Cherryville Eagle 10-12-23

Volume 117 • Issue 41

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Fuzzy Cow’s ribbon cutting last week officially opens store

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Cherryville’s own Darin and Brooke Aldridge singing and performing at last week’s mural dedication held in the city’s mini-park. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Darin and Brooke Aldridge concert dedicates mural of hometown duo

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Bluegrass stars Darin and Brooke Aldridge appeared in concert at Cherryville’s Mini Park on Thursday, October 5, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Their concert was to pay tribute and to honor the new mural of the “Sweethearts of Bluegrass” and is part of the N.C. Musicians Mural Trail, according to a media release by David Day of the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce.

Mayor H.L. Beam welcomed the two performers telling them and all who came out to see them, “Wel-

come to historic downtown Cherryville, where life blossoms.” This mantra is the official motto for the city and has been for a number of years now. Beam noted the mural’s artist, Scott Nurkin, “…a fantastic job on the mural,” adding the city, council, and everyone who sees it every day is very proud of it and the “…two incredible artists whose images are up there.”

According to their website, Darin and Brooke Aldridge “…have achieved nationwide stardom and have performed over 50 times at the Grand Ole Opry since 2017.

See ALDRIDGE, Page 4 & 5

With the Thursday, Oct. 5 ribbon cutting held last week at The Fuzzy Cow, in downtown Cherryville, owners Kari Thurber and Carson Heafner proclaim they are officially open for business!

The Main Street store, which sells frozen yogurts and shakes, and now lists new additions like pastries and iced and hot coffees on their diverse menu, said store co-owner and chief barista, Kari Thurber.

“We opened in July of this year (July 4, to be exact) and have been looking forward to this day,” said Ms. Thurber. “We have changed our hours (which are listed on the door) and we are also planning to add waffles to our

The Fuzzy Cow’s ribbon is cut and the store, located on Main St., in downtown Cherryville, is officially open for business! (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) menu at some point soon.”

They also have a new employee, Debra Mauney, who was at the ribbon cutting last week.

Mayor H.L. Beam, III, as well as a cadre’ of city officials and Chamber staff and officials were on hand to help the store owners cut

Cherryville Second Baptist has new pastor – Rev. Dr. Matt Thomas He has always been a Southern Baptist and always remembers being in church

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-10th District, nominate s U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California to serve as U.S. House speaker. (Image from C-SPAN.org)

Rep. Patrick McHenry named interim speaker of US House Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry, R-NC, is the interim speaker of the United States House of Representatives. It follows the historic GOP vote Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 3, to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-CA. The members voted to remove McCarthy by a vote of 216-210, with all Democrats present joining eight hard-line conservatives.

McHenry has been

Speaker Pro Tempore since January, an appointment only known to a few people, kept secret until a speaker cannot fulfill his or her duties. He now controls the chamber as members determine their next steps. This is the first time a U.S. House speaker has been removed from power in history.

In January of 2023, McHenry nominated McCarthy for speaker in the 14th round after multiple chamber votes failed to produce a majority for McCarthy. He See MCHENRY, Page 6

the ribbon signifying their new opening.

“On behalf of the city staff and the city council See FUZZY COW, Page 6

For Dr. Matt Thomas, Senior Pastor of Cherryville’s Second Baptist Church, coming to this church home was like… well, coming home!

Rev. Thomas, 39, hails from Kings Mountain and graduated high school from Bessemer City High in 2002.

He is married to Kristen and they are the parents to Sophia and Lydia.

“I attended Gardner-Webb University for my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, and I graduated in 2006 and 2009, respectively. I then received a Ph.D. in Historical Theology from Midwestern Bap-

The Rev. Dr. Matt Thomas standing behind the lectern, a.k.a. the pulpit at Second Baptist Church of Cherryville, where he is the new pastor. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) tist Theological Seminary in 2022.”

Dr. Thomas said his wife, Kristen, is originally from Charlotte, adding, “We married in 2010. She is an autism teacher in Shelby at James

Love Elementary.” Their daughters, Pastor Thomas said, go to school in Kings Mountain and are in 6th and 2nd grades.

Rev. Thomas said that while his wife, who he noted,

“is my biggest support system,” doesn’t have an official position in the church, being a pastor’s wife is “…a full-time job!”

When asked about his pathway to becoming a fulltime pastor, Dr. Thomas noted he is the first pastor in anyone’s memory in his family.

He continued, “I have always been a Southern Baptist and always remember being in church. I came to true faith in Christ when I was 11 years old at a Vacation Bible School, where the pastor presented the Gospel and God opened my eyes to my need for salvation. I was a good kid, so seeing that I needed to be saved was a challenge.

“My ministry ‘career’ started while I was a student at Gardner-Webb. I sensed a call to ministry while I was in high school and so I went to Gardner-Webb with the See THOMAS, Page 6

Twenty-three new laws set to take effect in North Carolina

by THERESA OPEKA Carolina Journal

A set of 23 new laws went into effect on Sunday, Oct. 1, in North Carolina.

Among them was S.B. 20, Care for Women, Children, and Families Act. While a portion of the law that re-

duced elective abortions from 20 to 12 weeks and gave paid parental leave to all state employees became effective on July 1, the section dealing with the safe surrender of infants went into effect on Oct. 1.

The law was designed to protect newborn infants by providing a safe alternative for a parent who, in a crisis or in desperation, may physically abandon or harm his or

her newborn and to provide information for the parent regarding the parent’s rights and alternatives. One of the requirements is that the infant must not be more than 30 days old. In addition, the infant may be surrendered to the following: A health care provider who is on duty or at a hospital, a local or district health department or at a nonprofit community health center, a first responder, in-

cluding a law enforcement officer, a certified emergency medical services worker, or a firefighter, or a social services worker who is on duty or at a local department of social services.

Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, vetoed the legislation on May 14, primarily for the change to the abortion law. That was overridden on May 16.

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■ OBITUARIES

Martin Costner CHERRYVILLE – Mr. Martin Sylvanus “Marty” Costner, 73, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

Marty was born on May 21, 1950 in Cleveland County, NC, a son of

Charles Cox CHARLOTTE – Charlie, 44, lost his16-year battle with brain cancer on Oct. 1, 2023. Charlie was born on April 1, 1979. He is the son of Benny and Judy Cox. He graduated from East Meck High school in 1997 and

Marion Ivenia Johnson CHERRYVILLE – Ms. Marion Ivenia Johnson, 68, of Pine Ave., was born Dec. 30, 1954 in Cleveland County, NC, to Betty Littlejohn Little of Cherryville, and the late Melvin Little.

She departed this life on

Ernest Kinley BESSEMER CITY – Ernest Claude Kinley, 97, of Bessemer City, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023 at his residence.

He was born Feb. 2, 1926, in Gaston County, to the late William Lee and Sarah Cordelia Clark Kinley.

