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Mt. Holly Fire Dept. holds awards banquet By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
The Mount Holly Fire Department paid honor to its staff award winners during the Annual Fireman's Awards Banquet held on Saturday, January 13th at the Muncipal Complex. “Every year we recognize firefighters that give the most to our city,” Said MHFD chief Ryan Baker. “The awards given are small compared to the time these firefighters have put in to make our city and department safer.” Clint Laughlin was named 2017 Career Firefighter of the Year. A native of Mt. Holly, Laughlin cultivated an interest in firefighting at an early age. “My father was a volunteer at MHFD during the 1990s,” he said. “I was inspired by him.” After graduating from East Gaston High in 1994, Laughlin earned his Fire Science degree from Gaston College in 2000. He started volunteering with MHFD in 1996 and was hired full time in 2004. In addition to his MHFD job, he also volunteers at Lucia Riverbend VFD. “I have always enjoyed the excitement and challenges of firefighting, Laughlin said. “It is a fascinating career.” Being a firefighter requires sacrifice and Laughlin says being away from his family during long shifts is the hardest part of the job. “I miss my wife and children during the 24-hour shifts,” he said. “Especially if I have to work holidays.” Nonetheless, Laughlin gives the following advice to youngsters See FIRE DEPARTMENT page 2
Clint Laughlin was named Mt. Holly Fire Dept. 2017 Career Firefighter of the Year.
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slave Ransom Hunter Belmont public library needs Former left his mark on Mt. Holly new desk and you can help By Alan Hodge
Last in a series of four stories remembering influential and pioneering African-American citizens from our area.
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Patrons and passersby of the Belmont Branch Gaston County Public Library on Central Ave. have noticed a lot of remodeling work going on- but there's one piece of the project that's needing funding help to put into place- a new circulation desk. Over the past couple of months, the 50 year old Minnie Stowe Puett Library building has received a number of repairs and upgrades. Current projects underway and nearly complete involve bringing the library up to current ADA standards , new furniture for a teen area, modernizing the dreary and dated restrooms, and replacing the 22 year old carpet. Money for those projects came from county funds, Friends of the Library, and grants.
Ransom Hunter rose from the bonds of slavery to become one of Mt. Holly's leading businessmen and citizens and though he died a century ago, his name is still remem-
bered to this day. Hunter was born a slave on a plantation near Charleston circa 1825. As a boy he was sold to the Hoyle family who owned a large farm near Dallas and Stanley in Gaston County. See HUNTER page 3
Belmont library branch head Katie Cox (left) and assistant Ashley Evans are seen at the old circulation desk. A drive is underway to get funding to replace the 22 year old fixture with a new one. Photo by Alan Hodge The only major project that is not currently funded is the replacement of the circulation
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desk which will cost $7,080. vation project. Over the past This new headstone for the grave of Mt. Holly African-AmeriThe current desk was concan leader Ransom Hunter was dedicated in July 2014 by his structed during a 1996 renoSee LIBRARY page 2 descendants. Photo by Alan Hodge
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FIRE DEPARTMENT from page 1 contemplating following in his footsteps. “I tell kids there is a lot more to firefighting that squirting water and riding on the truck,” he said. “There is a lot of science and math involved and so it's important to do well in school.” Other MHFD staff recognized during the banquet included 2017 Volunteer Firefighter of the Year – Jason Gowen; Most Active Volunteer - Daniel Treece; Most Training Hours Volunteer – Josh Johnson Jr.; Most Training Hours Career - Captain Scott Furr. Also during the event, Assistant Chief of Volunteers Eddie Summerlin was recognized with 35 years of service. Eddie has been valuable volunteer since 1983, serving
on the Life Saving Crew and the Fire Department. The City recently hired six new Firefighters for the North Fire Station. The new firefighters hired for the positions created by the new station have been split among the existing shifts. New staffers includeKyle Brown, Deon Dobson, Patrick Mayhew, Paul Mattox, Chris Ohlin, Chris Phillips. They have started their orientation process. This group of firefighters have added a wealth of knowledge and experience to the MHFD team. These men have started working on their assigned shifts at the Headquarters Station and the Catawba Heights Station until the new station opens some time in early 2018.
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Gastonia, N.C. 28054. The Friends of the Gaston County Public Library, a 501(c)3 nonprofit established in 1983, is handling all donations and spending towards this project, other than the ADA work mentioned above. The Belmont branch has roots going back to 1947 when the NC legislature authorized Belmont to accept a gift of $50,000 from the estate of Minnie Stowe Puett to build and stock a library. The Belmont Women's Club and local citizens donated books. Back then, the City of Belmont levied a three cents per $100 of valuation tax to fund the library. The libary's official name is “Minnie Stowe Puett Public Library”. An oil portrait of her has hung in the library for many years. In addition to Belmont, several other Gaston County public libraries will also be seeing imporovements. The Bessemer City branch will become GCPL's will have a STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Art, math) focus. In addition to the STREAM technology, the library will also receive a paint job funded by FGCPL. In Cherryville, the library will get paint, a new circulation desk, and some furnuiture.
years, untold numbers of books have been turned in and checked out on its surface. Not only that, but storage space below has been used up. Overall, it simply looks weary. “The desk is falling apart,” said branch manager Katie Cox. “The wood is chipped and splintering. The book return needs to be part of the desk.” The current desk's boomerang shape means staff must walk all the way around the end to help folks find materials. “We need a modular desk so we can get tot he stacks easier,” Cox said. Gaston County Library director Laurel Morris said now that the rest of the Belmont project is wrapping up, it's time to get the desk built. “We have been chipping away at getting the project done,” said Morris. “Now the desk is at the top of the to do list.” Donations for a new circulation desk can be made to Friends of the Library 501(c)3 earmarked Belmont Branch Library. The address is- Friends of the Gaston County Public Library, 1555 East Garrison Blvd.
Jason Gowen (center) was named MHFD 2017 Volunteer of the Year.
Mt. Holly Parks and Mt. Holly Summer Recreation activities Concert Series Registration for spring sports is ongoing. Registration takes place at the Mount Holly Municipal Complex, 400 East Central Avenue. The deadline for spring soccer is Wednesday, February 21st. The deadline for baseball, girls' volleyball and softball is Wednesday, February 28th. Register early as registration may be closed early if teams fill up. The Sole Patrol, a senior citizen activity group, is looking for new members. The Sole Patrol meets Monday-Friday 8;3011;00am at the Tuckaseege Community Center. Shag lessons will be taught beginning on Wednesday, February 21st. The class will run for 5 weeks at the Mount Holly Municipal Complex. The beginners class begins at 6:30pm, while intermediates begin at 7:30pm. For more information on the shag class please contact the instructor at moc.evil@ emeeslliwu . The Mount Holly Fitness Center is looking for new members. The Fitness Center is located at the Tuckaseege Community Center, and is open Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm, and Saturday 9am12pm. Come join Discover You and Mount Holly Parks & Recreation as we celebrate Daddy/Daughter day on Saturday, February 10th at Discover You. The event begins at 9am, register online at www.discover-you.org For more information on Mount Holly Parks & Recreation please call 704-951- 3024, 704-951-3006, or check the website www.mtholly.us Phone 704-825-0580 Fax 704-825-0894 Office: 128-C N Main St. Belmont • NC
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The City of Mt. Holly has announced the 2018 Summer Concert Series line-up of bands and musicians. The series will run from April 6 to October 5 on these Friday evenings in the heart of the Mount Holly historic district, located on South Main Street. Bring your friends and neighbors out to these family-friendly events
April 6th Fantastic Shakers May 25th The Entertainers Band June 15 Gary Lowder and Smokin' Hot June 29 Blackwater Rhythm & Blues Band July 13 The Tams July 27 Jim Quick & Coastline August 17 too MUCH SyLviA August 31 Continental Divide Band Sept. 28 Steve Owens and Summertime Oct. 5 Band Of Oz
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HUNTER from page 1 Just before the Civil War broke out in 1861, Hunter's owner set him free and gave him a plot of land near the Catawba River that Hunter named “Freedom”. It is believed that Hunter was the first free black in Gaston to own property.
