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Volume 137 • Issue 32 Wednesday, August 6, 2025

2025 NC Annual BeachBlast

Festival celebrates 26th year

The 26th annual NC BeachBlast Festival blasts off Friday, August 22, 6-9 pm, with Bantum Rooster presented by Albemarle. Saturday, August 23rd, from noon to 10 pm, enjoy a full day of music and family fun with DJs Johnny B and Eric Bowman and four of the hottest Carolina Beach Music bands in the Southeast – Band of Oz (Noon), Too Much Sylvia (2 pm), Gary Lowder and Smokin’ Hot (4 pm), and headliner Chairman of the Board (6 pm). Metcon proudly presents the full-day festival.

Vendors will be on hand with great food and beverages. The list of vendors includes:

• Anna Sweet Treats

• Dayne Shingle Shak

• Fat and Sassy Concessions

• Hopper’s Soul Food

• King Concessions

• Lunchbox

• Pelicans

• Pixie Frost Bites

• Spirit of America

• Tony Tzzzz Grill on Wheels

• Beverage Garden sponsored by the American Legion Post 155 There is fun for the whole family – with inflatables, games, the Kids’ Pavilion sponsored by Carolina Power Partners, Pirate Port, the Rotary Splash Pad, watermelon eating sponsored by Food Lion, swashbuckling pirates, the big Beach Ball Drop sponsored by Sun-Drop, and the third annual BeachBlast Golf Cart Parade.

Timeline of Events: August 23rd Patriots Park Gazebo and Attraction Schedule

• Noon NC BeachBlast Festival Opens with DJ Mike Hayes and Golf Cart Parade

• Watermelon Eating See BEACHBLAST, Page 5A

WBT sales manager featured at NEXT LEVEL presentation

Get ready to elevate your game at this month’s NEXT LEVEL Young Professionals Meetup! KM Forward is thrilled to welcome the energetic Scott Gottlieb, Digital Sales Manager at WBT (Radio One), to Kings Mountain! Mark your calendars for Monday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. at The Social House by Royal T, because you won’t want to miss this!

Join Kings Mountain Forward for an evening packed with energy, networking, and invaluable social media tips. This is your chance to connect with fellow young professionals aged 21 to 41 who are eager to grow their network while enjoying a lively presentation and social time. Scott is not just your average presenter—he’s a dynamic force in the realm of digital marketing. With over 20 years of experience under

his belt, he has a wealth of knowledge that he shares in a way that’s both engaging and easy to grasp. His charisma and expertise will inspire you to take your social media efforts to the next level!

Whether you’re looking to enhance your digital marketing skills or just want to mingle with like-minded individuals, this meetup promises to be a great way to unwind and learn. So come out, have fun, and let’s make some valuable connections! Don’t forget—Scott is a trusted advisor to many businesses across the region, so you’re in for a treat! We can’t wait to see you there!

Two new lift stations coming to KM

The City of Kings Mountain is constructing two new lift stations along Kings Mountain Blvd. to assist with future economic development in the Western portions of the city, according to its website at: https://www.cityofkm.com/CivicAlerts.aspx-

?AID=36

Project Major’s lift station will be located on the casino’s property near I-85 and is primarily funded by private developers to provide sanitary sewer along KM Blvd from I-85 north to Beason Creek. This project includes a new 600,000 Gallon Per Day lift station as well as a gravity and force main sewer.

Project Interceptor’s lift station will be beside the Intermediate School on Kings Mountain Boulevard. Pri-

vate developers fund Project Interceptor to provide sanitary sewer capacity between Kings Mountain Blvd. and Crocker Road. This project includes a new 2.0 million gallon per Day lift station and gravity/force main sewer. The new sewer system will run from Beason Creek towards Dick Elam Road along the Boulevard.

City of KM issues water update

By Loretta Cozart

In a recent public statement, Dustin Vaughn, Chief Operator of the Kings Mountain Water Treatment Plant, addressed growing concerns and misinformation about the safety of the town’s water supply. Vaughn reassured residents that the water is 100% safe to drink, emphasizing that he and his own family consume it daily.

The taste and odor issues currently affecting the water are due to algae blooms in the lake, specifically compounds known as MIB and geosmin. These naturally occurring substances are harmless to humans and have no known side effects.

Weekly testing by Charlotte Labs and the Division of Water Resources has confirmed the presence of these compounds, which are released when algae cells break down during the treatment process.

Vaughn reported significant progress: levels of the

compounds dropped from 620 ppb on July 15th to 72 ppb by July 29th, nearing the detection threshold of 50 ppb, meaning most residents should no longer notice any taste or odor. He encouraged anyone still experiencing issues to contact the water plant directly via the city website or phone number provided in the video.

To view the recorded statement, visit: https:// www.facebook.com/ share/v/1788AZQ9Mq/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Mexican National pleads guilty to identity theft in Buckeye raid

Seven more face immigration violations

Jose De La Cruz-Lopez, 45, an illegal alien from Mexico, pleaded guilty today to misusing a Social Security number and using false immigration identification documents, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District

of North Carolina. Seven additional defendants also have been charged federally following the execution of a search and seizure warrant at Buckeye Fire Equipment Company in Kings Mountain. In addition to De La Cruz-Lopez, two others have also entered guilty pleas. Charges against others are expected after additional investigation.

“Identity theft is a perva-

sive problem that can wreak havoc on a victim’s life,” said U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson. “We take it very seriously, particularly in cases like this where it undermines our employment laws and the integrity of the hiring process. As this investigation continues, we want to remind employers to exercise vigilance and remain alert for counterfeit

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BAND OF OZ

GARY LOWDER & SMOKIN’ HOT

SCOTT GOTTLIEB

TOO MIUCH SYLVIA

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

The Shelby Police Department is attempting to locate a missing juvenile, Reneta Wallace. She has been reported missing from the W. Warren St. area in Shelby. Ms. Wallace is approximately 5’4” and weighs 120 pounds.

If you have any information about Ms. Wallace’s whereabouts, please contact Shelby Police Department Detective S. Warren at 704-669-6643.

■ OBITUARIES

Betty Ann Bell Philbeck

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC

– It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Betty Ann Bell Philbeck, age 86, of Kings Mountain, NC, who departed this life on July 28, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Born on October 6, 1938, in Cleveland County, NC, she was the cherished daughter of the late Samuel Otto and Virginia Suzanne Emaline Wright Bell.

She was preceded in death

by her beloved husband Arnold Philbeck, with whom she shared 59 incredible years of love and partnership and seven beloved siblings.

Betty was a proud 1957 graduate of Bethware High School, and just a year later, she exchanged vows with Arnold, beginning a beautiful journey of togetherness. Together, they operated Arnold’s Well Drilling, where Betty served diligently as the secretary for many years, showcasing her unwavering dedication and commitment to family and work.

A devoted member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Betty’s joyful spirait shone brightly as she sang in the choir, sharing her love of music with others. Her passion for reading enriched her life, and in her younger years, she enjoyed horseback riding, a testament to her adventurous spirit. Betty had a profound love for animals and cherished every moment spent with her family and friends, creating memories that will forever linger in the

hearts of those who knew her.

Betty is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom carry forward her legacy of love and kindness, her cherished church family and her faithful canine companion, Blue. As we remember Betty, we hold dear the warmth she shared and the impact she made on all our lives. May she rest in peace, forever embraced by love.

Funeral service was Friday, August 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oak Grove Baptist Church with Reverends Jason Allen and David Turner officiating.

Visitation was Friday, August 1, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the fellowship hall of Oak Grove Baptist Church.

Interment was held in Jayton Cemetery, Kent County, Texas.

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

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

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office is aware of recent media reports alleging that one of our deputies, Investigator Carl Duncan, engaged in conduct involving the omission, distortion or falsification of information in an effort to implicate an individual in a crime.

While certain media outlets have reported the filing of a lawsuit related to these allegations, it is important to clarify that neither Investigator Duncan nor the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office has been officially notified or served with any legal action as of this time.

Given the serious na-

Thousands of financially distressed veterans at risk of foreclosure will become eligible for federal assistance under a new program signed into law Wednesday that allows them to defer monthly mortgage payments temporarily without losing their homes.

The VA Home Loan Program Reform Act authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a “permanent partial claims program” that gives veterans a second chance to stay in their homes, according to the bill’s supporters.

Under the program, the VA buys a portion of the veteran’s debt and secures a lien on the property, according to the bill. The veteran does not have to pay off the claim until the home is sold or refinanced.

please” at age 18 and retired from office management at age 55.

She was a charter member of First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain where she was active in the Sanctuary Choir, the Senior Choir and the Gleaner Bee Sunday School Class.

Eliza Chloe Lynn Sparks

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC

– Eliza Chloe Lynn Sparks, 96, born June 29, 1929 died peacefully on Saturday, August 2 at her home - Summit Place of Kings Mountain.

She was the daughter of the late Robert and Sallie Lynn.

Chloe enjoyed a 32 year career at Southern Bell. She began her career as a switchboard operator “number

She and her husband of 47 years enjoyed traveling all over the world visiting all of the continents except South America. Chloe loved working puzzles and reading.

She was a dear friend. We will miss her kind, generous, and caring ways. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother with a witty sense of humor.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herman Sparks.

She is survived by her son, Charles H. Sparks Jr; her daughter Karen Plonk; her grandchildren: Stephanie Plonk, Julianne Martin

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(Todd), Sam Plonk (Elena), and Will Plonk (Mallie), and 8 great grandchildren: Benji and Alex Martin; Nathan, Julia, Alethia, Everly, Luther, and Grimké Plonk.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM at First Baptist Church with Reverend John Sloan officiating

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:50 AM prior to the service in the Stained Glass room of First Baptist.

Interment will be held in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC.

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

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

President Donald Trump signed the bill into law at a ceremony attended by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., who is chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., the bill’s sponsor.

“This bill provides desperately needed relief to veterans and their families who have fallen behind on their mortgages,” Trump said.

The legislation, which passed unanimously in the House and Senate, is expected to help up to 70,000 homeowners with VA-backed loans who are more than three months behind on their mortgage payments, the lawmakers said.

The legislation is intended for homeowners struggling to rebound from financial setbacks, such as a job loss or high medical bills. More than 3.5 million veterans, active-duty service members and surviving spouses hold VA home loans, according to the VA. Van Orden described the legislation as providing “a path to maintain home ownership.”

“Our veterans and their families should have every

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The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability. We will fully cooperate with any lawful inquiries or proceedings and will take appropriate action based on the facts and findings as they become available.

No further comment will be made at this time due to the potential for ongoing legal proceedings.

ture of these claims, and in accordance with agency protocol, Investigator Duncan – who serves in a parttime capacity – has been laced on administrative leave effective immediately. This action is not a determination of wrongdoing but a necessary step to preserve the integrity of any ongoing review and to maintain public confidence while these matters are addressed.

tool at their disposal to keep their homes and reduce the risk of foreclosure if they fall into financial hardship or endure a national disaster,” Bost said.

The bill helps veterans struggling with higher interest rates that make refinancing difficult, he said. It also protects the taxpayers’ investment in the VA home loan program, Bost said.

The legislation also enables the VA to continue funding not-for-profit community agencies that run homeless prevention programs through the Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program.

The VA Home Loan Program Reform Act was established to replace a home loan bailout program created under the administration of former President Joe Biden that authorized the VA to purchase a veteran’s entire home loan and restructure it at a lower interest rate.

Van Orden and other Republican lawmakers had criticized the bill for its costs, which they said could reach $17 billion if the VA were to purchase 60,000 home loans. The VA Home Loan Program Reform Act enacted Wednesday has the backing of the banking industry, including the Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Mortgage Brokers.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and other veterans advocacy groups also supported the bill.

“This critical legislation represents a profound commitment to safeguarding the financial security and dignity of veteran homeowners, especially during times of hardship,” said James LaCoursiere, national commander of The American Legion.

Sheriff, Alan Norman

Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Bill enacted into Law in SC

On July 31, SC Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly and state agency leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 3276, the South Carolina Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act. The new law prohibits holding or supporting mobile devices with any part of the body while operating a vehicle.

"Distracted driving has claimed far too many lives and caused countless collisions across our state,” said Governor McMaster. “By signing this bill, we will significantly reduce the number of preventable accidents caused by distracted driving, ensuring more South Carolinians make it home safely to their loved ones."

South Carolina's previous

texting-and-driving law prohibited composing, sending, or reading text-based communications while driving. The new hands-free law strengthens restrictions by prohibiting a driver from reading, composing, or transmitting any text, email, app interaction, or website interaction on a mobile electronic device. It also prohibits viewing movies, playing video games, or participating in video calls while driving.

A “mobile electronic device” includes a cellular telephone, portable computer, GPS receiver, electronic game, or any similar standalone electronic device that is used to communicate, display, or record digital content.

“There are life-and-death reasons to hang up the phone.

Just a few seconds can lead to tragedy,” said Representative Bill Taylor. “Over the years, education and advocacy have made driving under the influence a cultural taboo, and my hope is that distracted driving will soon be viewed the same way – reckless, dangerous, and utterly socially unacceptable.”

Violations carry a fine of $100 for a first offense.

Subsequent offenses within a three-year period will result in a $200 fine and the addition of two points to the driver's record.

“We see more injuries and lives lost from distracted driving than from DUIs,” said Representative Tommy Pope. “We must break the habit, because it is taking lives and See LAW, Page 7A

as of this time.”

By Loretta Cozart

In May 2020, the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release announcing that Kings Mountain citizen Jodi Blanton had been arrested for three bank robberies that took place in 2005, two of which involved bomb threats intended to divert police attention.

Four years later, in May 2024, Superior Court Judge J. Lynn Gullett ruled that the entire case against Blanton was built on “falsehoods and misrepresentations” by Investigator Carl Duncan, according to Stateline News as reported on its Meta page. WBTV and other media outlets also covered this story. Judge Gullett’s order indicated that Duncan’s “negligence in preserving evidence” and “intentional misrepresentations” had irreparably harmed Blanton’s right to a fair trial.

a federal lawsuit just over a year after the charges were dismissed, seeking to hold Duncan personally accountable. Blanton is suing under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments for unlawful search, seizure, and malicious prosecution. She is also alleging several state-level claims, including gross negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Blanton is represented by civil rights attorneys from Pfeiffer Rudolf, based in Charlotte.

Clayton Campbell of Stateline Scanner reported that this year, Blanton filed

In response, the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office released a statement on Friday, August 1, indicating that they were aware of recent media reports concerning allegations against Investigator Duncan. The statement noted, “While certain media outlets have reported the filing of a lawsuit related to these allegations, it is important to clarify that neither Investigator Duncan nor the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office has been officially notified or served with any legal action

The press release also stated, “Given the serious nature of these claims, and in accordance with agency protocol, Investigator Duncan— who serves in a part-time capacity—has been placed on administrative leave effective immediately. This action is not a determination of wrongdoing but a necessary step to preserve the integrity of any ongoing review and to maintain public confidence while these matters are addressed.” Sheriff Alan Norman concluded with the following assurance: “The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability. We will fully cooperate with any lawful inquiries or proceedings and will take appropriate action based on the facts and findings as they become available.” As further details about this case emerge, the Herald will keep the public informed.

