Embark on your own wellness journey
Last week, the Herald had the pleasure of visiting Lisa Martin, the owner of Detoxygen: Detoxification and Oxygen Therapy, located at 108 W Gold Street in Kings Mountain. Lisa is passionate about sharing her journey and the innovative wellness treatments she offers to support health and well-being.
Having faced her own health challenges, including hypothyroid disease, high cholesterol, myofascial pain syndrome, and kidney disease, Lisa understands the importance of finding the right approach for each person’s needs. “I've overcome three of the four challenges and am currently focusing on the last one,” she shared.
“Everyone's body is different, so I believe in exploring various methods to discover what works best for me— and what might work for you too!”
At Detoxygen, an array
of treatments designed to enhance your health and vitality is available:
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy enriches your blood with over 90% oxygen in a pressurized chamber, boosting immunity and supporting various health issues. This treatment can be a game-changer for those seeking to elevate their overall wellness.
• Halotherapy Salt Booth utilizes a halogenerator to See JOURNEY, Page 8A
Register today for Gardner-Webb University’s Career & Internship Fair
Attention, employers! If you’re looking to hire interns, full or parttime positions, don’t miss this event! Registration is free for employers, and lunch will be provided by the Godbold College of Business.
The event will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Tucker Student Center, Gardner-Webb University Register using this link: https://forms.gle/ZfrAsUJL5RtKxd4d9
The setup will begin at 9:00 am in Tucker Student Center on our main campus. You will be provided with
one table and two chairs. All organizations are responsible for their own tablecloths and display items. Please plan to stay for the duration of the event.
Space is limited, so register today!
Do you have questions? Email career@gardner-webb.edu.
Whether you’re looking to fill full-time, part-time, or internship positions, Gardner-Webb students are ready to work for you.
Catawba Nation Gaming Authority is proud to announce it has engaged with Peak Strategic Partnerships to monetize its strategic resort assets with regional and national brand partners.
Peak Strategic Partnerships will identify and broker sponsorship and partnership opportunities for Catawba Nation Gaming Authority’s new Kings Mountain property – Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort – which is set to debut its introductory casino in spring 2026 to replace the current temporary casino.
This collaboration will further elevate Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort’s visibility and accelerate the expansion of its relationships. Peak Strategic Partnerships aims to create innovative opportunities that enhance guest experiences and boost brand visibility. These initiatives will introduce unique of-
Catawba Nation Gaming Authority announces collaboration with Peak Strategic Partnerships
ferings and targeted brand placements within the casino environment, fostering deeper engagement between partner brands and their audiences.
“Peak Strategic Partnerships has an impressive track record of elevating brands in the tribal gaming
industry,” said Trent Troxel, Catawba Nation Gaming Authority Vice President.
“By leveraging the Peak team’s expertise and longstanding relationships, we will be best positioned to enhance our unparalleled entertainment experience for our guests at Catawba
Stephanie Pasour assumes role as new president of Clev. County Arts Council
The Cleveland County Arts Council is proud to announce Stephanie Pasour as their new president.
Stephanie brings with her a rich background in education and the arts, holding a B.A. in Music from Appalachian State University, along with K–6 and middle grades certification from Winthrop University. Stephanie has dedicated over 30 years to music instruction in Cleveland County Schools, teaching in numerous elementary and middle schools.
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mission of enriching lives through the arts. In this role, she coordinated programs, installed exhibits, planned events, and helped facilitate a variety of cultural initiatives.
On August 4, Stephanie officially stepped into her new role as president. This transition allows her to work alongside retiring president Shearra Miller, gaining valuable insight and guidance as she moves from programming to organizational leadership. “I’m honored to take
upon the incredible work of Shearra and the Arts Council team,” said Pasour. “I’m excited to continue the council’s tradition of offering vibrant programs and exhibits, while also exploring new ways to connect our community through the arts.” Stephanie and her husband Tony live on a family farm in Bessemer City, just over the county line, but she proudly calls Cleveland County home. They have three daughters, all graduates of Kings Mountain See PASOUR, Page 8A
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Two Kings Casino Resort from the moment we open our doors.” When construction on the new $1 billion Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort is complete, the world-class casino destination will feature a 24-story, 385-room See CATAWBA, Page 8A
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Special Projects Coordinator, where she quickly developed a deep appreci-
Lisa Martin, owner of Detoxygen in Kings Mountain. Photo provided
Each year, it takes a community to help bring the NC BeachBlast Festival to life in beautiful downtown Kings Mountain. Volunteers from the Kings Mountain Rotary Club, along with some friends, prepared and sliced portions for the very popular Watermelon Eating Contest. The Kings Mountain Rotary Club is expanding and welcomes individuals who share a passion for community service to join them! To them, it is always about Service Above Self. Photo by Susan Mosk
Lou Mauney posted this photo on Facebook (Meta) of an overturned vehicle at the intersection of W. Mountain Street and Railroad Avenue, taken on Saturday, August 23. No details were shared.
■ OBITUARIES
Myra Lee Sheffield
KINGS MOUNTAIN,
NC – Myra Lee Sheffield, 83, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Born on September 25, 1941, in Cleveland County, NC, Myra was the daughter of the late Ernest Robinson and Florence Chapman. She was a proud 1961 graduate of
Salem High School.
Myra’s greatest joy was found in making others happy, whether it was with a joke, a funny story, or a thoughtful gift. A loving wife (to the late Paul Robert Sheffield), mother and grandmother, she was never shy about sharing how proud she was of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She had a vibrant and adventurous spirit, enjoying a variety of hobbies from reading, drawing, and painting to being an active member of the local little theater community. Myra also had a love for motorcycles, traveling, white-water rafting, and music.
Myra’s memory will be cherished by her son, Robert Sheffield (wife, Jayne); her daughter, Bonny Setzer (husband, Joe); her brother, Timothy Robinson; her sisters, Sherion Cook and Geraldine
Phyllis Faye
Jones Wells
KINGS MOUNTAIN,
NC
– With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Phyllis Faye Jones Wells, who embarked on her journey to Heaven on August 22, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.
Born on July 6, 1939, in Gaston County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Leonard and Mildred Mae Gladden Jones. Faye was welcomed into heaven by her husband, Richard Carveth Wells, who preceded her in death. Faith was the cornerstone of Faye’s life, and she expressed her devotion through her membership at Four Square Gospel Church in Kings Mountain, where she taught Primary Sunday School for 37 years. She was most recently at New Harvest Church of God in
Gaffney, SC. Her unwavering commitment to her beliefs shone brightly in the love she shared with others, touching countless hearts throughout her life. Faye was not only an exceptional homemaker but also a devoted wife and mother who treasured her family above all. Her heart overflowed with love for her children and grandchildren, always prioritizing their needs and ensuring they felt her boundless affection. Family was the foundation of Faye’s life, and she made it her mission to convey to each of her loved ones just how significant they were in her life.
As we celebrate the beautiful life of Phyllis Faye Jones Wells, we remember her strength, kindness, and the unwavering love she shared with everyone around her. She will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
She is survived by her children: Richard Scott Wells, Grover, NC; Robert “Robbie” Wells (Rhonda), Gaffney, SC and Sandra “Sandy” Hall (Darryl), Kings Mountain, NC; Brothers: Randy Jones (Tammy), Cherryville, NC; David Jones (Barbara), Kings Mountain, NC, Bobby Jones (Linda), Boiling Springs, NC and Oscar Jones, Kings Moun-
Bush; five grandchildren, Shon Sheffield, Shannon Burke, Elizabeth King, Joshua Sheffield, and Jonas Setzer; and one great-grandchild, Elijah King; and many cherished relatives and dear friends.
A funeral service was held at 11:00 AM on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Kirksey Funeral Home, 406 Lenoir Rd, Morganton, NC 28655. The family received friends for a visitation at the funeral home from 10:00 AM to 11:55 AM.
Interment followed the service at 2:30 PM at the Barrier Family Cemetery in the Jonas Ridge Community, Newland NC.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www. kirkseyfh.com
Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton, NC is serving the family.
tain, NC; grandchildren: Richard “Richie” Wells (Jana); Nathaniel “Nathan” Wells (Brandy); Holly Hall (Helen), Ryan Hall and Ava Rose Wells; great-grandchildren: Anna Grace Wells, Levi Wells, Richardson Wells, Jennings Wells, Raleigh Wells and Rhodes Wells.
Funeral service was held at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 with Rev. Robert Wells and Rev. Greg Neely, officiating.
Visitation was from 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. on Monday, August 25, 2025 at Harris Funeral Home Kings Mountain, NC.
Interment was in Wells Family Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC.
Memorials may be made to New Harvest Church of God, Building Fund, P.O. Box 1715 Gaffney, SC 29342.
Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.
Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services , Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.
Officer Phillips rejoins the GCPD
Last week, the Gaston County Police Department (GCPD) welcomed Officer Phillips back to the force.
On its August 19 social media page, Meta (Facebook) celebrated the officer’s return with a posting. “We were proud to swear in Officer Phillips once again with the Gaston County Police. After exploring other ways to serve the community, he realized this is where he truly belongs, and we’re grateful to have him back on our team!”
Blood Drive at Family Worship Center to be held September 15
Blood Drive
CCSO arrests last week
The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) remains dedicated to protecting Cleveland County through proactive enforcement and community awareness. Six individuals were arrested on felony drug charges as a result of ongoing investigations and patrol efforts between August 11 and August 17.
Terri Carmichael was arrested for Trafficking in Methamphetamine by Transportation and Trafficking in Methamphetamine by Possession.
CCSO warns: false claims about inmate release
The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) shared that it does not release inmates on ankle monitors as part of any early release or alternative sentencing program. If you receive a call, message, or see a post claiming otherwise, it is a scam.
