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Joe Messer to be inducted into Belmont Sports Hall of Fame By Stan Cromlish
The 2020 Miss South Point High Pageant contestants line up.
Miss South Point Pageant coming up South Point High School will hold its annual Miss South Point Scholarship Pageant on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 7:00pm in
the Gerald Cortner Auditorium at the school. Tickets are available in the school office for $10 and will be on sale at the door on the
night of the pageant. Mr. David Grimes, a teacher at South Point, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies along with Miss
Mikayla Secrest, the reigning Miss South Point. See PAGEANT, Page 4
John Hope loved Mt. Holly Third in a series of stories remembering influential and pioneering African-American citizens from our area. By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info
The late John Hope made a big impact on Mt. Holly before he passed away on June 28, 2016 at the age of 63. Hope was a long time City of Mt. Holly employee. In 2005 he received the 15 year award from the City. In 2006 the City of Mount Holly presented him with the Community Award and in 2014 he was the recipient of the City of Mount Holly’s Lifetime Achievement Award and Key to the City. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Robert and Zelma Anderson Hope. He was a member of the Kappa
Fraternity, and an inductee in the Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame. As 2011 Mount Holly Man of the Year and a former Grand Marshall of the Mount Holly Christmas Parade, Mr. Hope was an active and vital member of the Mount Holly Community. He served as treasurer of the Gaston County Democratic Party and Board of Directors member of the Mount Holly Community Relief Organization (CRO) Board of Directors. He was a former recipient of Gaston County’s Organization of Community Concerns Award in recognition and appreciation for his many years of service to the community. Hope was active in the Community Relief Organization as well as the Mount Holly Historical Society. Hope was also one of the founders of the Black History See HOPE, Page 2
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This week’s Belmont Sports Hall of Fame induction spotlight shines on Joe Messer who will join Pam Smith, Shelley Frye Keen, and Don Davis as part of the 2019 Inductee class. The banquet will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 7:00 pm in the Family Life Center of Park Street United Methodist Church. Every kid growing up in Belmont in the 1960s, 1970s, and the 1980s knew and loved Joe Messer because of his dedication to supporting the community and community athletics. If you were lucky enough, you could have had Joe as your Little League coach. In 1973, his Little League team went to the state championship but did not win it. For many years, he was the president of Belmont Little League and presided over teams fielded by the Belmont Rotary Club, Belmont Kiwanis Club, Belmont Optimist Club, and the Belmont Jaycees. Those service organizations over the years have recognized Joe for his volunteerism, excellent coaching, and for building character in young athletes. In 2012, a Belmont Little League field was named in his honor. Joe was the voice of Belmont High School, South Point High School, and the American Legion baseball on WCGC for thirty plus years. From the 50s to the 80s, Joe handled the public address color commentary for football and baseball games at
Joe Messer Davis Park and South Point High School. Roscoe Helton and Joe were responsible for moving the PA equipment between Davis Park and Lineberger Stadium weekly between games. Junior high kids and the midget football teams were also recipients of his great commentary during their Wednesday and Saturday games. His voice was broadcast on WLOS during basketball season in Asheville. From its inception in 1988 until 2001, Joe Messer was the master of ceremonies for the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame Banquet, and he was also sought after as a banquet speaker for Belmont organizations, American Legion and South Point High School sports banquets. What can you say about Joe Messer that has not been said? Joe willingly poked fun at himself with the 1980s Donkey Basketball games that were played in the Belmont Junior High School gym to raise money for the See MESSER, Page 2
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MESSER From Page 1 Belmont Jaycees. Or, the time that the Good Guys from Big WAYS Radio came to Belmont for a charity basketball against the South Point cheerleaders, and Joe dressed like a woman to play in the game. That picture made the Clarion which is the South Point High School annual and his appearance raised a ton of money for the Booster Club. His fundraising prowess for the Big Red Booster club is well known and his willingness to go the extra mile to help the youth of Belmont is irreplaceable. Like the men who came before him, Joe Messer is of that generation that worked hard and willingly helped their neighbor. The author fondly remembers several occasions when Joe made a quarter, dime, nickel, or
Hodge awarded Order of the Long Leaf Pine HOPE BannerNews editor Alan Hodge was surprised on January 30 when a team of three editors from Our State Magazine came to Belmont from the Mann Media office in Greensboro and presented him with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine- North Carolina’s highest civilian award. The award is given by the Office of the Governor for excellence in the recipient’s career field and service to the state. In Alan’s case, it was
for his 30 years writing for the magazine, especially the monthly NC Quiz- one of the publication’s most popular features. In 2017, Alan also received the Old North State Award- North Carolina’s second highest honor- for his work with Our State. Katie King, assistant editor at Our State, is seen with Alan at the Order of the Long Leaf Pine presentation. Photo provided
penny appear from behind his ear, and the author still has no idea how it got there. Many Belmont youth can look back fondly at being coached, supported, or just loved by Joe Messer. He truly is a Belmont icon and his induction into the 2019 Class of the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame is a fitting tribute to a life well lived. Join Belmont sports fans on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 7:00 pm as we celebrate local sports heroes like Joe and the rest of the inductees. Tickets are $20.00 and available at Belmont Drug in East Belmont and State Farm at 140 North Main Street, Belmont. Tickets will not be available at the door on the night of the event, and this event is quickly selling out so do not wait to pick up tickets.
From Page 1 Forum that chronicles and celebrates the city’s African-American Heritage. The Black History Forum started out with just a few members but now its annual banquet packs the Grand Hall at the Municipal Complex. Hope called the Black History Forum his “baby�. Hope grew up in Mount Holly and attended Rollins School. He went on to graduate St. Augustine University in Raleigh. A hard blow fell on Hope in 1996 when he suffered kidney failure. A 1999 transplant failed in 2006 and he had to go to dialysis several times a week while looking for another donor. Hope turned that lemon into lemonade by working with the Kidney Foundation giving lectures on how to not only survive, but thrive under those health conditions. Mt. Holly city manager
recalled Hope and his legacy. “John Hope worked for the City of Mount Holly 18 years before he retired,� Jackson said. “Therefore, our relationship began in the workplace, even with me being his supervisor for a number of years. In the workplace John was a valued employee, who could be counted on to do a great job. He took pride in going beyond the call of duty. It’s nice as a supervisor to have an employee that you don’t have checked on to make sure they are doing the right thing for the company. John was really community conscious and loved Mount Holly, which was his home. The same traits described above are the same traits exhibited in his community service. John can rest in peace knowing that he dedicated himself to help make Mount Holly a better place through his service.�
Harriett Maxwell Lee Brown Harriett Maxwell Lee Brown, 85, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Carolina Caring in Sherrills Ford. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Troy Lee and Bobby Hildred Gardner Lee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Robert Humphrey Brown, Jr.; brothers Robert Franklin Lee and Tommy Lee; sister Carolyn Lee Long; a grandchild Cyntia Elizabeth Ballard; and four great grand babies. She will be remembered as an ac-
tive member of the senior citizens of Faith Baptist Church in Iron Station as well as her leadership in the 4H club and Girl Scouts. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Rance Hamilton Kirkland; children Robert Douglas Brown (Cindy), Cynthia Brown Ballard (Guy), Troy James Brown, and Robbie Brown Burgin (Michael); nine grandchildren; and twenty great-grandchildren. The family greeted guests from 11:30 until 1:00 pm Saturday, February 8 at Faith Baptist Church, 5194 Old Plank Road, Iron Station. A service to celebrate her life was held immediately following at 1:00 p.m with Rev. Mike Scott officiating. Interment followed the service at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery in Mount Holly. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www. stjude.org or to Carolina Caring Hospice, 7473 Sherrills Ford Road, Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, 28673. Arrangements are in the care of Woodlawn Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.woodlawnfuneral.org.
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AB Carter, Inc., located in Gaston County, was one of six North Carolina manufacturing companies to receive the 2019 Governor’s Award of Excellence in exporting from the International Trade Division of the Economic Development Partnership of NC. The Gaston County EDC attended the awards ceremony in Raleigh last week in support of AB Carter, Inc. for being the Top Small Business Exporter. Pictured: Rick Craig, President Henderson Wise, and Tommy Genova of AB Carter, Inc. Photo provided
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Montcross Area Chamber Board Chair Heath Jenkins of the Town of Stanley (left) had a great seat for the Gaston Regional Chamber’s Celebration luncheon last Friday with Gaston County’s new 5th District Congresswoman Virginia Foxx and N.C. House District 108 Rep. John Torbett. Others at the table were Congressman McHenry’s representative Brett Keeter, Joe Bost of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance and Congresswoman Foxx’s representative Thomas McBrayer. Montcross Chamber photo
Nancy Martin retires... Congratulations Nancy Martin on her retirement from GEMS. The legacy she leaves is that of helping others and the importance of education. Over the course of the last 34 years, when not on a GEMS ambulance, Nancy could easily have been found teaching the public basic first-aid and CPR or fellow public servants and healthcare providers advanced lifesaving techniques. A fantastic Paramedic and dedicated educator, the number people that Nancy has impacted over the course of her amazing career can only be described as immeasurable. GEMS photo
Gaston appoints County Attorney The Gaston County Board of Commissioners has announced the hiring of Jonathan Lee Sink as County Attorney. Mr. Sink received his Juris Doctor from Charlotte School of Law. Mr. Sink has experience working in the office of the County Manager in Mecklenburg County as well as the Charlotte-Mecklenburg County School System. He is currently the Executive Director of the North Carolina Republican Party. Gaston County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Tracy Philbeck said the decision to hire Mr. Sink was unanimous. “I look forward to working with Mr. Sink
and have every confidence we will have a smooth transition.” Mr. Sink said, “My heart is filled with gratitude, humility, and excitement as I undertake the important role of Gaston County Attorney. What an honor it is and will be to serve this great Board and this great County.” Mr. Sink grew up in the Piedmont of North Carolina. He is married and has 3 children. The position of County Attorney is being vacated by Charles Moore who is retiring after 39 years of service with Gaston County. Mr. Moore will continue employment with the County during the transition.
