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Ghosts, Witches, and Zombies, Oh My!

Halloween costume Meet Dorothy Gale contest Sat., Oct. 28 at KM’s Land of Oz

Dress up in your Halloween best and join us for a howling Halloween Costume Contest. This kooky contest occurs during The Wonderful Adventure to Oz event at Patriots Park on Saturday, October 28th. Want to participate? Registration will take place Oct 28th between 4:45-5:15 pm. The contest starts at 5:20 p.m.

Categories: Most Unique, Oziest, Judge’s Choice, and Best Overall Group.

The Wonderful Adventure to Oz takes you through an immersive journey through the classic story of the Wizard of Oz while meeting your favorite Oz characters along the way.

The costume contest will begin at 5:20 p.m. The Wonderful Adventure to Oz will open at 6:00 p.m. Prizes await. Don’t be late!

For more information, call the City of

She survived a tornado and escaped from a witch’s castle. Now, Dorothy Gale is on her way to Kings Mountain in a new Wonderful Adventure to Oz. Who is this, Dorothy Gale?

Raised by her Uncle Henry and Aunt Em, Dorothy lives on a farm in Kansas.

Her best friend is a terrier named Toto, who loves to get into mischief. He especially likes to aggravate a mean lady named Elmira Gulch.

Dorothy’s other friends include farmhands Zeke, Hunk, and Hickory. She helps them around the farm as much as she can. She tries Chad Gunter and Katie Reese were last year’s costume contest winners with the best overall costume.

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In-Person Early Voting has begun

By Loretta Cozart The early voting period for the municipal elections in November 2023 has commenced. It started on Thursday, October 19, and will end at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 4.

During this period, voters can cast their ballots in person at the Cleveland County Board of Elections

located at 215 Patton Drive in Shelby. The voting site will remain open from October 19 to November 3, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Saturday,

November 4, it will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

It is mandatory to carry a valid ID to vote in this election. Eligible individuals can register and vote on-site. For more information, please contact the Cleveland County Board of Elections at 704-484-4858.

KM Baptist hosts Rotary Spaghetti FREE Fall Festival Kings Mountain Baptist Church announces its Fall Festival on Tuesday, October 31, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., weather permitting, at 101 West Mountain Street in Kings Mountain.

Best of all, everything at the festival is free, so you can enjoy all the fun activities without spending a

dime.

The Fall Festival is a fun and exciting event perfect for families. Hosted by the Kings Mountain Baptist Church, this festival offers an array of activities everyone can enjoy. Whether you're a fan of bouncy houses, hot dogs, games, See FESTIVAL, Page 5A

Central Methodist annual Fall Festival October 29

By Loretta Cozart Central Methodist Church at 113 South Piedmont Ave. in Kings Mountain announced its Annual

Fall Festival on Sunday, October 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The festival features various activities such as bounce houses, face painting, Trunk or Treat, food, candy, and more. This is a free community event; everyone is invited to join the fun!

Supper Oct. 27

By Loretta Cozart The Kings Mountain Rotary Club will hold its famous ‘Rotary Spaghetti Supper” on Friday, October 27, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., before the final home game between Kings Mountain and Crest.

Individual plates are $15.00. Due to the COVID19 pandemic, this event hasn’t occurred in several years. Donations are also being accepted and will include the following tickets: • $50.00 donations - 4 tickets • $70.00 donations - 6 tickets • $90.00 donations - 8 tickets • $135.00 donations - 12 tickets

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Dorothy will be at Patriots Park on Saturday, October 28th at 6:00 p.m. as the City of Kings Mountain turns the park into the merry ole Land of Oz.

to stay away from the pigs.

Dorothy loves to sing.

“Over the Rainbow” is her favorite song.

Want to meet Dorothy and Toto? Take a journey to Patriots Park on Saturday, October 28th at 6:00 p.m. as the City of Kings Mountain turns the park into the merry ole Land of Oz. Walk down the Yellow Brick Road and visit with Dorothy, Toto, and other favorite characters from the classic story while trick or treating along the way. The Wonderful Adventure to Oz begins each night at 6:00 p.m.

Plan your experience to Oz at www.kingsmountainevents.com/ adventure-to-oz. There is no place like Kings Mountain.

City of KM responds to questions on water issues

By Loretta Cozart Citizens have reported that the water in town has a bad odor and taste, so the Herald reached out to Rick Duncan, Public Infrastructure Director for the City of Kings Mountain. He quickly responded sharing, “The city monitors algae growth in Moss Lake and has done so for several years. This year, algae doubled over last year’s numbers. Algae growth is the driving force behind our odor and taste problems.”

“We have instituted a robust flushing program

throughout our system along with the addition of activated carbon into our treatment process to aid in the removal of bad taste and odor. The city will begin cleaning our finished

water tanks in the next few weeks as well,” he added.

“Cooler temperatures, along with increased flushing and cleaning of our systems tanks, will remove remaining taste/odor issues in our system. Water quality is monitored throughout the day to ensure we meet DEQ and EPA standards.”

While he can’t predict how quickly improvement will be realized, he added, “We expect positive results will be seen in the next days and weeks to come.”

Candidates share their thoughts on critical issues Part 1 - See Page 4A

Carve out time to save lives community blood drive Oct. 28

By Loretta Cozart The Davidson Association and Mt. Zion Church, in association with The Blood Connection, are holding a blood drive on Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 220 N. Cansler Street in Kings Mountain.

With all the fall festivities and Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, now is a good time to carve out a little time to donate blood.

To register, visit https:// thebloodconnection.org/ and look in the top right corner to click the red locations button. Type in zip code "28086" and fill in the

Start Date as "10/28/23" and the End Date as "11/7/23."

Then click the red "Search" button. Scroll down, and The Davidson Association and Mt. Zion Baptist Church should be the first on the list. Scroll over to the right, click "Schedule," choose your time, and then create an account so they'll have your email and phone #.

Blood or the components of blood are used to treat patients with medical conditions, such as anemia,

cancer, and blood disorders, as well as those having surgery. It can be vital for people with medical conditions or having surgery, and improving the quality of life for those whose illness has no cure, like sickle cell disease.

If you have any questions or need help with registration, please get in touch with Coordinator Norma Black at normablack16@ yahoo.com, 704-418-4432, or Katherine Pendergrass at khpendergrass@bellsouth. net, 864-680-0555.

Whole blood can be donated every 56 days. Donors must be 16 or older to donate.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

■ OBITUARIES

Rebecca Falls Scism KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Becky Scism departed this world on October 17, 2023.

She was born in Kings Mountain on May 2, 1940, the fourth of seven children, to the late Carl and Vada Wright Falls. She was a graduate of Bethware High School where she was a cheerleader and Vice-President of the Class of 1958. Following graduation, she married her one and only sweetheart, Robert Scism, on October 18, 1958.

Becky was hired in 1963

by Kings Mountain District Schools and was a dedicated employee, serving as Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent for 39 years.

She was the voice and face of the system, and took pride in working alongside five superintendents and countless other valued employees during her tenure.

Becky’s interests were many. As a young mother of three, she worked hard at home also, especially during the summer months canning, freezing, and making pickles, jellies, and preserves. She was also a talented seamstress, sewing curtains and drapes for her home, and making many clothes for

Mary Louise Kale KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Mary Louise Kale, 95, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on October 16, 2023 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Lawson Goforth Blalock and Fairy Susan Lea Whisnant Blalock and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Red” Kale.

Lynda Logan Bowden

KENANSVILLE, NC Lynda Logan Bowden, 82,

her children and herself. She was an avid reader, enjoying many genres, and loved recommending and sharing her latest good book with friends and family. Becky enjoyed local history, as well as genealogy, and was a member of the Col. Frederick Hambright Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, serving most recently as Chaplain.

During retirement, Robert and Becky spent a lot of time on the road, taking weekly day trips to the mountains, overnight trips to the beach in the summer, and traveled to Florida for extended stays multiple times each year.

They also were devoted fans of KMHS football, holding season tickets for over 50 years, and very seldom missed a game. This season was no exception, and she was there last week, cheering as the Mountaineers defeated another Big South Conference opponent.

Becky’s greatest delight was in giving gifts, and her generosity knew few boundaries. She never missed a birthday, and often bought gifts for “no special reason.”

She shopped for Christmas gifts all year long, and her grandchildren looked forward to Grandmother’s seemingly bottomless box of goodies opened on Christmas morning.

Finally, Becky was a woman of deep faith and lived her testimony by serving others. She was a longtime member of Patterson Grove Baptist Church, singing in the choir and serving on many committees through the years, as well as Church Clerk for over 40 years.

She began teaching Sunday school in the pre-school de-

partment in October 1959, and she has faithfully served in this capacity for 64 years.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by Robert, her devoted husband of almost 65 years, as well as siblings Carl, Hal, and Rita Falls.

She is survived by children Roxanne Scism Bridges and husband John, Lynn Scism and wife Cam, and Carla Scism Parham; grandchildren Thomas Bridges and wife Laura, Elizabeth Bridges Galloway and husband Ben, Rebekah Bridges, Sarah Scism, Josh Scism, Taylor Parham, Victoria Parham West and husband Ryan, Julia Parham Griffith and husband Dakota; great-grandchildren Sophia Bridges, Charlotte and Benjamin Galloway II, Jude, Kendrick, and Quinn Parham, Seamus and Finnley West.

Siblings Ronnie Falls and wife Cathy, Tina Falls Cash, Scott Falls and wife Sarah.

Funeral service was held on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Patterson Grove Baptist Church with Reverends Brad Bridges and Terry Bird officiating.

Visitation was held on Friday, October 20, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Harris Funeral Home.

Interment was in Patterson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. Memorials may be made to Patterson Grove Baptist Church Building Fund or to the Nursery Fund at 301 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

Louise retired from Bethware Elementary School where she worked in the cafeteria. She was a longtime member of El Bethel United Methodist Church. The family would like to extend a special thanks to White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain for the care and compassion shown to Louise during her stay there.

She is survived by her children: Roy Kale and wife Joyce, Jim Kale and Tom, and Pam Jenkins and husband Don, all of Kings Mountain, NC; grandchildren: Rágon Brown and Scott, Clint Kale and Dale, Tripp Jenkins and Michelle, Alec Jenkins, Kathy Jenkins, Bee Gray, and Margaux Gray; great-grandchildren: Tori Jenkins, Hunter Brooke Jenkins and husband Caleb, and Eliza Jenkins; great-great grandchild: Cayden and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside service was held on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 12:30 PM at El Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery with Reverend Julie Roberts officiating.

The family received friends immediately following the graveside service in the fellowship hall of El Bethel.

Interment was in El Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Memorials in Louise’s honor may be made to El Bethel United Methodist Church at 122 El Bethel Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or to Gaston Hospice at 2240 Remount Road, Gastonia, NC 28054.

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

passed away Friday, October 13, 2023, in her home.

Lynda was born November 12th, 1940 in Cleveland County, NC to Lawrence and Helen Cornwall Logan.

She is survived by her husband, James Nicholas Bowden of the home, Michael and Helene KingHiner of Cross Junction, VA; Laura King of Bangor, Maine; Jennifer Nichole Bowden and Katherine Shaffer Bowden, both of Kenansville, NC; grandchildren Logan Kohl Ed-

wards, Ivey Grace Bowden, Kayla Elizabeth and her husband, Teal Jacobs; Kenneth Nicholas Grady, Kaitlin Nichole Smith; and three great grandchildren, Theadore Strickland, Avery and Chloe Jacobs.

She is also survived by her brothers Larry Logan and Mark Pandick of Chapel Hill, NC; Lane and Donna Logan; sisters Mary Helen Tate and daughter Anne, and Sally and Pat Carpenter of Anderson, SC.

Harold Reid Lineberger IRON STATION - Harold Reid Lineberger passed away peacefully on October 18, 2023 with his family by his side.

He was born to the late Graham Lewis Lineberger and Sarah Lewis Lineberger in their family home in Gaston County outside of Dallas, NC on November 5, 1933.

The third of seven children and with 55 cousins in the local area, Harold loved spending time with his large family on Sundays and at reunions. He married Patsy Jean Eaker of Cherryville, North Carolina on December 28, 1958 and they had two sons and a daughter.

While earning his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Animal Husbandry at NC

State University, Harold paused his education to serve as a Private First Class in the US Army Signal Corps during the Korean War. Following his Army service and the completion of his degree, Harold had a 30-year career with Rutherford Electric.

