Cherryville Eagle 12-20-23

12/28/23

Accounting & Tax Service Judy Gordon gordonaccounting@att.net

704-435-8297

Please Call For Appointment

FAX: 704-435-8298

109 W. Main Street • Cherryville, NC 28021

Volume 117 • Issue 51

75¢

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Lengthy council session deals with, discusses many important issues New council member Janice Hovis member takes seat with other members

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Standing next to one of her colorful, whimsical Christmas displays, Noble Artistry shop owner/operator Cindi Jo Brady, said she is excited to be in downtown Cherryville. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Noble Artistry opens store on Main Street Downtown Cherryville Store a labor of love for designer/artist Cyndi Jo Brady

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Noble Artistry’s owner/ operator Cyndi Jo Brady is no stranger to starting a new businesses, especially one that might be (or could be) termed “niche” businesses (think “floral shops” here), catering to a certain clientele. After all, she said she already has a similar store in downtown Lincolnton.

However, Brady, who has been in the floral industry, by her own admission, since she was “15 to 25 years old”, with a side trip as a licensed, practicing hospice and oncology RN (from age 25 to 55), said

she felt the time was ripe for a foray into the world of floral arrangements and gift stores sales and such; hence her stores in Lincolnton, and now Cherryville.

“I started in my home,” said Cyndi Jo, sitting down one afternoon in her new shop on Cherryville’s Main Street, “in Lincolnton. I opened that one ion September 2022.” Things were going along famously with that shop, but Ms. Brady said she wanted “something more.”

Brady noted she spoke with Cherryville Downtown Director David Day a while back and he suggested I talk with Realtor Vickie Spurling, who later showed me this building we are in now.” Brady said she liked what she saw and added, See NOBLE, Page 10

Editor michael@cfmedia.info

The Monday night, Dec. 11, 2023Cherryville City Council regular session saw the stepping down of one long-time city council member and the swearing in of a first-time council member, Mrs. Janice Hovis.

The council voted to approve unanimously the current agenda and the minutes of the Nov. 13 council meeting.

Mayor Beam then spoke under the “Mayor’s Comments” section of the meeting noting the Whoville event and the Christmas Parade were well-attended and were big successes for the city, adding he was told there were “about 5,000 people at the events.”

“We also want to thank and acknowledge the hard work of Mary Beth Tackett, our police officers and all those who also worked so hard to make sure the city’s events came together and were successes,” said Mayor Beam.

Mayor Beam also talked about the fences at West Gate Park all being installed and up, as well as comment-

Gaston County District Court Judge Craig Collins swore in new Cherryville City Councilwoman Janice Hovis (fourth from the left in front of the current council members). Mrs. Hovis has her hand raised, taking the oath of office as administered by Judge Collins. She is surrounded by her children and their spouses, who were there for her, supporting her in this endeavor. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) ing on the NC 150 water line work and the Requa Road housing development getting going by Dec. 15.

Lastly, he wished everyone in the city a Happy Holiday Season on behalf of the City of Cherryville and all its employees and staff.

There was a special recognition segment in the meeting for outgoing and long-time city council member Malcolm Parker, who was recognized by Mayor H.L. Beam, III and his fellow council members Jon Abernathy, Jill Parker Puett, and Gary Freeman.

Mr. Parker was formally recognized for his 12 years of selfless service to the citizens of Cherryville and See COUNCIL, Page 4

At last week’s city council regular session (Monday, Dec. 11, 2023) long-time City Councilman Malcolm Parker accepted his plaque of recognition honoring and praising him for his many years of service to the Council and the city and people of Cherryville. Mayor H.L. Beam, III presented former councilman Parker with the plaque, and Mr. Parker spoke briefly thanking everyone for coming and for allowing him to serve the people and city of Cherryville.

Three-judge panel named to address federal Elementary reading suit against NC congressional map scores improve in NC

by DAVID N. BASS Carolina Journal

Elementary school students are reading at a better level today than to a year ago, according to new data from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Since the enactment of a standardized early literacy assessment beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, reading scores in NC for grades 1-3 have outpaced national peers by more than two-to-one, DPI reported.

In 2021, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers passed the Excellent Public Schools Act, which created a statewide roadmap for switching literacy instruction from a “look and say” method to the phonetic method. The focus was on increasing reading efficiency for K-3 students.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt credited new reading instruction standards for improved reading scores in NC. (Photo provided – credit: Truitt’s Twitter account) Compared to 2021-22, 9,308 fewer students received a label of “reading retained” this year. Students are considered “reading retained” if they are not proficient in reading by the end of third grade.

“This is great news. And we’re still going in the right direction,” said board member Jill Camnitz at the State Board of Education meeting Nov. 7, where the results See SCORES, Page 2

Ora

Over 90 Years!

SUPERMARKET SUPER MARKET & BROAD RIVER HAMS

by CJ STAFF Three federal judges, all appointed by Republican presidents, will hear a lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s congressional election map.

Appeals Court Judge Allison Jones Rushing and District Judge Richard Myers will join Judge Thomas Schroeder to consider the suit.

Chief Judge Albert Diaz of the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals appointed Rushing and Myers to the case on Thursday, Dec. 14. Schroeder had requested the threejudge panel, according to an order posted Friday, Dec. 15.

Schroeder has served as a judge in North Carolina’s Middle District since 2008.

President George W. Bush appointed him to that role.

President Donald Trump appointed Rushing to the 4th Circuit and Myers to North Carolina’s Eastern District.

President Barack Obama appointed Diaz to the 4th Circuit in 2010. He became chief judge in July.

Eighteen black and Latino plaintiffs working with Democratic lawyer Marc Elias’ law firm have filed a

federal lawsuit on Dec. 4 to block North Carolina’s new congressional map. They took their case to court on the same afternoon that candidate filing began for the state’s 2024 elections. Candidate filings ends Friday.

The suit, titled Williams v. Hall, specifically targets the new 1st, 6th, 12th, and 14th Congressional Districts as “unconstitutional racial gerrymanders.”

Plaintiffs ask a federal

court to declare that the congressional map “discriminates against minority voters in violation of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.”

They seek an injunction blocking enforcement of the congressional map. They ask the court to “[h]old hearings, consider briefing and evidence, and otherwise take actions” that would lead to a “valid” congressional plan.

“Plaintiffs bring this ac-

tion to challenge North Carolina’s 2023 Congressional Plan, which was enacted as Senate Bill 757 on October 25, 2023, and represents the third time in as many years that the North Carolina General Assembly has drawn congressional districts that disadvantage minority voters,” according to the complaint filed Monday in US District Court.

See SUIT, Page 6

A letter to the community and Cherryville Eagle readers, contributors and advertisers This notice is to inform Cherryville Eagle readers of the following Community First Media, Inc. announcement.

This decision comes after much thought and it is with heavy hearts that we will be ceasing the Cherryville Eagle's print edition after the December 27th, 2023 issue.

Due to the current economic conditions and decreased revenues have affected our publication dramatically, and we are no longer able to sustain operations in the Cherryville market.

We would like to offer local businesses the opportunity to allow us to continue helping with your future marketing campaigns, by advertising in our other weekly community newspapers in the region: Kings Mountain Herald, Shelby Shopper & Info and Rutherford Weekly.

Please let me know if you have any questions, or would like to discuss advertising rates and scheduling. Thank you …. we value your support over the past years!

Greg Ledford, Publisher Community First Media, Inc. greg@cfmedia.info • www.cfmedia.info Like Us On

FRIDAY • DECEMBER 29

TH

ON LY TWO & SATURDAY • DECEMBER 30TH 99 $ BIG each DAYS! BACON WRAPPED FILETS

Facebook!

6

HRS: 8AM-6PM MON.-SAT.

704-487-4377 1026 EAST MARION ST., SHELBY, NC WWW.ORASUPERMARKET.COM

WE ACCEPT EBT, SNAP, FOOD STAMPS, DEBIT

Page 2

The Cherryville Eagle

■ OBITUARIES

Margie Mauney Homesley CHERRYVILLE – Margie Mauney Homesley, 88, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at 8:40 p.m., at Peak Resources in Cherryville, N.C. She was born Sept. 2, 1935, in Gaston County to the late Noah Matthew and Bessie Mae Mauney.

Margie was a longtime member of First Baptist

Beulah Beam Reynolds CHERRYVILLE – Beulah Mae Beam Reynolds, 101, of Dellinger Circle, passed away Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at her residence.

She was born Oct. 4, 1922 in Lincoln County to the late Clair Burgin and Mary Cook Beam. She was a devoted member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she served over 50 years in the church nursery. She retired

Margaret Timmons Setzer CHERRYVILLE – Margaret Elizabeth Timmons Setzer, 84, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

She was born Dec. 22, 1938, in Graham County, N.C., to the late William Charles and Harriett Elizabeth Crisp Timmons.

Margaret was a devout Christian woman and a faithful member of Missionary Methodist Church where she served as church

SCORES From Page 1 were first presented.

In a statement, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt credited the improvements on implementation of the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS), a twoyear professional development program that helps teachers better instruct in literacy.

“The improvements in our benchmark scores are the result of North Carolina’s incredible teachers and students putting (the science of reading) into practice,” Truitt said. “The

Church of Cherryville where she enjoyed teaching Mission Friends and working with the Food Service Committee. She was at her best in her kitchen preparing homemade bread, canning pickles, and jelly, or trying to win prizes on WCSL. For many years, she brought smiles to many faces working behind the cash register, alongside her husband, Don, at Triple H Restaurant. A bright fixture of the community, Margie will be remembered for her infectious smile, kind heart and warm spirit.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Donald Richard Homesley, and brothers Noah “Pete”, James “Jim”, Thomas “Tom”, and John “Jig” Mauney.

Survivors include her three daughters and sonsin-law, Lori H. and Dale Gates, Caroline H. and

Lance Frady, and Jennifer H. and Jon Abernethy; grandchildren, Austin and Will Gates, Seth Frady, Macy West (husband, Charles) and Noah Abernethy; and brothers, Bill and Frank Mauney.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Cherryville, with the Rev. Dr. Vince Hefner officiating. The family received friends before the service from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m., and other times at 211 Amos Homesley Rd., Cherryville. Burial followed at the Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 301 E. First St., Cherryville, NC, 28021.

Carpenter – Porter Funeral and Cremation Services served the family of Mrs. Homesley.

from the Carlton Yarn Mill.

Beulah loved traveling and socializing. She enjoyed sewing and quilting and could often be found listening to the Swap Shop.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Wesley “Dub” Reynolds; son-in-law, Ted Brown; brothers, John William Beam, Lawrence Beam, and Dennis Beam; and sister, Margie Smith.

