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Mackenzie Nantz with the Easter Bunny at the Eggstravaganza Saturday morning honoring the visually impaired sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carroll. Photo by GARY SMART, SR.
First Eggstravaganza big success for kids Larry and Rachel Carroll didn't learn about Eggstravaganza for the visually impaired held in other cities in the state in time last year to take their two-year-old granddaughter, Huntlee. “So, why don't we plan one of our own here and have it every year for anyone visually impaired?” said Carroll to his wife. Carroll contacted the City of Kings Mountain to get the walking track rent-free for the event Saturday and Mountain View Restaurant chipped in with 240 hot dogs with all the trimmings and free to the 10 families and 30 volunteers who had a blast seeing the visually impaired find more eggs and faster than those children who put on blindfolds to join them in what turned out to be a fun event
for all. Zach Carroll put on a Easter Bunny outfit he borrowed from the City of Kings Mountain and the kids also enjoyed a Bouncy House, face painting, eating hot dogs and cotton candy, and having a good time. A visually-impaired 20-month-old baby was the youngest child present and a 14-year-old visually impaired boy was the oldest child present. Volunteers wore bright orange shirts. Hudson Weisner, 4, and his parents came from Charlotte because it was much closer than driving to Winston Salem, Raleigh and Asheville. The Carrolls plan to host the 'beeping' egg hunt annually. See more photos on page 3
Commissioner Incumbents will be on November ballot All three Cleveland County incumbent commissioners will appear on the November general election ballot after they defeated a challenger in the May 15 primaries and will face Democrat challengers Mary Accor and Willie B. McIntosh, both former commissioners, for the three seats up for grabs. Republicans Ronnie Hawkins, Johnny Hutchins and Susan Allen won on
Tuesday in the Primary. Challenger Doug Bridges lost his bid but received 20 percent of the vote. Hawkins and Hutchins each received 29 percent of the vote cast and Allen received 22 percent of the vote. Commissioner Hawkins said “Over the last 27 years as an elected official I have tried to put my community first in all of my decisions. I appreciate the support that I have been given and will try to continue to listen and serve the people to the best of my ability. My life has been truly blessed by serving!'' Commissioner Allen said “I am very excited to See COMMISSIONER, Page 7A
Kings Mountain was honored for its Small Business Success project - an effort between its Main Street group, Planning and Economic Development and the Mauney Memorial Library by the North Carolina Main Street Center during a recent conference attended by Main Street Director Jan Harris. Through the two-year project, local business owners received free intensive one-on-one assistance with such things as professional email development, internet advertising and promotion,
web site development, logo development, safety and security audits, technical assistance in such areas as marketing, small business development, business plan development and customer service. Small business centers were set up in both the library and the Main Street office to assist small businesses with their printing and laminating needs among other things. Kings Mountain Main Street director Jan Harris said the project was a rewarding experience for both the local businesses
JAN HARRIS STEVE KILLIAN SHARON STACK Main St. Director Planning Director Mauney Librarian or a business email and Main Street and Kings address, and we helped get Mountain officials. them there. We held semi"We wanted to try to nars from customer service help our small businesses in to tax prep. We all learned a the downtown area compete lot. It increased my knowlin the 21st century market- edge as well. We benefited place," she said. "Some and learned to increase our didn't have a web presence skill set."
KM area citizens preparing for Easter ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
Several area churches have planned special Holy Week services this week, beginning on Maundy Thursday and continuing through Easter Sunday. The Kings Mountain Ministerial Association will lead the community-wide Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. around the huge white cross at Mountain Rest Cemetery. Rev. Dennis Pruitt, pastor of Second Baptist Church, will bring the message and special music will be presented by Bill McMurray. Rev. Scott Whitney, pastor of East Gold Street Wesleyan Church, and Rev. Ron Caulder, pastor of Eastsid Baptist Church, will assist in reading scriptures and offering prayers. “Everyone is invited to come and worship with us
as we celebrate the greatest event in our history – the Resurrection of our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ,'' said KM Ministerial Association President Ron Caulder. Easter Sunrise Services will be held at several churches in the community. Dixon Presbyterian Church, Dixon School Road, will hold Easter Sunrise service at 7:15 a.m. followed by breakfast in the church fellowship hall, the former Dixon School House. The church will also have Maundy Thursday communion at 7:30 p.m., Good FridayTenebrae service on Friday at 7:30 p.m. with Dixon youth in charge of the special service at the fellowship hall; a Saturday afternoon children's and youth egg hunt from 2-4 p.m., and Sunday School at 10 a.m. followed by morning worship at 11 a.m. featuring an
Hey Kids! City’s egg hunt at Murphrey Park Saturday Take your Easter basket and ask your folks to take a camera and enjoy the fun at the annual City of Kings Mountain and Parkwood Baptist Church Easter Egg Hunt Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Mayor Rick Murphrey Children's Park beside the YMCA on Cleveland Avenue. Storytelling, singalongs, and other activities will also be featured and the fun will include a petting zoo with baby bunnies and peeps and hundreds of eggs will be there for you to fill your baskets and win the prizes. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for pictures. Volunteers from Parkwood Baptist Church will be providing music and hot dogs with all the trimmings.
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For the egg hunt, one gold egg will be mixed in with the other eggs in each age category: 2 and under; 3-5 and 6-10 years old. Each child who finds the golden egg will receive a $25 gift certificate from Toys R Us. For additional information call 704-734-0333 or visit www.cityofkm.com
The cross is draped with purple as churches hold Holy Week services this week. Photo by LIB STEWART Easter Cantata by the youth and senior choirs directed by Heather Stevenson. Advent Lutheran Church, Oak Grove Road, will hold
Lenten service on Wednesday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services, all at 7 p.m. A Sunrise Service will See EASTER, Page 7
Top speller heads back to DC for National Bee For the second year in a row Rexen Venevongsoth, 13, will head back to Washington, DC to represent Cleveland County in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The KM Middle School student emerged the winner among 20 other elementary and middle school students at the Cleveland County Bee March 15 at the Cleveland County Schools Central Office Auditorium. Savannah Burns, 12, of Shelby Middle, was stiff competition for the winner in the last 45 minutes of the Bee. The repeat champion correctly spelled “eclectic” to win the handsome, first place trophy.
VENEVONGSOTH Rexen's sister, Kaitlin Belle, participated in the Scripps National Bee in 2013. This will be the third time that the Venevongsoth family represents the county at the National Bee in May.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN Chrystine Mitchum Carroll, age 81, resident of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away March 18, 2016 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain She was born in Roanoke, AL to the late Loomis Mitchum and Ila Pearl Faulkner Mitchum and was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, James E. Carroll; granddaughter, Casey Laura Burnette and sister, Imogene Austin. Mrs. Carroll was former owner and operator of Community Grocery, Kings Mountain, NC and and a member of First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain. Surviving are her son, Glenn Carroll; her daughter, Nikki Burnette, both of Kings Mountain, NC; her sister, Linda Mitchum Hall and husband, Ray, Huntsville, AL and two grandchildren James Tucker Carroll and Jordan Taylor Burnette. The graveside service was conducted at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Dr. John Sloan officiated the 3 p.m. service. Family spoke to friends immediately following the service in the cemetery. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County 951 Wendover Heights Drive Shelby, NC 28150. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.
Bobby Hammill Sr. KINGS MOUNTAIN – Bobby Hammill Sr., 76, died Friday, March 18, 2016 at Carolinas Healthcare Systems-Kings Mountain. The memorial service was held Monday, March 21, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Kings Mountain with visitation after the service at the funeral home. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain was in charge of arrangements.
Roberta W. Eaker Christian witness
KINGS MOUNTAIN Roberta White Eaker, 94, a resident of Kings Mountain, NC, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at her home. She was born in York County, SC, daughter of the late Robert A. White and Mary Ann Blanton White. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lester C. Eaker; brothers, Pharis White, Obrean White; sisters, Virgie Farris, Beatrice Cabiness, and Margaret White. Mrs. Eaker was formerly employed with Park Yarn Mill and retired from Margrace Mill, Kings Mountain. She was a longtime member of Oak View Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, where she served as Sunday School teacher, a member of the choir, nursery worker, Acteen’s and GA’s volunteer. She enjoyed working with children, many of whom still love and admire her today and appreciate her Christian witness. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, canning, sewing, and her precious pets’ companionship. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth “Liz” Kimble of Kings Mountain; nephews Harold Dean Farris and wife, Debbie; Scott Cabiness and wife, Nikki; all of Kings Mountain; nieces Cindy Thompson and husband, Clay, Kings Mountain; Joann Cabiness, Cherryville and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 12 noon at Oak View Baptist Church. Rev. David Turner and Rev. Billy Cooper officiated. The family received friends from 11 a.m.-12 noon Saturday, March 19, 2016 prior to the service in the sanctuary of Oak View Baptist Church. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Oak View Baptist Church, 1517 York Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN – Milton “Jack” Seabrook Smith, 86, of Grover, died March 20, 2016 at Novant Hospice in Charlotte. He was retired from the United States Air Force. Private funeral service will be held at a later date. A guest register is available at HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.
