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Sadie Patterson, John Scism’s sister, presents the family’s donation to the Fern Hovis Scism Fund. Pictured are Mayor Scott Neisler, Sadie Patterson, and Christina Martin. (Photo provided)
Scism makes generous donation to Mauney Memorial Library Mauney Memorial Library announced another generous gift from John Scism, of Bennettsville, SC in honor of his mother Fern Hovis Scism. Mayor Scott Neisler sends a “big thank you to the Scism family for giving back to the Kings Mountain community with this gift. Their thoughtfulness will make it possible for us to equip Mauney Memorial Library with tools to serve those that have physical limitations.” This is the second donation to the Fern Hovis
Scism Fund from the Scism family and will be used to help with the needs of those with physical challenges, as a tribute to their mother who was blind. Blind in one eye from age eight, Mrs. Scism loved to read and lost her sight in her remaining eye late in life. The library is grateful to the Scism family for their gift. The generous donations of families like the Scisms enable Mauney Memorial Library to better serve every community
member regardless of limitation or challenge they may face. For information or questions about how to donate to the Fern Hovis Scism fund in support of special needs patrons at the library, email info@ mauneylibrary.org or call the library at (704) 7392371. The Mauney Memorial Library thanks the community for its continued support. The library is located at 100 S. Piedmont Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.
New year 2019 will be an election year in Kings Mountain with four-year terms of Kings Mountain Mayor Scott Neisler and four council members up and four-year terms of Grover Mayor Bill Willis and two council members up for grabs. A new state law has moved elections for the Cleveland County Board of Education to even numbered years, extending the terms of current members. Kings Mountain city council members whose terms expire this year are Annie Thombs, appointed by city council July 1 to fill the unexpired term of the late Howard Shipp, Ward 4 councilman and currently mayor pro tem Rodney Gordon, Ward 5 councilman Jay Rhodes, and atlarge councilman Keith Miller. Terms of council members Mike Butler, Ward 2; Tommy Hawkins, Ward 3; and David Allen, at large, do not expire this year. Filing begins July 7, 2019 at 12 noon and ends
SCOTT NEISLER KM Mayor
ANNIE THOMBS Ward I
RODNEY GORDON Ward 4
JAY RHODES Ward 5
KEITH MILLER At Large
BILL WILLIS Grover Mayor
July 21 at 12 noon. Election Day is Nov. 6, 2019. In Grover, terms of council members Angela Early and Patrick Shannon are up in November. Most counties in North Carolina host school board elections during same numbered years. Rep. Kelly Hastings, R-Cleveland, Gaston, sponsored the legislation saying the
law brings uniformity with county-wide races. School board members Shearra Miller, board chairman, Richard Hooker, Roger Harris, and Jo Boggs are all serving terms that will now end in 2020 instead of 2019. Danny Blanton, Phillip Glover, Dena Green, and Coleman Hunt’s current term will end in 2022.
New recycling guidelines for KM start February 1 By Loretta Cozart Beginning February 1, 2019, recycling in Kings Mountain will change. For the first time since 2012, what you recycle will impact the city’s wallet, and potentially your own. No cost increases are being passed on to the citizens at this time. The City is gathering data and looking at all options available for citizens to recycle and will also determine the actual impact this change in processors will have on is the program. In February, Kings Mountain begins sending its recycling to Republic Waste Services and anticipates the cost to be $15,000 in the first six months, according to City Manager
Marilyn Sellers. “This is an estimate until we have some time to gather actual data from this new manner of processing our recyclables. The following list shows what to and what not to recycle to prevent contamination. It is very important that these lists be followed to help keep costs down due to contamination,” says Sellers. How can citizens help reduce the city’s cost to recycle? Refer to the list below to determine what you recycle before putting them in the Blue Bins. Do recycle: un-waxed cardboard (example: cereal boxes, shipping boxes, etc., newspapers that are clean and not soiled, aluminum cans, plastic beverage/water bottles (no lids) or steel cans. Do not recycle (when in doubt, keep it out): glass, plastic lids of any kind, boxes with food con-
tamination (example: pizza boxes), waxed cardboard (example: gift boxes, frozen food boxes), plastic food containers, plastic bags, including grocery bags. China’s National Sword program started in 2018 and sets a much stricter standard for recycling materials. Before the program began, China consumed 55% of the world’s scrap paper and a significant percentage of other recyclables like aluminum and plastic. The change in their policy has a dramatic impact on recycling worldwide, and that impact will soon be seen by what you can put into your recycling bins. For questions, call the Public Works Department at 704-734-0735. Remember to call the Public Works Department to schedule a pick-up of any Electronics for recycling.
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■ OBITUARIES
By Loretta Cozart
Betty Elizabeth Robert Larry Maude Lee Ross “Butch” Yarbrough Owens McCarter Betty Elizabeth Ross, 68, of Shelby, NC, passed away on January 04, 2019 at Testa Family Hospice in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born in Spartanburg County, SC, to the late Ben Gold Foster and Eva Hattie Tucker Foster and was preceded in death by sisters, Minnie Foster and Janet Gibson. Betty was a member of Rhema Outreach Ministries in Kings Mountain where she served as treasurer. She was a very giving person and enjoyed making meals for the homeless. Betty loved shopping. She was an avid flower gardener and enjoyed making arrangements with the flowers she had grown. Betty enjoyed listening to gospel music and cherished her prayer time, often being found in her prayer room. She enjoyed cooking family meals and spending time around her table with her loved ones. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Betty will be missed dearly by her loving family, friends and her church family. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Testa Hospice house for the exceptional care and compassion shown to their family. She is survived by her husband of 49 years: Archie Ross; sons: Kelly Ross, Shelby, NC, Jack Ross and wife Dawn, Shelby, NC; daughter: Donna McNamara and husband Alan, Kings Mountain, NC; brothers: Donald Foster and wife Tilly, Grover, NC and Franklin Foster, Blacksburg, SC; sisters: Joan Sanders and Husband Willard, and Brenda Foster, Kings Mountain, NC; grandchildren: Brandy Cline and husband, Junior, Kings Mountain, NC, Curtis McNamara Kings Mountain, NC, Kelly Ross, Shelby, NC, Chelsey Ross, Shelby, NC, Hannah Ross, Shelby, NC, Sara Ross, Shelby, NC and Levi Ross, Shelby, NC; great-grandchildren: Bryce Cline, McKinsey and Caleb Foster. Visitation was held on Sunday, January 6, 2019 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC. Funeral service was held Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at 3:00 PM with Pastor Olita Conrad officiating and remarks by Christy Conner. Interment was a private family service. Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Larry “Butch” Yarbrough, 73, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 4, 2019 at his home in Kings Mountain, NC. He was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, to the late Tommie Bob Yarbrough and Julia Elizabeth Forbis Yarbrough and was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Barbara Yarbrough. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John Yarbrough and his sister, Jane Morehead. Butch was a member of Family Worship Center and loved attending services there. He enjoyed working in his yard and watching wrestling on television. Butch loved his dog, Daisy. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Butch will be missed dearly by his family and friends. He is survived by his daughters: Stacy Radford and husband Gene, Kelly Robinson and husband Danny, of Kings Mountain, NC; brother: Dale Yarbrough and wife Debbie, Hildebran, NC; sister: Beth Wheeler and husband Buck, Kings Mountain, NC; grandchildren: Taylor Turner and husband Matthew, Kings Mountain, NC, Becca Woodward and husband Eric, Kings Mountain, NC, Jordyn Robinson, Sydnee Radford (Blake Harrison), Dannah Robinson and fiance Justin Blackburn; great-grandchildren: Jaxxon, Maddie and Hannah Turner and Emery Woodward Funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Family Worship Center, Kings Mountain, NC with Pastor Dr. Roger Woodard officiating Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service at Family Worship Center, Kings Mountain, NC Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals. com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.
Maude Lee Owens McCarter at 104 years, went home to be with her Lord and Savior January 6, 2019. Born to John Crayton and Rettie Owens, in Cleveland County, on January 2, 1915. Maude grew up on a farm on York Rd. in Kings Mountain. She was preceded in death by four brothers and 2 sisters. She was married to Kelly McCarter in 1939. Kelly preceded Maude in death, going home to the Lord in 1988. She leaves behind: daughters: Kay Carlisle, and Gloria Navy (Bill); grandchildren: Timothy Carlisle (Carolyn), Jonathan Carlisle (Melissa), Susan Castelli (Mike) and Meredith Navy; six great-grandchildren: Joshua, Ethan, Paul, Logan, Katherine, and Blake. Maude served her community by assisting the Director of the Senior Center when located at the Depot, arranging many activities including line dancing and serving food. Favorite past time for Maude was her many visits to the Patrick Senior Center. Playing bingo and working with ceramics brought great joy. Visitation will be Thursday, January 10, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 11:50 AM prior to the service Funeral services will be on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 12:00 PM at Central United Methodist Church, 113 S. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain, NC 28086. A graveside service will follow at: Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, 1017 Bethlehem Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Life Enrichment Center at 333 Kings Mountain Blvd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or Central UMC 113 S. Piedmont Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or The charity of donor’s choice. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.
Cleveland County Democratic party to meet January 10 The Cleveland County Democratic Party will meet on Thursday, Jan. 10, 6 PM at Cleveland Memorial Library, Plaster Meeting Room near the garden entrance. All registered Democrats are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda includes election of interim Chair and Secretary, ar-
rangements for the annual precinct meetings in February, and plans for the local county convention in March. Information about the new Board of Elections will be given. Your input and ideas are needed. All precinct Chairs and Vice Chairs should attend, as well as any interested Democrats.
Have you attended “Liberty Mountain – The Revolutionary Drama” and wished you could play a role in sharing its story? Auditions for the sixth season of Liberty Mountain will be held this week at the Joy Performance Center in downtown Kings Mountain. Youth auditions for performers under the age of 16 will be held on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 from 6:30 - 9:00 PM. Adult auditions will be held on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 from 2:00 - 6:00 PM, and again on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 from 2:00 - 6:00 PM. Performers must memorize and perform a 60 second monologue of their choice along with an optional 16-bar musical audition. Those acting and singing will be given 90 seconds. The produceres also
seek musicians – those wishing to play an instrument should prepare a 60 second selection to showcase their musical talent. Performers of all ages and experiences are encouraged to audition to recruit as much top-notch local talent as possible. Performance dates for the 2019 season are June 28, 29, 30, July 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, with a special performance on July 4. Interested performers must be available for all performance dates and times. “Liberty Mountain – The Revolutionary Drama”
tells the epic true story of the Battle of Kings Mountain that turned the tide of the Revolutionary War in October of 1780. The show features live gunfire, state-of-the-art projections, and other special effects that bring the story of the founding of our nation to life in immersive and thrilling ways. Anyone wishing to audition should make an appointment by emailing caleb@sigmontheatrical. com. Please send an updated resume and headshot along with your email.
Kathryn Hamrick, guest speaker at Geneaolgy Society meeting Sunday The Broad River Genealogy Society meets Sunday, January 13 at 3 p.m. at the American Legion Post #82, located at 1628 South Lafayette Street in Shelby. The meeting is open to anyone interested in local history and family lineages. Guest speaker Kathryn Hamrick will share some stories about her family over the years, mostly based on her family’s experiences on a Cleveland County dairy farm. She will also share ideas on recording our own stories for your family and how to tell your own stories. To many people in our area, Kathryn Hamrick is known as the “Farmer’s Wife.” For 16 years she and her husband Cline and 4 sons owned and operated a dairy farm in Boiling Springs. She wrote a weekly humorous column for 30 years for local newspapers and recently published a book, The Farmer’s Wife, which contains nearly a hundred of her humorous stories. Kathryn grew up in Spencer, NC. Her father
KATHRYN HAMRICK was a Baptist preacher and her mother a history teacher. A graduate of Wake Forest University, Kathryn is active in her church and community.
After their farming days, she joined MetLife and retired after 25 years in sales and management. She and Cline have 11 grandchildren.
