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KMPD officer shot Saturday night

By Loretta Cozart

The community’s children gathered for their last chance to share their Christmas wishes with Santa last week. The City of KM Special Events presented a giant Snow Globe, which allowed children to see and talk to Santa while maintaining social distancing. See more Photo by Angela Padgett photos on page 10.

Santa visits with children just in time for Christmas

By Loretta Cozart Santa visited with the children of Kings Mountain on Wednesday and Saturday last week at Patriots Park. With less than a week to spare, children

shared their Christmas wishes with the big man himself.

Santa has s big job on Christmas Eve, delivering toys to girls and boys across the world. To keep both Santa and families

Cpl. Frank Lee Whittington, Jr. was shot at Kings Mountain County Club while investigating suspicious activity on Downing Drive just after 8 pm on Saturday, December 19.

Kings Mountain Police Department held a press conference just before 1 am Sunday. According to Chief Lisa Proctor, Whittington, 34, is a 13-year veteran of the Kings Mountain Police Department. “I got to see (Officer Whittington) for a brief moment just before he went into surgery. He is very thankful for the support and the fact he is still alive. I spoke to the family and the surgeons. From what they are telling me, we are very blessed that he is with us.”

According to Chief Proctor, at 8:01 pm suspicious activity was reported on Downing Drive. A relative of persons living there re-

CPL. FRANK LEE WHITTINGTON, JR quested assistance with regard to an unknown person on the back porch. When police arrived on the scene, the person fled toward the Kings Mountain Country Club with Cpl. Whittington in pursuit. “It is my understanding they met one another, but as to the individual details up to that

point, I do not have those,” Chief Proctor said.

Both Cpl. Whittington and the suspect were shot during the altercation and later underwent surgery.

“The other individual that was involved was transferred to Gastonia. I do not have a lot of information at this time, pending identification and notification of family.”

“My thoughts and prayers are with (Officer Whittington’s) family. But I am also concerned about the other individual. Everyone has a family, and everyone has a life, and every life is important,” Chief Proctor said.

Due to this being an officer involved shooting, Kings Mountain Police Department turned the case over to the SBI going forward. As of Sunday afternoon, KMPD and the SBI were still at the scene investigating.

safe from viruses, Kings Mountain Special Events added the snow globe to their holiday décor.

Santa listened intently, making sure to take note of all the children’s wishes.

Police were on the scene at KM Country Club Sunday morning. SBI continues the investigation in the officer involved shooting on Saturday night. Photo Gary Smart, Sr.

Meadowbrook Road Water Project approved 600 veterans were honored at Wreaths Across America this past Saturday at Mountain Rest Cemetery. See more photos on pages 6 and 10.

Photo by Loretta Cozart

Local DAR chapter and GFWC KM Women’s Club

600 Veterans honored at Mountain Rest Cemetery Col. Frederick Hambright Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter and GFWC Kings Mountain Woman’s Club honored 600 veterans at Mountain Rest Cemetery for Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, December 19 at noon.

A special wreath was laid in honor of Officer Tyler Herndon, the Mt. Holly Officer from Kings Mountain who lost his life in the line of duty on December 11. The wreath

had a special blue bow.

Due to Coronavirus, the event was not promoted this year. Approximately 40 people came to the event to place wreaths at Mountain Rest Cemetery. All wore masks and practiced social distancing. An abbreviated service was held before the volunteers, one-by-one took wreaths to graves in the veteran’s section, read the name of the veteran aloud, and placed the wreath.

Approximately 100 wreaths were also sponsored for specific veterans throughout the cemetery. Those wreaths were placed by DAR daughters on Friday to make

thing easier Saturday.

American Heritage Girls Troop NC2800 led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag. The DAR Wreaths Across America Committee includes Renee Bost, Chairperson; Robin Meyer, Co-Chair; and Sherry Sando, Co-Chair.

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By Loretta Cozart City Council met on Tuesday, December 15 at 6 pm in City Hall Council Chambers. Councilman Tommy Hawkins wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Councilman Dave Allen mentioned the loss of Mt. Holly Officer Tyler Herndon on Friday and that the community is doing all it can to support the Herndon family.

Mayor Neisler said, “Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tyler Herndon’s family.

This has been a tough year for us all and we need to lift each other up. Condolences and heart-felt prayers go out to his family.”

During the Regular Meeting, seven items were approved, and two items were continued. A Public Hearing

was held prior to the Regular Meeting addressing these items and allowing for public input.

The first item was to consider the adoption of a Mural Ordinance for the Kings Mountain Protection, Preservation & Enhancement District (KMPPED). David Stone, a business owner and a member of the Main Street Advisory Board spoke against, saying with the oneday notice of the ordinance proposal did not allow them enough time to provide adequate review, consideration, and feedback. After discussion, this item was continued to the January 26, 2021 council meeting.

A second item to consider a request from Let’s Roll Holdings, LLC to rezone property consisting of approximately 82.73 acres on Dixon School Road and being further described as a portion of Parcel #11598, Map 4-39, Block 1, Lot 10, from R-20

(Residential) to Conditional Use R6-PUD (Planned Unit Development) – Case No. Z-1-9-20. Both Economic Development and Planning Director Stuart Gilbert and City Council Mickey Corry determined that section 14.1: 4,5, and 6 was incomplete.

This item was continued to a special called meeting on Friday, December 18 at 5 pm.

This project is planned to include single family homes, townhomes, and apartments.

Suzanne Amos spoke against the project saying she was speaking for Shepherd Mountain and Bethlehem Road residents. “Folks invested and bought their properties for the view and woods surrounding them. Multi-family units will bring traffic and noise.

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■ OBITUARIES

Howard Timothy Hamrick

William Ernest Rome

KINGS MOUNTAIN - Howard Timothy Hamrick (Tim), 61, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, December 13th, 2020.

He was born in Cleveland County to the late William Howard Hamrick and Fannie Elizabeth McNeeley Hamrick. He is also predeceased by his brother Joseph Samuel Hamrick and his two sisters, Gail Carpenter and Mildred Campbell.

Tim leaves behind to cherish his memories, his loving wife of 41 years, Lori Hamrick, his loving dog Cooper, and his sister, Dorothy Fitch (Harold); his special aunt Nancy Fitch; daughters Chrystle Hamrick, Brandy Champion (Bryan), and Ashley Ellis (Wes); grandchildren Dale Ellis (Izzy), Hunter Ellis, Chloe Champion, Alex Champion, and Bayleigh Ellis; his two brother-inlaws David and Johnny Walker; his special niece April Walker; special nephew Brandon Walker; and his Chocolate Sugar Moma Wondra Williams.

He worked as a mill worker/firefighter for most of his life at Doran Yarn, Oak Grove Fire Department, and most recent Waco Fire Department. He loved spending time with his family, fishing, being involved in the fire department and watching his grandson play baseball. He will be truly missed by all those who knew and loved him. He will be in our hearts forever.

A funeral service was held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 1022 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 with Josh Bridges officiating. Internment immediately followed the service at Cleveland Memorial Park, Shelby, NC. Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Waco Fire Department, 421 South Main Street, Waco, NC 28169.

Arrangements entrusted to Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service of Boiling Springs, NC. Online condolences may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com.

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – William Ernest Rome, 81, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on December 15, 2020 at Testa family Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC. He was born in Rutherford County, NC, the only son of the late Taylor and Alliesue Hoppes Rome.

Ernest retired from Anvil Knit Wear after more than forty years of service. He loved the Lord with all his heart, and was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Kings Mountain. Always active, Ernest served on the Patrick Senior Center Advisory Board, the Kings Mountain Hospital Board of Directors, the City of Kings Mountain Zoning Board and was a member of the Kiwanis.