SHELBY – Pauline (Polly) “Izzi’ Glover, 87, died Saturday, March 19, 2016 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. The funeral Mass will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Shelby by Rev. Fr. Michael Kottar. Interment will be in Shelby’s Sunset Cemetery. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby is in charge of arrangements.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN - Oland Aster Horn, 96, a resident of 520 Bell Road, Kings Mountain, went to be with the Lord at the Testa Hospice House, Saturday, March 19, 2016. Born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Joseph Lee and Leola Ware Horn and loving stepfather Robert Lovin, was also preceded in death by his first wife Bertie Lee Dixon Horn and second wife Eunice McKinney Horn and was also preceded in death by a son, Edwin Lee Horn, daughter, Karen Jeanette Horn, two brothers, Holland Arnold Horn and Thomas Lee Horn and sister, Dayla Horn. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church where he was the oldest member and oldest Deacon. Oland was a lifetime member of the church and former head of the Brotherhood. A good person who took care of his family and friends, he also loved going to the flea market and working on lawn mowers. He was the retired owner of O.A. Horn Construction Company.He is survived by his sons, Bill Horn and wife Janice, Kings Mountain; Oland Dennis Horn and wife, Janice, Grover; Mitchell McKinney and Gerald McKinney; daughters, Doris Stroupe, Eva Allen, and Angela Roberts; special friend, whom he thought of as a son, Allen Boyter, Kings Mountain; sisters-in-law, Elsie Dixon and Margaret Horn, both of Kings Mountain; grandchildren, Kim Bumgardner and husband, Robert, John Kelly Scism and wife, Lori, Debbie Chapman and husband, Alan, Julie Hicks and husband, Eric; and great-grandchildren, Keisha Davis, Bryan Chapman, Jennifer Price, Megan Chapman and Erica Hicks. The funeral service was conducted Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, by Rev. Rob Quillin, Rev. Don Horn, and Rev. Walter Wilson. The family received friends Monday night, March 21, 2016 from 6:308:30 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home. Interment was in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain. Memorials may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church “Bus Fund,”1022 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Tracy Styers Oliver, 55, resident of Kings Mountain, went home to be with her Lord at her home March 17, 2016. She was born in Cleveland County to the late Richard Thomas Styers, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Deborah Lynn Styers and niece Jesse Swink. She was a homemaker of the Baptist faith and loved crafts. She was a loving wife, daughter, sister, friend and Godmother. Surviving are her husband of 32 years David Oliver, Jr., of the home; her mother, Rebecca “Becky” Bailey Styers of Kings Mountain; brother, Richard Thomas Styers Jr. and wife, Tammy, Grover; sister, Lynn Swink and husband, Paul, Kings Mountain; father and mother-in-law, David and Annie Oliver, Kings Mountain; nephews and nieces, Chris Styers, John Swink, Brian Styers, Eli Swink, Josh Styers, Justin Boyd, First Lt. US Army; Jared Boyd, Second Lt. US Army; Jacob Boyd, Trey Fulbright, Annmarie Fulbright, Hunter Fulbright, Lori Fulbright, Justin Fulbright, Megan Oliver and Cheyenne Oliver. The funeral service was conducted Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 3 p.m. at First Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Jeff Wilson officiated the service. The family received friends Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 7-9 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain.Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Wounded Warriors Project, 3343 Peachtree Road, NE #M20 Atlanta, GA 30326 or Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Shelby, North Carolina 28150. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
Robert “Bob” Helms SHELBY – Robert “Bob” Helms, 73, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. A Celebration of Life service was held Friday, March 18, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Shelby. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of arrangements.
Patti Ingle SHELBY- Patti Ingle, 59, passed away Wednesday March 16, 2016 at Wendover Hwospice. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of G.C Curtis and the late Doris Beth Bridges Curtis. A memorial service will be held 3:oopm Saturday ay Plains View Baptist Church with a visitation one hour prior at the church. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of arrangements.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN Paul A. Roper, 79, of Kings Mountain, NC, went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2016 at Testa Family Hospice House. He was born July 15, 1936 in Cleveland County, NC, the son of the late William Ivy and Mamie King Roper and was also proceeded in death by brothers; Junior Roper, Nelson Roper, and Jimmy Roper, sisters; Lorena Roper Falls, Ivory Roper Nolen, Mary Ruth Roper Pearson, and former wife; Annie Ruth Essary Roper. A retired maintenance employee for Haywood Pool and Foote Mineral, he served in the United States Army stationed in Berlin, Germany He was a member of Grace Methodist Church, loved gardening, going to the Flea Market, and lawn mowers. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is survived by his significant other JoAnne Truett; daughters, Paula Williams and husband, Terry, and Tammy Wright and husband, Robert, all of Kings Mountain; four grandchildren Chad Wright and wife, Rebekah; Heather Allen and husband, Brad; Kelly Williams and Lindsey Wright and three great-grandchildren Caleb Wright, Ruby Grace Wright and Skyler Williams; brothers, Donald Roper and Michael Roper and wife, Gloria, all of Kings Mountain; sisters, Margaret Payne of Kings Mountain and Mildred Shytle and husband, Tom, Blacksburg, SC. The graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Mountain Rest Cemetery at 2 p.m. with full military honors provided by the Marine Corps League Foothills Detachment. Dr. John Sloan will officiate the service. The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 23, 2016 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home prior to the service at Mountain Rest Cemetery. Interment will be in Kings Mountain’s Mountain Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC, 28150. A guest registration is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.
Donate genealogy materials Greg Payseur, President of Broad River Genealogy Society, reminds residents “don't let genealogical research be destroyed, donate it to Broad River Genealogy Society.” New material donations recently wee from the Robert Graham family in Burke County, the Beatrice Blanton Ramey family of Cleveland County and the Wilma Roberts family of Cherryville. The address is 1145 County Home Road, Shelby, directly in front of Putnam Memorial Baptist Church.
Legislators to discuss LGBT ordinance Raleigh, N.C. – Senate and House leaders announced Monday they have obtained the necessary three-fifths majority in both chambers and will convene a special session on Wednesday to address a Charlotte City Council ordinance allowing men to share public bathrooms and locker rooms with young girls and women. Below is a joint statement from Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, President of the Senate, and House Speaker Tim Moore: "The Senate and House have received the necessary number of signatures from members of the General Assembly to call themselves back into session. In accordance with the State Constitution, we will so call for a special session. We aim to repeal this ordinance before it goes into effect to provide for the privacy and protection of the women and children of our state.”
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This group of children and their families gathered for the first annual Eggstravaganza Saturday especially for the visually impaired at a party planned by Larry and Rachel Carroll for their two-year-old granddaughter Huntlee Allison at Kings Mountain Walking Track. Huntlee is the daughter of Deanna Carroll and Zachary Allison. The event is similar to those held in Winston-Salem, Raleigh and Asheville. Photos by GARY SMART SR.
Myah Davis wore her hat and brought along her Easter basket for the big egg hunt treat Saturday. Volunteer Dale Smart assists.
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Pieces of Kings Mountain History Today we take the drive to the Kings Mountain National Military Park for granted: it is so easy to COZART get there that we think little about it. Whether you travel to the park via US Highway 29 or Route 161, you can reach your destination in no time. I love driving the Main Park Road, a two lane blacktop through serene woods. Here we get a glimpse of what the area looked like before the battle occurred. It is an especially beautiful place in the spring and fall. While reading from the DAR Chapter’s Minutes Book and other historical records, I have gained a new appreciation of that road and the effort it took to build. The DAR ladies from the Col. Frederick Hambright Chapter of 1916 could only wish for a decent road to the battlefield. They took great pains to lobby for a better road at the state and federal levels; years later their dream became reality. Before the Battle of Kings Mountain, the area that makes up the National Military Park was crisscrossed by Indian
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paths. One went from the Catawba Nation through what would later become the City of Kings Mountain. The area near the battleground was known as a good place to hunt, but farming wasn’t ideal due to the rocky soil. (If you search online, you can find Mouzon’s Map of North and South Carolina 1775 to view these paths.) In the mid-1700’s, the Colonial Road was used by many seeking their fortunes in the Carolinas. The Upper Road (or Piedmont Road) was especially popular among the Scots-Irish colonists who settled in the backcountry. (Yes, in the 1780’s this area was known as the backcountry.) Both the British and American Patriots reached Little Kings Mountain by way of “an old Cherokee trail, now known as the Colonial Road. This is the only historical structure in the park remaining from the time of the battle,” according to a The National Parks Conservation Association’s “Resource Assessment” done in 2010. Today, remnants of this road can be found throughout the park and continue beyond its boundaries on private land. When President Herbert Hoover visited in 1930, a One-Day-Road was See PIECES OF KM HISTORY, Page 7A
Looking back From the March 20. 1980 edition of The Kings Mountain Herald The audit of the Kings Mountain Community Development program showed that every cent of the money is properly accounted for. The questions raised by the audit have related only to the eligibility criteria of certain programs. The area office of the Department of Housing and Urban Development has completed their audit of the Kings Mountain Community Development Block Program and have deter-
mined that all funds are accounted for. Kings Mountain Jaycees and Kings Mountain Police Department will co-sponsor a bike run and walkathon for four charities April 5. The 10-mile stretch begins at Kings Mountain Senior High parking lot and proceeds will benefit St. Jude’s Hospital, Kings Mountain March of Dimes, Kings Mountain Heart Fund, and Kings Mountain Cystic Fibrosis campaigns. Kings Mountain golfers go after their second victory in three outings at 1:30 p.m.
today (Thursday) at Kings Mountain Country Club when they host East Gaston, East Rutherford and North Gaston in a Southwestern 3-A Conference match. Ingles, Bessemer City, was advertising Wesson Oil, 48 oz. with coupon, for $1.28; Idaho Russet potatoes 10 pound bag, $1.09; country style fryers 59 cents per pound. Winn-Dixie, Kings Mountain, was advertising Super brand homogenized milk $1.99 per gallon; country hams $1.29 per pound; Holly Farms Fryers drumsticks 79 cents per pound.