January is time for radon testing Provided by NC Cooperative Extension Cleveland County Center Looking for a New Year’s resolution that can help you protect your family’s health in 2019? We all want to protect our families and help make our homes a safe place. Did you know that radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers? Radon is the odorless, colorless gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. The effects upon the families it touches can be just as devastating as lung cancer caused by smoking. January is National Radon Action Month. Each year more than 21,000 people in the U.S. die from lung cancer resulting from exposure to naturally occurring radon gas. What does this num-
ber mean to you? 1 in 15 American households have elevated levels of radon. What is the radon level in your home? Testing your home for radon is the only way to know and could save your life. The NC Radon Program of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services educates families and homeowners about radon gas, how to test for radon gas and how to lower radon levels within a home. Lowering the radon levels in a home helps to lower the risk of lung cancer. Free AirChek radon test kits are available for home testing in January 2019 (while supplies last). To receive your radon test kit, contact Nancy Abasiekong, Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, at NC Cooperative Extension, Cleveland County Center, 704-482-4365, or
come by the Cleveland County Extension Center, 130 South Post Road, Suite 1, Shelby, NC 28152. The AirChek radon test kit ($15 value) provides information on how to conduct the test and: • Free shipping back to the lab • Full analysis • Online test results, and the option for a complete written report explaining the results and what you may or may not need to do next. Information about testing and fixing radon problems is available through the NC Radon Program website www.ncradon.org. Lung cancer can strike anyone, in new or older homes and even a nonsmoker. Test your home for radon and lower your family’s risk of lung cancer now as part of the January 2019 National Radon Action Month.
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New Year, new you By Loretta Cozart According to U.S. News and World Report, eighty percent of New Year's resolutions fail by February. In most cases, the resolutions were too lofty and goals not achievable in a short period. Therefore, people to become discouraged and quit. A better way to approach a change in lifestyle is to set smaller, measurable goals and find a buddy to help you stay motivated. If you want to walk 30 minutes, three times a week, for example, find someone who lives nearby, or with whom you work, to walk with you. Kings Mountain offers several free, or near free, opportunities for fitness in the community, especially if you enjoy walking, running, or biking. The Kings Mountain Walking Track is located at 211 Cleveland Avenue and is open from dawn to dusk. The City's newest park located at Gantt Street and Park Drive near North School has a bicycle track, field, and basketball courts. Patriot's Park also offers a beautiful quarter-mile pathway downtown that winds around the park and through the woods for a
scenic walk. For a more strenuous walk, the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail begins at 807 S. Battleground Avenue at Quarry Road and offers 2.26 miles of trails. The goal for the trail is to link downtown Kings Mountain to Boulders Access at Crowders Mountain State Park. This will connect users to Kings Mountain National Battlefield, Kings Mountain State Park, and the Over the Mountain Victory Trail. While closed currently, the Kings Mountain National Military Park offers a 1.5-mile loop around the battlefield providing an excellent aerobic workout if you take the hike at a good pace. There are additional trails in the park that connect to the Kings Mountain State Park and beyond. The Mauney Memorial Library offers yoga on Wednesday at 9 a. m. with Rhonda Waterhouse. Her classes are free and are open to adults. You need to register one time on the library's website or call the library for more details. It is a great way to try yoga if you have never tried it before and this class is good for all levels of experience. The Kings Mountain Family YMCA offers a va-
riety of classes from Water Fitness, Silver Sneakers, Cardio Circuit, and Chair Yoga for seniors to Pickleball, Zumba, kickboxing, martial arts, Stretch and Flex, and Mixfit. Check with your insurance carrier, because many offer Y memberships in their policies. Adult's and children's sports are offered at the YMCA throughout the year, including Adult Men's Basketball (Spring), Adult Coed Volleyball (Summer), and Adult Coed Softball (Summer). Adult Coed Flag Football (Fall), and Pickleball. Children's sports include Tee-Ball, Softball, Baseball, Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball, and Youth Ballet. The City of Kings Mountain partners with the YMCA, resulting in lower membership costs locally. While the YMCA doesn't offer scholarships, per se, they do work with lower income individuals to reduce the costs of memberships. If you want to become a more fit, healthier you, the options to get active in Kings Mountain are endless. You just need to get started. So, lace up those sneakers and get moving.
It’s Girl Scout cookie season! With the start of the new year, comes the arrival of everyone’s favorite cookies- the Girl Scout cookies! Running now through March 3, the public can stock up on Thin Mints, Caramel Delites, Peanut Butter Patties and more! Through the Girl Scout Cookie Program, girls not only discover their inner leadership
potential, but also use their earnings to power amazing experiences for themselves and their troop, including travel, outdoor adventure and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programming. Many girls put the money toward impactful projects right in their own backyards, from supporting animal shelters and
Our Teachers Are Tops! Congratulations To KM Intermediate School Spotlight RACHEL LOWERY Ms. Rachel Lowery is a 6th grade Science/ Social Studies at KMIS. She has been teaching 15 years. She just recently received a well-deserved honor. She is a National Board-Certified Teacher Middle Grades Generalist 8-13. She worked very hard to achieve such a prestigious certification. Ms. Lowery enjoys traveling, hiking, playing disc golf, and reading. When asked why she became a teacher her response RACHEL LOWERY included, “I enjoy learning and I want to instill that in my students. I like trying new things and I want my students to have that same feeling and experience.” Thank you Ms. Lowery for all you have done and continue to do every day for our students.
food banks to working with local and state legislators to change laws. The cookie program’s benefits are many, and a recent Girl Scout Research Institute study found that two out of three girls who participate in the program learn five crucial skills—goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics—while doing incredible things for themselves and those around them. The proceeds stay local, meaning that when consumers purchase the delicious cookies, they’re giving back to their wider community. This year, along with the classic cookie flavors, Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont is celebrating a tasty new way to support young female entrepreneurs with a recently debuted Girl Scout cookie added to the 2019 lineup: Caramel Chocolate Chip. This gluten-free option features rich caramel, semisweet chocolate chips and a hint of sea salt in a chewy cookie. This gluten-free cookie will retail for $5 a box, while the other cookies are $4 a box. To find cookies near them, consumers can visit the cookie booth locator at www. girlscoutcookies.org or download the official Girl Scout Cookie Finder app, available for free on iOS or Android devices. They can also contact the council at info@girlscoutsp2p.org.
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Museum’s new exhibit features authors who influenced the region The Kings Mountain Historical Museum completed their train exhibit last Saturday. Their next exhibit, “Books: Stories that Shape Us” is scheduled from February 9 - May 11, 2019. Mark your calendars now, so you don’t miss this new exhibit and the two guest authors scheduled to present in late February and March. Books: Stories that Shape Us Books have been a part of our lives for centuries. Come in to explore how books permeate so much of what we learn and do. The exhibit will focus specifically on books and authors who have influenced our region: both past and the present! Fun for book lovers and all who love stories! We will highlight local authors in book talks throughout the exhibit: Author Chris J. Hartley, The Lost Soldier: The Ordeal of a World War II GI
Author Chris J. Hartley will speak on February 23 at 2 p.m.
Author Randell Jones will speak on March 30 at 2 p.m.
from the Home Front to the Hurtgen Forest Hartley tells the true and heart-wrenching story of two Kings Mountain natives working in a textile mill and how the war changed their lives. Saturday, February 23 at 2 p.m. Author Randell Jones, In the Footsteps of Daniel Boone
Jones tells the story of the women who shaped Daniel Boone to commemorate the Year of Women. This project is made possible by funding from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Saturday, March 30 at 2 p.m.
Author and television commentator to speak at GWU’s Dimensions program Jonathan Merritt will discuss how to talk about God in times of rapid social change A popular television commentator and award-winning writer on religion, culture and politics will be speaking at Gardner-Webb University on Jan. 15 at 9:25 a.m. for Dimensions. The GWU program is free and open to the public and will be held in Stewart Hall inside Tucker Student Center. Jonathan Merritt serves as a contributing writer for “The Atlantic,” contributing editor for “The Week,” and previously was a senior columnist for Religion News Service. He has published more than 3,500 articles in respected outlets such as “The New York Times,” “USA Today,” “Buzzfeed,” “The Washington Post” and “Christianity Today.” As a respected voice, he regularly contributes commentary to television, print, and radio news outlets and has been interviewed by ABC World News, NPR, CNN, PBS, MSNBC, Fox News, and CBS’ “60 Minutes.” After moving from the Bible-belt to New York City, Merritt realized he
JONATHAN MERRITT could no longer assume his friends understood words like grace and gospel. His most recent book, “Learning to Speak God From Scratch: Why Sacred Words are Vanishing— and How We Can Revive Them,” was written from that experience. “During times of rapid social change, many people, including Christians, don’t feel comfortable talking about God,” explains Dr. Tracy Jessup, GWU vice president for Christian Life and Service and senior minister to the University. “Jonathan
hopes to ‘breathe new life into [our] spiritual conversations and lure [us] into the embrace of the God who inhabits them.’” Merritt is also the author of several other books, including “Jesus is Better Than You Imagined,” and “A Faith of Our Own: Following Jesus Beyond the Culture Wars.” He has collaborated on or ghostwritten more than 50 additional books, and trains hundreds of young writers through his writing courses. For more information, visit jonathanmerritt.com.
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This group of folks took part in the First day Hike on New Years Day at Crowders Mtn. State Park. Hikers included Friends of Crowders Mountain Inc. members and park staff who trekked to the Boulders Overlook area for fun learning, exploration, and viewing. Photo by Verna Neal
Local folks take part in First Day Hike A group of people visited Crowders Mtn State Park on New Years Day and took part in a First day Hike event. First Day Hikes offered at all of North Carolina’s state parks on New Year’s Day brought a record 3,859 people to join 57 guided hikes across the state. Mild, dry weather made the hikes more attractive than those in 2018, which were marred by rain and winter weather. To start the new year, hundreds of dogs, two llamas and a goat joined their human companions on various hikes. Participants ranged in age from newborn to 95 years young.
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park set a record for their park’s first day hike program with 300 participants. Many traditional events continued, including the First Day 5-K at Haw River, the Polar Plunge at Hanging Rock and the Two State, One Hike partnership between Crowders Mountain State Park in N.C. and Kings Mountain State Park in South Carolina. “I was thrilled to see so many North Carolinians in our parks, particularly the record number at Cliffs of the Neuse,” said state parks Director Dwayne Patterson, who grew up in Kinston near the park. “These hikes were a great start to
the year for people of all ages, and I look forward to millions more people enjoying healthy outdoor recreation activities at our beautiful state parks throughout the year.” Nationally, First Day Hikes is promoted by America’s State Parks and the National Association of State Park Directors, with more than 400 hikes scheduled in state parks across the country. In North Carolina, the tradition began at Eno River State Park more than 40 years ago. All N.C. state parks have offered first day hikes since 2012.
Taxes dropped for NC on New Year’s Day Income tax rates for North Carolina families fell on New Year’s Day and the state’s zero-tax bracket also increased, reforms that save low-income workers a larger share of their liability under Republican-led tax relief. The state’s personal income tax rate fell from 5.49% to 5.25% in 2019. The standard deduction, or ‘zero tax bracket,’ for families filing jointly increased from $17,500 to $20,000, or from $8,750 to $10,000 for individuals. North Carolina’s corporate tax rate fell from 3% to 2.5%, the lowest rate levied in the nation, amid major economic reforms that have jumpstarted the state’s job and wage growth, consistently delivered revenue surpluses, and helped the state save a record $2 billion rainy day reserve in 2018. After the higher ze-
ro-tax bracket took effect, an estimated 1.5 million working North Carolinians are exempt from state income taxes according to the state’s Department of Revenue. That’s nearly 30% of all income tax returns filed in the state each year. The state’s Department of Revenue agency estimated 354,326 working adults will be removed from the income tax rolls by 2019 as a result of Republican-led tax relief this decade, a 23% increase in North Carolinians whose earnings are completely exempt from state income tax. “Families being able to save or spend their money instead of having it taxed away improves their quality of life and helps North Carolina’s overall economy,” Moore said. “Our priority is to provide maximum tax reductions for
those who need it most.” “Long-term relief and revenue reform continue to produce top-tier job growth and an unemployment rate below the national average in our state, a winning combination for North Carolina families and businesses.” The lower personal income tax rate will save North Carolinians an estimated $380 million in the 2018-19 fiscal year, another $780 million in the 2019-2020 fiscal year, and more than $810 million in the 2020-2021 fiscal year, according to the state’s Fiscal Research Division. North Carolina’s economy added nearly 100,000 jobs in 2018 – one of the highest growth rates the state has ever had – and rural areas saw the fastest growth following previous phases of tax relief this decade.