Always verify information directly with CCSO. Contact the detention center at 704669-3040 or visit the official CCSO website for accurate details. Do not share personal or financial information with anyone making these claims. Stay informed. Stay safe. Share this to help protect others in our community!
GCP investigates shooting
On August 22, at approximately 8:27 pm, officers located a vehicle around Goble St and Huffman Rd. In the vehicle, officers located one victim deceased from a gunshot wound and another victim with non-life-threatening injuries from a gunshot. The victim was transported to CaroMont Regional Medical Center for treatment. The identities of both victims are currently being withheld.
GCP thanked the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office and Gastonia City Police for their assistance during the incident. The investigation remains active, and additional details may be released as they become available.
Anyone with additional information on the incident is asked to call Detective Z. Castaneda at 704-8663320 or Crimestoppers at 704-861-8000.
Jordan Miller was arrested for Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver Methamphetamine.
Zackery Quinn was arrested for Selling or Delivering Methamphetamine and Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance.
Patsy Randall was arrested for Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver Methamphetamine.
Kayla Stewart was arrested for Possession of
Methamphetamine.
Odell Williams was arrested for Possession of Cocaine. The CCSO’s mission is to serve with integrity, ensure public safety, and remain accountable to the community we protect. The Sheriff’s Office reminds the public that if you “See something, Say something.” Call the tip line at (704) 484-4831 if you have information.
Reward increased for dangerous felon
The U.S. Marshals are still asking the public for information on the location of Jonathan Martzes Petty, who is wanted for Murder and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. On August 7, the U.S. Marshals increased the reward for information leading to his arrest to $4,000.
On March 29, Petty shot and killed a Cleveland County resident. Petty has an extensive criminal history and should be considered armed and dangerous.
Petty is wanted by the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office for the following:
• Murder
• Possession of Firearm by a Felon
• Resisting Public Officer
• Possessing Drug Paraphernalia
• DWLR Impaired Rev If seen, do not approach the suspect, please call Cleveland County Communications at 704-4844822.
TFO Terry is the Investigative Contact. He may be reached at (704) 8136884. Or report any tips or information to the U.S. Marshals by calling (877) 926-8332.
Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office arrest mug shots, August 11 through August 17– Meta (Facebook)/Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office
Wanted: Jonathan Martzes Petty – United States Marshal - Kings Mountain Police Department
By Loretta Cozart
Colored pencil exhibit at SASi
Seven members of the Colored Pencil Club at Southern Arts Society (SASi) have their work on view in the galleries now through September 6, 2025. Participating artists are Todd Baxter, Janet Dyer, Rob Dyer, Darlene Godfrey, Lori McAdams, Terry Ratchford and Alicia Robinson. These featured artists have been working in colored pencils for some time, amassing a high degree of skill and expertise. Many have won awards in this medium. Todd Baxter, for instance, has exhibited and won awards with the Colored Pencil Society of America and was a finalist in the 2024 Richeson 75 Figure/Portrait Competition & Exhibition. Todd excels at both colored pencil and painting in oil.
While the artwork is done primarily in colored pencil, some pieces include a small amount of watercolor, collage, ink, or other media. You will find a variety of subject matter in the exhibit –portraits, landscapes, still life, wildlife, and whimsical creatures to capture your attention.
Colored pencil is one of the fastest-growing media to work in due to the low cost of supplies to get started. Supplies are compact enough to easily
carry with you and work from anywhere, whenever you have free time. Your creativity is only limited by your imagination. If you would like to learn more, the Colored Pencil Club meets on the last Thursday of the month from 6 to 8 pm at Southern Arts Society (SASi). Bring your own supplies and current project to work on. Todd Baxter leads the group, with sharing information, ideas, and advice on working in colored pencils. This is a free program. You do not have to be a member of SASi to attend.
Southern Arts Society (SASi) Gift Shop & Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Ave. at the intersection of Piedmont and Battleground Avenues in the historic Southern Railway Depot. SASi offers a gift shop, ongoing art exhibitions and competitions, programs, and classes in a variety of media for artists of all levels. Gallery Hours: Wed through Sat, 10 am to 3 pm, and by Appointment. Admission is Free. For more information, please visit SouthernArtsSociety. org or call 704.739.5585. Email southernartssociety@gmail.com.
Basic Manners Dog Training Class — Sign Up Today!
Clifford’s Army Rescue Extravaganza is excited to host an amazing training opportunity for you and your pup, led by Robin Ledford of Canine Training IN Action LLC!
Class Dates: Sept. 21, Sept. 28, Oct. 5 and Oct. 12 • Time: 2:00 PM • Location: Clifford’s Army Rescue, One Motion Picture Blvd, Shelby, NC This class is perfect for teaching your dog essential manners while strengthening your bond. Whether your pup needs help with basic commands or just some socialization, this class is a great fit! Early Bird
Special: $100 if registered by Sept. 7 $125 after Sept. 7 Space is limited, so sign up early to reserve your spot! All proceeds benefit Clifford’s Army Rescue, an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to saving dogs who have been abused, neglected, injured, sick, abandoned, frightened, or feral. Sign up here: Basic Manners Class Registration Link to sign up: https://form. jotform.com/cliffordsarmy/ basic-manners-class For info: 704-460-9030 Let’s help your dog become the best version of themselves—while helping others in need!
BLACKBERRY FREEZER JAM
¼ cups crushed blackberries
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
One 1.75-ounce box Sure
Gel pectin
1 cup light corn syrup
BLACKBERRY
CRISP
2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons water
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
BLACKBERRY COBBLER
1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted
1 cup self-rising flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
1 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
Cleveland County ALWS Baseball Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded specifically to plan and implement the annual baseball tournament known as The American Legion World Series.
Without our sponsors, donors and volunteers, the success of the ALWS in Shelby-Cleveland County would not be possible.
Please join us in telling these folks “THANK YOU” every chance you get!
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter
Vanilla ice cream
• Place blackberries in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water and lemon juice until smooth. Pour over berries. Combine the oats, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over berries.
• Bake, uncovered, at 375° until filling is bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Pour melted butter into an 8-inch square baking dish.
• In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup of sugar with the flour. Stir in the milk and the vanilla until well-combined. Pour into prepared dish.
• In a clean bowl, stir together the blackberries with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Spoon over batter.
• Bake until top is golden brown and fruit is soft, about 50-60 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream
4 cups granulated white sugar
• In a large pot mix the blackberries and lemon juice together, and sift in the pectin a little at a time while stirring. (This is not on the stove)
• Once all the pectin is mixed in, set a timer for 30 minutes and give the fruit a stir every 7 to 10 minutes.
• After the 30 minutes, stir in the corn syrup and then place the pot on the stove over medium heat. Stir in sugar a little at a time and cook for about 5 minutes until the sugar is dissolved (until the jam reaches 100 degrees or until no longer grainy.It will be runny if cooked longer.
• Pour the jam into clean plastic containers or glass jars and place in the fridge and/or freezer.
•Lasts about 3 weeks in the fridge and up to 6 months in the freezer.
Janet Dyer’s Philmont Ranger
Lori McAdams’ Tea Tray
Todd Baxter’s Blue Crab Special
Alicia Robinson’s Blue Morpho Butterfly. Photos by SASi
Scenes from KM’s 2025 BeachBlast!
By Loretta Cozart
Giving Grace When Others Walk Away
Scripture: Acts 15:36-39
Today concludes our fourpart series on “Becoming a Barnabas.” I hope this has challenged you as it has me to evaluate how I interact with people and how to encourage and love others. We continue by journeying with Barnabas as he gives grace when others walk away. When we meet up with Paul and
Barnabas, they are prepared for another missionary journey. However, they disagreed sharply over whether to bring John Mark, who had abandoned them on a previous trip.
Paul said no. Barnabas said yes. The disagreement was so strong they, Paul and Barnabas, parted ways.
Barnabas chose grace. He gave Mark another chance.
Barnabas looked at Mark like Jesus looks at us. “Jesus saw people not just for who they were, but for who they could become.” — Rick Warren And years later, Paul him-
self would write, “Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is helpful to me in the ministry” (2 Tim. 4:11).
Grace won. Because Barnabas believed even when others didn’t. “To believe in someone is to see them through the eyes of grace.”
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This forgiving heart is captured in the song “The Blessing”: May His favor be upon you / And a thousand generations / Your family and your children / And their children…
Encouragement means giving others space to fail—and to rise again.
Modern Application: Who has let you down? Disappointed your expectations? Be a Barnabas. Offer a second chance. Believe that God is still writing their story.
Final Thought: To become a Barnabas is not to seek glory, but to give it away. To encourage. To believe. To build. To give grace. The Church—and the world— desperately needs more Barnabases. Will you be one?
Encouragement and blessings, Jonathan
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Kings Mountain Area Church Directory
Dixon Presbyterian Church
Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member
230 Oak Grove Rd.
704-750-0171
Anew Beginning Baptist Church
145 Battleground Dr.
704-473-1372
Ardent Life Church
420 Branch Street
704-739-7700
Arise Church
830 E. King St.
Bethlehem
Baptist Church
1017 Bethlehem Road
704-739-7487
Boyce
Memorial
ARP Church
Edgemont Drive
704-739-4917
602 Dixon School Rd. • Kings Mountain
Calvary Way
Holiness Church 1017 Second Street
Pastor Clifton Morgan
Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247
Central Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue
704-739-2471
Cherokee St.
Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697
Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015
Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152
Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697
Concord United Methodist Church 2404 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Bessemer City, NC 704-629-3571
Connections Church
306 N. Piedmont Ave. 704-750-4972
Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road
704-689-4430
Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477
Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310
David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Ch. Rd. 704-739-4555
Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com
East Gold Street
Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215
East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/ KM Hwy. 704-739-7367
Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055
Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331
El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174
Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 102 Canterbury Road 704-730-7855
Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496
Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road
Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/ Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997
Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206
First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651
First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143
First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072
First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266
Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011
Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benfield Rd. 704-740-7212
Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351
Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888
Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000
Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714
Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516
Life of Worship Ministries 405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927
King’s City Church 1128 York Road 704-739-8496
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Dr. Jonathan M. Bundon Worship Pastor First Baptist Church
Outstanding teachers recognized by CCS
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Finalists for Teacher of the Year:
Finalists for Teacher Assistant of the Year:
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• Peter Strickland - Crest High School
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CC Arts Council showcases local artist
The Cleveland County Arts Council (CCAC) announces a new art exhibit. Local artist Scott Washington’s exhibit, “Scott Art – Autism with a Gift” is featured in the CCAC gallery until September 18.
Scott Washington discovered his passion for art in elementary school. Though his only formal training came from Cleveland Community College, Scott’s extraordinary artistic ability is a natural gift. A self-taught artist who is mildly autistic, Scott expresses himself most vividly through his artwork. While he is soft-spoken, his enthusiasm shines when he shares the inspiration behind each piece. Join us in celebrating Scott’s creativity and unique perspective at this special event.
The Cleveland County Arts Council was chartered in 1987 and is a nonprofit service organization whose purpose is to sponsor and encourage cultural and educational activities in Cleveland County. Its goals have been, and con-
tinue to be, to provide: A Central location for the Arts in Cleveland County Administrative Service to member art organizations in the county Art Education for all age groups.
The CCAC is located on the square in Historic Uptown Shelby, in the old post office. Kids play here, learn here, and laugh here. Grown-ups discover talents that they never knew they had here. We are a place to collect your thoughts, a space to share with loved ones. We are a place where you can try new things, see new things, and share new dreams.
The CCAC is an organization that directly reaches over 21,000 peo-
ple in Cleveland County.
Over 10,000 people walk through the Arts Council doors each year, participating in various programs with the assistance of more than 100 staff members. They come to view our exhibits, attend our art classes, take in performances, meet artists, and make new friends. Over 13,000 students attend one of the 24 cultural performances we sponsor in the schools, over 400 attend summer art camp, schools, over 400 attend our summer art camp, and over 800 enter our and over 800 enter the schools, over 400 attend our summer art camp, and over 800 enter our e annual student art competition. We have over 500 artists participating in
various programs with the assistance of over 200 volunteers. The organization helps artists find money to practice their crafts and offers a facility where they can share their work with others. The CCAC is an umbrella organization in Cleveland County, offering promotion and support to 22 affiliate groups.
Visit the gallery at 111 S Washington Street in Shelby to explore these pieces and dozens more.
The Cleveland County Arts Council is open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
ELIZABETH GALLOWAY North Elementary
LORI WILLIS Burns Middle JANIE HAMRICK Shelby Middle
PETER STRICKLAND Crest High
CHARLES RUFF Shelby High
BRENDA ROBERTS Shelby Middle
BRANDI WILKINSON West Elementary
TAYLOR BOWEN Grover Elementary
ISMALYS FALERO Township Three Elementary
VICKIE STAMEY Washington Elementary
Photos by CCS
Artwork by Scott Washington on display at the Cleveland County Arts Council gallery.
PCA excels in U.S. News high school rankings
Pinnacle Classical Academy has the topranked high school in Cleveland County, according to the newly released U.S. News Best High Schools Rankings for 2025.
Pinnacle Classical Academy ranks among the top 9% of more than 24,000 public high schools in the nation, among the top 10% of public high schools in North Carolina, and among the top 11% of charter high schools in the nation, according to the rankings.
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disperse micronized salt particles into the air. This soothing therapy promotes respiratory health, alleviates skin conditions, and eases allergies, all while you relax in a peaceful environment.
• Ionic Foot Baths tap into the power of negative ions for detoxification. These ions bond with positively charged toxins in your body, drawing them out and promoting a sense of rejuvenation.
• The Inversion Table is designed to relieve pressure on your spine by gently flipping you upside down, creating space within your nerves and discs. This effective treatment can help with various conditions and enhance your overall well-being.
• Exercise with Oxygen Therapy (EWOT) combines physical activity with 100% oxygen, as opposed to the usual 21% found in the air. This innovative approach can lead to improved athletic performance, reduced inflammation, and better recovery times.
• Infrared Saunas offer a unique and effective way to warm your body directly,
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providing deep tissue relief, enhanced blood circulation, skin healing, and detoxification, all while you indulge in a calming experience.
• Rife Sound Frequency Therapy, developed by Royal Raymond Rife in the 1920s, harnesses specific sound frequencies aimed at promoting healing without any side effects. This unique therapy can enhance your mental, physical, and emotional health.
Lisa warmly invites you to explore the world of holistic wellness at Detoxygen. With the perfect blend of innovative therapies, your journey to rejuvenation and optimal health can begin. “Let us guide you towards a path of well-being and transformation,” she said. This welcoming sanctuary is dedicated to your health, offering a supportive environment where you can unwind, heal, and thrive. Come visit Detoxygen and experience the incredible benefits for yourself.
Check out her website at https://www.detoxygen. biz/, or give her a call (815) 416-8643, to embark on your own transformational journey.
show that families don't have to leave Cleveland County for a top-notch college-preparatory education," said Dr. Shelly Shope, the school's CEO. "We're so proud of our faculty and staff for their hard work and are grateful for the support of so many
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hotel connected to the casino complex, including the introductory casino and main casino floor, which will open in two phases.
Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort’s initial opening will showcase 1,350 electronic games, 20 table games, a 40-seat restaurant, bars, sports betting kiosks, and Lucky North Rewards desk. Phase II will follow with the main casino complex slated to open in 2027. The approximately 2 million-square-foot complex will boast 4,300 electronic games, 100 table games, a players’ lounge, 11 dining experiences, 11 bars, and the freshest casino resort experience in the market.
“There’s no better time
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parents and community members."
The nationwide rankings for schools in Cleveland County:
1. Pinnacle Classical Academy (#2166 out of more than 24,000)
2. Crest High School (#4645)
to partner with Catawba Nation Gaming Authority as they prepare to unveil a new, exceptional casino resort to the community. We’re honored to have the opportunity to serve the Catawba Nation and its Gaming Authority,” said Sean Boyd, Chief Operating Officer of Peak Strategic Partnerships. “We look forward to discovering impactful opportunities and unexpected ways to drive real value for Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort and its guests far beyond the destination’s debut.”
The Catawba Nation’s temporary Catawba Two Kings Casino is located about 35 miles west of Charlotte at 538 Kings Mountain Blvd. in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, just off Interstate 85 at Exit 5. It features over 1,100 gaming machines, including elec-
flect the evolving needs of our community.
3. Kings Mountain High School (#6760)
4. Cleveland Early College High School (#7783)
5. Shelby High School (#10900)
6. Cleveland Innovation Virtual (tiered ranking: #13427 - #17901)
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“Stephanie brings energy, experience, and a deep love for our community,” said outgoing president Shearra Miller. “Stephanie has a clear vision for the future of
the Arts Council, and I have every confidence in her ability to guide the organization forward. It’s been an honor to work alongside her during this transition.”
For more information about the Cleveland
County Arts Council and its upcoming programs, or to apply for job openings, visit https://www.ccartscouncil. org or contact: info@ccartscouncil.org.
High School, who were active in local sports and the school band. Stephanie herself was a member of the band in high school and continued her passion for music at ASU as a bassoonist, participating in marching band, symphonic band, wind ensemble, orchestra, App Chorale, and several small ensembles. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys exploring new creative skills, reading, traveling, and spending quality time with her family. With her deep roots in the community and a lifetime commitment to the arts, Stephanie is uniquely positioned to understand and serve the needs of Cleveland County. She is eager to uphold the strong traditions of the CCAC while introducing new programs and exhibits that re-
Dear Savvy Senior, I will be enrolling in Medicare in a few months and would like to know if I initially enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, am I able to switch back to original Medicare and get a supplemental (Medigap) policy and prescription drug plan later with without paying a fine? Almost 65
Dear Almost,
You won’t be subject to any fines for switching Medicare plans, but you will be subject to medical underwriting for the supplemental (Medigap) policy. That means the private insurance companies that offer these plans can deny you coverage or charge you a lot more for preexisting conditions. This is known as the Medicare Advantage trap. Here’s what you should know.
Understanding MA Plans
Medicare Advantage plans (also known as Medicare Part C) are government approved health plans sold by private insurance companies that you can choose in place of origi-
nal Medicare. The vast majority of Advantage plans are managed-care policies such as HMOs or PPOs that require you to get your care within a network of doctors.
If you join an Advantage plan, the plan will provide all your Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) coverage like original Medicare does. But many Advantage plans also offer extra health perks like dental, hearing and vision coverage along with gym/fitness memberships, and most plans include prescription drug coverage too.
Medicare Advantage plans are also cheaper than if you got original Medicare, plus a separate Part D drug plan and a Medigap policy. This can be very attractive to new enrollees who are relatively healthy and don’t require much medical care.
But the benefits and networks of Advantage plans can change from year to year. And if you get care outside the networks, you’ll usually pay more – sometimes a lot more. Advantage
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plans are also criticized for pre-authorization requirements which can delay or deny patient access to medical care.
The rap on Medicare Advantage has always been that they’re great when you’re healthy and don’t require much health care, but depending on the plan, may not be so great if you get sick.
With original Medicare, benefits remain the same and you can use any provider that accepts Medicare (most doctor’s do). But original Medicare has coverage gaps (deductibles, coinsurance and copayments) that can be very expensive, which is why you’ll need a supplemental (Medigap) plan offered by a private insurer.
If you opt for original Medicare when you’re first eligible, insurers are required to issue you a Medigap policy and can’t charge you more based on your health status. In most states, Medigap plans are automatically available only in the first six months after an enrollee becomes eligible for Medicare.
