053

BIG 1500 KAWASAKI VULCAN- $2000. Electric Chair & foot massager $200. Quart canning jars, $4.50 per dozen. 704-750-4133. (704) 750-4133 ITEMS FOR SALE. 4 month old chicks-OBO, 2 old ironing boards from 1940’s, antique dresser wih big mirror, carseat for toddler, new twin box springs & mattress, shoe rack, toddler’s bed with mattress.704-466-8741.

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EMPLOYMENT FULL TIME GROUNDS KEEPER NEEDED. Maintain landscaping for rental property. Must have valid NC Drivers license. Pay depends on experience. 704-473-4299

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WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

FARM & GARDEN AXIS 500 UTV for sale. Bought at Lowe’s for $9,999. Will sell for $7,000 ﬁrm. Only 1-1/2 hours. Brand new. Call 704-523-0266. Leave message if no one answers.

UTV LANDSCAPE YARD EQUIPMENT. Dirtworks/Koplin Box Scariﬁer, 60” Rake, 3-point hitch System, + wiring and attachment bar, all New and Assembled, will ﬁt 2” receiver. $1500 (770) 722-6865 LMRUSS@BELLSOUTH.NET GATOR FOR SALE. 6 wheel, 4 wheel drive. Runs good. Needs brakes. $3,000. (704) 472-1316

FIREFIGHTER GIFTS. Gifts for Fireﬁghters and friends. Visit online to see if your favorite FD is listed. Email us if you don’t ﬁnd it. NC4Ever@email.com 2 CEMETERY PLOTS, MONROE NC. Lakeland Memorial Park, Garden Section, 1/2 Price OBO. (704) 562-2509 kevinmhelms@gmail.com YAMAHA GRAND PIANO FOR SALE. NINE FOOT YAMAHA GRAND PIANO IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND WELL MAINTAINED. PERFECT FOR AUDITORIUMS AND CHURCHES OR LIVING ROOMS. $10,000. (704) 695-1885 YLAMAR007@ GMAIL.COM CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tuneup Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367. TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC.704-434-6389, (704) 473-0867

NEW CUB CADET ZT1 54P Zero turn mower w/Kawasaki 23HP engine, 54’’ deck, bought 01/2022. Moving, must sell. $3800. 828-429-8833.

PETS & LIVESTOCK GOLDEN DOODLE PUPPIES. DEWORMED. Have ﬁrst shots, ready to go. $550 each. Henry Miller; 1608 Walls Church Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040. CKC YORKIPOO. We have 1 yorkipoo left. He is black and has ckc papers. Super playful! (704) 426-7920 buttercupcreme@yahoo.com THREE BABY KITTENS FREE to good home. About 10 weeks old. 828-744-2127. GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES. MULTIGENERATIONAL F1B, CKC, 1 male and 1 female, current shots, 4 months old, non shed (828) 607-1541 graceisours@hotmail.com

SEASONED FIREWOOD. Small stove wood bundles, stretched wrapped. $5 each. 312 Helton Road, Cherryville, NC 28021 (704) 435-3970 ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Zero down. Call for more details. 828-382-0455. MOBILITY COLBALY DRIVE COLBALT, 175LBS LIMIT. DELIVERED, TRAINING, WARRANTY. SCOOTERMAN JOHN. ONE WEEK SPECIAL! (704) 351-7422 MOBILITYSERVICES07@GMAIL.COM

RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GOKARTS, MINI-BIKES. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383.

STORAGE BUILDINGS NEW, USED, REPO’S. LARGE SELECTION! CASH or RENT TO OWN. NO CREDIT CHECK! J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy 221 South, Forest City Thursday - Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-12 (828) 245-5895 USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. (828) 980-0881 ALL TRAILERS CASH, FINANCE, CREDIT CARDS or RENT TO OWN. J Johnson Sales Forest City, NC. Thursday - Friday 10-5, Saturday 1012. Ph. (828) 245-5895 METAL ROOFING IN STOCK! Thursday - Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-12. J Johnson Sales (828) 245-5895 RENT TO OWN TRAILERS. ENCLOSED, DUMP, GOOSENECK, CAR HAULERS. Thursdays - Fridays 10-5 Sat. 10-12. J Johnson Sales, inc. (828) 245-5895 REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443