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GWU Distinguished Artist Series hosts event for aspiring songwriters Three accomplished composers will share advice and critique compositions Aspiring songwriters will have the opportunity to share their compositions with three accomplished composers in a workshop and concert at Gardner-Webb University on Jan. 12. Presented by the School of Performing and Visual Arts Distinguished Artists Series, the free event features Fiona McAllister, Glenn Selby and Steve Simpson. The workshop is open to the public and will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Gardner Recital Hall in the O. Max Gardner building. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. in Blanton Auditorium, located in Hamrick Hall. Attendees should bring three copies of their original songs to perform for the guest artists. “At the workshop, the three songwriters will teach songwriting, lyrics, melodies, chord progressions and substitutions, give critiques on your songs in a song circle, and talk about the publishing and music business,” related Dr. Patricia Sparti, GWU professor of music. “They will also discuss the ‘Best practices of Successful Songwriters.’ After a break for dinner, the concert follows. All three songwriters will swap
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songs, and the program includes performances by singer/songwriter Kevin Bridges, the GWU AcaFelons, and others.” Selby has a Bachelor of Music with a minor in music business from Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. Having worked as a music publisher in Nashville, Selby has been affiliated with songwriters since 1985. His roles have included publisher, producer, mentor, contest judge, and co-writer. Currently, the official mentor for Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) Charlotte Chapter, his focus has been to share deliberate approaches to songwriting and the entire songwriting process. Selby says these techniques have been used for over 80 years. Simpson has been writing songs as a hobby for 20 years, and performs them regularly at acoustic music venues in the Carolinas. He has won numerous songwriting contests. In 2006, he released his first CD, “Better Late,” and in 2013, he released his second CD, “Dusty Lawn Chairs.” Simpson has been a member of the NSAI for 20 years, and is currently one of the coordinators of the Rock Hill, S.C., chapter. McAllister is a co-coordinator for the NSAI Charlotte Chapter. She is trained
in song construction and evaluation by the NSAI in Nashville. A multi-instrumentalist, she performs 13 instruments in a program called, “Strings and Things,” for local schools. She plays Celtic hammered dulcimer and harp for weddings and has a hammered dulcimer CD. She performed in contemporary Christian groups and Shepherds Pie folk group for years. “My favorite thing about working with the songwriting community is helping people gain the skills and courage to share what is unique about them,” she shares. “That is where the skill and the artistry meet.”
Grace United Methodist Bible study Grace United Methodist Church, 830 Church Street, Kings Mountain, NC, will begin a Bible Study on the book of Genesis on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 6:30 PM. Classes will be held each Thursday in the fellowship hall. Ms Jeannine Fisher will be teaching the course. You need only a Bible and a desire to learn. This course is free and everyone is invited to join us in the study of God's word.
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New Life in the New Year So, how are your New Year Resolutions going? Resolving to exercise more frequently, spend less money, or exchange bad habits for good Rev. ones seems like a Rob Patrick, great start to a new Pastor year! But a recent Boyce Memorial U.S. study by StaARP tistic Brain Research Institute indicates only 8% of those making resolutions keep them. Are your resolutions already broken? Or, did you not make any, certain that you wouldn’t keep them anyway? Life change, such as keeping
New Year Resolutions, is hard for everyone because of the nature of humanity and the reality of sin. Since the first sin of Adam and Eve, all humanity is effected by sin; it is part of who we are! The beginning of a new year doesn’t change that! No one’s resolve or determination is stronger than the power of sin. The strength of sin in us helps understand why old habits and patterns are hard to overcome. Defeating sin requires the supernatural power of new life found only in Jesus. He indicated this when He said to a religious teacher named Nicodemus, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom
of God.” (John 3:3) This confused Nicodemus, who didn’t understand how anyone could be physically born again. But Jesus was talking about new spiritual life received through faith. Jesus expressed surprise at the confusion of Nicodemus. Nicodemus should have known the promise of new spiritual life from the Old Testament prophets! The prophet Ezekiel didn’t use the phrase “born again,” but the LORD said through him, “I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes
and be careful to obey my rules.” (Ezekiel 36:26,27) “Born again” and “a new heart” are both terms expressing God’s promise of new spiritual life for all sinners who trust in Jesus! This promise includes God’s power for obedient living. If your New Year Resolutions are already broken, here is good news: Your own resolve isn’t strong enough to defeat sin, but Jesus has defeated sin for you. Come to Him in faith, and He will free you from sin’s domination. This is the promise of new life: Growing obedience not by our resolutions alone, but by Jesus’ saving power in us!
Men's retreat at Christian Freedom January 26 Men's Retreat 2019 featuring Nikita Koloff will be held at Christian Freedom Baptist Church on Saturday, January 26 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The cost is $20 (meal included). Call CFBC at 704-739-4152 by January 23 to register. The church is located at 246 Range Road, Kings Mountain, NC
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Church Service Directory 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 Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328 Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961
East Gold Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold St. • Kings Mountain, NC KINGS MOUNTAIN Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406 Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075 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
Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516 Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354 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
New Way Missionary Baptist Church 105 Waco Road 704-724-0414
Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070
Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Road 704-739-4833
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Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852 Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826 Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398 Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue
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 St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256
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Mt. Zion Baptist Church calls Davis as new pastor Rev. Leslie Davis is the new pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. Pastor Davis is the former pastor of the Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church of Lockhart, SC. He served the Sandy River Baptist Association Lower Division as the Dean of Congress of Christian Education from November 2016 through November 2018. Pastor Davis completed his undergraduate studies at USC - Upstate, Spartanburg, SC, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, emphasis in Speech with a minor in African-American. He holds a master’s degree in education with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction and an emphasis in Language Arts from the University of Phoenix. He currently serves as seventh grade language arts teacher in the Gaston County School System. Pastor Davis commenced the Master’s preaching ministry on December 11, 2011 and served as an Associate Minister at Young’s Grove Baptist Church in Blacksburg, SC, where he was a member for more than 20 years. At Young’s Grove he also served as a trustee, treasurer of the building fund, praise and worship team leader, Sunday school teacher and youth advisor. He has also served in the Ministers Alliance of Thickety Mountain Missionary
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Rev. Leslie Davis, his wife Andrea Brown-Davis and their three daughters. Baptist Association. He has been married to the Andrea Brown-Davis for eight years. She is currently employed as a school nurse with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and is weeks away from completing her Nurse Practitioner Program with South University. They are the parents of three daughters. Pastor Davis said he “strives daily to live the life he preaches about, educate, and equip all believers in kingdom building,” and in all his many accolades and
duties he wants to “love mercy, walk humbly, and do justly.” Pastor Davis lives by the motto “Everything I got God gave me; everything I am God allows me to be “ Mt. Zion welcomes Pastor Davis and his family to the Kings Mountain community and the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Association. The date of his installation service will be announced as soon as plans are complete.
Artworks in Colored Pencil” exhibit in the galleries at SAS January 8-February 8 “Artworks in Colored Pencil” fills the galleries at Southern Arts Society (SASi) through February 8. Featured in the show are some of the artists in the Colored Pencil Group that meets monthly at SASi. The group began meeting in March 2017 with individuals who were interested in learning current techniques using colored pencils as a fine art medium. While colored pencils have been around for a long time, popularity of the medium has grown King Fisher by Terry Ratchford in recent years. Pencils types of papers and various and paper are easy to transport, don’t take up a lot mediums that can be used of room, are not as messy with pencils. Participating artists are: as paint and can fit into any time frame you have to give. Todd Baxter, Donna BidColored pencil artistry is be- dix, Clint Bouldin, Susan coming more accepted as a Chandler, Rheta Conley, fine art medium in galleries Hilde Deprez, Colin R. Dyer, Janet Dyer, Darand art shows. Over the past two years, lene Godfrey, Isabelle there has been a consistent Griesmyer, Claye Hodge, group of 20 plus artists Janet Littlejohn Kaufman, coming together to share Kyliegh Kite, Terry D. their expertise and artwork, Knudsen, Lori McAdams, constantly striving to better Jennifer McGinnis, Susie themselves as color pencil Neely, Jacqueline Ramey, artists. Under the leader- Terry Ratchford, Ron Shepship of fellow artist Ronald ard, and Jan Welborn. The works on exhibit are Shepard, they learn the difference between the various as different as each artist, color pencils on the market, showing their versatility and the pros and cons of differ- individuality. Much of the ent brands, and the many artwork is available for sale.
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The public is invited to a reception Sunday January 13, from 2-4 pm, to meet the artists and learn more about this fast growing medium. This is a free event. Dress is casual. The exhibit will be on view through February 8. The Color Pencil Group continues to meet the last Thursday of each month from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The group welcomes anyone with a desire to learn more about color pencil to attend their meetings. All levels of artists are welcome, no prior experience necessary. Southern Arts Society (SASi) Gift Shop & Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Avenue in the historic Southern Railway Depot, at the intersection of Piedmont and Battleground. SASi offers a gift shop, ongoing exhibits, programs and classes in a variety of media for artists of all levels. Hours: Tues – Sat, 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is Free. For more information please visit www.SouthernArtsSociety.org, or their Facebook page. Contact 704.739.5585 or email SouthernArtsSociety@gmail.com.
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1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 pinch black pepper 4 cups vegetable broth 4 (15 oz.) cans black beans 1 (15 oz.) can whole kernel corn 1 (14.5 oz.) can crushed tomatoes • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion, celery, carrots and garlic for 5 minutes. Season with chili powder, cumin, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute. Stir in vegetable broth, 2 cans of beans, and corn. Bring to a boil. •Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, process remaining 2 cans beans and tomatoes until smooth. Stir into boiling soup mixture, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Leave meat on the bone while it cooks 4-5 cups leftover ham 2 cups dry navy beans 2 cups celery chopped 2 cups carrots chopped 1 large onion finely chopped 3 cloves garlic finely minced 4 sprigs fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dry 1/4 cup fresh parsley or 1 tbsp. dry 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 8-9 cups chicken stock 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing vegetables • Prepare dried beans by soaking them in cold water for 8-10 hours, then drain and rinse. (I do this the night before).
• In large pan heat oil and sauté celery, carrots, onions and garlic until tender. • Add chicken stock, ham bone and ham. Transfer to larger pot if necessary. • Add beans, parsley, thyme and pepper. • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 2-3 hours. • Chop up large pieces of ham before serving
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1 pound ground beef 4 cups chicken broth 4 cups water 2 (1 oz.) pkg. dry onion soup mix 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 (16 oz.) package frozen mixed vegetables 3/4 cup elbow macaroni • In a saute pan, brown ground beef, over medium heat. • In a large stock pot, combine broth, water, onion soup mix, tomato sauce, celery, onion, frozen vegetables and macaroni. Bring to a boil and then simmer until macaroni is done. • Add browned ground beef, mix and serve.
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6 tablespoons chopped onion 4 tablespoons margarine 6 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash 3 cups water 4 cubes chicken bouillon 1/2 tsp. marjoram 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper 2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese • In a large saucepan, saute onions in margarine until tender. Add squash, water, bouillon, marjoram, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Bring to boil; cook 20 minutes, or until squash is tender.
1 tablespoon olive oil ½ onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups chicken broth 1 (10 oz.) can enchilada sauce (medium) 1 cup crushed tomatoes 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn ½ teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 cups shredded chicken breasts, cooked 1 tablespoon lime juice (half of a lime) 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped avocado for garnish, if desired tortilla strips for garnish, if desired cilantro for garnish, if desired • Add oil to a large saucepan. • Add in onion and saute for 2-3 minutes. • Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute. • Pour in chicken broth, enchilada sauce, crushed tomatoes, black beans, corn, cumin, paprika and pepper. • Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. • Stir in precooked shredded chicken and warm through. • Take off of the heat and add in lime juice and cilantro. • Serve immediately and garnish with avocado, tortilla strips or cilantro if desired.
Town and Country Garden Club meeting Eight members of the Town and Country Garden Club met on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at First Presbyterian Church. After the reading of the “Club Collect”, Dot Dixon and Susan Gibson, co-hosts for the meeting, served the traditional meal of hot dogs and all the trimmings, Tex Mex and dessert of sweet potato pie and orange date cake. The December program was one of the club member’s favorites – preparing “tray favors” for the Kings Mountain Hospital, White Oak Manor and Testa Hospice. In the “Club Collect”, it states that “our Heavenly Father would enlighten our minds to use wisely all the gifts of Thy mighty hand.” The group brought greenery from their yards, which is part of the “Collect”, as a symbol that they are thankful for all the beauty of the earth. The greenery is arranged in prepared containers. They added to this a red bow, candy cane and Christmas cards.
