will hold two Workbench Sessions on the proposed sign ordinance changes on Thursday, September 5, featuring the City of Kings Mountain’s Planning Director, Henry Earle.
The first session will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m., and the second is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Both sessions will be held at the Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. Kings Street in Kings Mountain.
The city seeks stakeholder engagement on the proposed sign ordinance changes and urges everyone impacted to participate. The planning director will review the proposed sign ordinance changes, followed by a question-and-answer session.
The sign ordinance will impact anyone in Kings Mountain with signage, including businesses, schools, churches, and non-profits. These sessions allow those affected by the new ordinance to have input on the final proposed ordinance.
Diaper Run September 7
CPS Construction is hosting the first annual Diaper Run on Saturday, September 7.
This event is supporting the One More One Less Project and their effort to support foster families and other families in need of diapers in Cleveland County. This free event consists of a motorcycle ride, starting at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Kings Mountain and will end at Shelby Mission Camp. At the Shelby
Mission Camp, there will be free food, prizes, a cornhole tournament, and a performance from Cleveland County’s Lindy Bryson. Registration is required to participate and you can register on our website (www.cpsconstruction. com). Participants are encouraged to bring diapers for donations. Motorcycles are not required and participants can join in cars. The event will be family friendly.
KM Woman’s Club call for vendors for Fall event
By Loretta Cozart
GFWC NC Kings Mountain Woman’s Club is hosting its Fall Vendor Event on Saturday, October 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the clubhouse at 108 E. Mountain Street.
If you are interested in being a vendor, please send a private message to Denise Cobb via Facebook and include a description of the items you offer, including your phone number. During this event, the Woman’s Club strives to keep duplicate items to a minimum.
URGENT: KMPD issues APB for prior police chief photos
By Loretta Cozart
Attention all residents:
KMPD Chief Childress urgently needs your assistance in acquiring photos or portraits of former police chiefs. The community is hereby asked to actively participate in this search by providing any relevant images.
Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival is Back!
The City of Kings Mountain is proud to bring back a beloved festival, the Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival, scheduled for October 12, 2024.
The festival kick-off will begin Friday, October 11th, at 7 p.m., when country music artist, author, and Kings Mountain Native Jimmy Wayne will perform at the Joy Performance Center.
On October 12, the fun will begin in Patriots Park at noon, with activities at the Patriots Park Gazebo, Liberty Falls Amphitheatre, and Heritage Village. Live music, local cheerleading troupes, contests, exhibitors, best beard, goatee, and mustache
competitions are just some of the activities attendees can enjoy at this event.
The musical line-up for this event will be announced soon.
Great contests, food, music, special guests, and much more! Admittance and parking are free! You don’t want to miss this special event!
For more information, call the City of Kings Mountain’s Marketing, Tourism, and Events Department at 704730-2101, or visit their website at www.KingsMountainEvents.Com.
See more upcoming festival events on page 3A
Cabooses off to new homes
By Loretta Cozart
The two cabooses that were at the depot from February 1, 1977, to August 21, 2024, were sold to new owners and moved last week after the city council approved the sale earlier this year.
Bids were accepted until 3 p.m. on June 28. Mickey Simmons and Tom Carlton were awarded the bid individually, each receiving one caboose.
Mickey Simmons of Simmons Structural Movers, Inc., of 2138 Wesson Road in Shelby, moved the first caboose last Wednesday.
Tom Calton of All Rail, Inc., located at 289 Calton Hill Road in Rutherfordton, subsequently took ownership and moved the second caboose.
In their proposals to the city, both expressed their intentions to convert the cabooses into Airbnb-type rentals.
Despite popular belief, the cabooses have not been a part of Kings Mountain’s his-
tory throughout their lives, or even served this area when they rain on the tracks. Both were in service near Raleigh until they were decommissioned.
On February 17, 1977,
businessman Haywood Lynch presented to the city a vintage red caboose he bought on Dec. 22, 1976, from Southern Railway System, Washington, D. C., for the historical museum at the Old Depot. A report by Kings Mountain Herald’s newspaperwoman Lib Stewart shared the rationale behind bringing the cabooses to Kings Mountain. The 100,000-pound retired Northern-Southern bay-window-type red metal caboose cost four cents per pound, $4,000, and is being renovated by Mr. Lynch at cost of about $2,000 before the formal presentation to the city and dedication rites at which Mr. Lynch will hang a plaque bearing the names of See CABOOSES, Page 5A
By Jeremy Homesley
If you possess such pho-
tographs and wish to retain them, please promptly visit Mauney Memorial Library. Upon your arrival, the library staff will efficiently digitize the photo and promptly return it to you. When you arrive at the library desk, specifically request to speak with Jasmine or Christina Martin. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
KMPD thanks you for your prompt attention in this matter.
Liberty Mountain, The Revolutionary Drama has been around for a decade now. This live performance was born in the fall of 2014 to align with the October 7th anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain, and returned to the fall in 2023 to coincide with the school year. At the heart of this company is the desire to educate about a piece of local history with national significance. The Battle of Kings Mountain is a story worth telling. Starting the second weekend in September and running through October 6th, Liberty Mountain will bring the Carolina Backcountry of the eighteenth
century to life for audiences in the Joy Theatre in downtown Kings Mountain, NC. Weekend performances happen at 7:30pm Friday and Saturday, and matinees are at 3:00pm Saturday and Sunday. But it is the new weekday morning shows that are really special. This
Our Family Has Been
year we’re offering nine select performances tailored for field trips and school groups across our entire area: public school classrooms to homeschool clubs and student groups can book field trips to experience a once-in-a-lifetime, live-theater event and become eye-
witnesses to local history through live performance. School Shows happen every Tuesday through Thursday morning starting September 17th through October 3rd, and the battle begins at 10am. And an optional living history exhibit is offered afterward in the Joy Garden next to the theater. The benefits of students attending a live performance are exponential, as many students study the Revolutionary War and the involvement of the Carolinas in the American Revolution as part of their core curriculum. An experience with Liberty Mountain using professional actors and historical reenactors, pyrotechnics, special See TRIP Page 5A
Kings Mountain’s beloved Mountaineer Days is back. Look for contests and fun ways to get involved this year! Photo by City of KM Marketing, Tourism, and Special Events.
Norfolk Southern caboose 388 on its way to Shelby last Wednesday. Photo by Tim Gibby
GPD needs assistance identifying suspects in two cases
The Gastonia Police Department needs help identifying the suspects in two separate cases last week.
1. In the first case, three masked, armed individuals, with one waiting in the car, burst into the Times Turn Around convenience store, 516 New Hope Rd in Gastonia, at 12:10 am early Monday morning on August 19.
Look at their backpacks, bright blue shoes, masks, and sweatshirts.
The suspect in the gray sweatshirt is left-handed. They drove a black Nissan Altima with dark-tinted windows and blacked-out wheels. They were in and out of the store within a minute.
GPD stated that it appears they likely robbed a Circle K in Belmont at 6441 Wilkinson 20 minutes after hitting the Times Turn Around. If you know these suspects, call GPD at 704-866-6069.
2. In the second case, a man pictured using his phone is the suspect in a larceny from Sam’s Club. If you recognize that person, call GPD at 704-8666702. If you know these suspects, call GPD at 704866-6069.
Registration for the Sheriff’s Citizens Academy deadline approaches
Gaston Homeless Shelter closing August 31
The Salvation Army of Gaston and Lincoln counties, located at 107 S. Broad Street in Gastonia, has announced that its emergency homeless shelter will close on August 31, 2024. The last day they accepted new residents was on July 15, 2024. Shelter staff are working with current residents to develop transition plans and explore housing options.
As The Gaston Gazette and other local media sources reported, the decision to close the shelter is part of a shift towards a homelessness prevention program, which the organization believes will be more cost-effective and transformative. This change has raised concerns about shelter availability for homeless individuals in Gaston and surrounding counties.
In an interview with The Gaston Gazette, Dwayne Burks, director of The Gateway Gaston, said that the closure of the shelter will make it harder for homeless people, especially families, to find shelter.
“The immediate impact is that we lose 65 potential crisis beds every night, four family rooms included in that. So, families continue to find it harder. There are no other options in Gaston except some by application program type things, primarily for women and children,” Burks said. “We’re going to see more people on the street without a doubt.” Burks added that Gaston County has no other homeless shelter, forcing those working with homeless people to send them to Charlotte, Lincolnton, or other communities they can reach with limited travel. The Gaston County shelter closure could also affect nearby N.C. and S.C. counties, including Cleveland, York, and Cherokee.
“Getting to Lincolnton is tantamount to us getting to Texas today. For most unhoused people, it’s not an option,” Burks explained. He said that he hopes the shelter’s closure makes elected leaders more aware of the crisis.
The decision to close the Salvation Army shelter in Gaston County is based on
a study conducted in 2023, which found that the emergency shelter program was not the most cost-effective or transformative way to serve those experiencing temporary homelessness. The organization’s volunteer-led advisory board shifted focus towards a homelessness prevention program, which they believe will be more sustainable and impactful in the long run. This change aims to address the root causes of homelessness and provide more comprehensive support to those in need.
It is unknown how quickly the Salvation Army’s new homelessness prevention program will offset the immediate loss of the shelter facilities. Under the policy change, the non-profit organization aims to address the root causes of homelessness and provide more sustainable support to those in need. The cornerstones of the new program emphasize a combination of case management, rapid rehousing, emergency financial services, and providing a food pantry and other support to those in need.
Under the plan, case managers will work directly with individuals and families
to understand their specific needs, create tailored plans, and link them with the necessary resources and services to help them achieve stability.
This new initiative also aims to transition individuals and families from homelessness into permanent housing swiftly. It includes shortterm rental assistance and supportive services to ensure they can sustain their housing.
Further, the program offers emergency financial assistance and financial aid for rent, utilities, and other essential expenses, helping individuals and families avoid homelessness.
The Salvation Army will continue to provide food distribution and other critical services to assist those in need, including a drivethrough food pantry and a clothing closet program.
This shift from providing an emergency shelter to prevention is intended to be more cost-effective and transformative, helping to reduce the overall incidence of homelessness in the community. Meanwhile, some of the short-term support load may shift to surrounding counties.
In Cleveland County,
there are several services available for homeless individuals. These organizations offer a range of services, from emergency shelters to long-term support and recovery programs:
• Cleveland County Rescue Mission: This organization provides food, shelter, recovery programs, and job skills training. It is located at 1100 Buffalo St, Shelby, NC, and can be contacted.
• Crossroads Rescue Mission is a faith-based residential substance abuse treatment facility located at 206 Mount Sinai Church Rd, Shelby, NC. You can reach them at (704) 484-8770.
• Women Children’s Shelter: Offers shelter and services for women and children. Located at 301 N. Washington Street, Shelby, NC. Contact them at (704) 751-1262.
• Beacon Homeless Shel-
be September 17th through November 5th, 2024 (8weeks). The academy will be every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Law Enforcement Center (100 Justice Pl. Shelby, NC 28150). To apply, complete the Citizens Academy Application at https://www. sheriffclevelandcounty. com. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Courtney Simpson at 704-484-4852. Applications are due on or before Monday, September 2. The Citizens Academy is an opportunity for members of the Cleveland County community to gain first-hand experience and behind-the-scenes knowledge about the Sheriff’s Office Operations.
The program entails:
• Overview of the Sheriff’s Office
• Uniform Patrol Operations and Communications
• Criminal Investiga-
ter: Provides a winter shelter for men. Located at 214 N. Washington St, Shelby, NC. You can call them at (704) 481-0043.
With Friends: A non-
tions and Sex Offender Registry
• Crime Scene Investigations
• Detention Center, Court Security, and Civil Process
• Crime Prevention, School Resource Officer (SRO), and the Sheriff’s Teaching Abuse Resistance (STAR) Program
• Vice, Narcotics, and Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
• Special Operations (Special Emergency Response Team - SERT and K9)
"The Office of Sheriff represents all living or visiting Cleveland County. Our Deputies and I are here to serve you by providing you with professional law enforcement services to make our County a safe place to live or visit," posted Sherriff Alan Norman on the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office website.
profit organization supporting homeless, in-crisis, and at-risk youth aged 10-21. Located at 2098 Keith Dr, Gastonia, NC. Contact them at (704) 691-7116.
