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Grover Mayor Willis takes oath Monday
Retiring Grover Mayor J. D. Ledford, left, swears in new Mayor Bill Willis Monday night at Grover Town Hall. Photos by LIB STEW ART ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
GROVER – Mayor pro tem Bill Willis took the oath of office as the new Mayor of Grover Monday night at Town Hall. Retiring Mayor J. D. Ledford administered the oath to the mayor and also to newly-elected council members Tony Willis, Patrick Shannon and Angelia Early. The board elected Jackie Bennett, who has served 12 years on the board, as Mayor pro tem. During business of the meeting Kings Mountain
attorney Mickey Corry was elected town attorney and Lela Allen was appointed deputy clerk. “I look forward to being a regular citizen,'' said the retiring mayor who acknowledged that the job of mayor is a challenge but that he had enjoyed his service to the community and would be available as a volunteer to help out at any time. Mayor Willis thanked Ledford for his service to the city and the board voted to retain Ledford as a consultant through the 201415 audit period
Caldwell to administer new Mayor's oath Superior Court Judge Jesse Caldwell of Gastonia will administer the oath of office Scott Neisler to Scott Neisler Tuesday evening at City Hall as he assumes
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duties as Kings Mountain Mayor. Prior to the swearing-in of the two new faces on city council – the mayor and Ward 5 councilman Jay Rhodes, the Rick Murphrey administration will meet at 6 p.m. to discuss city business followed by an organizational meeting of the new Neisler administration and major business will be the election of a mayor pro tem and appointment of the city attorney. At the close of the organizational meeting a reception will be held to which the public is invited.
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The weather couldn’t have been much more accommodating for Saturday’s Christmas parade, which snaked through downtown under sunny skies as it showed off the area’s finest churches, teams, bands, dance troupes and businesses. The longtime Christmas tradition drew a healthy crowd along its 1.1-mile route as young and old alike could be seen competing for candy all along the route that winds from City Hall through Battleground Ave. and down along King St. until close to York Rd. The Kings Mountain High School marching band provided a moving concert along the route, while a host of pageant winners, elected officials and dancers enlivened the crowds that lined the streets. Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey led the line of floats and cars. Murphrey this month is completing more than two decades in city government. He was
Cox killed in wood chipper accident A Gastonia man was killed in Kings Mountain Saturday afternoon after he was pulled into a wood chipper, according to Kings Mountain Police. Police and emergency personnel responded to 402 Hawthorne Road where they found Mason Scott Cox, 19, of 3006 Lowell Road, inside the wood chipper. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. Det. Cpl. B. M. Black said that after investigation it was determined that the death was accidental and no foul play was involved. According to the incident report filed by Ptl. B.C. McGinnis the man became trapped inside the machine. Cox was employed by Crawford Tree Service of Belmont. It was his first day on the job filling in with the tree service when the fatal accident happened.
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joined by Police Chief Melvin Proctor, Kings Mountain Fire Chief Frank Burns, a number of Kings Mountain City Council members, Cleveland County Board of Education members and N.C. State House of Representatives Speaker Tim Moore. Car clubs, football teams and cheerleading squads rounded out the list of marchers and float passengers. The parade’s final element was Santa Claus, who probably threw more candy than anyone else. As in years past, the parade was videotaped by Cleveland Community College and will be shown at various times this week on C-19. Hosts of the show were Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority Executive Director Ellis Noell and Cleveland County Board of Education member Shearra Miller. KTC Broadcasting will also stream the parade on its website, www.ktcbroadcasting.com. Earlier in the week, organizers kicked off the
GRAND MARSHAL – Mayor Rick Murphrey and his wife, Sandra, are pictured in the Kings Mountain Christmas Parade Saturday. Murphrey will complete 21 years in city government Tuesday night at 6 p.m. when he presides at a meeting of his board which precedes the swearing-in of a new mayor. Photo by HALEY WILSON Christmas Fantasy Light Show in downtown Kings Mountain. The light show features thousands of LED lights in all colors, animated to music. Motorists can tune in to “Let is Snow, Radio (101.5) to
hear the music or can leave their cars to get the full effect of the extravaganza. Outdoor speakers are also broadcasting the program’s music along Railroad and Battleground Avenues downtown.
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Kings Mountain shoppers are divided on how they go about their annual Christmas buying binges. In this they join the rest of the country. Despite big shifts toward online shopping in the last ten years, about half of Americans still do the majority of their Christmas gift buying at physical stores.
With few retail options (and no so-called “big box” stores) Kings Mountain residents are easily tempted by the lure of scrolling, clicking and paying from the comfort of their couch. “Absolutely, I do a lot of online shopping,” said Nancy Rabb, who is retired but works on a part-time basis at a Kings Mountain boutique. “I’m just looking and I’ll pull something up (online) and I’ll buy it.”
Rabb is quick to point out that she’s a devoted shopper no matter the format. She says she likes the experience of shopping in actual stores like Kirkland’s and Kohl’s. But a year or so ago she found herself browsing more and buying more on web sites, including those managed by individual retailers and one-stop Internet malls like eBay and Amazon. See SHOPPING, Page 7A
Commissioners re-elect Falls Cleveland County Commissioners last Tuesday reelected Jason Falls, Republican from Kings Mountain, as chairman of the board for a Jason Falls third term. The Commission also re-elected Eddie Holcomb, Democrat, of Shelby as vice-chairman.
Falls said, ''I am honored that the Board of Commissioners elected me as Chairman for a 3rd consecutive term (each term is for one year). I consider it an honor to serve the residents of Cleveland County. The Board of Commissioners has worked hard to provide quality services to our residents and remain fiscally conservative. We have many challenges ahead of us in 2016 with property re-evaluation
being one of those, along with public safety and a continued focus on bringing jobs to our area. Our Board is united in working towards those goals with our community partners, municipalities and County employee force for a better Cleveland County.'' Other members of the board are Ronnie Hawkins, Johnny Hutchins, and Susan Allen, all Republicans from Kings Mountain.
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■ OBITUARIES Ed Yarbro Korean War Veteran KINGS M O U N TAIN - Ed Yarbro, age 84, resident of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 6, 2015 at his home. He was born in Cleveland County, NC on September 17, 1931 to the late John Edgar Yarbro and Sarah Vela Herndon Yarbro. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Billie Jean Bookout Yarbro; daughter, Beth Sparks; sisters, Carrie Yarbro Patterson, Julia Yarbro Huffstetler, Ava Yarbro Sipes; and infant twin brothers. Mr. Yarbro was a retired foreman from Joseph T. Ryerson Steel Co. Inc., Charlotte, NC. He was a member of Bethlehem
Peggy Allen SHELBY- Peggy Bowman Allen, 76, died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughElden Ashe SHELBY - Elden Ashe, 72, widely known on his CB handle as “Bedbug”, died Thurs., Dec. 3, 2015, at his home. A native of Jackson County, NC, he was the son of the late Hiram and Myrtle Coggins Ashe. Elden was a member of Bethel Baptist Paulette Lanning Gregory STANLEY - Paulette Lanning Gregory, age 68, resident of 509 Valley St. Stanley, NC passed away December 3, 2015 at CarJacklyn Hibberts GASTONIA - Jacklyn F. Hibberts, 69, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at CaroMont Health in GasClyde Wilford Laughter SHELBY - Clyde Wilford Laughter, age 87 resident of Shelby, NC born into his eternal life on December 3, 2015, at the Testa Family Hospice House. He worked in radio broadcasting at several radio stations over the years. He also was a commercial real estate agent as Kendyl Jane Waters GROVER - Kendyl Jane Waters, infant daughter of Brandon and Tara Stowe Waters, was born on December 3, 2015. On December 4, 2015, at Carolinas Medical Center, she Tony Whitaker KINGS MOUNTAIN - Tony Lee Whitaker, 58, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Wednesday December 2, 2015, at Kings Mountain Hospice House. He was born on May 11, 1957, in Cleveland County to the late Billy Lee and Ray Womack SHELBY - Charles Ray “Boo Boo” “Snake Man” Womack, 83, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at his home. A native of Polk County, he was the son of the late Collett R. and Olla Anna Byers Womack. He
Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He loved and enjoyed farming, working in his yard, listening to gospel music, especially the Gaithers, hunting, fishing, watching sports, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his daughters: Roxanna Yarbro Gaffney and Susan Yarbro Hollifield and husband Jonathan, all of Kings Mountain; Brothers: John Floyd Yarbro and wife Ruth, George Walter Yarbro, William Andrew “WA” Yarbro and wife Patsy, all of Kings Mountain; six Grandchildren: Lindsey Gaffney Weeks and husband Tom, Hunter Gaffney, Lauren Gaffney Rearden and husband Chandler, Laura Ashley Gaffney, Taylor Hollifield, and Lewis Sparks; three Great Grandchildren: Tinsley Weeks, Tyrian Weeks,
and Baby Rearden on the way; best friend and companion Boss. A funeral service will be held at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 3 p.m., with Dr. Steve Taylor officiating. Visitation is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday evening, December 9, 2015 at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina other times at the home of the daughter, 704 Sandhurst Drive, Kings Mountain, NC. Interment with military honors provided by the Marine Corps League Foothills Detachment at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Cleveland Co, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Kings Mountain is handling the arrangements.
