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First Baptist Mt. Holly bouncing back from big fire

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Calamity hit Mt. Holly's First Baptist Church about six weeks ago when the largest fire in the town's downtown history gutted the 1924 sanctuary building on Main St.. Now, church members are pulling together to get the congregation back up and going to as normal a routine as possible.

On July 21, over 150 firefighters from sixteen departments battled the sanctuary building blaze for several hours before bringing it under control. The end result was that the whole roof structure collapsed down and inward leaving the exterior brick walls standing- but not very sturdily.

An investigation by the Gaston County Fire Marshal's Office, Mt. Holly Fire Dept., and Mt. Holly Police Dept. revealed the cause of the fire.

“Before the fire was reported there were workers that had been performing hot work using a propane torch and a patch to repair a roof leak,” said Mt. Holly Fire Dept. Chief Ryan Baker. “Debris was ignited and it extended to the roof of the structure. There were reports of lightning in the area before the fire was discovered. Two different resources were used to determine that there was no lightning on or near the church property. Based on this information, lightning was excluded as the cause of the fire.”

First Baptist pastor Rev. Kendell Cameron described what led to the roof 's collapse.

“The fire became so hot that some of the steel beams lost their tensile strength and began to bend,” he said. “The beans and roof First Baptist Mt. Holly pastor Rev. Kendell Cameron (right) and music director Taylor Vancil stand inside the burned out fell inside the walls.” sanctuary building surrounded by rubble. Note the undamaged cross behind the pulpit.

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Local couple visits all Reid High alumni hold Grand Reunion 59 US National Parks

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Some people do well to take a few days off and make it to Myrtle Beach or Cherokee, but Russ and Sue Carroll who live near Belmont off Moore's Chapel Rd., have a trip log that is truly phenominal. You see, over the past five years, the Carrolls have visited every single National Park in America starting with Arcadia and ending with Isle Royal. Other places they saw range from Death Valley to Gates of the Arctic and everything in between.

Sue tells how the incredible adventure all came about.

“We started in 2011 when we bought the National Park leather passport book at Acadia NP,” she said It listed the 58 national parks. One odd thing – it added Lewis and Clark and did not include American Samoa. We decided to follow the book even though it left out a park. Also, since 2011 there has been one new national park created, Pinnacles. We bought a leather passport book for a friend and copied the pages for Pinnacles. That took us up to 59.”

Trips and transport varied.

“It took 19 trips to visit 59 parks,” Sue said. “We flew on 12 trips (multiple flights) and drove to seven of them. We took six trips in 2012, five trips in 2013, two trips in 2014 (one trip was three weeks), two trips in 2015 and three trips in 2016 (Alaska trip was almost three weeks) to complete our journey.

The Carrolls cherished all their adventures, but had favorites as well. Russ's favorite was Rocky Mountain NP. Sue’s top ten included Acadia NP, Kings Canyon NP, Olympic NP, Mt. Rainier NP, Big Bend NP, Capitol Reef NP, Channel Islands NP, Redwood NP, Denali NP, and Katmai NP. So, what gave them the National Park travel bug?

“In 2008 we used the National Parks as a way to tour out west,” said Sue. See NATIONAL PARKS page 4

P LAY T H E

“Forever in our memory”.

That phrase certainly applies to the situation regarding the former African-America school, Reid High, that once stood in Belmont.

To prove it, a large number of Reid High alumni and supporters converged last Saturday for what was dubbed the 50th Anniversary Grand Reunion.

The reunion marked 50 years since Reid High was demolished, but the tone of the event was one of celebration and pride by those who went there during its heyday.

Heading up the excitement was a big parade honoring the school. The parade formed up at Davis Park and wound its way to Reid Park where a pep rally and picnic lunch was held.

Reid School as it was first known, was started just after WWI in a small building on Sacco St. The first principal was Charles Jessie Reid. It was the school where local AfricanAmerican children were educated.

Students that attended Reid School came from as far away as South Gastonia. Some walked as far as five miles to attend classes.

Others rode in an old vehicle that had been converted into a makeshift bus.

Reid School grew and by the 1940s was expanded to include high school grades. The school sports nickname and mascot was the

The Reid High Ram mascot was a big part of the school's Grand Reunion parade last Saturday.

Photo by Alan Hodge Rams, and students excelled on and off the athletic field.

Graduates included artist Juan Logan, political activist Ron Leeper, Belmont civic leader Elsie Grier, and many more.

When schools were integrated in 1966, Reid High was See REUNION page 8

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“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.”

-Helen Keller

My Opinion: Social Media’s Challenge to Democracy Fairs

By Lee H. Hamilton

I’ve been involved in politics for the better part of a lifetime, and have spoken at a lot of public meetings over the years. There’s one question, I think, that I’ve heard more than any other: “If I want to be an informed citizen, which sources of information should I consult?”

For many years, I had a set answer for this.

Read one or more of the respected national news sources, I’d respond. I’m not sure how good that answer was at the time, but I know for certain it would be inadequate now.

The internet and social media have upended our expectations of what it means to be well informed. Platforms and websites that take advantage of online and mobile connectivity are like a firehose, providing enormous quantities of information, opinion, news, statements, videos, images, analysis, charts, graphs — all of it instantly available.

The question is, what impact does this have on the public dialogue, and on representative democracy?

Clearly, these are powerful tools. As the rise of the Tea Party and the alarm over price increases for the EpiPen demonstrate, they can galvanize large, energetic groups of people who oppose a specific target. They make more information quickly available from more sources. They give citizens mul-

tiple ways to engage the attention and interest of policy makers — and give policy makers multiple ways to gauge public opinion and seek to understand the interests and needs of constituents.

But if information has become more ubiquitous and powerful, so has misinformation.

It spreads rapidly, passed along from user to user with no check. Posts tend to have no room for nuance; arguments can be explosive and arguers aggressive; drama and hysteria fuel polarization; special interests can’t help but take advantage of the context-free nature of social media.

The key question is: Does the ubiquity of information really help citizens understand complex issues, weigh competing arguments, and reach discriminating judgments about politics?

The answer, of course, is that it’s a mixed bag. Certainly, the information world we live in today is putting more stress on individual voters to make discriminating choices and on our representative democracy, which rests on institutions that were designed in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Our political process has proved resilient over centuries, but social media pose a powerful challenge. They’ve brought great gifts and equally great risks, and we’d be prudent to be cautious.

Lotta Burger festival pageant planned in Cherryville The first-ever Miss Lotta Burger Festival Pageant will be held Friday, September 9 at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Cherryville.

The pageant is an official event of the Lotta Burger Festival sponsored by the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce. The festival, which runs from 4:00 until 10:00 p.m., celebrates one of the tastiest hamburgers around. Entertainment includes music, vendors, and activities for children.

Girls newborn to age 18 are eligible to enter the pageant. The winners receive a crown, embroidered sash, and free entry in the Cherryville Christmas parade.

For more information, call (704) 678-3290 or visit the "Little Miss Gastonia Pageant" page on Facebook to download the application. Applications also are available at the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce.

Well, what with the chaps having returned to school and most if not all of the tomatoes having been pulled from the vine and devoured, and pools both public and private having their splashing days numbered, the end of summer ere nigh.

What this means is that it won’t be long before county fairs and festivals come around.

I love county fairs. The earliest recollection I have of going to one was the Mecklenburg County extravaganza back in the late 1950s. It was there I saw and touched my first hippopotamus. Come to think on it, that was the only hippopotamus I have ever touched but I can still see in my mind’s eye the grayish, leathery skin with a scattering of bristly hairs and how when I poked the hippo with my finger it looked at me as if to say, “If I could get out of this cage I bet you wouldn’t do that you little punk”.

Nowadays, hippos are pretty much rare fare at fairs. The African giants having been replaced by beeves, goats, chickens, hawgs, and the odd sheep as the animals of choice for display.

I guess the cost of catching and keeping a hippo has priced them out of the fair market.

Fair food is another big draw. It always amazes me the variety of vittles available for consumption. It’s hard to pick exactly what to eat. Some folks solve this dilemma by eating everything they can afford. Sort of like those people at a family reunion picnic who declare they want “just a taste” of this and that and sit down under a tree with a plate on each knee heaped with a cornucopia of stuff.

One of the best things in the fair food lane are the roasted ears of corn still in the shucks.

