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Hendricks appointed Citys Assistant Manager ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
The last section of electric lines to connect to NTE’s Generation Plant off I-85 at Dixon School Road and to GEMMA, the power plant contractor, was completed Monday by KM Energy crews. The pole closest in the picture is the pole that crosses over I-85. Another picture of cables strung across and above the highway to safely pull electric distribution lines over I-85 is on page 7A. Photos courtesy KM Energy
City electric crews busy Electric crews installed a three-phase electric line across I-85 between 12:20 a.m. Sunday until 3 a.m. to serve NTE, the new industry going up off Dixon School Road, as well as future city customers in the area as needed. Monday the last section of the electric line to serve NTE's Generation Plant and GEMMA, the power plant
contractor, was in place for their construction electrical needs. Energy Services Director Nick Hendricks Jr. said a portion of Interstate 85 was closed temporarily Sunday morning while crews with the city pulled power lines across the highway. Hendricks said that city crews, along with Williams Electric, began positioning equipment in place
Friday. “This was a vital part of the project because NCDOT only allowed for a 20-minute window for I-85 to be closed,'' said Hendricks. KM Police, State Highway Patrol, NCDOT, SCDOT, Stay Alert Safety Services Inc., the city's energy department and Williams Electric contractors met on site at 11:30 p.m. Saturday See CREWS, Page 7A
Grigg, KM Newcomer accomplished equestrian Karen Grigg, the new program coordinator at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life and Conference Center, was looking for a place to board her three horses and donkey when she came from El Paso, Texas to visit in Kings Mountain in December 2014. She found a place to board them at E. A. Bingham Farms and she found a husband. Executive Director of the non-profit Therapeutic Horsemanship for six years,
Karen Grigg she was visiting relatives and her foster brother, Jay
Rayfield, introduced her to Gary Grigg and they were married in September 2015. At the Patrick Senior Center she schedules events and program speakers for senior citizens and hopes to put her training as a certified therapeutic riding instructor through PATH, (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International), in Kings Mountain. She wants to share her love of horses and give riding lessons in the See NEWCOMER, Page 8A
Senior Vets Program on last leg? A veterans group started by Charlie Carpenter and retired Mauney Memorial Librarian Rose Turner in 1992 could be on its last leg at the Patrick Senior Center unless veterans from the area come forward and save it. Currently only two veterans – Dr. Frank Sincox and John Criswell – are attending the monthly meetings but they hope that Tuesday, March 1, 3 p.m., won't be
John Criswell stands before pictures of local veterans, many of whom were active in the group formed at the Mauney Memorial Library in 1992 and continuing over the years at the Patrick Senior Center but now with only a handful of members attending monthly meetings. their last meeting. Turner, who has taped the stories of many WWII
and Korea vets, says Tuesday's meeting will include a See SENIOR VETS, Page 7A
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Nick Hendricks Jr., Energy Services Director for the City of Kings Mountain for five years and a 32year employee promoted through the ranks of the electric department from a lineman position in 1986, has been appointed Assistant City Manager by City Manager Marilyn Sellers. First assistant city manager in recent history, Hendricks had been serving for some time as Acting Man-
NICK HENDRICKS, JR.
ager when Mrs. Sellers had to be out of the office. Hendricks is the lead representative for the big
economic development project NTE and his additional duties focus on utilities and industrial development. “Nick has been working this role all along and he is most deserving of the title,’’ said Sellers. “I want to publicly congratulate Nick and commend him for the fine job he continues to do for our city,’’ said Mayor Scott Neisler. Hendricks will continue as Energy Services Director. His outside-the-box See HENDRICKS, Page 7A
Phenomenal growth at Love Valley
10 diesel buses roll on Sundays
Love Valley Baptist Church in the Love Valley Community, a church family with a big heart for outreach programs, has expanded into new buildings and sanctuaries several times as it has enjoyed phenomenal growth. “Some say we're out in to Bethlehem Road, turn left ELIZABETH STEWART the middle of nowhere,'' said and follow Bethlehem Road lib.kmherald@gmail.com Pastor Barry Philbeck, but and soon you will come to actually the distance is short the beautiful church which “To God be the Glory” for the 400 worshipers who sits on 12 acres in a resisay ministers at Love Valley come from Kings Moun- dential community. Go past Baptist Church acknowltain, Gastonia, Blacksburg, the church and you will be edging the phenomenal SC, York, SC, Grover and in the mountains. Every growth and outreach of the Shelby to worship on Sun- Sunday since 2001 a total country church just outside day. Turn left off Interstate of 10 diesel buses roll out Kings Mountain in the Love 85 at Dixon School Road from the parking area of the Valley Community. and travel a short distance See LOVE VALLEY, Page 4B
Key election dates As we get closer to the rapidly approaching primary, here are some key factors: • One-stop early voting will be held Thurs., Fri., and Sat., March 3,4, and 5 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Mon., March 5-through Fri., March 11 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat., March 12, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 220 North Watterson Street. • Tues., March 8 – Last day to request a mail-in absentee ballot. • Sat., March 12, 1 p.m.,one-stop early voting ends. • Tues., March 15 – Election Day. Polls open at 6:30. a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m.
KM ranks 37 of 50 as NC “safest city” The City of Kings Mountain has ranked No. 37 in the top 50 of the safest cities in North Carolina among 552 North Carolina municipalities researched by Credit Donkey from crime information supplied by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The recent study measured crime information for North Carolina cities, large and small. “Our great standing is due to the Kings Mountain Police Department's specialized units that work hard to combat crime which includes our lake patrol, a K-9 unit and school resource officers who work to
keep out schools safe,'' said Mayor Scott Neisler. He added, “At a time when law enforcement is receiving so much negativity in our nation, this ranking speaks volumes for our city and those who are members of our law enforcement team.” The statistics for Kings Mountain included: violent crime per 1,000 – 1.5%; robbery per 1,000 – 0.5%' property crime per 1,000 – 22.9%; burglary per 1,000 – 6.0%and credit Donkey safety score, 7.7%. Compared to 2013 figures, the number of violent crimes in 2014 was roughly the same, but property crime declined by 7.5%.
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■ OBITUARIES grandson Donald Davis and sisters Madeline Calhoun and Gladys Crow. A long time member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, she was a former elementary school cafeteria worker and housewife. She loved to cook, collect cookbooks and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Surviving are her sons, Norman Blanton and wife, Annie, Jerry Blanton and wife, Libby, Wayne Blanton and wife, Kathryn, all of Kings Mountain, and Ronnie Blanton and wife, Kim, of Cherryville; daughters, Judy Davis and husband Carl, Nina Messer and husband, James, and Ina Blanton, all of Kings Mountain, and Brenda Swagger and husband, Rev. Steve Swagger of Spring Lake, NC; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and sister, Dorothy
Murray. The family received friends Tuesday, February 23, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home. The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Kings Mountain. Rev. Rob Quillin, Rev. Ronnell Ownsby and Rev. Steve Swagger will officiate the service. Interment will be in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Oak Grove Baptist Church, Sanctuary Fund, 1022 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or Charity of Donor’s Choice. A guest register is available at HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Betty Lou Bridges, 82, resident of Kings Mountain, went home to be with her Lord on February 20, 2016. She was born in Cleve-
land County to the late Kelly and Rose Jones Goforth. She was also preceded in death by her husband Charles Bridges, Jr. and her son Clarence Bridges as well as sisters Hazel Lattimore, Linda Lawson, Faye Cash and Peggy Goforth and brothers Edward Goforth, Bobby Goforth, Richard Goforth, and Tommy Goforth. She was retired from Anvil Knit with over 25 years of service. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Surviving are her son, Bobby Bridges, Kings Mountain; brother, Gene Goforth, Canada; sister, Frances Bridges, Kings Mountain; grandchildren Kristy Bridges, Susie Ran-
dall and Tammy Bishop and great-grandchildren Jacob Deaton and Katie Knight. The funeral service was conducted Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home. Rev. James Chambers officiated the service. The family received friends Monday, Feb. 22, 2016 from 7-9 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home, Inc. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals. Com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, was in charge of arrangements.
Daniel Ray
KINGS MOUNTAINDaniel Joseph “Dick” Ray, 66, died January 5, 2016. He was born March 13, 1949 in Kings Mountain, NC to the late Claude and Inez Morgan Ray. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, Josephine Moore; two daughters, Diana Guthrie, Danielle Guevara; and one son, Adam Ray.
Ina Mae Blanton loving wife, mother, grandmother
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Ina Mae Moore Blanton, 91, died Saturday, February 20. 2016 at Peak Resources Shelby, NC. She was born in Rutherford County to the late Zay and Sally Hamrick Moore. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Raymond Blanton,
Betty Lou Bridges loving wife, mother, grandmother
devoted father and brother
He is survived by his sister, Claudine Cobb; three sons, Daniel Ray, DJ
Ray, and Jay McCoy; one daughter, Veronica Cates; 15 grandchildren; one great grandchild. A memorial service was held Saturday February 20, 2016 at Trinity Church of the Living God, 119 Kristie Lane, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 at 3 p.m. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Online Condolences: www.claybarnette.com Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain was in charge of arrangements.
Eliza Daphine Starnes
dirt track racing. Along with her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Starnes; and brother, J. R. Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Kim Starnes Blanton and husband Scott; brothers, Daniel Jones, Hickory, Ed Jones and wife, Buren of Kings Mountain; Dennis Jones of Shelby; sister., Connie Jones of Shelby; and grandchildren, Nikki, Dusty, Shane, Crystal, and great-grandchildren, Heaven, Krissy and Isaiah.
Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 22, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. Rev. J. R. Robbins officiated the service and interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. The family received friends an hour prior to the service at the church. Condolences may be made online at greenefuneral. com West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium was in charge of arrangements.
Richard Stroup
Kathryn Porter
KINGS MOUNTAIN – Richard “Doug” Stroup, 55, died suddenly Feb. 20, 2016. He had been a cook for eight years at Ronda’s Kitchen and was a member of Royal Praise Ministries in Kings Mountain. The memorial service will be conducted Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016 at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home. Rev. Brady Jackson will officiate the service. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.
SHELBY – Kathryn McMurray Porter, 99, died Feb. 15, 2016. The memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. March 19, 2016 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Shelby. Private family burial will be held at Cleveland Memorial Park. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby is in charge of arrangements.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN Eliza “Daphine” Starnes, 83, of Kings Mountain, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 at her home. She was born February 2, 1933, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Mimmie Mae Powell. Eliza loved her kids and grandkids. She also loved country music, auctions, and
GROVER – Betty Woods Christopher, 89, died Feb. 12, 2016 at Brookdale Senior Living in Spartanburg, SC. The funeral service was conducted Saturday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church in Shelby of which she was a member. Private burial is in Cleveland Memorial Park. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of arrangements.
Christine Hensley KINGS MOUNTAIN – Christine Yvonne Walker Hensley, 77, died Feb. 19, 2016 at her home. A private funeral service will be held at a later date. Robert S. Morgan Funeral S Licensee, LLC is in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Strategic planning retreat
Bessemer City Council members will hold a strategic planning retreat with UNC School of Government Thursday, Feb. 25, from 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. at Dole Foods, 220 Southridge Parkway in Bessemer City.