Ernest enjoyed raising cattle on his farm, listening to bluegrass music and dancing. He was an avid Kings Mountain Football fan and loved attending the high school games. Ernest never met a stranger and enjoyed making people laugh. He enjoyed having fun and keeping those around him happy. Ernest was a wonderful husband and a loving father and grandfather. His strength, wisdom and love will be missed greatly by those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years: Linda Finger Rome, of the home; daughter: Kim Rome Brooks and husband Robert, Kings Mountain, NC; grandson: Sam Gebhardt and fiancee, Hannah Scronce, Morganton, NC; sisters: Freida Thomas and husband Ronnie, Indian Land, SC and Meredith Scott, Grover, NC; special niece: Melinda Pelham, Grover, NC A private family service will be officiated by Reverend Dr. John Sloan Internment will be in Mountain Rest Cemetery In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church at 605 West King Street, Kings Mountain, NC, 28086 or to Life Enrichment Center at 222 Kings Mountain Blvd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

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

Store employee charged with first degree murder shooting at Cleveland Mall On Monday, December 14, at 12:58 pm the Shelby Police Department received a 911 call about a sub- Jacob Wesley Isenhour ject with a weapon in the parking lot of the Cleveland Mall. Reports were that the armed subject was chasing a man through the parking lot of the mall. Moments later reports of shots being fired were called in and then a call saying a subject had been shot.

to retrofit VA hospitals with women’s health spaces, according to Stars and Stripes.

Other measures target sexual harassment and assault at VA facilities, help veterans suffering from military sexual trauma, provide protections from for-profit colleges and a restoration of education benefits to students whose colleges closed or were disapproved by the VA, help veterans affected by Coronavirus, ease the process for

Once on scene, officers were able to locate the victim and place the suspect in custody. Cleveland County Emergency Medical Services arrived on scene where the victim was pronounced deceased.

After the initial investigation detectives determined that the suspect was an employee of Dunham’s Sports located in the Cleveland Mall. The victim was inside of Dunham’s and as he left the store the security alarm sounded. At this point the suspect pursued him outside the store and across the parking lot in an attempt to confront him. The suspect

located the victim near a wood line at the opposite end of the mall parking lot, at which time shots were fired by the suspect.

The victim in this case is Bryan Alan Francis, white male, 33. No known address at this time.

The suspect in this case is Jacob Wesley Isenhour, white male, 22. His current residence is in Grover, NC. Isenhour has been charged with First Degree Murder, Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Discharging a Firearm Inside the City Limits. He is being held in the Cleveland County Detention Center without bond.

Two charged with death by distribution I n 2 0 2 0 , Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office received 24 reports of overdose.

Of those Amanda Pruitt 24 reports, 13 resulted in death investigations.

T h e s e investigations indicated that fen- Quintel Malik Houser tanyl was a major contributor to the deaths.

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to Heroin but is 50 to 100 times more potent. Fentanyl can come in several different forms. The Sheriff’s Office has seized it in both powder and pill form.

Fentanyl is often used for counterfeiting of prescription medication sold on the black market. Our investigations have revealed that fentanyl overdoses have occurred

Individual on Most Wanted list captured L i z a Ramsey Worley, 45, on Cleveland County’s Most Wanted list is in custody.

A c c o r d - Liza Ramsey ing to the Worley Sheriff’s office, Worley was charged with OFA/Felony Probation Violation, OFA-Felony Probation Violation out of county, and WFA/ Interfere Elect Monitor Dev (M). Bond was set at $25,000.

Information provided on Cleveland County Sheriff’s App and Facebook led to her capture.

Congress passes sweeping bill helping veterans On December 16, the US House passed a bipartisan veteran’s bill that that increases resources for homeless veterans, creates a Department of Veterans Affairs advisory committee for Native American veterans, and mandates that every VA hospital hire a dedicated women’s health provider, among other measurers.

The bill creates a dedicates an Office of Women’s Health at VA and designates $20M

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organizations that aid homeless veterans, help renovate shelters and help veterans get into housing, prohibits the VA from charging Native American veterans copayments, and requires state-run veteran’s homes to regularly report Coronavirus cases and deaths.

The bill passed the US Senate last week and is now going to President Trump for his signature.

when the person consumed as little as ½ to 1 pill containing fentanyl.

In June of 2020, two of the reported deaths were believed to be the direct result of fentanyl overdose. The first Victim was Timothy Donald Hoyle. Timothy was 34 years old. Timothy died from a Fentanyl overdose on June 3rd, 2020. The second Victim was Jordan Alexander Jamison. Alex was 24 years old.

Alex Died from a Fentanyl overdose on June 9th, 2020.

Recognizing that fentanyl was the leading cause of overdose deaths in Cleveland County, the Sheriff’s Office formed a task force to aggressively investigate all overdose deaths. The task force was organized utilizing four investigators from the Narcotics division, four investigators from Criminal Investigations division, one assistant District attorney.

The task force worked closely with the North Carolina Medical Examiner’s Office in each reported case.

The following arrests come after an extensive fivemonth investigation: The suspect in Timothy Hoyle’s case

is Amanda Pruitt of 1005 Caldwell Rd., Blacksburg, SC, and the suspect in Alex Jamison’s case is Quintel Malik Houser of 504 S. Washington St. Apt.5, Shelby, NC. Both listed suspects were charged with Death by Distribution (N.C.G.S. 14-18.4), a North Carolina law that was enacted in December of 2019.

Death by Distribution is when a person illegally sells or delivers a controlled substance to someone directly causing the persons death.

These investigations are extremely complex and often require the seizure of physical evidence for successful prosecution of the offenders. This is the first time this crime has been charged in Cleveland County, and it will be used in the future when all the elements have been met for those who distribute illegal narcotics resulting in a death.

Sheriff Norman states “Our hearts go out to the families of overdose victims and we will continue to aggressively investigate all overdose deaths. If you distribute drugs in Cleveland County and it leads to a death we will be coming for you.”

■ POLICE ARRESTS DEC. 8: Jesse James Neiger. 30, Blacksburg, SC, misuse of 911, $2500 secured bond.

DEC. 10: Jacob Scott Peek, 22, 503 Broad St., assault on female, no bond.

DEC. 10: Andrew Jason Meek, 35, 202 Kaitlyn Lane, misdemeanor breaking and entering, $1,000 secured bond.

DEC. 11: Julius Keith Pagan, 50, 209 Waco Road, two counts driving while license revoked, exceeding posted speed, no liability insurance, $500 secured bond.

DEC. 12: Parker Dalton Rollins, 20, 110 Butternut Drive, indecent liberties with child, felony, $25,000 secured bond.

DEC. 12: Kenneth Webster Wood, 54, Gastonia, DWI. Driving while license revoked, $1500 secured bond.

DEC. 13: Linda Michelle Davis, 35, 114 Raven Circle, Lot 2, obtain property by false pretense, felony; misdemeanor larceny; felony fugitive, no bond.

INCIDENTS NOV. 28: Mr. Tire, 407 S. Battleground Ave., reported theft of eight tires valued at nearly $700.

DEC. 11: A resident of Gold Run Court, reported theft of a 1995 Dodge valued at $1,000.

CITATIONS DEC. 5: Ariel Simmons, 19, Ellenboro, speeding.

DEC. 6: Travis Bowen, 28, Gaffney, SC, fictitious tag, revoked license.

DEC. 9: James Poag III , 55, Gastonia, speeding.

DEC. 9: Damon Wayne Sanders, 27, Gastonia, expired tag.

WRECKS DEC. 6: Officer Jason Lamar Dee said Michael Wilerson, Hickory Grove, SC, operating a Chevrolet, backed from a parking space at 216 Cleveland Avenue and hit a 2011 Kia operated by Vivian Landers, 521C Jackson Street. Property damage was estimated at $1500 to the Landers vehicle.

DEC. 8: Officer Brent Herndon said Sandra Kay Thompson, 112 Jack Adams Road, was turning left from a parking place on NC 161 and struck a 2015 Hyundai operated by Salena Cook of York, SC. Property damages were estimated at $#200.

DEC. 10: Officer David Warlick said vehicles operated by Anthony Scott Bolin, Vale, and Matthew Phillip Burris, 400 E. Ridge St., Apt. 6, collided on Margrace Road.

Property damage was estimated at $1500 to the Bolin vehicle.

Burris was driving a 1997 Ford owned by the City of Kings Mountain.