Though the land was rugged, Hunter pitched in and through his sweat and sinew created a prosperous farm. During Reconstruction following the war, Hunter's hard work enabled him to purchase additional land in what is today's appropriately named Freedom neighborhood in Mt. Holly. He operated a livery
stable on Main St. and ran a general store for the local African_American populace making him one of the first black business owners in the area. He also helped recently freed slaves find jobs and housing. Hunter was a strong believer in education. He learned to read, write, and do math. He also learned carpentry and
blacksmithing. He served on the Public School Committee of District No. 12, which at the time was called the "colored" school district, and deeded land to what became Rollins School in 1887. Hunter also had strong faith. He was the founder of two Mount Holly churches still in existence today: Rock Grove
Page 3 Methodist Church, which became Burge Memorial United Methodist Church, and Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Hunter died in 1918 at the age of 93 in Mt. Holly. He's buried near a large oak in the cemetery at the corner of Hawthorne and West Catawba Ave. in Mt. Holly. Hunter has recently been re-
membered for his many contributions to Mt. Holly. In July 2014, his descendants held a family reunion and a new headstone was placed under the big tree near his grave. In 2017, Hunter was named as the very first Mt. Holly Historic Person of the Year by the Mt. Holly Historical Society.
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Wilma Abernathy and Ronnie Huffstetler led the conga line for the Sole Patrol birthday buffet lunch.
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Friday Night Live Concert Series makes a comeback in 2018 Plan now to attend one of Carolina’s largest summer concert series as Friday Night Live returns to Downtown Belmont in 2018. The event has been tremendously popular with average concert attendance from 6,000 – 8,000, establishing Belmont as the “Friday Night Place to be”. The Downtown Belmont Development Association (DBDA) has partnered with the City of Belmont to revive the series following a one year break while an organizing partner was sought. The DBDA is excited to continue the tradition of the Friday Night Live series that the Belmont Merchants Association successfully produced for ten years. “It is a great spring-summer event that allows people from all around to enjoy our great city and have a good time. I am excited to have the Friday Night Live venue back in Main Street again”, said Mayor Charlie Martin. “I know that most of our citizens will be looking forward to it”, Martin added.
The 2018 schedule includes four concerts held on various Fridays in May and June. The fifth and final concert in the summer series, combined with the Red, White, & Belmont festival on Wednesday, July 4 and will end with a fireworks display. A beverage garden, kid’s activity zone, and foodtrucks are planned to compliment the great collection of restaurants and pubs in the downtown district. The concerts are held on South Main Street adjacent to Stowe Park from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Event parking will be a little easier this year with recently upgraded and additional public parking areas, including a new public lot located right in the event area on Mill Street. The City of Belmont received overwhelming feedback from citizens and fans supporting the return of the concerts. A committee was formed last summer to initiate plans to bring the series back this year. “The Two Rivers Shag Club is looking forward to Belmont’s Friday Night Live beach
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The Mt. Holly Parks and Rec. Sole Patrol senior citizens group gathered last week at Tuckaseege Center for a lunch honoring its members who had birthdays in January. Celebrant Wilma Abernathy (green) had her birthday on January 27 and got a hug from friend Audrey Huffstetler. Other January birthday folks included Bill Robinson, Mae Anthony, Dot Stillwell, Coleen Hodges, and Ann Ewing.
music concert series this summer!” stated Kevin Carr, club president and FNL committee member. “The City of Belmont has partnered with the DBDA to put together a strong line up for all you beach music and shagging fans. Two Rivers will be there and we hope you are too!” Carr added. Vendor, sponsor, volunteer, and nonprofit opportunities are available. For information and updates like the facebook page @BelmontMainStreetDBDA or email downtownbelmont@gmail.com. Meet us downtown Belmont for Friday Night Live!!! May 4 | Coming up Brass May 18 | Blackwater Rhythm & Blues June 1 | Steve Ownes & Summertime June 22 | The Entertainers Wednesday July 4 | Gary Lowder & Smokin Hot [Red, White, & Belmont festival and fireworks]
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The educational touring company of Opera Carolina, Opera Express has been sharing the wonder of live, musical storytelling with students, teachers and families for 45 years. Performances bring to life creative sets, costumes and stories guaranteed to enthrall all ages. This year, The Gaston County Museum of Art & History is delighted to welcome back Opera Xpress and their rendition of The Three Billy Goats Gruff. The event will take place Saturday, Feb. 17 at 1pm at Pharr Family YMCA in McAdenville. This is a free program but donations to the Opera are encouraged. For reservations, please contact Ali Pizza at 704.922.7681 or at Alexandrea.Pizza@gastongov. com. Gaston Museum art
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Local musician making a splash With 40-plus years of experience under his belt, musician Joe Donelan migrated to our area to continue his passion of entertaining people of all ages who just want to forget about the drudge and negativity a routine day brings. "Music brings joy to all and takes the 'edge' off of life,” Donelan says. “Nothing makes me happier than to see someone interacting with me when I perform, whether it's singing along, dancing, or even the tap of a foot. Just to know I've brought back a memory or raised a smile with my music brings immediate gratification." So his quest continues in North Carolina. After living his entire life in Central New York, Donelan and his wife, Holly, fell in love with the area after several visits to their daughter's home in Denver (NC). They bought a home in Belmont and Holly landed a position at Gaston County Schools. Joe has been picking up solo and duo acoustic gigs quite frequently and is rehearsing with two different band line-ups. Donelan has an eclectic musical background including theory/performance on saxophone, guitar, keyboards, and vocals. Bands he has performed with include Downchild, Bib 'n' Tucker, Flashback, Chemistry, Holy Smoke, Sharp Dressed Penguins, The Fab Five, and Papa Joe Band. Recordings include 1997 CD with "Holy Smoke", 2017 Solo CD "Bucket 1". Musical Influences - Sax - Boots Randolph, King Curtis, Edgar Winter. Guitar - The Beatles & British Invasion, Motown, R&B, Classic Rock & Country. "Come out and catch a show,” Donelan says. “I'll either bring that smile to your face or I'll be back in my studio learning your favorite song for the next time. " For more information www.joedonelan.com.
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March 1 deadline for NC Arts Council grants The North Carolina Arts Council’s 2018 grant guidelines for nonprofit arts organizations are now available at www.NCArts.org. The deadline for submitting applications is Thursday, March 1. The N.C. Arts Council’s grant programs are designed to sustain and advance the arts infrastructure that reaches into all 100 N.C. counties, to enhance the education of children and youth, and to ensure that all North Carolinians have access to a wide range of high quality arts programs. Funds distributed by the N.C. Arts Council are appropriated by the state General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The grants serve as a catalyst for public-private collaborations. For every $1 invested by the Arts Council, an additional $18 is leveraged in required matching funds. New grant categories include Military and Veterans Healing Arts grants that will provide funding for arts projects that serve North Carolina’s military service men and women, veterans, and their families. The other new category is the Rural Touring and Outreach program that will expand or support arts programming in rural areas and is available to organizations currently funded in the State Arts Resources (SAR) category. To be eligible to apply for Arts Council grants, an organization must: have nonprofit status; have been producing quality arts programs for at least two consecutive years; have prior-year organization cash operating expenses of at least $20,000. Grant awards are recommended by panels of civic leaders and experts in diverse arts fields based on artistic merit, benefit of the project to the state’s citizens, and the applicant’s organizational strength and capacity. Information about grants for organizations is available at the Arts Council website, https://www.ncarts.org/resources/grants/ grants-organizations. The grant application deadline is Thursday, March 1.
Coats for Kids Gaston County School students are in need of coats (sizes 5 through 14). The Gaston County Firefighters Association is organizing an emergency coat drive for these children now through February 23. Those willing to donate may drop off a new childs coat at any County fire station or at the Fire Marshals office. You can reach Chaplain Brad Hall from Gaston County Firefighters Association If you have questions at 704-524-1737 or you can email him at bradhall7@yahoo.com.