Survivors include her son, Bob Reynolds and wife, Carolyn; daughter, Dottie Brown; grandchildren, Bobby Dale Reynolds (Susan), Chris Reynolds (Erika), Tammy Clemmons (Greg); great-grandchildren, Drew Reynolds, Blaire Reynolds, Brayden Reynolds, Wes Reynolds, Joshua Jarrett, Chris Leonell, Meredith Clemmons, Jimmy Lee Rojo, Jerry Dale White, Emma White, Layne Galloway; and great-great-grand-

children, Harper Leonell and Emma Leonell.

Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, at 12 p.m., at Carpenter – Porter Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Huss and Rev. Wayne Key officiating.

Burial followed at Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery. The family received friends Friday, Dec. 15, from 11 to 11:45 a.m., prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 112 Mt. Zion Church Rd., Cherryville, NC, 28021, or Gaston Hospice, 258 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC, 28054.

Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com.

Carpenter – Porter Funeral and Cremation Services served the family of Mrs. Reynolds.

pianist and organist for over 50 years. She also taught Sunday School for over 50 years and was a former VBS director. She had a heart for serving others and enjoyed volunteering with Meals on Wheels.

Margaret loved traveling and camping in her younger years and cherished time spent with her family. She always enjoyed hosting her family for dinners, adored her grandchildren, and will be remembered for her incredible sense of humor.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Setzer; infant brother, Tommy Timmons; and brother-in-law, Steve Morgan.

Survivors include her three daughters, Beth Vaca, Aleta Setzer, and Andrea Pruett and husband, Brian; grandchildren, Liz Vaca (Michael Wright), Patrick Pruett (Logan Hanna), and Victoria Pruett; great-grandchildren, Jonni Wright and Jeremiah Wright; sister,

Lavonne Morgan; sister-inlaw, Linda Carpenter and husband, Gene; nieces and nephews, Chuck Morgan (Nikki), Morgan Almasi (John), Rebekah Carpenter, and Tommy Carpenter; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at 3 p.m., at Missionary Methodist Church with Rev. Bobby Holtsclaw officiating. Burial followed at Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery. The family received friends Saturday from 2 to 2:45 p.m., prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Missionary Methodist Church, 318 W. Ballard St., Cherryville, N.C., 28021.

Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com.

Carpenter – Porter Funeral and Cremation Services served the family of Mrs. Setzer.

Bessemer City woman arrested on drug charges in Lincoln Co. LINCOLNTON – In a Dec. 15, 2023 media release, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported a Bessemer City woman, Mary Carpenter Fletcher, had been arrested on drug charges following a lengthy investigation.

In June of 2022, LCSO narcotics investigators received information that Fletcher, 53, was selling large amounts of hydrocodone in and around the Lincoln County area.

Narcotics officers began an investigation and were able to make large purchases of hydrocodone from Ms. Fletcher by using an un-

■ POLICE

ARRESTS 11-27: Jermaine Demetrius Gash, Jr., 602 Sandycrest Dr., Cherryville; one count each misdemeanor DUI; open container after first consuming; failure to maintain lane of travel; rear lamps violation and speeding. Released on a written promise.

11-30: Hailey Marie Beard, 22, 1205 Black Rd., Cherryville; trespass/2nd degree; two WSOJs/OFA/Gaston County. $7,500 secured bond.

12-1: Gilberto Gutierrez, 31, 702 North Dr., Cherryville; assault on a female.

No bond.

12-2: Joseph McClain, Jr., 51, 806 Main St., Cherryville; felony WSOJ/FTA/ Gaston Co.; felony possession of methamphetamine; and WSOJ/misdemeanor interfering w/electronic monitoring device. $1,000 secured bond.

12-5: Mark Paul Heath, 65, 2440 Cherryville Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at 2230 Cherryville Rd., by GCPD officers on two (2) counts of “traffic-all other” violations.

12-6: Patrick Dean Smith, 24, 229 Cedar Lake Farm Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at 2525 Court Dr., Gastonia, by Gastonia PD officers, for three (3) counts of a warrant from another agency.

12-8: Jeffery Scott McKnight, 40, 5781 Flay Rd, Cherryville, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, by GCPD officers on one count each of “all other” and an OFA (contempt of court/perjury/court violation).

12-9: Valdivia, Amador Arcadia, 53, 311 White St., Cherryville, was arrested by GCPD officers at 2525 Court Dr., Gastonia, by GCPD officers for one count of an OFA (contempt of court/perjury/ court violation).

INCIDENTS 11-11: Cherryville woman reports injury to personal property by listed subject(s)

and Native American students, at 18 and 22 percent, respectively.

“We have much to celebrate, but we must also focus on supporting the children who have not quite caught up,” said Amy Rhyne, director of the Office of Learning at the Department of Public Instruction, in a statement.

“With the LETRS learning approaching full implementation and as teachers continue to differentiate their instruction based on individual student needs, we expect these numbers to keep improving.”

dercover officer. In August of 2023, the case went to the Lincoln County Grand Jury where indictments were

handed down for her arrest.

On Dec. 14, 2023, the U. S. Marshal’s Service Regional Fugitive Task Force located and arrested Fletcher and brought her back to Lincoln County.

She was taken before a Lincoln County magistrate on four counts of trafficking by transport, possession, and sale of hydrocodone. She was placed in the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center under a $300,000 secured bond.

The investigation is continuing by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and more arrests are expected.

who vandalized their property. Est. damage: $90 (Chevy Traverse; Honda Accord; and home siding). Case is active and under further investigation.

11-27: Cherryville woman reports wire fraud ($1,600 activity on her account). Case is active and under further investigation.

11-27: CPD officer reports DUI, open container after first consuming, failure to maintain lane direction, and rear lamps violation by listed subject who drove under impairing substance with an open container.

Closed/cleared by arrest.

11-28: Cross Hill, S.C. woman reports larceny of an antique gas pump by unnamed suspect who took listed pump, est. to be worth $1,000. Case is active and under further investigation.

11-30: Cherryville hardware store reports larceny ($12.98/two hacksaw blades) by listed subject who stole items. Closed/cleared by other means.

12-1: A Cherryville man reports AWDWSI by listed suspect who assaulted him w/a deadly weapon (blunt object) causing minor injuries.

Case is active and under further investigation.

12-1: Cherryville woman reports assault on a female by listed suspect who assaulted her inflicting minor injuries.

Closed/cleared by arrest.

12-2: CPD officer reports WSOJ/FTA and WSOJ/Interfere w/electronic monitoring device by listed suspect who had outstanding warrants.

Closed/cleared by arrest.

12-2: CPD officer reports possession of methamphetamine by listed suspect who had listed controlled substance on him. Seized: 1.40 grams of methamphetamine and one glass pipe. Closed/ cleared by arrest.

1-2: CPD officer reports possession of methamphetamine; possession of a Schedule II controlled substance (Fentanyl); possession of mar-

ijuana up to ½ ounce by listed suspect who possessed illegal narcotics; possessed marijuana paraphernalia; and possessed of drug paraphernalia.

Seized: 0.10 grams of methamphetamine; 0.10 grams of Fentanyl; and 0.10 grams of marijuana. Also seized: one small metal pipe and one clear plastic container. Closed/ cleared by arrest.

12-14: On Dec. 13, GCPD officers report an incident involving a runaway at 322 Black Rock School Rd., Cherryville.

WRECKS 11-22: A vehicle driven

by Jerray John Edward Wallace, 32, 1216 Milner, Apt. 202, Rock Hill, NC; made a left turn from Carroll St., onto Colonial Drive. While making the turn, he made contact with an electrical wire. After making contact w/the wire, he pulled the wire from the residence of 1013 Carroll Street.

The wire also disconnected from the pole, causing damage to the City of Cherryville transformer. Mr. Wallace was an employee of Gateway Supply, LLC, 1312 Hamrick St., Columbia, S.C., 29201.

No injuries reported to Mr. Wallace. Est damages to the Wallace vehicle: $200; to the electrical panel box and wires of the Teresa Agner house at 1013 Carroll St., Cherryville ($5,000); and to the city’s transformer and wire: $2,500.

11-23: A vehicle driven

by Laura Hope Lankford, 52, 401 N. Houser St., Cherryville, was backing out of a driveway into the street and collided with a parked vehicle belonging to Mary Eileen Buchanan, 2133 Reunion Woods Trl., Apex, NC, that was parked on the street, out of the travel lanes. The Lankford vehicle struck the Buchana vehicle under the driver’s side mirror. No injuries reported.

Est. damages to the Lankford vehicle: $250; to the Buchana vehicle: $1,000.

MARY CARPENTER FLETCHER

Traditional New Years Shooters meeting dates The Traditional New Years Shooters will have their meetings at Hugh’s Pond VFD on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m., on Dec. 26, 2023. Dues will be collected, and powder and caps will be sold then.

Cherryville New Years Shooters, fact that we continually they need intensive intersee a steady increase in vention compared to white Inc. meetings/ reading proficiency be- students. The numbers are events schedule fore the LETRS initiative even worse for Hispanic is even fully implemented is astounding. This shows that when we invest in research-based professional development for North Carolina teachers, they produce results.”

The results weren’t all positive, however. In keeping with pandemic-era school issues impacting minority students the most, reading proficiency achievement gaps remain among black, Hispanic, and Native American children compared to whites and Asians. For example, 12 percent more black students received reading scores indicating

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

The remaining Cherryville New Years Shooters Inc. 2023-2024 Meetings & Events will take place on the following days (and places): Wednesday, Dec. 20, 6 p.m., at the Cherryville American Legion Post 100 building, 215 N. Pink St., Cherryville NC; Friday – Dec. 29, 6 p.m., at the Pythian Lodge (drawings for Musket Raffle, food etc.), Paul H. Beam Rd., Cherryville; Monday, Jan. 1, 12 a.m., Sunday night, Black’s Grill – New Year’s 2024; Friday – Feb. 2, 2024 – 6 p.m., is the 2024 Annual Host Dinner at the Cherryville American Legion Post 100, 215 N. Pink St., Cherryville.

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTH CAROLINA GASTON COUNTY CITY OF CHERRYVILLE CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that the Cherryville City Council will meet on Monday, January 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., at the Cherryville Community Building located at 106 South Jacob Street, to consider the following: An amendment to the City of Cherryville Zoning Map on properties identified as Gaston County Parcel ID # 158768.

The property is owned by William L Heafner and Debra Heafner. The property is bounded on the West by Alvin G. Dellinger and Gary D & Stephanie B. Queen. To the North by Gary D & Stephanie B. Queen. To the South along Delview Road by numerous property owners and to the East along Black Rock School Rd by numerous property owners. The proposed classification change is from R-12 (Single Family Residential) to CZ/R-9 (Residential Cluster Development).

All interested and/or affected parties are invited to attend and present any evidence and/or testimony in favor of/or opposed to the matter set out above.