This is a very convenient as well as tasty concession because you can skin the shucks back and drizzle some butter on the cob and gnaw at it a while and then pull the shucks back up and carry the cob around like a pistol and repeat the process as the need for sustenance arises.

What would a county fair be without rides? Not much. Modern technology has

come up with some fancy rides but the basic principal and guiding Alan Hodge force behind just Banner-News Editor about every one of them old and new is to subject the body to as much in the way of stressful force as possible and call it fun.

Several years ago at the Cleveland County Fair Sharon and I ate chili dogs and got on an amusement called the “Scrambler”. Let me tell you, by the time I staggered off that contraption my intestines were well and truly scrambled and I stumbled around thoroughly discombobulated. To add insult to gastrointestinal injury the ride operator, a gent with teeth of an orange- ish hue, called out loudly to those waiting in line..”Haha, folks, look at the big kid.” Meaning me of course.

Lastly, it is the people that makes a county fair as much as anything else. What a delight it is to look at the cross section of humanity that comes to a fair. Here we see the tots, in their strollers being pushed along, groggy and pretty much oblivious to what is going on around them or screaming lustily for no other reason than they are hot and tired.

There we see the packs of teen girls as they prowl the fairgrounds looking for friends or giggling at teen boys taking drags off cigarettes, trying to impress.

Over yonder we see a game of chance operator trying to lure folks to his booth with insincere remarks such as “hey, pretty lady, try this” or “hey, handsome feller, win yer gal friend a stuffed pig!”

How weary he actually is with the whole affair and with the mob slowly shuffling by ignoring his pleas for commerce.

The sensory overload of a coumty fair is habit forming. It is a world of lights and action and people all gone wild in a fenced in lot for the space of a week where anything goes– and sometimes it goes around so many times and so fast it makes your head spin.

What Color Is Homelessness?

By Glenn Mollette A young man stood on a street corner in St. Paul, Minnesota last Sunday. He was holding up a sign describing his plight, "Homeless, hungry, need help." He was across the street from a church were I was speaking. I stopped to talk to him and did give him a small donation. I asked him about his situation and he said, "I'll be honest with you. I became addicted to drugs and I have burned all my bridges. I have family in the area but I can't go back to any of them." Some people have no place to go while others have places to which they feel they can never return.

Two weekends ago my wife and I were walking Michigan Avenue in Chicago. On every block there were at least two people holding up signs saying they were homeless and needed help.

Nashville Tennessee for the last several years has had thousands of homeless people on any given night. It seems today that every city has homeless people begging for financial help. Have we become a nation of beggars? I pause here and say but for the grace of God it could be me. My hope and prayer is that I can avoid homelessness and so can all the people I hold near and dear to me. However, I don't like seeing anybody homeless.

When we first started out on Michigan Avenue we were in the heart of the shopping center when I saw what appeared to be a grandmother, her daughter and month old baby huddled up in a doorway. The baby had a pacifier and was held by who

around and give them something. "I don't know how you got to this point but here is a little something. I hope it helps," I said. They said thank you as they slightly nodded their heads.

As I have seen so much homelessness in our country in the last few years I always wonder how many are truly homelessness and how many are just working the system? Are they collecting welfare and begging too? One man in Nashville a couple of weeks ago said he could not get a job because he would lose his $700 a month check.

Many in America are in dire situations due to drugs. Dependency on heroin and other devastating drugs are destroying people's health, families and finances putting them on the streets. Millions are dying early deaths due to drug addictions.

Interestingly, everybody I am seeing holding up "homeless" signs are either white people or black people. I have not yet seen a Hispanic on the street begging for food or claiming homelessness, nor have I seen any Asians or Middle Easterners. After this article is published I may hear differently. I haven't been everywhere.

We have to get Americans off the street. Bumming is not a good use of life. Every city in America must come up with a solid plan for temporary housing and utilizing people into a local constructive workforce. If they are not sick and physically able to do something, then helping the community and contributing something is better than begging on the street.

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The inside of the sanctuary is a scene of utter devastation -mixed with a couple of miracles. Twisted steel beams and charred wooden timbers are jumbled like jackstraws, chunks of plaster are scattered everywhere, carpet is soggy from water damage, pews are buried under rubble, all looking as if a 1,000 bomb had scored a direct hit. But amazingly, many of the plastic communion cups on the back of the pews are not melted and a large silver cross behind the pulpit overlooks the scene basically untarnished.

The future of the sanctuary is still undecided.

“We have questions about the stability of the walls,” Cameron said. “We are waiting for the results of an engineering report to tell us the future of the sanctuary.”

But the folks at First Baptist are not sitting around. Much movement has taken place sine the fire to get the congregation up to speed. Last week, electricity and air conditioning was restored to the newer portion of the church. It was separated from the sanctuary by a firewall that did its job.

“We are working with Beam Construction to get into the Fellowship Building,” Cameron said. We hope to be ready to have services there by Sept. 11.”

Other activities planned for the Fellowship Building will be Sunday School, choir rehearsals, and meals. The church offices will be stationed in a rented space next door in the old Carothers Funeral Home building.

“The nursery will be in the office space in the Fellowship Building,” Cameron said.

Overall, slowly but surely, things are returning to a semblance of normalcy at First Baptist, and even though the building took a big hit it could have been The brick walls at First Baptist are undergoing an engineering study to see if they can be saved. worse.

Photos by Alan Hodge “We are just thankful no one, especially firefighters, got hurt,” Cameron said.

This was the scene in July when firefighters were battling the First Baptist blaze.

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NATIONAL PARKS From page 1 “We visited Great Tetons, Yellowstone, Bryce, Zion, and the Grand Canyon on a long trip with Russ’s mom.

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The had the time and freedom to do it- so they went while the going was good.

“I had been at my company, SAS, for 25 years and had a generous amount of vacation each year,” said Sue “Russ was a contractor and could state times he would be unavaiable. We scheduled the long trips at the end of contracts. We realized that “waiting” until our retirement would mean that Russ’s parents might be unable to travel with us. We wanted to take this journey while we were in good physical and financial shape, which meant taking the trips during vacations. I encourage everyone to do fun things on your bucket list while you are working. You get no guarantees if you put things off.”

The Carroll's encourage everyone to travel and grab life while they can.

“When we first decided to do this, 59 did not seem that large,” Sue said. “Putting the trips together to see all the parks in a reasonable amount of time has been a challenge.

The east coast had parks we could drive to but they were not the majority. In a three state area you have Congaree, Great Smokey Mountains, and Shenandoah National Parks. Get out and see them!

They are the easiest. The most complex to plan were the eight parks in Alaska.

You can only drive to three of them – and you must fly to the other five on little planes.

What fun and what beautiful views!”

These are just a few of the National Parks the Carrolls visited.

Sue has compiled a huge scrapbook filled with other photos, brochures and memorabilia chronicling their five-year adventure.

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Shear Genius Salon opens in Stanley Brittney Oates held a ribbon cutting for her new business, Shear Genius Salon, in downtown Stanley on August 26th.

Brittney studied Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell School in Gastonia and graduated as Student Council president and with honors in color, texture and cutting. Brittney has done Charlotte’s style night out fashion show, lots of wedding make-up and hair, and has studied under numerous celebrity hairdressers and make-up artists. Shear Genius is located near the Stanley Town Clock at 102 S. Main Street in Stanley. Shear Genius Salon is open from Tuesday through Saturday 9 am to 8 pm and offers services to men, women and children in a modern, fresh atmosphere.

Brittney Oates offers cuts, baliyage, highlighting, coloring, styling, perms, bridal, and formal styles with a make-up beauty bar where customers can also get brow waxing. Brittney knows the latest trends but also knows how to do the classic favorites as well. Brittney is married to Gregory Oates of Stanley. They have two girls; Layla age 5 and Marley age 3.

The Vintage Nest in downtown Mount Holly has grown from a 650-square-foot space to 7,000 feet in just four years. Owner Jeff Lee celebrated the grand opening of his third location on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, with all-day specials, furniture-painting demonstrations, prize drawings and a Montcross Area Chamber ribbon-cutting ceremony. For more on The Vintage Nest, call 704.825.3355, or go to www.the-vintage-nest.com. Cutting the ribbon are The Vintage Nest owners Jeff and Tricia Lee, with shop staff members Maddie Lee, Katie Wall and Gina Hough. Others on the front row are, from left, Montcross Area Chamber Board member Greg Beal of the City of Mount Holly, Past-Chair of the Chamber Board Melia Lyerly of Lyerly Agency, Mount Holly Mayor Bryan Hough, City Council members Carolyn Holbrook Breyare and Jeff Meadows and Chamber Board member Brad Rivers of Gaston College. Some of the other Chamber members, Chamber Board members and Vintage Nest customers and friends attending the grand opening are in the background.