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PAGEANT From Page 1 Contestants in this year’s pageant are: Catherine Armstrong, a junior, who is the daughter of Hunter and Anneke Armstrong. Catherine’s talent presentation will be a theatre dance performance. Abigail Barbu, a senior, who is the daughter of Caius and Mia Barbi. Abigail’s talent presentation will be a vocal performance. Karmen Bass, a junior, who is the daughter of Adam and Jenna Bass. Karmen’s talent presentation will be a lyrical dance performance. Blaine Featherston, a senior, who is the daughter of Derek and Stacy Featherston. Blaine’s talent presentation will be a tap dance performance. Abigail Martin, a junior, who is the daughter of Brandon Martin and Leslie Dover. Abigail’s talent presentation will be vocal performance. Lilly Myers, a junior, who is the daughter of Philip and Kelly Myers. Lilly’s talent presentation will be a lyrical dance performance. Darby Parker, a senior, who is the daughter of Dan
and Sheila Parker. Darby’s talent presentation will be a piano and vocal performance. Bao Phan, a senior, who is the daughter of Minh Phan and Thuy Ho. Bao’s talent presentation will be a piano performance. Sophie Smith, a senior, who is the daughter of Nathan and Levacy Smith. Sophie’s talent presentation will be an electric violin performance. Abigael Soltis, a senior, who is the daughter of Christine Hettler. Abigael’s talent presentation will be a colorguard routine. Carlin Spence, a senior, who is the daughter of Charlie and Tonya Bumgardner. Carlin’s talent presentation will be a flute performance. Halle Yackeren, a junior, who is the daughter of Don and Jill Yackeren. Halle’s talent presentation will be a contemporary dance performance. Contestants will compete in the areas of interview, talent presentation, fashion wear, and evening wear. Over $10,000 will be awarded in scholarship money.
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First recipient of James W. Buie Scholarship completes Gaston College BLT training Gaston County Police Officer Allison Kennedy graduated from the Gaston College Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) academy in December 2019. She enrolled in the certification course after earning her four-year degree in Criminal Justice from Belmont Abbey College in May 2019. Kennedy was the first recipient of the James W. Buie Scholarship, which funded her education at Belmont Abbey. The James W. Buie Scholarship, a joint effort of Belmont Abbey College, the Gaston County Police Department, and Gaston County Schools, was established in December 2016 with the goal of increased diversity in the department with minority and female applicants receiving priority. The scholarship honors James W. Buie, a
graduate of Belmont Abbey College, who joined the Gaston County Police Department in 1987. During his 30-year law enforcement career, Buie served in every unit and function within the department. His leadership abilities and strong work ethic allowed him to rise through the ranks to become Chief of Police in 2011. Chief Buie, now retired, was the first African American Police Chief in Gaston County history. “We are excited to partner with Belmont Abbey College and Gaston County Schools in this program, with the emphasis on creating a more diverse police department that represents the citizens of Gaston County while honoring former Chief James Buie,” said Joseph D. Ramey, who succeeded Buie as Gaston County
Police Chief. The James W. Buie Scholarship covers full tuition at Belmont Abbey College. “The first two years of the program, the scholarship committee, made up of representatives from Gaston County and the Abbey, identified a rising Abbey junior Criminal Justice major and a high school senior from a Gaston County high school,” said Dr. Julia Foster Beeman, Chair and Associate Professor, Belmont Abbey Department of Criminal Justice. “Subsequent years will name only one high school senior. Allison Kennedy was a rising junior at the time of the award, and was selected from a competitive field of applicants for her strong academic record, her desire to support the Gaston County community as a
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public servant, and her enthusiasm for the opportunity to make a difference. She went on to complete her degree, graduated from the Abbey in May 2019, then began the BLET program at Gaston College last summer, culminating in her graduation in December.” As a recipient of the Buie Scholarship, Kennedy has a 5-year commitment to the Gaston County Police Department. “Gaston College is the state-accredited Basic Law Enforcement Training academy for our service region,” said Dennis Crosby, Director of the Criminal Justice Academy and BLET program at Gaston College. “This program is accredited through the North Carolina Criminal Justice Standards Division so once you graduate from our academy and pass the state certification exam, you can be a law enforcement officer anywhere in the state.” Although admission to the Gaston College BLET program accepts students with a high school diploma or equivalent, the Gaston County Police Department is the only police department in the Carolinas to require a four-year degree. Upon receiving that degree, graduates can enroll in the Gaston College BLET program to prepare for certification. The department does hire entrylevel officers prior to BLET, so these new recruits can enjoy the benefits of full-time employment while completing training. “Those who pass a mandatory background check after completing the BLET program are guaranteed a position with the Gaston County Police Department and have a commitment to fulfill the Buie Scholarship obligations,” said Chief Ramey. “Allison Kennedy is now employed as an officer with the Gaston County Police Department and is currently participating in the department’s 16-week field training course.” “I became interested in law enforcement when I was in high school and started to think about my career,” said Kennedy. “I decided that I wouldn’t want to work behind a desk for a large portion of my day, but I also wanted to have the opportunity to interact with people in the community in a positive way. I found that law enforce-
Allison Kennedy and Gaston Police Chief Joseph D. Ramey. Gaston College photo ment was a balance between enforcing the law and also being an advocate and providing aid to those in need.” Kennedy continued, “At 19 years old, it was a challenge to think that in the short years to come, I would begin my training to become a Gaston County Police Officer. The department I was about to join showed the utmost confidence in my abilities, even before I was fully confident, and that allowed me to develop a sureness that law enforcement was where I was supposed to be following my education at Belmont Abbey. The Gaston County Police and the Belmont Abbey Criminal Justice Department provided a foundation of education to grow through prior to attending the BLET program at Gaston College, and I couldn’t be more thankful that I was a recipient of the Buie Scholarship. “Being a recipient of this scholarship provided me with the ability to attend school with financial stability, but also an opportunity for employment following college. To my knowledge, there aren’t many programs that allow the whole package and I’m so grateful to the Gaston County Police Department. This scholarship changed my outlook on the things that were going on in society. As I was finishing college, I started thinking with the mindset of a law enforcement officer and to think of what I would do when my time came to be in the shoes of those I was studying.” Currently there are three active Buie scholars at Belmont
Abbey--two females and a Hispanic male. “The program has done well meeting the stated objective of increasing diversity in the county police department,” said Dr. Beeman. “The Criminal Justice program at the Abbey works closely with Gaston College Associate in Arts and Associate in Science graduates to support their academic and career goals via the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement that facilitates transferring their credits so they can complete their 4-year degree. I look forward to further developing that relationship.” Kennedy looks forward to being a positive influence as a police officer. “Throughout my career at the Gaston County Police Department, I hope to grow and develop as an officer and hopefully move up in rank as the years’ progress,” said Kennedy. “On a daily basis, my goal is to give those I interact with a positive experience with law enforcement. In a day when there is much skepticism about law enforcement, I hope that I can be one link in the chain that changes that perception.” “Law enforcement is constantly striving to increase our standards,” said Crosby. “College-educated officers are in high demand. That is why the James Buie Scholarship is so important.” The James W. Buie Scholarship application process for fall 2020 will open when the Gaston County budget process is completed.
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YMCA Spring Youth Soccer set Sports at the YMCA help children feel healthy, confident, and connected. Being a part of a team develops skills on and off the field – children learn the importance of practice and hard work, and that it isn’t all about winning or losing. Youth Soccer at the YMCA focuses on ageappropriate progression, increased touches, and building confidence in a small team setting. Leagues will be of-
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Pet of the Week Tri-County Animal Rescue has a Labrador Retriever mix named Bailey as the Pet of the Week. Bailey is just 10 months old. She is sweet as pie and loves to be with her person. Bailey was adopted from Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Control in October. The owners love her but the family is highly allergic to her. Bailey is a little shy when first meeting but warms up to her people quickly. Bailey would like another dog to play and a fenced yard. She has a beautiful short hair coat of tan and white. Grooming is a bath and towel dry. Bailey is spayed, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. Please come meet this beautiful girl this weekend. The Labrador Retriever is one terrific family dog -- given enough vigorous exercise (preferably including swimming and fetching games) and not just a walk around the block once a day. Too much confinement and not enough exercise can lead to rambunctiousness and destructive chewing. One of the best dogs for children of all ages, Labrador Retrievers are kindly, good-natured, and take most things in stride. Most Labrador Retrievers are very friendly with everyone, though compared to Golden Retrievers, many Labs are just a bit more conservative with their affections. Also more independent -- though quite biddable and responsive to obedience training, some Labrador Retrievers can have a noticeable stubborn streak. Some have necks like bulls and barely notice tugs on the leash. You must control this breed’s tendency to chew on objects and to mouth your hands -- provide a box filled with toys that he can carry around in his mouth. The Labrador Retriever matures slowly, remaining a spirited teenager for several years, which sounds fun . . . but does require patience and training to manage. If you are looking for an addition to your family, please come out and meet the Tri-County pets this weekend. There are many
available pets at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Saturday noon to 6 pm. About TriCounty Animal Rescue Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit Bailey organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area and we need your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support TriCounty in other ways. We need volunteers and donations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals. Please help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this weekend? Our “needs” list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food. For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@yahoo.com, visit us on the web at www.tcar.us or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue. Donations can be sent to Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006.