DEC. 10: Officer Brent Herndon said Victor Antonio Roberts, 1194 Pat Drive, operating a 1999 Dodge owned by C urry’s Transmission, failed to reduce speed and rear-ended a 2015 Nissan operated by Ariana Wingo, 103 Beason Court, which struck a stopped 2011 Dodge operated by Jaffray Gist, 906 Boyce Street. Gist was transported to the local hospital. Property damages were estimated at $9500.

DEC. 11: Officer H. W. Carpenter said Julene Dorn,

Dalton Caldwell

Sheriff needs helping locating Caldwell Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office needs your assistance in locating Dalton Lynn Caldwell, 27, wanted for three counts of Obtaining Property

By False Pretense. He is described as: 5 feet, eight inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, with tattoos on both Arms: Right Forearm (Cross), Left Forearm (Fox Head).

If you know the whereabouts of this subject please, submit a tip on the Cleveland County Sheriffs App, send a message via Facebook, or call 704 484-4822.

State Lawmakers win Separation of Powers case NC Supreme Court T h e N o r t h Carolina Supreme C o u r t sided with General Assembly leaders in an TIM MOORE important separation of powers case on December 18, issuing a 6-1 decision in Cooper v. Berger affirming the legislature as the state’s constitutional authority on appropriations and policy matters.

The case is one of several lawsuits brought by Governor Cooper against the Republican-led legislature asserting executive power over the state’s appropriations and policymaking process.

The 6-1 decision sided with lawmakers in a dispute over the spending of certain block grant funds, emphasizing that “’[t]he power of the purse is the exclusive prerogative of the General Assembly,’ with the origin of the appropriations clause dating back to the time that the original state constitution was ratified in 1776.”

State House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) released a statement calling the decision “a win for separation of powers.”

“This decision represents a win for separation of powers and the constitutional appropriations process in North Carolina, as well as a defeat for executive branch efforts to govern around the legislature through litigation,” Speaker Moore.

Charlotte, operating a 2018 Dodge, and Uriah McCree, 202 S. Juniper Street, operating a 2016 Kia, were traveling on Baker Street. Dorn was backing and hit the McCree vehicle.

Property damages were estimated at $3500.

DEC. 13: Officer H. W. Carpenter said Jean Dotson, 210 Cleveland Ave., Apt. 19A, operating a 2010 Mazda, turning onto E. Gold Street from NC Highway 216, struck a concrete planter roadway divider doing an estimated $2500 damage to her car.

Dec. 14: Officer Jason Lamar dee said Reiko Page, Andrews, NC, operating a 2014 Toyota, struck a large box in the roadway of the US 74 Bypass at NC 216 doing estimated $5000 damage to his vehicle.

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Tyler Herndon laid to rest as the community mourns On the cold Tuesday morning of December 15, hundreds of people made their way to First Baptist Church in Kings Mountain to pay respects to Officer Tyler Herndon, the Mount Holly Police Officer, and Kings Mountain resident, who lost his life in the line of duty on December 11.

Visitation for Officer Herndon was held from 11 am to 1 pm, as family and friends gathered to say goodbye.

Gathering, too, were hundreds of police officers from across the region. Within an hour, the church parking lot was full, and officers double parked their patrol cars on Mountain Street and walked to the church.

Last weekend, Governor Roy Cooper ordered flags hung at half-mast and Senator Thom Tillis spoke of the sacrifice made by Tyler Herndon while protecting the people of Mt. Holly.

The service began promptly at 2 pm. Due to Coronavirus, many mourners watched the service on First Baptist Church’s Facebook Live Stream or carried live on local television stations.

Brother Chip Sloan welcomed those gathered and offered a prayer.

Chief Don Roper of Mt. Holly Police Department spoke about Officer Herndon and the pride he had in his profession, saying, “Tyler lived an attitude to serve.” Roper recalled, “He always helped people, he helped the kids at Rankin Elementary. He was

The Marquee at KMHS was changed to honor forever Mountaineer, Officer Tyler Herndon.

Photos by Alan Hodge a proud member of Mt. Holly Police Department.”

“He will forever be remembered for the way he lived. If there’s ever a question about whether someone’s life mattered, look around.

You guys drove in here, you saw the outpouring of love and respect and honor. I think you’ve got your answer for Tyler Herndon.”

Chip Sloan said that Tyler Herndon found joy in his relationships. He said Herndon was known as the class clown in high school, but that was because he understood that sometimes you have to build relationships with humor.”

Many citizens who did not know Herndon personally, lined the streets from First Baptist Church to Bethlehem Baptist Church. Hundreds of police vehicles from across the region participated in the funeral procession, blue lights flashing.

Kings Mountain High School honored Herndon on its marque, “Rest in peace to our Mountaineer forever, Tyler Herndon.” People held signs, expressing their heartfelt support for the Herndon Family. Others carried flags.

All stood as Tyler Herndon passed by.

The procession ended at Bethlehem Fire Department, where Herndon’s flagdraped casket was placed on a caisson, followed by a riderless horse, and taken to the graveside service. Nearby, a thin blue line flag hung on a farm fence, flanked by four blue ribbons.

Officers carried Herndon’s casket from the caisson to his final resting place.

As Taps played, all officers stood at attention and saluted.

Officers not yet at the church, stopped their vehicles, got out, and saluted their brother officer. Herndon was honored by a rifle salute as the service

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department sent a huge contingent of police officers, in patrol cars and on motorcycle to support the Herndon family.

Several hundred police vehicles provided an escort. ended.

It was a somber day for Kings Mountain, not only for the family, but for the city and the region. His service will not be forgotten; he touched the lives of so many. A visiting reporter commented, “I have been doing this for over 20-years and this was the most solemn and tragic thing I have ever covered.”

Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office comes to support the Herndon family.

(Photo by Gary Smart, Sr.)

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This mother brought her children to honor Herndon and support his family.

Many attending supported the police to show their love for the officers who serve the community.

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Yes, but is it art?

City grapples with mural ordinance

What you need to know about US COVID-19 vaccination program

Cleveland County is classified in the red category with Critical Community Spread. On Dec. 18, there were 130 new cases reported, with a total of 5,642 cases since the pandemic began. The number of deaths to date is 131.

Kings Mountain had 1,565 cases and 41 deaths.

Grover had 248 cases and five deaths, Bessemer City had 714 cases and six deaths, Shelby had 1,788 cases and 55 deaths, and South Shelby and Boiling Springs 1,326 and 19 deaths.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, you need two doses of the currently available COVID-19 vaccine.

A second shot 3 weeks after your first shot is needed to get the most protection the vaccine has to offer.

Because the current supply of COVID-19 vaccine in the United States is limited, CDC recommends that initial supplies of COVID-19 vaccine be offered to healthcare personnel and long-term care facility residents. The goal is for everyone to be able to easily get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as large enough quantities are available.

Once vaccine is widely available, the plan is to have several thousand vaccination providers offering COVID-19 vaccines in doctors’ offices, retail pharmacies, hospitals, and federally qualified health centers. Vaccine doses purchased with US taxpayer dollars will be given to the American people at no cost.

No. Z-3-10-20.

City Council also adopted Ordinances amending the City Charter for the redrawing of Ward lines placing annexed properties into the existing 5 Wards. There were two Ordinances to be considered. One which considered parcels located in Gaston County, and one which considered parcels located in Cleveland County.

As part of the Consent Agenda, two budget amendments were approved. One in the amount of $15,000 to budget funds received and to officially budget expenditures for the Feed the Children event at the Senior Center. A second amendment in the amount of $270,000 to budget expenditures and a contingency for the Meadowbrook Water Project.

Director of Water Resources Ricky Duncan asked council to include the Meadowbrook Water Project because the line has been repaired in five separate places within the last year and immediate attention is needed.

The city will install an 8” line to replace the existing AC line. In addition, they will also replace the asphalt between Oakland and Hillside.

The City Clerk was directed to investigate a Voluntary Contiguous Annexation Petition received under N.C.G.S. § 160A-58.1 from Larry D. Carroll for property located at 2108 Vestibule Church Road containing .31 acres, also known as Parcel #10863, Map 4-26, Block 1, Lot 3 – Case No. VA-2020-4.

