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Easter Sunrise service planned The Kings Mountain Ministerial Association will be leading in an Easter Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday, April 4 at 7:00 a.m. at Mountain Rest Cemetery.

The service will be held around the large white cross in the cemetery.

In the event of inclement weather, the service will be moved to Eastside Baptist Church, 308 York Road, Kings Mountain. If the event is held inside, everyone is requested to wear a mask.

The Easter Sunrise message will be delivered by Pastor Ron Caulder from

Eastside Baptist Church.

Special music will be provided by East Gold Wesleyan Church.

Everyone is invited to attend. The service will be approximately 30 minutes.

Come and celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus!

Artist rendering of the pre-launch facility. Photo provided

BIA approves Class III gaming

Pre-launch Casino Neighborhood opening this summer Spring Clean Up The City of Kings Mountain will be offering a free pick-up service for trash, junk, and litter the week of April 5-9. Items to be picked up must be placed in the front yard next to the curb during this week. The intent of this project is to remove litter and junk that has accumulated on the exterior of properties.

The normal $20 fee per truck load for collecting these items will be waived during this week.

This does not include items such as furniture, mattresses, batteries, electronic equipment, or paint cans containing any amount of liquified paint. Please do not bring these items from inside the

home or other buildings to be collected.

Please note that if you do place unapproved items on the curb, a $20 fee per truck load will be required to be paid prior to the City removing these items. The encourages everyone to take advantage of this free service and do you part in cleaning up the city.

For more information please contact the Sanitation Department at 704-734-0735 or Codes Enforcement Department at 704-734-4561.

Patrick Senior Center Easter Drive-thru Thursday

By Tabitha Thomas The Patrick Senior Center is hosting an Easter Drive-Thru Thursday, April 1 from 10 am to 12 pm. Seniors are asked to please call ahead to sign up so, the senior center knows

how many goodie bags to prepare. 909 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086 (704) 734-0447.

American Legion Veteran’s breakfast Saturday

By Loretta Cozart American Legion Post 155 has its Veteran’s Break-

fast Saturday morning, April 3, at the Otis D. Green Post home on East Gold Street.

All veterans are invited to this free breakfast the first Saturday of every month.

Others are welcome to attend for a small donation which helps fund future breakfasts.

The next breakfast will be on May 1 from 9 am to 11 am.

The Catawba Nation announced Friday it will fast-track the opening of the Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort project in Kings Mountain by opening a “prelaunch” facility this summer with 500 slot machines.

The pre-launch facility, which will be constructed using prefabricated modular structures, will provide an initial opportunity for patrons to game with limited food & beverage and other guest amenities.

“With the completion of our compact with the State of North Carolina, the

Catawba Nation is eager to open the casino as quickly as possible to begin bringing economic benefits and jobs to the state and region,” Catawba Chief Bill Harris said.

“We’re working with Delaware North, our consultant on the Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort project, as well as our developer, Skyboat Gaming, to make that happen by opening what we are calling a ‘pre-launch’ facility this summer.”

An introductory phase of the full casino is still planned and will feature an additional 1,300 slot machines. It will

be a permanent structure that will become part of the full casino. Its construction is expected to take about a year.

“It makes sense to have the temporary pre-launch facility to start, and it will continue to operate during the construction of the introductory phase and possibly subsequent phases,” said Brian Hansberry, president of Delaware North’s gaming business. “It gives us a place to teach incoming staff and accommodates people in the region who are anxious to start gaming this summer.”

The 17-acre casino site

off Dixon School Road in Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, is near Interstate 85 and about 35 miles west of Charlotte. The total $273 million casino resort project is expected to create 2,600 permanent jobs at full buildout and thousands of construction jobs in the region.

“This project will prove to be a long-lasting and sustainable economic engine for the residents of Cleveland County, we are excited about the expedited timeline” said Cleveland County Commissioner Johnny Hutchins.

See CASINO, Page 5A

Bin Raiders opens on Walker Street

By Loretta Cozart Bin Raiders is open for business. Srimaha Rithiphong, who goes by Hale, along with his wife Jee and his sister Aricka, operate Bin Raiders, a family-owned business that opened on January 23. The shop is so popular that customers wait in line for the store to open each day.

Bin Raiders purchases inventory in lots and passes the savings on to their customers. Much of the inventory items are Amazon returns or overstock. Most items are in the original packaging. “Sometimes we get an item wrapped in bubble wrap and we don’t know what is inside. I’ve had customers find cell phones and Fitbit watches that way,” Hale said.

When asked why he decided to open a store, Hale answered without hesitation as he pointed to his son, Lee. “I started the store for

him. If I worked in a plant on the second-shift, I would get home after he goes to bed. In the morning, I would only have time with him until I dropped him off at school. That is not what I want.,” Hale said.

Hale got the idea of opening a discount store in Kings Mountain while shopping in similar stores in other communities. However, Kings Mountain did not have this type of store. ‘I just observed how they did things, how they priced items and when they brought out more inventory. Then, I went online and found other people who were doing the same thing and they shared how they were doing it. Later, I learned how to buy lots online and it all came together from there.”

Once he got his plan formalized, Hale reached out to Dan Potter, his soccer coach and friend from high school, asking him to help getting See BIN RAIDERS, Page 5A

Hale, Lee, Jess, and Arika in front of Bin Raiders.

Photo by Loretta Cozart

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

■ OBITUARIES

Pearl Ford KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Pearl Ford, 79, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on March 22, 2021.

She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late James Elmer and Elma Hamrick Thornburg and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of sixty-two years, Earnest “Bob” Ford. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Gregory Ford.

Pearl was a dedicated Christian and member of Kings Mountain Nazarene Church. She worked as a seamstress for many years. Pearl loved her family and community with a compassion and generosity rarely seen. She was a grandmother to the entire neighborhood and enjoyed feeding and loving on her neighbors as well as her family. Pearl loved watching the hummingbirds that would frequent her feeders and the beautiful flowers she had grown. She possessed a giving spirit that caused her to place everyone’s needs above her own.

Pearl was a dedicated wife to Bob, mother to her children, grandmother to her many grandchildren and great grandchildren and a friend to everyone who knew her. Her strength, wisdom and love will be missed tremendously by her family, friends, and her church.

She is survived by her sons: Jimmy Ford (Cindy), Claremont, NC, Ricky Ford (Kim Navy), Kings Mountain, NC and Eddie Ford (Pam), Kings Mountain, NC; daughters: Gina McGinnis (Ken), Sherri Williams (Danny), and Crystal Ford, all of Kings Mountain, NC; fourteen grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren; sister: Iris Dover, Gastonia, NC; nephews: Tommy and Randy Dover, Kings Mountain, NC. Funeral service was held on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM at First Church of the Nazarene Kings Mountain with Reverend Jeff Wilson officiating. Attendees should follow all Covid-19 precautions including wearing a face covering and social distancing.

Visitation was held on Saturday, March 27, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service at the church and at other times at 137 Country Creek Drive, Kings Mountain.

Interment was held in Mountain Rest Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Pearl’s memory may be made to First Church of the Nazarene Kings Mountain at 127 Countryside Drive, 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.

New location for Big E BBQ Company – A sign at 314 E. King Street announces the new location of Big E BBQ Company. The Herald has learned that a food truck, similar to others around town, is planned for the site. The property has been cleared for some time but was once the location of the popular Christmas Emporium Gift Shop owned by Shirley Allen.

Photo by Loretta Cozart

Gov. Cooper relaxes some COVID-19 restrictions last week As N o r t h C a r o lina’s trends continue to show improvement and GOV. COOPER vaccine distribution increases with 31.7% of North Carolinians over 18 having received at least one dose of vaccine, Governor Roy Cooper announced March 23 that the state will continue to ease some COVID-19 restrictions.

Executive Order No. 204 will take effect March 26 at 5 pm is set to expire April 30 at 5 pm. The state’s general mask mandate remains in effect.

“Our fast and fair vaccine distribution and our sustained progress with the COVID-19 metrics tell us we can move forward with easing restrictions if we do it safely,” said Governor Cooper.

“We are in a promising

place. With North Carolina’s COVID-19 key metrics improving and vaccinations increasing, we can responsibly use our dimmer switch approach to easing restrictions guided by science and data,” said NCDHHS Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. Executive Order No. 204 has three general categories of occupancy restrictions: up to 100 percent capacity, 75 percent capacity, and 50 percent capacity. All businesses must continue to maintain the 6 feet of distance requirement between patrons and implement other safety protocols as they expand their capacity.

Executive Order No. 204 will also increase mass gathering limits. The number of people who may gather indoors will increase from 25 to 50 and the number of people who may gather outdoors will increase from 50 to 100. This Order also fully lifts the restriction on the

late-night sale and service of alcoholic beverages on bars, restaurants, and other establishments.

Indoors and Outdoors up to 100% Capacity, Subject to Masks and 6 ft. Social Distancing • Museums and Aquariums • Retail Businesses • Salons, personal care and grooming businesses, tattoo parlors Indoors up to 75% and Outdoors up to 100% Capacity, Subject to Masks and 6 ft. Social Distancing • Restaurants • Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries • Recreation (e.g., bowling, skating, rock climbing) • Fitness and Physical Activity Facilities (e.g., gyms, yoga studios, fitness centers) • Pools • Amusement Parks Indoors and Outdoors up to 50% Capacity, Subject to Masks and 6 ft. Social Distancing

City of Kings Mountain New billing software The city will implement new billing software on April 1, 2021. The billing statement will have a different look and will have

Last weekend for ‘Til Beth Do Us Part Kings Mountain Little Theatre’s last performances of ’Til Beth Do Us Part are this weekend, April 2 - 3 at 7:30 pm, with a matinee on Sunday, April 4 at 3 pm.

Corporate Sponsors for this play are Ken and Liz Pflieger.

As of Monday, KMLT has plenty of seats available for each performance. Due to these protocols, the box office will open 90-minutes prior to the performance time. KMLT works diligently to get everyone into the Joy for a fantastic theatrical experience.

For more detailed information, please visit www.kmlt.org or the Kings Mountain Little Theatre Facebook page.

additional information for the customer. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns to 704-734-4613.

• Bars • Movie Theaters* • Gaming Facilities* • Meeting, Reception, and Conference Spaces • Lounges (including tobacco) and Night Clubs • Auditoriums, Arenas, and other venues for live performances • Sports Arenas and Fields (includes professional, collegiate, and amateur *Movie theaters and gaming facilities may operate at up to 75% capacity outdoors.

Activities and settings are lower risk when they involve interacting with fewer people, being outside, keeping masks on the entire time, keeping interactions with people short (under 15 minutes), staying physically distant, and avoiding singing, yelling, and cheering, according to public health officials.

North Carolina is continuing to see fast and fair vaccine distribution. To date, the state has administered over 4.1 million doses. Over 31.7 percent of people 18 and up have received at least one dose, and 18.8 percent are fully vaccinated. Vaccine equity efforts remain a priority, with 18 percent of first doses administered to Black North Carolinians and 8 percent to members of the LatinX community

last week.

DHHS also released updates to the K-12 guidance. Schools should return to in-person instruction to the fullest extent possible while following all public health protocols in the StrongSchoolsNC Toolkit. This update aligns with Session Law 2021-4, which Governor Cooper and bipartisan legislative leadership worked on together. Plan A has already been widely adopted across the state as districts, educators and support staff have worked hard to get students back in the classroom. The updated Toolkit no longer requires schools to do daily temperature checks and symptom screenings.

Safety protocols such as masks and cleaning of high traffic areas are still required. Schools are also highly encouraged to conduct free screening testing as recommended by the CDC. State health officials are continuing to monitor the presence of COVID19 and its more contagious variants in North Carolina, which is why it is important to continue to have a mask mandate and continue to practice safety precautions, including the Three Ws: wear a mask, wait 6-feet apart, and wash hands often.

SHIIP, the Seniors Health Insurance Information Program, provides free counseling about Medicare.

SHIIP can also help you apply for Medicare cost savings programs.

Call 704-734-0447 to speak with a SHIIP representative at the Patrick Senior Center in Kings Mountain.

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Gold Street Wesleyan Prepare now for upcoming East Easter Egg Hunt April 3 downtown streetscape work T o keep the citizens of the Kings Mountain informed regarding the beautification process for the Downtown Streetscape Project, the city will share weekly updates. City staff hopes this information will help everyone prepare for and find ways to mitigate disruptions for downtown small businesses and residents.

The city will be working with downtown business owners during the times when construction may affect their

business, to keep customers comfortable while continuing to patronize their shops.

City of Kings Mountain has chosen to utilize an aggressive schedule for this work in order to decrease the amount of time and disruption. Business owners are encouraged to plan for an alternative entry into their establishments. If a usable back entrance available, there may be short periods of time when it would be advantageous to have that area ready for use.