Three armed individuals burst into Gastonia’s Times Turn Around convenience store, with guns blazing and robbed it on August 19. Photos by GPD
This suspect held the gun in his right hand. He wore dark clothing, including a Champion hoodie, blue shoes, and a black and red backpack.
This left-handed suspect wore a grey zip-up hoodie with a lightning bolt on the left sleeve, a blue mask, black Nike sweatpants with orange stripes, and black sneakers.
This suspect wore a burgundy and grey zip hoodie, matching black pants with burgundy and grey accents on the knees, white vertical stripes on both legs from the hip to the knee, and white sneakers.
(Pictured right) This man is suspected in the larceny of a Sam’s Club in Gastonia.
The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office will host a Sheriff’s Citizens Academy this fall. The dates will
What is a
Mountain is excited to add an Exhibitor Competition to this event, and we need your help to make it a success.
Registration is now open for exhibitors in the following categories:
• Horticulture-Vegetables and Fruits, Sweet Potato Recipe
• Canned Foods-Jams, Jelly, Pickles
• Baked Foods-Breads, Cakes and Cookies
• Candies-Fudge, Peanut
Brittle, Mints and Molded Chocolate
• Needlecraft-Knitting, Needlepoint, and Crochet
• Decorated Hay Bale Contest
• Tractor Parad e and Show
To register for a category or request further information, please e-mail the Marketing, Tourism, and Events Department at mte@cityofkm.com. We will send you a registration
The
form with guidelines/set-up information.
First, second, and thirdplace winners will receive prizes.
beard, mustache & goatee competition returns
Men, it is time to grow those beards, mustaches, or goatees! A fan favorite is returns to the Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival. Saturday, October 12, at 3:00
By Loretta Cozart
Office between noon and 2 p.m. KM Forward is sponsoring $10 discount coupons this season for distribution to area residents, limit 2 per person.
By Loretta Cozart
Liberty Mountain depicts the dramatic events leading up to October 7, 1780, Battle of Kings Mountain. It brings to life the story of these Carolina Backcountry patriots, who, with their victory, helped
secure our nation's liberty. The indoor drama features full theater action, music, epic battles, and special effects. Performances are scheduled every weekend from September 13 to October 6. Specifics can be found at www.libertvmountaindrama.com. Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc. is a volunteer-based, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt community theater.
Arthur Services, Inc. has partnered with Clifford’s Army Rescue Extravaganza for our Dog Food Drive from Monday, August 26 to November 21. The community is invited to work to fill every bowl and ensure no furry friend goes hungry. The drop-off location is 700 E. Gold Street, Kings Mountain. It is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Every bag of dog food makes a difference! Join us in spreading love and care to our four-legged friends. Kings Mountain Ministerial Association and Family Worship Center will be hosting a blood drive on
September 9, 2024 from 12pm to 6pm at Family Worship Center, 1818 Shelby Road, Kings Moun-
A Sweet Potato Pie contest
NC shares in a historic $421M grant for carbon reduction
Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) recently announced a historic $421 million grant award under the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program to support a broad array of carbon-reducing natural land conservation and restoration projects. With this funding, over 200,000 acres of coastal habitats, forests, and farmland will be preserved, enhanced, or restored across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland.
“Protecting our natural lands for future generations is not only critical to our fight against climate change but also our state’s economy and tourism industries,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “This major award from the Biden-Harris administration will strengthen our bipartisan partnership to conserve and restore public and private lands across state lines.”
“This substantial Climate Pollution Reduction Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will enable North Carolina to conserve more natural lands and restore degraded streams and wetlands,” said Reid Wilson, DNCR Secretary.
“These projects will make our state more resilient to the devastating effects of climate change.”
This “Atlantic Conservation Coalition” will partner with The Nature Conservancy to conserve and restore crucial peatland wetlands, coastal habitats, and forests. Partners across all four states worked collaboratively to identify targeted, high-value projects that substantially reduce carbon emissions, bolster the region’s resilience to natural hazards, protect vital natural lands under threat of development and pollution, and benefit underserved local communities. This grant is one of the largest ever awarded by the EPA and the largest for nature-based climate solutions.
Each of the four states will receive $50 million for “shovel-ready” projects.
Nature Conservancy will receive an additional $200 million for additional high carbon-sequestering forest and wetland restoration projects across the entire coalition region, which will be implemented in collaboration with respective states and local partners. The 21 projects identified by the Coalition will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 28 million metric tons of CO2e by 2050. These projects include salt marsh restoration, conserving land for outdoor recreation, building living shorelines, providing cost assistance to small forest landowners, urban tree planting, farmland preservation, and reforestation, among other activities.
This historic funding, made possible by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act,
will significantly boost each state’s efforts to reach its existing emission reduction, conservation, and resilience goals. In North Carolina, this grant will support the directives of Governor Cooper’s Executive Order 305, which set bold goals to conserve and restore natural and working lands by 2040, and the North Carolina Natural and Working Lands Action Plan. The state will restore over 600 acres of coastal habitats, build living shorelines, reforest over 55,000 acres, plant 1,200 urban trees, and permanently add 3,300 acres to the North Carolina State Park System. Each state has developed specific projects and goals that this funding will support. In addition, The Nature Conservancy will preserve, restore, or improve 126,000 acres of land across the four states, including North Carolina. In 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act established the CPRG program within the EPA, which provided planning and implementation funds for states, tribes, and local governments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In 2023, the EPA made $4.6 billion available for competitive implementation grants. EPA anticipates awarding approximately 30 to 115 grants ranging between $2 million and $500 million under this general competition. This program offered a one-time funding availability. Once awarded, the grant funds will be spent over five years. According to the EPA, successful applications should achieve significant greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030 and beyond, substantially benefit communities, complement other funding sources, and pursue innovative policies that can be scaled up across multiple jurisdictions.
On April 1, the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (“NCDNCR”) submitted a $421 million bipartisan, multi-state coalition application to the EPA in partnership with the states of South Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland, along with The Nature Conservancy (“TNC”), named the Atlantic Conservation Coalition (“ACC”). The Coalition aims to reduce carbon emissions by conserving and restoring natural resources while increasing community resilience to natural hazards.
For North Carolina, this grant will support the directives of Governor Cooper’s Executive Order (E.O.) 305, which sets bold goals to conserve and restore natural and working lands by 2040 and supports the NC NWL Action Plan. For South Carolina, this grant will support the activities outlined in the state-mandated (S.C. Code §48-62-10) Strategic Statewide Resilience and Risk Reduction Plan. The activities will support Maryland’s Climate Pollution Plans, which will set a 60% reduction in emissions by 2031 and net-
Gaston Christian East Cleveland Campus Golf Tournament in October
Calling all golfers, businesses, and alumni!
On Thursday, October 3rd, Gaston Christian East Cleveland (GCEC) is holding a golf tournament at Kings Mountain Country Club. The Shotgun Start is at noon, and lunch is provided. The tournament will feature prizes, prizes, and more prizes.
GCEC is looking for business sponsorships and legacy sponsors to partner with them in this exciting event. If you or a family member attended Central School, becoming a legacy sponsor is a meaningful way to honor your connection to our community's history.
Why Support?
Your sponsorship will directly contribute to renovating the historic Central School building—a place filled with memories and potential. With your help, we can transform this space into a modern, inspiring environment for our students to learn and grow in Christ, ensuring they grow academ-
zero emissions by 2045. It also supports Maryland’s goal to plant and maintain five million native trees by 2031. In V.A., the grant supports commitments to decarbonize all port operations by 2040 and supports various Chesapeake Bay commitments, including the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Agreement in which Maryland also participates. All projects in this proposal support the coalition states’ respective Priority Climate Action Plans (PCAPs).
The anticipated outcomes along coastal habitats and peatlands are substantial. In North Carolina and Virginia, TNC will oversee the preservation and restoration of 33,000 acres of peatlands. Additionally, TNC will restore 150 acres of tidal wetlands in Virginia. North Carolina will see the conservation and restoration of 15 acres of peatlands and 595 acres of coastal habitats. Furthermore, the State Park System in North Carolina will permanently gain an additional 3,300 acres.
Maryland will benefit significantly from this initiative, restoring 10,000 acres of forests, current or future coastal habitats, or agricultural lands. Moreover, Maryland will restore 1,540 acres of coastal habitats, and 2,040 acres of wildlife habitat will be created or improved. The state will also see the planting of 217,700 trees and 4,800,000 native wetland species. Efforts in Maryland will also include protecting 100 properties from flooding after storms.
Virginia will experience a reduction in annual sediment loading by approximately 9,000 metric tons, with nitrogen and phosphorus loading reduced by 10 and 5 metric tons, respectively. Additionally, 10,000 acres of shorelines and habitats will be restored in the state.
ically and spiritually.
How You Can Help:
• Sponsor a Hole: Promote your business and show your support.
• Become a Legacy Sponsor: Leave a lasting tribute to your family's legacy at Central School.
• Donate or Volunteer: Every bit helps, whether it’s time, resources, or financial support.
The project also includes creating a Coastal Resilience Plan for 100 properties in Maryland and implementing it at five properties. Furthermore, two National Seashores in North Carolina will be protected from erosion and sea level rise.
The anticipated outcomes for forest management and restoration are also extensive. In the Appalachians of Maryland and Virginia, The TNC will oversee the improved management of 67,647 acres of forests. Additionally, TNC will more effectively manage 25,447 acres of bottomland hardwood forests in South Carolina and Virginia. Maryland will see the installation of agroforestry practices on 1,000 new acres, and engage 250 producers and landowners on the benefits of these practices.
Maryland will also benefit from planting 500 new acres of forest and 13 acres of urban trees. Virgina will plant over 1,000,000 new native trees. North Carolina will plant 1,200 urban trees and guide the reforestation of at least 55,000 acres of
• This is more than just a golf tournament; it's a chance to come together as a community, celebrate our heritage, and invest in the future of our students.
Interested? Call Brittany McNeally Austin at Brittany Austin 704-6927069 or Lindsay Lockett at 704-349-5028. You can also reach out to Brittany at brittanyaustinrealty@gmail. com.
land. South Carolina will place approximately 12,240 acres into conservation, providing additional benefits for agroforestry, recreation, and flood mitigation.
The shared award is part of a $4.3 Billion grant initiative for community-driven solutions to cut climate pollution across America. Funded by the Investing in America Agenda, the EPA announced 25 selected applications through the competitive CPRG program to tackle climate change, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice. When estimates provided by all selected applicants are combined, the proposed projects will reduce greenhouse gas pollution by as much as 971 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2050, roughly the emissions from 5 million average homes’ energy use each year for over 25 years. The 25 selected applications will fund projects in 30 states, including one Tribe, that target reducing greenhouse gas pollution from six sectors: transportation, electric power, commercial
For details on sponsorship opportunities or to get involved. Let’s make this event unforgettable and impactful.
and residential buildings, industry, agriculture/ natural and working lands, and waste and materials management. In addition to today’s selected applications for specific projects, this firstof-its-kind program secured by the Inflation Reduction Act is also helping 45 states and dozens of metro areas and tribes develop Climate Action Plans. This initiative is the most extensive effort to spur the development of concrete local climate action goals nationwide. The grants will fund projects supporting the deployment of technologies and programs to reduce greenhouse gases and other harmful pollution across the country and build the infrastructure, housing, industry, and competitive economy needed for a clean energy future. These grants will also help businesses capitalize on new opportunities, spur economic growth and job creation in new and growing industries, and support the development of training programs to prepare workers.