ARRESTS FEB. 13: Billy Shawn Moore, 41, Lowell, NC, assault on female, possession marijuana, possession marijuana paraphernalia, no bond. FEB. 14: Jamie Michael York, 24, 602 Bridges Dr., assault on female, simple assault, assault serious injury, $2500 secured bond. FEB. 14: Jonathan Ray Allen, 26, 1300 Shelby Road, disorderly conduct, resist, delay obstruct, $2500 secured bond. FEB. 14: Kenneth James Wells Jr., 34, 612 Charles St. Apt. 33, assault on female, $655 bond. FEB. 14: Tarrence Leon McVay, 37, Gastonia, failure to comply, drug paraphernalia; failure to appear, assault, $3365 bond. FEB. 15: Octravious Travon Crocker, 42, 518 Crocker Road, misdemeanor larceny, $2000 secured bond. FEB. 16: Rashawn Xavier Banner, 21, 306-1 S. Sims St., domestic violence, assault, no bond. FEB. 16: Mechaela Lynn Grobsky, 21, 306-1 S. Sims St., domestic violence, assault, no bond. FEB. 18: Deborah Quinell Williams, 35, 213 Thornburg Dr., driving while license revoked, child seat belt violation, $1000 secured bond. FEB. 21: Donald Avery Bradshaw, 57, 407 Christopher Court, aiding and abetting DWI, written promise. FEB. 21: Jamar DeAngelo Currence, 28, West Gold St. Apt. 7, assault on female, $5000 secured bond. CITATIONS FEB. 12: Brandon Terrell Boyce, 22, 319 Brice St., expired tag, no vehicle inspection. FEB. 13: Benjamin Fitzgerald Brown, 51, 4814 Barrett Road, speeding. FEB. 13: Adam Paul Spry, 19, 1217 Bethlehem Road, speeding. FEB. 13: A 16-year-old female was cited for expired tag and no vehicle inspection. FEB. 13: Trent Quatrell Rice Dillard, 27, Bessemer City, speeding. FEB. 14: Crystal Parker Black, 44, Gastonia, fictitious tag, no vehicle registration, revoked license. FEB. 15: Howard Stevenson Inman Jr., 51, 303 Linwood Road, expired tag, no vehicle inspection. FEB. 15: Kalani Crognal La, 45, Blacksburg, SC, unsafe movement. FEB. 16: George Stevie Foster, 46, Cherryville, failure to stop for stopped school bus. FEB. 16: Damesha Joan Whitesides, 23, 904 Boyce St., speeding. FEB. 16: William David Hamrick, 48, Cherryville, speeding. FEB. 17: Andrea Hopper, 29. 238 Tobe Bridge Road, expired tag. FEB. 18: Baron Eugene Smarr, 31, 1810 Alpine Dr., no seat belt. FEB. 18: Willie Lee Wray, 58, 1781 County Line Road, Unit 2, speeding. FEB. 19: Brittany Nicole Sevearanc 25, Bessemer City, speeding in school zone. FEB. 19: Shannon Goforth Alexander, 35, 409 Meadow Lane, speeding, no insurance. FEB. 20: Jami Andrew Gross, 51, Gastonia, speeding. FEB. 20: A 16-year-old male was cited for speeding and failure to carry valid driver's license. FEB. 20: Jasmine Rashae Harris, 26, Bessemer City, speeding. FEB. 20: Michael Lawrence Voisine, 36, 600 Landing St., speeding, revoked license. FEB. 20: Robert Alan Floyd, 46, 708 Groves St.,
unsafe movement, open container. FEB. 20: Melissa Brandi Sparks, 28, Bessemer City, expired tag, no vehicle inspection. FEB. 21: Stephen Andrew Wilson, 32, Bessemer City, expired tag, no vehicle inspection. FEB. 21: Andrew Scott Thompson, 19, Cherryville, no liability insurance, no vehicle registration, fictitious tag, no operator's license. FEB. 21: A 17-year-old male was cited for no operator's license and possession marijuana and drug paraphernalia. FEB. 21: Lenny Lee Craig, 56, 823 Cleveland Ave., no operator's license. INCIDENTS FEB. 12: A resident of Phillips Drive reported damage to his 2000 Oldsmobile. FEB. 12: A resident of Williams Villa Court reported a vehicle break-in and theft of a $110 battery. FEB. 14: Verizon Wireless, 110-5 W. King St., reported a break-in and damage to a front door glass window. FEB. 17: Campers Inn, 615 Broadview Drive, reported a break-in and theft of a sound bar, a thermostat, converter box at cost of nearly $800 and unknown damage to a chain link fence. FEB. 18: A motorist from Jonesboro, Ga. said that someone threw a rock from an overhead bridge damaging her 2013 Lincoln SUV. FEB. 19: Corinth Baptist Church, 310 S. Sims St., reported that someone picked up a flower pot and smashed it in the road. FEB. 21: City of Kings Mountain, 211 Cleveland Ave., reported damage to the handicap playground wooden fence. WRECKS FEB. 10: Officer J. L. Dee said that Fionjela Champagne Knox, 612 Charles St. Apt. 27, failed to reduce speed in her 1999 Toyota and struck a 2005 Ford operated by Robert Wayne Putnam, Shelby. The accident happened on US 74 Business East. Putnam complained of possible injuries but refused EMS treatment at the scene. No property damages were reported. FEB. 11: Officer F. L. Wittington said that vehicles operated by Mary Arista Barrett, 309 Waco Road, and Sharon Whitesides, Gastonia, hit in the middle of the roadway at McDonald's, York Road, as Barrett, operating a 2007 Honda, pulled out. Property damage was estimated at $2200. FEB. 11: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Tamika Mack, 940 Grace St., was backing her 2002 Chevrolet from the Food Lion parking lot on York Road and struck a 2001 Dodge operated by Brent Williams, 107 Cash Road. Property damage was estimated at $1150. FEB. 12: Officer Marquis Shon Macopson said that Barbara Maddox, operating a 2007 Chevrolet, traveling north on 161 Business, struck a deer crossing the road and her car was rearended by a 2001 Dodge operated by Russell Beard of Clover, SC. Property damage was estimated at $7,000. FEB. 13: Officer Jonathan Price said that Milton Lineberger, Forest City, was operating a 2002 Chevrolet pickup carrying a pallet full of children's toys and assorted items on US 74 Business at Oak Grove Road. The shrink wrap that secured the items in the cargo area burst and several large items fell off the truck and hit a 2005 Ford operated by Crystal Kegler of Shelby. Property damage was estimated at $1000 to the Kegler vehicle. FEB. 15: Ice was blamed for a number of wrecks that
happened on Feb. 15 and one that happened on Feb. 16. FEB. 15: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Tabatha Floyd of Stanley was traveling East on US 74 in her 2007 Toyota and hit a patch of ice and left the road into trees. Property damage was estimated at $3500. FEB. 15: Officer S. D. Shockley said that Michael Mack of Laurens, SC, operating a 2001 Nissan, hit ice on the roadway as he attempted to exit 10A from I-85 South and hit a state sign. Property damage was estimated at $2100. FEB. 15: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Stephanie Foxx of Gastonia, operating a 2006 Mercury, hit ice on the bridge at US 74 Bypass, left the road and the vehicle struck a power pole owned by the City of Kings Mountain. Property damage was estimated at $6500 to the power pole and $1000 to the vehicle. FEB. 15: Officer Kyle Bell said Suzanne Lee, Champaign, IL, operating a 2005 Isuzu, was traveling West on US 74 and the vehicle lost traction and ran off the road and struck a tree. Lee was transported to the hospital for treatment. Property damage was estimated at $4,000. FEB. 15: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Roger Woodard, 140 Persimmon Creek, operating a 2004 Kia, was traveling East on Waco Road and his vehicle slid on ice. Property damage was estimated at $1500. FEB. 15: Officer Marquis Shon Macopson said that Ricky Zheng, 212 Kaitlyn Lane, operating a 2013 Nissan, lost control of his vehicle on Phifer Road and hit a lighted sign. Property damage was estimated at $2,000. FEB. 15: Officer K. L. Putnam said that Camilo Paez of Matthews, operating a 2004 Isuzu, traveling on I-85 South, went off the road and struck a fence. Property damage was estimated at $1500. FEB. 15: Ahmed Mustapha Gbeku of Brevard, operating a 1995 Suva, changing lanes on US 74 West, lost control of his vehicle and and two other vehicles operated by James Cook, Shelby, and Jeremy Lockhart, Lawndale, hit the Suva as it was sliding. Property damage was estimated at $8,000. No injuries were reported. FEB. 15: Officer J. L. Dee said that William Joseph Mulligan, Gastonia, operating a 2012 Chevrolet, was attempting to switch lanes on I-85 South and hit a 2012 GMC operated by Ayana Lynn Braggs of Lawndale. Property damage was minor. FEB. 15: Officer F.L. Wittington said that Kalani June LaFrancis of Blacksburg, SC, operating a Hyundai, was turning left across Shelby Road onto El Bethel Road in front of a 1997 Chevrolet operated by Richard Earl Hargett, 120 Mountainside Drive. Property damage was estimated at $9000. A passenger in the Hyundai was treated at the scene. FEB. 16: Officer S. D. Shockley said that Barbara Paschal, 109 Lord's Landing, operating a 2006 Cadillac, hit a patch of ice at the bridge on US 74 Bypass and her vehicle hit a guardrail. Property damage was estimated at $1500.
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Cleveland Animal Hospital now open Cleveland Animal Hospital on Watterson Street will hold its grand opening and ribbon-cutting at its handsomely refurbished 4,000 square foot clinic today (Wednesday) at 3 p.m. Cleveland Chamber officials and city officials will cut the ribbon. The public is invited. The remodeling of the interior by Dr. Matt Bryant and his wife, Cassidy, pays homage to the storied medical practice they call a Kings Mountain landmark. They updated the structure, retaining the aesthetics of the exterior while only making necessary changes to the existing floor plan to provide care for new varieties of patients. Faunce Properties leased the building to the Bryants and both have a combined investment in excess of $500,000. The spacious entrance and reception area is tiled in pleasing colors and features individual patient entrances, one for cats and one for dogs. The original skylights can be seen, a bathroom has been added but all other rooms in the building have been left intact, the original history of the building seen in the cabinetry and sinks from earlier days. Hospitalization and overnight care will be offered for patients recovering from illnesses, certain procedures or surgeries but the facility will not provide boarding services. There is a pharmacy, a laboratory in-house, a be-
Cleveland Animal Hospital surgical room. – Photos by LIB STEWART
Dr. Matt Bryant, Kings Mountain's newest veterinarian, and his wife, Cassidy, stand with their pet Lucy in their new office, Cleveland Animal Hospital, which will hold ribbon-cutting and grand opening this afternoon (Wednesday) at 3 p.m. in the landmark and storied former McGill Medical Clinic at 103 S. Watterson Street. reavement and consultation room, a treatment room where animals are prepped for surgery, a surgical suite which includes a warming, stainless steel table, an isolation room, doctor's office, there's a bathing tub with a pull out where animals can step directly into the tub, numerous hand-built kennels, a utility room with washing machine and dryer and a break room. The cat suite
includes two examination rooms and kennels. Bryant, a graduate of Winthrop University and Tuskegee University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Tuskegee, Alabama, has first-hand experience in those earlier times at McGill Clinic. He was a patient there as a boy while growing up in Clover, SC. Dr. Frank Sincox was his childhood physician.
“It's really exciting because I have seen so much growth in the area since I lived in the area more than 20 years ago and we like the small town atmosphere,'' said Bryant. He and his wife, the former Cassidy Davis of Chapel Hill and East Tennessee, have pets of their own: a pit bull mix named Lily and a Blue Heeler named JB, a breed used for herding livestock. Bryant practiced veterinary medicine in East Tennessee for 11 years. Mrs. Bryant recently earned a masters degree in public health and they and their two children, Madelyn, 3, and Olivia, 1, reside in Clover, SC. Cassidy will manage the animal clinic alongside her husband. Three veterinary assistants have been hired. Dr. Bryant's mother, Bessie Bryant Blanton, is a retired, longtime English and
Seven-year-old Lu Lu, a Yorkie, gets plenty of attention from Cary Webber and her mother, Linda Webber, on a visit to the new Cleveland Animal Hospital on Watterson Street. Latin teacher at Burns High School. Her stepfather, A. B. Blanton, a retired large animal veterinarian, worked in Cleveland County for many years. While Matt and his wife
completed the interior remodeling, Faunce Properties handled the exterior refurbishments and repairs to the exterior. Because of wet weather, driveways won't be paved until spring.