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In the spring of 1789, as he became the first president of the United States, George Washington penned a litany of considerations on how to conduct himself in his new position. He addressead his thoughts directly to Vice-President John Adams. Among Washington’s notions was whether he should visit the thirteen states in an effort to learn from the people and the places. As historian Richard Norton Smith puts it, Washington appreciated the concept of “to see and be seen.” Washington felt his presence would help unite the country and the first president had presence galore. The hero of the American Revolution was a formal man, and at nearly 6-3, he stood six to eight inches taller than the average American man. Americans today are accustomed to their president jetting here and there. However, the going was tough for early American presidents. In the eighteenth century—when only birds, insects, and wind-borne seeds flew—travel was especially difficult, sometimes grueling. Generally, the easiest travel was over water, not land; there were few roads and most of those were rutted and unmarked. Nonetheless, despite the challenges, President George Washington, in just over two years in office, appeared in the thirteen states. Washington’s final swing through the states was his Southern Tour of 1791, in which the president visited Virginia, the Carolinas, and Georgia. Indeed, two hundred and twenty-five years ago this spring, George Washington paid his only meaningful visit to North Carolina. Until his Southern Tour, Washington’s only time in the state came during the 1760s when as a land speculator and surveyor, he spent time in the remote Great Dismal Swamp. The president, traveling in his personal cream colored carriage, and by horseback, departed the temporary capital of
WARREN BINGHAM Philadelphia on March 21, 1791; he was escorted by a half-dozen male attendants, a combination of paid staff and slaves. His secretary was William Jackson, a British native who grew-up in Charleston. Jackson had been an officer in the Revolution and had already traveled with Washington on most of his state-to-state journeys. Jackson was single, bright, loyal, Southern, and only 32, making him a perfect companion for an arduous long venture over what the Southern Tour coachman called, “the devil’s own roads.” George Washington was a planner, a man who liked details. To learn about roads, water crossings, distances, and even personalities in the Old North State, the president consulted with friends and acquaintances from North Carolina, such as William Blount of Windsor, Congressman Hugh Williamson and Supreme Court Justice James Iredell, both from Edenton; and, Congressman John Baptist Ashe of Halifax. Using this information, Washington and William Jackson developed an See BINGHAM’S NEW BOOK, Page 7A
America Needs the Message of Easter The story of Easter is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Biblical story is about his crucifixion, burial and resurrection from the grave. His victory over the grave brought exhilaration to his disciples and other Glenn Mollette Guest Editorial Christians who were beaten down by fear and exhaustion. After seeing Jesus again their strength and lives were renewed to go forward and live their lives proclaiming Jesus as the way to Knowing God and experiencing peace. Ever since the first Easter many more have found new life and renewed strength in the message of the risen Christ. The noise level of our country is often shattering. We are engulfed by the noise of politicians, cable news, negativism, human failure and comparing ourselves to others. All people experience disappointments and pain. All of these and much more are a part of this life. You can’t escape it and the more
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you live the more you will experience. As humans we have grown gifted in adding to each other’s hurts. We hurt with our speech, indifference and sometimes with outright condemnation. Jesus was the recipient of cruelty from the hands of the supposedly good people of his day. They were the religious crowd. They hated Jesus and pushed for his death. Some of the best people I’ve met in life go to church. Some of the meanest people I’ve met go to church. Billy Graham said years ago that the Devil doesn’t fight churches but that he joins them. You can find Jesus in most churches and you can usually find the devil. Wherever you find people you will find good people acting like people. People act like people at church, political gatherings and places of employment. Jesus was different. He acted like a man, but he was different. There was something incredibly renewing, saving, life giving and joyful about being around Jesus. The disciples loved him and loved being around him. See MESSAGE OF EASTER, Page 7A
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■ MEDITATION
■ CHURCH BRIEFS
What’s Good about Friday As Christians observe Holy Week and look to the week’s end, one may ask, “What’s so good about Good Friday?” Perhaps your boss will let you take the day DR. JONATHAN M. BUNDON off to enjoy an Worship Pastor ice-cream cone First Baptist Church from Swoogers with the family and spend time walking the Gateway to burn off the extra calories from your ice-cream cone. This Friday, however, holds immeasurably more significance than a day off. Good Friday calls us to remember the ultimate price God paid for us; His son Jesus Christ. To do so Good Friday has traditionally been a day for
prayer, repentance, and the remembrance of Jesus’ death on the cross. One may ask the questions “Why does Jesus’ death matter?” or “What do I benefit from an event which happened 2,000 years ago?” For those who accept Christ as their Savior, His death on the cross provided incredible benefits to Christians. Jesus Christ’s crucifixion meant: We have access to God the Father His death brought us eternal life He bore the wrath for all of our sin so that we may be found justified (found not guilty) He was forsaken so that we may be forgiven He suffered unimaginable horror and pain so we may enjoy freedom Furthermore, Christ chose to suffer, face judgement, and death even while we were sinners. “But God demonstrates (shows,
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proves) His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 Could you or I do it? We may help out a friend in need. We may even give our life for a loved one. But how many of us would willingly suffer and die for someone who hates us? Jesus did! Isn’t it amazing God chose a Roman instrument of death to give us life? God loves us regardless of our circumstance, gender, race, socioeconomic or social standing. Truthfully, nothing we could do in and of ourselves could gain us access to heaven. Thus, on Good Friday we remember Christ’s love for us and T.G.I.F. I leave you today with the words of the hymn writer Isaac Watts. “Love so amazing so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all.”
El Bethel Community Breakfast luncheon March 23 May 7 El Bethel United Methodist Church will serve the traditional country breakfast on Saturday, May 7, with serving from 6:30-10 a.m. A bake sale will also be held. Diners can dine in the fellowship hall or take out food. For take-outs, call 704-7399174.
Life Of Worship, 403 Cherokee Street behind Farmers Furniture Store in Kings Mountain, will have their Community Lunch on March 23 The menu will be baked chicken and sausage Alfredo, corn, tossed salad, garlic bread, desserts, and lemonade. ''Please come out and fellowship with us and bring a friend,' says a spokesman.
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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 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917 Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 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
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East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/KM Hwy. 704-739-7367 Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055 Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331 El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174
Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206 First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651 First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143 First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072 First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266
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■ LIFESTYLES
The 10 models, above, chose easy to care for clothing suitable for day and evening attire at the Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon of Cleveland County Extension & Community Association Friday. Photos by SHERMAN PARRISH
ECA Spring Fashion Show features Springtime theme
In the Spring a woman's fancy turns to thoughts of new clothes. Cleveland County Extension & Community Association combined the theme of new clothes with “Springtime with Birds, Butterflies & Bunnies” at the annual luncheon Friday at the NC Cooperative Cleveland County Center on S. Post Road in Shelby. The Fashion Corner of Lawndale provided the fashions, Vickie Wyatt was narrator, and various agencies in the county provided the 10 models. The fashions ran the gamut from teenagers and older youth to women over 40 and featured pants ensembles that can be perfect for day and evening with some extra touches and short and formal dresses Hannah McCoy's long summer dress can be topped with a black lace overlay perfect also for an evening on the town. Sharon Robbs modeled a black jumpsuit by Nina Leonard accented by a multi-colored bright scarf, white jewelry and high heels. Laurel Hanks's strap-
less, electric blue formal had iridescents on the bodice and skirt. Katie Head's hot pink elbow-length top was worn with a multi-print pants and accented by bold jewelry. Jackie Bridges wore black pants with a multi colored top in black and gray and sandals. Joyce Parrish chose a two-piece black dress with a black and white striped top and for cool evenings chose a matching jacket. Shirley Broughton wore a Wish Upon A Star pants outfit featuring a yellow short-sleeved top and a hip-length tunic and matching jewelry. Mary Etters modeled a short dress featuring a black and white pattern with elbow sleeves and sandals. Stephanie Davis chose a floral outfit with a white jacket and wore high heels. The models changed outfits and featured dress-up and casual styles for a variety of age women for a second seating of luncheon guests Pat Farley is ECA County Council President.
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who is struggling to overcome a dry spell that resulted in a string of failures and a shortage of funds. A possible break in his fortunes occurs when he receives a script – a thriller – which Sidney recognizes as a potential Broadway hit. Suspense mounts steadily as the plot begins to twist and turn with devilish cleverness and with such an abundance of thrills and laughter that audiences will be held enthralled until the final, startling moments of the play.
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Oak Grove String Band in Festival competition COMMISSIONER: The Kings Mountain Oak Grove String Band is one of seven bands selected to compete in the 19th annual RenoFest Bluegrass Band contest in Hartsville Friday. The event kicks off at 1:30 p.m. and the seven bands will be competing for $1500 which the first place winner will receive. The festival honors South Carolina's premier bluegrass legend Don Reno and will take place in the historic Center Theatre in downtown Hartsville. On Friday night RenoFest takes over downtown Hartsville with its annual Downtown Hoe Down. From 3-6 p.m.
various types of bands will be performing at six local venues all over downtown. From 6-9 p.m. a street bluegrass concert will take place with food and drink available for purchase. On Saturday, from 10 a.m.12 noon, the action continues with the state banjo and state guitar contests featuring some of the finest pickers anywhere around. Saturday afternoon and evening features a full slate of outstanding concerts by some of the best professional bluegrass entertainers in the country until 10 p.m. RenoFest also has bluegrass jamming going on everywhere in town. The festival winds up on Sunday morning with a gos-
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pel sing featuring the Hinson Girls, 2012 competition winners, at 9 a.m. at Wesley
United Methodist Church All Saints Hall on 4th and College Avenue.
