KM Herald 7-17-24

CRAVE Hot Dogs & Barbecue opened Saturday

CRAVE Hot Dogs & Barbecue (Crave) opened its doors to the public in a much-anticipated event on Saturday, July 13 at 11 a.m. A crowd, standing shoulder-to-shoulder, gathered outside, and the first 100 guests received a free hot dog. Crave serves Hot Dogs, Barbecue, Sandwiches, and more. The owners invited the community to come out for a day filled with kids' fun, a DJ, ax throwing, raffle prizes, and drinks.

On Friday at noon, KM Forward held its ribbon cutting for Crave. Business and community members welcomed the town’s newest restaurant, and friends and family looked on. KM

Forward Director Loretta Cozart thanked everyone for welcoming restaurant owners Chris Catania and his father, John Arcuri, to downtown Kings Mountain.

Chris thanked everyone for coming out, saying, “This restaurant is our family’s dream come true,” as he wiped away a tear and cut the ribbon. A unique feature at Crave is its beer wall where customers can purchase a variety of beers and serve themselves.

Kings Mountain is one of eight Crave locations currently offering Axe throwing. Customers can reserve a lane while grabbing a bite to eat or can order in advance online. This activity is perfect for parties, date nights, company events, or just perfecting your throw.

Crave is open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. at 222 S. Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain. It is located in what was once Plonk Brothers Store. The restaurant occupies the first floor, and apartments will soon be available upstairs.

Help Stuff the Classroom

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The City of Kings Mountain has partnered with United Way of Cleveland County to collect school supplies for the upcoming school year. Items will be collected until August 5.

When supplies run out, teachers feel stressed about stocking their classrooms. The city also wants to ensure that no student feels embarrassed or worried if their family cannot afford the necessary supplies.

You can be part of the solution! A donation box has

been placed inside City Hall, next to the main staircase.

You can drop off items Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Skillet is also collecting donations.

By supporting the Stuff the Classroom project, you can help our teachers and students start off the school year with less stress.

What is being collected:

• Pencils

• Disinfectant wipes/spray

• Ziplock bags (all sizes)

• Crayola Crayons

• Glue sticks

• Crayola markers

• Construction paper

• Crayola colored pencils

• Air fresheners

• Hand sanitizer

• Notebook paper

• Whiteboard markers

• Composition notebooks

• Pencil pouches

• Rollers

• Sticky notes

• Tape

• Block erasers

• Scissors

• Earbuds

Other county collections sites include Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce, Pink Paradise, Sharonview Credit Union, Greenbrook Designs, and Boiling Springs Town Hall.

If you prefer to make a monetary donation, visit www.uwcleveco.org.

Home sites in Cottages at Clovis Point now on sale

By Loretta Cozart

Parcels of land in Cottages at Clovis Point development have now been listed. The 29.77-acre property on Kings Mountain Blvd. was pitched to the city in 2021 by the R. Dean Harrell Company from Matthews, NC.

The cottage-style homes will be located on Kings Mountain Blvd, approximately 1.5 miles from Catawba Two Kings Casino, and across from the Intermediate School.

The listing describes the development as an age-restricted (51+) community that “has successfully gone through the rezoning process to allow for 80 single-family units. The site is well located to allow for expedited access to the local retail and attractions of Kings Mountain and Charlotte via I-85.”

Homes in this development will be approximately 2,000 square feet, managed by an HOA, and will provide 10 acres of land for amenities such as walking trails, dog parks, workout spaces, and outdoor grills.

Wine Collective opening KM location in late August

By Loretta Cozart

During the last week of August, Mary Montalvo will open a new location at 214 S. Railroad Avenue in Kings Mountain. The small space will be cozy and decorated in mid-century décor. The focus of this location will be wine by the glass and flights.

The Wine Collective in Shelby opened earlier this year, with sommelier Mary Montalvo turning her passion into a successful wine career. She is the visionary behind Wine Collective and the founder of The Wine Academy.

Mary has a wealth of wine education and experience under her belt, including being a certified WSET Educator and holding numerous wine and spirits certifications. Mary also holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Puerto Rico and a master’s degree in public relations and journalism from Florida International University. She has worked in the marketing and public relations teams of companies such as Bacardi Corporation and Mountain Brook Vineyards. At Mountain Brook Vineyards, she also served as their wine club director in charge of more than 700 members.

Mary is also a travel enthusiast, offering guided tours of the regions she loves. She's passionate about making wine easy, fun, and educational for everyone.

She holds the following accreditations: WSET Diploma Candidate, WSET Certified

Educator, WSET Level 2 in Spirits, Spanish Wine Scholar Certified, Certified Rioja Wine Educator, IWSPrep, CMS, and Certified Beer Server. At Wine Collective, Mary is in charge of the wine club, wine bar, wine program, marketing, branding, and social media aspects of the company, as well as wine education and consulting.

Pictured: L-R: Chris Catania (with scissors), Sally and Bob Arcuri stand with staff of the new Crave Hot Dogs & Barbecue for their ribbon cutting on July 12. (See photo on page 5A) Photo by Susan Mosk

Sommelier Mary Montalvo turning her passion into a successful wine career.

Homes in Cottages at Clovis Point will look similar to this.

Photo by R. Dean Harrell

The Plat Map for Cottages at Clovis Point shows 80 homesites, walking trails, and retaining ponds.

■ OBITUARIES

Louise Wright McSwain

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Louise Wright McSwain, 90, of Kings Mountain, NC, went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Travis and Lois Hovis Wright and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Luther R. McSwain Jr., a daughter, Libby Lovelace; her brother, Herman Wright; sisters: Lillie Mae Jones and Myrtha Philbeck, and a sonin-law, Mike Patrick.

Louise was a member of David Baptist Church

for more than 70 years and had the distinction of being the oldest living member of the church. She worked as a telephone operator and retired from Bell South.

Louise was always an active person who enjoyed being on the go. No matter if it was a trip to the store or a week long vacation, Louise was always ready to go. She had a passion for sewing and enjoyed making beautiful quilts. Louise was a talented doll maker and a dedicated homemaker. She had a servants heart and enjoyed caring for others. Louise was the epitome of Proverbs 31, a virtuous woman. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend whose memory and life lessons will live on in the hearts of all those she touched for a lifetime.

She is survived by her children: Mark O. McSwain and wife Tina, Winston Salem, NC and Carolyn R. Patrick, Kings Mountain, NC; sisters: Sarah Queen and husband Bill and Jane Summitt; grandchildren: Missy Wiggins, Dwayne Wiggins, Christopher Patrick and wife Kelly, and Ryan McSwain and wife

Bonnie Bumgardner

Huffstetler

Bonnie Bumgardner

Huffstetler of Kings Mountain age 74 years passed away on July 8, 2024 at her home.

Bonnie was born on August 18, 1949 in Kings Mountain, NC.

She was a member of Cherokee Street Baptist Church in Kings Mountain since 1997, where she was

the Sunday School Superintendent for many years. Retired after 30 years from Bullard Electronics, she was an avid reader and loved to travel.

She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 41 years, Ernest Flay Huffstetler, father J.P. (Pete) Bumgardner, mother Vesta Anderson Bumgardner, sister Peggy Bumgardner Freemen.

She is survived by sisters: Mary (Dottie) Bumgardner King and Kathy Bumgardner Bullard and husband (Kenneth); stepdaughter: Cheryl Cook, and step-granddaughters: Natasha Peterson, Rebecca Sweeten; nephew: F. Douglas King and wife Susie; niece: Rosemary King Queen and husband (Leslie); nephew: Christopher Wright and wife Edie; grand-nieces: Victoria Martin Rodden, Cecily and Pearl Wright; Grand-neph-

Marla; great-grandchildren: Lacy Wiggins, Emily Wiggins, Lydia Patrick, and Abby Patrick.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM at David Baptist Church with Reverends Brian Taule and Jody Griffin officiating.

Visitation will be on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM prior to the service in the sanctuary of David Baptist Church.

Interment will be held in David Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Louise’s memory may be made to VIA Health Partners founded as Hospice of Cleveland County at 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or to the Life Enrichment Center at 222 Kings Mountain Blvd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services , Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

ews: Taylor King, Tyler King and Justin Queen and great-nephew Josiah Queen.

A Celebration of Life Service was held at Cherokee Street Baptist Church 421 Cherokee Street in Kings Mountain on Tuesday July 16 at 6:00 PM, officiated by Rev. Roger K. Greene, Rev. Kevin Rife, Rev. Van Vasvinder. Visitation was from 4:00 to 6:00 at the church. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hospice of Cleveland County 951 Wendover Heights Drive Shelby, NC 28150. An online guestbook is available at greenefuneral. com.

Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service located at 216 Archie Whitesides Road Gastonia.

CCSO releases June stats

58,563.9 DU pills, Cocaine

By Loretta Cozart

Following recent tragic deaths by suicide in Gaston County and surrounding areas, Partners Health Management and Gaston County health officials are sharing information about available resources for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis or having suicidal thoughts.

Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nationally, in 2021, there were about 1.7 million suicide attempts by adults, and more than 48,000 people died by suicide, according to the CDC. That is about one death every 11 minutes.

Suicide is a particularly prevalent concern for young people. It is now the second leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 24.

In North Carolina, 1,412 deaths by suicide were reported in 2021. Gaston County’s suicide rate has remained consistently higher than North Carolina’s rate since 2008. The overall rate for Gaston County increased by 15.03%, while the state rate increased by 9.8% for the same period, according to Gaston County Public Health Director Brittain Kenney.

“Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in Gaston County for both children and young adults, crossing over into every demographic, income level, and social group,” Kenney said. “The effects of suicide impact us all, including the families and communities left with the devastation of losing a loved one. For every loss caused by suicide, the ripples are felt across our county.”

Health Crisis Line: (833) 353-2093.

• Call or text 988, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

• NC Peer Warmline: 1-855-PEERS NC (855) 733-7762).

Partners also offers Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training available virtually each month. This training teaches participants how to recognize warning signs and use three simple steps to help someone who is struggling.

“Talking openly about suicide is the first step toward prevention as a community,” said Partners Community Engagement Training Manager Amber Matthews, who teaches QPR. “What I tell people in our training is that although there are a lot of licensed professionals trained to assist someone experiencing suicidal thoughts, they are not the first person to pick up on the warning signs. Noticing the warning signs and connecting someone to available resources is how lives are saved.”

Partners Health Management is a leading local managed care organization (LME/MCO), providing access to care for central and western North Carolina’s most vulnerable citizens. Partners manages Medicaid, state, and local funding for intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use disorder (IDD/MH/ SUD) services in our covered areas, which include Burke, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Rutherford, Stanly, Surry, Union, and Yadkin counties.

crisis and highlight work underway at the state and community level to curb suicide deaths. The summit drew 400 attendees from 61 of North Carolina’s counties. Organizers are partnering with 15 teams from 24 counties across North Carolina to identify and implement strategies to improve mental health and decrease suicides.

Decreasing the number of suicide deaths is an urgent matter, said Patrick Sullivan, director of the UNC Suicide Prevention Institute.

“This is something that’s killing people every day,” Sullivan said at the summit, noting that the rates are as high as he’s seen in his decades-long career. “We need to address this aggressively and urgently.”

Mental health experts say the worsening mental health crisis is driven by many factors, including isolation during the COVID pandemic, bullying, difficulty getting needed mental health care, and other stressors.

“I think everybody’s anxious,” Sullivan explained. “The sense of security that all of us had 10 years ago is way less right now. There’s wars in places where there haven’t been wars. There’s things that are terrifying everybody — wherever you are on the political spectrum. I think that’s the human commonality.”

By Loretta Cozart

Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office released its June statistics. During the month, there were 9,311 calls for service, 232 arrests, and 1,300 papers served, including 454 criminal, 564 civil, and 282 subpoenas.

Gaston County Schools is taking its employee recruiting and hiring efforts on the road.

The school district’s human resources department will conduct the “Come Work With Us” Hiring Roadshow on Monday, July 22 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Gaston County Public Library (Main Branch), 1555 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia. Anyone interested in working in Gaston County Schools during the upcoming 2024-2025 school year is invited to stop by; no appointment is necessary. The school district is hiring for teaching and non-teaching positions, including: Classroom teachers

One hundred seventy-six incident reports were handled: 139 were criminal, and 27 were non-criminal. Ninety-eight concealed carry permits were issued. Narcotics seized were

113.0 g, Marijuana 190.2g, Meth 1,046.4 g, and Heroin 843.8 g. The monthly average of inmates handled by the sheriff’s office was 305 males and 61 females.

The suicide rate in counties surrounding Gaston County is also troubling. In 2021, there were 33 suicides of individuals 10 years or older in Gaston County. During the same period, Cleveland County witnessed 18 suicides, Lincoln County saw 13 suicides, Rutherford County lost 9 by suicide, Burke County suffered 13 suicides, and Mecklenburg County experienced 126 suicides.