ter of the late Alfred Alton and Helen Edna Humphries Bowman. Peggy retired from Kemet Electronics. Funeral services were held 11 a.m., Tuesday, at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby is handling the arrangements.
Church, and retired from Carolina Freight/ABF, after 35 years of service. He was an avid golfer, gardener, and landscaper. Funeral services were held 3 p.m. Sunday at Bethel Baptist Church. The family received friends on Sunday from 1:30 to 3pm, at the church. Burial was private to
the family. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150 or Cleveland County Humane Society, 1609 E. Marion St., Shelby, NC 28150. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby is handling the arrangements.
omont Health, Gastonia, NC She was born in Gaston Co. NC to the late Rev. Paul James Lanning, Sr. and Evelyn Ruth Crisp Lanning. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Memori-
als may be sent to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250 Dallas, TX 75244. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Kings Mountain is handling the arrangements.
tonia. A native of Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late William and Lela Wright Fortenbery. A graveside service was held 3 p.m. Monday at Gaston
Memorial Park. The family will receive friends following the service. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain is handling the arrangements.
well as sales rep for a commercial sign company. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. A memorial service was held at Grace United Methodist Church on Tuesday, December 8, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Julie Roberts and Rev. Tom Jolley, Rev. Dean Smith officiating. Family received friends immediately following the
service in the fellowship hall of Grace United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Grace United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1403 Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Kings Mountain is handling the arrangements.
was received into the arms of Jesus after leaving an everlasting imprint on the lives of all who loved her. A graveside service was held Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. Visitation was
after the service in the cemetery. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Kings Mountain was in charge of arrangements.
Shirley Barber Whitaker. Tony is survived by his brother, Jeffrey Whitaker and wife Angie of Blacksburg, SC; sister, Donna Bradshaw of Kings Mountain; step children; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, dona-
tions may be made to the “Final Expenses Fund” c/o Donna Bradshaw at 203 Edel Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. To offer condolences, please visit www.siskbutler.com. Arrangements by Sisk-Butler Funeral & Cremation Services, Bessemer City.
was a member of Second Baptist Church, and retired from Cleveland Lumber after 35 years of service. Ray loved his family and friends. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Friday at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel. The family
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received friends on Friday from 12:30-2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial was in Sharon United Methodist Church Cemetery. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of arrangements.
ARRESTS NOV. 30: Kristal Elaine Griffin, 33, Gastonia, driving while license revoked, fictitious tag, $1000 secured bond. DEC. 1: Teresa Leann Carrigan, 45, 203 N. Dilling St., hit/run property damage, expired operator's license, $1000 bond, unsecured bond. DEC. 4: Joseph Ray Edwards, 58, 407 S. Cherokee St., simple assault, $1000 secured bond. DEC. 4: A 17-year-old male was charged with simple assault, $1000 secured bond. DEC. 5: Joshua Scott Barnes, 23, 616 Mauney Ave., failure to appear, driving while license revoked; failure to appear, revoked license, $500 secured bond. CITATIONS NOV. 15: Akea Uneek Crocker, 19, 1031 Margrace Road, no operator's license. NOV. 15: Wilmer Matuz, 26, 103 Saddlebrook Ct., no operator's license. NOV. 22: George Edgar Elliott, 54, 911 Grace St., no operator's license. NOV. 22: Scott Eugene Alvin Green, 29, Gastonia, expired tag. NOV. 22: Cody Bryant Stewart, 18, 127 N. Piedmont ave., speeding. NOV. 25: Kyle Jerome Spivey, 29, Charlotte, expired tag. NOV. 25: Vickie Brewer Hughes, 51, 109 Gethsemane Lane, no insurance, revoked tag. NOV. 30: Seth Andrew Brewer, 22, 600 Oakland St., stop sign violation, failure to carry driver's license. DEC. 1: Jeremiah Charles Grigg, 3, Richburg, SC, no seat belt. DEC. 1: Loni Amber Lilly, 32, Clover, SC, seat belt violation, no lighted headlamps. DEC. 1: Nathan Gage Davis, 18, Clover, SC, speeding without caution so as to endanger persons and property. DEC. 2: Joshua Allyn Gallagher, 27, 116 N. Cansler St., no operator's license. DEC. 2: Shana Cobb
Watkins, 40, 612 Charles St., Apt. 97, failure to decrease speed to avoid collision. DEC. 2: Raymond O'Brien Roberts, 47, 204 Putnam Place, revoked license, no insurance, failure to decrease speed to avoid collision, no vehicle registration. DEC. 3: Erica Diane Strickland, 37, 108 East End Dr., speeding in school zone.. DEC. 3: Emily Heather Parker, 33, Bessemer City, speeding in school zone. DEC. 3: Brandon Kyle Phillips, 32, Lincolnton, revoked tag, suspended driver's license, speeding in school zone, revoked license. DEC. 3: Laura Lashea Childers, 38, 336 Patterson Rd., expired tag, no inspection, stop sign violation. DEC. 4: Kevin Andrew Fussell, 24, 126 Autumn Woods Dr., expired tag. DEC. 5: A 16-year-old female was cited for speeding 82mph in 65 mph zone. DEC. 6: Ralph Carlisle Wooten, 58, Charlotte, revoked license. DEC. 6: Darrell Dwan Thornburg, 49, Cherryville, no operator's license. DEC. 6: Noe Lopez Diaz, 40, Tupelo, MS, no operator's license. DEC. 6: Terrence Corey Durant, 40, Wedgefield, SC, revoked, fictitious tag, revoked license, no inspection. DEC. 6: Brian Patrick Riggs, 29, Charlotte, revoked license. INCIDENTS DEC. 2: A resident of West Ridge Street reported theft of jewelry and currency worth over $2200. DEC. 5: A Gastonia motorist said that someone dropped a rock from an overhead bridge damaging the hood of her car. WRECKS NOV. 15: Officer Marquis Shon Macopson said that Sherita Bell, 117 Morris Road, operating a 2006 Mercury, struck a 1998 Lexus operated by Jamall Roberts Hakim, Gastonia.
