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Rebuild to start soon on First Baptist Mt. Holly

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.cfom

Actual construction work to rebuild First Baptist in Mt. Holly will likely begin in just a couple of months.

July 21, 2018 will mark the second anniversary of a fire that destroyed the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Mount Holly and damaged its Education Building. The fire was one of the biggest in Mt. Holly history and took 150 firefighters from 16 different departments several hours to control. The fire was eventually blamed on a propane torch used by a crew repairing the roof.

The sanctuary building was gutted but the exterior walls stood firm. Work took place last year to clear the twisted rubble from the sanctuary interior and allow structural engineers to assess the building's integrity. The cleanup took six months.

The Fellowship Hall of the church was not damaged and now serves as the hub of activity for the First Baptist congregation.

Recently, the church sign on Main Street added the words “Yes! We are Rebuilding” in response to inquiries about the future of the damaged buildings. After the fire, the First Baptist congregation overwhelmingly voted to use, to the extent possible, the remaining walls of the structure in the rebuilding process. This decision has been a major factor in how long the rebuilding process is taking. The architect chosen by the church, WKWW Architects of Charlotte, had to create a design that blended the old and the new and has almost completed their work.

“We will choose a contractor by late summer or early fall,” said Reeves McGlohon, chairman of the building team. “Work on the rebuilt sanctuary and renovated Education Building will First Baptist Mt. Holly building team chair Reeves McGlohon and minister Rev. Kendell Cameron seen standing inside the Photo by Alan Hodge See FIRST BAPTIST page 3 cleaned out shell of the sanctuary.

Reid High centennial banners going up in downtown Belmont

YMCA and Gaston Schools team up to feed kids

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As you travel through downtown Belmont, you should notice the new blue banners with gold lettering concerning the “100th Remembrance of Reid High School / 1918 – 2018) This is just one added means of remembering the former Reid School, which consist of grades K through 12. Many refer to the school, simply, as Reid High School.

The school was established in 1918 by Professor Charles Jesse Bynum Reid and Mrs. Maude Herndon Reid. First called the Colored or Negro School of Belmont, the school would later be named after

The fifth annual YMCA/Gaston Schools Nutrition summer lunch program is in full swing and kids at a variety of locations are enjoying the food and friendship that comes with it.

So far this summer, the program has given out nearly 600 bag lunches.

Last week saw a group of youngsters get together at Catawba Heights Park on Beatty Rd., chow down on a nice lunch, and have some fun just hangin' out.

“It's a good thing,” said participant Matthew Burgess.

“We enjoy the lunch and getting together.”

The Catawba Heights location is one of several summer lunch sites operating countywide. Kids 18 years and younger can participate.

In addition to Catawba Heights, which meets Monday and Wednesday 11:30-12:30pm, other community sites include Flowers Court Apartments 51 Flowers Court Belmont 28012- Monday through Wed 11:30 – 12:30; Holly Hills Apartments 635 Noles Dr. Mt. Holly- Monday through Thurs 11:30 – 12:30; Bella Vista 2442 Chartres Dr, Gastonia, NC 28056 - Tuesday and Thursday 12 - 1 pm.

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OPINION

TODAY’S QUOTE: “Then followed that beautiful season… Summer….Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape. Lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood.” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

MY OPINION:

Distracted dining Everyone knows about distracted driving. Probably every one of you reading this has nearly been killed by a person talking on their cell phone or texting some earth shattering message about what to fix for supper.

But there are other kinds of distracted activities as well one of which I call distracted dining.

Nearly every major intersection in our area and the rest of the nation has one or more eating places situated to serve the motoring public. Drive through ordering and pick up are part of the deal as well. The intersection near Wilkinson Blvd. And N. Main in Belmont is just one such crossroads. In fact, that’s what it used to be called the “Belmont Crossroads” and in the 1950s there was a Donut Dinette there but that’s another story.

Back to distracted dining.

Distracted dining is what happens when people get their food bag, leave the parking lot, and plunge into the melee of traffic that generally surrounds the fast food restaurants sector. Of course they do not get very far before the tantalizing aroma of hot fries wafts out of the bag and fills the car interior with the temptation to have “just one”. So, while maneuvering through traffic, the diner/ driver begins rummaging like a squirrel in the bag that’s perched either on their knee or the passenger seat, in an attempt to extract a french fry. Of course the searching phalanges pull out several of them and whilst steering down the road with the one free hand, the distracted diner throws their head back, looks at the roof liner in ecstatic anticipation of what is to soon come, and lets the greasy goodness fall into their mouth like hot worms into the craw of a baby bird.

Meanwhile, the machine has been weaving from lane to lane and nearly mowed down a pedestrian or two.

Then we have the distracted diner who prefers hot biscuits and coffee on their morning commute. I cannot tell you how many times I have seen someone going down the road on their way to work or wherever while they devoured a biscuit filled with some sort of hog meat. You know what I mean. They have the biscuit and the greasy paper it is held hostage in up to their lips, the face buried deep in the bread and the jowls working in a cud-chewing sort of way as they gnaw their way down the boulevard. Occasionally, this type of distracted diner will peer over the top of the wrapper paper to see if they are still in their lane.

There are also distracted diners who feast on stuff they seem to have brought from home. Once I was going down I-85 about 8am and a woman came up next to me in the other lane and in her right hand she had a bowl of cereal perched on the tip of her fingers and in her left hand she had a big spoon. Every few seconds she would take her spoon-hand off the steering wheel, dip it in the cereal, and shovel it in. There was a drizzle of milk on her chin. She hit a bump and nearly lost control of her cereal bowl and simply laughed. She looked over at me, smiled, and sped away fueled by Cap’n Crunch.

More recently I was sitting at the light at Park St. and NC273 and a man pulled up alongside me. I know some of you’uns watch nature shows and are aware that a giraffe’s tongue is purple and very long and can extract succulent leaves singly from thorn bushes. Well, this guy had a similar capability because he was holding a clear jar in his hand that had what looked like vanilla ice cream in it. About half the iced cream was gone so he must have started on it in Charlotte. He had no spoon like

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cereal-woman. Instead, he was using his tongue to gather the foodstuff sort of like licking an ice cream cone but in reverse. Of course Alan Hodge there was a consid- Banner-News Editor erable amount of the white goo on his lips and face making for a mad-dog effect.

One of the kings of distracted dining I have known was a guy named Brutus Casey.

Back in high school Brutus and I would slip off from campus and visit a nearby Burger Chef then we would ride around. Brutus had a gold metal flake 1966 Pontiac GTO. Anyway, Brutus had the unique ability to balance a fish sandwich on one knee, bag of fries on the other, and a drink between the two. Not only that, but he could shift the GTO’s Hurst 4-speed at the same time.

When it came to distracted dining, Brutus was a pro.

Eons ago when I was a UPS slave, I had a boss named Robert Washington who seemed to live on fried chicken legs. Once I had the occasion to ride with Robert in a big truck on I-40 through the Smoky Mountains. We made a pause at the truck stop in Saluda and Robert got a box of chicken legs.

No sooner had we hit the highway than he began extracting the legs one at a time and devouring them by plunging the entire thing in his mouth, clamping his teeth around it, and with a mighty jerk pulling out a bare bone which he would toss out the window all the while holding onto the steering wheel with his one free hand as he negotiated the sweeping and perilous curves with jaws a workin’.

Well, that’s about it for distracted dining tales, got any Grey Poupon?

I wanted a lightning bolt and got a chicken salad sandwich instead Recently, I attended a conference for people serving in Rescue Missions. It was a great gathering as we learned about best practices from around the country.

I arrived a few hours early and decided to step out of the hotel and see what was in the neighborhood. Since I have never been to Milwaukee, I wanted to find a local place to eat lunch. I came across a Subway shop but knew I could eat there back home. Across the street was a sandwich shop I had never heard of. Thinking it was a local place, I went in.

I actually went in and out several times, concerned there was quite a line. Then I realized the long line said this was the place to eat.

The locals eat here.

I got in line and asked the gentleman in front of me if he ate here often and what he recommended. That started a conversation about him living in Wisconsin and dealing with the snow.

As I placed my order for a chicken salad sandwich, the gentleman told the server that he was going to pay for my sandwich. When I got to the register, I was a little surprised to learn that he really was paying for my sandwich. I told the cashier that his credit card wasn’t good (bad joke) so I could pay for my own. The gentleman then pulled out cash and paid for both. He turned and left. It took a few minutes for them to make my sandwich. By the time they handed it to me, he was already out the door.

I stepped outside thinking we would eat together. I invited him back inside to eat but he said he was taking the food to his roommate.

The light turned red, he crossed the street and I never saw him again.

The convention started a few hours later.

Although I rarely do this, I asked God for a “Damascus Road experience.” The apostle

Paul, before he became a Christ follower was blinded by a lightning bolt on the road Tony Marciano to Damascus. I just didn’t want to lose my sight. It was then Jesus became real to him. Think of having paddles put on your chest when you have a heart attack. I just didn’t want to lose my sight.

We had great workshops on a variety of topics. At each one, I thought I would receive my lightning bolt. It never came.

I got to the last general session thinking this was it but nothing happened. I played with my water glass while the speaker talked on his subject.

It was as if Heaven was silent. I prayed and asked God to reveal Himself to me in a powerful way, yet nothing happened.

I left the conference wondering why God hadn’t answered my prayer. It took a week to realize that He did, but not the way I asked.

Let me share with you a Bible story.

After Elijah takes on the priests of Baal and defeats them, Jezebel, the King’s wife puts out a death threat on Elijah. Elijah runs for his life. Exhausted, he wanted to die. He “whines” that he is the only one standing for the Lord. The Lord says, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord for the Lord is about to pass by." A wind came and shattered the rocks but the Lord was not in it. This was followed by an earthquake but the Lord was not in it. Then came fire. Finally, there came a gentle whisper.

I wanted the “paddles on the chest” experience. God had already shown up. He made Himself real, not in a gentle whisper, but in a chicken salad sandwich.

It Doesn’t Work!

We live in a complicated world! Have you ever considered that; are we supposed to swim through this head scratching life the best we can or is our life part of Dennis Siracusa a much bigger story and somehow we are supposed to glean from it like a field worker gleaning in a wheat field?

Three weeks ago we teamed with our grandchildren by taking two avocado seeds, drying them, peeling the flaking outer shell, inserting toothpicks and then suspended them over a cup of water expecting to see them grow. So far, after three weeks, nothing; nada; non funziona! Which makes one wonder…is someone leaning back in an expensive overstuffed chair somewhere laughing at all of us expectant boobs with seeds propped up in glasses? Or may something else be going on?

To try to understand we began some research. Did you know many people have tried to grow these little plants?