The Gaston County and Partners Health initiatives add to a statewide effort to provide greater mental health education and support. In June, the UNC Suicide Prevention Institute and Carolina Across 100, a five-year university initiative looking to work in all of the state’s 100 counties, held a Statewide Summit on Suicide Prevention at UNC’s Friday Center to discuss factors contributing to the mental health

However, Sullivan said some population segments are disproportionately affected by suicide, with rates increasing fastest among people of color, younger people, and people who live in rural areas. LGBTQ+ people and military veterans can also be at higher risk of suicide.

“There can’t be a one-size-fits-all suicide prevention,” Sullivan said. “Things have to be targeted to meet people where they are and at a certain point in time.”

▪ Substitute teachers

Teacher assistants

▪ Bus drivers/transportation

▪ Maintenance personnel and custodians

School nutrition/cafeteria workers

Clerical/office staff

▪ Coaches (sports) Representatives will be available to discuss job opportunities, review the hiring process, and answer questions. Call (704) 8666129 for more information.

Gaston health department planning vaccine clinics

The Gaston County Health Department, in partnership with Gaston County Schools, is hosting two vaccine clinics to make sure students have the im-

munizations they need for the upcoming school year.

The clinics will be held on Saturday, July 27 and Saturday, August 17 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the health department offices located at 991 W. Hudson Blvd. in Gastonia.

To make an appointment or for more information, call (704) 853-5000.

Parents should bring with them a copy of their child’s immunization/shot record and proof of insurance; Medicaid is also accepted. Children who do not have health insurance may qualify for free vaccines for school.

Suicide is a complicated issue with several contributing factors that require a multi-layered preventive response, Kenney added. “Our community must make sure individuals and families know how to recognize mental health crisis and get early support and intervention. Everyone needs to know about the safety nets like our local crisis lines. We also need to make sure our community provides resources that promote resilience and help individuals overcome mental health challenges.”

Help is one call or text away. Here are the quickest ways to get help when you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis. These resources are available 24/7/365:

• Partners Health Management Behavioral

City discusses future of the cabooses

By Loretta Cozart

During its work session on July 9, Kings Mountain City Council heard three proposals regarding the two cabooses currently located at the city's leased old depot property.

City Manager Jim Palenick explained that the city was working on its Strategic Plan, and discussion had arisen regarding the Kings Mountain Farmers’ Market. This prompted the city to consider divesting itself of the two cabooses, which led to the decision to put out a Request for Proposals to determine possible options.

Initially, the city received five proposals. Two groups offered to remove and relocate both cabooses,

one for $12,000 and the other for $24,000. However, since the city also received three proposals that would cost the city nothing, those two proposals were effectively dismissed. Three other proposals were received: Micky Simmons of Simmons Structural Movers of Cleveland County, Tom Carlton of Lattimore, and a consortium of NC Railway Museum and Southeastern Narrow Gauge & Shortline Museum. Micky Simmons of Simmons Structural Movers spoke first, sharing his vision of converting the cabooses into Airbnb accommodations. He has 26 acres in Cleveland County and has previously completed similar projects. Once

approved, he estimates he could move the cars within 40 days. He also mentioned that he was the contractor who most recently moved the George Washington Cornwell house at Kings Mountain Historical Museum, so he has experience moving large items. Cleveland County native Tom Carlton of Lattimore spoke next, sharing a similar plan of using the cabooses for Airbnb accommodations. He brought materials showing how popular his current caboose Airbnb is, and said he planned a similar restoration for this project. Representatives of a consortium between the NC Railway Museum outside of Raleigh and the Southeast-

ern Narrow Gauge & Shortline Museum near Newton spoke last, providing a history of the two cabooses. Caboose 383 is a 1935 boxcar that was converted into a caboose in 1967, and Caboose 388 was also a converted boxcar from the same time period. Both

were decommissioned in 1975. Each group would receive one of the cabooses and restore it as close to the original as possible. The Southeastern Narrow Gauge & Shortline Museum hopes to put the car back into service and allow riders to ride for a small fee that helps fund the museum. After the presentations, City Manager Palenick announced that no action was to be taken at that meeting. He acknowledged that the council's decision would be tough, and the city would await their direction.

National Night Out August 6

The City of Kings Mountain invites you to join them for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6. Located at Patriots Park, this funfilled evening event starts at 6:00 p.m. and is a great opportunity to strengthen community bonds and meet

our local heroes. Sponsored by Albermarle and the Kings Mountain Police Department, this event has exciting activities planned for all ages. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with neighbors and enjoy a night of community

spirit.

Local farmers bring fresh fruits and vegetables to your table

By Loretta Cozart

Kings Mountain’s Farmer’s Market is bursting at the seams with fresh food options not found at local chains. A variety of vegetables were available at the farmer’s market last Saturday. There were many standards available, and these fruits and vegetables are freshly picked and bursting with flavor.

If you enjoy cooking and trying new vegetables, there are options for every palate: green onions, herbs, Crispino iceberg lettuce, sweet beets,

By Loretta Cozart

After initially filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSE), the parent company of Redbox, announced that it is liquidating the business. The announcement that the company’s filing is shifting to Chapter 7 bankruptcy dashed hope that it would reorganize and con-

yellow beans, kale, candy carrots, tomato, plump blackberries, honey to name a few. Other items, like fresh flowers, meats, and items from Kings Mountain are also available. Remember to Shop Local in Kings Mountain, whether it be at a farmer’s market, local retailer, restaurant, or coffee shop. The money you spend here stays here, being

recycled back into the community.

The Kings Mountain Farmer’s Market is held in downtown Kings Mountain in the parking lot next to Kings Mountain Market Place. Sponsors include The Davidson Association, Cleveland County, City of Kings Mountain, Kings Mountain Rotary Club, Albemarle Corporations, and NC State Extension. Davidson Alumni Resource Center, Inc is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Redbox kiosks shutting down

tinue offering the popular Redbox video kiosks despite its best efforts.

With nearly $1 billion in debt and lending options receding, all employees will be let go, and 24,000 Redbox kiosks will be shut down nationwide. Closing these kiosks, a significant part of the entertainment landscape, marks a shift in consumer behavior. Rental of physical media such as DVDs have declined dra-

matically in recent years With the rising popularity of alternative streaming, the writing was on the wall for Redbox. No timeline for decommissioning the Redbox kiosks has yet to be announced. Liquidation plans for the parent company’s other holdings, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSE), have not been announced.

KM City Council is discussing the fate of the two cabooses at the depot. Photo by Loretta Cozart

Cleveland County community supports grieving family

Real to Reel International Film Festival opens July 24

By Loretta Cozart

As reported by Queen City News on July 12, members of the Cleveland County community are showing support for the family of a 2-year-old who lost his life.

Wyatt Scott Gordon suffered a brain injury after falling into a pool on July 4 and later succumbed to those injuries on July 7th, three days later while on life support.

On Friday, family and friends gathered at the Waco Fire Department to keep Wyatt’s memory alive. Several fire departments from across Cleveland County and the surrounding area attended to support the family and serve barbecue as a fundraiser.

“Things like this, as tragic as they are, they show that family, that brotherhood we all talk about,” said one firefighter and family member.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 13, at the First United Methodist Church, Lawndale. Wyatt was born in Cleveland County, North Carolina on March 15, 2022.

“Wyatt was the sweetest, independent, goofy, and most loving boy that anyone was lucky to meet,” his obituary reads. “He brought a light to the world that made everyone who saw him smile, he was our son-shine. Strangers would come up and tell him how beautiful he was from his bright blonde hair, big blue eyes, cheeks, and a smile that could brighten any day. He made a lasting impression on everyone he met,

even if it was for a passing moment. Wyatt had many loves. He loved to be outside, no matter the weather. He loved wee-woos (fire trucks) and choo-choos (trains). He never missed a moment to point them out. He loved his partners in crime (Maverick and Goose). Most of all he loved his Mommy, Daddy, and Sissy. Wyatt lived his life to the fullest every single day. In two short years, Wyatt gave us a lifetime of love and memories and reminded us every day to find the sunshine even through the storm.”

A GoFundMe accounting has been established under the child’s name.

Mike Pendleton, the boy’s uncle, created the fundraiser to help ease the financial burden for Wyatt’s parents, Anne Marie and Zach Gordon.

If you would like to donate, visit https:// www.gofundme.com/f/ help-ease-wyatts-familys-medical-burden.

Gov. Cooper pushes N.C. hospitals to relieve $4B in medical debt

On July 1, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced new actions leveraging the state’s Medicaid program that will encourage hospitals to relieve a potential $4 billion in existing medical debt for approximately two million low and middle-income North Carolinians and ease the burden of medical debt in the future.

NCDHHS submitted a request to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to approve a set of conditions hospitals must meet to be eligible to receive an enhanced amount of Medicaid funds. These conditions include relieving existing medical debt and establishing policies to prevent Once approved by CMS, hospitals that implement a set of medical debt relief and mitigation policies will be eligible for enhanced payments under the Healthcare Access and Stabilization Program (HASP) (hospitals that choose not to implement the policies will be eligible for HASP payments at a lower level). These policies will provide relief to consumers through the forgiveness of existing debt, establish protections against the accumulation of future medical debt, and prevent problematic debt collection practices going forward.

Specifically, hospitals will be required to implement the following policies as a condition of eligibility for enhanced HASP payments:

• Relieving all medical debt deemed uncollectible dating back to January 1, 2014, for any individuals not enrolled in Medicaid with incomes at least at or below 350% of the federal poverty level (FPL) or for whom total debt exceeds 5% of annual income.

• Relieving all unpaid medical debt from January 1, 2014, for individuals enrolled in

Medicaid.

• Providing discounts on medical bills of between 50100% for patients with incomes at or below 300% FPL, with the discount varying based on the patient’s income.

• Automatically enrolling people into financial assistance, known as charity care, by implementing a policy for presumptively determining individuals eligible for financial aid through a streamlined screening approach.

• Not selling any medical debt for consumers with incomes at or below 300% FPL to debt collectors.

• Not reporting a patient’s debt covered by these policies to a credit reporting agency.

NCDHHS has partnered with Undue Medical Debt as the preferred facilitator of medical debt relief. This work aligns with NCDHHS’ continued commitment to improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians through smart investments that lower costs in the long run by addressing social determinants of health, supporting access to prevention, removing barriers to health care, and incentivizing healthy outcomes.

Reducing medical debt coincides with other efforts to improve healthcare coverage in the state. On April 1, Governor Cooper announced that more than 400,000 North Carolinians now have access to health care through the state’s Medicaid expansion following record enrollment numbers and a coordinated campaign to enroll North Carolinians across the state.

“So many younger, working people desperately need affordable health insurance and Medicaid Expansion fills the bill for thousands of them and with people all the way through age 64,” said Governor Roy Cooper.

“This milestone and the speed at which we’ve reached it shows just how life-changing Medicaid expansion is for our

state, and we will continue to get more eligible North Carolinians enrolled.”

“We got it done, and we got it done well!” said N.C. Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley. “We continue to see how truly life-changing access to health care is for all North Carolinians, as a growing number of people each day are able to see a doctor to address physical health, behavioral health, and dental care, get prescriptions filled, and much more.”

This number represents more than two-thirds of the 600,000 people North Carolina expects to enroll over the next two years. Since December 1, North Carolina has enrolled an average of more than 1,000 people per day in Medicaid expansion – a pace faster than other states that have expanded Medicaid.

Many people who have enrolled through Medicaid expansion are young adults between the ages of 19 and 29 and work part-time or full-time. New enrollees also disproportionately live in rural communities. The number one county with the highest number of enrollees per population is Robeson County.

For the more than 400,000 new enrollees, Medicaid has already provided more than 705,000 prescriptions for things like heart health, diabetes, and other illnesses and covered more than $11.2 million in claims for dental services since the December 1 launch.

The NCDHHS Medicaid Expansion website includes information on eligibility, FAQs, how to apply, and a sign-up form to receive the latest news and updates. To learn more or apply for N.C. Medicaid, visit Medicaid.nc.gov.

The Cleveland County Arts Council announced that the 25th annual “Real to Reel International Film Festival” will open its doors to embrace filmmakers and film lovers alike from July 24 through 27 at the Joy Performance Center in downtown Kings Mountain. The festival starts at 7:00 pm nightly, with an additional matinee on Saturday, July 27 at 1:00 pm.