Richard A. Elam Zoning Director – City of Cherryville Phone: 704-435-1705 CE (12/20 & 27/2023)

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

The Cherryville Eagle

Page 3

Cooper names State Auditor Beth Wood’s replacement

by THERESA OPEKA Carolina Journal Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed Jessica Holmes, former chair of the Wake County Board of Commissioners, as interim North Carolina State Auditor. Holmes will serve the remainder of outgoing State Auditor Beth Wood’s term, which ends on Dec. 31, 2024.

Wood announced earlier this month that she would be resigning on Dec. 15.

“North Carolina is fortunate to have a dedicated, enthusiastic public servant in Jessica Holmes willing to take on the important role of State Auditor, and I am confident that she will lead the department with determination and hard work,” Cooper, a Democrat, said in a press release. “Her effective service

as chair of the Wake County Commissioners has shown her that every dollar counts when it comes to serving the public in education, public safety, health care, and all the other areas that support our state’s people.”

Holmes, a Pender County native, is an attorney who currently works as Deputy Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper names forIndustrial Commis- mer Wake County Commissioner Jessioner. She previ- sica Holmes as interim North Carolina ously was elected State Auditor, replacing Beth Wood, to two terms as who stepped down on Dec. 15. a Wake County (photo source: Gov. Cooper’s X Commissioner and (formerly Twitter) official page.) twice elected as commission chair.

Commissioner of Labor.

She was also the “I will bring my legal ex2020 Democratic nominee for

pertise to the office by asking tough questions and ensuring agencies are spending state money legally, effectively, and efficiently,” said Holmes.

“I look forward to taking on this important role for the coming year. I will be filing for election to this seat next week.”

Cooper also thanked Wood for her years of service to the state and to its people.

Wood announced her resignation on Nov. 9. The announcement came after a Wake County grand jury indicted her on Nov. 7 for allegedly using a state vehicle for private purposes.

The previous week, she announced that she would not seek re-election in 2024 but would serve the remainder of her term.

The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) conducted

an eight-month investigation into Wood’s use of stateowned vehicles before and after the Dec. 8 accident when she hit a parked car owned by Chris Valverde of Pinehurst, near the intersection of Salisbury and Hargett Streets in downtown Raleigh.

SBI found that Wood allegedly traveled back and forth to regularly scheduled hair and dental appointments out of town and to shopping centers and spa locations where “she was not engaged in business in her official capacity” between January 2021 and December 2022.

Wood faces a Class 2 misdemeanor charge of the private use of a publicly owned vehicle.

A court date is scheduled for Dec. 4.

Wood, a Democrat who has been known as the state’s

“watchdog” for her department’s audits of financial misconduct, had the spotlight thrown on her for the December 2022 incident.

She faced much controversy after she left the scene of the accident and was charged on Dec. 12 with a misdemeanor for hit-and-run, leaving the scene, property damage, and an infraction for unsafe movement.

Wood was at a Christmas party that night. Video obtained by WRAL shows Wood being led into the law office of Rufus Edmisten, a former N.C. secretary of state and Watergate lawyer, while her car remains in the intersection on top of Valverde’s car.

Former state senator Jeff Tarte, Cornelius, Mecklenburg County, announced See REPLACEMENT, Page 6

ʻʸʿ˃ ˈˆ ˆʴˌ ʕʵˌʸʠʵˌʸʕ ˇ˂ ʷ˅ˌ ʸˌʸʔ ʿ˘˔˥ˡ ˔˕ˢ˨˧ ˔ ˥˘˦˘˔˥˖˛ ˦˧˨˗ˬ ˙ˢ˥ ʷ˥ˬ ʸˬ˘ ʷ˜˦˘˔˦˘ ˜ˡ ˆ˛˘˟˕ˬʟ ˁʶ

ˇ˂ ˄ˈʴʿʼʹˌ ˇ˂ ˃ʴ˅ˇʼʶʼ˃ʴˇʸ ˌ˂ˈ ˀˈˆˇʭ ʵ˘ ˔˚˘˗ ʤʫ ˬ˘˔˥˦ ˢ˥ ˢ˟˗˘˥ ʻ˔˩˘ ˔ ˛˜˦˧ˢ˥ˬ ˢ˙ ˗˥ˬ ˘ˬ˘ ˙ˢ˥ ˔˧ ˟˘˔˦˧ ʩ ˠˢˡ˧˛˦ ʻ˔˩˘ ˔ ˛˜˦˧ˢ˥ˬ ˢ˙ ˨˦˜ˡ˚ ˗˥ˬ ˘ˬ˘ ˗˥ˢˣ˦ ˪˜˧˛˜ˡ ˧˛˘ ˟˔˦˧ ʩ ˠˢˡ˧˛˦ ʻ˔˩˘ ˡˢ˧ ˛˔˗ ˔ˡˬ ˢ˖˨˟˔˥ ˢ˥ ˟˜˗ ˦˨˥˚˘˥˜˘˦ ˜ˡ ˧˛˘ ˟˔˦˧ ʩ ˠˢˡ˧˛˦ ʵ˘ ˪˜˟˟˜ˡ˚ ˧ˢ ˗˜˦˖ˢˡ˧˜ˡ˨˘ ˨˦˘ ˢ˙ ˖ˢˡ˧˔˖˧ ˟˘ˡ˦˘˦ ˙ˢ˥ ˧˛˘ ˗˨˥˔˧˜ˢˡ ˢ˙ ˧˛˘ ˦˧˨˗ˬ

ʶˢˠˣ˘ˡ˦˔˧˜ˢˡ ˜ˡ˖˟˨˗˘˦ ˨ˣ ˧ˢ ʗʤʟʣʣʣ ˙ˢ˥ ʩ ˩˜˦˜˧˦ ˢ˩˘˥ ʤʣ ˪˘˘˞˦

ʺʼˉʸ ˈˆ ʴ ʶʴʿʿ ʴˇ ʤʠʫʩʩʠʸˌʸʷ˅˂˃ ˂˅ ˉʼˆʼˇ ˀˌʸˌʸˆˇˈʷˌʡʶ˂ˀ ˇ˂ ʿʸʴ˅ˁ ˀ˂˅ʸʔ

Page 4

The Cherryville Eagle

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

GASTON COUNTY’S 6 DAY FORECAST THUR DEC 14

FRI DEC 15

SAT DEC 16

SUN DEC 17

MON DEC 18

TUES DEC 19

51 24

54 28

56 34

54 42

59 36

53 34

SUNNY

MOSTLY SUNNY

PARTLY CLOUDY

SHOWERS

AM SHOWERS

PARTLY CLOUDY

Your CBL staff take part in the 2023 Cherryville Christmas Parade

by TRACI POLLITT

matched, which, all things being par for the course… should have been a sign).

We thought we felt a sprinkle or two as our truck began to slowly creep forward but still held out hope that we’d stay dry. Sadly, we were in for a soaking. You’d never know it, though, as we smiled, tossed out candy to the crowds, and wished everyone a ‘Merry Christmas’.

We’re already making our plans for next year’s event – and yes, we’ve already pre-ordered much better weather!

See CBL, Page 6

Your CBL’s staff all waving and throwing out sweet treats and giving waves at the 2023 Cherryville Christmas parade. (Photo posted on Cherryville Chamber of Commerce FB page)

Cherryville City Clerk Paige Green swears in incumbent councilman Jon Abernathy, who is accompanied by his wife, who is holding his personal Bible. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Cherryville incumbent Mayor, H.L. Beam, III, is sworn in by City Clerk, Paige H. Green at last Monday night’s, Dec. 11 regular council session. His personal Bible is held by his grandson, Harrison Walker. With him are other family members.

COUNCIL

said position. It was noted the lawsuit previously filed

by Mr. Al Putnam was voluntarily dismissed without prejudice, meaning it can be refilled if he so desires it to be done.

Mayor Beam noted that since the events of the issue have transpired, all museum board members have resigned with the exception of Mr. Putnam and Mrs. Lorie Pruitt.

“At this time,” noted Mayor Beam, “the city has no intention of working with the old (museum) board.” Beam also noted the museum is still in need

Branch Manager Cherryville Branch Library

Coming up at your Cherryville Branch Library!

LEGO Club – Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.

Family Storytime – Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS – Monday, Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Dec. 26 Craft & Chat – Saturday, Dec. 30, at 11 a.m.

We didn’t let a little rain dampen our parade!

From Page 1 the City Council. He served from 2011 until this year, losing in the last municipal election to challenger Janice Hovis, who has never held a public office, though she has worked for the City of Cherryville in the past as their City Manager. Mrs. Hovis’ late husband, Ron, was a long-time city councilman.

Councilman Parker thanked everyone at the city and his fellow council members for being able to work with them and for the city for so long, noting how much their trust in him and what he was able to help get accomplished meant to him.

As part of the swearing in of Mrs. Hovis, council also had a swearing-in ceremony for Mayor Beam and Councilman Abernathy.

For her part, Mrs. Hovis said, “I am honored and humbled that the city voters had confidence in me to serve on this council for the next four years. I am excited and ready to serve in this capacity.”

She also spoke about the many issues that have recently divided Cherryville, adding, “We must strive together even though we disagree, to continue to communicate with each

Hopefully you stayed long enough to watch your Cherryville Branch Library roll on by. All the forecasts had been saying a “slight” chance of showers, perhaps 20 percent or so, holding off until the afternoon with better chances towards the mountains. Of course, if you were here in town, you know that forecast was just wrong, wrong, wrong!

As we took our place in line and waited for the call to step off, we watched the clouds start gathering.

We anxiously consulted our weather apps on various phones (none of them

other in a respectful manner and with great kindness.”

Abernathy said, “We’ve done a lot of good things in the last four years and we hope to be able to do even more. Thank you to the citizens of Cherryville!”

Mayor Beam, like Abernathy, also thanked those who voted for him, saying, “You all know what you will get from me and that any decisions from me will be the best I have for Cherryville because I love this town and its people. I will strive to keep things for us as good and as positive as I am able.”

The city received a good 2022/2023 audit report from Ms. Sheila Thornton, CPA, and a managing partner with Butler & Stowe, who said they started the audit in September and completed in it October.

She said Cherryville had no “financial indicators of any concern” and that their “books are in good order.”

Cherryville received from Butler & Stowe an Unqualified Opinion, which is a Clean Opinion, having met all requirements as of June 2023.

Sid Stroupe gave council an update on the planting of more new cherry trees, which he said was going well.

The city approved a request for a permit for a taxi

service in Cherryville so long as the proposed owner abides by the terms laid out in the city’s listed statutes.

Council next considered bids on a proposed gym, moving to offer the project to a chosen builder. They then talked about and voted to approve the proposed water agreement between Cherryville and the City of Lincolnton, which is to go into effect immediately.