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Girl Scout volunteers needed As summer comes to an end, a new school year begins, including opportunities for local girls and adults to become a Girl Scout.

Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont has opportunities for volunteers who are committed to helping girls develop courage, confidence and character. The two go hand in hand; in other words, without the adult leaders, there is no Girl Scouting.

Volunteers are the heart and soul of Girl Scouting – whether the person has an hour, a day, a weekend or more, Girl Scouts has an opportunity that’s right for most adults. No previous Girl

Scout experience is necessary, as training and guidance are provided through GSCP2P. To volunteer, one must be at least 18 years of age or older, be a positive role model, and must become a member of the Girl Scouts for $15 per year. Volunteers can lead troops, volunteer with events, serve on committees or help at camp. Girl Scout staff and experienced volunteers provide accessible, practical courses that make every volunteer’s time and efforts more efficient and successful. Girls can also become a member for $15.

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Or, girls and parents can also find informational events near them by searching an online zip code locator at www. beagirlscout.org.

A ribbon cutting for Shear Genius Salon took place recently in Stanley. L to R in front row: Layla Oates, Gregory Oates, Brittney Oates, Marilyn Michael, Shannon Bolton. L to R in back row: Nancy Zickafoose, Jim Flanders, Marley Oates, Tara Murrow, Treva Taylor and Heidi Harkins.

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Burge Memorial Methodist Church 312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

Morningside Missionary Church 711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142

Catawba Heights Church of God 122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225 CBC-Memorial Apostolic 230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968 Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526 Community Christian Fellowship 2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881 Core Church 707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033 Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603 Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656 First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481 First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

Mt. Holly Church of God 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596 Mt. Holly Noles Baptist Church Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-2013 Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness 406 Scott St. 704-827-8201 Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320 New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468 New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822 New Saint Paul Holiness Church 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851 North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141 Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

Westview Presbyterian Church 1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

BELMONT Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

Brotherhood/Sisterhood WNCC UMC 120 Park Street 704-825-1333

Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-827-6280

Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Road 704-827-8474

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God 124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-829-1091

Crossroads Wesleyan Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church 151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

Holy Comforter Lutheran Church 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Power of the Spirit Church 118 School Street 704-827-7071

East Belmont Church Of God 320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007 Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342 Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church 503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

East Belmont Free Will Baptist 909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

East Belmont Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-825-8822 Ebenezer United Methodist Church 120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366

Ridgeview Baptist Church 105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

First Baptist Church 23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

Second Baptist Church 740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

Mount Moriah Baptist Church 110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046 Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist 212 South Street 704-825-7269

Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

New Hope Presbyterian Church 4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697

Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

Springfield Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-820-0193

New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668 First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

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

Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

Way of the Cross Baptist Church 238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

Full Gospel Church 106 School St 704-827-9621

First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521 First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855 Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church 530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442 Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner St. 704-827-0004 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

Message of Love Church 306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized 104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457 North Belmont Church of God 2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092 O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576 Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823 South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516 South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045 South Point United Methodist 510 Southpoint Church Rd. 704-825-4019 Springwood Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801 St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175 Stowe Memorial Baptist Church 26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987 The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709 Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730 Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604 Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

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Margaret Maynard Austin Margaret Maynard Austin, 96, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016. Margaret was born in Belmont, NC to Ervin Drayton (Erv) and Alice Maynard. Marg graduated from Belmont High and was educated at Belmont Abbey and Women’s College (UNCG).

She received her Master’s degree in Social Work from UNC Chapel Hill.

She worked for Guilford County Division of Child Protective Services until her retirement.

Her father, Erv, decided she would study Social Work.

This was a wise decision, as “I ended up doing what I loved, and I’m eternally grateful to my father for his guidance.”

She was named Outstanding Woman of Guilford College (1984, YMCA) and Boss of the Year (1973, ABWA). She received a special award for

her fund raising efforts on behalf of children. She was a member of P.E.O for many years.

Margaret’s husband was a pilot in the Army Air Corps and they were stationed in Japan following WWII. She loved to travel and she loved the beach, spending many wonderful hours with her family and friends. She was a Master bridge player and enjoyed golf and the Kentucky Derby. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Greensboro.

Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life is son, Joe Austin III, daughter in law Micki Stewart, grandson Josh Austin (Kouri) and greatgranddaughter Kamryn Sommers-Austin; granddaughter Ashley Austin (Mark Luther), brother Ervin Drayton Maynard (Mary), niece Bette Maynard Franken, nephews Joe Maynard (Meriweather), John David Maynard (Phyllis), Phil Maynard (Carol), David Maynard (Kay), Pete Banner (Elaine), Drake Maynard (Moreton) Will Quinn (Nancy), Doug Banner (Roseanne), and niece Ann Wilson (Larry). She is predeceased by her brothers Boyce, Harry and Tony and sisters Dare Gaston, Ruby Banner, and Elsie Quinn.

Memorial service was

held on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 2pm at Grace United Methodist Church, W. Market Street, Greensboro. Interment will be in the Maynard family plot, Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont, NC on September 11 at 3pm.

James Howard “Red” Overcash Mount Holly- James Howard “Red” Overcash, 86, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016. He was born in Catawba County, NC, son of the late John Watt and Lola Edith Helderman Overcash.

He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth “Mickey” Overcash, a daughter Marsha Diane Overcash and a granddaughter Ashley Nicole Overcash. He was a veteran of the US Army where he was a military police and was retired from Duke Power and the

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Creating Memories With Dignity & Respect P&N Railroad. Mr. Overcash was a member of the Mount Holly Masonic Lodge #544, a member of the Charlotte Scottish Rite, the Oasis Shriners and a member of the American Legion Post 266 in Stanley. He was an avid hunter and a member of the Mount Holly Hunt Club.

He is survived by his children Doris “Puddin” Overcash Sumpter Todd and husband Danny of Mount Holly, Tammy Overcash Shields Toler and fiancé Mike Huffman, Melissa Overcash Tadaki and Steve Braswell of Mount Holly and Amanda Overcash Reedinger and husband Erik of Cumming, Georgia and a special friend Dean Treadway. 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mr. Overcash was held 1:00pm Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Pineview Cemetery in Mount Holly with Rev. Kevin McClure officiating. The family received friends immediately following the service at the graveside.

Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral. org. Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly is serving the family.

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Meditations Let God drive What annoys you? I am most annoyed with drivers who insist on driving slow in the middle or far left lane on the highway. Don’t they realize these lanes are for driving ten miles over the posted speed limit? Well, alright I made up that rule.

I am becoming greatly concerned about our society’s careless driving Rev. Angela Pleasants habits. There are too many unnecessary First United wrecks on our highways. We drive too Methodist Church, close, we don’t use turning signals, and Mount Holly we are forever dodging in and out of traffic. We rush to get ahead of the next driver, only to have them pull up beside us at the red light. We carelessly speed, only to arrive at our destination no sooner than if we drove carefully.

Often, our relationship with God mimics our driving. How often do we try to get ahead of God? If we don’t hear an answer to our prayer immediately, we kick into overdrive to make things happen. L.B. Cowman in Streams in the Desert said, “I shall never be able to go too fast, if the Lord is in front of me; and I can never go too slowly if I follow Him always everywhere.”

(Pg. 606).

Learn from the Psalmist, “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.” Psalm 37:23 NLT. God orders our steps as well as our inactivity. There are times God will direct us into motion and other times to be still and wait. “Whether the cloud stayed above the Tabernacle for two days, a month, or a year, the people of Israel stayed in camp and did not move on. But as soon as it lifted, they broke camp and moved on. So they camped or traveled at the Lord’s command, and they did whatever the Lord told them through Moses.” Numbers 9:22-23 NLT. God does not reside in Goggle map, but he does lead us by the presence of his Spirit. Follow the guidance of God daily, and our steps will be established. We may stumble, but we will not fall, for God holds us by his hand.