Viewers can expect to find a great lineup of films worldwide and experience other fun events, including a chance to participate in Question and Answer sessions with many filmmakers. Over 35 independent films and programs that are 1 minute, 30 seconds, to 90 minutes long are available during this four-day event. Scheduled films include:

Wednesday, July 24

• “Dear Daughter” – Directed by Rob Underhill and Vanessa Neff

• “The Overlook” –Written and Directed by John Gray

• “Tahnaanooku” – Directed by Justin Deegan

• “Just Beneath the Surface” - Directed by Jimmy John Thaiday

• “Varanus” – Written and Directed by Kiarash Bokaeyan

• “In the Matchbox” –Directed by Mike Rae Anderson

• “Why Dogs Howl” –Directed by Sandi Johnson

• “Keep” – Written and Directed by Lewis Rose

• “An Open Doo: Temple Grandin” – Written and Directed by John Alexander Barnhardt

Thursday, July 25

• “Your Dad’s Cosplay” – Directed by Stephen Bydal

• “Numbers” - Directed by Deniz Türker

• “It’s For You: Ephemeral Art & The Death of the Public Phone” – Directed by Ryan Steven Green

• “The Strangers’ Case” – Written and Directed by Brandt Andersen

Friday, July 26

• “My Dear Aunt Sally” – Directed by Tom Procida

• “Sister” Directed by Shane Andries

• “Fall Towards the Heavens” – Directed by Paris Arthur

• “Heart of the City” –

Directed by Will Harvest

• “May the Lord Watch: The Little Brother Story” –Directed by Holland Randolph Gallagher

• Saturday, July 27 (Matinee)

• “Bog” – Written and Directed by Eabha Bortolozzo and Jack Kirwan

• “Clocked Out” – Directed by Marco Greco

• “Flag of Bone” – Directed by Elizabeth Coley

• “Cow” – Directed by Joe Appel and Tristan Alkemper

• “The Collector” – Directed by Jim Picariello and Carrie Wachob

• “Afungus Amoungus” – Animated and Produced by Brandon Gaesser, Sidney Beeman and Bridget Fitzgerald

• “Zoetrope” – Written and Directed by Montante Thompson

• “The Jukebox” – Written and Directed by Jon Housholder and Jeff Schafer

• “Wrong Number” –Directed by Aedyn Concepcion and Carson Willoughby

• “Spiral” – Directed by Easton Freeman

• “348 Songs” – Directed by Irish Johnston

• Saturday, July 27

• “The Third Defector” – Written and Directed by John Gray

• “Auxiliaire” – Directed by Lucas Bacle

• “Macula” – Directed by Julietta Korbel

• “Sendero” – Written and Directed by Michael Flores

During the Saturday Matinee, the festival will present “Zoetrope,” a work with local Kings Mountain connections. The distinctive student short film is written and directed by Montante Thompson and produced by Sean Makepeace. The

film is a love story about the one who got in the way.

The lead character is Anna, usually a loyal fiancé, who supports her lonely friend on her night of speed dating. After a wild night out with an unexpected date, Anna questions if her pending marriage is all it’s cracked up to be.

The Reel to Reel International Film Festival aims to showcase thought-provoking films and offer a venue where movie lovers who appreciate independent vision can celebrate this unique art form.

The festival will also feature a silent auction, food and beverages, and an after-party.

The project is supported by the North Council Arts Festival, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources.

The Joy Performance Center is at 202 South Railroad Ave in downtown Kings Mountain. Advance tickets are $10. Advance festival passes are $45. VIP tickets are $55. For more information about this year’s festival, contact Violet Dukes at the Cleveland County Arts Council at violet.arth@ccartscouncil.org or (704) 4842787. You can also visit the film festival website at http://www.realtoreelfest. com for film trailers and more information.

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Experienced mouser in need of work

By Loretta Cozart

Cleveland County An-

imal Services posted on Facebook last weekend that they have experienced mousers ready to work for you. The ad stated that these mousers are an ideal form of non-toxic pest control. One must provide a safe home and adopt a working cat at the shelter to obtain a free mouser. The cats have been altered, vaccinated, microchipped, and have an ear tipped.

Working Cats, or "Barn Cats," are non-socialized cats that are not adapting to a shelter environment or display behaviors that make them less attractive to adopters. This makes them much more difficult to place through our traditional adoption program. They are usually accustomed to outdoor life and are not suited to be indoor pet companions. These cats are often called “stray” or “feral” and avoid the touch of human hands. They prefer minimal contact with humans and tend to have higher prey drives. They often hunt snakes, rats, or mice, making them an excellent form of natural rodent control.

Why Adopt a Working Cat?

• They serve as excellent critter control – even if they are not particularly skilled hunters

• Studies have shown that just the smell of cats on your property might even be enough to keep mice away

• They are an ecowfriendly solution to your vermin problems

• They are considered low maintenance

• They are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped

• There is no adoption fee

• And most importantly, it saves lives!

All working cat adoptions include:

• Initial medical exam

• Initial deworming

• FVRCP vaccination

• Rabies vaccination and tag

• Microchip ID and registration

• Spay or neutering

In order to adopt, you must have a valid, government-issued photo ID. This can be a driver's license, passport, or ID card.

The release date and time is exactly 72 hours after an animal has been impounded as a stray. N.C. law requires this holding

period in order to provide owners the opportunity to reclaim their lost pet. If the owner has surrendered an animal, the release date and time is immediate. If the release date and time fall during a time when the Animal Shelter is not open, the animal will be available when the shelter opens on the next business day.

Adoption Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Animal services now offer extended hours from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays. The shelter is closed on Sundays except for special events.

Did you know that the resident cat at the British Prime Minister's home has been named “Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office?”

If you require a uniquely skilled working cat, feel free to visit www.clevelandcountypets.org and look through their listings. Working cats available for adoption are labeled "Working Cat". Not all who apply will qualify. For more information, contact Cleveland County Animal Services at 1601 Airport Road, Shelby, NC, 28150, (704) 481-9884.

FDA warns major Brands against baking up misleading product labels

On June 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to Bimbo Bakeries USA, maker of such popular national ready-to-eat brands as Sara Lee, Brownberry, Entenmann’s, Bimbo, Arnold, Oroweat, Wholesome Harvest, Thomas’ English Muffins, Ball Park Buns & Rolls, and others. In a public letter, the FDA stated that the company is misleading people with food allergies by posting allergen warning labels on foods that do not contain them.

The warning letter, a result of recent inspections and a review of its product labels at the company’s bakeries in Phoenix, AZ, and Topeka, KS, revealed serious violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) and applicable regulations.

product’s formulation, po-

tentially causing confusion among consumers.

Brownberry’s Whole Grains 12 Grains and Seeds product is misbranded because the ingredient list includes “Kamut®,” which is not part of Khorasan wheat’s common or usual name because it is a brand name. Furthermore, Khorasan is misspelled as “Khorsan.”

The warning letter reiterated the FDA’s expectations: “The FDA expects food manufacturers to follow good manufacturing practices and implement preventive controls to prevent the unintentional incorporation of allergens into foods which are not formulated to contain them. Labeling is not a substitute for adherence to good manufacturing practices or implementing preventive controls. Instead, firms must comply with applicable requirements to address allergen cross-contact.”

Violations include mislabeled food products such as Sara Lee brand Artesano Brioche, Delightful Multigrain, Artesano Golden Wheat, and Artesano Smooth Multigrain ready-to-eat (RTE) bread loaf products. The labels were deemed false or misleading because they include sesame seeds in the ingredients and “Contains” statements; however, sesame seeds are not an ingredient.

The Brownberry brand Whole Grains 12 Grains and Seeds RTE bread loaf product is misbranded due to a similar issue. The product label includes walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts in the ingredient and “Contains” statements; however, these nuts are not included in the

The FDA continues, “This letter is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of violations that may exist at your facility or in connection with your products. You are responsible for investigating and determining any violations’ causes and preventing their recurrence or the occurrence of other violations. It is your responsibility to ensure that your firm complies with all requirements of federal law, including FDA regulations.”

Food labels must be truthful and not misleading. Firms are required to list the ingredients present in their products accurately. In addition,

The Cherokee County School District is dedicated to recruiting and retaining the very best employees for its students. The Cherokee County School District offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

We believe that our employees should be appreciated, given opportunities for personal and professional development, and work in a supportive environment that emphasizes preparing our students for a successful future.

Please visit our website at http://www.cherokee1.org to complete an online application. If you need assistance with the application system or process, please contact the Human Resources office at 864-206-2201.

firms must follow good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and implement appropriate preventive controls to prevent allergen cross-contact. Allergen cross-contact is the unintentional incorporation of allergens into foods that are not formulated to contain them. Labeling is not a substitute for adherence to GMPs or implementing preventive controls. Instead, firms must comply with applicable requirements to address allergen cross-contact. The FDA recognizes that an advisory statement such as “may contain” could be considered truthful and not misleading in addressing situations where there are low levels of potential unintended allergens due to cross-contact despite strong GMPs. However, listing a major food allergen in the ingredient statement or “Contains” statement when it is not present in the product formulation does not comply with FDA labeling requirements.

People with food allergies need to be able to utilize accurate labeling to feel confident in their food choices. Following the passage of the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act, which added sesame to the list of major food allergens, the FDA has become aware of practices, like the company’s action described in the warning letter, which may lead to a decrease in choices for consumers with food allergies. The agency continues to monitor the situation and will take necessary and appropriate steps to protect consumers with food allergies.

It’s important that food labeling, at all points of the supply chain, appropriately and accurately reflects a food’s contents and formulation, including the presence of all major food allergens. Individuals with food allergies need safe food choices that allow them to take appropriate steps to avoid products that may cause them serious and life-threatening harm. Additionally, it is essential to ensure the integrity of the food label, including the ingredient and “Contains” statements, so that consumers can trust the information on the food label to make informed choices. A comment by Bimbo Bakeries USA was not immediately available.

KM Forward Director Loretta Cozart welcomes Crave to downtown.

Photo by Crave

Sleep Tight

(Part 3 of the “REST” series) According to the CDC, around onethird of adults in the US don’t get enough sleep every day. An estimated 50–70 million Americans have chronic sleep disorders, including insomnia, which affects about one in three adults. These statistics are startling because poor quality sleep can severely impact mental health, hinder cognitive function, and elevate the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Sleep is one of the most precious

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gifts God has given us, yet in our hustle-bustle world, it’s often the first thing we sacrifice. Imagine a garden without water, a car without fuel, or a phone without charge. That’s what our bodies and minds become when we neglect rest. Sleep isn’t just a physical need; it’s a spiritual necessity. Psalm 127:2 (NIV), it’s written, “In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves.” This verse beautifully encapsulates God’s perspective on sleep. Our relentless striving isn’t what sustains us; rather, it’s God’s provision, and part of that provision is the gift of restful sleep.

Rejuvenate In our pursuit of productivity, we often forget that sleep is a time for our bodies to heal, our minds to recharge, and our souls to rejuvenate. Just as God designed the day to be followed by night, He designed our lives to include periods of rest. It’s during sleep that our bodies repair tissues, our brains consolidate memories, and our spirits find peace. Another profound scripture is Psalm 4:8 (NLT) , which says, “In peace, I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe.” This verse reminds us that sleep is more than just a biological function; it is also a spiritual act of trust. When we lay our heads down, we surrender our worries and burdens to God, trusting that He will watch over us. Since

God doesn’t sleep, we can. Psalm 121:3 (NLT) says, “He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber.” So tonight, as you prepare for bed, take a moment to thank God for the day and surrender your worries to Him. Trust that He will grant you the rest you need. Embrace sleep as a gift and wake up refreshed and ready to embrace His new mercies each morning.

PRAY THIS PRAYER:

“Dear Lord, you are a faithful and good God. When I am awake I trust you to keep me safe, and when I am asleep I trust that you will protect and sustain me. When I lie down I will not be afraid; my sleep will be sweet, according to your word. Thank you for creating my body to rest, and bringing peace to my soul.

You are worthy of praise and glory forever and ever. In Jesus’ name, I prayAmen.”

CONNECTING TO GOD:

I encourage you to open your heart to God’s love and grace. Seek forgiveness for past wrongs, and invite Jesus into your heart as your Savior and Lord. Find a supportive community in a local church where you can grow and serve others. You can cultivate a meaningful relationship with God by dedicating daily time to reading the Bible and praying.

Danyale Patterson would love to connect with you! Contact her at www. danyale.com to share a testimony, send a prayer request, or book her for speaking engagements.

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Kings Mountain Area Church Directory

704-750-0171

Anew Beginning Baptist Church

145 Battleground Dr.

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

Boyce

Memorial ARP Church

Edgemont Drive

704-739-4917

Oak Grove Baptist Church

301Oak Grove Rd. • Kings Mountain, NC

Pastor Clifton Morgan

Carson Memorial

Baptist Church

262 Sparrow Springs Road

704-739-2247

Central Church

113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471

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

704-487-7697

Concord United Methodist Church 2404 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Bessemer City, NC

704-629-3571

Connections Church

306 N. Piedmont Ave.

704-750-4972

Cornerstone

Church Of God

202 Margrace Road 704-689-4430

Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477

Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane

704-739-0310

David Baptist Church

2300 David Baptist Ch. Rd. 704-739-4555

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East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215

East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/ KM Hwy. 704-739-7367

Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055

Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331

El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174

Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 102 Canterbury Road 704-730-7855

Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496

Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road

Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/ Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997

Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206

First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651

First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143

First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072

First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266

Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011

Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benfield Rd. 704-740-7212

Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351

Good Hope

Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062

Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888

Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000

Harvest Baptist Church

144 Ware Road 704-734-0714

Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516

Life of Worship Ministries

405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927

King’s City Church 1128 York Road 704-739-8496

Lighthouse Ministries 1908 Shelby Rd. Kings Mountain

Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406

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

Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S.