Ernest was a WWII veteran of the United States Army. He served in the United States Army from 1945 to 1947. He was a lifetime member of Mt.

the late Lawrence Edward Costner and Oveda Martin Costner. He worked at the Carlton Mill and Keystone Carbon in Cherryville until his retirement. Marty was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cherryville where he was member of the Open Door Sunday school class and also enjoyed helping with the outreach ministry.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Sue Costner, and a brother, Lawrence Edward “Eddie” Costner, Jr. Survivors include two sisters, Ella Grigg and husband, Ray; Brenda Fitch and husband, Dewey all of Cherryville. Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews.

The family received friends from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cherryville.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 at St. John’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. G. Scott Homesley officiating.

Burial followed the service in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 100, Cherryville, NC, 28021.

A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com.

Stamey – Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service served the Costner family.

Lenoir Rhyne University in 2001. He worked for Family Dollar from 2002 to 2014, and at The Building Center in Pineville until he had to take leave in 2023 due to illness.

Charlie enjoyed sports, especially University of Tennessee football. He liked outdoor activities. He also had an excellent knowledge of computers and could fix almost any problem.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Julia Fitzhugh, Christine Cox, Jim and Maizie Cox, and his uncle, Gordon Cox. He is survived by his parents, and his sister, Gretchen Clarke (Hunter); cousin, Doug Cox (Jodi), and Chris Cox. Charlie

was a Charter member of Cross and Crown Lutheran Church. He was also a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. He attended and worked with Elevation Church at its beginnings.

Funeral services will be at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1001 Queens Rd., Charlotte, NC, on Oct. 7, with visitation at 12 p.m., and the service at 1 p.m.

Carolina Funeral Service and Cremation Center; 5505 Monroe Rd., Charlotte, NC, 28212, served the family of Mr. Cox. The family would like to thank Dr. Tony Asher, Dr. Ashley Sumrall, and the staff for caring for Charlie

Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 at Carolina Care in Cherryville.

She was a retired fabricator for Timken USA in Lincolnton. She was a member of Rudisill Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church where she served as a member of the Senior and Gospel Choir and the Woman’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents and a daughter, Armanda Johnson.

She leaves to cherish her memories her son, Aldridge Johnson, Jr.; her mother, Ms. Betty Little; three sisters, Cynthia Littlejohn; Robyn (Steve) Cathcart; Juanda (Anderson) Ethridge; two

brothers, Dino Little and Melvin (Robin) Little; four grandchildren, Ar’Shauna, Ar’Moni, Ar’Kayla and Ar’Meer. Also surviving are a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 at Rudisill Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Cherryville.

Burial was private.

Memorials may be made to Rudisill Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, PO Box 576, Cherryville, NC, 28021.

A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com.

Stamey – Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service served the family of Ms. Johnson.

Beulah Baptist Church – Dallas-Cherryville Highway, Bessemer City.

Ernest retired from JP Stevens in Stanley, after working for 43 years. Ernest was a hard worker and a great provider. He enjoyed gardening and trying to fix anything that he could. He enjoyed fishing and vacationing at the beach.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Lee Kinley; brothers, Samuel Kinley, Carroll Kinley, Everette Kinley, William Kinley, J.D. Kinley, and Marshall Kinley; two infant brothers; and sisters, Ethel Helderman, Viola Cloninger, and Stella Kinley.

Survivors include his loving wife, three (3) days shy of 76 years, Kathleen McSwain Kinley; son, Boyce Kinley (Jody); daughter, Diane Smith (Darrell); grandchildren, Brenda Kinley Cunningham (Darrin), Brian Smith (Victoria), and Jason Smith (Megan); and great-grandchildren, Chris

Cunningham, Cheyenne Carlson (Lars), Johnathan Cunningham, Clyde Smith, Zoey Smith, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A guest register was available at Carpenter – Porter Funeral Home from 1 to 4 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

Graveside services were held Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at 2 p.m., at Mount Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Robert Austin and Rev. Robert Kinley officiating. Military honors were given by American Legion Post 100.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Beulah Baptist Church, 5306 Dallas – Cherryville Hwy., Bessemer City, NC, 28016, or Hospice & Palliative Care of Lincoln County – 900 Dontia Dr., Lincolnton, NC, 28092.

Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com.

Carpenter – Porter Funeral and Cremation Services served the family of Mr. Kinley.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Suspect in custody following death investigation GASTONIA – One man is in custody on Oct. 4, 2023, following an overdose death investigation that lasted several months. Joshua James Allen Hammonds, 34, is facing charges of death by distribution and distribution of heroin in connection with the incident.

The Gaston County Police Department was called to 113 W. L. Butler Circle in Bessemer City on March 3, 2022 in reference to a suspicious death. Officers located the victim, Savannah Nicole Russell, deceased at the scene. The Gaston County Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit began an investigation.

For several months, Gaston County Police Detec-

■ POLICE

ARRESTS 9-29: Dustin Lee Matthew Wise, 36, 646 Sugar Hill Rd., #2, Lawndale; misdemeanor WSOJ (Gaston County). $1,000 secured bond.

9-29: Christopher Royal, 44, 306 Linwood Ave., Cherryville; one count each, misdemeanor possession of marijuana up to ½ ounces and WSOJ (Mitchell County). $1,000 secured bond.

9-30: Timothy Eugene Hill, Jr., 30, 441 Walker Dr., Lincolnton; misdemeanor DWLR; no liability insurance; revoked registration plate; and two WSOJs. No bond amt. listed.

10-2: William David Wright, 27, 206 Allen Ln., Cherryville; felony WSOJ/ FTA from Lincoln County.

No bond type/amt. listed.

10-3: Jason Daniel Lowe, 39, 402 Gibson Ln., Apt. 12B, Cherryville; one count felony possession of methamphetamine; and one count misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Vehicle impounded and stored at McDaniel’s Towing. $1,500 secured bond.

10-4: Thomas Michael Gregory Rivera, 35, 233 Delview Dr., Cherryville, was arrested by GCPD officers at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, on one count of a larceny-other incident.

INCIDENTS 9-29: CPD officer reports WSOJ by listed subject who had outstanding OFA. Closed/cleared by arrest.

9-29: CPD officer reports WSOJ on listed suspect who had an outstanding OFA. Closed/cleared by arrest.

9-29: CPD officer reports possession of marijuana up to ½ ounces and WSOJ who had an outstanding warrant and possessed narcotics.

JOSHUA JAMES ALLEN HAMMONDS tives gathered information and evidence surrounding the incident. At the conclusion of the investigation, the case was presented to Gaston County District Attorney Travis Page. District Attorney Page authorized the charges of death

Closed/cleared by arrest.

9-30: Two women who work at a Cherryville senior care center report larceny ($50 total in currency taken) by unnamed subject who stole their money. Case is active and under further investigation.

9-30: CPD officer reports call for service (found property/check for listed victim).

Est. amt. $67.10. Case is active.

9-30: Cherryville business reports call for service/ barring notice on listed suspect who was banned from property. Case is active and under further investigation.

9-30: CPD officer reports DWLR; no liability insurance; two WSOJs; and revoked registration plate by listed suspect who operated a vehicle w/a revoked OL. Closed/cleared by arrest.

10-1: CPD officer reports listed suspect who was driving while impaired. Listed subject was suspected DWI. Closed by other means.