Gaston Arts Council hosts monthly meet Art for the Heart Series ups for Artists

The Mt. Holly Parks and Rec. Dept. Sole Patrol senior citizens group got together for a Carolina Panthers rally. From left- Ella Godwin, Kathy Holbrook, and Debbie Olmstead. Back Alice Jones, Mary Hartness, Peggy Ballew, Cheri Love, Bettie Reynolds and Roger Estes.

Cheri Love photo The Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of the Week is two little Miniature Dachshunds named Max and Charlie. They are not brothers but they are both under two years of age and both weigh about 15 pounds.

They have smooth coats and have the dark red coloring.

They have the typical Dachshund attitudes and are not good with small children. They do not need to be adopted together.

Dachshunds may not be the best dogs for families with young children - or with children of any age who are not taught how to handle and communicate with dogs safely.

Dachshunds may bark at and even charge other dogs when they are being walked; this trait is especially obvious if two or more dachshunds are walking together (the pack mentality) and if the other dog is a large breed. For this reason, as well as general common sense, dachshunds should always be walked on a leash in cities and towns, and they should always be confined to a securely fenced yard at home.

Max and Charlie are neutered, current on vaccines and

micro-chipped. Please give one of these boys a chance to become part of your family!

Many available pets will be at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Friday from 6-9 pm, Saturday noon to 6 pm and Sunday 2-5 pm.

Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. 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 TriCounty Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006.

Gaston Arts Council and Carother’s Funeral Home present "Art for the Heart" interactive art sessions, taught by professional teaching artists.

Come encounter art that’s good for the heart” on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 5:30 PM. Location – the newly designed Carother’s facility at Gaston Memorial Park, 2205 Williamsburg Drive, Gastonia, NC. The interactive art sessions will include making creations

with: Color Pencils, Stain Glass, Journal Making and more.

There is no cost to attend but seating is limited so RSVP today (704) 865-9521. Registrants will be served dinner promptly at 5pm.

"Art is a great way to work through intense emotions such as grief.” said Cheryl Godbout, General Manager, Carothers Funeral Homes, Gaston Memorial Park.

Master Gardener event The Master Gardener Group of Gaston County is inviting the public to attend their September 15 program at the Gaston County Citizens Resource Center, 1303 Cherryville Hwy (NC Hwy 279), Dallas, NC. Thursday, September 15, 10:00 – 11:00 am. Greg McGinnis will be speaking on the topic of birds. He will speak extensively about Blue Birds; specifically, the foods they eat, their brooding times and nesting houses.

McGinnis is a native North Carolinian and owner of the Wild Birds Unlimited franchise in

Gastonia. His interest in birds goes back to childhood when his grandmother instilled in him the responsibility we have to take care of birds. The general public is invited to this presentation at no charge and no reservations are required. McGinnis will have bird feed, nest houses, feeders and books available for cash purchase. Barbara Linster, Publicity Liaison, can be reached at 704-674-0860 or balinster@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

Gaston Arts Council presents the Creative Pollinator gathering series. The monthly gatherings will provide an environment and atmosphere for cross pollination and exchange of innovative ideas among artists (“artprenuers”) of all disciplines - with the goal of connecting people and resources for success! Guest speakers will be invited to share valuable and insightful industry information. There will be an opportunity to meet the artist during the monthly featured artist segment! Gaston Arts Council invites artist to visit their Artist Corner page to tell them more about you.

The first meet up for this Fall, will take place on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at the Courtyard by Marriott Gastonia, 1856 Remount Road, Gastonia, NC doors open at 6 PM. RSVP strongly encouraged ~ go to https://goo.gl/ WzshO7 or call (704) 853ARTS. September guest speakers:

Kathryn K. Bentley, Affiliate Director North Carolina Wolf Trap (Early Learning through the Arts Program - teaching artist opportunities); Rachel Bagley, Director-Marketing & Communications, City of Gastonia.

September featured artists: Felecia Robinson, abstract expressionistic paintings, sculpture and design artist; Eddie Ferrell, vocalist fluterecorder, guitarist, mandolin player.

Refreshments will be served.

"Gaston Arts Council is looking forward to carry on the mission and purpose of the Pollinators group, which was the brain child of Merryman Cassels, owner of Hive Supplies for Arts & Living, in downtown Gastonia, to provide an outlet for artists/“artprenuers” to gather for information sessions which focused on bringing the tagline “profit doing what you love” to life," said Kim George, President/CEO, Gaston Arts Council.

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REUNION

From page 1 closed and its students sent to Bel- this meeting, many wore their Reid mont High. Not long after, Reid High T-Shirts for the fellowship and High was torn down. to start celebrating. It was agreed But the legacy of Reid High that we would plan for Labor Day would not die. In Sept. 2013, a cer- weekend, 2016. Reunion planning emony was held at Reid Park where meetings have been held in all the a roadside plaque in honor of the predominately long standing Afschool was unveiled. rican American churches of Bel“The idea of a “Reid High 50th mont that include: Henry’s Chapel Grand Reunion Since Closing / A.M.E. Zion Church; Hood Memo1966” was given thought to by the rial A.M.E. Zion Church; Love’s Charles Jesse Bynum Reid Foun- Chapel Presbyterian Church; Mt. dation, comprised of descendants Moriah Baptist Church; Mt. Pleasof Professor Reid,” said event or- ant Baptist Church; and O’Connor’s ganizer Rev. Charles Reid. “We Grove A.M.E. Zion Church.” got in contact with various Reid Earlier this year, the City of BelAlumni and had our first meeting at mont proclaimed 2016 as the “Year Love’s Chapel Presbyterian Church of Remembrance of Reid High in late Spring of 2015. In fact, at School”.

This historical marker on Sacco St. at Reid Park is located where Reid High once stood. It was dedicated in September 2013. The park was the site of the Grand Reunion picnic last Saturday.

Photo by Alan Hodge

“Our first scheduled event commemorating Reid High was titled “Reid High: The Significance of Our Legacy” set for Saturday, January 23; however, we had a terrible ice/snow storm that caused us to cancel,” Reid said. “The Legacy program was held April 16, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Belmont.

Participants in this panel forum concerning our school legacy were: Mr. Joseph Delaine, Jr, whose father, Rev. Joseph Delaine, Sr. played a significant part in the “Brown v.

Board of Education” ruling to bring an end to school segregation; also on panel were: Julia Neal Sykes and Oscar DePriest Hand, Co-Authors of “Footprints On The Rough

Side Of The Mountain, and both Reid High graduates; Doris Stowe Moore and Gloria Reeves Sloan, who were two of the first AfricanAmerican students to integrate Belmont Senior High School (now South Point); William Hannon, who attended Reid School later to go to Belmont Middle and graduate from South Point. William’s parent both taught at Reid High School and South Point. And, William would go on to serve as a teacher/coach at South Point, Also, on the panel were Minerva Barnette Hardy, who served as co-host, along with myself.”

Other Belmont groups have taken part in celebrating Reid High.

“We are thankful to the Belmont Historical Society for hosting a display of the life of Reid High,” Reid said. “A display was set up by the Reid High Class of 1960 for February/Black History month. The display was received by so many as an historical asset for display that it continued to be in place up to the reunion weekend.”

There's more in the future for Reid High remembrance. In 2018, the establishing of Reid School will be remembered for “100 Years” since founded by Professor Charles Jesse Bynum Reid and Mrs. Maude Herndon Reid. A Reid High book is also in the works.

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Gaston County Aging Belmont Survey being taken No doubt about it, Gaston County is getting older. According to data provided by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, during 2014 there were 43,948 older adults (ages 60 and older) living in Gaston County - 21% of the total population. By the year 2034, Gaston County will have about 64,271 older adults - 27% of the population. This growth represents a 46% increase from 2014 2034. In fact, 2018 projections show that the older adult population will be larger than our population of children (ages 0-17).

Currently, more of Gaston County’s older adults live below the Federal poverty threshold and experience higher death rates (related to cancer, smoking, obesity/overweight, and diabetes) compared to the state average. Older adults tend to have more chronic disease, which can lead to physical and mental limitations, as well as a dependence on others. These individuals have less ability to maintain their homes, get medical care, and access transportation. These factors can result in an increased dependency on community services, which, due to less funding and increased costs of delivering services, are already stressed by the current demand.

