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Community gathers to pray for first responders

By Loretta Cozart O n Saturday, January 9, Kings Mountain Ministerial Association held a CommuRON CAULDER nity Prayer President Rally at KM Ministerial Association Patriots Park Gazebo at noon. The day after Kings Mountain’s first snow of the year, a small crowd gathered as spiritual leaders from across the city, and be-

yond, joined in praying for first responders in the community. The prayers were heartfelt and are summarized here so that all who missed the event might hear their words and remember the first responders.

Pastor Ron Caulder, Pastor of Eastside Baptist Church and President of the KM Ministerial Association opened the prayer event saying, “We have a sovereign God; we have been through some very difficult times over the last 10 months. We certainly need Him in the hour we are living in here today. We come to praise His holy name and

pray for people who are special to us who are helping us to get through this pandemic and praying for the Lord’s deliverance. In time, the Lord will deliver us.”

Dr. Jonathan Bundon, Worship Pastor at First Baptist Church led the group in song, singing the Lord’s Prayer to begin the prayer rally.

Rev. Corey Gaines of Maiden Chapel in Maiden, NC, prayed for Healthcare Workers saying, “We pray and commit them to you, oh God, asking that You be their strength like no other. We pray right now, in the name

Kings Mountain Fire Department. See more photos on page 5.

Community prayer rally was held at Patriots Park Gazebo on Saturday.

of Jesus, that You give them the tenacity to keep moving forward. We know, God, that nothing is impossible with You. With You, all things are possible. We come against the spirit of the virus in the name of Jesus.”

Praying for Fire and Rescue was Rev. Greg Neely of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church who said, “Many people pursue a career and realize later in life, they should have pursued a calling. Others pur-

sue a calling and make it a career. Father, as they make their shifts, my prayer is that You help sustain Fire and Rescue workers spiritually.

As they lie in their bunks, may it not be idle time. May they find themselves drawn with the need and desire to study Your word, so when they leave out, they leave out with purpose. God, give them the vision to see that those they help are people, just like the rest of us, and they may

be helping them in the very hour of their greatest need.

Father, would You keep them safe, not only for their own benefit, but for ours, in Jesus’ name we pray.”

Rev. Brian Taule of David Baptist Church prayed for retail workers.

“God, I pray for protection for those ones that stand behind the register as we pick up our groceries, being See PRAYER, Page 5

Board of Education moves to return youngest students to classroom February 8

Downtown shop gets renovation

By Loretta Cozart

Work has begun at 205 S. Battleground Avenue on property owned by Shane Adams. Last Saturday, a concrete truck was parked outside the property, as Adams and workers poured a new floor in back right portion of the building.

“We decided to go head now to fix the plumbing in the building. What we had was 60-years old and it is easier to fix it now

During Cleveland County Board of Education’s special called meeting on January 7, members voted 5 - 4 to return pre-kindergarten through 4th grade students to full-time instruction beginning on Monday, February 8. Plan A’s previous start date had been set for January 19.

Chairman Robert Queen summarized research he had done with Shelby Pediatrics and Atrium Health, among others. He indicated that Atrium Health expects a spike in COVID-19 cases

Cleveland County in early February. Currently there are no issues of being seen by Emergency Departments, but there could be an issue with finding a bed if a patient needs to be admitted. Some patients have been transferred to other facilities. But patients have also been transferred here if beds are available.

Queen reported that he checked with Shelby Pediatrics and they suggested that January 19 was not the See STUDENTS, Page 2

By Loretta Cozart

and before we do further renovations. It would cost much more to come in after renovations,” Adams said.

“Venues are now required to have ADA compliant bathrooms, so we decided to add those as we updated the plumbing.”

Jerry and Sherryl Adams are renovating the property with plans to open a venue for receptions, gatherings, and meetings. No date has been yet been set for the opening.

Workers fill another wheelbarrow with concrete for use on-site.

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Workers return to the truck for another load of concrete for 205 S. Battleground as plumbing for the property is updated.

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■ OBITUARIES

Glen Hammitt Sr. Glen Weldon Hammitt Sr. passed away Tuesday December 1st at Carolina’s Medical Center in Charlotte, NC after a recent fall at his home and an illness.

He was the eldest child of James and Virginia (Haviland) Hammitt and was born in Muncie, Indiana on November 3rd, 1937. His family moved to Chardon, Ohio during his high school years and he resided there until 2006.

He met his wife of 59 years Nancy Dryer in Chardon and she predeceased him in 2015. He leaves his son Glen Hammitt Jr. and his wife Audette of Shrewsbury, MA; his grandchildren Corina Allgood and her husband Josh of Biloxi, Mississippi, Glen Hammitt III of California, Sean Hammitt of Shrewsbury and two great grandchildren Jace and Elizabeth Grace of MS. He also leaves his brother Richard Hammitt and his wife Patrice of Kings Mountain, NC, sister-in-law Alberta Varat of Middlefield, OH. He had a special bond with his cousin Sandra of Missouri and was well loved by his other cousins, nieces and nephews. Besides his parents and his wife he was predeceased by his sister Janice in 2002.

Glen worked many years in the rubber manufacturing industry and worked at Chardon High school prior to his retirement. In his younger years he enjoyed playing softball, camping, fishing and hunting with friends and relatives, as well as vegetable gardening with his wife.

When their son was growing up, he enjoyed family vacations and following his son’s high school sporting events. Glen and Nancy also helped care for Corina and Glen III when their son was in the U.S. Navy.

He and his wife moved to Kings Mountain, NC in 2006 to escape the cold of Ohio and to be close to his mother and brother. He enjoyed the warm weather and meeting new friends.

Glen will be remembered by his family and friends for his strong sense of independence, his loyalty, thoughtfulness and generosity. We will miss him every day.

His family has entrusted Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain, NC with his arrangements. Services will be private.

Beverly Herndon Wyatt Beverly Herndon Wyatt, 75, of Jamestown, NC, formerly of Kings Mountain, passed away on January 5, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, the only child of the late Broadus Pinkney and Emily Ashe Herndon.

She was also preceded in death by two loving puppies, Daisy and Dixie.

Beverly enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, growing beautiful flowers and cheering on the ECU Pirates. She lived her life wholly dedicated to her family and the people she loved. Beverly loved animals, especially her beloved puppies, Bonny Blue and Gracie Lee. She was a wonderful wife to Allen, loving mother to her children, Kimberly, Allen, and James and a doting grandmother to her grandson, Andrew. Beverly’s generosity, love, and compassion will be missed dearly by everyone who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her husband of fifty-two years, James Allen Wyatt, of the home; daughter: Kimberly Wyatt Sepich and husband Bryan, Youngsville, NC; sons: Allen William Wyatt and wife Lori, Guyton, GA and James Broadus Wyatt, Jamestown, NC; grandson: Andrew James Wyatt, Guyton, GA. A graveside service was held on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Dr. Steve Taylor officiated.

The family spoke with attendees following the service at the cemetery.

Interment was held in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. Memorial may be made in Beverly’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

■ POLICE ARRESTS JAN. 1: Isiah Ryan Johnson, 22, 221-A Morris St., assault on female, domestic hold.

JAN. 1: Sherry Pauline Sisk, 28, Grover, possession of methamphetamine, felony; possession drug paraphernalia, no bond.

JAN. 2; Donald Carlton Causey, Jr., 31, Dallas, failure to appear, $1,000 secured bond. Causey was transported to Gaston County Detention Center.

JAN. 3: Roger Scott Lee, 27, Gastonia, misdemeanor larceny, $2500 unsecured bond.

INCIDENTS DEC. 31: South Post LLC, 242 Elm St., reported theft of 70 linear feet of high capacity electrical wire by someone cutting power supply lines from the roof of a building.

JAN. 2: Family Dollar, 110 E. King St., reported a customer passed two counterfit $100 bills.

JAN. 3: Waffle House, 102 Holiday Inn Drive, reported an incident of second degree trespassing JAN. 6: A resident of Allison Court reported a break-in and $300 damage to a white wooden door and door bell.

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This is an artist’s rendering of Catawba Ridge and is not a final map. Photo by City of Kings Mountain

Community Meeting on Catawba Ridge development January 13

By Loretta Cozart On Wednesday, January 13, a community meeting is scheduled at 5 pm in City Hall Council Chambers to allow members of the community to ask questions of the developer, Wallace Cheves, regarding a new development proposed by of Let’s Roll Holdings, LLC in the Dixon Community. The public is invited to attend and ask questions.

