Lawrence Etters points to the large clusters of blueberries on his bushes. Photos by Loretta Cozart

said. He credits this year’s blueberry crop to early rains this year and the hot temperatures. “We’ve had good rains every month: April and May are critical to blueberries when they’re growing. And that rain and heat combination never happened before as it has this year. The berries have never been this large, or as sweet as they are this year,” he said.

Lawrence explains that

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Preventative, Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry driver of the vehicle. Emergency Medical personnel from Kings Mountain Fire Department and Cleveland County Emergency Medical Services were dispatched and responded to the scene as well.

Upon their arrival, first aid operations began imme- diately. The driver of the vehicle and one employee of Hardee's were both transported to Gaston Memorial Hospital for further medical treatment. Other customers and employees of Hardee's were treated on site for minor injuries.

The exact cause of this accident is currently under investigation by the Kings Mountain Police Department. Anyone that might have information pertaining to this incident is asked to call Captain K.L Hamrick at KMPD at 704-7340444.

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