Based on this projected population growth, it is essential that our community review our current system of older adult services and address ways to improve this system in order to sustain the health and quality of life of older adults. The Gaston County Aging Task Force is an informal network of local organizations that was formed in 2015. The purpose of the Aging Task Force is to develop strategies that utilize creative ideas, leveraged resources, and public and private partnerships, to ensure Gaston County is prepared to meet the diverse needs of our residents.

During September, the task force will be conducting an Aging Survey throughout the county. The Aging Survey will help to document existing services for seniors, and identify gaps that currently exist. This will be an opportunity for us to educate older adults and their caregivers on the services currently available in Gaston County and for them to let us know what their needs are and how we can better address them. Once the survey data has been analyzed, the task force will develop strategies to respond to gaps in awareness on the part of the public regarding services available and in the services themselves. This is an individual survey designed to be completed by older adults and their caregivers. The Aging Survey is available online at http://gastongov.com or as a form you fill out by hand. For more information about the Aging Task Force or the Aging Survey, contact: Ruth Murphy at 704.862.7667 or ruth.murphy@gastongov. com.

Interested in taking the survey, but you don’t have a computer or perhaps your vision is bad? If so, Gaston County Extension & Community Association (ECA), a volunteer group of NC Cooperative Extension, invites you to come to the Lucile Tatum Center for light refreshments and help with the survey. ECA volunteers will be available to help you with the either the paper or computer survey.

Volunteers will be able to assist you as needed as follows: Tuesday, Sept. 13th: 9:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 4:00pm Wednesday, Sept. 14th: 9:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 4:00pm Thursday, Sept. 15th: 9:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Lucile Tatum Ctr., 959 Osceola St., Gastonia For More Info: Pam Bryson - 704.865.3291 | pam.bryson@gastongov.com | gaston.ces.ncsu.edu

The Mended Hearts Mid Atlantic regional conference was held in Raleigh with124 attendees from 33 chapters in the region and 14 of the attendees were from Chapter 379, Mended Hearts of Gastonia, being the largest group from any single chapter.

The sessions dealt with lectures on new treatments for heart disease and how Mended Hearts could become even more effective in their role of offering hope and encouragement to heart patients. Susan Murphy was moderator in a panel dealing with building relations between chapters and the host hospital.

Chapter 379 was awarded the "Excellence Award " for outstanding chapter in the Mid Atlantic region and for the second year running Caromont Regional Medical Center received commendation as Mended Hearts " Hospital of the Year". Individually the award for "Mended Heart of the Year" went to Jake Gray , president of Mended Hearts of Gastonia. In picture L-R: Gerald Kemp , regional director, Mid Atlantic Conference; Jake Gray, president, Chapter 379, Mended Hearts of Gastonia; Bobby Brown, attending member; Susan Murphy, co-director of Cardiac rehab, CaroMont; Phil Humphries, attending member; Gene Williams, Visitor training director.

Jim House photo

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fire dept training

The Belmont Fire Department took its new Zodiac rescue boat to the Catawba River last Thursday for some “hands on” training.

Thomas Wright (dark gray life vest) from the Charlotte Fire Department conducted the exercise in how to get a victim onto a back board from the water and load them in the boat. Belmont firefighters in the water and boat included Alan Sherlin, Donnie Hill, Capt. Alex Hardee, and Tim Treese.

Photos by Alan Hodge

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Belmont Parks & Rec announce tennis signups

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Scenes from Gaston Day first day of school

Sign up now for Youth and Adult Tennis lessons.

Belmont Parks and Rec. is now taking registrations for the Fall session.

Program open to ages 4 and up at Davis Park in Belmont. Call 704-756-8671 or email chris@belmontfitness.com.

These Gaston Day kids seemed to enjoy their first school cafeteria lunch.

(L to R) A grant received by Gaston College will fund two NCWorks Career Coaches working with students at Gaston and Lincoln county high schools. Becky Smykowski will serve Lincoln County and Misti Elting will support Gaston County.

Grant will assist students in Gaston and Lincoln County high schools

Gaston College receives grant to fund NCWorks Career Coaches In February 2016, Gaston College received a grant from the State Board of Community Colleges to fund two NCWorks Career Coaches to work with students at Gaston and Lincoln county high schools.

Misti Elting will serve in Gaston County and Becky Smykowski will support Lincoln County.

The purpose of the NCWorks Career Coach Program is to place Career Coaches in high schools to assist students with determining career goals and identifying community college programs that would enable the students to achieve those goals. The State Board of Community Colleges invited all 58 community colleges in North Carolina to apply for the NCWorks Career Coach Program grants; Gaston College was one of 14 institutions that received the grant.

The grant to Gaston College provided funding for the second half of the 20152016 school year and for the full 2016-2017 school year. The grant covers 50 percent of the coaches’ salary and benefits; Gaston College contributes 25 percent and the remaining 25 percent is covered by the Gaston County or Lincoln County school systems.

As part of their grant applications, the community colleges were required to submit a Professional Development Plan outlining the proposed training for their NCWorks Career Coaches. The Gaston College Professional Development Plan included a 120hour course that the two coaches completed to become certified Career Development Facilitators. Elting and Smykowski also had intensive training at Gaston College on the College’s curriculum programs, the Career and College Promise program, and the registration process. In addition, they have visited local industries to learn about employer needs, job availability, training and education requirements, wages, benefits, and relationship-building.

Prior to transitioning to her role as NCWorks Career Coach, Elting worked as a student recruiter at Gaston College for 5.5

years. She saw the new position as a great opportunity to blend what she already knows about post-secondary education with career development. “My main objective is to give students information that will enable them to make informed decisions regarding their educational and career paths,” she said. “Students and parents need to know that there are multiple viable paths available to help students reach their career goals.”

Smykowski has over 11 years of experience in the classroom – most recently as a high school math and science teacher. “I love working with young adults and I’m looking forward to helping the students in Lincoln County,” she said. “We hope to impact students in making smart career choices based on their interests and abilities as well as local labor market trends. We will then work with those students to map out a plan for getting to that goal.”

The terms of the grant require that the Career Coaches spend at least 30 hours per week working with high school students. The Gaston County and Lincoln County school systems decided where and how those hours would be applied. Elting will work 10 hours a week at each of three high schools in Gaston County: Bessemer City, Hunter Huss, and North Gaston. Her other hours will be devoted to planning, research, and administrative responsibilities. Smykowski will divide her time among Asbury Academy, East Lincoln, Lincolnton, North Lincoln, and West Lincoln high schools in Lincoln County, and also on the other responsibilities of the coaching position.

Jennifer Nichols, Director of Admissions and Counseling at Gaston College, will oversee the NCWorks Career Coach program.

For more information about the NCWorks Career Coaches program at Gaston College, contact Jennifer Nichols at nichols. jennifer@gaston.edu or 704-922-6223.

Comfy seating was the rule in this Gaston Day classroom on the first day of school.

This group of Gaston Day seniors spent some time during the first day of school with their new four-legged friend named Teddy.

Photos courtesy Holt Harris

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The first day of school saw these MICS students were cooling it in the gym. Students returned to Mt. Island Charter School near Mt. Holly last week to begin another exciting academic year.

The school educates elementary, middle, and high school grades.

Photos by Bill Ward

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These MICS students were in computer lab on the first day of school.

Mountain Island Charter School students first day...

Students head for first day classes at MICS.

Class of 2017 celebrates first day of school with a parade Below are scenes from Monday’s first day of Gaston County Schools, South Point High

senior parade in Belmont. The high school seniors gathered at the Aldi/Dollar Tree/Taco

Bell parking lot and then paraded their decorated cars down Central Ave. in Belmont to

Caitlin Dorfmeister, Maeve & Emma McFadden, Josie Airhart, Alexis Altizer and pals in her Jeep.

Ariel Ashe and Chase Dunford.

Photos by G Granson

South Point High School. Small throngs of parents gathered to watch the procession.

James Granson rides along with Carolina Aragon, Parker Lynch, Hailey and Hannah Stockton and Maya Sadler in a truck driven by Max Mead.

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South Point falls to Shelby 24-0

Matthew Robinson #19, chases down the Shelby quarterback.

Jake Alexander #24 takes the handoff from #12 Scottie Lee.

#23 Rayonta Grier goes high for the pass.

Scottie Lee, #12 has time to look down field for a receiver. #5 Nathan Silver returns an interception against Shelby.

