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Volume 130 • Issue 16

April 18, 2018

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Firehouse Cook-Off Friday, Saturday

BLAZER BAND – The Kings Mountain High School Blazer Band was one of six high school symphonic bands in the United States invited by the US Army Band to participate in the “President’s Cup” in Washington, DC recently. The President’s Cup is a prestigious musical event. Three bus loads of band members returned on April 7 about midnight and received a Kings Mountain Police escort to the high school. The Band also brought home a trophy. Photo submitted

Legacy awards to 5 citizens Five Kings Mountain people were honored by the Davidson School Alumni Association with Legacy awards Saturday night at a banquet at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. James Boyd Jr., Karl L. Jenkins Jr., posthumously, Mary Sommers Neisler, Annie Cole Thombs and Dr. Everette Thombs received acrylic plaques and accolades for their support of the 40-year-old Davidson Alumni Association, its scholarship program, and its goal for the historic Davidson property. Richard Hooker, vice-chairman of the Cleveland County Schools’ Board of Education, was master of ceremonies for the event and Rev. Donnie Thurman Jr. Assistant Pastor and Youth Pastor of Palmer Grove Baptist Church, offered prayer

Ribbon cutting Friday Cleveland Chamber will cut the ribbon officially opening the new overflow parking lot across from the Gateway Trail, 807 S. Battleground Avenue, on Friday morning, April 20, at 11 a.m. The parking lot was developed by the City of Kings Mountain in partnership with the Gateway Trail. Gateway Trail executive Shirley Brutko invites the public.

What is the best thing the Kings Mountain Fire Department does all year (besides save your life?) They bring the mouth-watering aroma and delicious taste of award-winning barbeque from across the country straight to your backyard. The line-up for the 22nd annual Firehouse Barbeque Cook-off is heating up and 34 teams from all over the country will be moving into town Thursday to set up their tents at the Deal Street Walking Track and the Jake Early Sports Complex on Cleveland Avenue. There could be 100 grills and slow cookers fired up and colorful tents set up all over the area on Thursday for teams to cook all day Friday and into the night

with judges arriving on Saturday to taste the goodies. The competition awards $8500 in prize money this year and fabulous trophies. The 2018 Firehouse Champion will be crowned Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and besides the first-place cash prize of $4000 will be invited to other big invitational events. Last year’s first place winner Palmetto Pitmasters is returning to compete in See COOK-OFF, Page 7A

Earth Day Saturday

HONORED FOR SERVICE – James L. Boyd Jr., Dr. Everette B. Thombs, Mary Sommers Neisler, Annie B. Thombs, and Sherman Jenkins, representing his brother, the late Karl L. Jenkins Jr., accept plaques at the first Legacy Awards Banquet of Davidson School Alumni Association. Photo by MAYOR SCOTT NEISLER and gave a tribute during the program. Mayor Scott Neisler gave greetings from

the city, Ronnie Byers gave the purpose/history of the Alumni Association, and

Albert Ellis gave the blessing before the meal. See AWARDS, Page 7A

Earth Day is Saturday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Gateway Trail on S. Battleground Avenue. Fifteen community organizations will be participating in the annual festivities and bringing their displays to share with the public. “It’s a family event and we have plenty for you to enjoy,’’ said City of Kings Mountain Events Director Christy Conner. The free event is sponsored by the City of Kings Mountain in collaboration with Gateway Trail. Crafts, jewelry making by Scrap Exchange, live music, Drum Circle, a petting zoo, food vendors, upcycle artisans, and much more should attract a

crowd to the event. Spencer Bolejack, who operates Land of Wilderness School in Western North Carolina, will be featured presenter. He cohosts “Hillbilly Blood” on the Discovery Channel and is the author of “The Appalachian Ninja.” Extra parking is across the street from the trailhead and along Quarry Road.

Early voting for Primaries begins Thursday, April 19 Early voting for the May 8 Primaries begins Thursday and continues through May 5. Voters can register to vote and cast a ballot during early voting only at Bethel Baptist Church, 606 S. DeKalb Street, in Shelby. The hours for early voting: Thursday and Friday April 19 and April 20 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Monday through Fri-

day, April 23-April 27 from 8 a.m. -5 p.m.; April 30 through May 4 from 8 a. m. -5 p.m. and Saturday, May 5, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Voters can request that a ballot be mailed to them using a state required absentee form available at the Board of Elections or on-line at www. nesbe.gov.

Gas prices continue to climb At $2.62, gas prices are at their most expensive point in nearly three years and continue to climb. On the week, the national average increased a nickel. “Expensive crude oil prices, unrest in the Middle East and strong domestic demand, are some of the factors driving spring gas prices toward new heights,” said AAA Spokesperson Tiffany Wright. “Gas prices could increase another 5 to 10 cents this season, but

right now we don’t expect we’ll see the $3 mark.” In the Carolinas, pump prices have hit their highest of the year as well. In North Carolina, the state average is currently $2.62, a six-cent increase over the past week. In South Carolina, the state average is $2.48, a five-cent increase on the week. Despite the increase, South Carolina still ranks among the least expensive states for gas prices in the country.

LYING IN STATE – Dawn Rickus looks into the casket during a scene from “Lying in State, ‘the madcap comedy’’ being presented in two more shows – Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. – by the Kings Mountain Little Theatre and Harris Funeral Home at Joy Theatre. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Looking for votes, love and the right casket, the characters in the show present plenty of laughs for theatre-goers to enjoy. Photo by Brian Hallman

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