But if you enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan when you’re first eligible, you’ll miss the Medigap enrollment window, which means an insurer can refuse to write you a Medigap policy or charge you a lot more for signing up later. And in case you’re wondering, you can’t buy a Medigap policy while you’re in a Medicare Advantage plan.
There are, however, four states — Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine and New York — that prohibit insurers from denying a Medigap policy to eligible applicants, including people with pre-existing conditions.
For more information on how Medigap works visit Medicare.gov/healthdrug-plans/medigap.
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KM United Girls shine in Season Opener at CSA Dick’s Sporting Goods Invitational
their
statement
at the CSA Dick’s Sporting Goods Invitational Tournament this past weekend, with both the U15 and U12 squads delivering standout performances against tough competition.
The U15 girls stormed into the finals with an impressive run of three consecutive shutout victories, posting scores of 5-0, 4-0, and 1-0. Their dominant start saw six different players find the back of the net: Ryann Hendricks, Ava Canoutas, Abi Noble, Kyndall Steele, Caroline Jones, and Madden Dew all contributed to the team’s offensive success.
The backbone of their defensive unit—Maggie Ford, Victoria Sanchez, and goalkeeper Olivia Russell—was instrumental in securing three clean sheets before the final match. Despite their valiant effort, the U15s fell 6-0 to a strong NC Fusion side in the championship game, ending their first tournament of the season as finalists.
“This team showed a lot of heart and technical prowess this weekend,” said Coach Stephen. “Proud of the way they played as a team, and every girl that took the field made an impact.”
Meanwhile, the U12 girls made their tournament debut this weekend and impressed with a run to the semifinals. The young squad showed grit
and determination throughout, earning a spot in Sunday’s semis before eventually bowing out. Goal scorers for the U12s included Laney Hardin, Bryleigh Baldwin, and Addie Bishop, each making their mark on the scoreboard in their first competitive outing.
Goalkeeper Mackenzie Russell and Parker Nestlerode played a huge role in helping the team secure their spot in the semifinals, making key defensive stops and showing poise under pressure in critical moments of the tournament.
“Proud of the way the girls fought until the end,” said Coach Marguerite. “For us to play in a semifinal game in our first-ever tournament—it shows the hard work these girls are putting in.”
Kings Mountain United would also like to extend a special thank-you to the Kings Mountain YMCA, Pleasant City Wood Fired Grille, and Kapp Builders for their generous support as team sponsors and partners. Their contributions play a vital role in helping these athletes grow both on and off the field.
If you're interested in trying out for Kings Mountain United (KMU) or becoming a sponsor, reach out by email at KingsMtnUnited@gmail. com
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Kings Mountain High School's first star football player
Last Friday, Kings Mountain High School defeated its non-conference rival, Shelby, setting the tone for the Mountaineers’ upcoming season. For more than 100 years, the Mountaineers and Lions have been archrivals. In its first game of the 2025 season, the Mountaineers won 3014.
On Saturday, Hayne Neisler shared the story of the KMHS Football team and a very interesting story from its early history. Here is the story he shared.
Kings Mountain High School started playing football in 1922. The first great team came in 1926. The Kings Mountain High School Principal, J.Y. Irvin, was an avid football fan; his one goal was to build a team good enough to beat the school’s hated rivalShelby.
In 1926, the team shaped up to be a good one, with local boys Arthur Hord, Bub Barrett, Skimp Stowe,
Wilbur Wright, George Moss, and Lawrence Logan anchoring the team. The whole town agreed that the 1926 season looked to be very promising.
Principal Irvin felt the team just needed one more talented player to reach the top of the conference. Principal Irvin found that player in a most unusual way. Clyde (Skeeter) Skates was born in Gaffney, S.C., and played football on their high school team. Skate's father died, and he was forced to drop out of school. Times were tough for the Skates family, and Skeeter left home and became a hobo.
One night, a freight train slowly made its way through downtown Kings Mountain. Suddenly, from an open freight car, a young man jumped and tumbled to the ground. The young man dusted himself off and began walking through the empty downtown. A policeman watched him suspiciously and later arrested him on a
charge of vagrancy. The boy protested his innocence but admitted he had no money or place to stay. As the two were walking to the jail, Principal Irvin happened to be entering the local Post Office and saw what was happening.
“The young man was certainly powerfully built, “Irvin thought, and he asked the prisoner his age. Skates replied, “16 years old.'' Principal Irvin told the police that if they would let him spend the night in jail, he would enroll the young man in high school the next morning and assume responsibility for him.
Placing Skates with a local family, Irvin told Skates to be at Kings Mountain High School the next morning and to report to football practice the following afternoon. After a few practices, Skates proved to be the type of football player Principal Irvin dreamed of.
Weighing nearly 180 lbs., Skates became the team's
star fullback. The 1926 team had a glorious season, going undefeated with a record of six wins and four ties. Down in defeat went rivals Lincolnton, Dallas, Blacksburg, Boiling Springs, Mt. Holly, and Concord.
Despite not defeating Shelby, Kings Mountain was able to play the powerful Shelby team in two tied games. In the spring of 1927, Skates soon became a star of the Kings Mountain High baseball team-- its star pitcher.
Just before the conference championship game with Shelby, Skates was declared to be ineligible. It was learned that Skates was 23 years old. Even worse, he had a lengthy police record, having been convicted of breaking into automobiles and committing armed robbery. Skates eventually moved back to Gaffney and was a star player for many years for the Limestone Mill semi-pro baseball team.
Brecklen Laughridge is Outstanding Good Citizen
The Kings Mountain High School Athletic Department recognized Brecklen Laughridge, a fourth grader from Grovery Elementary as their Outstanding Good Citizen.
Brecklen is a wonderful student with a vivid imagination. He is a responsible young man that enjoys animals, dinosaurs and amphibians. His favorite subjects in school are: math, science and art. His favorite food is pizza. He enjoys playing on his tablet.
Brecklen lives with his great-grandparents Barry and Martha Laughridge.
Brecklen was recognized at the KM-Shelby football game last Friday night.
KMHS 1926 Football team. (Photo from KM Herald archives)
Pictured L-R: Brandy Curtis, Grover Elementary Principal; Kevin Cruise, KMHS Athletic Director and Mark McDaniel who presented the award to Brecklen (front).
Photo by Charlie Smith
BRECKLEN LAUGHRIDGE
Mountaineer defense sacks Shelby quarterback for a safety in season opener Friday at Gamble Stadium. (Photo by Charlie Smith)
KMHS football coach Herron... right where God wants him to be
By MICHAEL E. POWELL
Kings Mountain High School’s head football coach and PE teacher, Strait Herron, loves his job. He has been coaching overall for 37 years and is now in his third year at KMHS.
Herron, age 57, has been married to his wife Brigitte for 33 years, and they have a daughter named Sydney, and a son named Dalton.
“I was the head coach at South Pointe High School in Rock Hill, SC, from 2011 through 2018. Also, I was the Athletic Director/Head Coach at Legion Collegiate Academy from 2020 through 2022,” said coach Herron.
STRAIT HERRON KMHS
When asked what led him to wanting to be a coach, Herron said, “I began wanting to be a coach when I was 12 years old. I played on a Gray-Y, All-Star team and was influenced by one of my coaches, Rocky DuBard. Coach DuBard had fun coaching and working with the players. Once I reached high school, I felt like sports would always be a part of my life. One of my high school coaches received his first head coaching job and asked me to go to college near the school he was coaching and wanted
me to join his staff.”
As far as who inspired him most to coach, and ‘pay it forward,’ to today’s youth, Herron replied, “I want God to be first in everything that I do and I know that this is the profession He wanted me be in; therefore, I do not take coaching lightly. I started coaching because of my love for sports. As I became older, I began learning that relationships are what the world is all about, so I changed my focus from the game to wanting to instill great values in young people. That is my focus... I have to say that my wife loves football and that is a driving force behind my still trying to coach at a high level,” noted Herron.
Prior to coming on board with the KMHS Mountaineers, Herron said he coached ‘many places throughout his career,’
KMHS 2025 VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Date
August 29
September 5
September 12
September 19
September 26
October 3
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* - Non-Conference Game + - Homecoming
BIG SOUTH STANDINGS
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS
Kings Mountain 30, Shelby 14
Ashbrook 35, West Mecklenburg 8
Stuart Cramer 34, Forestview 12
Crest 55, Burns 14
South Point 27, Hickory 25
TC Roberson 14, Hunter Huss 10
KMHS 2025 JR. VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Date
August 28
September 4
September 11
September 18
September 25
October 2
October 9
October 16
October 23
October 30
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naming AC Flora HS in Columbia, SC (‘86), Strom Thurmond HS in Edgefield, SC (‘87-‘89), Rock Hill HS in Rock Hill, SC (‘91-‘93), Clover HS in Clover, SC (‘94-‘02), Northwestern HS in Rock Hill, SC (‘03-‘05), South Pointe HS in Rock Hill, SC (‘06-‘18), and Legion Collegiate Academy in Rock Hill, SC (‘20-‘22). He has been at Kings Mountain HS from 2023 to the present. So, as far as the KM football varsity team goes, Coach Herron noted they ended last year’s season with a 9-3 record and were Big South Co-Champions, but lost in the second round of the playoffs. “Our JV team was 9-1. We have two committed D-1 players to watch: WR – William ‘Tex’ Vaughn (Boston College) and DE – Semaj Odems (Gardner- Webb)
as well as other players to watch on defense which are LB – Lathan Feemster; LB – Daeshawn Camp; DB – Ayven Ingram; and DT – Wylie Rainey. Players on offense to watch are Rec. – Isiah Branch; RB –Jarlon Drye; QB – KJ Bell; and receiver Devin Hopper. There are several players that will play on both sides of the ball to watch, such as RB/DB – Cam Housar and Xavier Hutchens.”