KMHS Class of 1974 Reunion

The KMHS Class of 1974 will be holding their 50th class reunion on Saturday, September 21, 2024, with some special events also on Friday, September 20th. They are currently try-

ing to gather contact information on all classmates. If you have not received any information, please email kmclassof1974@

gmail.com or call 704284-0284, or 704-4668043 so they can get the information to you.

Museum’s 21st Annual Fundraiser September 21

Museum with a catered dinner, beer and wine, historic demonstrations, and raffle prizes. The fundraiser generates revenue to support the museum's programming. Tickets for the annual fundraiser are now on sale! You can purchase a ticket online, from a board member, or in the museum Gift Shop. Tick-

ets are $100 per person for non-members and $75 per person for members.

The evening features a catered dinner by Jo’s Florist & Catering, LLC, musical entertainment, beer & wine, and historic demonstrations on the museum grounds. There will be no auctions this year, but we will have some great raffle items for giveaways! Get your tickets today and help preserve

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Kings Mountain History. Tickets can be purchased online, at the museum, or from a KMHM Board Member. The event also welcomes event sponsors and in-kind donations for auction items. To learn more about sponsorship and donation opportunities, please call 704-739-1019 or email kmhmdirector@outlook. com.b

NCSHP Participates in Nationwide photo contest

The American Association of State Troopers has kicked off the 2024 America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest, and the NCSHP will be represented again this year with a special photo submission to highlight the resurgence of the iconic Ford Mustang among our vehicle fleet. The contest starts on July 15 and will end on July 29 at 12:00 p.m.

This year’s photo submission was taken in front of the renowned Wolfpack Turf statue on the campus of North Carolina State University in Raleigh and features a State Highway Patrol Ford Mustang that is backlit by the Patrol’s Bell 429 helicopter hovering above.

This image serves as a salute to NCSU’s athletic programs after having had a stellar 2023-2024 season in numerous sports categories. These accomplishments included a College World Series appearance, nine wins in football, men’s & women’s basketball Final Four appearances, a third consecutive women’s cross country national title, the ACC men’s swimming championship, and the ACC gymnastic championship.

The Best-Looking Cruiser Contest will feature photo submissions from State Highway Patrol and State Police agencies

rt health is vital. Despite widespread recognition of the importance of a healthy heart, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death around the world. CVD includes coronary artery disease and other issues affecting the heart or blood vessels. e.

Even though heart disease affects both men and women, it’s often mistakenly seen as a condition that mostly affects men.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that heart disease, namely coronary artery disease, is the leading cause of death for women and those assigned female at birth. It occurs when plaque develops in the walls of the arteries and slows down the flow of blood supply to the heart and other parts of the body. Women are particularly at risk because, after menopause, hormone changes like a reduction in the production of estrogen can cause higher risk of coronary heart disease, especially in smaller blood

nationwide. Those that place in the top 13 positions will have their state’s photo featured in a 2025 calendar. Proceeds from calendar sales will benefit the American Association of State Troopers Foundation, which provides educational scholarships to dependents of member troopers.

Please join us in this friendly and charitable competition by visiting the following survey link to launch North Carolina into First Place this year: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BestLookingCruiser2024

One vote per device is allowed.

Viewers may also access the survey link by

BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD

½ cup olive oil

⅓ cup fresh lime juice

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

2 (15 oz.) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

1 ½ cups frozen corn

kernels

1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced

1 red bell pepper, chopped

2 tomatoes, chopped

6 green onions, thinly sliced

½ cup chopped fresh

cilantro

• Place olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small jar. Close the lid tightly and shake the jar until the dressing is well combined.

• Combine in a salad bowl beans, corn, avocado, bell pepper, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro.

• Shake dressing again, pour over salad, and toss to coat.

visiting the State Highway Patrol Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ NCHighwayPatrol

In addition to hormonal changes after menopause, the risk factors for heart disease in women include: Diabetes: Women with diabetes are more likely to develop heart disease than men with diabetes. There’s also an increased risk of silent heart attack since diabetes can change the way women perceive pain.

• Mental health: Emotional stress and depression can affect women’s hearts more than men’s, as depression may compromise a woman’s ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

• Smoking: Smoking is another risk factor for heart disease.

and check again.

• Remove from the oven when both sides of the squash is crispy and the moisture has evaporated. Cooling times may vary.

The thickness of your squash slices will determine cooking time.

ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

⅓ cup uncooked long grain white rice

CRISPY OVEN

SQUASH

3 medium yellow squash about 5 cups very thinly sliced

1/2 cup yellow cornmeal

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/2 cup powdered parmesan cheese

2 teaspoons cajun seasoning or all purpose seasoning oil for spraying

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.

• Thinly slice the squash and place in a bowl of water.

• Combine cornmeal, breadcrumbs, parmesan and spices in a bowl and mix well.

• Dip each squash slice in the breading and turn so they are evenly coated. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet.

• Bake 15 minutes and check, if the squash is beginning to brown slightly and begin to crisp turn the squash and bake 10-15 minutes more until crispy. If after 15 minutes if the squash is NOT beginning to brown and crisp bake another 5-7 minutes

⅔ cup water

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 ½ lbs. zucchini, cubed

1 cup sliced green onions

1 clove garlic, minced

1 ¼ teaspoons garlic salt

½ teaspoon basil

½ teaspoon sweet paprika

½ teaspoon dried oregano

1 ½ cups seeded, chopped tomatoes

2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

• Combine: rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, until rice is tender.

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a shallow 1-1/2 quart casserole dish.

• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the zucchini, green onions, and garlic 5 minutes, or until tender. Season with garlic salt, basil, paprika, and oregano. Mix in the cooked rice, tomatoes, and 1 cup cheese. Continue to cook and stir until heated through. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.

Top with remaining cheese.

• Inactivity : A sedentary lifestyle increases heart disease risk.

• Inflammatory diseases : Individuals with arthritis, lupus and other inflammatory conditions may be at an elevated risk for heart disease.

Learning about the warning signs of heart attack and stroke can help women stay on top of their health. Here’s what to look for, courtesy of GoRedForWomen.org.

Heart attack

• Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the center of your chest. It lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back.

• Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.

• Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.

• Cold sweats, nausea or lightheadedness.

• Chest pain or discomfort.

Stroke

• Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body.

• Sudden confusion or trouble communicating.

• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.

• Sudden severe headache with no known cause. Women mindful of the risk factors of heart disease as well as the symptoms of heart attack and stroke may be better positioned to protect their long-term heart health.

• Bake uncovered 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

TOMATO /AVACADO SALAD

1 large tomato

1 large (ripe/firm) avocado

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes

1/2 cup yellow cherry or teardrop tomatoes)

2 Tbsp. fresh basil leaves (packed, torn into pieces)

1 Tbsp. white or red onion sliced fine

This is NC Highway Patrol’s submission into the competition featuring a State Highway Patrol Ford Mustang backlit by the Patrol’s Bell 429 helicopter hovering above. Photo by NCSHP

NCDHHS issues water safety warning

By Loretta Cozart

As temperatures remain high, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is encouraging residents to enjoy recreational waters safely and be aware of possible health risks, including harmful algal blooms. Certain infections, such as primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), vibriosis, and cryptosporidiosis, are also more common during summer.

"Our goal is to help North Carolinians lower their health risks while still having a great time in the water," said Dr. Kelly Kimple, Acting Director of

NCDHHS Division of Public Health. "By following certain guidelines, we can minimize illness associated with harmful algae, bacteria, and other risks, ensuring a healthier experience for all."

To help ensure a safe and enjoyable summer for you and your pets, NCDHHS recommends the following guidelines for recreational waters:

• Recognize Harmful Algal Blooms: Algal blooms can produce toxins harmful to humans and pets. They often appear as thick, green, blue-green, or red scum on the water's surface or along the shoreline. Avoid contact with water and keep your pets away

from these areas. To report an algal bloom, contact the nearest North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regional office or submit a report online.

• Avoid Suspicious Water Conditions: Be cautious if the water appears discolored, has a strong odor, or contains visible debris. Such conditions may indicate poor water quality or possible bacterial contamination.

• Stay Updated on Water Quality Advisories: Stay informed about water quality advisories or warnings issued by local authorities for recreational waters. These advisories may include alerts about harmful

algal blooms or bacterial contamination.

• Prevent Ingestion: Avoid swallowing water. Reduce your risk of illness by keeping your mouth closed, holding your nose shut, or using a nose clip while swimming, particularly while jumping or diving into warm freshwater lakes, rivers, and hot springs. Carry fresh water for your pets to drink and keep them hydrated throughout your water activities to discourage them from drinking or swallowing water while swimming.

• Rinse Off After Water Activities: After swimming, rinse yourself and your pets with clean, fresh water to remove any poten-

tial bacteria, algae or toxins that may cling to the skin or fur. This simple step can minimize health risks associated with waterborne contaminants.

• If you have an open wound, stay out of saltwater or brackish water. If your wound could come into contact with coastal waters or raw seafood, its drippings, or its juices, cover it with a waterproof bandage. Immediately wash wounds after contact with these items.

• Monitor for Symptoms: Be alert for any symptoms you or your pets experience after water activities, such as skin irritations, gastrointestinal issues, respiratory problems,

or unusual behavior. If you or your pets exhibit any concerning symptoms, seek medical attention promptly. For more information and additional resources on water safety, visit www.cdc. gov/healthy-swimming/ about/index.html. More summer safety tips are also available on the NCDHHS Division of Public Health website at www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/blog/2023/05/25/ summer-safety-tips-grilling-and-swimming and www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/ blog/2023/06/28/beatheat-7-tips-staying-cool. DEQ regional offices may be contacted by visiting https://www.deq.nc.gov/ about/contact/regional-offices.

Shelby Social District now

by MICHAEL E. POWELL CF Media michael@cfmedia.info

Carly C. Bostic, Executive Director of the Uptown Shelby Association, noted recently that Uptown Shelby’s new Social District started as of July 1.

Bostic said this is a “first” for Uptown Shelby, adding, “(and) a big thanks is owed to our elected officials and the employees of the City of Shelby for recognizing the impact that a social district has on the vitality of local businesses.”

She continued, “The start of social districts was made possible when the NC General Assembly passed a law (HB890) in September of 2021 that allowed local city and county governments to create social districts. This change in law allows cities, like Shelby, to go beyond their sidewalk ordinances permitting alcohol outside of restaurants to now allow patrons to fully explore the city and participating businesses.”

Bostic noted also “…The Uptown Shelby Social District is an ordinance that was voted on and approved by the City of Shelby City Council on April 15, 2024, and took effect on July 1, 2024. The Uptown Social District will be available seven days a week, Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.”

Patrons, said Bostic, must note that the cups are not reusable and must be disposed of before leaving the social district, and that failure to do so would be a violation of the ordinance.

“To help ensure compliance,” she noted, “the back of every social district cup will contain the establishment’s name, day, and time.”

She continued, “If you were to go into ‘Business A’ and purchase a beverage it will have that specific business name and logo as well as the day and time it was ordered. A major goal of the social district is to assist with economic vitality and foot traffic in Uptown. For example, someone could order a beverage from a restaurant while waiting for their table and walk around Uptown Shelby and shop, but only in the businesses that have the ‘Welcomed Here,’ or ‘Sold Here’ decal on their window front.”

She stressed also that no one may bring their own alcoholic beverage into the social district at any time ever.

On the City of Shelby’s website, it is also noted that a “… single patron may purchase any combination of the following at one time: 1.) two beers, or 2.) two wines, or 3.) one wine and one beer, or 4.) one mixed drink, as per N.C. Gen. Stat. 18B-300.1 (e)(3) and 18B-1010.”

Bostic also stated that in authorizing municipalities to create social districts, the N.C. General Assembly “…also created specific requirements to be followed in creating and enforcing social districts.”

The City of Shelby Police Department and Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) have been educated on the social district program and policies and are available when or if needed. Ms. Bostic said, regarding anyone not adhering to the set rules for the program/ordinance, or breaking said/stated rules of the ordinance, and that since the Uptown Shelby Social District is part of the City of Shelby and encompasses both public and private sections of the city, that “…patrons that participate are encouraged to walk and enjoy Historic Uptown Shelby and the various businesses while enjoying an alcoholic drink within the specified boundaries and hours of the district. However, if a patron does violate the face civil or criminal punishment as specified within the ordinance.”

She added, “While every town may have different designs or setups, many of the programs, policies, and standards are the same throughout North Carolina. In researching this program to see if it would be a good fit for Uptown Shelby, I have spoken with representatives at the City of Lenoir, the City of Hickory, and the City of Kannapolis.”

By way of giving additional information on the Shelby Social District, Ms. Bostic said any businesses in the Uptown Shelby Municipal Service District boundaries are eligible to go to the City of Shelby Social District web page and fill out an application. She continued, “They have four choices to choose from that best serves their business – Sold Here: Drinks are available for purchase at this establishment; Welcomed Here: Drinks are welcome

website at www.cityofshelby.com.

in this non-ABC permitted establishment; Not Permitted Here: Drinks are prohibited and unavailable for purchase; Sold Here + NO Outside Beverages: this ABC-per-

mitted establishment participates but does not allow outside drinks in their business. There is signage placed within the Uptown Shelby Social District. This signage in-

cludes guidelines of the Social District, as well as when you are leaving the district.”