The accident happened on NC 161 Business. Property damages were estimated at $8000. Cleveland County EMS took four people to the hospital. NOV. 26: Officer M. D. Butler said that Douglas Phillips Jr., Gaffney, SC, operating a 2012 Honda, struck a deer on US 74 Business. Property damage was estimated at $2500. NOV. 28: Officer Marquis Shon Macopson said that Christopher Scott Allen, 1300 Shelby Road, operating a 2001 Ford, struck a sign on Shelby Road doing slight damage to his vehicle. NOV. 28: Officer D. K. Davis said that an eightyear-old boy darted into the path of a 2010 Nissan operated by Kellie Jayne Ford, 125 Chestnut Ridge Road, and was transported by Cleveland County EMS to Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby. Ford was traveling South on NC 216 and the boy darted out of McGinnis Street and ran into the side of the vehicle, according to police. NOV. 29: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Leah Dare Hall, Gastonia, operating a 2008 Toyota, was stopped to make a left turn from Cansler Street onto Walker Street and her vehicle was rear-ended by a white or light in color big car that left the scene. Property damage was estimated at $8,000. DEC. 2: Officer F. L. Wittington said that a 2003 Kia operated by Dianne Adams Wilson, 422 Tate Terrace, was rear-ended by a 2001 Honda operated by Shana Watkins, 612 Charles St., Apt. 97. The accident happened at a stoplight on King Street. Property damages were estimated at $1400. DEC. 2: Officer F. L. Wittington said that a 2011 Honda operated by Rhonda Waterhouse, 809 Kingswood Ct., hit a parked 1995 Nissan owned by Amie Cole of Bessemer City in the parking lot of Walmart doing estimated $1300 damage.
“Keyboards at Christmas” extravaganza set for Dec. 13 “Keyboards at Christmas,” which is set for two performances on Sunday, Dec. 13, is more than a yuletide concert – it’s a musical feat rarely seen outside of large metropolitan areas. The First Baptist Church on King St. will be the site of two performances -- at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. First kicked off at the church in 2007, “Key-
boards at Christmas” employs a large number of instruments (five grand pianos, an organ and three electronic keyboards) to weave together special arrangements of “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World,” “Good Christian Men Rejoice,” among others. Jonathan Bundon, the church’s Worship Pastor, is organizing the free concert. He will join a talented
group of pianists who have been practicing and putting together the program since summer. The show, which takes place in the church’s sanctuary, will see the pianos arranged in a kind of half moon with the musicians’ backs to the audience. The positioning is designed so that audience members can watch the pianists’ arms and fingers energetically making music.
Community Advent Services through Dec. 22 Kings Mountain Ministerial Association is hosting Community Advent Services this year from 12 noon until 12:45 p.m. on Wednesdays. Advent services will be held during the month leading up to Christmas. Eastside Baptist Church will host the Advent service
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on Wednesday, Dec. 9 with Rev. Jeff Johnson of First Baptist Church delivering the message. Rev. Scott Whitney, pastor of East Gold Street Wesleyan Church, will deliver the message at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Dec. 16. East Gold Street Wes-
leyan Church will host the Wednesday, Dec. 22 service with Rev. John Houze, pastor of People's Baptist Church delivering the message. “Everyone is invited to attend any and all services,'' said Rev. Ron Caulder, President of Kings Mountain Ministerial Association.
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Advent Lutherans to dedicate new church building Sunday
Big party for seniors at Patrick Center
The sign in front of the new Advent Lutheran Church lists the service schedule. The church members will dedicate the new church bu ilding at 230 Oak Grove Road Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. Advent Lutheran Church American Lutheran Church. the service. Pastor Morgan of Kings Mountain will Advent Lutheran Church will be installed as have a dedication for their recently called Rev. Joshua Advent pastor in Janunew church building at 230 Morgan as pastor. He was ary. Oak Grove Road on Sun- ordained into the North Advent invites everyone day, Dec. 13, at 3 p.m. American Lutheran Church to join the members for this The service will be of- on Dec. 5 at Gordon-Crow- joyous celebration. A recepficiated by Dean Nathan ell Theological Seminary. tion and tour of the church Yoder of the Carolinas Mis- Current Presiding Bishop building will follow the sion District of the North John Bradosky officiated dedicatory service.
Darrell and the Sunshine Band entertained senior citizens at a Christmas Party Friday at the Patrick Senior Center.
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COUNCIL MEMBERS SWORN - Newly-elected Grover council members Tony Willis and Angelia Early take the oath of office Monday night. Photo by LIB STEW ART
A “diaper drive� is underway to help the Department of Social Service provide Pampers for newbors and toddlers. Pickup is available to churches and Boys and Girls Club by contacting G. C. Wray, 704-473-1310 or G. Grier at 704-487-0661 ext. 210 or diapers may be dropped off at DSS in Shelby, second floor. The “Neighbor helping Neighbor� drive is underway through December.
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Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church, 101 Benfield Road, will present the Christmas program, “Gifts to Our Saviour� on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. Santa will make a special visit after the program. Pastor David Murray invites everyone to enjoy the Christmas Spirit with the congregation.
Gospel music celebration A Christmas gospel music celebration will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. at New Way Baptist Church, 105 Waco Road. Featured groups will be local singers and church choirs. Everyone welcome.
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It was a “A Very Merry Christmas� Friday at the H.L. Patrick Senior Center as participants snacked on rich hors d'oeuvres and took in a lively concert by Darrell and the Sunshine Band. The annual holiday party drew more than 200 people this year, which marked director Monty Thornburg’s last year at the helm of the city-run center and the 33rd Christmas party since he became director. There were also loads of fun and tasty door prizes there for the taking by lucky draw. Thornburg gave a warm introduction to activity director Karen Grigg, who took the job at the center last month. Grigg joined members of the center’s advisory board and other staff and advisory board members in serving cheese and crackers, miniature pizzas and nuts and fruits to the participants. “I'm going to miss each of you,'' said the retiring Thornburg. “But I'm 55 and I'm now a senior,'' he laughed, thanking senior citizens for being such a blessing to him. Thornburg also took the occasion to recognize “the poster child of senior citizens� Mary Warren, who at 102 years of age is the senior participant in the Kings Mountain Aging program. Mayor Rick Murphrey welcomed the group and commented it would be his 15th Senior party and his last as mayor. “But my wife, Sandra, and I will returning to join you all next December,'' he said. “We started talking about a new
senior center 15 years ago and since this beautiful building was completed we undertook an expansion and dedicated it recently.'' Participants enjoyed a mix of seasonal tunes, pop favorites and rock and roll standbys. Some seniors took to the floor to dance. Staff member Sharon Eaker conveyed a stirring rendition of the classic Christmas Story from scripture. She also invited senior citizens and others to attend a retirement reception for Thornburg on Dec. 21 from 10 a.m.-12 noon at the Se-
MARY WARREN at 102 is the senior participant at the Patrick Senior Center. years and one of the most
Retiring Director Monty Thornburg introduces Karen Grigg, the new activity director and thanked Grigg and her helpers for handling preparations for the party. nior Center hosted by the City of Kings Mountain. “Monty has been my mentor and co-worker for 26
compassionate people that I ever known,'' she said. Thornburg is retiring to join Harris Funeral Home as a funeral director.
CHS Christmas concert Dec. 19 The CHS guitar and band classes are hosting a “Rocking Christmas Concert� Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at Starnes
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A contest developed this week for seats open on the board of Cleveland County Commissioners with the filing of a former commissioner and a newcomer to politics. Retired Shelby Police Lt. Willie McIntosh, a former county commissioner, and Douglas Bridges, manager of Bridges BBQ Lodge, paid their filing fees at the Board of Elections. Last Tuesday on the first day of filing the three commissioner incumbents – Ronnie Hawkins, Johnny Hutchins and Susan Allen, all Republicans, filed for re-election.
McIntosh, 64, is a Democrat and resides at 219 New Bethel Road in Lawndale. Bridges, 62, a Republican, resides at 1055 Hunter Valley Road in Shelby. Also filing for re-election last week were N. C. Speaker of the House Tim Moore, of Kings Mountain, who filed for the NC House 110 District; Kelly Hastings, of Cherryville, who filed for re-election to the 111th House district seat representing Gaston and a part of Cleveland County, Senator Warren Daniel, who filed for reelection to the NC Senate representing Burke and Cleveland Counties and US Congressman Patrick McHenry,
10th District, all of whom are Republicans. Debra Mull Harrilll, 61, Democrat, of Shelby, filed for the office of county Register of Deeds. Harrill, of 833 Ivywood Drive in Shelby, is a sales manager. Candidate filing opened Tuesday, Dec. 1 and closes at noon on Monday, Dec. 10 with the Cleveland County Board of Elections. The Primary election is earlier this year on March 15, 2016 and Kings Mountain area citizens will be able to vote on at least a dozen political offices up for grabs as well as give their preference in the Presidential Primary to have a voice in the Presidential nomination process.