10-3: CPD officer reports possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia by listed suspect who possessed methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Seized: 0.50 grams of methamphetamine; one glass pipe; one rubber bong; and one plastic baggie used to contain meth.

Closed/cleared by arrest.

10-4: GCPD officers report further investigation into a larceny-other incident at 1220 Tot Dellinger Rd., Cherryville.

10-4: CPD officer and Cherryville business report possession of methamphetamine; obtaining property by false pretenses; trespass/ second degree; shoplifting/concealment of goods; child abuse; and WSOJ/ child abuse by listed suspect was trespassing at Walmart.

Seized: 0.52 grams of meth-

by distribution and distribution of heroin. The warrants for Hammonds’s arrest were obtained on Oct. 3, 2023 around 4 p.m. Members of the Gaston County Police FAST Team located Hammonds on Oct. 3, 2023 around 7 p.m. He was taken into custody without incident.

Hammonds was booked into the Gaston County Jail and is currently under a $1 million dollar bond.

This is an on-going investigation. Anyone with additional information on the incident is asked to please call Detective S. Brogden at (704) 866-3320, or Crimestoppers at (704) 861-8000.

amphetamine; stolen/recovered $85.09/misc. baby items; and one Among Us fancy costume batwings.

Closed/cleared by arrest.

10-4: CPD officer reports CFS/overdose by unnamed subject who OD’d. Case is active.

WRECKS 10-3: A vehicle driven

by Jessica Wallace Fletcher, 40, 2150 Jack Wilson Rd., Shelby, and a vehicle driven

by Tony Curtis Crawford, 65, 537 Stony Point Rd., Kings Mountain, collided at the intersection of E. First St., and Pink St., in Cherryville. The Crawford vehicle was traveling eastbound on E. First Street. The driver told the responding officer he had the green light. The Fletcher vehicle was traveling northbound on Pink St., and the driver of that vehicle told the R.O. she thought the light changed from red to green, but was unsure. A third-party witness (listed on the P.R.) stated she was directly behind the Fletcher vehicle and witnessed her run the red light. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Fletcher vehicle: $5,000; to the Crawford vehicle: $8,000. The Fletcher vehicle was towed to Shelby Collision by KT Towing; the Crawford vehicle was towed to McDaniel’s Towing by McDaniel’s Towing.

10-3: A vehicle driven by Rodolfo Nartinez, 55, 114 Dalton St., Cherryville, was involved in an accident in the Food Lion parking lot.

Minor damage reported to the vehicle’s right passenger side. No injuries reported.

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CFD Ladies Auxiliary having fundraiser for firefighter in need First fundraiser slated to run through Dec. 20, and will be a 50/50 raffle

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Members of the Cherryville Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary (CFD/LA) as well as the CFD firefighters and crew members want to let the folks of Cherryville know they will be having a fundraiser or two in order to help a local firefighter in need.

CFD/LA President Summer Heffner and CFD/LA Treasurer Brittany Bingham contacted CFD members as well as CFD/LA members via email last week to make the members “…aware that we will be running some fundraisers to help a firefighter in need.”

The message continued, “These fundraisers will be run through the CFD/LA to help keep track of money and to be able to provide tax letters for any donations.”

The first fundraiser, ac-

Assistant Cherryville Fire Chief Colby Heffner (left) and CFD/Ladies Auxiliary Board members President Summer Heffner (center) and Treasurer Brittany Bingham (right), before a recent CFD/LA meeting in the CFD station house board room. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) cording to the email, started on Monday, Sept. 25 and is slated to run through Dec. 20.

“This will be a 50/50 raffle,” the email noted, with tickets being sold at the CFD station house and by firefighters who choose to participate.

“A committee has been put together of several CFD members to work on getting some other fundraisers started,” the email from Brittany Bingham, Administrative Assistant at the Cherryville Fire Dept., noted.

CFD/LA President Summer Heffner also stated in a follow-up email to the Eagle, “This fundraiser is to raise money for a local firefighter in need of assistance. We are selling 50/50 raffle tickets to raise money, and the tickets are $2 each. Anyone who is interested in buying tickets can see any CFD firefighter or stop by the station Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m., to 5 p.m.”

She continued, “The drawing for the 50/50 raf-

fle will be held on Dec. 21, 2023. We are thankful for any donations and do not have a set number (they are looking for). There have been no future fundraisers decided on at this time.”

Cherryville Fire Chief Jason Wofford also said, of the fundraisers by the CFD/ LA, “The Cherryville Fire Department is extremely fortunate the CFD Ladies Auxiliary is supported by the wives and daughters of our firefighters. They serve our

members well and have always done an outstanding job growing their group and supporting our scholarships and helping firefighters in need.”

He continued, “The Ladies Auxiliary initially began in the early 1980s supporting firefighters in need, preparing meals for the department, buying kitchen supplies, and sending flowers or memorials to firefighters’ family members. They started the scholarships in 1992. The CFD/ LA has awarded scholarships for the past 31 years totaling over $46,000. This money is collected completely by donations and fundraisers held by department members and the CFD/LA Ladies. In the past, we have held raffles, 'Fill the Boot’ campaigns, ’Cow Patty’ Bingo’s, and – for the past decade – our annual night golf tournament.

The CFD/LA is a legal notfor-profit 501c3 organization.

Anyone in our service district is welcome to offer support through donations.”

Chief Wofford also stated, “We used to have several corporations that donated regularly, but after the 2008

economic recession, this revenue stream decreased drastically. The CFD/LA is currently seeking corporate sponsors, especially for our annual Christmas Banquet we do each year for the members and their wives. Since they are a 501c3 the CFD/LA can provide donation letters to claim your donation when filing for taxes.

“We are blessed that our CFD/LA is going above and beyond to assist one of our firefighters in need. The current need for our half-andhalf fundraiser is to assist with renovations for a firefighter’s home to develop better floor support that has recently collapsed, among a few other issues. At any given time the funds that our CFD/LA have year-to-year just cannot support this type of endeavor.”

Chief Wofford concluded by saying, “As always, Cherryville is a very supportive community and we all are appreciative of our community in what they do to help.”

For more information on how to donate or give, call the CFD at (704) 435-1730.

The Schiele Museum debuts new dino-sized lobby exhibit Visitors can see the world’s largest flying reptile GASTONIA – After a major update to the lobby of The Schiele Museum of Natural History, a new exhibit has been revealed to the public. As visitors open the front doors, they will be greeted by the large fossil cast of a Quetzalcoatlus feeding its young.

Quetzalcoatlus lived in western North America in the Late Cretaceous period, 72 to 66 million years ago.

The first Quetzalcoatlus fossils were discovered in the Maastrichtian Javelina Formation at Big Bend National Park of Texas in 1971.

Named after the Aztec feathered serpent god, Quetzalcoatl, this prehistoric reptile is believed to be the largest of all pterosaurs. Adults were as tall as giraffes! The adult depicted in The Schiele’s

lobby display towers over visitors at 18 feet tall and over 30 feet from edge to edge. “Quetzalcoatlus is a one-of-a-kind display of the largest animal to master the power of flight, exhibited right here in Gastonia,” said Tony Pasour, Assistant Director for Interpretation.