Gaston County Police Sheriff's Association Holmes free on bond make arrest in alleged recognizes Tim Moore child porn case
Former mayoral candidate Eugene ( Sherlock) Holmes entered notice of The North Carolina appeal in Cleveland County Sheriff's Association has District Court Monday on charges of communicating recognized Speaker of the threats, obstruction of justice House Tim Moore as 2015 Gaston County Police the South Carolina Attorney Defender of Public Safety and resisting public officer. have charged Bryan Matthew General's Office, members of for “the important work he Holmes was free on Dozier, 24, whose address is the Internet Crimes Against did during the 2015 legis$20,000 secured bond. listed as 1637 Martin Road, Children (ICAC) task force lative session to protect the Kings Mountain PoKings Mountain, with five formed to assist local and public safety of North Carlice arrested Holmes on Election Day Nov. 3, 2015 counts of alleged 3rd de- state agencies with the inves- olina.” after he allegedly caused a gree sexual exploitation of a tigation of child sexual exSpeaker Moore's legisdisturbance at the H. Lawminor. ploitation through the use of lative district is served by rence Patrick Senior Center Dozier is in custody at internet and computer tech- Sheriff Alan Norman of which was a polling station the Gaston County Jail under nology. Cleveland County. for local elections. Holmes $250,000 secured bond and This investigation began During the 2015 legislawas camapaigning outside a fugitive warrant hold for with Gaston County investi- tive session the General AsTIM MOORE of the 50 foot buffer zone South Carolina. gators assisting agents from sembly considered hundreds at the polling station and and public safety in North Gaston County investi- South Carolina with an ongo- of bills and enacted dozens Carolina, according to Sher- was shouting obscene stategators were assisted by Gas- ing investigation from 2015. of laws that had a direct iff Hubert Peterkin, Presi- ments, according to a Clevetonia Police and agents with impact on law enforcement dent of the Association. land County Elections Board statement released to the press. Director of Elections Dayna Causby said she asked him to leave the site if he was Nathan Stanley, “Princess of Blue- on Saturday, Feb. 27. The Kings Moun- group with tight harmony, will open the going to continue conducting himself in such a manner and grass” and the Clinch Mountain Boys tain-based Oak Grove String Band, a show at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 at the he told her he would have wil appear at the Joy Performance Center popular bluegrass and “mountain music” door, $25 on line at TicketsNC.com to be removed by police. The statement also said that Holmes allegedly threatened riverhillmonuments.com county elections board chairFamily Owned man Wayne King. & Operated At the time of his arSince 1957 rest Holmes complained of on Friday, chest pains and was taken by
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HOLMES KMPD to Carolinas Healthcare System-Kings Mountain to be checked out. He spent over 40 days in county jail, he told The Herald. Back in court in January on charges of communicating threats, obstruction of justice and resisting public officer Judge Jeanette Reeves declared a mistrial and another trial was set for Feb. 22. Holmes has represented himself in court hearings and denies the charges. Holmes lost his bid for election but his campaign grabbed the headlines in September 2015 when he vowed, if elected mayor, to arrest homosexuals.
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Nothing brings us together more than a Super Bowl Sunday We’ve published a Nothing brings us number of Panther Pride together more than a pictures in The Herald in Super Bowl Sunday. recent weeks, so there It’s a day that we are many fans in this share appreciation for area. extraordinary athletes Back in 2000 I was and in our area (30 all set to attend Super miles from Charlotte) Lib Stewart Bowl 34 at the Georgia the recent Super Bowl Managing Editor Dome in Atlanta. As was an exceptional then-National President one since the Carolina of the American Legion Panthers were playing Auxiliary I was to present a the Denver Broncos and the Broncos dashed everyone’s hope check from the organization to the National Football League’s that the Panthers would win “Taste of the NFL,’’ a project their first Super Bowl title.
they sponsored that year for the hungry. The Auxiliary was presenting a substantial amount of money to the NFL project. Disney was the half-time producer and Tapestry of Nations was the half-time theme of the 2000 Super Bowl. The St. Louis Rams beat the Tennessee Titans 23-16. Travis Tritt, Tina Turner, the Georgia Tech Marching Band and the Georgia Mass Choir were the entertainers and the Smothers Brothers narrated the half-time show. Kurt Warner was making his prime time NFL debut with
the Rams. I was snowbound/ice bound in Louisville, Kentucky where I was making a speech before an Auxiliary group and planned to take a flight out on that Saturday for Atlanta. That was a February weekend where our area was also covered in snow and ice as I found when I got back to the Charlotte International Airport and found my car in the parking lot covered with the white stuff. So I missed my chance to attend an all-expense-paid trip to a Super Bowl football game
Pieces of Kings Mountain History
The Pope Messed Up, Bush Was Right
By Loretta Husky Cozart
The Pope messed up. most of us, The media has reported even those that the Pope queswho are not tioned Trump’s ChristiCatholic. anity because he wants ISIS doesn’t to build a wall. “A love him person, who thinks only and would about building walls, love to infilwherever they may be, Glenn Mollette trate Rome, Guest Editorial invade the and not building bridges, is not Christian.” Vatican and Interestingly enough kill the Pope. Pope Francis lives surAnderson Cooper rounded by a 37 foot asked Jeb Bush Thursday wall that was completed night on the CNN Town in 852. The wall has Forum about Trump’s been reinforced over the Christianity and Bush said centuries and has saved that this was between previous Popes in the Trump and God. Bush past when the city was did not feel it was his under siege. job to determine Trump’s Therefore, The Vatican relationship to God. must keep staunch seDuring the most ferocious curity and they do. They season of political name have a tremendous wall calling and head hunting, and a small fierce army. this was one of the most Pope Francis, like all refreshing statements that good men, has the ability I have heard. For once, to make a mistake and somebody took a higher he did. Thus, the Pope is path and did not point not perfect. Pope Francis the castigating finger of is a holy man. He is a judgment and damnation. good man. He is loved by See POPE, Page 7A
considered a major success since both the Homefront and Allies received more The United food. These were States entered the days of “victory World War gardens,” “wheatI on April 6, less Wednesdays,” 1917, just COZART “meatless Tuesdays,” five months and “gasless Sundays,” after the first meeting encouraging those on the of the Col. Frederick Homefront to support Hambright DAR Chapthe war effort through ter. Its members wasted personal sacrifice. no time finding ways to Michael Sistrom, support the war effort as Ph.D. of American Histoevidenced by tidbits of ry from the University of information found in the North Carolina at Chapel minutes from 1917. In Hill authored the article, Many there discussed as “North Carolinians and to “whether they should the Great War” and serve refreshments at the examines how World meeting; the food being War I shaped the lives of so scarce and at such an different North Carolinenormous price, since ians on the battlefield the World is at War.” The and on the Homefront. In members decided to disit, he notes, “The World pense with refreshments War created a boom in during wartime. agricultural demand and Later that year, the prices, especially for United States enactNorth Carolina’s cotton ed The Fuel and Food See PIECES, See Page 7A Control Act that was
Looking back From the Tuesday, Feb. 26, 1980 edition of The Kings Mountain Herald A Kings Mountain farmer, Andrew Jackson Champion, is thanking his Maker and the Kings Mountain Rescue Squad after surviving a tractor accident on his farm off Bethlehem Road Friday afternoon. Champion was using his farm tractor to pull up a post when the tractor flipped over backwards and pinned him underneath the back axle for two hours. The Jaws of Life was used to free Cham-
pion. With 11 players coming back off a team that shared the regular s season Southwesters 3-A Conference Eastern Division title last spring and took eventual champion East Gaston to full three games in the conference championship series, Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers will have to be one of the favored teams in this year’s race. After he bought his wife a sewing machine the Rev. George Sherrill, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, discovered he was a seamstress. He
sat down and stitched two beautiful mother-daughter Easter frocks and also a wedding dress. Lowe’s Foods in West Gate Plaza advertised Hostess hams sliced free, 4 lb. can 78 cents per pound;Winn-Dixie was advertising smoked Picnics for 78 cents per pound; Harris Teeter was advertising grade A turkey breasts for $1.19 per pound and Jerry Nations Chevrolet was giving a $500 cash bonus to customers who bought a new or used Chevrolet during a special promotion.
and a member of our staff from Indianapolis, Indiana, who had flown out before the snow and ice, presented the check on behalf of the then almost one million members of the American Legion Auxiliary. That was my only experience with bad weather during a year that took me to countless trips in the United States and abroad where I had the good fortune of meeting many good people such as we have in Kings Mountain.
Letters to the Editor City took step forward in canceling triathlon I am responding to Chris Frishmuth’s letter/ article that was posted on the front page of the KM Herald on Wednesday, Feb.3, 2016. I would like to start off by congratulating him on his participation on his first triathlon in Burlington, NC in 2015. I personally don’t understand how he considers the city has took a step backwards when the participation rate of the triathlon in KM dropped from over 400 participants to almost 140 participants in 2015. I feel that he doesn’t take into consideration the amount of money that the City of Kings Mountain spent on this activity and how much money the City of Kings Mountain was losing on this activity. The city had to pay money to the organizers, they had to pay
personnel, both civilian and emergency workers, to maintain street closures and other activity for the day. So, if you take all the expenses the city got stuck with and the number of participants that actually participated then you will actually see the loss that the city took on this event. It’s common sense they are not spending the taxpayers money on events that are not bringing more money into the city. I do realize peole have trained and got into shape for this event but I am sure at the same time the city is working on other events that these athlets can participate in the future and they will be able to use their hard work and dedication toward new events that won’t cost the money or cause the city to lose in See TRIATHALON, Page 7A
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Don't play politics with people's paychecks
To the Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank David Smith and the Kings Mountain Public Works Department for keeping our city clean. I recently purchased a home on Public Works Route 5. While cleaning out the house, I hauled several loads of trash to the side of the road for pick-up. The Sanitation and the Road side Street Departments often picked up the trash within 24 hours. Many times they offered to help me haul the trash to the curb. I also appreciate the friendly service from the office staff when I call to request road side pickup for large items. Your willingness to complete your job with a friendly, positive attitude does not go unnoticed. Thank you. DAVID CARPENTER 1103 Groves Street Kings Mountain, NC
Recently N.C. Speaker of the House Tim Moore said in a column in The Herald that elected officials should never play politics with people’s paychecks. Then he proceeded to give a partisan response to a comment made about giving teachers a 10% raise saying that it wasn’t practicable. The reason it might not be practicable is that his party reduced state income tax rates and then said they had no money for teacher raises. This reduction was based on the theory that a “business friendly” tax rate would improve the state economy. The fact is that this theory doesn’t hold water. Many economists
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agree with a study done by the Congressional Research Service that analyzed six decades of data that found that higher tax rates “have had little association with saving, investment, or productivity growth”. If you want to see a prime example of this failed policy just look at Kansas. Plus, by lowering income taxes and increasing sales taxes it benefits the rich, while low- and middle-income taxpayers pay more as a share of their income. In addition to lower income taxes companies looking to relocate look at multiple measures that include providing for quality of life and a good, if not exceptional See DON’T, Page 7A
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■ MEDITATION
■ CHURCH BRIEFS
I. HAVE. His son, Jesus Christ. YOU. COVI’m not saying that ERED. That’s sin is acceptable; but what Jesus is tellrather, I’m saying ing you during that we all sin! The your pilgrimage good news is that we towards his empty belong to a God that tomb. This past has walked with us Sunday’s Gosin human flesh, and Rev. Joshua pel reading was died in human flesh Morgan Luke 13: 31-35. so we could have asAdvent Lutheran Church Within this passurance of life abunsage of Holy dant. Scripture, Jesus is giving reWe have become people assurance that his love and that are insular, not wantprotection is with us, even ing anyone to help us on our when the ground seems too journey. We believe it’s acparched, and too hard to ceptable to look inward, not travel. outward. There is danger in I’ve been challenging this. If you’re always look at you to return to the Lord your yourself, not concerned with God (Joel 2:13) these past what’s ahead of you, you three weeks. This is not a bad can’t see the danger. The danthing, but a wonderful sign ger that’s always surrounding of God’s love for us, through us is Sin, Death, and The
Devil. You many say this is harsh, but I say It’s the reality of life here on Earth. Sin is anything that separates us from the love of God. Sin brings about death, and that’s the wish of The Devil. But we have sure and certain hope that Jesus is the final and full revelation of God, and he’ll never lead us astray. Jesus exchanged his life on a cross so we may have life. And through his glorious resurrection, we have refuge from The Devil. But do we actually believe that. Do we actually believe that someone loved us so much to save us (John 3:16). I’m here to tell you, that’s the joy of it, knowing that Christ has done all things for us! 1st John 5:12 says it
clearly, “Whoever has Christ, has life.” My friends that most certainly is good news. So, as you meditate on the Risen Savior, know that he ever covers you with his loving arms! Go and read Luke 13: 31-35, hear the GOOD NEWS! JESUS. HAS. YOU. COVERED. I’ll leave you with this, if your heart is where you treasure is (Matthew 6:21), your treasure better be with Jesus this Lenten Season! Until next week! May the blessing of Almighty God, The Father, and The Son, and The Holy Spirit, bless you now and forevermore! Amen.