Gaston County, the Town of McAdenville and the Montcross Area Chamber lost a good friend recently with the passing of Farrell Buchanan. Mr. Buchanan was a former mayor of McAdenville and an advisory director on the Chamber Board. He was a servant leader with strong convictions and a deep love for his community. Even after several years of serious illness, he still had a desire to continue serving his town. He will be missed in his community and in the Chamber. In this photo from 2015, Mayor Buchanan was speaking at a Chamber Mayors Forum breakfast. Photo provided
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Abbey offers new online chat service will provide you the answer directly. Some students have already tested out Benny the Bot and it has received positive reviews. “This is really easy to use, and I do not have to search for what I need,” said Taylor Cozart a senior sports management major. Faculty and staff helped to test the service prior to launch. “Overall, Benny the Bot did pretty well,” said Dr. Nathalie Cote in Psychology. “It gave me links to relevant information even when I misspelled psychology.” The artificial intelligence online chat scans and pulls data from the Belmont Abbey College website, it then responds based on the data it finds, using that data to make a prediction. The bot is learning as it goes, so when students and parents ask Benny the Bot a question, it will learn from the interaction. With each interaction, the bot
requests feedback so as to assess its response and improve the next one. The college will also soon roll out website and Facebook live chat with the bot. Visitors will have the option to talk to someone live via chat primarily during business hours. Over the last several months the college’s Information Technology, Academics, Admissions, Campus Life, and Marketing, have worked collaboratively to
develop the online chat. The college teamed up with Ivy. ai, a company that helps colleges and universities around the world assist students and parents find information more efficiently. “The multiple distribution channels, the future connection with Facebook, and the ability to integrate live chat made picking Ivy.ai an easy decision,” said Rolando Rivas, Executive Director for College Marketing and Communications.
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Belmont Abbey College has invested in a new artificial intelligence online chat service. The new service launched across the college’s website on February 5th as Benny the Bot. Named after the college’s mascot, the new service has the goals of improving customer service, making the website more effective, and increasing engagement on the site. The tool will also help with text communications and process new student inquiries. Benny the Bot will welcome new visitors to the Belmont Abbey College website on its admissions pages, student life pages, and academic pages. The AI interface will answer questions regarding the college and over time will improve. Have a question about residence halls? Want to sign up for a tour? Benny the Bot will respond with links to pertinent pages or
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Novel Coronavirus information and update... Novel Coronavirus is a virus identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China. To date, there have been no confirmed cases of novel corona virus in North Carolina. There have been 11 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in the United States in the following states: Washington, California, Arizona, Illinois and Massachusetts. While person-to-person spread among close contacts has been detected with this virus, at this time the virus is NOT currently spreading in the United States. For confirmed novel corona infections, reported illnesses have ranged from people with little to no symptoms to people being severely ill and dying. The most common symptoms can include
fever, cough and shortness of breath. However, individuals are not considered to be at risk for infection unless they meet the following criteria: Individuals with fever or symptoms of lower respiratory infection, such as cough or shortness of breath AND individuals who have traveled to mainland China within 14 days of symptom onset AND/OR individuals who have had close contact with a person confirmed with novel coronavirus infection. Individuals not meeting these criteria are not considered to be at risk for novel coronavirus infection. The risk for coronavirus infection in the US and especially in North Carolina where there are currently no confirmed cases is low. However, public health officials are taking
this disease very seriously by having ongoing communication with the NC Division of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and providing ongoing guidance to local healthcare providers to ensure prompt identification, evaluation and reporting of any suspected cases. Updates will be provided to the community as needed regarding any significant developments in this response, including a positive case in NC, should there be one in the future. Everyday preventive actions people may take to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses include: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; be-
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your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home when you are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched
objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. This is a rapidly evolving situation. For the most current information on novel corona virus, please visit: https://epi.dph.ncdhhs.gov/ cd/diseases/2019nCoV.
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This week many couples will celebrate Valentine’s Day. This is the time of year when many people concentrate on love. Jesus said in John 13:34-35, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another” (NKJV). Jesus said those words in that upper room on the night He had celebrated the Passover meal with His disciples. He knew that soon, He would die on the cross, and rise again. Shortly, He would be in heaven with the Father. The disciples were to begin the church, and Jesus wanted them to love everyone they encountered the same way He had loved them. In the Bible, love is the theme. From beginning to end, we see God’s love for those He created. With love being so important, we need to understand what love is. Perhaps one of the greatest chapters in the Bible concerning love, is 1 Corinthians 13. In this chapter, Paul writes of the importance of love, and what love should be. In 1 Corinthians 13:7-8a, Paul writes that love “bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails” (NKJV). We live in a world today that is often hateful,
evil, selfish, and hopeless. People today mistreat others, even their own families. Many seek how they can better themselves at the expense of others. Rev. Trent Tankin Too many love conditionally. Our world rejects the truth of God, and rejoices only in self. Much of our world is the total opposite of the love Paul wrote about. Love is patient, seeking to show kindness to everyone. Love builds others up, believing in the potential of others. Love is good, rejoicing in the good things of life, rejoicing in the truths of God. Love endures through both good times, as well as the hard times of life, and life’s sorrows. Love hopes in all things. Our world is so hopeless, with many seeing no reason to go on, yet love, the love of God, gives us hope of a brighter day in Jesus. Most of all, love never fails. As we know, the things of this world fail, yet God’s love never fails. We sin, we rebel, and fail God too often, yet God continues to love us. God loves us so much, that He gave His only Son to die for us. Jesus defeated death, and our sin. One day we will see Jesus face to face. All of this is because of the unfailing love of God. Do you know the love that never fails? Do you know Jesus? Experience His love today!
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Banner News Fellowship & Faith
Church Directory First United Methodist Church N Main St • Stanley, NC
Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224
Morningside Missionary Church 711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142
Mt. Holly Church of God 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320
McAdenville Baptist Church 192 Main St. 704-824-2740
McAdenville Wesleyan Church 300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073
New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468
New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822
New Saint Paul Holiness Church 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
Grace Wesleyan Church
MT. HOLLY
Alexander Memorial Baptist Church
6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959
Bethel Baptist Church
208 South Main Street 704-825-3216
Brotherhood/Sisterhood WNCC UMC 120 Park Street 704-825-1333
Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Road 704-827-8474
Christ Church Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-461-8614
CrossFix Ministries 6131 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-879-4499
Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church
NC Highway 273 704-827-9846
151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711
Burge Memorial Methodist Church
Holy Comforter Lutheran Church 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007
Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342
312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726
Catawba Heights Church of God 122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225
CBC-Memorial Apostolic 230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968
Chapel Baptist Church
Crossroads Wesleyan Church
Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter
101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381
216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
Centerview Baptist Church
Message of Love Church
2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881
2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061
306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500
Core Church
East Belmont Baptist Church
Mount Moriah Baptist Church
707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033
501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780
110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046
Cornerstone Family Worship
East Belmont Church Of God
Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist
320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845
212 South Street 704-825-7269
East Belmont Free Will Baptist
New Hope Presbyterian Church
909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346
4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
New Life Baptist Church
120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366
201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195
Exodus Church
New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized
6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-755-5034
1792, 108 N. Main St. 704-980-285-8334
104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457
First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly
First Baptist Church
North Belmont Church of God
23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758
2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092
First Foursquare Gospel Church
O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion
8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811
613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576
First Presbyterian Church
Park Street United Methodist
102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357
120 Park Street 704-825-8480
First Presbyterian-Belmont
Power of the Spirit Church
112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668
118 School Street 704-827-7071
First United Methodist Church of Belmont
Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church
807 South Point Road 704-825-2106
503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600
324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526
Community Christian Fellowship
709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640
Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603
Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656
First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461
First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521
First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855
Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076
Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600
Fresh Anointing Church of God
Sanctuary of Praise Ministries
71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283
124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823
Friendship Baptist Church
South Point Baptist Church
5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276
Jehovah’s Witnesses
124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516
Gaston Christian Church
1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199
South Point Freewill Baptist
5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252
Lighthouse Full Gospel Church
297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045
Goshen Presbyterian Church
530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442
South Point United Methodist
Roper Street 704-601-5146
Living Witness Ministries
510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019
Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God
541 Costner St. 704-827-0004
Springwood Freewill Baptist
124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004
826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 704-827-7801
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175
The Pointe
Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939
110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751
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6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709
Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church
Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185
210 Park Street, Belmont NC
704-825-9861
Ridgeview Baptist Church 105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
River of Life Full Gospel Church 1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174
Second Baptist Church 740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
Shiloh AME Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church
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704-867-2317
154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831
Cramerton Temple of God Church East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319
First Baptist Church 235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991
Life Church 501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286
Riverside Baptist Church 171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785
West Cramerton United Methodist Church 207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213
108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
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St. Paul FHB Church
The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.