New $66M data center is planned; Other new construction underway A $66 million dollar data center is planned at 121 Riverside Court by T5 @Kings Mountain VII, LLC. Holder Construction Group LLC of Charlotte will be contractor for the 130,000 square foot new construction, according to building master commercial permit issued by the City of Kings Mountain. Sub-contractors are WB Moore Company of Charlotte, electrical; McKenney's Inc., mechanical and plumbing; and Hoopaugh Grading Co. LLC, grading. Cleveland Community Fire College students will burn the property at 805 Gantt Street owned by KM Mountaineer Properties on Nov. 14 and Nov. 15. A demolition permit was issued by the city to KM Mountaineer Properties, 411 W. Mountain Street. Cleveland Community Fire College is contractor. Other permits issued by Peggy Henderson and Tammy Codes, officers with the city codes and building inspection offices, during November: Dellinger's Jewel Shop, 112 W. Mountain St., was issued a building master residential permit for a new 2,370 foot single family dwelling to be built at 109 Kelly Marie Court, valuation $296,000. Contractor will be Dellinger Construction, 801 Hillside Drive. Sub-contractors are Adam Green, electrical; and Southeastern Plumbing. Robert Childrez, Charlotte, was issued a building master residential permit for a new 1,850 square foot single-family dwelling to go up at 303 Liberty Court. Hall Builders, 306 Liberty Court, is contractor.
Valuation is $208,403. City of Kings Mountain will build a new 25x80 wood frame with brick veneer building for offices and lab at 200 Potts Creek for which the city will be contractor. C&C Heating is mechanical sub-contractor. Valuation $50,000. Ruppe & Woody Associates, 300-4 E. Gold St., was issued three residential building permits to add entry door, two personal offices and one window at 300 E. Gold, Apt.4; to change an entry door, add a 11foot wall, two closets and cabinets and window at Apartment 4, and move a 10 foot wall, replace an entry door, close one opening and add cabinets and windows in Apartment 4, 300 E. Gold Street. Total valuations $16,000. Mitchell King, 118 Country Creek Drive, was issued a residential building permit for a 10x16 foot lofted barn, valuation $2800. The home owner will be contractor. Robert Kirby, 213 N. Watterson St., was issued a residential building permit to fence in the back yard and build a 10x12 foot addition, valuation $2000. The homeowner will be contractor. Carolina Healthcare System, Charlotte, was issued a building master commercial permit for a free standing container, 120 square feet, and electrical permit to disconnect/reconnect three storage buildings. R. S. Barrett is electrical sub-contractor. Contractor is the business owner., 706 W. King Street. J. Houston Properties LLC, 411 W. Mountain St., was issued a commercial
building permit for completion of facade improvements including new windows, new door, casings, sign panel illumination, brick work, brick repair, painting, and sealants. Innovative Pool Designs, 531 Lake Montonia Rd., is contractor. David Faunce, 116 E. Mountain St., was issued a commercial building permit for exterior improvements at 103 S. Watterson Street, including replacing soffit and fascia, reglazing windows openings with 1.6 glass, exterior painting, replacement of sanitary sewer, and re-roofing, valuation $36,000. Carolina Artisans Construction Inc., Shelby, is contractor. John McGinnis, 1201 Wales Road, was issued a commercial building permit for walls and counter painting with the lessee doing the structural work at 245 S. Battleground Ave., valuation $1500. Benjamin Hopkins, 502 Coman Lane, was issued residential fence permit for 400 feet of aluminum black 5 ft. picket fence, valuation $4,000. The homeowner will be contractor. Scott Hovis, 610 Phenix St., was issued permit for a residential fence, valuation $4900. Contractor will be Stafford Fence Builders, 167 Crown Court. Matt Bailey, 531 Lake Montonia Road, was issued a commercial sign permit for a 6x4 tenant sign mounted to existing masonry columns and internally lighted with LEDs. Valuation $1500. Direct Wholesale Signs LLC, 711 York Road, will be contractor.
■ BRIEFS Elvis Tribute Senior Artist to sing Christmas Elvis Tribute Artist TraSouper party vis Powell will sing the holiday tunes in the style of the King of Rock n Roll Elvis Presley at the Gaston County Senior Center for senior citizens 55 and older on Friday from 1-3 p.m. at the Gaston County Senior Center, 1303 Dallas/Cherryville Highway, Dallas. The program is free.
Senior Christmas'Souper Bingo will be held Monday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. at Gaston County Senior Center, 1303 Dallas/Cherryville Highway, Dallas. The program is free to senior citizens 55 and older.
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Gaston County Parks & Recreation and Gaston County Historical Preservation Commission will present the 8th annual 1890's Heritage Village Christmas, a celebration of what Christmas was like at the turn of the 20th century at Heritage village at Dallas Park, 1303 Dallas-Cherryfille Highway, Dallas, on Sat., Dec.12, from 1-4 p.m. At this free event visitors will discover what the blacksmith did during the winter, what kind of mill songs were popular then, what a typical farm/mill house looked like during Christmas and sing Christmas carols in the Chapel. Hot cider, hot chocolate and cookies will be served from the house kitchen. There will be a holiday craft for the kids, and it just might be a white Christmas at the Heritage House.
Appointed 2 to minister, in concert December 20
RANDY AND AMY NICHOLS An Appointed 2 Celebration in two special services will be held Sunday, Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. and in concert at 4 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, 1009 Linwood Road. The couple, Appointed 2, will be in the sanctuary
for the 11 a.m. service to share the Word and minister. At the 4 p.m. concert Appointed 2 will celebrate the release of their first Christmas song, “About Jesus.” Everyone is welcome to attend both services.
HOLIDAY VISITOR – Jacob Ruff and his parents, Daniel and Summer Ruff, traveled from Wasilla, Alaska, near the North Pole, to spend Thanksgiving with Great-grandparents June and Abraham Ruff. Jacob said they could only spend a few days, they had to go back to Alaska and check on Santa.
Inspections Cleveland County Health Department inspected facilities the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 3. Local restaurants and lunch-
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The Foothills Post-Polio Support Group, formerly called the Cleveland County Post-Polio Support Group, will meet Monday, Dec. 21, at 6 p.m. in the conference room of the Life Enrichment Center in Shelby. This will be the Christmas party and pickups will be provided for refreshments. Polio survivors and their caregivers are welcome.
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■ MEDITATION
Studying Scripture Down “I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11 One of the most beloved GREG MARTIN Puritan minPastor First Presbyterian isters in history is Thomas Church G o o d w i n (1600-1679), known for the depth and warmth of his writings. He can be a tough read; patience is necessary! But you will be rewarded greatly. An editor said of Goodwin in 1681: “He had a genius to dive into the bottom of points, to ‘study them down,’ as he used to express it, not contenting himself with
superficial knowledge.” The genius of Goodwin was his reliance on God’s Word as sufficient. In writing about patience, for example, he says, “Brethren, while I shew you how patience is wrought, I do withal shew you the way and means to obtain it; for by the same it is wrought, by the same it is nourished and maintained. And I shall not go out of the text for this.” Goodwin saw no need to go outside of scripture, and proceeded to work through the book of Galatians to make his point. What a wonderful example! In Psalm 119, we also read, “Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me. I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.” Why is this such a big deal? Why did Thomas Goodwin study scripture
down? Why should WE study scripture down? Why should we meditate on scripture? For many reasons, but three specifically. First, as Psalm 19:8 says, “The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.” It is life-giving! If you lack joy, and seem to be living in a dark place, spend time with the Lord by reading His Word. Come to the bible with great expectations, asking God to speak to you. You will not go away empty. Second, as Paul reminds the church, we must know God’s Word to be able to know a false gospel when we hear it. Do we understand when scripture has been taken out of context, or mis-applied? My favorite example is quite common today: “Do not judge, lest you be judged.”