Council also approved setting a public hearing date for Jan. 8, 2024 on the rezoning of Terrace Estates II. Council agreed to the sale of surplus equipment as proposed by CPD Chief Brandon Hunsucker (the service weapon and shield of retiring police Capt.

Mark Stout. Council approved also in this meeting the proposed Architecture Review Board nominations made by Downtown Director David Day. They then considered and approved the proposed cemetery rates ass presented by City Clerk Paige Green. Council the voted on and approved a budget amendment that was described as “some minor bookwork” by City Manager Brian Dalton.

In other business, Mayor Beam again clarified the city’s stance on the historical museum, reading from a prepared statement on

Published every Wednesday • USPS 163-580 by Community First Media, Inc. Periodicals postage at Cherryville, NC 28021 Office: 503 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 28150 • Phone (704) 484-1047 • Fax (704) 484-1067 Annual mail subscription rates. Prices include 7% NC State Sales Tax Gaston County $43 • Other NC Counties $48 • Outside NC $63

Michael Powell - Editor michael@cfmedia.info Scott Helms - Display Advertising scott@cfmedia.info Kathy Reynolds - Legal Notices & Subscriptions kathy@cfmedia.info Classified Advertising classifieds@cfmedia.info Jimmy Black - Circulation jimmy@cfmedia.info Phone 704-484-1047 Fax 704-484-1067

of repair and that in 2024 a new museum board will be named, and that at that time, a new agreement will be reached with the new board.

It was noted by Mr. Rusty Wise that there have been negotiations with the city in order to get something “in writing” that the building will remain a museum, but that no one will do so.

Councilman Abernathy said, “We are not going to negotiate with Al Putnam at all on this issue. The items inside the museum can stay but the Board and Mr. Putnam have to go.”

Mayor Beam noted that all the other Board members of the museum have resigned and that the city’s stance is firm and will not be negotiated.

“We own the building.” said Mayor Beam, “We repaired the building.” City Manager Dalton also stated, “We need a new Board and then you’ll get a new lease.

Our goal is to get a new (museum) Board.”

After all other business had been discussed Council voted to adjourn, wishing everyone a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Cherryville Eagle’s publisher and its advertisers are not responsible or liable for misprints, typographical errors, misinformation herein contained.

We reserve the right to edit, reject or accept any articles, advertisements, or infor, INC mation to be printed in this publication. We “Creating Business For People” will provide ad proofs for pre-paid ads or ads that are placed by established clients. No proofs may leave our premises without payment and permission and are copyright by Community First Media.

No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher. No individual or business is permitted to place or attach any flyer, poster or any type of advertisement of any kind to our boxes or on our racks.

CANCELLATION OR CORRECTION DEADLINE: The cancellation deadline is the same as the order deadline because much of our cost is involved in the production of the ad itself. If you have to cancel an ad after deadline, it may be necessary to charge for the time and materials we’ve already spent on preparing the ad. Display & Classified Deadline is Friday at 12 Noon.

APPROVAL: All content is accepted subject to approval by the publisher.

ERRORS: We want your ad to be accurate and correct, and normally there will be no errors. However, should there be an error and it is our fault, we will give you a correction letter and return (or give credit) for the actual space occupied by the incorrect item. Of course you should notify us of the error, before the ad runs a second time.

FIRST MEDIA ®

DEADLINES FOR DISPLAY & CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 12:00 NOON FRIDAYS

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

The Cherryville Eagle

Page 5

A different “spin” on the “X” in the word, “Xmas” “And He welcomed customers will be called as they walked into Wonderful an almost cramped Counselor, room filled with exMighty God, otic smells of talcum Everlasting powder, bay rum and Father, and lime tonics, mixed Prince of with cigarette and pipe Peace. Of tobacco smoke. Varithe increase ous voices talking and of His gov- REV. DR. BILLY LOWE electric razors humernment and Pastor – First Presbyterian ming worked together peace there Church of Cherryville in harmony and they will be no seemed to be saying, end.” (Isaiah “You are in the right place; 9:6-7) we want you here!” At least, Calvin was a Presbyterian, that’s the way it seemed to me John was a Baptist, and Otis, as an adolescent and then, as well, Otis was a member at the a young teenager. The world Methodist Church. These three seemed so right there, regardgentlemen always looked like less of what was taking place they were headed to church in their dress shirts, pleated pants, outside the big picture window silk ties and shined shoes. My which was looking out onto the Dad, my two brothers, and I town square. The barbershop met with them twice a month, was like a refuge from all the on Saturdays, for over 10 years. bad stuff the six o’clock news always talked about. A haven We knew them as our barbers.

I guess you could say their of rest!

But it wasn’t always that barbershop was like most barbershops in small south- tranquil. It was the year that ern towns. Friendly greetings my hometown decided to do something a little bit more spe-

cial to celebrate the Christmas season. The Jaycees had introduced a plan for the merchants.

Every store, shop, cafe and establishment was invited to decorate their building front with a colorful display of Christmas decorations.

Each one would be judged in their particular category and awarded a prize, which meant a picture in the local newspaper!

The idea caught on like wildfire! It just added more and more excitement to the Christmas celebration.

Now, down at the barbershop, Calvin, John and Otis knew they needed some help!

They knew all there was to know about cutting hair, trimming moustaches and beards, and giving a head massage, but they knew absolutely nothing about decorating a store window. That’s when John’s daughter stepped in to offer some assistance.

John’s daughter was teaching a third-grade class at the local elementary school; she knew how to decorate for any

season and Christmas displays were right up her alley. However, she ran into a problem spelling out “Merry Christmas” on the shop’s small picture window! She solved the problem with a shorter version of ‘Merry Xmas’!

John thought her arrangement was truly a work of art.

He smiled. His smiles filled his voice as he spoke of the wonderful creation “his daughter had produced.”

“He didn’t want to appear to be bragging,” he would say, and then go right into telling everyone that he thought their shop already had it “in the bag.” He was so proud!

Calvin and Otis didn’t share his admiration. In fact, they whispered among themselves and among their customers that John’s daughter had taken Christ out of Christmas. They disdained her work and made cruel comments away from the shop.

In a small town, word gets around. Especially if the emphasis on what’s being said is

hateful and cruel. And soon, John began to hear of his two friend’s remarks about his daughter’s window arrangement. And the barbershop became a very unfriendly place to be. Customers could feel the tension. The harmony within the shop was being replaced daily with hurt and angry feelings.

Dr. Hobbs, the Lutheran pastor in town, heard of the discord taking place at the barbershop from one of his parishioners and decided it was time to visit the three barbers and offer some pastoral guidance. Being the Godly wise man he was, he chose to make his visit on a Tuesday morning about ten o’clock, when there wouldn’t be any customers at the shop. Upon arrival he found three men miserable because they were in such a crammed room with one another. He chose Otis’s chair, which was the middle one, and requested a trim.

“Gentlemen,” he said. “I want to commend you on your

Christmas decorations and especially the way you must have researched your Christmas greeting on the picture window. Why, I doubt that anyone much around here knows how you have gone back into early church history to illustrate the early Christian symbol of Christ. I’d bet that most people would say that ‘X’ is an ‘X’ like we say in English and not the ‘Chi’ in Greek. In the very early Christian church the ‘X,’ or ‘Chi,’ stood alone to mean ‘Christ.’ What an ingenious concept to connect the early Christians to our day. I know those judges will be impressed with what you have done.”

After Dr. Hobbs had left, the atmosphere in the shop began to warm up as old friends and coworkers began to celebrate their decorated window. From that point on they told everyone about the ‘Chi’ and what it really stands for in their version of ‘Merry Xmas.’

Put the Christ back in Christmas? Why, in ‘Xmas,’ Christ has never left!

Chilly Season Cherryville Area (Part 3 of “A Winter Wonderland” series)

Have you ever had a season in your life that wasn’t a winter wonderland dream? Instead, you were living a cold and dark nightmare.

I have been there where financial difficulties, broken relationships, health issues and anxiety filled my life with pain and overwhelmDANYALE PATTERSON ing stress. However, God came in and held me up, when I felt like giving up. He is our beacon of hope, guiding us through every storm. Even when we feel lost, alone, or fearful, His presence is a constant source of comfort and strength.

Isaiah 12:2 (NLT) says, “See, God has come to save me.

I will trust in him and not be afraid. The LORD God is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.”

Cultivating Patience and Trust.

Winter teaches us the value of patience and trust in God’s timing. Just as the dormant seeds beneath the frozen ground await their moment to bloom, we too must patiently wait for God’s plans to unfold in our lives. It is during these seasons of waiting that our faith is strengthened, and our reliance on Christ deepens. We can lean into God’s promise in Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NLT) which says, “But blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.”

PRAY THIS PRAYER: Father, forgive me for complaining during these challenging seasons. I don’t always understand why I have to deal with a cold, dark season, but I thank you for always being with me. You are my mighty rock and refuge.

When I go through deep waters, you are with me. When I go through rivers of difficulty, you will not let me drown.

When I walk through the fire of oppression, you will not let me get burned up; the flames will not consume me.

When my emotions try to get the best of me, please remind me to be strong and courageous, because I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Connecting to God Are you missing love, joy, or peace in your life? It’s not a feeling; it’s a person. Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, wants to fill the void in your life with himself NOW and FOREVER! Hebrews 3:14 (CEV) says, …”If you hear his voice today, don’t be stubborn like those who rebelled.” Right now, ask forgiveness for all your sins.

Then, ask Jesus to come into your heart to be your Savior and Lord. Ask God to fill you with his Holy Spirit and to lead you to a church where you can grow and serve. Start reading your bible every day. I’ll be praying for you.

Danyale Patterson would love to connect with you! Scan the QR code to subscribe to a weekly uplifting podcast, or contact her at www.danyale.com to share a testimony, send a prayer request, or book her to speak.

Places of Worship

First Presbyterian Church 107 West Academy 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 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

• Working Moms • Homeschool Moms • College Praying Moms • Moms of Career Age Young Adults • Military Families • Moms Praying For Prodigals • Special Needs Praying Moms • Church Based Groups • Language Based Groups • Prison Based Groups

OUR MISSION: Moms in Prayer International impacts children and schools worldwide for Christ by gathering mothers to pray.

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

If your church is in the Cherryville area and is not listed, please give Lorri a call at 704-484-1047 or email lorri@cfmedia.info

STEIBEL IMPORTS

ED

www.momsinprayer.org

First United Methodist Church 601 N. Pink St. Cherryville, NC 704-435-6732

CARS THAT FIT YOUR BUDGET 704-487-5520 tel/fax 1016 College Ave. (Hwy. 150) Shelby, NC 28152 (Near Boiling Springs, NC) www.edsteibelimports.com

Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service

405 North Dixie Street, Cherryville, NC

704-445-8144

www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com

Page 6

The Cherryville Eagle

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Making their way down Main Street during the 2023 Cherryville Christmas parade, the smiling, waving staff of Your CBL happily toss out candy to all the little guys and gals that came out, lining Main Street, to see the parade and Santa!