Throughout each season of his life, Harold was a farmer. He learned to farm on his family’s land and continued to farm alongside his utility career, including starting Killdeer Farm in Kings Mountain, NC, which he later sold to his brother Ervin. After his retirement from Rutherford Electric, Harold had a full, second career growing the family business into Lineberger’s Maple Springs Farm at the family homeplace in Dallas.

Harold is preceded in death by his parents, Graham and Sarah Lineberger; siblings Everette Lineberger, Margaret Troutman, Eleanor Flowers, and Ervin Lineberger; and son-in-law Kevin Hinch.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years, Patsy; brothers Paul (Retha) Lineberger and Dan (Theresa) Lineberger; sons Barry (Melody) Lineberger and Jeff (Karen) Lineberger; and

■ POLICE CITATIONS OCT. 13: Danny Reid Conner Jr., Bessemer City, driving on revoked license OCT. 13: Zora Kay Black,21, Sterling Drive, impeding flow of traffic OCT. 14: Amanda Marie Kerry, 43, Shelby, speeding 109mph in 65 speed zone; speeding without due caution.

OCT. 14: Olivia Marie Schoener, 24, Gastonia, driving on revoked license, no vehicle registration.

OC T. 15: Cisneros Bustos Forting, 47, Raleigh, no operator’s license.

OCT. 15: Allison Beth Johnson, 142 Park Grace Road, driving on revoked license.

OCT. 15: Marlow Johnson, 36, Charlotte, driving on revoked license.

OCT. 15: Grant Spargo Withers, 40, Charlotte, expired tag, no inspection.

OCT.15: Santiago Gomez, Gastonia, no operator’s license.

OCT. 15: Joseph David Becerra Mendoza, 20, Charlotte, no operator’s license.

OCT. 15: Faith Irene Ramsey, 19, Churchill Drive, allowing a minor to drive.

OCT. 15: Keith Jones Smith, 51, Dallas, no operator’s license.

OCT. 15: Bobby Mangle, 46, Greenville, SC, no operator’s license.

OCT. 15: Savannah Danielle Bumgarner, 28, 609 Floyd Street, no operator’s license.

WRECKS OCT. 13; Officer Herndon said Kenneth McAbee, 419 Rollingbrook Road, operating a 2001 Dodge, and Frankie Stokes, 104 Kermit Drive, operating a 2016 Lexus, hit on NC 216 at Center Street. Property damage was estimated at $11,000.

OCT. 13: Officer Herndon said witnesses reported that Robert Ray Webb, E. Ridge Street, operating a 1988 Ford, struck a parked 2016 Hyundai

owned by Margarita Lynch, Gastonia, in the parking lot of Hardees on East King Street.

Property damage was slight.

OCT. 14: Officer Hamrick said John Edward Grier, 424 Margrace Road, operating a 2010 GMC, struck a pole in the Walmart parking lot. Property damage was estimated at $1,000.

OCT. 14: Officer Hamrick said Cody Appel, 402 Alan Drive, operating a 2019 Toyota was attempting to park on West Gold Street and struck a parked 2011 Chevrolet owned

by Donnie Camp, Emerald Mine Road, Shelby. Property damage was estimated at $2,000.

OCT. 14: Officer Butler said Kasey Latisha, Shelby, operating a 2016 Chevrolet, lost control of the vehicle resulting in a spin-out and struck the median cable barrier doing $7,750 estimated damage.

Sheriff Norman offers reminders for a happy Halloween Halloween Cleveland County Sheriff’s is quickly apmobile app before planning proaching and their trick-or-treating route many fall activor allowing older trick-orities are already treaters to go off on their in full swing. own. At this webpage, you You may parcan view a map of registered ticipate in tricksex offenders’ addresses and or-treating, also set up an alert if a sex haunted houses SHERIFF NORMAN offender moves to your area. and HallowWhen preparing for an een costume parties this year evening of trick-or-treating, reto celebrate, and Sheriff Alan member these basic safety rules Norman offers some reminders to keep your ghosts and ghouls and tips to help you and your safe: family stay safe while you • When choosing a costume, enjoy the festivities. pick one with bright colors or First and foremost, par- add reflective tape so children ents and guardians should can be seen in low light. check their local sex offender • Make sure masks or cosregistry at www.sheriff- tumes do not obstruct vision. clevelandcounty.com or our • Always make sure there is

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daughter Lee-Ann Lineberger Hinch; as well as 5 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Harold was a respected member of the community who believed in active caring for people in need. He was intelligent, humble, and hardworking.

Harold’s life was celebrated with a service at 3:00 pm on Monday October 23rd at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in the Hardin Community near Dallas, NC, followed by burial at Saint Luke’s Lutheran Cemetery in Kings Mountain, NC. A visitation preceded the service at 2:00 pm at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly is caring for Mr. Lineberger’s family.

Service address: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 531 Hardin Road, Dallas NC, 28034.

Burial address: St. Luke’s Lutheran Cemetery, 416 St. Luke Church Rd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

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an adult present with younger goblins while trick-or-treating, and ensure older kids know to only visit familiar areas.

• Avoid taking homemade treats.

• Inspect all candy at home before eating. Discard any that have been previously opened or tampered with.

• Carry a flashlight with you to be able to see where you are walking at night.

• Only approach homes that are brightly lit.

• Never enter a stranger’s home.

If you are driving around your neighborhood on Halloween, you should stay extra vigilant and watch out for excited See HALLOWEEN, Page 5A

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Fall has arrived in Kings Mountain

By Loretta Cozart Fall has officially arrived in Kings Mountain, and it’s time to bring out your cozy sweaters, boots, and light jackets to keep yourself warm. Layers this time of year are essential. Over the past few weeks, temperatures have ranged from high 30s to mid-70s. The leaves are changing colors, and it’s a great time to go out and enjoy the beautiful season.

Don’t forget to support local businesses and explore the town’s attractions. If you haven’t bought your pumpkins yet, Boyce Memorial ARP Church and other local merchants are selling them. Fall mums are also available, adding to the autumnal vibe of the town. You can start your day with a hearty breakfast downtown or try out a variety of local restaurants for lunch.

Fall Festivals and Trunkor-Treat events are planned for

this weekend. Check the pages of the Herald, or local churches for more information.

As the leaves change color, there are plenty of venues to explore. You can take your kids to Kings Mountain National Military Park for an educational and exciting trip. If you prefer nature hikes, Kings Mountain State Park is perfect for you. The sound of leaves underfoot makes a lasting memory.

Local wineries offer a prime view of Crowders, Kings Mountain, and the rolling hills of our area. Many provide fire pits, food trucks, and music throughout the Fall.

Invite some friends and make a memory.

Remember that winter is just around the corner, so enjoy the Fall weather while it lasts. Old Man Winter arrives on December 21, less than two months away!

Have a seat at 133 West.

The view down W. Mountain St. (Photos by Loretta Cozart)

Boyce Memorial ARP Church holds its Pumpkin Patch every Fall.

Pumpkins and mums draw customers into shops downtown.

First Presbyterian Church wreaths beacon visitors inside.

The Woman’s Club is dressed for Fall.

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SCOTT NEISLER Mayor

ROB WAGMAN Mayor

ANNIE THOMBS City Council Ward 1

JIMMY WEST City Council Ward 4

JAY RHODES City Council Ward 5

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

MARK WAMPLER City Council Ward 5

SHEARRA MILLER WOODY EDWARDS KEITH MILLER City Council Ward 5 City Council At-Large City Council At-Large

Candidates share their thoughts on critical issues PART 1

By Loretta Cozart On September 21, candidates running for office in Kings Mountain were asked to respond to questions on issues facing Kings Mountain.

Running for Mayor in this election are Scott Neisler and Rob Wagman. Keith Miller and Shearra Miller are vying for the Council Member At-Large seat.

Ward 5 has the largest number of candidates: Jay Rhodes, Mark Wampler, and Woody Edwards.

Two of the Wards have already determined their representation. In Ward 1, Annie Thombs continues as its council member. Jimmy West returns as the council member from Ward 4. Nonetheless, their opinions are important and have been included in all the responses received.

In less than two weeks, voters will go to the polls to cast their votes for the leadership of Kings Mountain. The candidates were tasked with answering seven questions. Here are their thoughts on the challenges facing the city.

QUESTION 1. What inspired you to run for political office in Kings Mountain?

Please share your relevant experience and qualifications that make you a strong candidate for this position.

Scott Neisler: I came back from college in 1978 wanting to run for office and was told by a commissioner that I was too young. I held on to that desire until 1989, when I was elected to City Council in Ward 6. Two years later, I ran for Mayor and was elected as the youngest to serve at 35! If elected this year at 67, I will have served for 20 years. I still have the fire in the belly to serve and am more invigorated since growth is taking off, making sure we maintain our quality of life. Experience, along with networking with other communities, as well as my lifelong residence, I hope, makes our citizens feel comfortable that I can continue to work for them!

It is an honor to serve because we live in the best place, Kings Mountain!

Rob Wagman: I was inspired to run for Mayor of

Kings Mountain because I see incredible potential here regarding an enhanced way of life for our residents, growth to our amazing little city, but growth that brings with it a benefit for us as a community. Growth for growth’s sake doesn’t typically bear fruit for all.

In media, I am known as a fix-it man. I am typically handed impossible situations, and within a few months, the people internally are feeling a real difference, and three to six months following -- the external people affected by what we do on a daily basis begin to take notice.

Keith Miller: In 2005 I saw the council doing things I thought were wrong. I kept telling the Lord, “Somebody has to do something about this.” I kept hearing, “How about you?” That started it.

My education and experience are very well matched for the job of a councilmember. My bachelor’s degree is in political science. My master’s degree is in public administration, the same degree city managers get.

My master’s focus was on housing and economic development.

I am a series 50 registered municipal advisor. I am a chartered financial analyst candidate. I have spent over 25 years working with cities and city utilities on investments related to their bond financing. I have chaired, co-chaired, or vice-chaired the city finance, redistricting, and housing committees, planning board, and board of adjustments, and am a member of the Gaston Cleveland Lincoln Municipal Planning Organization. I have been the executive director of Judgment House and Crosswalk for over 10 years. Refereed church basketball and managed church softball for over 20 years.

This education and background are exceptionally well suited for overseeing and guiding a small city.

Shearra Miller: My inspiration to run is because I care about Kings Mountain right now and in the future. We have a great city and I want to be a part of making it even better. I’m running to bring my experience as an advocate, public servant, and forward thinker to the City Council at a time when our community is facing exciting opportunities as well as important challenges. It’s no

secret, our city is going through changes, and I can help us navigate through these changes. I’m willing to spend the time it takes to make informed decisions that will affect our city for years to come. I will actively listen and consider all sides on every topic.

I have lived in Kings Mountain for over 30 years; we have a family-owned business, I am the Executive Director of a nonprofit organization, and I have served on the Board of Education. While on the School Board, I worked to bring diverse voices and beliefs together to work towards a common good. I will bring that same experience to the City Council at a time when we need some new and different perspectives to make important decisions about the future of Kings Mountain and not be influenced by personal agendas. I share the concerns of others about the direction that our City is going and some of the decisions that have been made. Utility prices, zoning decisions, and the lack of a clear vision worry me and a lot of others. I am honest, I have integrity and I will keep the best interests of the citizens at the forefront of my decisions.

Annie Thombs: Carefully making a personal evaluation of progress verses no progress, very little population growth, no median income growth but a decline in growth, and lack of quality of life for all citizens regardless of income status, an appreciation for all citizens regardless of race, creed, color, or religion. I knew I had to be a voice for change, to be the difference, because I do have something to offer to make those things become a reality.

Having spent forty years of public service in local government, and I am a retired Community Development Administrator; I know how government basically functions on the Local, State, and Federal levels. I am familiar with the intricacies and statutory rules and regulations we are governed by as a City. Recognizing that Cities and Towns do not have carte blanche to do as they please, even if the citizens feel we can. Public perception IS NOT the reality of governing.

Jimmy West: I first got involved with the city council to hopefully make a change in how the city was being run. During my first term I ran in an effort

to try and implement a positive change for the city. I do feel that during my tenure on the city council, we are on the brink of seeing some exciting things as it correlates to economic growth and prosperity.

Jay Rhodes: Eight years ago, the late Tommy Hall and former Mayor Kyle Smith came to me and asked me to run for City Council. I had never really given much thought to serving our community in that way, but then others encouraged me, and I filed. I have a background in Banking and Administration, as well as being a head basketball coach for 11 years, 8 at the college level, and served as an athletic director for 6 of the 11 years. Plus, now I have 8 years of City Council experience representing Ward 5.