Gaston Christian East Cleveland Campus brought education back to this historic school in Kings Mountain. Photo by GCEC
Second defendant charged in cattle theft scheme
A federal grand jury
in Charlotte has returned a criminal indictment charging Clint Clifford Sicking, 40, of Muenster, Texas, for his role in a $780,000 scheme involving the theft of livestock, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Miles B. Davis, Special Agent in Charge, Office of the Inspector General, Office of Investigation of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA-OIG), Southeast Region, Jason Byrnes, Special Agent in Charge of the United States Secret Service, Charlotte Field Office, Donald “Trey” Eakins, Special Agent in Charge of the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), Charlotte Field Office, Sheriff Alan Norman of the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, and Sheriff Darren Campbell of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, join U.S. Attorney King in making last week’s announcement. According to allegations in the indictment and documents in related court proceedings, from April 2018 to October 2022, Sicking conspired with William Dalton Edwards, 25, of Mount Airy, N.C., to defraud livestock markets, also known as sales barns, in Iredell and Cleveland Counties, North Carolina, and in Texas, Oklahoma, and Virginia. The indictment alleges that, on multiple occasions during the relevant time frame, Sicking
and Edwards purchased cattle from sales barns in North Carolina and wrote checks to pay for the cattle, knowing the checks were worthless since there were insufficient funds to cover the checks and pay for the cattle. As alleged in the indictment, Sicking and Edwards arranged to transport the cattle out-of-state before the defrauded sales barns and financial institutions could determine their checks were worthless. The stolen cattle were then resold in Texas and Oklahoma. Throughout the scheme, Sicking and Edwards allegedly fraudulently obtained more than 900 head of cattle and caused over $780,000 in losses to sales barns in North Carolina. The sales barns, which are family-owned, incurred these losses because they were required to pay farmers and ranchers immediately after the sale of their livestock.
Sicking is charged with conspiring to defraud the United States and to violate the laws of the United States. One of the objects of the charged conspiracy was to hamper and impede the Packers and Stockyard Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in its regulation of fair livestock markets. Other objects of the conspiracy included a scheme to obtain funds under the custody and control of federally insured financial institutions through false statements and represen-
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tations, to steal livestock valued at more than $10,000, and to transport stolen livestock in interstate commerce. The conspiracy charge carries a maximum prison term of five years. Sicking is also charged with bank fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison, and with one count of theft of livestock, two counts of interstate transportation of stolen livestock, and two counts of sale and receipt of stolen livestock, which carry a maximum of five years in prison per charged offense.
On August 2, 2024, Edwards pleaded guilty to participating in the scheme. A sentencing date for Edwards has not been sent.
The charges against Sicking are allegations, and the defendant is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
In making the announcement, U.S. Attorney King commended the USDA-OIG, the U.S. Secret Service, IRS-CI, and the Cleveland and Iredell County Sheriff’s Offices for their investigation of the case. U.S. Attorney King also thanked the Stanly County District Attorney’s Office for its assistance.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael E. Savage of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Charlotte prosecutes the case.
KMHS Class of 1974 50th 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 trying 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.
KMHS Class of 1964 60th Reunion
The KMHS Class of 1964 will hold its 60th Class Reunion on Friday, September 20, and Sat-
urday, September 21. If you are a classmate and have not received an invitation in the mail, please
call Jim/Mary Medlin at 704/739-4321 to receive information on the reunion events.
CABOOSES
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20 local employees of Southern Railroad during its long history in Kings Mountain while formally presenting the caboose appropriately inscribed Kings Mountain No. 383 on the side track at the station.
Mr. Lynch got the idea after the city acquired the old depot to purchase the caboose because he admitted, “l like trains and Kings Mountain and decided to put the two together.” He contacted Mayor John Henry Moss, who was elated at the news, and then wrote William F. Geeslin, Assistant Vice President of Southern Railway System, Washington, D. C., expressing his desire to buy a caboose as a means of “doing something in a tangible way to show appreciation to the Kings Mountain employees of the railroad and for the really great contribution Southern Railway has made to the growth and prosperity of the entire community over the years.”
It wasn’t long before the caboose arrived, delivered free of charge by Southern Railway, and Mr. Lynch happily presented his check for $4,000.
former mayor and claims adjustor; Capt. Henry Jones, conductor; Mrs. Jean Ware LeGrand, hostess; George Modena, station agent; Mrs. Thelma Watkins Moorhead, station agent and operator; W. Manly Moorhead, clerk; Capt. Henry Moss, conductor, Capt. O. C. O’Farrell, conductor, Capt. B. M. Ormand, conductor; Tom A. Pollock, clerk; Joe H. Thomson, former mayor and station agent; T. F. Throneburg, Pullman car conductor; A. U. Tindall, section foreman; J. E. Turner, station agent; Howard S. Ware, fireman, Leonard Ware, machine operator, and Capt. B. Willeford, conductor. Mrs. Moorhead is probably one of Southern Railway’s first women station agents and operators and credits much of her experience to her husband’s good training and record with the company. “I absorbed a lot from living with a railroad man,” said Mrs. Moorhead of the late Mr. Moorhead. And, she admits fondly, “If I ever had a rival for his affections, it was Southern Railroad.”
Regarding Mr. Lynch, Lib Stewart shared, “He’s got the welcome mat out to everyone to see the pretty red caboose at the Old Depot as a reminder of “the good ole days of the railroad” in Kings Mountain.
If you need help or information about how
The 20 Kings Mountain citizens who were employees of the Southern Railway System include Cline Barber, clerk; Leo L. Benson, station agent; W. L. Fortune, section foreman; J. E. Herndon,
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effect lighting, projections, live-firing weaponry and historically accurate costumes and tools, make the facts unforgettable. Students will get a chance to ask actors and technicians questions about performing, and visit with living history demonstrators and reenactors after the show, including a demonstration in loading and firing a real flintlock musket. At Liberty Mountain, over the last ten years, we have seen the power this story has to bring history to life for all audiences.
The Battle of Kings Mountain galvanized our entire region into playing a more critical role in the American Revolution. A citizen army rose up against a superior force of people determined to remain loyal to the abusive British Empire, and more importantly, they triumphed. The battle had political and symbolic significance for the entire nation: the largest force of
According to the Norfolk & Southern Historical Society, the two cabooses have been identified as “Norfolk Southern 383 and 388, steel bay window cabooses.” It is
Americans remaining loyal to England was surrounded on a ridge the locals just happen to call ‘King’s Mountain’, and a capable British Officer was defeated where he was most invincible: on the high ground. Overmountain and Backcountry Americans completely reversed the expectations of a global empire and especially one very surprised Scottish Major, who himself swore he could not be removed from the mountain and might have been right, considering there’s a good chance his body remains buried there to this day.
Students excitedly describing their field trip back in time to the Joy Theatre with their friends and families, audiences spilling onto the sidewalk in the glow of the marquee on a Saturday night in downtown Kings Mountain, are living history. This performance brings important American names and dates to life in a way that refuses to be forgotten. This is why we educate to begin with: to make information memorable. Liberty Moun-
unclear why Mr. Lynch indicated that 383 is appropriate for Kings Mountain. Interestingly, the Norfolk Southern 387 bay window caboose is now at the Spencer Train Museum’s Roundhouse. That caboose was built from an old boxcar by the NS Railway in 1937. Some railroads converted their old thirty-six-foot boxcars into cabooses for use by the train crew. The sides were stripped to the frame; in this case, new sides and bay windows were fashioned so the crew could watch over the train en route. Large windows allow easy visibility when going through curves. Depending on the decade, these cabooses were painted either a boxcar red or gray. That caboose, only one number older than our Norfolk Southern 388, was donated to the Town of Spencer in 1976 and later to the State of North Carolina in 1986. It was restored in the last gray paint scheme with red stripes to match the NS diesel 1616 and is displayed in the Robert Julian Roundhouse. Over time, the interiors of both cabooses were converted into offices, and the Kings Mountain Chamber of Commerce kept offices there for many years. If you would like to see the original state of those two cabooses, visit the Spencer Train Museum and admire the many trains that ran on the Southern Railway tracks during its history. Kings Mountain and Grover were two of their many stops along the route to Atlanta.
tain: The Revolutionary Drama tells a worthy story about how regular, everyday people upset the king of England’s strategy to subdue the American Revolution by ransacking the Southern Colonies, and with theater magic, we help make it unforgettable. If you’re interested in scheduling a field trip for your school, your students, or a student group or club you’re a part of, please contact our ticket office by emailing jim@kmlt.org or calling (704) 730-9408 and asking about Liberty Mountain’s Field Trip Opportunities. And if you want an exhilarating, action-packed experience with local historical significance and a revolutionary theme, stop by the Joy any weekend from September 13th-October 6th, or visit our website, www.libertymountaindrama.com to pre-order tickets online. At Liberty Mountain, we tell the story of the Battle of Kings Mountain, not to remember, but to keep the past alive. Meet us on the Mountain this fall. Experience living history like never before!
Caboose 388’s trucks were removed and loaded on a trailer. Photos by Loretta Cozart
Mickey Simmons and his father (standing by the trucks) watch over the loading of this 100,000-pound retired 1937 Northern-Southern bay-window-type red metal caboose onto the trailer for its ride to Shelby.
Walk Humbly with your God
What’s the first thing you do when you arrive home from work? Do you immediately get something to drink? Perhaps you like to enjoy your favorite snack. Some of you go outside and check the mail right away. Others plop themselves down on their bed, couch, or lazy boy chair and rest. I love to take my shoes off and set down anything I brought home from work.
BRAD BRIDGES
Pastor Patterson Grove Baptist Church
A friend of mine knows how hard work can be. For 40 plus years he did maintenance for people all over Cleveland County and faithfully served his family. In fact, sometimes he did extra
work so that his wife didn’t have to. He did whatever it took to consistently care for his wife and kids without complaining.
If you push him to share, he only discloses that he enjoyed the journey with his wife and it was the least he could do. If you talk to you him multiple times and ask what he looked forward to, he would tell you that he and his wife always worked hard in hopes of one day enjoying a few trips as retirees, going to see their grandchildren, and taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of nature in their garden and on trips. But almost immediately after
retiring, his wife has a massive medical issue that left her unable to leave the home or take care of herself. What a blow to her, to him, and to their dreams of relaxing, traveling, and taking advantage of what they worked for all those years!
They couldn’t believe what happened. How could God let something like this happen? They asked endless questions, cried, and wondered what lie ahead. At least most people would’ve done that. He simply adjusted his expectations of retirement. He would no longer travel more than an hour or two to the farmers market, gas station, or a medical appointment. The plans they developed for retirement changed abruptly but his commitment to his wife
never changed. He stood by her then and continues to stand by her now. No matter how difficult. He reminds me of the words of Micah in the Old Testament:
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
This man could choose to complain about the changes he faced in his later years. But he instead chose to follow the example of Jesus when he washed the disciples’ feet and also to follow the words of Micah. He chose to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly each day with God (and his wife). Sometimes the biggest chal-
lenges and blessings in life are the ones we can’t plan or prepare ourselves for. If you recently faced a challenge in your life, my encouragement would be for you to simply walk humbly with your God. Don’t do it because someone might see you doing it. Attention isn’t what you seek. But to one day arrive in heaven where God will say, “Well done good and faithful servant.”
Because no matter the situation, the obstacle, the fear, or the struggle, you walked humbly with your God.
My friend did this and he enriched his marriage, gave me an example to follow, and blessed us all with his faithful example.
Blessings,
Pastor Brad
Kings Mountain Area Church Directory
Kings Mountain Area Church Directory
Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member
230 Oak Grove Rd.
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
1621
Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street
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
Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697
Concord United Methodist Church 2404 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Bessemer City, NC 704-629-3571
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
Dixon Presbyterian Church
602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com
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
Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406
Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075
Macedonia Baptist Church
The Schiele Museum receives BofA sponsorship
The Schiele Museum of Natural History is proud to partner with Bank of America to support community education for visitors of all ages. Families, school groups, summer camps, and lifelong learners will be able to explore science and the natural world in a dedicated space: the Curiosity Lab, sponsored by Bank of America.
The Curiosity Lab is a classroom and laboratory near the James H. Lynn Planetarium. It has a sink, portable tables and chairs, and a large touchscreen presentation board. This space is reserved for hands-on experiences for museum visitors - adult workshops, crafts for kids, after-school programming, and interactive field trip presentations. With the support of Bank of America, the Curiosity Lab will continue to serve diverse audiences for years to
come.
