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KM Boulevard renaming on KM Council agenda ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
AT INAUGURATION - Wayne King and his son, Noah, are shown in Washington, DC on Friday for the inauguration of Donald John Trump as president. The Capitol is in the background and the seated section where they sat is behind them.
Awesome trip says Noah King North Elementary second grader Noah King, 8, had lots to tell his little friends when he went back to school this week. He saw five of the six living men who have served as President of the United States and saw Donald John Trump inaugurated as the 45th President. He will probably have pictures of Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, George Bush, Jimmy Carter, and the new President Trump to show to his classmates and of course there will be pictures of the crowds. He was told that the sixth living president, the first President Bush, could not attend because of health reasons. “Sometimes he’s funny. It was awesome to see the President and former Presidents,’’ said young King. “He (Trump) said he would make America great again for ev-
eryone.” “President Trump pledged to put America first which is much needed,’’ said Wayne King. “He also paid specific respect to the people who make us safe every day in the military and the men and wo men in law enforcement.” King, who has been in Republican politics almost all his life, wanted to show his son Washington, DC and the inauguration. Noah went with his Dad to Charlotte and met Trump when he was campaigning for the highest office in the land. So, he was ready to make the trip to D. C. Wayne is Deputy Chief of Staff for US Congressman Mark Meadows in the 16-county district of Western North Carolina and is also chairman of the Cleveland County Board of Elections.
Mountie Summit at KMHS Feb. 2 Kings Mountain High School will host a Mountie Summit on Thursday, February 2 at 6 p.m. Parents and students will have an opportunity to attend three informational sessions led by faculty and staff of KMHS. Sessions
will include information regarding registration for the 2017-18 school year, athletics in college, information regarding the College and Career Promise program, Military opportunities, etc. ‘’ This is a great time to gain valuable information to help your child prepare for their futures,’’ said school spokesman Jill Cruise.
City Council will hold public hearing Tuesday night at 6 p.m. on the proposed renaming of Kings Mountain Boulevard. “There are strong feelings in the community that
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Kings Mountain Boulevard should remain Kings Mountain Boulevard and that if a person’s name is attached to any street that it should be an honorarium,’’ said Doug Lawing, chairman of the Kings Mountain Planning & Zoning Board. Previously matters that could involve the planning and zoning board have been studied by the board and recommendations made to the city council which has final say. City Attorney Mickey Corry said that since no zoning was to be considered that it was council’s decision. What portion of Kings Mountain Boulevard is to be renamed? Mayor Scott
Neisler says the boulevard ends when the old Dixon School Road comes into the new road just south of Compact School Road. There are numerous roads that come into the main road If it starts at Shelby Road, Margrace, Phifer, S. Battleground-Grover Road, Compact School Road, Dixon School Road. Corry said he hopes questions will be answered at Tuesday’s meeting. Neisler said the Department of Transportation was contacted about the proposed name change and they gave the green light for the proposed project. Lawing said that when streets are renamed that
mailing addresses have to be changed, maps have to be redrawn and there is administrative work to be done. “Honorariums are the way to go, that way no signs or maps have to be changed, no mailing addresses changed.’’ The mayor said only nine mailing addresses would have to be changed in the renaming of Kings Mountain Boulevard. A legal advertisement from the City of Kings Mountain in last week’s Herald called for the public hearing “regarding the renaming of Kings Mountain Boulevard in honor of a member from the African See KM BOULEVARD, Page 7A
Wounded Warrior Run Saturday
Pictured are members of the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners after the swearing in of new commissioner Ronnie Whetstine and a presentation to Libby Hawkins in honor of the late county commissioner Ronnie Hawkins. From left, Whetstine, chairman Eddie Holbrook, Libby Hawkins, Jason Falls, Johnny Hutchins, and board vice-chairman Susan Allen. Photo by KERRI MELTON
Whetstine sworn, Hawkins honored Ronnie Whetstine was sworn-in as the new member of the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners last week and the late commissioner Ronnie Hawkins was honored in special presentations arranged by chairman Eddie Holbrook. Libby Hawkins was presented her husband’s name plaque that marked his seat on the board for 16 years and Whetstine, who succeeded Hawkins, presented her a Gideon Bible in memory of Hawkins and a Gideon Bible in memory of Hawkins which will remain in the Commissioner’s chamber at the Charles F. Harry Administrative building in Shelby. The board also played the video taken in the US Congress where Hawkins was
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Starr Dove and Finish Well Timing heads up the 5th annual Patriot Jack’s Wounded Warrior 4-mile run which starts at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Patriot Jack’s Outfitters, 832 E. King Street. The event will be a benefit for the family of the late Shelby Police K-9 Officer Tim Brackeen who was shot in the line of duty in the early hours of Sept. 10, 2016 and died Sept. 12, 2016. “We are raising money for a great cause, while having some fun and also promoting healthy living in our community,’’ said Dove, who blends her love of country and love of race management in promoting races. Dove said that Officer Brackeen’s brother, Stephen, is a “big time runner”
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recognized for long service by Congressman Patrick McHenry. The board also presented Mrs. Hawkins with a photograph of her husband taking the oath of office for another four years as commissioner with the full board gathered at their home. Hawkins died two days after he was sworn in for another term on the board. The Cleveland County Republican Party nominated Whetstine to succeed Hawkins. He will serve for two years prior to the next county election at which he has said he will run for election to a full term. NC Speaker of the House Tim Moore and county attorney administered the oath of office to Whetstine and members of his family attended.
See RUN SATURDAY, Page 7A
Planning Director Trotman promoted ceeds the retiring Steve Jessica Killian. Trotman is The city is taking apstepping into plications for the position her new role Trotman originally held as as the city city planner. Director of Planning and Trotman, who joined Economic the city last March, holds D e v e l o p - JESSICA TROTMAN a Bachelor of Arts degree ment with in Humanities/ Sociology excitement at from the University of new challenges and a pas- North Carolina at Greenssion for moving ahead with boro and will receive her new projects. Master’s degree in EnviCity Manager Marilyn ronmental Health from Sellers announced her pro- East Carolina University motion this week. She sucSee TROTMAN PROMOTED, Page 7A
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