Pets in search of their owners

By Loretta Cozart

OPINION

TODAY’S QUOTE:

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.

Pieces of Kings Mountain History

In 1949, WBTV first aired in Charlotte, NC in what has become a medium we find commonplace, but was then magical.

ship. So was the case on September 1, 1956. A TV Talent Show, first of its kind in this area, was held at City Stadium Saturday night at 8 p.m. sponsored by the Grace Methodist Church MYF.

To draw attention to the station, encourage viewership, and, of course, sell televisions, it was not unusual for stations to offer talent shows to draw viewer-

Arthur Smith, Don Reno, Tommy Faile and the Crackerjacks, Clyde McClean, the Sisk Quartet, and other radio and TV entertainers are to appear in a full, onehour variety show previous to the talent portion

of the program. Admission was priced at $1 for adults and 50 cents for children. Advance tickets could be purchased in local business establishments or from members of the Methodist Youth Fellowship.

Local talent appearing on the program included:

• Gene Whitstine, guitar soloist

• James N. Petersonsoloist

Looking Back

The Gordon Knots of Families and Politics

Nobody’s going to argue when I say that our country is in a complicated place these days. You can feel it in the news, around the dinner table, even in the grocery store line. And I don’t think anyone would argue with this either: families are complicated, too. Now, mix those two things together—a complicated country and a complicated family—and it gets even trickier. Especially when the folks around the table see the country through different lenses. That’s when things get really complicated.

DG MARTIN

Are our modern day families so torn up by political differences that gathering around the kitchen island without an

argument around the daily news is more and more uncommon? Is our country now so divided and passionate that we are headed towards another civil war?

I hope not on both counts.

In “Measure of Devotion,” a new novel by Raleigh native Nell Joslin, these complicated, ageold family dynamics play out for the Shelburne family during the Civil War in South Carolina. At first glance, this might seem to be just another Southern novel about the war.

But Joslin is not just telling a Southern story. She weaves a universal narrative that applies to us today. The Shelburnes’ saga is rooted in the past, but echoes powerfully

right now.

Susannah and Jacob Shelburne live in secessionist South Carolina but are quiet abolitionists. Their servants are no longer enslaved, and the Shelburnes consider them their friends and equals. They do not press their anti-slavery beliefs on others, but subtly oppose the widespread Southern culture. Speaking out publicly would put them in danger in their community, so they push back in subtle ways.

As I was pulled deeper into the story, a question gnawed at me. Why were the Shelburnes not more outspoken? Jacob acknowledges early in the novel, “I confess that in this way I am living a lie. But I know no help for it. Though I cannot say I love my state, I do See FAMILIES, Page 5A

• William Rogers, WBT soloist

• Miss Evelyn Cline, song stylist

• Gene Ellis, trumpet soloist

• Marvin Edward Bishop, song and dance

• Miss Marie Cobb, dancer

• Bobby Huskey, baritone soloist

• Kings Mountain Trio, religious singing group

• Miss Elizabeth Camp. piano soloist

• Miss Sarah Garver, soloist

• Carolina Twins, guitar artists

• Miss Brenda Ann Sweezy, accordion soloist

• First Baptist trio, religious singing group, Louise Gladden, Rev. Gordon Weekley, and Miss Melba Tindall, While not mentioned in the article,

Grace Methodist singers were pictured as per The winning contes-

tant, as chosen by CBS TV talent scouts, is to be offered a week’s TV contract with options. Popularity winner of the show will receive a cash award. Proceeds from the program went to the Grace Methodist Church Youth Educational Building Fund. And the winners were The Carolina TwinsCharles and Henry Foster.

Walking On The Road

Walking on the road is generally allowed if there is no sidewalk available. However, some specific roads like highways or interstates usually prohibit pedestrian traffic.

Glenn Mollette Guest Editorial

Walking on roads for exercise can be safe if you walk facing traffic. Stay as far to the left as possible. Wear bright or reflective clothing. Be constantly aware of your surroundings. Choose roads with lower speed limits.

You do not always have the right of way. You do in the following situations: Crosswalks, marked or unmarked. Intersections with pedestrian signals. Sidewalks and paths yielding to pedestrians already in the road. Pedestrians must yield on roads without sidewalks where you should walk facing traffic. When traffic signals or police give direction. When entering a roadway from your home or any property.

When visiting Florida in the winter, one or two people are killed every year in a crosswalk.

They had the right of way but they still were killed. It doesn’t matter if you were following the law when you end up dead and no longer able to walk. We’ve had some nice weather recently in our area.

This morning as I drove to the store people were out walking on our small two-lane road. They were jogging on the road and some were walking on the road. One couple was in a very shady spot taking for granted that traffic would see them.

I’ve had a couple of friends hit in recent years One was out walking and was badly mangled but did live with several surgeries and therapy. Another friend was hit and killed. You can’t take for granted that drivers are paying attention. So many drivers today are talking on their cell phones, texting, jiving to music or looking at everything other the road. You can’t depend on drivers to assure you of your safety. We should all drive acutely aware of the road and our surroundings but drivers

make mistakes. A jogger doesn’t want to be in the path of someone who is distracted.

Today, I see kids in our neighborhood riding on mopeds with earplugs in listening to music. They are laughing and having a great time. Then there are the golf carts with kids hanging onto the back of them or ATV vehicles that are illegal on most public roads. An ATV going down the road at dusk with no headlights is a scary sight. Are they able to see you if you are on the road walking? Probably not. The best we can do is our best. If you are going to walk on the road, keep your attention in all directions. Try to move a couple feet off the road until cars pass. Give them plenty of room. This is not the place to “stand your ground.” Don’t listen to music. You need to hear whatever is coming. We all need exercise but not at the risk of death. I’m grateful that I can still walk and jog some. I constantly try to stay aware. As drivers, our job is to slow down a little and drive as cautiously as possible.

–Elmer Davis

LORETTA COZART

LOCAL TALENT ON TV SHOW—Miss Louise Gladden, Rev. H. Gordon Weekley, and Miss Melba Tindall, First Baptist Church Trio, appeared on the Grace MYF Church sponsored WBTV’s Talent Show, held at City Stadium Saturday night, August 1, 1956. They were accompanied by Miss Blenda Huneycutt. Pictured above: First Baptist Trio in the Grace Methodist Talent Show that aired on WBTV in September 1956. Photo by Carlisle Studio

FAMILIES

From Page 4A love my home and my farm…. It is a Gordian knot.” The Shelburnes struggle to parent their teenage son Francis, a Confederate sympathizer. Francis only grows more defiant and joins the Confederate army. The metaphorical Gordian knot is tightened by Susannah’s struggle to save her son after he is wounded fighting for a cause she abhors.

How does a beloved son come to embrace a culture his parents spent their life resisting? Part of the answer lies in time and place. He grows up in a world where many voices

around him lift up those very values, even glorifying slavery and war. And like adolescents in every era, he’s itching to push back against his parents. “You think I’m a child. Christ, I cannot wait to be rid of this house and everyone in it,” he tells Susannah as he prepares to war. Sound familiar? Maybe your child didn’t use those exact words. Maybe you didn’t. But chances are, at some point, you’ve heard something close—or said something just as sharp in your own teenage years. It’s part of the long, complicated story of growing up and breaking away. That old metaphor of the Gordian knot still holds power today. We’re living in a time when the tangles

of belief, identity, and loyalty feel impossible to sort out. And it’s not just in the headlines—it’s close to home. We’re neighbors to, and sometimes parents or grandparents of, people who see the world in ways we can’t quite understand. The bonds of family and community haven’t gone away—but they’ve gotten more complicated. If you are struggling with the news of today’s front pages, or if you are disagreeing with a loved one, pick up “Measure of Devotion.” Joslin, via Susannah, reminds us that these complicated struggles—between family, identity, and belief—aren’t anything new. And, spoiler alert: there are no perfect endings to these struggles.

BEACHBLAST

From Page 1A Contest Registration Opens-Closes at 1:30 pm

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From Page 1A documents used to establish a worker’s identity and employment eligibility.”

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The charges in the indictments are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

According to plea documents and other court filings, De La Cruz-Lopez, who is not authorized to work in the United States, admitted to obtaining employment at Buckeye Fire Equipment using the Social Security Number and personally identifiable information of another individual who is eligible to work in the United States and used that information on false identification documents. The falsified documents included a driver’s license bearing De La Cruz-Lopez’s image and the name of the individual eligible to work in the United States and a copy of the individual’s Social Security card. The defendant, who had been employed at the company since 2022, falsely attested on the I-9 employment eligibility verification form that he was the person presented on the ID and that he was a citizen of the United States.

Below are the seven additional defendants charged as a result of the investigation:

1. Humberto Guzman Lemus, 32, of Mexico, was charged with illegally reentering into the United States. Lemus was previously deported from the United States on December 23, 2019, at or near Hidalgo, Texas, after he was arrested for driving while impaired and failure to stop at a flashing red light. The defendant has pleaded guilty to illegal reentry and is awaiting sentencing.

2. Angel Antonio Lara Reyes, 52, of Honduras, is charged with illegally reentering into the United States. Reyes was previously deported from the United States on November 21, 2014, at or near Brownsville, Texas. The defendant has pleaded guilty to and is awaiting sentencing.

3. Arurto Albarras Altunar, 40, of Mexico, is charged with illegal reentry into the United States. Altunar was previously deported from the United States three times in less than 30 days at or near Laredo, Texas on February 14, 2016, and at or near Hidalgo, Texas, on February 20, 2016, and again on March 8, 2016.

4. Geovany Lopez Lopez, 38, of Guatemala, is charged with illegally reentering the United States. Lopez was previously deported from the United States on May 11, 2011, at or near Columbus, Georgia, after he was arrested for assault on a female, resisting a public officer, and injury to real property.

5. Luiz Antonio Martinez Lopez, 40, of Mexico, is charged with illegal reentry into the United States. Lopez was previously deported from the United States on August 4, 2011, at or near Laredo, Texas, after he was arrested for a traffic law violation. He was deported again on March 11, 2019, at or near Laredo, Texas, after he was arrested for impaired and reckless driving, wanton disregard, and resisting a public officer.

6. Alberto Perez Mendoza, 37, of Mexico, is charged with illegal reentry into the United States. Mendoza was previously deported from the United States three times: on July 15, 2006, at or near Brownsville, Texas, on January 21, 2015, at or near Hidalgo, Texas, and again on January 28, 2015, at or near Laredo, Texas.

7. Enrique Gil Rojano, 52, of Honduras, is charged with illegally reentering the United States. Rojano was previously convicted in California of transporting and/ or selling a controlled substance and was sentenced to three years in prison. He was later arrested again and convicted of felony perjury and was subsequently deported from the United States on September 7, 2005.

The cases announced today are part of Operation Take Back America a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Since the implementation of the initiative, 44 individuals have been charged with immigration related offenses in the Western District of North Carolina.

In making today’s announcement, U.S. Attorney Ferguson credited U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, and Emergency Removal Operations for their investigations that led to the charges. U.S. Attorney Ferguson also commended several other law enforcement agencies that assisted in the investigation, to include the FBI, the U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CBP’s Air and Marine Operations, IRS Criminal Investigation, the Social Security Administration’s Office of Inspector General, the North Carolina National Guard, the DEA, the ATF, King’s Mountain Police, the Gaston County Sheriff’s Department and the Gaston County Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kenneth Smith and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Eric Frick of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Charlotte are prosecuting the cases.

Forty-four defendants have been charged with immigration offenses in Western North Carolina since the implementation of Operation Take Back America.

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Becoming a Barnabas: The Quiet Power of Encouragement

of bravery or stupidity, be named after a loved one or favorite toy. Others are given nicknames to remember an event or something of consequence. Let’s look together at one of the most famous nicknames/new names in the Bible.

In a culture that often rewards the loudest voice in the room, the story of Barnabas reminds us that encouragement is a sacred ministry. Originally named Joseph, this Levite from Cyprus distinguished himself by his uplifting spirit, earning him a new name from the apostles: Barnabas, meaning “Son of Encouragement.”

We first meet Barnabas in Acts 4:36-37, where he sells a piece of land and lays the

money at the apostles’ feet. His act isn’t about recognition; it’s about generosity fueled by faith. In many ways, his ministry begins not with words, but with quiet sacrifice. As Calvin Miller once wrote, “The greatest preacher is the one who most deeply impresses men... The best Christian workers are those who make the least noise.”

This same spirit is echoed in the hymn, “Make Me a Blessing”: Out in the highways and byways of life,

Many are weary and sad; Carry the sunshine where darkness is rife,

Making the sorrowing glad. Barnabas is a biblical model for all of us—not for his sermons, but for his presence. His encouragement wasn’t just a personality trait; it was a posture of the heart. How can we apply this to our lives right now? Be generous with your encouragement. Speak life into your family. Share a word of affirmation with your church community. In a text, a card, or a simple “I’m proud of you,” you could reflect the spirit of Barnabas.

Many blessings, Jonathan

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Kings Mountain Area Church Directory

St. Paul United

Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256

Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007

Temple Baptist Church

612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716

The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street

True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764

Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328

Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street

Pastor Clifton Morgan

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

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

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

Christian Freedom Church

Long Creek Presbyterian Church

701 Long Creek Road

704-629-4406

Love Valley Baptist Church

2032 Bethlehem Road

704-730-0075

Macedonia Baptist Church

1101 S. Battleground Ave.

704-739-6811

Midview Baptist Church

703 Margrace Road

704-739-6711

Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church

220 N. Watterson Street

704-739-8354

Mountain View

Agape Church

506 Sparrow Springs Road

704-739-0160

246 Range Rd. • Waco, NC

Mt. Olive

Baptist Church Compact School Road

704-739-4516

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

220 N. Watterson Street

704-739-8354

New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507

New Bynum Chapel AME

Zion Church N. Cansler Street

704-739-2606

New Camp Creek

Baptist Church

863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road

704-487-7128

New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road

704-739-9371

New Way Missionary

Baptist Church 105 Waco Road

704-724-0414

Oak Grove Baptist Church

1022 Oak Grove Road 704-739-4833

Oak View Baptist Church 1517 York Road 704-739-7831

Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle

704-734-0852

Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826

Penley’s Chapel Church 1805 N Piedmont Ave 704-524-4139

Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398

Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue

Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070

Resurrection Lutheran Church

600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580

Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd.

Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church 201 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-7466

Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216

Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920

Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961

Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive

Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171

Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372

Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700

Arise Church 830 E. King St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487

Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015

Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152

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

Concord United Methodist Church 2404 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Bessemer City, NC 704-629-3571

Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773

Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477

Dr. Jonathan M. Bundon Worship Pastor First Baptist Church

Patrick Senior Center August events

H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life announces its July events. Unless otherwise noted, programs are open to people ages fifty-five and up. August 2025 Special Events:

• Senior Day at the Market: August 2 & September 6. The first Saturday of each month through September is Senior Day at the Kings Mountain Hometown Market.