Business owners and patrons are asked to read through the weekly briefings to prepare. Feel free to contact the City of Kings Mountain with

any questions.

Week of April 5 Sewer “slip-lining” project will be completed along Battleground. Seven (7) service lines will require repair and spot digging in the specific location of the repair.

Sidewalks should remain open except where a “spot dig” and the necessary repair work are performed. The sidewalk will be replaced with a temporary asphalt sidewalk after the waterline is installed to serve the area until the new streetscape sidewalk is installed this summer/fall. Other work will be performed robotically underground with the lining crew and equipment.

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Tree removal beginning early morning April 5 and completed by end of day on April 7th .

• Please avoid parking on-street during tree removal dates along east side of S. Battleground (W. Gold to Mountain) and both sides of W. Mountain (S. Battleground to S. Piedmont).

• The Kings Mountain Energy Department will be removing electrical power serving all the trees downtown. o Beginning Monday April 5, Public Works crews will begin removing street trees on the east side of S. Battleground between W. Gold Street and W. Mountain Street early in the morning so parking along this side of S. Battleground will be blockedoff by cones until each area is cleared.

• Progress will begin at W. Gold intersection and move north along east side to intersection of W. Mountain Street. o Work will then progress east on the south side of W. Mountain St. between S. Battleground and S. Piedmont Ave. • Upon reaching S. Piedmont crews will then turn back west along the north side of W. Mountain to S. Battleground. o Temporary lane closures along W. Mountain are anticipated.

• Crews will be leaving 1 ft. stumps temporarily for the contractor to use when removing them when sidewalk work begins this spring.

• Posts with orange fencing will be placed around the stumps in the planter area with no concrete to provide visible borders for pedestrians.

Water main replacement.

Public Works crews will be removing the existing sidewalk along E. Mountain Street and the intersection with S. Cherokee. The sidewalk will be replaced with a temporary asphalt sidewalk after the waterline is installed to serve the area until the new streetscape sidewalk is installed this summer/fall. The affected addresses are 138 - 142 E. Mountain on the north side of the street only. Traffic signal serving the intersection of E. Mountain Street and S. Cherokee Street will be converted to a flashing signal with “yellow/ caution” flashing on Mountain and “red/stop” flashing on S. Cherokee. As we approach the end of the project this signal will be deactivated entirely with new stop signs serving all three directions. S. Cherokee to W. Gold becomes One-way as the project nears completion this summer/fall.

Note the recent flashing of this signal was due to a power outage in the area.

East Gold Street Wesleyan Church will hold their Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3, 10 am-12 pm.

This is a free event for ages birth-5th grade.

There will be snacks, story time, music, prizes and lots of fun.

Bring your own basket.

They will follow Covid-9 safe guidelines.

Family Worship Center Blood drive on April 29 Family Worship Center will hold a Blood Drive in their fellowship hall, located at 1818 Shelby Rd., Kings Mtn. on Thursday, April 29, 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Please call Vickei Black at 704-418-0418 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: FamilyWorship to schedule an appointment.

Donors with blood types O-, O+, A- and B- are needed for Power Red donation. Please ask a Red Cross staff member if you qualify.

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American Red Cross donor card. Eat iron-rich foods and drink plenty of water before the blood drive.

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NCDOT Litter Sweep April 10 - 24 After the cold and wet winter that we just experienced, spring has arrived!

With warmer weather knocking on the door, now is a great time to get outside. Beautification projects are always a great way to celebrate spring and can be performed while practicing social distancing and with proper supervision, if your participants include our younger citizens.

If you need a good idea for a spring project for yourself, your family, or your civic group, check out the Litter Sweep North Carolina project through the NCDOT. The spring date for Litter Sweep NC will be April 10-24. This is a great opportunity to enjoy some fresh air, clean up your community, and most importantly practice being a good citizen.

A limited supply of bags and gloves will be available for pickup at City Hall, or you can visit your local NCDOT maintenance office for gloves, safety vests and trash bags. Pick a place that is important to you and take pride in the fact that you have done your part to Keep Kings Mountain Beautiful. It could be an area around your school or office, or you can just stick to your own street and make your residential area litter free. Grab a trash bag, some gloves, and a few friends or neighbors and help us keep

our city clean! Visit www. ncdot.gov/littersweep to access safety rules, guidelines, and all other resources.

Keep NC Beautiful offers hands-on community improvement projects that allow everyone to take personal responsibility for the cleanliness and sustainability of their community environments. North Carolina’s beauty attracts investment through travel and tourism, business and people looking for a better quality of life.

The state offers several awards related to this annual event: Community Improvement Awards – KNCB awards schools, non-profits, and individuals with $500 grants annually to conduct community improvement projects; grant application process begins in January.

Most Unusual Litter Contest – KNCB awards cash prizes bi-annually to individuals or groups who pick up bizarre litter during a community clean-up drive.

Tarp Day – An annual event in which local KNCB affiliates work with local law enforcement agencies and solid waste personnel to distribute free tarps and litter prevention brochures at landfills and recycling centers. Goal: To reduce accidents from unsecured loads and roadside litter.

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■ POLICE ARRESTS March 19: Chassidy Rene Bollinger, 43, 906 Church Street, sell and deliver Schedule III controlled substance, two counts, felonies; possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver Schedule II, two counts, felonies, maintain dwelling, $10,000 secured bond.

MARCH 19: Rebecca Whetstine Timson, 49, 402 Cherry Street, failure to appear, criminal summons, #500, secured bond.

MARCH 19: Betty Jane Carter, 63, 110 Afton Drive, misdemeanor larceny, criminal summons.

MARCH 19: Luther Thomas Estes, 58, 111 Highbridge Court, order for arrest, failure to appear, $5,000 secured bond.

MARCH 19: Timothy Wayne Cooper, 52, Vale, possession methamphetamine, felony, possession drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor, $15,000 secured bond.

MARCH 19: Steven Alan Powers, 36, Vale, possession methamphetamine, felony; possession drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor, $10,000 secured bond.

MARCH 21: Caroline Marie Grigg, 41, 2117 Pinnacle View Drive, simple assault, citation.

MARCH 21: David Rashaun Chambers, 38, 403 E. King Street, assault on female, no bond.

MARCH 22: Shawna Lynn Lowe, 52, 125 Mountainside Drive, possession Schedule 6, controlled substance, $500 secured bond.

MARCH 22: Ashley C. Courtemanche, 32, 422 Fulton Street, failure to appear, child abuse, $1,000 secured bond.

March 23: Richie Lynn Gault, 57, General Delivery, assault on female, no bond.

MARCH 24: Leon Rittoon Keophilavanh, 26, 205 S. Gaston Street, DWI, order for arrest out of Rowan County, transported to Gaston County Jail. $500 secure custody order.

MARCH 25: Christopher Scott Butler, 39, Gastonia, order for arrest out of Caldwell County for driving while license revoked, transported to Gaston County jail and issued a $1,500 unsecured custody order.

INCIDENTS MARCH 18: A resident of Kings Oak Circle reported the attempted break-in of a vehicle and $300 damage to a door handle.

MARCH 23: LGI Homes, 477 Belcaro Drive, reported

larceny of lumber from a construction site on Kipling Street valued at over $2,200.

WRECKS MARCH 18: Officer Graham said Craig Crocker, Shelby, operating a 2006 KAWK, ran a red light, according to witnesses, and struck a 2016 Chevrolet operated by Karena Causby, 200 Putnam Lake Road. The accident happened in the middle of the intersection of East King Street and N. Battleground Avenue. Property damage was estimated at $2,000.

MARCH 20: Officer Bulling said Jessie Edward Anderson Jr., 27, 827 Bethlehem Road, was struck by a h it and run driver on US 74 Business and El Bethel Road.

KM Rescue Squad transported Anderson to Atrium Shelby for treatment.

MARCH 20: Officer Bullins said Ricky Lingerfelt, Gastonia, operating a 1997 Ford, rear-ended a 2015 Ford operated by Quinton Rikard, 806 Hillside Drive. The accident happened on NC 161 York Road. Property damage was estimated at $2,000.

MARCH 21: Officer Price cited Richard Lee Simpson, 902 Rhodes Avenue, with failure to yield right-of-way into the parking area of 201 York Road. Simpson was driving a 2014 Chevrolet which hit a 2007 Toyota operated by Anthony Camugla of Shelby. Property damage was estimated at $8,000.

MARCH 23: Officer Warlick said Bonnie Cook, Shelby, operating a 2018 Chevrolet, rear-ended a 2008 Ford operated by Melvin Gosnell, 109 Dutchess Drive.

The accident happened at a red light on US 74 and KM Boulevard. Property damage was estimated at $3,500.

MARCH 23:Officer Graham said a three vehicle wreck happened on York Road when Latoya Wilson, York, SC, operating a 2016 Nissan, struck a 1999 Honda operated by Shamauri Setzer, Setzer, 308 E. Ridge Street, on York Road as traffic stopped and the Setzer vehicle struck a 2012 Cadillac operated by Susan Ledford of Forest City. Property damage was estimated at $17,200.

CITATIONS MARCH 10: William Larry Bradley, 28, 141 Unity Church Road, fictitious tag, no vehicle insurance.

March 10: Doris Sain Abernethy, 64, 931 Church Street, speeding, failure to maintain lane control.

MARCH 10: Krystal Bais-

den, 36, 122-10 Press Sweezy Road, no operator’s license, no stop lamps on vehicle.

MARCH 10: Starr Nixon, 25, 114 Yarbro Road, Unit 17, no numbered license plate, fictitious tag, no driver’s license, no vehicle insurance.

MARCH 11: Boyd Houser, 25, 803 First Street, no rear lights on vehicle, no stop lights on vehicle, revoked driver’s license, no vehicle insurance, no vehicle registration.

MARCH 11: Michael Ingram, 37, 310 Silver Street, revoked license.

MARCH 11: Bambi Mosley, 32, Grover, expired tag, no vehicle inspection.

MARCH 11: Chrissy Tempesta, 41, 105 Cloninger Street, revoked driver’s license, expired tag, no vehicle inspection.

MARCH 12: Patrick Floyd, 64, 317 Chestnut Street, expired tag, no current inspection, possession drug paraphernalia.

MARCH 13: Jamey Kitchin, 27, 109 Kirby Drive, expired tag.

MARCH 13: Elijah Burris, 18, 1503 Northwoods Drive, speeding.

MARCH 15: Ashley Banks, 25, 5031 Pennington Place, no operator’s license, no liability insurance.

MARCH 16: Brianna Powers, 24, 422 Belvedere Circle, expired tag, no vehicle inspection, no operator’s license, failure to notify DMV of change of address.

MARCH 16: Cody Tyler, 34, 2108 Loblolly Lane, expired tag, no vehicle inspection.

MARCH 16: Kori Gill, 22, 1119 Groves Street, speeding.

MARCH 19: Dirk Shipp, 50, 115 School Street, no vehicle insurance, revoked tag.

MARCH 20: Sammie Davis, 30, 107 George Lewis Road, revoked driver’s license.

MARCH 20: Leonard Timson, 54, 402 Cherry Street, expired tag.

MARCH 20: Marqika McSwain, 35, 411 N. Cansler St. Apt. B, expired tag MARCH 21: Richard Lee Simpson, 55, 902 Rhodes Avenue, failure to yield right-ofway MARCH 21: Calvin Davidson, 37, 111 N. Tracy Street, open container.

MARCH 21: Ken McGill, 65, 405 E. Parker Street, improper equipment, head lamps.

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Heroin seized in KM bust Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Community Interdiction Team conducted a vehicle stop on East Dixon Boulevard at the Oak Grove Road Exit in Kings Mountain on March 25, During the investigation deputies were given consent to search the vehicle and located approximately 24.5 grams of heroin and assorted drug paraphernalia. The driver Zachary Lawson, 31, of 1717 N Post Road in Shelby was arrested

ZACHARY LAWSON and taken to the Cleveland County Detention Center where he received a

$150,000 secured bond for two counts of Trafficking in Heroin. The street value of the drugs seized in this case is approximately $1,900.00 “The Sheriff’s Office will continue to make drug investigations a high priority,” Sheriff Alan Norman said.” “Statistics have shown for years that drug use leads to other crimes, in particular breaking and entering and larcenies, where users have to steal to fund their drug habit.”

RONNIE STEVE THRIFT JR

Operation Sleigh Ride Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office reported that Ronnie Steve Thrift Jr., 49, of 2205 Cleveland Avenue, Lot 3 in Grover, was arrested during the week of March 22 and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine. $2,000 Secured Bond.

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Retired GCPD K9 officer passes Retired Gaston County Police K9 Pax passed away on Tuesday March 23. K9 Pax, a German shepherd, had served with the Gaston County Police K9 Unit from 2010 until 2016.

