Gold Medusa Coffee Company moves to The Imperial Mercantile

By Loretta Cozart

The Imperial Mercantile announced on its Facebook page that Gold Medusa Coffee had moved to its store.

Julian, the owner of Gold Medusa Coffee, said, “I want to thank the people of Kings Mountain for being so supportive of my business. We are excited to move into the Imperial Mercantile and will continue to expand our offerings to bring quality coffee to downtown Kings Mountain!”

Gold Medusa had a soft opening on Monday, August 7, at 8 a.m. Current hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday TBD, and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Carl Edward Price, Jr.

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Carl Edward Price Jr., 74 , of Kings Mountain, NC, went to his heavenly home on August 11, 2023 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.

He was born in Gaston County, NC, son of the late Carl Edward Price Sr and Coleen Elizabeth Paysour Price and was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Myra Parker Price. Affectionately known to his friends and family as “Rat”, Carl loved cars, spending time with his friends, and a good cigar.

Carl served his country honorably in the US Army where he attained the rank of Sergeant. He was a wonderful person who will be missed greatly by everyone who knew him.

He is survived by his brother: Ronald Scott Price (Monica), Murrells Inlet, SC; sisters-in-law: Mona Hinson (Eddie), Kings Mountain, NC, Dee Dee Howell, Bessemer City, NC, and Vickie Parker, Kings Mountain, NC; nieces and nephew: Susie Randall (Kevin), Kings Mountain, NC, Zoë Higgins (Mason), Burlington, NC, Nick Lindler, Irmo, SC, and other special nieces and nephews; cousins: Donna Bumgardner (Kenny) and Jeep Wilson (Tonya) of

Kings Mountain, NC and Mark Paysour (Angie), Greensboro, NC.

A graveside service was held on Monday, August 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Mountain Rest Cemetery with Reverend Dr. Steve Taylor officiating.

Visitation was held on Monday, August 14, 2023 from 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home.

Interment was at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC.

Memorials in memory of Mr. Price may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County at 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150.

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

GCPD searching for missing juvenile

On Tuesday, August 1, the Gaston County Police responded to a residence in the 500 block of Steele Rd. Gastonia, NC, in reference to a missing/runaway juvenile.

Zackery Robert Smith, age 14, was reported missing by family members at about 3:30 p.m. Smith was last seen at about 3:20 p.m., leaving the area on foot. He wore a red

KM man charged with possession of child pornography

Gaston County Police have charged Alex West Pardo, age 46, of 1042 Mountain Crest Dr. Kings Mountain, with three (3) felony counts of 2nd degree sexual exploitation of a child and three felony counts of 3rd degree sexual exploitation of a child. In 2021 the Charlotte Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation initiated an investigation of an individual uploading/sharing child pornography videos on a peer-to-peer internet site. As a result of the investigation, Pardo was identified as the individual involved.

The case was then referred to the Gaston County Police for further investigation. As a result of the in- vestigation Gaston County Police detectives were able to charge Pardo with possession of child pornography. On August 10, 2023, Pardo was arrested by the Gaston County Police F.A.S.T. team and is currently incarcerated in the Gaston County Jail, being held on a $250,000 secured bond.

The investigation continues and anyone with any further information is asked to contact Det. R. Smith at 704866-3320 or Crimestoppers at 704-861-8000. There is no further information currently available.

Court date set for Justice

By Loretta Cozart

Amanda Buchannan Justice, the Kings Mountain woman charged with two counts of Felony Statutory Sex Offense with a Child, will go before a District Court Judge in Cleveland County on Thursday morning, August 24, in Court Room 2.

After consulting with the Cleveland County District Attorney's Office, Kings Mountain Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division secured felony warrants and served them on Amanda Buchanan Justice, 35, Phifer Road, Kings Mountain. Justice surrendered to Kings Mountain Police on

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and black short-sleeve shirt, camo pants, and athletic shoes.

Zackery Smith is a white male, 5’3” tall, and weighs about 140 lbs. He has brown hair and brown eyes.

If you have seen Zackery Smith or know his whereabouts, please call the Gaston County Police Department at 704-866-3320 or 911.