“Leadership is a tough attribute to discuss,” said Coach Herron, while adding, “It is difficult to get young people to understand what a real leader should be. At this time, Semaj Odems is doing a good job leading our team. He never misses practice and works very hard, but his attitude toward being a better team is his best attribute as a leader.” As for which team he
is most concerned about at this early stage of the season, Coach Herron replied, “We play in a very tough conference. I am concerned about playing all of them. Of course, our players understand the Crest game is a huge rivalry due to them being in our county, but I wouldn’t say I look forward to coming up against them. They are very talented.” Lastly, on a closing note about the team, Coach Herron remarked, “I believe the first thing you have to have to be a competitive team are good athletes. KMHS has good athletes. Secondly, having a great work ethic along with a great attitude will determine how far a team can go. Our players work hard and want to be better. That drive is what we need to create a good football team.”
KMHS Athletic Director, Kevin Cruise likes
By MICHAEL E. POWELL
Kings Mountain softball coach and Athletic Director, Kevin Cruise, said his life has always been influenced and impacted by other coaches.
“I have always been impacted by the coaches in my life. I knew around middle school that coaching was in my future. I played football at Gardner-Webb University and coached as a graduate assistant coach for two years before getting into public education,” he added.
Cruise, age 49, is originally from Augusta, Cruise. They have three
children, Hunter 19; Avery 15; and Georgia 13.
He is in his first year as Athletic Director at Kings Mountain High School. Also, he has served as the head softball coach for eight years at KMHS.
“This is my third coaching job,” he added. He noted that he was at Crest and East Gaston before Kings Mountain. Cruise elaborated, “I was at Gardener-Webb University for two years, Crest for four years, and East Gaston for four years.”
As for his inspiration to coach and ‘pay it forward sports-wise’ to today’s
youth, Coach Cruise said, “Seeing kids come together for a common goal, work hard through adversity to overcome and become one, and bring pride to their community, has been what moves me forward to accomplish my coaching goals.”
When asked about his team’s performance last year (2024), their placement at the end of the season, as well as which players and athletes/team leaders the Mountaineer fans most want to watch this year, Cruise said, “KMHS athletics are in a very good place. We have
had multiple State Championships in the past few years, both individually, and as teams. Our volleyball team won the 3A State Championship two years ago and are looking to continue their dominance in the Big South.”
He continued, “Track and Field had a State Championship with Max Thompson competing in the 800-meter run and multiple other athletes finishing high in the State meet on a yearly basis. Will Varner won the 3A State Championship last year in wrestling and is returning for his senior year this fall.
Our softball program finished as a State runner-up two years ago and we have multiple players returning in the spring to compete for their third straight Big South Championship.”
As for the Big South 5A-6A conference, Coach Cruise had this to say, “The Big South 5A-6A is one of the most competitive conferences in the State of North Carolina. If we finish in the top half of our conference, we are well prepared for the post season.”
JVs beat Shelby in opener, Burns at KM Thursday night
return by King Moore to give the Mountaineers their best field position of the game at their own 47-yard line. The Kings Mountain drive was capped off by Elijah Long’s one-yard touchdown run and a Parker pass to Cayden Smith
for a two-point conversion and an 8-2 lead. After Shelby took a 16-8 lead early in the fourth quarter, KM’s Ethan Tran took the kickoff 67 yards to the endzone to cut the margin to 16-14. After a near blocked punt forced Shelby to run for a first
gave the Mountaineers the lead at 22-16. Kings Mountain’s defense stopped the Lions as the Mountaineers held on to
KMHS 2025 JV FOOTBALL TEAM (Photo by TPS Photography)
KMHS soccer coach Weston Harmon... A coach that gives back to his community
By MICHAEL E. POWELL
For Kings Mountain High School men’s soccer coach, Weston Harmon, being able to contribute to his community – is the reward of being a coach.
Harmon, age 27, is by his own admission, “a community coach” who is in his fourth-year coaching men’s soccer at KMHS. It is, however, not his first coaching job, as he noted he “coached one season of boys’ soccer (2021) at Kings Mountain Middle School.”
When Coach Harmon was asked what inspired him to coach soccer at such a young age, his reply was as simple as it was hon-
he said, “I played soccer at Kings Mountain High School all four years that I was there, and felt that this was a great way to give back to the program that had such an impact on me.
tion is the very framework of why coaches from all over the world – no matter who they are or how famous they are – do what they do on a daily basis; day in, day out; great pay, little pay, or no pay; win or lose; stand or fall – they are coaches there to make a difference in the lives of the kids they coach. When asked how does the proverbial ‘good day’ begin for a coach, Coach Harmon said it all kicked in for him when he realized he wanted “to make an impact and felt that coaching was a great way to do that. It also allows me to continue to be involved in the sport that I played for 14 years growing up. Soccer had a huge
stilled a lot of good values, so I want to do the same for the team. I want to be a role model for the team whether that be through the example I set in my Christian faith or through other values like respect, responsibility, and teamwork.”
It is always difficult for a coach to talk about how his/her team performed during a season, and Coach Harmon is no different.
As far as the KMHS soccer teams’ placement in last year’s schedule, Harmon said, “Last year was a rough year for us. We had a lot of talent on the team, but we didn’t live up to our potential. We didn’t win a single game and are excited
year. I think the players that will be most exciting to watch this year will be our outside defenders and our attack, as a whole. And leading that attack will be the upperclassmen. That’s right…I’m looking to our upperclassmen to lead the team forward. They have lots of experience and have been around the game for a while I’m as excited to see them mentor the younger players, as well as what the team can accomplish this year.”
When asked who he was most looking forward to coming up against this season, Coach Harmon said, “I’m looking forward to going up against Crest. match.”
In closing, Coach Harmon said, “I think a winning KMHS team is a team that not only wins games but also improves day by day. It is a team that produces on the field and in the classroom. It is a team that learns and grows throughout the season and can look back and see how much they’ve progressed at the end of the season.”
Coach Harmon concluded by saying, “Most importantly, a winning KMHS team is a team that learns life lessons and values that they can carry on with them to other aspects of their life
WESTON HARMON KMHS Soccer Coach
KMHS 2025 MEN’S SOCCER TEAM (Photo by TPS Photography)
Coach Rick Henderson … believes tennis is a ‘lifetime’ sport
the past 18 years at KMHS and has also coached the KMHS men’s tennis team for the last 13 years. At times, his
RICK HENDERSON KMHS Tennis Coach
Lady Mountaineers tennis team looks foward to promising season
The Lady Mountaineers look forward to another promising season as the KMHS Women's tennis team hopes to repeat as the Big South Conference Champions this fall season. The Lady Mounties have won six out of the last "10" Conference Championships. Fortunately, all players are returning from last year. They also have an incoming freshman, Grayson Howell, who looks very promising. Howell was the #4 seed at the KM Middle School tennis team.
Having won six Big South Conference championships in the past ten years is definitely a KMHS record in either the boy's or girl's tennis program.
Eighteen-year veteran head coach, Rick Henderson said, “We have the following starters from last year's team: Katherine Frye, Seanna Simon, Kayla McSwain, Elizabeth Bolt, Cindy Tipton and Lillie Bolin.” Frye and Simon went
undefeated in both singles and doubles during the regular season as well as going undefeated during the Big South Conference Championships and capturing the doubles championship. McSwain and Tipton also went undefeated in singles during conference play. Frye, Simon, McSwain, Bolt and Tipton earned All-Conference, and Frye earned "Player of the Year" honors as well. I'm looking for these five returning five players to help guide our team to another Big South Conference Championship. Also returning players are Lillie Bolin, Shiloh Bridges, Markie Wampler and Amelia Pruitt and newcomer Howell.
his assistant tennis coach for the KMHS women’s tennis team. He began his coaching career as an assistant at North Gaston High School. In 2008, Henderson received a call from the KMHS Athletic Director, Susan Grayson, about coaching the women’s high school tennis team, and that’s how his coaching career began at KMHS.
When asked what inspired him to become a coach, Henderson reflected; “Back in
fessional tennis umpire, and I continued umpiring on and off up until 2009. I was given the privilege of umpiring some of the best players in the world. So, I have always believed in giving back to my community; therefore, for years, I gave free tennis lessons to adults (‘70s and ‘80s) and I still give free lessons, but mainly to the younger generation. I encourage our student athletes to give back to the community as well.”
“As a coach, I had high
athletes so I felt the need to elevate my coaching abilities with my teaching abilities, so I pursued getting certified as a teacher back in 2012,” said Coach Henderson.
Coach Henderson is a strong advocate for the students that he teaches, not only on the court, but also in the classroom and in the community.
In conclusion, he added, “One thing that I have always believed in is not to ever cut a student athlete from any
because tennis is a ‘lifetime’ sport. I’m all about developing and building our student athletes’ self esteem as well as their self confidence, especially the ones coming from Kings Mountain Middle School.”
KMHS 2025 WOMEN’S TENNIS SCHEDULE
Coach Henderson commented, “Unfortunately, we've been limited to our practice sessions due to the heat and rain over the last four weeks.
I do look for South Point to challenge us for the Big South Conference Championship.”
2025 tennis team members are: Katherine Frye, Seanna Simon, Kayla McSwain, Elizabeth Bolt, Cindy Tipton, Grayson Howell, Shiloh Bridges, Lillie Bolin, Markie
Coach, parent, teacher, and former referee… Heather Pasour gives her countdown to success
By Allyson Parker
Heather Pasour, age
43, has been coaching for 23 years; the last ten years of that time coaching has been at Kings Mountain High School. Her husband, Kenneth Pasour, and she have two children, Camden (a senior volleyball player), and Easton (a 7th grade baseball player). She is a PE/Health teacher in addition to heading varsity volleyball coaching at KHMS.
