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Jake Wilson, Sarah Fulton and Briana Wilson, left to right, are pictured in “The American Dream,'' the fall drama to be presented by First Baptist Church performers this weekend and next.
Fall drama opens Saturday First Baptist Church is presenting “The American Dream” as part of their Merge fall drama series and shows will be held beginning Saturday and Sunday this weekend and next, a dozen presentations in two weekends.
This is a story about a small town diner that has become not only the social center of the community, but also the center of one man’s life and ministry. It is an inspirational story of hope in the midst of the See FALL DRAMA, Page 7
Veteran Kings Mountain Police Department Captain Jerry Tessneer was promoted to Assistant Police Chief and four other officers moved up in rank last week. The swearing-in ceremony was held at City Hall and Mayor Scott Neisler administered the oaths of office. Also sworn-in with new positions were Lieutenant Lisa Proctor, Lieutenant Chris Moore, Sgt. Buddy Black and Cpl. Bryan McGinnis. With their left hands raised and their right hands on the Bible, the five officers pledged to “faithfully perform their duties to the best of their abilities, while enforcing all laws, so help me God.” Members of their respective families were present for the ceremonies and a standing-room-only crowd witnessed the ceremonies. “Be the best you can be, you are the best,'' said Police Chief Melvin Proctor. The mayor challenged
KMPD PROMOTIONS – Five officers in the Kings Mountain Police Department have received promotions. From left, Former Captain Jerry Tessneer, who has been promoted to Assistant Chief; Lieutenant Lisa Proctor, Lieutenant Chris Moore, Sgt. Buddy Black and Cpl. Bryan McGinnis. Photo by JAN HARRIS the audience to always be respectful of police and remember they keep us safe. “I know that I am speaking to the choir,'' he added. He recognized city council members, former Mayor Rick Murphrey and Mrs. Murphrey and Shelby Police Chief Jeff Ledford who is a Kings Mountain resident. Rev. Doug Allen, pastor
of Penley's Chapel Church, conducted the closing ceremony in which he asked each officer to hold out their hands and he spread a small amount of oil on them as he blessed them and prayed that'' God's word would be on their lips and in their hearts and their hands would always be in service as a servant to all.'' Assistant Chief Tess-
neer has served with Kings Mountain Police Department 24 years and was promoted through the ranks. He was sworn in on July 16, 1992 as a patrolman, worked the COPS program, was Moss Lake officer in 1997, DARE officer in 1998 and 2000 and was promoted to Patrol Sergeant Sept. 11, 2000 and Patrol Captain See KMPD, Page 7
Fall festival next Wednesday For 84 years the Kings Mountain Woman's Club Fall Festival has been a community institution. Next Wednesday, Oct. 19, the Festival opens at 11:30 a.m. for lunch until 1:30 p.m., a popular treat that features the best of home cooking, and also at supper from 5:30-7 p.m. “We are preparing for a wonderful fall festival this year. I hope that the community will enjoy the food, fellowship, displays and visit the country store,” says club president and festival chair, Ann Bennett. Adult tickets for a meal are $10 and children 12 and See FALL FESTIVAL, Page 7
KM ELECTRIC CREW TO LUMBERTON - Pictured are employees of the city's Energy Services Department who are in Lumberton assisting in restoring power to residents who lost power during Hurricane Matthew. From left, Daniel Kale, Josh Conrad, Dalton Horne, Energy Services Director Nick Hendricks, Johnny Putnam, Isaac Proctor, Ray Owenby, and Mike Hou ser. Photo by MAYOR SCOTT NEISLER Linda Appling, Anne Gamble, and Ann Bennett, right, Woman's Club president and chairman of the Oct.19 Fall Festival, say next Wednesday's event will be bigger and better than ever.
Candidate forum Monday night Concert Local votes will have 19. The program will later the opportunity to hear area be rebroadcast and avail- rescheduled candidates speak out at a forum Monday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. at Mildred H. Keeter auditorium at Cleveland Community College hosted by the college and Shelby Star. The Senate forum is at 6 p.m. and the county commissioner forum is at 7 p.m. The college will broadcast both forums live from their television station on Cable
able on CCC's website. NC Senate District 46 incumbent Warren Daniel (R) and his opponent Anne Fischer (D) will respond to questions from moderator and CCC President Steve Thornburg in the first hour segment. Cleveland County commissioner incumbents Ronnie Hawkins, Johnny Hutchins and Susan Allen (R) and Democrats Mary Shear Accor and Willie B. McIntosh will respond to questions in the second hour of the forum. See FORUM, Page 7
The Darin and Brook Aldridge Concert, originally scheduled for October 8 at 4 p.m. at the Kings Mountain National Military Park had to be postponed to October 22 due to Hurricane Matthew. This is a free concert to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service by the Kings Mountain National Military Park. The public is encouraged to attend to share in the celebration. The performance will take place in the park amphitheater at 4 p.m.
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Electric crew in Lumberton restoring power Blue skies have returned to North Carolina but dangerous conditions still remain in some areas of the state, according to an electrical crew from Kings Mountain who are in Lumberton to help restore power. The city's Energy Services Director Nick Hendricks sent pictures Tuesday showing the after math of Hurricane Matthew of the
Lumberton area to City Manager Marilyn Sellers and Mayor Scott Neisler. More than 1500 people were stranded in Lumberton Monday following a levee break. Some of those people were on their roofs, waiting for help. Helicopters and boats were deployed to rescue those residents. Hurricane Matthew left behind flooding, power out-
ages and residents in need of being rescued from their homes. The death toll in North Carolina has risen to 11 from Matthew's aftermath. The Kings Mountain area received much needed rain last weekend which forced closing of downtown activities on Saturday morning. See more photos on page 10
Ghost Tour returns Friday The Kings Mountain Revolutionary Ghost Tour returns this weekend, Oct. 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. nightly, bigger and better, according to crowds who attended Saturday night’s opening event. Friday activities had to
be canceled due to rain, including the opening of the Ghost Tour, the Friday night football game and on Saturday the 14th annual Gateway festival. Heavy rains kept the crowds away Friday at the Kings Mountain
National Military Park for the 236th anniversary but Park employees quickly put up tents and the dedication of the new marker by Colonel Frederick Hambright See GHOST TOUR, Page 7
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