KM Herald 8-30-23

City of KM’s Elvis Tribute postponed

City of KM’s Special Events department informed the Herald last week that Travis Powell's Elvis Tribute concert, scheduled for September 9, will be postponed due to circumstances beyond the city’s control.

Unfortunately, the new date will have to be in 2024. When the date is determined, they will share it with the public. “We are very sorry for this inconvenience,” Angela Padgett shared. “We are just as disappointed as we know you are.” In addition, the Cruise-In, also scheduled for September 9, will also be postponed.

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Patrick Senior Center celebrates volunteers

Patrick Senior Center New Volunteers. See more volunteer photos on page

Special Events next concert and cruise-in will be held on Saturday, October 14, as they welcome Cleveland County's Dirty Grass Soul to Patriots Park.

Photo ID required for upcoming elections

Voters are now asked to show photo ID when voting in North Carolina. For most voters, they will simply show their driver’s license. But there are many other acceptable photo IDs.

If a voter does not have an acceptable photo ID, they can get one for free from the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV). Find more information under “No-Fee ID Cards” at State IDs | NCDMV. Voters can also get free ID from their county board of elections.

All voters will be allowed to vote with or without a photo ID. If a voter cannot show photo ID when voting in person, they can still vote by filling out an ID Exception Form. For absentee-by-mail voters, if

they are unable to include a copy of their photo ID in their ballot return envelope, they can also fill out an ID Exception Form with their ballot.

In-Person Voters Voters must show an acceptable photo ID when they check in at their voting site during early voting or on Election Day. Election workers check to see if the picture on the ID reasonably resembles the voter. The address on the photo ID does not have to match the voter registration records. If the voter does not show an acceptable ID, the voter may proceed in one of the two following ways:

Vote with an ID Exception Form and a provisional

See PHOTO ID, Page 5A

KM Historical Museum’s 20th Annual Reverse Raffle & Auction Sept. 16

Kings Mountain Historical Museum will host its 20th Annual Reverse Raffle and Auctions on Saturday, September 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center in Kings Mountain.

The fundraiser generates revenue to support the museum's programming. The event features a Grand Prize of $10,000, and each $125 ticket includes entry for two people, two drink tickets per person, heavy hors d'oeuvres, a one in 300 chance of winning the

$10,000 Raffle Prize, and other raffle items. Tickets can be purchased online, at the museum, or from a KMHM Board Member. The event also welcomes event sponsors and in-kind donations for auction items. To learn more about sponsorship and donation opportunities, please call 704-739-1019 or email kmhmdirector@outlook. com.

The Patrick Senior Center in Kings Mountain is fortunate to not only have an incredible group of volunteers who serve the center and its participants, but also reach out to the community.

Over the past year, 119 volunteers contributed over 10,000 service hours to the center. Various volunteer groups make quilts to send overseas; chorus, line danc-

ers and cloggers perform at local nursing homes and other facilities; knitters create beautiful creations to give to cancer patients and newborn babies, and dedicated volunteers prepare and serve a delicious meal every Friday to over 100 local seniors.

Center volunteers teach classes, prepare food bags for the monthly giveaway,

Ring Bells Across America Sept. 17

The United States Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties and freedoms and to ensure those unalienable rights to every American.

The Daughters of the American Revolution started the tradition of celebrating the Constitution. In 1955, DAR petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the US Congress and signed into public law on August 2, 1956, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

The aims of the celebration are to:

• Emphasize citizen’s responsibilities for protecting and defending the Constitution.

• Inform people that the Constitution is the basis for America’s great heritage and the foundation for our way of life.

• Encourage the study of the historical events that led to the framing of the Consti-

tution in September 1787.

Constitution Week is a great time to learn more about this important document and to celebrate the freedoms it gave to all Americans. You can do so by reading the constitution and encouraging others to also do so.

On September 17, at 4 p.m. the community is encouraged to participate in Bells Across America by ringing bells throughout the community, and schools, churches, and government organizations are invited to participate.

serve as receptionists at the front desk, help with the congregate lunch program, give tours to new people, and serve as ambassadors and board members.

The Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, August 15, provided an opportunity to celebrate the center's volunteers and show appreciation to them.

Thanks to all the help-

ers, the fantastic entertainment provided by the JAVA Band Trio, the door prizes provided by Stress Free Home Care, and a very special thanks to Albemarle Lithium who served as the sponsor for the event.

If you want to volunteer at the Patrick Center, please call Program Coordinator Karen Grigg at 704-7340447.

Blackwell joins City as Development Services Officer

The City of Kings Mountain announced that Matt Blackwell will join their team as the newly established Development Services Officer.

Matt will be leading the three departments that come together to serve the Economic Development needs of the city –

• Marketing, Tourism, and Events

• Building Codes and Inspections

• Planning and Zoning

These teams are being brought together to offer a new, collaborative approach to economic development.

Matt brings over 22 years of experience across local government. He has held key roles for Gaston County in Budget and Strategy, Economic Development, and Public Works. Prior to that role, he served as the Director of Business Services for the Cleveland County Economic Development Partnership for two years and three years as the Executive Director of Rutherford County Economic Development.

He graduated from

MATT BLACKWELL

University of Oklahoma. Matt holds a Municipal and County Administration Professional Certificate from the UNC School of Government. Matt and his wife Sharon have chosen to call Kings Mountain home since 2015. City Manager Jim Palenick said of Matt, “The Development Services Officer is a key role in moving Kings Mountain forward in a growth-centric environment. Please join me in welcoming Matt to Team COKM!”

Important dates for the upcoming election

absentee ballots postmarked on November 7, 2023

• November 17, 2023 (11 a.m.) Canvass of the 2023 Municipal Election

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Brenda Irene Cooke

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Brenda Irene Cooke, 82, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 24, 2023 at her home. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Paul Webb and Lessie Marie Stone Ledford and was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Ray

Martha H. Wright

GREER, SC – Martha H. Wright, 75, of Greer, SC passed away on August 24, 2023. She was the daughter of the late William Jackson and Betty Burroughs Herndon and wife of Charles Thomas Wright. She was a member of Ebenezer Welcome Baptist Church and retired from Cornerstone Wealth. She is survived by her husband Charles Thomas Wright; two sons Chuck

Cooke. Brenda retired from the textile industry. She was a former member of Temple Baptist Church and a current member of Kings Mountain Baptist. She loved her church family with all her heart.

Brenda enjoyed growing beautiful flowers and loved all animals, especially her cats. She was an avid collector of all things. She enjoyed spending time shopping and loved visiting Cracker Barrel with her family and friends. Her kindness and love will be remembered for all times by everyone who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her niece: Tinna Helms and husband Roger of Kings Mountain, NC; brotherin-law: David Whetstine of Kings Mountain, NC; nephew: Bob Whetstine

Wright (Stephanie) and Jason Wright (Brenda); a brother Bill Herndon (Susan); a sister Patti Jolly (Jim); two grandchildren Charlie and Emma and several nieces and nephews. The family received friends from 2:00-3:00pm Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Ebenezer Welcome Baptist Church. Funeral services followed at 3:00pm at the church conducted by Rev. Vince Gainey and Rev. Steven Blanton. Burial was in Grover Cemetery in Grover, NC on Monday, Au-

and wife Susan, Charlotte, NC; great nephew: David Rhames, Kings Mountain, NC and a special Sister: Dot Hale, Kings Mountain, NC .

Funeral service was held on Monday, August 28, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Kings Mountain Baptist Church with Reverend Tim Whitesides officiating. Visitation was held on Monday, August 28, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service at Kings Mountain Baptist Church Interment was held in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

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

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

gust 28, 2023 at 11:00am.

The family was at the First Baptist Church of Grover to receive friends following the burial. Other times the family will be at the home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Ebenezer Welcome Baptist Church, 4005 N. Hwy 414, Landrum, SC 29356 or to Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, 810 Maxwell Ave, Greenwood, SC 29646.

Court date continued for Amanda Justice

By Loretta Cozart Amanda Buchannan

Justice’s court date for the charges of two counts of Felony Statutory Sex Offense with a Child under 15 has been continued to Thursday, November 16.

The proceeding will take place in Court Room 2 at the Cleveland County Courthouse, located at 100 Justice Place in Shelby. Amanda, a 35-year-old resident of Kings Moun-

tain, was served with two felony warrants on August 3.

■ POLICE

ARRESTS

AUG. 15: Amy Marie Lawless, 43, Cherryville, failure to appear, notice of hearing, $1,000 secured bond.

AUG. 15: Brian Edward Whisnant, 48, 111 Stinnett Drive, failure to appear, second degree arson, felony; failure to appear, injury to property; failure to appear, giving false police report, $15,000 secured bond.

INCIDENTS

AUG. 16: Battleground Petroleum BP Station, 724 York Road, reported a break-in and theft of cash.

AUG. 16: A resident of Wilson Terrace reported the break-in of a storage facility and theft of $1400 worth of various items including mattresses and other household goods.

AUG. 18: Walmart, 1011 Shelby Road, said a customer used $400 in counterfeit money.

WRECKS

AUG. 17: Officer Graham said Tena Pearson, Blacksburg, SC, was backing an International 2021 on Huntingtowne Drive owned by Cleveland County Board of Education and hit a parked unoccupied 2014 Honda doing $2,500 damage to the Honda.

AUG. 21: Officer Hernandez said Joyce Babb, 1203 W. Gold Street Ext., operating a 2001 Buick, was reversing from a parking spot at the US Post office and said she did not see the 2016 Nissan operated by Virginia Garrett, 1020 Margrace Road, behind her. Property damage was estimated at $1,200.

As per court records, Amanda has not yet entered a plea for the charges against her and has waived the court-appointed attorney. Note that Felony cases are heard in Superior Court; however, Justice has not been indicted yet as the Grand Jury has not met. The Grand Jury is likely to convene in September, and if Amanda is indicted, the case will be moved to Superior Court.

Geissinger said Patricia Locke, Sterling Drive, operating a 2020 Chevrolet was pulling into the gas pump at Circle K on Cleveland Avenue when Alandria Lei Scruggs, operating a 2014 Subaru, was backing up to avoid being hit by another vehicle and hit the Chevrolet. Property damage was estimated at $2,000.

CITATIONS

AUG. 20: Shane Michael Blanton, 605 Meadowbrook Road, no insurance.

AUG. 20: Nicholas Crank, 33, 548 Diamond 7 Road, revoked license, fictitious tag, no registration, no registration, no insurance, borrowed tag.

AUG. 21: Madison Skye Gill, 21, driving with a revoked license.

AUG. 18: City of Kings Mountain, 101 W. Gold Street, reported theft of a potted plant at a park on S. Railroad Avenue.

AUG. 18: City of Kings Mountain, 101 W. Gold Street, reported damage to a utility pole at N. Piedmont/N. Battleground Avenue valued at $1,500.

AUG. 21: Officer Rochford said Tyrell Roddrick, 105 Parkdale Circle, operating a 2016 Honda, and Stephanie Lusk, Goforth Road, operating a 2005 Dodge, hit on Walker Street. Property damage was estimated at $7,000.

AUG. 22: Officer

Three locals arrested on drug charges

During July and August, Narcotics Investigators with the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office received information that drugs were being sold at 143 Fawn Lane in Kings Mountain, NC. Investigators opened an investigation and were able to corroborate that information.

On August 16, the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators applied for, received, and executed a search warrant at the residence of 143 Fawn Lane, Kings Mountain, NC. Investigators located 29 grams of methamphetamine, 20 grams of fentanyl, a stolen firearm and enclosed trailer, drug paraphernalia, and $4,345.00.

The following individuals were transported to the Cleveland County Detention Center and temporally have a new

residence at 100 Justice Place.

Two Kings Mountain residents and an individual from Gastonia were arrested:

• Anthony David Webb, 49, of 143 Fawn Lane in Kings Mountain was charged with three counts of Trafficking Opium/Heroin, two counts of Sell & Deliver Methamphetamine, Traffick Methamphetamine, Maintain Vehicle/ Dwelling, Fail to Heed Lights and Siren, Driving While License Revoked, Resist, Delay, or Obstruct, and Possession Drug Paraphernalia. $120,000 Secured Bond.

• Renna Norton Messer, 48, 143 Fawn Lane, Kings Mountain was charged with three counts of Trafficking Opium/Heroin, two counts of Sell & Deliver Methamphetamine, Sell & Deliver SCH 1 CS, Traffick Methamphet-

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• Jason Scott Haney, 44, of 1216 West Mauney Avenue in Gastonia was charged with Felony Flee/Elude Arrest by Motor Vehicle, and Assault with a Deadly Weapon. $18,000 Secured Bond.

The street value of the seized drugs was approximately $3,500.

“The Sheriff’s Office will continue to make drug investigations a high priority,” Sheriff Alan Norman said. “Statistics have shown for years that drug use leads to other crimes, particularly breaking and entering and larcenies, where users have to steal to fund their habit.”