Coach Pasour started coaching volleyball at Southwest Middle School in Gaston County when the middle school volleyball program was just beginning.
After South West, she took a position at W.C Friday Middle School.
During her time at W.C Friday, she also headed JV coaching at East Gaston
The next year, North Gaston High School coach, Janice James, asked Pasour to assist her in coaching at North Gaston.
A few years later, James announced that she, herself, would be relocating to South Africa and, because of that relocation, she felt Coach Pasour would be the best candidate for head coach at North Gaston. James and Pasour later
Coach Pasour became the head coach at North Gaston. As far as her success at North Gaston, Coach Pasour commented, “We actually turned out to be really successful with both high school and middle school teams because I was coaching players from the ground up.”
Fast forward a few years later, and Heather and Kenneth were welcoming a new addition to their family, their newborn daughter. Due to both the demands of having a new child at home and the demands of coaching high school, she took a year sabbatical from coaching high school to become a referee and a middle school coach.
During her time off from coaching high school, Pasour missed her previous position. Coach Pasour stated, “I missed
reached out to me to coach at that time. I coached there for one year, but I really wanted to coach and teach at the same school. Kings Mountain opened up that year, and I found my home at Kings Mountain. I simply…enjoy the game of volleyball and love teaching the game.”
Last year, the KMHS volleyball team made it to the Elite 8. They lost in the fourth round of the playoffs, losing to North Iredell High School. Coach Pasour commented on that loss stating, “We have eight seniors this year. We have a strong team this year, both in skill and chemistry. All of the players from last year are returning to the starting lineup this year except two. The key contributors returning from last year are: Camden Pasour, Denet Houey, Ruby
The key people in addition to those returning from last year are: Abigail Hedgepath, Ava Broome, Madi Broome, Kenzlie Morris, Campbell Benton, Coleman Lane, and Sarah Bouchard.”
According to Coach Pasour, the biggest competitors will be South Point High School and Forestview High School. She added, “I think these will be good games to watch. Crest is always a fun game because of the history of our rivalry.”
Coach Pasour contributed to the success of KMHS volleyball to the Middle School Feeder Program.
“We have been working with our seniors since they were in our intermediate school volleyball program. So, these kids have been running our system since they were ten years
never lost a conference game since they were in sixth grade. They were the first group to win the County conference in middle school, and they have carried that success over to high school. They are a great group of seniors and will truly be missed,” remarked Coach Pasour.
Coach Pasour credited much of the success of the volleyball team to the fact that the coaches from the middle school worked closely with the coaches from the high school. She acknowledged Mandy Hamrick, Michael Cogdell, and Lindsey Ellis as key coaches of the middle school program.
*KMHS volleyball won their first non-conference game 3–0 (varsity) and 2–0 (JV) against Highland
KMHS volleyball beats Franklin
KMHS 2025 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL (Photo by TPS Photography)
KMHS cheerleading coach blends corporate knowledge with coaching and teaching…a not so common advantage
By Allyson Parker
Coach Sara McComas is the Kings Mountain High School cheerleading coach. She has been a teacher at KMHS since 2006, and currently serves as the lead science teacher. Before entering into education, McComas spent 13 years as a project manager for a corporation in Charlotte, NC. While at the corporation, she gained leadership that she utilizes in coaching.
SARA MCCOMAS KMHS Cheerleading Coach
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 30th of July, 2025 as Administrator of the Estate of JESSIE BRACKETT SWEEZY (25 E 595), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, John Mark Sweezy, Administrator on or before the 8th of November, 2025 or this notice 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 August, 2025.
John Mark Sweezy, Administrator
Estate of Jessie Brackett Sweezy 1128 Buffalo St Shelby, NC 28150
KMH (8/06,13,20 & 27/2025)
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX
Having qualified on the 22nd of July 2025 as Administratrix of the Estate of Wanda Jean Watkins (25 E 570), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to Crystal Watkins Russ, Administratrix c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before November 13, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.
This the 13th day of August, 2025.
Crystal Watkins Russ Administratrix of the Estate of Wanda Jean Watkins c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150
KMH (8/13, 20, 27 & 9/3/2025)
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Sara is married to husband, Glenn, of 29 years. They have one daughter, Hannah, who is married and lives in Alabama. Sara says her inspiration to begin coaching cheerleading is her daughter Hannah. “Seeing her passion for the sport sparked my own desire to get involved. I first began coaching in my hometown in West Virginia, and when we moved to North Carolina, I continued my
involvement with cheerleading,” said Sara.
According to Coach McComa, last year was an outstanding and competitive season for the KMHS team. The team competed in five competitions in the game-day tumbling division, earning two fourth place finishes, two regional wins, and becoming NCHSSA game-day tumbling champions.
In addition to team accomplishments, three of
their competition members were selected to the NC All Regional Cheerleading team, and one was honored with selection to the 2025 NC All State cheer team.
“Everday, I strive to ‘pay it forward’ by helping my athletes and students build confidence, discipline, and teamwork skills that extend far beyond sports. Whether in the lab or on the cheer mat, my goal is to pre-
pare them for success in school, life, and in whatever future they choose,” added Coach McComas. Using her unique background in the corporate world, and blending it with her passion to educate and coach, Coach McComas brings a not so common advantage to her students and athletes for long-term success.
Anthony Huffman, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned on or before November 8th, 2025 or this notice will be pleaded in the bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned estate administrator.
This is the 6th of August, 2025.
File No. 25 E 543
Elizabeth Huffman, Administratrix c/o Brenton S. Begley McIntyre Elder Law 233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150
KMH (8/06,13,20 & 27/2025)
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 14th of August, 2025 as Administratrix-CTA of the Estate of WANDA HOWELL SNYDER (25 E 524), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Teresa H. Head, Administratrix-CTA on or before the 21st of November, 2025 or this notice 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 20th day of August, 2025.
Teresa H. Head, Administratrix-CTA
Estate of Wanda Howell Synder 628 Poplar Dr Shelby, NC 28152
KMH (8/20, 27, 9/03 & 10/2025)
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
Brenton S. Begley, Administrator for the Estate James Rudolph Anderson Petitioner, vs. Quincie Anderson Searight, James D. Anderson. Respondents. 25 SP 195
The Respondents, Quincie Anderson Searight and, James D. Anderson, that an action entitled as above has been commenced in the superior court of Cleveland County, North Carolina for the Amended Petition for Possession, Custody, and Control of Real Property By Administrator and Petition to Sale Real Property at Private Sale. Respondents will further take notice that they are required to appear at the office of the Superior Court of said State and County and answer or respond to the Amended Petition filed in said action no later than the 6th day of October, 2025, said date being 40 days from the first date of publication if this notice, and upon failure to do so, the Petitioner will apply for relief demanded in said Amended Petition.
This the 27th day of August, 2025.
BRENTON S. BEGLEY
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150
KMH(8/27, 9/03 & 10/2025)
Having qualified on 12th of August, 2025 as Executrix of the Estate of EARL P. MACE, JR. (25 E 618), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Lynn M. Hovis, Executrix on or before the 21st of November, 2025 or this notice 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 20th day of August, 2025.
Lynn M. Hovis, Executrix
Estate of Earl P. Mace, Jr.
204 Charles Rd. Shelby, NC 28152
KMH (8/20, 27, 9/03 & 10/2025)
PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK
In the Matter of the Estate of:
JUANITA M. BOLIN, aka JUANITA MILDRED BOLIN, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified on the 14th day of August, 2025, as Administrator CTA of the Estate Juanita M. Bolin aka Juanita Mildred Bolin, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executrix on or before the 22nd day of November, 2025, this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.
This the 20th day of August, 2025.
Lawrence N. Bolin, ADM CTA
109 Independence Court Kings Mountain, NC 28086
C. Andrew Neisler, Jr.
CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS
P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
KMH (8/20, 8/27, 9/3 & 9/10/2025)
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 30th of July, 2025 as Administrator of the Estate of JOHN WESLEY WILLIAMS III (25 E 594), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, John Wesley Williams IV, Administrator on or before the 8th of November, 2025 or this notice 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 August, 2025.
John Wesley Williams IV, Administrator
Estate of John Wesley Williams III 1210 Winding Arbor TRL, Apt #308 Raleigh, NC 27606
KMH (8/06,13,20 & 27/2025)
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 6th of August, 2025 as Executrix of the Estate of HARRY DOUGLAS SATTERFIELD, JR. (25 E 431), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Sandra Shuford Satterfield, Executrix on or before the 13th of November, 2025 or this notice 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 13th day of August, 2025.
Sandra Shuford Satterfield, Executrix
Estate of Harry Douglas Satterfield, Jr. 2918 Highland Circle Shelby, NC 28150
KMH (8/13, 20, 27 & (9/03/2025)
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 12th of August, 2025 as Co-Administratrixes of the Estate of VIVIAN SCRUGGS HOWZE (25 E 615), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Kelli Howze, Co-Administratrix and/or Kimberly Lancaster, Co-Administratrix on or before the 21st of November, 2025 or this notice 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 20th day of August, 2025.