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Low gas prices mean it's a great time for a winter road trip Edited by Alan Hodge from NCDOT information With the price of gasoline hovering around two dollars a gallon and holiday traffic finally calmed down, now is the time to get out of the house with a quick auto day trip on one of our area's official North Carolina Scenic Byways. Known as “The Crowders Mountain Drive”, this eightmile jaunt takes motorists by Crowders and Kings mountains in Gaston and Cleveland counties. To begin following the byway, take Exit 10 from I-85 and follow U.S. 29/74 to the community of Mountain View. Exit onto Sparrow Springs Road (S.R. 1125),where the route begins. Follow Sparrow Springs Road and turn right onto Pinnacle Road (S.R. 1104) as they wind around the base of Crowders and Kings moun-
tains. Crowders Mountain, named for a local settler, is one of the peaks in the Kings Mountain Range. The mountain range is about three miles long, extending from the southern end of Gaston and Cleveland counties in North Carolina into York County, S.C. The highest peak, called the Pinnacle, marks the northern end of the range. Its weathered granite cap, called a monadnock, stands above the other peaks as a king stands above his people. Continue on Sparrow Springs Road as it veers right into the area around Crowders Mountain State Park. The park showcases the local mountains, which are remnants of the ancient Appalachians. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking or rock climbing in the park. Continue following the byway by turning right to stay on Sparrow Springs Road for two miles, and then right again onto Pinnacle Road.
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Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ I’m always excited about the times I get to go on an extended hunting trip. The expectations are always high and the opGARY MILLER portunity to go with a friend makes the miles pass quickly and the laughs come in abundance. I go on a couple of these trips each year. They are usually at a time when the weather can be nasty and cold. Those hunts offer special challenges, and hours in the tree stand make nights in a warm bed even more comfortable. By the last days however, my mind begins drifting toward home. I get tired of fighting the elements, tired of battling my bodies urge to stay in bed, and tired of being away from my family whom I love. I just want to go home. As I reflect on my desire to leave, I am reminded of a lesson I learned earlier in life – one that helped me understand more about death and dying. Over the years I have stood at the bedside of many of the elderly who were sick and dying. Many of them were battling all sorts of illness or disease. Instead of continuing to fight, their desire was simple. They wanted to go home. Not to the brick and mortar earthly dwelling, but to their heavenly home. As a young man I never understood why anyone would trade life for death. As an older man, now I do. It was not these men and women wished to cease to live, but it was that they wished to live in a better place; one that promised a new body and where most of their loved ones were waiting. It was sort of like my hunting trips. It was not that I did not love to deer hunt, but when it came right down to it, what I really loved more than anything was at home. Not only could I be with the ones I loved, I could do it without facing the battles that I was looking at right now. You may have an elderly loved one who is fighting a battle of sickness. You may think they have lost their desire to live. For a Christian, that is far from the truth. They have not lost their desire to live, only their desire to do it here. Remember that God always heals. Sometimes He does it here and sometimes He does it in Heaven. gary@outdoortruths.org ~ www.outdoortruths.org
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The first mile is gravel. Formed in 1841, Cleveland County was named for Benjamin Cleveland, a hero at the Battle of Kings Mountain during the Revolutionary War. Kings Mountain National Military Park, located in South Carolina, is the site of that decisive British defeat in 1780. The valley is also known as Sherrars Gap and separates the Pinnacle from the rest of the Kings Mountain Range. Pinnacle Road changes to Lake Montonia Road (S.R. 2292) at the Cleveland/Gaston County line. Follow this road for about one mile where it intersects with N.C. 161. Turn right onto N.C. 161 North for one-half mile to I-85 where the byway ends. For an interesting side trip, continue into South Carolina to the Kings Mountain National Military Park by turning left onto N.C. 161 South and driving four miles into South Carolina to the park’s access road. Another nearby day trip is the Drovers Road. This byway passes through Hickory Nut Gap, one of two gaps in the Blue Ridge Mountains used by early eastern settlers to reach the beautiful Asheville plateaus. Many farmers drove flocks of market-bound livestock through this gap, giving the byway its name. Though this area has changed considerably during the past century, its beauty still abounds and the paths blazed through this region a century ago are the same avenues of choice today. The byway’s western end begins along U.S. 74 Alternate at the Blue Ridge Parkway, just north of Fairview as the highway works its way through the mountains from Asheville. Traveling south, notice Little Pisgah Mountain (elevation 4,412 feet) on the left. This peak was once known to the Cherokee as Konnatoga Little Pisgah Mountain marks the beginning of the climb up and through Hickory Nut Gap. This gap was once known as Sherrill’s Gap after a historic inn and tavern located nearby and owned by Bedford Sherrill. The inn, open between 1834 and 1909, was a wellknown comfort stop for weary travelers, settlers, drovers and Civil War soldiers. Listed as a National Register Historic Site, the inn is now maintained as a private residence and is visible from the wide curves between Ferguson Mountain and Tater Knob. The hillsides along the byway
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No matter what the time of year or vantage point, the landscape around Crowders Mtn. State Park and its scenic byways offer great viewing. NC Dept. of Travel and Tourism photo
ARRESTS Andrew Davis, Kings Mountain, misdemeanor probation violation, misdemeanor driving while license revoked, misdemeanor larceny, and outstanding warrants from Gastonia for driving while license revoked and felony probation violation, $55,500 secured bond. Timothy Stamey, Kings Mountain, felony probation violation, $15,000 secured bond. Markis Thomas, Kings Mountain, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia, misdemeanor driving while license revoked, $4,000 secured bond. Christopher Jones, Kings Mountain, misdemeanor simple assault, $1,000 secured bond. Christopher Atkins, Kings Mountain, DV violation, disorderly conduct, damage to property, resisting public officer, no bond. Misty Bryson, Belmont, felony schedule II with intent to sell and deliver, misdemeanor possession schedule IV, misdemeanor possession drug paraphernalia, no bond. Jonathan Payne, Kings Mountain, misdemeanor second degree trespassing, $1,000 secured bond. Brenda Hoyle Byles, 57, Kings Mountain, driving while license revoked, $1,000 secured bond. Demaceo Brice, Gastonia, speeding, driving while license revoked, $1,000 secured bond. Julian Pompey, Shelby, driving while license revoked-failure to appear, driving while license revoked, $1,000 secured bond. Mark Kirk, Second St., misdemeanor assault, criminal summons served. Brooklyn Anthony, Gastonia, misdemeanor failure to deliver title, $750 secured bond. Casey Maradiga, Kings Mountain, misdemeanor simple assault, no bond. Megan McMillian, Kings Mountain, order for arrest on misdemeanor damage to property, $1,003.50 bond. Derrick Zito, Salisbury, three counts misdemeanor assault on government official, three counts possession of methamphetamine, misdemeanor resist, delay and obstruct, $1,000,000 secured bond. According to the police report, Zito had four warrants for his arrest from Rowan County including failure to notify change of address (sex offender). Charles Morrow, Kings Mountain, misdemeanor resist, delay, obstruct, $1,000 secured bond. Sylvia Young, Kings Mountain, misdemeanor larceny . Brittany Nelson, Kings Mountain, misdemeanor order for arrest, $5,000 secured bond.
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used a shoe to break a window. Damage was unknown. Joshua Gottlieb, Kings Mountain, reported that someone used an unknown object to scratch his vehicle. Ticoala Thompson of Kings Mountain reported that someone used an unknown object to scratch a vehicle at BMU Manufacturing in Greer, SC. Damage was $300. Lavern Sharpe, Kings Mountain, reported larceny of two hoodies, cell phone, coins, clothes and toys, frozen food, football jersey and autographed pictures. Value of the football jerseys and autographed pictures is unknown. Combined value of the other items was $1,200. Robert Robinson, Kings Mountain, reported larceny of a 1994 F-150 Ford pickup at a parking area on S. Oriental Ave. WRECKS A vehicle backed by Wendell Bunch struck a parked vehicle belonging to Crystal Douglas, in a parking lot on S. Battleground Ave. Damage to the Douglas vehicle was $2,500. There was no damage to the Bunch vehicle. Vehicles driven by Stephen Watkins of Iron Station and Sandra Wilson of Kings Mountain struck on US 74 Bypass at Edgemont Dr. Damage to the Watkins vehicle was $1,500 and damage to the Wilson vehicle was $2,000. A vehicle driven by Mary Bridges of Clover backed into a vehicle driven Joshua Robinson of Bessemer City in a parking lot on Cleveland Ave. Damage to each vehicle was $2,000. Vehicles driven by Joann Massey of Kings Mountain and Raymond Hardy of Clover, SC struck on NC 161 at I85. Damage to the Massey vehicle was $10,000 and damage to the Hardy vehicle was $7,500. Vehicles driven by James Neill of Shelby and Jerome Wright of Brooklyn, NY struck on I-85 at NC 161. Damage to the Neill vehicle was $2,500 and damage to the Wright vehicle, owned by Enterprise LSG of Indianapolis, IN was $3,000. Neill was cited for failing to see a movement that could have been made in safety. A vehicle driven by Lyndsie Jarvis of Kings Mountain struck a concrete encased stop sign in a parking area on Shelby Rd., causing $17,000 damage to the vehicle. A vehicle driven by John Currence of Kings Mountain hydroplaned on US 74 Bypass West near the Norfolk Southern Railway overpass, causing it to run off the road and hit a guardrail. Damage to the vehicle was $2,500. Vehicles driven by Carson Bailey of Clover, SC, and Christopher Costner of Hickory struck on US 74 Business and Railroad Ave. Damage to the Bailey vehicle, owned by Innovative Pool Designs of Kings Mountain, was $3,000. Damage to the Costner vehicle was $5,000. A vehicle driven by Emily Eastburn of Kings Mountain ran off the road and struck two mailboxes and a storm drain pipe, causing the vehicle to roll and come to rest in an upright position. Eastburn was charged with texting while driving. Damage to the vehicle was $5,000 and damage to mailboxes was $100. A vehicle driven by Jason Brown of Kings Mountain was struck by a black sedan on I85 that left the scene. Damage to the Brown vehicle was $3,500. Vehicles driven by Chasity Dallas, Aaliyah Camp and Blakely Philbeck, all of Kings Mountain, struck on US 74 Business near North Piedmont Ave. Damage to the Dallas vehicle was $2,000, damage to the Camp vehicle was $4,000 and damage to the Philbeck vehicle was $1,500. According to Officer Dee’s report, the Dallas vehicle failed to reduce speed and struck the Camp vehicle, knocking it into the Philbeck vehicle.
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Good Karma Ranch alpacas shortly after their trimming last spring. Photos courtesy Good Karma Ranch
Mike and Shelly Walsh and one of the 20 or so alpacas they raise on their Good Karma Ranch near Stanley and Iron Station. Incidentally, this animal’s name is GKR Lover’s Liberation. Photo by Alan Hodge
When it comes to alpacas, warm and fuzzy sums it up By Alan Hodge Special to the Herald It’s a pretty safe bet to say that when a lot of folks drive past 1041 Brevard Place Rd. near Iron Station and Stanley, they do a double take at what they see in the field there. The object of interest is an alpaca, actually around twenty of them, and they’re owned by Mike and Shelly Walsh. The Walsh enterprise is called Good Karma Ranch and the purpose is to raise alpacas for their extremely soft and warm fiber as well as promoting the raising and breeding of the unique animals. So, just exactly what is an alpaca? According to the Alpaca Owners Association, the alpaca (vicugña pacos) is a domesticated species of South American camelid. The camels that most people are familiar with are the ones with humps; the dromedary of Northern Africa, the Middle East, and South-
TRAVEL From Page 7A are covered in stands of mature trees. Descending from the gap, the byway passes into Hickory Nut Gorge. Bearwallow Mountain is on the right. Hickory Nut Creek (also known as the Rocky Broad) parallels the route. Five miles from the beginning of the byway is the quaint village of Gerton, previously known as Pump. As the story goes, the town’s original name came from the frequent practice of thirsty patrons to leave money by a local water pump. Upon their return, they would find a jar of clear potent liquid unique to these hills. The drive through this area offers several craft shops, stores, campgrounds and roadside stands. A popular destination for generations and only about an hour from Gaston and Cleveland counties, the Black Mountain Rag Scenic Byway is full of twists, turns, ups and downs. Along the sharp curves and hairpin turns of N.C. 9 lies the town of Bat Cave, which was aptly named for a nearby cave inhabited by these winged mammals. This portion of the byway is not recommended for recreational vehicles due to sharp curves. Flowing to the right of N.C. 9 the Broad River, which ends at the community of Lake Lure, is joined by Hickory Nut Creek near the intersection of U.S. 64, U.S. 74 and N.C. 9. To visit Lake Lure, turn left and follow U.S. 64/74A/N.C. 9 East. Departing Bat Cave, take U.S. 64 East to Chimney Rock. Chimney Rock is a weathered granite monolith that rises from Chimney Rock Mountain. Motorists may want to take
ern Asia, and the Bactrian camel of China and Tibet. However, there are four other camelids (without humps) that are indigenous to South America: two of them, llamas and alpacas, have been domesticated for thousands of years; whereas the other two varieties, guanacos and vicunas, continue to roam in wild herds today. The alpaca comes in two breed-types: huacaya (pronounced wah-KI-ah) and suri (SOO-ree). Huacayas, the more common type and the ones found at Good Karma Ranch, account for about 90% of all alpacas, and have fluffy, crimpy fleece that gives the animals a teddy bear-like appearance. Suris, on the other hand, grow silky, lustrous fleece that drapes gracefully in beautiful pencil-locks People often confuse alpacas with llamas. While closely related, llamas and alpacas are distinctly different animals. First, llamas are much larger, about twice the
size of an alpaca, with an average weight of about 250 to 450 pounds, compared to an alpaca whose weight averages 100 to 200 pounds. Llamas are primarily used for packing or for guarding herds of sheep or alpacas, whereas alpacas are primarily raised for their soft and luxurious fleece. Mike estimates there are currently 300,000 alpacas in the United States. “They originally came here in the 1990s from Peru but are not imported anymore,” he said. How did Mike and Shelly get involved in raising alpacas? “We have twelve acres and wanted to raise something small,” Shelly said. “We began raising the alpacas in late 2009.” The alpacas are super cute, but for the Walshes they are a business venture as well. The main “crop” being their fiber. “Alpaca fiber is hypoallergenic, super soft, and not scratchy like wool,” said Shelly.