The development con-

sists of approximately 82.73 acres on Dixon School Road (Parcel #11598, Map 4, Block 1, Lot 10), for which the developer requested a zoning change from R-20 to Conditional District R6-PUD (Planned Unit Development). Phase 1 of the development will contain no more than 200 apartment units. The name of the development is Catawba Village.

Of concern to city coun-

cil was that the rules regarding public hearings changed during the Nov. 24, 2020 city council meeting, now only requiring one public hearing instead of two, before they take a vote.

Development in the Dixon Community near the Casino impacts many people and city council voted to continue the meeting until later this month, hoping the developer would schedule a community meeting to dis-

cuss plans and share information with those who have interest.

On Monday, January 11, City Councilmembers visited The Cliffs at Walnut Grove in Arden, NC, a gated property developed and planned by Wallace Cheves.

Due to COVID-19, the public must wear face masks in City Hall and follow protocols set out by Governor Cooper.

Preparing for increased COVID-19 numbers in the weeks ahead

By Loretta Cozart With the number of COVID-19 cases peaking across North Carolina, the Herald reached out to Atrium Health with questions regarding the number of ICU beds in use in Cleveland County vs. capacity.

Research last fall revealed that Cleveland County has 18 ICU beds. Atrium Kings Mountain does not have an ICU, but Atrium Cleveland does. Keep in mind that not all who are hospitalized require a respirator or ICU care.

Other topics discussed included the need to add travel nurses to deal with the higher number of patients or building field hospitals like the one in Caldwell County built by Samaritan’s Purse.

On January 9, North Carolina had 11,581 new cases, a record for the pandemic. Cleveland County has seen 8,047 cases with 157 deaths. Kings Mountain has had 2,271 COVID19 cases and 44 deaths. In NC, 7,589 have died from COVID-19, and in the US more than 374,000 have died.

In a statement released from Atrium Health Friday, they shared, “Teams across Atrium Health have been planning from the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic for a variety of

STUDENTS From Page 1 right time to go forward with in-person learning. On January 6 at 3 pm, a letter was received confirming Shelby Pediatrics’ concern.

Representatives from Cleveland County Health Department and Cleveland County Schools also spoke regarding current data.

Motion was made by Rodney E Fitch to return pre-kindergarten through 4th grade students to fulltime instruction on February 8, second by Danny Blanton. Voting in favor

scenarios, including an increase in patients. Like all hospitals across the state and around the country, the number of patients has increased in recent weeks.”

“This is exactly why medical experts have been advocating and stressing the critical need for the community to stay home, wear a facemask and wash their hands frequently. Another way the community can help stop the spread of COVID-19, and help decrease patient volumes, is by getting vaccinated when it is their turn. Atrium Health is proud and excited for the promise that comes with the COVID-19 vaccine, which we began administering to the those 75 and older earlier this week, as part of the state’s Phase 1b, Group 1.”

“Most hospitals across the state have been given permission to increase bed capacity if the need arises.

At Atrium Health, during peak times, we can flex bed space to create additional capacity as needed.

Because of this, providing an overall capacity number can be misleading, since it can change from one day to were Robert Queen, Danny Blanton, Ron Humphries, Joel Shores, Rodney Fitch.

Voting against were Phillip Glover, Dena Green, Coleman Hunt, Greg Taylor.

While public participation was not allowed at during this meeting, the next Cleveland County School Board meeting is January 11. During that meeting, public participation will be allowed. Vice Chairman Joel Shores spoke in favor of allowing public participation at this special meeting, but it was voted down 7 -2.

the next. For example, if we are at ‘x’ percent capacity one day and we add to the number of available beds in a facility to serve an increase in patients, the overall capacity percentage will decrease. Simply stated, as the denominator changes, so will the capacity percentage.”

The statement goes on to say, “Atrium Health’s innovative Hospital at Home program has been widely successful to allow low acuity patients to be treated in the comfort of their own home. We’ve treated nearly 50,000 through this nationally leading program and strongly believe it is one of the reasons we’re able to continue to treat more severely ill patients in our hospitals. With around 100 patients currently being treated at home, it’s clear to see the positive impact it is having on available bed space at our facilities that then can be used for patients needing a higher level of care.”

“Atrium Health has leading healthcare experts monitoring the situation around the clock and we are prepared to implement any needed part of our plans for an increase in patients, as necessary. With our COVID-Safe protocols in place, anyone needing any kind of emergency treatment should not delay care and should seek immediate attention” they conclude.

With peak COVID-19 numbers predicted for early February, it is important to take every precaution now not to add to those numbers.

As of January 7, Cleveland County had a 17.6 positivity rate for the virus, slightly less than North Carolina’s 17.8 positivity rate.

If you have been in contact with people outside of your immediate household without taking precautions like wearing a mask, keeping social distancing, and washing your hands, you should get a COVID19 test to make sure you are not infected. The test is free and available in Cleveland County. If you are not sure where to get the test done, call Cleveland County Health Department for that information.

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Performed by Bright Star Touring Theatre of Asheville, NC, “Meet Dr. King”, introduces audiences to Dr. King and follows key moments in his life beginning as a young boy experiencing racism for the first time, to meeting his wife, Coretta, to becoming a pastor and finally a national inspiration.

Audiences will get the opportunity to watch the production live on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mauneylibrary and www.facebook.

com/CityofKMSpecialEvents.

In addition to this special production, Mauney Memorial Library will honor Dr. King by providing a “Doves of Peace” paper craft in select businesses throughout the City. Businesses participating are, Big Red’s Café, Mauney Memorial Library, Mountain Holiday, and Swooger’s.

Schools throughout Cleveland County will receive the link to allow students to watch the production as well.

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The shop includes cute tops, bottoms, sweaters, shoes, swimwear, outerwear, and accessories for young women.

Governor Cooper extends Modified Stay At Home Order amid rising case counts On January 6, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen shared an update on North Carolina’s efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and support the vaccination effort currently underway.

Governor Cooper extended North Carolina’s Modified Stay At Home Order that requires people to be at home from 10 pm – 5 am to last through at least Friday, January 29. Secretary Cohen also issued a Secretarial Directive with stark warnings for North Carolinians to avoid indoor spaces without masks and gatherings between households.

"We have turned the page on a new year – one that we’re hoping will bring better times.

But as we know, the virus didn’t disappear at midnight on December 31," Governor Cooper said.

"In fact, in North Carolina, we have seen some of our highest case counts, percent positives, hospitalizations and ICU bed usage numbers in the past few days. No matter where you live, work, worship or play, COVID19 remains a deadly threat, and we must treat it that way."

“We are in a very dangerous position. North Carolinians need to take immediate actions

to save lives, slow the spread of the virus, and protect hospital capacity so that medical care is available to anyone who may need it, whether for COVID-19 or for any other reason,” said NCDHHS Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. Dr. Cohen provided an update on North Carolina’s data and trends.

Trajectory in COVID-Like Illness (CLI) Surveillance Over 14 Days • North Carolina’s syndromic surveillance trend for COVIDlike illness is increasing.

Trajectory of Confirmed Cases Over 14 Days •North Carolina’s trajectory of cases is increasing.

Trajectory in Percent of Tests Returning Positive Over 14 Days •North Carolina’s trajectory in percent of tests returning positive is increasing.

Trajectory in Hospitalizations Over 14 Days •North Carolina’s trajectory of hospitalizations is increasing.

In addition to these metrics, the state continues building capacity to adequately respond to an increase in virus spread in testing, tracing, and prevention.

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TODAY’S QUOTE:

OPINION Pieces of Kings Mountain History

Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.

–Theodore Roosevelt

On Tuesday, I traveled to Washington DC to cover the Frally on the Mall, get LORETTA pictures, and COZART share that experience in an article for the Herald.

Before I share what I saw, let me state that I do not condone the actions of those who attacked the US Capitol. Their violent behavior resulted in the deaths of five Americans. In my opinion, the peaceful protest that occurred up to that point was overshadowed by those who took advantage of the situation to advance their own cause.

The people who simply gathered at the Mall in Washington had every right under the First Amendment to do so. The Constitution states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” But those who turned that peaceful protest violent should be held accountable for their actions.

As a reporter, I can only describe what I witnessed.

There is much that happened that I could not see, including most of what was broadcast on National television in real time during the afternoon and evening, and in the days that followed.

I began my day at the Crystal City Metro in Arlington, Va. and took the subway into the city, exiting at Smithsonian Station. I arrived at the Mall shortly after 10 am. The weather was

brisk, but not terribly cold.

Vendors were interspersed throughout the area selling Trump memorabilia. People carried Trump flags, American flags and protest signs.

Speeches were slated to begin around 11 am, so I walked toward the Ellipse located just south of the South Lawn of the White House.