Let’s be clear, however. Jesus is not saying that we have no right to hold others accountable to a moral, biblical standard; he is addressing hypocrisy specifically. We are to ‘speak the truth in love’ to one another, recognizing that we are all sinners saved by grace through faith. Third, scripture is helpful as we minister to those in need. To one struggling with fear, would not the story of King Ahaz be a warning as to where we should NOT put our faith and hope? Or maybe the story of Gideon, an example of where we SHOULD put our faith and hope? (Your homework assignment is to read these stories. There WILL be a quiz). Study scripture down. Hide God’s Word in your heart. Hallelujah, and Amen.
Missions Emphasis this Sunday at Faith Baptist Faith Baptist Church will hold Missions Emphasis Sunday on Sunday, Dec. 13 on the theme, “Giving the very best.” Rev. Gene Banclari from Victory Faith Ministries will fill the pulpit at the 11 a.m. service on the theme “preparing for missions in Harlan and Cumberland, Ky. A 4 p.m. service will be held and Dr. Cindy Jones, of Healing Hearts Ministry, will speak on “women's and recovery ministry in Hickory and Kings Mountain.” Everyone is invited to attend both services.
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Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member Life Enrichment Center 701 E. Gold St. Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church Kings Mountain YMCA 211 Cleveland Ave. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917 Burning Bush House of God 310 Long Branch Rd (KM) 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 Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Church at Kings Mountain 108 E. Mountain St. (KM Women’s Club Bldg.) 704-739-1323
Sunrise Baptist Church
Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773
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Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477
El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174
Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310
Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 602 Canterbury Road 704-739-9939
David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555
Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496
Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com
Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road 704-739-8396
East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215
Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997
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
First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072 First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266 Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011 Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benfield Rd. 704-740-7212 Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351
Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206
Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062
First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651
Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888
First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143
Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000 Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714 Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516 Life of Worship Ministries 405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927 Kings Mtn. Dream Center 1128 York Road 704-739-8496 Tim & Angie Goates, Pastors www.kmdreamcenter.com
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Santa and Mrs. Claus at Museum Saturday
NEW OFFICERS – Pictured are new officers of the Kings Mountain Woman's Club. From left to right: Anne Gamble, editor and reporter; Johann Sherrill, chaplain; Julienne Hambright, secretary; Doris McGinnis, treasurer; Esther Plonk and Betty Gamble, federation directors. The next meeting of the club is Jan. 25, 2016 at 6 p.m. at the Woman's Club. It will be Club Night and program planning for the new year.
Generosity of KMIS students will bring cheer this holiday season
STUDENTS HELP OTHERS - Kings Mountain Intermediate School students conducted a canned food drive and Operation Christmas Child Drive to help other children this holiday season. From left to right, front row, Caroline Barber, Evie Lewis, Lauren Sharpe, Railey Bolt, Avery Philbeck and Racel Whitaker; second row, from left, Nicholas Spencer, Hunter Ellis, Makylah Reid, Floey Sharpe, Isreal Watkins, Marlee Arnold, Marty Lovingood, and Carter Grace Reed; third row, from left, KM Crisis Ministry Representative, Trace Phillips, John William Eagle, Eli Wilbanks, Sally Ozmore, and Kayla Scism; and fourth row, from left, Monauria McClean, Jasmine Clark, Karley Norris, Kaylee Carroll, Ashlyn Wood and Mrs. Mitchell.
Kings Mountain Intermediate School's student council has taken action to help the community and kids around the world. The group held two drives this year, one for Operation Christmas Child and one was a canned food drive. The week of October 12-16 a canned food drive w as held and students collected 1,509 cans for the Kings Mountain
Crisis Ministry. They received a letter from the Crisis Ministry officials stating that it was perfect timing because the Second Harvest facility where they normally get their food was under construction. Kings Mountain Intermediate School helped them so much they said they were overwhelmed by it. The weeks of Nov. 1-18 an Operation Christmas Child
drive was held to help kids around the world that aren't privileged to get Christmas presents. Altogether they collected 64 shoe boxes. Every homeroom class donated two shoe boxes and gave 414 for the boxes to be shipped. “KMIS student council has impacted the community and impacted children's lives around the world,'' said a school official.
BOXING UP GIFTS – Hunter Ellis, Marty Lovingood, Floey Sharpe, and Makylah Reed, left to right, all students at Kings Mountain Intermediate School, box up canned goods for delivery to the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry.
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Take along your cameras for the perfect holiday family photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum Saturday, Dec. 12. They will be on hand from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Mrs. Claus will read the classic 1832 children's story, “The Night Before Christmas.” The Christmas train will also be running and the Museum will be decorated for the holidays. The Gift Shop and the Museum will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. The model train display assembled by the Piedmont “S” gaugers, as well as railroad memorabilia , and antique toys and games will delight children and their families. Visitors of all ages are enchanted as they explore the miniature snow-covered scenes that line the tracks and discover the interactive features such as a carousel, choc-
olate factory, hot air balloons, and mailbag pickup. The exhibit is sponsored by Truilant Federal Credit Union. Youngsters love to meet Bill Ware, who runs the train and answers questions. The Museum Gift Shop is stocked with Moravian cheese straws and cookies, train novelties, and locally- made gifts for everyone on your list. The Gift Shop carries a great selection of North Carolina pottery, jewelry, wood creations, card prints, beeswax, candles, soaps, honey and other one-of-a-kind items crafted by local artists. There's a variety of books, novelties, t-shirts, toys, and crafts. To find out more about upcoming exhibits and events, please visit www.kingsmountainmuseum.org or call 704-739-1019. Follow the museum schedule on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
Auditions Dec. 7, Dec. 8 for 'Have a Nice Day' Grab your bell-bottoms and love beads! The Kings Mountain Little Theatre Inc. announces auditions for its upcoming production, “Have a Nice Day.” The auditions will be held Monday, Dec. 7 from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 7-9 p.m. at Joy Performance Center in downtown Kings Mountain.
Roles are available for two men, three women ages 16 and older who can play “youthful looking adults” on stage. This light-hearted musical review, in the tradition of “Forever Plaid,'' features popular hits from the late 60-'s-1974. Those auditioning are asked to bring 20 measures of a prepared piece of music. Performance dates are
March 11-13, 18,19, 2016 with rehearsals beginning Jan. 4, 2016. For more information visit: www.kmlt. org/"www.kmlt.org or the Kings Mountain Little Theatre Facebook page. For additional questions, please contact the director Wendy Walega at scarylady@carolina.rr.com.
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Crest High teacher state finalist for 2015 presidential teaching award Ronda Champion, a Chemistry teacher at Crest High School, has been selected as a North Carolina State Finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Champion, a teacher at the Crest High School for the last 9 years, is now one of four North Carolina secondary school science teachers eligible to receive a PAEMST award, the nation’s highest honor for U.S. K-12 mathematics and science teachers. “It was one of the coolest experiences of my life and such a validation of my career,” said Champion. Commonalities among PAEMST awardees have been shown to include devoting more time to professional development, incorporating innovative approaches into their class-
room teaching, and using technological resources in their classrooms. Champion is one of seven State Finalists - three mathematics and four science teachers - chosen from over 200 State nominees. As a State Finalist, she was recognized by the North Carolina Science Teachers Association in November at their annual Professional Development Institute in Winston-Salem, by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction at an awards reception held on December 2 at the Burroughs Wellcome Fund in Research Triangle Park, and by the North Carolina State Board of Education at their meeting held in Raleigh on December 3. “Mrs. Champion continues to excel in her classroom and provides exceptional learning experiences for her students,” said Superintendent Dr. Stephen Fisher.
Proctors needed for KMHS final exams Kings Mountain High School is need of volunteers for final exams the week of January 12-15, 2016. Proctors will be needed each day
from 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. If you are interested in helping please contact Liza Dellinger or Dustin Morehead at 704-476-8330 to sign up.
“She is a tremendous person and great advocate for what is right with public education and Cleveland County Schools.” Each year, a national committee of distinguished scientists, mathematicians, and educators recommends up to 108 teachers to receive the PAEMST awards. Up to two teachers – mathematics or science - from each State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. territories as a group, and schools operated in the United States and overseas by the Department of Defense Education Activity receive the award. Teachers who are selected as PAEMST awardees receive a trip to Washington, D.C., where they attend a series of recognition events and professional development opportunities. They also receive a $10,000 award, and a Presidential certificate.