Some reported that occasionally it takes quite some time for avocado seeds to grow roots and a plant and some seeds don’t do anything. So where does that leave us with our grandkids? I ask because staring at those dormant seeds is

boring!! What else is boring?

In Exodus 16:1-16, the grumbling, rebellious, faithless nation of Israel was traveling through a desert for 40 years being fed miraculously with manna each day and in the face of direct contact with God and an unexplainable daily miracle, they grumbled and complained. We know they shouldn’t have done that don’t we? Yet would we have been grumblers too? Would we have lifted our eyes to heaven and talked to God about what Hand our clothes are not even wearing out so what are you trying to teach us?” Might His answer have been patience, trust, and contentment? If it was, would we have gone along with the program? Is He teaching the same lessons today and do we go along with the program?

We will patiently keep those seeds in the window and we do notice some color change, and cracks appearing so our boredom is not pandemic. Still, when we view those seeds we know that greedy humans may have meddled with them and they may do nothing by human design. Hybridization and genetic modification have considerably reshaped our agricultural end products; often with immediate cosmetic benefits and long term, stealthy, damaging results. So, it pays to be vigilant and educated; to consider our options and choose wisely. Procure seeds as direct from God as possible! Discriminate very carefully over what we invite into our homes via TV or internet. Steer

away from crime ridden areas at 2am. Choose courses of action that work and simultaneously let God work on our character. Our world will

come into sharper focus if we do and life will have a better chance of “working.”

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FIRST BAPTIST from page 1 begin in the fall and we anticipate opening both buildings by the last quarter of 2019.

This timetable could have been reduced considerably had the church decided that it wanted to demolish what remained after the fire and build something new. We chose a different path – one that preserves the history and the memories of a building that is nearly 100 years old.

In the end, the final product will be worth the wait.”

One of the first steps will be to remove damaged planking and put up roof trusses so the sanctuary interior can be made weather proof. Restorative brickwork will be tackled as well.

Exact cost of the rebuild has not been determined, but McGlohon says it will be in the $5 million range.

“The insurance company is obligated to put the sanctuary back like it was the day of the fire,” McGlohon said.

“The cost of any upgrades to the building will have to be paid for by the congregation.”

The church organ was destroyed and McGlohon said a deal has already been struck with Schantz Organ Co. based in Orrville, Ohio to create a bigger and better one.

“The company will build the organ at their factory and we will go see it,” said First Baptist minister Rev. Kendell Cameron.”When the time comes to install it in the church, they will take it apart and bring it here. They

have been wonderful to work with.”

Stained glass windows were a big part of the burned sanctuary, and will also be a prominent feature of the new one.

“We are determining which of the original 1924 windows can be reused and how many new ones we will

need,” Cameron said.

Overall, the First Baptist rebuild has been a lengthy progress, but thanks to the building's strength, and the strength of the congregation, the title of the old hymn “How Firm a Foundation” naturally comes to mind.

Architectural drawings provided by First Baptist Mt. Holly

First Baptist Mt. Holly pastor Rev. Kendell Cameron (right) and music director Taylor Vancil surrounded by rubble inside the sanctuary back in September, 2016.

First Baptist Mt. Holly pastor Rev. Dr. Kendell Cameron seen with a cross made by local artist Topher Blackburn out of materials salvaged from the burned out sanctuary.

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This was the scene at First Baptist Mt. Holly on the afternoon of July 21, 2016.

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REID HIGH from page 1 Professor Reid. Reid School was closed in 1966 to allow for an end to school segregation. Although the school buildings no longer exist, the spirit of Reid High School lives on through the Reid High School Alumni Association under the presidency of Mrs. JoAnn Bowens Holmes. Mrs. Holmes would like to thank the City of Belmont, Belmont Federal Savings and Loan, and the Reid Alumni for partnering.

The year of 2018, again, marks 100 years since the founding of the school in 1918, and the continued evolving of influence by the Reid School alumni and friends. Labor Day Weekend (Friday, August 31 – Saturday, September 1) will be the Grand Reunion time. On that Friday evening of August 31, a dinner/dance will be held

at the Renaissance Hotel located at 2800 Coliseum Centre Dr. in Charlotte, NC. The dinner/dance will prove to be both entertaining and informative. Music will be provided by a DJ with songs from early school days and beyond. There will be some “line dancing” that speaks to our present day and time.

A delicious dinner will be served. Also, five Reid High School alumni members will be recognized for their distinguished service to society.

The honorees are: Mr. Oscar Dupriest Hand and Mrs. Julia Neal Sykes, co-authors of the book “Footprints On the Rough Side of the Mountain”; Mr. Juan Logan, international artist/sculptor; Mr. Ronald Leeper, business entrepreneur/community leader; and (posthumously) Mr. Carl Forney, famed na-

tional baseball player. Tickets for the dinner/dance are $75.00. You can contact Mr. James Currence, Reid Alumni treasurer, at (704) 825-2171 for ticket purchase information.

Saturday, September 1, will be the “Reid High School Grand Gathering” on the old

school grounds in Belmont, which is now Reid Park.

There will be food, fun, and fellowship. Music and dancing will be part of the day.

You can contact Mrs. JoAnn Bowens Holmes. Reid Alumni president. At (704) 596-3515 for additional information.

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The program ends for 2018 on Thursday, August 16.

Why is the summer lunch program so important?

“A lot of kids in neighborhoods don't get lunch when school is out,” said YMCA advancement director Molly D'Avria. “So we bring the lunch to them.”

Summer can be an anxiety-provoking time for 16 million kids across the U.S. who are struggling with hunger at home. The end of every school year means lost access to free and reduced-price lunches that provide regular nutrition to growing bodies.

For a child who does not receive regular, healthy meals at home, the summer months may feel extra long.

The result of summer hunger, especially over many years, can be devastating to children’s physical, cognitive and social-emotional development. When kids are malnourished or don’t know where their next meal is coming from, they cannot focus, their academic performance may suffer and they are more likely to act out against peers and adults.

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gle with hunger: 1. They ask about food every day and they’re not picky.

If a child seems fixated on meals or expresses consistent interest in when the next snack is being served, she may be struggling with hunger at home. While children are often hungry at regular eating times or following activities, pay attention to children who arrive at camp hungry and are rarely selective about what they eat.

2. They suddenly lose or gain weight.

Not all children who are hungry are thin. The result of lost access to regular nutrition can sometimes mean families are relying on low-price, lowquality processed food, junk food, or sugary snacks and beverages. If a child appears to be gaining weight in summer, a calorie-rich, nutrientvoid diet may be to blame.

3. They hoard snacks and food.

If food is provided at your summer camp, pay attention to children who seem to take more than a fair share, ask for extra portions to take home or sneak snacks into their pockets. Children who do not know where their next meal is coming from may exhibit these types of hoarding food behaviors as a survival strategy.

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A diet filled with sugar is the leading cause of tooth decay in young children. Lack of calcium is also a contributing factor. When children are not receiving proper nutrition at home and/or not receiving dental care, the warning signs can be seen on their smiling faces. Early-intervention can help prevent lifelong complications.

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Lessons From Thailand's Watery Cave The world celebrated the rescue of 12 Thai Employment is better, the stock market is up soccer boys from a flooded cave in Mae Sai, and the military is stronger than it has been Thailand. We grieved over the loss of one in a long time, yet with all we have going for brave man, Saman Kunam who us how many people emotionally sacrificed his life to deliver supfeel like they are in a watery cave plies to the trapped boys. Many and their time is running out? of us watched the media reports Throughout our country peofearfully, prayed and hoped for a ple still struggle with healthcare. miracle.

Insurance companies continue to The deliverance of all twelve call the shots on procedures and young boys at the hands of skilled treatments. Doctors order what divers was something we jointly they feel like the insurance comcheered about. Reports have inpany will agree to or pay for. Is dicated that time was running this always in the best interest out for them. More flooding was of the patient or is it always in coming; oxygen and food were the best interest of the insurance Glenn Molette in dismal supply.Yet, reports are company? How many American that ten Thousand people participated in the are on the verge of drowning from inadequate rescue effort, including 2,000 soldiers, 200 div- medical care and are also up to their necks in ers and representatives from 100 government debt from medical costs? Surely this is a call agencies. for national concern, prayer but more than anyWe don't want scenarios like what happened thing it's a tremendous alarm for us to continue in Thailand to ever occur. Such a scenario was to work together to do something. a global nightmare but was something that Of course, we still have rampant poverty in no political group, religious entity or anyone America. We have too many communities who would surely debate. Everything possible are afraid to drink their water. Kids are still would be done to save those young Thai boys. bullied at school. Nursing homes are still nightYet every day on this planet there are des- mares emotionally and financially and there is perate plights playing out around the globe. always another hurricane, tornado, flood or fire Young children in Syria still live lives of daily just around the corner. desperation. Families in Iraq and Afghanistan There is so much about our everyday world do not face a day without the fear of who may that strains us and keeps us fighting for surinvade their homes to rape, pilfer and mur- vival. Maybe we can all learn something from der their families. There are a lot of problems the divers and many people from all over around the world. Hunger, clean water short- the world who came together to rescue those ages, medical care availability and violence young men from a watery grave. If we don't exist to some degree almost everywhere it fight each other and work together for solutions seems. we might solve more of our problems that are We have all the above and more in America. about to end our existence.

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory Second Baptist Church

New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

Rankin Ave. • Mt. Holly, NC

New Saint Paul Holiness Church

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

North Main Baptist Church

Cramer Memorial United Methodist 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

BELMONT

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

MT. HOLLY

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

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

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Bethel Baptist Church

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

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Unity Baptist Church

704-867-2317

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

Upper Room United Pentecostal

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

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

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

DALLAS

St. Paul FHB Church

Gateway Cowboy Church

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

Tuckaseegee Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301

STANLEY

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

Westview Presbyterian Church

Community Pentecostal Center

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

First United Methodist Church

Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

LOWELL

217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

Bethlehem Church

First Presbyterian Church

Community Christian Fellowship

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

Carolina Community Baptist

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

Core Church 707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

Cornerstone Family Worship 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

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

527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647

Lowell Church of God

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church

804 W. First Street 704-824-3383

2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church

Springfield Memorial Baptist Church

3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

Stanley Church of God

First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

First Presbyterian Church

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521

120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

First United Methodist Church

First Baptist Church of Lowell

140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855

400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church

First Baptist Church

1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213

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

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

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

McAdenville Wesleyan Church 300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

CRAMERTON

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church 113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

Trinity Full Gospel Church 303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

BESSEMER CITY Bright Light Baptist Church 112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017 Don’t see your church listed?

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Banner-News Obituaries Meditations

John Theodore “Ted” Gaston John Theodore “Ted” Gaston, 86 passed away Friday July 20th at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Jasper and Mary Gaston.