a side trip to Chimney Rock State Park to visit this unique rock formation, which overlooks Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure. Hickory Nut Falls, cascading more than 400 feet into the Broad River, adds to the beautiful mountain scenery and have been featured in a number of movies including “Fire Starter,” “Last of the Mohicans” and “A Breed Apart.” The gorge runs southeast from Hickory Nut Gap and drops 1,800 feet before ending at Lake Lure. The resort community of Lake Lure was established in 1927 and provided the scenery for the movie “Dirty Dancing.” Before crossing Pool Creek, where N.C. 9 and U.S.
64/74A split, notice the historic resort hotel on the right. To continue following the byway, backtrack along U.S. 64 West eight miles to Bat Cave along the winding edge of Lake Lure. In Bat Cave, follow U.S. 64 toward Hendersonville. Along this six-mile route, enjoy the beautiful masses of mountain laurel and some of North Carolina’s finest apple orchards. This area was settled in 1830. The Black Mountain Rag byway ends at Mills Gap Road. For more information on scenic byways and drives in North Carolina, go to http:// www.visitnc.com/scenic-byways-drives.
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“Parker” guards the alpacas. Parker is a Maremma sheepdog. The breed is native to Italy. In the spring the Walshes have a professional shearer come and “harvest” the fiber. Other folks in our region with alpacas also bring their animals to Good Karma Ranch for the event. “It’s an intense work day,” Shelly says. After the bags of fiber from the Good Karma Ranch herd are collected, Mike and Shelly send a lot of it to a cooperative in Maine. “We work with them to make products like gloves, socks, scarves and hats,” said Shelly. After the products are shipped back to the ranch, the Walshes sell them at a store right there on the property.
The store is also a trophy room of sorts. On the wall are dozens of ribbons, mostly blue, that the Walsh alpacas have won in local and regional shows. Spring is also the time when baby alpacas are born and the Walshes are looking forward to the arrival of about a half dozen new members to their herd this year. “We want to grow the herd to around thirty animals,” said Shelly. Mike and Shelly both have “day” jobs- he’s in construction and she’s in medical sales- so between their careers and the ranch they stay busy. However, they do have a couple of helpers, their
12 year old son Ryan who is a sixth grade student at East Lincoln Middle School, and a huge, snow white dog named Parker who keeps watch over “his” herd. “Ryan knows how to do all the farm chores which is fantastic,” said Shelly. “Parker is a very good employee.” Overall, Good Karma Ranch is highly interesting and the Walshes welcome visitors. The ranch holds several events during the year that are listed on its website. For more information about one of the more unique places in our region go to www. goodkarmaranch.com.
Amber Ramsey Cox loves seeing nature at it’s best. She captured these beautiful shots of deer casually strolling by on her property in Lattimore, NC. Amber is formerly a native of Kings Mountain.
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KM sophomore Kobe Paysour named to All-American team
KOBE PAYSOUR
In the 96-year history of Kings Mountain High School football, the Mountaineers have had only one player named to an All-American team. Now, make that two. Kobe Paysour, a sophomore wide receiver who also excelled at defensive back, last week was named to the Max Preps All-American team. Paysour had one of the most spectacular seasons in Mountaineer history last fall when the Mountaineers
finished 12-3 overall and advanced to the Western 3A championship game. Paysour set numerous receiving records while scoring at least one touchdown in 13 of the Mountaineers’ 15 games. They include: -Most passes caught in a single season – 79. -Most passes caught in a career – 110. -Most yards receiving in a single game – 288 vs. Stuart Cramer. -Most yards receiving in
a single season – 1,721. -Most yards receiving in a career – 2,491. -Most touchdown receptions in a career – 32. -Most touchdowns receiving in a single season – 26. -Longest pass interception return for a touchdown – 103 yards vs. Statesville. -In addition, Paysour tied teammate Ricaylen Mack’s record for most touchdowns in a single season – 27. Quarterback George
Harris, who led the Mountaineers to their first-ever conference championship in 1955, is the only other KM football player to be named All-American. He went on to play four years at Duke University. Kings Mountain has had several other athletes in other sports to be named High School All-American, including basketball stars George Adams and Otis Cole and tennis star Bryan Jones.
Mountaineers sweep Wildcats Kings Mountain High’s varsity basketball teams swept North Gaston in a Big South 3A doubleheader Wednesday night in Dallas, the girls winning 49-48 and the boys 77-54. It was the second win for the Lady Mountaineers over the Lady Wildcats who were the preseason pick to win the conference. The earlier victory came in the Christmas tournament at East Lincoln. Kings Mountain won that first game easily, but the Wildcats had some starters back that missed that earlier game and the Lady Mountaineers had to come from behind in the final two minutes to win. The Lady Mountaineers started the first quarter down 10-0 and were still behind 14-7 at the quarter break and 26-20 at the half. North Gaston was still on top 41-34 heading into the fourth quarter before KM freshman Saniya Wilson got hot. Wilson scored seven of her 19 points in the fourth quarter, including the Lady Mountaineers’ only 3-pointer of the night to give her team its first lead with two minutes remaining. North Gaston regained the lead, but KM senior Hannah Clark hit a runner from the wing to put the Lady Mountaineers up 49-48 with 3.5 seconds to go. North Gaston’s Spencer Britton, who missed the earlier game and led the Lady Wildcats with 17 points, barely missed a half-court heave as time expired. Kings Mountain hit 17 of 32 two-point attempts (53 percent) but only hit one of nine from beyond the arc.
The Lady Mountaineers hit 57 percent (12 of 21) from the free throw line. Wilson and Niya Kelly led the rebounding with seven and six, respectively. The boys game started slowly for the Mountaineers but they heated up in the second half and kept rolling from their successful championship in their holiday tournament with a 77-54 win. The Wildcats led 19-17 after the first quarter and 36-34 at the half but the Mountaineer defense held them to just 18 total points in the second half. The Mountaineers took command with 18 points in the third period to take a 53-44 lead, and then outscored the ‘Cats 24-10 in the fourth period to blow the game open. Eli Paysour had his best game of the year with 26 points and 14 rebounds. Zeke Littlejohn contributed 22 points and 12 boards. Kobe Paysour scored 12 points and did an outstanding job setting up the offense and also declawed the Cats on defense. He had six rebounds, seven assists and two steals. LT Thomas scored 16 and Tyrese McNeil 14 for the Wildcats. GIRLS GAME KM (49) – Carter-Key 1, Drennan 2, Clark 20, Wilson 19, Houser 2, Kelly 4, Barnes 1. BOYS GAME KM (77) – K. Paysour 14, Hughes 3, Tate 8, Littlejohn 22, E. Paysour 26, Melton 2, Odums 2. NG (54) – Thomas 16, Finger 2, McNeil 14, Shaw 8, Nail 6, Walker 8.
Zeke Littlejohn drives for a layup in Friday’s win over Hunter Huss at KMHS. Photos by Gary Smart
KM sweeps Hunter Huss, Littlejohn sets points mark Kings Mountain High’s varsity basketball teams went into last night’s Big South 3A Conference doubleheader with Ashbrook looking for sole possession of first place. While Kings Mountain was sweeping Hunter Huss Friday night at Parker Gym, Ashbrook was doing the same to Crest leaving the Mountaineers and Green Wave as the only undefeated teams in conference play with 3-0 records. The Lady Mountaineers had little trouble disposing of Hunter Huss 75-40 in Friday’s game at Parker Gym. It was a much closer See HUNTER HUSS, Page 3B
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Patriots fall to Crest in non-division opener
AJ Richardson puts up a shot from inside against Crest in KM Middle’s season opener. Photos by Gary Smart
Curtis Simpson leads the fast break for Patriots.
Kings Mountain Middle School fell to Crest in a season-opening doubleheader Thursday at the KMMS gym. The girls lost 42-17 and the boys 43-31. Austyn Dixon led the girls with seven points. CoRey Simpson added four and Khalia King, Vaniya Roberts and Tyasya Bell scored two each. Playing well on defense were Miracle Davis, Simpson and Dixon. Kings Mountanin was scheduled to play Lincolnton yesterday and will face North Lincoln away on January 10 and Burns at home on January 15. The boys got off to a slow start and trailed 13-3 at the end of the first quarter. KM took several good shots that would not go down. The cold shooting continued in the second quarter. KM picked up the scoring pace in the third quarter and matched Crest bucket for bucket. The fourth quarter saw KM pick up their man to man defense and cut into the Crest lead, but fell short. Leading the way for KM was AJ Richardson with six points and four rebounds. Eli Osborne scored four points and had eight rebounds and one block. Jake Lloyd had four points and a steal; Nic Cole three
Austyn Dixon puts up one from short range. Photos by Gary Smart points and a rebound; Priest Wilson three points, Bryson Brown three points and Zavian Smith three points and a steal. Curtis Simpson had two points and a block, and Isaiah Estridge two points and a rebound. Playing outstanding de-
fense were Brown, Smith, Lloyd and Ja’Qualyn Sanders. KM’s bench scored 10 points with nine players getting in on the scoring. Kings Mountain’s goal is to get on a roll and make the playoffs for the fourth year in a row.
KMMS Lady Patriot’s Basketball 2018-2019 Roster 10 Melissa Morehead 11 Katie Platt 12 Alayna Patrick 20 Arielle Ritch 21 Myracle Davis 23 Janiyah McClain 25 Khalia King 30 Vanyah Roberts 31 Austyn Dixon 32 CoRey Simpson 33 Brittany Blanton 35 Tyasya Bell 40 Cheyenne Mullinax 45 Akireona Richardson Coaches: Monty Deaton & Lisa May Managers: McKayden Oliver, Seaerra Tyler SEASON SCHEDULE 1/3 KM vs Crest* Home 1/8 KM vs Linc Away 1/10 KM vs N. Linc Away 1/15 KM vs Burns Home 1/17 KM vs W. Linc Away 1/23 KM vs Shelby* Away 1/24 KM vs E. Linc Away 1/29 KM vs Linc Home 1/31 KM vs N. Linc Home 2/5 KM vs Burns Away 2/7 KM vs W. Linc Home 2/12 KM vs E. Linc Home 2/14 Playoffs 2/19 Championship * Non-Conference Game
Jake Lloyd looks to get past the Crest defense.
Khalia King fires a jumper from the outside.