I have been in Washington DC on several occasions and am familiar with the area.

Many people were walking in that direction also, a sea of bodies moving as close to the Ellipse as possible.

The closest I could get to the Ellipse was just north of the Washington Monument. I looked around as others filed in. Over the course of 30-minutes every square inch of space was filled. People chatted in groups or struck-up conversation with others nearby.

The atmosphere was calm and jovial. As people made their way from one place to another, they would often cut through groups, apologizing as they passed.

Nobody got angry about it, because there were so many people there and very little room to get around. I have no idea the actual size of the crowd, but I would estimate 50,000 people, maybe more.

Eric Trump was the first to speak. He was on the Jumbotron located a good distance from where I stood, and I could clearly see that he was speaking. However, I could not hear a single word. People around me began chanting “Turn it up. Turn it up,” but we still couldn’t hear. When Rudy Giuliani spoke, I could hear only part of his speech.

The sound cut in and out throughout his entire message.

As President Trump took the stage, it seemed that

View from the crowd looking at the Jumbotron at the Mall. They were too far away from the Ellipse to see or hear the President speak. (See more photos on page 12) Photo by Loretta Cozart they had solved the sound issue. However a second speaker, experiencing a slight signal delay, caused an echoing effect that made it difficult to hear. Trump’s speech went on for quite a while and repeated points he had mentioned on several occasions. There was no new information being shared. The weather turned colder, so people began leaving. As the President wrapped up his speech, he told the crowd, “We fight like Hell and if you don’t fight like Hell, you’re not going to have a country anymore.” Then he encouraged them to walk with him down Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol, but Trump did not join them.

At approximately 1:24 pm, Trump’s speech ended, and the crowd turned toward the Capitol. Most traveled along three routes to get there: Pennsylvania

Looking Back

The ground-breaking for Temple Baptist Church’s second sanctuary was held on September 27, 1970 at 12:30 pm.

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By Loretta Cozart On Thursday, September 24, the Herald reported that Temple Baptist Church on Cansler Street would hold a ground-breaking ceremony on September 27 at 12:30 pm.

“Construction will

soon begin on a new 500 seat sanctuary; a new twostory educational addition; and the remodeling of the present educational building,” the Herald wrote.

Ralph Lee Construction Company of Greenville, SC, was chosen as the builder.

“After the histo-

ry-making ceremony, dinner will be served under the huge shade trees for the last time. The trees are standing where the new sanctuary will be located.”

The story went on to say that “Rev. Frank Shirley is pastor of the church.” The attached photo ran two weeks later.

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People walked peacefully and chanted. Along the way, they acknowledged the police, and some stopped to shake hands and thank them.

Through all of this, the protest remained peaceful.

Approaching the Capitol, I noticed that contractor’s fencing, like ones used at construction sites, had been knocked down.

But there were a lot of peo-

ple ahead of me and did not think much of it. There were no police, no National Guard, and no security directing people as they arrived at the west side of the Capitol just before 2 pm.

Looking around, I noticed people had climbed what appeared to be a camera tower constructed for the upcoming inauguration. I took a few photos and then heard what I thought might be flash bangs, sounds sim-

ilar to mortar shots. Next to me, a man commented to a group nearby that if they wanted to go into to the Capitol, a side door was open. At that point, I decided it was time to leave.

As I walked away from the Capitol and down Independence Avenue, I attempted to text my family to let them know where I was and that I was leaving

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Decisions for 2021 – Just another year?

2021 is here, and will it be just another year? If it’s just another year then Glenn Mollette that won’t Guest Editorial be bad at all because too many will not have another year. The opportunity and privilege to have another year is the gift of life. Being alive and living your life is about as good as it gets. Aim for being alive this time next year.

Make some decisions about 2021. Where do you want to be this time in 12 months? Would you like to be 10 pounds heavier?

Maybe you would like to be 10 or 20 pounds lighter? If you cut back on your portions and get off the couch you can lose a pound a week on average.

This is daunting but just think about where you can be the first of March if you start today? Don’t start tomorrow. Start right now.

Today. This minute. Throw all that junk cake and pie in the trash. This is a tough decision because we hate to say goodbye to all those holiday cookies and candies. Your body will thank

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Decide about financial habits. Millions of Americans carry credit card debt. Minimum payments on $3,000 of credit card debt is like swimming upriver. If you have missed a few payments your credit card company may be anxious to hear from you.

Ask them if they will consider a settlement payoff.

A friend of mine owed $5,000 and his credit card company settled for a $2,800 payoff. Your company might or might not but it never hurts to negotiate. You might be able to sell some things in order to erase that back-breaking, high interest debt.

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Most Americans need to make money in 2021.

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Community prayer for first responders

Light crowd gathers for prayer.

Dr. John Sloan First Baptiist Church

Dr. Moses Newman World Care Ministires

Dr. Rob Patrick Boyce Memorial ARP Church

Pastor John Wilcox First Presbyterian Church

Rev. Corey Gaines Maiden Chapel

Rev. Reginald Hartgrove New Life Christian Church

Rev. Brian Taule David Baptist Church

Rev. Bruce Gwyn Central United Methodist

Rev. Greg Neely Chestnut Ridge Church

Rev. Jeff Longwell Penley’s Chapel

Rev. Paul Brintley Fellowship Baptist in Dallas

Rev. William Thompson Thompson Ministries

PRAYER From Page 1 exposed to who knows what. Not just ones in the grocery store, but all of the retail establishment.

God, protect them. We thank You for them and we thank You for living in a county where we can go. Thank You for the blessing of just being able to shop and not have all the stores closed.”

Dr. Rob Patrick of Boyce Memorial ARP Church prayed for the educators. “In this time of unprecedented challenge and difficulty for our educators, we pray for those throughout our nation, our state, and particularly here in Cleveland County that they might know you and be strengthened by Your spirit.”

Praying for Law Enforcement was Rev. Jeff Longwell, Pastor of Penley’s Chapel. “I ask You, oh God, to put Your blessing and Your protection upon our Law Enforcement Officers as we think about all the things they have been through this year.

Many have laid down their lives, Lord. We know You said that there is no greater love that a man could give than to lay down his life for his friends. These men and women are called to the duties they do. You have put them in that place, and we trust You to bring them safely home to their families night after night.

As they lay their live on the line, may they have eternity with you in their hearts.”

Rev. Reginald Hartgrove of New Life Christian Church shared a prayer for the Transporters, “Father, in Jesus name we come humbly before You to thank You for your grace, Your mercy, and Your loving kindness. We praise You before we ask You for anything. As we lift up every transporter, You appeared to and guided the children of Israel and we ask that You

do so in a like manner to every transporter. Guide them, protect them, keep them from seen and unseen dangers. Let Your grace, let Your mercy abide heavily upon them in Jesus name.”

Volunteers were prayed for

by Rev. Paul Brintley of Fellowship Baptist in Dallas, NC. “You know, a volunteer is a person who remembers to do things that makes other people happy.

When we have times of service, they can be so intense and physically draining for volunteers.

I pray Your blessing on each volunteer that You have brought to serve during this trying time.

I ask that You set a guard over each volunteer and keep them strong in You. You promised that You will be our strength, so I ask you to give each volunteer the measure of strength that they will need to accomplish what You have called them to do even though they are not compensated financially. You said in your word that You would reward them if they stored it up where no moth or rust can destroy. So, Father, I ask You to reward them mightily.”

Dr. Moses Nueman, Director of World Care Ministries prayed for Ministers and Churches.

“Father, God, you ordained the Church. You ordained that that is a place of refuge, a place where we can run into and find refuge.

It is also a place the community calls the Watchtower. You have also ordained ministers who are the Watchmen on the tower. You have asked us to go into the world and preach the gospel. We thank You for the city of Kings Mountain and the whole community we have here.

We want to thank You, Father God, for the ministers in the area who worship You in spirt and in truth. Thank You for the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association that brings us together. Let Your name be glorified and let

Your love abide in us. Most of all, have mercy on our Country and grant us peace.”

Rev. Bruce Gwyn of Central United Methodist Church prayed for Government workers saying, “God of all ages, in Your sight and in Your time nations have risen and they have fallen. Lord, they pass through times of plenty and they pass through times of peril. In this turbulent time, my all of our leaders be led by Your wisdom. May our leaders seek Your will and not theirs. Lord, if they do not see clearly and have turned from Your way, I pray that they will repent. You are our hope, God. You are our strength, our help in our time of need. Serving through the light that You shine upon their minds and their hearts.”