He was a graduate of Belmont High School and later attended Belmont Abbey. As a multi-sport athlete in both High School and College, he was inducted into the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame in 2016 and is also on the ballot for the Carolinas Golf Association Hall of Fame. After leaving college, Ted Joined the Army.

After the Army, Ted began working at Duke Power and retired after 30 plus years. He was a member of Hills Chapel United Methodist Church in Stanley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers Jasper, Reid and Lamar. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Joyce, three children Sandra, John, and Gary; six grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. A service to celebrate his life was held at 3:00 on Sunday July 22 in the chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly with the Rev. Sean Turner officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery in Belmont.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Hills Chapel UMC Building Fund; 988 NC 16 Stanley, NC 28164 or to Levine & Dickson Hospice House-Huntersville; 11900 Vanstory Dr. Huntersville, NC 28078. Online condolence messages may be sent to www.woodlawnfuneral. org; Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly is serving the Gaston family.

Classic Disney tale brought to life onstage In the Haid Theatre at Belmont Abbey College, the bells of Notre Dame will ring as Encore Theatre Company Youth Guild brings Victor Hugo’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” to stage. Based on the Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” stage production showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, including favorite songs such as “Topsy Turvy,” “God Help the Outcasts,” and “Heaven’s Light.”

Encore Theatre Company, also known as ETC, is comprised of actors ages 13 to 21, and has also welcomed back several alumni to join the chorus for this summer’s musical. Young actors audition to be part of the popular theatre intensive and rehearse for just three short weeks before performing high quality theatre. This talented company has presented “Seussical, The Musical,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Guys & Dolls,” “Scapino!,” “Once Upon a Mattress,” and “Cats,” in previous summer seasons.

Performances of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” are July 26-28 and August 2-4 at 7:30 pm, and July 29 and August 5 at 2:30 pm in the Haid Theatre at Belmont Abbey College, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Road, Belmont.

The original story by Victor Hugo may have been written almost 200 years ago, but it is still relevant today. With themes of love and friendship, the timeless tale is one for all audiences. Discrimination against those with disabilities and those of different ethnic groups is also an important theme throughout the show. The story certainly has more depth than most classic Disney stories, but it is still full of heartwarming moments and exciting dances and songs. There are many diverse characters - from gypsies to gargoyles to clergy. Many of the characters face change throughout the story as well. Change is forced on some, while others choose to change for good.

ETC shows are known for their high production quality, and shows often sell out. Theatregoers are urged to buy tickets in advance online. General admission tickets are $10 online or at the door. The company will be performing “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” July 26 to August 5.

Visit etcyouthguild.com for more information and to buy tickets.

Find ETC Youth Guild on Facebook for show photos and company bios.

Creating Memories With Dignity & Respect

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704-827-1801

Ever been a pit dweller I remember wanting a situation to turn out a certain way. So, I begin to pray one of those name it and claim it prayers. So that you know, name it and claim it prayers are not biblical. It is a way of trying to get what we want by controlling the outcome. The type of prayer where it appears I am seeking guidance from God, but I lay out my plan to God about why I think this is a good idea. I did not sense God leading me into this venture, but I wanted to move headstrong, so I continued to justify before God why I thought it would work. A year into this venture the bottom fell out, and I became a pit dweller.

I was trapped in the pit of despair, hurt, and aloneness.

Have you ever been a pit dweller?

You might be in the midst of your pit right now. Maybe it is the pit of defeat, habits, circumstances from bad decisions, or sin. It is a pit that has you bogged down and unable to rise. Where can we go when we fall into our pit of despair?

I read the words of the Psalmist who was in his muddy pit of despair from which he was unable to escape. So what did the Psalmist do? He turned to God and waited for God to deliver him. He said, “I waited patiently for the Lord.”

Psalm 40:1a NIV. While in your pit you have to determine you will not stay there. When I was a pit dweller, there was a short period I was complacent in my pit. I began to nurse my wounds and feel sorry for myself. When a mother nurses her child, the child grows bigger and stronger. When we nurse our wounds, it begins to grow. To be delivered, I had to change my focus. Instead of continually talking about the hurt, I started to talk about how faithful is our God. The psalmist persevered while in the midst of his pit. He did not give up or feel sorry for himself but waited with expectation on God. How do we wait expectantly? I soon learned that expectant waiting is not passive, but active. While waiting, I turned from feeling sorry for myself to prayer and praising God for his faithfulness. I learned not to go my own way when it seems the waiting is long.

I reminded myself “God is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.” Ephesians 3:20 NIV. While waiting on God, I continued to serve God. The Psalmist waited with expectancy, and he was not disappointed.

How to Get Involved

By Lee H. Hamilton Back in 1883, Teddy Roosevelt wrote an essay on what it takes to be a true American citizen. He did not mince words.

“The people who say that they have not time to attend to politics are simply saying that they are unfit to live in a free community,” he wrote. “The first duty of an American citizen, then, is that he shall work in politics.”

His essay has been on my mind lately, because his sentiment — that living in a representative democracy demands work from all of us — is as timely now as it was then.

The first step to getting involved is easy: look around your community and ask yourself what needs fixing or what can be done better. This is how a lot of people get started: they see an issue they want to do something about.

Of course, your chances of effecting change grow as you learn. You have to inform yourself: listen carefully as you talk to your neighbors and friends, and pay attention to what politicians, commentators, and those involved with the issue say.

The same, really, goes for voting. Our system depends on citizens making discriminating choices on politicians and issues. So you want to educate yourself, which includes talking with people whose opinions differ from yours.

When it comes time to act, you want to join with a likeminded group of believers. There’s an old saying that if you want to go fast you go alone, if you want to go far you join together. That’s very true in politics.

Next, you have to communicate — with each other, with the media, with your representatives. You have to go to public meetings and speak up. Focus your message so it’s clear, concise, and specific. Be polite but persistent.

Finally, run for office yourself. If you are so inclined, get a circle of friends to support you. Start locally. Develop the issues you’re interested in, pick the office that will help you affect them, build support, focus your message, raise money.

All of these are ways of participating — and if you want more, search out The New York Times’ guide, “How to Participate in Politics.” The key thing, as President Obama said, is to show up. There are all kinds of ways to have an impact, but they start with one thing: Showing up. It’s the least we should do.

MHHS walking tour set Join the Mt. Holly Historical Society for the July program, a walking tour of historic downtown Mount Holly. This fun event will be held on Tuesday, July 31. Wear comfortable shoes and meet us at the museum at 7:00 PM. Cold water and light refreshments will be available after the program. (In the event of inclement weather, we will reschedule the event.)

“I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted Rev. Angela Pleasants me out of the District slimy pit, out Superintendent of the mud and of Catawba Valley Methodist Churches mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.” Psalm 40:1-3a. God not only rescued the Psalmist from his pit, but he also restored him. The Psalmist experienced a refreshing newness. He experienced the mercy of God which is new each morning.

So, no matter how deep your pit.

You are never too far from God reaching down to pull you out of the pit. Like the Psalmist, God hears our prayer, and he will heal and restore. “Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.” Psalm 40:5 NIV. God is our help and deliverer.

He will not delay.

Seek and you will find Have you ever looked for something? Perhaps there was something you lost, or misplaced, and you looked all over for that item. I lost a set of keys not long ago, and I looked all over the yard for them until I finally found them a few days later. In this day and age in which we live, it seems people are always looking for something. People are seeking something to fill their lives with Rev. Trent Rankin hope, reason, and fulfillment. What is it Salvation Church that you are looking for?

Gastonia, NC Exodus 3:1-10 tells of one of the salvationchurchnc.org most well-known people of the Bible, salvationchurchnc@gmail.com Moses. Moses was born in a time when Israel was in slavery to Egypt. The Pharaoh, king of Egypt, had made a decree that all male Hebrew babies should be killed. Moses’s mother made a little boat, placed Moses in it, and floated him down the river, placing him in the care of God. Moses was found by Pharaoh’s daughter of all people, and she took the baby and raised him as her son. Moses grew up as a prince in Egypt, while also realizing he was a Hebrew, a son of slaves. Moses later killed an Egyptian, and fled to the land of Midian where he married the daughter of a local priest, Jethro, and became a shepherd. One day while watching the sheep, he saw a burning bush on the mountainside, yet it was not being consumed by the fire. From that bush God called out to him, calling him to go back to Egypt and deliver Israel from slavery, and lead them to the Promised Land.

Moses went through his early life searching for answers, trying to find out who he was and what he was to be. One day he was a prince, yet also a slave, then he was a shepherd.

He was always searching for his place. Many people today are searching for answers, searching for their place. People look for peace, happiness, hope, and fulfillment. Often we encounter people who are facing many things, yet we do not even realize what they are going through. Sometimes people do not even know what they need, they just know they need something. Too often people look for answers in all of the wrong places. People look for answers in everything the world offers, and when they cannot find them, they dull the pain and emptiness with all of the vices of this world.

Moses discovered that his only answer was with God. He searched for answers all of his life, and he found them at a burning bush on Mt. Horeb. The answers to our life’s questions are found in God. We will only find the answers to what we need in Jesus Christ. Whether it is peace we need, love, or hope for tomorrow, we will find it in Jesus. Jesus says in Matthew 7:7, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find” (NKJV). Whatever it is you need, whatever questions are on your heart, seek Jesus. Jesus Christ has the answers for your life. Seek Him, and He will be found!

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Gaston Clergy & Citizens Coalition host law enforcement appreciation breakfast The Gaston Clergy & Citizens Coalition (GC3), an initiative of Gaston Together, recently held their third annual Clergy - Law Enforcement Appreciation Breakfast.

The breakfast buffet event was held at First United Methodist Church Family Life Center in Gastonia on June 28th. More than seventy-five officers attended the event between 6am and 9am that morning.

Clergy members served as greeters and hosts of the event. Rev. Dr. Rodney Freeman and Rev. Dr. Richard Boyce shared the 6am greeter post. Joining them as greeters throughout the morning were Rev. David Christy, Rev. Dwayne Burks, Rev. Dr. Darial Jackson, Jennifer Davis, Rev. Matt Kukien, Rev. Mike Carr and Rev. Dr. Joan Martin. Rev. Patricia Moore manned the sign-in desk for the entire three-hour event! Several other clergy members attended to provide general hospitality during the event.

The Law Enforcement

Appreciation Breakfast is an outgrowth of the clergy’s commitment to the covenant they signed with Law Enforcement in March 2016.

The Breakfast is an event that has grown each year.

What is the covenant and what brought it about? As part of a community leader speaker series, the GC3 met with the Chiefs of the Gaston County and City of Gastonia Police Departments as well as the County Sheriff in Jan. 2015. They discussed in general terms how clergy, citizens and police might work more closely together for better community relations.

Following the events of racial unrest across the country in the summer of 2015, the GC3 decided to be proactive and build on their relationship with law enforcement in a more visible and action –oriented way.