Taule to lead People's Church Lenten service speaker Black History Month will be celebrated Sunday, Feb. today 28 at the 11 a.m. service at Rev. Brian Taule, pastor of David Baptist Church, will lead Lenten services today (Wednesday) at noon at Boyce Memorial ARP Church on the subject, “Conflict and more conflict” on the series of Lenten themes, “Jesus' Last Days.'' Kings Mountain Ministerial Association is sponsoring noon services during Lenten season. An offering will be taken for the Kings Mountain Crisis Center. The host church serves a light lunch. The community is invited to participate in the series of 45-minute services.
Peoples Baptist Church, 1010 Grove Street. Rev. Ted Evong and the VOC African Church of Charlotte will be special guests. Rev. John Houze, senior pastor, invites the public.
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Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 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
714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Church at Kings Mountain 108 E. Mountain St. (KM Women’s Club Bldg.) 704-739-1323 Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773 Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477 Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310
Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917
David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555
Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan
Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com
Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247
East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215
Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471
East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/KM Hwy. 704-739-7367
Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 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
Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Rd., Kings Mountain Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 602 Canterbury Road 704-739-9939
Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011
Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496
Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benfield Rd. 704-740-7212
Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road 704-739-8396
Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351
Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997
Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062
Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206
Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055
First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651
Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331
First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143
El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174
First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072 First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266
Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888
Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714 Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516 Life of Worship Ministries 405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927 Kings Mtn. Dream Center 1128 York Road 704-739-8496 Tim & Angie Goates, Pastors www.kmdreamcenter.com
Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000
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■ LIFESTYLES
Hawkins Celebrate 50th Anniversary Author to review book at KMHM Thursday A free to the public program in honor of African American History Month will be presented Thursday, Feb. 25, at 5:30 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum. The presentation will also include a booksigning. Historian and author Ann Williams will present a program on her new novel, “The uncommon bond between Julia and Rose” . It is the story of an unusually close relationship between a slave and her mistress on an antebellum Piedmont plantation. In 1860 against the background of impending war, Julia and Rose, each from her own point of view, tells the story of her life. Nearly every event of their
MR. AND MRS. TRAVIS HAWKINS on 50th anniversary Feb. 20, 2016 Mr. and Mrs. Travis Hawkins were honored with a reception in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at First Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. Their children, Ann Smith and her husband, Marvin; Chris Hawkins and his wife, Britt; and their grandchildren, Mackenzie and Montanna Smith, hosted the event. Travis and Barbara were married in Kings Mountain on February 20, 1966 at First Wesleyan Church. Family and close friends helped celebrate this momentous occasion.
'House Plants' program theme at Garden Club meeting
Friday last day for 'Natural Beauties'
Sarah Rhea hosted the Feb. 11 meeting of the Town and Country Garden Club at the Patrick House. President Connie Bell led the Club Collect before a delicious meal of potato soup and strawberry pretzel salad was served by the hostess. “House Plants” was theme of the program presented by Brenda Sipe who featured the heart-leaf Philodendron and gave each member cuttings from her house plants. Philodendron is the name of various kinds of vine like house plants grown for their beautiful foliage and there are 489 species of this plant. The leaves are large and in different shapes, produce roots along their stems, thick and tough, and vary widely in size and shape. The heart-leaf is popular and its leaves are smooth and glossy and 1 to 2 inches long. Sipe said that the Philodendron is probably the
Giraffe gourds by Betty Blo0omfield of Lyman, SC
Fused glass by Allison Matox-King of Gastonia
Apple Natural Stump by Jerry Blanton of Kings Mountain and Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Currently on exhibit: “Natural Beauties” featuring traditional and artistic gourds, wood, basketry and glass. February 2 through February 27. Admission is free. For more information call 704739-5585.
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$20 ticket for the event was Sunday. Ladd also won Favorite New Soloist in 2013 by Singing News and has performed with Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Jonathan Cain of Journey, Jason Crabb, Gold City, Booth Brothers, Ricky Skaggs and other country music stars. “We are very pleased that Steve Ladd will be our guest entertainer and all proceeds from the event will go to Kings Mountain Relay for Life,'' said Debbie Putnam of the host team.
Franc D'Ambrosio unmasks the phantom and takes the audience on a journey from the Bronx to Broadway and beyond during a performance Tuesday, March 1, at 8 p.m. at Clover School District Auditorium, 1625 Highway 55 East, in Clover, SC. Tickets are $15. D'Ambrosio is best known for his role as the 'Phantom' in Andrew Lloyd Webber's “The Phantom of the Opera.” With over 2,300 performances he held the title “World's Longest Running Phantom” for nearly a decade. He is also known for his role as Anthony Corleone in the Academy Awards nominated film, “The Godfather III.” He sang the Academy Award winning theme song from the film trilogy as well. Other credits include
Cherryville Little Theatre would like to invite you to journey “Into the Woods” to a place full of fairytale characters with a Brothers Grimm twist. There, you will find a baker and his wife who are frantically trying to undo a witch’s curse, Cinderella, who is desperately trying to get to the ball and Jack, who would do just about anything for his pet cow, even if it means climbing a beanstalk. They will stop at nothing in order to have their wishes granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. “Into the
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easiest of all house plants to grow. They tolerate the change in light, moisture and temperature and are common in most houses and require little care, grow best when they are not in direct sunlight and grow quite well in places too dark for other plants. These plants are easy to root in water, soil or peat moss. Schefflera is easy to grow also but don't over water. It has to be fertilized only once a year. President Bell reported on “What to do in the garden now.” She said it's time to prune evergreens that don't bloom in the spring. It's time to plant peonies, fertilize grass, clean pools and plant tomato seeds in containers. Secretary Glenda Crawford and Treasurer Susan Gibson gave reports. Connie Marlowe will host the March meeting at Patrick House and Ann Ward will present the program.
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Only a few more days to see “Natural Beauties”, an exhibit and sale of objects made from natural materials featuring gourds, wood, basketry and glass at the Southern Arts Society (in the old depot) in Kings Mountain, NC. The show ends Friday February 27. Much of the work in this show takes objects from nature that you may normally overlook and turns them into works of art. Old tree stumps are literally “turned” into beautiful bowls and urns. Gourds from the garden are dried, cleaned, carved into, cut out, painted and woven on to creating an item of delicate beauty. Some of the artists featured in this show are Jerry Blanton, Betty L. Bloomfield, Diane Brzeski (Gastonia), Sandy Dedmon, Iris P. Durand, Scott Farmer, Chris Ferree, Candice Hackett, Julia Honchar, Ben Hubbard, William "Bo" Jones, Lois Koenig, Helen Lee, Allison Mattox-King (Gastonia), Bill Rucker, Tika Tucker and Lee Tuttle. Southern Arts Society (the old train depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain, NC. Gift shop
BARBARA CABLE AND TRAVIS HAWKINS ..on wedding day Feb. 20, 1966
half century lived together was encumbered by the ever-changing complex institution of slavery. Ann Williams has been immersed in regional history for over thirty years. She has a particular research interest in antebellum plantation life and cotton farming, and draws on a variety of sources to study slave life especially books and papers written by slaves or former slaves. Ann has authored “Your Affectionate daughter, Isabella,”a documented story drawn from family papers about the experiences and adventures of the Torrance family, owners of a Mecklenburg plantation. She is also co-editor of
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Woods”, directed by Lauren Parker, is a Tony-award winning, musically sophisticated show by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim, that gives the opportunity to feature actors adept at dark comedy. The talented cast and crew will be taking this production to stage March 11, 12, 18&19@ p.m.7 and March 13 & 20 @ 3 p.m.. Tickets are available at the door: $12 for adults & $10 for students and seniors. Pre-sale tickets are available by phone now until the Thursday prior to each of the weekend performances. CLT Box Office 704-842-2147.
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SENIOR VETS: Program on last leg? From Page 1A discussion on the future of the meetings, whether to continue, change the time, what to do. “Charlie Carpenter, now a resident of Summit Place, came to me at the library in 1992 and asked to schedule a place for veterans to meet and we did,'' said Turner. Criswell, who enlisted in the US Navy in 1950 when he was 17 years old, has been a member of the group for 10 years, said membership had dwindled because of age and/or illness of some of the 15 or more former participants. He will be 84 in May but he loves the camaraderie and invites all veterans regardless of when and where they served in the military.
KEITH CRESWELL, JR. Young Navy photo “I went straight to Hawaii and from there was in the middle of everything on a ship in the South Pacific,'' said Criswell, who witnessed the first hydrogen bomb test. He said he has enjoyed meeting Navy Seals, an Army POW, Naval and
Army officers and men from all branches of the military during the 10 years he has been a member of the local veteran's group. “I want to see it continue,'' he said. A native of Shelby, Criswell married Kings Mountain nurse Evelyn Huffstetler. Together, they have six children, 25 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. In retirement, they bowl, golf, volunteer at Putnam Memorial Church, the Senior Center, Rhema Missions and at the bloodmobile and Criswell shoots pool at the Senior Center and works out at the YMCA. “The welcome mat is out for veterans to attend and help expand our programs each month,'' he said.
HENDRICKS: City’s Assistant Manager From Page 1A take on economic development along with a sharp focus on the community’s future and ongoing projects like the smart meter and fiber optics programs demonstrate his leadership. As Energy Services Director, he performs managerial, administrative and professional work in planning and directing the electrical and natural gas distributions for the city and the direction of 10 divisions in that department. As Assistant Manager he will assist other depart-
ments in such areas as rate studies, contract evaluations, large projects, etc. and will assist Mrs. Sellers in economic development evaluations and high profile projects. Hendricks’ first job with the city was as an electrical lineman from 1986-92 starting out as a ground man and working his way up to a journeyman lineman and promoted to Electric Line Construction supervisor in February 1992. He was promoted to electric transmission supervisor in 1997, director of electri-
cal utilities in 1998, and promoted to Energy Services Director in December 2011. Hendricks is active on the board of ElectriCities, serving as a leader on numerous committees and in 2013-14 was president of the North Carolina Association of Municipal Electric Systems. He is the city’s liaison for all activities regarding energy and serves on the board of directors of NCAMES. The city manager is the chief executive officer of the city and heads a staff of over 200 employees.
Bank of Ozarks gift $15,000 to Center Kings Mountain Bank of the Ozarks gave their third and final payment of their pledge of $15,000 on the building expansion project at the H. Lawrence Patrick
Senior Life & Conference Center last week. The check for $5,000 was presented to city and Senior Center officials by banking officials Brenda Lovelace and Kent
ing from Kings Mountain, and send (newspaper) clippings to the comfort committee for sailors.” The officers elected for this work were: Mrs. McLean, chairman; Mrs. W.S. Dilling, secretary; Mrs. R.L. Mauney, treasurer; and Ms. Bonnie Mauney in charge of clippings”. In September, the chapter reported on their Red Cross work: “30 jars of jelly were collected, 2 knitted sweaters, mufflers, helmets, and wristlets were made, clippings were collected, and 350 Liberty Bonds were purchased”. In October, Bonnie Mauney and Daisy Carpenter were asked to “make a list of all of the Kings Mountain boys who had left for the Training Camps and put the list in the Red Cross work room.” Like others across the state, members of the Col. Frederick Hambright Chapter did their part to support the war effort in creative ways. The names of three Kings Mountain men killed during World War I are listed at Veteran’s Memorial in Patriots Park. I’m sure many more served from our community. We can only hope that the efforts by our citizens through the Red Cross and other organizations gave those serving from Kings Mountain comfort while they were so far from home. Let us honor: William Barrett – Army, Killed In Action Robert Pressley Falls – Killed In Action Ben Ross - Killed In Action We are grateful for all those who served, and especially for the sacrifices made by these three
men and their families. It is obvious from the DAR minutes that our citizens realized the danger faced by those serving in the military and made effort to give them comfort, both physically and mentally, and to support their families while they were away. To help with the war effort during World War I, DAR loaned its National Headquarters land to the United States. The federal government used the land to erect a temporary war office building that provided office space for 600 people. Many DAR members became American Red Cross volunteers and provided substantial financial support to the relief organization and the DAR Headquarters became a center of wartime activity. Almost every room that could be spared in the DAR buildings, were given to the American Red Cross for such efforts as the Prisoner of War Office, a day nursery for the children of enlisted men whose wives were working, and a War Service Center to entertain servicemen. Constitution Hall also hosted a number of Red Cross War Relief concerts. DAR chapters and individual members also did their part. DAR member contributions supported the important Red Cross Blood Plasma Fund and helped to buy ambulances, trucks, and mobile canteens. Additionally, some 112,000 DAR members volunteered over 26 million hours for the Red Cross. How nice it is to know that our DAR Members from Kings Mountain were a part of that effort. Poster used by the United States Food Administration
Teague. The money was appropriated for new lockers. The Herald inadvertendly reported in a photograph cutline last week that the total pledge was $45,000.