Photos by Tommy Bain

South Point Red Raiders Player of the Week

RAY GRIER #23 Freshman Split End Phillip Davis makes a tackle on the Shelby quarterback.

Photos by Tommy Bain

Red Raiders pull down a Shelby ball carrier.

Photo by Calvin Craig/Superraiders

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Red Raider Thomas Lempereur kicks off against Shelby.

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South Point’s Max Mead runs the ball for a gain in the Shelby game.

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Belmont shuts out Cramerton

by Bill Bostick After losing in last years championship game, Coach Green seemed to have his Belmont Wildcats back on track.

The Wildcats looked very impressive as they opened the 2016 football season with a 36-0 win over the Cramerton Eagles.

Belmont’s #12 Javus Davis scored two of his three touchdowns in the first half and Trevon Jones added a touchdown to give the Wildcats a 22-0 lead going into halftime.

Things didn’t get any better for the Eagles as the second half kickoff was returned for a touchdown by #12 Javus Davis.

Wildcats Logan Threatt added the two point conversion to give Belmont a 30-0 lead early in the second half. Belmont’s Omari Hunt also scored a rushing touchdown later in the half to round out the scoring for the Wildcats.

Cramerton was just never able to get anything going on offense. Belmont’s Trevon Jones and Cooper Ray both had interceptions while Omari Hunt, Ben Abramowitz and Will Rhinehart all had multiple tackles for the Wildcats.

Belmont is on the road next week taking on Holbrook, while Cramerton travels to Grier.

Belmont Wildcats #12 Javus Davis returns the second half kickoff for a touchdown against the Cramerton Eagles.

Wildcats #21 Logan Threatt crosses the goal line for a two point conversion.

Eagles #21 fights for the ball against the Wildcats #12 Javus Davis.

Photos by Bill Bostick

Gaston Christian volleyball results Gaston Christian School girl’s volleyball teams hosted Southlake Academy last week.

Varsity: Southlake won 25-18, 25-24, 25-22. Lily Chapman had 13 kills and 14 digs and 3 aces; O’Neil Goforth had 3 kills and 2 aces and 2 digs; Sedonia Tringal had 22 assist and 5 digs.

JV: Southlake won by a score of 25-4, 25-10; top players were Liliane Bauer, Taylor Hagaman, and Chloe Pearson.

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The Mt. Island Charter School team takes to the field against Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy.

Raptors slash Thomas Jefferson for big 31-13 win

By John Wilson john@bannernews.com

On Friday the Mountain Island Charter School Raptors pummeled the visiting Thomas Jefferson Academy Gryphons 31-13.

In a game that featured high scoring offense and tough defense the Raptors have extended their record to 2-1.

The Mountain Island offense muscled out 388 yards, but to hear head coach Robert Washington the Raptor offense still isn’t completely on track yet.

“The offense is still not in a rhythm,” Washington said.

“We are getting there.”

Washington still wants to see some things worked out with the offense. But the crew playing defense for MI is right where the coach wants them to be.

“The defense is setting the tone,” Washington said.

“They are playing lights

out.”

But back to the offense.

There is no doubt that the Raptors have quick strike ability. Mountain Island is statistically sound. MI had 258 yards passing and 130 yards on the ground. All of which are great stats. They have an assortment of players that can hit an opposing defense from anywhere on the field. They have even put some serious points on the board. But what Washington is looking for is consistency. The ability to keep things going. An offensive tempo that can carry a team through tough times.

“When we put together a drive we do.” Washington said.

“It takes time for an offense to come together,” Washington added. “We are getting smarter. Getting a rhythm.”

Coach Washington’s concerns are warranted.

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Gillam also regis“We have a bye At times against Jefferson defenders that registered the Raptors were stymied double digit tackling perfor- tered three sacks and an in- week,” Washington stated.

“We are going to work on by their own mistakes. mances. The top tackler was terception.

For example, one drive Shayvon Gilliam with 15 Now the Raptors have film.” was snuffed after the Raptors stops. After that was Aapri a week off. WashingThe Raptors see their next were called several times Washington with 12, Bryson ton and his staff are going to action on September 16th for illegal formations.

Howell with 11 and Michael use the extra time to work on against Pine Lake Prep in Despite the mishaps there Spivey with 10. a few things.

Mooreville. were definitely things about the MI offense to be happy with.

This week Raptor QB Kyle Holcomb had a good outing. Holcomb was 15 for 28 and 187 yards and two touchdowns.

Aapri Washington had a good day running and catching the ball. Washington had 116 yards of offense.

74 off of receiving and 42 on the ground. Washington also had three TD’s Two by ground and one by air.

Other players worth noting were Eric Gallman and Elijah Burris. Gallman snatched five passes for 88 yards and a score. Burris turned five carries into 44 yards and an 8.8 yard rushing average.

The offense may be working some things out. But that’s just not the case with Raptor player Eric Gallman gains yards against Thomas Jefferson. the Raptor “D” On Friday the Raptors kept Thomas Jefferson in check.

The Gryphons managed 242 yards of offense. Not a bad number. But Thomas Jefferson paid for every yard. The Gryphons tried hard to establish a running game. They hit the line 41 times and only came away with 92 yards.

That resulted in a paltry 2.2 yards a carry average.

The Gryphons had 150 yard in passing offense.

Even when Jefferson tried to throw they paid dearly. Raptor defenders sacked the Jefferson quarterback 13 times.

Jefferson QB’s were also picked off twice.

“They are well ahead of the offense,” Washington said of the Raptor’s defense.

“Playing whole defense.

Doing their jobs.”

MICS’s Bryson Howell #9 and his teammates wrap up a Thomas Jefferson player.

Mountain Island had four Photos by Michael Strauss

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Cramer pounds West Iredell 35-7

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

Last week Stuart Cramer head coach Ben McMillan said that he was going to make some changes. For Cramer, 2016 started off bittersweet. The Storm defense had held opposing teams to 12 points in the course of two games. The offense was generating solid stats. The numbers were there. It’s just the scoreboard didn’t reflect what the team had done. That and two weeks of untimely turnovers had Cramer going to West Iredell with a 1-1 record.

But against the Warriors, Cramer put it all together. The Storm dominated West Iredell across the board to pull out a 35-7 win.

The results were what McMillian and his staff had been looking for.

“It was a good one,” McMillian said. “A total team win.

No one person stood out. We played together as a team. We played together well.”

At first things started off like the Storm was going to have a bad day.

“They scored first,” McMillian said. “On the first drive.

But we battled back. We scored and after that the defense held.”

With the score tied up 7-7 in the 2nd quarter a great special teams play sparked a Cramer roll.

“Darnell Johnson blocked a punt.” McMillan stated.

Shortly after that Naseem Moulden took the ball in for a score from 2 yards out.

The Johnson special teams effort may have been the play that provided the fuel the players needed. Shortly after that bug block, Naseem Moulden took the ball in for a score from 2 yards out. After that the Storm went on to rack up 14 more points before half time.

Against West Iredell the Cramer offense played good football. A change at quarterback seemed to help. Junior, Jaylen Rocquemore got the nod. In less than two quarter of play Rocquemore was 2 for 5 with 40 yards and a TD. The 6’ 200 pounder also had 40 yards and a score on the ground.

Rocquemore got nicked up in the 2nd and Devin Moore came in. Moore did just as well. Moore hit 7 of his 11 passes for 134 yards and a TD. Cramer once again used a running back by committee approach. Cramer runners had 164 yards on the ground. They averaged 4.3 yards a carry. Denorrian Lindsay led all runners with 57 yards. Behind him Rocquemore and Moulden had 40 yards. Moulden finished the night with 40 yards and two trips to the end zone.

Cramer’s top receivers were Corey Stowe and Isiah Foust . Stowe had 2 grabs for 62 yards and a score. Foust had 56 yards off two catches.

In what may have been the most impressive stat Cramer had no turnovers.

“We executed well,” McMillan said. “We didn’t turn the ball over. The guys took care of the ball.”

At times the game was slowed by a flurry of flags. West Iredell was flagged 14 times. Cramer drew 9 penalties. Some of the resulting calls slowed, but never stopped the Cramer momentum.

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“There were a few controversial calls,” McMillan went on to say. “It didn’t go our way but we battled through it.”

With the offense having a good day the Storm defense did what it could to ruin things for the hometown West Iredell fans.