Mark Wampler: I am running because Kings Mountain is growing too fast. We have too many Mega-Neighborhoods popping up. With all this growth, our infrastructure needs help – roads need paving, utilities too high, and water system.

I believe in growth; it needs to be slow and controlled. Need to focus on our Downtown and Local Businesses to make Kings Mountain an exciting and fun place to visit, shop, and eat. I have been a Shelby Police Officer since 2006, a public servant, where I have used common sense and unique solutions to fix many problems while following the law. I have to research, investigate these problems, and handle them correctly. I will do the same for Kings Mountain, by putting Kings Mountain Residents First.

Woody Edwards: The city needs new faces and fresh ideas to help with our growth that’s coming. if we like it or not. The best thing to do is make smart decisions about our future now.

I am a local business owner and always willing to give a helping hand to my community when and where it’s needed.

Question 2. How have you been involved in community activities or organizations in Kings Mountain before running for office?

Scott Neisler: Having a young family, I basically attended church and raised a family. I was very involved with the High School Baseball program that won 2 State Championships

purpose in life. Capacity-building neighborhood groups and organizations and one-on-one mentoring of families and individuals. Helping others to find and recognize their voice, but being that voice while they discover their own. Looking ahead to unlimited possibilities.

Jimmy West: Until I ran for office, I wasn’t really involved in things per se, but I have always been very supportive of our city and always felt like we could do better, to quote David Stone “sometimes good is not good enough.”

Jay Rhodes: I served on the capital campaign for the Patrick Senior Center, chaired the campaign for the Testa Hospice House, served and now serving on our local hospital board, served on two capital campaigns for the Kings Mountain Neisler Life Enrichment Center, assisted the Touchdown Club with their fundraising projects, currently serving on the Life Enrichment Advisory Board, serving on the Cleveland County Schools Foundation Board, serving as Treasurer of the Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame and I initiated the discussion for the YMCA and City recreational partnership. There are multiple “I”s there, but I have been privileged and it has been a joy to have had those opportunities to serve our community.

Mark Wampler: I have volunteered as a coach for Upwards Basketball and Soccer at two Kings Mountain churches for nearly ten years. My neighborhood had a lot of crime at one point in 2018, and everyone was talking about it. I went door to door, dropping off flyers to start a Neighborhood Watch, and I had the first meeting at my house. We have used phone calls, e-mails, and social media to contact each other. Now, we have 102 members watching our areas. It is about seeing a need, getting involved, and finding a solution. That is what I did. Our Neighborhood Watch is very active. Communication!

Woody Edwards: I have attended every city council meeting, minus a handful, for about a year now. Also, I have been a member of the Moss Lake Commission Board since June of 2023.

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since my degree was in Physical Education.

Rob Wagman: I am grateful to Jim Champion, Bridget Allen, Greg Dixon, Joanna Brown and Mary Grace Keller; pillars of our theater community, who helped me overcome a 50-year old diagnosis of stage fright. I was cast in a play alongside them, and they can tell you, they watched my struggles in real-time, and in the end, we presented a wildly comical and successful production.

The Joy Theater holds a warm place in my heart as it was back in 2005 when I began attending Sunday church service there. That’s where Apostle Theron and Kathy Feemster and the congregation of Miracle Tabernacle called home before moving up on Gold Street. To this day, my family is blessed by the Feemster family and this entire church body.

Keith Miller: I taught Sunday School (still do, over 30 years), Rotary, PTO, and youth sports.

Shearra Miller: I am a member of Central Methodist Church and the Executive Director/President of the Cleveland County Arts Council. Community service is important to me and over the years, I have served on many boards and committees.

I served on the Kings Mountain and Cleveland County Boards of Education, serving as chair of both boards. Currently, I am on the Board of Directors of the Education Foundation, Friends of the Library, Neal Senior Center, and a member of the Rotary Club. Serving on a variety of boards and working with different groups of people has given me experience in building bridges and communicating with many different people. I am a recipient of the Commission for Women’s Distinguished Woman Award. I have built relationships with leaders across our city and county that will help Kings Mountain be a part of discussions regarding our city. My work across a broad range of groups within the city and county makes my perspective and experience an important addition to the city council.

Annie Thombs: I have always served others, especially in the community. I am a community activist and advocate. Nothing gives me greater joy than empowering others to fulfill their

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Gov. files lawsuit against GOP legislative leaders Governor Cooper filed a lawsuit against Republican legislative leaders in Wake County Su- GOV. COOPER perior Court on October 10, challenging provisions in Senate Bill 512 that he feels violate the separation of powers established in the North Carolina Constitution. Governor Cooper also requested a temporary restraining order

FESTIVAL From Page 1A or candy, you'll find something to love at this festival.

One of the highlights of the festival is the costume contest. This is a great opportunity to show off your creativity and create a unique and fun costume. There will also be plenty of other activities to participate in, including crafts and games. And, of course, there will be plenty of

CANDIDATES From Page 4A QUESTION 3. What are your plans to promote economic growth and job creation in Kings Mountain? And how would you work with local businesses to support their growth and sustainability?

Scott Neisler: Scott Neisler: Economic growth will not be a problem as we have location, location, location! And we are lucky because of Lithium and that good-paying jobs are coming our way. Housing is the next thing that we need badly. Economic growth is a 2-way street.

In my first tenure as Mayor, we were successful in economic

to prevent many of the provisions in Senate Bill 512 from going into effect immediately until their constitutionality is resolved.

Governor Cooper previously vetoed Senate Bill 512, which takes away the Governor’s majority of appointees on important boards and commissions, including the Board of Transportation, the Commission for Public Health, and the Environmental Management Commission, among others. candy to go around.

The festival will occur at the Kings Mountain Baptist Church, 101 West Mountain Street in Kings Mountain, NC. It will run from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Best of all, everything at the festival is free, so you can enjoy all the fun activities without spending a dime. Don't miss out on this completely FREE and exciting event that includes a Bouncy House (weather permitting), Hot dogs, Games, Costume contest, Crafts, and lots of Candy!

“This law is a blatantly unconstitutional legislative power grab,” said Governor Cooper. “Over the years, the North Carolina Supreme Court has repeatedly held in bipartisan decisions that the legislature cannot seize executive power like this no matter what political parties control which offices.

The efforts of Republican legislators to destroy the checks and balances in our constitution are bad for people and bad for our democracy.”

The lawsuit also brings a separation of powers challenge to a provision of House Bill 488, which establishes the Residential Code Council.

The Governor’s lawsuit explains that the NC Supreme Court’s precedents make clear that “in order to fulfill the Governor’s constitutional duties and conform with separation-of-powers principles, the Governor must have sufficient con-

development, but it was slow.

Now, we are very attractive to the point that we can be choosy about what we want as a community. Planned Development agreements are a must to hold developers to what their agreement of what will be built so that it satisfies the market but at the same time maintains a quality of construction for our community.

So, we are all winners!

Rob Wagman: Economic growth in Kings Mountain has been a trouble spot for longer than a decade, with many scratching their heads as to the ‘Why.’ The key to economic growth is to ensure our neighborhoods are being kept up, and that residents with needs have a way to get those needs answered and dealt with. To

believe we can grow economically but allow deterioration in our homes and on our streets is a plan that is dead on arrival.

Our local businesses were promised an influx of customers with the building of the casino, and the traffic it would bring to our outskirts. The reason that hasn’t happened is because we simply expected the visitors to be curious enough to drive our streets to see what we offer. We have never created a specific plan to bring a percentage of that traffic to our downtown. It isn’t too late to put a real plan in place to draw more visitors from the casino; however, if the residents of our own city aren’t taken care of in the areas in which they live, we lose the most important customers for any of

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faithfully executed.” The challenged provisions in Senate Bill 512 and House Bill 488 prevent the Governor from exercising sufficient control over executive boards

and commissions that are charged with enforcing laws, promulgating rules, and taking other executive actions in a variety of important policy areas.

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event with 45 tickets • $250.00 banner at the event with 20 tickets This event raises funds for the Rotary scholarships given to KMHS seniors, helps sponsor the Interact club at the high school, Rotary backpack weekend food program, Thanks-

giving lunch for the seniors, and other community projects funded by the club. They have also supported other projects in the community, such as the KM Touchdown Club, Hospice, and Boy Scouts, along with others.

From Page 2A trick-or-treaters running from house to house. Halloween is one of the deadliest days of the year for pedestrians. You can help prevent unnecessary accidents by following these tips: • Make sure your headlights are on.

• Take an extra look at crosswalks and intersections for groups of trick-or-treaters crossing the road.

• Do not text and drive.

It is against the law in North Carolina.

• Slow down!

• Do not wear costumes while driving that may obstruct your vision or make it difficult for you to react quickly behind the wheel.

Those planning to stay inside to hand out candy should follow some simple safety reminders as well: • Keep your porch and driveway clear of any tripping hazards.

• Make sure your porch is well lit for trick-or-treaters.

• Only hand out unopened, pre-packaged candy and treats.

• Use battery operated candles instead of real ones in

your jack-o-lanterns and other décor.

• Make sure all pets are restrained when you open your door.

• Secure any outdoor decorations properly.

“Halloween is a popular holiday with both adults and kids, which means there may be large crowds out and about enjoying the night,” said Sheriff Norman. “Everyone in our community should follow these simple rules and recommendations to avoid tragedy and keep everyone safe this Halloween.”

our businesses, our own folks.

Keith Miller: I have more than plans, I have a 15-year track record. To attract employers, industrial taxpayers, shops, and restaurants, we work to keep utilities, taxes, services, and quality of life competitive and efficient.

We maintain strong working relationships with the government, chamber, and political entities around and above us to maintain local synergistic advantages versus other communities. We continue to hire consultants to continually improve our efforts.

Small businesses live or die based on the amount of disposable household income the households in the area can spend in local shops and restaurants.

We use housing policies to try to expand the stock of quality housing targeted to the starter– mid-market, as well as our professionals, downtown, second home, and active retiree housing stock. This upwardly drives the local household income and retail spending demographics.

We ask the marketing manager to work with KM Forward and the business community to plan events and parade routes that will help business, not interfere with business. I have recently asked that our forthcoming Purchase Power Adjustment Policy defer surcharges during the peak months. We have put in place several policies to push deadbeat landlords to fix their dilapidated buildings or sell them to someone who will.

Shearra Miller: The City needs to listen to local business owners and citizens who are working to grow our economy and create local jobs. Small, locally owned businesses are the lifeblood of our community, and the city council must ensure that

our regulations and our expectations for new and existing businesses are streamlined, easy to access, understand, and utilize so that businesses are not being held back. Streetscape was a disappointment on the part of the City to involve and engage business owners, and that hurt many of those businesses. Although that part of Mountain Street looks good, we don’t need to make that mistake again. Communication is so important.

We have to ensure that our City Council does not drop the ball when it comes to big projects that will impact our town.

I believe that the council needs to work with the casino to make sure that their plans for expansion help Kings Mountain and allow other businesses to benefit from the visitors and dollars to our city. The City secured very little from the Casino in the way of economic impact guarantees and we could be in the same position with the lithium mine if we’re not careful.

Finally, we must do a better job of defining what we, as a community, want the future of our city to look like. I feel like we’re at a crossroads, and as your Councilmember, I will ensure that we not only have that vision but that it is also communicated to the public. Another important component of economic growth is our position and regulation of housing and planning. New and creative ideas for zoning and other housing regulations need to be explored so that KM has the right mix of housing for current and future residents.

Annie Thombs: In our current and future digital and e-commerce climate, we must be forward thinkers and seek out those opportunities that promote

growth and job creation. Our Local Businesses are key to our city’s growth and job creation.

We must find creative ways to empower and advocate for our local business city-wide and not be afraid to do what has never been done before, and carefully consider how opportunities will impact our citizens. Public/Private Partnerships are a win/win for our economic future. The City Manager presented a “But For” Economic Development Policy adopted by the Council that is a great tool for economic development outreach. We are on the precipice of change in a very exciting time for growth with the capacity and resources to meet the challenges ahead.

Jimmy West: Right now, we find ourselves at the forefront of growth regardless due to the development of the casino and Albemarle coming into the area. Neither of which were solicited by us; however, this will force growth within our community. We are working closely with the downtown business owners and together, we have been able to collaborate on a system that allows the business owners more autonomy to decide what they do with their businesses, and hopefully this will result in a ripple effect that will spread throughout the rest of the community.