Kelli Howze, Co-Administratrix
Estate of Vivian Scruggs Howze
3633 Plainfield Dr Shelby, NC 28150
And/or
Kimberly Lancaster, Co-Administratrix
Estate of Vivian Scruggs Howze PO BOX 52 Mooresboro, NC 28114
KMH (8/20, 27, 9/03 & 10/2025)
KMHS 2025 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS (Photo by TPS Photography)
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 704-297-0103
WE BUY & SELL SILVER AND GOLD COINS, JEWELRY, Etc. Jake’s Knives & Collectibles (Hours: Thur & Fri
8:30am-4:00pm; Sat. 8:00am1:00pm) located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC. Call 704-600-6996 or (980) 2955568
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENTS! Steel Buildings & Covers. Hay Barns, Boat Storage Sheds, Pavilions, Tractor & Implement Storage. J Johnson Sales in Forest City. (828) 2455895
EMPLOYMENT
HIRING DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR. at First United Methodist Church Friendship Club. Friendship Club of Rutherfordton First United Methodist Church is seeking a Director and an Assistant Director for their after-school enrichment program which will resume September 2025. This program meets in the Perry-Moore House on the church campus. The program Director and Assistant Director will be responsible to create and provide a caring and supportive enrichment program for 24 third grade students from Rutherfordton Elementary School. Twelve students will attend on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, and twelve students will attend on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The program will follow the Rutherford County Public School calendar. The program Director will be responsible for the following: to plan, lead, and schedule daily activities to help enhance the children’s social and emotional skills, to provide caring discipline, to communicate with parents and school personnel as needed, to recruit and coordinate volunteers to assist with occasional enrichment activities, to make needed purchases of daily snacks and supplies, and to keep the used Church facility neat and orderly. The Assistant Director will be responsible to assist the Program Director with daily activities. The Director and/or the Assistant Director need to be able to drive a 15-passenger van for occasional field trips. (No special driver’s license is required.) The Director and Assistant Director positions are parttime (20 hours a week) from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Resumes accepted through August 29, 2025. Applicants should include education and work experience in their resumes. Please email resume and cover letter to Pam Craft at pcraft@fumcrutherfordton. org or mail to Rutherfordton First United Methodist Church, ATTN: Pam Craft, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. pcraft@ fumcrutherfordton.org
HIRING... PERSON 1ST LLC is hiring for Direct Support Professional/Community Living and Support in Gaston, Cleveland, Lincolnton and Rutherford Counties. If you are a positive person and enjoy making a difference in the lives of persons with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges, come and join our team. As a one-on-one support staff, you will be providing services in the home and community to help persons served reach beyond their limits! Must have a valid NC Driver’s License, High School Diploma or GED and reliable transportation to and from work. Please contact Eddie Scruggs, Executive Director for further details. (704) 692-6974
EMPLOYMENT
NOW HIRING AT ESTABLISHED RESTAURANT. SHORT ORDER COOKS & EXPERIENCED GRILL PERSONNEL Call (704) 472-0559
HELP WANTED. Apprentice/ entry-level. Carpentry, plumbing, welding, mechanics. Experience a plus, will train. Competitive pay. Must have own transportation. Golden Valley, NC near 226/64. Call only – no texts. (828) 2488315
BUSINESS SERVICES
QUALITY FOR OVER 30 YEARS! Now offering Dryer Vent cleaning! Pressure Washing, Deck Staining, Mulching, Pine Needles, Pruning, Install Ceiling Fans & Mini Blinds and much more! Call or Text today (704) 692-4449
JIM’S PAINTING SERVICE. Painting, tile floors, decks, all carpentry work, staining. Free estimates. Now is the time to paint outside! Part time painters needed. Ask for Jim 828429-7511.
HANDYMAN SERVICES. Specializing in small / minor home projects. Kings Mountain, Shelby, Gastonia Area. Minor plumbing repair, furniture assembly, painting touchups, minor sheetrock repair, light fixture repair, fence & gate repair, building / installing shelves, door replacement / repairs, screen repairs, picture hanging, clutter removal, grass cutting, pressure washing, baby proofing. Call or Text (910) 474-2374
HANDYMAN SERVICES. No job too small. Have references. Construction, landscaping, etc. Jack of all trades! 40 plus years of experience. 828-3755773.
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.
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR. Skid Steer, Wreckers, Rollbacks, Splitters, Tractors, etc. 30 years experience. Shelby, NC. (Joe) (704) 692-1097
SHIPMAN’S MASONRY. Foundations, Fireplaces, Outside Fireplaces, Brick, Block & Stone. Specialty in small jobs. 50 years experience. (863) 532-1587
ERIC MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you. Full Lawnmower Service, Cars & Tractors. Honest & Reliable. (704) 300-2332
EARLS LAWN CARE. Mowing, trimming, edging, trimming bushes, landscaping upkeep, leaf removal. (704) 640-3842 earlslawncarenc@yahoo.com
EXCAVATOR/SKID STEER WORK. Grading and Clearing small jobs welcome debris removal (704) 482-7880 tracy@ getabuilding.com
YARD SALES
CLEVELAND COUNTY
BIG YARD SALE. Sat., Aug. 30th, 8:00 AM until. Westover Baptist Church. Household Items, Fishing Gear, Kids clothes and much more. 114 Westover Church Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE. Sat., Sept. 6th, 2025 from 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Multiple families. Belvedere Avenue and neighboring streets. Something for everyone! Shelby, NC 28150
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
GARAGE SALE. TOOLS, FURNITURE MORE. Saturday, August 30th, 9am-4pm. Tools, furniture, garden tools, unused 12x20 fabric garage, work benches, shopvac, belt sander, rolling carts, paint sprayer kit. 197 Diamond Drive, Ellenboro, NC 28040
ANTIQUES
OLD SCHOOL WINDOWS. $20 six pain, old windows. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net
FOR SALE
SAVAGE-STEVENS DOU-
BLE BARREL SHOTGUN. .410 Model 311 “Like New!” 40 Years Old. $650 (704) 2843268
AS NEW! B-40. Blueridge, original case. $550. Plays well. (704) 473-2034
AIR ROWER. $165 for Air Rower 1405 ATS. Pictures Available. (704) 418-5779 samrus53@yahoo.com
MATTRESS AND BOXSPRING. Serta Perfect Bayport, full size, new in wrappers, mattress and boxspring. $300. 828-289-3345, 828-748-3803 (828) 289-3345
DISCOUNT APPLIANCES. Refrigerators, washers, dryers and stoves. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 477-4766
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
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788
STEEL BUILDINGS, CARPORTS, GARAGES, WORKSHOPS. Car, Truck, Boat, Storage. Grading & Concrete “Turn Key Job”! Large On-site Displays. J Johnson Sales. 2690 Hwy. 221, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895
DUMP TRAILERS & EQUIPMENT TRAILERS. Aluminum Trailers. “Large Selection!”. Financing and Rent to Own Available. No Credit Check! J Johnson Sales, 2690 Hwy. 221 S., Forest City, NC. (828) 2455895
7 TON EQUIPMENT TRAILER “LOADED”. $0 DOWN ! Approx. $200 Month *wac; 5 TON DUMP TRAILER “LOADED” $0 DOWN ! Approx. $240 Month *wac; 6’x10’ & 6’x12’ Utility Trailers $0 DOWN ! Approx. $90-$100 Month *wac. J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895
J JOHNSON SALES. Steel Buildings, Carports, Garages. Large On-site Display. J Johnson Sales in Forest City. (828) 245-5895
MICHELIN TIRES 275/65/18 LIKE NEW. $550. LIKE NEW
MICHELIN TIRES. 275/65R18 (704) 460-5965
TRAILERS, NEW, USED, REPO. In stock Dumps, Enclosed, Concession Trailers and Equipment. Inventory changes weekly! Call or Come By! Financing or Rent to Own Available. J Johnson Sales, 2690 Hwy. 221 S., Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 245-5895
FOR SALE
HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855
METAL ROOFING. Carport Metal “One Piece OR The Whole Roof” We get deliveries twice a week! J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC 28043. (828) 2455895
STORAGE BUILDINGS (WOOD•STEEL•VINYL). New Buildings from Approx. $100 month *wac (Includes Delivery & Set Up on Concrete Blocks). J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895
MEN’S BLACK NEW GENESIS CRUISER bicycle $60. Used cruiser, new tires, new rims, $40. 828-782-7221.
TABLE WITH CHAIRS. High top table w/ 4 chairs, all solid wood. Comes with two 12” drop-in inserts. Call for measurements if needed. $65.00 (704) 692-4765 wilcurb@aol. com FREE! FREE! FREE! Free- 3 seater sleeper sofa. Maroon color, leather. In very
STORAGE BUILDINGS 8’X8’ up to 16’x40’. Built On Site IN ONE DAY! Financing OR Rent to Own Available. You Choose Your Colors and Placement of Your Doors & Windows. Delivery and Set Up is Included! J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy 211 S. Forest City, NC. (828) 2455895 WOOD CRATES OR PLANT-
472-1795
WANT TO BUY
WE BUY YOUR JUNK CARS, trucks & farm equipment. 864347-2080.
I WOUD LIKE TO BUY A USED CAR OR TRUCK. Late model maybe or newer. The make of vehicle does not matter. I prefer automatic but manual would work. I need a vehicle. I am a senior citizen. Health not good. Call 704678-4596 or 704-473-0467. If no answer, please call back. WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.
TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO CASH? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call (704) 4720006
WANT TO BUY: STAMP COLLECTIONS and accumulations of same. Call 828-6529425 or cell 954-614-2562.
WANT TO BUY CARS & TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 6921006
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
repairs to protect your family and your home’s value! Call 24/7: 1-833-928-1861. Have zip code of service location ready when you call! Miscellaneous HEARING AIDS!! Highquality rechargeable, powerful Audien hearing aids priced 90% less than competitors. Tiny and NEARLY INVISIBLE! 45-day money back guarantee! 888-970-4637
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 We Buy Houses for Cash AS IS! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call,
PETS & LIVESTOCK
LABRADOR PUPPIES 3 FEMALE AKC. 3 Labrador female puppies 9 Weeks, ready now!
Included Vet visit complete, Purina Puppy Pro, Leash/ harness, Health record, All rights. $500 1Chocolate and 2 black.864-492-5138 (864) 4925138 dvcaldwell38@gmail.com FREE POT-BELLY PIGS. Free Vietnamese Pot-Belly Pigs. 4 weeks old. Call 704-418-1942. FREE FEMALE CAT. spayed & shots up-to-date. 4 free kittens to good homes. 704-562-0370.