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YMCA Jingle Bell Run sets record participation Over 800 participants took part in the 15th Kings Mountain Family YMCA Annual Jingle Bell Rockin’ Run Saturday. The race set a new record in the traditional 5K, 10K, and Kids Fun Run as well as a new event, the 1 mile dash for cash. The race races money for the “We Build People” scholarship fund that makes YMCA programs and featured the traditional 5k, 10k, and Kids Fun Run events, as well as a new event, the 1 Mile Dash for Cash. The race raises money for the “We Build People” Scholarship Fund that makes YMCA programs and services available to many in the community. Gunner Hogston and Amy Edelstein were the top male and female winners of the 5k. Chad Lenox and Katie Burgess won the 10k male and female. In the Dash for Cash it was Antione Drakeford in 1st at
5:26, Jacob Turnbill in 2nd, and Austin McKee in 3rd. Out of many entries this year, the costume contest was won by Lisa Blanton, with second going to Addison Walker. Finish Line Timing Systems provided us with chip timing this year for the 5k/10k and Gregg Johnson of AFAB Productions here in Kings Mountain did our event hoodies, shirts and beanies. The YMCA would like to thank the many volunteers that made this race a success, including the race committee of Susan Simpson, George Patterson, Jeff McCall, Kate Crowell, Lareina Carpenter and Daron Dwyer. Dozens of volunteers made race weekend run smoothly: Many YMCA staff and volunteers, as well as The Interact Club and Scout Troop 92. We also thank the City of Kings Mountain for its cooperation and the Police and Rescue support, as well as providing for
other race needs. Special thanks also to First Baptist Church of KM for being such gracious hosts for the race, and the small and large businesses that were sponsors: Curtiss Wright, Carter Chevrolet (also provided lead and follow vehicles), Rockwood Lithium, Flooring America, Baldor, Firestone, Owens & Minor, Volkart May, Peak Resources, Bank of the Ozarks, Friends of Stacy Stallings, Parker, Pharr Technologies, Dellinger’s Jewelry, Graphic Image Service, Bridges Hardware, Brad Wease, and Kings Mountain Auto Supply. In addition, we thank our like-kind sponsors at The Law Offices of Michael A. DeMayo, Waffle House of Shelby, Wendy’s, Ultimate Salon, Dunkin Donuts, Chiropractic Physicians of the Carolinas, Girls on the Run, and Cleveland Mall.” See group photo on page 8A
The Town of Dallas Christmas parade is Friday at 4 p.m. followed by a holiday open house at the Gaston County Museum in Dallas.
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USING TECHNOLOGY TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS - Tammy Cavanaugh, a student teacher in Kim Crain's classroom at W. A. Bess Elementary in Gastonia, works with students on the “Popsicle Pals” lesson, an engaging activity that gave the children an opportunity to use technology to make new friends. Kindergartners a Bessemer City Primary and H. H. Beam Elementary were also paired with a Popsicle Pal in another school. They mailed letters to one another listing their favorite colors, food and school activity and a picture of themselves glued to a Popsicle stick. Thanks to classroom Chromebooks, the students were able to meet their friends face-to-face. (Photo submitted)
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Not everyone is a fan of virtual shopping and e-commerce though. For Marissa Gilreath, a college student in her 20s, clicking links and perusing three-dimensional photographs of items just isn’t the same as strolling through her favorite stores and shops. “I really like to handle the object before I buy it,” said Gilreath, who is otherwise comfortable doing things on the Internet. She estimates she has about 10 to 15 gifts to buy for friends and family and guesses that all of them will be bought the old-fashioned way. Sixty-eight percent of American consumers say they shop online at least once per month, up from 62% a year ago, according to recent report from Walker Sands, a firm that studies retail trends. The report was based on data from of a survey of more than 1,400 US consumers conducted in late 2014. More than a quarter of Americans say they shop online at least once per week, a hefty increase from
the year before when less than 20 percent said they went online to shop that often. Who’s getting the most e-business? Amazon.com – where a whopping 96 percent of polled consumers reported making a purchase in 2014. Last year, pollsters found that 40 percent of U.S. consumers said they would purchase any kind of product online. For some, the rise in shopping online could in time make Black Friday a little easier to swallow. “I went Black Friday shopping for the first time this year,” said Autumn Payne, who manages J. Oliver’s Coffee Shop downtown. ““It wasn’t a punch you in the face atmosphere there (at Target). It was very ordered.” Payne said she’s fond of shopping online – at Christmastime and yearround – because it saves her a long drive to stores that offer the kind of specialty coffee products she and her husband are interested in, such as espresso blends and French presses. “Amazon is stepping up its game with 2-day ship-
ping,” she said. “They know what people want.” For the retired Rabb, going out shopping is as much as a social phenomenon as it is a commercial one. “I go shopping in the actual stores just to be around people – I love seeing people,” said Rabb, who said last week she was already finished with her Christmas shopping and often buys gifts – online and in stores – up to 10 and 11 months in advance of Christmas. At Patriot Jack’s Outfitters on E. King St., shoppers can choose from a range of outdoor apparel, shoes and camping supplies. But the independent store also offers about half of its inventory on a web site, general manager John Herndon said. The store also uses social media such as Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest to promote its goods. In the U.S., overall online sales are expected to rise from $307 billion in 2014 to $349 billion in 2015. By 2016, projections by market analysts say that number will reach about $400 billion.
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Mountaineers bow to South Point in Western 3A Regional championship
Kings Mountain’s Darian McClain runs hard against the South Point defense in Friday’s Western Regional championship game in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 29-7 to advance to the state championship game against Rocky Mount Friday night at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. (Photos by Gary Smart)
The sky’s the limit! 12 wins second most in KMHS history Kings Mountain High football coach Greg Lloyd says the “sky is the limit” for the players coming through the Mountaineer football program over the next several years. Kings Mountain school teams posted a combined 28-4 record this fall, with the Mountaineer varsity going 12-3, the JV Mountaineers posting an 8-1 record and winning the SMAC, and Kings Moun-
tain Middle School going 8-0 and winning the TriCounty Conference. All of the high school’s losses were to four of the strongest football programs in the state. The varsity lost to Shelby, Crest and South Point, all of whom will be playing for state championships this weekend. The JVs fell in the season opener to Charlotte Christian, a priSee FOOTBALL, Page 2B
Kings Mountain linebacker Chance Frederick (5) brings down South Point quarterback Diontrae King in Friday’s Western 3A Regional championship game in Belmont.
Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers didn’t play as well as they could have in Friday’s Western 3A championship game at South Point, but the Red Raiders probably did. Dominating on offense, defense and special teams the Raiders assured their fans they wouldn’t bow out in the Western finals this time and rolled to a 29-7 victory, ending the Mountaineers’ season at 12-3. South Point, which fell to Crest in the 3A Western finals last year, goes on to Chapel Hill Friday night to meet Eastern champion Rocky Mount for the state championship. Kings Mountain now packs up its gear, but may be the only team in the state that can say all of their losses were to teams (Shelby, Crest and South Point) that are playing for the state championship. “I think we played hard,” noted Mountaineer coach Greg Lloyd. “We probably made more mistakes than we had the last three or four games combined, but South Point deserves some credit for that.” The South Point defense completely shut down Kings Mountain’s 1-2 running punch of Darian McClain and J’Air McCluney, holding McClain to 21 yards on seven carries and McCluney to 14 yards on seven attempts. The Kings Mountain defense, which had given up just 20 points in their last five ballgames, couldn’t contain South Point’s talented running back Ryland Etherton, who pounded them for 28 carries for 175 yards and three touchdowns. “We played hard but couldn’t stop him,” Lloyd said. “Our offense had a hard time running the ball. They had a size advantage up front. We never could break a big play.” A different outcome on a couple of first half plays could have put the Moun-
taineers up early. After the Mountaineers punted on the game’s opening possession, the ball hit the back of a South Point player and the Mountaineers recovered at the Raiders’ 26. A third and 19 pass of 18 yards from Darren Burns to Jake Merchant created a fourth and one situation at the SP 17, but Burns was stopped for no gain on a fourth down sneak. Merchant recovered a fumble to stop a potential South Point touchdown on the one yard line later in the first period, and the Mountaineers were forced to punt from their own 14. The ball rolled dead at the 50, and on the first play Etherton broke through the line for a 50yard touchdown and a 7-0 lead. On their next possession, the Raiders faced fourth and nine at the KM 36, but faked a punt and picked up a first down at the 18. Two plays later Etherton scored from 11 yards out for a 14-0 lead. Kings Mountain responded with its only score of the night when J’Air McCluney scored on a 43-yard hook and lateral. Burns threw seven yards to Merchant, who lateralled to McCluney down the South Point sidelines for the remaining 36 yards. The Raiders began taking control on the second half kickoff, driving 60 yards with Etherton scoring from the three. The Raiders tacked on a field goal late in the third period, and rounded out the scoring on a 28-yard run by Etherton with just 1:33 left in the game. “I think South Point was highly motivated after losing in the fourth round last year,” Coach Lloyd said. “I was pleased with our effort. That night, they just played better. We had a great run and an excellent season. I couldn’t be more proud of our players and coaches. The sky is the limit for us.”