Bostic noted a person, or persons, may report anyone breaking the regulations of the social district by calling the Shelby Police Department’s non-emergency number at (704) 484-6845, or, in case of a true emergency and when an immediate response is needed, they can call 911 to report the details of the crime you witness, she said.

As per the City of Shelby’s website, all businesses located within the social district have the option to “opt out” of the district, and don’t have to allow alcohol within their place of business. Signage will be provided to all businesses to clearly indicate their status within the district, noted the City’s website. For more information on the Uptown Shelby Social District, visit www.cityofshelby.com/about/ uptown-shelby-social-district.

UPTOWN SHELBY SOCIAL DISTRICT

Meta eases restrictions on Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has lifted its heightened penalties on former President Donald Trump's accounts, announced Nick Clegg, Meta’s President of Global Affairs, on Friday.

“Today, we are making a change to the updated protocol we announced in January 2023. To ensure people can hear from political candidates on our platforms, we will review accounts subject to this protocol on a periodic basis to determine whether heightened suspension penalties for Community Standards violations remain appropriate,” Clegg explained. “We will make this determination by weighing our responsibility, as outlined by the Oversight Board, to ‘allow political expression’ against our responsibility ‘to avoid serious risks to other human rights.’”

The timing of this decision aligns with the upcoming political conventions, including the Republican convention next week, where presidential candidates will be formally nominated. Clegg emphasized, “In assessing our responsibility to

allow political expression, we believe that the American people should be able to hear from the nominees for President on the same basis.

As a result, former President Trump, as the nominee of the Republican Party, will no longer be subject to the heightened suspension penalties.”

This move marks a significant shift from the measures imposed after the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Following the violent events of that day, Meta suspended Trump's accounts for two years, citing his praise of those who stormed the Capitol. This unprecedented suspension was part of a new Crisis Policy Protocol designed to guide Meta's response to civil unrest and imminent harm.

Trump's accounts were reinstated at the beginning of 2023 but remained under strict scrutiny. Meta’s Oversight Board reviewed the risks to public safety and concluded that the threat had diminished enough to adhere to the original twoyear suspension timeline. Consequently, Trump's accounts were reinstated with significant restrictions and

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potential penalties to prevent repeat offenses.

Until recently, Trump faced harsher penalties for any further violations. Under these conditions, any infractions could result in suspensions ranging from one month to two years, depending on the severity. This protocol applied not only to Trump but to any public figure reinstated after suspensions related to civil unrest.

Clegg reflected on the extraordinary nature of the original suspension, noting, “The normal state of affairs is that the public should be able to hear from a former President of the United States, and a declared candidate for that office again, on our platforms. Now that the time period of the suspension has elapsed, the question is not whether we choose to reinstate Mr. Trump’s accounts, but whether there remain such extraordinary circumstances that extending the suspension beyond the original two-year period is justified.”

Social media’s core values of open debate and free flow of ideas played a crucial role in this decision. Clegg previously stated,

“Social media is rooted in the belief that open debate and the free flow of ideas are important values, especially at a time when they are under threat in many places around the world. As a general rule, we don’t want to get in the way of open, public, and democratic debate on Meta’s platforms — especially in the context of elections in democratic societies like the United States. The public should be able to hear what their politicians are saying — the good, the bad, and the ugly — so that they can make informed choices at the ballot box. But that does not mean there are no limits to what people can say on our platform. When there is a clear risk of real-world harm — a deliberately high bar for Meta to intervene in public discourse — we act.”

By lifting these heightened penalties, Trump will now be treated more like any other user on Facebook and Instagram. This change coincides with the Republican National Convention, where he is expected to be formally nominated as the party's candidate for the 2024 presidential election.

Since June 30, Trump

has been actively posting on Facebook again, sharing videos of his rallies and criticisms of President Joe Biden. He boasts 34 million followers on Facebook, compared to Biden’s 11 million. Trump has nearly 25 million followers on Instagram, while Biden has 17.1 million.

Despite easing penalties, Trump remains subject to Meta’s Community Standards, which apply to all users. These standards require adherence to guidelines ensuring authenticity, safety, privacy, and dignity. Users must avoid violence, incitement to violence, graphic content, criminal behavior, fraud, and deception. Prohibited behaviors include adult sexual exploitation, nudity, bullying, harassment, hate speech, suicide, self-injury, and eating disorders, as well as the sexual exploitation and abuse of children. Identity theft, cybersecurity abuses, spam, intellectual property infringements, and exploitation of minors are also grounds for suspension.

Full details of the Meta Community Standards can be found at https://transparency. meta.com/en-gb/poli cies/ community-standards/.

Gaston Co. man arrested, under $725k bond

On July 11, at approximately 2:46 p.m., Gaston County Police officers responded to the report of a driver slumped over the wheel in a red Buick on S. Gaston Street near Robinson Street. Upon their arrival, officers contacted Richard Dean Lockman. While speaking with Lockman, it was determined that he had numerous outstanding felony warrants. While Officers were placing Lockman under arrest, they observed drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle which led to also locating 29 grams of meth. Lockman was transported to the Gaston County Jail where he was charged with numerous drug offenses as well as his warrants. He is under a $725,000 bond.

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Nationwide ice cream brands and candy recalled

nationwide and available in retail locations and by direct delivery. The products included in the recall are Friendly’s 60 fl. Oz. Celebration Ice Cream Cake and 40 fl. Oz. Strawberry Krunch Ice Cream Cake, Abilyn’s Frozen Bakery Vanilla & Chocolate 30 fl. Oz. 6” and 60 fl. Oz 8” Ice Cream Cakes, Abilyn’s Frozen Bakery “For Love of Chocolate,” “Cookies & Cream,” and “Cookie Dough” Ice Cream Cakes, Hershey’s 38 fl. oz. and 110 fl. Oz. Vanilla and Chocolate flavored Ice Cream Cakes and Hershey’s 4 fl. oz. Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Cones and 4 fl. Oz. Cookies & Cream Polar Bear Ice Cream Sandwiches. Yelloh! 4 fl. Oz. Vanilla Nut Ice Cream Sundae Cones, Vanilla Fudge Ice Cream Sundae Cones, Pecan Praline Ice Cream Sundae Cones, Chip & Mint Ice Cream Sundae Cones,

were distributed

Cookie & Cream Ice Cream Sandwiches, and Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches were also recalled. Jeni’s 3.5 fl. Oz. Chocolate Silk Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches, 3.5 fl. Oz. Key Lime Pie Frozen Desert, 3.5 fl. oz Mint Chocolate Truffle Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches, and 3.5 fl. oz Triple Berry Tart Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches were also recalled. Cumberland Farms Farmhouse Premium Ice Cream Sandwich, Rich Vanilla, 4 fl. oz Cumberland Farms, Farmhouse Premium Ice Cream Sandwich, Marvelous Mint, 4 fl. oz, were also included in the recall, as well as The Frozen Farmer 4 fl. oz Elf On The Shelf Santa`s Cookies Ice Cream Sandwiches 16 fl. oz Elf On The Shelf Santa`s Cookies 16 fl. oz Strawberry Sorbet Pints 16 fl oz Raspberry Sorbet Pints 16 fl. oz Orange Cream

Frobert Pints, and 16 fl. oz Watermelon Sorbet Pints.

Additional recalled ice cream brands include Marco, ChipWich, AMAFruits, Taharka, Dolcezza Gelato, and LaSalle. Visit https://www.fda.gov/ media/179742/download?attachment to view the brand’s specific recalled products, “best by” dates, and plant locations.

No illnesses associated with the ice cream recalls have been reported to date. Totally Cool, Inc. has ceased producing and distributing the affected products due to FDA sampling, which discovered the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The company continues its investigation and is taking preventive actions. No other products produced by Totally Cool, Inc. are impacted by this recall.

Consumers who have re-

called products in their possession are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers may contact Totally Cool, Inc. at 410363- 7801 and regulatory@ totallycoolicecream.com, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern, Monday to Friday. On June 28, the FDA announced that Prophet Premium Blends of Santa Ana, California, is recalling Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones, Chocolate Bars, and Gummies (Micro- and Mega/ Extreme-Dose) because such candy products contain Muscimol, a chemical found in mushrooms of the genus Amanita; Muscimol could be a potential cause of symptoms consistent with those observed in persons who became ill after eating Diamond Shruumz products. Reported symptoms have included those linked to seizures, agitation, involun-

tary muscle contractions, loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness, nausea and vomiting, abnormal heart rates, and hyper/hypotension.

Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones, Chocolate Bars, and Gummies (Micro- and Mega/ Extreme-Dose) were distributed nationwide through retail stores and online mail orders. All lots or “best buy” dates and all flavors of Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones, Chocolate Bars, and Gummies (Micro- and Mega/ Extreme-Dose) are included in this recall, and in the event the product is missing lot information or best buy dates, all flavors of Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones, Chocolate Bars, and Gummies (Micro- and Mega/Extreme-Dose) product are still included in this recall. At this time, 39 related illnesses have been reported to See RECALLED, Page 5B

FDA announced workshop on brain-computer interface devices

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) have announced a public workshop to engage with stakeholders in the implanted brain-computer interface device ecosystem.

The workshop’s purpose is to discuss the development of clinical outcome assessments (COAs) to evaluate the effectiveness of implanted brain-computer interfaces (BCIs).

The Implanted BCI devices that are the focus of

this workshop are neuroprostheses that interface with the central nervous system to restore lost motor and/or sensory capabilities in people with impairments in motor function and/or communication.

Over the past few decades, researchers and device developers around the world have been investigating implanted BCIs as a means of providing communication and/or motor control for individuals with speech and physical impair-

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX

Having qualified on the 3rd of July 2024 as Administratrix of the Estate of Dorene Sellers (24 E 562), 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, Administratrix, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before October 17, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 17th day of July, 2024.

A. Susan Biggers Administratrix of the Estate of Dorene Sellers

Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C.

402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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PUBLIC NOTICE

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE

Having qualified on 28th of June 2024 as Executor of the Estate of Alfred Dulude, III aka Alfred Maurice Dulude, III (24 E 406), 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 Jeffrey Dulude, Sr., c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before October 10, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 10th day of July, 2024.

Jeffrey Dulude, Sr.

Executor of the Estate of Alfred Dulude, III: aka, Alfred Maurice Dulude, III

c/o A. Susan Biggers

Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C.

402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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PUBLIC NOTICE

EXECUTRIX NOTICE

Having qualified on 21st of June 2024 as Executrix of the Estate of Shirley Ann Tilley (24 E 538) 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 Ruby R. Hill, c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before October 10, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 10th day of July, 2024.

Ruby R. Hill

Executrix of the Estate of Shirley Ann Tilley

c/o A. Susan Biggers

Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR

Having qualified on 19th of June 2024 as Administrator CTA of the Estate of Tommy Ellis Drewery (24 E 532), 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 James Lewis Drewery, II, Administrator CTA c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before October 3rd, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 3rd day of July, 2024.

James Lewis Drewery, II Administrator CTA of the Estate of Tommy Ellis Drewery

c/o A. Susan Biggers

Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C.

402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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ments. The implanted BCIs directly access and interpret neural data from the brain and can be noninvasive, such as those that use electroencephalogram (EEG) electrodes on the scalp, or invasive, involving implanted electrodes in or near the brain.

Being able to assess the effectiveness of new medical devices, such as implanted BCIs, is integral to medical device development and innovation for people

living with various speech and physical impairments. Clinical outcome assessments (COAs) describe or reflect how a person feels, functions, or survives and can be reported by a health care provider, a patient, a non-clinical observer (such as a parent), or through the performance of an activity or task. The COAs may be a single measure or comprised of multiple measures.

There is a need to develop standardized COAs that can

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 10th of July, 2024 as Administratrix of the Estate of LATOYA CORNICK WALKER (24 E 577), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Kimberly Jane Walker, Administratrix on or before the 17th of October, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 17th day of July, 2024.

Kimberly Jane Walker, Administratrix Estate of Latoya Cornick Walker 1608 Caleb Road Shelby, NC 28152

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 18th of May, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of SANDRA KAY PHILLIPS (24 E 458), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Henry Christopher Rippy, Administrator on or before the 17th of October, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 17th day of July, 2024.

Henry Christopher Rippy, Administrator Estate of Sandra Kay Phillips 2234 Amber Lane Shelby, NC 28150

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 1st of July as Administratrix-CTA of the Estate of VICKIE McCULLOUGH PARRIS SMITH (24 E 511), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Gloria Emaline Truett, Administratrix-CTA on or before the 10th of October, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 10th day of July, 2024.

Gloria Emaline Truett, Administratrix-CTA Estate of Vickie McCullough Parris Smith 1727 Sneed Drive Shelby, NC 28150

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 10th of June, 2024 as Executor and Executrix of the Estate of PEGGY D. BINGHAM; AKA, PEGGY DIXON BINGHAM (24 E 572), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Gregory D. Bingham, Co-Executor and Glenda B. Miller, Co-Executrix, on or before the 17th of October, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 17th day of July, 2024.