• Craft Class with Claudia: Tuesday, August 5, 1:00-3:00 pm. Cost is $2.00. Come by the front desk to sign up and pay fee.

• Medicare 101: Wednesday, August 6, 4:00-6:00 pm. Call the Center to RSVP.

• The Importance of Staying Hydrated Presentation Lunch & Learn by Brookdale, New Hope: Tuesday, August 12, 11:00 am-12:00 pm. Call to RSVP.

• Computer Technology Classes by Beth McDaniel: Six-week session starts Wednesdays, August 13 through September 17, 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Call the Center to sign up.

• Beach Party Dance Sponsored by Terra Bella Cramer Mountain: Friday, August 15, 7:00-9:00 pm. Call the Center to sign up. Cost: $3.00 per person at the door. Proceeds go to the Pet Food Pantry.

• Paint Night with Janie: Thursday, August 28, 5:157:15 pm. Come by the front desk to sign up and pay the $20.00 fee. All supplies provided and refreshments served.

Ongoing Activities at the Patrick Center

• Ceramics: Mondays, 9:30-11:30 am.

• Technology Presentation by Trey Ross: 2nd Mondays, starting September 8, 10-11 am. Join Trey from the Mauney Memorial Library for a technology topic presentation.

• Facebook Chat: Mondays, 10-10:45 am. Online via Facebook.

• Seniors in Motion: Mondays/Wednesdays/ Fridays, 10:30-11:30 am. Suggested donation of $1 per class for non-YMCA members.

• Quilting: Mondays, 12:30-3 pm.

• Beginner Quilting: Thursdays, 10 am-12 pm & 1-3 pm.

• Intermediate Line Dance (Dance Floor Rockers): Mondays, 1-3 pm.

• Intermediate Line Dance (Southern Class): Thursdays, 10-11:30 am. (Class resumes on August 7)

• Beginner Line Dancing: Mondays, 11:30 am-12:30 pm.

• Clogging: Mondays, starting August 4, 3:30-4:30 pm. (Class resumes on August 4)

• Knitting: Tuesdays, 8:30-10:30 am.

• Veterans Meeting: 1st Tuesdays, 9-10 am. Bible History: Tuesdays, 10-11 am.

• Monthly Birthday Celebration: 4th Tuesdays, 10-11am. REFIT Dance Exercise: Tuesdays, 11 am-12 pm.

• Volunteer Meeting: 3rd Tuesdays, 12:15-1 pm.

• Chair Volleyball: Tuesdays, 1-3 pm and Fridays, 12-2 pm.

• Canasta: Tuesdays, 1-3 pm.

• Seniorcise: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-4:15 pm. Suggested donation of $1 per class for non-YMCA members.

• Tai Chi for Arthritis: Wednesdays, 9-10 am.

• Jewelry Class: Wednesdays, 10-11 am.

• Blood Pressure Clinic (Sponsored by Centerwell Home Health): 1st Wednesdays, 10-11:30 am.

• Hand, Foot, & Knee Card Game: Wednesdays, 12 pm.

• Food Giveaway for Seniors in need of Food: 3rd Wednesdays, 8:30-10 am (Summer Schedule). Please call to sign up each month.

• Healthy Lifestyles Class: Thursdays, 8-9:30 am.

• Gentle Exercise: Thursdays, 9:30-10:15 am.

• Bingo: Thursdays, 10:30-11:15 am.

• Coffee & Conversation: Fridays, 8:30-10 am.

• Dulcimer Jam: Fridays, 9-10 am.

• Chorus: Fridays, 10-11 am. New members are welcome.

• Friday Lunch: Fridays, 11 am-12 pm. Call to sign up by Thursday at Noon or until we are full. The cost is $4.

• Ping Pong/Corn Hole: Fridays, 12-2 pm. Shred Truck: The truck will visit on August 13 to shred items onsite. But you can bring your items to be shredded at any time the center is open and place them in the locked bins in the lobby. The Patrick Center is a SHIIP site and can help with Medicare questions and check to see if you qualify for Extra Help with your drug costs. We can also assist with transportation, loan equipment, incontinence supplies, nutritional supplements, and other services. Please call the center at 704-734-0447 for more information or to sign up for programs.

Southern Arts Society “A Fresh Look” 2025 winners

This is the last week to enjoy “A Fresh Look” art exhibit and competition at Southern Arts Society (SASi) in Kings Mountain. Artists from around the region submitted seventy works of art to be judged for cash prizes. Artists were asked to show their most recent work, taking a fresh look at the world around them. The theme for this show is very open, allowing for a wide variety of subject matters to be entered. Awards were presented Saturday night, June 14th, at our public reception.

Participating Artists are Susan Arrowood, Todd Baxter, Kristin Blank, Ellen Devenny, Pat Edwards, Joan Fogle, Darlene Godfrey, Noah Hartley, Timmy Hord, Kimberlye Joyce, Janet Littlejohn Kaufman, Corrine Kay, Jackie Laine, Emma Kay Lewis, Bonita Lowe, Bertie McClain, Kathleen McDermott, Leonor Demori Neisler, Alex Pietersen, Patricia Pietersen, Danielle Ryan, Ron Shepard, Jean Wilder Smith, Taylor Stump, Pam Underwood, and Austin Walker.

Judging the show was artist and instructor, Wil Bosbyshell of Charlotte, NC. Wil received a BFA and MBA from the University of Georgia and spent six years as an officer in the US Army following his undergraduate education. After a successful business career in the private sector, Bosbyshell was awarded a residency at the Hungarian Multicultural Center in Budapest, which set the course for his artistic career. For close to two decades, he was an arts professor at both the former Art Institute of Charlotte and Rowan/Cabarrus Community College. Wil’s work has been shown in numerous galleries and community exhibitions, including The McColl Center, Shain Gallery, Central Piedmont Community College, and Elder Gallery, where his participation in the 2018 group exhibition Vicarious received critical acclaim from the New York Times. His work can be found in dozens of private and corporate collections locally and nationally.

Here are the awards with Judges Comments

• 1st PLACE – Kristin Blank

“Dawn After the Storm” oil

This painting is successful in several ways. The unconventional subject of a metal trailer draws the viewer’s attention. The contrast in values allows for dramatic highlighted areas. The composition and perspective are excellent.

• 2nd PLACE – Todd Baxter “Sweet Jane” oil

This oil painting jumps off the wall! Great use of cropping and divine proportion in the composition. Nice use of static elements like the life pre-

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harming our citizens. If we can deter people from driving while distracted, we can prevent tragedy.”

Exceptions to this hands-free law include drivers who are lawfully parked or stopped, using a device in voice-activated or hands-free mode, using a mobile device for audio content like navigation, music, or podcasts without holding it, or reporting traffic accidents, hazardous conditions, or medical emergencies to a public safety official.

The bill goes into effect on September 1, 2025, with a 180-day warning period to allow drivers time to adjust before full enforcement begins on February 28, 2026. "It is important to know the troopers and officers of the Department of Public Safety, working with our local law enforcement partners, will strictly enforce this law," said S.C. Department of Public Safety Director Robert Woods. "By requiring people to put their phones down and to keep their eyes on the road, we are confident this law will prevent collisions and save lives."

For additional information on the law, visit scdps.sc.gov/handsfree.

server ring contrasting with the motion implied by the flying bird and moving ropes and wires. Detailed areas draw you in but are used sparingly with large planes of color.

• 3rd PLACE - Pat Edwards

“Amber Waves” pastel

This small pastel landscape uses color and mark making in a masterful way. The motion implied by the moving clouds and waving grasses draw the viewer in. Then the viewer is rewarded by the bold light and color of the distant tree line and mountain range.

MERIT AWARDS (3)

• Taylor Stump “Green, Screened” acrylic

This conceptual painting with sculptural elements hits the right balance between humor and cultural commentary and a subtle health warning. Nice use of gel medium.

• Noah Hartley “First in Flight” oil

This is a wonderfully playful painting that is realistic in its depiction of bird, insect, and flower textures. The dynamic and surreal use of cropping, rotation, and overlap kept your eyes spinning around in joy. Nice pun in the title.

• Kimberlye Joyce “Foxy Loxy” watercolor

Topflight watercolor painting that makes full use of the medium’s strengths: the splatters and great action. The bright white of the paper pushes contrast to exciting levels. The brush work is visible and dynamic.

Southern Arts Society (SASi) Gift Shop & Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC, at the intersection of Piedmont and Battleground Avenues in the historic Southern Railway Depot. SASi offers a gift shop, ongoing art exhibitions and competitions, programs, and classes in a variety of media for artists of all levels.

- +Kimberlye Joyce, Foxy

Gallery Hours: Wed through Sat, 10 am to 3 pm, and by Appointment. Admission is Free. For more information go to http://southernartssociety.org/ or call 704.739.5585. Email southernartssociety@gmail.com.

halved at the joint, tips removed, patted dry In a large bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine, ketchup, honey, and garlic. Toss wings in sauce mixture to coat well.

HONEY-LACED BLUEBERRY PARFAITS

Yield: 4 servings 6-ounce carton French vanilla low-fat yogurt 6-ounce carton blueberry low-fat yogurt 1-1⁄2 cups frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed 3 cups 1-inch cubed angel food cake

2 cups blueberries 1 tablespoon honey 1⁄2 cup honey-almond flax cereal, coarsely crushed Combine yogurts in a bowl; gently fold in whipped topping.

Layer about 1⁄3 cup angel food cake, 1⁄4 cup blueberries and 1⁄3 cup yogurt mixture in each of four dessert glasses. Repeat procedure once.

Drizzle honey evenly over parfaits. Top evenly with cereal. Serve immediately.

HONEY-GARLIC CHICKEN WINGS

1⁄3 cup hoisin sauce

2 Tbsp. soy sauce

2 Tbsp. rice wine 2 Tbsp. ketchup 2 Tbsp. honey 3 cloves garlic, crushed 3 lbs. chicken wings,

Arrange wings meatyside down on prepared baking sheet (foil-lined and greased). Bake at 475 For 15 minutes; turn, bake 10 minutes longer or until brown, crisp and no longer pink inside. Tip: recipe can be prepared to the end of step 1 up to a day ahead, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking. SWEET

1st Place: Kristin Blank - Dawn After the Storm. Photos by SASi

2nd Place - Todd Baxter, Sweet Jane

3rd Place - Pat Edwards, Amber Waves.

Merit Award - Noah Hartley, First in Flight

Merit Award - Taylor Stump, Green, Screened.

Merit Award

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Register online now for after-school care

Kings Mountain area schools’ supply lists

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• Optional: Hand soap.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Cleveland County is registering students for limited space enrollment for Back to School. Registration is $25, with a weekly fee of $30. Scholarships are available upon request based on a sliding scale.

Steps for signing up:

1. Visit our website, www.bgccleveco.org

2. Click the green register button

3. Select the Club you wish your child to attend

4. Log in to your existing account or create a new account for yourself, then add your child to your account after approval 5. Select the after-school activity: 25-26 After-school Kings Mountain’s Club sites include:

from East, West Elementary, and KMIS.

• Bethware Elementary School (Transportation from KMIS)

• North Elementary School (Transportation

For more information, email https://bgccleveco. org/register/ or call 704471-2582.

KMHS ranked No. 1

volleyball team in HSOT's 704 preseason rankings

HighSchoolOT's 704 Top 15 ranks Kings Mountain High School’s Volleyball Team the best of all high school volleyball teams in the greater Charlotte area. It is now considered a 6A program.

HSOT has two sets of rankings: a statewide Top 25 and top 15s for each of North Carolina's six area codes.

The 704 area code region consists of these counties: Anson, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, Union.

Kings Mountain, which just came off a 27-3 overall campaign last year, is the preseason No. 1 team in the 704. Here is how the 704 teams rank:

1. Kings Mountain (27-3)

2. Marvin Ridge (34-3) 3. Weddington (17-10) 4. North Iredell (28-3) 5. Cox Mill (21-4) 6. Hough (23-7) 7. Cuthbertson (21-7) 8. Jesse Carson (27-6) 9. Charlotte Country Day (18-3) 10. Lake Norman Charter (22-3)

11. Community School of Davidson (24-5)

12. East Rowan (21-10)

13. Pine Lake Prep (205)

14. Highland Tech (262) 15. North Stanley (25-7)

That is an impressive feat and should make for an exciting season this year! According to KMHS’ Sports Website, the Kings Mountain’s Varsity Volleyball Team has its first game on Tuesday, August 26, at 6:15 p.m. at Sun Valley High School.

Pinnacle Classical Academy CEO reappointed to state’s Charter Schools Rev. Board

Dr. Shelly Shope, CEO of Pinnacle Classical Academy in Shelby, has been appointed to her second four-year term on the North Carolina Charter Schools Review Board.

The appointment, made at the recommendation of House Speaker Destin Hall, was included in a bill approved by the North Carolina General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Josh Stein.

“We are so proud of Dr. Shope’s work at Pinnacle Classical Academy,” said Debbie Clary, board chair of Pinnacle Classical Academy.

“Our lawmakers have recognized that Dr. Shope is one of the premier charter school leaders in the state.”

versity of North Carolina at Charlotte, Dr. Shope earned her master’s degree in school administration and her doctorate in educational leadership from Gardner-Webb University.

The first day of school for Kings Mountain Schools this Fall is Wednesday, August 13. In preparation, each school posted its recommended school supply list online for parents, based on the student's grade. Individual teachers may have a list of additional items needed for their classroom. Teachers will review these items during the school's Open House or the first day of classes. Items listed here are subject to change based on individual class and student needs.

BETHWARE

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kindergarten Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• (1) Wide-rule composition Notebook (Wireless).

• Ziploc Bags (Gallon size).

• Kleenex tissues

• (3) or (4) Glue sticks.

• Baby wipes.

• (2) to (4) Expo dry-erase markers (Black).

• (1) Box of Crayola crayons (Twenty-four count).

• (1) Box of Crayola Classic Colors washable markers (8 pack).

• (1) Pack of Ticonderoga #2 pencils (Fat "My First Primary Pencil" brand).

• Water bottle (To refill at bottle filler station, labeled with your child's name).

• Clorox/Lysol wipes.

• Lysol Spray

• Hand soap or hand sanitizer.

• (1) Box of Band-Aids.

• Optional: Baby wipes.

• Optional: Individually wrapped candy (Prize box items).

• Optional: Small, inexpensive prizes (Prize box items). 1st Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• 1" Notebook (3-ring binder).

• (2) Pink Easers (Regular size).

• (3) Packs of Ticonderoga #2 pencils (Yellow).

• Box of Crayola crayons (Twenty-four count).

• (5) Glue sticks.

• Plastic pencil box (Regular size).

• Plastic 2-pocket folder (Red).

• Plastic 2-pocket folder (Blue).

• Plastic 2-pocket folder (Yellow).

• Pair of kids' safety scissors.

• (1) Clipboard.

• (1) Large box of Kleenex tissues.

• (1) Pack of Expo dry-erase markers (Fine point).

• Optional: Individually wrapped candy (Prize box items).