K9 Pax came from Canine Extreme Inc. based in Ocala, Florida. He was a certified police dog through the American Police Canine Association. He was certified in obedience, apprehension/handler protection, narcotics detection, area searches, tracking, article searches, and building searches.

During his tenure with the Department, K9 Pax worked with 3 different handlers: • Captain J. Leatherwood

• Sgt. A. J. Isenhour • Sgt. R. L. Waldrop During his tenure K9 Pax was responsible for over 120 K9 related arrest.

He conducted numerous tracks and apprehended several individuals. K9 Pax not only served the citizens of Gaston County but provided his abilities to several partner agencies. On several occasions he assisted investigations for state and federal agencies. He was responsible for seizing over $75,000 in illegal narcotics during his career.

K9 Pax enjoyed his retirement while living with former K9 Handler Captain W. P. Downey. K9 Pax was 14 years old at the time of his death.

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Co-owner Co-owner Srimaha Rithiphong welcomes customers Susie and Brett Wease.

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Gardner-Webb officials plan return to regular programming Fall 2021 Semester Officials at Gardner-Webb University are preparing for a return to pre-pandemic operations and schedules for the Fall 2021 Semester. With vaccines being distributed and the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations declining, GWU students, faculty and staff are looking forward to returning to a full schedule of face-to-face instruction, and capacity-filled auditoriums, arenas and stadiums.

“While remaining actively vigilant and faithfully following the guidelines set by public health authorities, we at Gardner-Webb are eager to turn the COVID corner and get back to normal campus operations and activities,” shared GWU President Dr. William M. Downs.

“We’ll be smart, we’ll be safe, but make no mistake about it… we’ll be in full swing once the fall semester gets underway. I can’t wait!”

Kristen Setzer, vice president for Enrollment Management is also excited about all the possibilities that the Fall

2021 Semester brings. “We are eager to welcome our new students and their families as they join our returning students and find their place on campus,” she said.

The safety of students and employees remains a priority. Lesley Villarose, dean of students and vice president for Student Development, said her team is busy making plans for fall. “We are focused entirely on how to restart all campus-based activities safely to include new student orientation, social activities and athletic events,” Villarose affirmed. “The health and safety of our students will always be our first priority in our planning and this will always be the focus of what we do.”

Gardner-Webb’s COVID Transition Taskforce, led by Downs, will meet regularly as it has throughout the pandemic. Two Taskforce members who have concentrated their efforts on the health and safety of everyone on campus are David Wacaster, director

of operations for GWU’s Facilities and Maintenance, and Barry Lane, the University’s Director of Environmental and Occupational Safety. Throughout the last year, Lane has been in constant communication with the Cleveland County (N.C.) Health Department. He will continue consulting with them and following the current guidelines provided by the NCDHHS (N.C. Department of Health and Human Services).

In addition, Wacaster said navigating the COVID-19 pandemic has created beneficial procedures that are here to stay.

“The disinfecting processes and equipment have drastically reduced the number of other virus we typically deal with,” Wacaster observed. “The idea of virtual meetings and remote work will have advantages in a normal campus life. Throughout the past 12 months, there have been many medical and therapeutic developments that have helped shape our perspective of the virus.”

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Indian Nation are great partners. Our team looks forward to continuing to work side by side as the project develops” said

Cleveland County Manager Brian Epley. The Catawba Nation and the State of North Carolina in January signed a compact that al-

From Page 1 “Chief Harris and the members of The Catawba

Co-owner Aricka Rithiphong with their first customer, Randy Revels.

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the store ready. “It was a lot of fun to be part of this and hopefully it will take off. I want to see him succeed,” Potter said. Together, they built bins for the store.

Bin Raiders’ model opens the store Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, from 10 am until 6 pm.

On Friday and Saturday, items cost $6 each. On Monday, the price drops to $3, Tuesday it drops to $2, and on Wednesday, the price drops to $1 each. Or customers can buy a big bag full on Wednesday for $10.

Inventory ranges from electronics, kitchen lows the state to share in revenues generated by the new casino, which will be operated by the Catawba.

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Hale points out that many of the folks in the neighborhood have already become regular customers. “When they come in, we try to get to know them. I hope the rest of Kings Mountain will come check out the store. Folks who shop here can get high end items at below retail prices. We just want to help people save money.”

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at 205 Walker Street, at a corner store known for decades as the hub of the Pauline Mill community.

Charlie and Mary Spearman operated their neighborhood store here for decades. Dewey Allen ran the Pauline Store before Charlie. A church was located there for years before vacating several years ago. Since then the property sat empty.

Hale and his family came to Kings Mountain from Laos, via San Francisco, in 1984. Hale, Jess, Lee, and Aricka Rithiphong are a new generation of business owners, thankful to have this location at the corner of Walker and Gantt Streets. With their vision and hard work, their business will help revive the once bustling Pauline community.

announced that the US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs approved the Catawba Nation’s Tribal-State Compact with the State of North Carolina, allowing the state to share in revenues generated by the new Two Kings Casino Resort.

The Catawba can now conduct Class III gaming, including operating slot machines and table games, at the casino being developed at a site in the City of Kings Mountain in Cleveland County, about 45 minutes from downtown Charlotte.

The approval of the compact was communicated to Catawba Chief Bill Harris in a March 19 letter from Darryl LaCounte, director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and takes effect when the notice of the approval is published in the Federal Register. A similar letter is also being sent to North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, LaCounte’s letter noted.

“We completed our review of the Compact and conclude that it does not violate the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), and any provision of the Federal law that does not relate to jurisdiction over gaming on Indian lands, or the trust obligations of the United States to Indians,” LaCounte wrote. “Therefore, pursuant to my delegated authority and Section 11 of IGRA, I approve the Compact.”

The Catawba Compact was approved by Gov. Cooper, as well as North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall and Attorney General Josh Stein, in mid-January, and underwent a 45-day review by

the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

“This is great news for the Catawba Nation, the State of North Carolina and the Kings Mountain region, and I’d like to thank the Bureau of Indian Affairs for its work in reviewing our Compact,” Harris said.

“Our focus now is developing the casino to bring economic benefits and thousands of jobs to the citizens of North Carolina.”

In March 2020, the U.S. Department of the Interior, following a thorough, years-long review, took 17 acres of land into trust status in Cleveland County, North Carolina, for the Catawba Nation. The action recognized the Catawba Nation’s historical and ancestral ties to its aboriginal lands throughout North Carolina, as evidenced by names such as Catawba County and Catawba College, as well as in the six counties, including Cleveland County, specifically identified by Congress as part of the Catawba’s service area. The compact with North Carolina acknowledges this connection to North Carolina as well.

In addition to creating revenue for the State of North Carolina, the casino will help support an education fund that will benefit environmental conservation, provide educational support for members of federal and state-recognized tribes, support local communities on economic development initiatives and foster employment opportunities on or near Catawba lands.

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The Resurrection of Christ, what does it mean?

This is the same question His three disciples asked themselves after they came down from the Mount of transfiguration; Mark 9:9Dr. Moses 10 “Now as they Nueman Sr. came down from President, World Care Ministry the mountain, International He commanded them that they should tell no one the things they had seen, till the Son of Man had risen from the dead. So they kept this word to themselves, questioning what the rising from the dead meant.”

As we go through this Holy

week leading to Resurrection Sunday, we must affirm that we serve a risen Savior who is Christ the Lord. The risen Christ is the difference between our Christian faith and all other religions of the world. Their leaders are still in the grave. Jesus is risen, as the Angel declares in Mat. 28:6,“ He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” The empty tomb is there to prove that He lives. The resurrection of Jesus from the dead brings us hope in two ways: that He is truly the Son of the living God, Savior and Lord and that His resurrection assures us that in Him we too have conquered death.

I submit to all that Christ’s resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith, the clarity is found in I Cor. 15:17-20, “And if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins!

Then also those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.

If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable. But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep”.

Christ’s resurrection is the assurance of our salvation; Christ’s resurrection is the hope of sinners; Christ’s resurrection fulfills our heavenly destiny, Christ’s resurrection removes all fears, as the song writers Bill

and Gloria Gaither, penned in their song. “Because He lives I can face tomorrow, because He lives all fear is gone, because I know, He holds the future and life worth the living just because He lives”. Our proclamation of faith is, “ Christ has died, Christ is risen, and Christ will come again” .

The resurrection is important to us because it tells us that God Has a purpose for us that extends beyond the grave. As we celebrate this Easter Sunday, let us remember, we serve a risen savior who left a folded napkin in the tomb for a promise of His return. Happy Easter and God bless you.

Eastside Baptist Easter Cantata April 4 Pastor Ron Caulder of Eastside Baptist Church, 308 York Road, Kings Mountain, NC would like to extend to you an invitation to join Eastside Baptist Church on Easter Sunday, April 4th, at 10:00 a.m. as their adult choir, led by Liz Hill, Music Director, presents their Easter Cantata, “Champion Of Love”.

Come and join them to celebrate the glorious Resurrection of our blessed Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

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

KM Church Of The Nazarene 127 Countryside Rd. • Kings Mountain, NC 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

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

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

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

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan

Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015 Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152

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Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477 Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310 David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555

Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215 East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/ KM Hwy. 704-739-7367 Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055 Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331 El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174

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Life of Worship Ministries 405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927

First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072

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First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266 Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011 Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benfield Rd. 704-740-7212 Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351

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The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.

Do you believe this?”

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■ LIFESTYLES

Pictured left to right: the younger Helen Hay, Sara Kate Ormand (Lewis), Christine “Babe” Rhyne (Ramseur), Sara Finger, and Margaret Smith.

Mystery of the double case pocket watch

KATHLENE FRANCES MILLER AND CHARLES DAVID CANIPE

Engagement announced Tim and Shearra Miller of Kings Mountain, NC, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kathlene Frances Miller of Kings Mountain, NC to Charles David Canipe of Cherryville, NC, son of Dale and Teresa Canipe of Cherryville, NC. Ms. Miller is the granddaughter of Mrs. Geneva Beachum of Charlotte, NC. She is a 2006 gradu-

ate of Kings Mountain High School, and a 2010 graduate of UNC Greensboro with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She is employed as a first grade teacher at East Elementary in Kings Mountain, NC. Mr. Canipe is a 2004 graduate of West Lincoln High School and a 2011 graduate of NC State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science.

He is the founder and coowner of Canipe Farms Shavings and Hay Supply Company in Cherryville, NC. The happy couple met through mutual friends. A small family ceremony is planned for April 10, with a formal wedding celebration September 11, 2021, at Zimmerwald Estate in Ellenboro, NC. The couple will reside in Cherryville.

GFWC KM and other groups support Child Abuse Prevention Month GFWC NC Kings Mountain Woman’s Club and the Kings Mountain Police Department, along with Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC) recognizes the importance of caring connections, supportive environments, and positive experiences for all children and families during Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month in April.

“April is a time to help our community members learn the important role they play in fostering safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments children need for healthy development,” explained Anne Gamble, immediate past president of the KMWC. Children and families are facing unprecedented stress during the pandemic. But we know there are programs, strategies and policies that are proven to strengthen families so they can address their basic needs and better care for their children.

“Science tells us that connections matter,” said Sharon Hirsch, PCANC President & CEO. “Our work to build positive connections, stable foundations, supportive communities, and strong families where all children can thrive has never been more important than it is now as North Carolina families grapple with additional stressors from the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Child maltreatment is a preventable problem, and the past year has shown us that supporting families is essential to prevent child maltreatment. All adults play a role in creating caring connections and nurturing environments for the healthy development of our future generation of parents, leaders, and community member. North Carolina’s future prosperity depends on it.

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Visit PCANC’s website to download and print a #BeAConnection sign. Record a video (or take a photo) to share ideas on how we all can support children and families in our communities. We have sample talking points you can use. Share the video (or photo) on your social media channels any day during the week of April 11-17th.

Participate in Digital Advocacy Day on Wednesday, April 21st! Let your representatives know you support family friendly policies, such as paid sick and family leave, that help reduce stress on parents and caregivers. Sign up for PCANC’s Policy Action Alerts to advocate throughout the year.

Host a Connected Communities, Connected Congregations Children’s Sabbath Celebration in your faith community!

Plant a Pinwheel in the National Virtual Pinwheel Garden to show support for Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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Sign up for PCANC’s newsletter, follow PCANC on social media, and use the hashtag #BeAConnection to stay in the know on how you can help children, families, and entire communities thrive!

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Hayne Neisler shared a 241 year old story originally shared in a Feb. 25, 1934 Charlotte Observer Helen Hay who a r t i c l e is referenced r e g a r d - in the Charlotte ing Mrs. Observer article.