1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
Gateway Cowboy Church
Tuckaseege Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301
STANLEY
Way of the Cross Baptist Church
7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277
238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111
Wesley Chapel Holiness Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993
Westview Presbyterian Church
Amazing Grace Baptist Church Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran 203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621
Community Pentecostal Center
1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026
320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731
LOWELL
217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691
Bethlehem Church
First Presbyterian Church
3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050
512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275
Carolina Community Baptist
Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church
604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872
7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966
Center Baptist Church
New Faith Baptist Church
S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121
1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249
Epic Church
New Life Baptist Church
100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652
Lowell Church of God 804 W. First Street 704-824-3383
Lowell Free Will Baptist Church 3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389
Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church 201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
First United Methodist Church
527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647
Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church 2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406
Springfield Memorial Baptist Church 2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426
Stanley Church of God 324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041
Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church
120 Branch St. 704-824-4535
113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131
First Baptist Church of Lowell
Trinity Full Gospel Church
400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215
303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765
First Baptist Church
United In Action of Stanley
317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213
5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555
New Life Church
Welcome Baptist Church
128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356
Presbyterian Church of Lowell 207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807
Restoration Church
1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261
Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604
826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
Woodlawn Baptist Church
1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730
Cramerton Free Will Baptist
1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141
1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250
Unity Baptist Church
151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889 416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745
Finish Line Christian Center
300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481
Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church
North Main Baptist Church Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly
BELMONT
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McADENVILLE Lakeview Baptist Church 143 Church St. 704-824-5380
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These East Gaston High Teaching as a Profession II students took a trip to Springfield Elementary last week. While there, they spent time reading with first grade students. Gaston Schools photo
Roberts named to Newberry College Dean’s List Newberry College is pleased to announce that 390 students have qualified for the fall 2019 Dean’s List, including Biasia Roberts of Belmont. Students receiving
recognition on the Dean’s List at Newberry College had to achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale during the semester.
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By Shelton Fisher Fun fact! When I was growing up, I would often wake up in the early hours of the morning and do my homework. I don’t mean just before school; I’m saying 3:30 or 4:00 AM to allot myself enough time to go through my subjects and really dig deep into the material. My alarm would go off and I could smell the pot of Maxwell House over-top of Dad’s L&M cigarette to greet me as I shuffled to the den with tired eyes and a backpack. Fast forward a little over a decade and to this day, I find myself restless at night but not over homework. It is now with ideas for stories and columns and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. What does any of this have to do with this week’s issue? Valentine’s Day has fallen upon us and the other night as I tossed and turned, I found myself attempting to build an acronym for the occasion. After all, I believe we could use a little L.O.V.E these days. L is for Learning. Don’t take your time for granted because each day there is an opportunity to learn something new. It doesn’t even have to be something groundbreaking and can just be something small, like a new route to work or a “life hack” to make your everyday tasks easier. If you’re looking for something new and exciting however, leave it to good ol’ Google to lead you on the path to your next big adventure in life. Try new experiences and remember that the worst thing that can happen is that you don’t like it. You’ll never know if you don’t try, am I right? O is for Often. Life has a way of consuming us. Between work and school, planning, going places, doing things, and constantly being on the run, we sometimes forget to decompress and think of ourselves. Take time every so often and do what my mother would call a “deep cleansing breath” (I had to take a LOT of these growing up). It’s simple; you just inhale through your nose to capacity and exhale through your mouth. It almost feels like releasing pressure out of your body into the world for it to just kind of linger and dissipate. Also, remind yourself that you’re doing a great job at just being yourself on a regu-
lar basis. It takes a lot of hard work to be you! Not just anyone can do it, so tell yourself that as often as you can for a little confidence boost when you Shelton Fisher need it. V is for Variety. It’s the spice of life; or so they say. Keep things interesting by doing different activities or trying new things. For example, Kimberly recently subscribed us to this food delivery service called “Hello Fresh”. They send you recipes and ingredients, but the kicker is that you then prepare and cook the meals to the finished product. Trust me, I’m all for cooking and trying new things but when I realized I was going to be making jam out of tomatoes and onions for one of the burger recipes… I was somewhat cautious to say the least. At the end of the day however, it turned out to be one of our new favorites and the jam is fantastic! Sometimes it takes going out on a limb and trying things a little out of the ordinary, to discover that your wild card may become your new regular. E is for Enjoy. This one is one that even I need to work on. I don’t know about you, but I’ve spent a lot of time upset. Whether it’s because of my job or trying to find enough time in the day to get everything done when I’m off. There are times when I find myself consumed with missing my dad and wishing that things were different. My point is that life is too short to have the joy sucked out of it. It doesn’t matter what’s going on in the world right now; what’s going on in YOUR world right now? Are YOU okay? Take each day and enjoy the time you have with yourself and the ones you love because one day things will change. So, there it is ladies and gentlemen. I know this one seems to be a little more about selfcare than Cupid but from my own personal experience, love is best received if you love yourself as a person. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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South Fork River reaches record flood stage... Last Thursday saw more rain fall on our area in a single day in February in 142 years. The South Fork River went on a rampage and crested at more than six feet above flood stage at a monitoring station in Lowell. Flood waters inundated parts of Cramerton and McAdenville closing parks and roads. Here are some scenes in those two towns from the major flooding event. See more high water scenes on page 11. Photos by Alan Hodge
Remember safety first when cleaning up storm debris Recent severe storms resulted in damaged and downed trees and a lingering threat of wind and flooding. The N.C. Forest Service is encouraging homeowners and anyone looking to clean up after a storm to exercise caution and think safety first. “Everyone should be extra cautious when assessing storm damage,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler.“If you’re a landowner concerned about your woodlands, talk to your county ranger or a consulting forester who can help you determine if you need a plan for managing damaged timber.” Unless a damaged tree is a safety risk, tree removal decisions can come later after the storm cleanup. After a storm, hasty or emotional decisions about damaged trees can result in unnecessary removals or drastic pruning decisions. The following are some basic guidelines: Debris cleanupCleaning up downed debris presents many safety risks, including a debris field making for poor footing and
potentially downed electric lines. If electrical wires are an issue, do not attempt tree work. Contact your utility company and let them remove the electrical wires. If you use a chainsaw, do so in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Work only on the ground and always wear personal protective equipment such as a hard hat and hearing and eye protection. Be aware of cutting any branches under tension or pressure. Perform a general safety inspection of your treesIs the soil around the base of the tree lifting or cracking? This may be an indication the tree may be falling over. Saturated soils and high winds can lead to uprooted trees. Long periods of standing water can cause additional stress and mortality. Look up into the canopy of the tree. Are there any cracked, split, broken or hanging branches? These problems will need to be inspected and addressed by a qualified arborist. Tree Pruning vs. Tree Removal-
Trees that have lost branches and are not an immediate hazard may be preserved with corrective pruning. This decision does not need to be made immediately and should wait until after the cleanup. Again, a qualified arborist should inspect the tree to assist you in making your decision. Choose a qualified and insured tree service or consulting arborist. To find qualified arborists in your area, visit The International Society of Arboriculture at www. treesaregood.com, the American Society of Consulting Arborists at www.asca-consultants.org, or the Tree Care Industry Association at www. treecareindustry.org. You can get more information and advice on proper tree care and tree assessment following a storm by logging onto http://ncforestservice. gov and following the links to storm recovery under forest health. Additional advice on proper tree care can be found on the N.C. Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program webpage at
Last Thursday’s flooding also hit Mt. Holly. The Mt. Holly Fire Dept. evacuated one apartment building at Century Plaza Apartments Thursday night near Highland Street and East Charlotte Avenue. Friday morning the water continued to rise and firefighters evacuated four of the five buildings. MHFD photo http://www.ncforestservice. gov/Urban/Urban_Forestry. htm or by calling 919-8574842. Other helpful resources, include: For tree care, before and after a storm including caring for storm-damaged trees, deciding whether to remove, repair or replace, plan-
ning your response, plus a post-storm assessment guide for evaluating trees, see the N.C. Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program webpage at http:// www.ncforestservice.gov/ Urban/Urban_Forestry.htm or by calling 919-857-4842 For storm-damaged wood-
lands (including helpful contacts, damage assessment aids, damage impacts on trees, salvage logging, legal and regulatory guidance, safety considerations and tax implications) go to https:// www.ncforestservice.gov/ Managing_your_forest/damage_recovery.htm
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More South Fork River flood scenes.
