KM Herald 11-24-21

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Masks are now optional at CCS By Loretta Cozart At the November 8 Cleveland County Board of Education meeting, members voted 5 -4 to make mask wearing optional at school. Robert Queen, Rodney Fitch, Joel Shores, Ron Humphries, and Danny Blanton voted in favor of the policy change. Greg Taylor, Phillip Glover, Coleman Hunt and Dena Green voted against. Superintendent of Schools Stephen Fisher said schools would need time to inform parents and staff and suggested changing the policy effective November 15. School Board Member Dena Green said prior to the

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vote, “I think our numbers are really doing good, but they are doing good because we are doing the right things. I also know they are expecting a surge over the holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas, so I don’t know if that’s something you want to take into consideration or not.” Under state law, school boards across North Carolina are required to hold a public vote every month on their policies regarding wearing masks at school, regardless of whether officials plan to change the policy.

Community Thanksgiving Service November 24 at First Baptist Church Everyone is invited to attend the Community Thanksgiving service scheduled for Sunday evening, November 21, at 6:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church Kings Mountain. The Community Thanksgiving service is an annual worship service sponsored by the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association. Rev. John Wilcox, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, will bring the Thanksgiving message. Special music will be presented by First Baptist under the leadership of Dr. Jonathan Bundon, Wor-

ship Pastor. There will be a love offering received for the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry. Those attending are also asked to bring can goods or other non-perishable items for the crisis ministry. Everyone is invited to come as we gather to give our Thanksgiving to our loving Heavenly Father. The KM Ministerial Association would like to thank the staff and church members of First Baptist for being the host church again this year.

Our Veterans were honored last Thursday with a Veteran’s Day Parade and Observance. See page 8A for more photos of the special day. (Photo by Gary Smart)

Trackview Hall’s Christmas Vendor Show a huge success By Loretta Cozart Trackview Hall held their first Christmas Vendor Show in downtown Kings Mountain on Saturday, November 13, with crowds visiting the venue at 205 S. Battleground Avenue between 10 am and 6 pm. “We had huge crowds because we’ve been advertising the event for a couple months,” said organizer and owner of Trackview Hall Sherryl Adams. I’m just amazed how many people attended. Our vendors did well and asked that we consider See TRACKVIEW, Page 7A

Shoppers galore at Trackview Hall Christmas Vendor Show, held on Sat., Nov. 13. Photo by Loretta Cozart

Christmas Parade December 4 as city kicks-off the holiday season social distancing. Don’t forget to dress warmly in case of cold weather. Christmas Lights: Costner’s Christmas Light Extravaganza in Patriots Park & Downtown Christmas Fantasy Light Show on S. Railroad Avenue, after sunset. Park on South Battleground Ave and enjoy a synchronized light show with music playing from the radio in your car. Tune-in to Radio Station 87.9 FM. Then, take a stroll

Lindsey and John Murphey lead the toy run each year, raising money, and gathering donations for children this holiday season. Photo provided

Murphey’s 27th annual Toy Run November 20 Murphey’s Scooter Shed Toy Run is on Saturday, November 20, in Kings Mountain. This police-escorted annual Toy Run will be a car/bike ride through Kings Mountain and is sponsored and hosted by Murphey’s Scooter Shed, 114 Camelot Court in Kings Mountain. Registration: 11:00 am and Kickstands up at 12:00 pm. Admission is one new,

unwrapped toy and $5.00 per person. After the event, riders will settle back in the Scooter Shed for some live music, barbecue dinner, and more. This great ride makes Christmas a little better for a lot of children in the area, so come out and show your support. This ride benefits the Shriner’s Burn Center, Oxford Home for Children, and King’s Mountain Police Department’s Toy Drive. The rain date for this event will be Sunday, November 21st. For more information, call (704) 739-4707 or (704) 477-5762.

Christmas magic returns to the city this holiday season starting on Saturday, December 4 at 3:00 pm with the Kings Mountain’s Home for Christmas Parade, followed by evening festivities. Events continue every Saturday leading up to Christmas: December 4, 11 and 18. Stroll through the Christmas Light Extravaganza, enjoy a Historic Carriage Ride, meet Santa Claus, take a photo with the interactive characters at Patriots Park,

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and shop the Downtown Holiday Market. Here are event details. Home for Christmas Parade: The parade starts at 3:00 p.m. with more than 100 floats, live performances, and an appearance by Santa as he makes his grand arrival in Kings Mountain. Get your space along the parade route early. For your safety and the safety of the staff and volunteers, NC COVID-19 safety protocol will be enforced including wearing a mask and

through Patriots Park where over a million lights transform the park into a storybook wonderland full of color and light. It’s a festive display that will remind you of Christmases long ago. This family favorite attraction is dedicated to Katie and Grady Costner who originally designed the lights. Carriage rides: Tickets go on sale soon at kingsmountainchristmas.com. So, check the website often to schedule carriage rides.

Carriager rides will be available. Photo by Loretta Cozart

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