H e l e n Photos by Pucky Hay, one Nantz of Kings Mountain's earliest citizens, who settled in Kings Mountain in 1882. She was well known in town for her love of music, often playing the organ in the First Presbyterian Church here for many years. A unique story about a family watch is explained.

According to the article, ''A prized family heirloom to Arthur and Helen Hay of Kings Mountain is a watch, which has a history connected with three wars - the Revolutionary, Civil, and Spanish-American. It was originally the property of Mrs. Hay's great-grandfather, Colonel Anthony Hawkes Hay, an officer in the Revolutionary War. The watch has a double case of silver and an interior mechanism of gold. It has a diamond on the mainspring, set in blue enamel and surrounded with handsome gold filigree.

On the back of the outer case the name and date, ''C.C. Hay1831'' may be seen.

When Helen Hay's grandfather, Charles Colock Hay, born in 1814, was a boy the watch was no longer in running order.

The watch was given to him by his father, Frederick Jay Hay, the son of Colonel Anthony Hawkes Hay, the original owner.

Young Charles scratched his name and the date on the back of the watch with a pocket-knife. When he died in 1855, the watch became the property of his son, Peyton Randolph Hay. At the time of the Civil War, the Hay family lived Helen Hay’s granddaughter, also named in Barnwell, South Helen pictured with Charles Moss, Jr. at Carolina. When First Presbyterian Church.

Sherman's army marched through were passed on to his son, who the State in February 1865, remembered the trust when he their home was raided, and the enlisted in the Spanish-Amerwatch taken. ican war and went South. In Thirty-three years later, Jacksonville, Florida this man during the Spanish-American met an Army surgeon, Doctor war, the watch was returned Davant, who was from South to its owner by the son of a Civil war veteran to whom it Carolina. When the soldier had been entrusted by the sol- asked the doctor where he was dier who took it. Not caring to from, Doctor Davant replied, keep the watch after he found ”Barnwell, South Carolina.” it would not run, and having He told the young soldier that been told by the family, from he knew the Hay family and the family from whom he took through him the watch was reit from, that it was a valued as turned after its long absence.''

This interesting story causes an heirloom, this soldier, on the eve of the battle in which curious minds to wonder if the he was killed, turned it over to watch still exists. Helen Hay a friend with this request, ''If I died 22 months after the arget killed, I want you to return ticle was written, on January this watch if you have the op- 1, 1936. Her son Arthur had a portunity, to the family I took daughter, also named Helen, it, in Barnwell, S.C. The name who never married. She passed on January 23, 1975. on the back is C.C Hay. Pucky Nantz’s mother was On the death of his friend, years later, the watch and the best friends with Helen Hay’s mission of finding the owner See POCKET WATCH, Page 8A

(Ed. Note: The recipes in today’s Coking Corner are from “Star Spangled Recipes,’’ a cookbook by American Legion Auxiliary members from North Carolina.)

SPINACH DIP Michele Moon 1 cup mayonnaise 1 container (16 oz.) sour cream 1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch dip mix 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry Combine all ingredients.

Chill 2 hours.

LEXINGTON BBQ SLAW Marie Hedrick 2 cups cabbage, grated ¼ cup cider vinegar ¼ tsp. pepper ½ cup brown sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. ketchup Combine all ingredients and toss until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate until served.

HAMBURGER CASSEROLE Laura Snell 1 lb. ground beef, browned 1 med. onion, chopped

1 can cream of chicken soup 1 pkg. frozen Tater Tots Place ground beef in casserole dish. Top with remaining ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

EASY BBQ CHICKEN Mildred Essick 1 chicken, cut up 1 cup Coca Cola 1 cup ketchup Salt and pepper to taste Combine ketchup, cola, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 ½ hours.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES Ann Moore 3-4 green tomatoes, medium size 1 egg beaten ¼ cup yellow cornmeal 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. black pepper Slice tomatoes ½ inch thick. Dip first in beaten egg, then in corn meal, salt and pepper. Fry in hot oil until nicely browned on both sides.

BLUEBERRY POUND CAKE Estelle Stanley 1 box yellow cake mix 8 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature ½ cup oil 3 eggs 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen Mix all ingredients together with mixer. Grease and flour Bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

BUTTER PECAN CAKE Edith Davis 1 box butter pecan cake mix 1 cup water 4 eggs 15-oz. coconut pecan frosting Mix all ingredients and put in cook pans that have been sprayed with Pam. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and cook cake for 1 hour. Cool cake for 15 minutes. Leave in refrigerator overnight before serving.

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“I AM WOMAN” winners announced at Southern Arts Society

Local churches celebrate the Easter season with decorated crosses to remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Pictured above is Central United Methodist Church and below is First Presbyterian Church.

Photos by Loretta Cozart

POCKET WATCH From Page 7A granddaughter and shared some photos of the Hay family and that the younger Helen never married.

After 241 years, having survived three wars, theft, and a return to its rightful own-

ers, it would be a shame to learn the watch has been lost again. Items, along with their provenance, make history and artifacts more interesting. If anyone is aware of the story of the watch and where it might be today, please share that information with Loretta Cozart at lhcozart@cccom.com.

Winners have been announced for the “I Am Woman” art exhibit and competition at Southern Arts Society (SASi) in Kings Mountain. “I Am Woman” is an annual exhibit for artwork that represents the feminine or female experience. This is a judged show with first, second and third place prizes along with three merit awards. Though the exhibit and competition focuses on the feminine, both men and women enter work for the show, allowing for a variety of viewpoints to be expressed. There were 77 entries in this year's show by 39 artists from Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg and Iredell Counties in North Carolina and York County in South Carolina. While some artwork portrays the straight-forward beauty of women in portraiture, some entries for the exhibit reflected on how women are viewed in contemporary society. Artists have presented work in a variety of media: oil, acrylic, watercolor, clay, textiles and mixed media.

Judging the artwork was Shelley Ellis, Adjunct Faculty member at UNC Charlotte where she specializes in Ceramics but also teaches Foundations classes. Ms. Ellis received her MFA in Ceramics from the Rhode Island School of Art & Design, a Sheridan Teaching Certificate from Brown University, her BFA in Painting from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and her AFA in Studio Art from Central Piedmont Community College.

The awards were presented in person Saturday March 13th with a small gathering of artists in attendance. The following awards were selected by Ms. Ellis: First Place went to Cecil Norris for his oil painting “Het-Heru”; Second Place to Anne Harkness for her oil painting “Private Conversation”; and Third Place to Todd Baxter for his colored pencil drawing “Jamie”.

Merit Awards were given to Lori McAdams for “She Built This In 1988” done on scratchboard with color inks, to Sara Dame Setzer “Maternity” oil painting, and Stacey Pilkington Smith “Mother Earth” in graphite.

Judge Shelley Ellis offered comments on the winning artwork. On the first place winner “HetHeru” by Cecil Norris, she remarked “This is power. This is Renaissance painting versus contemporary woman and she wins. The size and shape of the canvas give weight and strength to the portrait. The attention to detail is impeccable. The face and the hair are so powerfully and meticulously rendered they are actually exquisite. The textual aspects of the fur, the damask shoes and the earrings give it a tactile feeling. The pink undertones on the fur really set off the texture and gives such depth and richness.

It’s not photo-realistic but in places seems hyper realistic, this makes it even more intriguing and gives more power to the face.

The textures that are in the painting versus the skin provoke the viewer to focus on the person, the woman. The negative space around the figure adds to the importance and increases the presence of the figure, this is especially true in the close proximity of the columns on either side. This architectural element and the shape of the canvas itself increases the importance and focus, an architectural framework for which the subject resides.

Even as the viewer looks toward the bottom, in an attempt to escape the gaze of the subject, the black and white floor tiles force them to look back up and into the figure - into the face.”

For Anne Harkness’ oil painting “Private Conversation” Judge Shelley offered “This work just opens up the mind of the viewer, our imagination creates a multitude of narrations. This is due to the chairs being empty but so close together and teetering almost banished to the corner of the painting.

It is as if multiple conversations are going on all at once or are layered over one another. This comes from the treatment of the background. The floor pattern seems to repeat, but as a fading version of its former self. Subtle drawn lines all connect to the legs of the chair, bringing the viewer back to the chairs. The subtle hints of color, pink, green and yellow draw the eye back to the chairs. There are multiple light sources so delicately shown in the different cast shadows of the chairs themselves. The shadows cast by the chairs become almost figurative.

The bright light that seeps into the painting from the top left corner of the canvas, highlights the chairs and brings focus to the impasto paint application on the arms. This offers an excellent contrast to the seemingly flat painting.”

Ms. Ellis gave these comments for Todd Baxter’s colored pencil drawing “Jamie”: “The soft

First Place winner: Cecil Norris for his oil painting “Het-Heru”.

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Second Place winner: Anne Harkness for her oil painting “Private Conversation”.

Third Place winner: Todd Baxter for his colored pencil drawing “Jamie”. almost sepia tone quality of this drawing lends an air of mystery. This is woman. There is openness behind those eyes.

The built-up medium creates a texture against the paper that creates a sense of decay or loss. The image fades in and out as the viewer moves through the drawing. This drawing caught while intriguing from a distance, draws the viewer in with its texture and then draws you in further with the unexpected dashes of color in the hair, the subtle pink, the white highlights, give complete depth and texture to the integrity of the hair.”

To read more of the judge’s comments and see photos of the artwork please visit SASi’s website www.SouthernArtsSociety.org. The “I AM WOMAN” exhibit will be

in the galleries of Southern Arts Society through April 16, 2021 for in person viewing.

Southern Arts Society (SASi) Gift Shop & Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Ave. at the intersection of Piedmont and Battleground Avenues in the historic Southern Railway Depot in Kings Mountain. SASi offers a gift shop, ongoing exhibits and art competitions, programs and classes in a variety of media for artists of all levels. Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat, 10 am to 2 pm and by Appointment. All visitors are required to wear a mask. Admission is Free. For more information please visit www.

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Offensive lineman’s 2-point conversion gives Mountaineers 36-35 win at Shelby

KM’s Chance Cannon is heading for the end zone in last week’s game with North Gaston at Gamble Stadium.

Photos by Gary Smart

Mountaineers blank Wildcats Kings Mountain got off to a slow start but still rolled to its third straight shutout with a 50-0 victory over North Gaston in a rare Tuesday night Big South contest at Gamble Stadium.

The fired-up Wildcats held the Mountaineers to three-and-out on the game’s opening possession but Greg Lloyd’s men still managed to put a couple touchdowns on the board by the end of the first quarter. A flurry of touchdowns in the second period built the lead to 43-0 resulting in a running clock the entire second half.

Very few starters were on the field in the second half but the reserves stood strong against the Wildcats, especially on defense.

The Mountaineers held the Wildcats to minus 80 yards rushing and just 11 yards total offense as the ‘Cats were able to pass for 91.

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Jaylen Mims led the KM rushing attack with 83 yards on seven carries and also scored a pair of touchdowns and a two-point conversion.

Quarterbacks Ethan Reid and Jonah Patrick hit 8 of 10 passes for 152 yards with Bryce Fisher hauling in three for 77 yards and Chance Cannon three for 44.

After North held the Mountaineers to three and out to open the game, KM returned the favor with DayDay Wilson’s 11-yard sack the highlight of a threeplay, minus 14 yards start

by North.

KM started a 58-yard, five-play TD drive with a 19-yard burst around left end by Mims. A 19-yard reception by Marcus Odums set up a four-yard TD run

by Wilson. Jaden Ellis’ PAT made it 7-0 with 6:38 on the clock.

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Offensive lineman Tykel Smith recovered a fumbled two-point conversion attempt in the end zone to give Kings Mountain a 36-35 come-from-behind victory over Shelby in a non-conference football game Saturday night in Shelby.

The victory kept the Mountaineers unbeaten with a 4-0 conference and 5-0 overall record heading into an important Big South contest with Forestview Thursday night at John Gamble Stadium. It broke a 39-game home winning streak for the Lions and it was KM’s first victory on the Shelby field since 1986. That was KM’s second straight victory on the Shelby field as Denny Hicks’ 1985 team beat them there 7-0 in the second round of the state playoffs. Current Shelby assistant Aubrey Hollifield was a linebacker on those KM teams.

The defending state champion Lions used good defense and an outstanding passing game to hold a 35-28 lead going into the final quarter.

But Kings Mountain, which had struggled with its running and passing in the first half, mounted an 80-yard touchdown drive in the final 10 minutes and got a three-yard touchdown run

by Rashaard Brooks to pull within 35-34 with 3:39 remaining.

The Mountaineers lined up for an extra point kick, but when Shelby jumped offside and the ball was moved inside the two Coach Greg Lloyd called a time out and set up a two-point conversion try. Big linebacker Dameon Wilson went in to carry the ball but the Shelby defense caused a fumble.