“The violence associated with drug dealing is also a huge concern of mine, and those dealers who possess guns during drug transactions will be a very high priority.”

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The Sheriff’s Office takes complaints of drug sales very seriously, Norman said, and he requests that anyone with

information on drug dealers in their neighborhood contact the Vice/Narcotics Division at 704-484-4987.

GCPD charges man with first-degree murder

On August 20, Gastonia Police Department (GPD) Homicide Investigators arrested and charged Donald Ray Beatty, age 56, of Gastonia, with First Degree Murder and Firearm by Felon.

At approximately 2:59 p.m., Gastonia Police Depart-

ment officers responded to a shooting at the Faith, Hope, and Love Ministries at 418 N. Oakland. They found a male suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim is identified as Freddie Lee Byrd, 57, of Gastonia.

During the investigation, detectives found that both men resided at Faith, Hope, and Love Ministries in neighboring tents. An argument ensued, and the suspect shot the victim.

AUG. 21; Eric Hellstrand, 35, 403-A Waco Road, expired tag, no inspection.

AUG. 21: Beverly Varina Page, 53, Shelby, expired license, no registration, no numbered tag.

AUG. 21: Vickie Stokes, 50, Green Meadows Drive, expired tag, no inspection.

CCS places KM property on surplus list

Condolences may be left at www.pettyfuneralhome. com. Cleveland County Schools (CCS) voted to declare a home at 701 Cleveland Avenue surplus during the July 24 meeting. The property contains two lots: a brick home, carport, and shed.

The process CCS follows in selling the property goes through several stages. First, the school board must offer the property to Cleveland County for purchase. If declined, the school board can sell it through a bid process.

Donald Ray Beatty, 56, has been charged with First Degree Murder and Firearm by Felon. He is being held at the Gaston County Jail with no bond.

Held Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 11:00am Harris Funeral Home 108 South Piedmont Avenue Kings Mountain, NC 28086 (704) 739-2591

RSVP by Friday, September 15, 5:00 pm. Seating is limited. Call (704) 739-2591 to reserve your seat today.

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Sherrif Alan Norman tips for safe Labor Day weekend

With the approach of the Labor Day weekend, Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman asks all citizens to make this Labor Day holiday period a happy and enjoyable one for all.

The Labor Day holiday often brings some of the heaviest traffic of the entire year. The Sheriff reminds all Cleveland County residents to follow these safety tips while you are traveling for the holiday:

• Always shift your attention every few seconds, constantly scanning the road ahead and behind you. Never blankly stare ahead or fix your gaze on one point on the road. Conditions can change in the blink of an eye.

• When passing another car, always glance at the ground beside the front wheel of the car you intend to pass. This will indicate if the car is about to veergiving you a few extra sec-

onds to respond.

• Leave plenty of space between your vehicle and a vehicle you intend to pass. This will give you some time to build up speed and will allow you to pull back into your original lane if need be. Never cut abruptly out of your lane without signaling.

• Always signal your intentions with your brake lights, turn signals, horn and/or headlights so that other drivers will see you well before you change course.

• Check the weather forecast before you embark. The summer months can bring heavy rain and strong winds, so be prepared for these conditions on the road.

• Never follow another vehicle too closely. Remember that as your speed increases, you need more time to bring your vehicle to a stop. Leave an extra cushion of space between you and the car ahead of you, especially during slippery or low visibility conditions.

“Be courteous and kind to other drivers. Road rage incidents delay you and other drivers and can sometimes turn violent. Being courteous protects you and others on the road,” Sheriff Alan Norman said in closing, “Let’s make this Labor Day weekend a safe one on the roads in Cleveland County.”

special pricing for members

Liberty Mountain, Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Founding Sponsor Gilbert and Jancy Patrick, and Presenting Sponsor Albemarle are pleased to announce the details of a day of performances in recognition of DAR and SAR Chapters. We will celebrate these organizations and their work to preserve our Revolutionary War heritage by offering a special discounted ticket price of $15 (plus NC State Sales Tax and card processing fee) for performances on Saturday, September 23.

You may make a reservation or purchase DAR/

SAR tickets by calling our box office at 704-730-9408 or sending a message to tickets@kmlt.org

“Liberty Mountain” opens on Friday, September 15, at 7:30 PM and runs four weekends through Sunday, October 8. Performances are on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., with matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. There will not be a public performance on Saturday, October 7, as we will celebrate the Battle's anniversary with an invitation-only event.

Liberty Mountain honors the sacrifices of our forefathers and helps entertain and educate audiences about the Battle

of Kings Mountain. This action-packed theatrical performance, held indoors at the Joy Theatre this fall, tells the story of our founding fathers’ quest for independence and the impact the Battle of Kings Mountain had on the outcome of the war. The Battle of Kings Mountain WAS the turning point in the American Revolution. Our revolutionary history is unique to Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, and the Carolinas.

Liberty Mountain was written by renowned playwright Robert (Bob) Inman. Questions should be directed to jim@kmlt. org or call the box office at 704-730-9408.

Following an investigation of North Carolina-licensed franchise dealer Nissan of Shelby, 631 S. Post Rd, Shelby, that took several months, agents with the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles License and Theft Bureau filed the following charges:

• Sam Kazran faces 110 counts of failure to inspect vehicles prior to being offered for sale.

• Whitney Horton faces six counts of failure to deliver a title, and 13 counts of failure to disclose damage.

• Crystal Brooks faces one count of failure to deliver a title, and five counts of failure to disclose damage.

• Casey Ramsey faces 38 counts of failure to deliver a title, 38 counts of improper use of temporary markers, four counts of failure to disclose damage, and one count of making false statements

about the date of sale.

• Mitchell Hilton faces 21 counts of failure to deliver a title, four counts of failure to disclose damage, and 20 counts of improper use of temporary markers.

• Katie Horn faces five counts of failure to deliver a title, one count of failure to disclose damage, and five counts of improper use of temporary markers.

• Kristina Hyman faces 25 counts of failure to deliver a title, one count of failure to disclose damage, and 24 counts of improper use of markers.

• Angie Davis faces one count of failure to deliver a title and four counts of failure to disclose damage.

• Amy Howell faces one count of failure to deliver a title and one count of failure to disclose damage.

• Chris Dean faces 24 counts of failure to deliver a title, three counts

of failure to disclose damage, and 22 counts of improper use of temporary markers.

• Sterling McMillian faces seven counts of failure to deliver a title and eight counts of improper use of temporary markers.

• Randy Massey faces eight counts of failure to deliver a title and eight counts of improper use of temporary markers.

All the people charged were employees of the dealership. The initial investigation centered around the process used by individuals or dealers to rebuild salvage vehicles and the documents used to transfer titles of those vehicles. During the investigation, additional information was found that led to additional charges.

LEAD, which stands for Let Everyone Advance with Dignity, is a collaborative program between law enforcement and the community which offers wraparound services to help address substance use disorder, behavioral health, homelessness & poverty.

A Community Forum is being held by Gaston

County Police in the Gaston County Library Auditorium on Thursday, September 7, from 9:30 - 11 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend.

Special Guests from the LEAD National Support Bureau will be on hand, including Director Najja Morris-Frazier and Director of Policing Strat-

egies Brendan Cox. If you have additional questions, please contact LEAD Program Coordinator Adrien Sanders at asanders@gcps.org.

Gaston County Public Library is not a sponsor, nor does it endorse any practices or points of view of the program’s sponsors.

SHERIFF ALAN NORMAN

Liberty Mountain, the Revolutionary Drama announces contest

Help Liberty Mountain grow its Social Media presence by entering the #libertymountainkmnc contest. There will be weekly winners of tickets or merchandise, and three $250.00 cash prizes will be announced on October 7.

Enter by posting a picture with the hashtag #libertymountainkmnc of:

1. LM poster or banner on display around Kings Mountain and Cleveland, and Gaston Counties

2. LM Character Face Cutout Display (at the Joy or around KM)

3. Selfie at Kings Mountain National Military Park at the Monument or Ferguson’s Grave

You are entered with each tag, so enter often and help publicize Liberty Mountain!

Liberty Mountain, by Playwright Robert Inman, depicts the dramatic events leading to the 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, & special effects. Performances are each weekend

beginning Friday, September 15, at 7:30 PM at the Joy Theatre

Week 1:

• Saturday, September 16, at 3:00 p.m.

• Saturday, September 16, at 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday, September 17, at 3:00 p.m.

Week 2:

• Friday, September 22, at 7:30 p.m.

• Saturday, September 23, at 3:00 p.m.

• Saturday, September 23, at 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday, September 24, at 3:00 p.m.

Week 3:

• Friday, September 29, at 7:30 p.m.

• Saturday, September 30, at 3:00 p.m.

• Saturday, September 30, at 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday, October 1, at 3:00 p.m.

Week 4:

Watch where you step during Chalk Fest

• Friday, October 6, at 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday, October 8, at 3:00 p.m. KMLT.org or LibertyMountainDrama.com tickets@kmlt.org or 704730-9408 Group discounts and VIP packages are available.

Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit, produces the play. Gilbert and Jancy Patrick are the Founding Sponsors. Albemarle is the Presenting Sponsor.

Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority is a Major Sponsor. Sigmon Theatrical, LLC, Artistic Director Caleb Sigmon, and Playwright, Bob Inman, are the creative team.

Let your inner artist escape on the sidewalks in Uptown Shelby as the Cleveland County Arts Council presents Chalk Fest, a fun, family-friendly, sidewalk chalk competition on the Court Square, around the Earl Scruggs Center, Saturday, Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. - noon. Children to adults, groups, and individuals are invited to sign up for an individual square to create artwork during Chalk Fest.

Judging will begin at noon, with the winners announced when judging is completed. Prizes are $125 for best in the Group category (two or more people), $100 for Adults (age 18+), $50 cash prize for best in the Youth category (age 11 – 17), and $25 for best in the Children’s division (age 10 and under). The event goes rain or shine, and no refunds are offered. There will also be plenty of “free space” for those who wish to participate without competing. The public is invited to

PHOTO ID

From Page 1A ballot, or vote with a provisional ballot and return to their county board of elections office with their photo ID by the day before county canvass. (For municipal elections in September and October, this deadline is the Monday following Election Day. For all other elections, the deadline is the second Thursday following Election Day.)

Absentee-By-Mail Voters

Voters who vote by mail must include a photocopy of an acceptable ID inside the “photo ID envelope” that comes with their ballot. Or they may complete an ID Exception Form with the absentee ballot return envelope.

Acceptable Photo IDs for Voting

Any of the following that is unexpired, or ex-

watch the artists as the sidewalk masterpieces are created or to enjoy them later in the day.

Pre-registration is suggested to guarantee your spot. On-site registration starts at 8:30 a.m. on Warren Street and costs $5 for individuals and $10 for groups, which includes a box of chalk. Extra chalk may be purchased during the event. Chalk Fest is brought to you by the Cleveland County Arts Council in partnership with the Uptown Shelby Association and is sponsored by Cleveland Animal Hospital.

Street art is thought to have originated in Italy in the 16th century. Originally, the artwork was of a religious nature; therefore, the artists were called “Madonnari.” Vagabond artists would travel throughout Italy between

pired for one year or less:

• North Carolina driver’s license

• State ID from the NCDMV (also called “non-operator ID”)

• Driver’s license or non-driver ID from another state, District of Columbia or U.S. territory (only if voter registered in North Carolina within 90 days of the election)

• U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport card

• North Carolina voter photo ID card issued by a county board of elections

• College or university student ID approved by the State Board of Elections

• State or local government or charter school employee ID approved by the State Board of Elections

Note: A voter 65 or older may use an expired form of acceptable ID if the ID was unexpired on their 65th birthday.

Any of the following, regardless of whether the ID contains an expiration or issuance date:

• Military or veterans ID card issued by the U.S. government

• Tribal enrollment card issued by a tribe recognized by the State or federal government

• ID card issued by an agency of the U.S. government or the State of North Carolina for a public assistance program

Free Photo ID Cards

Any North Carolina resident can get a free non-driver’s ID card from the DMV. Find more information under “No-Fee ID Cards” at State IDs | NCDMV.

Additionally, all county boards of elections can issue free voter photo IDs to registered voters in their county. To be issued a free

festivals, living solely on the coins tossed onto or next to their drawings as homage to the Madonna or to their abilities. For centuries, the Madonnari were true folk artists but suffered a decline after World War II.

For information about the chalk fest and to register, please call the Arts Council, 704-484-2787, or visit us at https://www.ccartscouncil.org/Opportunities.htm or https://www. facebook.com/ClevelandCountyArtsCouncil .

voter photo ID card, the voter must provide their name, date of birth, and the last four numbers of their Social Security number, and have their photo taken.