“The Curiosity Lab provides an intimate classroom wsetting that gives participants easy access to their instructor, program-specific equipment, and encouragement to explore! Visitors of all ages can delve into various ‘gateway sciences’ that inspire curiosity about natural history and the world around them, which is the core of the museum’s mission,” says Elysabeth Utick, The Schiele’s Director of Development.
The sponsorship of the Curiosity Lab is part of Bank of America's efforts to improve the communities where they live and serve. “Bank of America believes museums are fundamental to the economic health of a vibrant, successful community and region,” shared Kieth Cockrell, president, Bank of America Charlotte. “We are pleased
The Schiele Museum and Bank of America have partnered together to bring The Curiosity Lab to the community. (Photo provided)
to support the Schiele and enable the Curiosity Lab to provide students of all ages access to direct experiences and an understanding of science and nature.”
Visit the calendar of events at schielemuseum. org to discover upcoming events in The Schiele’s Curiosity Lab, sponsored by Bank of America.
More Boar’s Head products recalled over Listeria concerns
People who recently checked their refrigerators to see if they’d purchased recalled Boar’s Head meat products linked to a deadly listeria outbreak should now check again. That’s because the nationwide recall of Boar’s Head meat products has been dramatically expanded to include 7 million pounds of deli sliced and packaged meat, up from about 200,000 pounds initially flagged in a recall announced last
week. One cheese item is also listed.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has published the full list of 71 products, which include meats intended to be sliced at deli counters plus some packaged meat and poultry items labeled either with the Boar’s Head brand name or the Old Country name. Some of the affected products include varieties of liverwurst, ham, bologna, beef,
salami, franks and sausages, Canadian bacon, pork, and chicken, as well as some specialty items such as meat loaves studded with olives or pickles and peppers.
The “sell by” dates listed on the products range from July 29 through Oct. 17, and the products will have an establishment number printed on them of “EST. 12612” or “P12612,” which is located inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product label.
cross-contamination since the bacteria spread easily.
Dogs are not disposable
By Deb Hardin
Rescues all over the country are busting at the seams. Dogs are dying horrible deaths due to humans' lack of caring. First, dogs are domesticated. Dogs cannot survive on their own. Have you looked at photos of dogs that have been on their own for some time?
They are starving to death, eaten with parasites, and injured; the list is long. So, before you dump your dog on a deserted road, please remember you are sentencing your dog to a horrible, slow death unless some Good Samaritan shows up and takes him/her in.
Are you considering adopting? Do your research. Too many times we get calls from vet’s offices asking can we take a dog because the owners have brought the dog in to be euthanized. Perfectly healthy dogs who did nothing wrong, but humans changed their minds. If you are truly considering adopting and are ready to commit to the life of the dog, then research the dog that may fit your lifestyle. Working dogs need jobs, lots of activity, and structure. If you are a couch potato or going to try to create a dog for 8 hours while you work, look for another breed. Do not adopt a dog on looks alone. The goal is to match the dog to your lifestyle. Invest in a trainer! A trainer could make a world of difference for your dog and you.
County Shelters ( not all as some do an awesome job that we visit regularly), do your job. Managed intake does not mean half the shelter is empty. It also does not mean that you refuse to pick up dogs who are abandoned and stand the chance of getting hit by a vehicle, attacked by a predator or starved to death. Your job is not only to pick up those in need, but to get homes for those in the shelter.
Rescues are here to help ( we help several shelters) but cannot help when volunteers are denied seeing the dogs in the shelter, cannot evaluate the dogs in the shelter, for that matter can’t
The initial recall was prompted after Maryland health officials reported a positive test for Listeria monocytogenes in Boar’s Head’s Strassburger Brand Liverwurst that was matched to the same strain involved in an outbreak that has sickened 34 people, two of whom died. At first, the recall was limited to items produced on a single day off of one manufacturing line at a Boar’s Head Jarratt, VA, facility. This expanded recall covers all products produced at the facility, Boars Head said in a notice posted to its website, calling the measures voluntary and due to “an abundance of caution.”
The USDA advised that people who bought the products throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. They should also clean their refrigerators to prevent
CAVIAR
Culinary.net
1 can (15 oz.) sweet corn
1 can (15 oz.) black beans
1 bunch cilantro
3 Roma tomatoes 2 jalapenos 1/2 red onion bell peppers (mix of green, red, orange and yellow, as desired)
tortilla chips, for serving
Dressing:
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon paprika 1 lime, juice only salt, to taste pepper, to taste
• Drain and rinse corn and black beans; dry well.
• Finely chop and dice cilantro, tomatoes, jalapenos, onion and bell peppers.
• To make dressing: Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, paprika and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Mix vegetables with dressing. Serve with tortilla chips.
even find out how many or what dogs are in there. What happened to transparency???? I firmly believe shelters with a compassionate leader can make their 90 percent live release rate considered no-kill without cooking the numbers. I know one director who has a 98 percent live release rate. She also has helped numerous other shelters to save lives. Amazing what truly caring people can do together.
Low cost spay/neuter clinics are needed everywhere! Our county desperately needs one. We could work in different county areas, even pick up and return the dogs home. Getting dogs in our county (and other counties) should be a priority. The number of puppies now is unreal, and puppy season is year-round. Recently, I went to an area where a person had around 30 dogs unaltered in his care. Several were females. The local shelter picked up some, but there is no schedule to get the others as far as we know. All the females need to be picked up and spayed immediately. By the time they go back, more puppies will be born into a life of hell. A neighbor told of puppies getting attacked by predators, hit by vehicles, diseased, and more. Volunteer to help with a rescue or at your local shelter ( if they welcome volunteers). Walk dogs, go to events, help socialize the dogs, take pictures for posts on the adoption sites, or volunteer to foster. In our case, we have so many dogs now that our current fosters have doubled and tripled. Even if it is short-term, just a week would help save more lives. Dogs are loyal and love you unconditionally. Can we not return that love?
EASY BRUNCH QUICHE
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Serves: 12
1 pkg. (10 ounces) frozen broccoli with cheese
12 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup green onions, sliced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 4 eggs 1 cup milk
1-1/2 cups shredded cheese, divided 2 frozen deep dish pie shells (9 inches each)
• Heat oven to 350 F.
• In medium bowl, add broccoli and cheese contents from package. Microwave 5 minutes, or until cheese is saucy. Set aside.
• In skillet, cook chopped bacon 4 minutes. Add green onions; cook 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 4 minutes, or until bacon is completely cooked and mushrooms are tender.
KINGS MOUNTAIN COTILLION CLUB gathered in Liberty Mountain Garden on Saturday evening, August 24, for dinner and dancing under the tent. The next Cotillion dinner and dance is on November 30 at Gaston Country Club. Pictured is the KM Cotillion Club 2024 committee. (Photo by Kings Mountain Cotillion Club)
Glass chapel helping to spread the Gospel
like to build a church or buy a church,” Jennifer said.
“He told me, we don’t even play the lottery,” so he decided to take the project on himself and began the
Sean and the others worked on the chapel two months and two days. Although disabled due to a massive heart attack and subsequent quadruple bypass surgery about two years ago, Sean still wanted to build the chapel and worked as many hours each day as possible. His father funded the building of the chapel. They also received help from the Amish community to build
“I believe that I will be a lifetime student of the Word of God,” Jennifer
A little girl growing up on a mill hill near Dover Mill in Shelby, Jennifer said she would go to the nearby church by herself. Her family didn’t go so she would ride the church bus and go alone.
Years later after being away from God for a while, Jennifer said in 2013 she heard the voice of God telling her to “get baptized.” She had been baptized as a young girl, but she was obedient to the Lord’s voice and was re-baptized at South Mountain Christian Camp with a group of boys and girls. Then her new spiritual journey began. Jennifer said she had been through testing trials and tribulation and believes God was testing her to see if she was going to be obedient. She became involved in church and she joined Christ the King Church in Shelby where she is active today. She’s a leader in the women’s programs, helps in Vacation Bible School and also attends Sunday School and worship.
About 28 years ago the couple was looking for a house and discovered one on Ellenboro Henrietta Road. They knew it was the house for them. They learned the homeowner was a World War II veteran and a minister of the gospel.
“God uses people to bless us and accomplish His purposes in a variety
of ways. I know without a doubt that my Heavenly Father used my husband and my father-in-law to build the Agape Chapel,” she said. Jennifer said God gave her the name of Agape for the chapel’s identification.
Sean said the chapel is “way more” than he had first planned to build. He first thought about a wooden chapel but as he was looking for materials one day, he came across 22 glass doors and figured he could use them for the walls of the chapel, making it more of a glass structure.
He also said he had not heard of the Glass Chapel off Maple Creek Road in Rutherfordton until he had finished the Agape Chapel, which is much, much smaller, he said.
The chapel has strands of white lights on the inside that are reflected by the sun and offer tranquility in the evenings.
“I hope this will be a place for small Christian weddings, small Bible studies and doing what the Lord has laid on my life to do. The Lord has continued to open doors for me,” said Jennifer.
When she is not studying or in school, Jennifer works a full-time job at Steffes, a manufacturing plant in Shelby, where she is a buyer for the materials needed for the plant. She and Sean have a daughter Elisabeth, son-
Rough ride for rodeo-goers after 30 cars towed at an annual event
uation
By Loretta Cozart
23. They’ve
held it in Mooresboro since 2008, but towing was never enforced until this year.
The organizers said their event has grown so much over the years that some
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people have had to park on the side of the road. But a spokesperson for the riders said county officials expressed concerns about getting emergency vehicles to people in the area if cars parked on the side of the road blocked access. She said the highway patrol put up digital flashing signs warning people not to park on the side of the roads.
DeAndrea Winchester told Channel 9′s Ken Lemon she didn’t see the signs Saturday night. She said a state trooper and a security officer at the event told her it was okay to park on the street.
Hours later, according to the highway patrol, Winchester learned her truck and 30 other cars had been
towed. “I get a phone call saying, ‘Hey, our cars are gone,’” she said. That was about 2 a.m., and Winchester lives about an hour away. “It sent me into a high anxiety state, which made me sick. Literally, made me sick,” she said. Winchester is a cancer survivor and always keeps medicine in her truck. She got the truck and the medicine the next day, but it cost.
“Now, I’m out of $300,” she said. “As long as you got the cash, you can get it; it’s a money thing.”
Organizers said that’s not it at all. “We did not call any tow truck. It does not benefit us,” said Kimberly Pryor with the Ebony Horsemen. “We had enough room for everybody to park
here.” She based that on a drone picture showing the size of the crowd that night. The Ebony Horsemen said some people didn’t want to wait in the long line of traffic, so they parked anywhere they could.
“Ebony Horsemen has no jurisdiction over a state road,” Pryor said. “The security team; I talked to them. They told me they didn’t tell anyone to park on the side of the road,” said Todd Pryor, who’s also with the club. Winchester said she has a video of the trooper admitting that he told her to park on the street.
She’s taking the bull by its horns and plans to get her money back.
in-law Jordan and granddaughter, Hannah 12, with whom they also spend time. Jennifer said Sean and her family were baptized in the Broad River some time ago. To find out more about the chapel visit The Agape Chapel on Facebook.
Jennifer, Sean and Hannah.
Jennifer Floyd.
According to WSOC-TV Channel 9, several attendees of a popular local rodeo in Cleveland County were roped into a surprising sit-
when their cars were towed during the event. The Ebony Horsemen Saddle Club hosted the rodeo with Black riders on Friday, August
Cox Mill here Friday for KM home opener
Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers will host 4A Cox Mill Friday at 7:30 p.m. non-conference game at John Gamble Stadium.
The Mountaineers as well as Cox Mill will be looking for their first win after dropping their season openers last week to Shelby and a very strong Charlotte Christian private school.
Coach Breon Holmes will bring a big squad to town, in size and numbers.
“They’ve got some good athletes,” notes Mountaineer head coach Strait Herron. “Number four (wide receiver Jordan Cleaves), number five (wide receiver Marcus Sales) and number nine (running back Jermayne Franklin) look really good. We have to control the game and we have to run the ball better.”