They began work to develop a covenant between clergy and law enforcement.

Several meetings followed with the GC3 Executive Committee, the County and

Gastonia City Chiefs and the Sheriff to arrive at a document that recognized positive work from the past yet acknowledged there was still work to be done to build stronger community relations. The covenant includes commitments on both sides to provide support for community improvement and engagement. For example, clergy will open their houses of worship for frank and candid dialogue during times of crisis; law enforcement will demonstrate best practices in their work.

By signing the covenant, both clergy and law enforcement pledged, “to work together to make the interactions between our residents and our law enforcement personnel a model for others to follow.” The GC3’s vision was that the covenant would serve as a testament to their work to establish a positive bond and network between and among clergy, law enforcement and the citizens of Gaston County to bring our community together for the

Gaston Together photos

common good.

Formed in 1997, Gaston Together was created to bring people and resources together to tackle big community chal-

Local Girl Scouts troop honored for Library service project Members of Girl Scout Troop 20036 of First United Methodist Church in Mount Holly recently received the Bronze Award for a service project on December 18, 2017. The troop, under the direction of Troop Leader Julia Kravis, built a picnic table at the Mount Holly Branch of the Gaston County Public Library.

The troop members said they noticed that there were always children around, playing outside, with nowhere to sit. Determined to fix the situation, the troop started raising money in February 2017. They collected money from around the community for several months to purchase the picnic table.

After purchasing the table on October 23, 2017, the troop helped the library staff put it together and spread the mulch on Saturday, October 28.

“It is now a treasured location on our property,” said Debra Trogdon-Livingston, Mount Holly Branch Library Manager.

Through this project, the troop created a place for children and teens to safely gather outside the library.

Girl Scout Troop 20036, Service Unit 125 is part of the Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Council.

Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Visit the Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont website, www.girlscoutsp2p.

org, to find out more information about Girl Scout events, service projects and volunteer opportunities.

Gaston County Public Library Visit GastonLibrary.org to find Gaston County Public Library’s latest events and opportunities. Follow Gaston County Public Library and its branches on Instagram and Twitter @gascopublib and “Like” its page on Facebook at Facebook.com/ gastonlibrary.

lenges and to serve as a catalyst for positive community growth. Current initiatives include the Gaston Clergy & Citizens Coalition, Gaston

Together Healthcare Commission, Civic Engagement Leadership and Community Pride Building programs.

Tri-County Animal Rescue:

Pet of the Week

Paul Ward, Assistant Library Director, helps Girl Scout Troop 20036 members assemble picnic benches at the Mt. Holly Library.

Gaston Library photo

Image Source photographer Dodie Huffman during her presentation at Lunch & Learn. When Chamber members and friends gathered for the May Lunch & Learn program, the subject was “how to take better photos, event with a phone or point-and-shoot camera.” Photographer Dodie Huffman of Image Source and Allure Wedding Photography in Belmont was the speaker.

Using examples, she demonstrated how to use light to your advantage, how to better frame subjects and covered many other tips to help amateur photographers improve their photos.

The Chamber Lunch & Learn program will be on break over the summer and resume in the fall. Watch Chamber emails and the events calendar at www.montcrossareachamber.com for updates.

Montcross Chamber photo

The Tri-County Animal Rescue BIG DOG Pet of the Week is this beautiful St. Bernard/Great Dane mixed puppy named Bennie.

Bennie is 3 months old and is growing as we look at him. He will be a BIG boy. Bennie is a sweet puppy.

He loves to cuddle with you and play with toys. Bennie does great with other dogs, good with kids, and will need an active family. He has lots of puppy energy so if you want an active companion, Bennie is for you. He is neutered, current on vaccines and microchipped. Please give this big boy a chance to become part of your family! He will be looking for you this weekend.

If you are looking for an addition to your family, please come out and meet our adoptable pets this weekend. Many pets will be at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Friday from 6-9 pm and Saturday noon to 6 pm.

About Tri-County Animal Rescue 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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Sue Whitley to be inducted into Mt. Holly Sports Hall of Fame

By Kathy Blake On a vacant lot off Old Highway 27 in Stanley, in an era when girls didn’t have equal opportunity, Sue Carlton Whitley learned to play the games boys played, and excel. A decade before Title IX showed up in school gymnasiums, she already was becoming a master of the games.

“Everyone came down to our house to play ball, and I played with the boys. We had several kids who lived on that road, and there was a vacant lot and I played football, basketball and baseball with them growing up,” she says.

“I had an older brother, and he played Little League, and I would go watch, because girls couldn’t play.”

Her freshman year at Stanley High – 1972, the year Title IX was born – girls’ options were limited: “All they had was basketball. They were a smaller school, and that’s all they had.”

So Whitley, 61, played.

She played all through high school, after Stanley merged with Mount Holly High to form East Gaston. As an EG senior, she played softball in the fall, basketball in winter and threw shot and discus

for the track team in spring.

“I also ran one lap in the 440 or mile relay, but I wasn’t a sprinter. If it involved throwing, I could do it,” she says.

If it involved dribbling, shooting or hitting, she could do it, too. And it landed her in the Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame.

Whitley – whose oneyear-older brother Frank played football, basketball and baseball in high school – was on East Gaston’s first girls basketball team, when the school opened her sophomore year. The team was undefeated in conference play, went 15-1 in 1973-74 and Whitley was named Female Athlete of the Year, AllConference and tournament MVP. She also was the first girl to score 1,000 points.

“It was my senior year, and they stopped the game and gave me the game ball.

Then I took it over and gave it to my mother,” she says. At 5-foot-7 she played shooting guard and small forward, depending. True positions were different then, too. “We had a point guard, then two wings.

We pretty much played an offense where we had one point guard, or three outside and two under the basket. So on offense, I played outside,

and then on defense I played underneath.”

She also played second base and shortstop as a junior and senior on East Gaston’s first softball team, a team that won the first Gaston County championship. “I don’t think we officially added the team until I was a senior. We may have had a team, but it was more of a pick-up team,” she says. “We were 3A, and as a matter of fact, some of the 4A schools didn’t have teams.”

Her basketball skills were mentioned when she went college-hunting, but girls still were forging their way in such areas. Whitley went to college on an academic ride.

She chose UNC-Greensboro for its math program – a high school teacher had Above, Sue with Road Runners Softball and at attended there – and she was right, East Gaston basketball. awarded a Catherine Smith provied by Sue Whitley Reynolds Scholarship, “the best that UNCG offers. It was in their classes. I played comes from basketball. a merit-based scholarship. It Whitley’s freshman year field hockey, basketball and could have been a full thing, softball. I met the basketball at UNCG, the team was playbut it was based on what your coach when I was there on ing a tournament at Winparents made.” my scholarship interview, throp. The opponent was A success in the classand she also coached the Tennessee, coached by legroom – she also has a Masfield hockey team, and they endary Pat Head (later, Sumter’s degree from UNCG had volleyball in the fall, and mit). “We tied up the game, – she also was a successful I’d never played either one,” and our point guard had gym rat. “Everyone down fouled out in the second half, she says. at the gym thought I was a so I was playing when it went But, so what?

P.E. major, except the ininto overtime,” she says. “We “They had field hockey structors, because I wasn’t tryouts the week before beat them in overtime, and I volleyball, and I loved it. scored the basket that beat I played center/forward on Tennessee. I just happened to the freshman team, then the get a rebound and put it back goalie graduated, so I played in, right at the buzzer.”

Whitley moved to Rock goalie on the varsity team. I didn’t start on the basketball Hill in 1988 because of her team until my senior year. husband David’s job. She When you’re 5-7, you’re teaches eighth-grade math at not real tall in college. Soft- Sullivan Middle School and ball was my best sport,” she coaches girls basketball. She says. “I played at shortstop has three married children two years and second base and two grandchildren. And two years and started all four just when she thought she knew all of her academic and years.”

Her best memory, though, athletic accomplishments,

she recently discovered another. Back in 1975, when she graduated from East Gaston, computers were not in the vocabulary. Stuff got recorded by hand.

“I found out I graduated No. 1 in my class in high school,” she says. “Because East Gaston was a combination of Stanley and Mount Holly, they didn’t have a valedictorian. But I was No. 1.”

The 12th annual Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame banquet will take place on Saturday, August 18 at 6pm in the Mt Holly Municipal Complex. Tickets are available for $20 at Charlie’s Drug Store, David’s Detailing and from committee members.

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New degree track offered at Gaston College The Gaston College Human Services Technology program is introducing a new Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree track, Human Services Technology—Substance Abuse Concentration. Classes start in the fall 2018 semester, which begins on August 20.

The Substance Abuse concentration prepares students to assist in drug and alcohol counseling, prevention-oriented educational ac-

tivities, rehabilitation with recovering clients, managing community-based programs, counseling in residential facilities, and pursuit of four-year degrees.

Course work will include classroom and experiential activities oriented toward an overview of chemical dependency, psychological/sociological process, the 12 Core Functions of a Substance Abuse Professional (Screening, Intake, Orientation,

Assessment, Treatment Planning, Counseling, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Client Education, Referrals, Report and Record Keeping, and Consultation with Other Professionals), intervention techniques with individuals in groups, and follow-up activities with recovering clients.

Officers of the Mount Holly Police Department recently participated in annual proficiency training for personnel who have been issued Conducted Energy Weapons (CEWs). This training was conducted under the direction and supervision of certified Taser instructors. The training consisted of classroom, practical, and scenario-based training. It is the policy of the Mount Holly Police Department to train once a year to remain proficient on when and when not to utilize this equipment.

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Gaston County Police welcomed the newest graduating class of sworn police officers (pictured above from left to right Chief Ramey, A. Barnes, M. Wilkinson, H. Collmar, A. Williams, Assistant Chief Jentsch, and Assistant Chief Mauney-Smith), GCPD also welcomed new cadets (pictured below from left to right, P.Murphy, J. Cornwell, J. Rhodes, D. Ortiz, C. Heffner, and B.Cook). At Gaston County Police Department rising seniors in the last year of their Bachelor’s Degree are encouraged to apply. Those who are selected will be hired as full time paid employees while they attend Basic Law enforcement Training(BLET). If you are a rising senior and interested in becoming a Gaston County Police Officer, contact Detective Heather Lloyd at 704-866-3328 or Recruitment Facilitator Katie Hayes at 704-866-3244.

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Graduates of the program should qualify for positions as substance abuse counselors, DUI counselors, halfway house workers, residential facility employees, and substance education specialists. With educational and clinical experiences, graduates can obtain certification by the North Carolina Substance Abuse Board.

“The Gaston College Human Services Technology Program is offering the new Substance Abuse Concentration A.A.S. degree in response to the N.C. substance abuse treatment provider shortage, the current opioid epidemic, and requests from the community of service providers and people interested in helping those who struggle with addiction,” said Ann Elliott, Department Chair of Human Services and

Early Childhood Education.