• Optional: Lysol spray. 3rd Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• (2) Packs of Ticonderoga #2 pencils.

• (1) Twelve-pack of colored pencils.

• (1) Box of Crayola crayons (Twenty-four count).

• (3) Packs of highlighters (Yellow).

• (3) or (4) Glue sticks.

• (1) Pack of black Expo dryerase markers (Fine tip).

• (1) Pack of black Expo dryerase markers (Fat or chiseled tip).

• (2) Packs of cap erasers.

• (1) Plastic 2-pocket folder with prongs (Red).

• (1) Plastic 2-pocket folder with prongs (Blue).

• (1) Plastic 2-pocket folder with prongs (Yellow).

• (1) Plastic 2-pocket folder with prongs (Green).

• (1) Wide-rule one-subject spiral notebook (Solid color)

• (1) Pair of scissors.

• Optional: Hand sanitizer or hand soap.

• Optional: Clorox/Lysol wipes.

• Optional: Kleenex tissues.

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Gallon-size).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Quart-size).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Sandwich-size).

• Optional: Headphones for computers (Wired, not earbuds).

• Optional: Individually wrapped candy (Prize box items).

• Optional: Small, inexpensive prizes (Prize box items). 4th Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• (1) Pack of wide-rule looseleaf notebook paper.

• (2) Packs of Ticonderoga #2 pencils.

• (2) Packs of red pens.

• (3) Glue sticks.

• (1) Box of colored pencils (Twelve count) or Crayola crayons (Twenty-four count).

• (2) Packs of Expo dry-erase markers.

• (1) Pack of highlighters.

• (1) Pack of pencil cap erasers.

• (2) Wide-rule composition books (Wireless).

• (1) Folder (No prongs, any color).

• (1) Pencil pouch.

• (1) Pair of Scissors

• (1) Pair of kids' safety scissors

• (2) Wide-rule spiral notebooks.

• Post-it Notes.

• Kleenex tissues.

• Clorox/Lysol Wipes.

• Ziploc Bags (Quart-size).

• Hand sanitizer.

• Water bottle (To refill at the bottle filler station, labeled with your child's name). 2nd Grade Students

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds).

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• (2) Packs of black Expo dry-erase markers (Fine tip).

• (1) Pack of crayons.

• (1) Pack of pencils.

• (2) Packs of pencil top erasers.

• (1) Wide-rule composition notebook (Wireless).

• (1) Pack of wide-rule looseleaf notebook paper.

• (1) Two-pocket folder with prongs (Any color).

• (1) 1.5" Three-ring binder. • Post-it Notes. • (3) Large boxes of Kleenex tissues.

(2)

(1) Pack of colored pencils (Twenty-four count).

(2) Packs of Ticonderoga #2 pencils.

(1) Pack of highlighters.

• (2) Packs of glue sticks (Six count).

• (1) White 1" Avery threering binder.

• (2) Packs of wide-rule loose-leaf notebook paper.

• (1) Pocket folder (Blue).

• (1) Pocket folder (Green).

• (2) Packs of Post-It Notes.

• (3) Large boxes of Kleenex tissues.

• Hand sanitizer.

• (2) Containers of Clorox/ Lysol Wipes.

• Water bottle (To refill at bottle filler station, labeled with your child's name).

4th Grade Students

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds).

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• Water bottle (To refill at the bottle filler station, labeled with your child's name).

• (1) Pack of Expo dry-erase markers (Chisel point).

• Water bottle (To refill at bottle filler station, labeled with your child's name, plastic).

• (1) Wide-rule Spiral notebook (1 Subject).

• (2) Highlighters.

Foothills

A graduate of the Uni-

Dr. Shope is one of 11 voting members of the 12-member Charter Schools Review Board. Under state law, the board works to ensure the existence of high-quality charter schools in North Carolina by approving or denying charter applications, renewals, and revocations. The board also makes recommendations to the State Board of Education on the adoption of rules regarding all aspects of charter school operation.

Dr. Shope was also recently reelected by fellow charter school leaders to the board of directors of the North Carolina Coalition for Charter Schools. Her fellow board members, in turn, reelected her to the position of board vice chair.

Founded in 2013, Pinnacle Classical Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in Shelby. It is ranked among the best elementary schools, best middle schools, and best high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

First Shots Pistol Class Aug. 10

Foothills Public Shoot-

ing Complex is offering a First Shots pistol class on August 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class is designed to introduce new and beginning pistol shooters to proper safety rules and firearm techniques and will teach you time-tested fundamentals proven by champion handgunners. Learn to shoot in a judgment-free, stress-free environment with emphasis placed on safety and handgun fundamentals. It is better to learn the proper way initially than to overcome years of bad habits.

Class topics include Safety, Gun Selection, Grip, Stance, Sight Picture, Trigger Control, Follow Through, Breath Control, and Drills. The class will be limited to 20 students. Cost is $40.00. Please call 704447-8230 to register and pay by phone to reserve a spot in this class! A minimum of See FOOTHILLS, Page 4B

General admission tickets provide access to all 15 games of the ALWS Aug. 14-19

General admission tickets for the 2025 American Legion World Series are available for purchase online.

Each general admission ticket includes admission to all 15 games of the 98th ALWS, Aug. 14-19 at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C. Tickets are available at ALWS.us for $37.89.

Day passes will be available for purchase at Keeter

Stadium when the games begin.

The 98th American Legion World Series will pit eight regional champions from across the nation through four days of pool play, with the top two finishers in each division advancing to the Aug. 18 semifinals. The semifinalists will face off in the championship game on Aug. 19.

• Optional: Headphones for computers (Wired, not earbuds).

• Optional: Baby wipes.

• Optional: Lysol spray.

• Optional: Hand sanitizer.

• Optional: Hand soap.

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Gallon-size).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Quart-size).

• Optional: Small, inexpensive prizes (Prize box items). 2nd Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• Headphones for computers (Wired, not earbuds).

• (1) Pack of Ticonderoga #2 pencils (Yellow).

• (1) Pack of Expo dry-erase markers (Fine point).

• (2) Wide-rule composition notebooks (Wireless).

• (1) Plastic 2-pocket folder with prongs (Red).

• (1) Plastic 2-pocket folder with prongs (Blue).

• (1) Plastic 2-pocket folder with prongs (Yellow).

• (1) Plastic 2-pocket folder with prongs (Green).

• Wedge cap erasers or pink erasers.

• (1) Box of Crayola crayons (Twenty-four count).

• (1) Pack of colored highlighters.

• Glue sticks.

• Water bottle (To refill at bottle filler station, labeled with your child's name, plastic).

• (1) Pair of kids' safety scissors.

• (1) Twelve-pack of colored pencils.

• (1) Plastic pencil box or pencil pouch (Regular size).

• Optional: Kleenex tissues.

• Optional: Disinfectant and/ or baby wipes.

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Gallon-size).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Quart-size).

• Optional: Hand sanitizer.

• Optional: Kleenex tissues.

• Optional: Clorox/Lysol wipes.

• Optional: Hand sanitizer or hand soap.

• Optional: Lysol spray.

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Gallon-size).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Quart-size).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Sandwich-size).

• Optional: Headphones for computers (Wired, not earbuds).

• Optional: Individually wrapped candy (No nuts, Prize box items).

Bethware Elementary is located at 115 Bethware Drive in Kings Mountain - (704) 4768346. EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HeadStart Students

• Book bag (Big enough to hold a folder and a small blanket, not rolling).

• Small blanket for rest time (Approximate size of a beach towel).

Kindergarten Students

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds).

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• (1) Pack of Expo dry-erase markers.

• (1) Box of Crayola crayons (Twenty-four count).

• (2) Packs of pencils.

• (1) Pack of highlighters.

• (1) Pencil box.

• (3) Glue sticks.

• (2) Wide-rule spiral notebooks.

• Post-it Notes.

• (3) Large Boxes of Kleenex tissues.

• Hand sanitizer.

• Clorox/Lysol Wipes.

• Baby wipes.

• Ziploc Bags (Gallon size).

• Ziploc Bags (Quart size). 1st Grade Students

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds).

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• Expo dry-erase markers.

• Crayons.

• (2) Packs of pencils.

• (1) Pack of colored pencils.

• (2) Packs of glue sticks (Six

• (1) Pack of Expo dry-erase markers.

• (2) Packs of Ticonderoga #2 pencils.

• (2) Boxes of Crayola crayons (Twenty-four count).

• Pencil cap erasers.

• (1) Plastic pencil box.

• (2) Packs of highlighters.

• (1) Pack of glue sticks (Six count).

• (2) 1" Three-ring binders with clear front cover.

• (1) Wide-rule one-subject spiral notebook (Solid color)

• (2) Packs of wide-rule loose-leaf notebook paper.

• (1) Packs of Post-It Notes.

• (2) Large boxes of Kleenex tissues.

• Hand sanitizer.

• (2) Containers of Clorox/ Lysol Wipes.

• (1) Box of Ziploc bags (Quart size).

• Water bottle (To refill at bottle filler station, labeled with your child's name).

East Elementary School is located at 600 North Cleveland Avenue in Kings Mountain(704) 476-8356. Student/Parent drop-in Orientation for East Elementary School is scheduled for Monday, August 11, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

DR. SHELLY SHOPE

Foothills Public Shooting Complex offers a First Shots pistol class on August 10. (Photo by Foothills Public Shooting Complex)

Paddington in Peru

Family

movie night at

the library

Join Mauney Memo-

rial Li-

brary for the library

movie night on Monday, August 18, from 5:45 to 7:30 pm in the Community Room, where staff show "Paddington in Peru" while guests are invited to enjoy popcorn and drinks with family and friends!

Mauney Memorial Library is at 100 S. Piedmont Avenue, in Kings Mountain.

Police visit KM Rotary

By Loretta Cozart

On July 24, KMPD made a visit to Kings Mountain Rotary Club, sharing information about its community policing efforts. Neighborhood watch is a community-based crime prevention program that encourages residents to work together with the Kings Mountain Police Department to reduce crime and improve quality of life in their neighborhoods. The goals of neighborhood watch are to build strong relationships among neighbors, enhance communication with law-enforcement, identify and report, suspicious activity, deter criminal behavior through visibility and awareness.

How the program works:

• Organize your neighborhood:

• Work with KMPD to identify a watch area

• Recruit neighbors, and hold an initial meeting

• Select neighborhood watch captain or coordinator

2. Collaborate with Police

• Officers assist with crime trans and training

• Police attend meetings and offer up support

• Communication is ongoing vehicles, emails, or community alerts

3. Take action together

• Share contact information among members

• Report suspicious activity immediately

• Conduct neighborhood cleanups and safety walks Roll of the Kings Mountain Police Department:

• The Kings Mountain Police Department is committed to

• Supporting neighborhood

watch groups:

• Providing crime prevention, education, offering security surveys, and patrol support,

• Maintaining open lines of communication.

KMPD reminded club members that neighborhood watch is not a vigilante group. It is a proactive preventative partnership between the citizens and law enforcement.

The benefits of neighborhood watch include lower crime rates, safer streets and homes, stronger sense of community, faster response to suspicious activity, and improved emergency preparedness.

Both the Chief and Assistant Chief spoke during the presentation. Afterward, As-

sistant Chief Lance Hamrick left the room, and the Rotarians were quizzed regarding the clothing Assistant Chief Hamrick was wearing and asking them to describe what they observed.

While the Rotarians did a fairly good job in describing the his clothing, it was a good example of how the more people involved gives officers more details and provides the police with a better overall description of the suspect.

The Kings Mountain Rotary Club thanked KMPD for speaking and was appreciative of the time they took to share how the Neighborhood Watch program deters crime in local communities.

KM Historical Museum hosts Author Talk with Dixie Abernathy

Museum, 100 E. Mountain Street in Kings Mountain.

Abernathy’s historical fiction trilogy chronicles the story of Stuart W. Cramer and the town of Cramerton, North Carolina, as well as

explores Cramer's contributions to the textile industry with the development of air conditioning and army khaki fabric.

Dr. Dixie F. Abernathy is a former public-school teacher, principal, and central office administrator who currently enjoys her work as a professor and Chair of the Cato School of Education

at Queens University of Charlotte. Abernathy holds degrees in Education from Wake Forest University and Winthrop University and received her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from East Carolina University. Her most prolific author collection includes the numerous novels published under her pen name, Jordan R. Samuel. In 2022, while working on her fifth novel, she was asked to become involved in the writing of this incredible, timeless journey

Special Co-Host, Jeff Ramsey, will also be attending. Ramsey is an editor of the trilogy, a founder of the Cramerton Historical Society, and serves on the Gaston County Board of Education.

Admission is FREE, but registration is encouraged.

of the Stuart W. Cramer family and the founding of the town of Cramerton.

Assistant Chief Lance Hamrick with Chief Gerald Childress at Kings Mountain Rotary Club. Photo by Mary Grace Keller

SUPPLIES

From Page 1B

• Optional: (1) Pack of Clorox/Lysol wipes.

• Optional: (2) Boxes of Kleenex tissues.

1st Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• (3) Glue sticks.

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds).

• (1) Pack of Expo dry-erase markers (Black).

• (1) Pocket folder (Plastic).

• (1) Box of Crayola crayons (Twenty-four count).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Gallon size).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Sandwich size).

• Optional: Clorox/Lysol wipes.

• Optional: (2) Boxes of Kleenex tissues.

• Optional: Hand sanitizer.

2nd Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• (1) Pack of Expo dry-erase markers.

• (1) Pocket folder (Yellow, plastic, no prongs).

• (1) Spiral notebook (Red).

• (1) Spiral notebook (Blue).

• (1) Spiral notebook (Green).

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Gallon size).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Quart size).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Sandwich size).

• Optional: Hand sanitizer.

• Optional: Clorox/Lysol wipes.

• Optional: Baby wipes.

• Optional: (2) Boxes of Kleenex tissues.

• Optional: Post-It Notes.

• Optional: Individually wrapped candy (Prize box items).

3rd Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds).

• (4) Boxes of Kleenex tissues.

• Block erasers (Not pencil top erasers).

• (1) Box of Crayola crayons (Twenty-four count).

• Post-it Notes.

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Gallon size).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Quart size).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Sandwich size).

• Optional: Individually wrapped candy (Prize box items).

• Optional: Clorox/Lysol wipes.

• Optional: Hand sanitizer.

4th Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds).

• (1) Pack of Expo dry-erase markers.

• (1) 1" Three-ring binder with clear front cover.

• (1) Box of Crayola crayons (Twenty-four count).

• (1) Pencil pouch or pencil box.

• (1) Twelve pack of colored pencils.

• Optional: Clorox/Lysol wipes.

• Optional: Baby wipes.

• Optional: Kleenex tissues.

• Optional: Hand sanitizer.

Glover Elementary is located at 206 Carolina Avenue in Grover - (704) 476-8351. North Elementary School Kindergarten Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• (1) Change of Clothes in a Ziploc bag (with the child's name on it, including shirt, pants, underwear, socks).

• (12) Glue sticks.

• (2) Large pink erasers.

