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Ginza, NTE, Wendy’s plan big projects in KM in 2017 ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
HONORED FOR SERVICE – Jason Falls, second from left, was honored by the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners for his service as board chairman for three years by his fellow board members last Tuesday. From left, commissioner Johnny Hutchins, Falls, county board chairman Eddie Holbrook, who made the presentation of an engraved plaque, and county board vice-chairman Susan Allen. Photo by KERRI MELTON
Two MLK events In KM Monday T w o services in Kings Mountain on Monday, Jan. 16, will honor the memory THURMAN of the late slain Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. R e v . Donnie Thurman HINTON Jr., Youth P a s t o r of Palmer Grove Baptist Church in Kingstown, will be the speaker at the 8 a.m. breakfast at Bynum Chapel
Family Life Center at 310 Ellis Street. This will mark the 14th annual breakfast that Bynum Chapel AME Zion members have sponsored in celebration of King’s birthday and in memory of the late Dr. King. Thurman is a member of the Cleveland County Board of Education. At 6 p.m. the City of Kings Mountain will sponsor a community-wide evening of song, words and dance at Joy Performance Center downtown and Rev. Dr. Benjamin Hinton of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Gastonia, will be featured speaker. The evening event is featured in today’s Herald on page 6B.
New bulk pickup for
Informational meeting by city Tuesday night On February 1 a new city fee will go into effect for bulk roadside pickup, according PUTNAM to Public Works Director Rickey Putnam, and an informational meeting will be held Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center
to answer questions from any citizen. A $20 fee will only be charged to those needing the extra service of bulk roadside pickup such as furniture, appliances, mattresses, etc. up to a ½ ton truck load. The monthly charge citizens currently see on their utility bills will remain the same for their weekly pick-up. If citizens have large projects at their residence and need more than a ½ ton truck, the City will offer a dumpster bag which holds 1.5 tons and can be purchased from Public Works for $86.00 which See MEETING, Page 7A
Ginza, a new Japanese restaurant, is hiring employees and plans to open at 717 York Road in the former Big E BBQ building. Zoning verification (General Business) for the new business has been approved by the city for Kongtian Ni of Dallas, according to Peggy Henderson, the city’s zoning official. Ni was issued a permit for a new sign. Permits were also issued by the city for a $1.5 million building and communications tower going up at NTE Energy and to Wendy’s Restaurant, York Road, for a major remodeling project
expected to cost $286,590. NTE Carolinas LLC, St. Augustine, Fla., was issued a building master commercial permit for installation of a meter SKID, RTU/Gas Analysis building and communications tower at 181 Gage Road, cost $1.5 million, with Weaver LLC of Bessemer, AL, contractor for the construction. MMR Constructors Inc. is electrical sub-contractor. The new NTE Energy plant is under construction off I-85 at Dixon School Road. Wendy’s, 713 York Road, is remodeling its 2,880-square foot interior, cost $286,590, and building master commercial permit was issued to Tar Heel Capital, Boone, with Qual-
ified Builders of Raleigh as contractor. M. E. L ewis is electric sub-contractor and McKenzie’s is Plumbing sub-contractor. Wade Jurney Homes, Charlotte, was also issued master residential permits for construction of new homes at 310 Marcella Drive, cost $130,990; 312 Marcella Drive, cost $128,990; 314 Marcella Drive, cost $132,990; 318 Marcella Drive, cost $127,990; 194 Ann St., cost $127,990; 106 Ann St., cost $145,990; and all single-family residences with Wade Jurney Homes, Greensboro as contractor. Mark Wilson, 115 El Bethel Road, was issued a building master residen-
See MATH ACADEMY, Page 7A
See GINZA, Page 7A
Wounded Warrior Run Jan. 28
Math Academy huge success in 2016 Since 2008 over 1 , 0 0 0 youngs t e r s struggling with math are finding help McCLUNEY and making better grades in school thanks to Math Academy being conducted during the month of July in four locations in Cleveland County. “Math Academy has helped me to believe in myself,’’ said Chavius Reid, a local student. Tropzie McCluney, first principal at the first site eight years ago, and Haywood Homesley, a Math Academy board member and site administrator since the inception of the program, says students like young Reid are learning so much more than math. Homesley said that McCluney, retired principal at No.3 Township School and director of the first site at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in 2008, has a passion for exposing more resources for young people to improve their educational experience. “Math Academy was her vision,’’ he said. Data was originally presented to Larry Corry, Ron Harrill and board of education member Richard Hook and they all became excited
tial permit for a new 2,885 square foot home and 600 square foot detached garage to be built at 110 Crocker Road to cost $180,000. Wilson Family Contractors is contractor. Residential building permits were issued to Brooks Chanthakphone, 114 Mill Creek Dr., to add a 280-square foot dining room to the back of his home at cost of $6,000. Chaleun Phonephet, 800 Lee Street, is contractor; to Walter Etters, 214 Bridges St., to put up a 20x16 pole building; to Judy Bowman, 407 Crocker Road, to replace the front porch of her residence at cost of $5,000; and to Winfred Walker, Rock Hill, SC,
First Snowfall in 2017 One year old Will Parker enjoyed his first fun day in the snow! He was in awe of the winter wonderland. Will’s parents are Brandi and Jeff Parker. Grandparents are David and Dorothy McDaniel, Debbie and Dale Martin, Gail Parker and Steve Parker. Great Grandparents are Bill and Helen McDaniel and Betty Goodson.
Warmer days ahead Warm days are ahead after a long weekend of bitter cold and the city and county’s first big winter snow that blanketed the area and county overnight Friday followed by three days of sub-freezing conditions. Kings Mountain students out of school because of the winter weather took to the snow with their sleds enjoying
the fluffy white stuff and dotting the countryside with snowmen. Some community residents were just starting to dig out yesterday as temperatures started to rise. Weathermen are predicting warmer weather for Thursday and Friday with temps in high 60’s. City Manager Marilyn Sellers said, “I want to See WARMER DAYS, Page 7A
T h e 5th annual Patriot Jack’s Wounded Warrior 4-mile run will be held Jan. TIM BRACKEEN 28 and starting time is 9:30 a.m. at Patriot Jack’s Outfitters, 832 E. King Street, in Kings Mountain. All proceeds from the race will be presented to the widow of Shelby Police K9 Officer Tim Brackeen who died Sept. 12, 2016 after being shot multiple times in the line of duty in the early morning hours of Sept. 10, 2016. The event is sponsored by Finish Well Timing and Starr Dove heads up the event blending her love of country and love of race management for the 5th annual event. “We are raising money for a great cause, while having some fun and also promoting healthy living in our community,’’ said Dove. Mayor Scott Neisler will emcee the event and Panther Fan Man will provide a band, music and special entertainment. Twelve classes of runners participate in the competitive race and prizes are awarded. There is a $20 See WOUNDED, Page 7A
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