After over 20 years in the lobby, The Schiele’s iconic Wankel T-rex was dismantled in June. The museum plans to update the pose and look of the T-rex to better reflect recent discoveries and include it in a new dinosaur experience slated to open in 2025.

A Dinosaur Day celebration was planned for Saturday, Sept. 30, and is included with museum admission.

Visitors can now see the Quetzalcoatlus and enjoy the updated Dino Safari exhibit, family-friendly activities, crafts, and mini paleontology lectures. Get more information at schielemuseum.org.

The large fossil cast of a Quetzalcoatlus feeding two of its young. (photos provided)

A close-up of one of the young Quetzacoatlus babies, waiting for food from its mommy.

CPD considers recent High Visibility Campaign (HVC) a great success Chief Hunsucker notes a total of 31 events initiated by his officers

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In a media release last week, Cherryville Police Department Chief Brandon Hunsucker noted that on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, his department conducted a successful campaign, titled, “High Visibility Enforcement Campaign.”

“The Campaign was led and organized by Sgt. Vince Burleson,” said Chief Hunsucker, who added, “During this enforcement campaign, Cherryville Police Department utilized off-duty offi-

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cers and the regular scheduled patrol officers to conduct the operation. The operation lasted approximately five hours, and consisted of eight officers being on the road during this time frame.”

Chief Hunsucker also noted, “The Cherryville Police Department considers this High Visibility Campaign (HVC) to have been a great success. A total of 31 events were initiated by the officers, which included vehicle stops, voluntary encounters of subjects walking, and warrant service.”

Chief Hunsucker said the following actions were taken: three (3) arrests for warrant services; two (2) arrests for drug charges; eight (8) citations for motor vehicle violations; one (1) K-9 search; and

one (1) assist other agency violent felony apprehension (VFA).

Said Chief Hunsucker, “I would like to thank each and every officer who came in on their day off to assist with this event and work so diligently to make our community a safe place to live, work, and play.

I would also like to thank Sergeant Burleson for organizing and overseeing the operation and making it such a great success.”

Chief Hunsucker concluded by noting, “The overall goal of the Cherryville Police Department is to keep the citizens of our Great City Safe!”

If you need to report a crime or any suspicious behavior, please call the CPD at (704) 435-1717.

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ALDRIDGE From Page 1 Said Darin, “Playing at the Opry; that never gets old! The Opry kept going strong even during the pandemic.”

They have a string of critically acclaimed and Number 1 singles. Most recently, the Aldridges were named 'Bluegrass Artists of the Year’ at the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards in Nashville.”

Both Darin and Brooke are native North Carolinians, and live in Cherryville, where Darin also spent much of his youth, Mayor Beam noted.

The duo talked about their new video and song, “Grand Old Circle,” which is about the Opry. Brooke noted to the crowd, “We feel your prayers when we’re on the road.” Darin also noted how honored they were to be up on the wall in downtown Cherryville.

“You all make us proud we’re from Cherryville,” he said, adding, “it’s great to be able to see everyone.”

With Darin and Brooke that night was their band, comprised of Billy Gee on bass, Samantha Snyder on fiddle, and Jacob Metz on banjo and resonator guitar.

Cherryville Mayor H.L. Beam, III, introducing home town bluegrass favorites, Darin and Brooke Aldridge, at last week’s mural dedication in the Mini-Park. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) According to David Day, Cherryville’s downtown director, the mural was commissioned by the city to honor the Aldridges. It was painted by renown muralist, Scott Nurkin.

It joins many other murals on the famed N.C. Musicians Mural Trail, which includes likenesses of many other stars like Don Gibson and Earl Scruggs.

Cherryville’s “Sweethearts of Bluegrass,” Darin and Brooke Aldridge and their band performing last week in Cherryville’s mini-park. They were there to dedicate the Scott Nurkin mural painted to honor the world-famous bluegrass duo.

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THOMAS From Page 1

Rev. Dr. Matt Thomas making sermon notes in preparation for his upcoming Sunday message at Second Baptist Church of Cherryville. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Cherryville’s Second Baptist Church. process of doing a stage remodel to allow us more room.

Our focus is really simple:

point folks to Jesus. We, of course, have programs, but at the heart of everything we do

is our desire to see folks come to know Jesus and grow in their relationship with him.”

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to step in suddenly; he was deputy whip to Republican Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana. In 2017, Scalise was shot by a gunman targeting Republicans during the GOP practice for the annual Congressional Baseball Game.

McHenry stepped in as interim whip during his recovery.

A key negotiator among Republicans, McHenry’s political stardom has been on the rise in recent years.

He was named chair of the influential House Financial Services Committee in December following the 2022 election. He has served on

the committee since he was first elected in 2005.

McHenry, 46, was born and raised in Gastonia and graduated from Ashbrook High School. McHenry earned a bachelor’s degree in History from Belmont Abbey College. He currently lives in Denver, N.C., with his wife, Giulia, and their three children.

McHenry represents a district just west of Charlotte around Gastonia. He also served one term in the N.C. House from 2003 to 2005.

(Editor’s Note: This story was updated on October 4, 2023)

From Page 1 ultimately secured the gavel in the chamber in the 15th vote, with 216 House members voting for him.

According to a report from POLITICO, among McHenry’s first actions as speaker, he notified the office of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, that she must vacate a hideaway office that she’s occupied since relinquishing the gavel.

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In terms of a vision for the church, I think the most important thing for the church is to always keep Jesus first.

“I am an expositional preacher of scripture, which means we work through the Bible and allow God to speak to us because we know we don’t have all the answers. I believe that we all have areas to grow and so we do that best when we are humble enough to admit our need for grace.

We are committed to reaching out into our community and seeing lives changed by Jesus. There is so much that is wrong in our world that it would be easy for us to be people who complain about what is broken.

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relocate without me being called to a church. One of our friends who knew about that conversation mentioned my name to Jason Ballard, the Director of Missions for the Cleveland County Baptist Association. Jason happened to be at a funeral sitting next to someone who attended Second Baptist. Jason mentioned my name to this church member who gave my name to the search committee. Within a few weeks, the committee had reached out and we had started the conversation about our coming to Cherryville. I preached my ‘trial’ sermon at the end of January (2023) and we started serving together on the first Sunday in April.”

Dr. Thomas continued, “We love Cherryville and it is very much like coming home.

I spent my teenage years as a member at Anthony Grove Baptist and was licensed for ministry by Anthony Grove.

Even though it has been 20 years since then, coming to Cherryville to serve has been a wonderful and exciting experience.”

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Dr. Thomas noted that “…prior to coming to Second Baptist I was the pastor for seven (7) years at First Baptist Church of Denmark, S.C.” Rev. Thomas said it has always been a passion of his to “faithfully teach the Bible so people can hear God’s word instead of man’s opinion.”

As for how the Thomas’ came to be in Cherryville and how they like it so far, it was an easy answer for them.