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KMMS BOYS BASKETBALL ROSTER Player Number Jack Toney 25 Ja’Qualyn Sanders 22 Nic Cole 20 Michah Ward 10 Kamrin Robbs-Lipscomb 45 Isaiah Estridge 32 Eli Osborne 40 Priest Wilson 23 Cam Rhom 31 Bryson Brown 30 Zavian Smith 11 Curtis Simpson 21 Jake Lloyd 12 AJ Richardson 35 Mason Demetro 33 Austin Putnam Zach Scott Bradyen Patrick Managers: Hunter Cruise, Colton Mayes, Zalen Ramos, Dariyon Black, Ethan Guy. THE SCHEDULE Jan. 3 – Crest Jan. 8 – at Lincolnton* Jan. 10 – at North Lincoln* Jan. 15 – Burns* Jan. 17 – at West Lincoln* Jan. 23 – at Shelby Jan. 24 – at East Lincoln* Jan. 29 – Lincolnton* Jan. 31 – North Lincoln* Feb. 5 – at Burns* Feb. 7 – West Lincoln* Feb. 12 – East Lincoln* Feb. 14 – First round playoffs. Feb. 19 – Second round playoffs. *Division games. **Boys games start at 5 p.m. immediately after girls game.
KMMS cheerleaders doing their usual good job.
KM wrestlers begin BS play Kings Mountain High’s wrestling team was scheduled to begin Big South 3A Conference action this week after compiling a 25-3 record during November and December. “I am very pleased with the effort and growth of the team so far,” noted Coach Shane Short. “We are currently starting several freshmen and sophomores and they are beginning to improve and wrestle at a high level. We are going to need those young guys to contribute along with the upperclassmen if we are going to make a run at the conference championship.” Some of the top records during the 2018 portion of the season included Koby Rikard 25-2, Ryne Smith 13-2, Gage Moore 24-4, Darrell Whitaker 24-6 Dayvion Downs 18-1, Peyton Fisher 13-7, Nathan Groves 10-3, Trey Crawford 24-4, Joe Ruffalo 13-1, and Chris Ruffalo 8-5.
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SPORTS THIS WEEK Thurs., Jan. 10 4:15 – Middle school basketball, Kings Mountain at North Lincoln. Fri., Jan. 11 4 p.m. – High school basketball, Kings Mountain at Burns (JV girls and boys, varsity girls and boys). 5:30 – High school
wrestling, Burns and Forestview at Kings Mountain. Sat., Jan. 12 5 p.m. – High school wrestling, Kings Mountain at Polk County Duals. Tues., Jan. 15 4:15 – Middle school basketball, Burns at Kings Mountain.
Hannah Clark splits the Huss defense for a basket in Friday’s win.
Kings Mountain High's girls basketball team finished second to 4A power Butler in the recent East Lincoln Winter Jam.
Niya Kelly drives on the Hunter Huss defense.
Eli Paysour scores on a fast break layup in Friday’s win over Hunter Huss.
Raheem Hughes is sandwiched between two Huskies as he puts up a shot.
Isaiah Tate fires a one-hand jumper.
HUNTER HUSS From Page 1B
game for the Mountaineers, who handed Huss its first conference loss in the nightcap 85-79. The victory was extra special for Mountaineer senior Zeke Littlejohn, who with 1:23 left in the first period hit the first of two free throws to become the school’s all-time leading scorer. His first of two freebies broke Butch Blalock’s career mark of 1,370 points. The record-breaking point put the Mountaineers on top 15-11 and they went on to lead 18-17 at the end of the quarter. Littlejohn would continue to light up the scoreboard all night, finishing as the Mountaineers’ leading scorer with 26 points. The Paysour brothers – Eli and Kobe – continued their torrid scoring of late also with Eli tossing in 25 points and Kobe 22. The game was close throughout with neither team being able to build a big lead. Kobe Paysour’s two free throws with 12 seconds on the clock gave the Mountaineers a 45-43 halftime lead. Paysour’s three at the 5:32 mark of the third quarter gave the Mountaineers a 57-47 advantage which was
the only time either team led by double figures. The lead almost disappeared as quickly as it was built, as Huss trimmed the advantage to 59-57. Paysour’s free throw with five seconds left gave the Mountaineers a 65-61 lead going into the final chapter. The Mountaineers built the lead to 70-61 on a trey by freshman Isaiah Tate and a steal and layup by Eli Paysour early in the fourth quarter, but again Huss rallied. Littlejohn’s bucket at the 2:14 mark had KM up 79-71, but the Huskies reeled off six straight points to make it 79-77 with 1:24 to play. Huss had possession and a chance to tie or take the lead, but Devon Lowery charged into Tate, giving KM possession. Orlando Odums scored his only goal off an assist from Littlejohn go put KM up 81-77 with 1:16 left. Huss lost the ball out of bounds with 49 seconds left and the Huskies were forced into a fouling situation. Kobe Paysour calmly sank two freebies with 26.6 seconds left to put the game out of reach at 8377. Eli Paysour’s rebound and basket with 10 seconds left put the win in the books. DeNeal Mackins of Huss was the game’s top scorer with 31 points. Zo Wallace added 14 and Nash 12. The Lady Mountaineers
got off to a slow start but still had no trouble handing the Lady Huskies their third straight conference loss. Kings Mountain led 16-10 after the first quarter, 34-19 at the half and 54-30 going into the final eight minutes. Senior Hannah Clark and freshman Saniya Wilson continued their torrid scoring pace with 21 and 20 points, respectively. Niya Kelly added 12 and Sarah Drennan nine. Clark had nine assists and seven steals and Wilson contributed four rebounds, three assists and three steals. In junior varsity action, the KM ladies defeated Huss 35-17. Freshman Brooke Ferree scored 19 points, including four 3-pointers, and freshman Yasmaine Robinson added 10 points. GIRLS GAME KM (75) – Byers 4, Drennan 9, Clark 21, Wilson 20, Hopper 6, Kelly 12, Barnes 3. Huss (40) – Watson 2, Hoyle 2, Falls 14, Williamson 14, Sanders 2, Rice 6. BOYS GAME KM (85) – K. Paysour 22, Tate 8, Littlejohn 26, E. Paysour 25, Melton 2, Odums 2. HH (79) – Nash 12, Mackins 31, Wallace 14, Corry 8, Lowery 7.
Saniya Wilson drives for two against the Lady Huskies.
Orlando Odums fires a short jumper for two.
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Marcus Odums fires for two of his game-high 16 points in Friday’s JV win over Hunter Huss.
Kings Mountain High’s JV boys basketball team posted its third straight Big South victory Friday afternoon over Hunter Huss, 45-43. Marcus Odums led the Mountaineers with 16 points and Weston Hughes
added 15. Kings Mountain posted earlier Big South wins over Stuart Cramer and North Gaston. The junior Mountaineers, 3-2 overall, were scheduled to host Ashbrook yesterday.
Weston Hughes fires for two of his 15 points in Friday’s JV victory over Hunter Huss.
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Wilson home safe for the holidays Kevin Osborne of the Kings Mountain Family YMCA shared that Wil Wilson dropped by during Christmas break to get a workout. The NC State junior shortstop, and past KMHS Mountaineer, is currently
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By JIM MILLER Editor
Can You Deduct Medicare Costs on Your Income Taxes? Dear Savvy Senior, Can I deduct my Medicare premiums, deductibles and copayments on my income taxes? I had a knee replacement surgery last year and spent quite a bit on medical care out-of-pocket and would like to know what all I can write off. Frugal Dave
your AGI in 2018 was $50,000. Of that, 7.5 percent is $3,750. If your total allowable medical expenses last year were $8,000, you’d be able to deduct $4,250 ($8,000 minus $3,750). But, if your medical expenses were less than $3,750, you couldn’t claim any as a deduction.
Dear Dave, The short answer is yes, you can deduct your Medicare costs but only if you meet certain conditions required by the IRS. Here’s how it works.
You also need to understand that when taking a medical expense deduction, you don’t actually get back every dollar you claim. While a tax credit reduces your taxes dollar-for-dollar, tax deductions simply reduce your taxable income, and your savings ultimately depend on the effective rate at which you’re taxed. So, for example, if you qualify for a $4,250 deduction and your effective tax rate is 22 percent, you would get $935 in savings from that particular deduction.
As a taxpayer, you’re allowed to deduct many medical and dental expenses as well as your Medicare out-of-pocket costs. But you can deduct only those expenses that exceed 7.5 percent of your 2018 adjusted gross income (AGI), and you’ll also need to itemize your deductions. Next year, (2019 tax season) the threshold will rise to 10 percent. Here’s an example. Let’s say that
To get this deduction you will need to file an itemized Schedule A (1040) tax return. You cannot claim medical expenses on Form 1040A or Form 1040EZ.
Allowable Medical Expenses The list of allowable medical expenses, as defined by the IRS, is long and fairly flexible. As a Medicare beneficiary, you can deduct your monthly premiums for Part B, Part C (Medicare Advantage plans), Part D drug plans, and any supplemental (Medigap) insurance you have. If you have to pay a premium for Part A, that’s allowed too. You can also deduct the cost of all your deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments under Medicare. In addition, you’re also allowed to deduct the cost of medical services not covered by Medicare, including dental treatment, vision care, prescription eyeglasses, hearing aids, and even long-term care. They also allow transportation to and from medical treatment to count as an eligible medical expense. And if necessary, you may even be able to deduct home alterations and equipment, like entrance ramps, grab bars, stair lifts etc., that can help you age in place.
Some things, however, you cannot deduct like vitamins and supplements unless recommended by a physician to treat a specific medical condition. And Medicare late penalties added to Part B or Part D premiums. Medicare beneficiaries who fail to sign up during their initial enrollment period are typically hit with a penalty that gets added to their monthly premiums, but these additional costs won’t count for tax purposes. For more information, including a detailed rundown of allowable and unallowable medical expenses, see IRS Publication 502 “Medical and Dental Expenses” at IRS.gov/pub/ irs-pdf/p502.pdf or call the IRS at 800-829-3676 and ask them to mail you a copy. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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CLASSIFIED ADS
PLACE YOUR AD AT CAROLINACLASSIFIEDS.COM OR CALL 704-484-1047 ANNOUNCEMENTS FREE ADMISSION. WEIGHT LOSS FESTIVAL 1 in 3 U.S. adults are overweight. Festival is online and private. Email for a pass. NC4Ever@email. com
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WELL ESTABLISHED RESTAURANT/BUILDING for over 18 years, located in Shelby NC. Great cash flow, owner selling due to health reasons. Some owner financing available. (704) 473-1176 NC4EVER.COM MOBILE TEDDY BEARS. Machine weighs 65 pounds, in two pieces and may be transported in most vehicles. NC4Ever@email.com
WINTER MARKET JANUARY 12! Inside Newgrass Brewing Company, 213 S. Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC. Winter produce, locally raised meats, goat cheese, baked goods, eggs, goat milk soap, and more! 8am-noon.
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS STORE FOR SALE. Located in the Foothills of NC. Automotive, Tractor, Heavy Duty Trucks, up to date inventory. Buy Business Inventory of Business and Building. Owner Retiring. Serious inquiries only. 828-223-1564.
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I WILL SIT WITH ELDERLY on 2nd or 3rd shift. Rutherfordton, Forest City, Spindale areas. $10 per hour. 828-2870982, 828-305-0585.