A prayer for our community was offered by Rev. William Thompson of William Thompson Ministries and Coffee Time with a Preacher. “Community is defined by all the different entities we have prayed for already. They have been called, one by one. As we call God to remember us, we want to remember Him as our creator, as our redeemer, and as a healer of our land. Dear Father, we lift up the Kings Mountain Community.

We ask that we understand who we lift the community up to, the Creator, the very One who brings about all the things we so desperately seek. I want to lift up the community and ask for peace, ask for joy, ask for love, kindness, forgiveness, loving on one another, that this community will be the very place we would want to bring our children, and our children’s children. And whenever we look at this place, that we will remember one thing.

That the center of Kings Mountain is The Christ.”

Dr. John Sloan, Jr., known by many as ‘Brother Chip’, shared a word of thanks, “Our gracious

heavenly Father, You have instructed us that we should rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances.

In obedience to You, we have gathered together, we have sung, we have rejoiced in our fellowship. We have prayed, Lord, specific prayers for specific needs.

Lord, now we just want to give thanks to You. We thank You for Jesus, for he is our helper. I thank You for this land we call America. You have for so many years protected us and given us a place of protection. We thank You for how you have blessed us with this great land. Lord, we thank You for the government, for the wisdom of the founders, who designed a government that is truly for the people and by the people. The technology we enjoy today is a gift from You. Lord, I give you thanks for this town.

May daughter, who is a wife and

a mother of two little children just riding into Kings Mountain not long ago burst out with the words, ‘I love this little town.’

And Lord, I do love this little town. We are grateful for it. We are grateful, Father, for every citizen who is here. And we thank You Lord for every church that stands to minister for You to build harmony and unity. Lord, we give You thanks for the big things and the little things. In the precious name of Jesus.”

Pastor John Wilcox of First Presbyterian Church offered the closing prayer, saying, “I think everything has been said that could be said. It is wonderful to be here and see a community that has come together for the needs of the people of the community.

It is such a blessing to be a part of this. We pray that Christ may grant us, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened

with the power in our inner being through his spirit. So that we may be filled with all the fullness of God. To Him, be glory and the Church, and Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever.”

Pastor Ron Caulder of Eastside Baptist Church thanked all the ministers for participating and concluded by saying, “The Lord has heard our prayers here and we give him praise. May you now go in peace. God Bless you.”

After the event, the Herald asked Officer T. Bell what this event meant to him as a member of Kings Mountain Police Department. “As far as the community standing behind our police officers, it means the world to me. When the community and police work together, it fits like a hand in a glove,” he said.

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“The Vanity of Wisdom” T h e first words of the Preacher in Ecclesiastes are, “Vanity of vanities… all is vanRev. Robert ity.” The Patrick, III Pastor Hebrew w o r d Boyce Memorial AARP translated “vanity” literally means “vapor” or “breath.” He uses it in a figurative way, meaning that which is evanescent, worthless, or vain. Like one’s breath that vanishes

quickly on a cold morning, so the preacher evaluates life lived “under the sun” as meaningless or worthless.

The Preacher’s search for the meaning of life “under the sun,” which seems to indicate denial or indifference to the presence and purpose of the God of heaven, was extensive. In 1:13 he describes an exhaustive search based upon his great wisdom: “I applied my heart to seek and to search out by wisdom all that is done under heaven.” His stunning

conclusion is stated in 1:15,18: “What is crooked cannot be made straight, and what is lacking cannot be counted…in much wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.”

It is helpful to know that the Hebrew word for “wisdom” refers to more than knowledge or insight.

It is often used in Scripture of particular skill, whether artistic or technical. Solomon’s search for meaning in the exercise of his wisdom proved what we too may experience: No matter how smart or skilled

any may be, the exercise of great wisdom does not always lead to the desired outcome, and may bring great sorrow!

Think of it this way; the most skilled surgeon is not always able to save a life.

Neither is the most experienced counselor able to “fix” every dysfunctional relationship. The best investment counselor cannot always prevent loss in an economic collapse. In any of these instances, the greater one’s “wisdom,” the greater may be one’s frustration and disappointment when things go awry.

The fundamental question in Ecclesiastes is where ultimate meaning and satisfaction in life are found. At least for a time, the Preacher sought these apart from God, through the exercise of his wisdom.

What was his conclusion?

It was all in vain!

How many today still look for fulfillment only in their own skill, whether through a determined pursuit of professional excellence, or the molding of the “perfect” family, or even altruistic efforts to help others? In the final analysis, every career

ends. Every family will face tragedy and disappointment. The best help we offer may not be received by others, or may not make a difference. So, where is meaning found in life? Where are you searching for it? You will only find vanity, however great your wisdom, if you are living “under the sun!”

Ultimate meaning and fulfillment is apprehended only through faith in Jesus Christ. As He said in John 10:10, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”

Kings Mountain Area Church Directory St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256 Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007 Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716 The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764

David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Rd. • Kings Mountain Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406

Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516

New Way Missionary Baptist Church 105 Waco Road 704-724-0414

Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075

Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354

Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Road 704-739-4833

Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Ave. 704-739-6811 Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711 Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354 Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160

New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507 New Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606 New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128 New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371

Oak View Baptist Church 1517 York Road 704-739-7831 Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852 Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826 Penley’s Chapel Church 1805 N Piedmont Ave 704-524-4139 Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398

Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue

Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961

Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070

Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive

Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580

Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171

Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd.

Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372

Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church 201 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-7466 Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216 Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920

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■ LIFESTYLES

DAR BOGO wreath sale ends January 15 Col. Frederick Hambright Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter and Wreaths Across America BOGO wreath sale event ends January 15. Historically, this off has only been offered once per year.

Each December, Col. Frederick Hambright Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter and GFWC Kings Mountain Woman’s Club honored local veterans with wreaths at Mountain Rest Cemetery.

If you would like to sponsor a wreath for this coming year’s event and take advantage of the BOBO 2 for 1 sale, wreaths are $15 through January 15 and can be ordered at http://WreathsacrossAmerica.org/NC0200P.

A veteran lays a wreath to honor a brother in arms.

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American Legion Riders prepare for a ride benefitting Cpl. Lee Whittington.

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Legion riders participated in ride for Cpl. Whittington

By Loretta Cozart Otis D. Green American Legion Post 155 Legion Riders participated in a fundraising ride on Saturday benefitting Corporal Lee Whittington (Whitt), the King Mountain Police Officer who was shot in the line of duty on December 19.

“We planned a ride on our own but heard of another was planned last Saturday for Whitt,” said President of the Legion Riders Joel Summit. “Of course we were going to help. Lee is a police officer, and we support our police officers.

His healing is going to take time and we plan to be there for him. And, we’re planning another ride this spring, also.”

Corporal Whittington, 34, is a 13-year veteran with KMPD and was shot while responding to a call after

People on the ride sported Back the Blue gear while raising money for Cpl. Whittington. someone on Downing Drive requested assistance with regard to an unknown person on a back porch. Whit-

tington underwent surgery that night and was released from the hospital before Christmas.

Governor Cooper sworn in for second-term On Saturday, January 9, Governor Roy Cooper was sworn in for his second term as North Carolina’s Governor.

Members of North Carolina’s

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“I am humbled by the trust that you, the people of North Carolina have placed in me to serve again as your Governor.

I have faith in you, and thank you for putting your faith in me,” Governor Cooper said in his Inaugural Address. “Together, may we continue to be strong, resilient and ready.”

Governor Cooper referred to challenges he faced in his first term, including the pandemic. One hundred years ago, “in 1920, the state had lost nearly 14,000 people in the Spanish flu pandemic.

And in just a few years, North Carolina roared back. New

manufacturing jobs paid reliable wages for the first time to thousands of North Carolinians. With more money in their pockets, people were able to afford to buy cars. And that created the challenge of needing roads for those cars to drive on. So, North Caro-

lina responded and became known as the Good Roads state. Those roads got people to work, but they also enabled them to vacation and enjoy the natural beauty of our state.”

Governor Cooper went on to say, “As we enter 2021, we carry the imprint of our people’s frustration and loss as well as our determination and resilience. I hold close the memories of the suffering and the heroic North Carolinians.

This new year and this new term as Governor is more than just turning the page of a calendar. The lessons we’ve all learned must usher in a new era.”

“An era where we can acknowledge and work around our differences while refusing to sacrifice truth and facts at the altar of ideology. Where the dangerous events that took

place at our nation’s Capital can never be justified.”

“So let’s reach together – to find ways all North Carolinians can afford to see a doctor. To get a quality education and a good paying job.

To reform our systems that hurt people of color and to live and work in an economy that leaves no one behind, no matter who they are or where they live.”