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Alejandar Umazor W.C. Friday Middle
Ariana Stephenson East Gaston High
Arowen Caldwell Stanley Middle
Asron Holler East Gaston High
Bayla McSwain Stuart Cramer High
Chris Schiavoni Stuart Cramer High
Gabriel Smith East Gaston High
Hailey Royall Stuart Cramer High
Hannah Tessneer John Chavis Middle
Hugh Glenn Belmont Middle
James Hoyle Stuart Cramer High
Luke McCormick South Point High
Mary Elizabeth Martin Stuart Cramer High
Mattie Grace Branham Stanley Middle
Robbie Holmes Stuart Cramer High
Trivice Sadler Stuart Cramer High
William Buzzeo Forestview High
Local students take part in band clinic Congratulations to the middle school and high school students who were chosen to participate in North Carolina’s South Central All-District Band Clinic. More than 350 students from 10 counties were selected from auditions to perform. The students were led by nationally recognized clinicians who are considered among the best in the field of music education. The performance was Saturday, January 25 at 2:00 p.m. in the L. Reeves McGlohon auditorium at Stuart W. Cramer High School. Gaston Schools photos
Congratulations to the North Gaston High Wrestlers who are the 2020 Big South Conference Champions for the second year in a row. Great job, guys! Gaston Schools photo
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Congratulations to North Gaston High student athlete and Wildcat Madison Ross. She recently signed her letter of intent to play softball at Catawba Valley Community College. Gaston Schools photo
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Ida Rankin Elementary School honor roll celebration held Ida Rankin Elementary, Mt. Holly, held its 2nd quarter honor roll celebrations on Friday, Jan 24. Students in grades 3rd - 5th came to the cafeteria for a doughnut and drink to celebrate their accomplishment. Their parents joined in as each student was awarded an Honor Roll Certificate. There were 69 3rd grade students, 53 4th grade students, and 50 5th grade students on the Honor Roll. 5th Grade A Honor Roll Allen Tess Ballard, Braylon Clark, Tristan Garrison, Riley Honbaier, Landon Lee, Emma Lineberger, Sara Pawlish, Talyon Reynolds, MIah Kathryn Thomas, Irvin Thompson, Rhys Todd, and Avery WIller. Brown Kendall Brooks, Trey Church, Andrew Coren, Lily Lanier, and Navaeh Perkins. Lineberger Ella Hefner and Abigail Houser. Lockridge Sydney Falls and Haverly Koh. 4th Grade A Honor Roll Beatty Jax Allen, Ella Anderson, Amelia Burr, Eamon Denison, Sophie Flowers, and Nathan Leaird. Kaylor Bash Chapman, Logan McAbee, and Elise Taylor. Rivelle Zoe Barthelemy, Matthew Moss, Kayley Nguyen, Olivia Schneider Stanford Zemirah Fewell and Marcus Knight. 3rd Grade A Honor Roll Brown Payton Royall, Alessandra Rodriguez, Addison Shuler,
Camden Stillwell, Cameron Taft, Jayjai Washington, and Kenzie Whitner. Hahn Tanner Beasley, Kendra Fisher, Jace Childers, Brittan Harrison, Brayden Thomassin, Autumn Thompson, Anna Roberts, Ava Hungate, Alijah Hawkins, and Adalie Wheatley. Horne Bryson Hartsell, Caitlyn Robinson, Chloe Robinson, and Fernanda Tovar Ibarra. Marlow Henry Abernethy, Landyn Campbell, Beckham Clawson, Madelyn Horne, Kai Kilgore, Jacob Marks-Chapman, and Bailey Moore. Pearson Aubrey Brooks, Macailyn Day, Elizabeth Lopez, Ryder Phillips, Callie Robinson, Brayden Rogers, Adeline Stutzman, and Bode Michael. 5th Grade A/B Honor Roll Allen Tanner Calton, Safa JustoBasheer, and Cole Baxley. Brown Dyllan Blair, Kendall Exum, Floyd Farrar, Lauren Humphrey, Audrey Ludwig, Vivian Mach, Jacob Sisk, and Tahj Whitley. Lineberger June Beasley, Kassie Boughman, Stella Gutierrez, Ella Malone, Alexander Marroquin, Malachi Nichols, Haylie Perkins, Treyvon Phillips, Jocelyn Sexton Lockridge Ana Beach, Abbie Crisp, Kingston Curry, Mallory Hall, Mia Morton, Aaron Neal, Ramani Pauling, Lydia Tench, and Victoria Walker. 4th Grade A/B Honor Roll Beatty Cayden Bryd, Drew Cook, Macie Hamilton, Khloe Johnson, Layla Keener, Jonny Thompson, and Terrell Dillard.
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Ida Rankin Elementary fifth grade A Honor Roll students.
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Ida Rankin Elementary fourth grade A Honor Roll students.
Ida Rankin Elementary fourth grade A-B Honor Roll students.
Ida Rankin Elementary third grade A Honor Roll students.
Red Raiders baseketball players visit Page Primary The South Point High Red Raiders basketball team recently visited Page Primary School. Team members and coach Kody Kubbs had a great time interacting with the kids who were thrilled by the visit. Gaston schools photo
Ida Rankin Elementary third grade A-B Honor Roll students.
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Stuart Cramer Storm Varsity vs. Crest Chargers in basketball action The Stuart Cramer Storm varsity basketball team recently clashed with Crest High. The end result was a 79-59 loss. Here are some shots from the game.
Photos by Amy Craig
Stuart Cramer Storm JV basketball vs. Crest Chargers The Stuart Cramer JV Storm basketball team also played a hard fought contest on the court with Crest. The JVs lost 90-50. Pictured are scenes from the event. Photos by Amy Craig
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Stuart Cramer Storm Varsity vs. Chase Trojans Last week saw Stuart Cramer take on Chase High. That game was a 75-65 victory for the Storm. Enjoy these action shots. Photos by Amy Craig
Stuart Cramer Storm JV vs. Chase Trojans in hoops action The Stuart Cramer JV guys also went up against Chase and came away with a 65-53 win. There was plenty of excitement in that win as these photos attest. See more Storm action on page 18.
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Cramer varsity basketball wins four straight By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com
All season the Stuart Cramer basketball team has shown flashes of what they can do. Now, as the Storm turns into the final stretch of the regular season, those flashes are beginning to turn into a steady burning light. Cramer is riding a fourgame winning streak. The Storm is showing that at any given time they’re capable of beating just about anybody. The question facing Cramer now is simple. Is this late surge all just a little too late? With just two games left in the regular season, Cramer is 12-10 overall and 3-7 in conference action. At this point, a playoff spot is far from guaranteed. With a 3-7 league showing it’s apparent that Cramer won’t take the Big South 3A. However, that doesn’t mean the team doesn’t have a legitimate shot at landing a spot in the upcoming North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) playoffs. Things just need to break Cramer’s way. Right now Cramer is hot.
While it’s true the Storm haven’t always been consistent this season it looks like their players have finally found their footing and have figured it out. In recent games, the Storm have beat West Stanly 88-70, North Gaston 75-62, Chase 75-60, and Ashbrook 68-59. If Cramer continues to play this well, they may be able to do something special down the stretch. “I think we are starting to grow up,” head coach Brad Sloan said. “We are a young team and we have been up and down on a roller coaster all season.” Coach Sloan is right, Cramer is definitely a young team, many of their top players are underclassmen. Having a young team has been a double edge sword for Cramer. On one side you have a group with no experience. On the other, you have untapped potential and room to grow. It looks like Cramer’s lack of experience is becoming less of an issue. Things are working out as the younger players are maturing
Lady Storm vs. Chase Trojans in basketball play The Stuart Cramer Lady Storm basketball players tangled with Chase and when it was all over had a huge 51-16 victory. Here are the girls in action. Photos by Amy Craig
and their true potential is finally coming to fruition. “The light bulb has come on and we are starting to figure it out as a team,” Sloan added. No one player can do it all. To win you need good starters and a solid bench. Players like senior Tyrese Jeffries have played well this year. However, at this time the players that are making a big impact are sophomores, Will Kelly and Derek Bradley. “Will Kelly is our leader. He has been strong for us all season,” coach Sloan explained. “He is in the top three in all our statistical categories.” As for Bradley, well, coach Sloan thinks this young man has come on strong at just the right time. “Derek Bradley has really stepped up his game,” Sloan went on. “He’s had some really good games for us recently. He’s figured it out. We wouldn’t be on the streak we are on without Derek’s play.” Bradley’s play is illustrated in the stat sheets. For example against Chase,
Bradley had 20 points, four rebounds, two assists, and a steal. So back to the playoffs. It’s hard to say where Cramer goes from here. The Storm have a two-tier path to the playoffs. On one hand, if the Storm can win the Big South 3A tournament then they get an automatic playoff bid. However, that’s asking a lot. The safest bet for Cramer is for the Storm to finish strong and rack up a few more wins to increase their chances. Right now if things stay the way they are, then Cramer has a 50/50 shot at making the playoffs. But, if Cramer finishes strong they should nab a bracket spot. When asked about how the playoffs shake out, coach Sloan didn’t speculate. He only stated the obvious. “We need a strong finish,” Sloan stressed. This week Cramer finishes the regular season with home games against Huss and Forestview.
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Local students named to Samford Dean’s List Samford University recognizes 1,759 students named to the 2019 fall semester Dean’s List. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting
at least 12 credit hours of coursework. Dean’s List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester. Local students includeJohn Rooney of Gastonia, Bethany Luke of Belmont.