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KM Energy Services used cables strung across and above the highway to safely pull electrical distribution lines over I-85 early Sunday. The NCDOT's Metrolina Regional Transportation Management Center used digital message signs over the interstate to alert motorists asked to follow the direction of law enforcement and be prepared to slow down or stop. From Page 1A night. The process began at midnight. KM Police and State Police began what is called a rolling road block for both north and southbound traffic on I-85 just north of mile marker 5, Dixon School Road. Hendricks said a rolling road block slowed down traffic and allowed cables to be pulled across the road.”We went back beyond the electric line crossing area and utilized blue lights to mitigate the flow of traffic to a pace that
allowed for our crews to have the 20 minute window,'' he said. Crews installed the rope that pulls the electric line during this 20 minute period to pull the power lines across the highway. City crews installed the electric lines while traffic was able to pass through. The city utilized Stay alert Safety Services to bring traffic to one lane for both the north and south bound lanes.'' Our goal was to allow the flow of traffic to continue but at a much slower
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PIECES: of Kings Mountain History From Page 4A and tobacco growers. Other Tar Heel farmers helped feed the Allied troops while many of their sons joined the armed services. “The American military needed massive amounts of food, fuel, armaments, and other material and the money to pay farmers and private industry for their production. Where production fell short, North Carolinians made up the difference by finding creative ways to conserve everything from potatoes to coal to socks in order to donate the surplus to the military. African Americans and white women in particular contributed vigorously to the war effort to express their patriotism and prove to white men they were worthy of greater citizenship rights. “While nearly 87,000 Tar Heel men and two hundred women left home for training and combat, Governor Bickett, state and local governments, and private charities such as the Red Cross undertook an ambitious campaign to mobilize the financial and material necessities for war. Public school teachers and college and university faculty and students … devoted themselves to the war effort.” In 1917, the City of Kings Mountain was a small, tight knit community with a population of 2,800, having grown by 582 in less than a decade. By August, the Col. Frederick Hambright Chapter officially “decided to become the Auxiliary of the Kings Mountain Red Cross”. They agreed to “knit sweater sets, donate 2 jars of jelly per member as reserve hospital supply, (assemble) comfort bags for boys leav-
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the thousands of dollars. So when he says that the city took a step backward, I honestly don’t see how he got his calulations because I feel the city took a step forward. . I will say that if Mr. Frishmuth was financing the event he would see the loss and then I am sure that he would no longer host the event as well. I am sure that the city administration is working on events that are going to benefit the city and also keep athletics active in the future events. Optimism that citizens have for the future is really high and I feel that there are many citizens that actually agree with me on this topic of saving money instead of throwing it in the air and then in return the city doesn’t even make a third or fourth of it back on this event. I am sure that Mayor Scott Neisler and any council member would sit down with any citizen to discuss any new ideas that they feel will benefit our city, so again instead of bashing them, work with them and bring any new ideas to their attention and will listen to your new and fresh ideas and they will even listen to your complaints and try to fund a way to handle it so that it will in the end benefit our city and our citizens. I advise everyone to work together on bringing new ideas and new events to the city and that not a select few will be proud but all citizens of all ages can be proud of. Let’s work with our new administration to build out city up because change is good and it can be better if everyone just steps up and works together. So, if you want to bring new ideas to our city schedule an appointment with our administration and lay it out on the table or better yet just come to city council meetings and put your ideas out so that everyone in attendance can hear what you think will help our city unite and grow Let’s work together to make Kings Mountain better. Please put this letter on the front page so that everyone can see it just as you did with Mr. Frishmuth’s article. TOMMY CARROLL Kings Mountain, NC
The Pope Messed Up, Bush Was Right From Page 4A Pope Francis’ mistake was similar to the ones we all make. When we point the finger there are always at least three pointing back at us. Well, maybe four depending on how you point. The Vatican learned something ages ago that America has taken a long time to learn. National security is important. A wall is not the total answer but it would help just like it has been helpful in protecting the Vatican and the Pope. Building a wall doesn’t mean we are not Christians. Building a
wall means we are trying to protect our people. The next President must build this wall and it wouldn’t hurt for him or her to visit the Vatican to get some ideas. Glenn Mollette is an American Syndicated Columnist and Author. He is the author of eleven books and read in all fifty states. This column does not necessarily reflect the view of any organization, institution or this paper or media source. Find out more at www.keepourfreedom. com
pace. This process made it much easier and safer for the workers during this project,'' he added. “I am most appreciative for all those who assisted the city in making this project a success and I am extremely proud of all those within the city, Energy Department and KM Police, who worked to make this a smooth and safe process. These folks are the best in the industry, I would stack them up against anyone,'' he added.
Don't: play politics with people's paychecks From Page 4A education system. Giving teachers a reasonable raise can be done if there is a commitment to public education. During Governor Jim Hunt’s administration teacher pay was raised to the national median. Researchers at the University of Arizona looked at a variety of measurable factors grading states on their commitment to public education. N.C. got an F. We are at the bottom of the scale and we are having a difficult time attracting and keeping good teachers. It was recently in the media that enrollment at our state’s education training schools is down 30%. This is partly due to the lower teacher pay and disrespect shown by our political establishment. Speaker Tim also pointed out that when his party took control of the General Assembly that the State’s finances were in a mess. The major reason they were in a mess was that we had just come out of the worst recession since the Great Depression -a recession that came during a Republican administration. The national recovery was the reason our unemployment rate was reduced, not a regressive tax cut made in Raleigh. Nobody wants to pay taxes including me, but it’s shortsighted to ignore public education. We can’t compete with other states and countries without an educated workforce. It’s pay me now or pay me later. DENNIS PATTERSON Kings Mountain, NC
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NEWCOMER: to KM accomplished equestrian Black History Month From Page 1A community. Karen has been riding Taz, her favorite horse, for 15 years in numerous events in Las Crucis, NM, Santa Teresa, NM, Rio Grande River, Canutillo, TX, El Paso, TX, and Bolivar Peninsula, Crystal Beach, TX. Her mother, Dianne Kent, likes to ride with her, as well as other members of her family, including her sister-inlaw, Renee Bingham, who is chaplain of Godspeed Ministry in the drag racing industry where Karen and her horses spent several summers at camp. Karen's daughter, Ashley (Mrs. David) Henry recently moved to Delmar, NY; son, Robert Bayne is in the USAF stationed in Abilene, Texas. Her three-year-old grandson, David, loves to climb on her Quarter and Paint and ride with Grandma. Karen's husband, a Lowboy Driver, also enjoys riding and farm life. The family is active in Family Worship Center. Karen grew up in Front Royal, Va, 50 miles north-
west of Washington, DC in the northern Shenandoah Valley. Her father, Frankie Caudill, lives in Virginia. “I love Kings Mountain and the senior citizens and staff at the Patrick Center have been so welcoming,'' said Grigg, who has some new program ideas she wants to share with them. Personable and friendly, Karen is already on a firstname basis with senior citizens and she enjoys hearing about their families and involving them in activities. “We all have fun and learn from each other,'' she said.
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Karen Grigg and her husband, Gary, enjoy riding together and farm life. He boarded her horses when she moved to Kings Mountain from El Paso, Te xas.
Karen Grigg rides on her riding buddy Taz with a neighbor's child in El Paso, Texas.
Pre-school screening is March 7-11 Cleveland County Schools will hold preschool screenings for the 2016-17 school year on March 7-11, 2016 at the Office of School Readi-
ness, 308 W. Marion St., Shelby, Building B. This is the small building near the tennis courts. Parking is in back. To schedule an ap-
pointment for children who live in Cleveland County and will be 4 years old by August 31 call 704-476-8064 between the hours of 8:30
a.m. and 3 p.m. Appointments will be made until all are booked. No appointments will be made after Feb. 26, 2016.
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Dr. Doris Sanders and her husband, Mount Zion Baptist Church Pastor A. L. Sanders, are pictured at the Black History Month program at the Patrick Senior Center. Mrs. Sanders, Associate Pastor of the church, was speaker. Photo by KAREN GRIGG Dr. Doris A. Sanders, Associate Minister at Mount Zion Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of her husband Pastor A. L. Sanders, was guest speaker at the Black History Month program last Tuesday at the Patrick Senior Center. She spoke on the theme, “A Legacy of Strength, a Future of Hope.” Mayor pro tem Mike Butler welcomed the group and the invocation was given by Nellie Roseboro. Also participating on the program were retired Senior Center Director Monty Thornburg, Barbara Crosby, John McCoy, Patsy Lemmon, Gloria Johnson, Brenda Smith, Janie McVay, Lorada Mason and Center Director Sharon Eaker. Sarah Miller introduced the guest speaker and the Senior Choir presented special music. Choir members are Alma Adams, Evelyn Black, Mary Helen Brown, Marie Burris, Carolyn Case, Barbara Crosby, Betty Grant, Brenda Smith, Christine Moore, Olivia
Moore, Nellie Roseboro, Guynetha Warren, Mary Warren and Alice White. Door greeters were Timothy Brown and Guynetha Warren. Special recognition on the program was given to Janet Beani, Barbara Crosby, Bonnie Hale, Sarah Miller, Christine Moore and Lorada Mason. Dr. Sanders holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Apex School of Theology in Durham in Transformational Leadership and will complete a Doctorate of Education degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, in Transformational Christian Education in 2017. She holds a Master of Divinity degree from Shaw University Divinity School in Raleigh and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Illinois in Springfield. Dr. Sanders and her husband are parents of three children: Devin, Trinity and Makiah. They moved to Kings Mountain in December 2015.
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KM Mountaineer basketball teams in state tourney
Kings Mountain’s Dante Starr (33) runs the baseline against East Burke’s Andrew Cook (34) in last week’s game at Parker Gym. (Photos by Gary Smart)
East Burke stuns KMHS in SMAC tourney semis East Burke went on an 11-0 run late in the first half and stunned Kings Mountain 48-46 in the semi-finals of the South Mountain Athletic Conference tournament last week at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium. It was the third nail-biter the two teams engaged in during this season, with Kings Mountain winning the first two including a 45-44 win in the regular season finale the previous week. Prior to their run, the Cavaliers had led just once and had the game tied on one other occasion. But their hawking defense forced 16 turnovers and 10 steals, and that was the big difference. Guard Demetris Hill scored the Mountaineers’ first eight points for an 8-3 lead, but East Burke’s defense turned up the pressure and shut him down except for one basket in the fourth quarter. The Cavaliers held KM’s leading scorer, 6-7 Jacob Skidmore, to just four points, all in the first quarter. Skidmore’s trey from the corner broke a 13-13 tie and gave the Mountaineers a 16-13 lead after the first quarter. Kavin Mosley’s only bucket of the game to start the second period gave the Mountaineers an 18-13 lead
Kings Mountain High’s varsity basketball teams opened play last night in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 3A tournament. The girls were hosting West Henderson and the boys were entertaining East Gaston in a doubleheader at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium. Results were not available at press time. If either or both of the KM teams won, they will be in second round action on Thursday night. The third round is slated for Saturday and the fourth round is Tuesday, March 1. The Western Regional championship game is Saturday, March 5 and the state championship is Saturday, March 12. The Kings Mountain boys, with a 17-5 record, are the sixth seed in the Western 3A and East Gaston came to town with an 11-13 record and the #27 seed. The winner of that game advances to Thursday night’s round against the winner of the #7 Marvin Ridge (15-7) and #22 Sun Valley (14-8) game. KM will play at home if it advances; if East Gaston won last night, the Warriors
will travel. The Lady Mountaineers are seeded #9 with a 13-9 record while West Henderson came to town with a 24th seed and 12-10 record. The winner will advance to play the winner of the #8 North Iredell (17-5) and #25 Concord (12-10) game. Victories by KM and North Iredell would send the Lady Mountaineers on the road, but a KM win and Concord win would mean another home game for the KM five. Kings Mountain completed its regular season last Wednesday night at RS Central with a 61-32 loss to East Burke in the semi-finals of the South Mountain Athletic Conference tournament. The Lady Mountaineers, who had upset the #2 Lady Cavaliers the previous week, were never in the game. East Burke came out blazing from three-point land and led 20-8 after the first period and 34-13 at halftime. KM freshman point guard Hannah Clark was held to 11 points after having scored a season high 35 points in the earlier win over the Cavaliers.