ID Exceptions

If any voter is unable to show photo ID when voting (whether in person or by mail), they may fill out an ID Exception Form and vote their ballot. The voter will choose from the following permitted exceptions.

• The voter has a “reasonable impediment” to showing photo ID. This means that something is preventing the voter from showing ID. The voter must provide their reason by selecting from the following choices on the form.

• Lack of transportation

• Disability or illness

• Lack of birth certificate or other documents needed to obtain ID

• Work schedule

• Family responsibilities

• Lost or stolen photo ID

• Photo ID applied for but not yet received

• (For mail voters only) Unable to attach a copy of photo ID

• Other reasonable impediment (if selected, the voter must write the reason on the form)

• The voter has a religious objection to being photographed.

• The voter was a victim of a natural disaster within 100 days before Election Day.

County boards of elections must count provisional ballots with properly completed ID Exception Forms.

From Cancer to Celebrating Christ

Part 5

I hope you have been able to follow us on our journey from the bad news of cancer, through despair and brokenness, and now to hopefully arrive at a celebration. I know what you’re thinking! You’re thinking I’m going to say that God has totally healed me, and we’re all celebrating. Well, no, while my cancer is in remission, it is only with some

pretty tough treatments. How can I say it is still time to celebrate? The truth is if we return to Psalm 42, we see the same reality. The problem remains, but we must not wait to celebrate!

The chorus of this great Psalm is verses 5 and 11. We read it our last time together, but it’s worth reading again, I promise you! The psalmist is speaking to himself, reminding himself to hope in God, but notice what else he says, “I will again praise Him.” We can learn some fantastic truths in these very few words. The first is that God’s past graces in our lives give us present hope for

future grace. The psalmist declares that this God is his God, the God of his life who is his salvation. How does he know this? Because God has already saved him in the past and will save him in the future. But there’s a second nugget of truth here as well: Identifying God’s present grace also gives us hope for God’s grace in the future. In short, find ways you are experiencing God’s grace right now — from the tiny to the great — and then tell Him and others. It’s incredibly hope-building! There is one more truth that has helped me enormously. When the bad news is bad, we must be content with only short-

term hope. That is to say, sometimes God gives us just what we need for today. Some days

I’m unsure about my ten-year plan, and that’s okay. Often during this challenging season, He gives us enough mercy for today, which must be enough.

Long-term hope will come one way or another, but let us not waste today worrying about tomorrow’s worries. God’s grace will be sufficient when we get there!

My friends, let us end with the encouragement of the Psalms: Hope in God, for we will again praise Him! Let it begin today!

Kings Mountain Church Of The Nazarene

127 Countryside Rd.. • Kings Mountain

St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256

Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007

Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716

The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street

True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764

Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328

Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961

Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive

Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171

Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372

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Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247

Central United Methodist 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

Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church

220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354

Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160

N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606 New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128

New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371

Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826

Penley’s Chapel Church 1805 N Piedmont Ave 704-524-4139

Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398

Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church 201 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-7466 Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216

Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920

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

Concord United Methodist Church 2404 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Bessemer City, NC 704-629-3571

Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773

Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477

Battleground Community Church

Wednesday,

Mauney Memorial Library September scheduled events

By Mari Slaughter

Mauney Memorial Library has the following events scheduled for September. The library is at 100 S. Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. For the latest in library news and events, visit www.mauneylibrary.org.

The library will be Closed in Observance of Labor Day, September 2 and 4.

Library Storytime in

Person (preschoolers)

Tuesdays and Thursdays

10:30-11:30 am, Library Community Room. Come to the library to enjoy a story, music, and a take-home craft with Miss Anne.

Learn Grow Play (preschoolers)

Fridays 10:00-11:30 am, Library Community Room. Play in centers, then enjoy a story, music, and a take-home craft with Miss. Anne.

Genetics & Family

History: Presented by Levine Cancer Institute

(Registration Required)

Monday, September 11, 10am-Noon, Library Community Room. Levine Cancer Institute will provide a free class on how genetics and family history affect your chances of getting cancer.

It is important for every individual to understand their risk! Each participant at this event will receive a free gas gift card!

Winter’s Harvest: Vegetable Gardening in Cool

Seasons (Registration Required) (Adults only)

Tuesday, September 12, 3:00-4:30 pm, Community Garden Pavilion (beside

Patrick Senior Center). Did you know you can grow and harvest vegetables most of the year in our area? Master Gardener Judy Ford will teach you what to plant, when to plant, and how to grow a

bounty of tasty vegetables, even in our coldest season.

Intro to Native Plants (Registration Required) (Adults only)

Tuesday, September 19 2:00-3:00 pm, Library Community Room. Craig Maxwell, Chair of the Southern Piedmont Chapter of the NC Native Plant Society, will present “Intro to Native Plants.” “Native plants have grown in popularity in recent years, with many customers leaving the big box stores searching for local nurseries. But what makes a plant “native” or “invasive” and what implications does that have on how we garden? Craig Maxwell, local chapter chair for the NC Native Plant Society, will discuss the importance of native plants and the many reasons gardeners are making the switch.

Afternoon Adventures –Busy Bees (ages 6-12)

Wednesday, September 20, 3:00 – 4:00 pm, Library Community Room. Learn about the busy world of bees, examine them up close (weather permitting), and discover how important they are to our ecosystem. Presented by Carol Massey of the Cleveland County Beekeepers Association.

Lego Club (ages 6-12)

Third Thursday of every month 3:30-4:30 pm, Library Community Room. Freebuild and participate in group projects, snacks provided.

Family Camping Fundamentals (Family)

Saturday, September 23, 9:00-1:00 pm, Moss Lake Picnic Area, located on New Camp Creek Church Road. Learn to set up a camping site, cook camp style, and learn about water safety in a canoe/kayak and a scavenger hunt and crafts with the library. Free food and fun for the whole family out at the lake! Presented by Boy Scouts of Kings Mountain.

Rain Barrels with Judy Ford (Registration Required) (Family)

Tuesday, September 26 3:30-5:00 pm, Library Community Room. Celebrate Stormwater Awareness Week by making a rain barrel to take home and decrease stormwater runoff.

Author Talk:

Robert Whitlow (Adults)

(Registration Required)

Wednesday, September 27, 4:00-5:00 pm, Library Community Room. Join us for conversations with the award-winning author of legal thrillers, Robert Whitlow! Robert Whitlow is an accomplished attorney, filmmaker, and best-selling author of legal novels set in the South. He is a winner of the prestigious Christy Award for Contemporary Fiction. We will give away copies of his book, but LIMITED QUANTITIES are available. Books will be available for purchase at the event.

Technology Assistance

Make an appointment call 704-739-2371.

Zoom’N On-Line Book Group (Adults)

(Registration Required) Read. Relish. Recap. Read a book of your choice and share it with the group.

Fourth Wednesday of every month 4:00-5:00 pm

Broad River Genealogy Society presents Bob Inman September 10

BOB INMAN

play, Liberty Mountain, which tells the story of the Battle of Kings Mountain and is performed yearly at Kings Mountain's Joy Performance Theatre.

The Battle of Kings Mountain is considered by many to be the turning point in the American Revolu-

tionary War. In 1780, Major Patrick Ferguson issued a demand for the rebels to lay down their weapons; otherwise, it would result in mass destruction. Upon hearing this, the colonists gathered men from all the surrounding settlements and thus set forth to meet the enemy. Almost everyone who lives nearby knows the story of this famous battle. And, in 2014, a small committee decided that there should be a drama that relives some of the events that led up to the battle and some of the people involved.

The committee hired Robert Inman to write this year's drama production, which has been growing in

both size and quality each year. Attend the Broad River Genealogy Society’s meeting to learn more about this year's show.

Bob, a former anchorman of WBTV, left broadcasting in 1996 to pursue a career in writing novels, screenplays, and stage plays. He and his wife, Paulette, split their time between Conover, SC and Boone, NC.

He started his writing career in junior high school and has published five novels, a collection of non-fiction works, eight stage plays, and two musical productions, which included the book, the lyrics, and the music. These are a few of his original offerings. He has received many awards and recognitions for his books, plays, and screenplays.

After the meeting, members and visitors will have an opportunity to ask questions, visit with other members of the audience, and have refreshments. All visitors are welcome.

CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Dianne Bunch

1 can cream chicken soup

1 can cream mushroom soup

1 soup can milk

½ stick butter

2 Success Boil-a-Bag rices

4-6 chicken breast

Herb stuffing

Mix soups, milk, and butter in saucepan until well blended. Cook ice, drain, and set aside. Fry chicken in pam until no longer pink. Cut in bite-size pieces. Put rice in 13x9 inch pan, place chicken pieces over rice, cover with soup mixture, blend. Sprinkle stuffing mix over casserole. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 min-

utes.

THE GREAT MEAT LOAF

Connie Conner

2 lbs. ground chuck

1 egg beaten well

2 slices breadcrumbs

1 cup ketchup

1 med. onion, chopped

Mix all ingredients well.

Pour into a 9x13-inch pan. Bake in 400-degree oven 45 minutes to 1 hour. Serves 8.

EASY LEMON PIE

Mary H. Greene

Helen Tate

1 large Cool Whip

1 can sweetened condensed milk

¾ cup lemon juice

2 graham cracker crusts

Combine Cool Whip,

(The recipes in today’s Cooking Corner are from “Monumental Recipes,” a cookbook by Kings Mountain Woman’s Club.)

sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice and pour into crusts.

PASTA CHICKEN SALAD

Cheryl Butler

1 small box elbow macaroni

Boiled eggs, chopped

1 med. onion, chopped

1 can white chicken, chunks

½ tsp. mustard

2 T. mayonnaise

Salt and pepper to taste

Cook macaroni according to directions on box. Mix with eggs, onion, chicken, mustard and mayonnaise. Chill for a couple hours. Salt and pepper to taste.

Patrick Senior Center September events

The Patrick Center is a SHIIP site and can help with Medicare questions and check to see if you qualify for Extra Help with your drug costs. They can also assist with transportation, loan equipment, incontinence supplies, nutritional supplements, and other services. Please call the center at 704-734-0447 for more information or to sign up for programs. Programs are open to people ages 55 and up unless otherwise noted.

September 2023 Special Events:

• Sign Language Classes: Wednesdays, September 6 –October 25, 1-2 pm. Classes are free; all materials provided. Please call to sign up.

• Technology with Trey: Monday, September 11, 10-11 am. Learn important concepts for your smart devices such as GPS navigation, text messaging, emails, etc.

• Estate Planning Presentation by SECU: Tuesday, September 12, 10-11a m. Come learn about the benefits of planning your estate. Please call the center to sign up.

• Yard Sale/Bake Sale/ Craft Sale: Friday, September 15, 9 am-12 pm. Open to the public. 55 or older can rent a table for $5. Please call or come by the center for more information.

• Fall Prevention Presentation: Monday, September 18, 10-11 am.

• Financial Scams Presentation: Tuesday, September 19, 10-11 am.

• Oil Painting Class by Suzzette Profit: Wednesday, September 20, 9 am-3 pm. Cost is $30. Sign-up and pay at the Front Desk and pick up the supply list.

• Voter Registration: Wednesday, September 20, 10 a m-2 pm.

• Craft with Terry from the Mauney Library: Monday, September 25, 10 am-12 pm. Call the center for more information and to RSVP.

• AARP Safety Driving Class: Tuesday, September 26, 9 am-1 pm. Course costs $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-AARP members. Please call the center to pre-register.

• Trip to Tryon Equestrian Center: Wednesday, September 27, 9 am-3:30 pm. Cost is $2 for transportation. Please sign up at the Front Desk.

• Vaccine Clinic Sponsored by Walmart Pharmacy: Thursday, September 28, 9-11 am. Flu, COVID, Shingles, Pneumonia, Hepatitis, and Tetanus/Whooping Cough will be available. Please call the center to pre-register.

• Medicare Part D Open Enrollment begins October 15 and goes through December 7. If you want to review your Medicare Drug Plan or Advantage Plan, please call, or come by the center beginning October 1, to fill out the required form and make an appointment.

Ongoing Activities at the Patrick Center

• Ceramics: Mondays, 9:30-11:30 am.

• Facebook Chat: Mondays, 10-10:45 am. (Online via Facebook)

• Seniors in Motion: Mondays/Wednesdays/ Fridays, 10:30 am-11:30 am. Suggested donation of $1 per class for nonYMCA members.

• Quilting: Mondays, 12:30-3 pm.

• Beginner Quilting: Thursdays, 10 am-12 pm & 1-3 pm.

• Intermediate Line Dance (Dance Floor Rockers): Mondays, 1-3 pm.

• Intermediate Line Dance (Southern Class): Thursdays, 10-11:30 am.

• Beginner Line Dancing: Mondays, 11:3012:30 pm.

• Clogging: Mondays, 3:30-4:30 pm & Thurs-

days, 12:30-1:30 pm.

• Knitting: Tuesdays, 8:30-10:30 am.