The Storm defense held the Warriors to 167 yards of total offense. Robert Truesdale was Cramer’s top tackler with seven stops.

Nothing the Warriors did seemed to matter.

When West Iredell tried to run they were stuffed. When they tried to throw they were harassed by a pass rush led by Dylan Connor and Adam Hannibal. Overall Cramer registered seven sacks.

“The defense played outstanding,” McMillan said. “Lights out. They were aggressive getting to the football.”

Up next for Cramer will be a trip to the other side of Gaston County. The Storm will take on a tough Bessemer City Yellowjackets squad. Both teams are 2-1.

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18” FORD BACKHOE BUCKET, Pop-up Camper with air & heat, BRAND NEW KIRBY vacu- $300. Sofa, $40. Recliner, $50. very good condition. Also, Show Bantam Chickens. 828-247-6014, um cleaner & shampooer. Paid 828-289-1817.

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COUCH, 2 MATCHING recliners, CHAIR, $125. Folding pet carri$325. Couch/chair, $150. Dinette TWO ANTIQUE VANITIES, er, 17x28, $35. Bed wedge, $25. table & 4 chairs, $125. Bedroom (MAKE UP TABLES). White with Bath seat, $20. (3) Bar stools, suit with dresser & chest, $350. bench, $250 & Cherry, $150. 704$20 each. Blower, $25. 828-429- 828-429-6379.

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NEW LADIES LARGE 3/4 Harley HORIZONTAL GAS FURNACE Trane XL-80. 100,000 BTU, 110V SAVAGE 110 AXIS 243 Youth Davidson Helmet, black with silPropane. Model 10089488C. Model with scope, 3x9x40. $300. ver & orange strips, zip off collar, pull down shield, $100. 828-429Was working when removed for 828-980-3590.

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AC installation, $400. 704-482LARGE SCREEN TV, 40x52 8876. inch, $200. 828-287-4541.

MOBILE HOMES PINNACLE UNIFORMS, boys, ELECTRIC FIREPLACE, 110 5 days of each season, dress SINGLEWIDE MOBILE HOME, included. $160, call or text, 954- volts, natural flames, heater/ 2BR, 1.5BA, brick veneer, 24x24 274-9903 or email mbaecu16@ blower, remote, dark hardwood, building in front, asphalt drive, 1.5 60”Wx39”Hx19”D, $599 new, acres and additional mobile home gmail.com for pics. asking $399. New condition, no lot in rear. Located Waco area.

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ABLE DARK green sofa and scratches. 828-980-0418.

1993 TOHATSU 15HP OUTBOARD MOTOR w/controls.

Long shaft, $2000. Very good shape, 864-812-1935. side chair with ottoman, $350.

1978 MARQUIS BOAT, one Plus dark wood coffee and side owner, 17’, 140hp, I/O, hull & in- tables, $150. If interested, call terior good condition, Lower Stern 336-803-1824.

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2009 CAN-AM SPYDER, 9,886 WANTED: FREE SMALL DOG, mi. $9500. Black & yellow. Seri- preferably young female for lovous inquiries only. 704-473-6604. ing family that recently lost 17 2015 HONDA NH50, BLUE year old companion. Please call SCOOTER. 1 owner, 700 miles. with details, if no answer, please No motorcycle license required. leave message. 704-482-8547.

Must have helmet, insurance & REAL ESTATE tags, $2600. 704-434-5241. Serious Buyers, call only. Thank you.

5.5 ACRES FOR SALE In Mary’s 2013 HONDA GOLDWING F6B, Grove community of Kings Mtn. 2500 miles. Selling because 704-747-8861. of health, can’t ride. Like new, $10,500 after 5pm. 704-480- 2BR, 2BA BRICK on 1/2 acre, approx 1,260 sqft., carport, built7324. in range, oven & dishwasher, 2007 SUZUKI HAYABUSA, nice neighborhood, $98,000.

1300cc, 10K miles, very clean, 828-245-9749. one owner, limited edition. Lots of extras. Candy Sonoma Red. FOR LEASE: Large party room $8500 obo. Also 2014 6x12 en- for any occasion, birthday, anclosed trailer, like new. Asking niversaries, etc. Traveler’s Inn. $1200. 828-289-0989 828-248-1711. For Sale/Lease, 2007 YAMAHA 650 CLASSIC Vacant lot, Forest City. 828-305with after market pipes, road 3056. bars, & saddle bags, 3900 miles, 1 owner, like brand new, $3800.

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OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSSHI-TZU, PEKA-TZU & PEKIN- ES, 2 or 3BR, 2BA, sleeps 6, ESE PUPPIES, CKC registered. gas grill, golf cart. Weeks & 1st shot & worming. 864-490- weekends. 704-434-7765, 704473-1494.

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COTTAGE N34, Ocean Lakes, Myrtle Beach, 2BR, 2BA, den, kitchen/dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas 803-635-9831, 803-718-2659.

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Thursday, September 8, 2016

New school year got off to a good start Monday, August 29 was the beginning of a new academic year for Gaston County Schools and its 32,000 students, including the 2,400 members of the Class of 2029 starting kindergarten.

The year got off to a great start at the district’s 54 schools as teachers, administrators and staff members shared in the excitement of going back to school. At a few schools, the beginning of the 2016-2017 year was extra special.

Students at Pleasant Ridge Elementary and Stanley Middle were greeted by yellow bulldozers and the sights and sounds of construction work. New school buildings are well under way at both sites, and students can anticipate walking into brand new classrooms in the 2017-2018 school year.

Many other schools had special first days, including: Superintendent Booker Visits Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker visited 15 schools from Mount Holly to Bessemer City on opening day, greeting administrators and school staffs and extending a special welcome to new, first-year teachers.

Booker started the day with television media interviews at Holbrook Middle School.

“It was a pleasure to visit schools across the county and to see the energy and enthusiasm among our students, teachers, and all school employees,” he said. “Our schools did a great job of helping children to settle into the school routine and get focused on the year ahead.”

Highlights from Booker’s school visits were stopping in

to see Gaston County Teacher of the Year Beth Crosby at McAdenville Elementary, seeing children go through the lunch line at Woodhill Elementary, spending time in classrooms at Bessemer City Central Elementary, and watching dismissal at Sadler Elementary.

A New School: Hawks Nest STEAM Academy It was the first day of school ever at Hawks Nest STEAM Academy, Gaston County Schools’ new mag- Superintendent Booker visited a number of classrooms on the net elementary school. The first day of school. school’s focus on STEAM Gaston Schools photo (Science, Technology, Engi- turns as a videographer and and Robinson neering, Arts, and Mathemat- actor, taking photos and vidThe summer was a busy ics) made a unique, first-day eos of one another or serving time at W.A. Bess Elemenexperience for students and as on-screen talent wearing tary with three new classes teachers. the Cat in the Hat’s signature of students being added to the With iPads in hand, kin- red-and-white top hat. roster -- one classroom each dergartners followed teacher A New Principal: Ash- in kindergarten, first and Kim Brooks through the halls brook High School second grades. New housing of the school in search of Seventeen schools in Gas- developments in the Bess at“Pete the Cat,” the character ton County started the school tendance area have grown the from the children’s book seyear with new principals, student population. ries. They discovered him on “We’re excited to begin posters with QR codes hid- including Ashbrook High School where Dr. Rebecca a new year at Bess,” said den in classrooms, the media center and even outside prin- Wilson began her first day principal Laura Dixon. “We as principal of nearly 1,400 have lots of new faces.” cipal Jill Payne’s office.

That includes a few of GasBrooks showed the chil- students.

“It’s sort of like coming ton County Schools’ nearly dren how to scan the codes back home,” said Wilson, 200 new teachers. New kinand watch Pete in a series of videos. It was a first-day who was an assistant prin- dergarten teacher Cameron lesson that incorporated lit- cipal at Ashbrook prior to Kluttz had a special first day. eracy, technology and fun being named principal at While a student at Forestview as well as helping the brand Bessemer City Middle eight High School, she had worked as a teacher cadet at Bess. new students learn their way years ago.

Wilson spent time look- Now, she is starting the year around the building.

Down the hall, Stephanie ing for and introducing her- with her own classroom.