KM Middle girls playing for title against Crest
East Burke’s Devin Seacrest (30) blocks a shot by Kings Mountain freshman Zeke Littlejohn in last week’s game at KMHS. and they still led 22-17 before the Cavaliers began their run. Jonas Bradshaw scored five straight points to tie the game at 22 all, and they took the lead for good on a pair of free throws by Caleb Wright. Treys by Christian Parson and Devin Seacrest stretched the lead to 29-22 before KM freshman Zeke Littlejohn broke the run
with a basket to cut the margin to 29-24 at the half. East Burke went on to lead 37-30 going into the fourth quarter and was still up by seven (41-34) with 5:50 left in the game. Littlejohn’s three and a two-point basket by Hill brought the Mountaineers to within two at 41-39 and Littlejohn connected again with 1:17 left to bring the
home team to within 45-43. After the Cavs called timeout with 51 seconds left, the Mountaineers fouled Parsons, and he missed. Littlejohn had a chance to tie the game with a pair of free throws with 33.7 seconds left, but he missed the second one and East still led 45-44. Seacrest hit two freebies See KM/EB, Page 2B
Kings Mountain Middle School’s girls basketball team was playing Crest at home yesterday for the TriCounty Conference championship. The Lady Patriots defeated Lincolnton 49-43 in the first round Thursday at Lincolnton after defeating East Lincoln 47-19 in their regular season finale on Tuesday. Kings Mountain entered the championship game with an 11-3 overall record. Kings Mountain got an excellent effort from all of its players in the close win over Lincolnton. Shay Portee led all scorers with 31 points. Maggie Lloyd played excellent defense on Lincolnton’s leading scorer and kept her well below her season scoring average; and Kendra
Thompson dominated the boards on both offense and defense. Kings Mountain led 11-6 after the first period, 24-8 at the half and 37-25 going into the fourth quarter. Others scoring for the Lady Patriots were Lloyd with eight, Thompson and Mary Robinson with four each, and Essence Houser with two. Portee scored 12 points in Tuesday’s victory at East Lincoln. Houser and Thompson added eight each, Mary Lowrance five, Lloyd four and Madison Weber, Bea Haynes, Emma Quinn, Kentura Wilson and Hope Yarborough two each. Portee, Thompson and Wilson played well on defense. See KMMS GIRLS, Page 2B
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KMHS women’s soccer looks for good year Kings Mountain High women’s soccer coach Erik Price and his players are looking forward to a good season this spring. The Lady Mountaineers defeated Asheville 3-1 and tied West Iredell 3-3 in a scrimmage Saturday at Henry Fork River Soccer Complex in Hickory; and they will compete in a
scrimmage this Saturday at AC Reynolds High in Asheville, facing off at 10 a.m. against TC Roberson and at 1 p.m. against Reynolds. The Lady Mountaineers open their regular season at home next Tuesday with a 6 p.m. South Mountain Athletic Conference matchup with East Rutherford. Coach Price welcomes
back six starters from last year, as well as 11 talented freshmen. Juniors Virginia Dellinger and Ashley Rhom begin their third year in the program. Rhom is the team’s goalie and is back healthy and ready to go following a season-ending injury in the second game last season.
Returning sophomores are Paloma Dettloff, Mackenzie Ramsey, Lauren Campbell and Cassidy Calhoun. Freshmen that will see a lot of playing time include Nicola Bridges, Raegan Buchanan, Lindsey Deaver, Natalie Lutz, Baylee Marr, Olivia Martin, Georgia Moss, Abby Pennington,
Bella Sherrin, Shaleigh Short and Makayla Smith. “The girls have been working really hard so far in practice,” said Coach Price. “This is a very dedicated group of players and they are excited to get started. “We are still trying to figure out where everybody will fit into our system. We were able to play players in
different positions during the scrimmage this past weekend. The scrimmages are very important to us this year with all of the new players learning each other on the field.”
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Softball Scrimmage Saturday Kings Mountain High’s softball team will host a multi-team scrimmage Saturday at the YMCA. Games will be played on four fields beginning at 10 a.m. Admission is $5 for the entire day. Children under five will be admitted free. A coin flip will determine the home team. A “drop dead” format will be in effect, meaning that games will end at the prescribed time regardless of score, outs, pitch count, number of bats, etc. Competing along with the KM ladies will be South Point, Crest, Burns, Shelby, Freedom, East Gaston, Fred T. Foard and South Mecklenburg.
The schedule: Field One: 10-11 a.m. – South Point vs. Foard; 11:10-12:10 – South Point vs. Shelby; 12:20-1:20 – Foard vs. Freedom; 1:30-2:30 – South Point vs. Freedom. Field Two: 10-11 – KM vs. Burns; 11:10-12:10 – KM vs. East Gaston; 12:20-1:20 – East Gaston vs. Burns; 1:30-2:30 – Foard vs. Burns. Field Three: 10-11 – Shelby vs. team TBA; 11:10-12:10 – Freedom vs. team TBA; 1:302:30 – KM vs. team TBA; Field Four: 10-11 – Crest vs. East Gaston; 11:10-12:10 – Crest vs. Foard; 1:30-2:30 – Crest vs. Shelby.
Sports This Week Saturday, February 27 TBA – High school softball, KMHS Jamboree at KM YMCA. TBA – High school soccer, KMHS at AC Reynolds Jamboree.
Monday, February 29 4:30 – High school baseball, Kings Mountain at North Gaston (JVs at Kings Mountain). TBA – High school golf, SMAC teams at KM Country Club.
Tuesday, March 1 4 p.m. – High school tennis, Kings Mountain at Forestview. 6 p.m. – High school softball, East Rutherford at Kings Mountain. 6 p.m. – High school soccer, East Rutherford at Kings Mountain.
KMHS baseball expects good season Kings Mountain High’s baseball team lost some key starters from last year, but with a strong pitching staff and experience at some other key positions Coach Matt Bridges feels like the Mountaineers can make a run for the SMAC championship this spring. The Mountaineers have looked good in practice and scrimmages so far, and are anxious to open their regular season next Monday with a 4:30 game at North Gaston. They begin SMAC play on Tuesday, March 1 with a JV/varsity doubleheader with East Rutherford at Lancaster Field. Bridges has three pitch-
ers with varsity experience – Madisyn Bolin, Matt Absher and Bryson Bailey – plus some pitchers up from the JV team that are also impressive. “Our pitching staff will be the key to our season this year,” Bridges said. “We are returning all but one of our pitchers from last year. “Madisyn Bolin and Matt Absher were our starters for most of the conference games last year and did an excellent job. Bryson Bailey was a main relief guy last year and he has looked great so far in practice. We are also adding a hard throwing lefty, Steven Russell, and a hard throw-
ing righty, Alec Seaward, that could have some great outings for us as well. “I feel very fortunate to have this many options on the mound. Most high school baseball teams have one and sometimes two solid pitchers. We can go six or seven deep in our staff.” At the plate, the Mountaineers are trying to fill the loss of their leading hitter from the past two years, Brandon Bell. “I feel like we can put a solid lineup out there that can score top to bottom,” Bridges said. Leading off for the Mountaineers will be NC
State signee Will Wilson, who will be starting for his fourth season. “He can do things a lot of high school hitters can’t,” Bridges said. “Also, the ones so far that have shown the capability of doing some good things with the bat are Matt Absher, Thomas Lavin, John Bell and Bryson Bailey.” Bridges said it is hard right now to say what the strengths will be offensively. He looks for all of the above, as well as new players like Brian Lysek, Steven Russell, Hunter Cash, Hunter Champion and Palmer Davis to have good years.
“We have a few guys with some pop and we have a few guys that can run a little bit,” he said. “That usually can put enough pressure on high school fielders.” Bridges looks to the SMAC to be solid top to bottom, just like it has always been. “The winner of the SMAC the last two seasons has been playing in the state semifinal game,” he pointed out. “I feel like we are definitely one of the top contenders to win the SMAC. This group has worked hard and found success through middle school and JV baseball so hopefully we can carry it over to varsity.”
KM track hopes for good year Kings Mountain High’s men’s track team hopes to perform well in the South Mountain Athletic Conference this spring. Veteran coach Rayvis Key has some of last year’s top performers returning, but also has to replace some good athletes that graduated. “We hope to at
least keep within the top four in the conference,” Key said. “With only three days of practice so far due to bad weather, it’s hard to determine which, if any freshmen will step up to help the team. “Last year the team bettered expectations at the conference meet by finishing third.
It will take a team effort to match that performance this year.” Some of the top returners are seniors Aaron Smith in the pole vault, Naseem Green in the triple and long jump, and Bryan Sanders in the discus. Juniors Orlandus Gamble and Josh Helton will be strong in the high
jump, and juniors Austin McKee and Malachi Wingate are talented distance runners. Junior Malik Banner will be among the league’s best in the 400 meter dash. The Mountaineers open their season on March 4 at Polk County. Their first home meet is March 9.
Kings Mountain’s Aaron Smith returns as one of the top pole vaulters in the area. (Herald file photo)
KMHS golfers will be good With seven of the eight players returning from last year’s Western North Carolina championship team, the Kings Mountain High golfers expect to make a strong run toward the SMAC championship this spring. The only player lost to graduation is Miles
Robinson. Returning players include sophomores Alex Goff and Tyler Withers, juniors Dawson Adams, Carson Bailey and Cameron Ward, and seniors Hunter Cooke and Hunter Ward. Freshman Chris Reid and junior Joey Barrett have joined the
team, which opens its season at Kings Mountain Country Club Monday against Burns and Crest. “Hopefully, we can build off our success from last year and continue to play competitively,” said veteran coach Kevin Moss. “We have sev-
KM/EB: Cavaliers knock Mounties out of SMAC tourney in second round From Page 1B with 26 seconds left to make it 47-44. Josh Helton made a strong move inside to cut the margin to 47-46, and the Mountaineers fouled Parson with 11.4 seconds remaining. Things looked good for the home team when Parson missed the free throw. Kings Mountain rebounded and was bringing the ball up court, but Parson redeemed himself by taking the ball away from Skidmore at half-court. The Mountaineers had to foul him. He hit the first shot, but missed the second and KM got the
rebound, but with just two seconds left Hill had to attempt a three-quarter court shot and it bounced off the rim as the final buzzer sounded. Helton had a good allaround game with eight points, 11 rebounds and four blocks. Dante Starr had seven points and 10 rebounds. BOXSCORE KM (46) – Hill 10, Petty 4, Skidmore 5, Starr 7, Helton 8, Littlejohn 10, Mosley 2. EB (48) – Parson 14, Bradshaw 16, Duckworth 2, Wright 2, Seacrest 8, Cook 2, Greer 4.
eral players coming back so we are a more experienced team than last year. We have our core players coming back and we are still a young team. “Several of the returning players have been playing non-stop since last season ended and hopefully we start
this season off the way we ended last year’s season by playing our best golf.” Moss said the team peaked at the right time last year, posting its lowest score of 300 to win the regional. “I expect us to be very competitive and hopefully put our-
selves in position to win the conference,” Moss said. “However, Crest and Shelby both have some good players coming back as well and both schools traditionally have good golf programs. It should be a very competitive golf season in our conference.”