The Mountaineer running game was completely shut down last week at Shelby. Herron and staff will be looking for a much better performance this
week.
“We’re in like a catch 22,” Herron noted. “Do we bring JVs up? I hate to mess with them. If you take them up they’re going to struggle. It’s tough. We have to make some big decisions this week.”
Herron said his team played with effort last week, and he said the defensive line did a good job.
“We’ve got to get better in the secondary and the offensive line needs to get better and maintain their blocks.”
He said kicker Matt Rhom did a good job. “We just need to get better overall.
“Cox Mill has some good looking players and we can’t take them lightly.”
Mountaineers lose to Shelby 32-16 in opener
Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers opened their season Friday night in Shelby and fell to a strong Golden Lions eleven 32-16.
The Mountaineers led 10-7 at halftime but the Lions’ offense roared in the second half and the defense shut down KM’s running game.
“I thought we did some good things,” noted Mountaineer Coach Strait Herron. “We made some mistakes at the wrong time. We’re going to have to run the ball better and get some things fixed.”
The Mountaineers were held to just 28 yards rushing but were still in the game at 19-16 Shelby going into the fourth period.
Kings Mountain had losses other than on the scoreboard as some players were injured and may not be back soon.
“We lost a defensive tackle, maybe two, one with an ankle injury and one with a back injury,” Coach Herron noted. “We had already lost an offensive lineman and defensive back. We’re injured but we have to get through it and keep on going.”
The Mountaineers got off
to a good start, driving the opening kickoff from their own 44 to the Shelby 14 before having to settle for a field goal.
Shelby answered with a touchdown for a 7-3 lead but the Mountaineers went 65 yards go up 10-7 on a touchdown reception by William Vaughn. That score stood until halftime but Shelby began taking control on the opening drive of the third quarter and took a 13-10
JV Mountaineers open season with a 39-12 win over Shelby
Kings Mountain High’s JV football team opened its season in a big way Thursday with a 39-12 victory over the Shelby Golden Lions at John Gamble Stadium.
The Mountaineers got rolling late in the first quarter after freshman Jarrett Linder recovered a fumble at the Shelby 45. Five plays later Javion Hill caught a 16-yard pass for a 6-0 lead.
After the defense held Shelby to three and out, the Lions punted and KM’s Xavier Hutchens returned it from the KM 36 to the Shelby six. A penalty and rushing loss put them back to the 16 but quarterback KJ Bell hooked up with Hutchens for a 67-yard reception and run to make it 12-0.
After Cam Houser recovered a fumble at the Shelby 39, Isaiah Branch caught a 29-yard pass to set up a first down at the Shelby 10. After an illegal procedure penalty set the Mountaineers back to the 15, Hutchens caught a touchdown pass from Bell to make it 18-0.
Shelby rallied briefly to cut the difference to 18-6 at intermission.
Starting at their own 49 after another touchdown run by Hutchens was erased by a penalty, the Mountaineers got a six-yard reception by Hutchens and a pass to Isiah Branch resulted in a 45yard touchdown. Daeshawn Camp’s two-point run ran the score to 26-6.
A fumble recovery by freshman AJ Parker stopped the Lions at the KM 44 on the last play of the third period.
After a Shelby horse collar penalty and an eight-yard loss by the Mountaineers, Bell hit Hill for a four-yard pass and then then hit Hutchens for a 42 yard touchdown pass and a 32-6 lead.
39-12 victory
Thursday at Gamble Stadium.
With the Lions facing third and 13 from their own 36, they went to the air and Silas Tate intercepted the pass and took it to the house for the Mountaineers’ final TD at the 6:09 mark of the final chapter.
Shelby scored with 1:14 remaining to account for the final score.
The Mountaineer defense was led by Cam Houser, Christian Jarrett and Ayven Ingram limiting Shelby to 79 total yards through their first 10 possessions.
Bell completed 15 of 18 passes for 237 yards and five touchdowns. Hutchens had five catches for 133 yards and three touchdowns; Branch six receptions for 77 yards and a TD and Javion Hill two receptions for 21 yards and a TD.
The KM defense forced four turnovers and held Shelby to 139 total yards, including just 44 passing on
four for 13. Shelby’s first four possessions were three and out with zero yards.
Jason Canady had two fumble recoveries, Cam Houser one and Silas Tate had an interception for a TD. Ayven Ingram forced a fumble and Daeshawn Camp forced a fumble and blocked a PAT.
“We played well overall,” said head coach Chris Cole.
“We have to keep working hard and buying into KM football. The coordinators (Coach Jacob Lineberger and Nate Blanton) had their guys ready. Christian Jarrett set the tone on the opening kickoff.”
Kings Mountain will be on the road Thursday at Cox Mill. Game time is at 6:30.
The Mountaineers go to Burns on September 5 for a 7 p.m. game that will end the non-conference schedule.
After a week off on September 12, the Mountaineers will open Big South play
at 7 p.m. on September 19 at Hunter Huss. Their next home game is September 26 against Big South rival North Gaston.
lead. Kings Mountain fumbled on the ensuing kickoff and Shelby recovered at the KM one yard line. A big sack by Eli Lipscomb pushed the Lions back to the 13 and they had to settle for a field goal for a 16-10 lead.
The Lions went up 19-10 with 4:15 left in the third period.
A pass interception by Jahmere Canady put the Mountaineers in business at their own 40 and six plays
later William Vaughn caught a 26-yard touchdown pass from Antonio Armstrong to cut the margin to 19-16. The KM offense had a hard time getting anything going and Shelby scored with 6 ½ minutes remaining to go up 26-16. The Lions put the game on ice after intercepting a pass at the KM 47. Five plays later Tristan Tate scored from 15 yards out to complete the scoring.
SPORTS THIS WEEK
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Xavier Hutchens had a big night in KM JV’s
over Shelby last
Photo by Charlie Smith
KMHS FOOTBALL CAPTAINS, L-R: Eli Lipscomb (34), Brayden Barnes (52), Antonio Armstrong (11), and Jayden Gash (1). See more photos inside. (Photo by Lizzie Ingram)
KMHS volleyball sweeps Maiden
Kings Mountain High’s volleyball teams defeated Maiden in a non-conference doubleheader last week at Parker Gym.
The JVs won 25-18, lost 25-22 and won 17-15 and the varsity won 25-23, 2522, 25-14.
Avery Cruise led the JVs with 11 serve receptions, 13 digs, two kills and 10 service points.
Campbell Benton contributed 10 digs, 14 kills and eight service points.
Jillian Patton had 12 assists, eight digs and eight service points.
Avaclaire Moss had 10 assists, eight digs and five service points.
For the varsity, Camden Pasour had 32 assists, six
serve receptions, five digs, a block and six service points.
Denet Houey logged 12 kills and blocked two shots.
Alexa Jones had nine kills, 11 serve receptions, 10 digs and seven service points.
Abigail Hedgepath had nine assists, 10 digs and seven service points.
Kings Mountain was scheduled to be at Weddington Monday and at home against Sun Valley last night.
The Lady Mountaineers will begin Big South 3A Conference play August 29 at home against the Ashbrook Green Wave. Hunter Huss comes to town on September 3.
BIG SOUTH FOOTBALL STANDINGS
LAST WEEK’S SCORES
Shelby 32, Kings Mountain 16
Ashbrook 29, Forest Hills 13 East Lincoln 41, Stuart Cramer 24 South Point 28, Lincolnton 6
Hunter Huss 44, Draughn 0 Burns 32, Forestview 7
FRIDAY’S GAMES
Cox Mill at Kings Mountain
Burns at Crest
Forestview at East Lincoln
Hunter Huss at Hibriten
Charlotte Christian at South Point
(Game time 7:30 pm)
Scenes from KMHS
Vs. Shelby Football game
Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ
By Gary Miller
This last year has been one of the busiest and most stressful I have had in a long time. It was one of those years where my hunting was minimal. I’m actually embarrassed to tell you how many times I turkey hunted. Pitiful. This year, I’m looking forward to a more active deer season. I think I’ll have more opportunities to go. Those hours in the tree stand are terribly therapeutic. In order to be successful, they force me to be patient, quiet, and even reflective. On one property I hunt, I’ve already spotted a couple of nice bucks. My ability to be inactive will determine success. If I’m able to harvest one of these deer, the characteristic of that hunt will be patience and not settling for a lessor trophy. The risk, because in situations like this there’s always a risk, will be ending the season empty-handed. It’s a result I am familiar with. When trophy hunting, one has to decide that the journey will be the success. Not a meaningless journey, but one that will be filled with new information that could possibly lead to a buck of a lifetime. Nevertheless, the journey will be what the story is all about. It will be the plot and theme. If I’m able to take one of these bucks, it will only be a necessary ending. Because all stories must have an end.
Your story is not the end. The end is just necessary. The end may or may not be what you thought it would be. In fact, the end will most likely be something you never expected. And it may or may not be long. It will most likely be only a short pause in what is really your story. Your story, instead, will be made up of small, seemingly insignificant, moments. It will be made up of activities and not titles. While there may be some great accomplishment that outsiders will know you for, the most important ones in your life will see your story as something so much different. They will tell it to others not by saying “She did” but by saying “She was.” They will talk about you, describing your spirit, not your accomplishments. While you may get the trophy you are after, the story will include things like patience, compassion, determination, and love. And these will be what others will use to describe you. Once again, however, there is risk in trophy hunting. It’s that you might come home emptyhanded. But only empty-handed concerning the end. So, go ahead and reach for something rare. But don’t think, if by chance you can’t grab it, your story will be less. It won’t be. In fact, it won’t be any different. Only the end will be.
Gary Miller has written Outdoor Truths articles for 21 years. He also speaks at wildgame dinners and men’s events for churches and associations. gary@outdoortruths.org
GARY MILLER
Hannah Clark named assistant coach at LR
Former Kings Mountain High basketball standout Hannah Clark has been hired as an assistant coach for the Lenoir-Rhyne University basketball program.
Clark, who played at Wingate University before starting her coaching career, takes a wealth of achievements to her new role.
During her impressive career, Clark helped her teams secure multiple championships including the SAC tournament championship in 2024 and three consecutive NCAA tournament berths.
HANNAH CLARK
She was an All-SAC tournament team selection and reached the 1,000 point milestone her senior year.
With her extensive playing background and achievements she brings valuable insights and expertise to the LR team.
She began her duties on August 1.
Clark is known for her leadership skill, and dedication to the game and her transition to coaching is a natural fit.
PUBLIC NOTICE
SUBSTITUTE
TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
THIS ACTION BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THE POWER AND AUTHORITY contained within that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by John Donald Bumgardner dated February 17, 2003, and recorded on February 21, 2003 in Book 1361 at Page 1898 in the Office of Register of Deeds of Cleveland County, North Carolina. As a result of a default in the obligations contained within the Promissory Note and Deed of Trust and the failure to carry out and perform the stipulation and agreements contained therein, the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust made demand to have the default cured, which was not met. Therefore, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Shelby, County of Cleveland, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the heretofore referenced Deed of trust. Said sale will be a public auction to the highest bidder for cash, at the usual place of sale at the Cleveland County Courthouse, Shelby, North Carolina, on September 4, 2024, at 11:30 AM.
Address of Property: 4011 Hamilton Rd, Shelby, NC 28152
Tax Parcel ID: 45533
Present Record Owners: John Donald Bumgardner
The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and costs for recording the Trustee’s Deed.
The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments and other encumbrances. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids, as by law required. The sale will not confirm until there have been ten (10) consecutive days with no upset bids having been filed.
If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property, or if the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the bid deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the bid deposit. In either event, the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Trustee.
Additional notice required for Residential Real Property with Less Than Fifteen (15) Rental Units:
An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least ten (10 days, but no more than 90 day, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
Posted: _____________________________________
Witness: ____________________________________
Assistant/Deputy clerk of Superior Court
Albertelli Law Partners North Carolina, P.A.,
Substitute Trustee
By: Calleesha Teel, Esq
Albertelli Law Partners North Carolina, P.A.