Classes meet on the Gaston College Kimbrell campus in Belmont, N.C. For more information about the Human Services Technology program and the Substance Abuse Concentration, contact Ann Elliott at 704-9222382 or elliott.ann@gaston. edu, or visit www.gaston. edu/health-human-services/ human-services-technology.

Students in the Gaston College Early Childhood Education program participate in learning lab sessions with infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

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Gaston College has Early Childhood Education associate degree tracks Beginning in fall 2018, Gaston College is offering three new Early Childhood Education degree tracks. The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees are in Early Childhood Education—Career Ready, Early Childhood Education—Transfer, and Early Childhood Education—Transfer with Licensure.

The Early Childhood Education—Career Ready A.A.S. track prepares individuals to work with children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.

Employment opportuni-

ties in this field include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start programs, and school-age programs.

The Early Childhood Education—Transfer A.A.S. track builds on the Career Ready track and also provides an opportunity for a seamless transfer to the University of North Carolina Bachelor in Early Childhood Non-teaching Licensure, with the corresponding bachelor’s degree title. Students must meet applicable admissions criteria and policies designated by the UNC institution of their choice, and must earn admission into that institution.

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censure A.A.S track includes the preparation and employment opportunities outlined in the Career Ready track description, and provides an opportunity for a seamless transfer to a bachelor’s degree in Birth-Kindergarten Teaching licensure program.

Students must meet applicable admissions criteria and policies designated by the UNC institution of their choice, and must earn admission into that institution.

For more information about the Early Childhood Education program at Gaston College, contact Eileen Yantz at 704-922-6533 or yantz.eileen@gaston.edu, or visit www.gaston.edu/ health-human-services/earlychildhood-education.

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YMCA Summer fun scenes...

Naidelyn Cruz is the Stowe Family YMCA Leaders’ Club President and a day camp counselor. She hosted a Blood Drive with the Community Blood Center at the Stowe Family YMCA on Tuesday, July 10.

The Stowe Family YMCA Summer Day Camp had a blast Tuesday, July 10 participating in different stations hosted by the Carolina Panthers Play60 initiative!

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Members of the Stowe Family YMCA Leaders’ Club presented a devotion on Faith at YMCA Blue Ridge Leaders’ School in June.

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The City of Mount Holly has been rocking and rolling all summer with their 2018 Summer Concert Series with multiple concerts offered each month. Johnny B’s Beach & Boogie has returned as the event DJ for each concert. The series runs through October 5 and is free to residents and visitors.

Jim Quick & Coastline will perform on the Mount Holly stage on Friday, July 27 from 7 -10 PM. Quick has been touring the Southeast for over 20 years and plays 250+ shows each year. To date, he has released more than 11 albums including his newest, DOWN SOUTH. He is the recipient of the Carolina Music Awards “Entertainer of the Year” award...sixteen times over.

Jim Quick’s fans refer to themselves as “Coastline Crazies”, and they are sure to turn out in droves for this exciting outdoor concert in the heart of downtown Mount Holly.

Summer Concert Series organizer Phyllis Harris said, “These concerts are more than just coming downtown to listen to music and dance.

It is a way to spend time with friends and family and connect with the community.”

Bring your friends and neighbors out to these family-friendly events. Concert-

Jim Quick goers should bring a beach chair or blanket, and why not order dinner from one of the local restaurants in town?

Most shows begin at 7:00 PM in the Mount Holly historic districtlocated on South Math Street. Many options for parking are available in nearby parking lots.

For the full list of bands, visit the Mount Holly Parks and Recreation page on the City of Mount Holly website: www.bitly.com/mounthollyparksandrec .

2018 Mount Holly Summer Concert Series Performers July 27 Jim Quick & Coastline August 17 Too Much Sylvia August 31 The Continental Divide Sept. 28 Steve Owens and Summertime Oct. 5 Band Of Oz

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Belmont Jr. Legion baseball completes 2018 campaign

by Art Shoemaker After capturing the regular season championship in the Eastern Division of Area IV the team began their quest for a berth in the Jr. Legion State Championship Tournament at Granite Falls.

As a result of winning the regular season title Belmont received a first round bye.

Next up was Stanley and Belmont continued their winning ways from regular season play in defeating Stanley twice to advance to the Area IV Championship Series.

The games were played at Granite Falls. Along with Belmont, Rutherford County, Dallas and South Caldwell qualified to play in the round robin format to determine who would advance to play for the state championship.

Up first for Belmont was Rutherford County. In this seven inning contest our locals struggled early and played from behind through-

out the game. Belmont trailed 11-2 entering the seventh inning final frame. Victory was not to be denied and this never say die team rallied in scoring ten runs in defeating Rutherford Co. 12-11.

Andrew Warren enjoyed an excellent day at the dish in going three for three and produced the winning hit that scored both Will Rhinehart and Brian Millette to win this opening contest. Warren also had three RBI’s in the game. Hunter Hogue contributed two hits on the night, one being a double and two RBI’s. Brian Millette, Quinton Harte, Beau Adams and Ryan Triplett all had hits in the game.

Starting on the hill for Belmont was Marshall Witherell.

He tossed four innings before being replaced by Ethan Simmons who threw two innings and finishing up the last frame was Noah Hargett and picked up the win.

Last Saturday Belmont The Junior Legion team was full of spirit this season.

Junior Legion outfielder Will Rhinehart grabs a fly ball.

Quentin Harte also pitched for the Junior Legion this season.

Paige Rhinehart photos

traveled to Granite Falls to play South Caldwell, winners of the Western Division in regular season play of Area IV. This game was expected to be a tough contest for Belmont in playing a strong opponent in their home ballpark.

After seven innings of play the game was knotted at two all. However Belmont lost a heartbreak by a 3-2 count as South Caldwell won the game on a bases loaded walk in the eight inning.

Leading the way at the plate for Belmont was Jake Beaty with two for three.

Quinton Harte had a hit that produced Belmont’s two runs in the game. Will Rhinehart, Brian Millette and Andrew Another Junior Legion hurler- Grayson Thomas.

Warren all had hits in this came on relief and finished tenth graders while the ma- As a result of the Jr. Legion game. jority of their opponents were program Coach Lineberger Starting pitcher for Bel- the game.

Under the direction of tenth and eleventh graders. and his fine staff were able mont was Grayson Thomas who pitched seven strong in- Head Coach Jason Line- But playing against older to begin the training process nings. Thomas had to leave berger the Belmont Jr. players enabled our locals to that will produce winners out the mound as he had reached Legion team had a very suc- improve their skill level due his pitch count in the game. cessful season in finishing to this competition level of of this group of outstanding Quinton Harte was the hard 14-7 in the won loss column. the opposition. Good things young athletes as their level luck loser as he had control The Belmont team was com- are in store for South Point of play will continue. problems in walking in the prised of rising ninth and on the diamond in the future. See more photos on page 13 winning run. However Harte has been an effective hurler all season and good things are in store for this quality young athlete.

In an elimination game next up for Belmont was Rutherford Co. for a second time in the tourney as Rutherford Co. defeated Dallas to advance in the tournament.

Belmont lost another close contest in losing this game 4-3. The third inning was the only frame that Belmont could dent the scoreboard.

RBI hits were produced by Andrew Warren, Quinton Harte and Beau Adams.

Starting on the mound for Belmont was Matthew Walker who threw five plus innings. Jake Beaty, another top pitcher from the Belmont Middle School Champions, Carson Shell did a great job this season as Junior Legion catcher.

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Photos by Steve Rankin

Planning has begun for 2018 ChristmasTown 5k Amid the heat and summer vacations, the McAdenville Woman’s Club, along with the Pharr Family YMCA, is busy planning for the 6th

annual ChristmasTown 5K scheduled for Saturday, November 24 at 6pm.

McAdenville, aka, ChristmasTown USA, known for

it’s spectacular light display each December, gives those who want a sneak preview before December 1st, a chance to run (or walk)

through town.

What makes this event stand out, other than the lights, is that all the residents have their homes decorated

early just for this night. You will see a lot of them out on their porches cheering on the runners as they race past.

There is also an assortment of music along the route; bands, solo performers, and a DJ playing Christmas songs to run by.

Once the race is over, you can come back into the Pharr YMCA gymnasium to warm up, hydrate yourself with water and snacks provided to the runners, and enjoy the awards portion of the evening. There will be vendors on hand selling a variety of souvenirs and food.

Registration is only $30 and will include a t-shirt and coupons from local merchants.

This year’s race has been increased from 1200 runners to 1300. Ashley Westmoreland, chairperson for this

event, said “the addition of 100 runners is to help with the influx of calls and emails of folks wanting to register once the race sells out – which is does every year. Our goal is to have everyone who wants to run to be able to secure a spot.”

Mrs. Westmoreland encourages you to register now.

“Each year we sell out earlier and earlier, don’t procrastinate, you may miss the opportunity to be a part of one of the Southeast’s premier races,” she said.

For more details or to register, you can go to the official ChristmasTown website, mcadenville-christmastown. com, mcadenvillewomansclub.org, or gastonymca.org.

You can check out past races on the ChirstmasTown 5K Facebook page.

Junior Legion player Hunter Hogue slides into home plate.

Waelz wins championship Junior Legion runner Andrew Warren steals second base.

Members of the Gaston County Blazing Saddles 4-H Club recently competed at the state-level horse event in Raleigh. Congratulations to Faith Waelz and her magnificent steed Maggie who came home with the Western Showmanship championship.

Marshall Witherall pitched for the Junior Legion team.

Gaston County photo Paige Rhinehart photos

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East Carolina University Spring 2018 Commencement At East Carolina University, 5,479 students received degrees on May 4, 2018 in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.

The following local students earned degrees: Cydni Fowler of Belmont graduated with a BA-Psychology Brendan Granson of Belmont graduated with a BSCommunication Kyrstin Chaparro of Belmont graduated with a BSPublic Health Studies Kennedy McClain of Belmont graduated with a BSNNursing Hugh Quach of Belmont graduated with a MD-Medicine Victoria Johnson of Dallas graduated with a BAPsychology Collin Haney of Gastonia graduated with a BS-Applied Sociology Meredith Cox of Gastonia graduated with a BS-Communication Logan Hall of Gastonia graduated with a BS-Communication John Cathcart of Gastonia graduated with a BS-Construction Management Charles Downs of Gastonia graduated with a BS-Construction Management Monasia Simmons of Gastonia graduated with a BSExercise Physiology Mackenzie Quinn of Gastonia graduated with a BSPublic Health Studies Ashley Cloninger of Gastonia graduated with a BSBA-Management Inform Systems William Rouse of Gastonia graduated with a BSBAMarketing Lauren Scanlan of Gastonia graduated with a CERTQuant Meth Soc and Beh Sc Lisa Hewlett of Gastonia graduated with a MLS-Library Science Cheyenne Wells of Gasto-

nia graduated with a MS-Hlth Informatics Info Mgmt Charles Haney of Mount Holly graduated with a BAEnglish Jenna Harbour of Mount Holly graduated with a BSElementary Education Kaitlyn Pacitto of Mount Holly graduated with a BSHospitality Management Alexis Medina of Mount Holly graduated with a BSRehabilitation Services Winston Garrison of Stanley graduated with a BSCriminal Justice Katelyn Nickols of Stanley graduated with a BSNNursing The fireworks capped off a new format for ECU’s 109th spring commencement ceremony, which was held in the evening for the first time.