• (2) Packs of Ticonderoga #2 pencils (Not mechanical).

• (2) Boxes of Crayola crayons (Sixteen count).

• (1) Pair of kids' safety scissors.

• (2) Sets of headphones for a computer (Wired, not earbuds).

• (2) Large packs of Expo dry-erase markers.

• (3) Boxes of Kleenex tissues.

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Boys - Gallon size).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Girls - Quart size).

• Optional: Hand sanitizer.

• Optional: (1) Pack of Clorox/Lysol wipes.

• Optional: Baby wipes. 1st Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• (1) Pack of Ticonderoga #2 pencils (Not mechanical).

• (3) Boxes of Crayola crayons (Twenty-four count).

• Glue sticks.

• (1) Plastic pencil box.

• (1) Pair of kids' safety scissors.

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds).

• (2) Packs of Expo dry-erase markers (Black, fine tip).

• Optional: Kleenex tissues.

• Optional: Baby wipes.

• Optional: Clorox/Lysol wipes.

• Optional: Hand sanitizer.

2nd Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• (2) Packs of Ticonderoga #2 pencils (Not mechanical).

• (2) Boxes of Crayola crayons (Twenty-four count).

• (2) Packs of wide-rule

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 30th of July, 2025 as Administrator of the Estate of JESSIE BRACKETT SWEEZY (25 E 595), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, John Mark Sweezy, Administrator on or before the 8th of November, 2025 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned

This the 6th day of August, 2025.

John Mark Sweezy, Administrator Estate of Jessie Brackett Sweezy 1128 Buffalo St Shelby, NC 28150

KMH (8/06,13,20 & 27/2025)

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

In the Matter of the Estate of: MARGUERITE T. PLONK, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified on the 16th day of July, 2025, as Co-Executrices of the Estate of Marguerite T. Plonk, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Co-Executrices on or before the 25th day of October, 2025, this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 23rd day of July, 2025.

Jill Plonk Lovell, Co-Ex.

301 Saint Lukes Church Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Janice P. Foong, Co-Ex. 3125 Drakeshore Drive Florence, SC 29501

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr.

CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

KMH (7/23, 7/30, 8/6 & 8/13/2025)

loose-leaf notebook paper.

• (2) Wide-rule Marble composition books (Wireless).

• (1) Single-subject spiral notebook.

• (2) Packs of glue sticks.

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds, preferably over-the-head type).

• (1) Pack of Expo dry-erase markers (Fine tip).

• Water bottle (To refill at bottle filler station, labeled with your child's name).

• Optional: Kleenex tissues.

• Optional: Clorox/Lysol wipes.

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Gallon size).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Sandwich size).

• Optional: Hand sanitizer. 3rd Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• (1) Wide-rule composition Notebook (Wireless).

• (2) Packs of Ticonderoga #2 pencils (Not mechanical).

• (1) Box of Crayola crayons (Twenty-four count).

• (1) Two-pocket folder (No prongs, any color).

• (1) 1" Three-ring binder with clear front cover (Black).

• (1) Pencil pouch or pencil box.

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds).

• Kleenex tissues.

• Optional: Hand sanitizer.

• Optional: Clorox/Lysol wipes.

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Gallon size).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Quart size).

• Optional: (1) Pack of Expo dry-erase markers.

• Optional: Block erasers (Not pencil top erasers).

• Optional: Index cards (3" x 5") 4th Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• (1) Single-subject spiral notebook.

• (2) Packs of Ticonderoga #2 pencils (pre-sharpened, not mechanical).

• (1) Pocket folder (Any color, no prongs).

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds).

• Clorox/Lysol wipes.

• Kleenex tissues.

• (1) Box of Crayola crayons (Twenty-four count).

• Optional: Hand sanitizer.

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Gallon size).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Quart size).

North Elementary is located at 900 North Ramseur Street in Kings Mountain - (704) 4768225.

WEST ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL Kindergarten Students

• Book bag (Big enough to hold a folder and a small blanket, not rolling).

• A small blanket or towel for rest time (Approximately the size of a beach towel).

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds).

• (2) Black dry-erase markers.

• (4) Boxes of crayons (Twenty-four count).

• (2) Boxes of Crayola CLASSIC COLORS washable markers.

• (1) Pack of Ticonderoga pencils.

• (2) Pencil pouches.

• (4) Glue sticks (No scent or glitter glue sticks).

• Clorox/Lysol Wipes.

• Baby wipes.

• Kleenex tissues.

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Gallon size).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Quart size).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Sandwich size).

• Optional: Cardstock.

• Optional: Liquid soap.

• Optional: Band-Aids.

• Optional: Liquid glue. 1st Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds).

• (4) Boxes of crayons (Twenty-four count).

• (2) Packs of #2 pre-sharpened pencils (Ticonderoga or Pen & Gear Walmart brands).

• (1) Pack of pencil top erasers.

• (3) Packs of Black Expo dry-erase markers (Fine tip).

• (1) Pack of Crayola CLASSIC COLORS washable markers.

• (1) Plastic pocket folder (Yellow).

• (2) Plastic pocket folders (Red).

• (1) Pencil box (Standard, simple).

• (12) Glue sticks (No scent or glitter glue sticks).

• (1) Pair of scissors.

• (3) Boxes of Kleenex tissues.

• Optional: Cardstock (White).

• Optional: Cardstock (Colored).

• Optional: Construction Paper.

• Optional: Clorox/Lysol Wipes.

• Optional: Baby wipes.

• Optional: Band-Aids.

• Optional: Post-It Notes. 2nd Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds).

• (2) Boxes of Crayola crayons (Twenty-four count).

• (2) Packs of #2 pre-sharpened pencils (Ticonderoga brand recommended, not mechanical).

• (2) Packs of Expo dry-erase markers (Fine tip).

• (1) Pack of Crayola CLASSIC COLORS washable markers.

• (1) Plastic pocket folder (Yellow).

• (1) Plastic pocket folder (Red).

• (1) Wide-rule spiral notebook.

• (1) Pencil box (Standard, not a pencil pouch).

• (2) Packs of glue sticks (No scent or glitter glue sticks).

• (1) Pair of scissors (Sharp point).

• Optional: Kleenex tissues.

• Optional: Clorox/Lysol Wipes.

• Optional: Band-Aids.

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Gallon size).

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 30th of July, 2025 as Administrator of the Estate of JOHN WESLEY WILLIAMS III (25 E 594), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, John Wesley Williams IV, Administrator on or before the 8th of November, 2025 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned

This the 6th day of August, 2025.

John Wesley Williams IV, Administrator Estate of John Wesley Williams III 1210 Winding Arbor TRL, Apt #308 Raleigh, NC 27606

KMH (8/06,13,20 & 27/2025)

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator over The Estate of Mark Anthony Huffman, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned on or before November 8th, 2025 or this notice will be pleaded in the bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned estate administrator.

This is the 6th of August, 2025.

File No. 25 E 543

Elizabeth Huffman, Administratrix

c/o Brenton S. Begley McIntyre Elder Law

233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

KMH (8/06,13,20 & 27/2025)

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Sandwich size).

• Optional: Pack of pencil top erasers.

• Optional: Magic Erasers.

• Optional: Expo dry-erase markers (Thick tip).

3rd Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds).

• (1) Pack of Crayola crayons (Twenty-four count) or colored pencils.

• (2) Packs of #2 pre-sharpened pencils (Ticonderoga brand recommended, not mechanical).

• (2) Packs of pencil top erasers.

• (1) Pack of Expo dry-erase markers.

• (1) Pack of Crayola CLASSIC COLORS washable markers.

• (3) Two-pocket folders.

• (3) Wide-rule spiral notebooks.

• (1) Wide-rule composition notebook (Wireless).

• (2) Packs of Wide-rule loose-leaf notebook paper.

• (2) Glue sticks (No scent or glitter glue sticks).

• (1) Pencil pouch.

• (1) Pair of scissors.

• (3) Boxes of Kleenex tissues.

• Optional: Extra #2 pre-sharpened pencils (Ticonderoga brand recommended).

• Optional: Wide-rule spiral or composition notebooks.

• Optional: Clorox/Lysol Wipes.

• Optional: Band-Aids.

• Optional: Individually wrapped candy (Prize box items).

• Optional: Cardstock (White).

• Optional: Cardstock (Colored).

• Optional: Highlighters. 4th Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds).

• (1) 1" Three-ring binder with clear front cover pocket.

• (3) Packs of #2 pre-sharpened pencils (Ticonderoga brand recommended, not mechanical).

• (4) Packs of pencil top erasers.

• (2) Pack of Expo dry-erase markers (4-pack).

• (2) or (4) Highlighters.

• (1) Pack of Crayola CLASSIC COLORS washable markers.

• (1) Pack of colored pencils.

• (2) Plastic pocket folders.

• (1) Pack of Wide-rule loose-leaf notebook paper.

• (4) Glue sticks (No scent or glitter glue sticks).

• (1) Pencil pouch (With holes to clip into a binder).

• (3) Packs of index cards.

• (1) Pair of scissors (Sharp point).

• (3) Boxes of Kleenex tissues.

• Optional: Clorox/Lysol Wipes.

• Optional: Band-Aids.

• Optional: Individually wrapped candy (Prize box items).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Gallon size).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Quart size).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Sandwich size).

West Elementary School is located at 500 West Mountain Street in Kings Mountain – (704) 476-8345. Kings Mountain Intermediate School (Grades 5–6) 5th Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds).

• (1) 2" Three-ring binder with clear front cover pocket.

• (1) 1.5" Three-ring binder with clear front cover pocket.

• (2) Packs of 5-tab notebook dividers for binders.

• (1) One-subject spiral notebook (Solid color)

• (1) Composition notebook (Not wired).

• (1) Plastic project folder with prongs.

• (4) Packs of index cards (3" x 5").

• (1) Pencil pouch (No pencil boxes).

• (1) Pack of highlighters.

• (1) Twelve-pack of colored pencils.

• (1) Pack of glue sticks.

• (3) Packs of Ticonderoga #2 pencils.

• (1) Pack of wide-rule looseleaf notebook paper.

• (1) Pack of pencil top erasers.

• Optional: Kleenex tissues.

• Optional: Clorox/Lysol Wipes.

• Optional: Band-Aids.

• Optional: Individually wrapped candy (Prize box items).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Gallon size).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Quart size).

• Optional: Ziploc Bags (Sandwich size).

• Optional: Individually wrapped candy (Prize box items).

• Optional: Hand sanitizer. 6th Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds).

• (1) 1" Three-ring binder with clear front cover pocket (Solid color).

• (1) 1.5" or 2" Three-ring binder with clear front cover pocket (Solid color).

• (1) Composition notebook (Not wired).

• (2) Packs of index cards (3" x 5").

• (3) Plastic pocket folders without prongs.

• (1) Pack of 5-tab notebook dividers for a science binder.

• (1) Pack of 8-tab notebook dividers for a math binder.

• (3) Packs of wide-rule loose-leaf notebook paper.

• (1) Pencil pouch (No pencil boxes).

• (3) Packs of Ticonderoga #2 pencils.

• (1) Pack of Expo dry-erase markers.

• (1) Twelve-pack of colored pencils.

• Optional: Kleenex tissues.

• Optional: Clorox/Lysol Wipes.

• Optional: Individually wrapped candy (Prize box items).

• Optional: Hand sanitizer. Kings Mountain Intermediate School is located at 227 Kings Mountain Boulevard - (704) 476-8366.

Orientation will be held on August 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Parents are invited to drop in on August 7 during Orientation to receive their child's schedule and meet with their child's teachers. KINGS MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grade 7-8) 7th Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds).

• (2) 1.5" Three-ring binder with clear front cover pocket (Solid color).

• (2) Packs of 5-tab notebook dividers for binders.

• (1) Three-subject notebook.

• (1) Composition notebook (Not wired).

• (1) Pack of Ticonderoga #2 pencils.

• (1) Twelve-pack of colored pencils.

• (1) Pack of Crayola CLASSIC COLORS washable markers.

• (1) Pack of Expo dry-erase markers.

• (1) Pencil pouch (No pencil boxes).

• For Math 1 - (1) ½" Threering binder with clear front cover pocket (Solid color).

• For Math 1 - (1) Pack of 5-tab notebook dividers for binders.

• For Math 1 - (1) Pack of graph paper.

• Optional: Kleenex tissues.

• Optional: Clorox/Lysol Wipes.

• Optional: Baby wipes.

• Optional: Paper towels.

• Optional: Wide-rule looseleaf notebook paper.

• Optional: Ticonderoga #2 pencils. 8th Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds).

• (3) 1" Three-ring binders with clear front cover pocket (Solid color).

• (2) College-rule one-subject spiral notebook (Solid color)

• (2) Packs of 5-tab notebook dividers for binders.

• (1) Pack of 1-15 numbered notebook dividers for binders.

• (1) Pack of Ticonderoga #2 pencils.

• (1) Twelve-pack of colored pencils.

• (1) Pack of colored highlighters (At least five different colors).

• (1) Pack of wide-rule looseleaf notebook paper.

• (1) Pack of Crayola CLASSIC COLORS washable markers.

• (1) Pack of Expo dry-erase markers.

• Clear tape.

• Glue sticks.

• Hand-held pencil sharpener with cover.

• (1) Pair of small scissors.

• For Math 1 - (1) ½" Threering binder with clear front cover pocket (Solid color).

• For Math 1 - (1) Pack of 5-tab notebook dividers for binders.

• For Math 1 - (1) Pack of graph paper.

• Optional: Kleenex tissues.

• Optional: Clorox/Lysol Wipes.

• Optional: Baby wipes.

• Optional: Paper towels.

• Optional: Wide-rule looseleaf notebook paper.

• Optional: Ticonderoga #2 pencils. Kings Mountain Middle School is located at 1000 Phiffer See SUPPLIES, Page 4B

SUPPLIES

From Page 3B Road in Kings Mountain(704) 475-8340.

Kings Mountain Middle School's Fall Orientation will be held on August 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., when parents can meet teachers, pay fees, and learn about their child's upcoming school year.

KINGS MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL

9th Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• (1) Pack of Ticonderoga #2 pencils.

• (1) Supply/Pencil Pouch

• (1) Pink or white eraser.

• (1) Pack of loose-leaf notebook paper (Check with teachers if you need wide-rule or college-rule).

• (1) Pack of 5-tab or 8-tab notebook dividers for binders.

• (1) 1" Three-ring divider

• Hand-held pencil sharpener.

• (1) Pack of pens (Red, blue, and black).

• (1) Twelve-pack of colored pencils.

• (1) Pack of colored highlighters.

• (1) Pack of Crayola CLASSIC COLORS washable markers.

• (1) Pack of Expo dry-erase markers.

• (1) 12" Ruler (Inches and millimeters)

• (6) Two-pocket folders with prongs (Assorted colors).

• (4) Single-subject spiral notebooks (Check with teachers about the number of subjects for each).

• (1) Package of Post-It Notes (Assorted colors).

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds, kept in a Ziploc bag).