(Photo posted on Cherryville Historical Museum’s FB page)

From Page 3

Wednesday that he is running for the 2024 Republican nomination for state auditor.

In addition to Tarte, a slate of Republican candidates have announced their intention to run for the auditor’s office, including former UNC Board Chair David Boliek; CPA Jack Clark; businessman Charles Dingee; A.J. Daoud; former Greensboro city council member Jim Kee,

and Guilford County Commissioner James Upchurch.

If Holmes decides to run for the office, she will have some competition.

Former assistant state auditor Luis Toledo is the lone candidate running for the Democrat nomination.

He ran against Wood in the 2020 Democratic primary for state auditor and lost. He also lost to former state Senator Wiley Nickel in the 2018 Democratic primary for state senate.

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 29th of November, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of MARTIN S. COSTNER; aka, MARTIN SYLVANUS COSTNER, deceased, late of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Ella C. Grigg, Executrix on or before the 6th of March, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 6th day of December, 2023.

Ella C. Grigg, Executrix Estate of Martin S. Costner; aka, Martin Sylvanus Costner 307 Mark St. Cherryville, NC 28021 CE (12/06, 13, 20 & 27/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS & SERVICE GUIDE 52 WEEK only$ CONTRACT

15

26 WEEK only$ CONTRACT

1800 per week

00per week

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

AUTO BODY SHOP

S S

Scism & Son

Complete Automotive Repair

Paint & Body Shop Phillip Scism

Charles Scism

2027 Shelby Rd., Kings Mountain

704-730-0050

Serving you since 1997! scisminc01@gmail.com

ACCOUNTING SERVICE

Stephanie Carpenter Cook, ADM 114 Willis Bell Drive Bessemer City, NC 28016 C. Andrew Neisler, Jr. CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086 CE (11/29, 12/6, 12/13 & 12/20/2023)

M-F 8am - 8pm • Sat. 7am to 12pm

ronaldsgarageNC.com

904 South Battleground Ave., Kings Mountain, NC

Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home and Cremation Service

ADMINISTRATRIX NOTICE

This the 29th day of November, 2023.

TIRES & ALIGNMENT Lift Kits • Performance Upgrades Exhaust Repairs & Towing Service Available

FUNERAL SERVICE

In the Matter of the Estate of: CYNTHIA MICHELLE MATHESON BRIDGES, Deceased.

Accounting & Tax Service Judy Gordon gordonaccounting@att.net

704-435-8297

Please Call For Appointment

J. Pete Craft, Manager 12/28/23

Having qualified on the 6th day of November, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate Cynthia Michelle Matheson Bridges, deceased, late of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Administratrix on or before the 28th day of February, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

Honest Work, at a fair Price 051524

REPLACEMENT

“North Carolina gained a congressional district after the 2020 Census, almost entirely due to an increase in the state’s minority population,” the complaint argued.

“But instead of granting minority voters the benefit of the state’s increased representation, the General Assembly majority capitalized on that gain to increase their own power and decrease minority voting power.”

“By strategically packing and cracking North Carolina’s minority voters, the 2023 Congressional Plan entrenches the state’s white majority and erases the gains made by voters of color in the 2020 and 2022 election cycles,” the lawsuit continued.

“The 2023 Congressional Plan is just the most recent enactment in North Carolina’s long history of discriminatory voting laws and redistricting plans,” plaintiffs argued. “North Carolina’s minority populations have long suffered from voting discrimination and vote dilution and as a result have endured persistent disparities in political representation.”

The suit names Rep. Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, as lead defendant. Hall chairs the state House’s redistricting committee. Plaintiffs also name as co-defendants the three state Senate redistricting chairmen, the top officers in the state House and Senate, and the State

in the 2023 Congressional Plan violate Plaintiffs’ rights under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution,” critics argued.

“The 2023 Congressional Plan will have a discriminatory impact on minority North Carolinians – a fact that was foreseeable when Defendants drafted and passed the Plan,” according to the complaint. “Elected officials in North Carolina have limited minority voters’ ability to elect or even influence elections through the purposeful cracking and packing of minority voters.

“In particular, the 2023 Congressional Plan intentionally dismantles CD-6 and CD-14, which were effective crossover districts under the previous plan, and weakens CD-1, which was a historically performing minority opportunity district,” the suit continued.

House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, a named defendant, is running for Congress in the challenged 14th District.

“It has taken Democratic activists over a month after these maps were approved by the General Assembly to concoct these baseless allegations,” Moore said in a prepared statement. “This is a desperate attempt to throw chaos into North Carolina’s elections, on the first day of candidate filing no less.

We are fully confident that these maps are going to be used in this election and every election this decade.”

FAX: 704-435-8298

109 W. Main Street • Cherryville, NC 28021

PO Box 427 • 405 N. Dixie Street, Cherryville, NC 704-445-8144 • 704-445-8119 Fax pete@stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com

03/27/24

From Page 4 As this year comes to a close, so does the career of one of our staff. Ms. Cande is leaving us at the end of December. We are very sad to see her go! Cande has worked at the Cherryville Branch Library for eight years. In that time, she’s brought her skills at crafting to our adults and families alike. She’s been a great asset when assisting our Spanish-speaking patrons, and even did her best to help her coworkers

From Page 1

and out of the district with the effect of weakening an existing minority opportunity district,” according to the suit.

In the 6th District, the “CVAP” figure for Blacks and Latinos dropped from 35.6 percent to 23.5 percent, according to the lawsuit. “The 2023 Congressional Plan’s redistribution of minority residents across multiple districts comes at the expense of traditional districting principles, including respect for communities of interest, political subdivision and geographical boundaries, and compactness.”

“The reduction in Black and Latino CVAP in CD-6 was accomplished primarily by carving up Guilford County, which was entirely contained within a single congressional district under the 2019 and 2022 Congressional Plans, into three separate congressional districts under the 2023 Congressional Plan,” according to the complaint. “Guilford County’s population remains small enough to be contained within a single congressional district.”

Plaintiffs target the 12th and 14th Congressional districts in tandem. “These two districts were redrawn in the 2023 Congressional Plan to move reasonably compact minority communities in Mecklenburg County out of CD-14 and into CD-12,” according to the lawsuit.

“The result of this shift is to eliminate a minority-opportunity district in CD-14.”

“CDs 1, 6, 12, and 14

CLEANING & SANITATION

To Place Your Ad Call Scott Helms at 704-473-0080

Today!

See us for...

CLEANING SUPPLIES • COSMETICS • CANINE PRODUCTS!

CDC Matthew Dellinger - President

Cherryville Distributing Co., Inc 322 E. Main St., Cherryville • 704.435.9692 www.cherryvilledistributing.com

03/20/24

CBL

learn the language. Her last day will be Saturday, Dec. 30. We encourage our community to stop in and let her know how much her help has meant to them over the years. We wish her the best in her retirement and will miss her very much.

For more information about all things library-related, give us a call at (704) 769-8190, or stop by the branch at 605 E. Main Street. Our public service hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Happy holidays to everyone!

SUIT

05/01/24

From Your CBL’s Facebook page, Ms. Cande and Ms. Traci at the 2019 Whoville event. Ms. Cande is leaving the library and retiring at the end of this December. We will miss you, Ms. Cande, but enjoy your retirement!

Board of Elections and its individual members.

Plaintiffs sought a hearing before a three-judge panel “as this action challenges ‘the constitutionality of the apportionment of congressional districts.’”

The suit argues “due to the General Assembly majority’s unflinching commitment to entrenching their party’s political power at the expense of voters of color, North Carolina’s congressional map has been redrawn no fewer than four times in the past three years.”

The map used in 2022, drawn by experts working with court-appointed “special masters,” produced a US House delegation with seven Democrats and seven Republicans. Analysts have estimated that the new map is likely to give Republicans a 10-4 advantage.

“The General Assembly waited nearly five months to take up the task of redistricting again” after a state Supreme Court ruling threw out the 2022 map. The suit does not explain why plaintiffs waited more than a month after the approval of that new map to file their legal challenge.

The suit notes that the “combined Black and Latino voting age population” in the 1st Congressional District dipped from 44.8 to 44.6 percent in the new congressional map. “Although the overall change in minority population is small, CD-1 subordinates traditional districting principles in order to move minority communities in

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

The Cherryville Eagle

Page 7

Two Ironmen hoops teams lose in last week’s Nixon Gym action Only CHS team to get a “W” in last week’s home game action was the JV squad

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Of the three Ironmen hoops teams who played in last week’s, Friday, Dec. 15, non-conference matchups, only the JV Ironmen came away with a win over the visiting Piedmont Charter Patriots’ teams.

The JV squad started things off at Nixon Gym that night and won their battle by a score of 46-41. Up next were the Lady Ironmen, under the coaching expertise of Carrie Dalton and Callie Hahn. The CHS ladies played a tight game against the Lady Patriots but came away with heart-breaking 42-45 loss to the Lady Pats.

Only one player scored in double-digits for the Lady Ironmen and that was Krista Davis, with 10 points, six points of which were from two three-pointers. Evionna McDowell scored 8 points, and she was followed by Faith McDowell, with 7 points.

Taylor Digh and Emily Allen each scored 5 points apiece and Laila Davis scored 4 points. Raylei Gidney scored 3 points.

The ladies will next play in the 2023 Bud Black/Dennis Tate Holiday Classic on Dec. 27 and 28, at Nixon Gym. They are scheduled to take on the Lady Gryphons of Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy on Wednesday, Dec. 27, at 6 p.m., in the first day’s action. As the home team, they will be wearing their white uniforms.

Up next were the Ironmen men’s team, under head coach Antonio Griggs, assisted by coaches Dr. Bud Black and Dennis Tate. In spite of some incredible ball handing and great shots, the Ironmen lost to the visiting Patriots by a score of 59-72.

The young Ironmen were led in their attack by hot shooters Darrien Floyd, with 19 points, and Rayshawn Sewell, with 14 points; these two being the only players in double-digits.

Chance Hunt scored 9 points and Hunter Jackson scored 7 points. Jordan Lowrance scored 4 points while Paxton Pruitt and Talon Dalton scored 3 points apiece; Ironman Isaiah Champion scored 2 points.

The men will be back in action on their home court of Nixon Gym on Dec. 27 and 28 when they take on the visiting Gryphons of Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy in the 2023 Bud Black and Dennis Tate Holiday Classic.