EASTER
Sunday School at 9 a.m. and morning worship at 10 a.m. First Presbyterian Church will hold a Good Friday Tenebrae service at 7 p.m. and Easter worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday. Good Hope Presbyterian Church, Cansler Street, will serve breakfast at 8 a.m. on Easter Sunday followed by the church service at 9 a.m. First Baptist Church Praise Bands, Worship Choir and drama group will present two musical services on Easter, one at 8:30 a.m. and at the 11 a.m. worship hour. Most all Kings Mountain churches will hold Sunday services of worship on Easter Sunday.
be on the November ballot and feel privileged to be voted by the community. I appreciate the support the community gives me every day and look forward to the November election. The next few months will be busy. We have many things going on in the county and ongoing campaign activities leading up to November 8.” Commissioner Hutchins said “Thank you to the citizens of Cleveland County for voting for me in the primaries. I am honored and humbled that you trust in me to represent you and your families. I assure you that I will continue to work diligently to make our county the best it can be for the present and the future. I hope you will support me in November so that I can continue to serve this county.” Of the 60,264 registered voters in the county, 19,470 voted in the March Primary or a total of just over 32 percent. Cleveland County voters, along with North Carolina
limited to a single cannon. However, the president was impressed that the small town had a bridge over the Tar River. In 1791, bridges were luxuries. On the way to New Bern, the president witnessed aspects of the naval store industry and saw tar in the making near Greenville. He then groused that the horses had to stay outside overnight near present-day Ayden; Washington constantly worried about the health and comfort of his horses. North Carolina’s population was 400,000 and New Bern, with about 3000 souls, was the largest town. At the confluence of the Neuse and Trent Rivers, New Bern was a place of commerce and the home of a newspaper. Washington enjoyed the New Bern waterfront, good lodgings, and a dinner and ball at Tryon Palace. And the president admired an ancient bald cypress that still stands today. Legend has it that in the early eighteenth century, the town’s Swiss settlers made an uneasy peace with Native Americans under the “Treaty Tree.” Washington’s entourage left New Bern for Wilmington. Traveling past long stretches of long leaf pine forests through present-day Jones, Onslow, and Pender Counties, the president opined, “The whole road from Newbern to Wilmington (except in a few places of small extent) passes through the most barren country I ever beheld.” Washington actually found the appearance of the land agreeable, but GW the farmer, just could not relate to such a flat sandy place. The president arrived in Wilmington on Easter Sunday. Fascinated with
its commerce and port activities, Washington expressed concern that careless and lazy census takers had probably under counted the population of the bustling town, suspecting the Port City had more than the one thousand accounted for in the 1790 census. After successful weeks in South Carolina and Georgia, Washington returned to North Carolina via Mecklenburg County in late May. The president’s host in Charlotte was Thomas Polk, a former Revolutionary War officer and arguably the Queen City’s leading citizen and proponent. Notably, Polk would become the great uncle to future U.S. president James K. Polk, who was born in Mecklenburg in 1795. Though Washington was pleased that Charlotte had been a hotbed of patriotism during the Revolution, he was less impressed with the appearance and commerce of what he saw on his visit. A ramshackle wooden courthouse stood in the middle of Trade and Tryon Streets, and Washington referred to Charlotte in his diary as a “trifling place.” When the president arrived in Salisbury, a parade ensued, and he spent the afternoon at a ladies’ tea. In Salem, now Old Salem, Washington was much impressed with Moravian industry, orderliness, and their music. And, in Salem, North Carolina governor Alexander Martin met with the president, and assured him that the citizens were generally accepting the new federal government and were even coming around on accepting the new federal tax on distilled liquor. Washington’s last nights in North Carolina were at Guilford Courthouse, near
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MESSAGE OF EASTER From Page 4A How many people do you love being around? By the way are you fun to live with? Does your spouse or children enjoy being around you? We want to spend time with some people. Some people just drain us. They look like a commercial for an iodine bottle. They are miserable and make everybody else miserable. I don’t want to be that kind of person. I don’t want to be around people like this either. Jesus came to live. He died. He was treated the way ISIS would treat someone, except these were supposedly the good religious people of his day. There was nothing good about them. His story is one of overcoming the grave. He brought joy to people like Thomas who touched his hands and exclaimed my Lord and my God. Jesus was already in the practice of giving joy and new life. He gave
it to a woman caught in adultery and was about to be stoned. He gave joy and new life to a leper who no one else would touch. He gave joy to the beaten down, the ostracized and those frazzled out by life. This year why not take some time and focus on Easter? Jesus once told his disciples, “The Thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full,” John 10:10. We need Easter in America. We have become a discouraged nation. We need some new life and joy. This was the message and life of Jesus. 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
PIECES OF KM HISTORY From Page 4A constructed between US Highway 29 to Route 161 to carry dignitaries and guests from the Charlotte-Atlanta Railway to the battlefield. While it seems hard to believe, it is estimated that more than 75,000 people attended the event that day. Five months later, on March 3, 1931, the park ownership was transferred to the National Park Service and renamed the “Kings Mountain National Military Park”. By 1941, the Civilian Conservation Corps relocated the Main Park Road southward to help obscure its view from the top of battlefield ridge. The new roadway, with swales lined with stone rubble, wide grassy shoulders, and concrete and metal pipe culverts (some with stone facing) were designed for the new road alignment. This is the road we enjoy today. I now realize that what I perceived to be an “untouched area” along the
roadway actually required great engineering skill and talent to make it appear in a natural state. I am sure the DAR ladies were quite pleased with the results! So, when I take my next trip through the park, I will be thankful for all those who came before, from the Native Americans who created the paths to the young men of the Civilian Conservation Corps who built the road. We owe a debt to everyone who took the time to remember the Battle of Kings Mountain and made efforts to preserve the battlefield; those who worked on annual commemorations and those who labored to protect this place from the ravages of development deserve our gratitude, as well. As you drive through this park and admire the beautiful Dogwood blossoms of spring, say a silent prayer of thanks that good people recognized the significance of this spot in our Nation’s history and gave of their time, energy, and money to protect it for us and future generations.
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be held at 7 a.m. Easter Sunday with breakfast to follow at 7:45 a.m. and the worship service at 10 a.m. Westover Baptist Church, 114 Westover Drive, will hold an Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. Sunday followed by breakfast, Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship service at 10 a.m. There will be no Sunday night service. Bethlehem Baptist Church will hold a Tenebrae service at 6 p.m. on Thursday and Easter Sunrise service at 7:30 a.m. followed by breakfast,
BINGHAM’S NEW BOOK From Page 4A itinerary to give the president a representative tour of the South, with a keen focus on Charleston, SC—at that time the fourth largest city in the country. For practical reasons, the president could not go everywhere. Notably missing from Washington’s Tar Heel itinerary were Edenton, Washington, Fayetteville, and Hillsborough. And, though their creation was coming soon, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Asheville did not exist. Nonetheless, as Washington’s entourage traveled south through the Coastal Plain and, later, north through the Piedmont, the president saw many of the leading places and leading people of the state. Washington’s time in North Carolina fell in April and May, and his first stop in the state came in Halifax at the close of a long stormy afternoon. Washington took note of the commerce on the Roanoke River, and was greeted warmly by fellow Masonic brethren. The celebration in Halifax was at least a little muted because its leading resident, Willie Jones (namesake of Raleigh’s Jones Street and Jones County), was the state’s chief opponent of the new federal government. Jones had said that he would receive Washington as a great man—but not as president of the United States. In the fledgling country, such sentiment was expected and accepted, even by George Washington. In Tarboro, Washington, who relished pomp and ceremony, recorded in his diary that the town gave him a worthy salute despite being
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voters, supported Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump for President and the Primaries set up races in November between incumbent Republican Governor Pat McCrory and Democratic Attorney General Roy Cooper. Libertarian Lon Cecil will also be in the race. The fall election for U. S. Senate will pit two-term Republican incumbent Richard Burr, of Winston-Salem, against Democrat Deborah Ross, a former State House member. There will be a rematch between Linda Coleman, the 2012 Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, who won her party's nomination again. She will face Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, Democrat, who narrowly beat Coleman. Local legislators – NC House Representatives Kelly Hastings of Cherryville and Tim Moore of Kings Mountain, had no opposition in the March 15 Republican Primary. Moore is also NC Speaker of the House of Representatives. present-day Greensboro and, finally, north of Yanceyville in Caswell County near the Virginia border. Ten years earlier, Guilford Courthouse had been the scene of a prominent battle of the Revolution. Though the British won at Guilford Courthouse, their victory came with considerable physical and emotional loss, and arguably helped set the stage for the British fall at Yorktown. Washington’s Southern Tour covered 1900 miles and took 3 ½ months, and North Carolinians should appreciate having been a part of it. Other early presidents never visited. John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and John Quincy Adams never came to the state. President James Monroe, traveling by water, did visit a few coastal areas, but not until Andrew Jackson took office in 1829 did another president have a good feel for North Carolina as a place. George Washington was the consummate American. His tours were a remarkable physical accomplishment, and did much to unite the young republic. Let us never forget that he came to North Carolina. (Warren L. Bingham, a speaker and writer, details the entire Southern Tour in his new book published by The History Press, George Washington’s 1791 Southern Tour and written on the 225th anniversary of Washington’s Southern Tour.. He will sign his new book at a book-signing next month at Kings Mountain Historical Museum. Bingham is married to the former Laura Carpenter and son-in-law of Charlie Carpenter and the late Marion Carpenter. The Binghams live in Kings Mountain.)