Five Public Hearings were scheduled for January 26, 2021 at 6 pm: • to consider a request from Royster Oil Company, owners, to rezone property on 1903 Shelby Road, Parcel #11034 from NB (Neighborhood Business) to CU-GB (Conditional Use-General Business) and a 1.097 portion

of Parcel #13757 from R-10 (Residential-10) to CU-GB (Conditional Use-General Business) for their existing company – Case No. Z-1-320.

• to consider a request from Baker Enterprises LTD to rezone property consisting of approximately 55.163 acres off of Dixon School Road and being further described as Parcel #71267, Map 4-81, Block 1, Lot 15 and property consisting of approximately 4.275 acres off of Dixon School Road and being further described as Parcel #62306, Map 4-81, Block 1, Lot 51 from HI (Heavy Industrial) to R-O (Residential Office) – Case No. Z-4-11-20.

• to consider a request from Larry D. Carroll to rezone property consisting of .31 acres at 2108 Vestibule Church Road and being further described as Parcel #10863, Map 4-26, Block 1, Lot 3 from R-10 (Residential) to GB (General Business) – Case No. Z-5-11-20.

• to consider a Text Amendment amending overlay district requirements for building a sidewalk in the Overlay District in the Kings Mountain Boulevard area and authorize the Planning Director to develop draft language to be reviewed by the City Manager no later than December 30, 2020 so that this may be published by the Kings Mountain Herald on January 6, 2020. City Council and the Planning and Zoning Board discussed these concepts earlier in 2020.

• to consider a request from JW Brice and Laura Ann Brice for a modification to the Family Subdivision Ordinance to allow an easement that is greater than the 500 feet maximum – Case No. SM-30-11-20.

By Loretta Cozart During last week’s city council meeting, the topic of adopting a mural ordinance was discussed. Kings Mountain’s Director of Community and Economic Development Stuart Gilbert reported to council that proper notice regarding the ordinance had been published in the Herald and that Main Street Director Christy Adkins work diligently to frame the ordinance using wording similar to what other municipalities.

The Design Review Committee, made up of city staff, sent the proposed ordinance to the Main Street Advisory Board and City Council for review. With only one day to review the wording before their meeting, the Main Street Advisory Board required more clarification on several items within the proposed ordinance.

The board voted against the ordinance because they needed more time to review it and consider its ramifications.

Speaking on behalf of the Main Street Advisory Board, David Stone explained the vote against was primarily given because the board was provided one day to review the ordinance before being required to vote on it and they needed more time.

The board requested to be allowed 30 days to review and provide constructive feedback, however, they were instructed that a vote was required in their December meeting. No one on the board felt that with the one-day notice of the ordinance proposal allowed them enough time to provide adequate review, consideration, and feedback.

The board had two key concerns. The first was that the ordinance is not specific enough and lacks standards and examples to ensure consistency of application or to provide guidance to any applicant on what is acceptable and/or not acceptable.

The second concern was that It appears that the approval or denial, as written, will be subjective, subject to the likes or dislikes of the decision makers, and could change based on who is sitting in the decision-making chairs.

A bigger challenge is the age old question of what is and is not art. Without parameters to help artists, businesses, city boards, and city council, Stone said there is no guidance as to what art is or is not acceptable in the ordinance as submitted, and the ambiguity will slow down projects. Would graffiti be allowed?

What should be excluded, nudity, profanity, drug paraphernalia?

“The Main Street Advisory Board wants to give constructive criticism, but without specific information, it is difficult to do,” he said..

Stone then spoke to city council as a business owner. He owns the building at 138 W. Mountain Street. “This topic is a challenge,” he said. “I want street art on my building. But I need the city to think through what it wants, what is acceptable and what is not acceptable.

Coronavirus numbers hit one-day record

By Loretta Cozart As of Friday, December 18, North Carolina’s daily Coronavirus cases reached 8,444, the highest number of daily cases since the pandemic began. To date, we the state has seen 466,104 cases statewide and 6,125 deaths. Across NC, 2,824 patients are hospitalized, and 307 new patients were admitted within 24 hours.

Currently 2,025 ICU beds are in use, with 416 empty staffed beds available. An addition 1,044 beds are classified as unreported or unstaffed.

Without those guidelines, it slows my project down. As you bring an ordinance to bear on business owners, decide what you want and be proactive.”

Stone went on to explain, “What are the standards? I am unclear.” He then showed an example of a Coca-Cola sign, which could have been painted from ghost art. Ghost art is the remnants of an old sign remaining on a building that is repainted using the old sign as a template. But in this case, there was a portion at the bottom added welcoming people to historic Statesville. “Looking at this example, would this be considered a sign or a mural?”

A sign is an advertisement for a business or service, but a mural is considered art.

A second example Stone shared was that of art on the wall outside a barber shop which was painted using nostalgic artwork. But the sign could be construed to promote the barber shop in the same building.

Then Stone presented a protest mural. He asked, “Would this mural be acceptable? The ordinance has to be clear, giving guidance and laying out exactly what the city wants to see in mural art. Business owners are looking for a win/win partnership. And to do that, we need specifics.”

After further discussion, city council decided to continue this item to the January 26, 2021 meeting.

KMMS December employee of the month

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Council did approve a text amendment to the Zoning Table of Permitted Uses, and Definitions pertaining to Existing “Single Family Dwellings” in the Neighborhood Business (NB) Zoning District.

The currently law is a bit of a Catch-22. As written, you cannot turn power on again until you get a zoning permit.

You cannot get the zoning permit unless you know it is going to be a Neighborhood Business. And a permitted use in the Neighborhood Business (NB) Zoning District is not a family home.

The text amendment allows a Single Family Dwelling to be permitted use under the Neighborhood Business (NB) Zoning District, provided that on the day of the ordinance it is either a residential occupancy or has never been utilized for commercial use.

City Council also approved an amendment to the Incentive Agreement for Benestar Brands. This amendment is regarding the waiver of all building permit fees for the construction of their new facility, as well as a provision for expedited permitting and services through the office of Community Planning and Economic Development.

“When Benestar Brands first announced their plans, they did not have enough information to determine the revenue stream from the project,” Gilbert said.

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Tis’ The Season (Part 4) Continuing Story. May it from last week, bring a smile to Ecclesiastes 3: your face or a 4-5, says there is chuckle or two. a time to laugh, Once in the a time to dance royal David’s and a time to city while shepembrace. Those herds watched are three things their flocks, it we all need more came upon a midof, especially night clear on a Rev. John Houze this year. I was silent night holy looking through People’s Baptist Church night in o little a hymnal and the town of BethleSpirit showed me the story hem. It was Angels from the of Christmas in the titles of realm of glory, what beautisongs. What comes next is ful songs they sung; oh hark my attempt to recreate the the herald angels sing, and I Christmas story using those even sang along. Angels we songs. The process made me have heard on high, singing smile and even laugh out loud praises and glory to the birth a couple of times. Why don’t of a king. O sing a song of you and your family see how Bethlehem, as with gladness many songs you can find in men of old, we heard the my version of the Christmas bells on Christmas day say

lo how a rose e’er blooming love has come. O come all ye faithful and see the gift we all received. Mary, did you know this would be the son of God, infant holy infant lowly? For this one small child, how great our joy. Our Lord has come, our Savior is here, now break forth, o beauteous heavenly light, o thou joyful, o thou wonderful, thy did leave thy throne.

Joyful, joyful we adore you.

That beautiful name Jesus, I extol you, worthy, you are worthy. Bowing down before him, we three kings sing now of Christmas and joy to the world. I heard someone say, isn’t this the first noel found away in a manger, what can I give him, all I have is adoration? I reminded them we now have a communion

hymn for Christmas, something to share with the world.

So go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere that Jesus Christ has come.

As I thought about my version of the Christmas story, it was beginning to look a lot like Christmas and the sound of silver bells, sleigh bells and even jingle bells from the Salvation Army made me think of our Savior’s birth. I don’t think it’s any use of dreaming of a white Christmas but if it happens, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. This really is a time to laugh, a time to dance and a time to embrace. I hope you find chestnuts to roast on an open fire and that you will have a jolly holly Christmas.