As pertains to that Holiday Classic, the first game will be on Wednesday, Dec. 27, at 3 p.m., at Nixon Gym in Cherryville, when the Piedmont Charter Lady Patriots will face off against the Lady Rams of Highland Tech. The Lady Pats are designated as the visiting team in this matchup, and will wear their dark uniforms, while the Lady Rams are designated the home team, and will wear their white uniforms. The

CHS Lady Ironman Krista Davis is surrounded by red but manages to get a pass off to her teammate in last week’s hoops action at Nixon Gym.

Taylor Digh (#1) watches as Lady Ironman player Raylei Gidney (#31) goes up for the tip-off in last week’s home game against the Lady Patriots of Piedmont Community Charter.

Emily Allen (#22) dribbles toward the goal as she brings the ball down the court in last week’s hoops action against the Lady Patriots of Piedmont Community Charter High School.

Ironman Hunter Jackson scoring a couple of his seven points in the home game last week against the visiting Patriots of Piedmont Community Charter (PCC).

CHS’ Krista Davis has the ball knocked out of her hands by the Lady Patriots defender as Davis tried to go for a layup.

It’s a mad scramble for the loose ball at last week’s Lady Ironmen – Lady Patriots basketball game at Nixon Gym. Ironman Rayshawn Sewell shows off his ball handling skills as he takes the ball and drives down the Bud Black Court at Nixon Gym. Highland Tech men’s team (also in white as the home team) will take on the Piedmont Charter Patriots’ men’s team (in their dark uniforms) starting at 4:30 p.m., according to the schedule. As per the schedule of the Classic, the losers in the previous games

will face off against each other on Thursday, Dec. 28, with the ladies losing teams playing at 3 p.m., and the men’s losing teams playing at 4:30 p.m.

(Additional information and stats by Susan L. Powell)

Ironman player Hunter Jackson (#10) blocks his man so teammate Darrien Floyd (#12) can get around the tough Patriots defenders.

It’s (Rayshawn) Sewell to (Chance) Hunt in this pass shot from player to player during last week’s blistering hoops action in Nixon Gym, pitting the CHS Ironmen against the PCC Patriots.

Page 8

The Cherryville Eagle

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

CLASSIFIED ADS PLACE YOUR AD AT CAROLINACLASSIFIEDS.COM OR CALL 704-484-1047

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

All Classified Ads That Have Been Paid and Placed Online or Published in Print Will Not Be Refunded if Ad is Cancelled.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GOLDEN DOMERS TOY AND HOBBY. Visit our NEW LOCATION .....Model Cars, Die-cast Cars & Trucks, Tractors, Hot Wheels, Construction Toys, Sports Memorabilia, Autographed Items, Hard to Find Items! See Mike & Brandon Willis. We’re located at 104 Oliver Ave. (behind El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Boiling Springs), Shelby 704-297-0102 or 704-2970103

BUSINESS SERVICES

AMISH-BUILT DECKS AND PAVILIONS. Delivery and Installation is included within 50 miles. Rent-to-Own Available. 8 x 12 deck $2,450, 12 x 24 $4,900. Pressure treated, screwed decking. 3702 W Stagecoach Trail, Shelby, NC 28150. (828) 589-0250 sbmarketingwnc@outlook.com ERIC MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor.

Honest & Reliable! (704) 3002332

WELCOME TO SHELBY NC4EVER.COM. WELCOME TO SHELBY NC4Ever.com of Shelby NC NC4Ever@USA. com MAID FOR JESUS. Residential and Commercial Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, one time cleaning. 30% off first cleaning. Call or text for free quote. Phone: (828) 429-0568 ngev77@gmail.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS

HOME REMODELING. Interior and exterior remodeling.

Call today for your free estimate! (828) 244-7087 charliejohnston32@gmail.com SURGE PRESSURE WASHING, INC. House washing starting @$99. surgepwinc. com (704) 284-9292 CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tune-up Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-472-9367.

YARD SALES AMISH BAKERY WOODCRAFT EVERY SATURDAY. Amish donuts, fried pies, cutting boards, charcuterie boards, lazy susans, custom furniture, livestock shelters every Saturday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. 144 Iron Wheel Dr, Ellenboro NC. Amish owned, cash only. (828) 589-0250 sbmarketingwnc@outlook.com

CLEVELAND COUNTY NEW/ANTIQUE ITEMS FOR SALE. Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage & New Christmas Decor’, Sterling & Vintage Costume Jewelry-many signed.

Have a great selection of ugly Christmas sweaters.

Many new gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. Will remain open 7 days a week 9-? through Christmas Eve. Come visit Polk’in Around Antique Mall, 4133 Polkville Rd, Polkville/Shelby-Hwy. 226.

704-312-6113.

FOR SALE

CCBA BEGINNING BEEKEEPING CLASS. Learn about honey bees in our Cleveland County Beekeepers Association Beginning Beekeeper Class - January 20 & 27, 2024. (704) 487-7731 clevelandcountybeekeepersnc@gmail.com

EMPLOYMENT WE ARE SEEKING A MAINTENANCE TECH FOR OUR BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS TECHNICAL SKILLS, ABILITY TO TURN UNITS ON SCHEDULE, PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE, RESPOND TO WORK ORDERS AS WELL AS MAINTAIN GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE IN RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT COMMUNITY OR SIMILAR A PLUS. FULL TIME POSITION, BENEFITS. COME JOIN AN EXCELLENT WORK ENVIRONMENT!!! PLEASE REMIT RESUME TO Clevelandridge1@gmail.com or call for an appointment 704/739/6591 or (704) 734-4000 clevelandridge1@gmail.com ONE ON ONE CARE. Is currently hiring for 2nd shift in the Residential group homes, Rotating schedule, off every other weekend. As well as 2 first shift, one part time 21 hours per week, one 30 hours per week. If interested, see Shelley at 203 Lee St. Shelby, NC 28150.

NEEDED: MAID TWICE MONTHLY. In Gastonia area.

Reasonable. Please leave voicemail if no answer. Also accordion for sale. 980-8807324.

BUSINESS SERVICES HANDYMAN SERVICES FOR 25 YEARS. Experienced in All Types of Work. Leaf removal, Ceiling fans installed, Mini blinds installed & Much More! Have a question? Text or Call Mike at (704) 692-4449

ENCLOSED TRAILERS OVER STOCK SALE!!! 4’x6’, 5’x8’, 6’x10’, 6’x12’, 7’x14’, 7’x16’, 8.5’x14’, 8.5’x16’, 8.5’x18’. J. Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 DEER CORN, NEW CROP. 50 Pound Bag-$11. 55 gallon drum $65 in your drum. Callahan Farms. Cletus: 704-3005341; Steve: 704-472-8865; Todd: 704-692-1627

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FIREFIGHTER FLAMES REFRIGERATOR MAGNET. Visit www.FirefighterMall.com to get a Firefighter Flames Refrigerator Magnet NC4Ever@USA.com WROUGHT IRON WHITE BED FRAME. Queen size with 2 side rails & 1 center support. $75. 704-472-5993, (704) 477-1936

• Indian Head & Wheat Pennies • Nickels • Dimes Quarters • Halves • Silver Dollars • American Silver Eagles • Silver Bars • Gold Bars & Coins • Mint & Proof Sets • Coin Supplies • U.S. & Confederate Notes • Christmas Silver Rounds & Bars “Buy, Sell & Trade!”

All Roads Lead To Jake’s Knives & Coins For Your Collectible Needs 1008 S. Lafayette St. Shelby, NC 704-600-6996 or 980-295-5568 ONE MAUSOLEUM SPOT FOR SALE. $5500. One spot in mausoleum at Rose Hill cemetery in Fallston, NC. Inside near back of mausoleum near bottom. Leave message 704-538-5375 for Sue (704) 473-9600 sun03moon@yahoo.com WOOD SPLITTER “LIKE NEW!” 25 Ton 6.5HP $1000, Water Totes $75, Metal & Plastic Drums $10, Feed Barrels $20, Metal Cages $25.

Call Jeff in Hickory, NC. (828) 327-4782 HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855

2 BURIAL PLOTS FOR SALE. Cleveland Memorial Park, lot C-18, Section 8 at the Bell tower. $2,000 for both.

(704) 472-2854 MOVING SALE POLK COUNTY, NC. 3 vehicles, 1998 Ford F1-50; 4 door, small V8, automatic transmission. 2011 Jeep Patriot; all manual controls, 4x4. 2022 Cub Cadet riding mower with steering wheel. All three available to show or for phone discussion after 10am.

864-314-8273.

USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. Keep it dry and safe! 828-980-0788 or 828-286-8674.

SEASONED FIREWOOD. Truck load $70, pickup, $85 delivered. Bundle packs $4 ea. 704-458-3081 cell, or (704) 435-3970 CHEST FREEZER, DRYER, COMPOUND BOW, scopes, hunting clothing, hunting items. Call for prices. 828748-2027.

TODAY’S NEWS QR CODE MAGNET. Visit www.NC4Ever.com Today’s News to get an attractive locally designed Magnet for your Refrigerator or other metal surface with a QR Code that lets you read the latest news just by scannng from your phone. NC4Ever@USA.com

CLEARANCE SALE ALL STORAGE BUILDINGS. New, Used, Bank Repos,.

Financing Available! Rent to Own - No Credit Check!

CASH SPECIALS! J. Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC. FREE Delivery & Set Up up to 30 miles.

(828) 245-5895 STEEL BUILDINGS. Barn • WorkShop • House • Garage • Barn Dominium. Grading, Concrete, Plumbing, Electrical. “ONE STOP SHOP”.

Large On Site Display. J. Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 CARPORTS, GARAGES, LEAN-TOS, RV COVERS. Large On Site Displays. J. Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 STORAGE BUILDINGS NEW, USED, REPOS “BUY, SELL, TRADE!” J Johnson Sales, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895 BOAT & RV COVERS-WE INSTALL. 14 on Site that you can look at and touch! J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 2455895

GET THE LATEST NEWS. Visit www.NC4Ever.com to get your latest news refrigerator magnet while supplies last!

NC4Ever@USA.com

GUNS! SKS 762X39 CALIBER, clip feed, by Combat Exchange $425. Also SKS, Norinco, magazine fed, new condition, $625. 828-2891817.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. 1/2 Cord split Oak & Hickory.

Delivered $85. Allen Evans.

(864) 492-4793

OAK FIREWOOD dry and green, $100 per load. Cane Creek and Rutherford County area. 828-289-4880.

TOYS AND CAR FOR SALE. Used toys for sale. Also, 1999 Ford Taurus SE. Call 704240-8023.

2000 KAWASKI MOJAVE 250 CC Quad. Asking $1,200 or best offer. Call or Text 1-803-526-1468.

SALT FISH FOR SALE. at Harkey Taxidermy & Wildgame Processing, 7713 Matthew Miller Rd., Vale, NC. 704-472-4695.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads!