KMMS GIRLS: Lady Patriots face Crest for title From Page 1B KM led 12-4 after the first period, 24-8 at halftime and 45-15 going into the fourth period. Kings Mountain’s boys were scheduled to open tournament play yesterday at Lincolnton after closing out their regular season last week with a 59-29 over East Lincoln. The Patriots jumped out to a 24-4 lead after the first
quarter and never looked back in running their record to 8-2 in the conference and 9-4 overall to finish in third place. Leading the team in scoring was Kobe Paysour with 12 points. He went 6-for-6 from the field and also had nine steals and three assists. Matt Toms contributed seven points. Bryce Fisher had six points and seven rebounds, and Belton Pressley had six points and three steals. Marcus Odums had
six points, Titus Clark five points and four rebounds, Caleb Johnson four points and five rebounds, Jaden Grier four points and six rebounds, Laz Welch and Ricaylen Mack three points each, and Zach Crawford three points and four rebounds. Playing great defense were Paysour, Fisher Perssley. The Patriots hit six threes to bring their season total to 59.
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Patriots lose Kings Mountain YMCA championship basketball scores in tournament 9-10 Boys February 17 Hornets- 21 (Tucker Robinette 8, Camron Rhom 2, Landon Hollifield 11) Tarheels- 20 (Bradley Floyd 2, Devon Dorsey 2, Mason Demetro 7, Chance Davis 9) February 18 Warriors- 10 (Mequilita Ragin Jr 1, Zach Scott 5, Micha Rayfield 4) Carolina Ballers- 22 (Alayna Patrick 4, Brayden Patrick 13, Jordan Driscoll 1, Trey Platt 4) February 19 Bruins- 29 (Nick Cole 13, Eli Osborne 6, Will Spicer 4, Isaac Harrison 2, Reece Mobley 2, Thomas Spicer 2) Hornets- 28 (Tucker Robinette 18, Camron Rhom 2, Landon Hollifield 2, Tee Hollifield 4, Dylan Moore 2) February 20 championship Bruins- 32 (Will Spicer
7, Nick Cole 13, Isaac Harrison 2, Eli Osborne 4, Thomas Spicer 2, Reece Mobley 4) Carolina Ballers- 29 (Alayna Patrick 6, Brayden Patrick 14, Trey Platt 7, Jude Lynn 2) 11-12 Boys February 16 Thunder- 22 (Nicholas Burrows 18, Devin Pressley 4) Hornets- 20 (Brandon Bullock 3, Noah Crocker 3, Charlie 7, Riddick Pompey 4, Maddox Brown 3) February 16 Warriors- 44 (Ward Dellinger 19, Torj 4, Logan 13, Junior 4, Jayden 2, Camden 2) Spurs- 33 (Devin 2, Brandon 13, Dylan 7, Maddox 4, Cole 3, Nassan 2, Nazier 2) February 20 Warriors- 22 (Ward Dellinger 3, Logan 11, Jayden 6, Nick 2) Thunder- 19 (AJ Wylie
2, Nicholas Burrows 5, Blake Shuler 3, Deshawn Dean 2, Devin Pressley 7) 13-15 Boys Februrary 16 Wolfpack- 55 (Jeremy Huskins 5, Jordan Biddix 6, Nathan Jeffers 30, Skyler Biddix 6, Mikey Medlin 8) Spoilers- 47 (Michael 19, Titus 8, Devon 2, Mike Toms 18) February 18 Mavericks- 51 (Jayden Grier 20, Josiah Hayneswerth 2, John Melton 14, Keyshawn Hopper 9, Koby Rikard 6) The Heat- 43 (Jonathan 3, Jaylen Blanton 6, Elijah 9, Jared Kidd 2, Trevor Brown 20, Marcus 3) February 18 Supersonics- 64 (Alex Goff 20, Ranelle12, Weston Hughes 13, Rasheem Hughes 9, Dontavius Hughes 10) Ligers- 58 (Trey Crawford 2, Zach Crawford 21, DJ Bagwell 2, Kamron Truit
11, Matt 22) February 18th Express- 51 (Tre Crocker 21, Jordan Pressley 7, Belton 13, Kalem Wade 6, Bryce Karnegay 4) Wolfpack- 41 (Kaleb Williams 6, Jordan Biddix 8, Nathan Jeffers 10, Skyler Biddix 6, Mikey Medlin 11) February 19 Mavericks – 52 (Jayden Grier 22, Josiah Hayneswerth 11, John Melton 9, Koby Rikard 6, Keyshawn Hopper 4) Supersonics- 61 (Alex Goff 20, Ranelle 4, Rasheem Hughes 15, Weston Hughes 6, Dontavius Hughes 16) February 20 championship Express- 50 (Kalem Wade 25, Jordan Pressley 9, Belton 6, Tre Crocker 8, Jalen McAllister 2) Supersonics- 37 (Alex Goff 13, Rasheem Hughes 6, Weston Hughes 1, Dontavius Hughes 17)
The Kings Mountain Middle boys basketball team suffered a heart-breaking 46-42 loss to Lincolnton in Tri-County playoff action. Kings Mountain and Lincolnton were tied 7-7 after the first period. The Patriots were down 9 points with three and a half minutes to go, before mounting a furious comeback, KM had a chance to take the lead with 30 seconds to go, but just missed a three and an offensive put back rolled in
and out. Leading scorers were Kobe Paysour 11 (5 rebounds, 4 assists), Titus Clark 8, Caleb Johnston 8 (8 rebounds), Zach Crawford 7 (4 rebounds), Belton Pressley 5 (2 assists), Bryce fisher 3 (8 rebounds). KM made 63 three pointers for the season (an average of 4.5 a game). KM’s record for the season was 9-5 overall, and 8-2 (third place) in Tri-County Conference.
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you may never use – is keeping you from buying a policy, consider one that combines long-term care insurance with either a life insurance policy or an annuity. Hybrid life insurance policies provide a death benefit for your heirs and a pool of money you can use for long-term care. Any funds you use for care are generally subtracted from the death benefit. While hybrid annuity policies generally allows you to purchase a deferred annuity, which can be used for long-term care or if you don’t need care, it can be redeemed for its accumulated value when it matures, or left to your heirs when you die. To find a policy that offers the best rates, get a long-term care insurance specialist who works with a variety of companies. See aaltci.org to locate one. Also shop insurers like Northwestern Mutual and New York Life, who work only with their own agents. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Rev. Barry Philbeck, Pastor of Love Valley Baptist Church, his wife, Jenny and their son BJ and daughter Chelsey.
This is an original photograph of Love Valley Baptist Church before the new sanctuary and restorations were made.
Michael Lindsay, Assistant Pastor of Love Valley Baptist Church, and his wife, Brittany.
LOVE VALLEY From Page 1A church under the direction of deacon Rick Owensby. He operates the bus ministry on site, organizes and trains adults to work with teenagers and children. The buses travel 10 routes in Cleveland and Gaston Counties, Cherokee County, and York County, SC and drivers depart on Sundays following morning worship service. They return with riders of all ages for the 3 p.m. service and then take them back home after service. Some 100 people run this ministry and there have been no serious issues reported by the staff. Michael Lindsay, assistant pastor, says that between 300400 ride the buses and while the riders have worship and afterwards enjoy snacks, the bus workers are served lunch at 3 p.m. by women of the church. Volunteers visit the young riders every week and the bus ministry has been one of the most highly successful outreach programs at the church. “The bus drivers love to see the smiles on the faces of the people who ride their buses,'' says Lindsay. “We believe the church is here to reach people and exalt the Lord and He has blessed our burden to reach people,'' said the pastor who said volunteers had knocked on every door in Kings Mountain at least twice in the last 5 years. Because of tithing, the church budget for its outreach ministry tops $200,000 a year, said Lindsay. The church supports 73 missionaries monthly, has sent out 10 missionaries from the church, and operates the Master’s House in Shelby for people with addiction problems, several prison and rest home ministries, a home school ministry and a children's home ministry. The church has also sent out six pastors: Keith Blalock, Sam Hayes, Ed Kuykendall, Jeff Ledbetter, Keith Linzy, and Steven Sykes. “We minister to whoever, wherever
we can,'' said the pastor. The church conducts three radio broadcasts on Sunday. The pastor is away as an evangelist during the week but is always in his pulpit for regular services. “I was in a meeting with Senator Ted Cruz' father the past week in South Carolina,'' he said. (Ted Cruz is running for President on the Republican ticket.) The assistant pastor fills in for Pastor Philbeck and also leads the music. The choir sings in every service, including prayer meeting services on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. where 250-275 people attend. How has the church been so successful? “It's been a miracle,'' says the pastor. In 1942, the residents of the Love Valley community gathered in an arbor across the road from the location of the present church building. The Rev. L. B. Turner led the organization of the church and before wintertime, the men had made plans to construct a building. The Van Dyke family deeded enough ground on which to build a church. A 12 x 18 foot building of one room was built from slabs of lumber. Rev. Earl Redding came to the church as pastor in 1944 and served until 1981. He became pastor emeritus and was its associate pastor until 1987. Through his leadership several restorations to the first church building were made and a fellowship hall was built. Barry Philbeck had worked for 13 years at Reliance Electric and by his own account “had no real relationship with the Lord.” Growing up in Grover, he attended church occasionally and made several professions of faith. It wasn’t until some coworkers invited him to a revival meeting in 1994 that he went to church and accepted God as his Savior. He began attending Christian Freedom Baptist Church, and started teaching Sunday School. He
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Buses line the lot behind Love Valley Baptist Church ready to roll every Sunday at noon and transport young people to church youth services at 3 p.m.
A before picture of the Shepard welding shop which has been transformed into a beautiful fellowship hall for the church. also began Bible College and, on occasion, filled in for Pastor Mike Chambers who he said “took me under his wing.” His wife, the former Jenny Schrader, works with him in the church and he praises her as “the best Christian I've ever seen.” They have a daughter, Chelsie, 18, in nursing school and a son, BJ, 22. He preached his first sermon as the new pastor at Love Valley Baptist Church on July 6, 1997. During Pastor Philbeck's ministry, the church has experienced substantial growth. Forty members were attending Love Valley Baptist Church when the church called Philbeck. One of his first “promises” to the congregation was that he would stand on the church roof and preach and sing if 100 people came to Sunday School. The 100 came and The Herald printed a photograph. “I am in awe of what God has done, I give God all the credit and this congregation as it continues to spread the message about Jesus Christ,'' he said, add-
This is the Sunday School education building at Love Valley Baptist Church. ing, ''we are enjoying what God has done for us because of the faithfulness of the early church and the Van Dyke community.'' A new sanctuary was built in 1999 and a modular educational building was purchased in 2003. The current sanctuary was expanded in 2005 and doubled the seating capacity for the worship services while the congregation also purchased the house and land adjacent to the church the same year. In 2013 the church purchased Randy Shephard's welding shop
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and four acres of property. In 2014 another two acres of land near the same building was purchased. In February 2016 the remodeling of the welding shop into a 5,200 square foot fellowship hall was completed. Both pastors are looking forward to celebrating the 75th anniversary of the church in 2017. Assistant Pastor Michael Lindsay began his service at the church as a volunteer in 2002 and became assistant pastor in 2009. Married to Brittany Blalock in 2005, they have four children:
Ethan, 7; Micah, 6; Faith, 3; and Charity, 2. Lindsay enjoys working with the large group of teens and young adults in the church. “This is a friendly church and visitors are greeted by 20-30 people before they go home from services.'' The church employs a full time secretary, Kim Linzy. “The Lord has done it, we've watched the Lord do it and make us a part of this wonderful congregation. It is just unbelievable and we're just very thankful to be a part of the work of this church,'' said Philbeck.