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J’Air McCluney runs hard against a tough South Point defense in Friday’s Western championship game in Belmont. McCluney scored the only KM touchdown in a 29-7 loss. (Photos by Gary Smart)
FOOTBALL: KMHS football in great shape going forward Mountaineers From Page 1B vate school power, and then reeled off eight impressive wins in a row. The varsity’s win total this year was the second best in school history behind the state finalist 1998 team’s 14-2 mark. It was the fourth time in school history that the Mountaineers have played in the Western championship game, the others being in 1997, 1998 and 2008. The Mountaineer varsity has posted a 20-7 record the past two seasons after going through a lot of unforeseen adversity in 2012 and 2013. “I think a lot of our success this year was because of good leadership, and we also stayed pretty healthy,” Coach Lloyd noted. The Mountaineers suffered multiple injuries to key players in ’12, ’13 and ’14, but didn’t have many long-term or season-ending injuries this year. “We stayed pretty healthy,” he said. “We would lose one player here or there, but not a whole bunch at one time.” The Mountaineers have always been able to put a lot of points on the board under Lloyd’s guidance, but stopping other teams was sometimes a problem. This year the Mountaineers set a new school record for points (455) and held their opponents to under three touchdowns a game for the first time in years. “Our defense was really impressive,” he said. “We didn’t give up many points.” Kings Mountain shutout four opponents, and held one of the state’s topranked teams, Freedom, to a single touchdown and held their heralded senior running back and Alabama recruit BJ Emmons to a career low 15 yards rushing and no touchdowns. “Our offense was pretty consistent all year,” Lloyd noted. “We scored 25 to 40 points in a lot of games. The offense took care of the ball and the defense forced turnovers.” The Mountaineers had three offensive players to put their names in the record book with quarterback Darren Burns becoming the single season leader in yards passing (2,669) and touchdowns (25); Jake Merchant setting the career yards receiving record (1,950); and sophomore Micah Randall tying the school record for most kicking points in a season with 59. “We did a lot of good things,” Lloyd said. “I am
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Kings Mountain’s Cedric Wilson goes high to knock down a pass in Friday’s playoff game with South Point at Belmont’s Lineberger Stadium. real happy with how we played and how hard we worked.” Discipline was another big key. “We had no issues,” Lloyd said. “The players were well-behaved. That says a lot about our kids and it paid off for us on and off the field. This was a really good group.” Although the Mountaineers will be losing a lot of talented seniors who have been starting for two and three years, they have some key players returning in ’16. “We have a good nucleus coming back,” Lloyd said. “We lose most of our offensive line. We have one starter coming back but the defensive line has three coming back. We will be more solid over there, but we have some good young offensive linemen that will be coming back.” The Mountaineers will return most of their “skill” players including quarterback Darren Burns, running back Darian McClain and receivers Jake Merchant, Kavin Mosley and Madisyn Bolin. “I like our talent,” he added. “We’re eager to get to lifting weights to make them better. I am really happy that we set the team scoring record. We were consistent.” Lloyd said this season
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KM RUSHING Darian McClain 7-21, J’air McCluney 7-14, Shaun Grier 2-8, Darren Burns 5-(-7). KM PASSING Burns 15-31-2-135. KM RECEIVING Jake Merchant 8-62, McCluney 2-40, Chance Frederick 1-12, McClain 1-2, Boiln 1-12, Kavin Mosley 2-7. PLAYERS OF GAME Offense Darren Burns, QB, 135 yards passing, 1 TD. Defense Bryan Sanders, LB, 11 tackles. Special Teams Micah Randall, PK, tied school single season scoring record with 59th point (56 PATs and 1 FG); Matt Absher, P, 5 for 36 yard average. HOW THEY DID IT SECOND QUARTER 10:52 – SP – Ryland Etherton 50 run (Thomas Lampereur kick). First play after KM punt. 4:05 – SP – Etherton 11 run (Lempereur kick). 10-play, 46-yard drive following KM punt. Key play fake punt for 17 yards on a third and nine, resulting in first down at KM 18. 1:30 – KM – J’Air McCluney, 36 yd. lateral from Jake Merchant after 7-yard reception from Darren Burns (Micah Randall kick). 70-yard, 5 play drive following SP kickoff. First down run of 10 yards by Darian McClain and 12-yard catch by Madison Bolin for first down at SP 43.
Kings Mountain head coach Greg Lloyd reacts to a call in Friday’s Western 3A championship game at South Point. The Mountaineers lost 29-7, but completed their second best season win-wise with a 12-3 record. All three losses came to teams (Shelby, Crest and South Point) that will be playing in the state championship this week. was a “good experience” that could lead to greater things down the road. “We had a very good season,” he said. “We didn’t get anybody hurt and we were happy to get 12 wins. The three teams that beat us will be playing for the state
championship this weekend and I think all three of them will win the state. We were good enough that it took three really good teams to beat us.”
THIRD QUARTER 8:01 – SP –Etherton 3 run (kick failed). 60-yd. drive of second half KO, 8 plays. Key play 30-yard keeper by QB Diontrea King. 1:16 – SP – Lempereur 32 FG. 36-yd. drive, 10 plays after SP’s Max Mead returned punt to KM 36. FOURTH QUARTER 1:26 – Etherton 28 run (kick failed). First play after pass interception and return by SP’s JT Starr.
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Kings Mountain High football supporters came out in full force to support the Mountaineers in Friday’s Western NC championship game at South Point High in Belmont. The Kings Mountain stands were full and supporters were lined up all around the end of the stadium. The Mountaineers lost, 29-7, but they had one of their best seasons ever with an overall 12-3 record with all three of their losses coming to teams that will be playing in the state championship this weekend. (Photos by Gary Smart)
Kings Mountain High senior Will Wilson, second from left, recently signed to play baseball with the NC State Wolfpack. He is pictured, front row, left to right, with his father, Brad Wilson, mother Robin Wilson, and sister Emily Wilson. Back row, left to right, are KMHS athletic director Mark Latham, head baseball coach Matt Bridges, and principal Julie Rikard. (Photo submitted)
KM Sports This Week Wednesday, December 9 5:30 – High school wrestling, Hickory and Lincolnton at Kings Mountain.
4:30 – High school basketball, Hickory at Kings Mountain (JV girls and boys, varsity girls and boys).
Thursday, December 10 4 p.m. – Middle school volleyball, Kings Mountain at East Lincoln. 4 p.m. – Middle school wrestling, East Lincoln at Kings Mountain.