The keynote speaker for commencement was Linda McMahon, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. McMahon earned her bachelor’s degree in French and her teaching certification at ECU and went on to become the co-founder and chief executive officer of World Wrestling Entertainment.

She encouraged graduates to “find your passion, play to your strengths and never lose your curiosity. I think these apply to business or any path you take. While you can’t script your life, your values will drive your narrative.”

In recognition of her leadership, accomplishments and service, Chancellor Cecil Staton awarded McMahon an honorary doctorate of humanities degree, as approved by the ECU Board of Trustees.

ECU offers more than 85 bachelor’s, 72 master’s and 19 doctoral degrees to nearly 29,000 students on its Greenville, North Carolina, campus and through an acclaimed online learning program.

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Locals graduate University of Alabama The University of Alabama awarded some 5,436 degrees during spring 2018 commencement May 4-6.

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Gaston Braves season ends with play-off loss to Shelby

By Art Shoemaker The G-Braves opened the second round of the American Legion Area IV Playoffs by dropping the first two games to Shelby Post 82.

The Shelby club came into the series with a sparkling 22-1 won loss record and had not lost a game in over a month.

However after losing the first two games the Braves were on the road to play Shelby at Veterans Field, home of the National American Legion World Series, in game three.

The Braves came ready to play in scoring three runs in the first inning to begin

the game. Shelby answered with two tallies of their own in the bottom half of the inning. Our locals added single runs in the third and sixth innings while holding Shelby scoreless the rest of the way in winning 5-2.

Winning pitcher Jacob Landis, a rising South Point senior, was outstanding on the mound for the Braves.

From all indications, based on his play this summer for the Braves, Landis should be a mainstay of the pitching staff for the Red Raiders next spring. Cameron Hilton, as he has all season, was very effective in relief.

In 1 2/3 innings of work Hilton allowed no runs or hits.

Braves catcher #9 Luke Bumgarner gets ready for the pitch.

Head Coach Mark King and Assistant Coach Kenneth Pasour watch the Shelby game action.

Gaston Braves #15 Wesley Hall ready for the Shelby pitch.

Cameron has performed well as a middle infielder all season but without his continuous superb relief pitching the Braves would have suffered more defeats.

Dosi Jonas had a double in the game with Jordan Lathe leading the way on offense with three bingles. Third baseman Scottie Lee and left fielder Grant Tilley had clutch RBI’s in putting the game away for the Braves.

Last Sunday night at Abbey Yard the Braves played host to Shelby before a large crowd. Fans have been very loyal in following the team all season both home and away. Their enthusiastic support has not

#6 Scottie Lee of the Braves gets a hit. gone unnoticed by the players.

The Braves scored a run in the second frame and Shelby answered with two of their own in the fifth. These were the only runs scored in the game thus the Braves ended the 2018 in losing 2-1 to Shelby.

Luke Bumgarner, a North Gaston product, led the way at the dish for the Braves with two hits, one producing a RBI. Other Brave hits were recorded by Wesley Hall, Scottie Lee, Dosi Jonas and Ben Bowman.

Nolan Cochran, a rising senior at the Point, started on the mound and pitched well for 4 2/3 innings before tiring. Cochran has played well for the Braves this season and is expected to have much success on both the gridiron and diamond for the Red Raiders as he enters his senior season of play.

Braves #33 Ethan Shell on alert for a steal.

Christee King photos

Pitcher #4 Dosi Jonas throws a fast one.

The Braves finished the 2018 campaign with a breakeven 13-13 record.

Coach Mark King commented post game that this was a very good group of youngsters to coach. He said the team came to the park every game with a good at-

titude and gave it their best in every game. He added that the team played their best baseball at the end of the season and he expects even better results in 2019 as ten of this year’s squad is eligible to play American Legion baseball next year.

Gaston Braves outfielder #19 Caleb Hegar in action against Shelby.

Braves #16 Grant Tilley takes a swing.

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Time to register for school Do you have a kindergarten student who needs to register for school? Will your child be a new student in Gaston County Schools?

Don’t wait until school starts to register; do it now. The Student Assignment Office (located at the former Forest Heights El-

ementary in Gastonia) is open this summer to help you with registration.

Hours for registration are Mondays through Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. For more information call (704) 810-7284 or visit https:// www.gaston.k12.nc.us/howtoenroll.

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Zoning members needed

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The Town of Stanley is currently looking for community members to serve on a Zoning Ordinance Committee. Candidates should be able to attend monthly meetings in the early evening. Interested parties should email the Town Clerk at cgreder@townofstanley.org. Separate Public Input sessions will be announced in the near future.

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MAINTENANCE MAN & GROUNDS KEEPER needed full time for Rental Properties. Must have valid NC drivers license. (704) 473-4299

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SALVATION ARMY STORE MANAGER, SHELBY. Retail experience, self-motivated, good people & management skills, clear background check.

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Must have valid drivers license.

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SOUTHCO INDUSTRIES, INC. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MOTIVATED, TRUSTWORTHY AND DEPENDABLE FOR OUR TRUCK INSTALLATION DEPARTMENT. EXPERIENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE INSTALLATION OF PARTS AND WIRING. MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE A PLUS. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WELL WITH OTHERS. (704) 482-1477 CAROLYN.GR ANT@SOUTHCOINDUSTRIES.COM SOUTHCO INDUSTRIES, INC. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. LOOKING FOR MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL WHO IS DEPENDABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY FOR OUR PARTS DEPARTMENT. COMPUTER EXPERIENCE IS A MUST. EXPERIENCE IN INVENTORY MOVEMENT OF PARTS WOULD BE A PLUS. MUST HAVE GOOD PEOPLE SKILLS AND WORK WELL WITH OTHERS. (704) 4821477 CAROLYN.GRANT@ SOUTHCOINDUSTRIES.COM

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BEAUTY SHOP FOR RENT. Located in Cherryville, small beauty shop for rent, $300 per month, utilities included. Located at 106B West 1st St. (704) 616-3739 ratatman@gmail.com WELL ESTABLISHED RESTAURANT for over 18 years, located in Shelby NC. Great cash Àow, owner selling due to health reasons. Some Owner Financing Available. Call for more details. (704) 473-1176

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Practically anything outdoors.

Tidy up your place. You call, I haul. No job too small in Cleveland County. (980) 295-0750

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING Looking for affordable lawn care services and pressure washing ?? Give us a call for a free estimate.

We offer grass cutting, weed eating, edging, cleaning flower beds, and gutters. (704) 466-2333 CNA CAREGIVER looking for part-time work Monday thru Friday caring for elderly women. 7 years experience, compassionate care, companionship, prepare meals, driving to appointments and activities, etc. $12-$20 per hour depending on services needed. Forest City and surrounding areas. (828) 755-4950 CUSTOM PLANING AND WIDE BELT SANDING. Up to 42” planing, up to 60” sanding.

Straight-line sawing for glueup. Hardwood lumber available; Oak, Walnut, Maple. Dean, 828-286-0517 CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Garage Door Special: Single size starting at $499. Double size starting at $849. Garage door repairs and installations. Ask about glass door installation and repair. 704419-0117 (704) 472-9367 HANDYMAN, RETIRED. General contractor available for small job repairs and fixes.

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BLANTON’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING. For all your Grass cutting, Leaf blowing, Weed eating, Landscaping please call Kameron Blanton 704-692-0856 for a free estimate. I can cut one time, weekly, bi-weekly. I will do my best to fit your schedule and your needs!

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HUGE HUGE YARD SALE Sat Jul 28th, 2018 from 08:00 AM - until Rain no sale Household items & decor Clothes - women’s, young adult, & Big Man’s TVs, printers, Furniture 2007 Toyota Sequoia and MUCH more Great Deals 704 Sandhurst Drive, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 (704) 692-8963 rgaffney@carolina.rr.com NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE. Multi Family, Sat. 7/28, 7am until. Grace Street, Shelby. Small furniture, household appliances, housewares, pet items, clothes, electronics and lots of misc.

KINGS MOUNTAIN AREA. SATURDAY 07/28/18 from 8am-12pm. 915 Crescent Circle, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

GASTON COUNTY YARD SALE Sat. July 28, 7AM 2PM. Oakdale Drive is off Mary’s Grove Church Rd. Multi-Family yard sale. Lots of household items, children’s clothes, plus size name brand clothes, books, and much, much more. 108 Oakdale Drive, Cherryville, NC 28021 (704) 435-2945 clarkgj@ bellsouth.net

RUTHERFORD COUNTY ESTATE SALE Fri. July 27, 1-4pm.

(Dealers/collectors ONLY). Sat. July 28, 8am-3pm (open to the public). Furniture, appliances, household items, vintage items, antiques and collectibles, tools and much more.

CASH ONLY small bills. Be prepared to take items with you.

5820 U.S. 221 South Highway, Mooresboro, NC 28114 (803) 517-0663 OLE GREY’S TREASURES is now open Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm. Located inside TriCity Mall, beside the bill place in Forest City. Clothing, toys, signs, jewelry, comics, more.

FOR SALE GLASS TABLE with 4 chairs $200. Call (704) 692-9390 HONDA PRESSURE WASHER PUMP, needs repair, $50. Leaf blower, runs but needs repair, Edger in good condition, both $60. Professional heavy duty seed/fertilizer spreader with extra attachments, $150. 6ft. scrape, $125. Reversible farm scoop, $200. (828) 429-3117

14’ TRAMPOLINE. In good condition $100. Call (704) 4819208 FOAM BOARD INSULATION. 1x4x8 foil back R rated have 60 sheets. $13 per sheet. Lower price $18 per sheet. (704) 4870550 COFFEE AND END TABLE SET. 1 Glass coffee table and 2 glass end tables. Call (704) 466-8741 OLD RECORD ALBUMS. Curio Cabinet $40, furniture, old books, paperbacks .50¢ each, exercise equipment, and other odds and ends. (704) 974-8440 HOTPOINT REFRIGERATOR 5’4” HEIGHT $125. Electric Craftsman weed eater $20, Electric Black and Decker leaf blower $20, 26” Huffy ladies bike $30. UFC ultimate championship fighting punch bag $75, Singer sewing machine $30.