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The Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of the Week is this beautiful girl named Roxie. Roxie is a 13 week old Miniature Pinscher. She weighs about 10 pounds and should not get over 20-25 pounds. Roxie is full of energy and loves to play. She has short hair so a bath and brushing will always keep her shiny and clean. Roxie has never met a stranger (animal or people). Roxie is spayed, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. Please come meet our little Roxie this Friday and Saturday. The Miniature Pinscher is a hardy little fellow who is proud and courageous. He is loyal to his master, spirited and alert with high energy. Intelligent, lively and brave. Generally good with other pets and children so long as the humans provide proper leadership toward the dog. Its behavior depends entirely upon how you treat the dog. Do not let this sweet little dog fall into the Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behaviors where he believes he is pack leader to humans. If you allow this, the dog may become a tyrant. If you are not this dog’s pack leader, it will become protective and may become very aggressive with other dogs. The Miniature Pinscher can learn extremely well and wants very much to do so. It is certainly beneficial for its socialization to take the dog to puppy courses where it can meet other dogs and people. Pay particular attention when housebreaking this little Pinscher, since a little puddle from such a small dog can easily be overlooked; the dog may get the idea that you are happy to accept it fulfilling its natural needs indoors. Beware, this little dog will chew small objects and may choke on them. Please come out to our adoption event this weekend. If you are looking for an addition to your family, please come out and meet our pets this weekend. We have many available pets at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Friday from 6-9 pm and Saturday noon to 6 pm. Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit 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 Tri-County 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.
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New Covenant United Methodist
Catawba Street • Belmont, NC
New Providence Baptist Church
14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822
New Saint Paul Holiness Church 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141
Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
Ridgeview Baptist Church 105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
Second Baptist Church 740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
Shiloh AME Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
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Grace Wesleyan Church
Will of God Church
Alexander Memorial Baptist Church
6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959
513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185
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
Crossroads Wesleyan Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381
Centerview Baptist Church
Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church 151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711
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Holy Comforter Lutheran Church
NC Highway 273 704-827-9846
216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church
Burge Memorial Methodist Church
455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007
312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726
Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church
Catawba Heights Church of God
204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342
122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225
Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter
CBC-Memorial Apostolic
2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061
216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
East Belmont Baptist Church
Message of Love Church
501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780
306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500
East Belmont Church Of God
Mount Moriah Baptist Church
320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845
110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046
East Belmont Free Will Baptist
Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist
909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346
212 South Street 704-825-7269
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
New Hope Presbyterian Church
120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366
4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697
Exodus Church
New Life Baptist Church
101 S. Main Street 704-755-5034
201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195
First Baptist Church
New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized
23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758
104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457
First Foursquare Gospel Church
North Belmont Church of God
8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811
2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092
First Presbyterian Church
O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion
102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357
613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576
First Presbyterian-Belmont
Park Street United Methodist
112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668
120 Park Street 704-825-8480
First United Methodist Church of Belmont
Power of the Spirit Church
807 South Point Road 704-825-2106
Fresh Anointing Church of God
118 School Street 704-827-7071
Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church
71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283
503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600
Friendship Baptist Church
Sanctuary of Praise Ministries
5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276
124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823
Gaston Christian Church
South Point Baptist Church
5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252
124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516
Goshen Presbyterian Church
South Point Freewill Baptist
Roper Street 704-827-6280
Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God 124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004
Bethel Baptist Church
297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045
South Point United Methodist 510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019
Springwood Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801
St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175
Stowe Memorial Baptist Church 26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987
The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709
Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730
Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604
230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603
Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656
First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481
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
Amazing Grace Baptist Church
511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301
7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277
Way of the Cross Baptist Church
Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran
238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111
203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621
Wesley Chapel Holiness Church
Community Pentecostal Center
324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993
320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731
Westview Presbyterian Church
First United Methodist Church
1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026
217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691
First Presbyterian Church
3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050
709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640
Cramerton Temple of God Church
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Community Christian Fellowship
Cornerstone Family Worship
154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831
Tuckaseegee Baptist Church
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707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033
Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church
1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526
Core Church
416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745
St. Paul FHB Church
Chapel Baptist Church
2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881
Cramerton Free Will Baptist
Bethlehem Church Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872
Center Baptist Church S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121
Epic 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
512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275
Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church 7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966
New Faith Baptist Church 1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249
New Life Baptist Church 527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647
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 113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131
First Free Will Baptist Church
Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church
841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461
201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814
303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765
First Presbyterian Church
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
United In Action of Stanley
133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521
120 Branch St. 704-824-4535
5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555
First United Methodist Church
First Baptist Church of Lowell
140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855
400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215
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Goshen Free Will Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076
317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213
112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017
Grace Baptist Church
New Life Church
300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600
128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356
Hickory Grove Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church of Lowell
3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939
207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Restoration Church
1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199
1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250
Lighthouse Full Gospel Church
Woodlawn Baptist Church
530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442
1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261
Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner St. 704-827-0004
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751
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
McADENVILLE Lakeview Baptist Church 143 Church St. 704-824-5380
McAdenville Baptist Church 192 Main St. 704-824-2740
Trinity Full Gospel Church
Bright Light Baptist Church
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Do You Feel Loved? American Heart Month This week we celebrate Valentine’s Day. People will honor the day with cards, candy, and flowers. Husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends, all will show their love to each other. This is the season of love. Each of us has been created with a sense of love. We need love, and we offer love to others. We are a people of love. Genesis 2:18-24 takes us back to the very beginning as God created the universe. God created the world, and every animal that fills the earth. God also made man. As God looked on Adam, he knew he needed a companion. God sent the animals to Adam, and he named them all. However, Adam needed a companion like him. God caused Adam to sleep, and while he slept, God took one of his ribs, and created a woman. When Adam woke, seeing Eve, he said “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh” (Genesis 2:23, NKJV). Here in this early part of the Bible we see love, the love of God, and the love of mankind. As Christians, love is the foundation of everything we are. Love is the reason why Jesus Christ died for us. Love is the reason why we tell others about Jesus. We are called by God to love Him, and all people. In this season of love, there are some things we must remember. We need to love ourselves. Adam knew his worth as God’s special creation in the Garden of Eden. It seems strange to say we need to love ourselves. It sounds so prideful, and reminds us of the selfish world we live in as so many care more about themselves than others. However, loving ourselves is not a prideful matter, it is an acknowledgement
of the worth we have as God’s children. So many today have little hope, and seek to fill the emptiness in their lives with all of the things this world offers, yet nothing can replace the love of God in our hearts. We also need to love others. There Rev. Trent Rankin is little doubt that Salvation Church Adam loved Eve at Gastonia, NC first sight. She was salvationchurchnc.org created special for salvationchurchnc@gmail.com Adam. Others need our love. Our families need to know we love them. Our friends need to know we love them. People we do not even know need to know we love them as Jesus loves us. Above all, we need to recognize God’s love. God created Eve out of love for Adam. Even though they sinned, God loved Adam and Eve. That love for them, and us, is expressed in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. God sent His Son to die for us, in our place. He bore our sin, even though He never sinned. People need to recognize the love of Jesus today. We need to do more than recognize though, we must receive. This Valentine’s Day, the greatest love we will receive is through Jesus Christ. Will you receive that love today? It is the greatest love that we will ever know! Do you feel loved? Jesus loves you!
Tips: Sodium Reduction
February is American Heart Month, and as a leading community-based organization dedicated to improving the nation’s health, the Gaston County Family YMCA offers the following tips from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help families in Gaston County reduce the amount of sodium in their diet. 1. Think fresh: Most of the sodium Americans eat is found in processed foods. Eat highly processed foods less often and in smaller portions—especially cheesy foods, such as pizza; cured meats, such as bacon, sausage, hot dogs, and deli/ luncheon meats; as well as ready-to-eat foods, like
canned chili, ravioli and soups. Fresh foods are generally lower in sodium. 2. Enjoy home-prepared foods: Cook more often at home—where you are in control of what’s in your food. Preparing your own foods allows you to limit the amount of salt in them. 3. Fill up on veggies and fruits—they are naturally low in sodium: Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits—fresh or frozen. Eat a vegetable or fruit at every meal. 4. Adjust your taste buds: Cut back on salt little by little—and pay attention to the natural tastes of various foods. Your taste for salt may lessen over time. Additionally, keep salt off the kitchen
counter and the dinner table and substitute spices, herbs, garlic, vinegar or lemon juice to season foods. 5. Boost your potassium intake: Choose foods with potassium, which may help to lower your blood pressure. Potassium is found in vegetables and fruits, such as potatoes, beet greens, tomato juice and sauce, sweet potatoes, beans (white, lima, kidney), and bananas. Other sources of potassium include yogurt, clams, halibut, orange juice and milk. For more information on how your family can live a healthy, active life, visit gastonymca.org.