Said Pastor Thomas, “My dad passed away in 2020 and this started us thinking about if – and when – we might need to come back home to N.C. We were very happy in S.C., but knew that at some point we would like our daughters to be back where we were from. The story of how we ended up at Second Baptist is truly the work of God. My wife was approached by Cleveland County Schools about returning to one of their autism classrooms. She told them we weren’t really interested in moving back to N.C., and that we couldn’t really

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CHS Ironmen gridiron squad gets a much-needed win Blanks HT Rams’ 46-0 in away game last week

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

The CHS Ironmen football squad got a muchneeded win last Friday night when they visited the Highland Tech Rams. The final score was 46-0, and it was pretty much an “all Ironmen win”.

In what was described as a “team effort”, the young Ironmen team got on the board in the first quarter, 7-0, on a Josh Ward TD scramble, with the PAT by kicker Marlon Gomez being good.

After the Ironmen recovered a Rams fumble, Ward moved the team downfield completing passes to

Rayshawn Sewell, Hunter Jackson, and others, while depending on players like Weston Bowers to carry the ball, gaining more yardage for the visiting Ironmen.

At the half, the Ironmen were up 28-0 thanks to interceptions by players Andron Patterson and stellar runs by Sewell and Ward.

Patterson’s interception turned into a 55-yard scamper for another Ironmen TD, with Gomez’s PAT good.

Not to be outdone, Bowers and Moss both get TD’s as the Ironmen were well on their way to sewing this game up for Coach Pruitt.

Patterson took a punt by HT back 70 yards for a TD, to punch home the point of the Ironmen’s determination to win this game.

All in all, Shamyr Moss carried the ball 11 times for the Ironmen, racking up 61 yards; Ward carried the

ball 10 times, eating up 65 yards; Bowers carried the pigskin seven times for 33 yards; and Sewell carried the ball twice for 14 yards, for a combined total of 173 yards on the ground.

In his role as QB for the Ironmen, Ward was 2 for 5 on the night. His receivers were Sewell (a 6-yard completion) and Patterson (10-yard completion), for which they rambled a total of 191 yards after catching their passes.

The Ironmen intercepted the Rams three times on the night.

The Ironmen will play next week at home against the visiting Gryphons of Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy.

(Additional info and stats by Susan L. Powell and Danny Eaker)

Ironmen quarterback Josh Ward tries for a quarterback sneak through the HT Rams’ line in last week’s matchup at Highland Tech.

CHS Ironmen QB Josh Ward looks back behind him to see where his man is at. He is setting up to hand the ball off to one of his men in the backfield. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

The CHS line bulldozes the Rams line and pushes through to the end zone in last week’s gridiron action at Highland Tech.

CHS Lady Ironmen; JV volleyball squads had a tough week It was a tough week for the Lady Ironmen VB squad as they lost two matches this week.

On Tuesday, Oct. 3, the CHS ladies were on the road at league-leader Highland Tech. The Lady Rams won the match 3-0. Match scores were 25-15, 25-16, and 25-14.

Coach Leigh Kiser said her team hung tough in each set but couldn’t get through. Taylor Digh and Krista Davis led the defense with 6, and 4 digs each, and Emily Allen led the offense with 6 kills.

On Wednesday, Oct. 4, Chase came to Nixon Gym in a non-conference matchup, and turned back the Lady Ironmen in a hard-fought, 3-2 match.

Kiser said her team played really well and had multiple chances to win the match. Scores were 25-21 (Chase), 25-17 (CHS), 25-13 (CHS), 25-13 (Chase), and 18-16 (Chase) in the fifth set. Sophomore Railey Gidney had her best varsity performance with 10 kills and 5 blocks. Taylor Digh chipped in 5 serve aces and 12 digs, with Kate Bookout’s 12 digs

and Krista Davis’s 9 digs helping the CHS defense.

Emily Allen had 18 assists, 3 blocks and 12 digs, and Kate Mulvey had a strong overall game with 6 assists, 6 kills, and 8 digs.

The Lady Ironmen JV team also dropped both matches of the week. It was a 2-0 loss at HT and a 2-1 loss at home to Chase.

Landry Beam, with 3 serve aces, and Camryn Shirley with 4 assists and 3 kills, led Cherryville against Chase.

Next week ends the teams’ regular season, as the ladies played host to Ashbrook on Monday (Oct. 9), and then hosted Thomas Jefferson’s Lady Gryphons in the regular season finale on Tuesday, Oct. 10. The TJCA match will be Senior Night as 4 senior volleyball players are recognized.

Conf tourney action gets under way on Thursday, Oct. 12, with higher seeds hosting.

The current CHS VB records are: varsity 9-11, overall; SPC 1A/2A play, 6-5; JV are 7-13 overall.

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by Brian Kiser)

The CHS Ironmen patiently waiting on a final call from the refs about a play that momentarily stopped the action on the field in their game against the HT Rams.

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704-300-7538 or (704) 466-8324 DOG KENNELS 5X10, 10X10, 10X20. Dog Houses, Tops for Kennels. “Delivery & Setup Available” J Johnson Sales 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 AKC MINIATURE SCHNAUZER PUPPIES. Call or text 704-9150004.

10X10X6 FT. CHAIN LINK dog lot. $300. Heavy-duty dog house for 40-60 pound dog. $65. (828) 2891817.

ONE GERMAN SHEPHERD FEMALE PUPPY- $400. One Pitbull male puppy- $150. Text: 704-9748055 or call: 704-434-4888.

CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. Ready now. $400.00 each. 704-466-6983.

BOXER PUPPIES FOR SALE. 2 Brendle males-10 weeks old. CKC. registered. Shots and worming upto-date, $150/ea. 704-466-3135.

FREE TO GOOD HOME. 2-1/2 yr female yellow Lab mix. Overall good temperament. No longer able to care for her properly. Call & leave a message. (704) 487-4065 hackenberry2000@yahoo.com FALL INTO THESE SAVINGS !!!!

3 male Parti Yorkies, these are not official toy size boys, but they are very small. We have reduced the price of these handsome guys to $1,500 each . Normally well over $2,500 . CKC registered, Vet verified, ready for their for ever home end of Oct. Accepting down payments now. Come visit and see for yourself, caution though, they will steal your heart (704) 473-7042 rvcollins70@gmail.com KOI FISH FOR SALE. 2”-4” all colors; wholesale price $1. eachminimum 25 fish. (864) 546-2778 brendasherman9@gmail.com

LANDSCAPING /ROCK BUCKET FOR SALE. Landscaping bucket separates rock from soil.

Fits John Deere front end loader.

Slightly used. $1500 (704) 8132289 rlputnam66@att.net

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TOY & MINI AUSSIES. UTD on shots and worming. Blue eyes, paper & crate trained. 828-289-6756.

AKC GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES. Hobbsville, NC. Born 08/31/23 and ready to go home on 10/29/23. Will come with AKC papers, first puppy shots, and deworming. $900. Contact Nicole at (252) 506-6703 for more info. (252) 337-5981 nandtward2020@gmail. com ENGLISH/BULL MASTIFF PUPPIES. 7 weeks old. Vet checked, first shots, wormed. Parents on site. $500 each. 828-245-7405, leave message.