• (1) Student planner.

• (1) USB flash drive.

• (1) Pocket dictionary (Check with teachers before purchasing this item).

• (1) Pocket Thesaurus (Check with teachers before purchasing this item).

• (1) TI Calculator (Check with teachers before purchasing this item).

• (1) Package of sanitary face masks (5 per package).

• (1) Personal-size hand sanitizer.

• (1) Package of Clorox/ Lysol wipes. 10th Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• (1) Pack of Ticonderoga #2 pencils.

• (1) Supply/Pencil Pouch

• (1) Pink or white eraser.

• Hand-held pencil sharpener.

• (1) Pack of pens (Red, blue, and black).

• (1) Twelve-pack of colored pencils.

• (1) Pack of colored highlighters.

• (1) Pack of Crayola CLASSIC COLORS washable markers.

• (1) Pack of Expo dry-erase markers.

• (1) 12" Ruler (Inches and millimeters)

• (6) Two-pocket folders with prongs (Assorted colors).

• (4) Single-subject spiral notebooks (Check with teachers about the number of subjects for each).

• (1) Package of Post-It Notes (Assorted colors).

• (1) Pack of loose-leaf notebook paper (Check with teachers if you need wide-rule or college-rule).

• (1) Pack of 5-tab or 8-tab notebook dividers for binders.

• (1) 1" Three-ring divider

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds, kept in a Ziploc bag).

• (1) Student planner.

• (1) USB flash drive.

• (1) Pocket dictionary (Check with teachers before purchasing this item).

• (1) Pocket Thesaurus (Check with teachers before purchasing this item).

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 9th of July, 2025 as Executor of the Estate of PATRICIA CAROL LATZ (25 E 542), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Sean Robert Gray Montgomery on or before the 16th of October, 2025 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned

This the 16th day of July, 2025.

Sean Robert Gray Montgomery, Executor

Estate of Patricia Carol Latz

114 Park Lane Grover, NC 28073

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 11th of July, 2025 as Administratrix of the Estate of GAIL RUSSELL TRAYWICK (25 E 549), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Stori McIntyre, Administratrix on or before the 24th of October, 2025 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned

This the 23rd day of July, 2025.

Stori McIntyre, Administratrix

Estate of Gail Russell Traywick

1500 W Zion Church Road Shelby, NC 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 23 E 556

Having qualified as Administrator of the ESTATE OF WILLIAM JAMES CORN, JR., deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said WILLIAM JAMES CORN, JR. to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, James Hunter Corn, Administrator of the Estate, c/o Loann S. Meekins, Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC, 405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150 on or before the 23rd day of October, 2025 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 23rd day of July, 2025.

James Hunter Corn, Administrator of the Estate c/o Loann S. Meekins Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC 405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150

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• (1) TI Calculator (Check with teachers before purchasing this item).

• (1) Package of sanitary face masks (5 per package).

• (1) Personal-size hand sanitizer.

• (1) Package of Clorox/ Lysol wipes. 11th Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• (1) Pack of Ticonderoga #2 pencils.

• (1) Supply/Pencil Pouch

• (1) Pink or white eraser.

• Hand-held pencil sharpener.

• (1) Pack of pens (Red, blue, and black).

• (1) Twelve-pack of colored pencils.

• (1) Pack of colored highlighters.

• (1) Pack of Crayola CLASSIC COLORS washable markers.

• (1) Pack of Expo dry-erase markers.

• (1) 12" Ruler (Inches and millimeters)

• (6) Two-pocket folders with prongs (Assorted colors).

• (4) Single-subject spiral notebooks (Check with teachers about the number of subjects for each).

• (1) Package of Post-It Notes (Assorted colors).

• (1) Pack of loose-leaf notebook paper (Check with teachers if you need wide-rule or college-rule).

• (1) Pack of 5-tab or 8-tab notebook dividers for binders.

• (1) 1" Three-ring divider

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds, kept in a Ziploc bag).

• (1) Student planner.

• (1) USB flash drive.

• (1) Pocket dictionary (Check with teachers before purchasing this item).

• (1) Pocket Thesaurus (Check with teachers before purchasing this item).

• (1) TI Calculator (Check with teachers before purchasing this item).

• (1) Package of sanitary face masks (5 per package).

• (1) Personal-size hand sanitizer.

• (1) Package of Clorox/ Lysol wipes. 12th Grade Students

• Book bag (Not rolling).

• (1) Pack of Ticonderoga #2 pencils.

• (1) Supply/Pencil Pouch

• (1) Pink or white eraser.

• Hand-held pencil sharpener.

• (1) Pack of pens (Red, blue, and black).

• (1) Twelve-pack of colored pencils.

• (1) Pack of colored highlighters.

• (1) Pack of Crayola CLASSIC COLORS washable markers.

• (1) Pack of Expo dry-erase markers.

• (1) 12" Ruler (Inches and millimeters)

• (6) Two-pocket folders with prongs (Assorted colors).

• (4) Single-subject spiral notebooks (Check with teachers about the number of subjects for each).

• (1) Package of Post-It Notes (Assorted colors).

• (1) Pack of loose-leaf notebook paper (Check with teachers if you need wide-rule or college-rule).

• (1) Pack of 5-tab or 8-tab notebook dividers for binders.

• (1) 1" Three-ring divider

• Headphones for computer (Wired, not earbuds, kept in a Ziploc bag).

• (1) Student planner.

• (1) USB flash drive.

• (1) Pocket dictionary (Check with teachers before purchasing this item).

• (1) Pocket Thesaurus (Check with teachers before purchasing this item).

• (1) TI Calculator (Check with teachers before purchasing this item).

• (1) Package of sanitary face masks (5 per package).

• (1) Personal-size hand san-

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator over The Estate of Roger E. Goforth; aka, Roger Eugene Goforth, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned on or before October 24th, 2025 or this notice will be pleaded in the bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned estate administrator.

This is the 23rd of July, 2025.

File No. 25 E 429

Connie Goforth; aka, Connie F. Goforth, Executrix c/o Brenton S. Begley

McIntyre Elder Law

233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX

Having qualified on the 14th of July 2025 as Administratrix of the Estate of Malie Barnes (25 E 440), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to A. Susan Biggers, Administratrix, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before October 24, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 23rd day of July, 2025.

A. Susan Biggers

Administratrix of the Estate of Malie Barnes

Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C.

402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 25 E 559

Having qualified as Administratrix of the ESTATE OF JAKE WAYNE BRIDGES, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said JAKE WAYNE BRIDGES to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, Laura Bridges King, c/o Loann S. Meekins, Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC, 405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150 on or before the 23rd day of October, 2025 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 23rd day of July, 2025.

Laura Bridges King, Administratrix of the Estate c/o Loann S. Meekins

Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC

405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150

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itizer.

• (1) Package of Clorox/ Lysol wipes. Kings Mountain High School is located at 500 Phifer Road in Kings Mountain - (704) 4768330.

Student/Parent drop-in Orientation for Kings Mountain High School is scheduled for Monday, August 11. Orientation for grades 10 through 12 will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 9th-grade orientation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The school system requests that students not share supplies due to COVID-19. School supplies should be labeled with the student's name. Most schools also ask that school supply items be stored in a Ziploc bag.

Cleveland County schools collectively serve nearly 4,000 students. They are recognized for their strong academic performance, with Kings Mountain High and West Elementary often ranking among the top schools in the area.

According to PublicSchoolReview.com, there are seven public schools serving 3,924 students in Kings Mountain, NC (there is also one private school, serving 145 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Kings Mountain are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top-ranked public schools in Kings Mountain, NC are Kings Mountain High School, West Elementary School, and Kings Mountain Intermediate School. The overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Kings Mountain public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (compared to the North Carolina public school average of 51%) and a reading proficiency score of 51% (compared to the statewide average of 50%).

Schools in Kings Mountain have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.

FOOTHILLS

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eight students is required to hold a class. Feel free to bring a friend. You should bring your handgun and one box (50 rounds) of ammunition. We will provide eye and ear protection, but you are also welcome to bring your equipment if you prefer. You must be at least 18 years old to take this class by yourself. Patrons 11-17 years of age may take the class with adult supervision. Whether just beginning or you’ve shot a few hundred rounds, you will benefit from this fundamentals class. Sometimes we have the tendency to get complacent in our routines. Complacency often leads to bad habits without us even realizing it. This class will give you the opportunity to have an experienced shooter give you some valuable feedback as you begin this fun, life-long sport.

A NC Concealed Carry Permit is not required to participate. However, this class may be helpful before taking a concealed carry class. Due to a burn risk from ejected brass, do not wear open-toed shoes, loose-fitting clothing, or low-cut tops or tank tops. You may want to wear a hat and sunscreen during range time. Classes are held at Foothills Training Center, at 1642 Pinedale Rd. Cherryville, NC 28021 and Foothills Range, at 283 Fielding Road, Cherryville, NC 28021. Both are located on HWY 150, halfway between Shelby and Cherryville.

At least one day before coming to the class, first-time patrons must watch a safety video and submit a waiver. This can be done easily on our website at www.foothillspublicshooting.cc/waiver.

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 16th of July, 2025 as Executor of the Estate of GARRY DEVON ALDRIDGE (25 E 745), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Dennis Randolph Aldridge, Executor on or before the 24th of October, 2025 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned This the 23rd day of July, 2025.

Dennis Randolph Aldridge, Executor Estate of Garry Devon Aldridge 149 Watauga Street Newland, NC 28657

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executrix over The Estate of Bobby Olon Towery; aka, Bobby O. Towery; aka, Bobby Towery deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned on or before October 31st, 2025 or this Notice will be pleaded in the bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned estate administrator.

This is the 30th of July, 2025.

File No. 25 E 535

Michelle Towery; aka, Michelle T. Lail, Executrix c/o Brenton S. Begley McIntyre Elder Law 233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 17th of July, 2025 as Executrix of the Estate of CAROLYN ANN COOKE MODE; AKA, CAROLYN ANN MODE (25 E 388), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Jennifer Mode Wall: FKA, Jennifer Ann Mode, Executrix on or before the 24th of October, 2025 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned

This the 23rd day of July, 2025.

Jennifer Mode Wall; FKA, Jennifer Ann Mode, Executrix Estate of Carolyn Ann Cooke Mode, AKA, Carolyn Ann Mode 106 Mode CT Shelby, NC 28152

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NCDOT awards $337M I-85 construction contract

The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $337 million contract to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion along four miles of Interstate 85 between N.C. 7 (exit 23) in Mount Holly and N.C. 273 (exit 27) at the west approach of the Catawba River in Belmont. This is the first of three projects to add capacity and other improvements along the interstate.

The Lane Construction Corp. has earned a sizable project that includes

various improvements:

• One lane will be added in each direction, widening the interstate from six to eight lanes with a 26-foot median

• The intersection of N.C. 7/U.S. 29/U.S. 74 (Wilkinson Boulevard) will be altered to a modified reduced conflict intersection to improve safety and traffic flow

• Interchange modifications like new bridges at exits 23 and 27 will enhance operational improvements and increase

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX CTA

Having qualified on the 9th of January 2025 as Administratrix CTA of the Estate of Mary Lois Brown (23 E 1075), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to A. Susan Biggers, Administratrix CTA, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before October 24, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 23rd day of July, 2025.

A. Susan Biggers Administratrix CTA of the Estate of Mary Lois Brown Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

KMH (7/23, 30, 8/06 & 13/25025)

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX

Having qualified on 2nd of July 2025 as Administratrix of the Estate of Patricia Ann Spurling (25 E 482), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to A. Susan Biggers, Administratrix, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before October 16, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 16th day of July, 2025.

A. Susan Biggers Administratrix of the Estate of Patricia Ann Spurling Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

KMH (7/16, 23, 30 & 8/06/2025)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 25-E-446

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Derek John Hegge, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate of Derek John Hegge, to present them, duly verified to the undersigned Kathleen Anne Dixon on or before the 16th day of October, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This is the 16th day of June, 2025.

Kathleen Anne Dixon

P.O. Box 606, Polkville, NC 28136 131 Mt. Harmony Ch. Rd. Lawndale, NC 28090

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT With Kings Mountain Forward, Inc.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to N.C.G.S. 160A536 (d1) (3) the City Council for the City of Kings Mountain will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 101 W. Gold Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina to consider entering into an Agreement with Kings Mountain Forward, Inc., a 501(c) (3) Non-profit corporation, for Ongoing Services in Support of the Municipal Service District; The Downtown; and, Small Business Corridors Within the City of Kings Mountain.

A full and complete copy of the proposed Agreement being considered by City Council will be available for inspection at the office of the City Clerk for the City of Kings Mountain, located at City Hall, 101 West Gold Street, Kings Mountain, NC.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Opportunity for public input will be offered during the public hearing portion of the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk at 704-734-0333.

City of Kings Mountain

Karen Tucker, City Clerk

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traffic mobility

• 4,000 linear feet of railroad will be rebuilt for Piedmont and Northern Railway

These bridges will either be replaced or rehabilitated during construction:

• N.C. 7 over I-85

• I-85 over South Fork Catawba River

• Hickory Grove Road over I-85

• Belmont-Mt. Holly Road/Main Street over I-85

• P&R Railway over I-85, east of Belmont-Mt. Holly Road

• N.C. 273 over I-85

This project will be delivered using the design-build method, where NCDOT combines construction and preconstruction services into one contract. Design work is currently underway, with construction likely starting in summer 2026. This project is one of several in development

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 7th of July, 2025 as Executrix of the

Estate of JOHN LOGAN CROW (25 E 469), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Gina Starr Hovis, Executrix on or before the 16th of October, 2025 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned

This the 16th day of July, 2025.

Gina Starr Hovis, Executrix

Estate of John Logan Crow 607 Grace Street Shelby, NC 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 16th of July, 2025 as Executrix of the Estate of VANESSA LYNN SIMMONS (25 E 546), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Crystal Dedmond Warlick, Executrix on or before the 24th of October, 2025 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned

This the 23rd day of July, 2025.

Crystal Dedmond Warlick, Executrix

Estate of Vanessa Lynn Simmons 1019 Cumberland Dr Shelby, NC 28150

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

In the Matter of the Estate of: HUNTER GREGORY FLYNN, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified on the 8th day of July, 2025, as Administratrix of the Estate of Hunter Gregory Flynn deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Administratrix on or before the 18th day of October, 2025, this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 16th day of July, 2025.

Ginger Keck Flynn, Administratrix

538 Cameron Pointe Lane Belmont, NC 28012

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr.

CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street

Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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to add capacity and make other improvements along the I-85 corridor:

• The “A" section proposes to widen I-85 from McAdenville Road (exit 23) to the U.S. 321 interchange (exit 17) with intersection improvements at Cox Road and U.S. 29-74/ Franklin Boulevard. This segment will be advertised for bids in late 2028.

• The “C" section is in design. A contractor and designer are working on

plans for three railroad bridges and one roadway bridge throughout Section “A." Railroad coordination, design and permitting takes time, so these structures have been separated. While construction is necessary to relieve the traffic delays that currently exist along I-85 between Gastonia and Charlotte, it will inevitably cause traffic headaches for the thousands of commuters who use the route daily.