Crowders Mtn. trail cleanup The Crowders Mtn Park cleanup originally set for Feb. 10 has been rescheduled due to bad weather last week. The new date is Feb. 17, 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Meet at the Sparrow Springs Visitor Center, 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC. Trail work will be to shore up the lake trail, including moving
gravel and crush to sections of the trail in need of repair. Volunteers for litter pick up are also needed. Tools, drinks, and snacks will be provided. facebook.com/FriendsOfCrowdersMtn or www.friendsofcrowdersmountain.com If questions, contact park office at 704-8535375.
State Park of Year named Meditations
South Mountains State Park in Burke County has been named North Carolina’s State Park of the Year by the Division of Parks and Recreation. It was selected from three regional nominees that included Jordan Lake and Fort Fisher state recreation areas. The park was chosen for its “exemplary contribution to the North Carolina state parks mission of stewardship, public service and education," as well as exemplary leadership, service and educational programming throughout the year. It was specifically recognized for work that went above and beyond in fighting the Chestnut Knob fire. To fight the fire, 97 park staff worked over 3,700 hours over the course of three weeks. The fire caused the park to be closed for two months. The community offered overwhelming support to park staff and volunteers during the fire, providing $40,000 worth of food and supplies and feeding an average of 100 firefighters each day. Volunteers also contributed thousands of hours supporting firefighting efforts throughout the incident. Park staff also provided training, helped out at neighboring parks, and completed major maintenance projects in-house last year. The park offered 400 programs to 14,000 participants as well, including programming staff developed that interprets the effects of wildfire and promotes the benefits of prescribed burns. "The staff at South Mountains State Park set a new standard for what it means to go above and beyond the call of duty last year," said Mike Murphy, state parks director. "Their selfless commitment to minimizing damage to the park and
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creating new educational opportunities from their challenges were exemplary. We are so proud of this park and particularly its outstanding staff, who continue to set the bar higher for excellence in our parks.” The state parks system began choosing a Park of the Year in 2010 with nominations from each district. Each of the 38 state parks and recreation areas submit an annual report that is judged on progress in recreation, natural resource protection, sustainability, efficiency, public safety and environmental education. Final judging is completed by division administrators. To honor the Park of the Year, a medallion is attached to a hiking
While driving through downtown Char- brokenhearted and lotte, I noticed the faces of the people on the saves the crushed in street. I saw the serious-minded businessmen spirit.” Psalm 34:17and women walking to their office. I saw 18 ESV. people who were going to the courthouse Throughout for a variety of reasons. But, I also noticed scripture, we are rethose who had nowhere to go. They sat on minded that we will the benches with vague expressions on their not be immune to faces. The city’s homeless population who Rev. Angela Pleasants live their existence not knowing what each trouble and heart- District day will hold. The only constant in their life ache. But, we can Superintendent take heart in knowing of Catawba Valley is they remain a homeless statistic. I parked in the city parking deck and that God will always Methodist Churches began to walk the streets. I wanted to sit on be with us in the the bench alongside them to hear their story. I midst of our pain. “When you pass through desired to share just a little hope. I discovered the water, I will be with you; and through the most of them have a similar story. They are rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when running from their inner demons. Some end you walk through the fire you shall not be up homeless due to mental illness, while oth- burned, and the flame shall not consume you. ers were abused or experienced financial fail- For I am the Lord your God.” Isaiah 43:2-3a ure. The sad part of the story, no matter how ESV. As we trust God, he remains faithful. far they run, they cannot escape their demons, God reminds us of the pain, heartache, and because it lies within them. They carry these suffering Jesus endured on our behalf. And, deep wounds everywhere they go. What deep wounds are you carrying in God sustains us with his mighty healing hand. your heart? You may not be homeless due to Although our circumstances may not quickly your wounds, but they still have you trapped change, as we have faith in God, we will in your despair. Where can we go to begin our change. “And we know that for those who emotional healing? “When the righteous cry love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purstaff that is passed to the award for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the pose.” Romans 8:28 ESV. recipient each year. In addition, the Park of the Year displays a commemorative plaque in its Join Gaston County Animal Enforcement's adoption events call 704-922-8677 or visit volvisitor center. All parks were honored in 2016 in celebration Care and Enforcement's volun- or at the shelter, 220 Leisure unteerAC@gcps.org for more Lane in Dallas. You may also information. of the division’s Centennial teer program Consider joining Gaston year. South Mountains State Park County Animal Care and En- Creating Memories With Dignity & Respect forcement's volunteer program was established in 1975 with to make a different in the lives of just over 5,500 acres and is op- animals at the shelter. As a volerated under the direction of Su- unteer, you may walk dogs, play perintendent Jonathan Griffith. with cats, help clean, photoThe park has since grown to graph animals, answer telephone 20,871 acres to become the larg- calls or file paperwork. You can Funeral & Cremation est in the system. In 2017, it re- choose an activity that fits your SERVICE corded 296,773 visitors. South schedule and still makes a huge Mountains also won the Park of difference for these precious an- 101 Oak Grove St. • Mt. Holly, NC 28120 the Year award in the award’s imals. You may sign up at any of Gaston County Animal Care and inaugural year in 2010.
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Thursday, February 15, 2018
Schiele Museum opens new exhibit Prepare your A National Geographic exhibit opened at The Schiele Museum of Natural History at 9:00 a.m. on February 3, 2018. Lions & Tigers & Bears: Through the Lens with National Geographic will be featured in The Stowe Gallery at the museum until May 6, 2018. This exhibition will be included in general admission into The Schiele. Lions & Tigers & Bears: Through the Lens with National Geographic features exquisite imagery of these beautiful, powerful creatures. The exhibit will display breathtaking images of lions, tigers, and bears in their natural habitats, providing insight and education about their lives in the wild. With 50 photographs, labels, and text panels this exhibit will be fascinating to all ages. Lions & Tigers & Bears: Through the Lens with National Geographic features multi-year coverage from National Geographic photographers Michael “Nick” Nichols, Steve Winter, and Paul Nicklen. This exhibit attests to the fierceness and
majestic beings that lions, tigers, and bears are. The exhibit’s images shed light on these particular animals often seen as mysterious, leaving much to the unknown. “The Schiele Museum’s mission is to inspire wonder and appreciate for science and the natural world. This exhibit showcases the natural world with candid, wonderful images of moments many of us will never be able to see in person. It provides a delightful look into the life of lions, tigers, and bears,” said Dr. Ann Tippitt, Executive Director at The Schiele. Visit The Schiele Museum between February 3 and May 6 to have a glimpse into the wild and the lives of some of earth’s most powerful creatures.
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For more information on Lions & Tigers & Bears: Through the Lens with National Geographic please visit the event website or Facebook page: www.schielemuseum. org/events, www.facebook.com/schielemuseum.
Beware of carbon monoxide The Mt. Holly Fire Department wants to inform everyone about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. Staying warm is important but doing it safely is more important and it can save your life says the Mt. Holly Fire Department. Carbon monoxide, also known as CO, is called the “Invisible Killer” because it's a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. More than 150 people in the Unites States die every year from accidental nonfire-related CO poisoning associated with
consumer products, including generators. Other products include faulty, improperly-used or incorrectly-vented fuelburning appliances such as furnaces, stoves, water heaters and fireplaces. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission Know the symptoms of CO poisoning Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission
Because CO is odorless, colorless, and otherwise undetectable to the human senses, people may not know that they are being exposed. The initial symptoms of low to moderate CO poisoning are similar to the flu (but without the fever). They include: Headache, Fatigue, Shortness
of breath, Nausea, Dizziness. High level CO poisoning results in progressively more severe symptoms, including: Mental confusion, Vomiting, Loss of muscular coordination, Loss of consciousness, Ultimately death.