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Small Business Seminars in KM and Kingstown The Small Business Center at Cleveland Community College is continually working to provide education, support, and counseling to entrepreneurs and small business owners. In addition to the regularly scheduled, FREE seminars held at the LeGrand Center on Thursday evenings, seminars will be conducted in Kings Mountain and Kingstown next week. The seminar in Kings Mountain will be on Monday, February 29, at the Mauney Memorial Library, from 5-8 p.m.. The topic is “So You Think You Have a Great Idea – Now What?” You will learn important information about the 6 stages of product development, including information on intellectual property protection measures. The overall process of strategy, organization, concept generation, and product marketing can make or break a business. The seminar in Kingstown will be the following day, Tuesday, March 1, at
the Kingstown Town Hall from 5:30-8 p.m.. The topic of this seminar is “Basics of Bookkeeping.” Discover the three most important financial reports and how to use them to make the best-informed business decisions. This seminar will allow you to gain a workable knowledge of how to properly record financial transactions for your business. If you are a new business owner or need a refresher on the basics of accounting, this seminar is designed for you. “We want to give all Cleveland County entrepreneurs and business owners an opportunity to improve their potential for success,” said Steve Padgett, Director of the Small Business Center. Any entrepreneur, small business owner, or potential small business owner is invited to attend these FREE seminars. If you would like more information, you may contact Steve Padgett at 704-669-4146 or email padgetts@clevelandcc.edu.
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YMCA diabetes program YMCA staff will conduct an information session about the YMCA Diabetes Prevention program Monday at 6 p.m. This is a yearlong, group based program with the end goal of preventing type 2 diabetes. Contact Jessica Bridges for more information at 704-669-3673 or email Jbridges@CleveCoYMCA.org.
Blacksburg man charged after drug bust Feb.6 Marcus Lorenzo Camp, 204 Whitaker St., Blacksburg, SC, was arrested Feb. 6 by Cleveland County Sheriff's Office Vice-Narcotics and charged with possession with intent to sell/deliver Methamphetamine, four counts, and sell-deliver Methamphetamine, three counts. The arrests followed a month-long undercover operation. Methamphetamine has a street value of $1100. Camp's secured bond is $30,000.
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I-85 South Welcome Center to kick-off Trail Thursday Visitors to Western North Carolina have a new way to explore the natural and cultural attractions in the mountains and foothills of the state—the Blue Ridge Heritage Trail. The program will officially launch on Thursday, February 25, at 1:30 pm at the I-85 South Welcome Center located at Kings Mountain. The trail encompasses 70 sites in 27 Western North Carolina counties. An interpretive exhibit sign is located at each site to help tell the story of the people and events that have shaped the unique culture of the North Carolina mountains and foothills. Included as part of the Trail are new interactive kiosks located in the five NC Welcome Centers serving as gateways into Western North Carolina. “The new kiosks give travel counselors another valuable tool to use to share North Carolina’s story with visitors.'' Our visitors love the new technology, and we’re proud to work with the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area to implement this project,” said Bryan Gupton, Director of Visitor Services for the NC Department of Commerce.
The Trail is not a “Point A to Point B” trail, but ' many stops throughout the region. People can enjoy a single stop or piece together several sites by theme or subregion. QR codes on each sign will enable travelers with smart phones to locate other nearby sites. “The new Blue Ridge Heritage Trail is an exciting opportunity to engage visitors to our area, give them a deeper experience while they’re here, and encourage them to extend their visits,” said Angie Chandler, Executive Director of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership. “We also encourage the citizens of Western North Carolina to visit the trail sites to learn more about the history and the living traditions that are truly the fabric our distinctive regional culture.” In addition to the kiosks, travelers can pick up a map brochure of the Blue Ridge Heritage Trail at the five western NC Welcome Centers as well as other visitor centers throughout the region and at most sites along the trail. A mobile-friendly website, BlueRidgeHeritageTrail. com, offers even greater details and directions to each
site and notes other nearby sites. The project is an initiative of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership and was made possible by Federal Highway Transportation Enhancement funding administered through the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and Haywood County, NC. It was also supported by the Cherokee Preservation Foundation. The North Carolina Department of Commerce reported that in 2015, more than 4.3 million visitors passed through the five NC Welcome Centers that will have the new kiosks, with an economic impact from bookings made through them of $1.1 million. Heritage Tourism in the North Carolina mountains and foothills has a $2.39 billion impact annually and supports approximately 30,000 jobs. “We are pleased to have the opportunity to partner with the NC Department of Commerce for this project,” stated Chandler. “Our goal is to share our heritage and positively impact the tourism economy in the region.”
CLASSIFIED ADS • LEGALS NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA A primary election will be held on March 15, 2016 in Cleveland County to vote on the candidates to run for the following offices of: Republican: Presidential Preference, NC Governor, NC Attorney General, NC Commissioner of Agriculture, NC Commissioner of Insurance, NC Secretary of State, NC Superintendent of Public Instruction, County Commissioner Democrat: Presidential Preference, US Senate, NC Governor, NC Lieutenant Governor, NC Attorney General, NC Commissioner of Labor, NC Superintendent of Public Instruction, NC Treasurer, NC State Senate District 46 Libertarian: Presidential Preference Unaffiliated: Connect NC Public Improvement Bond Municipality Specific: Kingstown: Unfortified Wine Election, Malt Beverage Election Most voters will be asked to present acceptable photo identification when presenting to vote in person at the polls, with exceptions for voters who are unable to obtain acceptable photo identifi-
cation, have a religious objection to being photographed, or are victims of a natural disaster. The acceptable forms of photo identification are a NC Driver’s License or DMV-issued Identification Card (expired up to four years), US Passport or Passport Card (unexpired), Military ID Card or Veterans Affairs ID Card (unexpired, if there is an expiration date), and certain Tribal Enrollment Cards. VOTERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN ONE OF THESE FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION MAY STILL VOTE IF THEIR INABILITY IS DUE TO A REASONABLE IMPEDIMENT such as a lost or stolen ID, lack of transportation, illness or disability, a lack of proper documents, work schedule, and others. These voters may vote a provisional ballot after completing a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and providing an alternate form of identification or the last four digits of their social security number and their date of birth. Acceptable alternate forms of identification for voters who complete a Reasonable Impediment Declaration include their voter registration card or a current utility bill, paycheck, government check, bank statement, or other government document bearing the voter’s name and current
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address. Alternative voting options are available for voters who do not present acceptable photo identification for a reason other than a reasonable impediment to obtaining one. Voters who use curbside voting may also present one of the alternative forms of identification described above. No identification is required to vote an absentee ballot by mail. Free Identification Cards for registered voters are available from the NC DMV. For assistance with obtaining acceptable photo identification for voting or for more information on exceptions and alternative voting options, contact the NC State Board of Elections voter outreach team tollfree at 1-866-522-4723 or visit www.VoterID.nc.gov. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. Please visit the Cleveland County Board of Elections website to find our polling site. www.elections. clevelandcounty.com One-stop No-Excuse Early Voting will be held as following: Bethel Baptist Church –606 South Dekalb St., Shelby, NC Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church—220 N Watterson St., Kings Mountain, NC Thursday 3/3/2016 to Sat-
CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD – MONDAY, MARCH 7 – 5:30 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING - TUESDAY, MARCH 29 - 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL CASE NO. CUR-1-2-16 Kiser Enterprises, Ltd is requesting to rezone a portion of the property located approximately at the 800 block of E. King Street from General Business (GB) to Conditional Use R-6 (CUR-6). The proposal includes 25.48 acres and 80
urday 3/5/2016: 9:00am6:00pm Monday 3/7/2016 to Friday 3/11/2016: 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday 3/12/2016: 9:00am-1:00pm Absentee ballots are allowed. Requests for an absentee ballot must be made on a State Board of Elections Absentee Request Form, available at the County Board of Elections office and at all onestop early voting sites, and received in the Cleveland County Board of Elections office or any one-stop early voting site by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday March 8, 2016. Completed absentee ballots must be returned to the Cleveland County Board of Elections by 5:00 p.m. on March 15, 2016 or postmarked on March 15, 2016. The Board of Elections will meet each of the following dates for the purpose of approving absentee ballots: February 23 (9:00 am), March 1 (9:00 am), March 8 (9:00 am) and March 14 (5:00 pm). Absentee ballots will be counted on Election Day at the Board of Elections office. Absentee ballots postmarked by March 15, 2016 will be approved and counted on March 22, 2016 at 9:00 am. Unofficial election results will be released no earlier
multi-family units in accordance with a site plan. The property may also be identified as Tax Map KM 29, Block 2, Lot 7U or Cleveland County PIN 8879. A list of conditions and description of the project in the rezoning application may be obtained at the Planning Department or you may call 704-734-4595 for additional information. You are welcome to attend the Planning and Zoning Board Public Hearing on March 7, 2016 at 5:30 pm and the City Council Public Hearing on March 29, 2016 at 6:00 pm to express your opinion on the application. KMH3717 (2/14/2016)
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identity and residence. Voters who wish to change their party affiliation or who have changed their name or address must notify the Board of Elections in writing by Friday, February 19, 2016 at 5:00 pm. Voters who fail to notify the Board of Elections of a change to their name or address must update their information when presenting to vote, and may be required to vote a provisional ballot. Voters who require assistance with casting their ballot are entitled to assistance by an appropriate person of their choice or an election official. Registration facilities and polling places are accessible to the elderly and handicapped. Curbside voting is available for voters who are not physically able to enter the polling place. Persons with questions about registration, location of polling places, absentee ballots, early voting at OneStop locations or other election matters may call the Cleveland County Board of Elections Office at 704-4844858 Monday thru Friday or online at elections.clevelandcounty.com Dayna Causby, Director Cleveland County Board of Elections KMH3716 (2/17 & 24, 2016)
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Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Any time is fun time at the Gateway Trail From the top of the Cardiac trail at Gateway Trail in Kings Mountain you can see forever. Walking leisurely through the trail, hiking, or participating in numerous events next month or during spring and summer is fun for the whole family. Runners and walkers are signing up for the March 12
Gateway Trail 5K, 10 mile run, walk and fun run and this year's event is expected to be bigger than ever. And, it's super exercise. It's been a busy season and Trail President Shirley Brutko and her husband, Mal, got out their cameras and snapped pictures of some of the happy moments.
Gateway Trail President Shirley Brutko shows off the logo on a t-shirt.
Amber Poole walking dogs at the Gateway Trail
Bill McCarter working at the Gateway Trail.
Snow falls this winter at the Gateway Trail.
Kirby Hullender slates sidewalks at Gateway Trail.
Eddie Grabert works on his Eagle Scout project at Gateway Trail
Gibson Conner’s senior project at Gateway Trail.
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Speaker responds to Charlotte vote on Unisex bathrooms Late Mondy night the Charlotte City Council voted in favor of an ordinance that would allow residents to use either a men's or women's bathroom. “The Charlotte City Council has gone against all common sense and has created a major public safety issue by opening all bathrooms and changing rooms to the general public,'' NC Speaker of
the House Tim Moore (R-Cleveland stated on Monday after the council's vote. “This ordinance is impossible to regulate as intended, and creates undue regulatory burdens on private businesses. I join my conservative colleagues and Governor McCrory in exploring legislation intervention to correct this radical course.”
Shelby Native Performs Play at Cleveland Community College Coordinating Committee on the campus of Shaw University in North Carolina. Williams wrote the play to be entertaining and engaging. When audiences watch his play he hopes “people will understand that no matter the circumstance or situation there is something to be done and something can be done.” Williams and his family called Shelby home until the end of his seventh grade year. His interest in theater began during those middle school years. “I was always around plays and programs at school and church,” he said. “Donnie Thurman Jr. would do church plays, and everything he did I wanted to do.” Once his undergraduate studies are complete, Williams plans to attend graduate school, then work in theater in a large metropolitan area. Eventually, he would like to work in television.
Play focused on the civil rights movement entertains and engages Cleveland Community College’s Student Government Association invites everyone to see “Promised to the Movement,” a play that follows the lives of two students trying to navigate life in the midst of the civil rights movement of the 1960’s. It will be performed on Wednesday, February 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the Mildred H. Keeter Auditorium on the campus of Cleveland Community College. Written and directed by Dominique Williams, a Shelby native and sophomore at A&T State University, the play explores the role college students had in the civil rights movement. It focuses on historical moments such as the establishment of The Student Nonviolent
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before the show. Sponsorship opportunities which include tickets to the event are also available. If you want information about becoming a 2016 sponsor or about opening night tickets, please contact Jim Champion at 704692-2897. Liberty Mountain was written by Robert (Bob) Inman. It tells the story of our founding fathers’ quest for independence and the impact of the Battle of Kings Mountain. It is produced by Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc. with Patrick Yarns Mills as the Presenting Sponsor. Liberty Mountain is also funded in part by a grant from the Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority.
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