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Volume 131 • Issue 34
August 21, 2019
FALL SPORTS PREVIEW
By Loretta Cozart
Shooting on King Street leaves one dead Two incidents kept KMPD busy last weekend. A shooting on Sunday around 2:55 pm at Summerfield West Apartments at 803 West Kings Street left one man dead and another wounded. KMPD responding officers arrived on scene and found two males suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Quitonio Ellis was pronounced dead at the scene. The second subject was transported by EMS to Caromont Regional Medical Center with life-threat-
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Beach Blast this weekend
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ening injuries, according to Detective J. R. Bryant. The Kings Mountain Police Criminal Investigations Division was called in to investigate further. On Friday night at 10 pm, a pedestrian was struck and killed on I-85 near Exit 8. Justin Matthew Crook, 33, of 612-22 Charles Street, Kings Mountain was pronounced dead at the scene. The police will not be seeking any charges against the driver of the vehicle, according to KMPD Investigating Officer, Ptl. J. L. Dee.
For 20 years, Beach Blast has drawn beach music fans from across the region to Kings Mountain to shag with some of the hottest bands in the South. From its beginning, Beach Blast was a hit but has now grown to become one of the top five beach music events in the South, as voted on by the Carolina Beach Music Awards in 2018. Last month, City Council extended the hours in Patriot’s Park from 9 pm to 10 pm. Earlier this year, the council also voted to allow alcohol sales during this event, under stringent guidelines. The two-day festival starts on Friday, August 23 at 6 pm at the Liberty Falls Stage in Patriot’s Park.
The newly renovated stage allows larger groups to perform and provides them better protection from the elements. Performing Friday night is DJ Eric Bowman from 6 pm to 7 pm. Too Much Sylvia takes the stage at 7 pm. On Saturday, August 24, festivities begin at 10 am with CAT5, followed by Embers at 11 am, Party Prophets with Cindy Floyd and Gene Pharr at 1 pm, Blackwater at 4 pm, and Band of Oz at 7 pm. Bo Schronce and Rhonda McDaniel will make special guest appearances. Vendors will be on hand, offering great food and cool treats. Activities will include inflatable, games, the Rotary Splash Pad, continuous rounds of Water Wars, Watermelon
Too Much Sylvia takes the stage at 7 pm on Friday night. See more bands to perform on page 4A. Eatin', Hula Hoop and Limbo contests, Tiny Tots and Teenie Bikini contest, and the Big Beach Ball Drop. Saturday Gazebo Stage schedule: • 10:00 am Festival Opens • Tiny Tots & Teenie Bikini Registration Registration Opens at 10:00 am, registration closes at 11:30 am
• Fun Zone • Performance by Fitness Troopers • 10:30 am Performance by Dance Reflections • 11:00 am Kountry Urban Line Dancers • 11:30 am Performance by Dance Magic • 12: 00-noon Tiny Tots & Teenie Bikini Contest • 1:00 pm Performance by Dance Reflections See BEACH BLAST, Page 4A
School starts August 26 By Loretta Cozart Students in Cleveland County Schools (CCS) return to the classroom on August 26 to begin the 2019 / 2020 school year. Here is some important information to keep in mind before your student leaves for school on Monday morning. Meals, foods and beverages sold or served at schools meet state and federal requirements based on the USDA Dietary Guide-
lines. All meals, foods and beverages are prepared and served by qualified School Nutrition professionals. CCS provides students with access to a variety of affordable and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students. Meal Prices for the 2019 / 2020 School Year: Breakfast (All Grades) $1.30 / Reduced Free Elementary Lunch $2.05/Reduced .40 See SCHOOL, Page 8A
Back To School Prayer Rally August 25 The Kings Mountain Ministerial Association will be hosting a Backto-School Prayer Rally at East Gold Street Wesleyan Church (701 East Gold Street) on Sunday, August 25th at 6:00 PM. The East Gold Praise and Worship Team, “Band 212,” will be leading worship; each Kings Mountain School will be prayed over and there will be a finger food fellowship in the Fam-
ily Life Center after the service. Each church should contribute both beverages and food to the fellowship. Please deliver your contribution to the Family Life Center before the service begins. We will not be gathering to pray at the individual Schools this year! Please participate in this community prayer service and bring several people with you. SALES FLYERS INSIDE: • CVS • Food Lion • Ingles
Brinkleys donate $10,000 to KM Historical Museum By January Costa Director & Curator
On August 16, Kings Mountain Historical Museum thanked David and Marie Brinkley for their donation of $10,000 in sponsorship for their annual fundraiser, and in honor of Priscilla H. Mauney. The Brinkleys have been patrons of the arts in Kings Mountain since they moved to the area. This gift marks a continuation of the Brinkleys support of the Kings Mountain Historical Museum. Priscilla Mauney was a dedicated Board Member and supporter of the museum. Her efforts for the annual fundraiser have turned it into a memorable and successful event which secures funding and allows the museum to remain active. This year’s fundraiser will be held on Saturday, September 7th at 5:30 PM. Come dressed as your favorite book character! Tickets are still available at the museum or on Eventbrite at:https:// www.eventbrite.com/o/
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David and Marie Brinkley donated $10,000 to KM Historical Museum Director January Costa. s Photo provided kings-mountain-historical-museum-19839500123 This year, there are some new and exciting changes and some traditions being continued. Every ticket holder will have a chance to win the $10,000 grand prize. That winner will be drawn out of a barrel of 300 tickets at the end of the night. The night will begin with hors d’oeuvres and silent auctions with a vari-
ety of delicious cakes and gifts from the local area. Dinner will be served at 6 pm, followed by an exciting Live Auction evening. At the end of the night, one lucky ticket winner will be picked to take home the Grand Prize of $10,000. This event is allows local business owners to showcase their business while investing in the community. Kings Mountain Historical Museum
is currently welcoming event sponsors as well as in-kind donations for auction items. The Museum is recognized as a 501(c) (3) non-profit tax-exempt organization; donations are tax deductible as permissible by law. To find out more about sponsorship and donation opportunities, please call 704-739-1019 or email kmhmdirector@outlook. com.
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