After a scurry by players from both teams to retrieve it, Smith scooped it up for the winning points.

“That was a huge win for

KM’s DayDay Wilson (10) scores from 11 yards out in Saturday’s 36-35 win at Shelby.

Forestview here Thursday, playoff berth may be on line Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers will play their final two regular season football games at Gamble Stadium, and both will be with teams fighting them for one of two Big South berths in the upcoming state 3A playoffs.

The Forestview Jaguars come to town Thursday for a 7 p.m. contest and they are eager to get back into the playoffs after several years’ absence.

Kings Mountain will complete its regular season on Friday, April 9 at home against the Crest Chargers.

With Crest and KM both undefeated at present, most folks are anticipating that

night to be a battle of the unbeaten for the BSC championship.

But, KM Coach Greg Lloyd said it would be a serious mistake for anyone to take Forestview lightly.

“They are a very good football team,” he says.

“They had a big win over Hunter Huss Saturday.

They’re a better team than Huss so we have our work cut out for us. They are really physical, have two excellent backs and their quarterback is very good.”

Forestview is 1-2 in the BSC, but those losses were to undefeated Crest and a Gastonia Ashbrook team that

was not at full strength when they played Kings Mountain but is a full strength now.

“The winner of this week’s game is going to be in the playoffs,” noted Coach Lloyd. “If Forestview beats us and wins out they will be in. If we lose we will have to beat Crest or we won’t be in the playoffs. We have to go out and play well, for sure.

They haven’t given up many points at all.”

Running up a big score on the Jaguars won’t be easy, he said.

“We have to regroup (from last week’s nail-biter at Shelby) and be ready to play,” he said.

us,” said Mountaineer coach Greg Lloyd. “Both teams laid it on the line.”

The game see-sawed back and forth all night.

Shelby’s Omar Phillips rambled 74 yards for a TD on the Lions’ second possession to put them up 7-0.

KM answered with a 66-

yard, 11-play drive capped by a two-point sneak by quarterback Ethan Reid.

However, KM’s extra point kick was wide and Shelby clung to a 7-6 lead.

Early in the second period, Day-Day Wilson blocked a Shelby field goal attempt and Marcus Odums

scooped it up and rambled 85 yards for a TD. Jaylen Mims ran a two-point conversion to put KM up 14-7.

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Kings Mountain’s Zavian Smith turns the corner on the Shelby defense in last week’s JV game at Gamble Stadium.

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Kings Mountain’s Caleb Holland runs for some of his 109 yards in last week’s win over Shelby’s JVs at Gamble Stadium.

JV Mountaineers too much for Shelby, 26-16 Kings Mountain High’s JV football team posted its third straight victory with a 26-16 victory over rival Shelby Friday night at John Gamble Stadium.

The game was moved from its original Thursday date because of heavy thunderstorms in the area on Thursday.

Kings Mountain never trailed.

This week’s scheduled game with Forestview has been cancelled. Athletic Director Matt Bridges is trying to find a replacement game, but if that doesn’t happen the Mountaineers will play their final game

next week at Crest.

The big key to the game was good blocking, which enabled running backs Caleb Holland and Zavion Smith to show their stuff, and a sound defensive performance which allowed Shelby very few yards except on their two scoring drives.

Shelby threatened on its first possession after getting the ball on the KM 34 following a KM penalty. But the Lions lost the ball on downs at the KM 29.

From there the Mountaineers started their initial scoring drive which resulted in a one-yard quarterback

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Thursday. And, then when you consider we played three games in eight days it was hard. We just had to regroup. Shelby played great.

They’re a fine team and our kids did a great job against them.”

After Shelby went up 28-14, Mims returned the kickoff to the Lions’ 31, and later scored from two yards out to cut the margin to 2821. Along the way Odums caught two passes and Brooks and Mims shared the running load.

After the ensuing kickoff, Shelby set up at the 27 but Odums intercepted a pass at the 50 and returned it to the Shelby 30. Six plays later Wilson rambled 11 yards up the gut of the Shelby defense to pull even at 28-all.

Shelby lost the services of quarterback Gabe Huitt to an injury, but Adams scooped up a Brooks fumble at the Shelby 35 and rambled 65 yards for a touchdown which

From Page 1B Mims ran him down at the KM 27. With 16 seconds left, Luke Williams caught a 16-yard TD pass to tie the game at 14-all at the half.

The Lions opened a rainy second half with two quick scores to go up 28-14. The first came on the first play following KM’s third quarter kickoff when Adams caught a pass and rambled 76 yards for a 21-14 lead.

Shelby picked off a pass two plays later and returned it to the KM 44 and Torrian Arrington caught a touchdown pass to put Shelby up 28-14.

“We got off to a very slow start but Shelby was ready to play,” Lloyd said.

“They came out with five wide receivers and we didn’t do a good job with them. I’m not saying it as an excuse but we didn’t have a full day of practice because it rained on

KM’s Orlando Odums (31) in the open after intercepting a pass.

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Wednesday night’s scheduled junior varsity football game between Kings Mountain and East Gaston has been cancelled due to the Warriors not having enough players.

As it stands now, Kings Mountain will travel to Crest next week for its season finale sneak by Lamont Littlejohn 40 seconds into the second quarter.

Holland, who would finish with 111 yards rushing, and Smith who added 77, were the keys to the drive with Holland carrying the ball three times for 18 yards and Smith four for 20.

A fumble recovery by Zaylen Ramos at the KM 44 set up the Mountaineers’ second score, a two-yard run by Holland.

The Mountaineers drove to the Shelby 23 to open the second half, but lost the ball on downs with 2:25 left in the third period. Shelby,

put the Lions up 35-28 going into the final quarter.

KM set up its winning TD drive at the 20 with 10:03 left in the game. Brooks and Mims shared the running load. Odums hauled in a key 29-yard pass for a first down at the Shelby 43, then an 8-yarder for a first down at the 31. Brooks, Mims and Caleb Holland shared the rushing load to work the ball to the Shelby two to set up Brooks’ three-yard TD and Smith’s winning two-point conversion.

HOW THEY DID IT FIRST PERIOD S – 6:18 – Omar Phillips 74 run (Eli Berkowitz kick).

KM – 1:52 – Ethan Reid 1 run (kick failed).

SECOND PERIOD KM – 11:32 – Marcus Odums, 85 yards return of blocked field goal by DayDay Wilson (Jaylen Mims 2-point run).

S -0:16 – Luke Williams, 16-yard pass from Gabe Huitt (Berkowitz kick).

THIRD PERIOD S – Marquiz Adams, 76pass from Huitt (Berkowitz kick).

S – Torrian Arrington, 46-pass from Huitt (Berkowitz kick).

KM – 6:07 – Mims 2 run (Jaden Ellis kick).

KM – 3:45 – Dameon Wilson, 11-run (Ellis kick).

S – 0.09 – Adams, 65 fumble return (Berkowitz kick).

FOURTH QUARTER KM – 3:39 – Rashaard Brooks 3 run (Two-point PAT fumbled in end zone, KM lineman Tykel Smith recovered).

KM RUSHING – Brooks 28-83, Mims 12-49, Reid 4-5, Cannon 1-3, Wilson 1-11, Holland 1-5.

KM PASSING – Reid 11-29-152.

KM RECEIVING – Orlando Odums 6-116, Devin Pressley 2-6, Bryce Fisher 1-10, Chance Cannon 2-20.

first play, Reid hit Fisher for a 57-yard TD and a 36-0 lead.

With the first half clock winding down, KM again held the Cats to three straight negative rushes at their six, and a short punt gave KM possession at the Wildcats’ 28. Only 29.8 seconds remained, so Reid immediately hit Cannon for a 28-yard catch and run TD and a 43-0 lead which resulted in a running clock.

On the first play of the second half, Fisher intercepted a pass at the North 11.

It took just one run for Mims to score, and Dillon Messenger added the PAT to end the scoring with 9:56 left in the third quarter.

With mostly reserves in

the game the KM defense still held the Wildcats without a first down in the second half until the last play of the game. DJ Black carried the rushing load with seven carries for 30 yards, and reserve quarterback Jonah Patrick completed his only pass, a 12-yard catch by Blake Emory.

KM RUSHING – Jaylen Mims 7-83, Rashaard Brooks 4-13, Ethan Reid 2-(-6), Jake Lloyd 2-18, Logan Patrick 1-4, D.J. Black 7-30.

KM PASSING – Ethan Reid 7-9-140, Jonah Patrick 1-1-12.

KM RECEIVING – Chance Cannon 3-44, Orlando Odums 1-19, Bryce Fisher 3-77, Blake Emory 1-12.

Holland kept the running game going and Holland scored from the seven to put KM up 18-8 with 3:49 left.

A pass interception by Ward and 30 yard return to the Shelby five set up a five-yard Holland TD that ran the margin to 24-8.

Ward then burst through the Shelby defense for a two-point conversion to put the game on ice with 1:29 remaining.

Shelby’s final TD came with 21 seconds left on a nine-yard reception by Houze. Bridges caught a two-point pass for the conversion to round out the scoring.

KM’s Rashaard Brooks (21) follows his line in last week’s game at Shelby.

Jaylen Mims is in the Lions’ den in Saturday’s game at Shelby. KM won 36-35.

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North answered with its best drive of the night to the KM 30 but Trey Crawford put a stop that with an 8-yard quarterback sack on fourth and 17.

North answered by forcing a KM punt, but a DayDay Wilson sack forced the Wildcats to kick from their own 10. After just a 21-yard kick, KM took over on the Wildcats’ 31 and five plays later Mims scored from the two and then ran a two-point conversion to put KM up 150.

After that the Mountaineers were unstoppable. On North’s third play following

the kickoff, Logan Patrick picked off a pass at the 40 and returned it to the North three from which point Rashaard Brooks scored and Ellis added the PAT for a 22-0 lead.

North’s next possession ended in three plays when Javari Rice-Wilson sacked North QB Daniel Scott. The KM defense put pressure on the punter and he punted the ball out of bounds at the North 29. Mims rambled 24 yards to set up Brooks’ fiveyard TD and a 29-0 lead.

North’s next possession ended in another three-andout on consecutive tackles for losses by Ty Ledbetter, DayDay Wilson and Trey Crawford and KM took possession at its own 43. On the

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which had depended on the running game the first half, immediately went to the air and took just four plays to score on a 27-yard reception by Izay Bridges. Quarterback Lee Daylin ran for a two-point conversion to cut the KM lead to 12-8.

Smith took the ensuing kickoff from his own six to the 26, setting up a 74 yard drive that gave KM some breathing room at 18-8. KM kept the drive going until the 7:21 mark when KM called a time out to set up a 19-yard pass from Littlejohn to Michah Ward for a first down at the Shelby 32.

After that Ward, Smith and

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Alayna Patrick and Keegan Irby were 2-for-3 each.

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Kings Mountain High’s women’s softball team scored five runs in the third inning to propel them to an 8-2 victory over Ashbrook Wednesday night at Lancaster Field.

Austyn Dixon was 3-for-3 with a home run and three runs batted in.

Tony Beaver shot a 67 to win last week’s Cleveland County Senior Golf Association match at Kings Mountain Country Club.

Mike Barbus took low

net with a 60 (75-15).

Jerry Clark was closest to the pin on five and Gary Self sank the longest putt on 18.

Yetis take First Series Win The Cleveland Community College baseball team won a conference series, the first in school history, on the road against Fayetteville Tech. After dropping game one in the series 6-5, the Yetis would bounce back, winning the next two by scores of 10-6 and 10-3. The Yetis compete in the NJCAA Region 10 West Division.

“This is a major accomplishment for our program,” said Head Coach Gene Bowles.

“For a first-year program, I’m thrilled with our progress.”

Falling behind by four runs, the Yetis almost completed the comeback in the series opener.

Homeruns by Derek Ortiz (Cape Coral, FL) in the seventh inning and Kyras Dawson (Washington, DC) in the ninth brought the Yetis back to within one run before falling

short.

Game 2 in the series saw the Yetis collect 14 hits on the way to a 10-6 victory, assuring a series split with the Trojans.

Greg Johnson (Buford, GA) led the offense going 3-5 from the plate to lead the Yetis in hits.

Game 3 in the series saw the Yetis take the lead and pull ahead to a 10-3 victory and the overall series win. Players with multiple hits on the day were: Kyras Dawson, Zach Wilson (Lawndale, NC), Parker Shope (Flowery Branch, GA), Janniel Berroa (Miami, FL), and Darian Muñoz (Miami, FL). Dawson led the way going 4-5 on the day. Starting pitcher Bailey McGinnis (Rutherfordton, NC) went seven innings, allowing only one run and striking out nine Trojan batters.

