Downtown property likely to be condemned, tenant moving

wards and Mark Wampler are challenging incumbent Jay Rhodes. And Shearra Miller is challenging incumbent Keith Miller for the seat of City Council Member AtLarge.

The Kings Mountain City Council is a seven-member board and includes three members with unexpired terms. They are Mike Butler, Ward 2, Tommy Hawkins, Ward 3; and At-Large Councilman David Allen. In Town of Grover, Mayor Pro Tem Tony L. Willis, See RACES, Page 5A

CCS Back-to-School

Book Bash July 27

By Loretta Cozart

Cleveland County

Schools Back-to-School

Book Bash, presented by Shelby Breakfast Rotary Club is Thursday, July 27, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the District Office at 400 W. Marion Street in Shelby.

The first day of school for Cleveland County is August 16, just three weeks away.

The Shelby Breakfast Rotary Club announced on

Cleveland County

SCHOOLS their Facebook page, “July 27 - celebrate with us! In partnership with Cleveland County Schools, Shelby Breakfast Rotary Club is throwing a full-on block party! Enjoy live music, free hot dogs, bouncy houses, free books and school supplies for kids, display, information booths, and more.

During the July 25 City Council Meeting, council members were asked to adopt an ordinance to demolish or repair property owned by the heirs of Frances Bullock at 124 W. Mountain Street in Kings Mountain.

Should the city council approve this adoption, Uncommon Artisans would be required to move.

On Sunday, July 23, Uncommon Artisans shared a Facebook post sharing, “On Tuesday night (July 25th), the Kings Mountain city council will vote on the condemnation of our current building. No worries, it's just an issue with the upstairs and exterior due to the landlords' neglect. Our last day of business on West Mountain Street will likely be Tuesday, July 25th.

“But don't fret! We've got exciting plans in place. We're moving to a larger and more accommodating space on Railroad Avenue downtown, just down the hill across the tracks, in the space currently occupied by the Trackview Antiques & Collectables store.

“Our new landlord will let us use some of the antiques for displays and customer seating. So, get ready

UNCOMMON ARTISANS for a grand experience!

“We'll keep serving Gold Medusa Coffee, curating locally made, earth-friendly artisan goods, and more. Plus, Pickleweeds Press will be part of the new space too. It's going to be a vibrant mix with an antique business in another part of the building.”

See PROPERTY, Page 5A