DACHSHUND PUPPIES I HAVE 3 females left, all red $250. Mother is CKC registered, father is purebred. No papers. They have been wormed, weaned and are trained on pads! (704) 974-4056 daniel.edens2@gmail.com CHIWEENIE PUPPIES. Ready now. $350.00 each. 704-466-6983.

CONTURNIX QUAIL $5. Quail Chicks $3 ea. Quail eggs $6 per doz. Bob Whites $8.00. Hatching Eggs. Guineas $10. (704) 476-9943 jw28178@gmail.com

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YARD SALE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14th, 9:00-3:00. Men’s pants, some ladies’ clothing, home-decor, misc. 230 Chestnut Street, off East Marion and Graham St., Shelby, NC 28150

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NC’s Mark Robinson mentioned as possible VP pick

by ALEX BALTZEGAR Carolina Journal

North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who is currently campaigning to be the Republican nominee for North Carolina’s next governor, was named as one of three potential options for Vice President of the United States by a Fox News commentator on Sunday, Oct. 1.

The commentator, Horace Cooper, named Robinson, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley as potential picks for former President Donald Trump.

Robinson endorsed former President Trump earlier this year. On the flip side, Trump has pledged to endorse Robinson for his 2024 gubernatorial bid.

“Lieutenant Governor Robinson is flattered by the speculation,” a spokesperson for the Robinson campaign told the Carolina Journal.

“He is proud to support President Trump, and they have a great working relationship, but they have not had any specific conversations about this. Lt. Gov. Robinson is laser-focused on serving North Carolina as lieutenant governor and becoming our state’s

LAWS From Page 1 Other laws are: H.B. 116 – Modify Laws Affecting District Attorneys deals with dispute resolution fees. The remainder of the law went into effect on July 1.

S.B 240 – Permit Choice, Certain Airport Authorities, provides the choice of erosion and sedimentation control permitting authority for airport authorities.

S.B. 329 – Retail Installment Sales Act Amendments, modifies the maximum finance charge rates that may be applied to consumer credit installment sale contracts and CLASSIFIEDS CONT’D FROM PAGE 8

CARS & TRUCKS

2008 FORD F-150 White, Automatic, 4 cylinder, 8 Ft. Bed, A/C, Tilt, Cruise, Aux. Power, 139,000 miles, $6800, (704) 472-8545 2003 TOYOTA PRIUS White.

Mileage-300K, Cold air, Good tires. $3,500. 704-942-4788.

N.C. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson speaks at the Save America rally on April 9, 2022 in Selma, N.C. (photo by Tim Robbins, Carolina Journal) next governor.”

Some politicos think it could make sense for Trump to choose Robinson as his running mate.

“The choice of Mark Robinson as a running mate for

Donald Trump would have major political impacts on both the national and state levels,” said Mitch Kokai, Senior Political Analyst at the John Locke Foundation.

“Robinson’s strength always

has involved his impassioned speeches firing up audiences at home and outside North Carolina. That’s the type of quality the former president is likely to seek from a potential running mate.”

Kokai also noted the significant curveball Robinson’s selection as VP would throw into N.C.’s Republican primary for governor.

“Without Robinson in the picture, former congressman

Mark Walker and Treasurer Dale Folwell would seem like the clear beneficiaries,” Kokai said. “Democrats would have to scramble to rework their plan of attack.”

would increase the default charge for past-due installment payments from $15 to $18, among other changes.

S.B. 331 – Consumer Finance Act Amendments, includes various changes, including requiring any person who lends $15,000 or less at interest rates higher than those allowed under North Carolina’s usury laws to be licensed under the Consumer Finance Act. It would increase the amount a person could lend to $25,000 and require the servicers of those loans to be licensed.

S.B. 582 – North Carolina Farm Act of 2023, defines a qualifying farmer for certain exemptions as a person who has an annual income from farming op-

erations for the preceding taxable year of $10,000 or more or who has an average annual income from farming operations for the three preceding taxable years of $10,000 or more.

Some items exempt from sales and use tax under this section include fuel, commercial fertilizer, potting soil, compost, and seeds.

The law also amends the Veterinary Medical Board inspection process and gives the board the responsibility to perform inspections of boarding kennels operated by veterinarians.

H.B. 813 – The Pretrial Integrity Act takes away the responsibility of magistrates to set bail for some violent offenses. Instead, judges will determine

whether a person charged with specific violent crimes will be released from jail before going to trial.

H.B. 815 – The Loving Homes Act, would abolish the “arbitrary” five-child cap for foster homes and allow decision-makers to consider additional factors. Under the former law, foster care homes are not allowed to have more than five children in the household for any reason, even if most are not foster children.

“We have children sleeping out of state in other homes and facilities, sleeping in emergency departments, and sleeping on couches in DHHS offices,” Rep. Allen Chesser, R-Nash, said on June

29, the day the measure passed in the legislature.

“I find this unacceptable, especially while the State Administrative Code arbitrarily denies families the ability to host foster children strictly because of the number of children.”

Other bills that became law include: H.B. 190 – Department of Health and Human Services Revisions; H.B. 790 – Innocence Inquiry Commission Provision; H.B. 344 – Mental Health License Fair Practice Standards; S.B. 45 – Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors Supervision Requirements; S.B. 507 – Chiropractic Preceptorship Modifications; S.B. 171 – Department of Public Safety Agency Bill; S.B.

722 – Child Care Flexibilities; H.B. 484 – Mental Health Confidential Information Disclosure; H.B. 193 – AOC Court Changes/ Amend Expunction; H.B. 488 – Code Council Reorganization and Various Code Amendments; S.B. 429 – Modify Charitable Solicitation Licensing Laws; S.B. 492 – Adult Correction/Law Enforcement Changes; H.B. 125 – NC Health & Human Services Workforce Act; S.B. 477 – Amend Business Corporation Act/Business Opportunity Disclosures; and S.B. 452 – DOI & Ins. Law Amd./Revise High School Athletics.

Cooper allowed S.B. 452 to become law without his signature.

CARS & TRUCKS

WANT TO RENT

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE

2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT, 36,750 miles, $30,750 obo, heated seats, cargo cover in rear, all weather mats. (704) 297-5990 tggray@ carolina.rr.com

TRAILER LOT around Kings Mountain area. 704-739-2086.

CLEVELAND COUNTY

CLEVELAND COUNTY

CATAWBA COUNTY

COUNTRY FARMHOUSE FOR RENT 214 E. Double Shoals Rd. COMPLETELY RENOVATED. 3 Bedrooms & 2 Baths. Large lot with garden spot, fenced backyard, Hardwood floors, screened porch, central air/heat, Appliances, Storage Bldg & Workshop. No Smoking or Pets. $1500 month.

Call 704-487-5480.

STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT. 803 S. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC. 80 to 320 sq.ft per unit, starting at $100. 704-214-4180.

1995 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE. Black w/black top, beige interior, 71k, auto., new tires, Black Scorpion wheels, Flowmaster mufflers, $7800. 980-925-4000 2013 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. Handicap ramp, 88,600 miles, new tires & brakes, with new “Pride” power chair, 500 lb. capacity. $11,500. 828-2483402, leave message.