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Great American Heroes come alive at East Elementary
Pictured are the three classes of Second grade students at East Elementary School who presented 'Great American Heroes Come Alive.'' Photos by JULIE FORTNER Great American Heroes Come Alive at East Elementary School on a recent Friday morning. Second graders at East Elementary transformed the back hall of the school into the Great American Heroes Wax Museum. The activity was a culmination of a month-long study of biographies of heroes who have changed the history of our country. Students dressed in costumes and stood in their self-made booths waiting for visitors to stop and activate their statue. Hero statues came to life when a button was pushed by telling about the accomplishments of their
life. Throughout the unit of study, students researched their hero and created a display booth complete with a portrait they had drawn, photographs, important facts and quotes. Past heroes such as George Washington, Lewis and Clark, Pocahontas, Clara Barton, and Thomas Edison joined present-day heroes Michelle Obama, Sally Ride, George W. Bush and Maya Angelou. Visitors to the museum remarked about how much they learned from the wax figures. Students agreed that it was a highlight of the second grade year.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN JVs 5, CREST 3 Run in 10th inning lifts Mountaineers over Chargers 2-1
Kings Mountain’s Alec Bell, top photo, gets a hand under the tag of Crest third baseman in last week’s game at Lancaster Field. Bottom photo, KM pitcher Daniel Bagwell works on a complete game win. (Photos by KM Herald)
JV Mountaineers win sixth straight Crest grabbed a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning, but Kings Mountain came back with five in the second to defeat the Chargers 5-3 in a SMAC JV baseball game last Tuesday at Lancaster Field. Right hander Daniel Bagwell survived the first inning Crest rally and went the distance, allowing just five hits while striking out five. Only two of the Chargers’ runs were earned. Carter was charged with the loss. He lasted three innings and allowed all five KM runs. He struck out four. Carter’s two-run double gave the Chargers the lead in the top of the first, and
they added their third run on a bases-loaded walk. Kings Mountain batters were retired in order in the first inning, but the Mountaineers sent nine men to the plate in the bottom of the second to score all five of their runs. Landry Crawford’s single with one out got things going. John Harmon Melton was hit by a pitch; and John Harris walked to load the bases. A walk to KC Champion forced in the first run. David Bell’s two-run single tied the score at 3-all, and Alec Bell’s two-run single closed out the scoring. Crawford finished with
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THOMAS LAVIN a no-hitter going into the fifth. He eventually allowed only four hits and sent 10 Chargers back to the bench via the strikeout route. Crest’s only run came in the top of the sixth on a walk and two-out single. Lysek finished with three hits to lead the KM plate attack.
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Dellinger, KM top Crest Kings Mountain High’s soccer team remained undefeated in the SMAC last week with a 9-1 victory over Crest at John Gamble Stadium. Virginia Dellinger scored four goals and Raegan Buchanan, Cassidy Calhoun, Lindsey Deaver, Georgia Moss and Sarah Drennan added one each. Calhoun had two assists and Dellinger, Drennan and Mackenzie Ramsey each had one. Ashley Rhom and Baylee Marr were in goal. Kings Mountain lost a nonconference match Thursday night at AC Reynolds, 6-3. Dellinger scored two goals and Deaver one. Calhoun and Ramsey had the assists. The loss gave the Mountaineers a 5-1-1 overall record.
Matt Absher’s route-going pitching performance and Thomas Lavin’s bases-loaded single in the bottom of the 10th inning lifted Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers to a 2-1 victory over county rival Crest in a South Mountain Athletic Conference victory Tuesday night at Lancaster Field. The win was an important one for the Mountaineers as it put them 1-1 against 3A competition in the SMAC and 3-2 in the conference. Brian Lysek got the winning rally going with a single. He went all the way to third after an errant throw on a pickoff attempt. With no outs, Crest elected to load the bases on intentional walks to set up force plays at the plate. But Lavin’s sharp single doused those plans and the Mountaineers posted their fourth win in six games overall. Kings Mountain’s other run came in the first inning on doubles by Absher and Madisyn Bolin. Absher did his usual outstanding job on the mound against a Crest lineup that came into the game undefeated in the SMAC. He had
Kings Mountain’s Cassidy Calhoun (15) works her way past a Crest defender in last week’s win at John Gamble Stadium. (Photo by Gary Smart)
Kings Mountain held off a late Crest rally to defeat the Lady Chargers 7-5 in a SMAC softball game last week at Lancaster Field #3. Catie Payne went the distance for the Lady Mountaineers, allowing six hits and striking out three. Kings Mountain scored three runs in the bottom of the first to take a 3-1 lead, but Crest rallied to tie the game with two in the top of the third. The Lady Mountaineers responded with a four-spot in the bottom of the fourth and led 7-3 going into the sixth inning. Crest rallied with a run in the sixth and another in the top of the seventh, but couldn’t complete the comeback bid. Payne led the KM ladies at the plate with 2-for-3, including her third home run of the season and three RBI.
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KMMS netters beat Burns, RS KINGS MOUNTAIN MOUNTAINEERS
Kings Mountain Middle School defeated Burns 8-1 and RS Central 7-2 in TriCounty Conference tennis matches last week. Singles winners for the Patriots against Burns were Kody Starnes, Sara Bell, Kaleb Starnes, Tucker Leatherman and Tristan Hannon. KM doubles winners were Kody Starnes and Bell, Kaleb Starnes and Noah Dettloff, and Leatherman and Hannon. Winning singles matches against RS were Kody Starnes, Kaleb Starnes, Leatherman, and Hannon. Doubles winners were Kody Starnes and Sarah Bell, Kaleb Starnes and leatherman, and Tristan Hannon and Olivia Moss. Carson Buchanan won a singles exhibition match. KM-BURNS Singles Kody Starnes (KM) d.
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Patriot kickers blank Burns Kings Mountain Middle School’s soccer team shutout Burns 7-0 in its first TriCounty Conference match Tuesday afternoon at John Gamble Stadium. Carly Johnson gave the Lady Patriots a lead in the first 30 seconds of the game off an assist from Maggie Lloyd. Summer Campbell scored two goals. One was assisted by Johnson and the other was unassisted. Lloyd also scored twice,
Kings Mountain lefthander Bryce Fisher works on a big conference-opening victory over Burns last week at the KM Middle School field. (Photos by Gary Smart)
Patriots open conference with victories over rivals Kings Mountain Middle’s baseball team opened TriCounty Conference play last week with victories over Burns 4-1, and Shelby 11-2. Bryce Fisher and Zach Crawford handled the mound duties against Shelby, giving up just two walks while striking out 12. KM committed two errors. The Patriots took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first on a lead off walk to Clinton Turner, Fisher’s triple and Crawford’s single. Burns scored its only run in the third. KM added two more in the bottom of the sixth on backto-back triples by Silas Price and Jaxon Bolin, and a single
with assists coming from Campbell and Zoe Eagan. Eagan scored the final two goals, one unassisted and the other assisted by Katherine Martin. KM’s defense was led by Rece Guy and Emma Goff. Kennedy Barnes was in goal for the shutout. The Lady Patriots dropped a 2-1 decision to Shelby on Thursday. Maggie Lloyd scored, unassisted.
Simms, KMMS track team win Kings Mountain Middle’s girls track team opened its season last week with a win. Kings Mountain compiled 74 points to East Lincoln’s 62.5, West Lincoln’s 40 and North Lincoln’s 35.
Macie Simms won three events for the KM ladies, including the high jump (4’5”), triple jump (26’6”), and long jump (12’11”). Kings Mountain also won the 1600, 800 and 400 relays.
by Parker Fleming. Fisher posted another mound win Thursday at Shelby, going four innings and allowing only two hits and one run. Boone Cartee pitched the fifth, allowing no runs on two hits; and Crawford closed out the game allowing no hits and fanning three. Kings Mountain scored four runs in the first inning to put the game away early. Price led the plate attack with three hits. Turner, Crawford and Cameron Stevens added two hits each. Fisher, Cartee, Landon Bolin, Parker Fleming and DJ Bagwell each had Kings Mountain’s Cameron Stevens avoids a tag at second base in last a hit. week’s Tri-County Conference victory over Burns at Lancaster Field #2.
SOFTBALL: KM Ladies drop Crest 7-5; Payne hits 3rd HR From Page 1B
Kings Mountain Middle first baseman DJ Bagwell waits on the throw to retire a Burns runner in last week’s Tri-County Conference opener at Lancaster Field #2.
Miranda Ellis went 2-for-4 with a triple and three RBI. Kassidy Hamrick was 1-for-4 with one RBI and two runs scored, and Ashton Withers was 1-for-4 with a RBI.