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The 12 days of Christmas

“On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree.”

The familiar lyrics of this tune are sung as part of Christmas caroling and holiday celebrations, reaching a crescendo each time singers belt out “five golden rings.” The song is an English Christmas carol that was written in 1720. While it references plenty of gift-giving, it’s easy to assume the song is about giving Christmas gifts. However, the 12 days in the song actually refer to the birth of Jesus Christ.

The 12 days of Christmas, also known as the Twelvetide, refers to the festive Christian season that celebrates the Nativity of Jesus. In fact, the start of these days occurs on December 25 and extends until the evening of January 5th, the day before the Epiphany, known as Twelfth Night. Each day corresponds to a remembrance of different religious events or people.

Christmas celebrants can celebrate well into the new year.

Commemorating the 12 days of Christmas can include small festivities from December 25 to January 5. On Twelfth Night, historically known for parties, modern-day fanfare can mark the culmination of the Christmas season — with the last of gift-giving occurring on the Epiphany.

Gifting, hosting friends and family, attending religious services, participating in charitable events, or opening one’s home to neighbors and those who can use some companionship are all ways to make the 12 days of Christmas more special.

Kings Mountain Area Church Directory Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 102 Canterbury Road 704-730-7855

Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062

Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496

Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888

Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road

Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000

Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/ Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997 Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206

Eastside Baptist 308 York Rd. • Kings Mountain Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171 Anew Beginning Baptist Church 145 Battleground Dr. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700

Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697

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Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247

Connections Church 306 N. Piedmont Ave. 704-750-4972

East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215

Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471

Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-689-4430

Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697

Arise Church 830 E. King St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917

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Senior Center holds Holiday Food Giveaway

By Lynn Lail Patrick Senior Center held its Third Annual Holiday Food Giveaway on Wednesday, December 16 in partnership with Walmart Neighborhood Market in Kings Mountain.

Other groups and individuals in the community donated toward the project as well, including Safe Harbor Community Church.

Over 200 seniors received a

bag of food from the center on Wednesday morning.

The staff at the Patrick Center are grateful to have such strong community partners who help them meet the needs of seniors in the Kings Mountain area.

The Patrick Center has an ongoing food pantry and also has nutritional shakes and incontinence supplies available. For more information please call the center at 704-734-0447.

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA (From Page 1)

American Heritage Girls Troop NC2800 Pledge. See more photos on page 10.

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AMERICAN LEGION FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS – American Legion Auxiliary Unit 155 thanks all those that supported their recent fundraiser. Winners were drawn on December 12 at 8 pm prior to Karaoke Night. Mark Frazier was the winner of KitchenAid Stand Mixer. Pam Lowery, won second place of two afghans donated by Joyce McWhirter.

Third prize was won by Angela Padgett who won a mani-pedi. The Auxiliary is grateful to the community for its continued support.

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DayDay Wilson selected to NC Shrine Bowl team Kings Mountain senior linebacker Dameon “DayDay” Wilson has been chosen for the 2020 North Carolina Shrine Bowl team.

The game will not be played this year because of Covid 19, but the North and South Carolina teams were still chosen as a reward for the players that deserved the recognition.

Wilson will be a senior linebacker on the 2020-21 Mountaineer eleven which will actually play their

season from late February to early April. The regular season will consist of just seven games but teams that go to the state finals will get in 11 games.

Wilson is Kings Mountain’s sixth Shrine Bowl selection. Quarterback George Harris was KM’s first selection in 1955, followed by running back Ken Baity in 1957.

There was a 28-year gap between Baity and KM’s third selection, lineman

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Calvin Stephens in 1985.

Aubrey Hollifield, whose son Jack Hollifield of Shelby High was selected to this year’s team, represented the Mountaineers in 1986.

Mariko Feemster, an outstanding offensive lineman on Ron Massey’s 1998 KMHS eleven that played for the state 3A championship, was the last Mountaineer chosen until now.

Other county standouts joining Wilson and Holli-

school record 239 over his first three years.

During his time with the Mountaineers they have won 36 games and went to the Western Regional championship game in 2018 and 2019. That’s the best three-year record in school history.

Wilson helped the 2017 Mountaineers win the Big South 3A Conference championship. That team finished with a 12-2 record.

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spectively, also signed. They originally thought of going to college after the Christmas break, but after fall sports were delayed because of Covid 19 they decided to remain at KMHS for their senior season.

After the NCHSAA cancelled the fall season Paysour transferred to Gaffney, not that he wanted to leave Kings Mountain but because he did not want to miss playing football his senior year.

Actually, Paysour has returned to KMHS to round out his high school academic career.

“I hated to leave here,” he said Wednesday before signing with the Tar Heels.

“I wanted to play my senior year at Kings Mountain but I knew I would be going early to Chapel Hill.”

He said he will report to UNC January 16 and will begin spring practice in March.

He was highly-recruited by numerous teams, but the UNC coaches’ persistence is what sold him on the Tar Heels.

“Since my freshman year they’ve recruited me,” he noted. “A lot of coaches from other schools would come by and leave and I wouldn’t hear back from them. But Carolina always stuck with me. I feel like they really wanted me.”

The Tar Heels have depended a lot on the passing game since Mack Brown’s return as head coach, and that

really made an impression on Paysour.

“They throw a lot and they’re losing about 20 players, including receivers,” he said. “I’m sure I can get in the lineup. They have a good quarterback and I believe I’ll fit in. That’s why I’m going early. I just need to get faster and get in shape.”

Like at KMHS, where he holds the school’s alltime receiving records and was a three-year All-Conference player as well as an All-American his sophomore year, Paysour was the leading receiver at Gaffney with over 600 yards and eight touchdowns. The Indians finished 7-1 overall with their only loss coming to T.L. Hanna by a point in the second round of the state playoffs.

Paysour said his original goal was not to play at Carolina or any other North Carolina school. “I actually wanted to go to Georgia,” he said. “Their coach just stopped by and then stopped recruiting me. But Coach Brown and Coach Galloway, who is Carolina’s recruiting coach, came a lot.”

Paysour said one of his best memories playing for KM was that the Mountaineers didn’t lose a home conference or home playoff game during his time here.

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Mountaineer boys, Shelby girls county cross country champs

Dameon “Day-Day” Wilson, Javari Rice-Wilson and Kobe Paysour, left to right, signed their national letters of intent to play college football at Missouri, Fordham and North Carolina, respectively, on the first signing day Wednesday at Kings Mountain High School.

WILSONS From Page 7 leading receiver in the 98year history of KM football.

“I am satisfied with what I did (at Gaffney), but I hated to leave Kings Mountain,” he said. “I didn’t want to do it but I wanted to play my senior year. I knew I was going to Chapel Hill early, so that’s why I went to Gaffney.”

Paysour is confident he can be a good receiver at Carolina. He hopes to be the target of some Sam Howell passes next season. Drake Maye of Myers Park, son of former UNC quarterback Mark Maye and brother of former UNC basketball star Luke Maye, is also going to Carolina along with Gavin Blackwell of Sun Valley, so the passing game at Carolina looks good for many more years.

Paysour will also be joining two other area UNC commits, Gabe Stephens of Mountain Island Charter and Dontavius Nash of Hunter Huss. Stephens is the son of the late KMHS and University of South Carolina All-American lineman, Calvin Stephens.

Wilson, one of the top linebacker prospects in the nation, chose Missouri over several southern schools that were seeking his services. He was highly-recruited by the Tigers’ assistant head coach Charlie Harbison, also a Cleveland County native.

Wilson was offered by

some of the top football schools in the nation, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky and NC State. But, he said he just had a great feeling about playing in the tough Southeastern Conference.

“They’re just great people out there,” he said when he committed to them in July. “They have a great coaching staff. I just felt like it’s the place for me.”

Many of the Missouri coaches moved there last year and made an immediate impact with victories over North Carolina and South Carolina.

Wilson, as well as Paysour, has been a football standout in Kings Mountain for years, coming up through the Pop Warner ranks and helping Kings Mountain Middle and Kings Mountain High win championships and break almost every school record.

“I just want to thank the Lord Jesus Christ for giving me the ability to play,” he said.