• Veterans Meeting: 1st Tuesdays, 9-10 am.

• Bible History: Tuesdays, 10-11 am.

• REFIT Dance Exercise: Tuesdays, 11 am-12 pm.

• Monthly Birthday Celebration: 4th Tuesdays, 10-11 am.

• Chair Volleyball: Tuesdays, 1-3 pm and Fridays, 12-2 pm.

• Tai Chi for Health and Wellness: Wednesdays, 9-10 am.

• Jewelry Class: Wednesdays, 10-11 am.

• Canasta: Tuesdays, 1-3 pm.

• Chair Yoga: Wednesdays, 11:45-12:45 pm. (Fee required)

• Dutch Lunch Bunch: 2nd Wednesdays. September 13 – Copper Penny Grill in Forest City. Please sign up at the Front Desk and pay $2 bus fee.

• Blood Pressure Clinic: 1st Wednesdays, 10-11:30 am.

• Food Giveaway: 3rd Wednesdays, 10-11:30 am. Please call to sign up each month.

• Online Book Club: 4th Wednesdays, 4 pm via Zoom. Please call Mauney Memorial Library to join.

• Bridge: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 1-4 pm.

• Healthy Lifestyles Class: Thursdays, 8-9:30 am.

• Gentle Exercise: Thursdays, 9:30-10:15 am.

• Bingo: Thursdays, 10:30-11:15 am.

• Coffee & Conversation: Fridays, 8:30-10 am.

• Chorus: Fridays, 10-11 am.

• Friday Lunch: Fridays, 11 am-12 pm. Call to sign up by Thursday at Noon. Cost is $4.

• WII Bowling League: Fridays, 12-1 pm.

• Ping Pong/Corn Hole: Fridays, 12-2 pm. Shred Truck: Truck will be here September 19 to shred onsite, but you can bring your items to be shredded at any time the center is open and put them in the locked bins in the lobby.

Six degrees of separation

By Loretta Cozart

It is funny how we are all connected in this world. I remember the phrase “six degrees of separation” and believe it is true. Six degrees of separation is the idea that all people are six or fewer social connections away from each other.

Earlier this year, Bill Nantz visited Kings Mountain to play golf with family. Lewis and Pucky Nantz are related to Bill. Now, we all know of their relationship and sincerely hope to see Bill visit more often. He seems like a fun guy with a good heart.

Now, on to my six degrees of separation moment. Last week I learned that Rob and Sara Lee Wagman helped discover Pete Davidson 12 years ago in Staten Island. Because of that connection they were personally invited by Pete to see his show in Charlotte last Sunday.

Rob Wagman describes how they met in his “Raising the Bar” AllAccess blog, “It was 12 years ago, before Pete Davidson was known by anybody, he and I were walking in Manhattan on our way to the Broadway Comedy Club where Pete had earned 10 minutes of stage time for the early show. It was at that time that I had informed him that since he did so well at the Gotham Comedy Fresh Faces showcase; a show that I had booked hosted by my morning guy Nick Cannon, that I was going to showcase Pete on ALL the Fresh Faces shows throughout New Jersey, Long Island and all the Boroughs.”

“What prompted us to put Davidson on this showcase in the first place was that Nick Cannon’s co-host Sarah Lee and I went to a comedy show in Staten Island a few months earlier and saw Pete perform before a sparse crowd. Sarah Lee, who hates comedy, could not stop laughing. When it came to assembling Nick Cannon’s first showcase, months later, Sarah Lee said, ‘You gotta’ get that kid.’ We did. The rest, as they say, is history.”

Fast forward twelve years and now everyone knows Pete

with Peter, Taco Bell’s new breakfast campaign. Pete Davidson is everywhere.

As media professionals, we often have the opportunity to meet celebrities, from local to the national spotlight. However, becoming actual friends with them is a different story.

Those genuine connections

NC Republicans and Democrats faceoff on Senate Bill 747

By Loretta Cozart

On August 24, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed Senate Bill 747, which, according to the press release, “makes it harder for people, especially young people, college students away from home and people of color to vote and for their votes to count.”

“This legislation has nothing to do with election security and everything to do with Republicans keeping and gaining power,” said Governor Cooper. “It requires valid votes to be tossed out unnecessarily, schemes to restrict early voting and absentee ballots, encourages voter intimidation, and attempts to give Republican legislators the authority to decide contested election results.”

According to Gov. Cooper, Senate Bill 747:

• Shortens the time an absentee ballot can be accepted to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, even if a delay is the fault of the US Postal Service, potentially disenfranchising thousands of voters.

• Requires an unreliable and unworkable “signature match” in certain counties.

• Makes it too easy for absentee ballots to get thrown out for minor issues.

• Prioritizes partisan poll “observers” despite objections from a bipartisan group of county election board members across the state.

• Fails to properly fund elections at the county and state level.

In addition, the press release shared that the bill would give legislative Republicans more power to influence how elections are run. The bill would change the structure of the State and County Boards of Elections to limit early voting and satisfy the Republican legislature’s quest for more power to decide contested elections. The scheme would establish an even split of Democrats and Republicans on these boards, creating potential gridlock and leading to the supermajority Republican legislature and partisan courts deciding contested elections.

The governor’s press release continued, “Currently, the county and state boards are split 3-2, with the party of the Governor holding a majority as required by the

state constitution. Right now, county boards of elections set the number and placement of early voting sites, and if members can’t agree unanimously, the final decision is made by the five-member State Board of Elections by majority vote.

Under Senate Bill 749, if the State Board were to deadlock on a county’s early voting plan – which is likely under a 4-4 split – then the plan reverts to just one early voting site in that county. That will result in long waits for the increasing number of North Carolinians who vote early.”

In response, House Speaker Tim Moore shared a press release saying, “Gov. Cooper is mischaracterizing a bill that simply strengthens election integrity in North Carolina.”

He continued, “It’s unfortunate that he would rather score political points by crying ‘racism’ than be honest about the balanced, common-sense election reforms passed in the House and Senate. I anticipate the House will swiftly override his veto.”

Fentanyl is everywhere; Naloxone saves lives

are rare, and we feel fortunate

After talking with Rob about Pete Davidson, I realized that Rob is glad to have Pete as a friend, cares about him personally, and wishes him every success. I wouldn’t doubt that Pete feels the same for Rob and Sarah Lee. And that is what real friendships are all about.

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. According to the Centers for Disease Control, it significantly contributes to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the U.S.

There are two types of fentanyl: pharmaceutical fentanyl and illicitly manufactured fentanyl. Both are considered synthetic opioids. Pharmaceutical fentanyl is prescribed by doctors to treat severe pain, especially after surgery and for advanced-stage cancer.

in nasal sprays, eye drops, or dropped onto paper like small candies.

Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are the most common drugs involved in overdose deaths. Even in small doses, it can be deadly.

Drugs may contain deadly levels of fentanyl, and you wouldn’t be able to see, taste, or smell it. It is nearly impossible to tell if drugs have been laced with fentanyl unless you test them with fentanyl testing strips.

the situation like an overdose—you could save a life.

1. Call 911 immediately.

2. Administer naloxone, if available.

3. Try to keep the person awake and breathing.

4. Lay the person on their side to prevent choking.

Governor Roy Cooper announced today $8.5 million in grants to fund 19 local parks and recreation projects across the state through the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. The Parks and Recreation Authority approved the grant recipients at an Aug. 11 meeting. Included in that list was Harold Rankin Park in Lowell which received $500,000 for revitalization.

“Getting outdoors to enjoy parks and greenspaces improves people’s health and quality of life, and these grants will help towns and counties to provide recreation for their communities,” Governor Cooper said. “These investments can help revitalize our communities, boost local economies and promote tourism.”

The local communities applied for the grants to fund

land acquisition, development and renovation of public park and recreation areas. Every year, the Parks and Recreation Authority allocates 30% of PARTF’s total funding to local municipalities and counties. A maximum of $500,000 can be awarded to a single project, and the awardees must match funds dollar-for-dollar for the grant amount. This year, the Authority considered 52 grant applications requesting a total of more than $21 million.

“Congratulations to the communities that received grants to create and expand their park facilities,” said N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary D. Reid Wilson. “Robust local outdoor recreation opportunities, in addition to our state and national parks, have helped North Caro-

lina become the Great Trails State, and we look forward to seeing the outcome of these projects.”

“Since 1995, the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund has helped give local governments the ability to build new parks and improve facilities,” said Brian Strong, director of the Division of Parks and Recreation. “These investments have a widespread impact in creating more places to conserve, recreate, and learn about nature and the outdoors.”

The Parks and Recreation Trust Fund is administered through the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation and allocated by the state budget. Local grants are awarded annually by the Authority at its quarterly meeting in August.

However, most recent cases of fentanyl-related overdose are linked to illicitly manufactured fentanyl, distributed through illegal drug markets for its heroin-like effect. It is often added to other drugs because of its extreme potency, which makes drugs cheaper, more powerful, more addictive, and more dangerous.

Illicitly manufactured fentanyl (IMF) is available on the drug market in different forms, including liquid and powder. Fentanyl-laced drugs are extremely dangerous, and many people may be unaware that their drugs are laced with fentanyl.

Powdered fentanyl looks just like many other drugs. It is commonly mixed with drugs like heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine and made into pills that resemble other prescription opioids. In its liquid form, IMF can be found

Testing strips are inexpensive, typically give results within 5 minutes, and can be the difference between life and death. Even if the test is negative, caution should be taken as test strips might not detect more potent fentanyl-like drugs, like carfentanil.

Recognizing the signs of opioid overdose can save a life. Here are some things to look for:

• Small, constricted “pinpoint pupils”

• Falling asleep or losing consciousness

• Slow, weak, or no breathing

• Choking or gurgling sounds

• Limp body

• Cold, clammy, and discolored skin

What to do if you think someone is overdosing. It may be hard to tell whether a person is high or experiencing an overdose. If you aren’t sure, it’s best to treat

5. Stay with them until emergency workers arrive. Cleveland County Health Department now has Narcan/naloxone available for anyone for free. To obtain it, visit their drive-thru from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 200 South Post Rd. in Shelby. Naloxone is used to reverse opioid overdose and saves lives. According to the National Institutes of Health, families with loved ones who struggle with opioid addiction should have naloxone nearby, ask their family members to carry it, and let friends know where it is. People should still call 911 immediately in the event of an overdose.

Naloxone is used more by police officers, emergency medical technicians, and non-emergency first responders than before. In most states, people at risk or know someone at risk for an opioid overdose can be trained on how to give naloxone. Families can ask their pharmacists or healthcare providers how to use the devices.

Pete Davidson with Sarah Lee Wagman, left in 2011, and right last weekend. (Photos provided)

Pictured L-R: Rob Wagman, Pete Davidson, and Sarah Lee Wagman.

Lowell receives $500,000 for Harold Rankin Park revitalization

Lady Mountaineers volleyball sweeps West and Weddington

Kings Mountain High’s varsity volleyball team swept West Henderson and Weddington last week to run their record to 7-0.

The varsity won 25-17, 25-19, 25-15 after the JVs prevailed 25-21, 25-18 against West Henderson.

Several KM ladies had big games.

For the varsity, Camden Pasour dished out 30 assists to go with two kills, eight digs, 14 service points and two blocks.

Jessie Ozmore had seven digs, seven service points and 15 serve receptions.

Meile Songaila was strong along the nets with See VOLLEYBALL, 2B

Mountaineers shut down Cox Mill 37-13

Kings Mountain broke open a close game in the second half to defeat 4A Cox Mill 37-13 Friday night in Concord.

The win improved the Mountaineers’ record to 2-0 heading into another big non-conference road game Friday at 7:30 at Cleveland County rival Burns. After that the Mountaineers will have an open date before beginning Big South 3A Conference action at Hunter Huss on Friday, September 15.

Both teams were hot early last week but Kings Mountain’s defense cooled off its opponent in the second half and the offense continued to pound them.

“Overall, I thought we played well,” noted Mountaineer head coach Strait Herron. “The kickoff team didn’t give up a touchdown, and I was proud of the effort. Once our offense settled down we got on a roll.”

After an early exchange of possessions, the Mountaineers got going when Antonio Armstrong blocked a punt and Jason Melton scooped it up and took it to the house. Max Thompson’s point-after put the Mountaineers up 7-0. However, the hosts returned the ensuing kickoff 96 yards for a TD but missed a two-point running attempt and KM held a 7-6 advantage.

After a 39-yard kickoff return by Jayden Gash to the KM 44, the Mountaineers went on a 12-play drive to score on a 34-yard pass from quarterback Zandan Zollo to Gash for a 14-6 advantage.

Toughest test yet for KMHS at Burns

Kings Mountain’s

Mountaineers will play their final non-conference game of the season Friday night, and it could be their toughest yet.