Jay Rhodes: For the downtown, I would like to see the Streetscape project move forward to completion, the vacant buildings rehabbed, shops filled, and upstairs apartments developed. I am thankful that we have put the downtown back in the hands of the stakeholders. We have approved several industrial and commercial projects that are operational (Ferguson, Utz). The others I would like to see move forward to completion (Pinnacle Park, Mauney Distillery). As far as helping local businesses, raising our economic demographics is the best thing that I know we can do for business. That means we need some of these market-rate housing projects that have been approved to come into being.

Mark Wampler: Short-term Goal – highlight and promote our downtown so that it is enticing to lure new businesses.

We must focus on and support our current local businesses because one building was recently condemned, and two businesses were forced to move out. We, as a town, need to support our local businesses.

Long-term Goal – Focus on the four exits along Route 74 in Kings Mountain. The Bypass around Shelby will be completed in the future. We can market and cater these areas to encourage shops, housing, and gas stations for businesses and residents. It is easy access around Shelby and to I-85.

Woody Edwards: My plan is to get as many local businesses thriving to keep our residents employed in Kings Mountain instead of having to go out of town to work. Plan on talking to the local businesses seeing what their needs are, and see what the City can do to help out.

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the darkness. It can also serve as a bug and predator deterrent, or a beacon. Likewise, fire represents many things in scripture, primarily, the presMy mouth ence of God. Daniel actually waters as I had a vision of God and his think about fiery presence. Daniel 7:9roasting 10 (NLT) says, “I watched hot dogs or as thrones were put in place DANYALE PATTERSON marshmaland the Ancient One sat down lows on an to judge. His clothing was as autumn day and creating the white as snow, his hair like puriconic delicacy - S’mores! It est wool. He sat on a fiery throne wouldn’t be fall without the fire with wheels of blazing fire, and pit and blazing hot campfire. a river of fire was pouring out, A campfire serves several pur- flowing from his presence. Milposes: heat for cooking, warmth lions of angels ministered to on a chilly evening, and light in him; many millions stood to at-

tend him. Then the court began its session, and the books were opened.”

USES OF FIRE Throughout the Bible and events today, God utilizes fire in various ways with his magnificent power and authority.

1) By fire, he provided light so the Israelites could see while traveling at night. Exodus 13:21 (NLT), “The LORD went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and he provided light at night with a pillar of fire. This allowed them to travel by day or by night.” 2) With fire, he purifies and removes the junk that hinders us from a close relationship with him. Zechariah 13:21 (NLT), “I will bring that group through the fire and make them pure. I will refine them like silver and purify

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them like gold. They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘These are my people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.” 3) He promised to protect Israel as a fire from her enemies. Zechariah 2:5 (NLT) says, “Then I, myself, will be a protective wall of fire around Jerusalem, says the LORD. And I will be the glory inside the city!” 4) Additionally, the Lord wants to immerse us with his Holy Spirit and fire, empowering us to be effective witnesses for him. Mathew 3:11 (NLT), “I baptize with water those who repent of their sins and turn to God. But someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not worthy even to be his slave and carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit

and with fire.”

PRAY THIS PRAYER: “Father, you are a consuming fire; nothing is more powerful than you. I praise you as the only mighty and awesome God. Lord, I ask you to purify my heart. Please remove anything that’s not like you. Draw me close to you, and set me on fire to do your will. I pray that I experience the warmth of your presence and love. In Jesus’ name, I pray - Amen.”

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Kings Mountain Area Church Directory Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 102 Canterbury Road 704-730-7855

Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062

Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496

Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888

Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/ Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997 Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206 First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651

Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler • Kings Mountain Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171 Anew Beginning Baptist Church 145 Battleground Dr. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700

Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697

Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247

Concord United Methodist Church 2404 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Bessemer City, NC 704-629-3571

Central Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697

Arise Church 830 E. King St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917

Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan

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 Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215 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

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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 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

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 King’s City Church 1128 York Road 704-739-8496 Lighthouse Ministries 1908 Shelby Rd. Kings Mountain Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406 Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075 Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Avenue 704-739-6811

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Ephesians 4:32 And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”

Mark 11:25 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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KM Little Theatre, Inc. presents "An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas"

Preschool children of all ages enjoyed the visit by CCSO for Career Week.

Clev. County Sheriff’s office visits Resurrection Lutheran Preschool for career week

By Loretta Cozart Cleveland County Sheriff's Office’s Deputy Staton, K9 Joker, and others from Baker Squad enjoyed spending time at Resurrection Lutheran Preschool last week for Career Week!

They shared regarding the event, “We had a blast, and we think the children did, too!”

Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc. presents "An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas" directed by Amy Hardin.

Performances are at the Joy Theatre, 202 S. Railroad Avenue, Kings Mtn. on November 3, 4, 10, & 11 at 7:30 PM and Sundays, November 5 & 12 at 3:00 PM All tickets are $10. Online Ticket Sales www. kmlt.org will start Monday October 16 at 8AM!!Reservations: 704-730-9408 tickets@kmlt.org Miss Margie, the scatterbrained owner of the shop, has two very special guests her sister Ellen and book-loving niece Annabelle. Ellen was recently laid off, however, when high-tech billionaire Philip Brantley stops in at the shop and Margie convinces him to hire Ellen for his new space project. Margie has a brainstorm to wrap the bookmark that Philip

wrote his phone number on and give it to Ellen as a Christmas present. After all, what could possibly go wrong? Ha! When the present disappears, it's up to our come-to-life book characters to solve the mystery of the missing bookmark and save the day for Ellen - all without giving away their magical existence. It's a hilarious, heartwarming tale that reminds us that the best gifts don't come wrapped in pretty paper and bows.

Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc. is a volunteer based, 501c3 tax-exempt community theater. It owns and operates the Joy Performance Center and the Liberty Mountain Garden.

It is a funded affiliate of the Cleveland County Arts Council and is supported in part by a Grassroots Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency.

Preschoolers watch Deputy Staton and K9 Joker during a career week visit at Resurrection Lutheran Church on Crescent Circle in Kings Mountain. Photos by CCSO

Carolina Pottery Festival returns Nov. 4 to the LeGrand Center (Ed. Note: The recipes in today’s Cooking Corner are from a cookbook published

by Boyce Memorial ARP Church.)

PORK CHOP CASSEROLE Reta Phifer Brown pork chops Into a large casserole dish put the following: 1 can beef consommé 1 cup rice 1 can water ½ tsp. oregano ½ tsp. thyme 1 small onion, chopped ½ tsp. salt Green pepper, chopped Stir. Add pork chops.

Cover and bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Serves 6.

3 tbsp sugar 3 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp. prepared mustard 2 tsp. salt, scant ½ tsp. pepper 1 tsp. Texas Pete, hot sauce Cook onion until soft in hot Wesson oil. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 15 minutes. Simmer chicken pieces until tender.

Put in baking dish. Bake in 325-degree oven for about 1 hour.

BBQ CHICKEN Kay Hambright ½ cup Wesson oil ½ cup chopped onion 3/4 cup tomato ketchup ¾ cup water 1/3 cup lemon juice

GRAHAM CRACKER SQUARES Colleen Tate Dot Ham ½ cup milk 2 sticks margarine 1 egg

1 cup granulated sugar Bring these ingredients to boil and cook for 1 minute.

Stir constantly. Take mixture off stove and add the following ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 cup chopped nuts 1 cup coconut Mix well. Pour over a layer of WHOLE graham crackers. Put a layer of WHOLE graham crackers on top. Ice with the following: ¾ stick margarine 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 tbsp. sweet milk 1 tbsp. sweet milk Chill for 6 hours before cutting into squares. Use 9x13 pan or two 8-inch square pans. Spray pans with PAM.

The Carolina Pottery Festival returns for its 22nd year on Saturday, November 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the LeGrand Center, 1800 E. Marion St. in Shelby, NC. This pottery festival attracts crowds of over 2000 pottery lovers, with over 100 well-known regional potters showing and selling their work. It is one of the largest “pottery only” festivals in the southeast, with a wide range of traditional and contemporary work that is functional, decorative, and sculptural. Artists are on hand to talk about their inspiration, methods of creation and to answer any questions.

This festival was started by potters, for potters, and continues to celebrate and honor the rich heritage of pottery in our region. “This is an excellent way to see so many different styles of pottery all under one roof,” stated Bobbi Black, one of the festival founders. “Our goal has always been to showcase a wide variety of pottery and to allow

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Pinnacle Classical Academy excels on state tests

EIGHT KMFD FIREFIGHTERS COMPLETED SPECIAL TRAINING - Kings Mountain Fire Department has committed to providing the best training available to our firefighters.

They now have eight North Carolina Breathing Equipment and Firefighter Survival School graduates. Two firefighters are sent to every school to receive the best training available as they serve Kings Mountain. Pictured with KMPD’s specially trained firefighters are Assistant Fire Chief Josh Wall and Fire Chief Tommy Harmon (right) in white shirts. With them are Capt. Jamie Black, Noah Allen, Mike Kennedy, Levi Keever, Holden Harrelson, Lt. Ross Clark, and Lt. Trevor Mashburn. Not pictured: Chris Cook.

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For the third year in a row, Pinnacle Classical Academy's proficiency rate on required state tests exceeded that of all 115 of the state's K-12 local school districts, according to data released by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

72.1% of Pinnacle Classical Academy students who took the end-of-grade and end-ofcourse tests in 2022-23 attained a score of gradelevel proficient -- a rate much higher than the state average of 53.6%, and higher even than Chapel Hill-Carborro's 71.1%.

Economically disadvantaged students at Pinnacle Classical Academy were much more likely to attain a proficient score than students across the state (62.5% vs. 39.7%), as were African-American and Hispanic students.

"Our students' success on state tests is a tribute to the hard work of our teachers and the phenomenal support of our parents," said Dr. Shelly Bullard, the school's headmaster. "Our motto is 'Dare To Soar,' and these results show that students of different ages and backgrounds soar at

Pinnacle."

Located in Shelby, Pinnacle Classical Academy is a free K-12 public charter school. The 38 seniors of Pinnacle Classical Academy’s class of 2023 were awarded a total of $7.3 million in four-year academic merit and athletic scholarship awards, averaging nearly $200,000 in cumulative awards per graduate. U.S. News & World Report ranks PCA's high school as the top high school in Cleveland County, among the top 50 in North Carolina, and among the top 6% in the nation.

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Mountaineers host Crest Friday for BSC championship Two of the top 3A teams in North Carolina will face off Friday night when the Crest Chargers come to town to battle Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers for the Big South 3A Conference championship.

Both teams come in with 9-0 overall records. The winner will likely get a high seed and most of their games at home in the upcoming North Carolina playoffs. The loser

should get at least a first round home playoff game and possibly more depending on the playoff seeding which will be announced sometime over the weekend.

The Chargers’ top skill position players are ranked among the best in the state.

Their quarterback Ny’Tavous Huskey has the second most passing yards in the state (2,489) and the most total offense yards, 2,790. Their

number one running back, Malachi Addison, has 814 yards rushing which is 10th best in the state. Javorius Green is averaging 41 yards on kickoff returns, which is third in the state.

“They have a lot of speed and a lot of skill players that can get all over the field,” said Mountaineer head coach Strait Herron. “We haven’t seen a quarterback like we’re going to see this week. He’s

mobile and can extend plays.

He’s going to be tough to defend for sure. They run as much as they throw so we’ll have to defend both very well.

“Defensively, we can’t focus on one or the other, and that’s tough,” he added. “We also have to defend the quarterback because he can throw and run very well. All that’s tough to defend. We have to go out and play the very best we can play.”

Crest showed everyone from the beginning of the season that this will be a big year as they stunned perennial South Carolina power Gaffney, 44-38. The Chargers and Mountaineers will both be trying to sweep the other county schools as the Charges defeated Shelby 53-38 and Burns 49-29 and the Mountaineers whipped Shelby 34-17 and Burns 23-14 in what was probably

their toughest game of the year so far.

At the Herald’s press time, Coach Herron did not know for sure the status of one of his top offensive threats, receiver Jayden Gash who was injured in last week’s game at Ashbrook. “We’re re-evaluating him and see where he’s at for this week. We’ve had to use a lot of different guys on the line this year (because of injuries),” he said.