With bitter cold weather hitting most of the country over the last few weeks, freezing temperatures, snow and ice can wreak havoc on our roads and our vehicles. Despite these hazardous conditions, more than 70 % of motorists admit they don’t prepare their vehicles for winter weather, according to the Car Care Council. Take Care of the Battery: Winter temps cause a car’s electrical system to work harder, particularly with the increased power demands of heating systems, defrosters and windshield wipers. Plus, the cold temps reduce a vehicle’s battery power by up to 50 percent. A car battery typically lasts 3-5 years, so keep track of the battery’s age. Battery cables and clamps should also be checked regularly for fraying or corrosion. Battery acid corrosion appears as a white, powdery substance. Clean them with baking soda, water and a toothbrush. Monitor Your Fluids: Antifreeze – Drivers will want to keep their antifreeze/coolant mix at the appropriate levels to prevent the engine from freezing and reduce corrosion. A 50/50 mix will keep fluids from freezing at temperatures as low as -34 degrees. Oil – Cold temperatures make motor oil thicker and creates unwanted friction in the engine. Consider using a lighter grade of oil in the winter months if you live in a cold climate. It’s best to check the fuel, air and transmission filters at the same time. Gas – Keep your gas tanks at least half full during the winter months. This will decrease the chances of moisture from condensation freezing and block the flow of gas in the fuel lines. Check Your Tires: Winter temps cause the air in cold tires to contract and drop in pressure. Deflated tires will reduce the tread and the traction of the car, which can significantly increase the chances of sliding on icy patches. Read your owner’s manual for suggested pounds per square inch and fill up at a local gas station to prevent sliding on the ice. Having properly inflated tires will also save on gas mileage by as much as three percent. Clear Your Car to See the Road: Many people are in such a rush to get to their destination that they do not take the necessary time to clear the outside of their car and windshield. Make sure wiper blades are in proper working order and free of cracking or deteriorating, and also monitor the levels of wiper fluid. Clear all snow and ice from the windshield for proper visibility and from other parts of the car for the safety of other drivers. Test defrosters and allow time for condensation to clear from the entire windshield before heading out on the road. Create a Winter Weather Kit: Car owners should keep an emergency kit inside their vehicle that includes a flashlight, jumper cables, cell phone charger, ice scraper, snow brush, blanket, bottled water and dry food snacks. Keep a supply of salt, sand or kitty litter to spread on the ground to gain better traction on icy patches.
The Mt. Holly Historical Society is looking to identify these sunglasses that recently turned up in a donation box. They appear to be military in origin. Anyone know what they are and who gave them? Call the museum at 704-951-3046 or go by 131 S. Main on Saturdays from 10am-1pm. Photo by Alan Hodge
Saturday Feb 24th at 6 PM , Lowesville Gospel Concerts/Living Word Ministries – 1062 Hwy 16 South – Stanley (Lowesville) NC, presents The Darin & Brooke Aldridge Band from Cherryville & Adam Beard from Stanley. Tickets are $20 ea and can be purchased by calling 704-6189762 or at the door on the 24th. Doors open at 5 PM. Adam Beard from Stanley will also be on the program. Carroll Cooke photos
Once again the motorsport industry gathered at Belmont Abbey College to reflect on the year past and to look ahead to 2018. Motorsport leaders representing F1, Indycar, NHRA, NASCAR and Formula E held an introspective discussion on what lays ahead for each of their series, marketing experts representing Richard Petty Motorsports, NASCAR, Joe Gibbs Racing and Fox Sports discussed the best practices in Marketing and Social Media, and the Belmont Abbey College Motorsport Class of 2012 reflected on how they go to where they are and where they are headed. The morning ended with the presentation of the Wheeler Award for a lifetime contribution to Motorsport Excellence to Don Miller of Penske Racing South presented by Humpy Wheeler. The summit gave the newest generation of motorsport students an opportunity to network with those who have forged the sport of today. Belmont Abbey photo
An authentic Oscar (Academy Award) statuette is on display at the Gaston County Public Library (GCPL), located at 1555 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC, until February 28, 2018. The Oscar is undesignated and on loan from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Local artist and interior designer Randall Tolbert contacted AMPAS to request a genuine Oscar to display along with his collection of classic movie posters at the library. Tolbert is also responsible for many of the main library’s interior design updates during the last three years. The Oscar is in a locked case near the main library’s elevator, and Tolbert’s poster collection is featured on the nearby exhibit wall. The community is encouraged to visit and see authentic pieces of our nation's film culture. Gaston Library photo
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#13 Kenzley Dunlap drives in against the Cramer defenders.
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Cramer Senior #12 Haley Bourhill drives in Forestview #10 Yasmine Love shoots and scores Maddie Short puts up a jump shot vs For- to score. Haley would only need 11 pts to reach 1000 career pts. 2 points for the Jags. estview.
Haley Bourhill achieved a milestone in her high school career. 1000 career points
#20 Kendall Craig looks for a shot.
#2 Dezure Moulden hits a 3 point FG in Stuart Cramer’s win over the Jags.
Zach Glenn sinks a jump shot to score for Stuart Cramer.
The Stuart Cramer Cheer Squad keeping the fans pumped up. Stuart Cramer and Forestview high schools met for a basketball game last week. Forestview ladies won their game 50-34. Stuart Cramer men won their game 83 – 69. Photos by Mike Postell Photography
Dezure Moulden achieved a milestone Forestview #14 Darian Anderson drives to the hoop Keishawn Massey battles #50 John Gibbs for in his high school career with 1000 ca- against Cramer’s seniors John Griffin #21 and Dylan a rebound. reer points. Collins #33.
Cramer’s #5 Zy Murrell grabs a rebound and heads up court on a fast break.
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Students at Gaston Christian School recently celebrated the 100th day of classes for 2017-2018. Elementary students dressed as 100 years old or 100 years in the future in honor of the occasion. GCS photo
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Page Primary School has named its Students of the Month for Courage: Bottom row (left to right): V. Bui, E. Nelson, P. Williams, J. King, D. Mitchell. Middle row (L to R): J. Beam, O. Sawyer, G. Sharpe, E. Messick. Top row (L to R): L. Green, O. Lara Bennett, L. Smarr, M. Clark, E. Bray, K. Grier. Not Pictured: B. Thornburg. Gaston Schools photo
Webb Street School recently held a ribbon cutting for its Aquaponics system. The “Bringing Science and Food to Life” efforts were made possible by a very generous grant from the Carrie Lee and Lean V. Glenn Foundation. Present for the ribbon cutting was Gaston Schools superintendent Jeffrey Booker, Laura Lineberger of the Glenn Foundation, Representatives from Rivermen Brewing Co. and Sam Fleming of 100 Gardens Charlotte. Gaston Schools photos
Webb Street School news... School districts across the country took time in January to celebrate School Board Recognition Month and express appreciation to the people who serve as Board of Education members. This photo shows a group of students from Pleasant Ridge Elementary School, who made banners to express their appreciation to the Board for their brand new school building. Gaston Schools photo
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Another contribution for Webb Street School’s playground project came last week from California, from philanthropist David Pyle, who was searching the country for a pickup truck. His search led him to Tindol Ford-Subaru-ROUSH. That’s when he met Natalie Tindol and learned about efforts at Webb Street to raise approximately $300,000 to build an all-inclusive playground. He was so impressed with the community-wide effort that he partnered with the Gaston County Education Foundation to donate $5,000 to the school. Recently, Education
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The following Cramerton Middle School students work received Gold Key awards as part of the Mid Carolina Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: Jayden Goode (digital art), Sierra Navatta (sculpture Marine Dragon pictured), and Erin Watson (poetry). The Gold Key is the highest level of recognition, and their work will now be entered into a national-level competition as well. The girls were honored at a ceremony at Spirit Square, and their work will be display there as well. In addition, Erin received one of 15 Adams Outdoor Advertising Billboard Awards; an excerpt of her poem will soon be displayed on a billboard in the greater-Charlotte area. The art teacher at Cramerton is Brenda Bradley. Erin’s Language Arts teacher is Kerri Luksa and her Creative Writing Club sponsor is Carmen Wallace. Gaston Schools photo