EMPLOYMENT NEED MUSCLES TO DEMOLISH/WORK Labors Only. Quote by job or by hour. 1- Have truck, trailer, tools come demolish remove shed. 2- Fencing opportunity. 3- May have other work available; for NonProfit. (704) 601-7734 GENERAL MAINTENANCE MAN. Full time for Rental Properties. Must have valid NC drivers license. (704) 4734299 INTERIOR / EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINTER. Needed for rental property. Must have painting experience. (704) 473-4299 MAINTENANCE MAN & GROUNDS KEEPER. Full time for Rental Properties. Must have valid NC drivers license. (704) 473-4299 WANTED - COUNTRY MUSICIANS AND SINGERS TO JAM. Maybe form band. Call Mike (704) 739-0111 NOW HIRING ROOFERS. Experienced Laborers. Must have valid drivers license. Also need Experienced Single Ply Roofers and Experienced Shingle Roofers. Cline Co., Inc. (704) 477-0516 NOW HIRING FULL TIME. Retail clothing business in Shelby. Apply in person at Beautiful Bride. (704) 4820082 BOOTH AVAILABLE. For License Cosmetologist in Kings Mountain (GLOW AND GROW BEAUTY SUPPLY). (704) 750-3764 NOW HIRING! 2ND AND 3RD SHIFT RESIDENTIAL. 1st Shift 8am-2pm 30hours a week Monday - Friday. Apply in person at One on One Care, Inc. 207 Lee Street, Shelby, NC. (704) 482-5200 EXPERIENCED GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE/ LUBE TECH POSITION AVAILABLE. Apply in person at 1900 Elizabeth Ave., Shelby, NC. Pay Based on Experience. COMPLETE CARE INC. Is seeking CNAs / In Home Aides for Cleveland and Gaston Counties. Apply M-F, 8am-4pm at 404 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150 or call (704) 480-9340
GUTTER BUSTERS. All around handyman service, including gutter cleaning and blowing and most any yard work, including minor chainsaw work/tree trimming, bush trimming/removal, planting, raised beds, spreading mulch by the truck load, removing clutter of all types, storm damage cleanup, and more. No mowing. Tidy up your place by calling Robert for a free estimate. Serving Cleveland County for years. (980) 295-0750 CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Winter Garage Door Special: Single size starting at $499. Double size starting at $849. Garage door repairs and installations. Ask about glass door installation and repair. 704-419-0117 (704) 472-9367 HANDYMAN, RETIRED. General contractor available for small job repairs and fixes. Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, (828) 476-6058 WNC CHIMNEY SWEEP, WESTERN CAROLINA. Insured and Licensed. Cleaning, Repair, Caps, Pest Removals, 22yrs experience. Ellenboro +75 miles. Neal, (828) 223-7730 HANDYMAN SMALL JOB SPECIALIST. Decks, gutters, siding cleaned, repaired, painting, sealing, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, toilets, ceiling fans, lights, blinds, chainsaw, yard, lawn, assembly. (Shelby, Forest City, Gaffney). Call Paul (828) 3033272 BOONE’S TREE EXPERTS. Trimming, Topping, Removal, Stump Grinding, Danger trees, Chipper and Bobcat work. Insured. Free Estimates. 828-429-4742, 828289-9756, (828) 980-8119
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PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704482-2243. (704) 538-5788 KITCHEN APPLIANCES. Kitchen Aid and Jenn-Air appliances all stainless steel. Fridge, range, dishwasher, microwave, all used very little, new $7000 will take $2500. 704-487-0550 (704) 678-3954
10 GLASS DOOR WALK-IN COOLER $2000 No refrigeration. Shelving included. Ten (10) glass doors and one (1) metal access door. (704) 7397648 png924@gmail.com PAYLESS STORAGE BUILDINGS Top Quality. Cash, 90 days same as cash, (rent to own, no credit check). Same or next day delivery on in stock inventory. Free 75 miles. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 CARPORTS, GARAGE, HORSE BARNS. Installed in 2-3 weeks or sooner in most cases (standard). Best on site display around. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 2455895 LARGEST TRAILER INVENTORY and Selection around. BEST prices, new 5x8 $725. Custom built welcome. 2k to 20 ton Utility, Cargo, Dump, Equipment, Livestock. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895
MERITS MOBILITY CHAIR. Merits mobility chair, for someone over 5’ 4”. Comes with charger, delivery. $385. Call Scooterman John (704) 9514224 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com 8 HP LEAF VAC. $400. Great Deal! 828-429-0044. ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIRS. Scooterman John, used electric wheelchairs, electric mobility scooters, repairs. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com MERITS MOBILITY CHAIR. $375. Good used electric chair for a larger person, over 5’ 6”, with charger. Will deliver and train. Call 704-9514224 or 704-438-1292. mobilityservices07@gmail.com
WHIZ BANG POPCORN MACHINE Gay 90’s Model # 2014 with Four Wheel Cart. In good condition! $800.00 Call 704-692-4449
REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443
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TO BUY UNRENTAL OR HOMES. Must to sell! (704)
PETS & LIVESTOCK PUPPIES: 4 female 1 male had first shots and deworm miniature dachshunds (704) 300-7225 Cutewendy66@ yahoo.com
WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID & proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006
LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. Pure breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers. Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704-538-1199. (704) 6007847
DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828-289-1175 or (828) 247-1070
DOG KENNELS FOR SALE. Starting at $189.99. Size 10x20 $399.99 up. Other sizes are available. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895
LUXURY TYPEWRITER. In perfect condition. (BELMONT) (305) 304-3034
CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767 or (704) 487-0228 WWII COLLECTOR WANTING TO BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives and Flags. I BUY Small and Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid. (828) 980-3329 WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you. We pay cash on the spot. No titles needed. ID required. (803) 374-7545
BLUE TICK PIT BULL. 1.5 years old. Shots UTD, neutered, house broken. Good natured, strong, good security dog. Free to good home only. Must check new owner and home for compatibility. (704) 408-6116 GOATS FOR SALE. “HERD REDUCTION” (6) Pregnant Does, (2) Adult Bucks, (3) Kid Bucks. Call Gene and Becky Leach, 828-245-7419 home# or 828-289-2868 cell#. Leave message. Forest City area. NINE GOOD MOMMA BORE GOATS FOR SALE. Retiring, selling out. Cash only. 828247-0913. AKC PUG PUPPIES. Shots and Wormed. 2 Males $600 each. Ready 12/7/18. (828) 413-3599 GERMAN WIRE HAIRED POINTER PUPS. Hunting, show or companion. GWP’s are wonderful dogs. Pups are from AKC Champions parents with hunting titles. (704) 3088129 wesanns93@aol.com
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FARM & GARDEN SOLID WOOD TV HUTCH. Solid wood TV hutch made by Bassett Furniture. Includes an older model TV (approximately 36”). Asking $150. Call 704-477-7787 for more info. Leave message if no answer, will return your call. rkahconley@att.net
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1948 FORD-8N TRACTOR FOR SALE. With 4 foot grooming mower attachment, $3000. Contact 828-3820155. QUALITY HORSE HAY. Organic fertile, mineral enriched, barn stored. $45 per large role. (704) 434-9104
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FIRE WOOD FOR SALE. Hardwood, long bed truck, $60 a load. (704) 538-1364
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DOUBLE SIZE BED FRAME. With solid Headboard and Footboard and 6 drawer dresser with mirror, $150. Call (704) 538-6538
LAWN & LEAF VACCUUM D&R Leaf Vacuum & mulcher. bought from Tractor Supply, paid $1100. Used one season. Other than leaf dust, looks like new. Attaches to mower but has it own motor as well. Dump bed. Sold house & downsized, don’t need anymore. $550 firm. (704) 4728842
$$CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector. (704) 695-4917
HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855
EVEN WHEN IT’S JUST AROUND THE CORNER.
HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. 4x5 Round Bales in barn, price reduced $35 each. Fescue and Orchard grass. Rutherford County. 828-4293100.
WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. (828) 245-6756
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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
ALUMINUM LOADING RAMPS. Heavy Duty with lock on straps, 2500lb capacity. Cost over $160, sell for $75. 704-692-4449.
COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING HARDWOOD and Pine Timber, 5 acres+. Also, Pine Thinning. Over 25 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828248-3659, (828) 289-0742
FLAGS AND FLAG POLES. 15 ft., 20 ft., and 25 ft., poles in stock. Delivery and installation available. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 2455895
TRAILERS: WE BUY, SALE, TRADE (must have title). Parts and service on most models. New 5x10 $895 with this ad. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895
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I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC Test Strips. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local & pay fast. (828) 577-4197
CARPORTS, RV/BOAT COVERS, Equipment, Hay, Livestock. Protect your investments. Largest on site display around, 1000’s of options, 12’ to 60’ wide, 300’ or longer. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895
(2) BURIAL PLOTS FOR SALE at Sunset Memorial, Forest City. Good Shepherd Section. Call 828-245-7559 or 828-223-3575.
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CUT AND SPLIT OAK FIREWOOD. Short bed load, $50 if you collect. $60 delivered 5 miles radius, Sandy Mush. 828-202-1000.
FESCUE HAY. No rain, $4.50 per bale. (704) 538-4110 FOR SALE: DIESEL FUEL TANK. 200 gallon diesel fuel tank for sale as is and you haul. $200. (828) 755-4063 grousedog47@gmail.com
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CLASSIFIED ADS
PLACE YOUR AD AT CAROLINACLASSIFIEDS.COM OR CALL 704-484-1047 CARS & TRUCKS
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1994 CADILLAC CONCOURS Northstar, extra clean inside and out, 171,000 miles, check engine light stays on, $1000. Call (704) 685-8565
WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. (828) 429-3935
CLEVELAND COUNTY
2003 HONDA CIVIC 199,319.00 miles, resently replaced radiator, head gasket set, valves ck, and machined. Starter replaced in July, and timming belt, water pump and thermostat, two years ago. (828) 375-0329 manuelferrand@hotmail.com 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Z71, Leather, loaded, super nice, $5500. (704) 4349502 1999 HONDA CIVIC 4 door, automatic, $2750. 2004 BMW Convertible, 330 CI, auto, $8950. 1999 Nissan Altima, $1650. 828-287-8668.
2000 JEEP WRANGLER FOUR WHEEL FUN! 216,000+ miles, 6 cyl., 4.0 Liter, 4x4, 5 speed manual trans., hard top, rear seat, a/c, black cloth int., fair condition. $9,000 MAKE AN OFFER. 704-473-4722. 2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU automatic, has heat and air, $1500. 828-245-1116. 2013 FORD TAURUS SEL, Auto., only 103,000 miles, Leather Int., Navigation System, Bluetooth Sync, V-6, Original Owner, Super Nice Car! $9400 (803) 460-5129 1985 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO with new front end, braking system, new parts. Project car, needs body work, $3500. 828-289-8719. 1985 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Manual 4+3 transmission, 5.7L 350 V8, 50,000 miles, removable glass Targa top. $2900. (704) 692-2240
MOTORCYCLES & ATVS ALUMINUM LOADING RAMPS. Heavy Duty with lock on straps, 2500lb capacity. Cost over $160, sell for $75. 704-692-4449. 2006 YAMAHA RHINO 660. Green in color. Very good condition. $5750. (704) 473-1320
VACATIONS OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. Washer/ dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1200 wk. (704) 472-7145 OCEAN LAKES VACATION RENTALS. (1) 1678 STARFISH. 3 bedroom, washer/dryer, large covered front porch. (2) 5525 TERN. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, washer/dryer. 704-4736109. sheilaba@bellsouth.net TWO BEACH HOUSES FOR RENT. One in Ocean Lakes, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, golf cart included. One in Ocean Side Village, Surfside. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Real nice. Washer/dryer, golf cart included. Ocean view off back porch. (704) 434-9502 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
REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY LAWNDALE AREA. Cleared 1.3 acre lot, water and septic, priced to sell. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, www.bryantrealtyinc.com (704) 567-9836 LOOKING WANTED STARTER be priced 472-0006
TO BUY UNRENTAL or HOMES. Must to sell! (704)
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1/2 ACRE MOBILE HOME LOT and 3 acre Mobile Home lot. Both in Casar on paved street, county water. 704-538-1199. 214 Mace Rd, Casar, NC 28021 (704) 6007847
2&3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. Available now! Stove and refrigerator furnished, W/D hookups. Rent based on income. EHO. 1526 Eaves Road, Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 487-1114
2 OR 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. In Grover or Shelby. $500-$575. 828-234-8147, (828) 428-2897
2 & 3 BEDROOM Mobile Homes. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $450 a month. (828) 382-0475
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
LARGE 1 BEDROOM APT (SHELBY) Excellent location. FREE heat and water, W/D hook up, stove, refrigerator, small complex, NO pets, HAP or smoking. Heat and water included in $475 (ground level) $450 (second floor) (704) 487-5480
EAST RUTHERFORD COUNTY. Off Hwy 120, Lots with water and septic. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, w w w.br yantrealt yinc.c om. (704) 567-9836 27.3 ACRES: 800’ OF FRONTAGE on Second Broad River, 900’ highway frontage, city water, creek, hardwoods, open fields, $130,000. Also, Lots for sale near Ellenboro, 1-18 acre tracts, level, wooded, paved road frontage. (864) 909-1035
FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH. (EVERYTHING NEW) New floors, walls, trim, cabinets, bathroom, AC, stove. $800 month. Located on Ellis Rd. Call between 9am-6pm (704) 4821082 MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 and 3 Bedroom, $900 deposit and up. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby or call (704) 473-4299 NICE COUNTRY LIVING. 2 or 3 bedroom mobile homes for rent. 10 minutes from Shelby. NO PETS. Seniors welcome. (704) 692-0447
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 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME. Heat/air, private lot, no pets. Deposit and background check required. 2 people maximum. $110 weekly. $25 application fee. Near Cleveland Mall. (704) 4776355 HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. EHO. 418 East Warren Street Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354
3 BEDROOM, 2 FULL BATH. Kitchen, BR, full den, hardwood flooring, and fenced in back yard, appliances included, brick home, $1100 month or $1200 with cats or dogs. Serious inquires only. Call (704) 692-5337 MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. $400. Single Wide mobile home (12 x 60) in country setting. Senior discount, two bedroom one bath. Good credit report and deposit required. Located between Mooresboro and Boiling Springs. Paul Brumfield. Avail first of year. Harrill Road, Mooresboro, NC 28114 (704) 313-7088 paulbrum@carolina.rr.com NEWLY REMODELED 3BR, 2BA HOME with 2 Car Garage in Moss Lake Area Neighborhood. No indoor pets and Non-smoker preferred. $1050 Month. Deposit and References Required! Call 704-692-8190 or (704) 482-0441
EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS. All utilities included with FREE cable/wifi and NO deposits. Starting at $150 a week. (828) 382-0475 1 BEDROOM STUDIO APARTMENT. All utilities included with FREE cable/wifi, $225 week in Forest City. Call for more info. (828) 382-0475 1BR ENERGY EFFICIENT APARTMENT in Forest City. $425 plus deposit, water and garbage included. No pets. 828-248-1776. 4BR DOUBLEWIDE MH. Office, 2 baths. Quiet wooded park, landlord on site, no pets. $625 month. 828-289-8719 after 10am. Rutherfordton. WEEKLY SPECIAL $210+ TAX AND UP. Town & Country Inn, Spindale. Newly remodeled. WiFi, Micro-fridge, flatscreen, ESPN/Showtime. Nightly $49.99 and up. (828) 286-3681
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City Awarded $750,000 Grant for Development The City of Bessemer City was recently awarded a $750,000 grant from the North Carolina Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. This grant was the culmination of many hours of hard work from the administrative staff, namely Mikel Graham City-Intern, in Bessemer City. Mayor Becky S. Smith said, “I am glad to have received this grant and look forward to seeing Bessemer City grow.” The City of Bessemer City applied for the grant in September 2018. In hopes of assisting
local homeowners. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) was established to aid in the rehabilitation of owner occupied homes south of the historic Osage Mill. The proposed project areas are: Thirteenth Street, Twelfth Street, Eleventh Street, Tenth Street, Louisiana Avenue, Georgia Avenue, Alabama Avenue, and Boston Avenue. A survey was conducted in the projected area to further determine if the homes and residents met the required income and housing needs of the grant.