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BEST prices, new 5x8 $725. Custom built welcome. 2k to 20 ton Utility, Cargo, Dump, Equipment, Livestock. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

MUST SEE ITEMS FOR SALE! King Size (White Washed Oak) Bedroom Suite includes Bed, Triple Dresser & 2 Lighted Towers $1800; Queen Size (Contemporary Almond) Bedroom Suite includes Bed, Triple Dresser & Hutch $800; 3 Piece Contemporary Smoked Glass & Mirrored Hutch with Lights (off White) $350; Set of 2 Wing Back Chairs (Burgundy Print) in Great Condition $275; Very Old Beautiful Antique Singer Sewing Machine with All the Books & Accessories $200; Love Seat (Off White) $85; Leather Sofa (Grey) $300; Odd Chairs $35 each; Pearl Drum Set (Beautiful) $850; Bass Guitar $250; Mandolin $250; Keyboard $90; Odd End Tables $35; Water Skis $50; Life Vests $15 each; Lounger (Off White) $200; Large Collection of CDs $1 to $2 each; Leather Biker Jacket $75; Leather Chaps $75. (704) 482-9610

SCOOTATRAILER to haul up to a 600 lb. electric wheelchair or scooter inside. Used since 2009 to transport our daughter’s powerchair. It has been garage kept always and is in excellent condition. We now have an adapted van and no longer have a need for the ScootaTrailer. It can travel at any highway speed without complication of overloading the vehicle or the hitch.

It retails for over $4000. Our price is $2500 cash only. Serious inquires only please. Call 704-477-7787 or (704) 472-9274

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS, and odd furniture. 704-481-0954 and after 5pm, call (704) 4820540

WANT TO BUY. Good used, titled, 5x8 wooden floor trailer.

Serious inquiries only. (704) 473-2272

FREE! Cabinet Style Stereo with AM/FM and 8 Track. Oak coffee table. (704) 472-1859 FRIGIDAIRE 12,000 BTU Slider/Casement A/C, $150. Executive desk chair, new, $60. Lift chair, $85. (828) 286-8093 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 TWO PLOTS IN SUNDIAL SECTION at Eternal Hills, previously Sunset Memorial Park, $1495. (828) 286-3771 HORSE QUALITY 4X5 ROUND BALES. Spring Cutting, Delivery available, large quantity discount. Call (980) 241-9010 HONEY BEES: This Years Swarms, fresh Rutherfordton Queens. All new wax. Can frame hives. $150-$300. Call/text Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823

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BEAUTIFUL FURNITURE Burgundy print living room suite. Couch, chair, love set, coffee table, 2 end tables. $500. Also Blue flower print den suite. Couch, love seat, coffee table, 2 end tables $450. Also Entertainment center, $150.

(704) 560-6602

WANT TO BUY 5X10 CARGO TRAILER. White or light color, one axle, swing door or bottom hinge door. Call (305) 304-3034 DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828289-1175 or (828) 247-1070

$$CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector (704) 695-4917 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

(828) 245-6756 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment & scrap metal. Must have ID & proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855 DRINK TEA AND LOSE WEIGHT GET THE RECIPE TO MAKE THIS TEA FOR YOURSELF FROM INGREDIENTS YOU MAY ALREADY HAVE AT USACAROLINA.COM ClickHereAmerica@Mail.com SNAPPER LAWNMOWER FOR SALE. 12 HP Riding lawnmower, $250. (704) 473-2903 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 PROVIDENCE FARMS PRODUCE. Thornless Blackberry Plants, $6. You pick Blueberries, $10 gallon. Tomatoes when ripe, $1.00lb. Peaches, $20 1/2 bushel, some white. Plums, $10 gallon. 828-305-8124.

2 CEMETERY PLOTS. Cleveland Memorial Park. 2 plots $1200 each OBO. Call (864) 304-3299 WEDDING EQUIPMENT FOR SALE. Candelabra, Arches, Kneeling benches, etc. $800 or best offer. (828) 388-3374 CEMETERY PLOTS HILL CREST GARDENS. 6 grave lots in section Evergreen 1 $1500. Cemetery between Mount Holly and Stanley. Call James Groner (828) 645-2750 MURRAY SELECT RIDING MOWER B&S 12.5hp, 40” Deck, 6 speed, runs good, $375. (704) 472-7246

APPLIANCES NEEDED! Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Refrigerators. Salvation Army Family Store will pick up your used, working appliances to resell in our Family Stores. Call 704-482-9502 to arrange pick up. Donate! Shop!

Support local ministry! 1649 E. Dixon Blvd, Shelby by Big Lots, or in Forest City (reopening soon at former Watkins auto dealership) Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm. Sat, 10am5pm. (704) 482-9502 ANTIQUE BED & PIE SAFE. Also 304 and 316 stainless steel nuts & bolts. (704) 4601745 USE KENNEL DIP® to control fleas, ticks, mange mites & stable flies. Control mosquitoes where they breed! Bridges Hardware & Home Center (704-7395461) (www.kennelvax.com 2 ACRE TRACT NEAR TIEC US Hwy 74 Exit #167. Convenience and Privacy, year round Stream, County Water access and power at property.

No HOA fee, Zoned Multi-Use Residential or commercial.

Adjoining Tract also available.

Contact John, Owner at 828243-1844, leave VOICE mail with your phone number and best time to reach you. Make an appointment to walk thru the property. 3300 Block of NC Hwy 9 South. mountain_ gateway@windstream.net HOUSEHOLD SALE. Furniture must go! China cabinet, GE mini fridge, hide-a-bed couch, chairs and much more. Call Ronnie (704) 284-4334

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2010 FORD RANGER XLT, 4WD, extra cab, great condition. 90k miles. Call for pictures or info. $14,500. (704) 473-6009 2014 FISHIN’ BARGE 22’ PONTOON 2014 22’ Suntracker Fishin’ Barge. Like new, stored in building since purchase, less than 200 hours on the motor. 90 HP 4 stroke Mercury. Ski tower, 24 volt trolling motor, Humminbird down imaging depth finder, stainless steel rod holders, dual axle trailer with trailer brakes. Many extras to throw in with purchase, life jackets, tubes, kneeboard, ski ropes etc. $22,500 (980) 3079028

2002 TOYOTA CAMRY 225,000 miles, $1750. (704) 974-5444 paulgirouard54@yahoo.com

PETS & LIVESTOCK

2002 CHEVROLET S-10 4x4, extended cab, 4.3 auto, 118k miles, dark green, tinted windows, $3600 cash. (828) 4295155

DORKY PUPPIES. Beautiful tiny pups. Mom full teacup Yorkie. Dad full mini dapple dachshund. 3 boys, 1 girl, 6 weeks old. $400. 704-691-5332 after 4:30pm. coderedorcodeblue@ yahoo.com

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WWII COLLECTOR wanting to BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives & Flags. I BUY Small & Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid. (828) 980-3329 NEED CASH? I will buy your old used Nintendo NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy and N64 Games. Small/big lots. (828) 748-7264 WANTED TO BUY. Good Used Furniture and Appliances, and antiques and estates. 704-4810954 and after 5pm call (704) 482-0540 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title.

Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767 or (704) 487-0228 I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC Test Strips. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local & pay fast. (828) 577-4197

FARM & GARDEN FESCUE HAY. Spring cut, in the dry. 4x4 rolls, $15 each. Call (704) 538-9228 1950 FORD 8N ALL ORIGINAL. Local tractor. Has every option that was available in 1950. Four good tires with wheel weights on rear. Includes middle buster plow and 3 point carryall. $3450 Call (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net 4510 JOHN DEERE TRACTOR. 4 WD, with 460 loader, less than 900 hours. Also Mx6 cutter. $21,500. Call Randy.

(704) 472-7800

2011 FORD RANGER XLT, cruise, tilt, AM/FM Cass.

4 cylinder, auto, 61k miles. $5995. (828) 287-3820

CKC SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPS Beautiful pups, rare colors and markings, blue eyesplayful and socialized to people- ¿rst vet visit and shots.

Like us on Facebook Huskyville of Vale for more pictures. (704) 530-0853 rrichardson1313@gmail.com

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES (LAST LITTER). Registered, born 07/14/18, 4 boys and 4 girls $450. Taking deposits know. Call Joe or Tammy 704616-6713 or (980) 295-0923 TWO FREE LOVING KITTENS. FOR A GOOD HOME. LITTER BOX TRAINED. 1 male (grey & black) 1 female (black).

8 weeks old. Call (864) 2192966

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. Pure breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers.

Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704538-1199. (704) 600-7847 REGISTERED YORKSHIRE TERRIER PUPPIES. Born 6/21/18. Will be UTD on shots and vet checked when ready for their new home. Will be ready 8/16/18. Call/Text Shawn for details. (828) 429-7100 AKC BOXER PUPPIES. 12 wks old. 1st shots, tails docked, dew claws removed. Health guaranteed. Mom and Dad on site. Males & females available.

Fawn & white, white with brown spots. Ready for new homes. $400-$500. (704) 974-5689 FREE KITTENS. 3 males and 1 female. Different gray color varieties. Call 704-482-8571 or call or text (704) 692-5378

CARS & TRUCKS

1999 TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE. In very good condition except it will not crank. Welcome to come see and make offer.

Call (704) 418-0938

2007 YAMAHA V STAR. 2007 YAMAHA V STAR 1100. Looks good and rides good, 16k miles, asking $3400. Call or text Dwayne, (704) 300-6185 mdp28152@yahoo.com 2007 YAMAHA ROYAL STAR. 1300cc, 19k miles, all extras, garage kept. Make reasonable offer 704-263-2869 or (704) 460-6457

VACATIONS BOOK NOW! In the heart of Myrtle Beach. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath. $550 per week. Keith (704) 418-3790 or (704) 7503082

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VACATIONS

2006 FORD F-150 FX4, 4x4, V8, 4 door, one owner, $9500.

(828) 286-3077

OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOMS 2 BATHS. washer/dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1200wk.

6001 South Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 (704) 4727145

2013 KIA RIO 52000 miles, $7900, (704) 482-7300 anndeaton@bellsouth.net

PEKA-TZU & MALTI-TZU PUPPIES. $175 each. Text (864) 490-4979 AKC REGISTERED CHOCOLATE LAB PUPPIES. 5 weeks old. Silver Factored. $800 each.