CAMPERS SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938 1995 GMC SONOMA EXTENDED CAB. 4.3 liter, 6 cyl., 2WD, 195,000 miles, well maintained, runs great. No accidents. Has hitch. $3500. OBO. 815-2524753.

1992 MAZDA MX6 Only 85,000 miles. Nice car, needs TLC. Midnight Blue. Asking $2,000 or make offer. Serious inquiries only.

704-308-1081.

2011 FORD FUSION SE with sunroof, aluminum wheels, $2750.

2001 Ranger Sport, extended cab, V6, automatic, $700. 828287-3820.

2016 GMC TERRAIN 6 cyl., 45,000 miles, good condition, rebuilt title, $14,500. 518-321-5662.

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

FOR RENT CHEROKEE SC 106 KENTBURY DR. GROVER, NC. Camper. Weekly rent $275, Deposit $800. Includes water/ power. 704-214-4180

CLEVELAND COUNTY MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. Nice 2BR, 2BA at Old Post Rd in Cherryville. Refrigerator & Stove furnished. $875/mth, $500 deposit. 704-473-5744.

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

Equal Housing Opportunity.

COLEMAN TC200. ALL TERRAIN MINI MOTORCYCLE. Front shock, headlight, first pull cranking, new guaranteed perfect. $725. (704) 538-6867

135-14 WIGGINS LANE, Kings Mountain, NC. Newer Single wide, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom.

Rent $1375, deposit $1375, App Fee $25 per adult. 704-2144180.

VACATIONS

804 S. WASHINGTON STREET. Shelby, NC. House, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $1050 Deposit $1050, app Fee $25 per adult, 704-214-4180

PERMANENT CAMP SPOTS AVAILABLE. 680 NC HWY 226 Casar, NC. Monthly rent is $500 that includes up to $125 in utilities.

Deposit is $375. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

MYRTLE BEACH CONDO. Three bedroom, 2.5 bath. Screened porch, near outlets, Apache Pier and all the holiday shows. No smoking/pets. (828) 447-6611, 9571 Shore Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 (828) 447-6611

1040 CASAR BELWOOD ROAD. Casar, NC. Singlewide, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. rent $975, Deposit $975 App Fee, $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704739-0259.

STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT. 803 S. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC. 80 to 320 sq.ft per unit, starting at $100. 704-214-4180.

SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938

1040 CASAR BELWOOD ROAD. Casar, NC. Singlewide, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $975, Deposit $975 App Fee, $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659.

1147 MITCHELL ST, SHELBY, NC. 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, rent $1275, Deposit $1275, App Fee $25 per adult. 704-2144180.

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $210 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299

GASTON COUNTY MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. Nice 2BR, 2BA at Old Post Rd in Cherryville. Refrigerator & Stove furnished. $875/mth, $500 deposit. 704-473-5744.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 3 BEDROOM HOUSE FOREST CITY. $1200 plus deposit- Recently renovated, quiet street, heat pump. Call (828) 458-7403

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby.

(704) 487-6354 LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications now.

Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC (704) 4827723 (704) 482-7723 Lions@RPMMANAGED.COM

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City.

Starting at $700 per month. 828382-0475.

CLEVELAND COUNTY

MOBILE HOMES USED MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE. (1) 3 bedroom, 2 bath 14x70. (2) 2 bedroom, 2 bath 14x70. All need repairs. Call for info. (704) 482-7086

1147 MITCHELL ST, SHELBY, NC. 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, rent $1275, Deposit $1275, App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

135-127 WIGGINS LANE. Kings Mountain, NC. Singlewide. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. Rent $1375.

Deposit $1375 App Fee $25 per adult. 704-412-4180.

MOBILE HOME, 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH. In Shelby. Stove, refrigerator, washer and dryer furnished.

55+ community, no pets. $900 rent, $900 deposit. Call (704) 466-8010

RENOVATED 1 BED APT -WORK-FROM-HOME. Newly renovated 1 bedroom apartment. Near Banoak School.

Water, 1 car parking, trash and parking included.

Efficient mini split system for heat and air. Washer and Dryer included. Spectrum internet available- fast! Work from home and save money and time.

Pets considered on a caseby-case basis. Only serious inquiries need call. Application will be required. Vale, NC 28168 (828) 228-4016

Carolina

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OLD FARM WITH 21.92 ACRES. 1656 Cherryville Road, Cherryville, NC. Located on RT 150 between Waco and Shelby. Historic homestead with commercial opportunity. Privately situated old farmhouse has 3Bd/2Bth on 21.92 acres. Has dysfunctional plumbing and septic, but a functional spring. Can be connected to city lines. Electrical is outdated. Has a large workshop on concrete slab, small inground cellar, picnic shelter,and barn. An old trailer with fenced in gravel lot is at the road. Fruit trees, a creek, pond site, gated entrance, and mature timber round out the farm. $185,000 or best offer. Contact Timber Hills Development at thdv101@zohomail.com or call 804-264-1400.

Timber Hills Development 1245 Mall Drive, North Chesterfield, VA 23235 Cherryville, NC 28021 (804) 264-1400 thdv101@zohomail.com

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Do you have Him? Does He have you?

Me, and whoever comes You’re in to Me I will never cast the outfield, out.” Jesus also said that the lights true conversion is that are bright, of one who, “Believes there is a Him Who sent Me has fresh smell eternal life. He does not of grass, fans come into judgment, but are cheering, has passed from death you square to life.” So, clearly, we up to get rid need not worry; instead, of the ball JHOAN ALFARO “You may know that and move Sonrise Ministries you have eternal life.” it closer to In fact, salvation is so victory – and just then you realize, for what- secure, that we are to, “Enever reason, you don’t have the courage one another with these ball! Did it fall? Did you drop words.” This is because salvait? Oh, no! What lesson did we tion is a righteous gift as evilearn here? Well, one simply denced by the lives of two very cannot lose what he never had. flawed humans, Abraham, and You may trust very well in your David, who, “believed God, incredible abilities, but, with- and it was counted to him as out the ball, your good abilities righteousness.” So, we can rest easy knowing that, “There is mean nothing.

The harmony of God’s therefore now no condemnation Word is clear about the infinite for those who are in Christ.” grace available to humanity After all, “Who shall separate and the grace that’s effectively us from the love of Christ?”

Who/what are you trusting given to all who (by faith alone; in Christ alone) repent and be- in for your eternity? We know lieve! Sure, the Bible tells us that we cannot lose that which you are to, “Keep yourselves in we never had. But, if we (lovthe love of God, waiting for the ers of God) look around, we mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ can get pretty discouraged by that leads to eternal life.” Still, the lifestyles and identities of we are, “Beloved in God the so-called “professing believFather and kept by God.” And, ers.” Perhaps you think of Jesus promises, “All that the passages such as when Jesus Father gives Me will come to prophesied, “Many will say

to Me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not [work]? And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness.” Or what of the warnings that some humans are the false believers who, “Shall not enter My rest.” Their lifestyles and entire life identity is one like a, “…tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.” We know that Christians are a new creation and yet some people who profess Christ seem to be unchanged. What do we do with that? Paul encourages and comforts true believers by reminding them that, “The unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God. Do not be deceived [law breakers] will not inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you.”