Coach Strait Herron’s charges will travel to county-rival Burns, which is 1-1 with a blowout victory over Gastonia Forestview and a tough loss to arch rival and North Carolina’s top-ranked 3A team Crest last week. Game time is 7:30.

“Burns is very scrappy,” said Coach Herron. “They play really hard. We will have to keep our mouths shut and play sound football.”

Herron and his staff are impressed with the Bulldogs, especially their 6-3 senior quarterback Ben Mauney who has passed for over 6,000 yards during his career. He completed nine of 13 passes for 222 yards in the Bulldogs’ win over Forestview.

JVs roll over Cox Mill for first victory 27-14

From Page 1B Kings Mountain High’s JV football team bounced back from a narrow loss to Shelby to defeat 4A Cox Mill 27-14 Thursday night at John Gamble Stadium.

After a 6-all stalemate at the end of the first period, the Mountaineers put 21 straight points on the board to win going away. Cox Mill added a final TD with 55 seconds remaining.

After Savion Lindsay returned the opening kickoff to the KM 45 yard line, it took just seven plays to go up 6-0 on Lindsay’s 26-yard sweep of left end.

After a holding penalty, Lindsay’s TD was set up with 25-yard pass reception by Jakelan Littlejohn.

Faced with a third and 18 from its own 42 yard line, Cox Mill pulled a “double pass”

Slone Lattimore taking it to the house.

8-6

After a pass interception, the hosts got a 48-yard touchdown run from Jordan Cleaves to trim the margin to 14-13. It wouldn’t be that close again. Taking over at their 20 following a kickoff into the end zone, the Mountaineers drove to the opponents’ 17 before having to settle for a 35-yard Thompson field goal that ran the margin to 17-13.

The hosts were moving again and made it to the KM 16 after a dead ball late hit penalty against the Mountaineers. With just 30 seconds remaining on the first half clock, Curtis Simpson came up with a big quarterback sack and the hosts were forced to try a 44-yard field goal attempt, which failed, and the teams went into halftime at 17-13.

Kings Mountain came out of the break as hot as the weather and got off a good drive behind the running of Josiah Hill and the passing of Zollo. Facing fourth and seven at the 14 yard line, Thompson came on to kick a field goal to run the lead to 20-13.

The KM defense held the hosts to three and out and a

“He is very good. He makes them go,” Herron said. “Crest is definitely a very good team and he made it tough on them. Their offensive line is very good, too, and they are extremely wellcoached.”

Mauney isn’t a oneman show by any stretch

“Our defense will have its work cut out,” he continued. “They run a lot of different formations. We have a lot to prepare for. The main thing is how hard they play. We’ll have to do a very good job.”

The Mountaineers will have an open date next week before opening Big South Conference play at Hunter Huss on Friday, Sept. 15 at 7:30.

“I like an open date before beginning conference play,” Herron said. “If you have some injuries you can get them healed.”

short punt put the Mountaineers in business at the Cox Mill 40. A 38-yard reception by Sanders set up a four-yard TD run by Hill and all of a sudden the Mountaineers were up 27-13 heading into the fourth quarter.

See COX, Page 2B

with

A quarterback sack in the end zone by the KM defense resulted in a safety and an

Mountaineer

lead at intermission. An interception by Lathan Feemster set up KM’s second touchdown

and a 14-6 lead with 1:11 left in the third period. Lindsay carried the pigskin See JV, Page 2B

London Brown is strong along the net for the Lady Mountaineers in last week’s win over West Henderson. Photos by Gary Smart

KM’s Mary Grace Hogue (15) returns the ball to the West Henderson side of the court in last week’s volleyball match at Parker Gym.

KM’s Quadry Roberts is in the open in Thursday’s JV game with Cox Mill at Gamble Stadium.

JV

From Page 1B seven times for 17 yards, including one yard for the TD. The Mountaineers hit key passes of eight and 11 yards to Littlejohn.

On the first play of the third quarter, a pass interception by Jayden Williams put the Mountaineers in business at the Cox Mill

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A 40-yard field goal from Thompson capped a 64-yard drive that ran the score to 30-13 with 7:51 remaining in the game. Thompson would finish with 13 kicking points on 4-for-4 extra points and 3-for-3 field goals. He also punted three times for a 36yard average.

Rodney Unnasch caught

19, but a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty put them back on the 34, from which point Williams went around right end for a touchdown and a 20-6 lead.

With Cox Mill on its own 27 following the kickoff, a fumble went into the end zone and KM’s Wiley Rainey recovered it for TD and Ethan Reed’s PAT ran the score to 27-6.

With 6:41 remaining, the Mountaineers went en-

a 26-yard TD pass from backup quarterback Antonio Armstrong and Thompson added the PAT to account for the final score with six minutes left on the clock. A 24-yard reception by Gash set it up.

Gash had a good allaround game with three receptions for 68 yards, one rush for 25 and two kickoff returns for 97 yards. Jaqualyn Sanders caught three passes for 66 yards, Hill three for ten and Unnasch

tirely with substitutes and the visitors were able to drive 65 yards in nine plays to score on a three-yard run around end by QB Lincoln Carlberg with 55 seconds remaining. Mason Emery ran a two-point conversion to account for the final score.

The Mountaineers will go for their second straight win Thursday at home against county rival Burns.

one for 26.

Zollo finished with 9-for20 for 126 yards passing and one TD, and Armstrong hit four of six for 69 yards and a TD.

Hill had KM’s first 100yard rushing effort of the season, carrying the ball 29 times for 115 yards.

“Hill had a great night,” Coach Herron noted. “We were just pounding the ball. I was happy with the win.”

VOLLEYBALL

From Page 1B 12 kills and also had eight digs, six service points and seven service receptions.

Myracle Davis had four blocks and eight kills.

Mary Grace Hogue had six kills, five service points and two blocks.

KM’s JVs were led by

Abigail Hedgepath with seven service points, five digs, 19 assists and seven kills. Ruby Osborne had four blocks and 10 kills and Madi Broome had nine serve receptions and seven digs.

The Lady Mountaineers swept Weddington 25-7, 25-17, 25-15 after the JVs came up short 25-22 and 25-15.

Pasour provided 29 assists, eight digs, a kill and seven service points.

Songaila had 16 kills, seven digs, five serve receptions and nine service points.

Ozmore registered 11 digs, six serve receptions and 12 service points. Davis had six kills and three blocks.

Kings Mountain High’s women’s volleyball team is all smiles after a big sweep of West Henderson last week at Parker Gym. Photos by Gary Smart

Camden Pasour had a big game for the Lady Mountaineers in their win over West Henderson last week at Parker Gym.

Jessie Ozmore serves for the Lady Mountaineers in last week’s volleyball win at Parker Gym.

Camden Pasour sets up Kenzlie Morris (5) in last week’s non-conference volleyball game with West Henderson.

Jakelan Littlejohn tries to get over a Cox Mill defender in Thursday’s JV football game at Gamble Stadium.

Photos by Gary Smart

These young ladies cheered the JV Mountaineers on to victory in last week’s game with Cox Mill at Gamble Stadium.

KM’s Savion Lindsay tries to turn the corner on the Cox Mill defense in Thursday’s game at John Gamble Stadium.

Micah Byers (3) looks to throw the ball for KM’s JVs in last week’s home opener against Cox Mill.

Eckard, Watson, Earle on women’s golf team

Kings Mountain High’s women’s golf team will begin Big South 3A Conference play Wed., Sept. 6 and for the first time in a couple of years will have the required three players to have a team score.

Freshman Mylin Eckard joined the team last week, joining Kaliyah Watson and Jaiden Earle.

The ladies open their season at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 in a match at Crowder’s Mountain Country Club. Hunter Huss will be the host team.

Kings Mountain will host all other BSC teams September 25 at 2 p.m. at Kings Mountain Country Club.

THE SCHEDULE

SEPTEMBER

6 – at Crowder’s Mountain (Huss host), 1 p.m.

SPORTS THIS WEEK

Wed., Aug. 30

Tue., Sept. 5

CCC announces Summer Honor Rolls

11 – at Woodbridge (Ashbrook host), 2 p.m.

19 – at Cramer Mountain (South Point host), 2 p.m.

25 – at KM Country Club (Kings Mountain host), 2 pm.

OCTOBER

2 – at Riverbed (Crest host), 2 p.m.

10 – at Cramer Mountain (Foretview host), 2 p.m.

17 – at Lincoln Country Club (North Gaston host),

1 p.m.

24 – at 3A Western Regional at Sprindale Resort in Canton.

30-31 – State championship (Location TBA).

Cross country opens season

Kings Mountain High’s cross country teams opened their season last week by hosting a two-mile scrimmage. Both teams finished in third place.

Isaiah Watts led the men with a first place finish in 11:19. Max Thompson was a close second; however, the team finished third behind first place Hunter Huss and second place Forestview.

The top runner for the Lady Mountaineers was Brooke Waseman who finished sixth in 16:01. Sarah Eagle was 10th in 16:25 and Kallie Hope 11th in 16:33.

The Lady Mountaineers also finished third. South Point won and West Lincoln was second.

The next race will be at Ashbrook on September 5 for the Luminary Race.

5 p.m. – Middle School football, Kings Mountain at Shelby. (5th quarter begins at 4:30).

Thur., Aug 31

4 p.m. – High school volleyball, Stuart Cramer at Kings Mountain (JVs followed by varsity).

4:15 – Middle School softball, Kings Mountain at Shelby.

4:15 – Middle school soccer, Kings Mountain at Shelby.

7 p.m. – High school JV football, Burns at Kings Mountain.

Fri., Sept. 1

7:30 – High school football, Kings Mountain at Burns.

4 p.m. – High school volleyball, Kings Mountain at Ashbrook

4:15 – Middle School softball, Kings Mountain at Lincolnton.

4:15 – Middle School soccer, Kings Mountain at Lincolnton.

4:30 – Middle school golf, KM, West Lincoln and East Rutherford at Forest City Golf Course).

Wed., Sept. 6 1 p.m. – High school golf, Kings Mountain and all Big South teams at Crowder’s Mountain CC.

5 p.m. – Middle School football, Kings Mountain at West Lincoln (5th quarter begins at 4:30).

CCC Excels at student success

The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges approved the 2023 Performance Measures for Student Success report at its July meeting in Raleigh. The annual report is the major accountability document for NCCCS and is based on data compiled during the previous year.

The 2023 report shows that Cleveland Community College was one of only two colleges in the System to score at or above the excellence level on four of the seven student success

measures. In addition, CCC outscored the other college, placing it first out of the 58 colleges in the System.

“I believe this year’s Performance Measures for Student Success results illustrate how CCC’s efforts to improve student learning and success are paying off,” said Dr. Laura Bowen, dean of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness. These data validate the work everyone at the College does to meet our mission, which is driving student success

Cleveland Community College President Jason

Hurst has announced the President’s and Dean’s List for the Summer 2023 term.

To be named to the President’s list, students must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours and receive a perfect 4.0 grade point average.

The following students were named to the President’s List (listed alphabetically):

Sandra Acosta

Jessica Allen

Kayla Beaver

Rylee Beaver John Camp

Garett Carver

Emma Denton

Joseph Dominguez-Hutchins

Brittney Epps

Javarius Green

Sarah Haywood

Ella Hensley

Christopher Hogue Ana

Huerta Garcia

Amanda Langley

Karlia Lee

Jasmine McSwain

Isabella Mowery

Addison Peeler

and economic impact for individuals and businesses in our community through diverse education and training opportunities.”

CCC met or exceeded the excellence level on Basic Skills Progress, Credit English Success, Credit Math Success and

First-Year Progression. The other three measures and how CCC scored are Curriculum Completion Rate (above average), Licensure

Pass Rate (within average band) and Transfer Perfor-

Jamie Perry

Delaney Pless

Brooke Reavis

Pamela Ruppe

Finn Sullivan

Rebecca Trahan

Erika Vinesett

Philip Waisman

The following students are named to the Dean’s List. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours and achieve a grade point average of at least 3.5:

Autum Alexander

Deavion Burris

Ashley Conroy

Brittaney Hammett

Julianna Hansen

Monica Head Ashley Jones

Kristi Peacock

Callie Remmy

John Vogus

Keyona Whisnant

Omia Wilson

Crystal Wray

mance (below average but above baseline).

The performance measures are reviewed every three years to ensure the measures and methods for evaluating colleges are current and focused on improving student success. The review committee is inclusive of college leaders, subject matter experts, and research and assessment professionals. Recommendations from the most recent review were approved in 2021.

Orientation Leaders introduce themselves during the Official Welcome Session for new students. Photo by GWU

GWU welcomes 500+ new students for 2023

The Gardner-Webb University Office of Student Development, along with other volunteers, welcomed more than 500 new students to campus with orientation activities on Aug. 12-15 for the 2023 Fall Semester. These new Runnin’ Bulldogs include first-year residential freshmen, commuters, and over 100 transfer students.