Belmont Central Elementary student Grace Maynard (above) and David Loyd (not pictured) have been given the Do the Right Thing Award for February. Grace is a tremendously kind and empathetic student. Whether it’s her best friend or the most difficult situation, Grace seeks to always help others to be the best that they can be. Most recently, Grace has taken a struggling peer under her wing and she will softly and kindly redirect that student to make positive choices. Grace’s heart for others and her willingness to serve others is unparalleled. David is always looking for ways to help his teacher as well as his classmates. He picks up trash in his classroom and on the playground. He always helps his neighbors on the chromebooks when they have a problem. David also encourages his classmates every day. He asks them questions like, “Are you okay?,” and “Do you want me to help you? Gaston Schools photo
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Stanley Middle students raise funds for Webb Street School Mrs. Erwin’s homeroom class at Stanley Middle School recently presented $3667 dollars on behalf of SMS to Webb Street School for their all inclusive playground they are working to build. SMS joined Webb St. at their basketball game against the Gaston County Sheriffs Dept. SMS students were fantastic fans and Coach Radford was able to play a round helping out their students. Gaston Schools photo
Belmont Central Students of the Month announced Belmont Central Elementary has named its Students of the Month. 2nd Grade: Britton - Clara Mae Baxter; Delaney - Rowen Trexler; Dunbar Ada Hartge; Earl - Amish Amin; Harkey - Evangeline Bragg; Howard - Adrienne Roberts; Parrish - Alyssa Fox; and Ross - Arthur Dickerson. 3rd Grade: Adams - Henry Davis;
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Bridgeman - Carsyn Redmond; Groves - Clayton Curnow; Justice - Xaleigha Love; McKinney - Rylan Cochran; Southard - Jent Miller; Stuckey - Zaneta Sarrazin; Whisnant - Mattie Barker; and Young - Kayla Jackson. 4th Grade: Beaty - Zeke Pruitt; Craig - Jolie Knupp; Deely - Summer Counts; Dodson - Annalise Bragg; Hamam -
Bennet Nixon; McMillan - Aydan Bradley; and Mellette - Mya Parfitt. 5th Grade: Brown - Kaitlyn Spangler; Gaither - Charlotte Smith; Haley - Emmy Dawe; Fascella - Pragna Patel; Hines - Khushi Patel; Snipes - Colin Drumm; and Wood - Domenic Feduniec. Gaston Schools photo AIR BILL OF LADING BROKER CARGO CARRIER CHARGE COMPLIANCE CONSIGNOR CONTAINER DISTRIBUTION DUNNAGE EXPORTER FEE FREIGHT FUEL HIGHWAY INTERMODAL LAYOVER
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A number of South Point High football players signed national letters of intent to play football at various colleges and universities last week. South Point senior, Victor Hernandez, front row, has signed a national letter of intent to play football at Averett University, Danville Virginia. Front row, from the left, are his father, Tom Kinman; Victor; and his mother, Betty Kinman. The back row, from the left, are SP Athletic Director, Kent Hyde; SP math teacher, David Grimes; former SP head football coach, Mickey Lineberger; SP head football coach, Adam Hodge; SP defensive backs coach, James Justice; SP social studies teacher, Kody Kubbs; and SP Principal, Gary Ford.
South Point senior, Mario Brandon, front row, has signed a national letter of intent to play football at Union College, Barbourville, Kentucky. The back row, from the left, are SP Athletic Director, Kent Hyde; SP defensive line coach, Phil Tate; SP Head football coach, Adam Hodge; SP defensive backs coach, James Justice; and SP Principal, Gary Ford.
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South Point senior, Lawrence Haley, has signed a national letter of intent to play football at Wingate, University, Wingate, NC. Front row, from the left, are his father, Edward Haley; Lawrence; his mother, Schandra Haley; and his brother, Donovan Haley. The back row, from the left are SP Athletic director, Kent Hyde; SP defensive line coach, Phil Tate; SP Head football coach, Adam Hodge; SP defensive backs coach, James Justice; and SP principal, Gary Ford. Photos by Charlotte Sautner
South Point senior, Jake Alexander, front row, has signed a national letter of intent to play football at Davidson College, Davidson, NC. Front row, from the left, are his stepmother, Jena Armstrong; his father, Gary Alexander; Jake; his mother, Jennifer Thomas; and his stepfather, JT Thomas. The back row, from the left, are SP Spanish teacher, Mrs. Pilar Mageau; SP Receptionist, Mrs. Stephanie Gee; SP defensive line coach, Phil Tate; SP Head football coach, Adam Hodge; SP defensive backs coach, James Justice; SP science teacher, Kate Bradley; and SP social studies teacher, Jacqueline Frey.
South Point senior, Nathan Hamilton, has signed a national letter of intent to play football at Emory and Henry College, Emory, Virginia. Front row, from the left, are his brother, Colby Hamilton; his father, David Hamilton; Nathan; his mother, Misty Hamilton; and his sister, Chloe Hamilton. The back row, from the left are former SP head football coach, Mickey Lineberger; SP receptionist, Stephanie Gee; SP defensive line coach, Phil Tate; SP head football coach, Adam Hodge; SP defensive backs coach, James Justice; SP Assistant principal, Stephanie Denton; and SP social studies teacher, Kody Kubbs.
South Point senior, Phillip Davis, has signed a letter of intent to play football at Lenoir-Rhyne University, Hickory, NC. Front row, from the left, are his grandfather, Kenneth Alexander, Phillip, and his mother, Jackie Davis. The back row, from the left, are SP athletic director, Kent Hyde; former SP head football coach, Mickey Lineberger; SP defensive line coach, Phil Tate; SP head football coach, Adam Hodge; SP defensive backs coach, James Justice; SP social studies teacher, Robert Robinson; and SP principal, Gary Ford.
South Point senior, Wesley Barker, has signed a national letter of intent to play football at Limestone College, Gaffney, SC. Front row, from the left are his mother, Ashley Barker; Wesley; his brother, Josh Barker; his sister, Mattie Barker; and his father, Paul Barker. The back row, from the left, are SP Athletic director, Kent Hyde; former SP head football coach, Mickey Lineberger; SP head football coach, Adam Hodge; SP defensive backs coach, James Justice; and SP principal, Gary Ford.
These senior South Point football players have signed national letters of intent to play football at various colleges and universities. The front row, from the left, are Jake Alexander, Davidson College; Mario Brandon, Union College, Barbourville, Kentucky; Nathan Hamilton, Emory & Henry College, Emory, Virginia; and Lawrence Haley, Wingate University. The back row, from the left, are Matthew Robinson, Gardner Webb University; Victor Hernandez, Averett University, Danville, Virginia; SP defensive line coach, Phil Tate; SP head football coach, Adam Hodge; Wesley Barker, Limestone College; and Phillip Davis, Lenoir-Rhyne University.
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South Point grabs share of conference title by John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com
The South Point Red Raiders basketball team ended the 2017-18 regular season Co-champions of the Southwestern 2A Conference. South Point’s journey to the title was a unique one. One few people in Belmont will soon forget. The final weeks of the season were grueling with several teams vying for first place. For South Point to take a share of the conference title three things needed to happen. The stars needed to align so to speak. First up, the Red Raiders needed to win their final two basketball games. Then they needed to look for a little bit of help. In the first of last week’s games the Red Raiders easily handled Chase 68-35. One down. South Point then needed the conference leading R-S Central Hilltoppers to lose at least one if not two of their final two games. That happened when the Red Raiders got a little bit of help from the most unlikely of sources. The East Gaston Warriors. While South Point was slamming Chase, the Warriors were
handing the Hilltoppers a 67-63 overtime loss. Two down. Now all that was left was to beat Shelby. That was easier said then done. Facing Shelby would be tough. The last time the two teams squared off Shelby handed the Red Raiders a tough 35-33 home court loss. To add to the drama this time South Point faced the Golden Lions on their court. “It was an awesome atmosphere,” head coach Kody Kubbs said. “Our team knew that if they won they would make some school history. They definitely showed up to play.” It was all or nothing. It would all come down to what happened in Shelby. “We knew we had to win,” Kubbs added. “If we won we were good to go.” Shelby controlled the 1st period, outdoing the Red Raiders 12-8. South Point came out strong in the 2nd, scoring 22 points to Shelby’s 12. Red Raiders went into the half up 30-24. In the 3rd period Shelby played better outscoring the Red Raiders 18-15. In the 4th the Red Raiders mounted a fierce attack putting up 23 points. The 15 points the Golden Lions could muster wasn’t going to be enough. South Point came away with a 68-59 win.