EMMETT KELLY FIGURINES. Call to ﬁnd out which ones we have and prices. Also TOTAL GYM, $500; MINI-TRAMPOLINE, $25. Call or text 704418-3799. (704) 418-3799 vablab08@gmail.com

WANT TO BUY DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-2893081 or Jimmy 828-289-1175. WANT TO BUY. Range, Refrigerator, or Dishwasher. Used, but in good condition. Call if you have either for sale. (704) 4875480 WE BUY JUNK VEHICLES WE BUY JUNK CARS, TRUCKS AND VANS, PAYING CASH!!!! (704) 4875244

LABRADOODLES READY FOR NEW HOME. Labradoodles, medium size. Shots up to date, wormed and looking for a good home now. Parents tested and cleared. 7 weeks. $800 (252) 999-0720 mlshirley@ msn.com ADULT QUAIL $5 EACH. Quail Chicks $3 ea. Quail eggs $6 per doz. Pre order Bob Whites. Hatching Eggs. Laying Hens Available. (704) 476-9943 CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. Very beautiful, black/tan - $100 each - Call or text before 9 pm. 704-880-7200. YORKIES AND CHORKIES AND TCUPS 8 weeks and up with deworming and updated shots (919) 229-1059 dreameycowgirl97@gmail.com DOG KENNELS & DOG HOUSES. Dog kennels 10x10x6, 10x20x6, Dog Houses 8x12, 10x16 Delivered & Installed Available. J Johnson Sales Thursday & Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-2. Ph. (828) 2455895

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GWU President Names Interim VP for Christian Life and Service Neal Payne, Associate Minister for Student Ministries, Begins New Role on Aug. 1 Gardner-Webb University President William Downs has appointed Neal Payne as interim vice president for Christian Life and Service, effective Aug. 1. Payne presently serves as associate minister for Student Ministries. He succeeds Tracy Jessup, who will retire at the end of July, after 30 years of service to the University. “I have a tremendous amount of confidence in Neal,” praised Downs. “He is a proud GWU alumnus, he has authentic concern for the spiritual welfare of our students, and he has a proven 16year record of empowering Gardner-Webb

TRACY JESSUP students in their worship and in their individual faith journeys. Neal Payne will be a wonderful addition to the University’s leadership team, and he will most certainly be a faithful steward of our Christian mission and identity." Payne joined the Gardner-Webb staff in 2006 and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in religious studies and a Master of Divinity in religious education from GWU. Previously, he was the youth minister at Boiling Springs Baptist Church.

NEAL PAYNE “I am grateful for the

I received from Tracy

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serving our Lord together, and am truly humbled by the opportunity to serve in this interim role,” Payne shared. “My prayer is that we will glorify Christ in all we do here at Gardner-Webb as we serve these students He has entrusted to us.” Downs affirmed that a search for the next leader of the Office of Christian Life and Service will begin soon, and the University is planning to host a reception in July to honor Jessup. “Please join me in thanking and celebrating Dr. Tracy Jessup for his exceptional service and leadership,” Downs added. “ We are all indeed grateful for everything that Tracy has done to advance our institutional mission as Vice President for Christian Life and Service/Senior Minister to the University. The legacy will be profound and enduring.”

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Dear Younger, While long-term sun exposure and sunburns are the biggest risk factors for melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer – having a sibling or parent with melanoma does indeed increase your risk, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Each year, around 100,000 Americans are diagnosed with melanoma, and about 7,500 people will die from it. While anyone can get it, those most often diagnosed are Caucasians, age 50 and older. And those with the highest risk are people with red or blond hair, blue or green eyes, fair skin, freckles, moles, a family history of skin cancer and those who had blistering sunburns in their youth. Skin Exams The best way you can guard against melanoma and other skin cancers (basal and squamous cell carcinomas) is to protect yourself from the sun, and if you’re over age 50, get a full-body skin exam done by

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