2 Chocolate males left. Taking $200 deposits. Ready 8/1/18.

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MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Z71, 1 owner, 172000 miles. $4500 negotiable. Brad (704) 472-8436

OLD OUTBOARD BOAT MOTORS. Call for Details (704) 922-0433 or (704) 842-4716

MUSCOVY BABY CHICKS. 10 chicks. Call (704) 466-8741

WE BUY SCRAP CARS. We purchase scrap vehicles with free pick up! Top $$$! Cash paid/No title needed! (980) 295-6556 stacey_n_brian@yahoo.com

CARS & TRUCKS 2003 FORD MUSTANG GT, Convertible, $3500. Price negotiable. 828-980-5500 or 828980-4700.

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2008 HONDA ODYSSEY 175000 miles, $6200, runs well, cared for, kept in a garage. One owner. (704) 4730218

CAMPERS 2013 NOMAD CAMPER. Self Contained, 18.5’ long, sleeps 5, like new. Lots of extras go with it. $7200 firm. (704) 477-5526 2001 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER CLASS A 35U, 81,042 Miles, Workhorse Chassis with full body paint, garage kept, hydraulic leveling system, 2 slides, back up camera, gas & electric hot water heater, outdoor shower and much more.

Call with serious inquiries 704473-9635 (704) 473-9635 WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. (828) 429-3935 2007 TRAIL CRUISER, 22 ft long, needs minor repairs. $2600. (828) 289-1817

2000 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Rag top, 40000 miles.

Make offer. (704) 460-1745

SCENIC RIDGE CAMPGROUND. CHERRYVILLE, NC. RV, Tent Sites, Cabins.

Ask about 20% OFF Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938

2009 NISSAN ALTIMA $6100 Black leather seats; Sunroof; Tinted windows; Push button start, CD player and Navigation. 138k miles. (704) 487-7470

1992 POP UP CAMPER by Viking, Fridge and camp stove, in good condition. Only $1500. Call 704-922-0433 or (704) 842-4716

TWO BEACH HOUSES FOR RENT. One in Ocean Lakes, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, golf cart included. One in Ocean Side Village, Surfside. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath.

Real nice. Washer/dryer, golf cart included. Ocean view off back porch. 6001 South Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 (704) 434-9502 BEACH HOUSE RENTALS. Ocean Lakes, Myrtle Beach. 2 and 3 bedrooms. Includes golf cart. Call for reservations. Week of July 28 available, and weeks in August and September available 704-473-1494 or (704) 434-7765 OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 2 bedroom, 2 bath.

Also, pullout couch, queen size and golf cart. Weeks and weekends. Good off season rates.

704-482-9781 6001 South Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 (704) 472-5182 SCENIC RIDGE CAMPGROUND CHERRYVILLE, NC. RV, Tent Sites, Cabins. Ask about 20% OFF Seasonal Sites. (704) 4350938 OCEAN LAKES VACATION RENTALS. (1) 1678 STARFISH. 3 bedroom, washer/dryer, large covered front porch. (2)5525 TERN 2 bedroom 1 bath washer/ dryer. 704-473-6109. sheilaba@ bellsouth.net 6001 South Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659 or 6001 South Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 (803) 635-9831

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REAL ESTATE

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1999 HORTON MOBILE HOME 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath. Ready to move in. Linoleum in main areas, carpet in bedrooms, Heat/Air system, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer. Currently in a mobile home park with sizable lot. 2 car parking & utility building. $21,500.00 or best offer. Kelvin 704-678-0818.

4.9 ACRES FOR SALE near Forest Hunt Elementary School. Rutherford County.

Water, good flat land, endless possibilities, lots of road frontage. $38,400. Call 828-2481900, (828) 447-0120

2018 MOBILE HOME near Shelby Middle School. 2 Bedroom, 2 bath, new appliances.

Rent to own $595 month. Call (980) 939-6633 ext. 1

1/2 ACRE MOBILE HOME LOT and 3 acre Mobile Home lot. Both in Casar on paved street & county water. 704-5381199. 214 Mace Rd, Casar, NC 28021 (704) 600-7847 LAWNDALE AREA. Cleared 1.3 acre lot, water and septic, priced to sell. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, www.bryantrealtyinc.com (704) 567-9836

OVERLOOKING #8 HOLE DEER BROOK 120 AUGUSTA LANE, SHELBY. Beautiful 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths and One Half Bath. Dining Room, Living Room, Office, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Finished Basement with Large Entertainment Space. Owner to offer One Year Home Warranty.

Two rooms in Basement can be used for guest and includes full bath. Home has volume ceilings, hardwoods, and Irrigation for lawn. Over 4000 Sq. Ft. $439,900 120 Augusta Lane, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 4730376 justin.hill@remax.net

POLK COUNTY 2 ACRE TRACT NEAR TIEC US Hwy 74 Exit #167.

Convenience and Privacy, year round Stream, County Water access and power at property. No HOA fee, Zoned Multi-Use Residential or commercial. Adjoining Tract also available. Contact John, Owner at 828-2431844, leave VOICE mail with your phone number and best time to reach you. Make an appointment to walk thru the property. 3300 Block of NC Hwy 9 South. mountain_ gateway@windstream.net

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 27.3 ACRES: 800 feet of frontage on Second Broad River, 900 feet highway frontage, city water, creek, hardwoods, open fields, $130,000. (864) 909-1035Real Estate

EAST RUTHERFORD COUNTY. Off Hwy 120, Lots with water and septic. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, www.bryantrealtyinc.com. (704) 567-9836

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY HOUSE FOR LEASE (KINGS MOUNTAIN) Bethlehem area.

3 Bedroom 2 bath, cul-de-sac, very private, large deck, carport, large storage building, NO SMOKING, NO PETS. First and last months rent. $900 mo $850 deposit. Call (704) 692-6771 HOUSES FOR RENT. 3 bedroom houses for rent. (704) 477-6418 KINGS MOUNTAIN. 2 Bedroom home, recently remodeled, like NEW, extra clean, Stove/fridge furnished. Call (704) 473-5240 2 OR 3 BEDROOM HOMES. In Grover and Shelby. $500-$575.

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NICE 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOME. In Kings Mountain. Heat pump - Central Heat & Air, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer hookups. Outside storage building. NO PETS! $800 per month. $500 deposit. 1, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 (704) 472-7933 1 BEDROOM UNIT FULLY FURNISHED. Electric heat & air.

Utilities furnished. Background check, deposit & references required! No Pets! One person only! $175 week. Near Cleveland Mall. (704) 477-6355

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT (SHELBY). Rent starting at $359. Call 704-472-4666. 801 South Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 472-3100

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE MOBILE HOME. 3 bedroom, 1 bath.

Peaceful wooded park near Shelby Middle School. Mature shade trees, large rooms and wheelchair shower! Rent to Own $535 month. Pets ok. Call (980) 9396633 ext. 1

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2BR 1BA, CONVENIENT LOCATION. Location: NC Hwy 9 S. near Columbus & intersection of either Sandy Plains Rd or Hwy 14 (which is a direct route to Hwy 14 and exit #1 on Interstate I-26). Address is #6190. 10 minutes to TIEC. Nice yard and privacy on three sides. Nice older house with HVAC, Front Deck and Ramp.

Nice, large grassed back yard.

Non-smoking environment.

Pets considered on individual basis. Either First month’s OR First and Last month’s RENT required, plus $500 Security Deposit depending on individuals demonstrated ability to pay rent on-time each month.

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RUTHERFORD COUNTY HOUSE FOR RENT. Beautiful brick home, 7 rooms, 2 baths, private 1000 feet off road with paved drive. Cheap $800. Forest City.

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WiFi, Micro-fridge, flatscreen, HD ESPN/Showtime. Nightly $49.99 & up. (828) 286-3681

2&3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. Available now! Stove and refrigerator furnished, W/D hookups.

Rent based on income. EHO. Shelby. 1526 Eaves Road, Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 487-1114

2 & 3 BEDROOM Mobile Homes. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City.

Starting at $450 a month. (828) 382-0475

NICE COUNTRY LIVING. 2 bedroom mobile homes for rent. 10 minutes from Shelby. NO PETS. Seniors welcome. (704) 692-0447

EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS. All utilities included with FREE cable/wifi and NO deposits. Starting at $150 a week. (828) 382-0475

2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text (704) 739-0259

1 BEDROOM STUDIO APARTMENT. All utilities included with FREE cable/wifi, $225 week in Forest City. Call for more info.

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2 BEDROOM APT. (DUPLEX).

Fallston Area. Hardwood floors, W/D hookups, central heat/air.

No Pets or HAP. $475. (704) 4875480

SENIOR LIVING AT ITS BEST! 55 and older. 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartments, Forest City. $400 deposit, $400 month. (864) 316-5282

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STOREFRONT RETAIL SHOP, $400 MONTH. Storefront many uses, retail, office, etc. 2 floors 1875 sq. ft. each floor. Located at 203 North Mountain Street, Cherryville, NC 28021 (704) 616-3739 ratatman@gmail.com MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT. KINGS MTN, 111 Braton Lane, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, open floor plan, water, sewer, trash collection & lawn mowing included. $625 month, $625 deposit. Dallas, 604 John Fraley Drive, 2 bedroom, remodeled bath with garden tub, open floor plan, water, sewer, trash collection, lawn mowing included. $550 month, $550 deposit. Ware Properties. (704) 458-4848

HOUSE FOR RENT. Cove Rd./ Bill’s Creek Road area. Beautiful, totally renovated, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom house. Central H/A, gourmet kitchen, dining room, laundry, fireplace, basement, shed, porch, deck, mountain views, creek. $625/month, deposit, references. Please call 828-289-3345. 757 Moss Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 ROOM FOR RENT. In private home in Forest City. Must have references and background check. All utilities included. (828) 245-9662 3BR, 2BA MH. Quiet wooded park, Rutherfordton. Landlord onsite. No pets! 1st, last and security. Background check. After 10am. (828) 289-8719

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TR. Harris Drive • Shelby, NC

We’ve been busy Planning and Designing the next eleven new homes being started this Spring and Summer at Crystal Springs Estates. Stop by and see what we’ve been up to! Buy now and take your choice of 3 Beautiful New Lake View Lots.

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FOR SALE & READY FOR BUYER! Call 704-349-0461 This brand new 2 bedroom, 2 bath townhome is finished and ready for occupancy. It is a custom home and has a gas fireplace, plank water-proof flooring, master shower with seat and easy step entry, over size garage plus many more features!

Crystal Springs is a great place to walk and enjoy the outdoors while being safe and secure. Try out our community walkway which circles around the Crystal Springs Community and Community Lake.

Stop by or call the Crystal Springs Sales Office in the Leona Neal Senior Center adjacent to Crystal Springs Estates.

Ask for Senior Real Estate Specialist Charles Tarlton who will answer any questions you may have concerning your Real Estate needs, plus take you on a personal tour of Crystal Springs!

Crystal Springs Sales Office is located at 100 TR Harris Dr. Shelby, NC 28150 - just off Hwy 18 North of Shelby Office: 704-481-7396 email: tcmcharlotte@live.com