3 MALE CHOCOLATE CHI-
WEENIE PUPPIES. 2 long haired, 1 short haired. 1 black & white male Chihuahua puppy. $200 each. Free 3 year old mixed male Chihuahua. 704466-5790, 704-466-7793.
CANE CORSO PUPPIES. Cane Corso puppies, tails docked, registered, 3 females,1 male, 8 weeks old. They have large heads and good looking snouts. That’s the Italian Mastiff Cane Corso traditional, rehoming fee applies DOB 6/19/25 (828) 310-9427 echerd.donald@gmail.com
BOUNDER CLASS A MOTOR HOME. Gas. ‘97 Ford Chassis. 36’ Long. “One Owner” 50,600 miles. Gastonia, NC. $6000. Call (704) 689-4001
CARS & TRUCKS
1996 MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS SL500. 160,000 miles, second owner, purchased 2007, garage kept, hardtop with hoist, all service records since 2007 & Carfax, new tires & tune-up. $13,500. 843-6973649.
1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD V6, 149,000 miles, auto., power windows/locks, very good condition, good tires/brakes, $4,995-excellent buy at this price! 3-ton chain hoist $225. 6,000 pound coffin hoist $225. Call/text 828-289-1817.
2016 KIA SORENTO SPORT UTILITY, V-6, AUTOMATIC, 55,460 MILES, NEW DEALER INSTALLED ENGINE! $14,000. (704) 418-6520 EXSPFX@GMAIL.COM
2013 KIA OPTIMA SX Turbo Package. One Owner! 149,000 miles. Only $7500. Call (704) 477-0815
CARS & TRUCKS
2008 FORD ESCAPE AWD, 149K miles. Runs great, new tires, towing package. $4,300 OBO. 828-447-5761.
2012 KIA SOUL. BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL for your sweet daughter. $1600. Bought new Kia Sportage. No low balling or don’t call. 980-291-2605.
MOTORCYCES & ATVS
2014 HONDA VALKYRIE FOR SALE. I have a black 2014 Honda Valkyrie (GL1800C) for $10,000 obo. It has about 43,900 miles. It’s a fast, reliable, and smooth riding motorcycle. Has no problems keeping up on the highways or handling the curves. Tires still have plenty of life on them. Clean title. No trades. **Tank bag does not come with bike** Additions: -Tinted windshield -Highway pegs (adjustable) -LED light strips (only front installed, turns red when hitting brakes) -Fog lights with turn signal -Corbin hard saddlebags -12v outlet on handlebars -Comes with service manual. (828) 351-9527
REAL ESTATE
CLEVELAND COUNTY
REAL ESTATE
CLEVELAND COUNTY
135-4 WIGGINS LANE. Kings Mtn, NC. House, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $1095, Deposit $1095. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180
DUPLEX APT. FOR SALE on quiet shady lot. 108 Pepper Dr., Kings Mountain, NC. Great investment opportunity. If interested call 980-522-6877.
FOR RENT
CLEVELAND COUNTY
1624-2 SOUTH POST ROAD, Shelby, NC. Singlewide, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $995, Deposit $995. Includes up to $125 of utilities. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.
104 VALENTINE RD, KINGS MTN. NC. Singlewide, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom. Rent $300 weekly, Deposit $1000. No pets, no smoking. App fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.
BOILING SPRINGS APARTMENT FOR RENT. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, $600 mo. Gardner Webb University area. Clean & quiet. No pets, no smoking. Application Fee $25. For more information, call or text 704-2970242 or email Bricenollc23@ gmail.com
FOR
RENT
CLEVELAND COUNTY
716 PARK AVE., SHELBY, NC. Duplex, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom. Rent $925 Deposit $925. App fee $25. 704-2144180.
LAUREL HILL APARTMENTS LOCATED IN SHELBY NC. Is currently accepting applications for our 2 and 3 bedroom Townhomes. Rent is based on income (and even some expenses are deducted). Call or visit today! 1526 Eaves Road, Shelby, NC or call for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. (704) 487-1114
2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, (704) 739-0259
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
110 COMER AVE, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC. Single Wide. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $250 Weekly, Deposit $1000. No pets, no smoking, App fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180. FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. Weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299
204 STOWE ACRES, KINGS MOUNTAIN. House. 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $1175, Deposit $1175. App
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 25 E 556
Having qualified as Administrator of the ESTATE OF WILLIAM JAMES CORN, JR., deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said WILLIAM JAMES CORN, JR. to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, James Hunter Corn, Administrator of the Estate, c/o Loann S. Meekins, Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC, 405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150 on or before the 20th day of November, 2025 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 20th day of August, 2025
James Hunter Corn, Administrator of the Estate c/o Loann S. Meekins Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC 405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150
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PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK
In the Matter of the Estate of: ANDREA LOUISE GOINS, Deceased.
TO CREDITORS
NOTICE
Having qualified on the 23rd day of July, 2025, as Executrix of the Estate Andrea Louise Goins, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executrix on or before the 8th day of November, 2025, this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.
This the 6th day of August, 2025.
Monica Denise Williams, Ex 218 Cameron Drive Kings Mountain, NC 28086
C. Andrew Neisler, Jr.
CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS
P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 25 E 607
Having qualified as Administrator of the ESTATE OF SUSAN HULL SNYDER aka SUSAN H. SNYDER aka SUSAN SNYDER, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said SUSAN HULL SNYDER aka SUSAN H. SNYDER aka SUSAN SNYDER to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, James Heyward Hull, III, c/o Loann S. Meekins, Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC, 405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150 on or before the 13th day of November, 2025 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 13th day of August, 2025.
James Heyward Hull, III, Administrator of the Estate c/o Loann S. Meekins
Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC 405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (8/13, 8/20, 8/27 & 9/3/2025)
PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK
In the Matter of the Estate of JACK W. BARRETT aka JACK WILLIAM BARRETT, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified on the 31st day of July, 2025, as Executrix of the Estate Jack W. Barrett aka Jack William Barrett, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executrix on or before the 15th day of November, 2025, this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment. This the 13th day of August, 2025.
Margherita H. Barrett, Ex. 4924 Barrett Rd. Kings Mountain, NC 28086
C. Andrew Neisler, Jr.
CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS
P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086
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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 25 E 585
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Albert Manley Eatmon of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said Estate of Albert Manley Eatmon to present them to the undersigned by November 6, 2025 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment.
This the 6th day of August, 2025.
Jerrod G. Bolton 237 Larsen Road Lawndale, NC 28090 Executor of the Estate of Albert Manley Eatmon
John V. Schweppe, III THE SCHWEPPE LAW FIRM, P.A. Post Office Box 1269 Shelby, North Carolina 28151-1269 (704) 487-7204
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 24 E 938
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MICHAEL EUGENE RICHARD.
Having qualified on April 24, 2025 as Executrix of the Estate of Michael Eugene Richard, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Michael Eugene Richard to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, Brandi Michele Torres, c/o Nichóle B. Greene, Greene Law Offices, PLLC, 511 North Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC 28150 on or before the 14th day of November, 2025 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 13th day of August 2025.
Brandi Michele Torres, Executrix of the Estate c/o Nichóle B. Greene Greene Law Offices, PLLC 511 North Lafayette Street Shelby, NC 28150
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KMHS sports have always been a part of golf coach Kevin Moss’ life
By MICHAEL E. POWELL
Kevin Moss is an Excep-
tional Children’s teacher at Kings Mountain Middle School and is currently coaching the Kings Mountain High School men’s and women’s golf teams. He has been coaching at KMHS for 29 years.
Coach Moss noted, not only did he graduate from KMHS, but added he ‘played multiple sports’ while at the school.
Moss is coaching Lady Mountaineer golf this year. In addition to having coached all 29 years at KMHS, he added, “I have been a head coach for men’s varsity soccer, wom-
High School.” Additionally, Moss, age 52, said “I have been an assistant coach for volleyball, women’s basketball, and men’s varsity and JV bas-
ketball.”
Moss and wife, Amy, have two daughters, MaryQuay Moss and Avackaire
Coach Moss noted that sports have always been a part of his life.
“I began playing in youth leagues starting around age seven and continued playing multiple sports all the way through high school. So, when my playing days were over, I wanted to coach,” he said.
“In my early years of coaching, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to assist and learn from some of the best coaches to coach high school sports; such as Diana Bridges (women’s basketball/vol-
leyball), Dan Potter (soccer), Larry Sipe (men’s basketball), and Aubrey Hollifield (men’s basketball).”
The Mountaineers’ teams are in the Big South 5A/6A Conference, along with Crest, Forestview, Hunter Huss, North Gaston, South Point, and Ashbrook.
According to Coach Moss, the lady’s golf team finished in fourth place in the conference last season.
“We had two players make All-Conference— Kaliyah Watson and Mylin Eckard.
Both of these ladies also qualified for the 3A Western Regional Tournament. We lost Kaliyah to grad-
uation for this upcoming year. We have three returningplayers from last year’s team, Priscila Medina (senior), Mylin Eckard (junior), and Bella Laughridge (sophomore), along with Hayes Laney (freshman).
Hopefully, we can improve from our finish from
last season and finish in the top three in the conference,” said coach Moss.
Coach Moss added, “South Point will be the heavy favorite again coming off their 3A State Championship from last season. They are returning most of their top players.”
KEVIN MOSS
KMHS 2025 GOLF TEAM (Photo by TPS Photography)
KMHS Cheerleaders at Friday’s victory game against Shelby Lions. (Photos provided by Jocelyn Christenbury)
Alex Bumgardner, KMHS Freshman band member.