Down the road at RobWitten’s second grade stu- self to students wearing white dents had a chance to enjoy painter’s pants or overalls. inson Elementary, students books in a whimsical reading Their unique outfits identify carried clipboards through area that looked like a scene them as members of the se- the halls while wearing paper from a Dr. Seuss book with nior class, who are carrying cutout “detective hats,” a pink rug and chairs under- on an Ashbrook tradition of part of the school’s CLUE neath a bright orange “tree.” decorating their own outfits theme for the year: “Children Witten’s students also en- and wearing them on special Learn Using Exploration.”

The “Clue” scavenger hunt joyed reading and technology days throughout the year.

New Classes, Teachers, through the school helped using an iPad with a “green screen” app. Students took and Classrooms: W.A. Bess new students learn their way

Gaston Day School Girls’ Varsity Golf plays first match Gaston Day School History was made last Tuesday as the Varsity Girls’ Golf Team played their first match ever. The team played awesome as they faced Davidson Day at the Gaston Country Club.

Athletic Director, Casey Field said, “In the spring, we were hopeful that we’d have the minimum of three players to field a team, but our first Spartan roster now includes twelve golfers. Along with Coach Carter, I have enjoyed watching the enthusiasm that the girls bring to the table. Many of them are new to golf, but they are eager to learn. Since this team was first considered, they have been more interested in being

part of the solution than finding reasons why it couldn’t happen, and because of this, they are blazing a new trail forward.

We should all be proud of these twelve Spartan golfers and commit ourselves to accepting challenges, being positive, and growing together.”

Roster includes: Melissa Moore, Heena Saqib, Mimi V., Meghan Eze, Leslie Coffey, Maddie Ginther, Baker Sanders, Abigail Dills, Abby Brooks, Katherine Heilig, Kristine Huynh, and Neha Patel.

Gaston Day School photo

around, including how to get to the new “makerspace.”

This classroom is outfitted with blocks and building toys and a green screen video area as well as piles of cardboard boxes and other seemingly random items. But they all serve a purpose -- giving

students a chance to explore, create and learn using new and recycled items. Teachers Tammy Holland and Amber Litfin set up the makerspace with the help of a Ron L. Ensley grant from the Gaston County Education Foundation.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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Banner-News Funny Paper HOLLYWEIRD

by MARK SIMON

DOGS OF C-KENNEL

by MICK & MASON MASTROIANNI

WIZARD OF ID

Taylor Williams of Lincolnton, a senior at Gaston Christian School, has signed to play golf at Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee. Williams qualified for the NCISAA State Tournament as a sophomore and qualified again as a junior and finished 12th in the state. In August, Taylor placed 4th in the Willow Creek Country Club Tournament. Outside of school and golf, Taylor is an active member of Parkwood Baptist Church in Gastonia, NC. Williams is seated center, with her parents Deborah and Darrell Williams. Also seen from left to right, Dr. Marc Stout, Head of Gaston Christian School; Peter Bollant, Bryan College Head Golf Coach; Bart Hinson, GCS Golf Coach and Tom Hawxwell, GCS Athletic Director.

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by PARKER, MASTROIANNI & HART

Home Grown Gaston draws a big crowd as this photo from a previous event shows.

Gaston Extension photo

NC Cooperative Extension plans Home Grown Gaston LOOSE PARTS

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Gaston County Cooperative Extension has announced Prevent Child Abuse Gaston as the Home Grown Gaston community partner for 2016. Home Grown Gaston is Cooperative Extension’s annual event celebrating local foods and local causes. All event proceeds will benefit Prevent Child Abuse Gaston. The event will be held September 27 from 5:00 – 8:00pm at the Gastonia Farmers Market, located at 410 E. Long Ave., Gastonia.

“We started this event six years ago to promote locally grown food while helping bring funding and awareness to critical Gaston County nonprofit organizations. Prevent Child Abuse Gaston is a great fit because it provides meaningful education for all families in our community,” stated David Fogarty, Gaston County Cooperative Extension Director.

“It is a fun, casual event where chefs donate their time to provide an outstanding array of entrees, side dishes, and desserts,” commented Fogarty. Chefs from CaroMont Health, H & M Catering, Olio’s, Spindle City Café, Sprouts Café, and Tequila’s will be preparing a wide array of dishes featuring locally-grown foods. Live musical entertainment will be provided by Royce Robinson and Friends. Festival attendees will also have the opportunity to meet and greet the local farmers and chefs who prepare the foods.

Tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance at: homegrowngaston.com or Prevent Child Abuse Gaston (704.689.2247) or Gaston County Extension (704.922.2111).

For further information, contact Gaston Co. Cooperative Extension: 704.922.2111 or david.fogarty @gastongov.com

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DINING Guide Belmont Beijing To Go 1420 Perfection Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 827-5838 Belmont Food & Beverage 101 Kenwood St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-7788 Belmont Soda Shop 31 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8580 Brenda’s Cake Gallery 11 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2253 Buddy’s BBQ Inc. 5945 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8777 Cafe Internet 508 Beaty Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-8040 Captain’s Cap 670 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4103 Caravan Coffee & Dessert Bar 11 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-7711 Catfish Cove 1401 Armstrong Ford Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3332 Cherubs Cafe 23 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0414 Chicken King 501 Woodlawn St. Belmont NC 28012 704-827-1552 Cowboys BS 1420 Perfection Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-8653 Demetrios Restaurant 6928 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0057 Friends Sports Bar & Grill 16 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1401

Sub Corral Sandwich Shop 6831 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5466

Joe’s Touch of Italy 503 S. Central Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2805

Taxco Mexican Grill 6418 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2108 The Grill 682 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5179

Johnny B’s Pizza 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8900 New China 6517 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1010 Old Stone Steak House 23 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9995 Peace-N-Hominy Q Shack 403 E. Catawba St. • Ste 200 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 464-7647 Peet’s Coffee & Tea 701 Hawley Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8885 Queens’ Seafood 1401 Armstrong Ford Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3332 Reach Out of The Box 360 Glen Arbor St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3446 Rita’s Family Restaurant 108 Beaty Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-2894 Sake Express 675 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-0400 Sammys Neighborhood Pub 25 S. Main St. Belmont NC 28012 (704) 825-4266

White Restaurant 417 Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3886 Wingstreet 685 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7335

Cramerton Asian Garden 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-8318 Georgios Restaurant 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-2220 Mayworth’s Public House 115 Center St. Cramerton, NC 28032 Doffer’s Canteen Restaurant 119-B Center St. Cramerton NC 28032

Dallas Clemmer’s Country Kitchen 1313 Old Dallas Rd. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-8384 Dallas Fresh Seafood Market 3110 Dallas/High Shoals Hwy Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 923-8223 Dallas Fish Box 1031 Lower Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-8930

Double Dragon Chinese Restaurant 3130 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 923-8030

McAdenville Little Village Restaurant 129 Main St. McAdenville, NC 28101 (704) 824-3624

Vasileious Italian Kitchen 200 S. Main St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 820-8539

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Jack In The Box 102 College View Dr. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9178

Mount Holly Billys Barbeque Family Restaurant 1127 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-8747

Just Cookin 1108 E. Main St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-7031

Brite Star Drive In Grill 205 Madora St. Mt Holly NC 28120 704-827-0212

Long Creek Fish Fry 1425 Lower Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-3998

China Two Mt Holly 595 Highland St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-8090

Peet’s Coffee & Tea 715 W. Trade St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-6791 Tavern On The Square 602 Queens Dr. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-5425

Sake Express Inc. of Mount Holly 349 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-4819

Tommy’s Drive In 2708 Gastonia Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9099

Side Trax Sports Bar & Food 121 W. Central Ave. Mt Holly NC 28012 704-827-3603

The Country Kitchen 116 E. Main St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9597

Bojangles 541 N. 27 W. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-4532 China Garden 190 E. Dallas Rd. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-8788 Friendly’s Of Stanley 119 N. Main St. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-7088

Chicken King 130 W. Charlotte Ave. Mt Holly NC 28120 704-812-8266

North Star Seafood 2150 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-7715

Gus’s Sir Beef Restaurant 106 Mariposa Rd. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988

Hunan To Go 509 S. Hwy 27 Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988 Niko’s Grill 124 N. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1311 Woodshed Restaurant 212 S. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1030

Lowell Grits N Greens 125 N. Main St. Lowell NC 28098 704-879-4073 Hillbilly’s Barbeque & Steaks 720 McAdenville Rd. Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 824-8838

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