“Let’s cast aside notions of red counties or blue counties and recognize that these are artificial divisions.

Let’s place integrity at the forefront. We are all North Carolinians. These times of triumph and trial have shown us that we are more connected than we ever imagined,” he concluded.

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Mountaineers destroy Cramer, host Hunter Huss Wednesday Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers opened their 2021 basketball season in a big way Tuesday night with an 85-42 victory over Stuart Cramer in Belmont.

The girls’ scheduled opener was postponed because someone on the Cramer girls team was diagnosed with Covid. That game will be made up at a later date.

The Mountaineers rolled to a 32-7 first quarter and 58-18 first half lead to put the game on ice by intermission.

With reserves playing most of the second half, Cramer mounted somewhat of a comeback effort in the third quarter with a 17-5 advantage which made it 63-35 going into the final quarter.

Coach Grayson Pierce got an outstanding effort from his entire team. Junior star guard Isaiah Tate led the way with 31 points, hitting 10 of 14 shots from the floor. He also aided his teammates with 10 assists.

Zeke Cannedy added 21 points, canning eight of

Junior standout Isaiah Tate and his Mountaineer teammates opened their season in grand style last week with an easy 85-42 victory over Stuart Cramer in Belmont. Tate stripped the nets for 31 points on 10 of 14 shooting from the floor.

10 field goal attempts including five of seven from

three-point land.

Marcus Odums added

15 points and four steals and Matt Toms had eight rebounds.

The Mountaineers hit 71 percent (32 of 45) of their field goal attempts.

Eja Brice was Cramer’s only double-digit scorer with 10 points.

Kings Mountain’s scheduled game at North Gaston on Friday was snowed out and was to be made up on Monday night.

Because of the opening round of the state volleyball playoffs, Kings Mountain’s scheduled home opener against defending Big South champion Hunter Huss last night has been moved to tonight (Wednesday). Kings Mountain will host another strong Gastonia Ashbrook team Friday, Girls action begins at 6 p.m. and boys follow at 7:30.

KM BOXSCORE KM (85) – Smith 5, Cannedy 21, M. Odums 15, Tate 31, O. Odums 6, Toms 5, Simpson 2.

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KM boys win opening meet Kings Mountain’s boys defeated Forestview and Crest and the girls finished second to Forestview in their opening swim meet last week at Neisler Natatorium. The Crest girls were third.

The Lady Mountaineers were led by Madison Ayscue, who won both the 50 and 500 free.

Trinity Price won the

200 free and was second in the 100 backstroke.

Freshman Callie Simpson finished second in the 100 fly and 100 breaststroke.

All other Lady Mountaineers set new personal records, including Mallory Camp in the 50 free and 100 free.

Vanyah Roberts finished See MEET, Page 9

Lady Mountaineers sweep BSC volleyball title, were to open state 3A playoffs Tuesday night Kings Mountain High’s women’s volleyball team finished off the Big South 3A Conference championship run last week with victories over Forestview and Crest, and were scheduled to open the state 3A championship playoffs last night at home against Marvin Ridge.

The KM ladies not only went undefeated through the conference season, but won all of their matches in straight sets. Their only loss this was to 4A power Ardrey Kell in a non-conference game.

But, those accomplishments didn’t help their seeding for the state playoffs as they went into the post-season as the sixth seed among 16 Western 3A qualifiers.

Marvin Ridge is seeded 11th.

A KM victory would move the Lady Mountaineers into a Thursday meeting against the winner of #3 North Iredell and #14 Weddington.

Crest, which finished second in the BSC to the Lady Mountaineers, drew the 10th seed and was to face #7 TC Roberson last night.

The Lady Mountaineers

Aaliyah Byers serves the ball in last week’s victory over Forestview at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium. closed out the regular season with a 25-14, 25-11, 25-14 win over Forestview on Tuesday and a 25-19, 25-12, 25-17 sweep of the defending BSC

champion Crest ladies on the road Friday.

In the win over Forestview, freshman Meile Songaila continued to make her

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Nash Bachman set a new personal record in the 200 free and 100 backstroke.

Andrew Dangelo set a new personal record in the 100 free.

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Kings Mountain’s JVs also ran the table in the BSC. In their final two matches they defeated Forestview 25-18, 25-14 and Crest 25-9, 25-16.

Against Forestview, Mary Grace Hogue had five kills and Mary Quay Moss three.

Jessie Ozmore dished out 11 assists and Alayna Patrick did a great job serving and on defense.

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From Page 8 Junior Aaliyah Byers, who leads the Big South in kills with 193, continued her outstanding play with 15 kills, nine service points and two blocks.

Emma Goff supplied 11 service points, three kills and three digs.

Kyann Crocker had seven service points, 11 digs and 14 serve receptions and Paige Bagwell provided 19 assists.

At Crest, Byers continued her excellent play which should lead to a host of post-season honors. She had an incredible 25 kills to go with 12 digs, 10 serve receptions, two blocks and seven service points.

Songaila contributed 10 kills, 15 digs, 11 serve receptions and 13 service points.

Goff had eight kills and nine service points.

Bagwell had an excellent game with 44 assists, eight digs and four blocks.

Crocker contributed two assists, 12 digs, 17 serve receptions and six service points.

Coach Heather Paysour said she was extremely pleased with her team’s effort at Crest.

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The boys were led by Alex Barr who won both of his events, the 50 free and 100 backstroke.

Dalton Messenger won both of his events, the 200 free and 100 breaststroke.

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LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 26TH, 2021 CASE NO. A—11—4—19 Proposed text amendment to Article V. Section 6.16(3) (e.)(v) regarding sidewalk and thoroughfare ordinance. The current ordinance requires construction of a five foot sidewalk on any developed or updated property governed by the overlay district closest to Kings Mountain Boulevard and Dixon School Road, north and south of I-85. Earlier in 2020, City Council entertained a number of alternative actions in relation to the current requirement for sidewalk construction. City Council will decide whether to accept or deny/alter the proposed text amendment and host a Public Hearing at the City Council Meeting on January 26th, 2021. You are invited to attend the City Council Public Hearing to express your opinion on the matter. Further details of the text amendment can be obtained from the Planning and Economic Development. You can reach the office at 704-734-4595. The text below is a draft and may be altered or amended after the public hearing.

Social distancing and masks are required at meetings.

EXISTING ZONING ORDINANCE The current City Zoning Ordinance related to requiring a sidewalk in the City of Kings Mountain Zoning Ordinance is identified in Article V. Section 6.16(3) (e.) Applicability of Standards. (v) Sidewalk Provisions-Applies when land is being divided for future development, a single vacant lot is being developed or a parking lot area, parking spaces, primary and or ancillary structure is increased by 50%.

The current zoning ordinance requires the installation of a 5 foot sidewalk as identified in Article V. Section 6.16(3) (e.)(v) Of the City of Kings Mountain Zoning Ordinance.

NEW PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT The proposed new text amendment would modify this section by allowing the following text amendment Article V. Section 6.16(3) (e.)(v) (1).Criteria for sidewalk trail construction. The developer shall be responsible for constructing a 5 sidewalk in the public right-of-way, or, where required by topography or other circumstances in duly obtained public easements approved by the City Council, the following regulations shall govern for properties located within the Section 6.16 Overlay District and located on Kings Mountain Blvd, Dixon School Road located north or south of I-85, with the following modification to be allowed for the payment of a fee in lieu of sidewalk trail construction.

2.) Fee-in-lieu of sidewalk construction. In lieu of building a required sidewalk/ trail, the following regulations shall govern for properties located within the Section 6.16 Overlay District and located on Kings Mountain Blvd, Dixon School Road and Gage Road located north or south of I-85, as follows: The developer may propose to pay a fee in lieu of sidewalk/trail construction, based on the then current estimated per-lineal foot cost of construction, if a particular street frontage qualifies under one or more of the following: a. Extenuating circumstances, documented by the developer and mutually acceptable to the City which makes sidewalk construction along a particular frontage impractical or unreasonable at the time of the development’s construction; b. A capital improvements program schedule that calls for the installation of sidewalk improvements by the City along particular frontage: or c. The City Council has made a decision that sidewalks are only to be provided along the opposite side of the street. Such fees shall be held by the City in a restricted sidewalk/trail trust fund. d. The City Council has decided to develop a trail on one side of the street and such trail has not yet been planned and engineered. e. The cost of building the required 5 foot sidewalk would be $40.33 dollars per lineal foot of sidewalk based on the lineal length of road frontage of the property to be developed in the overlay district. a. Annual updates to the cost to be provided by the developer to the City of Kings Mountain will in the future will be updated and included in the list of city fees in the list of city fees by July 1st of every year by the subdivision administrator.