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Mountain Island’s Perna takes PAC 7 wrestling title by John Wilosn
kind of discipline. In wrestling, athletes must maintain a specific weight to wrestle in Mountain Island Charter each of 14 weight classificaSchool wrestler Sebastian tions. Perna is on top of the world For example, if a wresright now. tler is wanting to wrestle in Recently Perna competed the 138-pound weight class in the PAC 7 1A Conferand at weigh-in, they weigh ence Wrestling Tournament 139-pounds then they are ineligible to wrestle in that and took the gold in the 138class. pound weight class. This strict application of To nab the top spot on the the rules means you need to podium Perna won all five of have athletes who can not his matches, four by pin and one with a 19-4 technical fall. Mountain Island wrestler Sebastian Perna prepares to flip over only stay in shape but know On his way to the title, a Bessemer City wrestler on his way to winning the match with how to eat right and stay Perna also notched his 100th a pin. This season Perna amassed an impressive 34-11 record. healthy. Coach Glaser credits Secareer win. bastian as being a wrestler That win makes the senior tian’s accomplishments are shows up every day ready to who has all that down pat. grappler the first Raptor wres- well deserved. go to work. He leads by ex“He all those little things tler to earn that distinction in “He leads the team as ample.” right,” coach Glaser said of school history. Unlike many other sports, Sebastian. “He is disciplined MI wrestling head coach far as work ethic and disciAdam Glaser thinks Sebas- pline goes,” Glaser said. “He wrestling requires a special with his diet and nutrition. He does extra things as well, like running and lifting.” Perna finished the year sporting a 34-11 record. He is by far one of the top wrestlers in the PAC 7. Of course, winning didn’t come easy at first for Sebastian. Perna came to the Mountain Island wrestling program as a 98-pound freshman with a whole lot to learn. Over the years applied himself, worked hard and pushed to get to where he is today. “He didn’t win a lot in his freshman year,” coach Glaser explained. “It took him a while to get there. He now understands the process and he is reaping the fruits of his labor.” During his time at MI Sebastian Perna has definitely earned the respect of his fellow wrestlers and coaches. South Point senior, Devon King, front row center, has signed a national letter of intent to play His hard work and dedication football at Marshall University. Front row from the left are Randy King, Devon’s father; Devon; have not gone unnoticed. In Devon’s mother, Shawna Tribble; and Devon’s grandmother, Betty King. Back row from the left this year’s tournament, Perna are Kent Hyde, South Point Athletic Director; Shaunte Southern, South Point Assistant Football was voted the tournament’s coach, Shaunte’ Southern; Devon’s uncle, Mica Tribble; friend of the family, Gabe Fountain; most outstanding wrestler. That honor is bestowed on South Point Head Football coach, Adam Hodge; Business Education Teacher, Kelly Bridges; the wrestler that the conferFriend, Nick Gange; and South Point Assistant Principal, Will Buchanant. Photo by Charlotte Sautner ence coaches think best reprejohn.bannernews@gmail.com
Mountain Island Charter senior Sebastian Perna stands atop the victor’s podium after winning the 138-pound class in a PAC 7 1A Conference Wrestling Tournament. In addition to being a top wrestler, Perna hopes to go to college and study to be an aerospace engineer. Adam Glaser photos sents the PAC 7. In fact, this is the second year in a row that Sebastian has garnered that award. As it turns out wrestling isn’t the only thing Sebastian has going for him. In addition to being a standout athlete Sebastian Perna is also a top-tier student with a bright future. According to coach Glaser, Sebastian is undecided about whether he wants to wrestle at the next level. While Sebastian’s wrestling
future may be uncertain, the path he was chosen for himself in life is not. “He wants to be an aerospace engineer,” Glaser went on to say. “He’s a gifted student who gets straight A’s.” It looks like Sebastian is a goal-driven young man who knows what it takes to succeed in life. If past performance is any indication of future success Sebastian Perna is well on his way to a productive future.
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Belmont Middle School student Hugh Glen took part in the recent District Band event as the 1st chair Bari Sax. He will go in March to audition for All State Band. Way to go Hugh! Gaston Schools Photo
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To emphasize the importance of academics in the athletic program the South Point athletic department established the South Point Academic All Conference Red Raider team. This team recognizes those who were All Conference in their sport and who have also maintained high academic standing during their sports season. To receive this award the scholar-athlete must be named an All Conference player; maintain a 3.5 unweighted grade point average during that sports semester; incur no infractions; and have no more than 5 excused absences. Recognized at the fall sports awards banquet in December for this award for the 2018-19 year was Brooke Cox. Brooke is a senior who earned All Conference in tennis. Her parents are Tom and Deb Cox. She plans to attend NC State University upon graduation. Photo by Charlotte Sautner
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Principal of the Year finalists announced Congratulations to the following principals who were chosen as finalists for the 2020-2021 Gaston County Principal of the Year recognition. The winner will be announced on May 5 during the Evening of Excellence
ceremony. The four finalists are: Audrey Devine, Stuart W. Cramer High School; Amy Holbrook, York Chester Middle School; Crystal Houser, Forestview High School; Chad Hovis, Brookside Elementary.
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CHURCH SECRETARY POSITION at FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, MOUNT HOLLY, NC. 22 Hours Weekly. $15 Hourly. $17,160 Annually. $600 Yearly Stipend. For more information call 704-827-0521or visit online: fpcmountholly.org ONE ON ONE CARE is hiring for all shifts in the group homes. Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150. EAST MARION CAB. Hiring part-time driver. Must be able to pass physical, background check, drug test, have clean driving record. (704) 487-6200 NOW HIRING FULL TIME FOR Retail Clothing Store in Shelby. Apply in person. (704) 482-0082
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CASHIERS, DONATION ASSISTANT, ASSISTANT MANAGER. Hospice of the Carolina Foothills is seeking: *Cashier - part-time, Forest City Resale Shop. *Cashier - full-time, Forest City Resale Shop. *Cashier - parttime, Marion Resale Shop. *Donation/Driver Assistant - full-time, Forest City Resale Shop. High school (or equivalency) diploma required. Retail, thrift industry, consignment or used merchandise experience preferred. Must possess strong mathematical skills and have cash handling experience. Valid driver’s license in good standing and current auto insurance required. Ability to work under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional customer service expertise. Must enjoy working with the public. * Assistant Manager, full-time, Forest City/ Marion/Landrum: Minimum of two years’ experience in retail sales, preferably in the thrift industry, consignment or used merchandise sales. Valid driver’s license in good standing and current automobile insurance required. Excellent organizational and administrative skills. Exceptional customer service expertise. Must enjoy working with the public. Ability to perform duties independently. Must be able to use initiative and good judgment. Ability to communicate and supervise effectively, inspire team work and lead volunteers. Must exhibit maturity and professionalism at all times. Must be trustworthy and possess a high degree of integrity. Ability to bend, stoop and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Physical stamina to withstand constant activity in a very energetic environment. Apply via our website at: www.hocf.org/careers or onsite at 631 Oak Street, Forest City or 1155 N. Main Street, Suite 10, Marion or 1810 Hwy. 14 Landrum, SC. hr@hocf.org
ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH, KINGS MOUNTAIN. Seeking a pianist for Sunday Morning Service, Wednesday Seasonal Days and Christmas Eve. To apply or receive more information, please contact Rev. Joshua Morgan at pastor@adventkm.org or by phone at (704) 750-0171 CAREGIVER, 20 PLUS YEARS EXPERIENCE. Will go above and beyond to care for your loved one. Excellent references. (704) 472-3472 JOB OPENINGS. Farm Labor, Maintenance, Carpenter, Grounds Keeper. Must have N.C. Drivers License. (704) 473-4299 NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers and experienced laborers needed. (704) 477-0516 CHURCH SECRETARY WANTED Friendship United Methodist Church in Fallston is looking for a church secretary to work Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm each week. Organization and office skills, computer skills, and the ability to work with people are needed. Send cover letter and resume to: Friendship United Methodist Church, Attn: PPRC, P.O. Box 219, Fallston, NC 28042 Or email to: friendshipumcpprc@gmail.com For more info, email or call 704692-4950
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INSTALL HDTV IN YOUR HOMETODAY Ready to “Cut The Cable / Satellite Cord” ? Look no further. Although free tv doesn’t offer channels such as HBO, Stars and others, it does offer all of your LOCAL channels, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX for live up to date news, weather and sports in addition to movies, food, shopping and so much more. Our HDTV packages come with equipment and a standard installation for (in most cases) 1 to 2 tv’s. Custom configurations are also available for more than 2 tv’s and/or whole-house applications with independent channel control for each tv so no one has to watch the same thing. HDTV may not be suited for certain locations. Some restrictions apply. Equipment and installations are paid at time of order following a free site survey. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Amex, Bank Debit and PayPal. Sorry, we no longer accept checks. Logos pictured are only a representation and do not reflect actual channels. (704) 477-6153 videosolutions121@gmail.com Continued To Page 22
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BUSINESS SERVICES DUST TO SHINE CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, commercial, weekly, biweekly, monthly, move in/out, construction, one time cleanings offered with 10 years experience. Free estimates. (704) 297-8355 APPLIANCE REPAIR AND HANDYMAN SERVICES. Over 25 years of experience servicing all appliance brands; many handyman skills as well. Reliable & experienced; references available. (828) 447-5560 RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR available for small job repairs and fixes. Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/ Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-476-6058.