Gregory D. Bingham, Co-Executor

Estate of Peggy D. Bingham; aka, Peggy Dixon Bingham 36 Old Forge Drive Nebo, NC 28761

And/or

Glenda B. Miller, Co-Executrix

Estate of Peggy D. Bingham; aka, Peggy Dixon Bingham 6533 Fallston Road

Lawndale, NC 28090

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be utilized to assess the effectiveness of implanted BCIs in future clinical trials for their intended use. These COAs need to be identified and developed with generalizability and robustness to the home environment so that COAs reflect functional communication and/or motor control in real-world settings.

This public workshop will be held September 19, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and September 20, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to

12:00 p.m. (ET) at the FDA White Oak Campus, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Bldg. 31, Room 1503, Silver Spring, MD, 20993. The public workshop will be webcast. Register to receive the link to the webcast in a confirmation email. After the live webcast, a link for the recorded co-sponsored public workshop will be posted to the FDA webpage.

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 29th of May, 2024 as Executrix of the Estate of WADE B. PATTERSON; AKA, WADE BILLY PATTERSON (24 E 181), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Leia Ann Young, Executrix on or before the 26th of September 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 26th day of June, 2024.

Leia Ann Young, Executrix Estate of Wade B. Patterson; aka, Wade Billy Patterson 342 Royce Dr Winston Salem, NC 27107

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PUBLIC 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: DONNA ELAINE WILLIAMS, Deceased. File No. 24 E 535

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

Having qualified on the 20th day of June, 2024 as Administratrix of the Estate of DONNA ELAINE WILLIAMS, 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 Administratrix on or before the 28th day of September, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 26th day of June, 2024.

Linda Gonzales, Administratrix 3503 Henna Pl New Bern, NC 28564

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 26th of June, 2024 as Executrix of the Estate of GENEVA W. THRIFT; AKA, GENEVA WIGGINS THRIFT (24 E 302), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Mary Joyce Sanford, Executrix on or before the 10th of October 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 10th day of July, 2024.

Mary Joyce Sanford, Executrix

Estate of Geneva W. Thrift; aka, Geneva Wiggins Thrift 516 Stony Point Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS CLEVELAND COUNTY

Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Samuel R. Suber, III, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 2nd day of October, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 3rd day of July, 2024.

Emily R. Suber, Executrix of the Estate of Samuel R. Suber, III c/o McGill and Hassan, P.A. 8816 Red Oak Boulevard, Suite 220 Charlotte, North Carolina 28217

Patrick D. Craig, J.D. McGill and Hassan, P.A. Attorneys for Estate 8816 Red Oak Boulevard, Suite 220 Charlotte, North Carolina 28217

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date. States with cases include AL, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IN, IA, KY, MD, MN, MO, MT, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC, and TN. Reported symptoms have

included those linked to central nervous system excitation (e.g., seizures, agitation, and involuntary muscle contractions), central nervous system depression (e.g., loss of consciousness, confusion, and sleepiness), gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., nausea and vomiting), and cardiovascular

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE

OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 10th of July, 2024 as Administrator of the Estate of SHERRY HALLAM;AKA, SHERRY HAMPTON HALLAM (24 E 480), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Andrew Hallam, Administrator on or before the 17th of October, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 17th day of July, 2024.

Andrew Hallam, Administrator

Estate of Sherry Hallam; aka, Sherry Hampton Hallam 909 Greentree Dr Charlotte, NC 28211

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 11th of July, 2024 as Co-Executors of the Estate of BRENDA WALKER HAMRICK (24 E 584), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Samuel Joseph Hamrick, Co-Executor and Patrick Hull Hamrick, Co-Executor, on or before the 17th of October 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 17th day of July, 2024.

Samuel Joseph Hamrick, Co-Executor

Estate of Brenda Walker Hamrick 113 Riverchase Dr Shelby, NC 28152

And/or

Patrick Hull Hamrick, Co-Executor

Estate of Brenda Walker Hamrick 1521 Gold Farm Rd Shelby, NC 28152

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 11th of July, 2024 as Administrator of the Estate of RANDY JAY BOLTON (24 E 585), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Paul Jason Bolton, Administrator on or before the 17th of October, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 17th day of July, 2024.

Paul Jason Bolton, Administrator

Estate of Randy Jay Bolton 2318 Maplewood Dr Gastonia, NC 28052

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NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNEXATION AGREEMENT

Between the City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina and the Town of Grover, North Carolina

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to N.C.G.S. 160A-58.23 the City Council for the City of Kings Mountain will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 101 W. Gold Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina to consider entering into an Annexation Agreement with the Town of Grover, North Carolina, whereby the Town of Grover will consent to the annexation of two parcels of property consisting of approximately 145.087 acres, more or less located on South Battleground Avenue, which is non-contiguous to the Corporate limits of both participating municipalities. The property that is being considered in the proposed Annexation Agreement is identified in the tax records for Cleveland County as follows:

1) Parcel 66814 – Map 4-37, Block 1, Lot 100, consisting of 143.687 acres, more or less

2) Parcel 11485 – Map 4-37, Block 1, Lot 13 consisting of 1.400 acres, more or less

The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Opportunity for public input will be offered during the public hearing portion of the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk at 704-734-0333.

City of Kings Mountain Karen Tucker, City Clerk

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involvement (e.g., abnormal heart rates and hyper/hypotension).

Prophet Premium Blends initiated this recall and has ceased the production and distribution of the Diamond Shruumz product line as the FDA and Prophet Premium Blends continue their inves-

tigation as to the cause of the serious adverse effects. These products were previously available online and in person at a variety of retail locations nationwide, including smoke/vape shops and retailers that sell hemp-derived products such as cannabidiol (CBD) or delta-8 tetrahydro-

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 8th of July, 2024 as Executrix of the Estate of JAMES WALTER UNDERWOOD (24 E 574), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Ashley Marie Underwood Jones, Executrix on or before the 17th of October, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 17th day of July, 2024.

Ashley Marie Underwood Jones, Executrix

Estate of James Walter Underwood 1008 Rollingwood Dr Shelby, NC 28150

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 10th of July, 2024 as Executor of the Estate of BARBARA S. DIXON; AKA, BARBARA ANN SMITH DIXON (24 E 555), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Sidney Stern Dixon III, Executor on or before the 17th of October, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of to their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 17th day of July, 2024.

Sidney Stern Dixon III, Executor Estate of Barbara S. Dixon; aka, Barbara Ann Smith Dixon 3127 Valencia Terrace Charlotte, NC 28211

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK File No. 24 E 394

In the Matter of the Estate of: OLLIE MARIE BRAMLETT, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 8th day of May, 2024 as CoExecutors of the Estate of Ollie Marie Bramlett, 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 Co-Executors on or before the 28th day of September 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 26th day of June, 2024.

Leanna Stroup, Co-Executor 3012 Charles Rd. Shelby, NC 28152

Adam Jones, Co-Executor 109 Tooley Rd. Simpsonville, SC 29681

T. Brandon Jaynes Archonix Law

412 N. Lafayette St. Shelby, NC 28150

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PUBLIC 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: Forrestine Tillman Teague 24 E 314 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Forrestine Tillman Teague of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said Estate of Forrestine Tillman Teague to present them to the undersigned by October 17, 2024 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 17th day of July, 2024.

Garry Tillman 6443 Fallston Rd. Lawndale, NC 28090 Administrator of the Estate of Forrestine Tillman Teague

John V. Schweppe, III

THE SCHWEPPE LAW FIRM, P.A.

Post Office Box 1269 Shelby, North Carolina 28151-1269 (704) 487-7204

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cannabinol (delta-8 THC).

Retailers and wholesalers should discontinue use, stop distribution, quarantine the product immediately, and contact their sales representatives to initiate the return and refund. After contacting their sales representatives, Prophet Premium Blends will issue return shipping labels, verify the inventory, and thereafter issue a refund.

Consumers who have purchased Diamond Shruumz products are urged to stop using them, destroy them,

and contact Prophet Premium Blends via phone at (209) 314-0881 or email at info@diamondshruumz.com with their order number to initiate the refund. Consumers are strongly encouraged to inform Prophet Premium Blends that they destroyed the product to ensure it is no longer accessible.

Consumers, retailers, and wholesalers with questions may contact Prophet Premium Blends at (209) 314-0881 Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM (PDT).

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of SHEILA G. BROWN (24 E 517), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Ashlie D. Brown, Administratrix on or before the 26th of September 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 26th day of June, 2024.

Ashlie D. Brown, Administratrix

Estate of Shelia G. Brown 530 Dixon School Rd Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 26th of June, 2024 as Executor of the Estate of RITVA LEUSCHNER; AKA, RITVA HELLE LEUSCHNER (24 E 525), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Victor Allen Kelley, Executor on or before the 10th of October, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of to their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 10th day of July, 2024.

Victor Allen Kelley, Executor Estate of Ritva Leuschner; aka, Ritva Helle Leuschner 578 Dick Spangler Rd Shelby, NC 28150

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 18th of June, 2024 as Executrixes of the

Estate of MARGARET M. HAYNES (24 E 456), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Charlene Haynes, Co-Executrix and Brenda Phillips, Co-Executrix, on or before the 26th of September 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 26th day of June, 2024.

Charlene Haynes, Co-Executrix

Estate of Margaret M. Haynes 839 Hardy Street Shelby, NC 28152

And/or

Brenda Phillips, Co-Executrix

Estate of Margaret M. Haynes

1308 Dockery Drive Shelby, NC 28152

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK File No. 23 E 440

In the Matter of the Estate of: GABRIEL DEAN DIBRUNO, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 29th day of May 2024 as Administrator of the Estate of Gabriel Dean DiBruno, 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 Administrator on or before the 4th day of October 2024 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 3rd day of July 2024.

William M. Claytor, Administrator Baucom Claytor Law Firm

200 Providence Road, Suite 106 Charlotte, NC 28207

William M. Claytor, Attorney at Law Baucom Claytor Law Firm

200 Providence Road, Suite 106 Charlotte, NC 28207

KMH (7/3, 7/10, 7/17 & 7/24/2024)

ING by Ronnie Henderson. Call for Pricing. Reasonable Rates! (704) 691-5030 TRUCKLOADS OF FLEA MARKET ITEMS!!! Clothes, lamps, shoes ... anything you’d find at a thrift store. Just $50 per truck load. Making room for new items. Call Tammy for info 828-748-7860. CHERRYVILLE NC IS FOR SALE. www.CherryvilleNC. com is for sale - there is only one CherryvilleNC.com NC4Ever@USA.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. 704472-9367.

HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR. Skid Steer, Wreckers, Rollbacks, Splitters, Tractors, etc. 30 years experience. Shelby, NC. (Joe) (704) 692-1097

REUNIONS

BURNS HIGH CLASS OF 1974. 50th Class Reunion, Saturday, August 24, 2024. Cost: $50 per person. RSVP required. Contact: Beachmsj@yahoo.com Deadline July 24 (704) 5383988 EMPLOYMENT NOW HIRING LANDSCAP-

ERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. Over time available. (704) 473-0341

HIRING. PERSON 1ST LLC is hiring for Direct Support Professional/Community Living and Support. If you are a positive person and enjoy making a difference in the lives of persons with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges, come and join our team. As a one-on-one support staff, you will be providing services in the home and community to help persons served reach beyond their limits! Please contact Eddie Scruggs, Executive Director for further details. 704-6926974. (704) 692-6974

STRONG WOMAN NEEDED. for deep house cleaning, etc. Need a good back. Cash Lawndale. 704-300-4530.

BUSINESS SERVICES

MCNEILLY TREE SERVICE & LAND MANAGEMENT. Tree Removal, Trimming, Demolition, Land Clearing, Firewood, Hauling Services, Debris Removal. Free Estimates. (704) 472-3766

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.

TONEY’S PLUMBING REPAIR. Tub, faucet installation, kitchen lavatory installation, hot water heater repair/replace, drain clean. All work guaranteed. 828-223-0332.

KARLENA RADFORD-4 SEASONS HOMES and Land. Looking to buy or sell your property in Rutherford, Polk, or Cleveland counties? Call Karlena at 4 Seasons Homes and Land! (828) 716-0296 karlena@4seasonshomes andland.com

BUSINESS SERVICES

ERIC MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, full service on lawnmowers or tractor. Honest & Reliable! (704) 300-2332

PAINTING SERVICES. Over 25 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results. References available. Free estimates. Charles, or leave message. (704) 435-8062.

RETIRED MALE CNA. Will do private duty in home or hospital in Shelby, Cleveland County area. (704) 300-6815

CLEVELAND COUNTY GA-

RAGE DOORS. Summer Tune-up Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-472-9367.

HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR. Skid Steer, Wreckers, Rollbacks, Splitters, Tractors, etc. 30 years experience. Shelby, NC. (Joe) (704) 6921097

SALTZ HANDY SERVICES & Crafty Cleaning. Debris & junk removal. Haul off unwanted items. Haul dirt, mulch, etc. Pressure washing. Light yard work & mowing. Garage clean out. House cleaning & caretaking. Estate clean out. Some demolition. Call or text 828226-9878, 828-556-0580.

PAINTING, ROOFING, TILE FLOORS, wood decks, fences & carpentry work. Free estimates. Ask for Harold or Jim 828-429-7511.

EAGLE TRANSPORT & OTHER SERVICES. Able to transport appliances, furniture, ATV’s, UTV’s, kayaks, canoes, pedal boats, building supplies and more. 828-748-6306.

CARETAKER LOOKING TO CARE FOR YOUR LOVED ONE. Bathing, feeding, light cooking, light housekeeping, run errands. 20 years experience. Cleveland County area. 980-553-2716

WILL SIT WITH YOUR LOVED ONE. 3rd sift 10pm-6am or 11pm-7am or 12 hours Mon - Fri. Shelby area. References available. (704) 974-3110

WILL CLEAN HOUSES. Reasonable rates. Call or text me at (704) 419-9016

OIL CHANGE SPECIAL. CONVENTIONAL 39.95 /5 QTS

SYNTHETIC BLEND 49.95 /5 QTS FULL SYNTHETIC 69.95 /5 QTS ALSO ALL OIL CHANGES INCLUDE 102 POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION AND TIRE

ROTATE. (704) 538-3770 clunamantilla@gmail.com

HANDYMAN SERVICES. No job too small. Have references. Construction, landscaping, etc. Jack of all trades! 40 plus years of experience. 828-375-5773.

AUCTIONS

CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

Onsite and Online. Sat. July 20th, 2024 @ 10 am, Preview: Friday, July 19th 10 - 6 pm. New Location: 12462 NC Hwy 209 Hot Springs, NC 28743, www.ej-auction.com, Partial Listing: Tools, Shipping Containers, Tractors, Livestock Gates, Trailers, Lumber, 2 Trailer Loads of Furniture and More! Call to Consign Items! Edward Johnson Auctioneers, Inc. NC8134 NC8496 (828) 593-9649

YARD SALES

CLEVELAND COUNTY

2 FAMILY YARD SALE. Sat., July 20th, 7:00 AM until. Household items, clothing. 653 E. Sanders Road, Shelby, NC 28150

FOR SALE

4 MEN’S CRUISER BICYCLES $200. Must sell! 828-782-7221.

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

FOR

SALE

HAY FOR SALE. Fescues Hay -$5 a bale, also Orchard Grass- $7 a bale. 704-6927150.

FOUR CEMETERY PLOTS FOR SALE. At Rose Hill Cemetery in Fallston, NC. Convenient to sidewalk and road. $900 each. Call 4:00pm8:00pm. (704) 472-5682

52 CUB FARMALL. Want to trade it for metal garage building in need of repair. 18x20 or 16x18. 980-295-8933.

GE HEAVY DUTY LARGE CAPICITY washer with matching dryer. Like new. $375. Will deliver. Please call 828-289-3371.

REMODELING HOME. Selling matching sofa and loveseat, white wicker loveseat, nice wicker table, white coffee table, 3 wooden bar stools, whirlpool ceramic top electric stove and roll top desk. 704460-9494.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788

HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855

MICROTECH KNIVES ON SALE! We have 1 OZ. SILVER BARS & ROUNDS Available (While Supplies Last)* Plus: More KNIVES•KNIVES•KNIVES at Jake’s Knives & Coins located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 or (980) 295-5568

3 GRAVE SITES, SECTION 1. Rose Hill Cemetery. $2700. (910) 538-3602

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Large On Site Display”. Concrete Pads, Grading, Plumbing, Electrical. “One Stop Shop For All !” J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City, 2690 Hwy. 221 South. (828) 245-5895

CARPORTS, GARAGES, BOAT, RV COVER HAY BARNS, Etc. “Check Out Our Price Before You Buy... There Is Difference!” J. Johnson Sales, inc. 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

STORAGE BUILDINGS WOOD OR METAL. New, Used, Repo. New Buildings from $3756.00. Inventory changes weekly! J. Johnson Sales, inc. 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

DISCOUNT APPLIANCES. Refrigerators, washers, dryers and stoves. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 477-4766

TRAILERS NEW5X10 WITH GATE $1395. Areas Largest Trailer Inventory, Equipment, Dumps, Landscape, Enclosed, Gooseneck “New & Used”. Best Cash Deals Around, Credit Cards, Financing, Rent to Own, No Credit Check Available. J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City. (828) 245-5895

METAL ROOFING FOR SALE

INSTOCK! Deliveries Twice A Week. One Piece or the Whole Roof. J. Johnson Sales, inc. 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

FOR SALE

NEW-USED TRAILERS PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ALL TYPES OF TRAILERS. 1500 Square Feet of Parts, Axles, Tires, Lights, Gates, Ramps, etc. J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City, (828) 245-5895

TINY HOUSE / OFFICE UNIT. 12’ X 28’. Small Kitchen, 1/2 Bath, TV on Wall, Heat & Air. $35,900. Deliver & Blocked. “Financing Available”. J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City. (828) 245-5895

DOWNSIZING CONTENTS OF HOME. Located at The Columns, Condo #117. Columns Circle, Shelby. To view, must call for appointment. (704) 2847043

ITEMS FOR SALE. GE Washer & Gas Dryer-$100, Desk w/shelves-$60, 61” wide X 30”deep, 24 1/2” Tall-Gold framed mirror-$75. 704-6927359 or 704-692-7250.

HEAT SYSTEM. 750 Gallon Water Stove w/8 Solar Panels. Oil Furnace backup. Call for more info. 704-482-8851 or 704-692-8501.

BEDROOM SUITE WITH 4 POSTER queen bed. Highboy chest, dresser w/mirror & night stand. $400. Can text pictures. (704) 538-3285

3 RIDING LAWNMOWERS FOR SALE. 1 Bolens, 1 Craftsman, 1 TroyBilt. All in good shape. Bolens & TroyBilt are mowing grass. PTO on Bolens needs work. $600 for all three. (704) 284-8212

MARILYN MONROE MEMORABILIA. 7 beautiful calendars, different years, mint condition, some in wrappers-new,12X12$20 ea. 1-16x20 sketch - $20, Hardback book with pictures and history, 270 pgs.- $20. 828286-7888.

USED CAMPER TOPS FOR SALE: Various sizes and styles. Keep it dry and safe! 828-351-8846.

WOOD CRATES OR PLANT-

ERS BOXES. Wood shipping crates for sale with some lids. 3 different sizes. Can send pictures. I have a few smaller crates ideal for planters. New shipment just arrived! $35 each. (704) 300-1818

WOLF CELEBRITY 16 TAN-

NING BED. 110 volt, all new bulbs, plus extra bulbs. Cliffside area. $600. 828-289-6756, leave message.

ITEMS FOR SALE Whirlpool Washer and KitchenAid Dryer-$150 for the pair. Also, Antique Pump Organ-$250 or OBO. Call 704-472-7974.

LOST & FOUND

FOUND. A musical instrument found on N 18. Call 704-4654236.

WANT TO BUY

WANT TO BUY CARS& TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

WANT TO BUY

CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228

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

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO CASH? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call (704) 4720006

WANT TO BUY PARTS FOR 1996 Toyota Tacoma pickup. Need grill and radiator. Please call 828-245-0269, leave message.

FARM & GARDEN

2 ROYAL PALM TURKEY GOBBLERS, $45 each; young Royal Palms and mixed breed turkeys, $25 and up. Call 803-628-8817

2023 KUBOTA L4060. Enclosed Cab 4wd. A/C, radio, front end loader, 4 implements and dual axle trailer included. Like new! Been serviced regularly. Over $60,000 invested will take $54,000 obo. 90% of the 102 hours was mowing. Must see to appreciate! Call (704) 616-1680 SPEECO QUICK HITCH (NO BUSHINGS REQUIRED) $225.00 Used one time! Make offer! (704) 718-9122

HAY BALES FOR SALE. Good grass, 4x5 large hay bales. Buy 20 bales for $40 each, get 5 bales free! $200 value! 828-429-4900.

BOATS

M-80 DUCK HUNTING KAYAK. $450 Brand New, never been in the water. $585 on www.creekboats.com. Will entertain offers. (704) 2970479

PETS & LIVESTOCK

BRAHMA CHICKS FOR SALE. $5.00 each. (704) 466-8741

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Big & beautiful, were born to AKC registered Magnus vom Walls (100lbs) & Mishka (88lbs). Magnus is 5th in the US Seiger show and is the off spring of Negus de Marka IGP3. 4 males & 2 females available July 19. Puppies come with shots, Vet health screening, packet to include registration. 828-292-3001, 828-455-9988 rsutak26@ hotmail.com (828) 292-3001 rsutak26@hotmail.com

PETS & LIVESTOCK

FEMALE CHIHUAHUA PUPPY. Very playful, ready for new home, 9 weeks old, dewormed, 1st shots, $400. Call or text 704-466-6983.

NINE GERMAN SHEPHERD SYBERIAN HUSKEY mix puppies. Five males, four females. Dewormed, 1st shots, vet health checked. 8-1/2 weeks old. Ready for new home. Kid friendly. 704-9747357 CKC BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIES. 1-M, 3-F, Vet checked and current vaccinations. $1200. (980) 389-3747 jbrbsmith18@gmail.com 6 WEEK OLD FEMALE ROTTWEILERS. Not papered but are purebred. (828)

8 weeks, 3 long hair, 1 short hair, multiple shades of chocolate, $350 each. 704-466-5790.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

ROTTWEILER PUPPIES.

Imported Champion Working Lines. $800 each. 828-7557335.

SHIH-TZU. Beautiful, cuddly and shy female 2 year old Shih-tzu for sale to a good home for $650. Up to date on shots and healthy. 828292-3001 (828) 292-3001 rsutak26@hotmail.com

CKC BOSTON TERRIER

PUPS. will be ready July 15. We have black/white, red/ white, brindle/white. They will be vet checked and all appropriate shots and dewormings. We are taking deposits now. Please contact (980) 389-3747 jbrbsmith18@gmail.com

LAB PUPPIES FOR SALE. AKC registered champion bloodline. $100 each. (704) 473-4299

BABY NANNY GOATS. Mixed Seenan/Newbian. Assorted colors. Weened, ready for home. Healthy, farmraised. $150 and up. Cliffside area. 828-289-6756.

LABRADOR RETRIEV-

ER PUPS. Puppies are 5 th generation, AKC American English blend hunting background, well socialized, parents on premise, pups will be vet checked, parvovirus and canine distemper only, parents are fed raw diet, no chemicals used in the home or on my dogs (603) 348-0845 nmouimette@yahoo.com

CKC TOY POODLES. 3 CKC toy poodles, red male and black male, 1 black female ready to go. Has had 1st shots. $1000. (704) 426-7920 buttercupcreme@yahoo.com

PETS & LIVESTOCK

KOI FISH FOR SALE. All colors; short and long fin; 3”-4” fish $1.; larger fish $5.-$10. (864) 546-2778 brendasherman9@ gmail.com

2 GORGEOUS TRADITIONAL FEMALE CKC registered Yorkie puppies. Mother CKC registered on site, father CKC registered (have pictures). Both puppies have 1st shots with papers. Tails docked, dewclaws removed. Mother is 6 lbs. Father is 3 lbs. $1500. each. Serious inquires only. Donna 828286-7881, leave message.

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, high quality. Comes with first shots and deworming. Call 828-289-3996 or 828-7489238.

FREE TO A GOOD HOME. 2 kittens, 6 weeks old. 4 cats, 6-7 months old. 1 Bue Heeler Pyrenees mix, 1 year old, 1 bulldog mix, 9 months old. 828-2879456.

CARS & TRUCKS

2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LTD. 204,000 miles. White exterior, Black Leather interior. Power windows. Sunroof. Recent tune up, front shocks, engine rebuild. Asking $2,850. 704-472-3744 and or 704-4663097.

1997 FORD F-SUPER DUTY CHASSIS CAB XLT Package. 7.3 Diesel Power Stroke, Removable Pipe Rack Flat Bed. 146,000 miles, PW, PDL, 5 Speed Manual, $18500 Call (704) 300-1818

2003 FORD RANGER XLT pick-up, 3L V6, 193,000 miles, runs great, midnight blue, new tires. $5,000. 828-2846407.

PUBLIC 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: ALISON LAURA CLARK, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified on the 1st day of July, 2024 as Administratrix of the Estate of Alison Laura Clark, 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 Administratrix on or before the 12th day of October, 2024 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 10th day of July, 2024. Mary Ann Clark, Administratrix 113 Covenant Court Kings Mountain, NC 28086

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr., CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

KMH (7/10, 7/17, 7/24 & 7/31/24)

PUBLIC 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: RICHARD WAYNE BOLIN, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified on the 17th day of June, 2024 as Executrix of the Estate of RICHARD WAYNE BOLIN, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executrix on or before the 28th day of September, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 26th day of June, 2024.