3.) Sidewalk/Trail trust fund. a. Establishment. There is hereby established a sidewalk/trail trust fund to be used for the deposit, maintenance and distribution of all monetary contributions made in lieu of constructing a sidewalk/trail. b. Administration.

(1.) The sidewalk/trail trust fund shall be administered by the City’s Public Works Department and shall be appropriated with the City’s Roads and Street Capital Improvement Fund (or operating budget if no capital improvement fund is in place) and shall be approved by the City Council annually, or as contributions are made to the trust fund.

(2) All contributions made to and interest derived from the City’s sidewalk/ trail trust fund shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, upgrading, or improving sidewalks/trails along or on public streets within the City limits.

(3) If a sidewalk/trail is required by the Zoning Ordinance but, the construction of the sidewalk/trail is determined not to be practical, then the owner or permit applicant shall make an appropriate contribution to the trust fund. City Council will annually review the fund and determine if and when to construct sidewalk/trails (4) The Zoning Administrator shall make a decision as to whether the construction of the sidewalk is “not practical.” The following factors shall be utilized in making such a decision: a. There is no connectivity for the required sidewalk/trail. b.

The required sidewalk/trail will be constructed when such connectivity becomes available. c. Fees to cover 100 percent of the average of sidewalk construction per linear foot of street frontage has been established by City Council Resolution and deposited to the sidewalk/trail trust fund. d. Full payment to the City’s Sidewalk/Trail Trust Fund has occurred prior to issuing final occupancy. e. Appeals of the decision of the Zoning Administrator would be heard by the Board of Adjustment as defined in the zoning ordinance Article XV-Administration, Enforcement and Penalties, Section 15.2 Zoning Permit (2.) Right of Appeal.

KMH (1/13, 20/2021)

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Elite Select 11U wins two games The KM Elite Select 11U team won two games Saturday in the ABDL Winter Basketball League sponsored by North Carolina AAU in Fort Mill, SC. The wins improved the team’s record to 3-1.

KM defeated the York County Legends 34-8.

Leading scorers were Cam Houser, Silas Tate, Kevin Bell Jr. and Malik Jordan with eight points each.

Christian Jarrett added two.

KM Elite Select also

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, having qualified as ADMINISTRATRIX of the ANCILLARY ESTATE OF JAMES HOWARD HUMPHRIES A/K/A JIMMY HUMPHRIES, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, notifies all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned c/o Lisa M. Rothman at McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A., PO Box 3180, Asheville, NC 28802, on or before April 13, 2021, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 13th day of January, 2021.

KATHLEEN R. RODBERG, ADMINISTRATRIX ANCILLARY ESTATE OF JAMES HOWARD HUMPHRIES A/K/A JIMMY HUMPHRIES KMH (1/13, 20, 27 & 2/03/2021)

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO Z-4-11-2020 Baker Enterprises, LTD, Owner and Bryan Baker, Applicant are requesting to rezone the following property from Heavy Industrial (HI) to Residential Office District (R-O): Tract One consists of approximately 55.163 acres off of Dixon School Road and being further described as Parcel #71267, Map 4-81, Block 1, Lot 15, and recorded in Deed Book 1463 at Page 1139 of the Cleveland County Registry. Tract Two consists of approximately 4.275 acres off of Dixon School Road and being further described as Parcel #62306, Map 4-81, Block 1, Lot 51, and recorded in Deed Book 1650 at Page 0738 of the Cleveland County Registry.

A copy of the application may be obtained at the Planning Department or you may call 704-734-4595, or 704734-0333 for additional information.

The public hearing will be held at City Hall, 101 W. Gold Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina on Tuesday, January 26,2021 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Opportunity for public input will be offered during the public hearing portion of the meeting.

Given N.C. Governor Roy Cooper’s orders that limit the size of gatherings, please practice social distancing while attending the meeting. Seating will be limited in Council Chambers; however, additional seating will be provided in the lobby of City Hall with access to the live stream.

Anyone planning to attend in person, should wear a face covering inside of City Hall. As an alternative to attending the meeting in person, interested parties may submit comments to the City Clerk by email to karen.tucker@ cityofkm.com. Submitted comments will be read during the public hearing portion of the meeting. Public comments should be emailed to the City Clerk no later than Noon on the day of the meeting.

City of Kings Mountain Karen Tucker, City Clerk

KMH (1/6 & 13, 2021)

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO Z-5-11-2020 Larry D. Carroll, Applicant and Owner is requesting to rezone the following property from Residential (R-10) to General Business (GB): The approximate address of the property is 2108 Vestibule Church Road, Kings Mountain, NC, consisting of .310 acres, and is further described as Parcel #10863, Map 4-26, Block 1, Lot 3, and recorded in Deed Book 1825 at Page 2865 of the Cleveland County Registry.

A copy of the application may be obtained at the Planning Department or you may call 704-734-4595, or 704734-0333 for additional information.

The public hearing will be held at City Hall, 101 W. Gold Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina on Tuesday, January 26,2021 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Opportunity for public input will be offered during the public hearing portion of the meeting.

Given N.C. Governor Roy Cooper’s orders that limit the size of gatherings, please practice social distancing while attending the meeting. Seating will be limited in Council Chambers; however, additional seating will be provided in the lobby of City Hall with access to the live stream.

Anyone planning to attend in person, should wear a face covering inside of City Hall. As an alternative to attending the meeting in person, interested parties may submit comments to the City Clerk by email to karen.tucker@ cityofkm.com. Submitted comments will be read during the public hearing portion of the meeting. Public comments should be emailed to the City Clerk no later than Noon on the day of the meeting.

City of Kings Mountain Karen Tucker, City Clerk KMH (1/6 & 13, 2021)

defeated the Warriors from Grier 33-22. Silas Tate scored 12 points, Braylon Brown seven, Christian Jarrett six, Kevin Bell Jr. three and Cam Houser and Jamarius Hill two each.

KMHS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE JANUARY 13 – Hunter Huss 15 – Ashbrook 21 – Burns 22 – at Forestview 26 – Crest 29 – Stuart Cramer FEBRUARY 2 – North Gaston 5 – at Hunter Huss 9 – at Ashbrook 11 – at Shelby 16 – Forestview 19 – at Crest NCHSAA PLAYOFFS Feb. 23 – First round Feb. 25 – Second round Feb. 27 – Third round March 2 – Regionals March 6 – State championship.

KMHS SWIM SCHEDULE JANUARY 14 – Crest and Stuart Cramer at KMHS 20 – Cramer and Ashbrook at KMHS. 27 – Hunter Huss and Forestview at KMHS (Big South meet).

28 – KM, North Gaston and Stuart Cramer at KMHS (Big South meet).

29 – KM, Ashbrook and Crest at KMHS (Big South meet).

FEBRUARY 4-6 – 3A Regional meet at Mecklenburg Aquatic Center.

10-13 3A state meet at Cary.

KMHS MEN’S SOCCER SCHEDULE (All games begin at 6 p.m.)

January 20 – Stuart Cramer January 28 – at North Gaston Feb. 1 - at Hunter Huss Feb. 4 – Ashbrook Feb. 9 – at Burns Feb. 11 - at Forestview Feb. 15 – Crest Feb. 18 – at Stuart Cramer Feb. 22 – North Gaston Feb. 25 – at Hunter Huss March 1 – at Ashbrook March 3 – Shelby March 8 – Forestview March 10 – at Crest PLAYOFFS March 16 – First round March 18 – Second round March 20 – Third round.

March 23 – Regionals March 27 – State championship.

KMHS SWIM SCHEDULE JANUARY 14 – Crest and Stuart Cramer at KMHS 20 – Cramer and Ashbrook at KMHS. 27 – Hunter Huss and Forestview at KMHS (Big South meet).

28 – KM, North Gaston and Stuart Cramer at KMHS (Big South meet).

29 – KM, Ashbrook and Crest at KMHS (Big South meet).

FEBRUARY 4-6 – 3A Regional meet at Mecklenburg Aquatic Center.

10-13 3A state meet at Cary.

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1992 FORD F-150 XLT. High mileage, good work truck, reduced $1,890. Two recliners, reduced $65 each. Oak/Pine Firewood, $200. 828-289-1817.