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Mountaineer tennis splits first two matches Kings Mountain High’s tennis team opened its season last week with a loss to Stuart Cramer and a victory over North Gaston, both by 9-0 scores.

The Mountaineers played well against a very good Cramer team. Head coach Rick Henderson pointed out that four of the six singles matches could have gone either way, but Cramer’s experience was

the difference.

“Our top four seeds (Connor Goodson, Adam Guy, Ryne Smith and Mark Petrilli) played exceptionally well,” Henderson noted.

“Guy was the only player to win a set off his opponent.”

The doubles team of Goodson and Guy lost a very close match 9-7 after battling back from being down 3-2.

Their opponents won the cru-

cial points late.

The Mountaineers regained their composure and on Friday shutout North Gaston 9-0.

“This win should give us some confidence that I feel we desperately need since it’s early in the season,” Henderson said.

Kings Mountain was scheduled to host Hunter Huss Tuesday at 4 p.m.

CRAMER 9, KM 0 (Singles) Drew Crotts (SC) d. Connor Goodson 6-1, 6-2; Larkin Gliddon (SC) d. Adam Guy (KM) 6-4, 4-6, 11-9; Cole Sarvis (SC) d. Ryne Smith 6-4, 6-4; Noah Arrowood (SC) d. Mark Petrilli 6-2, 6-3; Gerardo Villavicencio (SC) d.

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Kings Mountain students, the Mountaineer band and fans support the Mountaineers in last week's win over North Gaston at John Gamble Stadium.

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Cleveland County Rescue Mission Love Run 5K, to be held April 16 iDaph Events, and the City of Shelby is proud to support the Cleveland County Rescue Mission by presenting its first ever Love Run 5k on Friday, April 16th. This run is for all abilities and will take place at the beautiful Hanna Park (1655 McBrayer Springs Road, Shelby).

Runners will run on paths within the park starting at 5:00pm until 6:30pm in a rolling, wave start format, and all the proceeds from this run will directly benefit the continuous work of recovery, rescue and restoration to individuals throughout Cleveland County, provided by Cleveland County Rescue Mission.

“I would love to see community members become aware of the significant impact we are having on thousands of lives within our area,” says Jessica May, Chief Development Officer, CCRM. “We are helping them in various ways such as providing warm meals, safe shelter, clothing, and a free residential recovery programs women and children. The funds raised at

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Kings Mountain Housing Authority will hold a public hearing at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at 201 McGill Court, Kings Mountain, NC for the purpose of receiving public comment on the Agency’s 2021 Annual and Five Year Plan. A draft of the plan will be available for review at the above address during normal business hours.

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this event will help us to continue to provide the love these individuals need as they pick up the pieces and move forward in a healthy, positive way.”

To register, follow this link: https://raceroster. com/events/2021/44551/ the-ccrm-5k-love-run The Run: A scenic, evening fun 5K run through Hanna Park in Shelby, NC. The course is a moderate level of difficulty, with a few gentle rolling hills.

A mix of paved and gravel roads on a double-looped course all within the City of Shelby's newest park, Hanna Park! Elevation gain and loss is 249 feet.

This event provides a clean and an awesome park setting, and a free shirt andfinisher medal for all participants!

Registration: Participants will receive a finisher medal when they complete their run either virtually or in-person. Free shirts to those who register before March 31st!

Backing a Good Cause: Cleveland County Rescue Mission (CCRM) exists to serve the homeless, poor and addicted populations of Cleveland County. They meet people in crisis, focus on helping them at the point of their need, invest in their future, and help them until they can move forward.

Awards: This is a chiptimed event, awards will be given to various award winners and categories. To see a complete list check out the event registration page.

For more information, please e-mail Jessica@ westerncarolinarescue. org or support@idaph.net.

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 12th day of March, 2021 as Administratrix of the Estate of JOHN MICHAEL HOUSER, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Cynthia Lovelace Houser, Administratrix on or before the 24th day of June, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 24th day of March, 2021.

Cynthia Lovelace Houser, Administratrix Estate of: John Michael Houser 816 Stoney Point Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH (3/24, 31, 4/07, & 14/2021)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 25th day of March, 2021 as Co-Executrixes of the Estate of JOHN D. FLORY, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Christy Allen and Cherryl Barnett, Co-Executrixes on or before the 30th day of June, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

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North Elementary encourages reading through read aloud program On February 3rd, North Elementary School celebrated World Read Aloud Day. As part of the celebration, Hugo’s Book Bus, an association through the Charlotte Hornets Foundation, hosted a zoom meeting with author and former New England Patriot, Malcolm Mitchell.

North Elementary students were able to tune into the event and learn about Mitchell’s struggles with reading. Along with sharing his story, Mitchell also read aloud his newest book release, “My Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World.”

In order to continue the excitement for reading, North Elementary implemented the “You’ve Been Book’ed” read aloud program. The program specifically challenges students to read a book aloud each day.

Each classroom received a colorful reading bag that included a new and popular book to read.

NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Once finished reading the book, the class delivered the book to another classroom for them to enjoy.

“It was so fun to witness and feel the excitement in the room about reading,”

said Amy Allen, principal at North Elementary School. “ It was like the teacher was unwrapping the best surprise of the day!"

Recognizing the value

in reading and student engagement, North Elementary School will continue to encourage and show dedication toward reading aloud among all of their students.

Gardner-Webb Songwriting Workshop and Concert Scheduled for April 10 Event Features Regional Songwriters, GWU Faculty, Students, Alumni and Local Musicians Gardner-Webb University’s School of Performing and Visual Arts and the Department of Music will present the 2021 GWU Songwriting Workshop and concert on April 10, beginning at noon. Co-sponsored

by The Alfred & Shirley Wampler Caudill Fund, the event is part of the Distinguished Artist Series and

features award-winning songwriters from North and South Carolina.

Activities will be held in Stewart Hall of Tucker Student Center. The workshop is scheduled for noon to 4 p.m., then the group will break for dinner. A Song Circle will be held from 4:30 to 6:40 p.m. The public is invited to attend the concert from 7 to 9 p.m.

The workshop will cover several songwriting techniques, such as memorable melodies, rhyme schemes, song forms, chorus, verse, bridge, editing and others.

The instructors will also give advice on recording and pro-

ducing.

The instructors are Steve Simpson, Fiona McAllister, Karen Nason, Aaron Meier, Kat Finnigan, and Jimmy Gilbert. These singer/songwriters have decades of experience as performers and several have recorded in Nashville. They have performed at the prestigious Bluebird Café in Nashville, Tenn., and played on the WSM Radio, home of the grand Ole Opry. They regularly perform at venues all over the Carolinas, and have won numerous songwriting competitions and awards.

Also instructing are Dave Wulfeck, GWU adjunct pro-

fessor and award-winning singer/songwriter, and Dr. Patricia Sparti, GWU professor of music and chair of the Distinguished Artist Committee.

The concert will feature the songwriting instructors, along with Dontavious Lloyd, Harrison Burnette, local rock bands and other Gardner-Webb students and alumni. Admission for the concert is $10 for adults, free for GWU students and faculty, and $5 for other students with an ID. Registration is separate for the workshop and the concert.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 9th day of March, 2021 as Executrix of the Estate of MARY ANN WEBBER ELMORE, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Christine Webber, Executrix on or before the 17th day of June, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified on 12th day of March, 2021 as Executrix of the Estate of VERA JANE MCKINZIE, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Linda Jean McKinzie; AKA; Linda J. McKinzie, Executrix on or before the 24th day of June, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 17th day of March, 2021.

This the 24th day of March, 2021.

Christine Webber, Executrix Estate of: Mary Ann Webber Elmore 2633 Cider Ridge Road Dallas, N.C. 28034

Linda Jean McKinzie; AKA; Linda J. McKinzie, Executrix Estate of: Vera Jane McKinzie 1800 Kingston Road Kingstown, NC 28150

KMH (3/17, 24, 31 & 4/07/2021)

KMH (3/24, 31, 4/07 & 14/2021)

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 2nd day of March, 2021 as Administrator of the Estate of LILLIAN IRVIN BRIDGES, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Forrest Donald Bridges, Administrator on or before the 24th day of June, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified on 19th day of March, 2021 as Administrator of the Estate of ROBERT WAYNE BLANTON, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Hunter Lee Blanton, Administrator on or before the 24th day of June, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 24th day of March, 2021.

This the 24th day of March, 2021.

Cherryl Barnett, Co-Executrix Estate of: John D. Flory 611 Ginger Drive Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Forrest Donald Bridges, Administrator Lillian Irvin Bridges 131 Appian Way Shelby, NC 28150

Hunter Lee Blanton, Administrator Estate of: Robert Wayne Blanton 1633 Greenlee Road Mooresboro, NC 28114

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KMH (3/24, 31, 4/07, & 14/2021)

KMH (3/24, 31, 4/07, & 14/2021)

This the 31st day of March, 2021.

Christy Allen, Co-Executrix Estate of: John D. Flory 1918 Chatfield Road Shelby, NC 28150 and/or

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

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

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

BUSINESS SERVICES

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR 2021 FOREST CITY OWLS PLAYERS. Host families provide a spare bedroom and access to a bathroom and laundry facilities. Each player is responsible for their own food and transportation, but the host family may include the player in meals and activities! PLUS you get two season tickets for each player you host! If you are interested in hosting a Forest City Owls player, please contact Kiva at 828-245-0000 or kfuller@forestcitybaseball.com

PT SALES/STOCK CLERK for Retail/MXB Store, Columbus, NC. Over 21, pass background and drug screens. Call Diane, 828-894-3188.

NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. (704) 473-0341

J & M LAWNCARE SERVICE. Shelby area, mowing, edging, trimming & blowing. Free estimates, insured. (704) 974-9981

DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms. 704300-5341, Steve 704-472-8865, Cletus, 704-300-5341, Todd (704) 692-1627

WANTED SOMEONE to sharpen knives and scissors. Call 704-482-1595.

ONE ON ONE CARE IS CURRENTLY HIRING for 2nd shift in group home. Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Get your yards Ready for Spring!

Beat the rush. 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 before the rush begins. 704-6924449.

TOP DOG AUTO SALES. Buy here, pay here! LOW down payments. Financing available. 351 Oakland Road, Spindale. 828287-8668.

WOODWORKING SHOP IS NOW OPEN. TheWoodworking.

Shop is now open, visit us online. Remember to use dotShop instead of dotCom NC4Ever@ email.com ***TOY SHOW*** AND COLLECTIBLES. Saturday, April 3, 2021. Old Mooresboro School Gym, 308 Main Street, Mooresboro, NC 28114. $25 Setup, Limit 3 tables. Bring your own tables. $5 admission, under 10 free. Setup time, 7:00am9:00am. Show time, 9:00am to 2:00pm. MUST WEAR MASK.

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

EMPLOYMENT TASTEBUDS POPCORN NOW HIRING Daytime, Evenings & Weekends. Send resume and availability to mail@tastebudspopcorn.com (Located at 208 N. Main St., Belmont) GREAT WORKS PRIVATE CARE. A newly licensed home care agency is now hiring PCA/ CNA’s in your area. For Seniors in need of home or after surgery care, we are accepting new clients. Call 704-374-5286 Today!

We Do Great Works. greatworksllp@gmail.com NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers needed. (704) 477-0516 TEACHER NEEDED. $9.00 to $15.00 per hour. “Based on Experience and Education”. Apply In Person at KIDS WORLD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER located at 1152 Wyke Rd., Shelby NC. 704-471-1717.

COATS PERFORMANCE MATERIALS (Patrick Yarns) 501 York Road, Kings Mountain.

Apply Within. For more information, email jobs-northamerica@ coats.com or call 980-291-2216.

SEEKING HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIANS. Shelby Heating & Air is seeking HVAC service technicians. Pay based on experience. Subject to pre-employment drug screen, background and drivers’ license check. Apply in person at Shelby Heating & Air, 1990 Eaves Road, Shelby.

704-487-7877. lisa@shelbyhvac.com NEED PERSON TO CLEAN OUT UTILITY ROOM and ORGANIZE. Will pay. Call 252484-0246 or (980) 291-5052 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BOSTIC is seeking bids from a licensed and insured contractor to perform lawn care duties for the Church properties. Job description can be obtained at the Church office, 188 East Church St., Bostic M-F from 10am-2pm through April 2.

TOP DOG FAST FOOD NOW HIRING! Cooks and other positions open. Apply in person.

351 Oakland Road, Spindale.

SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC NEEDED. HoJoe Powersports & Equipment is looking to hire a full-time small engine mechanic.