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 15th of July, 2025 as Executrix of the Estate of Wesley Clifford Botts, Sr. (23 E 590), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Christie Morrison Botts, Executrix on or before the 24th of October, 2025 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned

This the 23rd day of July, 2025.

Christie Morrison Botts, Executrix

Estate of Wesley Clifford Botts, Sr. 313 Corinth Church Road Casar, NC 28020

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 7th of July, 2025 as Administratrix of the Estate of CONNIE W. WHITE (25 E 526), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Heather Malkmus, Administratrix on or before the 16th of October, 2025 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned

This the 16th day of July, 2025.

Heather Malkmus, Administratrix Estate of Connie W. White 623 Moriah School Rd Casar, NC 28020

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK In the Matter of the Estate of: KENNETH CHARLES FREDLEY, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified on the 8th day of July, 2025, as Executrix of the Estate of Kenneth Charles Fredley, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executrix on or before the 18th day of October, 2025, this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 16th day of July, 2025.

Colleen A. Connors, Ex. 1002 Steel Bridge Road Mooresboro, NC 28114

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr. CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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A rendering of a future section of I-85 in North Carolina. Construction is expected to start next summer and finish in 2029.

Photo by Lane Construction Corp.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WE BUY & SELL SILVER AND GOLD COINS, JEWELRY, Etc.

Jake’s Knives & Collectibles (Hours: Thur & Fri 8:30am4:00pm; Sat. 8:00am-1:00pm) located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC. Call 704-600-6996 or (980) 295-5568

GOLDEN DOMERS TOY AND HOBBY. Visit our NEW LOCATION .....Model Cars, Die-cast Cars & Trucks, Tractors, Hot Wheels, Construction Toys, Sports Memorabilia, Autographed Items, Hard to Find Items! See Mike & Brandon Willis. We’re located at 104 Oliver Ave. (behind El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Boiling Springs), Shelby 704297-0102 or 704-297-0103

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENTS! Steel Buildings & Covers. Hay Barns, Boat Storage Sheds, Pavilions, Tractor & Implement Storage. J Johnson Sales in Forest City. (828) 245-5895

SMOOTH SOUNDS AUDIO VIDEO. “Over 100 Brand Names Sold!” Smart TVs..”LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED!” Home Audio “AGAIN... LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED!” SAMSUNG, LG & TCL TVs “ALL NEW” and Lowest Prices! Home Theater Systems... “AGAIN LOWEST PRICES! Denon, Marantz, Integra, Nad and Yamaha. “ALL GUARANTEED LOWEST PRIC-

ES!” 1180 Scenic Dr., Shelby NC 28150 Email: mrhifi47@gmail. com Call for your pricing!!! (704) 300-1192

UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION. Tues.-Sat. 11am-4pm. Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Hot Wheels, Jewelry, MORE. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on Facebook. 828-382-0075.

REUNIONS

CLEVELAND SCHOOL REUNION. Picnic: August 29, 5pm, Holly Oak Park Dinner/Dance: August 30, 5pm, LeGrand Center Contact 704-482-5891 (704) 4825891 hoschjoyce@gmail.com

EMPLOYMENT

EXPERIENCED X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST NEEDED. For busy medical office. Full-time position with benefits Mon - Thurs, 8-5 and Fri 8-12. Fax resume to Shelby Medical Associates at 704482-0811.

ONE ON ONE CARE IS HIRING FOR 1ST SHIFT. Must be able to drive a morning and afternoon van route. Insurance after 90 days. Must have valid NC license, proof of insurance registration. HS Diploma/GED required. For more information, please call Shelley @ 704-473-9965 or stop by the office at 203 Lee Street in Shelby.

EXPERIENCED SITTER. Companion available to sit with your loved one in- home, assisted living or hospital setting on weekends. References provided. Call or text Lanie. (704) 473-2739

TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION MANAG-

ER. Full Time Position, Driver’s License, Background Check, 24 months experience and Drug Screening required. Send resume to carofast@bellsouth.net or go to the website and apply at www.carolinafastener.com. carofast@bellsouth.net

HIRING... PERSON 1ST LLC is hiring for Direct Support Professional/Community Living and Support in Gaston, Cleveland, Lincolnton and Rutherford Counties. If you are a positive person and enjoy making a difference in the lives of persons with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges, come and join our team. As a one-on-one support staff, you will be providing services in the home and community to help persons served reach beyond their limits! Must have a valid NC Driver’s License, High School Diploma or GED and reliable transportation to and from work. Please contact Eddie Scruggs, Executive Director for further details. (704) 692-6974

EMPLOYMENT

HIRING DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR. at First United Methodist Church Friendship Club. Friendship Club of Rutherfordton First United Methodist Church is seeking a Director and an Assistant Director for their after-school enrichment program which will resume September 2025. This program meets in the Perry-Moore House on the church campus. The program Director and Assistant Director will be responsible to create and provide a caring and supportive enrichment program for 24 third grade students from Rutherfordton Elementary School. Twelve students will attend on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, and twelve students will attend on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The program will follow the Rutherford County Public School calendar. The program Director will be responsible for the following: to plan, lead, and schedule daily activities to help enhance the children’s social and emotional skills, to provide caring discipline, to communicate with parents and school personnel as needed, to recruit and coordinate volunteers to assist with occasional enrichment activities, to make needed purchases of daily snacks and supplies, and to keep the used Church facility neat and orderly. The Assistant Director will be responsible to assist the Program Director with daily activities. The Director and/or the Assistant Director need to be able to drive a 15-passenger van for occasional field trips. (No special driver’s license is required.) The Director and Assistant Director positions are parttime (20 hours a week) from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Resumes accepted through August 29, 2025. Applicants should include education and work experience in their resumes. Please email resume and cover letter to Pam Craft at pcraft@ fumcrutherfordton.org or mail to Rutherfordton First United Methodist Church, ATTN: Pam Craft, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. pcraft@ fumcrutherfordton.org

BUSINESS SERVICES

ERIC MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you. Full Lawnmower Service, Cars & Tractors. Honest & Reliable. (704) 300-2332

QUALITY FOR OVER 30 YEARS! Now offering Dryer Vent cleaning! Pressure Washing, Deck Staining, Mulching, Pine Needles, Pruning, Install Ceiling Fans & Mini Blinds and much more! Call or Text today (704) 692-4449

EARLS LAWN CARE. Mowing, trimming, edging, trimming bushes, landscaping upkeep, leaf removal. (704) 640-3842 earlslawncarenc@yahoo.com

JIM’S PAINTING SERVICE. Painting, tile floors, decks, all carpentry work, staining. Free estimates. Now is the time to paint outside! Ask for Jim 828-4297511.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Specializing in small / minor home projects. Kings Mountain, Shelby, Gastonia Area. Minor plumbing repair, furniture assembly, painting touchups, minor sheetrock repair, light fixture repair, fence & gate repair, building / installing shelves, door replacement / repairs, screen repairs, picture hanging, clutter removal, grass cutting, pressure washing, baby proofing. Call or Text (910) 474-2374

HANDYMAN SERVICES. No job too small. Have references. Construction, landscaping, etc. Jack of all trades! 40 plus years of experience. 828-375-5773.

HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR. Skid Steer, Wreckers, Rollbacks, Splitters, Tractors, etc. 30 years experience. Shelby, NC. (Joe) (704) 692-1097

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tuneup Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-472-9367.

BUSINESS SERVICES

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY. Foundations, Fireplaces, Outside Fireplaces, Brick, Block & Stone. Specialty in small jobs. 50 years experience. (863) 532-1587

AUCTIONS

ANTIQUE AND FURNITURE

ONLINE AUCTION. Lots start closing on Tues. Aug. 12th, 2025 @ 6 pm. Pickup Location: 12462 NC 209 Hot Springs, NC 28743. BID ONLINE: WWW.EJ-AUCTION.COM. Antiques: Dentist Cabinet, Glass Cabinet, Radios, Glassware, Old Bottles, Pepsi Bottles, 2 Carousel Horses, 1 Carousel Chicken, Books, Magazines, Old Records, Record Players, Magazine Rack, Rocking Horse, Walking Canes, Gas Tins, Luggage, Trunk, Drafting Table, Desk, Railroad Desk from Biltmore, Wash Board, Sewing Machine and Cabinet, Camera’s, Electric Meters, Lance Vending Machine, Dentist Tray, Coffee Grinder, Coin Operated Motorcycle Ride, Arcade Games and more! Furniture: Maple Desk, Piano, Wicker Chairs, Cane Bottom Chairs, Ladder Back Chairs, Dining Room Table, Wing back Chairs, 2 Dropleaf Tables, And More! Edward Johnson Auctioneers, Inc. NC8134 & NC8496. Phone: (828) 593-9649

ONLINE AUCTION Tools, Implements, Lumber and More! Lots close on August 14th, @ 6 pm. To Bid Online: WWW. EJ-AUCTION.COM. Pickup Location: Weaverville, North Carolina 28787 (Exact address to be released on Auction Invoice). Partial Listing: Tools, Tractor Buckets, Scrape Blades. Tractor Forks, Weed eaters, C Clamps, Hoses, Organizers, Shop Vacs, Extension Cords, Generators, Laser Levels, Fire Hoses, Straps, Telephone Poles, Steel Table, Sliding Glass Door, Misc Piles of Lumber, Hardware, Hydraulic Oil Barrells, Gas Cans, Rope, Bush Hog and much More! EDWARD JOHNSON AUCTIONEERS, INC. NC8134 & NC8496. Phone: (828) 593-9649

YARD SALES

CLEVELAND COUNTY

YARD SALE KINGS MTN. Yard

Sale Sat., Aug. 9th, 2025 from 7AM - 12:00 PM. Most items $.50 or 3/$1. Plenty of items so bring your $1’s and Bags! 114 Whetstine Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

MT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH KM CHURCH SURPLUS

YARD SALE. AUGUST 30TH, 9:00-2:00. TABLE RENTAL - $25.00 - $30.00. CHURCH SURPLUS AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR SALE. CASH ONLY. 220 NORTH WATTERSON STREET, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086 (704) 5244058 GLENN_BRATTON@ YAHOO.COM

HUGE MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE. Friday and Saturday August 8th & 9th. All wood furniture, appliances, toys, tools, antiques, extremely large stamp collection. Fritz & Floyd Santa Claus collection. 2013 Ram 1500 4x4 pickup & much more. No reasonable offer will be refused. Call or text 704418-9842. 5362 Casar Road, in Casar, Lawndale, 28090

CHRISTMAS IN JULY/AUGUST. Sat., Aug. 9th, 8 am-2 pm. Many decorative items, Christmas Barbies, Hallmark ornaments and more. 4833 Casar Rd, Lawndale, NC 28090

YARD SALES

CLEVELAND COUNTY

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE.

HUGE Multi-Family Yard SaleFri- Sat, August 8th & 9th! It starts 8:00 AM. Keurigs, comforters, lawn mower tires, fishing supplies and equipment, zero gravity chairs, beach chairs, clothing, household goods, and beautiful paintings and pictures, furniture, Snow sled, tools, women and men’s clothes, etc... Too much to list it all. 1411 N. Post Rd., Shelby, NC 28150

FOR SALE

KITCHEN TABLE WITH 6 CHAIRS. Weight bench; curling bar; some weights; .223 ammo; long gun case; concrete drill bits. 828-302-5177

DISCOUNT APPLIANCES. Refrigerators, washers, dryers and stoves. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 477-4766

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, (704) 4730867

HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855

ELECTRIC LIFT CHAIR. “Like New!” Must See. $300 GREAT DEAL! (843) 685-1427

PECAN LUMBER Rough cut, various lengths and widths. Call Alan 828-245-4360, leave message and # for return call.

J JOHNSON SALES. Steel Buildings, Carports, Garages. Large On-site Display. J Johnson Sales in Forest City. (828) 2455895

STORAGE BUILDINGS 8’X8’ up to 16’x40’. Built On Site IN ONE DAY! Financing OR Rent to Own Available. You Choose Your Colors and Placement of Your Doors & Windows. Delivery and Set Up is Included! J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy 211 S. Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. Call for Price -Hoyer lift- brand new sling, bed side commodes, walkers, overhead trapeze for hospital bed, shower chair. Call/ text for pics (704) 616-0558 METAL ROOFING. Carport Metal “One Piece OR The Whole Roof” We get deliveries twice a week! J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC 28043. (828) 245-5895

CAMPING EQUIPMENT FOR SALE. Coleman Propane Stove, Electric Tabe Lamp (2), 2 Room Tent-Used 2 times, Coleman Tent Light (battery), Fold Trash can, New Campfire Grill-Plater, Black & Decker Coffee maker, Campfire Grill, and Single Camp Cott. Call 704-739-7201 or 704-466-9748.

HEWLETT-PACKARD ENVY-X360 LAPTOP Purchased at Best Buy. Brand new, never used, touchscreen, Windows 11. $350. 828-289-6114.

FOR SALE

FRANCHI 6.5 PRC RIFLE. Brand new, never shot. Comes with 6-24x50 vortex scope. $1,300. 828-289-0671.

FURNITURE: COUCH, LOVESEAT, OTTOMAN, $400. Hotpoint stove, flat top, $225. Barrel set: 1 coffee table, 2 end tables, $250. Cowhide ottoman, $60. 704-308-4938

HOUSTON ASTROS NEON LIGHT. $125.00. 24 inches round. Perfect for a man cave! (704) 473-1847 rxallen65@ gmail.com

ELECTRIC WHEEL CHAIR “Like New” Red. “Must See! Paid $3000. Will Take $1500. (843) 685-1427

5X8 UTILITY TRAILER mesh floor, ramp gate, one owner, 2015 model, owner’s manual, clean title, lightly used. $625. 828-286-4966, leave message/ 42” HUSQVARNA TRACTOR TYPE MOWER. Good condition, $1,000. Group 49 12 volt battery good condition, holds a charge FREE. Toro time cutter seat, new, $75. (704) 482-4224

WATER GARDEN PLANTS, LILLIES, HYCINTHS- Day Lillies, grasses, hosta, fruit trees, figs, lots and lots of plants for landscaping. 704-473-0584 leave message. Plus mosquito fish 2/$1.00.