Natalie Lutz finished first in the 12-18 year old girls division 36 hole golf tournament held at Rock Barn in Conover March 12-13. The tournament featured players from North and South Carolina and was played on the Jones Course, a former site of the Champions PGA Tour. (Photo submitted)
SPORTS THIS WEEK Thursday, March 24 4 p.m. – High school tennis, Kings Mountain at Ashbrook.
baseball, Kings Mountain in Shelby Easter tournament (continues through March 31).
Monday, March 28 4 p.m. – High school tennis, Polk County at Kings Mountain. TBA – High school
Tuesday, March 29 TBA – Kings Mountain in Easter tournament at Cherryville (continues March 30).
TENNIS From Page 1B Benfield 8-6; Sara Bell (KM) d. Geter 8-2; Kaleb Starnes (KM) d. Still 8-2; Rikard (B) d. Noah Detloff 7-5 (tiebreaker); Tucker Leatherman (KM) d. Gardner 8-0; Tristan Hannon (KM) d. Parker 8-1. Doubles Kody Starnes/Bell (KM) d. Benfield/Geter 8-5; Kaleb Starnes/Dettloff (KM) d. Still/Gardner 8-5; Leatherman/Hannon (KM) d. Odums/Melton 8-2. KM-RS Singles Kody Starnes (KM) d. Kersey 8-4; Hutchins (RS) d. Sarah Bell 7-4 (tie-breaker); Kaleb Starnes (KM) d. Rector 8-2; Tucker Leatherman (KM) d. Conner 8-4; Tristan Hannon (KM) d. Giles 8-2; Lynch (RS) d. Bailey Ledford 8-2. Doubles Kody Starnes/Bell (KM) d. Kersey Hutchins 9-7; Kaleb Starnes/Leatherman (KM) d. Conners 9-7; Hannon/Olivia Moss (KM) d. Giles/Lynch 8-6.
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Kings Mountain’s Allenih Cartee-Kee wins the hurdles in Wednesday’s Mountaineer Relays at John Gamble Stadium. (Photos by KM Herald)
KMHS girls, Shelby boys win Mountaineer Relays Kings Mountain’s girls and Shelby’s boys won the third annual Mountaineer Relays Wednesday at John Gamble Stadium. The Lady Mountaineers compiled 115 points to Shelby’s 74. RS Central was third with 47, followed by Crest 45 and North Gaston 12. Shelby’s boys edged Kings Mountain 128-110. RS ran third with 85, followed by Crest with 72, North Gaston 32 and Chase 22. Kings Mountain’s girls won nine events, including the 4x100 relay, spring medley, throwers’ 4x100m relay, shot put, discus, high jump and pole vault. Aleenih Carter-Kee won the 300m hurdles and Cassidy Calhoun won the Chad Pearson 3200m run, just ahead of teammate Caroline Foster. Kings Mountain’s boys
Kings Mountain High’s ladies soccer team continued its unbeaten streak in the South Mountain Athletic Conference Friday with an 8-4 win at RS Central. Virginia Dellinger led the Lady Mountaineers with a hat trick, giving her nine goals in the last three games. She also had two assists. The KM ladies scored 18 seconds into the game on a cross from Mackenzie Ramsey down the left side into the box, where Dellinger headed the ball into the net. The Lady Mountaineers went on to lead 4-0 at the half. Each team scored four in the second half. “We had traveled to AC Reynolds on Thursday night to play the reigning state champs,” noted KM Coach Erik Price. “I could see the fatigue in the second half. The girls had to dig deep and push through the second See SOCCER, Page 4B
Kings Mountain’s Virginia Dellinger scored nine goals in three soccer games last week. (Photo by Gary Smart)
Kings Mountain’s Owen Hardage competes in the hurdles in last week’s Mountaineer Relays at John Gamble Stadium. won the shot, discus, long jump, triple jump and pole vault and finished second in
the spring medley, throwers’ 4x100 relay, 4x200 relay, and high jump.
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Kings Mountain All-Conference lineman Keenan Baker signs to play football at Louisburg College Monday at KMHS. Front row, left to right, are Keenan’s mother, Pam Baker, and, right, brother Scooter Rhodes. Back row, left to right, KMHS assistant athletic Director Matt Bridges, line coach Kevin Cruise, Principal Julie Rikard and head football coach Greg Lloyd. (Photo by KM Herald)
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Kings Mountain all-state defensive end Dre Bell signs to play football at Louisburg College Monday at KMHS. Looking on, front row, is Dre’s father Joseph Bell; and back row, left to right, assistant athletic director Matt Bridges, football coach Greg Lloyd and Principal Julie Rikard. (Photo by KM Herald)
KM netters open SMAC with win over RS Central Kings Mountain High’s tennis team is starting to take shape as it heads into conference play. The Mountaineers defeated Highland Tech in a non-conference game and then took down RS Central 8-1 in their first SMAC outing last week. “RS is a young but talented team but our players took control early on and paved our way to victory,” said Coach Rick Henderson. “Having lost our first match against Forsetview a couple weeks ago was a wakeup call to some of our playesr.” KM’s senior duo of Dylan Ervin and Gibson Conner are off to a strong start and hold down the top two singles positions as well as being one of the best doubles teams in the state. Ervin and Conner were recently named to the Team Connection All Region
team based on their qualifying for the NC State Championships. “Of course, they will have to play well during the regionals before they can set their goals to participate in the state championship,” Henderson said. Henderson said if they stay healthy the Mountaineers could contend for their second SMAC championship in the last three seasons. KM 9, HIGHLAND 0 Singles Dylan Ervin (KM) d. Austin Lowry 7-5, 6-3; Gibson Conner (KM) d. Staton Jones 6-2, 6-0; Landon Ervin (KM) d. Daniel Friday 6-1, 6-1; Bailey Goodson (KM) d. Jesse Hambrick 6-2, 6-4; Dane Skeith (KM) d. Andrew Lanier 6-1, 6-0; Jerry Fite (KM) d. Landon James 6-1, 6-0.
Doubles D. Ervin/Conner (KM) d. Lowry/Jones 8-1; Goodson/Skeith (KM) d. Friday/ Hambrick 8-0; L. Ervin/Fite (KM) d. Lanier/James 8-0. KM 8, RSC 1 Singles Dylan Ervin (KM) d. Matthew Bailey 7-5, 6-2; Gibson Conner (KM) d. Josh Kersey 6-2, 6-4; Landon Ervin (KM) d. Jacob Poole 6-0, 6-0; Bailey Goodson (KM) d. Steve Price 6-1, 6-0; Dane Skeith (KM) d. Seth Parton 2-6, 6-4, 10-8; Adam Cogdell (RS) d. Jerry Fite 6-4, 6-4. Doubles D. Ervin/Conner (KM) d. Bailey/Kersey 8-1; Goodson/Skeith (KM) d. Poole/ Price 8-0; L. Ervin/Micah Randall (KM) d. Parton/ Cogdell 8-0.
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KM Middle School beats West Lincoln
SOCCER: Dellinger scores 9th goal of week in 8-4 win From Page 3B
Kings Mountain Middle School improved to 3-0 in the Tri-County Conference with an 11-6 victory over West Lincoln Monday. The Patriots, 3-0, were scheduled to play North Lincoln yesterday. Bryce Fisher, Boone Cartee and Zach Crawford combined for the pitching win Monday, scattering seven hits and striking out eight. Fisher hit an inside-thepark home run and Jaxson Bolin, Parker Fleming, DJ Bagwell and Zach Crawford had two hits apiece.
half on tired legs.” Lindsey Deaver and Paloma Dettloff each scored twice for the Mountaineers, and Ma-Kayla Smith added one goal. Abby Pennington, Georgia Moss and Olivia Martin had one assist each. Kings Mountain went into last night’s game against Chase with a 6-0 conference and 6-1-1 overall record.
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baseball team wins 6th straight From Page 1B two hits to lead the Mountaineers at the plate. Thomas Harrison and Josh Ledford joined the Bells with one hit apiece. After the first inning error that helped Crest grab the early lead, the KM defense played very well, turning two double plays. The win was the Mountaineers’ sixth straight to open the season.
After opening with three straight victories, Kings Mountain Middle’s tennis team dropped its first match of the season Monday to Crest, 6-3. Singles Merritt (Cr) d. Kody Starnes 8-6; Walker (Cr) d. Sara Bell 8-0; Kennedy (Cr) d. Kaleb Starnes 8-2; Melton (Cr) d. Dettloff 8-6;
MS soccer 9-0 winner over WL Kings Mountain Middle’s soccer team shutout West Lincoln 9-0 Monday. Joe Eagan gave the Lady Patriots a 1-0 lead in the second minute of play. Maggie Lloyd had the assist. Lloyd and Summer Campbell each had a hat trick. Lloyd’s first two goals were assisted by Eagan, and the third was unassisted. Campbell scored off two assists from Lloyd, and one
Mountaineers fall to RS 4-3 Kings Mountain lost to RS Central 4-3 in SMAC baseball action Friday night in Rutherfordton. Madisyn Bolin went the distance on the mound, scattering four hits and striking out seven. The Hilltoppers struck for two runs in the bottom of the first inning and held the lead until the
Tucker Leatherman (KM) d. Warren 8-4; Hannon (KM) d. Lance 9-7. Doubles Merritt/Walker (Cr) d. Kody Starnes/Bell 7-3 tiebreaker; Kennedy/Warren (Cr) d. Kaleb Starnes/ Dettloff 8-3; Leatherman/ Hannon (KM) d. Ledbetter/ Wesson 7-4 tie-breaker.
from Lexie Wright. Katherine Martin scored off an assist from Carly Johnson, and Emma Goff ended the scoring with a goal assisted by Wright. The KM defense was led by Goff, Rece Guy, Maggie Buchanan and Savanna Briggs. Kennedy Barnes was credited with her second shutout of the season. KM carried a 2-1 record into a game yesterday at North Lincoln.