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Zavier Roberts of Kings Mountain fires a jumper over the East Rutherford defense in last week’s game at Parker Gym. (Photos by KM Herald)
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A BIG FISH - Brad Wright, left, holds up one of the biggest catches of fish that his son, Cody Wright, hauled in during a fishing trip to Wateree, SC recently. (Photos Submitted)
Mountaineers sweep East Kings Mountain swept East Rutherford in the two teams’ South Mountain Athletic Conference basketball openers last Tuesday night at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium. Both teams had to hold on in the fourth quarter as the girls won 57-48 and the boys 67-52. The Lady Mountaineers built a 26-20 halftime lead and were still on top 49-36 going into the fourth quarter. But, the visitors took advantage of a lot of missed scoring opportunities by the KM ladies in the fourth quarter and pulled to within 53-48 with less than a minute to play. Key baskets by Chaya Hunter and Leeasia Rhodes in the closing seconds sealed the win. Ka’Myiah Pressley led the Lady Mountaineers with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Rhodes scored 15 points and Hannah Clark 13. Hunter
KM JV boys beat Burns, lose to East Kings Mountain’s JV boys split their first two SMAC games last week, losing to East Rutherford 56-48 and defeating Burns 43-39. Against East Tuesday, Landry Crawford led all scorers with 24 points. Isiah Grier added nine. For the Cavaliers, Jordan Harris scored 14 and Zack Hines and Qualyn Logan added 13 each. Eli Paysour scored 13 points to lead Thursday’s win at Burns. John Harmon Melton added nine and Landry Crawford seven. Christian Hoey and Matthew Bridges scored 13 each for the Bulldogs.
added 10 rebounds. The Mountaineers rolled to a 17-7 first quarter and 36-21 halftime advantage. But, the East Rutherford boys got hot in the third quarter and outscored the Mountaineers 26-14 to trail by only 50-47 heading into the final eight minutes. Jacob Skidmore led the Mountaineers with 20 points and also contributed six rebounds and four blocked shots. Dante Starr scored 13 points, including three 3-pointers, and Demetrius Hill added 11 points, including two threes. Starr and Jason Helton pulled down six rebounds apiece. East Rutherford’s Blanton led all scorers with 21 points. Carson and Bailey added 14 each.l GIRLS GAME KM (57) Clark 13, Drennan 3, Ellis 3, Farmer 6, Hunter 5, Pressley 14, Rhodes 13. ER (Baker 12, Hollifield 5, Ross 14, Elgin 9, Williams 12. BOYS GAME KM (67) – Hill 11, Raby 6, Petty 8, Adams 3, Roberts 2, Starr 13, Skidmore 20, Helton 4.
BIG CATCH – These young fishermen, students at Grover School, bagged a big catch on a weekend fishing trip with their Dads to Wateree, SC recently. From left to right, Cade Leigh, Luke Bradley, Canyon Evans, and Cody Wright.
KMMS spikers lose 3-2 to ER Kings Mountain Middle School fell to East Rutherford 3-2 in a Tri-County Conference volleyball game last week. Savanna Briggs, Kylie Bearfield, Chloe Cooke and Layla Harris all had strong and consistent serves throughout the game. The Patriots’ offense
Kings Mountain’s Miranda Ellis shoots a short jumper in last week’s win over East Rutherford at Parker Gym.
KM sweeps Burns Kings Mountain High’s varsity basketball teams had to come from behind the defeat Burns in a SMAC doubleheader Thursday night in Lawndale. The Lady Mountaineers erased a 10-point deficit in the fourth period to win their second straight SMAC game and fourth in five games overall, 80-73. The KM ladies had their best balanced offense yet, placing all five of their starters in double figures. Leeasia Rhodes led the
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way with 19 points and 13 rebounds. Hannah Clark scored 15, Ka’Myiah Pressley 12, Chaya Hunter 11 and Miranda Ellis 10. Burns, which suffered its first loss after opening the season with four straight wins, got 24 points from Ariana Huskey. The Mountaineers got a layup from Demetrius Hill with just over a second remaining to drop the Bulldogs to 0-2 in the SMAC and 2-3 overall, 70-68. Kings Mountain trailed
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was led by Kylie Bearfield, Layla Harris, Chloe Cooke and Abbie Harris. Making great plays on defense were Kyann Crocker, Emma Goff, Savanna Briggs and Layla Harris. The loss left KM with a 4-4 record.
Patriots win in wrestling Kings Mountain Middle’s wrestling team defeated North Lincoln Middle by the score of 54-46 Monday. The match came down to the last match with every win being huge. Winning matches for KMMS were Aiden Wilson, Drew Mannino, Bryce Kornegay,
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FESTIVE CHEESE BALL Doris L. Lail 2 ( 8 oz. each) pkg. Cream cheese, softened 1 (10 oz.) pkg. Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 2 Tbsp. Chopped green onion 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 ( 8 ½ oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained 2/3 c. chopped nuts Blend cream cheese and Cheddar cheese with onion and Worcestershire sauce. Fold in pineapple. Chill several hours. Shape into ball; roll in nuts. Chill and serve with crackers. VELVET POUND CAKE Mrs. Guy Lackey 2 sticks butter ½ c. Crisco 3 cups sugar 6 eggs 3 cups flour 1 tsp. Baking powder ½ tsp. Salt 1 cup milk 1 tsp. Vanilla 1 tsp. Lemon flavoring Cream together first three ingredients. Add eggs, stirring well. Sift flour with baking powder and salt; add alternately with milk and flavoring. Bake in loaf or tube pan at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes. BROCCOLI DIP Eleanor Bess 1 small onion, grated
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Cleveland County Health Department inspected facilities during the week 11/1611/25 and including the following that serve food. Blackwood's Drive Inn, York Road, 96; Italian Gar-
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Picnic shelter reservations Gaston County Parks & Recreation will begin accepting reservations for Picnic Shelters for the 2016 calendar year on December 15, 2015. Shelters are located at the Gaston County Parks in Bessemer City, Dallas, North Belmont and Tryon. This includes shelter reservations for Pos-
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McAdenville lights up Christmas for 60th year McADENVILLE - Rain and fog may have formed the meteorological atmosphere last Tuesday when the Christmas lights were officially turned on for the 60th year in McAdenville, but the blaze of multicolored yuletide illunimation that resulted when the switch was thrown pierced the gloom. The tradition of having a local student actually throw the light switch was continued this year. The student selected
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By Alan Hodge Special to The Herald The Town of Stanley swore in its first female police officer during a ceremony last week. Taylor Culp took the oath of office from town clerk Alisha Sheets as interim police chief Derek Summey and Culp's family looked on. An interesting twist to the story is the fact that Culp's father, Doug Myers, is also an officer on the Stanley PD with 14 years under his belt. He pinned Culp's badge on her. “I am really excited to be in the position to work with my daughter,” Myers said. Culp's primary responsibility will be that of School Resource Officer at Springfield and Kiser elementary schools. When school is closed, she will take a beat like other officers. Myers also has SRO experience and that inspired Taylor. “I heard how much he loved working with those kids,” Culp said. A native of Kings Mountain, Culp previously served on the police force there as an SRO in the middle and elementary schools and is still listed as a reserve officer. She still calls KM home and communtes to Stanley. Culp took a break from police work to run her own business, but when she heard about the Stanley position, jnumped at the chance to get back into law enforcement. “The good Lord opened a door,” Culp said. Culp feels that overcoming challenges she faced in her own youth will help her in the role of SRO. “A lot of children don't have a positive role model,” she said. “A lot of them
Taylor Culp is officially Stanley's first female officer and Interim Chief Derek Summey (pictured) thinks she wil be a great asset. Photos by Jim Abernethy only hear bad things about the police. I want to break that cycle. I want to give back to the kids.”
But, Summey said, she's all pro as a police officer. “She's tough,” he said. “She can handle her own.”
The Town of Stanley’s newest police officer, Taylor Culp, was sworn-in last week at Town Hall. In the photo she’s seen being pinned by her dad and now fellow officer Doug Myers. Culp is full of energy and enthusiasm with a sunny smile. “Stanley is fortunate to have her,” Summey said. “She will be a great asset to the community and the police department. She has the personality to relate to the students.”
At Springfield and Kiser, Culp will do more than patrol the halls. “One of the first things I want to do will be to teach the Eddy Eagle gun safety course,” she said. “The DARE anti-drug program is important too.”
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