New Citizen Self-Service Software Streamlines Planning & Zoning Permits offered by City for 2019 The City of Bessemer City now offers citizens a quick and convenient way to acquire Zoning permits! Effective January 2019, citizens can now apply and search for permits online via the EnerGov Planning and Zoning software suite. Visit us online at https://bessemercity.
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City Hall Annex Coming Soon The City of Bessemer City will officially open City Hall Annex this January 2019! The finance/customer service, planning/zoning, and code enforcement departments will now be housed in the former SunTrust bank building located at 125 E. Virginia Avenue. This new location features a drive-thru to assist customers paying utility bills. Please note effective January 2019, City Hall Annex will close daily, Monday through Friday, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM to perform essential mainte-
nance. This new location will give citizens a better experience when visiting City offices. The City Manager, The City Clerk, Economic Development, and Human Resources Offices will still be located on the second floor of City Hall (132 W. Virginia Avenue). City Council Meetings will continue to take place on the second floor of City Hall. Stay tuned for additional updates and ribbon cutting information with these exciting changes!
Pictured Bessemer City Intern, Mikel Graham. Photos by Josh Ross.
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday & City Closure City Hall and Administrative offices will be closed Tuesday, January 1st and Monday, January 21st in observance of New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will resume regular business hours Wednesday, January 2nd and Tuesday, January 22nd. Make it a Day ON, Not a Day Off! There are many ways you can participate in the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. You can join a project already planned in your community; you can develop your own project
with family, friends, and neighbors! MLK Day of Service is a federal holiday dedicated to the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in honor of his legacy and passion for serving others. Legislation signed in 1983 marked the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as a federal holiday. In 1994, Congress designated the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday as a national day of service and charged the Corporation for National and Community Service with leading this effort.
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The bible urges folks not to hide their lamp under a basket, and that adage is certainly going to come true on Oct. 20 at 7pm when the Mt. Holly Lamp Parade steps off at Ida Rankin Elementary School, continues down West Central Avenue, turns right on South Main Street, and ends at the newly christened permanent trellis system for the Mount Holly Farmer’s Market. During the parade, folks will see over 20 dazzling and illuminated lamps marched through town. The parade will be led by members of the official drumline of the Panthers, PurrCussion. Kathleen Doody of Toronto, Canada will be on hand to judge the lanterns for the prizes. Doody is an artist with over 20 years of lantern-making experience, and conducts lantern parades internationally The lamps will include such fanciful creations as the legendary flying horse Pegasus, a huge fish, a giant snake with working jaws, large and colorful butterflies, and more. The lamps were created
by local students from schools like Ida Rankin Elementary, local artists like Diane Pike, and Awaken Gallery owner Emily Andress. They are made of wire and willow sticks with translucent paper stretched over the framework. Pitching in to lend her expertise to the lamp parade project has been Irish artist Olive Stack who is a resident of and art gallery owner in Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland. Stack’s jaunt to Mt. Holly to work with the lantern parade was sponsored by the Mt. Holly Community Development Foundation. “I love Mt. Holly,” Stack said. “The people are so warm and friendly. It’s a lot like home.” During her stay, Stack has been working with other artists and Ida Rankin students as they craft their lanterns. She’s also making one that will represent the 1916 Mt. Island Mill bell that’s at the Mt. Holly Historical Society. Stack and Andress met several years ago and are close friends. “I got the idea for the lamp parade after seeing one in Paris,” said Andress. See LAMP page 2
Community Foundation hands Here a chick, there a chick out checks in Mt. Holly Belmont council approves backyard chickens
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Well deserved cash flowed at last week's meeting of the Mt. Holly city council when representatives of the See FOUNDATION page 5 Community Foundation of Gaston County handed out a number of checks to local organizations. The groups had been chosen for the grants by the Mt. Holly Community Impact Fund. The Community Foundation works with local leaders in Mt. Holly and elsewhere to support new and innovative ideas. This year, the Community Foundation contributed State Farm agent Adam Lee is seen holding the $25,000 check that will help $10,000 to the fund the planned veterans healing garden in downtown Mt. Holly. Mt. Holly ComPhoto by Alan Hodge
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Four arrested at Jail-A-Thon On Saturday, three elected officials and one city employee were arrested on nefarious charges, placed in manacles, and hauled by paddywagon to the ‘Jail House' at Patriots Park during Mountaineer Days. The three elected officials arrested were Mayor Scott Neisler and Council members David Allen and Rodney Gordon. Each had to raise $200 bond within two hours. Due to rowdy behavior, Rodney Gordon had to raise additional bond money. Mayor Neisler implicated Karen Tucker who was subsequently arrested for "Impersonating the City Clerk." Tucker had to raise a $25.00 bond. All funds raised benefit the Kings Mountain Historical Museum's history education boxes that highlight local history in Kings Mountain schools. Sarah Lunch, Museum Director, and Curator commented,
Board members, city personnel and council members present for ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 12 by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael.cherryvilleeagle@gmail.com
HOMECOMING QUEEN – Belle Hollifield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Hollifield was crowned Kings Mountain High School Homecoming Queen for 2018 at half-time of Friday night’s Homecoming football game at John Gamble Stadium. Photo by GARY SMART
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We are so thankful for our Community and are excited to continue giving back!"
Four KMHS class reunions held Homecoming weekend By Loretta Cozart Four Kings Mountain High School classes held reunions last weekend. Celebrating were the Classes of 1968, 1973, 1978, and 1993. The Class of 1968 gathered for dinner on Friday night in Gastonia and celebrated at the Patrick Senior Center Saturday evening with 110 guests. Classmates bought ads and found creative ways to fund their event.
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Fans of chickens, on the hoof, not fried or baked, in Belmont, have plenty to crow about. At its last meeting, the Belmont city council approved an ordinance that will allow those so inclined to keep a small flock of chickens on their property- with provisions. The approved ordinance will allow the keeping of up to four chickens in the rear yard area if all requirements can be met. Requirements include setbacks from side and rear property lines, chicken housing requirements, cleanliness, and permitting. The city got involved in the chicken business by meeting with local residents who gave feedback on a draft of the ordinance. Lara Worden, area agent from the NC Cooperative Extension Service, also offered suggestions.
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The three other classes attended the Homecoming football game and watched as the Mountaineers trounced Ashbrook. Sitting together at the 40-yard line, these alumni showed their Mountaineer pride wearing black and gold. The Class of 1973 held their reunion at the Kings Mountain Country Club, and 80 attended. At noon on Saturday, the class had a picnic at Lake Crawford, followed by the reunion later
of 1978 held their festivities at Deer Woods Farm in Bessemer City as 80 gathered for the celebration. After dinner, classmates danced to a DJ as others visited on the patio or gathered around the fire pit. Earlier in the day, classmates played a round of golf at the Kings Mountain Country Club. Class Treasurer Steve Laughter commented, "It was awesome getting together with our classmates
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The Official State of North Carolina Fall Liver Mush Festival is this weekend Friday, Oct.19 and Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 in Uptown Shelby around the historic Court Square! Yes, it's time for Mush, Music and Mutts to mark the wonders of fall in Shelby. Join in the fun with this traditional food festival that has something for everyone. Of course, there is Liver Mush to sample, with a variety of preparations and choices. There is a fall festival of children's activities on the Court Square with Uptown Shelby Association and volunteers offering crafts and fun activities for the kids. The festival is now two days and starts on Friday evening with the NC Brew Fest and Chili Cook-Off. Pet owners can appreciate See MUTTS, Page 6A
They’re back! And with no small amount of moxie and gusto, it should be noted! It was with much happiness and satisfaction that on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., Cherryville Little Theatre board members and some CLT actors and staff, Cherryville city staff, Cherryville Council Cherryville Little Theatre Board President Wade Stroupe gladly cut the ribbon heralding the grand re-opening of members, Cherryville Main Street personnel, and well-wishers all came the Cherryville Little Theatre after its much-needed restoration. With him and Mayor H.L. Beam, III, are a pleth- out to celebrate the ribbon cutting and grand re-opening of the newly refabbed and reimagined CLT. ora of city and council officials, Chamber and CMSP officials and representatives, and CLT staff and players. (photos by MEP/The Eagle) See more THEATRE page 3A
Keystone Powdered Metals’ employees see PINK in Breast Cancer fight by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael.cherryvilleeagle@gmail.com
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Both Terry L. Stutter, Keystone Powdered Metal Company’s Plant Manager, and Pam Crotts, Keystone Powdered Metal Company’s Human Resource Manager, take great pride in the fact their co-workers and staffs are seeing pink nowadays. They’re not alone. Their co-workers do too as was evidenced by what they did to honor those who fight the fight. So, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month they and a number of their day and night shift employees donned pink tee-shirts to let all know
they’re a team when it comes to the fight to battle and hopefully find a cure for the disease. For plant manager Shutter it’s personal as his wife Donna is a breast cancer survivor. “My wife and I have been supporters of the Susan G. Komen Foundation for years,” said Shutter in a recent interview at the Keystone plant. “This is just another opportunity to come together and do this in out plant.” Crotts agreed, adding, “And we love the camaraderie due to the shirts.” Crotts, a Dallas native, has two kids and four grandchildren, said she was awed by
The day, or first, shift crew at Keystone Powdered Metals in their pink shirts they wore last week as part of their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (photo by MEP/The Eagle) how the employees came together to do this. “We had one firstshift employee who even bought pink duct tape and duct-taped his work boots,
which are steel-toed for safety’s sake, to show how even tough items like that can be important in the fight against breast cancer!”, she noted.
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A Community Revival “Together for the Gospel” is planned for October 25-28, 7:00 p.m. nightly for all ages. This will be a tent revival across from Bethware School (Kings Mountain). There will be a special children’s event on Saturday, October 27, from 3 - 6 p.m. at D id B ti t Ch h
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The plant has a total of 150 employees and has as one of their main clients Ford Motor Company, as has had many major appliance corporations as well in
by DONNA LOCKETT Gaston Together
In the summer of 2000, Gaston Together began a program to enhance the awareness of Community Pride in Gaston County school children. By building on the study of the community in the third grade, Gaston Together worked with Gaston County Schools to develop the “Pride in Gaston TravSee more PRIDE page 7A
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