KMHS volleyball sweeps BSC, posts big opening playoff win

Kings Mountain defenders Curtis Simpson (9), Thomas Fair (44) and Javier Currie (33) closing in on Ashbrook running back. (Photos by Zach Smith)

Mountaineers break game open in second half in 24-3 win at Ashbrook Kings Mountain broke open a close game in the second half to defeat Gastonia Ashbrook 24-3 Thursday night in Gastonia and set up a winner take all regular season-ending bout with the Crest Chargers Friday at 7:30 at KM’s John Gamble Stadium.

Kings Mountain and Crest are guaranteed a berth in the state 3A playoffs but Friday’s winner will not only be the conference champion but will have several home games in the playoffs. Other BSC teams will also be fighting for playoff berths Friday because North Gaston, Hunter Huss, South Point and Ashbrook are all tied for third place with 3-3 league records.

The Mountaineers never trailed at Eccles Field but the Ashbrook eleven kept the game within striking distance until the final quarter. The victory was the sixth in the Big South Conference and ninth straight overall for the undefeated Kings Mountain eleven while Ashbrook slipped to 3-3 and 3-6.

“It was a good game,” noted Mountaineer head coach Strait Herron. “Ashbrook is a little better than their record shows. We were missing so many offensive linemen but the guys hung in there. Penalties hurt us but we worked through them.”

After the Mountaineers jumped out to a 10-0 lead the Green Wave made it

After wrapping up another Big South 3A Conference title last week, Kings Mountain High’s women’s volleyball team swept Smoky Mountain 25-19, 25-5, 25-7 in the opening round of the state playoffs Saturday at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium.

The Lady Mountaineers went into a second round game with West Rowan yesterday with a 29-1 overall record.

All of the KM ladies had big overall contributions in the playoff win.

Myracle Davis had 17 kills and six blocks. Camden Pasour dished out 33 assists to go with five kills, a block, seven digs and six service points. Meile Songaila had 12 kills, nine digs, eight serve receptions and 12 service points. Alexa Jones added three blocks, four digs, six serve receptions, five assists and 13 service points. Mary Grace Hogue provided six kills, three digs and 13 service points, and Jessie Ozmore had 10 digs, 12 serve receptions and three service points.

Earlier in the week the

KM ladies swept South Point 25-4, 25-5, 25-7 and Crest 2516, 25-19 and 25-21. The JVs beat South Point 25-2, 25-14 and Crest 25-13, 25-10.

Against South Point, Songaila had 18 kills, four serve receptions, 10 digs and nine service points. Ozmore had 16 digs, six serve receptions and 10 service points, Pasour 37 assists, six digs, five kills an eight service points, Davis 11 kills and a block and London Brown nine kills.

For the JVs, Abigail Hedgepath had 25 assists, three kills, six digs and 16 service points. Campbell Benton provided six kills and a block and Kenzlie Morris had five kills and a block.

Against Crest, Songaila had 15 kills, 13 serve receptions, 11 digs and 11 service points. Jones had four kills, three assists, nine serve receptions, seven digs and five service points. Ozmore had 10 serve receptions, 12 digs and 11 service points, Davis 13 kills and two blocks and Pasour 34 assists, three kills, four digs and two service points.

Robert Kendrick (0) runs behind the blocking of Xzorion Lenair (13) in last week’s game at Ashbrook. interesting after a field goal cut the margin to 10-3 at the half. Kings Mountain got some breathing room with a late third period TD and then got an insurance tally in the fourth.

Behind good blocking by the offensive line, Kings Mountain backs continued to put up big numbers. Josiah Hill rushed for 124 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries, and Robert Kendrick had a TD and 55 yards on 10 carries. Quarterback Kandan Zollo connected on 16 passes for 176 yards. Xzorion Lenair

caught six of them for 44 yards and Thomas Feemster one for 40. Rodney Unnasch caught two for 34 yards and Jayden Gash one for 33.

Unfortunately, Gash was injured. “We’re reevaluating him and we’ll see where he is for this week,” Coach Herron said. “We’ve had to use a lot of different guys up there (on the line) this year because of injuries,” Herron said.

Kings Mountain went up 7-0 in the first quarter on Kendrick’s 16-yard run and Max Thompson’s extra point. Thompson’s field

goal made it 10-0 late in the quarter. Penalties hurt the Mountaineers in the second period and the score stood until halftime.

The Mountaineer defense was almost immovable, limiting the Green Wave to just 124 yards total offense. Martino Smith was about their only weapon, carrying the ball 20 times for 89 yards to account for all but 17 yards of the Ashbrook ground game. But the home team managed to trim the margin to 10-3 early in the third quarter behind See ASHBROOK, Page 3B

Jessie Ozmore keeps the ball in play for the Lady Mountaineers. See more photos on page 2B. (Photos by Gary Smart)

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London Brown was strong along the nets in KM’s win last week at Parker Gym. (Photos by Gary Smart)

KM golfers third in final BS match Kings Mountain High’s women’s golf team finished third in the final Big South Conference match last week at Lincoln Country Club.

South Point remained undefeated with a 137 score.

Stuart Cramer finished second at 158, edging the Mountaineers by three strokes at 161.

Crest was fourth with a 164 followed by Ashbrook 173 and Forestview 179.

Madison Pruden of South Point was medalist with a 39.

Kaliyah Watson led the Lady Mountaineers with a 49. Mylin Eckard shot 53 and Jaiden Earle 59.

Watson made the All-Big South Conference team for the third year in a row and also qualified for the Western Regional Tournament that was played yesterday at Springdale Resort in Canton.

Meile Songaila goes high for a slam for KMHS volleyball in last week’s win.

Camden Pasour sets up Davis in last week’s game at Parker Gym.

Ava Tipton serves for KMHS in last week’s game at Parker Gym. (Photos by Gary Smart)

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Former Mountaineers’ son leads Ashbrook JVs over KM Kings Mountain drew first blood but the Ashbrook defense held the Mountaineers scoreless the rest of the game to take a 20-8 victory in JV football action last week at John Gamble Stadium.

After both teams’ offenses were stopped on the game’s first two possessions, the Mountaineers grabbed an 8-0 lead when they recovered a bad snap on an Ashbrook punting attempt at the Green Wave 10 yard line.

Three plays later Anijai Nash scored on an eight-yard run and Lathan Feemster caught a two-point conversion pass.

That score stood until the 1:47 mark of the first half when Ashbrook quarterback Anthony McClain, the son of former KMHS quarterback Lance McClain, went 13 yards on a keeper to pull the

Sophomore quarterback Anthony McClain, son of former KMHS quarterback Lance McClain, led Ashbrook’s JVs to victory over the KM JVs last week at Gamble Stadium.

Green Wave within 8-6.

A high snap from center

on a KM punt attempt on the second play of the third quarter sailed out of the end zone for a safety that tied the game.

Early in the fourth quarter the Mountaineers were forced to punt from their own 23 and it was returned to the KM 32. A 26-yard run

by McClain put the visitors on the KM 31. A 26-yard McClain keeper around right end gave the Green Wave a first down at the KM five, and facing fourth and inches from inside the one McClain scored on a sneak for a 14-8 Ashbrook lead that proved to be the winning TD. McClain threw a 22-yard touchdown pass with 1:46 remaining to account for the final margin.

The JVs will travel to Crest Thursday for their season finale.

KM quarterback Kandan Zollo hands off to Robert Kendrick (0) in last week’s win at Ashbrook.

Kings Mountain’s Jayden Gash runs after catching a pass in last week’s win at Ashbrook.

Kings Mountain High’s all-Big South Conference cross country runners are, back row left to right Max Thompson, Isaiah Watts, Hunter Cruise and David Johnson and, front row left to right Kallie Hope, Brooke Waseman and Sarah Eagle.

Mountaineer XC runners win first conference title since ‘98 Kings Mountain High’s men’s cross country team had not won a conference title since 1998, but that streak came to an end last week when the Mountaineers beat second place Forestview by six points to win the Big South 3A Conference championship.

The Mountaineers were led by Big South MVP Max Thompson who finished first with a time of 17:20.

Other All-Conference runners for the KM men were second place Isaiah Watts, seventh place Hunter Cruise and 11th place David Johnson. Luke Howell finished 16th to complete the team scoring.

The Kings Mountain women’s team finished

a respectable second place behind a really strong South Point team.

All-Conference KM runners were sixth place Brooke Waseman, eighth place Sarah Eagle and 15th place Kallie Hope. Tippy Johnsonbaugh finished 19th and Parker Wilson finished Kings Mountain’s Isaiah Watts, left, and 25th to round Max Thompson break away from the pack out the Lady to dominate the BSC championship cross M o u n t a i n e e r country race. scorers.

Regional meet at Freedom The Mountaineers will High School on Saturday, advance to the 3A Western October 28.

Kings Mountain High’s championship men’s cross country team includes Luke Howell (back) and front row, left to right, David Johnson, Luis Cedillo, Riyad Alkhaimi, Hunter Cruise, Isaiah Watts, Max Thompson, Elliot Habel, Jamerson Hamrick, Nathaniel Kiser and Coach Rayvis Key.

Josiah Hill runs for some of his 124 yards in last week’s win at Ashbrook.

KM’s Bryson Brown is in attack mode at Gastonia Ashbrook Thursday night. Mountaineers won 24-3.

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ASHBROOK From Page 1B some good defense, numerous KM penalties and a 21yard field goal.

Kings Mountain took possession with 4:41 left in the third period and quickly moved down field behind a mixture of running and passing. Hill ran for the final 20 yards at the 2:23 mark and the Mountaineers

took a 17-3 lead into the final quarter.

The Mountaineers wrapped things up with 4:45 remaining when Hill scored from the one to cap a 49yard drive.

Kings Mountain’s defense was led by Jason Melton with 10 tackles and Antonio Armstrong and Thomas Fair with nine each.

CJ Houser had eight and Zay Smith and Javier Currie six apiece.

Kings Mountain cheerleaders and football players celebrate following last week’s win at Ashbrook.

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Dylan Evans named Outstanding Student This weeks Kings Mountain High School Athletic’s Department has named fourth grader Dylan Evans from East Elementary as their Outstanding Student.

Dylan is a hard-working student. He always does his best work and is focused on any task he has. When Dylan completes his work, he gets out a book to read or practices his math facts, while others are finishing their work. He works well

with others and completes homework on time.

Dylan enjoys playing football for KM Elite as their kicker and is a captain for the team.

Dylan is a great leader, who will continue being successful by his determination to do his best.

Dylan lives with his mother and step-dad, Lindsay and Jimmie Bell.

Congratulations to East Elementary School’s young Mountaineer!

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For more information on skills night and parents’ and coaches’ meetings, visit clevecoymca.org or contact Heath Walker at HWalker@ clevecoymca.org. The cost for members is $37.50, non-members $65. Financial assistance is available.

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 22nd of September, 2023 as Administratrix CTA of the Estate of DORIS H. ROSS, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Stephanie Lynn Ross, Administratrix CTA on or before the 25th of January, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 25th day of October, 2023.

Stephanie Lynn Ross, Administratrix CTA Estate of Doris H. Ross 107 Lake George Shelby, NC 28152 Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW 233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (10/25, 11/01, 08 &15/2023)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 17th of October, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of DANIEL JOLLY, SR., deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Ralph Jolly, Executor on or before the 25th of January, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

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Ralph Jolly, Executor Estate of Daniel Jolly, Sr. 122 Kings Oak Cir. Apt. 304 Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH ( 10/25, 11/01, 08 & 15/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK In the Matter of the Estate of: BARBARA WHITELEY POSTON, Deceased.

ADMINISTRATOR CTA NOTICE Having qualified on the 19th day of October, 2023 as Administrator CTA of the Estate of Barbara Whiteley Poston, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Administrator CTA on or before the 27th day of January, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 25th day of October, 2023 C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH (10/25, 11/1, 11/8 & 11/15/2023)

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Having qualified on 3rd of October, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of KAY FRANCES SHIPP, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Valerie Shipp Hunter, Administratrix on or before the 11th of January, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

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This the 11th day of October, 2023.

Valerie Shipp Hunter, Administratrix Estate of Kay Frances Shipp 1301 Wales Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Counsel for the Estate J. Charles Hoyle, Attorney 207 Hoyle Rd. Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH (10/11, 18, 25 & 11/01/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 29th of September, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of CATHERINE MARY CARDEN, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Mary E. Hamrick, Executrix on or before the 11th of January, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified on 28th of September, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of NORA SISK HENSON, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Dana G. Silva, Executrix on or before the 4th of January, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 11th day of October, 2023

This the 4th day of October, 2023

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Mary E. Hamrick, Executrix Estate of Catherine Mary Carden 447 Bethlehem Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Dana G. Silva, Executrix Estate of Norma Sisk Henson 1877 S Lafayette Street Shelby, NC 28152

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In the Matter of the Estate of: MARGARET CONNIE SIZEMOR, Deceased.

ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE Having qualified on the 13th day of October, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of Margaret Connie Sizemore, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Administrator on or before the 27th day of January, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 25th day of October, 2023.

Jefferson Ray Sizemore, Adm. 505 Rhodes Avenue Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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CCC receives $17,025,000 in state appropriations

By Loretta Cozart Cleveland Community College hosted a special presentation by Speaker of the House Tim Moore on October 9 at 3:00 p.m. at the Speaker Tim Moore Advanced Technology Center at the Cleveland Community College campus.

Cleveland Community College President Jason Hurst welcomed legislative delegates, House Speaker Tim Moore, Senator Ted Alexander of the 44th District, and Representative Kelly Hastings of the 10th District, as they presented a check for $17,025,000 to the college. According to Speaker Moore, the money will go toward a student activity center, student parking, and funds for future land acquisition.

“These funds are going to pay dividends for decades to come for this county and this community,” Speaker Moore said. “Representative Hastings and Senator Alexander, we are all three equal partners working together for Cleveland County.

We have seen firsthand the work that many of you here in this room today are doing to educate this workforce in Cleveland County.

He continued, “I want to specifically thank the faculty and staff here at the college for what you're doing to make sure that we have a trained, ready workforce. We know that if we do everything we can to attract and bring in new companies and allow companies here to expand, we must have the folks who can show up and take those jobs. This facility, with its advanced manufacturing, is a key part of it. But it's not the only part.

“We know when it comes to the Allied Health Sciences,

L-R – CC President Dr. Jason Hurst, State Board of Community Colleges member Bill McBrayer, NC Community Colleges System President Jeff Cox, CCC Board of Trustees Chair Bill Turpish, Senator Ted Alexander, Representative Kelly Hastings and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tim Moore. (photo provided) the work is happening just down the hill there, and the other divisions at the college are doing so much to train folks not just from Cleveland County but from all around. And it's been amazing and great to see this college continue to grow, prosper, and continue to be a strong draw.

“When it comes to economic development, I bet one of the first things they want to know is if you have people that can work, right? Having a trained, ready, educated workforce is key,” he concluded.

Cleveland County will also receive $139.8 million in investments for Cleveland County toward the following projects: • $39.385 million to the City of Kings Mountain to provide water and sewer upgrades and expand capacity for future growth •$17.025 million to Cleveland Community College for capital improvements and equipment

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK In the Matter of the Estate of: CHARLES WILLIAM SUMMERS, Deceased File No. 23 E 518 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Charles William Summers, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Charles William Summers to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, Renee Summers Hughes, c/o Loann S. Meekins, Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC, 405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150 on or before the 18th day of January, 2024 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 18th day of October, 2023.

Renee Summers Hughes, Executrix of the Estate c/o Loann S. Meekins Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC 405 E. Marion Street Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (10/18, 10/25, 11/01 & 11/8/2023)

•$40 million to Cleveland County for the construction of the courthouse and 911 facility •$5.29 million to Cleveland County Water for system improvements •$3,995,500 to the City of Shelby for the restoration of the historic home of former Governor O. Max Gardner •$2.5 million to the Waco Community Volunteer Fire Department •$1.25 million for Boiling

Springs Fire and Rescue Inc. •$2 million to the City of Shelby for sewer improvements to upgrade current systems and to expand capacity for future growth •$2 million to the City of Shelby for the Rails to Trails project •$1 million to Cleveland County for the capital improvements and equipment at high school athletic facilities •$4 million to Cleveland

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Cynthia Diane Redd of Cleveland County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 2nd day of January 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 4th day of October 2023.

Personal Representative: Robert A. Murray 3422 Talon Court Wilmington, NC 28409 Attorney for the Estate and Personal Representative: Jillian B. Camp, Attorney KING LAW OFFICES, PC 364 Butler Road Forest City, NC 28043 KMH (10/04, 11, 18 & 25/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE EXECUTRIX NOTICE Having qualified on the 29th of September 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of Ronald K. Blanton (22 E 741) deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to Elizabeth D. Blanton, c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before January 4, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 4th day of October, 2023.

Elizabeth D. Blanton Executrix of the Estate of Ronald K. Blanton c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150 KMH (10/04, 11, 18 & 25/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE OF ORDER TO REPAIR OR DEMOLISH This is a notice that an Order to Repair or Demolish has been issued by a City of Kings Mountain, Code Enforcement Officer for the structure located at 1120 York Rd in Kings Mountain, NC being Parcel 42421 as shown on the Cleveland County Tax Map and being more particularly described in that certain deed in the Cleveland County Registry in Deed book 1120 Page 0441.

FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. That the subject property does bear the address of 1120 York Rd Parcel No 42421, Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina.

2. After reasonable diligence no owner or other parties of interest are known.

3. Not all owner or parties of interest were present for the hearing on October 16, 2023 to offer testimony.

4. That it is found that the structure is in violation of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina more specifically the “Non-Residential Building Maintenance Code” due to the following conditions: Structural Failure of Load Bearing Walls and Framing Members, Broken Windows, Unsafe Electrical Wiring.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED: 1. That the structure be repaired and brought into compliance with the Code of Ordinances for the City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina or demolished and all related debris be removed on or before December 5, 2023.

2. Failure to comply with the Order may result in a possible Ordinance being adopted by the City Council for the City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina to have the structure repaired, demolished, or vacated and closed.

This is the 17th day of October, 2023.

Please call 704-734-4599 if you have any questions concerning this matter.

(KM_10/25/2023)

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK In the Matter of the Estate of: URIEL OCHOA, Deceased File No. 23 E 744 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the ESTATE OF URIEL OCHOA, deceased, late of Cleveland County File No. 23 E 744, late of 202 W. Debby Drive, Shelby, North Carolina, 28152, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said decedent to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, in care of James E. Hickmon, James E. Hickmon, PLLC at 5605 Carnegie Boulevard, Suite 420, Charlotte, NC 28209 and Maria Ochoa, Administrator, 202 W. Debby, Shelby, North Carolina, 28152, on or before Thursday, January 18, 2024, or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery in accordance with N.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 28A-19-3. Any claim asserted by a party against decedent in any civil action pending at the time of decedent’s death shall be barred unless the undersigned Administrator is substituted as a proper party on or before Thursday, January 18, 2024. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 18th day of October, 2023.

Maria Ochoa, Administratrix of the Estate, Estate of Uriel Ocoa 202 W. Debby Drive, Shelby, NC 28152

County for cultural projects and programming, including museums and historic preservation •$2 million grant to Cleveland County •$1.5 million to the Pregnancy Resource Center of Cleveland County, Inc. for a new facility •$1.4 million to Cleveland County for Cleveland County volunteer fire departments •$10,000 to Broad River Genealogical Society to preserve history and connect people to the past, present, and future of Cleveland County •$250,000 to Casar Volunteer Fire Department •$50,000 to the City of King’s Mountain to support the Liberty Mountain Drama in the audio and theatrical improvements •$1 million to Cleveland County to support entranceway, fencing, and restroom facility improvements at the Cleveland County Fair •$250,000 to Cleveland County to support the Lawndale Volunteer Fire Dept.

•$75,057 to Cleveland County to support Number Seven Volunteer Fire Department in Lattimore •$630,458 to Cleveland County for the sheriff's office’s public safety upgrades •$25,000 to Cleveland County to support The Davidson Association

•$150,000 to Cleveland County ALWS Baseball Inc. for the American Legion World Series •$20,000 to the Cleveland County Family YMCA •$50,000 to the Cleveland County Music Hall of Fame •$10,000 to Community Math Academy, Inc. to provide educational and tutoring opportunities for students •$250,000 to the Fallston Community Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. •$200,000 to the Friends of the Overmountain Victory Trail for trail development •$10,000 to the Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County for capital improvements and equipment •$1.25 million to Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. •$25,000 to the Polkville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. for capital improvements and equipment •$250,000 to the Shanghai Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. •$750,000 to the Town of Boiling Springs to assist with the Downtown Revitalization Master Plan •$100,000 to the Town of Fallston for capital improvements and equipment for the recreational park •$145,000 to the Town of Waco for a playground expansion

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 31st of August, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of ROSA LEE WILLIAMS, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Susie Young, Executrix on or before the 11th of January, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 11th day of October, 2023.

Susie Young, Executrix Estate of Rosa Lee Williams 1415 Lenoir Drive Shelby, NC 28150 Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW 233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (10/11,18, 25, 11/01 /2023)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 13th of September, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of CHARLES WAYNE NORRIS, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Samantha M. Norris, Administratrix on or before the 11th of January, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 11th day of October, 2023.

Samantha M. Norris, Administratrix Estate of Charles Wayne Norris 28 Kildare Dr. Shelby, NC 28152 Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW 233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (10/11, 18, 25 & 11/01/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK In the Matter of the Estate of: ELIZABETH CHEYENNE ASBURY, deceased File No. 23 E 844 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Elizabeth Cheyenne Asbury, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Elizabeth Cheyenne Asbury to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, Sybil A. McDowell, c/o Loann S. Meekins, Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC, 405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150 on or before the 25th day of January 2024 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 25th day of October, 2023.

c/o James E. Hickmon, PLLC 5605 Carnegie Blvd., Suite 402 Charlotte, North Carolina, NC 28150

Sybil A. McDowell, Administratrix of the Estate c/o Loann S. Meekins Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC 405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

CLASSIFIED CLASSI FIED ADS

PLACE YOUR AD AT CAROLINACLASSIFIEDS.COM OR CALL 704-484-1047

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

All Classified Ads That Have Been Paid and Placed Online or Published in Print Will Not Be Refunded if Ad is Cancelled.

ANNOUNCEMENTS UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION. Tues.-Sat. 11am-4pm. Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Hot Wheels, Jewelry, MORE. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on Facebook. 828-382-0075.

WANT MAID TWICE A MONTH. And a good used Buick, Honda or Toyota. CALL, CAN’T RECEIVE VOICEMAIL. NO TEXT CALL S980-880-7324 or (980) 745-5396

FALL HARVEST SALE/AUCTION. Sat. Nov. 4, breakfast 8am, auction 9am. Big Springs Church; 534 Big Springs Church Rd., Ellenboro NC 28040.

GOLDEN DOMERS TOY AND HOBBY. Visit our NEW LOCATION .....Model Cars, Die-cast Cars & Trucks, Tractors, Hot Wheels, Construction Toys, Sports Memorabilia, Autographed Items, Hard to Find Items! See Mike & Brandon Willis. We’re located at 104 Oliver Ave. (behind El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Boiling Springs), Shelby 704-297-0102 or 704-297-0103

EMPLOYMENT FULL-TIME HELP WANTED. Housekeeping Utilities in the Blacksburg, SC area. Pay rate $14/hr. 6 am - 2 pm. Monday Friday. 864-205-8568 NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. Over time available. (704) 473-0341 YOUTH MINISTER/ASSOCIATE PASTOR. Eastside Baptist Church of Shelby, NC is seeking a full-time Youth Minister/Associate Pastor. Primary focus will be youth ministry. Experience in student ministry, seminary education and ordination are preferred but not required. Salary range $45,000-$60,000 benefits inclusive. Please send cover letter and resume to office@eastsidebaptistshelby.org or to ATTN Personnel Committee, Eastside Baptist Church 1165 Wyke Rd. Shelby NC 28150. We adhere to the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message. office@eastsidebaptistshelby.org ONE ON ONE CARE. Is currently hiring for 2nd shift in the Residential group homes, Rotating schedule, off every other weekend. As well as 2 first shift, one part time 21 hours per week, one 30 hours per week. If interested, see Shelley at 203 Lee St. Shelby, NC 28150.

BUSINESS SERVICES SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings.

“Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587 SURGE PRESSURE WASHING, INC. House washing starting @$99. surgepwinc.com (704) 284-9292 JAMES BALLARD PAINTING SERVICE. Paint Kitchen Cabinets or Stain Decks also Exterior Painting. Pre-estimated price.