Experience a must! Background check & valid driver license required. EOE. Apply in person at 110 Grigg St., Shelby, NC

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

BUSINESS SERVICES SEEKING HVAC INSTALLER & HELPERS. Shelby Heating & Air is seeking HVAC Installers and Installer Helpers. Pay based on experience. Subject to pre-employment drug screen, background and drivers’ license check.

Apply in person at Shelby Heating & Air, 1990 Eaves Road, Shelby. 704-4877877. lisa@shelbyhvac. com PART-TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE HELP NEEDED. Folk’s Cleaners, 227 Oak Street Extension, Forest City. Apply within on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. No phone calls please.

B&L TRUCKING NEEDS long distance Truck Driver to drive to Florida, Mississippi, some Texas and Virginia. Drive older equipment. 704-740-9238.

PART-TIME DRIVER. Box truck delivery driver needed. No CDL required. Second shift, 3 days per week. Must be reliable, have an excellent driving record and auto insurance. Apply in person at The Daily Courier; 601 Oak St., Forest City. Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm; closed from 12:30pm-1:30pm. No phone calls, please!

LUBE TECH. Full-Time technician needed for vehicle maintenance, service, and NC vehicle inspections. Competitive salary, uniforms provided, holidays, paid vacation. Experience required, must have excellent references. Serving Boiling Spring for over 25 years. Apply in person at: Rapid Pace Oil Change, Inc 201 S. Main St, Boiling Springs, NC CLASS A DRIVER DRIVER POSITION. C&C Scrap Iron & Metal, Inc. is looking to hire a Class A driver. Must have current class A driver license and up to date medical card. Pay will depend on experience. Email resume to Tony Cooke at tonycooke@ccscrapmetal.com or call 704-739-8053 for more information.

PART-TIME DRIVERS NEEDED. LOCAL CDL CLASS A or C LIC DRIVER NEEDED. HOME NIGHTLY, OFF WEEKENDS. Clean MVR, 3 years experience. Send resume to: dispatch. h ar d i nt r u c k i n g @g m a i l.c o m or apply in person at Hardin’s Rental; 365 Oak Street Extension, Forest City. 828-286-7871 ext 4.

PART-TIME SEASONAL PHOTOGRAPHY. No experience necessary. Will train. Must have reliable transportation. 704480-1226.

FULL TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED. Maintain rental properties. Must have valid NC Drivers license. Pay depends on experience. (704) 473-4299 NON-PROFIT WAREHOUSE/RETAIL WORKER. Duties include receiving/ sorting donations, pricing, stocking retail, furniture pickup, driving box truck, ability to lift/move furniture and /or boxes of 50+ lbs. as needed.

Excellent customer service with public and co-workers.

NC Driver’s license required.

Background check and drug test. Work hours: 9:30-5:00.

Some Saturdays: 9:30-3:00.

Vacation and sick pay after 6 months. Employee discount.

Starting pay $10/hr. (828) 980-0956 resume132@att. net

DOWNED TREE REMOVAL in driveway or front yard and I keep wood. Small fee to haul brush off. 828-395-0758.

TAX SERVICES FOR I ND IVIDUALS / SMALL BUSINESS. We are a local (Boiling Springs, NC) family based business specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping and accounting services with over 25 years of experience.

For the first 50 customers we are offering Tax Preparation and Filing at a 20% reduction over what you paid last year. Another Way Home Accounting and Taxes, LLC. 910-777-7194, www. linkedin.com / in /trudie-underwood-a345013a, email: awhtaxes@gmail. com (252) 314-0777 trudieu@yahoo.com SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587 CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Spring Tuneup Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors.

Also offering new installations.

704-477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

CUSTOM BUILT PLAY SETS. Metal/Tarp roof. Playhouse, Sandbox, Swings, Slides, Rock Climbs and more. Delivery available. Union Mills, NC. 301491-3174.

RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE for small job repairs and fixes.

Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas.

Bob, 828-476-6058.

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY ESTATE/YARD SALE. Saturday, April 3rd, 8AM-2PM. Contents of household, tools, holiday items, books, furniture, porcelain & collectible dolls, ceramic kiln (large & small).

Additional collectibles and lawn care. 2600 Spring Valley Terrace, Shelby, NC 28152

GASTON COUNTY ESTATE: HOUSEWARES, TOOLS, Christmas items, video games, 3x-5x clothes, sheets, books, dolphin collection. April 9-10, 9am-5pm.

232 Baxter Road, Cherryville, NC 28021

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 HANDYMAN SERVICES. Get your yards Ready for Spring!

Beat the rush. 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 before the rush begins. 704-692-4449.

HIRING IMMEDIATELY ! Multiple Positions. Days and Nights Available. ABM Industries at NEG located at 940 Washburn Switch Rd., Shelby, NC. Apply at abm.jobs@jobaline.com Questions? Call 704-434-2261 ext. 22473

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

FULL OR PART-TIME KENNEL/DOG DAY CARE HELP NEEDED. Apply in person 9am11am or 2pm-4pm. Dog experience helpful but will train. 152 Frontage Road, Forest City.

RV/CAMPER ROOFS. Install, Water Damage, Wrecks, Insurance Claims, Roof Kits, Parts.

Repairs & Service. Also, Mobile Repair. 24/7. 828-305-8169, 828-453-8113.

1992 FORD F-150 XLT, high mileage, good work truck, REDUCED PRICE: $1,790.

Two recliners, $45 each. FREE FIREWOOD Oak/Pine. 828289-1817.

1999 TAURUS WAGON, $1450.

One Row Cole Planter on Gill frame, $250. Three bottom turning plow 2 point hitch, $200. Call anytime. (704) 482-6010

PHONE AND PHONE ACCESSORIES. NewPhone.Shop has Phone Accessories Plus a New Phone with Safety for Kids. Visit Online NC4Ever@email.com JOHN DEERE SICKLE MOWER #4 with manual. Woods mower PTO RM48. Gill one row cultivator. Goulds ETL submersible pump 2” outlet 45 Plus GPM. Hand held concrete saw with blades. Call (980) 2545876 COMPLETE HOME GYM SET. Total Gym Brand, like new, all books and video’s. Paid over $2000, will take $1750. 864542-4562.

ADULT BRIEFS “L AND XL” UNISEX. (New In Boxes) ALL WHITE IN COLOR. Call 704482-5857. (704) 482-5857 UN-LOCKED IPHONE 7, LIKE NEW. $150. Call 704-692-0748 or 704-473-6014.

JAZZY WITH A LIFT SEAT. $845. Lift seat triples the use of this Jazzy in the kitchen & in the home. 225 lb weight limit. Delivered with training & Warranty.

Call Scooterman John, 704951-4224. mobilityservices07@ gmail.com DOWNSIZING! Dining Table, 6 Chairs & Large Hutch $1500.

92 pc set Noritake Rosales China $100. 3 Bar Stools $50 ea, $150. Sofa Table $50. Wingback Chair (dark brown) $100.

2 End Tables $50 ea, $100.

Coffee Table $50. 2 Card Tables w/Chairs $50 ea, $100. Oil Paintings $100. Entertainment Center $100. Slim Chest $100.

Lots of small stuff. Serious callers only!! No children please.

For appointment or photos call (704) 477-6833 1998 4-CYLINDER RANGER CRATE MOTOR, $600. 2001 Mustang V6-3.8 motor and transmission, 22k miles, $800 both. Set of 235/70/16 Continental tires, brand new, $200.

2019 Ford F-150 Grills, $100 each. Set of Aluminum Wheels, ‘19 F-150 take-off, $300. Intakes for Ford F-150 and Mustangs 5.0 engine, $50 each. 828-2873820.

USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-286-8674.

S&B COLD AIR INTAKE and 3 inch MBRP Cat back Exhaust-2016 and up V-6 Colorado. $300.00 for both. 704473-4567.

JOHN DEERE GS 30 Walk behind Lawn Mower. Commercial 36” deck. Kohler 13 hp pro motor. Excellent condition. Call 704-600-7224.

WALL MOUNT GAS HEATER. Wheel horse mover (very nice), 5x10 trailer, ladies Rolex watch, galvanized tin, never used.

Chesnee, SC, (601) 740-0837

ANTIQUE WARDROBE, $50.

(3) grey kitchen chairs, $40.

Must Sell! 828-782-7221.

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

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

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 ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, UNIQUE ITEMS, ODDS&ENDS If You’ve Never Been To Jake’s Knives, Collectibles & Antiques.... You Don’t Know What You’ve Been Missing! Guarantee You’ll See Something Unique! Stop By Today at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby (704) 600-9669 or (980) 295-5568

18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,195. 704-482-3166.

ANTIQUES & MORE N BEAMS MILL. Furniture, Antiques, collectibles, man cave items, bottles & more. Thurs.-Fri., 10am5pm. Sat., 9am-4pm. Closed Sun.-Wed. 4135 Fallston Road, Shelby. (Hwy 18 north.) Come check out our New Merchandise, tins, glassware, dishes & Easter items and big first of year sales. 704-312-6410.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Long wheelbase load, Full loaded. $70.00/load. Delivered. 864492-4793 or 803-627-9408.

“COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park. Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually. Price Negotiable. (919) 272-5503 HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449.

REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac

by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank. Can send pictures by phone. $475. (704) 300-1818

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243.

(704) 538-5788 UTILITY BUILDINGS, STORAGE BUILDINGS. Steel, Wood, Vinyl. Some fully insulated, 1 to 2 day delivery if buy from stock. Cash or low down payment with monthly payments. No credit ok. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

16X40 OR TWO STORY BUILDINGS BUILT ON SITE. 1 DAY INSTALL. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

CARPORTS, GARAGES, BUILDINGS, RV, BOAT COVERS IN STOCK. Areas largest on site display. Best selection, quality price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 Hwy. 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

FOR SALE DEER CORN. SHELLED, 50lbs, $8. 828-287-3272.

ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Zero down. Call for more details. 828-382-0455.

FLAG POLES, FLAGS IN STOCK. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City.

Call 828-245-5895.

UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION: Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Jewelry and MORE. Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on FB. 828-3820075.

WASHER/DRYER, $150. 6-dining room chairs, $100. 4-ladder back chairs, $50. French Provincial bedroom set, $225. Wood Stove, $75. 828-919-0587.

CT’S PROPERTY SERVICES. New to area and building new clientele. Painting, decorating, deck repair, plumbing and much more. References available. Give me a call, prompt reply guaranteed. (828) 2754433 clivet999@gmail.com

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

ANTIQUES

TOW DOLLY FOR SALE, $350.

Ford Ranger camper cover, fiberglass, $100. 828-287-3820.

S&S LAWNCARE AND HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawn Care and Landscaping services in Cleveland County.

Business & Residential. Mowing, Trimming, Bush Trimming, Mulching, Real Estate Prep, Free Estimates. (704) 2976448

GROVER ANTIQUES LOCATED ACROSS FROM POST OFFICE. 101 Mulberry St., Grover, NC. Open Mon. & Tues, Thurs. & Fri. 10:30am-5pm.

Sat. 10:30-4pm. Wed. & Sun. by appointment. Victorian furniture and mid century furniture, collectibles, vintage jewelry, man cave, bottles, mason jars, glassware and dishes. 864-4259883.

HAVE A TRAILER NOT USING? SELL IT! J. Johnson Sales INC. Buy, Sale, Trade trailers. Must have title. Call 828-245-5895.

ENCLOSED TRAILER IN STOCK. Dump trailers in stock and more on the way! J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City.

828-245-5895.

50+ TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW. More on the way! Areas largest selection, quality, best price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

HAVE A STORAGE BUILDING NOT USING, OUTGROWN IT? Sell it, trade in for new bigger one. We take trades, we buy used buildings.

Must be factory built, able to move. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855 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 RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GOKARTS, MINI-BIKES. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383.

WANTED: LOOKING FOR OLDER Martin or Gibson guitar. Gift for uncle. Would consider other quality brands.

God Bless. 704-538-9207, 843-670-9727.

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443 WANTED: LAWNMOWERS, RUNNING OR NOT RUNNING. Call and leave message, will return your call. 828289-7954.

LOST & FOUND LOST CAT! Graham Street/ Uptown Shelby. Gray/Tan/ White Female. Tipped ear. REWARD. If found call Pat. 704419-2059.

WANT TO BUY NEED TO SELL YOUR CAR? Come See Us.... WE WILL GIVE YOU A FAIR PRICE! Francis Bros. Used Cars located at 134 N. Main St., Boiling Springs, NC. Phone 704-4342669

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

COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING STANDING HARDWOOD AND PINE TIMBER. Over 10 acres or more. Competitive Pricing. Over 30 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828-248-3659, 828-289-0742.

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Eminent Domain Amendment approved

by NC House to strengthen private property rights A supermajority of the North Carolina House of Representatives approved a proposed constitutional amendment on Thursday that would strengthen private property rights against eminent domain land takings if approved by voters in 2022.