205 Regency Executive Park Drive Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28217
T: 704-970-0391
24-SP-145/23-009964
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FDA bans soda pop additive
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has formally banned using brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food, citing new evidence of potential harm. This decision, effective August 2, specifically revokes the use of BVO as a stabilizer for flavoring oils in fruit-flavored beverages, such as the citrus-based soda Sun Drop and various orange, pineapple, and other fruit-flavored store-brand drinks from Giant, Food Lion, and Walmart.
On July 3, the FDA, in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), concluded that brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is no longer safe for consumption due to its potential adverse health effects. "There is no longer a
reasonable certainty of no harm from the continued use of BVO in food," the FDA stated. Research has linked BVO to issues affecting the thyroid, liver, and heart, and it may cause neurological problems.
BVO, previously used to prevent fruit flavors from separating in drinks, has prompted many companies to reformulate their products. Major companies like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo had already removed BVO from their beverages in response to public pressure. Keurig Dr. Pepper announced plans to phase it out of its citrus-flavored soda, Sun Drop. The FDA initially authorized BVO in 1958, deeming it "generally recognized as safe"
(GRAS). However, due to emerging toxicity concerns, it was removed from the GRAS list in 1970, though its use at reduced levels continued pending further studies.
BVO is a mixture of plant-derived triglycerides modified with bromine, historically made from oils like corn, cottonseed, and olive, but more recently from soybean oil. It was used in small amounts to stabilize fruit flavoring in beverages, listed on labels as "brominated vegetable oil" or "brominated soybean oil." Today, few beverages in the U.S. still contain BVO, and consumers are advised to check ingredient labels for its presence.
Animal studies have shown "clear adverse ef-
fects" from BVO, with potential harm to the thyroid, liver, and heart, and possible neurological problems. Although cases of bromine toxicity are rare and usually stem from occupational exposure or contaminated water, the FDA stressed the importance of this ban for public health.
The food industry must ensure its products are safe and meet FDA requirements. The FDA continues to evaluate food chemicals, incorporating new scientific approaches to ensure public safety.
For further information, contact Jason Downey or Philip L. Chao at the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition in College Park, MD, at (240) 402-2378.
Walmart apple juice recall on specific UPC code
By Loretta Cozart
On August 15, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled over 9,500 cases of Walmart apple juice sold with the UPC code 0-78742-29655-5 due to dangerously high levels of arsenic. This recall is for
Great Value Apple Juice sold in a six-pack with PET eight-ounce plastic bottles
The FDA has confirmed that the juice contains 13.2 parts per billion of inorganic arsenic, surpassing the recommended limit. Inorganic arsenic is a toxic substance with severe health implications. The
• Check your product for the UPC 0-7874229655-5.
• Verify the “best if used by” date of December 28, 2024.
• Return the product to the store for a refund.
FDA’s guidelines dictate that apple juice should not exceed ten parts per billion of inorganic arsenic. The fact that the recalled apple juice contains 13.2 parts per billion raises significant safety concerns. If you have purchased the affected apple juice, it is crucial to act immediately. Here are the necessary steps:
Return to the Land of Oz at Beech Mountain this September
Travel Over the Rainbow to Beech Mountain, North Carolina, and celebrate Land of Oz's annual Autumn at Oz Festival - one of the world’s largest Wonderful Wizard of Oz events!
Tickets to this year’s Autumn at OZ festival at the Land of OZ theme park in Beach Mountain, NC, are now on sale, but they are flying out the window faster than a winged monkey.
If you’ve ever gone searching for your heart’s desire, look no further. Experience the magic of Oz during this three-weekend event, where the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion are ready to greet and perform for you on your journey to meet the Wizard! Keep a lookout for the Wicked Witch, her Winged Monkeys, and other favorite characters from this classic story! This is the only event where you are immersed in the magical Land of Oz. Visit the Gale farm in Kansas, survive a twister, meet Glinda in Munchkinland, and follow the real yellow brick road to Emerald City, where the Wizard grants everyone's
wishes - right before your eyes! Autumn at OZ is held from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Friday through Sunday, September 6-8, September 13-15, and September 2022.
Explore unique craft and memorabilia vendors, enjoy delicious varieties of food and beverages, get your face painted, and watch live performances. Plus, there are plenty of photo ops along the way, including our Over the Rainbow Observation Deck, featuring a memorable scenic view from a mile high in the sky!
Tickets are limited and very often sell out. They may be purchased online in advance at LandofOZnc. com. When purchasing your tickets, you will also select a specific 1-hour tour time to travel with Dorothy through the adventure. General Admission tickets, including access to event parking, shuttle to/from the park, entry to the park including a collection of vendors and unique crafts, the performance itself, and applicable taxes and fees,
PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 29th of July, 2024 as Administrator of the Estate of ERIC ZAN WITHROW (24 E 589), 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, Brandon Jamar Withrow, Administrator on or before the 7th of November, 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 7th day of August, 2024.
Brandon Jamar Withrow, Administrator
Estate of Eric Zan Withrow
318 Gun Club Road
Bostic, NC 28018
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PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 23rd of July, 2024 as Administratrix of the Estate of SHAROD JEROME MITCHELL (24 E 624), 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, Bobbie Michelle Mitchell, Administratrix on or before the 7th of November, 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 7th day of August, 2024.
Bobbie Michelle Mitchell, Administratrix
Estate of Sharod Jerome Mitchell 254 Peachtree Rd Apt. B. Shelby, NC 28150
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND COUNTY
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 20 E 541
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ISSIE USSERY, DECEASED
Having qualified on August 8, 2024 as Executor of the Estate of Issie Ussery, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Issie Ussery to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, Warren Ussery, c/o Nichóle B. Greene, Greene Law Offices, PLLC, 806 North Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC 28150 on or before the 20th day of November, 2024 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 21st day of August 2024.
Warren Ussery, Administrator of the Estate c/o Nichóle B. Greene Greene Law Offices, PLLC 806 North Lafayette Street Shelby, NC 28150
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cost $74.49. Children 2 and under are free. An optional add-on Over the Rainbow Observation Deck ticket may also be purchased for $8.30 when paired with a same-day General Admission ticket. It is important to note that several staircases are required to access this experience, and it is not recommended for guests with breathing or mobility issues.
You may enter the theme park with a free shuttle ride or take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of the mountain courtesy of Beech Mountain Resort for $20 plus taxes and fees per person.
The Land of Oz is open rain or sunshine. Performances and character meetand-greets may be altered due to inclement weather, but this will not result in a refund: no pets, alcohol, or re-entry.
A Magical History
Many of Hollywood’s Royalty have traveled over the rainbow. Debbie Reynolds was the guest of honor at the park’s opening day
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ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 3, 1970. Debbie’s daughter and future Star Wars princess, Carrie Fisher, was also on hand to celebrate the opening. A year before, Ray Bolger, the classic film’s Scarecrow, helped break ground on the construction of the Judy Garland Memorial Overlook, which became a showpiece of the Land of OZ for the park. Muhamed Ali and many other prominent personalities traveled down the yellow brick road through the years.
The Land of Oz is a remarkable theme park inspired by the Wizard of Oz film and the Frank Baum classic story. It initially operated from 1970 to 1980 under the aegis of Carolina Caribbean Corporation. The park quickly rose to prominence, with the Washington Post dubbing it the Number One Tourist Attraction in its inaugural year. Despite facing a financial crisis and a fire in 1975, the park rebounded under new ownership and continued
NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 31st of July, 2024 as Administrator of the Estate of ANICE T. WALKER (24 E 640), 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, Gary Walker, Administrator on or before the 7th of November, 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 7th day of August, 2024.
Gary Walker, Administrator Estate of Anice T. Walker 424 Bear Creek Road Shelby, NC 28152
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 24 E 606
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
ELLA MAE WALDT, DECEASED
Having qualified on July 26, 2024 as Administratrix of the Estate of Ella Mae Waldt, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Ella Mae Waldt to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, Nichóle B. Greene, Greene Law Offices, PLLC, 806 North Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC 28150 on or before the 7th day of November, 2024 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 7th day of August, 2024.
Nichole B. Greene, Administratrix of the Estate c/o Nichóle B. Greene Greene Law Offices, PLLC 806 North Lafayette Street Shelby, NC 28150
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its operations until 1980.
The park’s vibrant years were marked by visits from prominent personalities such as Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher, Muhamed Ali, and Ray Bolger, who played the Scarecrow in the original movie.
After 1980, the Land of Oz fell back into the hands of its original landowners, the Leidy Family, with plans to build a gated community around what remained of the park. Parts were demolished due to decay and vandalism, but many emblematic features, including the Gale farmhouse, barn, and yellow brick road, were preserved. A reunion of the park’s original employees, the “Ozzies,” in 1988 sparked the idea of public visits. The popularity of the reunion led to the inception of the Autumn at Oz Festival in 1993, an annual event in September that drew thousands of nostalgic visitors. The funds generated from this event and other public activities have been used to restore and maintain the park.
Currently, while Land of Oz is not a fully functioning theme park, it offers many public events celebrating the magic and legacy of all things Oz! The park features hundreds of oz- themed props, buildings, and activities for visitors of all ages.
The Land of Oz is currently owned and maintained by the Leidy family and brought to life through the collaborative efforts of Artistic Director Sean Barrett, along with a dedicated team of industry professionals and countless employees. They would like to thank everyone involved for bringing the Magic of Oz to life and making the Autumn at Oz Festival a success year after year. The Leidy family’s unwavering commitment to Restore, Preserve, and Protect the Land of Oz Theme Park is driven by their vision to craft a Legacy for future generations. It embodies the values of Stewardship, Community, Dedication, and Love. In the hearts of the Leidy family, the Town of Beech Mountain and the Land of Oz Theme Park occupy an exceptionally cherished space. Our unwavering dedication to ‘Oz’ is rooted in bringing joy to faces, fostering a strong sense of community, and preserving a legacy destined to endure for generations.
Visit Land of Oz, America's Original Wizard of Oz Theme Park, this September—and remember to wear your favorite pair of ruby red shoes!
PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 6th of August, 2024 as Executrix of the Estate of JON DAVID LEE (24 E 645), 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, Michelle Lee Barker, Executrix on or before the 14th of November, 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 14th day of August, 2024.
Michelle Lee Barker, Executrix
Estate of Jon David Lee 408 Dunaway Drive Euless, TX 76040
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PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 30th of July, 2024 as Executrix of the Estate of MAGGIE LUCILLE BLACK BROWN; AKA, MAGGIE LUCILLE-BLACK BROWN; AKA, MAGGIE L. BROWN (24 E 382), 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, Cynthia Brown Reid, Executrix on or before the 28th of November, 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 28th day of August, 2024.
Cynthia Brown Reid, Executrix
Estate of Maggie Lucille Black Brown; aka, Maggie Lucille-Black Brown; aka, Maggie L. Brown 4814 Barrett Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086
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Dorothy and all the beloved characters invite you to visit the Land of Oz. Photo by LandOfOZ.com
988 celebrates anniversary of public crisis support
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) recently celebrated the second anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. In the past two years, 988 crisis counselors in North Carolina have responded to nearly 190,000 calls, texts, and chats, providing critical access to mental health and substance use crisis support. In its second year
of service, the number of North Carolinians contacting 988 monthly has nearly doubled.
On July 15, NCDHHS leaders visited the 988 Call Center in Greenville, NC, to show their appreciation for the dedicated crisis counselors on the other end of the line who provide this important service.
“Currently, more than 8,000 North Carolinians
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified as Executrix over the Estate of PATRICIA ANN ROBBS, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned on or before November 14th, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of to their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned estate administrator.
This the 14th day of August, 2024.
24-E-564
Wanda P. Smith, Executrix c/o Brenton S. Begley McIntyre Elder Law 233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified as Administratrix over the Estate of RAY MCNEIL BRIDGES, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned on or before November 14th, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of to their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned estate administrator.
This the 14th day of August, 2024.
23-E-697
Rebecca Keever Bridges, Administratrix
c/o Brenton S. Begley
McIntyre Elder Law
233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF CLEVELAND FILE NO.: 24 E 631
Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of SUZANNE ROYSTER; AKA, SUZANNE CAMPBELL ROYSTER;AKA, SUZANNE C. ROYSTER, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned on or before the 14th day of November, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of to their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 14th day of August, 2024.