References available. 828-4297511, 828-429-3743. Ask for James. (828) 287-9272 jballard591@gmail.com

BUSINESS SERVICES PRESSURE WASHING, MULCHING, LANDSCAPING, BUSHES TRIMMED, DECKS RESTORED & MUCH MORE! 30 Years Experience. Free Estimates! Call (704) 692-4449 ERIC MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & Reliable! (704) 300-2332 CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tuneup Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

RETAINING WALLS, PAVERS, GRADING, DEMOLITION. Site cleanup, ponds, fencing, maintenance, irrigation, landscaping, concrete, excavator work. 828-4538113.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

WANT TO BUY

FIREWOOD. Seasoned RedOak, 19-mo old, $80; green mixed hardwood, $70; small bundle packs, $4 picked-up. $15 Delivery charge. 704-458-3081, 704-435-3970

2017 KUBOTA TRACTOR. 166 hours, 4WD, W/LA525 Loader, excellent condition. Includes 250 lb. Bush Hog Spreader, 5’ Southern Bush Hog, 5’ Land Pride Box Scrape, 5’Bush Hog RT60G Roto Hog, One Row Cultivator, Middle buster, 5’ John Deer Scrape Blade. $28,000 Firm.

(828) 429-1600

TRAILERS, TRAILERS! DUMP TRAILERS, GOOSENECK, DECK OVER, EQUIPMENT, ALL PURPOSE TRAILERS, CAR HAULERS. Cash, Finance, Credit Cards, Rent to Own (No Credit Check) J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast.

(828) 577-4197

$100 SALE, EACH ITEM. (1) Craftsman LT1000, 42” cut, motor no good. (2) John Deere 160 Kawasaki FB460V Motor. (3) Murray 12 HP 40” cut B&S 12 HP motor, trans shifter is locked up.

Being sold for parts, no batteries.

(4) 36” metal aerator for riding mower. (5) 3 large boxes for 21º framing nails. (6) Craftsman 18” chain saw with case. (7) JVC Super VHS video movie GRS 707 (8) 3 - HF Tarps 15’2”x19’6”, 19’9 ”x15’10”. Heavy Duty Reflective 9MM. (9) 2 Washington Quarters 1999 - 2023 Vol 1 in folder. (10) 2 - 50 states collection quarters 1999 - 2008 in folder. (11) America’s National Parks commemorative quarters 2010 - 2021 in folder. 828-453-0828 (828) 453-0828

INVERSION TABLE. by Teeter.

EP Model 560. Stretch out & relax your back pain. Asking $100 or OBO. 704-476-9895.

CAMPBELL-HAUSFELD 2HP ELECTRIC Air Compressor, with horizontal 20 gallon tank. $250.

Stone walk behind vibratory plate tamp. $250. 828-289-1817.

1957 CHEVY BEL AIR PARTS: 3) front fenders, 2) trunk lids, 1) hood. Rough condition. $300.

OBO. 828-205-0413.

FALL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Onsite and Online.

Saturday, October 28th, 2023 - 10 am. Preview: Friday, October 27th 10 am till 6 pm.

Location: 145 Kirks Drive, Hot Springs, NC 28743. Partial Listing: Trailers, Tractors, Trucks, Implements, Antiques, Tools, New Old Stock Auto Parts and More. Taking Consignments Now! WWW. EJ-AUCTION.COM - Edward Johnson Auctioneers, Inc. NC8134 NC8496 (828) 593-9649 ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 9AM. Estate of Dan & Mary Earley (deceased); 151 Pinoak Drive, Spindale.

Bring chairs. Estate covers over a century of family items.

Cars, coins, guns, tools, household, more! Rain or shine. Ace Auction Co. NCAL8332. For questions call 828-429-2851.

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY PRICED TO GO YARD SALE. Family Yard Sale corner of Peach St and Parkwood Rd. Sat 10/28/23 6am-12pm. 403 Peach St., Shelby, NC 28150 NATURALLY UNIQUE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, LLC., presents an Estate Tag Sale. Fri., Oct 27th, 2 pm-7 pm and Sat., Oct 28th, 9 am-2 pm.

Look for sign. 1686 S. Lafayette St,. Shelby, NC 28152

FOR SALE FN AND TAURUS PISTOLS. FN 9mm pistol, like new in hard case $650. Model G3 - $550. Must show ID to purchase. 828-3106151.

COUNTYLINE WOOD SPLITTER 6.5 H.P. 25 Ton - New! $1100. Metal & Plastic Barrels $10.00. Feed Barrels (Lids & Rings) $20.00. Totes 275 Gallon $75.00. Cages for Wood $25.00.

Hickory, NC. (828) 327-4782 RUGER 17 HMR RIFFLE. Call 828-447-5579.

14X24 BUILDING FOR SALE Has to be moved. 704-6920123.

2018 THOR RV Model 22FE. Can be seen at 1635 S. Dekalb St.-Apt. 604-Crown Ridge. Call 704-300-3578 for information.

CRAFTSMAN 4 IN 1. Mulcher, Chipper, Vacuum & Blower-$100, Cross-Bow-$100, Compound Bow Case-Free. Call 704666-0786, Leave message.

POLK COUNTY MOVING SALE. 2022 Model Riding Mower, 420cc Kawasaki 215hp engine, paid $3,000, will sell for $2,300. Trailer also available.

Call John after 10am, (828) 8630596 AR15, S&W, 5.56, RED DOT SCOPE, Case, Clips, 400+ Rounds, Private Collector, Like New, Fun Home Defense. $850.

TEXT (704) 682-5699 TWO CEMETERY PLOTS in Rose Hill Memorial Park. $700 a piece or OBO. 704-297-0098.

NEW 6X12 TRAILER “RENT TO OWN”. No Credit Check! $582 Down-$161 per month. Includes Tax & Title Fee. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

GRANDFATHER CLOCK $500 OBO. Antiques, Dishes, Lamps, Windup Clocks, 18Ft. Pool (needs pump), Backyard Furniture, Gas Grill, Pedal Car, Pots & Pans, China Cabinet with Dishes $200. Some Tools. (704) 313-3352 KING SIZE BEDROOM SUITE. Waterbed frame, standard mattresses ordered to fit frame.

Comes with dresser with mirror, chest of drawers and nightstand.

Some wear and tear on top of dresser. $150 for all. Pictures available. For info call (704) 9147852 HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855 $100 SALE! (EACH ITEM). (1) 1880-1889 Morgan Dollar. (2) 1890-1899 Morgan Dollar. (3) 1871-1875 Trade Dollar, (4) 2019 - 2023 -Extra (21, 22, 23) Dollar.

(5) 2011-(2013) Missing - 2019 Extra - 2012 + 2015 + 2016) 2).

(6) 1878, (2) 1879, 1878 Dollar. ( 7) 1900, 2016, (2) 2018, 2023 (4) . (8) 1900-1904, 1921, 1922, 1925, 1928 - 1906, Extra 19031922. (3) (9) Ten dollar - 5 Gold Bit coins. (10) 1804,(2) 1882, (2) 1878,(3) 1800. (3). $900 for all Coins. 11. Ask About the $100 extra coins. 704-616-0580.

(828) 453-0828 BLACKHAWK LEFT HANDED HOLSTER $35. I have Blackhawk left handed Sherpa level 2 sportster holster fits colt 1911 or anything like it with or without a rail. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net 1999 DODGE 1500. I have 1999 Dodge pickup, been wrecked, has some good body parts, has good 360 engine. Doors have been sold. (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery.

Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. 704-434-6389, (704) 473-0867 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243.

(704) 538-5788

FURNITURE FOR SALE FROM ESTATE Furniture from an estate. Living room set with sofa, 2 chairs and ottoman. Family room sofa. End tables, coffee tables.

Beautiful curio cabinet. Full size bed w/mattress. King size bed w/mattress, chest, dresser, end tables; need refinishing. Wood DR table and 6 chairs. Kitchen table & 4 chairs. Wall art, mirrors, clocks. Antique mantel clock.

Lamps. Grandfather clock. t_ mcdowell@bellsouth.net LAWNMOWERS: BOLENS 4.5HP, big wheels, bagger, $140 OBO. Craftsman 6.75HP, self propelled, like new $360.

OBO. 864-491-0956.

2 BURIAL PLOTS FOR SALE. Cleveland Memorial Park, lot C-18, Section 8 at the Bell tower. $2,500 for both. (704) 472-2854 OLD SCHOOL 5 GAL FUEL JUGS $10 each. I have several 5 gallon fuel containers (plastic old school fill necks).Can send pictures by phone (704) 3001818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

3 CEMETERY PLOTS. Gaston Memorial, Veterans Choice location. Reduced considerably.

Willing to sell separately. (919) 272-5503

PROPANE HEATER $75.

150,000 BTU propane blow heater used very little or best offer.

(704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net NEW CAR SHED LOWER PRICES! Single Car $288 Down from $89 month. Double $395 Down from $123.45 month. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 STEEL BUILDINGS (OPEN OR FULLY ENCLOSED) 14 on Display. 12’ Wide to 40 EVEN 60 Clear Span. “We do Grading, Gravel, Concrete” TURN KEY! J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

WANT TO BUY CARS& TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828289-1488.

FARM & GARDEN

LANDSCAPING/ROCK BUCKET FOR SALE. Landscaping bucket separates rock from soil.

Fits John Deere front end loader. Slightly used. $1500 (704) 813-2289 rlputnam66@att.net SPEECO QUICK HITCH (NO BUSHINGS REQUIRED) $225.00 Used one time! (704) 718-9122

BOATS 16’ MIRROR CRAFT BOAT. Shoreliner trailer, 50HP Evinrude Tracker motor, 5.6 lb MinKota trolling motor. Just serviced at Great Outdoors. All manuals and equipment go with boat. Clear title, $2800. (704) 418-7154

WE’VE GOT THE KNIVES &COINS! Jake’s Knives & Coins located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 or (980) 295-5568

PETS & LIVESTOCK

TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, RIDING MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition.

Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-9800853, 704-476-9383.

LOST & FOUND

INFRARED AMISH HEATER $65. Like new used very little heats, real good or best offer.

(704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. $75 per load, green oak.

Cut, split, delivered for these areas only: Shelby, Rutherfordton, Forest City & Cowpens, SC. Anywhere else will be $100 per load. 828-395-0758.

WANT TO BUY: STAMP COLLECTIONS and accumulations of same. Call 828-6529425 or cell 954-614-2562.

STORAGE BUILDINGS NEW, USED, REPOS “BUY, SELL, TRADE!” J Johnson Sales, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

TRAILER-BUY-SELL-TRADE! “Must Have Title” J Johnson Sales, (828) 245-5895

2020 BOX TRAILER. Like new. $6000. Call 7am-8pm. (704) 466-2810

PIGLETS FOR SALE About 20 total even mix of male and female. Very people friendly and with many different temperaments $50 for the males and $50 for females. Good for pets or processing. Call for more information. Rutherfordton (704) 807-9583 ENGLISH/BULL MASTIFF PUPPIES. 12 weeks old. Vet checked, first shots, wormed.

Parents on site. $100 each. 828245-7405, leave message.

MY BEAUTIFUL CAT IS LOST! Large 20 lb. short hair male Tabby. Black grey mackerel.

Brown on belly. Missing near Morgan St., Shelby. REWARD 100.00. (704) 778-8674 queen. maureen2@gmail.com

WANT TO BUY WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, Pop-Up Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.

CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228

CHIWEENIE PUPPIES. Ready now. $300 each. Chihuahua puppies $400 each. 704-4666983.

FREE TO GOOD HOME. 2 male black & tan German Shephard mix brothers. Come as a pair. Neutered. 704-300-7538 or (704) 466-8324 TOY & MINI AUSSIES. UTD on shots and worming. Blue eyes, paper & crate trained. 828-2896756.

FULL BLOODED BLUE HEELER. Blue Heeler, 1 female, 4 males. Tails docked and dew claws removed. (828) 429-0870 samanthafillersrn@gmail.com

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Licensed and bonded. Tree removal, limbing, and more.

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LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON

COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 23 SP 287

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 9th of October, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of LINDA LOUISE ROME, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Kimberly Lynndara Brooks, Executrix on or before the 18th of January, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

PHILLIP ELLIS, CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CHRIS DUANE ELLIS, AND DAVID ELLIS, CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CHRIS DUANE ELLIS, PETITIONERS, Vs SHIRLEY PADGETT, SONJA ELLIS READE, GINA ELLIS HINDS, DAPHNE MCKINLEY WOOD, VAN ROBERTS, DORENE SELLARS, AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CHRIS DUANE ELLIS, RESPONDENTS. NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF CHRIS DUANE ELLIS TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed on October 13, 2023 in the above entitled special proceeding. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Petition to Identify Unknown Heirs of CHRIS DUANE ELLIS who died on September 2, 2022 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than December 5, 2023, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This the 25th day of October, 2023.