Press Room Printing. 704482-2243. (704) 538-5788

TRAILER-BUY-SELL-TRADE! “Must Have Title” J Johnson Sales, (828) 245-5895 TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, RIDING MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704476-9383.

TRAILERS, HYDRAULIC DUMPS 5’X8’, UTILITY TRAILER 7’X16’, 8’x22’ Steel Floor DeckOver D-Rings State Pockets, Rub Rails Power Up Power Down. J. Johnson Sales Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

WE’VE GOT THE KNIVES &COINS! *HOLIDAY SPECIAL - 1 OZ. SILVER BARS & ROUNDS $27.50 (While Supplies Last)* at Jake’s Knives & Coins located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704600-6996 or (980) 295-5568

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

PRO FORM TREADMILL like new, $250. 13,000 watt generator, new, electric start, runs on propane or gasoline. $800.

TV surround sound system, new $100. 828-305-4957.

MEN’S CRUISER NEW BICYCLE. $75. Men’s used cruiser bicycle $35. 828-782-7221.

WROUGHT IRON WHITE BED FRAME. Queen size with 2 side rails & 1 center support. $75. 704-472-5993, (704) 477-1936 HOMETOWN APPAREL. Apparel featuring your hometown. Any town. See www.

NC4Ever.com to select your hometown. NC4Ever@USA. com

R/C ELECTRIC AIRPLANE. E-flite/AS3X/BNF, 6 channel radio, battery charger with floats, new, never flown. $200.

828-447-8475.

CLEVELAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT GIFTS. Visit www.FirefighterMall. com to see gifts featuring the Cleveland Volunteer Fire Department NC4Ever@USA. com MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. $75 per load, green oak. Cut, split, delivered for these areas only: Shelby, Rutherfordton, Forest City & Cowpens, SC. Anywhere else will be $100 per load. 828-395-0758.

FREE MILITARY GRADE TACTICAL FLASHLIGHT. Visit www.www.nc4ever.com/ free.html to watch a quick video showing the features of this Free! Military Grade Tactical Flashlight - Available while supplies last NC4Ever@USA. com

OVAL SHAPED OAK TABLE with 8 chairs. In good condition. $495. 2 leafs, 2 pedestals. (828) 289-1817 2023 COLEMAN CT MINI-BIKE. All Terrain, Giant 4 wheeler tires, low gear jack shaft, heavy front fork shocks fenders, chrome headlight, drum motorcycle brake, handle bar rear brake, auto clutch, First full easy start, 13 years or older, Great adult land run around. Brand new. Perfect. $525. 704-538-6867.

SHELBY GIFTS. Visit www. nc 4ever.com / shelby- gif ts. html for the latest gift arrivals and be sure to look for your name NC4Ever@USA.com

R/C ELECTRIC AIRPLANE. Sig “Seniorita” (box kit), 6 channel radio (DX6e), sealing iron, new, never flown. $250.

828-447-8475

WANT TO BUY

• Case • Winchester • Queen • Ka-Bar • Schrade • Camillus • Randall • Smith & Wesson • Schatt Morgan • Rough Rider • Remington • German Bull Dog • Civil War Swords • Civil War Bayonets “Buy, Sell & Trade!”

All Roads Lead To Jake’s Knives & Coins For Your Collectible Needs 1008 S. Lafayette St. Shelby, NC 704-600-6996 or 980-295-5568 VINTAGE HAND HEWN LOGS. Great condition. Excellent for exposed beams, mantels or small log cabin.

Serious in inquiries only. (704) 482-9354

OLD SCHOOL. GAS JUGS. I have 5- gallon and a 2.5 gallon and 1 gal. These are old school filler necks with air release ports. $15-10-5. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net BIG CHRISTMAS SALE. Now until Christmas eve. All kinds of toys, ride-ons and bicycles. All new stuff. No pallets or returns. Sheets, socks, blankets. Sandy Mush beside OHM, across from Fire Dept.

Check us out on Facebook ‘Jackie Stafford’. Questions/ directions 828-755-4129.

TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy.

Bridges Riding Equipment.

Boiling Springs, NC. 704434-6389, (704) 473-0867 2016 MARSHALL DSL40 20/20 - watt 1X12 tube combo amp. $600. Taylor 12 string guitar with case. Mint. $725. 919-637-3979.

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast.

(828) 577-4197 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

WANT TO BUY CARS& TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228 WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.

NEEDED: BABY FURNITURE at a reasonable price or for free. Bassinet, crib for young girl. 828-287-0982.

CLASSIFIEDS CONTINUED TO PAGE 9

STATEWIDE CLASSIFIED NETWORK ADS Health Services ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Discover Oxygen Therapy That Moves with You with Inogen Portable Oxygen Concentrators.

FREE information kit. Call 866-579-0885 Home Improvement Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-877-649-1190 Home Improvement BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months!

Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available.

Call: 855-935-4682 Miscellaneous Denied Social Security

Disability? Appeal! If you’re 50+, filed SSD and denied, our attorneys can help! Win or Pay Nothing! Strong, recent work history needed.

877-553-0252 [Steppacher Law Offices LLC Principal Office: 224 Adams Ave Scranton PA 18503] Miscellaneous HEARING AIDS!!

Highquality rechargeable, powerful Audien hearing aids priced 90% less than competitors. Tiny and NEARLY INVISIBLE! 45-day money back guarantee! 833-6010491 Miscellaneous DIAGNOSED WITH LUNG CANCER? You may qualify for a substantial cash award - even with smoking history.

NO obligation! We’ve recovered millions. Let us help!!

Call 24/7, 888-503-0830 Miscellaneous Don’t Pay For Covered Home Repairs Again! American

Residential Warranty covers ALL MAJOR SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES. 30 DAY RISK FREE/ $100OFF POPULAR PLANS. 888-993-0878 Miscellaneous Replace your roof with the best looking and longest lasting material – steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer – up to 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-855-585-1815 Miscellaneous FREE high speed internet for those that qualify.

Government program for recipients of select programs incl. Medicaid, SNAP, Housing Assistance, WIC, Veterans Pension, Survivor Benefits, Lifeline, Tribal. 15 GB internet service. Bonus offer: Android tablet FREE

with one-time $20 copay.

Free shipping & handling.

Call Maxsip Telecom today!

1-877-224-7739 Miscellaneous Shop w/ A Viasat Expert For High Speed Satellite Internet.

New Customer Deals In Your Area. Nationwide Service.

New Service For 2023. 877661-2054 Miscellaneous TOP CA$H PAID FOR OLD GUITARS! 1920-1980 Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, Guild, Mosrite, Rickenbacker, Prairie State, D’Angelico, Stromberg. And Gibson Mandolins / Banjos. 833649-2292 Miscellaneous Safe Step.

North America’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1600 Off for

a limited time! Call today!

Financing available. Call Safe Step 1-855-931-3643 Miscellaneous GOT AN UNWANTED CAR??? DONATE IT TO PATRIOTIC HEARTS. Fast free pick up. All 50 States.

Patriotic Hearts’ programs help veterans find work or start their own business. Call 24/7: 866-402-0576.

Sale Switch to DISH and get up to a $300 gift card! Plus get the Multisport pack included for a limited time! Hurry, call for details: 1-877-920-7405 Time Share Wesley Financial Group, LLC Timeshare Cancellation Experts.Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt and fees cancelled in 2019. Get free informational package and learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations.

Over 450 positive reviews.

Call 844-213-6711

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

The Cherryville Eagle

Page 9

2023 CHS Fall Sports Awards recognizes CHS athletes

The fall sports banquet was held Sunday, Dec. 10, at 3 p.m., at the First Baptist Church COC. The following CHS student/ athletes were recognized: Football – Golden Helmet – Josh Ward (sponsor: Dr. Van Dellinger); Offense MVP – Rayshawn Sewell, First Baptist Church; Defense MVP – Jordan Lowrance, L. Edwin Rudisill Memorial; Most Valuable Line – Caleb Hovis, Little Ironmen Boosters; Most Improved – Andron Patterson, In Memory of Skeet Brackett; and the Coaches Award – Justin Harris, Flip Dow Bonding. Also, Football – Justin Houser, Senior award (w/helmet); Justin Harris; Andron Patterson; Hunter Jackson – Ironman award winner; Caleb Hovis; Jordan Lowrance; Josh Ward; and Rayshawn Sewell.

Tennis – MVP – Payton Cook (sponsored by Precise Power); Ace Award – Riley Bryant (Freeman’s Car Stereo; and the Donna Lavery Coaches Award – Sarah Rayfield (sponsored

by Sumer and Carter Smith).

Cross Country – Most Valuable Runner/Women’s Cross Country – Cameryn Bell (sponsored by Houser Drug).

Soccer – Nate Bookout and Cole Kelly. Also (no group photo), Most Valuable Defensive Player (sponsored by McGinnis Furniture) – Jared Varela; MV Offensive Player (sponsored by FUMC) – Cole Kelly; Most Improved Player (sponsored by CFCU) – Chance Hunt; and MVP (sponsored

by The Agency) – Nate Bookout.

Volleyball – Team Before Self – Jenna Anthony (left), (sponsored by Michael and Tonya Beam Miller); Best Server – Kate Mulvey (sponsored by Medical Center Pharmacy; and Defensive Specialist Award – Taylor Digh (center), (sponsored by CFCU). Also, MVP – Emily Allen (FPC); Ironmen Award – Laila Davis (right), (sponsored by Brian and Leigh Kiser); Most Improved – Kate Bookout (sponsored by Trophies Forever).

CLASSIFIEDS CONT’D FROM PAGE 8

PETS & LIVESTOCK

PETS & LIVESTOCK

PETS & LIVESTOCK

AKC LAB PUPPIES AKC Lab Puppies. 2 litters.

Yellow males and females.

Ready the week before Christmas. Black males and chocolate females ready 2nd week in January. Contact us for pictures. We own both Sire and Dam $600 (704) 435-0625 smokinwent@gmail.com

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES $2,600. 4 MALES, 5 FEMALES, NATURALLY REARED PUPPIES AVAILABLE. AKC REGISTERED, MICROCHIP. HEALTH TESTED PARENTS. WWW.WEAVERDAIRYGOLDENS.COM. (980) 522-1337 WEAVERDAIRYGOLDENS@GMAIL. COM

MINIATURE, DACHSHUND, PUPPIES. Miniature CKC registered dachshund puppies. 3 short haired, red males available. Born 10-2123, will be ready 12-16-23.

Will be de-wormed and have first set of shots. (828) 4299119

FARM & GARDEN FORD BACKHOE 4500 MODEL. Runs good, strong hydraulics, $6,775. (828) 2891817.