“Those of us who have chosen to spend our careers on college campuses absolutely love the month of August!” shared GWU President Dr. William M. Downs. “We’ve been waiting all summer for this newest cohort of students to arrive, and their presence has already enlivened our community and energized us for the academic year ahead. Kim and I greatly enjoyed meeting all the families and welcoming everyone to what we believe will be the most rewarding four years of their lives.”

On move-in day, a group of 80 volunteer students, staff, and faculty provided a friendly face and extra muscles to carry boxes and other belongings to the students’

rooms, noted Neal Payne, associate minister to the University for Student Ministries. These Bulldog Movers are coordinated annually by the Offices of Christian Life and Service and Housing and Residence Education.

“I love orientation and move-in every year,” asserted Brian Arnold, assistant dean of Students, and director of Student Engagement and New Student Orientation. “It’s exciting, because (for parents) it’s that next phase of life happening for their kids. Parents are helping them along this journey into adulthood, and we get to be a part of that. We watch families love on each other and embrace this moment. We get to be a small part of that, and we get to embrace it with them.”

Classes for the Fall Semester began on Aug. 16. New students will continue learning about campus life in their orientation groups and University Life (UNIV 111) courses, which are designed to promote personal and academic development.

Shelby Amateur Radio Club (SARC) hosts 67nd Annual Shelby Hamfest

On September 1 – 3, 2023

Shelby Amateur Radio Club (SARC) will host its 67nd Annual Shelby Hamfest.

Shelby Amateur Radio club sponsors the annual Shelby Hamfest which is being held at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds on Labor Day weekend!

Shelby Amateur Radio Club began hosting this event in 1957. Shelby Hamfest is an event where Amateur Radio vendors & manufacturers set up to show their latest products. There is also a flea market for folks to sell their used equipment, antique radios, crafts, etc. Campers begin arriving a week ahead of time to visit and fellowship with each other. The first Hamfest was held at Brackett’s Cedar Park in 1957 with about 300 in attendance and over the years it outgrew the park moving to the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in 1979. In the mid 1990’s the attendance had grown into the 10,000s. In 2008, the Hamfest

moved temporarily to Dallas Park in Dallas, NC and returned home to the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in 2013. While attendance has dropped in recent years, the attendance is still considered one of the largest Hamfest on the east coast and is the largest in the ARRL Roanoke Division (North & South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia). Some of the proceeds from the Hamfest go towards maintenance and upkeep of the club’s 6 repeaters. These repeaters are available for service to the Cleveland County Emergency Management and other served agencies such as the American Red Cross should a disaster occur in the county. Some of the proceeds are donated to local and deserving charities. Shelby Amateur Radio Club has donated to the Salvation Army, Cleveland Rutherford Kidney Association, Crossroads Rescue Mission, Life Enrichment Center , Cleveland County Potato Project and the ARRL Spectrum Defense

Fund. The club has also donated a set of amateur radio books to the County Library.

If interested in attending the Hamfest this year, admission is $10.00 at the gate and is good for all three days. Children 12 and under can attend free. Shelby Amateur Radio Club holds its monthly meetings at the Red Cross Building, 1333 Fallston Road in Shelby on the Second Tuesday of each month (Except December) at 7:00 PM. For more information related to the Shelby Hamfest, please email chairman@ shelbyhamfest.org or call 980-295-5151. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming part of this growing service, secretary@shelbyhamfest.org or visit http://www.shelbyarc. org or http://www.shelbyhamfest.org.

SARClub™ is a registered Trademark of Shelby Amateur Radio Club, Inc

Labor Day "Booze It & Lose It" campaign runs through Sept. 10

State and local law enforcement officers will be out in force over the next two weeks as part of the “Labor Day Booze It & Lose It” campaign, officials announced at a campaign launch Monday in Davidson County.

Increased patrols and checkpoints will be conducted statewide starting today through Sept. 10, to keep impaired drivers off North Carolina roads. North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein helped lead Monday’s kickoff event at the Davidson County Rest Area off Interstate 85 South.

“Keeping people safe has to be job one for all of us,” Stein said. “If you drink and drive, you will get caught. Protect yourself

and others – never operate a motor vehicle if you’ve been drinking.” The “Booze It & Lose It” campaign aims to eliminate impaired driving using outreach and stepped-up law enforcement efforts. Nearly every law enforcement agency in North Carolina participates in the 29-yearold campaign. Stein was joined Monday by officials with the N.C Governor’s Highway Safety Program, Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, N.C. State Highway Patrol, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement, other law enforcement officers and Davidson County residents Trevor Jones, who used his experiences to ad-

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 13th of July, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of JOEL RONNIE WESSON, 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, David Pless, Executor on or before the 9th of November, 2023, 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 9th day of August, 2023.

David Pless, Executor

Estate of Joel Ronnie Wesson

815 Poplar Springs Church Road Shelby, NC 28152

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK File No. 23 E 608

In the Matter of the Estate of:

MICHAEL DWAYNE QUEEN, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 31st day of July, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of Michael Dwayne Queen, 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 16th day of November 2023 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 16th day of August, 2023.

Michael Queen 201 N. Sims St. Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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VIA Health Partners night out at ALWS game

Staff and volunteers recently met at the American Legion World Series games to enjoy a night out together. “Our staff and volunteers are amazing and work hard to provide excellent care to patients and their families with a life-limiting illness in our community, so it was nice to be able to spend time together outside of work and treat them to a night out” said Rachel Hill, Assistant Vice President, VIA Health Partners, founded as Hospice Cleveland County.

vocate against drunk driving.

"As the Labor Day holiday approaches, we encourage everyone to be responsible and to not drink and drive," said Davidson County Sheriff Richie Simmons. "Drunk driving crashes often result in serious injuries and fatalities. Please be responsible and don't make the end of summer the end of someone else's life."

See BOOZE, Page 8B

Jim McSwain, Hospice Volunteer, brought along his friend Mr. Loy Paige to watch the game. Mr. Paige, who is a young 95 years old, played in the ALWS Championship games. The team's victory over Trenton, NJ in 1945 was the first and only ALWS Championship Shelby has won. VIA Staff were honored to meet Mr. Paige and hear his stories.

Born in Rutherford County, NC, Paige was raised in Cleveland County, NC, where he lived most of his life with his wife and family. He worked as an accountant with Minette Mills in Grover, NC before retiring. He started playing street ball when he was 6

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 4th of August, 2023 as Co-Executor and Co-Executrix of the Estate of SARAH BLANTON DEDMON, 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 Theodore Dedmon, Co-Executor and/or Lucreita Caroline Dedmon, Co-Executrix on or before the 16th of November, 2023, 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 16th day of August, 2023.

James Theodore Dedmon, Co-Executor

Estate of: Sarah Blanton Dedmon 1620 McBrayer Springs Rd. Shelby, NC 28150

And/or

Lucretia Caroline Dedmon, Co-Executrix

Estate of: Sarah Blanton Dedmon 1406 June Rd. Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (8/16, 23, 30 & 9/06/2023)

LEGAL 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: RUBY COLEMAN AIKEN, Deceased File No. 23 E 603

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executrix of the ESTATE OF RUBY COLEMAN AIKEN deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Ruby Coleman Aiken to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, Adrienne Suzanne Aiken Fisher, c/o Loann S. Meekins, Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC, 405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150 on or before the 16th day of November, 2023 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 16th day of August, 2023.

Adrienne Suzanne Aiken Fisher, Executrix of the Estate, c/o Loann S. Meekins Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC 405 E. Marion Street Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (8/16, 8/23, 8/30 & 9/6/2023)

and senior high school before being selected to be on the American Legion Team in 1945. His jersey was number 10 and he played left field. His favorite player was Joe DiMaggio from the Yankees. Back in his younger years they played and practiced at the old Shelby ballpark on W. Sumter Street. His most memorable game was the final game in the ALWS in 1945 when Shelby, Post 82, beat Trenton, NJ. The game was played in Charlotte with most of Shelby in attendance.

team to watch is the Atlanta Braves. VIA Health Partner’s staff were delighted to meet him and enjoy a fun night out together!

If you would like to know how you can become a Volunteer, please call Krista Haynes at 704-4874677. VIA Health Partners is a non-profit specialized in providing end-of-life care to 32 counties across North and South Carolina. To learn more, please visit our website at www.hospicecares.cc or www.VIAhp. org. You can also contact us at 704-487-4677.

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 1st of August, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of BILLY RAY HAMRICK, 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, Chris Hamrick, Executor on or before the 16th of November, 2023, 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 16th day of August, 2023.

Chris Hamrick, Executor Estate of Billy Ray Hamrick 34 Edith LN Capon Bridge, WV 26711 KMH (8/16, 23, 30 & 9/06/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 1st of August, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of NELLIE MARIE WILSON HAMRICK, 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, Chris Hamrick, Executor on or before the 16th of November, 2023, 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 16th day of August, 2023.

Chris Hamrick, Executor

Estate of Nellie Marie Wilson Hamrick

34 Edith LN Capon Bridge, WV 26711 KMH (8/16, 23, 30 & 9/06/2023)

VIA Health Partners staff. Left to Right: Kristina Fortenberry, Rachel Hill, Loy Paige, Pam Sharts, Jada White, Stacy Baker, Samantha Yelton.

Mr. Loy Paige pictured with his friend and VIA Volunteer, Mr. Jim McSwain, holding the glove he used in the 1945 Championship game.

Kids Online Safety Act aims to protect children

As Congressional hearings, media reports, academic research, and heartbreaking stories from families have repeatedly shown, online platforms can have a harmful effect on children and teens: fostering body image issues, creating addictive use, promoting products that are dangerous for young audiences, and fueling bullying and other destructive behaviors. The Kids Online Safety Act provides kids and parents with the tools, safeguards, and transparency they need to protect against online threats to children’s health and well-being. The legislation would require that online platforms put the interests of children first, providing an environment that is safe by default. The Kids Online Safety Act also ensures that parents and policymakers know whether online platforms are taking meaningful steps to address risks to kids by requiring independent audits and supporting public scrutiny from experts and academic researchers. The Kids Online

Safety Act of 2023 builds on the version from the 117th Congress by clarifying key definitions and rules to better focus on urgent harms to kids.

• Providing Parents and Kids Safeguards and Tools to Protect Kids’ Experiences Online

• Requires social media platforms to provide minors with options to protect their information, disable addictive product features, and opt out of personalized algorithmic recommendations. Platforms are required to enable the strongest settings by default.

• Gives parents new controls to help support their children, spot harmful behaviors, and provides them (as well as schools) a dedicated channel to report any harm to kids.

• Creating Accountability for Online Platforms’ Harms to Kids

• Creates a duty for online platforms to prevent and mitigate specific dangers to minors, including promotion of suicide, eating disorders, substance abuse, sexual exploitation, advertisements for certain

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 4th of August, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of DAVID PRESLEY, 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, Christian Blue Presley, Administrator on or before the 16th of November, 2023, 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 16th day of August, 2023.

Christian Blue Presley, Administrator

Estate of: David Presley

922 W. Sumter St. Shelby, NC 28150

Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW

233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 27th of June, 2023 as Co-Executors of the Estate of ARLENE LANDES KENTER, 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, Robin Hope Kenter Sheriff, Co-Executor and/or Richard Hugh Kenter, Co-Executor on or before the 16th of November, 2023, 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 16th day of August, 2023.

Robin Hope Kenter Sheriff, Co-Executor

Estate of: Arlene Landes Kenter

101 Stone St. Shelby, NC 28152

And/or

Richard Hugh Kenter, Co-Executor

Estate of: Arlene Landes Kenter

130 Dekka Rd Rutherfordton, NC 52023

Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW

233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 13th of July, 2023 as Administratrix

CTA of the Estate of ALFRED WRAY RICHARD, 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, Amy Elizabeth Richard Breen, Administratrix CTA on or before the 30th of November, 2023, 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 30th day of August, 2023.

Amy Elizabeth Richard Breen, Administratix CTA

Estate of: Alfred Wray Richard

1336 Williamson Rd

Shelby, NC 28152

Counsel for the Estate

McINTYRE ELDER LAW

233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

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illegal products (e.g. tobacco and alcohol), and other matters.

• Requires large social media platforms to perform an annual independent audit that assesses the risks to minors, their compliance with this Act, and whether the platform is taking meaningful steps to prevent those harms.

• Opening Up Black Box Algorithms

• Provides academic and nonprofit organizations with access to critical datasets from online platforms to foster research regarding harm to the safety and well-being of minors.

“Over the last two years, Senator Blumenthal and I have met with countless parents, psychologists, and pediatricians who agree that children are suffering at the hands of online platforms,” said Senator Blackburn. “Big Tech has proven incapable of appropriately protecting our children, and it’s time for Congress to step in. The bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act requires social media companies to make their platforms safer by default and provides parents with the tools they need to protect their children online. I thank Senator Blumenthal for his continued partnership on this critical issue and urge my colleagues to join us in the fight to protect our children online.”