Three down! CONFERENCE CHAMPS! Five Red Raiders had double-digit performances against Shelby. Freshman Logan Threatt continued to play well by scoring 15 points. Anthony “Ant” Little had 12 points and eight rebounds. Moses Nueman had 10 points and 9 rebounds. Blake Zieske and Scooch Baker ended the game with 10 points apiece. The Red Raiders ended the regular season 18- 6 overall, and 7-3 in the conference. The 18 win mark is the most wins ever in South Point basketball history. Of course the season is far from over. This week the Red Raiders will be on the road for the conference tournament. Regardless of what happens there they have a guaranteed slot in the state playoffs. There is still a whole lot more basketball in store for the Red Raiders.
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East Gaston basketball finishes regular season strong By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com
The East Gaston Warriors finished the 2017-18 basketball season 13-9. They also posted a 5-5 conference record. The Warriors ended the year on a winning streak that sent shock waves through the Southwestern 2A Conference. Last week the Warriors beat the R-S Central Hilltoppers 67-63 in overtime. EG ended the season beating the East Rutherford Cavaliers 62- 57. Those wins resulted in the Hilltoppers finishing the season tied with South Point. R-S Central still got their title, but they had to share it with the Red Raiders. Even though they didn’t get a title of their own East Gaston played some darn good basketball down the stretch. They proved themselves to be a team that had to be accounted for. For awhile it didn’t look like things were going to go the way they did. For a bit the Warriors hit a rough patch. “We got ourselves back into a good rhythm,” head coach Eugene Farrar said. “With weather and exams things got crazy. Young people get distracted.” Due to game cancellations attributed to the winter storms that hit the area the Warriors were forced to play three games in four days. That proved to be a little much with East Gaston going 1-2. The Warriors lost two games to Shelby. They did beat Chase. After the weather cleared the Warriors were able to get back into the swing of things. “Then we got back into a rhythm,” Farrar added. “We have
a good rhythm going into the tournament.” In beating R-S Central and East Rutherford several players had standout performances. “Cameron Stackston has come up really big with steals and defensive stops in the 4th quarter against East Rutherford,” coach Farrar added. Two other players that deliver down the stretch were Caleb Bridgewater and Ryan Grice. It would be fair to say that Bridgewater and Grice are East Gaston’s dynamic duo. “Caleb Bridgewater and Ryan played well,” Farrar went on to say. “Ryan had a big three against East Rutherford, and Caleb is going to be Caleb.” Bridgewater was EG’s top scorer against East Rutherford with 22 points. In the R-S Central game Aaron LeGrand was East Gaston’s top shooter with 21 points. This week the the Warriors will be playing in the Southwestern 2A tournament. They are also hoping to nap a bracket spot in the upcoming playoffs. If the Warriors win the tournament they will get an automatic spot. Despite having a 13-9 record nothing is 100% guaranteed as far as the playoffs. If the Warriors don’t win the tournament they will have to stack up their regular season record up against other 2A teams. As far as that goes that should not be a big worry. Things look pretty good. “We will probably get in the state playoffs,” coach Farrar stated.
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Stanley baseball signups now open Town of Stanley Spring 2018 baseball registration is open. Drop forms off at Town Hall. Deadline for registration is March 16th or when full. Register now to avoid losing your spot. You can download the application on town website, or pick one up at Town Hall. https://townofstanley. org/…/02/2018-Spring-Baseball-Form.pdf.
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Belmont Central Elementary 2nd grade teacher Susan Earl has been named Staff Member of the Month for February. Mrs. Earl is always a wonderful team member and is willing to go above and beyond. This year she was even willing to share some of her extra fundraiser money with the art department to buy glue sticks. Gaston Schools photo
Local students named to Dean’s, President’s list A total of 12,594 students enrolled during the 2017 fall semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the President’s List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). The UA Dean’s and President’s lists recognize full-time undergraduate students. The lists do not apply to graduate students or undergraduate students who take less than a full course load. Those students include: Landon Jones of Belmont Dean’s List; Ashley Thompson of Dallas Dean’s List; Caroline Bolt of Gastonia President’s List; Kendall Draughn of Gastonia Dean’s List; Hannah Kirven of Gastonia Dean’s List; Dylan Coley of Mount Holly President’s List.
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BUSINESS SERVICES WNC CHIMNEY SWEEP, WESTERN CAROLINA. Insured & Licensed. Cleaning, Repair, Caps, Pest Removals. 22 years experience. Ellenboro +75 miles. Call Neal. (828) 2237730 TRAVELING TUTOR, Angela Bunney. Tutoring at location of your choice. Tutoring in all subjects, Kindergarten- 6th grade. Homework help, Specialized in Reading Help. Reasonable rates per hour. Call 704-718-3419 or Angela_Bunney@yahoo.com. BA Education, K-6 Lenior-Rhyne University. Classroom teacher for 20 years. References available. Making Learning Fun! HANDYMAN, RETIRED. General contractor available for small job repairs & fixes. Deck repair a specialty. Call Bob, (828) 476-6058 CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Winter Garage Door Special: Single size starting at $499. Double size starting at $849. Garage door repairs & installations. Ask about glass door installation & repair. 704419-0117 (704) 472-9367 CONCRETE WORK. Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks, Masonry, Repairs. Stucco and Brick repairs. John Ellison (828) 289-3692 HOUSE CLEANING. Will perform light cleaning duties and maintain private households or commercial establishments. Some of these duties include dusting, vacuuming, washing dishes, making beds, doing and putting away laundry, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping and mopping. Will perform household errands such as grocery shopping & pharmacy pickup. Prices vary according to job. Shelby & Upper Cleveland County areas. Call or text Cindy, 980-2959211. (704) 538-7797
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WANTED, NON RUNNING RIDING MOWER. Must be good condition. (Shelby area). Call or text pic and price. Please leave message & phone number (704) 472-5962 ALL HOLIDAY BARBIES. Gone with the Wind. Books, Aiwa stereo system, picture art, Game Boy & gamer, video camera, craft beads, cassette cabinet, DVD rack, CD’s, VHS Marilyn collection. (828) 691-5662 HORSE QUALITY HAY. Large round bales, 13% protein, in the dry. $40 each. Ten or more bales $35 each. Belwood area. Call and leave message. (704) 5388389 TAIL PIPE MUFFLER ENDS. 2.5” opening. Stainless steel Thunderbolt brand. Can text photos. $75 each OBO. (704) 300-1818 RAILROAD CORRIDOR. Beside Gilboa Methodist Church, Rutherfordton, NC. 1,433’ +/-, includes 50’ each side of track. That’s over 1/4 mile! $125,000. (828) 395-8010 FLAGS AND FLAG POLES. 15 ft., 20 ft., and 25 ft., poles in stock. Delivery and installation available. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 HORSE QUALITY KY31 FESCUE HAY. Round roles or square bales in barn with no rain. Bring your truck or can deliver. Ellenboro. Call 828-453-7768. (828) 447-6441 4X6 UTILITY TRAILER. In great condition, $350. Women’s size 18 pants and tops, $2 each. 828305-4498. (828) 287-0982 ADJUSTABLE DOUBLE BED. Like new, $600. Solid oak king bedroom suite, $700. Maytag washer/dryer, $150. Architect drawing table, $50. (828) 4291390 LARGEST TRAILER INVENTORY and Selection around. BEST prices, new 5x8 $525. Custom built welcome. 2k to 20 ton Utility, Cargo, Dump, Equipment, Livestock. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 2455895 CARPORTS, RV/BOAT COVERS, Equipment, Hay, Livestock. Protect your investments. Largest on site display around, 1000’s of options, 12’ to 60’ wide, 300’ or longer. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 PAYLESS STORAGE BUILDINGS Top Quality. Cash, 90 days same as cash, (rent to own, no credit check). Same or next day delivery on in stock inventory. Free 75 miles. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 2455895 (2) CEMETERY PLOTS for sale at Eternal Hills. Call for more info. (828) 429-4840 10” TABLE SAW ON STAND, $125. One bag size cement mixer, 120v, $125. 12 ton hydraulic floor jack, $100. (828) 245-8194 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788