BOATS 1980 MASTER CRAFT STAR & Stripes. New motor, refurbished with trailer. Ready for the water. $8500. (704) 4722854

DYSARTS WOLF & SHEPHERD KENNEL. 2 year old black import female shepherd. $300. Facebook at Dysart’s Wolf & Shepherd Kennel. 828-748-9238 or 828-429-0053.

PETS & LIVESTOCK 8 MONTH OLD GREAT PYRENEES puppies. Up to date on shots and worming. $300 or best offer. 828-829-0038.

FEMALE DONKEY FOR SALE 8 mths old, grey with black cross. $300. 704-6928752.

FULL BLOODED MINI SCHNAUZER PUPPIES. Beautiful Mini Schnauzers ready for Christmas. Serious inquires only. lpastore3@yahoo.com

CARS & TRUCKS AKC BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES. AKC Border Collie puppies for sale. Mom & Dad are on premises. Colors are black/ white & red/white. Puppies will be up to date on all vaccinations & have a vet health certificate.

Please call or text 706-9801283 for more information.

(706) 980-1283 storytellr36@ gmail.com

AKC BELGIAN MALINOIS BORN 11/27/2023. 5 MALE and 3 FEMALE. Color - mahogany, and fawn. Mom and dad on site. Now taking Deposits, call or send text if no answer. (704) 466-6447 nicolas.norris1982@gmail.com

2013 NISSAN ROGUE 170,000 miles. $3500.00, 2.5 liter, Runs great, interior clean, body straight, needs paint .27mpg. Call (828) 7487432 jdcovington@hotmail. com CARGO VAN FOR SALE. 2015 Ford Transit Connect XLT. White. 704-692-0912.

SCHNAUZER PUPPIES. 2 beautiful male schnauzer puppies for sale. One is white. The other one is salt and pepper.

Call or text 704-915-0004.

SELLING OUT. CONTURNIX QUAIL $5. Quail eggs $6 per doz. Bob Whites $8.00.

Hatching Eggs. Chickens.

Guineas $10. (704) 476-9943 jw28178@gmail.com

AKITA PUPPY. 12 week old female Akita puppy. All shots, AKC registered. Parents on site. $300. 704-974-7041

2016 FORD FUSION. Burgundy, Automatic, 4 cylinder, A/C, Power Seats, Cruise, Alloy Wheels, Power Windows & Locks, 131,782 miles, $8495, (704) 482-0441

AKC REGISTERED GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. LOOKING FOR A GOOD HOME ASKING $700. PARENTS ON SITE. 1 BOY AND 3 GIRLS. PRICE IS NEGOTIABLE! CONTACT PATTY IF INTERESTED @ (704) 6784653. (704) 678-4653 H E L G A17 7 7 @YA H O O .

COM

REGISTERED SOUTH AFRICAN BOER BOEL MASTIFF PUPPIES. Shots, worming UTD. 8 wks old, Parents on premises.

FaceTime available. $800.

704-419-0852.

TOY & MINI AUSSIES. Male & female. UTD shots & worming.

Ready now. Cliffside area. Paper & crate trained. 828-2896756.

CKC TOY POODLES. 2 CKC toy poodles, apricot and black males, ready to go $1000.

(704) 426-7920 buttercupcreme@yahoo.com

2002 GMC SONOMA. 4 wheel drive, extended cab.

135,600 miles. Too many new parts to list. (864) 491-0956 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS. Hybrid, 299,000 miles, Great Deal!, Bluetooth GPS, good condition, new battery pack. $4600 lv. msg. (704) 9424788 1998 CHEVROLET S-10 EXTENDED CAB. 5 Speed, 2.2L, good condition. 246,000 miles. $,3500 or OBO. 704600-5033.

Most Valuable Runner – Men’s Cross Country, Steven Wyatt – sponsored by Freeman’s Car Stereo.

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY

2018 HONDA CRF110F BIKE. Off Road Bike. Great Christmas Gift! Like Brand New. Garage Kept. Have Owners Manual., Title, etc. $1800 Firm. Don’t Miss This Deal!. Leave Message if No Answer. Call (704) 435-1516

REAL ESTATE GASTON COUNTY COMMERICAL STORAGE BUILDING. with loading dock.

3,866 sq ft., $4,000/month. 74 Highway, Gastonia. 704-6164287.

FOR RENT

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

CLEVELAND COUNTY

GASTON COUNTY

HUD SUBSIDIZED APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older). Now accepting applications. 934 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC, 28150. (704) 480-6786

COMMERCIAL STORAGE BUILDING with loading dock. 3,866 sq ft., $3,200/ month. 74 Highway, Gastonia.

(704) 616-4827

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) 482-7723 (704) 482-7723 Lions@RPMMANAGED.COM

FOREST CITY & OAKLAND AREA. 1&2 bedroom apartments, like new. $685-$795 plus deposit and references.

Only well qualified need apply. westmainrentals.com or 828-351-3322

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

LAUREL HILL APARTMENTS LOCATED IN SHELBY NC. Is currently accepting applications for our 1, 2 and 3 bedroom waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments, 1526 Eaves Road, Shelby, NC or call for more information.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

(704) 487-1114

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $700 per month. 828-382-0475.

SELL IT... ... IN THE CLASSIFIEDS!

Carolina

CLASSIFIEDS.com

Page 10

The Cherryville Eagle

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Noble Artistry’s owner/operator Cindi Jo Brady adds an ornament to one of the Christmas trees in her shop at 215 East Main St., in Cherryville. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Noble Artistry’s owner/operator and designer Cyndi Jo Brady works on the flowers in her Flower Bar, making sure everything is just right!

An exhibit in the Noble Artistry floral shop in downtown Cherryville where owner/operator Cindi Jo Brady offers amazing floral and wedding arrangements for folks looking for that unique or creative item for their loved ones.

NOBLE From Page 1 “Also, Cherryville has been very sweet to us, so it feels like another facet of home.”

Currently, Brady has two employees, Ms. Sandy Dee and Ms. Melanie Thornburg, helping in the Cherryville location. She noted her daughter, Adeline Brady, operates her business in Lincolnton, and husband, Chris – a very talented graphic designer, she said – helps with designing her logos and whatever she needs in the way of graphic work or general lettering of signs and other related artwork for the new business.

“We are both creative by nature,” said Mrs. Brady, who also noted their son, Payton, owns Queen City Turf in Charlotte, and does corporate insurance on the side, as well.

The goal for the new business, said Mrs. Brady, is they want to have tasteful things in their store, adding their big sellers are their country-oriented items and birthday bouquets, and casket sprays.

“Weddings and what are needed for them are what truly got us off the ground in the business,” Brady noted, adding, “so we still do those. I would also note that at the end of 2023 we have so far done 62 weddings.”

Brady sources her fresh flowers from local growers, she said, adding that her employee, Sandy, is one of those local growers.

“In the spring and summer we try to buy from local growers and flower merchants, but we also buy from Regency International and Sullivan’s (other flower sellers). As far as what we sell and provide, we have rentals such as tablecloths, linens, and such for wed-

dings. We also have china vases for the flowers. (She noted customers should call about that, as regards availability).”

Brady said she and her company are looking for what she termed “new ventures in 2024” which would, as she put it, “include the opportunity to offer a location for hosting small parties or venues in their downtown shop itself, as well as their offering classes in floral arranging and wedding hosting classes.”

“At least, that is still in the planning stages, that is…” she said, adding, “all of that stems from the fact that we love what we do.”

Mrs. Brady said that with her stint as a hospice RN, that was “a ministry of presence.” She continued, saying, “I consider this that I do now as another type of ministry of presence.”

Brady and company can be reached at their store at

This is the Flower Bar in Cyndi Jo Brady’s Noble Artistry shop. The store carries a great array of flowers and such for the discerning buyer looking for something different for a wedding or similar event.

215 East Main St., or by calling them at (980) 5259191, or email them at No-

bleArtistryDesigns@gmail. com. Their Lincolnton address is 33-A East Main St.,

Lincolnton, NC. They are also on Facebook as well, she said.

By JIM MILLER Editor

How to Ease the Winter Blues Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about seasonal affective disorder? I’ve always disliked winter, but since I retired and am home a lot more, the gray, cold winter months make me feel really blue.

Sad Sam Dear Sam, If you get depressed in the winter but feel better in spring and summer, you may indeed have seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, a wintertime depression that affects roughly 5 percent of Americans.

In most cases, SAD is related to the loss of sunlight in the winter months.

Reduced sunlight can upset natural sleep-wake cycles and other circadian rhythms that can affect the body. It can also cause a drop in the brain chemical serotonin, which affects mood, and can increase the levels of the hormone melatonin, which can make you feel more tired and lethargic.

If you think you may have SAD, a trip to your doctor’s office is the best way to diagnose it or you can take a SAD

“self-assessment” test at the Center for Environmental Therapeutics website at CET.org/assessments. If you find that you have SAD, here are several treatment options and remedies that can help.

include the Carex Day-Light Classic Plus Bright Lamp ($145); Northern Light Technology Boxelite-OS ($205); and the budget friendly Verilux HappyLight Luxe ($70), all of which are available at Amazon.com.

Light therapy: The most effective treatment for SAD is sitting in front of a specialized light therapy box for 20 to 30 minutes a day, within the first hour of waking up in the morning.

Light therapy mimics outdoor light to cause a change in brain chemicals linked to mood.

Cognitive behavioral therapy: Even though SAD is considered to be a biological problem, identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns can help alleviate symptoms too. To help you with this, choose a therapist who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and who has experience in treating SAD. To locate someone in your area, Psychology Today offers a search tool at PsychologyToday.com/ us/therapists/cognitive-behavioral-cbt.

While you can buy a light box without a prescription, it’s best to use it under the guidance of a health care provider and follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. Most health insurance plans do not cover the cost.

The best light therapy lamps provide 10,000 lux of illumination, many times stronger than typical indoor light, and have a diffuser screen that filters out ultraviolet rays and projects downward toward the eyes.

Some top-rated light therapy products

Antidepressants: Some people with SAD benefit from antidepressant treatments too. Some proven medications to ask your doctor about are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and the extended-release antidepressant bupropion.

But keep in mind that it may take several weeks to notice full benefits from an antidepressant. In addition, you

may have to try different medications before you find one that works well for you and has the fewest side effects.

Lifestyle remedies: Some other things you can do to help alleviate your SAD symptoms include making your environment sunnier and brighter. So, open up your blinds, sit closer to bright windows and get outside as much as you can. Even on cold or cloudy days, outdoor light can help, especially if you spend some time outside within two hours of getting up in the morning.

Moderate exercise such as walking, swimming, yoga and even tai chi can also help alleviate SAD symptoms, as can social activities.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.