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Volume 131 • Issue 16
April 17, 2019
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Easter Eggstavaganza Saturday Hop on down to the annual Easter Egg Hunt for a good time on Saturday, April 20. More than 10,000 prizes, cash and candy filled eggs will be hidden across three sections of the Mayor Rick Murphrey Children's Park, next to the YMCA, at 211 Cleveland Avenue in Kings Mountain. There will be three age categories: 2-years-andunder, 3-5 and 6-10-yearsold. Patriot Jacks Outfitters sponsors a golden egg in each age category. Inside each golden egg will be a
$25 gift certificate to redeem at Patriot Jacks. The Eggstravaganza will include a petting zoo, music, and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself! Bring your basket and camera. Along with all the fun, Parkwood Baptist Church will be providing free hot dogs. “The City of Kings Mountain has worked to partner with various community partners to celebrate Easter and serve the community. The City teamed up with American Legion Riders for the event this year. “A special
thank you goes out to the Legion Riders, Parkwood Baptist Church, Patriot Jack Outfitters, Partnership for Children, Child Care Connections, YMCA, Mauney Memorial Library, Texas Roadhouse and others for making this event possible,” said Christy Conner, Special Events Director for the City of Kings Mountain. For additional information, please call 704734-0333 or visit www. cityofkm.com.
Come out and join the fun at the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20 at Murphrey Children’s Park. More than 10,000 prizes, cash and candy filled eggs will be given away. Photos provided
Moore takes office as Assistant Chief Easter Sunrise Service April 21
Lt. Chris Moore, 46, a Kings Mountain police officer for 23 years and promoted through the ranks, took the oath of office last Thursday as Assistant Police Chief. Mayor Scott Neisler administered the oath as Moore, with his hand on the Bible, was officially
sworn in a promotional 5 p.m. ceremony followed by a reception hosted by city officials. Chief of Police Lisa Proctor gave the official charge of office and Angie Moore pinned the badge on her husband’s uniform as their large family and guests applauded in city council chambers at
The Kings Mountain Ministerial Association will be leading in an Easter Sunrise service, Easter morning, April 21 at 7:00 am at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain. Special music will be presented by Mrs. Rainey Frady and Bill McMurray. Rev. Ron Caulder, pastor of Eastside Baptist Church will be bringing the message. In the event of rain, the service will be moved to Eastside Baptist Church. Everyone is invited to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus.
Assistant Chief of Police Chris Moore, with his hand on the Bible, takes the oath of office from Kings Mountain Mayor Scott Neisler. Photos by GARY SMART
Angie Moore pins the badge on her husband.
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city hall. “I am very proud to be able to have Chris as my Assistant Chief,’’ said Chief Proctor. “He has worked his way up through the ranks of this department and will continue to do an outstanding job for the citizens of Kings Mountain.’’ Bob Hayes, former chief who hired Moore as a patrolman, said, “Chris is a good officer and is very professional. I wish him well in his new job.’’ Moore has served with
five former chiefs of police – Hayes, Richard Reynolds, Houston Corn, Melvin Proctor and the late Jerry c. Assistant Chief Moore is KMPD’s third police officer to be serving in his new role following the late Jerry Tessneer and Chief Lisa Proctor. Moore was sworn in as a patrolman March 12, 1997, promoted to Corporal Jan. 10, 1999, promoted to Sergeant in the Criminal Investigative Division (CID)
March 4, 2002, and promoted to Lieutenant over Patrol Oct. 7, 2016. Moore served in the Detective division at KMPD 15 years. Native of Cleveland County, Moore graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 1991. His first work experience was following his father, a supervisor in textiles, to the textile industry. In 1996 he changed his career plans and graduated in law See MOORE, Page 3
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