STORAGE BUILDINGS (WOOD•STEEL•VINYL). New Buildings from Approx. $100 month *wac (Includes Delivery & Set Up on Concrete Blocks). J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

TRAILERS, NEW, USED, REPO. In stock Dumps, Enclosed, Concession Trailers and Equipment. Inventory changes weekly! Call or Come By! Financing or Rent to Own Available. J Johnson Sales, 2690 Hwy. 221 S., Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 245-5895

7 TON EQUIPMENT TRAILER “LOADED”. $0 DOWN ! Approx. $200 Month *wac; 5 TON DUMP TRAILER “LOADED” $0 DOWN ! Approx. $240 Month *wac; 6’x10’ & 6’x12’ Utility Trailers $0 DOWN ! Approx. $90-$100 Month *wac. J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

DUMP TRAILERS & EQUIPMENT TRAILERS. Aluminum Trailers. “Large Selection!”. Financing and Rent to Own Available. No Credit Check! J Johnson Sales, 2690 Hwy. 221 S., Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

Home Improvement No more cleaning out gutters. Guaranteed! LeafFilter is the most advanced gutter protection for your home, backed by a no-clog guarantee and lifetime transferrable warranty. Call today

FOR SALE

2 BURIAL LOTS FOR SALE Cleveland Memorial Park, Lot 63/Spaces 1 & 2. Both for $2,500. 704-692-1127 or 704692-6714.

STEEL BUILDINGS, CARPORTS, GARAGES, WORKSHOPS. Car, Truck, Boat, Storage. Grading & Concrete “Turn Key Job”! Large On-site Displays. J Johnson Sales. 2690 Hwy. 221, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

WANT TO BUY WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

STANDARD SHIH-TZU PUPPIES. 1 male, 1 female, 1st shots & wormed. $700 ea. 1 male, 1 female Yorkie-Shih-Tzu $700 ea. 1 male, 1 female Yorkie-Shih-Tzu

PETS & LIVESTOCK

CHIHUAHUA & CHIWEENIE

PUPPIES Between 8 & 16 weeks old. 1 Chiweenie male ($200). 3 males, 1 female Chihuahua ($350 each). Wormed, 1st shots. 704-466-6983. (704) 466-6983

10’X10’X6’ DOG KENNELS. Dog Houses and Dog Buildings. Delivery & Set Up Available. J Johnson Sales in Forest City. (828) 245-5895

COCKAPOO PUPPIES. 3 females, 2 males. Born May 31, 6 weeks old. Tails docked, dew clawed. Parents on site. Serious buyers only. 828-305-2181. FREE PUPPIES-GERMAN

SHEPHERD. Adult-Female & 7 weeks old puppies. Available to good homes. Call 704-6855060.

FREE 2 MONTH OLD PUPPIES. 2 males, 1 female. Available to good loving home. Call (860) 331-9848 (860) 331-9848

SUMMER LOVE. 3 girls and 1 boy ckc registered Yorkie puppies. Ready to move to their forever home Aug.6. Vet certified, Breed certification papers, 1st shot and 2 deworming. Won’t find this quality dog for this .price anywhere else. Hundreds of satisfied customers. Hot summer special $800 each, discount if purchasing 2 or more. (704) 473-7042 RVCOLLINS70@GMAIL.COM

6 FULL BLOODED MOUNTAIN FEIST PUPPIES. 6 weeks old. Parents on Site. $150 each. (828) 429-7452

SHIH TZU PUPPIES. CKC registered, Vet checked, first shots done. Males $600. Females $800. Call or text 828-217-5259 (828) 217-5259 amorris148@ icloud.com

PETS & LIVESTOCK

SIBERIAN HUSKIES FOR SALE. $300 each, Mom and Dad on site. 828-474-0487

PATHSEEKER KENNELS BLOODHOUNDS. AKC Bloodhound Pups. Fully Vetted. Chipped Delivery Available. Answer Service Leave Message (434) 676-3666 marthajsherwood@hotmail.com

MINIATURE PINCHERS. MALES AND FEMALES, adults and puppies. 8 to 10 pound size. Good temperament, all colors, great breeders. Looking to downsize. Call for price. 828351-8227.

BREEDING PAIR OF STANDARD POODLES. For sale. Good temperament. Call for price. 828-351-8227.

GOAT KIDS FOR SALE. Quality replacement herd stock. All born in March 2025. Female kids and intact male kids. Some colors. Bo-ki-Kiko-Boer breeds. Leave name, number and message at 828-289-2868, Becky. Forest City, NC area.

CARS & TRUCKS

1996 MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS SL500, 160,000 miles, second owner, purchased 2007, garage kept, hardtop with hoist, all service records since 2007 & Carfax, new tires & tune-up. $13,500. 843697-3649.

2008 FORD ESCAPE AWD, 149K miles, runs great, new tires, towing package. $5,200 OBO. 828-447-5761.

2016 KIA SORENTO SPORT UTILITY, V-6, AUTOMATIC, 55,460 MILES, NEW DEALER INSTALLED ENGINE! $14,000. (704) 418-6520 EXSPFX@GMAIL.COM

1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD V6, 149,000 miles. Automatic, power windows & locks, very good condition, good tires & brakes, $4,995. An excellent buy at this price! Call or text 828-289-1817.

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 25 E 250 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of David Reed Parker of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said Estate of David Reed Parker to present them to the undersigned by October 16, 2025 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 16th day of July, 2025.

Emily Johnson Parker 902 Hawthorne Road Shelby, NC 28150

Administrator of the Estate of David Reed Parker

John V. Schweppe, III THE SCHWEPPE LAW FIRM, P.A. Post Office Box 1269 Shelby, North Carolina 28151-1269 (704) 487-7204

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

In the Matter of the Estate of: ANDREA LOUISE GOINS, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified on the 23rd day of July, 2025, as Exec-

utrix of the Estate Andrea Louise Goins, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executrix on or before the 8th day of November, 2025, this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 6th day of August, 2025.

Monica Denise Williams, Ex 218 Cameron Drive Kings Mountain, NC 28086

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr.

CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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CARS & TRUCKS

1998 FORD F-150 “Solid Truck” Longbed, Automatic, White, 2WD, 233,000 miles. $3800 (704) 473-6014

2006 1500 DODGE HEMI Good shape, Lots of new parts, Cold A/C. $3,000. 828-2898844.

2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD 2 door, rear wheel, new motor, $8000. Also 2008 BMW Z-4, automatic, $7500. (704) 300-9223

2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

SEDAN. Silver color, 136,000 miles, Great Deal!, runs good, just serviced. Backup camera.$6,995. (704) 472-7003

2015 ACURA TLX great condition. 121,772 miles, digital touch screen & internal GPS dashboard. $11,000. Call 828829-9012 if interested.

2014 TOYOTA RAV4 43,000 miles. Gray. $15,000. 828-2894049.

2016 FORD ECONOLINE COMMERCIAL CHASSIS E350, 16 ft. bed with power lift, automatic, 79,700 miles, $23,000. 704-477-6922.

CAMPERS

2020 FOREST RIVER CRUISE LITE. Sleeps 5, has an electric fireplace, full size refrigerator, 2 TV’s, full size sofa. Must Sell! Comes with towing package. $22,500. Call 704692-5200 for more info. Ask for Raymond.

CAMPERS

1999 DAMON INTRUDER RV MOTOR HOME. 35’ LONG. Has 2 slideouts, 57,149 miles. Gas powered plus generator. Needs new awning. $10,000. (828) 429-0829 2013 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY FOR SALE. Diesel, 36 ft, 3 slides, W/D, queen bed, 2 heat pumps, central vacuum, fireplace. 704-472-3891

MOTORCYCLES

& ATVS

2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON. 21” Apes, Custom Indicators, Shotgun Exhaust Pipes, Remote Control Garage Door Opener, Chrome Switches, Braided Cables. 14,800 Miles. Original Owner. $6500. (909) 900-5777 1996 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500 MOTORCYCLE. 34,000 miles. $1,800. Also Micrometers & Calipers for sale. 704750-4133.

FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, (704) 739-0259 LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE. Has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications now. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC (704) 482-7723 (704) 482-7723 Lions@RPMMANAGED.COM

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH. MOBILE HOME. Approximately 10 minutes south of Shelby. Fenced in backyard. In Crest School District. $750 per month, $750 deposit. One year lease. (704) 472-7187

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 25 E 585

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Albert Manley Eatmon of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said Estate of Albert Manley Eatmon to present them to the undersigned by November 6, 2025 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 6th day of August, 2025.

Jerrod G. Bolton 237 Larsen Road

Lawndale, NC 28090

Executor of the Estate of Albert Manley Eatmon

John V. Schweppe, III

THE SCHWEPPE LAW FIRM, P.A.

Post Office Box 1269

Shelby, North Carolina 28151-1269 (704) 487-7204

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

In the Matter of the Estate of: CARL FRANKLIN FOWLER, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified on the 15th day of July, 2025, as Executrix of the Estate of Carl Franklin Fowler, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executrix on or before the 25th day of October, 2025, this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 23rd day of July, 2025.

Shanna Fowler Withers, Ex.

104 Country Club Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr.

CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street

Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

LAUREL HILL APARTMENTS LOCATED IN SHELBY NC. Is currently accepting applications for our 2 and 3 bedroom Townhomes. Rent is based on income (and even some expenses are deducted). Call or visit today! 1526 Eaves Road, Shelby, NC or call for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. (704) 487-1114

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. Weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299

ASHLEY HILLS ACRES is Accepting Applications for 2 bedrooms/1 bath $850 and 3 bedrooms/2 baths $950 located at 1442 Arlee Dr., Shelby. Applications located outside of office. Application fee $25 per adult. NO PETS. (843) 9579299

LARGE 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH MOBILE HOME. $900 per month. In Shelby, NC. Call (828) 234-8147

BUILDINGS FOR RENT. 313 Lineberger St, Shelby, 1200 Sq ft, 2 bath. $1000 month. Have Heat & Air. (704) 466-1003

716 PARK AVE., SHELBY, NC. Duplex, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom. Rent $925 Deposit $925. App fee $25. 704-214-4180.

122 W. DOUBLE SHOALS ROAD. Shelby, NC. Newly Remodeled Double Wide. Rent $1895, Deposit $1895. 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom. App fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

204 STOWE ACRES, KINGS MOUNTAIN. House. 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $2275, Deposit $1175. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

805 W. ELM ST. Shelby, NC. House. 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $995, Deposit $995. App fee $25 per adult. 704-2144180. 1424 FREDERICK ST. SHELBY, NC. House. Big block building in back. 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $1275, Deposit $1275. App fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

LINCOLN COUNTY 135-15 WIGGINS LANE. Kings Mountain, NC. Single wide. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Rent $1150, Deposit, $1150. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180. 339-1 CAR FARM ROAD, LINCOLNTON, NC. Singlewide. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent

GASTON COUNTY 3 BR HOUSE $1050.00 per month. Close to Cherryville. Country setting. Deposit required. No smoking, no pets. phone 704-435-2542. (704) 435-2542 awb311@aol.com FOR RENT GASTON COUNTY HOUSE FOR RENT $900.00 per month. Deposit required. 3 BR. Country setting, no smoking, no pets. (704) 435-2542 awb311@aol.com

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 25 E 545

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of W. Travis Mangum of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said Estate of W. Travis Mangum to present them to the undersigned by October 23, 2025 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 23rd day of July, 2025.

Amy H. Mangum 1325 Montrose Drive Shelby, NC 28150

Administratrix-CTA the Estate of W. Travis Mangum

John V. Schweppe, III THE SCHWEPPE LAW FIRM, P.A. Post Office Box 1269 Shelby, North Carolina 28151-1269 (704) 487-7204

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG

IN THE GENERAL COURT JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO: 25CV029056-590 IN THE MATTER OF: TABITHA ANNA VARALLO,Plaintiff, vs. DANIEL LOUIS VARALLO, Defendants. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

TO: DANIEL LOUIS VARALLO

TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief sought is for ABSOLUTE DIVORCE, ALIMONY, EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION, ATTORNEY’S FEES; YOU ARE REQUIRED to make defense to such pleadings not later than September 1, 2025, said date being forty (40) days from the first publication of this notice, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This the 15th day of July, 2025.

/s/ William Trippe McKeny

Attorney for Plaintiff 403 E. Front Street Statesville, NC 28677 Telephone: (704) 771-0015

North Carolina State Bar Number: 30648

Email: trippe@mckenylawfirm.com

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

TASTY DESSERT WORD

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By JIM MILLER Editor

Nifty Golf Gadgets That Can Help Older Golfers

Dear Savvy Senior,

Can you recommend some good golf gadgets that can help older golfers? I like to walk the course when I play but I have some back problems that make stooping over to tee-up or retrieve the ball difficult, and some hand arthritis that make gripping the club painful. Fragile Golfer

Dear Fragile,

There are actually a wide variety of adaptive golf equipment that can help older golfers who struggle with arthritis, injuries or mobility problems. Here’s a rundown of some of the different types of golf equipment you can purchase that can help with many different needs.

Upright Golf Products

For golfers with back, hip or knee problems, there are several different products on the market that will allow you to tee up the ball (and retrieve the tee) from an upright position without having to bend or stoop over. To find these stoop-proof devices see Zero Bend Golf (ZeroBendGolf.com, $80), Reacher Golf (ReacherGolf.com, $65), Tee Pal Pro (TeePalLLC.com,

$79), Joe’s Original Backtee (UprightGolf.com, $20) and Toss Tees (TossTee.com, $15.50).

Many of these same companies also offer accessory products for retrieving the ball from the ground or cup, repairing divots, marking the ball on the green, or picking up a club, sand rake or flag stick off the ground, all without bending over.

Gripping Solutions

Gripping a golf club can also be challenging for golfers with hand arthritis or those who have hand or elbow injuries. To help alleviate this problem there are specially designed golf gloves and grips that can make a big difference.

Some good gloves to consider include the Bionic Golf Glove (BionicGloves. com, $18 to $33) that has extra padding in the palm and finger joints to improve grip. And the Eagle Claw (The-Eagle-Claw.com, $50), which includes a golf glove and a plastic claw that fits over you thumb and index finger to lock the club to your hand.

Another gripping solution is to get oversized grips installed on your clubs. These can make gripping the club easier and more comfortable and are also very good at absorbing shock. Oversized grips are usually either one-sixteenth-inch or one-eighth-inch larger in diameter than a standard grip, and cost around $10 per grip. You can find these grips and have them installed at your local golf store or pro shop.

Low Vision Golf Balls

If diminished vision from cataracts or eye problems makes locating the ball difficult, Chromax golf balls (ChromaxGolf.com) can help. These are reflective colored golf balls that make them appear larger and brighter. Cost: $11 for a three-pack.

Age-Friendly Golf Carts

For older golfers who like to walk the course, there are ergonomically designed golf carts that are lightweight and easy to push or pull. Brands like Sun Mountain (SunMountain.com), Bag Boy and Clicgear (Clicgearusa. com) offer a variety of three and fourwheeled push/pull carts that are highly rated for function and foldability.

Costs typically range between $280 and $350.

There are also remote electric caddies that will transport your clubs around the course for you as you walk. Some top brands include Stewart Golf (StewartGolfusa.com), Motocaddy (Motocaddy.us) and MGI (MGIgolf.com). These run anywhere between $1,000 and $3,500.

Or, for people with severe mobility loss, there’s a specialized electric golf cart called the SoloRider (SoloRider. com). This provides mobility challenged golfers the ability to play from a seated or standing-but-supported position. Retailing for $16,500, plus a $600 shipping fee, this cart is lightweight and precisely balanced so it can be driven on tee boxes and greens without causing any damage. Federal ADA laws require that all public golf courses allow them.

Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070.