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top of the sixth, when the Mountaineers tied it. R-S responded with two in the bottom of the inning to regain the lead for good. Palmer Davis and Bryson Bailey each had a hit for KM, with Davis scoring two runs. R-S Central improved to 3-2 in the SMAC and 5-2 overall while KM dropped to 3-3 in the SMAC and 4-3 overall.
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Kings Mountain's Landry Crawford dives back into first base to avoid a pickoff in last week's SMAC JV game with Crest at Lancaster Field.
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Three charged in drug trafficking An undercover prescription medication operation by Vice/Narcotics investigators resulted in the arrest of three Shelby residents March 14 by the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department. Investigators seized 116 Oxycodone pills with a street value of $1200 and $600 in cash. Lara Ann Bailey, 3934 Five Points Rd., Shelby, was charged with possession with intent to sell/deliver Schedule II controlled substance, sell/deliver Schedule II controlled substance and three counts of trafficking in Schedule II controlled substance. Janice Elaine Andrews, 808 S. Post Road, Shelby, was charged with three counts of trafficking in schedule II controlled sub-
stance. Boyce Lee Shires, 808 S. Post Road, Shelby, was charged with four counts of trafficking in Schedule II controlled substance. “These arrests show that we still have those who are diverting prescription medication,'' said Sheriff Alan Norman. He added, “Many drug users are now using prescription medication as their drug of choice and many people are getting addicted daily. It is imperative that citizens keep their prescription medication locked up and dispose of unused medicine as soon as possible.” The Sheriff's Office has been proactive with the Health Department in placing medicine drop boxes throughout the county.
MEDICINE DROP - Kings Mountain Police Department will conduct a medicine drop Thursday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center. Citizens with unwanted, old medicines are encouraged to drop off the medicine to police stationed in front of the building. Last year hundreds of bottles of medicine was disposed properly by police.
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■ POLICE ARRESTS MARCH 14: Harvey Franklin Camp, 57, 116 Lackey St., DUI, $1000 secured bond. MARCH 14: Matthew David Prioleau, 25, Charlotte, speeding, expired registration card, $2000 secured bond. MARCH 14: Jason Barry Greene, 40, Shelby, DWI, $1000 secured bond. MARCH 16: Daniel Jonathan Hill, 32, 803 Church St. Apt. A, simple assault, $1000 secured bond. MARCH 18: Robert Neil Reed Sisk, 29, 124 Holiday Inn Drive, felony possession cocaine, simple possession Schedule II, $25,000 secured bond. MARCH 19: John Doe, Gastonia, DWI, $2500 secured bond. MARCH 20: Anthony Jerome Lewis, 49, Gastonia, failure to appear, probation violation, $50,000 secured bond. CITATIONS MARCH 11: Brittany Marie Dee, 30, 413 Belvedere Circle, revoked license. MARCH 11: Quinton Patterson, 20, Shelby, expired tag. MARCH 12: Robert Lafernda Holmes, 51, Charlotte, revoked license. MARCH 13: Samuel Ebon Ledford, 23, Shelby, expired tag. MARCH 13: Joe Marquette Hopper, 24, 230 Branchwood Circle, expired tag. MARCH 15: James Darrell Kendrick III, 29, 614 Margrace Road, speeding. MARCH 16: Jessica Ann Boone, 24, Grover, expired tag, expired vehicle inspection. MARCH 16: James Richard Olivero, 37, Huntersville, revoked license. MARCH 16: Edward Allen Smith, 44, 510 Saint Luke Road, expired tag. MARCH 16: James Allen Lance, 27, Denver, NC, failure to maintain lane control within a single lane. MARCH 17: Billy Reid Alexander, 32, 1144 Rollingbrook Court, no insurance., revoked tag, revoked driver's license. MARCH 17: Jovantis Antoiney Salley, 21, Spartanburg, SC, speeding. MARCH 18: Michael Keith Stone Jr., 24, 414 N. Battleground Ave., possession marijuana. MARCH 19: Pamela Jo Hinson, 22, Newton, NC, speeding, revoked driver's license. MARCH 19: Phoebe Brooks Brintley, 56, 206 N. Cansler St., speeding. MARCH 19: Ann Richmond Sargent, 48, Atlanta, Ga., speeding. MARCH 19: Kayla Joyce Thomas, 27, 114 Matthews Dr., possession controlled substance, Oxycodone, and possession controlled substance Sublingual. INCIDENTS MARCH 15: A resident of Huntersville reported a break-in on Brice Street and theft of a cell phone, bow saw, steering wheel locking device and box of electrical connectors. MARCH 15: A resident of Clover, SC reported theft NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Grover Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Monday at 6:00PM, April 4, 2016 at the Town Hall Chambers located at 207 Mulberry Road, Grover, NC. The purpose of the hearing is to obtain citizen’s views and respond to questions concerning the Town adopting a Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. Since
of a leaf blower valued at $499 from a parking lot on West King Street. MARCH 15: High Road Auto, 512 Linwood Road, reported theft of a license plate. MARCH 15: A resident of Gastonia reported theft of a wallet from her car in a parking lot on Phifer Road. MARCH 17: A resident of Tryon reported theft of a pocketbook on Cleveland Avenue. MARCH 17: A resident of Industrial Drive reported theft of three security cameras valued at $120. MARCH 18: Mount Zion Baptist Church, 220 N. Watterson St., reported damage to three tires and windshield of a 1997 Ford by someone using a cutting tool and rocks. MARCH 20: A resident of E. Ridge Street reported that her car was keyed doing $500 damage. WRECKS FEB. 12: Officer Chris Tate said that Karen Louise Griffith, Forest City, operating a 2004 Honda, struck a Moped operated by Jeffery Lee Davis, 142 Stoney Ridge Dr. The Moped driver, 33, was ejected from the Moped onto the hood of the Honda and fell to the ground. The officer reported no injuries and slight damage to the Honda. FEB. 15: Officer Chris Tate said that Shanta Simpson of Gastonia, operating a 2005 Kia, slid off the road on US 74 East and clipped the median. Property damage was estimated at $2500. FEB. 17: Officer Chi Ming Lai said that Sharie Adams of Moore, SC reported that her 2013 Chevrolet was struck by a hit and run driver while she was inside the Waffle House. Property damage was slight. FEB. 17: Officer Chi Ming Lai said that Sophia Propst, 803 W. King St., Apt. 6, reported that she was backing her 2005 Ford from a parking lot on King Street and her car was slightly damaged by a hit and run driver who was also backing from the parking lot. FEB. 29: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Katherine Wilson, 809 Monroe Ave.,operating a 2005 Chrysler, ran off the road on King Street and hit a power pole. Property damage was estimated at $1500. MARCH 1: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Lisa Lineberger of Gastonia was backing her 2004 Ford from a parking spot at Patrick Yarns and struck a parked 2007 Chevrolet owned by Sondra McDowell, 1716 Northwoods Drive. Property damage was estimated at $1400. MARCH 3: Officer Jonathan Price said that Roderick Berry Jr., Gastonia, operating a 1989 Chevrolet, was driving north on NC 216 towards Piedmont Avenue and ran off the road. The vehicle struck three utility poles and a road sign, all of which will have to be replaced at cost of $2,000. According to the police report the driver turned around and traveled south on 216 for a quarter of a mile before the vehicle stopped running and became inoperable. Property damage was 2008 Grover has been covered by the Cleveland County Flood Ordinance. Now FEMA is requesting that each municipality have its own ordinance. Accommodations for the disabled are available upon request prior to the meeting. Please contact Lela Allen (704) 937-9986 if you need assistance. The public is invited to attend. KMH3720 (3/23/2016)
estimated at $3,200. MARCH 3: Officer Chi Ming Lai said that C. J. Holland, 1017 Sherwood Lane, was backing from the parking lot at Parker's Amoco on Shelby road and hit a GMC operated by Audrey Gilbert, 707 Oakland St., who was fueling her vehicle. Property damage was minor. MARCH 3: Officer Chi Ming Lai said that Terry Key Wray, Shelby, operating a 2007 GMC, said he was cut off by another driver on the US 74 Bypass and sideswiped a 1999 Mazda operated by Robert Lee Webb, Charlotte. Property damage was estimated at $1200. MARCH 4: Officer F.L.Wittington said that Pearlie Brown, 135 Shady Grove Road, operating a 1983 Olds, backed into a 2010 Ford operated by Tracy Miller of Dallas at the car wash at Ingles on Shelby Road. Property damage was estimated at $2100. MARCH 6: Officer K. L. Putnam charged Jason Ryan Brock, 907 Margrace Road Lot 4, with DWI and driving while license revoked after an accident on I-85 at NC 161. The officer said the driver went off the roadway, over corrected, went off the roadway again and hit a guardrail. While being processed, Brock fell and was transported with injuries to Kings Mountain Hospital. Property damage was estimated at $4500. MARCH 6: Officer Marquis Shon Macopson said that Felicia Holland, 298 Crocker Road, operating a 2011 Volkswagen, was bumped by a 1998 Freightliner operated by Frank Causey Jr. of Lexington, NC as he merged over from the left lane. Slight damage was reported to the VW. MARCH 7: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that a 2011 Chrysler operated by Yvonne Cates of Huntersville, NC, bumped a 2003 Honda operated by Frederick Carl Montgomery, 2047A Bethlehem Road, who was stopped at the intersection of S. Cansler Street. Property damage was slight. MARCH 7: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Joshua Ijames of Mocksville, NC, operating a 2016 International was attempting to make a left turn into the parking lot at 725 York Road and struck the building. P roperty damage was estimated at $5,000 to the building. MARCH 7: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Jimmy Ray McGinnis, 505 Pinnacle Road, operating a 1997 Ford, was backing from a parking lot at 115 E. Gold Street and struck a parked 2009 Cadillac owned by Thomas Lee Degree of Grover. Property damage was slight. MARCH 7: Officer H.W. Carpenter said that Brad Wilson, Gulf Breeze, Fla., was backing from a parking place at 612 Charles St. and struck a parked 2001 Ford owned by Jammie Quick, 612 Charles St., Apt. 28. Property damage was estimated at $2000. MARCH 8: Officer Chris Tate said that Ashlea Hodge, 120 Country Creek Dr., operating a 1997 BMW, lost control of her car on West Gold