House Bill 271 Eminent Domain is sponsored by Rep. Dennis Riddell (R-Alamance), Rep. Dean Arp (R-Union), Rep. Steve Tyson (R-Craven), and Rep. Mark Brody (R-Union).

The bill proposes the North Carolina Constitution be amended to prohibit condemnation of private property except for a "public use" and to require the payment of just compensation for the property taken in an amount to be determined by jury trial, if requested, by any party. Current law allows condemnation for "public use or benefit."

The bill also makes statutory changes to detail the purpose for which property may be taken by eminent domain as "public use," and clarifies the types of construction projects for which private property may be acquired by eminent domain by public and private condemnors. It would permit condemnors to acquire property by eminent domain for the connection of utility customers.

Bill sponsor Rep. Dennis Riddell (R-Alamance) noted the state House repeatedly approved similar legislation last decade because it represents vital rights for the people of

North Carolina.

“This legislation is necessary to prevent overreach of state government into property takings that are not for a public use, but rather benefit private development," Rep. Riddell said Thursday.

"We are currently the only state in the nation that does not have just compensation guarantees in our state constitution for government takings.

That is a big concern for the people."

"Life, liberty, and property rights are fundamental values for North Carolinians and all Americans. Property rights and assets are the product of our labor and investments as Americans, and this proposal would elevate protection for every North Carolinian to higher levels where we believe they should be."

Bill sponsor Rep. Dean Arp (R-Union) also spoke in favor of the legislation in House debate Thursday.

"There is no liberty when the government can take your property, or your freedom, without just cause and due process of the highest standards," Rep. Arp said.

"We all understand there are some instances where the government may properly, with just compensation, declare eminent domain and take private property. But we do not want that great power of the government to be used to take your property and give it to someone else. That's why this constitutional amendment is needed for North Carolina."

Business Annual Reports due April 15 not doing business and it would like to be relieved from filing Annual Reports this year or in the future, then they should dissolve this corporation by filing form B-06 before the report is due.

Atrium Health debuts complete telemedicine offering Building on more than a decade of investment to be on the leading edge of virtual health, Atrium Health is now offering a complete array of virtual care capabilities, Atrium Health Virtual Edge.

From primary care and specialty care, to hospital care and home care, Atrium Health Virtual Edge is delivering a new standard for thousands of patients across the region, every day, by improving access and care for all. Atrium Health Virtual Edge is a cornerstone in scaling best-inclass care directly to patients and partners.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Atrium Health has 42 hospitals and 1,500 care locations across the Carolinas and Georgia which log over 15 million patient interactions each year. It provides care under the Wake Forest Baptist Health name in the Winston-Salem, North Carolina, region and Atrium Health Navicent, in Georgia.

“Since the beginning, our goal has been crystal clear; to make virtual health an everyday part of how we care for patients,” said Dr. Scott Rissmiller, executive vice president and chief physician executive for Atrium Health.

“We realized years ago that there were cost factors, convenience factors and access issues that could be improved upon through advancements in virtual care delivery. With dozens of rural hospitals closing their doors, we recognized that we could extend the reach of our renowned clinicians to help more people through virtual care.”

“Virtual health is no longer a nice-to-have or an augmentation of care,” he added. “It is an essential and necessary way of clinical care delivery and customer service for any

healthcare system. It allows us to deliver affordable, accessible care for all. Clinically appropriate and timely care is provided in the place most convenient and beneficial for the patient – close to home or in the home – and, because it’s virtual, it removes many of the barriers to access that exist in both rural and underserved communities.”

Over the past year, since early in the pandemic, Atrium Health has received numerous accolades for the Atrium Health Hospital at Home program. It has allowed tens of thousands of COVID-19 patients to be treated virtually, in the comfort of their own home, freeing up bedspace while conserving staff time and personal protective equipment. It has since been extended to cardiac patients.

But the success of that program was spawned by ten years of prior innovation in the virtual care space at Atrium Health.

Atrium Health Virtual Edge is designed to foster partnerships with other

hospitals or health systems, employers and commercial payors. It aims to deliver consumer-oriented care options that attract and retain patients, optimize convenient access to care and deliver outstanding, best-in-class value to patient populations. In addition, it is set up to build sustainable models that lead to cost savings by maximizing the efficiency of medical staff and reducing inappropriate utilization.

“As an organization, we are committed to being the partner of choice and the premier health system in the Southeast,” said Katie Kriener, senior vice president of Medical Group Operations for Atrium Health. “Atrium Health Virtual Edge is a major part of our strategy.

“Within Atrium Health Virtual Edge, our critical care, neurology, stroke, psychiatry, infectious disease and hospitalist programs all offer virtual hospital-based services, providing access to specialty care, while also helping balance provider supply,” she said. “We’ve been an innovator in the behavioral health space as well, providing primary, pediatric and OB/GYN practices with re-

al-time access to a cross-functional behavioral health team.

We've achieved significant improvement in mental health and cost, including greater than 40% remission rates, 27% reduction in avoidable inpatient visits and 7% reduction in avoidable emergency department visits.”

Atrium Health has also established virtual, schoolbased clinics, providing students with increased access to care during school hours, without leaving the building or parents leaving work. Onsite nurses refer patients, as needed, to local pediatricians who are on-call, with parents able to easily join the virtual consultation. This has yielded 55% fewer avoidable emergency department visits and a 33% reduction in school absences.

For employers, Atrium Health delivers virtual primary and urgent care services as a part of its larger Employer Solutions offering, focused on reducing cost of care.

Working with its employer partners, Atrium Health delivers experiences tailored for the needs of employee populations. More information is available at AtriumHealth. org/VirtualEdge.

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Music Hall of Fame finds a home

By Loretta Cozart In a small cerem o n y held on March 3 at 5:44 pm at WOHS s t u dios in Shelby, Calvin and Teresa Hastings helped preserve the history of music in Cleveland County by donating their radio station to the Cleveland County Music Hall of Fame (CCMHOF).

The organization’s President Phil Weathers thanked the Hastings for their gift saying, “We are just so grateful. This is a big step for us as a hall of fame in getting our vision going and we just cannot thank you enough for this gift.”

Hastings explained why he and his wife made the donation saying, “The

main thing is that this building was built way back in 1947 and was the first radio station in Cleveland County. This station has so much history: Don Gibson played here, and Earl Scruggs was here. We have had some pretty good DJs through the years.

Doug Limerick, who took Paul Harvey’s place when he retired, worked here for many years along with many others.”

“It is good to see that you guys are going to preserve not only the building and the history of the building, but also the history of the music in Cleveland County. I am glad to do it and I cannot wait to see what you guys do. It is going to take a lot of work, paint, and elbow grease. I know you guys can do this and we are looking forward to it,” he said.

Weathers concluded the ceremony saying, “We look forward to getting started. Calvin, we cannot thank you and Teresa

CCMHOF’s Board of Directors. Front Row: Angela Padgett, Jackie Sibley Newton, Phil Weathers, Terresa Hastings, Calvin Hastings, and Steve Leatherwood. Back Row: Andrew Fulton, Mark Blanton, Ronnie Whisnant, and Tommy Ellis.

Photo provided enough. We really can’t.”

But work, paint, and elbow grease are not the only things needed to support the CCMHOF and their work to transform a radio station into a music hall of fame. Money is needed, also. On May 15, CCMHOF will hold their first fundraiser of 2021 at

DragonFly Wine Market with bands, vendors, and more. Details will be released soon.

Plans for the WOHS facility include honoring the legacy of pioneers from Cleveland County whose talent has enriched the musical landscape of the area in which they live/lived

while giving tools needed to future generations of musicians to hone their craft. The plan is for the Hall of Fame to include all genres of music from rock, pop, soul, country, gospel, bluegrass, etc.

The group plans to look at nationally known artists from the county, songwrit-

ers, disc jockeys and individuals who have promoted music. The committee wants to include a longtime band or artist each year as well. Eventually, the group plans to offer a scholarship(s) to a local senior in high school that plans to pursue a degree in music.

The Hall of Fame will maintain a working studio, with local weekly productions. Angela Padgett hosts a weekly NASCAR program from WGNC Studio called NASCAR Thunder that broadcasts live on AM 1450 WGNC. The organization’s Board of Directors is composed of President Phil Weathers, Ronnie Whisnant, Tommy Ellis, Vice-President Angela Patterson Padgett, Mary Fox, Treasurer Patti Weathers, Dwight Osborne, Ryan Fox, Secretary Jackie Sibley-Newton, Mark Blanton, Andrew Fulton, Steve Johnson, Jr., Steve Leatherwood, Jeff Champion, and Jimmy Wayne.

The back of the church has been prepped and readied for the new metal roof.

Photo by Loretta Cozart

First Presbyterian Church gets new roof

By Loretta Cozart

Gutter Guys Inc. is replacing the roof of First Presbyterian Church.

Photo by Shirley Brutko

If you drove by First Presbyterian Church on King Street last week, you probably noticed the roof is being replaced. Jimbo Thompson’s GutterGuys

Construction machinery is hard to miss. Shirley Brutko shared photos with the Herald last week, saying the 90-year old roof is being replaced with a new metal roof. “Once completed, the new roof should be good for

another 100-years,” Brutko wrote. A few of the tiles will be donated to Kings Mountain Historical Museum.

The remainder are being donated to the Southern Arts Society to be used in future art projects.

By JIM MILLER Editor

How to Search for Senior Discounts in 2021 Dear Savvy Senior, I just turned 60 and would like to find out the best way to go about locating senior discounts.

Looking to Save Dear Looking, One of the best, yet underutilized perks of growing older in the United States is the many discounts that are available to older adults.

There are literally thousands of discounts on a wide variety of products and services including restaurants, grocery stores, travel and lodging, entertainment, retail and apparel, health and beauty, automotive services and much more. These discounts – typically ranging between 5 and 25 percent off – can add up to save you hundreds of dollars each year.

So, if you don’t mind admitting your age, here are some tips and tools to help you find the discounts you may be eligible for.

Ask! The first thing to know is that most businesses don’t advertise them, but many give senior discounts just for the asking, so don’t be shy.

You also need to know that while some discounts are available as soon as you turn 50,

most don’t kick in until you turn 55, 60, 62 or 65.

Search Online Because senior discounts frequently change and can vary depending on where you live and the time of the year, the internet is the easiest way to locate them.

A good place to start is at TheSeniorList.com (click on the “Senior Discounts” tab), which provides a large list of discounts in categories, i.e., restaurant dining, grocery stores, retail stores, prescription medications, travel discounts and more.

You can also search for discounts by provider. Go to a search engine like Google and Yahoo and type in the business or organization you’re curious about, followed by “senior discount” or “senior discount tickets.”

If you use a smartphone, there are also apps you can use like the “Senior Discounts & Coupons” app (available on the App Store and Google Play), which categorizes discounts by age and type.

Join a Club Another good avenue to senior discounts is through membership organizations like AARP, which offers its members age 50 and older a wide variety of discounts through af-

filiate businesses (see AARPdiscounts.com).

If, however, you don’t like or agree with AARP, there are other organizations you can join that also provide discounts like the American Seniors Association (AmericanSeniors.org), the American Automobile Association (AAA.com), or for retired federal workers, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE. org).

Types of Discounts Here’s an abbreviated rundown of some of the different types of discounts you can expect to find.

Restaurants: Senior discounts are common at restaurants and fast-food establishments – like Applebee’s, Arby’s, Burger King, Chili’s, Denny’s and IHOP – ranging from free/discounted drinks, to discounts off your total order.

Retailers: Many thrift stores like Goodwill and Salvation Army, and certain retailers like TJ Maxx, Banana Republic, Kohl’s, Michaels, Ross and Walgreens stores offer a break to seniors on certain days of the week.

Grocery stores: Many locally owned grocery stores offer senior discount programs, as do some chains like BI-LO, Piggly-Wig-

gly, Fry’s Food Stores, New Seasons, Fred Meyer, and Hy-Vee, which offer discounts on certain days of the week, but they vary by location.

Travel: American, United and Southwest Airlines provide limited senior fares in the U.S. to passengers 65 and older, while British Airlines offers AARP members discounts of up to $200. Amtrak provides a 15 percent discount to travelers over 62. Most car rental companies give discounts to 50-plus customers or those who belong to organizations like AARP. Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Celebrity and Carnival cruise lines offer discount rates to cruisers 55 and over. And, most hotels offer senior discounts, usually ranging from 10 to 20 percent.

Entertainment: Most movie theaters, museums, golf courses, ski slopes and other public entertainment venues provide reduced admission to seniors over 60 or 65. And the National Park Service offers a lifetime senior pass for those 62 and older for $80 (see nps. gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm).

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.