WE HAVE TRAILERS IN STOCK! GOOSENECKS, NEW AND USED, 7 TON AND 10 TON. ENCLOSED 4x6, 5x8, 5x10, 6x10, 6x12, 7x14, (7x14 7k), 8.5x20 (10k AUTO CARRIER), DUMP TRAILERS. ALL SIZES OF UTILITY TRAILERS, 2020 & 2021 WITH MORE ON WAY! J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers needed. (704) 477-0516 NOW HIRING: COATS PERFORMANCE MATERIAL (Patrick Yarns) 501 York Rd., Kings Mountain. Apply within.

For more information, call Tina at 704-710-1113 or 980-2912216

BUSINESS SERVICES

PLACE YOUR ORDERS TODAY!! Tom’s Bakery, 120 Belvedere Ave., Shelby, NC 28150.

Email: tgreene1@twc.com or visit tomsbakery.net (704) 473-1413

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed.

Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-692-4449.

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587

COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. (980) 295-5568 THE HAIRIS STUDIO by Brook Maness. OPEN in the old Randall’s Barber Shop. 114 Frank Randall Drive, Mooresboro. brooklynleeann8@gmail.com, 828-429-4836.

EMPLOYMENT NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. (704) 473-0341 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. Zoar Baptist Church is seeking a part time administrative assistant. The Administrative Assistant is directly responsible to the pastor for organizing the tasks and functions of the church office. In addition to general office duties, the administrative assistant will be responsible for assisting all staff and church leadership in the tasks of ministry. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher and general bookkeeping skills are desired.

Please submit resumes by mail to: Attention: Personnel Committee, Zoar Baptist Church, 1740 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 28152. (704) 472-6406 deanledford@outlook.com PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PARTTIME APPLY IN PERSON AT MEDICAL ARTS PHARMACY, 108 EAST GROVER STREET, SHELBY. (704) 487-8068 NOW HIRING PART-TIME AND FULL-TIME WAITRESS. THE HUB CAFE INSIDE MEDICAL ARTS PHARMACY. APPLY IN PERSON AT 108 EAST GROVER STREET, SHELBY. (704) 487-8068

TRIPLE D PAINTING AND WOODWORK. All your painting needs, free estimates, over 25 yrs experience! Framing, facial boards and much more wood work available!

Making your home, building or business look new again.

(704) 418-5736 childresstracy1@gmail.com IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up.

I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drug-free, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750 WNC CHIMNEY SWEEP, Western Carolina. Cleaning, Repair, Caps, Pest removal, 25+ years experience. Ellenboro +75miles. Call Neal, 828223-7730.

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Winter Tuneup Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

DECK NEED A FACE LIFT? I have built or repaired hundreds.

We fix most anything made of wood. Room Enclosures. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas.

Bob, 828-476-6058.

YARD SALES

PURE RAW LOCAL HONEY. $18 per quart, $10 per pint.

Produced in Rutherford County. Call or text Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823.

FESQUE HAY FOR SALE $4.50 per bale. Call 704-5384110. If no answer, leave message.

BRAND NEW ELECTRIC SCOOTER. Cadillac brand new scooter! Heavy duty. Mom tried to drive it for 2 mins in kitchen and gave up. It cost $12,000 but will take $6,000. (770) 5485135 HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243.

(704) 538-5788 DEER APPLES FOR SALE. $9 per bag. 828-287-3272.

TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery.

Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. (704) 434-6389 WOOD BUNK BEDS WITH DRAWERS. $375. Unique Sofa and chair, new cushions, $275.

Rug 5x7 $40. All good condition. (704) 472-8120 1980-1992 FORD TRUCK PARTS. Cabs, doors, etc. Call for price! (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-2455895.

LAND FOR SALE. Logan Township in Rutherford County. 828-429-7200.

CARPORTS, GARAGES, RV COVERS, FREE STANDING LEAN TO’S. Areas largest on site display. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

1968 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD. Also miscellaneous furniture for sale. Call 828-3054498.

MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Short green oak, small stove wood. Cut, split, delivered, $60. (828) 395-0758 ITEMS FOR SALE 2 bookcases, tables, artworks and much more. Call 727-597-0930 for appointment.

RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS AND GOKARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-4769383.

GASTON COUNTY INDOOR YARD SALE Sat. Jan 16th, 2021 from 9:00 AM - Until.

Household items. Furniture. 5060s Glassware. Old Cameras.

Corning ware.Vision ware. Everything Must Go! Kings Mountain, NC 28086

ITEMS FOR SALE Garden Tiller-$125.00, 4 HP; 2006 CARR Trailer-5 to 6 ft. long$300.00; 2003 Chev. Truck, 5 speed-$2,100.00. 828-4531558.

FREE SELF DEFENSE STRIKEPEN HometownShelby.com FREE while still available Self-Defense Strikepen.

Visit us online to check on availability NC4Ever@email.com ANTIQUES & MORE N BEAMS MILL. Furniture, Antiques, collectibles, man cave items, bottles & more. Thurs.-Fri., 10am5pm. Sat., 9am-4pm. Closed Sun.-Wed. 4135 Fallston Road, Shelby. (Hwy 18 north.) Come check out our big first of the year sales. 50% off Christmas items. 704-312-6410.

MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Seasoned slab wood, cut firewood length, $60. (1) load 1/2 green, 1/2 seasoned slab wood, $60. Cut, split, delivered.

828-395-0758.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Call for more details.

828-382-0455.

PROPANE GRILL TANKS REFILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828287-3272.

HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449.

DEER CORN, SHELLED, 50LBS, $7. Cob Corn, $8. 828287-3272.

BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828-248-1408.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed.

Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-692-4449.

18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,095. 704-482-3166.

FOUR CEMETERY PLOTS in Section 1 of Rose Hill Memorial Park. Graves 1,2,3,4. Lot 170. Only $500 each. Will sell in pairs. Call 704-473-5000 (704) 473-5000

TWO RESTRICTED MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS in gated community, near Lake Lure.

Owner financing available, 0% financing for a limited time.

Also, 78 Acre Riverfront Horse Farm, 5 miles from TIEC. 864909-1035, www.rowelland.com

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY

AKC ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES. I have triple carriers Violet, blue, white, triple carrier blk. Ready Valentines series inquiries only. $1000 deposit required (704) 418-6353 pennycandycampers@yahoo.com DOG KENNELS, FROM $189.99 IN STOCK. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 10x10 split, 20x20 split. Tops, Delivery and Install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-2455895.

POMOOBLE PUPPIES 4 MONTHS OLD & 2 Month Old Mixed Puppies. (Text Preferred) Contact (864) 490-4979

CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228 COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING STANDING HARDWOOD AND PINE TIMBER. SPECIALIZE IN PINE THINNING, 30 ACRES OR MORE. Competitive Pricing. Over 30 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828-248-3659, 828-289-0742.

WANT BROKEN AND WELL USED LAWN BENCHES. (704) 473-1306

CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917

2003 FORD RANGER XLT One owner. Always garaged.

V6 3.0 engine, 4door, automatic. Recent tires, brakes, and tune-up. 113,000 miles.

Immaculate condition. $8500 Firm. NO TEXT (704) 813-8596 rusty66@bellsouth.net

2010 SUBARU OUTBACK 156,000 miles, Call for Price, (704) 418-1012 1997 FORD ECONOLINE COMMERCIAL CUTAWAY E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires. Reduced price, $10,000.

828-245-9620, 828-223-1564.

CAMPERS FOR SALE: 2016 Prowler Camper. Call and leave message at 704-482-0865 for more information.

WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, Pop-Up Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.

VACATIONS OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659, (803) 635-9831

“COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park. Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually. (919) 272-5503

NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-287-3272.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms.

704-300-5341, Steve 704-4728865, Cletus, 704-300-5341, Todd (704) 692-1627 WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your roofing or repair needs.

J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895.

16X40 STORAGE BUILDING, WORK SHOP, ETC. Built on site, one day install. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft.

Delivery and install available.

J. Johnson Sales, Forest City.

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1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Call or visit us today, Laurel Hill Apartments 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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

418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications.

Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723 2 HOUSES AVAILABLE for rent. Shelby - 2BR, 1BA - $795/ mth. Forest City - 3BR, 1BA $795/mth. Call: 704-649-3491 MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299

FOR RENT RUTHERFORD COUNTY ICC AREA, BEST VALUE. Energy Efficient 2BR Apartment.

Like new, SS appliances, $550 rent/deposit. References required. 1BR w/SS appliances, water, sewer, garbage, $485 rent/deposit. 828-248-1776.

REAL ESTATE GASTON COUNTY

268 MARYLAND ST., SPINDALE. Inquire: GordonMiller48@icloud.com 3BR, 2BA MH. Beautiful Wooded Park. Landlord on site. No pets. Background check. First/ Last & Security. Call after 10am, 828-429-9831.