Dustin A. Miller, Administrator 2415 Cherryville Rd., Suite 2 Cherryville, NC 28021
Attorney: 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 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK
In the Matter of the Estate of:
REID ELLIOTT MILLSON, deceased. File No. 24 E 322
Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Reid Elliott Millson, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Reid Elliott Millson to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, Shari B. Millson, c/o Loann S. Meekins, Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC, 405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150 on or before the 14th day of November, 2024 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 14th day of August, 2024.
Shari B. Millson, Executrix of the Estate c/o Loann S. Meekins, Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC 405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150
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every month are reaching out to 988 because they know help is available when they need it,” said NC Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley. “I’m so grateful to the behavioral health counselors who support individuals in a moment of crisis and connect thousands to care.”
On July 16, 2022, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline transitioned from a ten-digit phone number to 988, making it easy for North Carolinians to remember there is always someone to contact when they need crisis support for themselves or a loved one. 988 connects users directly to a trained counselor who listens, offers de-escalation support, and provides access to community-based crisis resources.
Help through 988 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The most prevalent reasons for con-
tacting are interpersonal or family reasons, depression, self-harm, and anxiety.
“The success of 988 is a testament to the fact that, so often, people just need someone to talk to who will support them in their most vulnerable moments,” said Kelly Crosbie, MSW, LCSW, Director of the NCDHHS Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services.
“For many of the thousands of people calling, 988 is a first step to accessing the services and supports they need for long-term healing and recovery.”
In the past year, 988 Lifeline services have expanded to include chat and text options in Spanish and video chat capabilities for people with disabilities, furthering its commitment to accessibility and inclusivity.
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: MARGARET R. BINGHAM AKA MARGARET RUDISILL BINGHAM, deceased. File No. 24 E 653
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Margaret R. Bingham AKA Margaret Rudisill Bingham, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Margaret R. Bingham AKA Margaret Rudisill Bingham to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, Samuel Charles Bingham, 845 Baber Rd., Rutherfordton, NC 28139, on or before the 14th day of November, 2024 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 14th day of August, 2024.
Samuel Charles Bingham, Executor of the Estate of Margaret R. Bingham AKA Margaret Rudisill Bingham
Samuel Charles Bingham 845 Baber Rd. Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 8th of August, 2024 as Co-Executrix and Co-Executor of the Estate of EDWIN REID TILLMAN, SR.; AKA, EDWIN R. TILLMAN. (24 E 537), 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, Teresa T. McCartney, Co-Executrix and/or Edwin R. Tillman, Jr., Co-Executor on or before the 14th of November, 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 14th day of August, 2024.
Teresa T. McCartney, Co-Executrix
Estate of Edwin Reid Tillman, Sr.; aka, Edwin R. Tillman 3316 Crawley Rd. Shelby, NC 28150
And/or
Edwin R. Tillman, Jr., Co-Executor
Estate of Edwin Reid Tillman, Sr.; aka, Edwin R. Tillman
403 Yorkfield 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 17th of July, 2024 as Executrix of the Estate of DARRYL D. CRAWFORD (24 E 55), 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, Beth H. Crawford, Executrix on or before the 7th of November, 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 7th day of August, 2024.
Beth H. Crawford, Executrix
Estate of Darryl D. Crawford
153 Dunes Drive
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Counseling for the Estate J. Charles Hoyle
207 Hoyle Road
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
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has committed more than $130 million to transform North Carolina’s behavioral health crisis response services, which includes 988 – shifting the system from a state of crisis to a state of care. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available to anyone, anytime. Call or text 988 or chat at 988Lifeline.org. Spanish-speaking individuals can connect directly to Spanish-speaking crisis counselors by calling 988 and pressing option 2, texting “AYUDA” to 988, or chatting online at 988lineadevida.org or 988Lifeline.org. For additional support, call the NCDHHS Peer Warmline at 1-855-PEERS NC (855-733-7762) to speak with a peer support specialist, someone who understands.
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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: Betty M. Alexander, deceased. File No. 24 E 673
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Betty M. Alexander, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Betty M. Alexander to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, Martha A. Bell, c/o Loann S. Meekins, Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC, 405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150 on or before the 21st day of November, 2024 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 21st day of August, 2024.
Martha A. Bell, Executrix of the Estate c/o Loann S. Meekins Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC 405 E. Marion Street Shelby, NC 28150.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 15th of August, 2024 as Executor of the Estate of EDITH MARIE HUDSON WORTMAN; AKA, EDITH M. WORTMAN (24e 674), 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, James Howard Wortman; aka, James H. Wortman, Executor on or before the 21st of November, 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 21st day of August, 2024.
James Howard Wortman; aka, James H. Wortman, Executor Estate of Edith Marie Hudson Wortman; aka, Edith M. Wortman 5227 Fallston Rd Lawndale, NC 28090
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PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 8th of August, 2024 as Co-Executrix and Co-Executor of the Estate of MARY CATHERINE TILLMAN; AKA, CATHERINE G. TILLMAN (24 E 536), 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, Teresa T. McCartney, Co-Executrix and/or Edwin R. Tillman, Jr., Co-Executor on or before the 14th of November, 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 14th day of August, 2024.
Teresa T. McCartney, Co-Executrix
Estate of Mary Catherine Tillman; aka, Catherine G. Tillman 3316 Crawley Rd. Shelby, NC 28150
And/or
Edwin R. Tillman, Jr., Co-Executor
Estate of Mary Catherine Tillman; aka, Catherine G. Tillman 403 Yorkfield Dr. Shelby, NC 28150
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BUSINESS SERVICES
RUMMY BROTHERS TREE SERVICE. Rummy Brothers LLC is family owned and operated. We take pride in our work and would love to work for you. Fully insured with years of experience. Helping people and trees get along. Our tree specialist at Rummy Brothers provide many services ranging from tree trimming and pruning, stump grinding, clean up services, hazardous tree and limb removal, land clearing and much more! We provide 24/7 emergency tree services and offer a military discount. Give us a call today 828-748-5785 or check us out online rummybrothersllc.com (828) 748-5785 rummybrothers@gmail.com
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@4seasonshomesand land.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.
SCREEN MAKING & REPAIR. See our experts when you have Screen Issues. (704) 487-5263
transportation. Over time available. (704) 473-0341
NEEDING CLASS A CDL DRIVER. Apply in person. Paid by the load. Auto Parts U Pull & Scrap Metal of Shelby. 1025 County Home Road, Shelby, NC 28152. BUSINESS SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL CLEAN-
ING SERVICE. RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SERVICES - EXCEPTIONAL HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES. SERVICIO PROFESIONAL DE LIMPIEZA PARA CASAS Y APARTAMENTOS. (239) 222-4707 CLUNAMANTILLA@GMAIL.COM
PAINTING, ROOFING, TILE FLOORS, wood decks, fences & carpentry work. Free estimates. Ask for Harold or Jim 828-429-7511.
CARETAKER LOOKING TO CARE FOR YOUR LOVED ONE. Bathing, feeding, light cooking, light housekeeping, run errands. 20 years experience. Cleveland County area. 704-582-5924.
HANDYMAN SERVICES. No job too small. Have references. Construction, landscaping, etc. Jack of all trades! 40 plus years of experience. 828-375-5773.
ERIC MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, full service on lawnmowers or tractor. Honest & Reliable! (704) 300-2332
MCNEILLY TREE SERVICE & LAND MANAGEMENT. Tree Removal, Trimming, Demolition, Land Clearing, Firewood, Hauling Services, Debris Removal. Free Estimates. (704) 472-3766
WILL CLEAN HOUSES. Reasonable rates. Call or text me at (704) 419-9016
PRESSURE WASHING, MULCHING, LANDSCAPING, BUSHES TRIMMED, DECKS RESTORED & MUCH MORE! 30 Years Experience. Free Estimates! Call (704) 692-4449
YARD SALES
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
NEIGHBORS & FAMILIES
YARD SALE. 3 Days: Fri., Aug. 30th, Sat., Aug. 31st 7:30am5:00pm & Mon., Sept. 2nd 7:30am-5:30pm. Huge selection: Household items, plumbing, car parts, toys, Christmas, art supplies, rugs, and much more. 502 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, NC 28139
MOVING/GARAGE SALE
FRIDAY & SATURDAY August 30 & 31, 8am-1pm. Antiques, collectibles, furniture, household items, clothes, Husqvarna lawnmower. Everything must go! 1063 Hines Rd., Mooresboro, NC 28114 FOR SALE
STAIRMASTER FOR SALE. $400. Hardly used. 704-4779664.
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
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
TRUMP VANCE MAGNETS AND BUTTONS. Visit www. NC4Ever.com to see pics of TRUMP VANCE Magnets and Buttons for sale. NC4Ever@ USA.com
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788
GE HEAVY DUTY LARGE CAPACITY washer with matching dryer. Like new. $300. Will deliver. Please call 828-2893371.
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR. Skid Steer, Wreckers, Rollbacks, Splitters, Tractors, etc. 30 years experience. Shelby, NC. (Joe) (704) 692-1097
AUCTIONS
ESTATE AUCTION. Living Estate of Robert Thomas Jr. ONSITE & ONLINE. Saturday, Sept. 7th, 2024 - 10 am, Location: 473 Ashe Loop Rd., Sylva, NC 28779. Partial Listing: Tractors, Tools, Implements, Mowers, Salvage Vehicles, Scrap and more! Edward Johnson Auctioneers, Inc. NC8134 NC8496 (828) 593-9649
YARD SALES
CLEVELAND COUNTY
MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE. Fri Aug 30th, 7:00AM - 3:00PM; Sat Aug 31st, 7:00AM - 2:00PM. We have tools, furniture, cast iron, clothes, toys, decorations and much more! 2222 Hoey Church Road Shelby, NC 28152
MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE. Saturday, August 31st, 2024 from 7:00 AM - ?. Multi Family Yard Sale. Everything must go. 625 Old Charles Road, Shelby, NC 28152
FAMILY YARD SALE. FRI.SAT., Aug. 30th and 31st
8:00am-? Tools, Furniture, Cast Iron, Clothes, Toys & & MUCH MORE. CLARK SUPPLY, 2222 Hoey Church Road, Shelby, NC 28152
WOMEN’S RT HAND GOLF CLUBS. AVARE FLOW WEIGHTED. Driver #5, Putter, 3,4,6,6,7,9. ndnorma15@gmail. com
E_Z GO GOLF CART. Black, battery powered. $3700 good condition. Contact Tommy or Janet. 704-418-6912.
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
3 PIECE QUEEN BEDROOM
SUITE. Gently used Queen 3 piece set. Includes Head board, Foot board, rails, Armoire, and trunk. (704) 477-2654
FOR SALE
CRATES FOR PLANTER BOXES, or Many Other Uses. Various Sizes. Some with Lids. $25 to $35 each. Call (704) 300-1818
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
HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855
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
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
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
74 BYPASS IS FOR SALE. Visit www.74ByPass.com to get a price within hours. NC4Ever@ USA.com
CAR PARTS FOR SALE. 19982003 Chevy S10 tailgate & rear bumper-$40 each. 1998-2012 Chevy Silverado aluminum radiator & dual electrical fan. Best offer. Misc. Chevy Silverado parts.704-600-5033.
USED CAMPER TOPS FOR SALE: Various sizes and styles. Keep it dry and safe! 828-351-8846.
XPEDITION XPLORER HUNTING BOW. 30 in axle to axle, 60 lb draw weight, 27-30 in draw length, wrist sling (864) 490-6221 hhmoorhead@gmail. com
RAISED INFLATABLE QUEEN AIR MATTRESS. 120VAC Builtin Pump. Easy to adjust and deflate. Carry Bag. Used in Quest Room. ndnorma15@gmail.com
WANT TO BUY
WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.
WANT TO BUY
WANT TO BUY SHIHTZU PUPPY!!! Prefer very young puppy. Text 828-748-2241.
I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC
TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197
WANT TO BUY CARS& TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228
FARM & GARDEN
$3,850. 704472-6226.