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HONEYBEES, 3 POUND PACKAGES $120.00 per 3 pound package. Comes with queen. Pickup day will be on March 29th dependent on weather. Mooresboro. 704472-2917, mswaf100@gmail. com
TWO BURIAL PLOTS. Sunset Memorial, Forest City. Good Shepherd Section, road frontage. Also, 1989 MERCEDES, ONLY $600! 828-245-7559 or 828-223-3575. 3 DINING TABLES, CHAIRS. 2 coffee tables, maple end tables, full bed with upper twin, Phaltgraff & Gibson china. (704) 860-4247 NURSE GIFTS AND OTHERS. Visit www.USACarolina.com to see the current collection of Nurse Gifts! NC4Ever@email. com
WHIZ BANG POPCORN MACHINE Gay 90’s Model # 2014 with Four Wheel Cart. In real good condition! “Must See!” $990. Call 704-692-4449.
HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. We install mini blinds. References offered. Call 704-692-4449.
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FOR SALE HONEYBEES, 3 POUND PACKAGES. $120.00 per 3 pound package. Comes with queen. Pickup day will be on March 29th dependent on weather. Mooresboro. Call 704-472-2917 or email: mswaf100@gmail. com REFRIGERATORS, STOVE, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 487-4443 DOG CRATES FOR SALE. Several dog crates with 1x1 square coated wire bottoms. For inside use. 828-200-7441.
NEW PREDATOR 8000 WATT GENERATOR. 6.5 gallon tank, 110/220, EPA Approved, $750 OBO. 828-245-9620. HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788 TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. (704) 434-6389
WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-2455895. CARPORTS, GARAGES, RV COVERS, FREE STANDING LEAN TO’S. Areas largest on site display. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.
FOR SALE: 2012 HONDA RECON ATV. 600 Tractor. 8N Tractor. Tractor Implements. 1999 Jeep Wrangler. Call for prices. 828-748-5835, 828-2897401.
FLAGS POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft. Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.
J-STEVENS 410 BOLT ACTION Single Shot with 56 shells, $200. Gamo Silent Cat, velocity 1250 FPS with scope, $80. 828-223-5951.
16X40 STORAGE BUILDING, WORK SHOP, ETC. Built on site, one day install. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.
DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828289-1175 or 828-247-1070. WANTED: USED MOVING BOXES AND PACKING PAPER. 828-305-1476. OUT OF PRINT BOOKS. “Life in Heaven”. “There, Faith Is Changes Into Sight”, “Hope Is Passed Into Blissful Fruition”. 828-305-1476. 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
NEED CASH? I will buy your old used Nintendo NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy and N64 Games. Small/big lots. 828748-7264. MERITS MOBILITY CHAIR. Merits Mobility chair for under 220 lbs, delivered, training, warranty. $445. Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com
WWII COLLECTOR WANTING TO BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives and Flags. I BUY Small and Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid. (828) 980-3329
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WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006
CHINA HUTCH, $495. Includes service for 12, new china. Glass-top patio set, $40. Gas grill, $35. Misc music equipment. 828-248-3784.
HAVE UNWANTED RENTAL HOUSES OR STARTER HOMES? CALL ME! MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! QUICK CLOSINGS! Call Today (704) 472-0006
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HORSE BOARDING, TRAINING, LESSONS, SALES. Carousel Farms has expanded by 5 stalls and is again accepting boarders and horses in training! 12x12 matted stalls, climate controlled barn, covered arena, turn outs, round pen, pasture, rest room, lounge, laundry, multiple tack rooms, wash rack with hot and cold water, heat lamps. Trails on property. Owner/Trainer onsite with over 35 years experience showing at the regional and National levels. All breeds welcome. Gentle colt starting. Horse care, Balanced seat, Hunt seat, Western Pleasure and Saddleseat instruction. https://carouselfarmsllc.com (480) 225-3257 teeka.leone@gmail.com
PETS & LIVESTOCK LABRADOODLE PUPS. Choc & black, males & females, available the end of Feb. First vet check, health certificate, first shots & dewormings. $800, deposit holds. (704) 692-8386 paintedshilohfarm@yahoo.com FULL BLOODED MINIATURE AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Merles $400, tri color $300. Current shots & wormed. Ready to go by Feb 7th. Contact Jacob Gingerich, 264 Poverty Creek Farm Drive, Ellenboro, NC 28040.
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REGISTERED BOSTON TERRIER. Boston Terrier Puppies, 8 Weeks old, 3 males and 2 females. Puppies are up to date on worming and shots. (864) 492-5138 dvcaldwell38@gmail. com GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY. Solid Black German Shepherd Female Puppy, 6 weeks old. Ready to go. For more information call or message 704692-5239. VALENTINE SPECIAL! Siberian Husky Puppies. Black/ White, Red/White, Blue eyes, AKC papers if needed, 8 weeks old, $300 each. 704-300-1466. SIX GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES. 11 Weeks Old. Ready Now! Call (704) 692-7362 RACING HOMING PIGEONS Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803984-6678. artsager@msn.com
REGISTERED MALE PUG PUPPY. Parents on site. $100 deposit, $800 at pick up. Ready Feb 11, 2020. (704) 418-6352 MINI AUSSIE FOR SALE. Double blue eyes, Red Merle, male dog, neutered, 1 year old, $500. 828-817-3482.
COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING STANDING HARDWOOD AND PINE TIMBER, 8 acres or more. COMPETITIVE PRICING. Over 30 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828-2483659, 828-289-0742. CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917
TRAILERS, ALL KINDS. Utility, Box, Dump Equipment, Goosenecks. Areas LARGEST on site display for trailers. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828245-5895. NEW 5X8 TRAILERS, $595. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895.
UNDERCOVER TRUCK BED COVER. Fits 2016 Ford F-250 shortbed. Ruby Red. All hardware to install included. $850. Call or text. (704) 718-7230 preachermathis@yahoo.com
SAND, SCREENED TOPSOIL, DIRT GRAVEL. 25 tons clean sand, $250.00 load, 25 miles Radius, Shelby NC. Red Fill, $200.00, 25 ton load, Shelby NC. Screened Topsoil, $300.00, 25 ton load, Shelby NC. Triaxle load Red Fill, $150.00. Topsoil, $250.00 load. Sand, $200.00. Also Gravel, call for price. (704) 472-2185 CEMETARY PLOT AT CLEVELAND MEMORIAL. This plot is located behind the Jesus statue and is part of a 4 plot group. $1025. (704) 300-7736
IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up. I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drug-free, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750
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WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828-245-6756. 3-IN-1 GENERATOR/WELDER/AIR COMPRESSOR. Kohler gasoline, 6.5KW generator/DC welder/110 psi compressor. Remote start/welder leads/tool kit. Used once. Like new. $4700. 828-863-4230. 2 SHOP FURNACES, JANITORAL BRAND. 125,000 BTU, propane, 1 good & 1 for parts, $200. 2 bathroom vanities, white $50. 704-678-3954, (704) 487-0550 150CC MINI BIKE FOR SALE. Has zero miles, never had gas in tank, been in shelter. BEST OFFER! 828-248-2065. THREE BURIAL PLOTS FOR SALE. In Gaston Memorial Park. “Coveted Vetrans Circle”. Sell together or individually. (919) 272-5503
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B&B YORKIE KENNELS IS OFFERING QUALITY YORKIE PUPPIES. Hard to find Parti-Colored available now. Let one of these sweet babies light up your families life, $1200-$1500. Call Barbara for appointment to meet your next very best friend, 828-625-8612.
CARS & TRUCKS 2003 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350 DRW 222,756 miles. Don’t Wait! 7.3, new Glow plugs, AT, new tires, tow pkg. $12,000. (704) 913-3432 2000 FREIGHTLINER F/D. No engine in truck. Have ‘93 12.7 Detroit to put in it. Will be ELD exempt. Truck’s not ragged out. $7000 for both. (704) 913-3432 Classifieds Continued To Page 23
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2005 FORD RANGER V6. Auto, cruise control, Aluminum wheels, regular cab $3750. 828-287-3820. 2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA 2WD TRUCK SR5, Crew Cab, 4.6, V8, 45K miles. $20,500 OBO. 701-418-0372.
1996 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN CONVERSION HIGH TOP, Automatic, Excellent Condition, V-6, Cruise, A/C. Very Clean! $2500. 704-2971239 or (704) 937-6219 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA single cab. 4 cylinder, 5 speed, air, bedliner, toolbox, very good condition. $2800. (704) 4737129
2009 TOYOTA VENZA 145,000 miles. 1 owner, bought new, well maintained, new tires, just serviced. $7700. (704) 4730343 2003 FORD LARIAT F-350: 222,756 miles. Don’t Wait! 7.3, new Glow plugs, AT, new tires, tow pkg. $12,000. (704) 9133432 1995 DODGE CARAVAN with lots of new parts. It needs a head gasket. For only $1,000. Call 231-495-1497 or 864-3819630. 2013 GMC SIERRA 2500HD 4 Wheel Drive. 15k miles, $20,000. 704-538-8393.