FARM & GARDEN HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. 4x5 Round Bales in barn, $45 each. Fescue and Orchard grass. Rutherford County. 828-429-3100.

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH MOBILE HOME. $500 Deposit, $540 Month. “No Pets!” Call or Text (704) 300-3647.

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

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

828-245-6756.

FUNNY PHONE CASES & ACCESSORIES. HometownShelby.com, Funny Phone Cases and Accessories has thousands of iPhone Cases, Samsung Galaxy Cases, Phone Grips and Google Cases. Visit online anytime! NC4Ever@email.com

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week.

Call (704) 739-4417

CARS & TRUCKS

WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

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

3BR HOME in Oak Grove Area. Central H&A, Country Setting. $1,000/mth. + deposit.

For more information call 864805-0035.

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES for sale. CKC registered.

Shots and worming up-to-date.

Will be natural family protectors. $300.00 each. 704-466-3135.

WANT TO BUY

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-2893081 or Jimmy 828-289-1175.

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TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW! ALL KINDS. Areas LARGEST on site display for trailers. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., 2690 US Hwy. 221 S., Forest City. 828245-5895.

BUYING SPORTS CARDS and other collectibles. Call: 704-692-6013.

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WANTED, NON RUNNING RIDING MOWERS. Must be good condition. (Shelby area).

Call or text pic and price.

Please leave message and phone number. (704) 472-5962

INDUSTRIAL SEWER POSITION Located in Shelby, NC Full/Part Time position(s).

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MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Semi-dry Oak wood. $60. Cut, split & delivered. 828395-0758.

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

CHERRYVILLE HOUSE FOR SALE. $235,000. All brick split floorplan, three BR, two BA home with 1781 sq. ft. of living space.

Home features forced air a/c with gas heat (replaced in 2015) dining room, breakfast area, great room, and large sun porch. Large deck with Hot Tub. Large parking area and a two car garage.

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The Kings Mountain Herald | www.kmherald.com

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Mountaineers sweep ‘Cats, host Hunter Huss, Ashbrook Kings Mountain’s Lady Mountaineers got their basketball season underway Monday with a 52-34 win over North Gaston in Dallas.

The Mountaineers made it two in a row with an 83-53 win in the nightcap.

The Lady Mountaineers had their scheduled opener with Stuart Cramer postponed because of COVID in the Cramer program, and KM’s head coach Nicholas Inman missed the North Gaston game due to COVID protocols for exposure.

Assistant coach Darrel Wilson took charge of the team and with the help of his daughter, Saniya, and all of her teammates saw the ladies get off to a great start.

Saniya Wilson, a junior standout, led all scorers with 22 points and also contributed 10 rebounds, seven steals and four assists.

Khalia King added 17 points and three boards. Kennedy Barnes had six points and five boards, Austyn Dixon four points and two rebounds, Tyasya Bell two points and Brooke Ferree one point, five steals and three rebounds.

Kings Mountain jumped out to a 10-6 first quarter lead

and was on top 23-16 at the half. They began breaking the game open in the third period with a 16-8 advantage to take a 39-24 led into the final chapter.

Whitney Brown led the Lady Wildcats with 14 points.

The boys game was close for a while with the Mountaineers leading by just 19-18 at the first quarter break and 36-32 at the half. But they began breaking the game open in the third period and carried a 61-43 lead into the final eight minutes.

Junior star Isaiah Tate again led the offense with 31 points and six assists. He also contributed four steals on defense.

Matt Toms also had a good night with 19 points, and Zeke Cannedy contributed 13.

Kings Mountain will host Hunter Huss Wednesday in a Big South game that was originally set for last night but rescheduled because of KM’s opening round state tournament volleyball match.

The KM teams will face two good Ashbrook teams Friday night at home. They will host county rival Burns in a non-conference game January 21.

The Capitol just before 2 pm. (Photos by Loretta Cozart)

COVID vaccine now available

Beware of scams As the COVID-19 vaccine distribution has now begun, government officials expect scams to emerge, according to the Better Business Bureau. Watch out for everything from phony treatments to phishing messages. Reuters is reporting that scammers are offering vaccine shots for as low as $150, on apps and through email.

What to Expect from Scammers: Government officials have already been cracking down on phony COVID testing kits and treatments. Now, they are ramping up efforts to prevent the sale of fake vaccines.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is working with the drug companies developing the vaccines to stop the sale and distribution of phony versions. Also, the Federal Trade Commission issued warning letters to several companies claiming they had a product to cure or prevent the virus.

Selling fake vaccines and other treatments is likely only one of many ways scammers will try to cash in on the vaccine release. Watch out for phishing messages attempting to trick you into sharing your passwords and personal information. Con artists have already impersonated the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in phishing emails that claim to have news about the disease.

BBB has also seen an increase in

scams using robocalls to impersonate government officials.

How to Spot a Coronavirus Vaccine Con: Research carefully: Scammers are very creative, so be skeptical of anything that seems too good – or crazy – to be true.

Double check any information about the vaccine with official news sources. And be aware that none of the vaccines can be currently purchased online or in stores.

Check with your doctor: If you want a vaccine early, reach out to your healthcare provider about your options. If you do not have a primary care physician, check out the official website of your local health department for more information.

Ignore calls for immediate action. While you may want to be first in line for the vaccine, don’t let that sense of urgency cloud your judgment. Scammers try to get you to act before you think. Don’t fall for it.

Think the link may be real?

Double check the URL. Scammers often buy official-looking URLs to use in their cons. Be careful that the link is really what it pretends to be. If the message alleges to come from the local government, make sure the URL ends in .gov (for the United States) or .ca (for Canada). When in doubt, perform a separate internet search for the website.

Looking toward the Washington Monument.

As people walked toward the Capitol, the dome came into view.

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Tracing Capability •There have been more than 600,000 downloads of the exposure notification app, SlowCOVIDNC. Personal Protective Equipment •North Carolina’s personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies are stable.

Dr. Cohen also provided an update on North Carolina’s COVID-19 County Alert System map. There are now 84 counties designated as red (critical community spread) and 12 counties that are yellow (substantial community spread).

Read the update to see where each county stands and how the system was designed.

Governor Cooper and Dr. Cohen also highlighted North Carolina’s efforts to support the COVID-19 vaccination campaign. Governor Cooper has mobilized approximately 50 North Carolina National Guard personnel to support NCDHHS and North Carolina Emergency Management. The Guard will assist with administering the vaccine and logistics support for local entities.

"As we work to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we are also helping local hospitals and health departments to support

their vaccine efforts. Getting the vaccine out quickly is the most urgent priority right now, and we will use everything, and everyone needed, to get the job done," Governor Cooper said.

NCDHHS is onboarding more health care providers to administer the vaccine and sharing detailed guidance with providers to help them get the vaccine out more quickly. NCDHHS has also notified vaccine providers that future allocations will be based on how quickly they are able to get their supply out to eligible recipients. If an entity is not using their vaccine supply quickly enough or keeping the state database updated on their progress that will impact how much they are allocated going forward.

As the state moves into Phase 1b, local hospitals and other vaccine providers can now begin administering vaccines to those over age 75. Individuals should call their local health department or hospital to see if they have started to schedule vaccine appointments.

Finally, NCDHHS and the state of North Carolina continue to work with communities around the state who may be hesitant to accept the vaccine when it is their turn. Governor Cooper and Dr. Cohen underscored that this vaccine was authorized after independent health experts reviewed the data from tens of thousands of trial participants.

the city. However, my cell phone did not work; I can only guess that signals were blocked due to security reasons. I had texted several people from the Mall earlier that day, only to discover those texts had not gone through either.

As I arrived at the United States Botanic Garden, I noticed that Independence Avenue was empty. In the distance, I heard sirens approaching and a black SUV, followed by two police cars, passed me at a high rate of speed. After they passed, I watched barricades pop-up from the roadway that spanned the entire width of the street, blocking the road to traffic.

When I finally arrived at the subway and found a seat, I heard a woman had been shot. It seemed the protest had turned violent and that I had left at the right time.

Until I arrived home, I had no idea the magnitude of what had happened at the Capitol on January 6.

I am still stunned that I could have been so close to the situation and yet totally unaware of what was

The march toward the Capitol continues, as more people make their way from the Washington Mall. happening on the east side of the Capitol.

It is clear to me now just how much our nation needs healing. I pray that Congress and the new

President realize this and work Wto unify our nation. Their actions now will set the tone of politics for decades to come. If they do not take steps

now to bring the American people back together, I question what kind of America we will leave to our children.