“Our bill provides specific tools to stop Big Tech companies from driving toxic content at kids and to hold them accountable for putting profits over safety,” said Senator Blumenthal. “Record levels of hopelessness and despair—a national teen mental health crisis—have been fueled by black box algorithms featuring eating disorders, bullying, suicidal thoughts, and more. Kids and parents want to take back control over their online lives. They demand safeguards, means to disconnect, and a duty of care for social media. Our bill has strong bipartisan momentum. And it has growing support from young people who’ve seen Big Tech’s destruction, parents who’ve lost children, mental health experts, and public interest advocates. It’s an idea whose time has come.”

The Kids Online Safety Act has been endorsed by organizations and associations representing mental health experts, nurses, parents’ groups, young people, consumer advocates, faith groups, tech experts, and other communities, including Common Sense Media, the American Psychological Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Compass, Eating Disorders Coalition, Fairplay, Mental Health America, and Digital Progress Institute.

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 21st of August, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of EDWARD DAVES LEE, 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 Lee Olsen, Executrix on or before the 30th of November, 2023, 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 30th day of August, 2023.

Teresa Lee Olsen, Executrix Estate of Edward Daves Lee 2320 New House Rd Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (8/30, 9/06, 13 & 20/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 2nd of August, 2023 as Administrator-CTA of the Estate of INA JEAN HAGER; AKA, INA

L. HAGER, 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, David Hager, Administrator-CTA on or before the 23rd of November, 2023, 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 23rd day of August, 2023.

David Hager, Administrator-CTA

Estate of: Ina Jean Hager; aka, Ina L. Hager

126 Rollingbrook Road. Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW

233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (8/23, 30, 9/06, 13/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 16th of August, 2023 as Ancillary

Administrator of the Estate of FRANKLIN C. EAVES, 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, Alma Jackson, Ancillary Administrator on or before the 30th of November, 2023, 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 30th day of August, 2023.

Alma Jackson, Ancillary Administrator

Estate of: Franklin C. Eaves

1841 Lowman Rd

Shelby, NC 28150

Counsel for the Estate

McINTYRE ELDER LAW

233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

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Voluntary frozen vegetable recall due to Listeria contamination

On August 22, 2023, Twin City Foods, Inc. of Stanwood, Washington, voluntarily recalled a limited quantity of Not-Ready-To Eat Individually Quick Frozen Foo in retail bags due to a potential for these products to be monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. The following products were distributed nationwide by the following retailers. No other products have been affected.

Food Lion Super Sweet Corn and Mixed Vegetables recalled due to Listeria concerns. Photo by FDA

53072 BEST BY 03 NOV 2024 PROD OF USA net wt. 16oz.

FOOD LION Super Sweet Cut Yellow Corn, (35826079855), 53622 BEST BY 28 DEC 2024 PROD OF USA net wt. 16oz.

Locally, the Not-Ready-To Eat Individually Quick Frozen Super Sweet Cut Corn and Mixed Vegetables are sold at Food Lion.

Item, UPC and Lot and Best if Used By Date

listed below:

FOOD LION Mixed Vegetables Carrots, Corn, (35826005090), 50183

BEST BY 18 JAN 2025

PROD OF USA Green Beans & Peas, net wt. 16oz

FOOD LION Super Sweet Cut Yellow Corn, (35826079855),

The recall has been initiated because finished products may potentially be contaminated with the Listeria monocytogenes, based on one customer’s 3rd party lab results for the IQF sweet-cut corn. Consumers who have purchased the affected product are urged not to consume the product and immediately return the product to the store where they purchased it for a full refund. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers may contact Twin City Foods at (360) 6295678 Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of John D. Hastings, Sr. of Cleveland County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decendent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 21st day of November, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 23rd day of August 2023.

John Mark Hastings PO Box 253 Lawndale, NC 28090

Attorney Martha Wallace King Law Offices, PC 410 N Lafayette St Shelby, NC 28150

KMH (8/23, 30, 9/06 & 13/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 28th of July, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of RODNEY O’NEIL PETTY, 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, Rodriguez Petty, Administrator on or before the 9th of November, 2023, 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 9th day of August, 2023.

Rodriguez Petty, Administrator Estate of: Rodney O’Neil Petty 302 Webb Farm Rd. Shelby, NC 28152

Counsel for the Estate

McINTYRE ELDER LAW

233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

KMH (8/09, 16, 23 & 30/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 8th of August, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of ROBERT MILTON BEAM, 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, Robert Michael Beam, Administrator on or before the 30th of November, 2023, 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 30th day of August, 2023.

Robert Michael Beam, Administrator

Estate of: Robert Milton Beam

1129 Sellerstown Rd. Cherryville, NC 28021

Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW

233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (8/30, 9/06, 13 & 20/2023)

FOR SALE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GOLDEN DOMERS TOY AND HOBBY. Visit our NEW LOCATION .....Model Cars, Die-cast Cars & Trucks, Tractors, Hot Wheels, Construction Toys, Sports Memorabilia, Autographed Items, Hard to Find Items! See Mike & Brandon Willis. We’re located at 104 Oliver Ave. (behind El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Boiling Springs), Shelby 704-297-0102 or 704-2970103

COMMUNITY EVENTS

REVIVE ME O LORD Revival Services @ CornerStone Church of God, 202 Margrace Rd., Kings Mountain, beginning Sunday, Aug. 27 @ 11am and Monday thru Wednesday 28-30 @ 7PM. The guest Evangelist Wayne Miller of The Church of God (Cleveland TN) is a powerful speaker and Author. We are seeking God for Life changing Spiritual renewal, salvation and healing of soul and body. Come expecting a Mighty Move of God! (704) 689-4430 cornerstonecog2016@gmail.com

EMPLOYMENT

COUNTRY AND CLAS-

SIC ROCK BAND in Kings Mountain is looking for Guitar Player and Vocals. Call Mike, (704) 466-1525

SEEKING DIVINITY DEGREE CANDIDATE. Are you a candidate for a Divinity degree completing your studies online? If so, we’d like to talk to you. We are a local church with a belief in a busy future serving Our Lord Jesus, Christ. We are seeking to call a pastor who will lead us into and through our lively times-to come. The position we offer comes with salary and some benefits and starts immediately – affording you the opportunity to “earn while you learn.” Candidates receiving Leading from Our Lord should submit letter and resume’ to : office@ lafayettestreetchurch.org.

For additional information, please call and leave a message @ 704-487-8333 and we will reply promptly and personally. (704) 487-8333 office@lafayettestreetchurch.org

PART-TIME MINISTER OF MUSIC. Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Forest City NC is seeking a part-time Minister of Music. Send resume to mountvernonforestcity@ gmail.com or mail to 2676 Hudlow Rd. Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 286-9294 mountvernonforestcity@ gmail.com

EXPERIENCED LAND-

SCAPER $15 HOUR. Don’t bother calling if you don’t want to work. Must speak English. 704-526-6640.

ONE ON ONE CARE, INC. Is hiring for Day Program Activity Coordinator. Includes some transport. Mon- Fri- 7am3pm Also hiring for 2nd and 3rd shifts in the Residential homes, rotating schedule. Off every other weekend. If interested, apply at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150

NOW HIRING LANDSCAP-

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

EMPLOYMENT

EXPERIENCED SERVICE TECHNICIAN NEEDED. Shelby Automotive is looking for a reliable and knowledgeable service technician with a minimum of 5 years experience in the automotive industry. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Experience in luxury vehicles is a plus. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with paid holidays. Call 704-484-9900 or email resume to bobstill@ carolina.rr.com (704) 4849900 bobstill@carolina.rr.com

LOOKING FOR HANDYMAN WITH CARPENTRY experience. Pay based on experience. Hours are Monday through Thursday 8am-6pm. 828-351-4360 or email poppopsimprovements@gmail. com

BUSINESS SERVICES

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”.

1st Quality Work! (863) 5321587

JAMES BALLARD PAINTING SERVICE. Paint Kitchen Cabinets, Stain Decks, Outside Painting. Pre-estimated price. References available. 828-429-7511, 828-429-3743. Ask for James. (828) 2879272 jballard591@gmail.com

BRAND NEW HOSPITAL BED, never used, $200. Heavy duty wheel chair, brand new, never used, $40. (704)

472-3472 NEW TREAD MILL $100. New exercise bike $100, Power X Fryer $100, Microwave $60, 2 round tables $20 ea, chairs $20 each, 1 square Table $15, 12x10 storage building $2,500. 704-530-9880.

REFRIGERATOR FOR SALE. Great Deal! ONLY $145. Call 704-718-9651 anytime.

FOR SALE

LOST & FOUND

“LIKE NEW” FRIGIDAIRE UPRIGHT FREEZER. Very Clean! only $325.00 (704) 692-4449

BLACKHAWK LEFT HANDED HOLSTER $35. I have Blackhawk left handed Sherpa level 2 sportster holster fits colt 1911 or anything like it with or without a rail. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

BF GOODRICH T/A TIRES. 4 like new! ( Size 265/70/170)

$400 OBO (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

SHIPPING CRATE $35.00. I have wood shipping crates for sale with lids. 3 different sizes I can send pictures of them. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net

NEW BADCOCK DIRECT HAMELTON II. Leather Sofa & Love Seat. Cream Color $1800. (202) 550-5093

“SWIFT SOLUTIONS” TOILET REPAIR EXPERTS!. CHOOSE FROM ONE OF BADGER PLUMBING COMPANIES’ COMPREHENSIVE TOILET REBUILD PACKAG-

ES. BASIC REBUILD PACK-

AGE: $150 (FLAPPER, FILLVALVE, AND SUPPLY LINE); PREMIUM REBUILD PACKAGE: $225 (FLAPPER, FILL-VALVE, SUPPLY LINE, WAX SEAL, BOLTS TO FLOOR); ULTIMATE CARE PACKAGE: $350 (FLAPPER, FILL-VALVE, SUPPLY LINE, WAX RING, BOLTS TO THE FLOOR, TANK TO BOWL SEAL). “EXPERIENCE TOP-QUALITY TOILET REPAIR WITH BADGER PLUMBING COMPANY!”

“SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED!” CALL: (980)

403-5859 OR LEARN MORE AT WWW.PLUMBINGBADGER.COM (980) 403-5859 CHARLIE@PLUMBINGBADGER.COM

HANDYMAN SERVICES.

NOW IS THE TIME. Over 25 years Exp! Install Replace Hot water Heaters, Mulching, Trees and Bushes trimmed, Minor Repairs, Ceiling Fans, Mini Blind Installation, Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available. We will show up and do the job. Call us first, 704692-4449.

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer

Tune-up Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-477-9119 or 704-472-9367. ERIC MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & Reliable! (704) 3002332

SURGE PRESSURE WASHING, INC. House washing starting @$99. surgepwinc. com (704) 284-9292

CHILD CARE

NOW ENROLLING NC

PRE-K. Must be 4 by August 31st, 2023. Please inquire at Connected Kids Child Development Center at 600 N. Morgan St, Shelby or call Carol Rikard, Damitra Cannon or Katina Smith at 704-4875792.

AUCTIONS

CHERRYVILLE MINI STORAGE AUCTION PUBLIC SALE - 11:00AM, Aug. 31st, 2023 at Cherryville & Mulberry Storage, 1001 E Main St., Cherryville, NC. Contents of

Units: #17 Bolick, #13/14 Ellis for Non-Payment of Storage Rent. (704) 473-7358 andrew. sain@gmail.com

COMPASS SPORT $725. 2020 model, 250 lb capacity. We deliver, train and offer a warranty. Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855 DOG KENNEL. 8’tall x 10’wide. 12 pieces, 8 without gate, 4 with gate. Must take down, move. $300 OBO. 828200-7441.