2009 MAZDA MAZDA6 161,000 MILES WITH ALL SERVICE RECORDS. GARAGE KEPT, WASHED AND WAXED OFTEN. NO RIPS, TEARS OR STAIN ON FABRIC OR FLOOR. A FEW SURFACE DINGS ON DRIVE SIDE. EXCELLENT RUNNING CONDITION. FUEL ECONOMY City 27/Hwy33. RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION. Asking: $4500, CAR MUST BE SEEN IN LAKE LURE or GREEN HILL AREA. Call or Text 704953-8849 or email: par404@ gmail.com 2000 FORD MUSTANG Black, 2 door coupe, 5 speed, 233,000 miles. $3000. 704477-3801. 2002 DODGE DAKOTA Crew Cab Pickup. Automatic/OD, V6 engine, white exterior, grey interior, Backflip bed cover ($800 value), 154,000 miles, $3,995. 828-429-8055.
1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z28, 5.7 Liter. New tires, new paint, $5500. 704-538-8393. 1995 MERCURY COUGAR XR7, owned by senior couple, great mechanical condition, new battery, cold AC. $1800 (704) 913-4972 2006 KIA SPECTRA with only 98k miles. $3100 OBO. 828748-7532. 2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER ZR2. Has 214,450 miles, 5 speed manual trans., 4WD. Used as a tow car, $3500. 570419-6654. 1996 FORD EXPLORER Eddie Bauer 4x4, Burgundy, $2000 Call (704) 750-4160 2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE Pearl White, Carriage Roof, Michelin Tires, Looks & Runs Good. 3rd Owner! 117,000 miles, $2950, Call 704-6783954 or (704) 487-0550 2011 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350 SRW F350 SUPER DUTY. 4 Wheel Drive. 6.7 Diesel. 4 Door. Long Bed with Ladder Rack. Good Condition. Back-up Camera. Step Rails. Front Bumper Brush Guards. 236,000 miles. $18,900 Cash. Call 704-487-1071 or (704) 4721000 2012 RAM 1500 TRUCK. 5.7 Hemi. Two Wheel Drive, Auto., 4 Door, 157,000 miles, Good Condition. $9800.00 Cash. Call 704 487-1071 or (704) 472-1000 1988 TOYOTA COROLLA 4-door. 5 speed manual, 259,000 miles, decent tires. Reliable. REDUCED, $950 CASH ONLY. Rutherfordton. 828-2873588.
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2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY 156,000 miles. $5500. 980-335-6970 or 704472-9693. pbmcdonald3@ gmail.com
CAMPERS WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. Call 828-429-3935.
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EAST RUTHERFORD COUNTY. Off Hwy 120, Lots with water and septic. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty at 704-5679836. www.bryantrealtyinc. com
EFFICIENCY APARTMENT FOR RENT. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, Washer/dryer hookups. In Grover. $675 per month. Application and deposit required. (704) 937-7630
TWO HOMES FOR RENT. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, newly remodeled, new HVAC. 3 bedroom, 3 bath. Two story with full rec room basement that has kitchen, bathroom, 2 garages. Large lots. Both in Belmont. Butch, (704) 214-2053
SECLUDED CAMPSITE. Located in Marion NC. (704) 6924823
11.8 ACRES IN DUNCAN’S CREEK AREA. Well, Septic, Stream on property. Reduced $67,000. Serious inquiries only! 828-429-3424. 20 ACRES NEAR LAKE LURE. Huge mountain view! $120,000. 864-909-1035. 58 TO 78 ACRES. Horse Farm within 5 miles of Tryon Equestrian Center. Call 864-909-1035.
OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. Washer/ dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1400 week. (704) 472-7145 OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659, (803) 635-9831
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2003 CHEVROLET TRACKER white, V-6, 4WD, spare tire, Reece hitch, 104,168 miles. Excellent condition. $3700. 704-473-1311.
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(2) MOBILE HOMES ON 2 ACRES. With 20x30 shop and Laundry shop. Cash or pre-approved callers only. $49,000 firm. 829-429-4819.
REAL ESTATE 2012 INFINITI G37 SEDAN Fully Loaded. Four new tires, 118,000 miles, $10,200 OBO. Text or Call (704) 472-3369
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OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, close to ocean, all amenities. Open June-August 2020. (704) 718-4731
BEACH HOUSE FOR SALE! Ocean Lakes Family Campground. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths in a Great Section (5000 section). 5238 East Sandlapper Drive. New Roof! Recently Painted & New Carpet! Covered Porch. Includes All Furniture, TVs, Appliances and Golf Cart. $120,000. Contact 704-692-0802. Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
LAWNDALE AREA. Cleared 1.3 acre lot, and 1 acre lot, water and septic, priced to sell. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, 704-567-9836, www. bryantrealtyinc.com HAVE UNWANTED RENTAL HOUSES OR STARTER HOMES? CALL ME! MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! QUICK CLOSINGS! Call Today (704) 472-0006 22 ACRES IN CASAR. Half open, half wooded, with stream. 704-600-7847, (704) 538-1199 3BR 1.5BA HOUSE. 107 Blackhawk Dr., five miles west of Shelby off Hwy 74. Septic, baseboard heat, convenient to Boiling Springs Crest district $53,000. Buyer pays all fees. Serious inquiries. (704) 6005596 jedandluke@aol.com
Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon
WANT TO RENT WANTED: HOUSE OR MOBILE HOME. Must be pet friendly, for rent and located in Rutherford County. Call 828980-0414.
FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. Rent $700, Deposit 4500, Application fee $25. 704-472-3100, 704-472-4666. 615 W. Graham St., Shelby, NC 28150 APARTMENT. Quite 1BR, 1BA, with hardwood floors. Senior living. Water & heat included. $550. Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 842-1230 DUPLEX, 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. Rent $575, Deposit $300, Application fee $25. 704472-4666, 704-472-3100. 335B Gold Street, Shelby, NC Shelby, NC 28150 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. Rent $600, Deposit $600, Application fee $25.704-472-3100. 704-472-4666. 135-16 Wiggins Lane. Kings Mountain, NC 28086 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. $250 deposit, $100 week. No pets. 704-3003647. 403 MORTON STREET, SHELBY. 4BR, 1BA, $750 month, $500 deposit. Central air, no pets. Contact Tommy Wilson w/ Clay & Associates Real Estate. 704-418-1251. VERY CLEAN 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME in small, quiet park. Prefer mature non smoker. No pets. References and deposit required. Cleveland Mall area, Shelby. Leave message, (704) 481-0925
HOUSE FOR LEASE. 3 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH with BEAUTIFUL MODERN KITCHEN, LAUNDRY ROOM, CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT, STORAGE SHED. GOOD NEIGHBORHOOD! $800 Month, $800 Deposit. (704) 418-6116 COMPLETELY REMODELED MOBILE HOME. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, also new appliances, large lot. Springmore/Crest district. Lovely, must see. (704) 313-7357 NICE COUNTRY LIVING. 2 or 3BR mobile homes for rent. 10 minutes from Shelby. NO PETS. Seniors welcome. 704692-0447, 843-957-9299. MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417 2&3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Applications are being processed right now! Rent is based on income (and even some expenses). Call or visit today Laurel Hill Apartments. Equal housing opportunity. Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 4871114 laurelhill@darbydevelopment.com LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723 HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. EHO. 418 East Warren Street Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 4876354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259. MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. Small two bedroom, one bath mobile home for rent in Casar. Water is included. No pets. Background check required. Call 704-284-0983 or 704-3008594 after 5:00 pm. morrisonjr88@yahoo.com
RUTHERFORD COUNTY IMMEDIATE OPENING, 2BR UNIT. CREEKSIDE CROSSING APARTMENTS in Spindale, a great place to live with neighborhood feel and common areas. Designed for the elderly (55 or older) or persons with disabilities (age 45 or older). We are accepting applications for a 2BR unit & for our 1BR waiting list. Spacious floor plans, dishwasher, laundry room. Section 8 welcome. Accessible units designed for persons with disabilities subject to availability. $25 application fee, credit/criminal ck required. Visit us M-T from 9am-2pm at 358 West Street or call 828-288-3738 for more info. Equal Housing Opportunity. Professionally managed by Partnership Property Management, an equal opportunity provider and employer. 3 OR 4 BEDROOM HOUSE. 3 bedroom house can be used as 4 bedroom. 1.5 bathrooms & carport. No pets. $825 plus deposit. (828) 458-7403 COTTAGES AT CRESTVIEW APARTMENTS in Rutherfordton is accepting applications for the waiting list for 1BR units designed for the elderly (62+) or persons with disabilities of any age. Accessible units designed for persons with disabilities subject to availability. Credit/ criminal check required. Visit us at 182 Cottage Lane on Mon.Thurs. 8am-2pm, or by appt. Call 828-286-8188 for more info. Equal Housing Opportunity. Professionally managed by Partnership Property Management an equal opportunity provider and employer. 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH MOBILE HOME. Harris area, private lot, NO PETS! $450 month, $450 deposit. Application required. Call 828-429-3424. ICC AREA, BEST VALUE, Energy Efficient, 2BR, like new, SS appliance, $550. 1BR, like new, SS appliance, includes water, sewer, garbage, $465 plus references and deposit. 828-248-1776. 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $460 a month. 828382-0475. WEEKLY SPECIAL $210+ TAX AND UP. Town and Country Inn, Spindale. Newly remodeled. WiFi, Micro-fridge, flatscreen, ESPN/Showtime. Nightly $49.99 and up. 828286-3681.
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