Wilson had a team-high 123 tackles in the Mountaineers’ 12-3 run last season and will end his high school career as the top tackler in school history.

Although that record is something to be proud of, his goal is to help the Mountaineers win the state championship.

Rice-Wilson hopes to be able to compete as a true freshman at Fordham.

Like Paysour and Wilson, he will be a four-year starter in high school; however, his freshman year was

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He is the reigning Big South Conference Defensive Lineman of the year.

Other schools that sought his service included Coastal Carolina, Campbell, Western Carolina, The Citadel, College of Charleston and Gardner-Webb.

He said one of the big reasons he chose Fordham was to be in the Big Apple, and the relationship he has developed with his position coach, Kenny Anunkie, a former Duke and NFL player.

“I feel like I am good enough to compete as a true freshman, and I trust my defensive line coach to help me do that,” he said.

The Rams run a 4-3 defense and spread offense, basically the same as Kings Mountain.

“They had a 4-8 record last year but I plan to help them improve that,” he said. “With electrifying talent we hope to change the mentality of their game in the Patriot League.

Rice-Wilson credits his coaches at KMHS for his development.

“I am expecting us to have a good year,” he said.

“We have good coaches and good players. Since my freshman year we’ve had great teams.”

His goal for his final season as a Mountaineer is to win the state championship.

“I am really looking forward to Fordham,” he said.

“I have to mainly get stronger and faster. The next level is fast. I want to adapt as quickly as I can and be knowledgeable of the game and film study.”

Rice-Wilson was last year’s Defensive Player of the Year in the Big South with 62 solo tackles and a team-record 11 sacks.

“I want to truly thank the coaches and the whole community for their support,” he said. “I will always carry that throughout my career.”

Kings Mountain and Shelby participated in the Cleveland County cross country championship Thursday at Kings Mountain High.

Even though the temperature was around 45 and the course still muddy from all the recent rain, Christmas songs and festive attire made the event enjoyable.

Kings Mountain’s boys won 26-29 with Parker Key finishing as the men’s champion in 18:40.21.

Daniel Schweppe of Shelby ran second in 19:00.05.

Shelby took the girls title 24-28, getting a 1-2 finish from Haley Olvera in 21:48.01 and Hattie Hensley in 22:02.27.

KM’s Divinity Ervin and Thalia Kushman finished third and fourth, respectively, in 22:22.86 and 22.43.51.

The two teams will meet for another “tune-up” meet at Shelby on January 6 before the regional meet on January 16.

The KM boys had five runners in the top ten.

Marty Lovingood was fourth in 19:32.62, Kohen Johnson fifth in 19:43.00,

Kings Mountain High’s volleyball team remained undefeated in the Big South Conference Thursday with a 25-11, 25-10, 25-6 win over North Gaston.

Mountaineer leaders were Aaliyah Byers with 11 kills, 18 service points, five

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Before you make a purchase, find out if the store has a return policy and, if so, how it works.

Understand that policies can change during the holiday sea-

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION 20 E 917 NOTICE OF EXECUTOR

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Lisa Marie Fitch, late of Cleveland County, State of North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 9th day of March, 2021, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 9th day of December, 2020.

Other finishers for the KM girls were Ashley Gural sixth, Parker Wilson seventh, Nicole Poston 11th, Emily Phelps 12th, Emma Herndon 15th and Hannah Crawford 16th.

digs, and four serve receptions; Meile Songaila with 11 kills, eight service points, and nine serve receptions; Emma Goff four kills, three digs and 10 service points; Paige Bagwell 14 service points, five digs, and 13 assists; Kyann Crocker five

service points, 17 digs, six assists, and six serve receptions; and Ashlyn Wood five service points, four digs and 12 assists.

Kings Mountain was scheduled to host Ashbrook Monday.

BBB offers tips for holiday returns and exchanges

NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY

KMH (12/09,16, 23 & 30/20)

Hunter Cruise sixth in 19:54.35, and Elliot Habel 10th in 21:39.81.

Other KM finishers were Wyatt Wilson in 11th, Nathan Inthavong in 12th, and Nicholas Horn in 14th.

KM spikers go 8-0 in BS with win over Wildcats

LEGAL NOTICE

James M. Ellis, Administrator Stone & Christy, P.A. 110 N. Dougherty Street Black Mountain, NC 28711

Kings Mountain's Parker Key won the individual men's county championship in last week's cross country meet with Shelby at the KMHS course, and he and his teammates won the team title.

Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Wanda M. Propst of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said Wanda M. Propst to present them to the undersigned on or before 16th day of March, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned..

This the 16th day of December, 2020.

Allan M. Propst Co-Executor for the Estate of Wanda M. Propst 312 Downing Drive Kings Mountain, NC 28086 704-813-2120 and/or

James M. Ellis, Administrator Stone & Christy, P.A. 110 N. Dougherty Street Black Mountain, NC 28711

Marcus W. Propst Co-Executor for the Estate of Wanda M. Propst PO Box 402 Drayton, SC 29333 864-490-3376

KMH (12/09,16, 23 & 30/20)

KMH (12/16, 23, 30 /20 & 1/06/21)

son and may not apply to sale items. If the store does allow returns or exchanges, find out if you will need to pay a restock fee. Ask the seller if they offer cash refunds, exchanges, or only store credit. Store policies are usually posted at the checkout counter or printed on the back of receipts.

Understand online store return policies. If you are shopping online, search for the seller’s return policy and read it through before clicking "buy."

Find out if they accept returns or exchanges, and who pays the shipping when an item is returned. In some cases, you can save on shipping fees by returning an online purchase to the local brick-and-mortar store.

Get the details on a product’s warranty. Most electronics and home appliances come with warranties that are to be fulfilled with the manufacturer, not the retailer. Find out how returns and repairs are handled if an item stops working or needs replacement parts. Will the retailer ship the item to the manufacturer for you? Or will you need

to deal with the manufacturer directly? Knowing the answers will leave you well-prepared for any future issues.

Keep your receipt and packaging. Most stores will only accept returns and exchanges if you can present the item with its receipt and original packaging.

Always include a gift receipt with items you give and hold on to any gift receipts you receive.

Bring your ID. To avoid holiday return scams, many stores ask to see your ID when you return an item. Sometimes retailers require you bring your ID and the original form of payment. If this is the policy of the store where your gift is from, you may need the assistance of the gift giver in order to be reimbursed.

Make returns in a timely fashion. Almost all return policies are valid during a specific time period. Some stores modify their return period during the holidays, so do not risk missing your chance to make your return. Take the item back to the store without delay.

Be fire smart during the holidays On average, 160 household fires each year are caused by poorly maintained or carelessly placed live indoor Christmas trees and holiday decorations in the US, resulting in over $10 million in damages, injuries, and loss of life. Lit candles require careful attention contributing to more than a third of all home decoration fires.

According to the US Fire Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), nearly half of holiday decoration fires happen because decorations are placed too close to a heat source. It is fun to decorate for the winter holidays, but holiday decorations can increase your risk of a home fire.

As you deck the halls this season, be fire smart. Inspect

holiday lights each year before you put them up. Throw away light strands with frayed or pinched wires. Read manufacturer’s instructions for the number of light strands to connect to avoid overheating or electrical shorts.

Water your Christmas tree every day. A dry tree is dangerous because it can catch on fire easily. Consider using battery-operated flameless candles, which can look, smell, and feel like real candles. Or, if you do use lit candles, make sure they are in stable holders and place them where they cannot be knocked down easily.

So during this joyous season, give fire safety its due. A little extra attention and caution can keep your family’s celebrations merry and bright.

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GIFTS WITH A NAME. Email for a link to local website. Optional to include your first name and/or last name, nickname, pet’s name, city, town, state, community - all optional. NC4Ever@email.com THE HAIRIS STUDIO by Brook Maness. OPEN in the old Randall’s Barber Shop. 114 Frank Randall Drive, Mooresboro. brooklynleeann8@gmail.com, 828-429-4836.

COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. (980) 295-5568

CAROLINACLASSIFIEDS.COM

NEEDING PARTS DISMANTLER. Must have experience.