Undoubtedly, grace alone; by faith alone; in Messiah alone – are the foundations upon which Adam, Eve, Rahab, David, Mary, Peter, Paul and you are forgiven. “For by grace you have been saved through faith.

And this is not your own doing;

it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast,” and, “According to his own mercy; so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.”

So, what must we conclude?

The apostles and prophets encourage us to be as, “…the one who endures to the end will be saved.” Lest we be like those who, “believed in vain.” If the man in the mirror has no desire to glorify God and mortify sin – the Scripture exhorts that man to, “Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith.

Test yourselves.” Although we will never, NEVER, be perfect on this side of eternity, each professing believer must have at least some desire to, “not love the world or the things in the world.”

This is not always a pretty picture or ‘cookie-cutter’ life.

But the true believer can rest assured that he is not alone in this fight; a person who has salvation has been sealed by the Holy Spirit! He is, “The Com-

forter” and “The Helper, the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.”

We Christians can rest assured there have been, “Good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” And that, “God works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.”

So even, “With the temptation He will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”

In over a dozen years of Christian ministry, I find those in Western Christianity tend to have idioms and strange ideas about what a true Christian can and cannot do. They say things like, “Kids will be kids,” and “It’s whatever; I’m only human,” or, “They are sowing their wild oats,” and “Awww… let them taste the world so they don’t wander away later.”

Brothers and sisters, having, “…so great a salvation” and so great a Savior – should we re-

ally, “Continue in sin that grace should abound?” God forbid!

It’s a great comfort to know that the blood of Christ has forgiven my sins in the past, the sins I’ve committed today, and those I may commit in the coming days, months, and years.

Ah! His mercies are new every morning. I am Christ’s and He is mine! So now we walk with the Messiah daily.

We earnestly desire to glorify that Nazarene Who gave His life and rose again – for us and for His glory. Dear friend, perhaps the greatest encouragement to persevere is not to endure to avoid losing my place as His child (for this is impossible), but rather to fight the good fight because His grace is so tremendous. Friend, there’s nothing you could do to lose your place as God’s beloved!

So, Who are you trusting in today?

Cherryville Area

Places of Worship Pumpkin Spice (2nd Part of “Fall” Series) What’s your favorite pumpkin dessert during the fall season? Is it cookies, bread, muffins, cupcakes, or cheesecake? Whatever strikes your fancy, spices impart flavor and aroma to those delicious foods. They enhance the appetite, add zest to the food, and boost their flavors. The top three spices I enjoy are cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. The scent of the DANYALE PATTERSON spices pulls me in. Even before I spot those delightful delicacies, I can’t wait to have a taste! Our lives are also supposed to yield a sweet fragrance that pleases God and points people to Christ. 2 Corinthians 15:15 (NIV) says, “For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.”

Cinnamon My favorite of the three spices is cinnamon. Cinnamon was very important in biblical times and one of the ingredients in the anointing oil. Exodus 30:23-24 (NLT) says, “Collect choice spices—12 1/2 pounds of pure myrrh, 6 1/4 pounds of fragrant cinnamon, 6 1/4 pounds of fragrant calamus, and 12 1/2 pounds of cassia—as measured by the weight of the sanctuary shekel. Also, get one gallon of olive oil. Like a skilled incense maker, blend these ingredients to make a holy anointing oil.” Consecration and healing were the principal purposes for anointing oil. It is symbolic of the Holy Spirit’s presence and power. Many still use anointing oil today to pray for the sick according to James 5:14 (ESV). It states, “Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord.”

Ginger Ginger, my second favorite spice, has a piquant flavor with a fiery and comforting bite to it. It certainly doesn’t fall under the bland or boring category. Likewise, we must snap out of any indifference, rebellion, or lethargicness and ask the Lord to make us spicy for him. Our world is full of hurting people, who desperately need others that have a burning heart for God’s word and serving, despite their own personal difficulties. Jeremiah 20:9 (NLT), “But if I say I’ll never mention the LORD or speak in his name, his word burns in my heart like a fire. It’s like a fire in my bones! I am worn out trying to hold it in! I can’t do it!”

PRAY THIS PRAYER: “Lord I praise you because you loved me and gave yourself up for me as an offering and sacrifice to the Father [slain for me and the entire world, so that it became] a sweet fragrance. My heart is overwhelmed with gratitude. Forgive me for not always being on fire for you.

Lord, I ask for a fresh touch of your Holy Spirit. Cause me to overflow with your love so that it spills over into others. ” In Jesus’ name, I pray - Amen.”

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Rudisill Chapel AME Zion Church 417 South Mountain Street, Cherryville, NC Anthony Grove Baptist Church 100 Anthony Grove Road Crouse, NC 704-435-6001

Fairview Baptist Church 415 South Mountain Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-4299

Living Word Ministries 306 East Academy Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-3213

Second Baptist Church 201 Houser Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-9657

Bess Chapel United Methodist Church 6073 Flay Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-7969

First Baptist Church 301 East 1st Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-3796

Marys Grove United Methodist Church 1223 Marys Grove Church Rd Cherryville, NC 704-435-5544

Shady Grove Baptist Church 3240 Tryon Courthouse Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-9605

First Church of the Nazarene 301 North Elm Street Cherryville, NC 828-838-2428

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church 235 A.W. Black Street Waco, NC 704-435-8842

St. John’s Lutheran Church 310 West Church Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-9264

First Presbyterian Church 107 West Academy Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6064

Mt. Zion Baptist Church 112 Mt. Zion Church Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-9636

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 1203 St. Mark’s Church Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-5941

Bethlehem United Methodist Church 6753 NC 182 Highway Cherryville, NC 704-435-1608 Blessed Hope Baptist Church 3357 Fallston-Waco Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-8530 Body of Christ Fellowship Center 405 S. Cherokee Street Cherryville, NC www.bodyofchrist7.com Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Cherryville, NC Pastor Clifton Morgan Cherryville Church of God 810 East Main Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-2275 Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church 318 W. Ballard Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6934 Emmanuel Baptist Church 1155 Marys Grove Church Rd Cherryville, NC 704-435-5764

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North Brook Baptist Church 7421 Flay Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-4471

First Wesleyan Church 800 North Pink Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6069

Oak Grove AME Zion Church 542 Flint Hill Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3687

Free Saints Chapel Church 813 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-0949

Oak Grove Baptist Church 219 Tot Dellinger Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3053

Gospel Way Baptist Church 3904 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Cherryville, NC 866-356-3219 Legacy Church 805 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-457-9615

Revival Tabernacle 1104 Delview Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-4073 Rudisill Chapel AME Zion Church 417 South Mountain Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-5621

Victory Life Assembly of God 1655 Shelby Highway Cherryville, NC 704-435-5539 Waco Baptist Church 262 N. Main Street Waco, NC 704-435-9311 Washington Missionary Baptist Church 1920 Stony Point Road Waco, NC 704-435-3138 Word of Faith Ministry 306 Doc Wehunt Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-5560 Zion Hill Baptist Church 3460 Zion Hill Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3355

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