BOATS
2007 BENTLEY PONTOON 24’ 90HP motor. 24 foot Wesco trailer. 828-245-1660 or 828429-0559. Call for price.
& LIVESTOCK AKC MINI SCHNAUZER FOR SALE. 12 weeks old, calm & loving. $400. 704-915-0004. CKC REGISTERED BOXER PUPPIES. 8 weeks old, shots & worming UTD. Big healthy pups. $300 each. (704) 4663135
PETS & LIVESTOCK
MOTHER CAT SPAYED, SHOTS UTD. Also 18 week old kitten. Free to good home. (704) 562-0370
GERMAN SHEPHERD FOR SALE. 4 years old, male, full blooded, all shots, needs to be rehomed. Rehome for $150. 828-755-1038.
FREE KITTENS. to a good home. All colors. Very loving. Call 704-434-6788.
BLUE TICK BEAGLES FOR SALE. 1st shots and dewormed. $350 ea. 704-692-6787.
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
DOG KENNELS. 5X10X6, 10x10x4, 10x10x6, 10x20x6. Single Kennel, Double Kennel or Triple Kennel. Dog Houses. Rain Tops Available. “Pickup or Delivery Available.” J. Johnson Sales, Forest City (828) 2455895
REGISTERED MINIATURE POODLE PUPPIES. Chocolate-3 males, Chocolate & White, Parti-Male, $700. Ready Labor Day. 704-692-1185. BELGIUM MALINOIS PUPPIES. 6 week old Belgium Malinois puppies need forever homes. Text me for more information 252 259 2490. (252) 259-2490 charorrin@gmail.com
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES CKC registered. Located in Kings Mountain, NC. Dad is AKC/CKC registered. Mom is CKC registered. Born 6/19/2024. Sables, Black/Tans, and Solid Blacks. De-wormed at 2, 4, & 6 weeks and puppy vaccines at 6 weeks. Both Mom and Dad are on site and have been DNA tested through Embark $900 Please call or text (704) 466-2796 CKC BOSTON TERRIERS.
PETS & LIVESTOCK
FULL BLOODED MINI SCHNAUZER PUPPIES. Beautiful full blooded Mini Schnazuers. UTD on shots, tails docked, well socialized ready to go to their forever home. Text or call 704-6166273. More pictures can be seen on FB Lisa’s Mini Schnauzers. (704) 616-6273 lpastore3@yahoo.com
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
BLUE HEELER / LABRADOODLE PUPPIES. Buy one for $100 or two for $75 each. Four and half months old. No Sunday calls. 828-829-3476. GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES. 9 weeks old, had first shots, wormed and vet checked. Not registered, parents on site. Call David (828) 429-8054 malaismom@gmail. com
CARS & TRUCKS 2011 NISSAN
(704) 481-7143
2003 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 Automatic, 7.3 Lite V-8 Engine. Tan Leather Interior. Upgrade Maintenance that included New Turbo and Injectors. Have Service Documents. Pioneer Radio. Only 138,800 miles. $28500.00. Call (704) 300-1818
2007 FORD EXPLORER 176,250 miles. $3500, (407) 724-1165 Cad0957sr@yahho. com
2007 HONDA ODYSSEY Touring Mini Van. 223,000 miles, Power windows & doorlocks, keyless entry, cruise control, entertainment system. $4,000. 704-473-5445.
2006 FORD ECONOLINE CARGO VAN E-250 Utility Van. Has ladder rack and tool & supply racks with Buckhead gate behind driver seat. 222,000 miles. Cold A/C. Automatic. New Battery & Wiper Blades. $5950.00 OBO. Call (704) 300-1818
2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE. 2002 Buick Park Avenue, 98,000 miles, $5500. Winchester Model 94 30-30 Rifle, $650. 30-30 Ammo $20 a box. American Arms 5 shot pistol 2 cylinders, 22LR, 22MAG $350. (980) 341-9332
2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE DHS. Low mileage good condition, excellent interior, fair paint. $1600. I just bought a new car. (980) 291-2605
2009 HONDA ACCORD SDN 170,000 MILES. $5800, sunroof, very good condition. Just spent $2000 on new alternator, rear brakes & sensors, etc. Tires almost new. $5800. (828) 394-8277
PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 12th of August, 2024 as Administrator of the Estate of THOMAS DEAN ALEXANDER (24 E 664), 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, Charles Thomas Alexander, Administrator on or before the 21st of November, 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 21st day of August, 2024.
Charles Thomas Alexander, Administrator Estate of Thomas Dean Alexander PO Box 339 Earl, NC 28038 Or 109 Holden Dr. Grover, NC 28073
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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 682
In the Matter of the Estate of:
SHIRLEY ANN CROSBY, Deceased.
Having qualified on the 19th day of August, 2024 as Executor of the Estate of Shirley Ann Crosby, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executor on or before the 29th day of November, 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 28th day of August, 2024.
James Baxter 1336 Newton St. Shelby, NC 28150
T. Brandon Jaynes Archonix Law
412 N. Lafayette St. Shelby, NC 28150
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CARS & TRUCKS
2002 CHEVROLET CC7H042
44,700 miles. $30000, 2nd Owner. Barn kept, low mileage. Up to date federal inspection. Alcoa Wheels. 20 ft bed. Used as nursery delivery truck only and sold nursery and no longer need truck. No CDL required (828) 713-3531 brad@greenriverbotanicals.com
CAMPERS
CAMPER TRAILER CON-
QUEST GULFSTREAM 2021. 18ft, Camper Trailer. Electric awning and gas, sleeps 4-5! $11,500 or best offer! Plus extras tools! Like new! (704) 4199747
MOTORCYCLES & ATVS
250 HONDA FOUR WHEELER. 2018 like new condition! Runs great. Need to sale it was Granddaughter’s, she going to college and not needed! Great deal at $2100! (704) 472-5444 billyrgreene@ gmail.com
1979 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXR 80. This Classic Motorcycle is Practically All Original! It Runs Great!. Only $7900. MUST SEE! Call (704) 4877894
2023 HONDA CMX REBEL 500. Blue on Black, gold rims, 6 year extended warranty, helmet with sound system included. 2000 miles. $6500. (704) 4665880
MOTORCYCLES & ATVS
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC. 1850CC, new battery, very clean, great condition, asking $9,000. 2009 Yamaha VStar 1300CC, new tires & battery, asking $5,500. 828-289-8943
2006 YAMAHA. 3300 miles. $3350. 704-769-0447
1999 HONDA GL1500 SE. New timing belts & tensioners. Air horns, heel/toe shifter, luggage rack. As of now 28,739 miles. $5,500 cash only! Flags do not go with the bike. 828429-7495.
REAL ESTATE
MECKLENBURG COUNTY
PRIVATE MONEY FINANCING! We offer Agricultural Loans, Land, Large Farm Loans, Warehouses, Investment Properties, Nationwide Commercial Properties, and Buy/Flip Loans. Over 30 years of experience. STRUCTURED FINANCING, LLC (833) 8363827 structuredfinancingnancy@gmail.com
RUTHERFORD COUNTY FOR SALE 4BR, 2BA basement, garage, also big shop building. 2.39 acres. 828817-3227, leave message. 198 Rock Corner Road, Forest City, NC 28043
LAND FOR SALE, CAMP GROUND on land. Price lowered $160 to $150. 828-4530828. 3795-3925 Hollis Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040
PUBLIC NOTICE
EXECUTOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified on 6th of August 2024 as Executor of the Estate of Yvonne McGinnis Rollins (24 E 545), 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 Wayne W. Rollins: AKA, Wayne Whitely Rollins, c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before November 21, 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 21st day of August, 2024.
Wayne W. Rollins; AKA, Wayne Whitely Rollins
Executor of the Estate of Yvonne McGinnis Rollins
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
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 24-E-494
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS E. WALTERS
EXECUTRIX NOTICE
Having qualified on 5th day of August, 2024 as Exec-
utrix of the Estate of Thomas E. Walters, 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
Executrix on or before the 14th of November, 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.
This the 14th day of August, 2024.
Thomas W. Martin, Jr. FLOWERS & MARTIN, P.A. 439 Neisler St. Shelby, NC 28152
Recca G. Bingham
Executrix of the Estate of Thomas E. Waters
311-2 Pinkney St. Shelby, NC 28150
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FOR RENT
CATAWBA COUNTY
FURNISHED CABOOSE for rent in Vale. $1650 includes utilities & internet. Private parking, patio, fire pit, in house laundry. 500 sq. ft, Tiny house, 2BR, 1BA, full size tub & refrigerator, fenced yard for dog. Contact 828-228-4016 for more information.
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
107-2 OAK DRIVE, LAWNDALE, NC. DUPLEX, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $975, Deposit $975, App Fee, $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.
LAUREL HILL APARTMENTS LOCATED IN SHELBY NC. Is currently accepting applications for our 2 and 3 bedroom Townhomes. Rent is based on income (and even some expenses are deducted). Call or visit today! 1526 Eaves Road, Shelby, NC or call for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. (704) 487-1114 MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. Weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299
FOR RENT
CLEVELAND COUNTY FOR RENT, KINGS MTN. Mobile Home on private lot, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. $1000 deposit, $250 week. NO PETS. Background & Credit Check required. (704) 466-9984
Having qualified on 24th of July, 2024 as Executor of the Estate of MELBA WATTERSON BOYLES (24 E 626), 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, Bruce Willard Boyles, Jr., Executor on or before the 7th of November, 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 7th day of August, 2024.
Bruce Willard Boyles, Jr., Executor Estate of Melba Watterson Boyles 543 Coman Lane Kings Mountain, NC 28086
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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 the City of Kings Mountain Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
The hearing will take place at City Hall, 101 W. Gold Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina in Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024 during the regularly scheduled City Council Work Shop meeting. Proposed new amendments to the UDO include:
• An amendment to add Commercial Test Kitchens as a use in Commercial and Industrial zoning districts
• An amendment to add Concrete Batch Plants as a use in the Heavy Industrial zoning district
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 regarding the proposed changes, please contact Development Services at 704-734-4595.
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Dear Savvy Senior, I recently received an email that I needed to update my online Social Security account. Is this legit or is it a scam?
Suspicious Susan
Dear Susan,
The Social Security Administration did indeed send out a legitimate email last month to notify recipients that they are making changes to the way you access Social Security’s online services, including your personal “my Social Security” account.
The changes will simplify your signin experience and align with federal authentication standards, while at the same time provide you safe and secure access to your account and other online services.
If you created an online my Social Security account before September 18, 2021, you’ll need to shift to a Login. gov account to be able to continue to
access your account.
Online my Social Security accounts enable both beneficiaries and people who are not yet receiving benefits to access services, including requesting Social Security card replacements, estimating future benefits, checking on the status of benefit applications and managing current benefits.
The online services aim to save time for both current and future beneficiaries, as well as the Social Security Administration, as the agency grapples with long wait times for its national 800 phone number. The average speed to answer those calls was about 36 minutes in the second quarter, according to the SSA. The agency is working to bring that average wait time down to 12 minutes by the end of September 2025.
Update Your Account
If you already have a my Social Security account, go to ssa.gov/myaccount
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and sign in with your Social Security username. You’ll then be guided through the process of creating a new account with Login.gov. Once you successfully link your personal my Social Security account with your new Login. gov account, you’ll get a confirmation screen and have immediate access to online services. In the future, you’ll sign into your account with Login.gov and not your Social Security username.
If you already have either a Login.gov or ID.me account, you do not have to take any action.
Beware of Scams
To be sure you’re taking the appropriate steps to update your account, it is important to verify any websites or links leading you to the Social Security website. Legitimate Social Security Administration website link is www. ssa.gov and the agency link to my Social Security account is www.ssa.gov/ myaccount.
It’s very important to be mindful of potential scam artists who may send you fraudulent websites pretending to direct you to Social Security. These sites will closely mimic the format of the agency’s links to try to lure you into entering your personal information.
If you see a suspicious email or link, it is best not to respond or click on it. Instead, you can report it to the website of the SSA’s Office of the Inspector General or call the fraud hotline at 800-269-0271.
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.