Sheila Coats Bolin, Ex. 110 Ferguson Drive Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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

KMH (6/26, 7/3, 7/10 & 7/17/24)

CARS & TRUCKS

2019 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN LE. 72,000 miles. Clean Car Fax. $14,000 Firm. 704692-8205.

2006 FORD ECONOLINE

CARGO VAN E-250 Utility Van. Has ladder rack and tool & supply racks with Buckhead gate behind driver seat. Cold A/C . Automatic. New Battery & Wiper Blades. $6900 OBO Call 704-300-1818 (704) 3001818

1991 LINCOLN TOWN CAR 97,308 miles, 4 dr., Beautiful Blue body with no dents or scratches. Great investment. Too many vehicles. Driven regularity. Garage kept. $3,500 firm. 828-748-1065.

2012 DODGE JOURNEY 216,496 miles, $2800.00, books in at over 4k in current condition. Has electronic problems Won’t hold charge and lights, radio, windows, horn, etc have minds of their own when running. New alternator New battery. Need to sell asap. Text first before calling (413) 302-0017

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY

TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO CASH? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call (704) 472-0006

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY

HOUSE FOR SALE IN RUTHERFORDTON. LOCATION! THIS WELL MAINTAINED RANCH HOME IS LOCATED A FEW MILES FROM RUTHERFORDTON’S QUAINT DOWNTOWN AREA, YET OUTSIDE OF THE CITY LIMITS IN A QUIET COUNTRY SETTING ON 1.3 ACRES OF LAND. YOU WILL LOOK OUT YOUR KITCHEN WINDOW INTO BEAUTIFULLY SHADED WOODS. THE HOME FEATURES 3 BEDROOMS AND 1 FULL BATH. THE INTERIOR OF THE HOME HAS UNDERGONE A TOTAL REFRESH; NEW PAINT THROUGHOUT, NEW LUXURY WATERPROOF VINYL PLANK IN THE KITCHEN, DINING AREA, HALLWAY, AND BATH, THE BEAUTIFUL, ORIGINAL RED OAK HARDWOOD FLOORS HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY SANDED AND STAINED WITH A DARK BROWN PROVINCIAL STAIN, A NEW SIDE ENTRY DOOR, NEW LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT, NEW KITCHEN FAUCET, NEW DOOR KNOBS, TOO MANY DETAILS TO NAME. THERE IS A FULL UNFINISHED BASEMENT WITH BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACCESS, A ONE CAR GARAGE DOOR, AND A WASHER AND DRYER. RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139 (828) 755-4586 CANDY. EDWARDS@ALLENTATE. COM

NOTICE

PUBLIC

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 24th of June, 2024 as Administrator-CTA of the Estate of SHIRLEE LORETTA FERNANDEZ (24 E 377), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Brenton S. Begley, Administrator-CTA on or before the 10th of October 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 10th day of July, 2024.

Brenton S. Begley, Administrator-CTA Estate of Shirlee Loretta Fernandez

McIntyre Elder Law

233 E. Graham Street

Shelby, NC 28150

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

Dorothy Haynes and Winifred Roseboro, Petitioners, vs. April Anderson, Roderick Anderson, Tina Mozie, Sheri Hopper, April Huskey, Tamika Hopper, John Hopper, Rebecca Moore, Sandra Moore, Debra Watson, Kirby Allen, Carolyn Toms, Dennis Toms, Melvin Toms, Harvey Toms, Dorothy Tibbetts, Ryan Roseboro, Ricco Roseboro, Pauline Hopper, Respondents.

23 SP 223

The Respondents in the above captioned matter, that an action entitled as above has been commenced in the superior court of Cleveland County, North Carolina for the Petition for Sale in Lieu of Partition of Real Property. Respondents will further take notice that they are required to appear at the office of the Superior Court of said State and County and answer or respond to the Petition filed in said action or action or the Petitioner will apply for relief demanded in said Petition.

THIS THE 3RD DAY OF JULY, 2024.

JANE DEARWESTER

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

MCINTYRE ELDER LAW

233 E. GRAHAM ST.

SHELBY, NC 28150

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FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

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

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby. (704) 487-6354

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE. Has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications now. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC (704) 482-7723 (704) 482-7723 Lions@RPMMANAGED.COM

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. Weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299

LAUREL HILL APARTMENTS

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of BARBARA ANN HOYLE; AKA, BARBARA A. HOYLE; AKA; BARBARA M. HOYLE (24 E 434), 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 the undersigned on or before the 26th of September 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said Estate to please make immediate settlement with the undersigned estate administrator.

This the 26th day of June, 2024.

Leslie Dawn Hoyle-Blackburn, Executrix c/o Brenton S. Begley McIntyre Elder Law

233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 14th day of June as Administratrix of the Estate of ALAN BRUCE LAIL (24 E 513), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Peggy Lail, Administratrix on or before the 3rd of October 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 3rd day of July, 2024.

Peggy Lail, Administratrix

Estate of Alan Bruce Lail

1736 Burke Rd. Shelby, NC 28152

Counseling McIntyre Elder Law

233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

KMH (7/03, 10, 17 24/2024)

Baby Sound Machine recalled due to shock hazard

On July 3, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a nationwide recall of Hatch Baby Power Adapters sold with Rest 1st Generation Sound Machines due to an electrical hazard. The recall applies to approximately 919,400 units sold in the U.S. plus another 44,352 sold in Canada.

Consumers purchased the product online at Hatch.co and Amazon. com, and at BuyBuyBaby, Target, Walmart, Nordstrom, Pottery Barn Kids, and BestBuy stores nationwide from January 2019 through September 2022 for between

$60 and $70 with certain Rest 1st Generation Sound Machines, and on Amazon.com

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The public will take notice that the City Council of the City of Kings Mountain has called a public hearing regarding applications for Rezoning and to Consider Text Amendments to the Kings Mountain Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).

Z-24-3 Applicant: Kelly Bolin has requested a text amendment to revise locations where tattoo shops are permitted.

Consider a text amendment to UDO Sections 156.30.04. 156.30.05, and Table

156.30.02-1 to change tattoo shops from a use requiring a special use permit to a limited use with specific locational requirements. The proposed amendment would also add the Suburban Commercial (SC) zoning district as a district where tattoo shops could be allowed.

Z-24-5 Applicant: Mike Brown has requested a text amendment to reduce the required street intersection separation offset from 125 feet to 70 feet.

Consider a text amendment to amend UDO Section 156.70.02.C.A.7 to reduce the rightof-way offset currently required between street intersections.

Z-24-7 Applicant: Remington Jackson has requested an amendment to the Zoning Map of the City of Kings Mountain regarding the following:

Rezone approximately 1.88 acres, identified as Cleveland County Parcels 7325, 7326, 7327, 7933 located at the corner of W King Street and N Goforth Street. The petitioner would like the property rezoned from Suburban Residential (SR) and Semi-Urban Residential (SU) to Suburban Commercial (SC).

Z-24-8 Applicant: Shermetta Watkins has requested an amendment to the Zoning Map of the City of Kings Mountain regarding the following:

Rezone approximately 2.90 acres, identified as Cleveland County Parcels 11843 and 11856 located at 1211 and 0 S Battleground Avenue. The petitioner would like the property rezoned from Suburban Residential (SR) to Light Industrial (LI).

Z-24-9 Applicant: David Tibbals has requested an amendment to the Zoning Map of the City of Kings Mountain regarding the following:

Rezone approximately 0.66 acres, identified as Cleveland County Parcels 7067 and 7888 located on the north side of E King Street between N Carpenter Street and N Dilling Street. The petitioner would like the property rezoned from Suburban Commercial (SC) to Semi-Urban Residential (SU).

Additional Text Amendments: Council will also consider the following city-initiated text amendments:

An amendment to UDO Table 156.60.03.D-2 to add language to allow limited freestanding monument signs in the Suburban Residential (SR) and Semi-Urban Residential (SU) zoning districts, specifically for schools, churches, and other similar civic organizations.

An amendment to add language to UDO Sections 156.50.03.J and 156.70.02.J to modify requirements surrounding the installation of sidewalks on new development and redevelopment within the corporate limits of the city.

An amendment to add clarifying language to UDO Section 156.30.05 to reduce ambiguity in the UDO related to where pawnshops can be located within the city’s jurisdiction.

The public hearing will be at City Hall, 101 W. Gold Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Opportunity for public input will be offered during the public hearing portion of the meeting. A copy of the application may be obtained by contacting the City of Kings Mountain Development Services at 704-734-4595. KMH (7/17 & 7/24/24)

from January 2019 through May 2024 for between $60 and $200 with certain Rest 1st Generation sound machines. The plastic housing surrounding the AC power adapter supplied with some Rest 1st Generation sound machines can come off when removing the adapter from the power outlet, exposing the power prongs and posing a shock risk to consumers.

The firm has received 19 reports of the plastic housing surrounding the AC power adapter coming off, including two reports of consumers who experienced a minor electrical shock. This recall involves the AC power adapters sold with some Rest 1st Generation Sound Machine units. The power adapters have model number CYAP05 050100U.

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 26th of June, 2024 as Executor of the Estate of RITVA LEUSCHNER; AKA, RITVA HELLE LEUSCHNER (24 E 525), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Victor Allen Kelley, Executor on or before the 10th of October, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of to their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 10th day of July, 2024.

Victor Allen Kelley, Executor Estate of Ritva Leuschner; aka, Ritva Helle Leuschner 578 Dick Spangler Rd Shelby, NC 28150

KMH (7/10, 17, 24, & 31/2024)

The adapters have a white rectangular plastic housing that plugs directly into the wall socket. The model number, amps (“1.0A”), “Jiangsu Chenyang Electron Co. LTD,” and “Made in China” are printed in black near the prongs on the power adapter. The recalled power adapter was not sold separately. Consumers should stop using the recalled power adapters sold with Rest 1st Generation Sound Machines immediately and contact Hatch for a free replacement power adapter. Consumers should unplug the cord, cut the cord on the recalled power adapter, take a photo of the adapter showing the model number and the cut cord, upload a photo of the product, and provide their name and mailing address at www. hatch.co/adapterrecall. Hatch is also contacting all registered owners directly. For more information or to file a claim, contact Hatch Baby Inc. toll-free at (888) 918-4614 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at recall@hatch. co or online at www.hatch.co/ adapterrecall or www.hatch. co and click on “Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

BACKYARD BASH WORD SEARCH

By JIM MILLER Editor

How to Find Reliable Health Information Online

Dear Savvy Senior,

How can I tell if the health info on a website is trustworthy? I usually do a Google search on a symptom, drug or health condition when I want to research something, but with so much information out there I’m not sure what I can trust.

Skeptical Sal

Dear Sal,

You’re wise to be skeptical! There’s an overwhelming amount of health advice on the internet today and it can be hard to tell what’s credible. To help you sort through the online clutter and locate reliable, trustworthy health information, here are a few tips to follow, along with some top-rated sites you can turn to with confidence.

Savvy Searching

First, know that Google or Bing is not always the best place to start a search. You’ll increase your odds of finding reliable health information if you begin with websites run by government agencies (identified by URLs ending in .gov), medical associations (often .org) or academic institutions (.edu).

Commercial websites (usually ending in .com), such as drug or insurance

companies who may be trying to sell you their products, are usually not the most trustworthy options. To find out who’s sponsoring a site and where the information came from, click on the “About Us” tab on the site’s home page.

Also note that good health and medical information changes all the time so check the date that information was published to make sure it’s current.

Some other areas you need be wary of include online symptom checkers and artificial intelligence (AI) tools. While symptom checkers do offer potential diagnoses that could fit your set of symptoms, they are often inaccurate, and tend to err on the side of caution says Ateev Mehrotra, MD, professor of health care policy at Harvard Medical School. AI tools, like ChatGPT, can also be wrong or generate false but scientific sounding information.

You also need to be cautious about using medical information from social media, online forums or YouTube. Comments in these places may sound authoritative even if the authors have no medical training or expertise.

Top Health Sites

While there are many excellent websites that provide reliable health and medical information, one of the best all-purpose sites that’s recommended by Consumer Reports for researching symptoms and conditions is MedlinePlus (medlineplus.gov).

A service of the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, and part of the National Institutes of Health, MedlinePlus provides high-quality, trustworthy health and wellness information that’s easy to understand and free of advertising.

Here are a few additional websites, recommended by the Medical Library Association and others, to help you find reliable information on specific diseases, conditions and treatments.

Cancer: National Cancer Institute (cancer.gov), American Cancer Society (cancer.org) and National Comprehensive Cancer Network (nccn.org).

Heart disease: American Heart Association (americanheart.org), National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (nhlbi. nih.gov).

Diabetes: American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org).

Alzheimer’s disease: Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) and Alzheimers.gov.

Public health and vaccines: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov).

Alternative medicine: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (nccih.nih.gov) and the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements (ods.od.nih.gov).

Any research you do online before seeing a doctor, be sure to save or print your findings out on paper, including the site you got your information from, so you can review it together.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.