Apply in person at 1025 County Home Road, Shelby, NC 28152 IN NEED OF A CDL CLASS A DRIVER. Local runs. Paid by the load. Must apply in person at 1025 County Home Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 472-4666 P/T JOB HYDROPONIC OPERATION. Two possible jobs are open.

The right fit would work 30 to 35 hours. If that is not found possible job of 15 hours. M-F morning start times. Polkville area. Clean environment. $10 per hour start.

As business increases so will pay.

(704) 466-1998 Lrwhite@carolina. rr.com LOOKING FOR PART-TIME DRIVERS. Transport students in Shelby, Kings Mountain, Cherryville. Must be 21 years or older and have good driving record.

704-466-5189 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION NEEDED for rental property.

Please call (704) 473-4299

FOR SALE

FARM & GARDEN

REAL ESTATE

IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up. I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drug-free, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750

RED COUCH, LOVE SEAT, $400.

Queen bed, dresser, $1200; (2) like new recliners, $100 each; brown couch, $400. 704-6006436, 864-0035

FRED’S FIREWOOD!!! SEASONED CUT, SPLIT HARDWOOD. Will deliver 10 mile radius of Forest City. 828-2021000.

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

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers needed. (704) 477-0516 FULL TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED. Maintain rental properties. Must have valid NC Drivers license. Pay depends on experience. (704) 473-4299 EARN WHILE YOU LEARN. Price Brothers, Inc., Plumbing. (Equal Opportunity Employer). Join our team!!! APPLY TODAY. pbiplumbing.com/employment

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES MAKE MONEY WOODWORKING FROM HOME. Launch a woodworking business for under $1000. What to make and Where to sell. NC4Ever@email.com

BUSINESS SERVICES

TRIPLE D PAINTING AND WOODWORK. All your painting needs, free estimates, over 25 yrs experience! Framing, facial boards and much more wood work available! Making your home, building or business look new again. (704) 418-5736 childresstracy1@gmail.com

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

ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Call for more details. 828382-0455.

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

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

Bob, 828-476-6058.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored.

Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-692-4449.

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings.

“Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587

FOR SALE

MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Seasoned oak. Short stove wood. Cut, split, delivered, $60.

(828) 395-0758

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788

SMALL BUSINESS EXTRAVAGANZA. Come out and support our local families by shopping our Small Business Extravaganza! There will be hand made craft items, Scentsy, Paparazzi, Mary Kay, Color Street, and more... There is no fee to enter and there will be refreshments. Sat. Dec. 19th, 9am-3pm at Bethany Baptist Church, 723 Cleve. Ave., Grover, NC. (704) 418-5980 $45 COUPON. Great Deal!

Scooterman John has $45 coupon for any used chair in Dec 2020. Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com DEER CORN, SHELLED, 50LBS, $7. Cob Corn, $8. 828-287-3272.

CABRIOLET VW. Best Offer!

Parts only. Does not run. Call (704) 300-1818

MODEL 94 WINCHESTER 30-30 with gold trigger. 20 years old, new in box. Also 300 rounds of 30-30 Core-Lokt ammunition. All for $1700. (828) 429-6763

REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank.

Can send pictures by phone. $475. (704) 300-1818 PECANS FOR SALE. $2 per pound. (704) 842-2662

4 TIRES: 275/35/21 made

by Bridgestone, $150 for set.

4 tires: 265/50/20 made by Goodyear, $200 for set. 4 tires: 225/45/17 made by Bridgestone, new, $300 for set. Electric liftchar, $125. 828-286-8093.

WATER TOTES & BURNING BARRELS. 55 Gallon Solid Top Plastic; 55 Gallon Metal & Plastic with Lids & Rings; 15 Gallon Jugs Plastic. (828) 327-4782

RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS AND GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383.

4 YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR TIRES. P225/60R17 for sale.

Christmas Special, $125. Ask for Jim. (704) 406-9275

DIE CAST WAYNE MECHANICAL REPLICA 1920 Gas Pump Coin Bank. 12” tall. 8 available. $50 each. In Shelby. Call Tom (704) 473-6384 SOUTHERN FORKLIFTS & EQUIPMENT. Cat GP25K 5000 lb Forklift, $7250. Yamaha U Max Work Carft, $3450. 2002 Club Car Golf Cart, $2550. Gene McCurry, (704) 692-1033 1994 FORD F-150 for Sale. Long Bed Pick-up Truck. Good tires. inline 6, 300 motor, Heavy duty, 14 bolt, automatic transmission, Only $675.00. Call: 704-284-1694.

1996 TOYOTA RAV4 For Sale. 4 wheel drive, new tires, Full repair manual. Only $600.00. Call for details. 704-284-1694.

FERRIS LAWNMOWER IS600Z S., 48 inch cut, 18 1/2 HP, Kawasaki, 33 Hours, $6,000.00. Call 704-974-1861 anytime.

DEER APPLES FOR SALE. $9 per bag. 828-287-3272.

TWO CEMETERY PLOTS. Two burial plots in Section II of Rose Hill Memorial Park, Graves 1 and 2, Lots 256. $1800 for both. Call 704-482-2647 or 704-477-7625, if no answer leave your name & number.

3 HEAVY DUTY TOOL BOXES. Ford Super Duty (250 & 350), $250 each. All three $600. Retail over $400. Reggie Keistler, 980254-5876 BABY CRIB, MATTRESS AND ACCESSORIES. $100. High chair with 3 attachments, $45. 980-2922298 A CLEANING COMPANY WITH NO HIDDEN FEES!!! Whole House Air Ducts, cleaning & sanitizing, up to 10 vents, $199. Call 704-980-3047.

A CLEANING COMPANY WITH NO HIDDEN FEES!!! 2 Room Carpet Special, only $88.00. Call 704-980-3047.

FOUR CEMETERY PLOTS in Section 1 of Rose Hill Memorial Park. Graves 1,2,3,4. Lot 170.

Only $500 each. Will sell in pairs.

Call 704-473-5000 (704) 4735000 ITEMS FOR SALE. Garage door opener-$100.00, 7 piece dinning room set-$200.00, Christmas mesh wreath-$15.00 and up and 6X8 rug-$50.00. 704-538-8925.

FESQUE HAY FOR SALE $4.50 per bale. Call 704-538-4110. If no answer, leave message.

1912 SELF PLAYER PIANO. In good condition, good tuned. $1400. Music rolls included. (704) 470-7134 ASSORTMENT OF CHILTON REPAIR MANUALS. I have a large assortment of Chilton Auto Repair Manuals. Some are imports and trucks. Some Motor Manuals all are hard back copies.

Best Offer! (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net

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

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

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

828-245-5895.

AMMO 9MM/ 223 Blazer Brass 9mm 300/$240 Fiocci 223 100/$80 firm (704) 600-5596 jedandluke@aol.com 9FT POOL TABLE FOR SALE. Comes with cue sticks, racks and cover, $600. 828-748-3858, if no answer leave message.

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

TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW! ALL KINDS. Areas LARGEST on site display for trailers. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., 2690 US Hwy. 221 S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Short green oak, small stove wood. Cut, split, delivered, $60. (828) 395-0758

WNC CHIMNEY SWEEP, Western Carolina. Cleaning, Repair, Caps, Pest removal, 25+ years experience. Ellenboro +75miles. Call Neal, 828-223-7730.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored.

Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-692-4449.

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

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Fall Tune-up Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

PART TIME PAINTER NEEDED. For rental houses as they become vacant. Please call (704) 4734299 TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED!!!

LOCAL HAULS. Home every night! Good pay. 828-748-5893.

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

FOR SALE

4 PIECE BROYHILL BEDROOM SUITE only $300. Recliner in good condition $20. Microwave “Like New” $25. Assortment of Exercise Equipment $25 each. Call (980) 404-0068

EMPLOYMENT

704-484-1047

BUSINESS SERVICES

ITEMS FOR SALE 3 Etagere chairs, 5 ft. tall giraffe, tables artworks and much more. Call 727597-0930 for appointment.

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

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

OR CALL

WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-245-5895.

PURE RAW LOCAL HONEY. $18 per quart, $10 per pint. Produced in Rutherford County. Call or text Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823.

DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms. 704-3005341, Steve 704-472-8865, Cletus, 704-300-5341, Todd (704) 692-1627

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

Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828245-5895.

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

WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your roofing or repair needs. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City.

828-245-5895.

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 487-6855 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 “COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park.

Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually. (919) 272-5503 OLD RECORDS LOT OF 7000 Over 7000 records, ranging from 40’s to early 70’s. Condition from good to brand new in plastic cover. NO Cherry picking. Must sell the entire lot.

Records collected over several years. IE: Sinatra, Cline Elvis, etc. (828) 625-9744 csisams@ hotmail.com

WANT TO BUY DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828-289-1175.

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title.

Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228 CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing.

(704) 692-1006

PETS & LIVESTOCK CHRISTMAS PUPPIES. Full blooded Labrador Retrievers.

All black, first shots & wormed.

Parents on site. Ready 12-2420. Taking deposits $400. Leave message 828-429-0210 OLDER MATURE KITTENS. Neutered and spayed with all shots. Looking for good homes.

(704) 472-7116 SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPIES for sale. Ready for a great gift at Christmas. Blue eyes. AKC registered. 704-300-1466.

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES FOR SALE. Christmas puppies $550 each, vet checked, ready to go the week of Christmas.

(704) 734-7088 Joelovestina1@ gmail.com AKC BOXER PUPPIES FOR SALE 3 Males. Dew claws removed. Tails docked. 3 rounds of wormer and 1st shots. 1 light brindle, 1 fawn, 1 mahogany.

All have black masks and white markings. Photos upon request.

Limited registration. $800.00 ea.

(704) 853-9300 DOG KENNELS, FROM $189.99 IN STOCK. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 10x10 split, 20x20 split.

Tops, Delivery and Install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. Full blooded. Males & females $200. Call: 704-718-3827 or 704718-7420.

3 LITTERS OF DOGS for sale. Two 1 year old Pekinese male dogs, also pomoobles and malpe-peka-tzus. Call: 864-4904979.

MINATURE POODLE PUPPIES FOR SALE. Males and Females available. Will weight approx. 10 lbs. when grown. Call: 828-2898844.

CARS & TRUCKS 1996 TOYOTA RAV4 For Sale. 4 wheel drive, new tires, Full repair manual. Only $600.00. Call for details. 704-284-1694.

1990 CADILLAC DEVILLE 72,000 original miles. $4,000.

828-980-0692 1994 FORD F-150 Long Bed Pick-up Truck. Good tires. inline 6, 300 motor, Heavy duty, 14 bolt, automatic transmission, Only $675.00. Call: 704-284-1694.

2003 FORD RANGER One owner. Always garaged, V6 3.0 engine, 4 door, automatic. Recent tires, brakes, and tune-up.

113,000 miles. Immaculate condition. $10,000 FIRM. NO TEXT 704-813-8596.

1980 FORD F100 PICKUP. Long bed with ladder rack. Needs some work. Can send pictures by phone. $1200. Call (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net 2010 BMW 3 SERIES 328i. Hardtop convertible, leather seats, All bells and whistles, 104,000 miles. $10,500. Call Larry (704) 2973234

1 ACRE LOT. Located at 239 Owens Chapel Road, Union Mills. Has well, septic-tank and electricity. Nice for camper spot or mobile home. Asking $20,000.

828-286-9457.

UNRESTRICTED LAND FOR SALE. 6.9 Acres of UNRESTRICTED land with a BOLD CREEK. Wooded, gently sloping to creek, and at the end of a dead end, paved road.

NO OWNER FINANCING. Ellenboro, NC 28040 (828) 453-7341 t_mcdowell@bellsouth.net

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY HOUSE FOR RENT IN SHELBY. 1 BR Duplex, Frig & Stove. $525/ month. 941-916-2235.

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. New paint & floor covering. Central heat/air, NO Pets. $675 month, $400 deposit. Contact Tommy Wilson, Clay & Associates Real Estate. Located at 1308 N. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 418-1251 RENT TO OWN. Own in 2 years.

4 Bedroom home, $700 down, $700 deposit. Also 3 bedroom home for rent, $1000 month, $100 deposit. 704-600-6436, 864-805-0035.

3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. Wood floors, carpet & outbuilding, central air, gas pack heat. No pets. $750 month, $400 deposit. Contact Tommy Wilson with Clay & Associates, Real Estate. 111 Morton Street, Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 418-1251 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. MOBILE HOME inside city of Kings Mountain. References required. NO PETS. 704-718-2653.

2BR, 1BA. Appliances, central heat/air. $650 month, $650 deposit. HAP ok. 704-487-8282, 704-692-0091. 314 Grice St. Shelby, NC 28150 MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week.

Call (704) 739-4417 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Call or visit us today, Laurel Hill Apartments 704-4871114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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

2008 FORD RANGER FX4.

4 door, 4.0 engine, automatic, cruise/tilt, aluminum wheels, running boards, headliner, red w/grey bottom, $6950. 828-287-3820.

1979 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE. Nice, classic, antique, 425 engine, 400 trans, 60k miles, $6500. Cell, 870-404-4810, Forest City.

1997 FORD ECONOLINE COMMERCIAL CUTAWAY E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires, $15,000. 828245-9620, 828-223-1564.

CAMPERS WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers.

Call 828-429-3935.

VACATIONS OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store.

Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659, (803) 635-9831

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704739-0259.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2 BAY GARAGE FOR RENT. Ellenboro area, Hwy. 74 Business. $325 per month. 828-429-5001.

ICC AREA, BEST VALUE. Energy Efficient 2BR Apartment. Like new, SS appliances, $550 rent/ deposit. References required.

828-248-1776.

3BR, 2BA MH. Beautiful Wooded Park. AGE 50 over. Landlord on site. No pets. Background check.

Call after 10am, 828-429-9831.

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828245-6756.

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

Starting at $500 per month. 828382-0475.

FARM & GARDEN HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. 4x5 Round Bales in barn, $40 each. Fescue and Orchard grass. Rutherford County. 828429-3100.

TWO RESTRICTED MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS in gated community, near Lake Lure. Owner financing available, 0% financing for a limited time. Also, 78 Acre Riverfront Horse Farm, 5 miles from TIEC. 864-909-1035, www. rowelland.com

4 ACRES PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. One block off 74E in Shelby, NC. Call or text if interested. 704-473-9167.

CLASSIFIEDS GET RESULTS!

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More Christmas scenes from Patriot Park. Photos by Angela Padgett

These beautiful horses provide carriage rides in downtown Kings Mountain.

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

(From Page 6) Renee Bost speaks at Wreaths Across America.

We Will Close at 2 pm Dec. 24th, 4th, & Closed All Day Dec. 25th.

Wreaths Across America – Honoring those who served, including Officer Tyler Herndon.

Regent Libby Putnam

BUY 3 TIRE SPECIAL GET 1 FREE *

Includes One Year Road Hazard Warranty * With Premium Alignment Purchase

Atrium Cleveland diverted patients October 13

By Loretta Cozart Atrium Health Cleveland diverted patients from their hospital for three hourson Sunday, December 13, from 7pm – 10 pm.

When asked why patients were diverted, Atrium Health replied, “Like many hospitals across the state and around the country, Atrium Health Cleveland is seeing a higher volume of patients right now. Some of that is cyclical and some is in part due to the increase in the number of COVID

cases in North Carolina.”

“After careful consideration, Atrium Health Cleveland diverted patients for a few hours Sunday afternoon as we worked to accommodate and treat a high number of patients who were in our emergency department at the time. Our teams routinely plan for an influx of patients and executed on those plans to ensure patient care and safety is never jeopardized.”

We asked Atrium Health’s Manager of Media relations, Kate Gaier where

those patients were diverted. She said that where patients are diverted depends upon the local Emergency Medical Service.

The Herald reached out to Cleveland County Emergency Medical Services on Thursday and Friday last week but was not able to speak to anyone directly. The call went directly to voice mail.

After leaving messages on two occasions, Cleveland County Emergency Medical Services did not return our calls.

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