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TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse & Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs , NC. (704) 434-6389 REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS, and odd furniture. Call after 5pm, call 704-482-0540. (704) 481-0954 WORLD WAR II YEARS. Life Magazines bound into hardback book. Best offer. Curio Cabinet $70. (704) 974-8440 INSERT, APPALACHIAN MORNING. Fireplace insert, wood stove. Serious inquires only. $425. (704) 730-1171 NEW IN ORIGINAL CARTON. Entava wall-in tub. Right hand drain. 59.5” long, 36.5” deep, 28” wide. $1100. Ask for Brenda or Don. (803) 222-2105 Dirt, 7-8 Ton, Screened Topsoil. $160 per load. Shelby. (704) 692-6025 KENMORE SEWING MACHINE, attachments decorating stitch. New Brother Overlock. Singer Tiny Serger. Variety of sewing & quilting piece material. (828) 245-5314 HURST 6.5’x20’ Landscape Trailer. Steel heavy duty drive on tail gate. Duel axles with brakes and Gorilla lift and Jungle Jim Rack and trailer tongue tool box. $2600. Call Ken. (704) 419-9083 FERRIS 48” Walk-Behind Mower. Bought new September 2017. Has 3 hours on mower. New cost $6300, will sell for $4500. Call Ken (704) 419-9083 Horse Quality Barn Kept Round Bales of Fescue. $40 each. Clean, no weeds. Outside round bales of horse quality Fescue, $25 each. (704) 477-8623
1999 Ford Econoline Cargo Van Work van with tool and parts bins. Ladder rack. Heavy metal Bulkhead. For parts or sell complete. Needs transmission. $1500. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net
Near Kings Mountain National Park. Lot has water and septic tank. Low down payment, owner finance. Bryant Realty. www. bryantrealty.org (704) 567-9836
2012 Ford Fusion SEL. 74k miles, leather, aluminum wheels, $5500. (828) 287-3280
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HEAVY DUTY 5X8 utility trailer, $300. Garden tiller, front tines, $150. 30” fan on stand, 120v, $75. Wood storage cabinet with shelves & doors, $100. (828) 245-8194
East Rutherford County. Off Highway 120, beautiful 1.5 acre lot cleared and ready for home with water & septic. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty www.bryantrealty.org (704) 567-9836
Salon Equipment For Sale. Good condition. Good Price! Must See! (864) 490-8555 LARGE MAHOGANY CHINA CABINET. 2 piece, Asian theme carving, top with shelves & glass, bottom with drawers & cabinets, $550 OBO. No checks. (828) 429-2497 Collectibles For Sale. Tiara punch bowl with 12 cups and ladle, $45. 2 porcelain dolls, $12 and $20. (828) 429-8607 Electric Hospital Bed, Excellent Condition. Used very little. $425. 704-418-6800 or (704) 487-1389 Appliances - for sale -remodeling - Remodeling kitchen - Appliances for sale. GE Refridgerator $150 (large with ice and top freezer - ivory. GenAire Gas/Electric Stove - Black $100. KitchenAid Dishwasher - Ivory - $75.00. All are clean. 704-484-1091 or 704-472-0470. Can text pictures. REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Rd, Shelby, NC. (704) 487-4443 2017 SPRING CUT FESCUE HAY. No rain, $4.50 per bale. (704) 538-4110 HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 4876855 Cub Cadet Mower. 42” cut, $300. Snapper with bagger, 33” cut, $200. Both run good. 5’x7’ utility lawnmower trailer, $300. (704) 692-4304
CARS & TRUCKS 1998 F-700 Ford C&C, 84” CA, 429 V-8, 5 speed. Has PTO and pump. White color. $3695. Call Tom, 704-473-6384. 2005 Chrysler Town & Country Van, needs transmission, $400. 1997 Mercury, 131,400 low miles. $2000. 2003 Chevy Van, nice, $1900. (828) 2231982
1989 Chevrolet Blazer 4x4, $1750. 1999 Blazer 4x4, $2500. 2002 Nissan Altima, $3500. 1988 Mazda 4x4 truck, $2500. (828) 287-8668 1999 Cadillac DeVille extended version, 77,000 miles, all black, chrome wheels, excellent condition. $4800. 704487-0550 or (704) 678-3954 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata $3300 OBO; 157,240 miles; 5 speed; red; AC; hard top, runs well; new tires; fun car! Call (704) 300-6805 2010 Lexus IS 250 fully loaded. 108+k miles, rear wheel drive, good condition, $12,500. (828) 289-6467
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Newly Renovated 3 Bedroom House $86000 - Excellent starter home or if looking to downsize. New windows, roof, appliances, wood deck, LED lighting, very nice! 1050 sf 3/1 house on 1/2 acre corner lot. Will pay 3% to agent. (704) 3000371 thovis.72@icloud.com
COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR RENT. Approximately 7000 square feet. 1923 Maple Springs Church Road, Shelby. For info, call after 10am. (704) 434-6389 Pre Approved Buyer for $66K needs home in country, well, septic, large kitchen, preferably 2 acres +-. Pass home inspection. (772) 242-1519
FOR SALE BY OWNER. North Shelby area. 3 bedroom, 3 bath, finished basement, 2 car garage, over 2700 square feet living area. Quite cul-de-sac. By appointment only. For more info, 704-484-8015 or (704) 435-5512
FOR SALE BY OWNER. 6+ acres land with well and septic. 3000 feet off main highway with view. North of Casar. $28,000 firm. Call Johnny Short at (704) 538-8408
1/2 ACRE MOBILE HOME LOT and 3 acre Mobile Home lot. Both in Casar on paved street & county water. 704-538-1199. (704) 600-7847
4.3 ACRES ON HWY. 64/74A, Green Hill. Approx 7 miles from Lake Lure. Wooded, over 475’ road frontage. $29,900. (864) 909-1035
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LOTS FOR RENT. In quiet mobile home park near Rutherfordton. Spaces available for single and doublewide homes. Call (704) 622-3487
2 & 3 BEDROOM Mobile Homes. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. From $125 per week & up. (828) 245-0444
MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2&3 Bedroom, $500 deposit and up. $185 weekly rates. Free power & water. NO PETS. Visit us online @ Oakwood Rentals, Shelby or call (704) 473-4299
1 BEDROOM STUDIO APARTMENT. All utilities included, $180 weekly or monthly for discount. Forest City. Call for more info. (828) 245-0444
$189.99 & UP WEEKLY SPECIAL. Town & Country Inn (Super 8 Motel) Spindale. WiFi, Micro-fridge, 32” flatscreen, HD Showtime/ESPN. Nightly $44.99 & up. (828) 286-3681
LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. 211 N. Morgan St, Shelby. Equal Housing Opportunity. (704) 482-7723
Remodeled Mobile Homes. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Near Middle School, rent to own for $495 and $525 month. Central heat/ air, pets ok. 980-939-6633, ext 1. (980) 939-6633
2 Bedroom Apartment. (Duplex) near Fallston recently renovated. Hardwood floors, central heat & air, large lot. No pets or HAP. $475 month. (704) 487-5480
NICE COUNTRY LIVING. 2 bedroom mobile homes for rent. 10 minutes from Shelby. NO PETS. Seniors welcome. (704) 692-0447
Small Quiet Park. Crest Schools. 2 bedroom, 1 bath mobile home, $110 weekly. 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home, $135 weekly. No pets. Must pass background check. Call (828) 390-7316
CARRY-OUT GRILL. For rent in Casar. Call Johnny Short at (704) 538-8408 EFFICIENCY APARTMENT. Includes utilities, cable & wifi, 3 minute drive to downtown Forest City. From $150 week, discount monthly. (828) 245-0444
2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text (704) 739-0259 VERY NICE 2 Bedroom, 1 bath. Chase area. $650 month. Call for details. Rentals Unlimited. (828) 245-7400
NEWLY REMODELED. Energy Efficient 1 Bedroom Apartment, Forest City. $425 per month plus deposit. Also, 2BR, $465. (828) 248-1776 HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS (62 & older), disabled (50 & older). 418 E. Warren St., Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. EHO. (704) 4876354
2&3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. available now! Stove & refrigerator furnished, W/D hookups. Rent based on income. EHO. Shelby. (704) 4871104 Spacious Mobile Homes. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, near Moss Lake, rent to own for $525 month! Central heat/air, large yards, pets ok. 980-939-6633 ext 1 (980) 939-6633
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