Street and hit a power pole doing $2500 damage to the power pole and meter box at 101 W. Gold St,, $3000 to the home power wiring at 208 W. Gold Street and $5,000 to the vehicle. Tate said that Hodge said she looked down at her cell phone prior to the accident. MARCH 8: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Christopher Love, Gastonia, operating a 2012 Nissan, slowed to make a right turn onto Edgemont Drive and was struck by a 2005 Honda operated by Kimberly Hoffman of Gastonia. Property damage was estimated at $1500. MARCH 9: Officer J. D. Dee said that Eva Bell Pitts, 520 Dixon School Road, operating a 1994 Jeep, was driving South on the I-85 off ramp and failed to stop for the stop and go signal, continued through the intersection of NC 161 and hit a overhead utility pole owned by the City of Kings Mountain. Property damage was estimated at $6,000, including $3,000 to the pole. MARCH 11: Officer M. D. Butler said that an unoccupied 2011 Freightliner was parked at a loading dock at STI at 515 Marie Street when it was struck by a 2014 Volvo, a witness told police. Property damage was estimated at $950 to the Freightliner owned by Transportation Technology, Boone, NC. MARCH 14: Officer Stephen Skinner said that Linda Clary, 309 Amhurst Dr., operating a 1995 Toyota, backed from a parking space at 200 Spruce Street into a parked 2011 Volkswagen owned by Dorothy Lockhart of Shelby. Property damage was slight. MARCH 14: Officer Kyle Bell said that a 2006 Chrysler owned by Ebonee Roseboro, 25 Chesterfield Court, parked in the parking lot of Chesterfield Court, was struck by a hit and run driver who left the scene. Property damage was slight. MARCH 15: Officer Stephen Skinner said that Charles Lee Odems, 425 Kings Falls Court, Apt. 103, operating a 2004 Chevrolet, pulled out of Hardee's, 509 E. King St., and struck a 2015 Chevrolet owned by Samuel Petry, Shelby. Property damage was estimated at $2,000. MARCH 15: Officer J. L. Dee said that James Kendrick III, 614 Margrace Road, operating a 2003 Chevrolet, struck a 1996 BMW stopped for traffic on NC 161. Property damage was estimated at $4,000. MARCH 16: Officer Jonathan Price cited James Allen Lance, Denver, NC, with failure to maintain lane control within a single lane while driving on a street with clearly marked lanes, after an accident on York Road. Lance said he was eating and ran off the roadway hitting a garbage container. Slight damage was reported. MARCH 17: Officer Jonathan Price said that Bonnie Schmidt, Lake Wylie, SC, operating a 2014 Hyundai, hit a large steel dumpster in the parking area of Patriot Jack, 832 E. King St., doing $2,000 damage to the vehicle.
Grover man dies in May 15 accident GROVER - David Ray Deal, 51, was killed in a wreck on Yarbro Road near High Ridge Court March 15 around 5 p.m. Deal was driving his Moped out of a trailer park on High Ridge Court and attempted to turn South onto Yarbro Road when he was struck by a Chevy
Silverado traveling North on Yarbro Road, according to Sgt. K. E. Moore of the North Carolina Highway Patrol. Moore said Deal “seems to have pulled out in front of the truck.” Troopers are continuing the investigation into the accident.
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How to Avoid Medicare Mistakes When You’re Still Working Dear Savvy Senior, Should I enroll in Medicare at age 65 if I’m still working and have coverage through my employer? Almost 65 Dear Almost, The rules for enrolling in Medicare can be very confusing with all the different choices available today. But when you postpone retirement past age 65, as many people are doing, it becomes even more complicated. First, let’s review the basics. Remember that original Medicare has two parts: Part A, which provides hospital coverage and is free for most people. And Part B, which covers doctor’s bills, lab tests and outpatient care. Part B also has a monthly premium of $104.90 in 2016 (though it’s higher for individuals earning $85,000 or more a year). If you are receiving Social Security, you will be enrolled automatically in parts A and B when you turn 65. If you aren’t yet receiving Social Security, you will have to apply, which you can do online at SSA.gov/medicare, over the
phone at 800-772-1213 or through your local Social Security office. If you plan to continue working past the age of 65 and have health insurance from your job, your first step is to ask your benefits manager or human resources department how your employer insurance works with Medicare. In most cases, you should at least take Medicare Part A because it’s free. But to decide whether to take Part B or not will depend on the size of your employer. Small employer: If your current employer (or spouse’s employer if it’s providing your coverage) has fewer than 20 employees, Medicare will be your primary insurer and you should enroll in Medicare Part B during your initial enrollment period. This is a seven-month period that includes the three months before, the month of, and the three months after your 65th birthday. If you miss the seven-month sign-up window, you’ll have to wait until the next general enrollment period, which runs from Jan. 1 to March 31 with
benefits beginning the following July 1. You’ll also incur a 10 percent penalty for each year you wait beyond your initial enrollment period, which will be tacked on to your monthly Part B premium. Large employer: If your employer has 20 or more employees, your employer’s group health plan will be your primary insurer as long as you (or your spouse if the coverage is from his/her employer) remain an active employee. If this is the case, you don’t need to enroll in Part B when you turn 65 if you’re satisfied with the coverage you are getting through your job. But if you do decide to enroll in Medicare, it will supplement your employer insurance by paying secondary on all of your claims. Once your employment (or group health coverage) ends, you will then have eight months to sign up for Part B without a penalty. This is known as the Special Enrollment Period. Drug coverage: You also need to verify your prescription drug coverage.
Call your benefits manager or insurance company to find out if your employer’s prescription drug coverage is considered “creditable.” (Creditable prescription drug coverage is one that is considered to be as good as or better than the Medicare prescription drug benefit.) If it is, you don’t need to enroll in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. If it isn’t, you should purchase a plan (see medicare.gov/find-a-plan) during your initial enrollment period or you’ll incur a premium penalty (1 percent of the average national premium for every month you don’t have coverage) if you enroll later. For additional help, visit Medicare.gov or contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) at Shiptacenter.org. The Medicare Rights Center also offers a free helpline at 800-3334114. 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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3,000 lost power Saturday New Medicare Presentation when buzzard hit Duke’s line at Senior Center April 12 was on Duke Energy’s transmission side. Duke Energy crews were already aware of the situation and worked feverishly in locating the problem area. The outage not only effected the City of Kings Mountain customers but Rutherford Electric and Duke Energy served customers were affected by the outage as well. The outage was spread across the southeastern portion of Kings Mountain and Cleveland County. City crews assisted Duke with the line patrol efforts in trying to identify the cause of the outage. During this event, Duke Energy crews were able to isolate portions of the line that led to the restoration of substation 2 being restored before substation 4. As the line was being looked over in an effort to identify the issue, Duke
An electrical outage Saturday affected two-third of the city’s electrical customers. This equates to approximately 3,000 city customers. Kings Mountain owns and operates three electrical substations that are served from Duke Energy’s Transmission System. Two of the three substations were without power. The substations affected were Delivery 2 and Delivery 4 stations. *Delivery 2 substation power outage was from 1:163:19pm (3 hrs. – 3min.). *Delivery 4 substation power outage was from 1:16 – 5:00pm (3 hrs. – 44 min.) Energy Director Nick Hendricks said Kings Mountain Energy Department (Electrical Division) contacted Duke Energy immediately and notified them of the outage and that the problem
Energy crews spotted the problem and immediately rectified the issue and restored power soon thereafter. The cause of the power being out was solely that of a Buzzard that had landed on a transmission support structure and made contact of what is called a phase-toground fault. The bird had to be removed before power could be restored. “I want to thank my city crew and the crew of Duke Energy for the quick response to this issue. Everyone worked very hard and in a timely manner to find the cause and correct the problem. Even though the issue was on Duke Energy’s line, it’s a team effort when restoring power to all those effected,” said Hendricks.
Kings Mountain Senior Center Director Sharon Eaker says if you are new or will be new to Medicare soon, or have some questions about Medicare you want to have answered by trained professionals, you will want to attend a special S.H.I.I.P. (Seniors Health Insurance Information Program) Seminar entitled: '' New To Medicare: The Basics,'' to be held at the Senior Center
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