LIVESTOCK TRAILER Tandem axle trailer, 2 inch ball.10’x5’. $1000 OBO (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

HUSQVARNA RIDING MOWERS. (2) 46” cut $600, (1) 48” cut $750, both good shape. Selling because I bought

2 Zero Turn mowers, 5x7 Lowe’s trailer $600. (704) 692-8622

FLEA MARKET ITEMS I have 2 Utility Buildings Full Of Flea Market Items. Want To Sell The Items. Come See! 828-447-5760. (828) 2230050

5FT. X 10FT. GUNTER TRAILER. Also garden tiller, runs but needs some work. 828-286-0275. TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, RIDING MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704476-9383. 750 GALLON HICKS WATERSTOVE. 8 solar collectors and attached oil burner. $4800. (704) 482-8851 ASSORTMENT OF CHILTON REPAIR MANUALS. I have a large assortment of Chilton Auto Repair Manuals. Some are imports and trucks. Some Motor Manuals all are hard back copies. Best Offer! (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

15 STAINLESS KITCHEN SINKS. $45 ea. Gun Cabinet, glass front, holds 6 guns $150. Exercise Bike $85, Heavy Duty Boat Trailer $600, Stingray Bike $400, 2 China Cabinets $359 ea, 231 Red Bricks $150. Storm Doors & Windows, assorted sizes $185 for all. TV Stand $65, Fireplace Mantel $250. (100)

8 Track Tapes $185. Table,

4 Chairs $75. Nice Women’s Dress Clothes & Dress Pants, assorted sizes $300 for all. Also Boys & Girls Clothes, $150 for all. (803) 818-1215

ANNUAL SATELLITE SAM’S

LIQUIDATIOM SALE. Held at Cleveland County Fairgrounds, Shelby, during the Radio Convention. Tuesday

8/29,- Friday 9/1/2023, 9am6pm. Over 1000 DVD movies low as $2 ea. 50 assorted DVD players low as $5 ea. Over 50 assorted movie cameras, low as $1 ea. Volume buyers get extra discounts. There will also be tools, radio accessories, sun glasses, sun hats, computer equip. Great buys for Flea Market Dealers.

USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. Keep it dry and safe! 828-980-0788 or 828-286-8674.

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. 704434-6389, (704) 473-0867

BOAT & RV COVERS-WE INSTALL. 14 on Site that you can look at and touch! J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 2455895

NEW CAR SHED LOWER PRICES! Single Car $288

Down from $89 month. Double $395 Down from $123.45 month. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

STEEL BUILDINGS (OPEN OR FULLY ENCLOSED) 14 on Display. 12’ Wide to 40

EVEN 60 Clear Span. “We do Grading, Gravel, Concrete”

TURN KEY! J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

TRAILERS, TRAILERS!

DUMP TRAILERS, GOOSENECK, DECK OVER, EQUIPMENT, ALL PURPOSE TRAILERS, CAR HAULERS. Cash, Finance, Credit Cards, Rent to Own (No Credit Check) J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

NEW 6X12 TRAILER “RENT TO OWN”. No Credit Check!

$582 Down-$161 per month.

Includes Tax & Title Fee.

J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

7 TON GOOSENECK 25

FOOT. Lay Flat Ramp “All Rubber Seal Lights” Tool Box & More! $12,900 OR No

Credit Check Rent to Own.

From $639 month. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

STORAGE BUILDINGS

MISSING DOG - ROTTWEILER MIX. Missing from Barbee Rd., Shelby area 8/12. Chipped-F-Rottweiler mix, 35 lbs w/ green collar. HWP- needs meds. Text 863258-9310 (704) 406-9088 betswhite@aol.com

WANT TO BUY WANT TO BUY: STAMP COLLECTIONS and accumulations of same. Call 828652-9425 or cell 954-6142562. WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935. CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228 I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197

WANT TO BUY CARS& TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 6921006 NEED TO SELL YOUR HOUSE? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES.

COMPOST TUMBLER with stand and book. $350. Call Bill at 704-692-2092.

BEAUTIFUL WOOD DINING

TABLE with 4 chairs. Perfect for small family. $350. Call 704-312-6020.

VIZIO 42’’ TV with stand. Also swivel recliner. $125 for all. 828-817-9512.

PARTS TRACTOR. Ford 810 diesel tractor for parts. Lots of good parts. $900. 828-2872511.

TOTES $60. Metal & Plastic Barrels, Open or Closed Top $10. Feed Barrels 25 & 55 Gallon with Lids & Rings $20. Old Saw Mill Blade, $100. Call Jeff (828) 327-4782

WE’VE GOT THE KNIVES &COINS! Jake’s Knives & Coins located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704600-6996 or (980) 295-5568 SIG SAUER 357 CALIBER Semi automatic stainless steel pistol. $750. (828) 2891817

MAGGIE VALLEY GET AWAY FOR SALE. Camper home with a large, screened porch with house type roof. Located in center of town. $350 monthly lot rent. Call for details. 704-460-0889. Please leave message.

NEW, USED, REPOS “BUY, SELL, TRADE!” J Johnson Sales, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

TRAILER-BUY-SELLTRADE! “Must Have Title”

J Johnson Sales (828) 2455895

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

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704482-2243. (704) 538-5788

DISCOUNT APPLIANCES. Refrigerators, washers, dryers and stoves. 704-4774766. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 477-4766

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 3rd of August, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of BOBBY HAROLD DOWNS, 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, Renee Downs Smith, Executrix on or before the 9th of November, 2023, 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 9th day of August, 2023.

Renee Downs Smith, Executrix

Estate of Bobby Harold Downs

409 Wes Cook Road

Casar, NC 28020

KMH (8/09, 16, 23 & 30/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION

23 E 359

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH BOYD WILLIS

Having qualified on the 21st day of August, 2023, as Executor of the Estate of KENNETH BOYD WILLIS, deceased, 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 on or before November 28, 2023 or this notice will be pleased in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the Estate should make immediate payment.

This the 30th day of August, 2023.

Kimberly W. Elliott

Of the Estate of Kenneth Boyd Willis

130 Merton Road Lawndale, NC 28090

Attorney for the Estate:

Robert H. Lutz Lutz Law Firm, PLLC

310-8 East Graham Street Shelby, NC 28150

KMH (8/30, 9/06, 13 & 20/2023)

PETS & LIVESTOCK

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. We have full blooded German Shepherd puppies ready for their new homes. They were born on June 1st, 2023 and all have had their first shots and been vet checked ! We are located in Springfield,SC! (937) 7075977 spiress075@gmail.com

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 17th of August, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of ROBERT N. CAMP; AKA, ROBERT NORMAN CAMP, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corpora-tions having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Judy D. Camp, Executrix on or before the 23rd of November, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corpora-tions indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 23rd day of August, 2023.

Judy D. Camp, Executrix

Estate of Robert N. Camp; aka, Robert Norman Camp 105 Oakmount Drive Kings Mountain, NC 28086

KMH (8/23, 30, 9/06 & 13/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 17th of August, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of MILDRED FAYE WHITE, 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, Sandra White Thackrah; FKA, Sandra Faye Hamrick, Executrix on or before the 30th of November, 2023, 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 30th day of August, 2023.

Sandra White Thackrah; FKA, Sandra Faye Hamrick, Executrix Estate of Mildred Faye White 283 Faye Toney Rd Mooresboro, NC 28114 KMH (8/30, 9/06, 13 & 20/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 11th of August, 2023 as Administrator CTA of the Estate of MARY RUTH BOWEN PRESTON, 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, Nathan Forb, Administrator CTA on or before the 30th of November, 2023, 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 30th day of August, 2023.

Nathan Forb, Administrator CTA

Estate of: Mary Ruth Bowen Preston 1811 Sardis Rd. N. Charlotte, NC 28270

Counsel for the Estate

McINTYRE ELDER LAW 233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

KMH (8/30, 9/06, 13 & 20/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 2nd of August, 2023 as Administrator-CTA of the Estate of DORIS W. ELLIOTT, 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, William Andrew Elliott, Jr., Administrator-CTA on or before the 23rd of November, 2023, 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 23rd day of August, 2023.

William Andrew Elliott, Jr., Administrator-CTA

Estate of: Doris W. Elliott 3060 East Bridge St. Brighton, CO. 80601

Counsel for the Estate

McINTYRE ELDER LAW 233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (8/23, 30, 9/06, 13/2023)

CAROLINACLASSIFIEDS.COM - ADS WORK

PETS & LIVESTOCK

LAB PUPPIES, AKC REGISTERED. Champion Bloodlines, First Shots and Wormed. Ready Aug 18. (252)333-0377 (252) 3330377 TravisHardison@gmail. com

PUREBRED CHOCOLATE

ADORABLE BLONDE

MORKIE PUPPY. Male, 11 weeks old, current on shots & deworming. House trained. Hypoallergenic. $650. 954298-1837.

BOXER PUPPIES, CKC

REG. 8 weeks old, shots & worming UTD. Big healthy pups. $300 each. (704) 466-

3135

BALD PYTHONS, 8 WEEKS

OLD. Many different colors & genetics. Males & females. Prices vary. Call Mark (704)

470-5947

TOY & MINI AUSSIES. UTD on shots and worming. Blue eyes, paper & crate trained.

828-289-6756.

GOATS: TWO MINI LAM-

ACHA DOELINGS, $300

OBO for both. Also Mini Alpine $150. Serious calls only. (828) 429-6319

LAB PUPPIES. Females only. $300 each. Call or text Austin Sommers 828-289-0671.

KOI FISH FOR SALE. 2”-4” all colors; wholesale price $1. each- minimum 25 fish. (864) 546-2778 brendasherman9@ gmail.com

7 MUSCOVY DUCKS. Half grown. $8 obo. (704) 4668741

LARGE STANDARD SIZE LABRADOODLE PUPS. Beautiful rust, black, blond, and white pups, family raised. Shots and wormed, dad registered poodle, mom is F1 Labradoodle. 6 weeks old and ready to go next week. 4 females, 5 males. (704) 974-6760 susan.mccraw55@gmail.com

DOG KENNELS 5X10, 10X10, 10X20. Dog Houses, Tops for Kennels. “Delivery & Setup Available” J Johnson Sales 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

CARS & TRUCKS

1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, 136,000 miles. Great Deal! clean, one owner. Great car for Uber driver. (704) 5387661 2009 FORD EDGE, 265,000 miles. Best Offer! (704) 4731289 rebecca_peeler@yahoo.com

980-429-7018.

FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

2&3 BEDROOM TOWN HOMES. Townhomes located in Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments, 1526 Eaves Rd., Shelby, NC or call for more information 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME. Free water, pets welcome, $675 mo. Call anytime 704-718-9651

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

2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE approx. 25,000 miles, JnR air ride on rear, LA Choppers Strip Bar handle bars, Polk Audio speakers, tweeters and amp, Screaming Eagle stage one intake, with K&N filter, Road King seat. $9,000. 704-418-1837.

VACATIONS

AKC GOLDEN RETRIEVER

PUPPIES. President Gerald Ford bloodlines. 2 rounds of shots, 8 weeks old. 2 boys & 1 girl left. Call 704-884-6805.

2 BEAUTIFUL TIGER

STRIPED KITTENS. Free to a loving home. (704) 6924521

CONTURNIX QUAIL $5. Quail Chicks $3 ea. Quail eggs $6 per doz. Bob Whites

$8.00. Hatching Eggs. Guineas $10. (704) 476-9943 jw28178@gmail.com

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. CKC Registered, 8 wks old, shots & worming UTD. These puppies will make great family protectors. $200 ea. (704) 466-3135

BLUE TICK BEAGLE PUPPIES AKC Registered. Oakhill Weircreek Cross. Parents on site. 2 sets of shots and wormed. Ready by Aug. 9th. $400/ea. 704-692-6787. FREE KITTENS. Free to good inside home. Already have 1st vet visit. 704-472-7116

2009 PONTIAC G6, 4 door, Red. 38500 miles, Runs great. Call or text (828) 4900559 2006 HONDA ACCORD SDN 4 Door. 4 Cylinder, Dark Blue, Grey Leather Interior, Automatic, only 75,000 miles, Sunroof, Michelin Tires, Excellent Condition. $8300. Call 704974-4851 1994 FORD RANGER. Aluminum wheels, chrome grill, cruise, tilt, V6, 106,000 miles, $2950. 828-287-3820.

2008 HONDA ODYSSEY 113,816 miles. Call for Price, (704)

SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938 OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659.

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Patrick Senior Center celebrates volunteers

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Alcohol is a leading contributor to fatal crashes in North Carolina, according to crash data compiled by the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles. Between 2017 and 2022, North Carolina has averaged more than one alcohol-related vehicle fatality each day. Last year, there were 462 alcohol-related fatalities on North Carolina roads and 16 of those deaths came during the Labor Day period. These sobering statistics were not lost on the law enforcement and traffic

safety officials participating in Monday’s event at a rest area that will see many travelers this Labor Day.

“This Labor Day, we want you to plan ahead by arranging a sober ride home from any festivities that might involve alcohol or other impairing substances,” said Mark Ezzell, director of the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program, a part of the N.C. Department of Transportation. “Law Enforcement will be working extra patrols during this campaign to keep all motorists safe by catching those who don’t heed this message. There’s really no excuse.”

Senior Services Manager Tabitha W. Thomas (center) with two volunteers at their luncheon.

The Centennial Club. (Photos by Patrick Senior Center)

The Kitchen Crew.

After a year of caring for others, volunteers gather to celebrate their hard work.

Many hands make light work and all are appreciated by the staff of the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center.

L-R: Tabitha Thomas with Barbara Jones received the Volunteer of the Year Award with 961 hours of service.

Laughter was shared by all during the gathering. It takes many dedicated volunteers to keep seniors engaged and informed.