A. Susan Biggers Attorney for the Petitioners 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150 Telephone: 704/482-7300 North Carolina State Bar number 18089 susanbiggers@bellsouth.net KMH (10/25, 11/01 & 08/2023)

Having qualified on 31st of January, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of JUDY ANN RILEY, deceased, late of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Angela Carrigan Lawson, Administratrix on or before the 4th of January, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 4th day of October, 2023.

Angela Carrigan Lawson, Administratrix Estate of Judy Ann Riley 435 Baxter Road Cherryville, NC 28021

This the 18th day of October, 2023.

Kimberly Lynndara Brooks, Executrix Estate of Linda Louise Rome 916 Sharon Drive Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Counsel for the Estate J. Charles Hoyle, Attorney 207 Hoyle Rd. Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Counsel for the Estate J. Charles Hoyle, Attorney 207 Hoyle Rd. Kings Mountain, NC 28086

KMH (10/04, 11, 18 & 25/2023)

KMH (10/18, 25, 11/01 & 08/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 3rd of October, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of HOWARD HESTER SHIPP, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Valerie Shipp Hunter, Administratrix on or before the 11th of January, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified on 20th of September, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of DIANE LYNN CHAMPION, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, John Adam McKinney, Administrator on or before the 11th of January, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 11th day of October, 2023.

This the 11th day of October, 2023.

Valerie Shipp Hunter, Administratrix Estate of Howard Hester Shipp 1301 Wales Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

John Adam McKinney, Administrator Estate of Diane Lynn Champion 137 Wright Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Counsel for the Estate J. Charles Hoyle, Attorney 207 Hoyle Rd. Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Counsel for the Estate J. Charles Hoyle, Attorney 207 Hoyle Rd. Kings Mountain, NC 28086

KMH (10/11, 18, 25 & 11/01/2023)

KMH (10/11, 18, 25 & 11/01/2023)

OUR MISSION: Moms in Prayer International impacts children and schools worldwide for Christ by gathering mothers to pray.

www.momsinprayer.org CLASSIFIEDS CONT’D FROM PAGE 6B

PETS & LIVESTOCK FREE PUPPIES TO GOOD HOME. We have 7 MALE puppies, 9 weeks old. Mother is boxer/pit/american bulldog mix and weighs 55 pounds; Father is boxer/hound mix and weighs 80 pounds, so the puppies will become large dogs. They have been outside since birth; they have not had any shots. They have been wormed. Text for inquiry, pictures, etc. (980) 335-6114

CARS & TRUCKS 2005 DODGE RAM 2500 Cummings Diesel, Laramie Heavy Duty, 187,000 miles, 5th wheel, Attachable in very good condition. $17,000 firm, Husky 5th wheel $500 Firm. See by appointment only. (828) 429-1600

2018 TOYOTA COROLLA 56-58 MPG in the city and up to 65-70 Highway. Purchased and maintained at Burns Chevrolet in Gaffney, SC. Great car, the only reason we are selling is that we are moving out of state. Title in hand.

101,055 miles. Asking $13,596.

Call 303-246-2857 or (303) 2573836

YOUNG GAME ROOSTERS $15 each. 803-628-8817.

BOXER/PIT PUPPIES 2/M 3/F 8wks old. First shots/worming Location, Shelby ready to go $125 brindle color (704) 4773900 wbmanning33@gmail.com

2016 GMC TERRAIN 6 cyl., 45,000 miles, in great condition, rebuilt title, $12,500. OBO. 518321-5662.

1995 FORD F150. 1 owner, 4-9 engine, 93,400 miles. $4800.

Call 7am-8pm. (704) 466-2810 GREAT PYREDANE LGD PUPPIES. Puppies from loyal, hardworking livestock guardian dogs. Would also make a great family pet. Lovable with other pets and kids.

Great Dane/Pyrenees mix.

9 males 4 females all black and white. Wormed and vet checked. Available October 15th in Lawndale area. Both parents on site. Call/text (720) 737-9100 tamaralanderson2013@gmail.com

CARS & TRUCKS

1988 GMC PARTS TRUCK. 350 Engine, 5 speed. $4000.

No Dump. Call 7am-8pm. (704) 466-2810

CONTURNIX QUAIL $5. Quail Chicks $3 ea. Quail eggs $6 per doz. Bob Whites $8.00. Hatching Eggs. Guineas $10. (704) 4769943 jw28178@gmail.com

1988 GMC BOX TRUCK. Engine 336, 5 Speed, New Clutch, Pressure Plate. $4000. Call between 7am-8pm. (704) 4662810

GREAT PYRENEES NEEDS GOOD HOME in the country. 4 years old male. Housebroken. $200 or OBO. 704-396-6636.

1 YEAR OLD MALE CHIWEENIE. Also Lab/Pit mix, 5 years old, good with kids, possessive of owner. Both free to good home.

Call or text. (704) 473-8497

2014 CAMPER, 29 FT. 2 slide outs. $12,000. Call 7am-8pm.

(704) 466-2810

VACATIONS PERMANENT CAMP SPOTS AVAILABLE. 680 NC HWY 226 Casar, NC. Monthly rent is $500 that includes up to $125 in utilities. Deposit is $375. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803718-2659.

1996 DODGE RAM VAN. 1996 Dodge Ram Sterling Series Conversion Van 179,731 miles Motor good, Interior good, Needs electrical work. $1900. (704) 4824771

2020 FORD MUSTANG 5.0 GT, 10-spd., auto., 5,000 miles, mint condition, kona blue, $39,500.

Under warranty. (704) 600-5491

DOG KENNELS 5X10, 10X10, 10X20. Dog Houses, Tops for Kennels. “Delivery & Setup Available” J Johnson Sales 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 AKC MINIATURE SCHNAUZER PUPPIES. Call or text 704-9150004.

CAMPERS

2008 FORD F-150 White, Automatic, 6 cylinder, 8 Ft. Bed, A/C, Tilt, Cruise, Aux. Power, 139,000 miles, $6800, (704) 472-8545 2003 CADILLAC DTS, 147,000 miles, 2 owner, clear title. Getting serviced at Marshall Peace’s Shop right now. Gun metal grey, leather interior. $4800 obo. (704) 418-7154

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY

1989 FORD F-350 DIESEL. 7-3 Engine. Was running when parked 2-21/2 years ago. Sold as is $950. Call 7am-8pm. (704) 466-2810

2015 HARLEY SPORTSTER. Low miles. clean title, 1200 motor. Ready to ride. 704-472-0448.

FOR RENT

2 BEDROOM HOUSE OR TRAILER. We (couple) have 2 small dogs that are well behaved. Looking for $800-$1000 month. Call (704) 313-3352

CLEVELAND COUNTY

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY LAUREL HILL APARTMENTS LOCATED IN SHELBY NC. Is currently accepting applications for our 1, 2 and 3 bedroom waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments, 1526 Eaves Road, Shelby, NC or call for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. (704) 487-1114 2 & 3BR MOBILE HOMES. for rent. $700 - $875. Call 828-2348147.

OLD FARM WITH 21.92 ACRES. 1656 Cherryville Road, Cherryville, NC. Located on RT 150 between Waco and Shelby. Historic homestead with commercial opportunity. Privately situated old farmhouse has 3Bd/2Bth on 21.92 acres. Has dysfunctional plumbing and septic, but a functional spring. Can be connected to city lines. Electrical is outdated. Has a large workshop on concrete slab, small inground cellar, picnic shelter,and barn. An old trailer with fenced in gravel lot is at the road. Fruit trees, a creek, pond site, gated entrance, and mature timber round out the farm. $185,000 or best offer. Contact Timber Hills Development at thdv101@zohomail.com or call 804-264-1400.

Timber Hills Development 1245 Mall Drive, North Chesterfield, VA 23235 Cherryville, NC 28021 (804) 264-1400 thdv101@zohomail.com

SUNNYVIEW, NC FOR SALE

BY OWNER. Convenient location, 4 acre wooded house lot on quiet country road. $52,000.

Owner financing available. 828429-3287.

135-127 WIGGINS LANE. Kings Mountain, NC. Singlewide. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. Rent $1375.

Deposit $1375 App Fee $25 per adult. 704-412-4180.

2&3 BEDROOM TOWN HOMES. Townhomes located in Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list.

Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted).

Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments, 1526 Eaves Rd., Shelby, NC or call for more information 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. Weekly rates. Includes power and water.

NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299

1150 S. DEKALB STREET. Shelby, NC. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, central air, outbuildings not included.

No pets, non smokers, proof of income, criminal background check. $950 mo, $50 deposit.

Contact Tommy At Clay & Associates. (704) 418-1251 MOBILE HOME ON PRIVATE LOT. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

Empty 11/1/23. Rent $750, Deposit $750. References required.

Call 7am-8am. (704) 466-2810

POLK COUNTY

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

WANT TO RENT

2023 KINGS ROAD, SHELBY, NC. House, 4 bedroom, 3 bathrooms. Rent $1575, Deposit $1575, App Fee $25 per adult.

704-214-4180.

1321 S. LAFAYETTE STREET. Apt. C, Shelby, NC 1 bedroom, 1bathroom. Rent $575 Deposit $575. App Fee $25 per adult.

704-214-4180 135-14 WIGGINS LANE, Kings Mountain, NC. Newer Single wide, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom.

Rent $1375, deposit $1375, App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

804 S. WASHINGTON STREET. Shelby, NC. House, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $1050 Deposit $1050, app Fee $25 per adult, 704-214-4180 STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT. 803 S. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC. 80 to 320 sq.ft per unit, starting at $100. 704-214-4180.

1040 CASAR BELWOOD ROAD. Casar, NC. Singlewide, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $975, Deposit $975 App Fee, $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

1147 MITCHELL ST, SHELBY, NC. 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, rent $1275, Deposit $1275, App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby.

(704) 487-6354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704739-0259.

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE. Has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications now.

Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC (704) 4827723 (704) 482-7723 Lions@RPMMANAGED.COM

GASTON COUNTY FOR RENT. 916 Mountain Crest Dr, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

2 Bed., 1 Bath home located in Kings Mountain, NC. It is approximately 720 square feet and comes with the stove and refrigerator. (704) 554-8861 frontdesk@ kluttspropertymanagement.com

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City.

Starting at $700 per month. 828382-0475.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Knowing why firefighters wear helmets and touching the equipment helps children become more comfortable.

WEST ELEMENTARY PRE-K HAD A SPECIAL VISIT FROM THE KM FIRE DEPARTMENT on Thursday, October 12. The students enjoyed seeing the fire truck and learning about fire safety. The school thanks Lieutenant Ross Clark and his crew for their visit! (Photos by Jeanette Hardee)

This curious student asks questions of the firefighter.

A firefighter’s jacket is essential protection, as these children learn by KMFD’s visit.

A fire truck can be big, scary, and noisy until you realize they are on the way to help people in need.

THE SHOPPING EVENT OF THE SEASON

NOV. 9–19 PREVIEW NIGHT NOV. 8

THE PARK EXPO AND CONFERENCE CENTER

These students pause for a photo with firefighters and their fire truck.

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Having qualified on 11th of October, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of DONALD RICHARD DELLINGER, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Danita D. High, Administratrix on or before the 25th of January, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 25th day of October, 2023.

Danita D. High, Administratrix Estate of Donald Richard Dellinger 236 NE 35TH Street Oak Island. NC 28465 KMH ( 10/25, 11/01, 08 & 15/2023)

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 16th of October, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of SHIRLEY ANN BRIDGES BINGHAM, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Billy Elias Bingham, Administrator on or before the 25th of January, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Banker’s House tour Nov. 3 It’s time again for First Friday at The Banker’s House!

If you have ever wanted to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of this beautiful house, then this is your chance! Tours are held on the First Friday of every month.

The next tour will be on Friday, Nov. 3, so mark your calendar now!

The house is located at 319 N. Lafayette St., Shelby Tour hours are 3 – 6 p.m. and the cost is $10 at the door. If you can’t make it on First Friday, you can book your private party tour for a groups of six or more people by calling Carolyn Jackson at (980) 404-0096.

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This the 25th day of October, 2023 Billy Elias Bingham, Administrator Estate of Shirley Ann Bridges Bingham 123 Lewis Road Lawndale, NC 28090 KMH (10/25, 11/01, 08 &15/2023)

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