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Volume 136 • Issue 45
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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Veterans Day Observance Monday, November 11 The City of Kings Mountain proudly announces Kings Mountain’s Veterans Day Parade and Observance on Monday, November 11th. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Joy Theatre, and veterans march to Liberty Falls Amphitheatre in Patriots Park. The observance begins at 11:00 a.m. To register for the parade, please contact the City of Kings Mountain Tourism and Events at 704730-2101.
Jeep Compass Freedom Edition with a distinctive star on the hood was used by the suspects. (Photo provided)
Attempted armed robbery, homicide at KM ATM
Right: Retired Army Sgt. Maj. Abraham Ruff recites Tribute to the Flag during Kings Mountain’s Veteran’s Day Observance in 2019. Photo by Loretta Cozart
Five candidates vie for City Council At-Large seat By Loretta Cozart Five candidates were selected for interviews during the city council meeting on October 29 to fill the AtLarge City Council seat vacated by Dave Allen. Four applicants were clear choices, including: Phillips (Phil) Dee, Jewel Reavis, Jan Morgan Ison, and Mark Wampler. The selection of the fifth
candidate involved some deliberation due to a tie among six applicants for the final seat. A majority vote was necessary to choose from Christopher Lee Pullen, Brenton Wilson, Audrey E. Gilbert, Michelle Crawford-Miller, Mark Wood, and Curtis Pressley. Mayor Pro Tempore Annie Thombs nominated Michelle Crawford Miller, but the nomination failed for
lack of a second. Councilmember Jimmy West then nominated Christopher Lee Pullen, who was unanimously selected as the fifth candidate. The council scheduled an open meeting for Thursday, November 7, at 5 p.m. in the Mauney Memorial Library Community Room. The public is encouraged to attend; the meeting will not be livestreamed.
On October 30, just before 9:00 a.m., Kings Mountain Communications Center received a 911 call of an unresponsive subject in the parking lot of Prescriptions Plus located at 703 E. King St. Kings Mountain Police arrived on scene and located a Loomis Fargo employee laying on the ground next to an unsecured ATM machine. Officers quickly assessed the subject for injuries and found that the subject was suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper right chest area. CPR was initiated as additional emergency responders arrived on the scene. Lifesaving measures continued for
several minutes. However, the victim did not survive the injuries sustained in this incident. The victim has been identified as Richard Walter Henderson IV, 29, of Charlotte NC. After further investigation, witnesses and video surveillance showed a black male operating a newer model black Jeep Compass Freedom Edition that arrived before the shooting and then fled the scene after the incident. Further footage of the suspect vehicle showed a distinctive star on the hood. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to contact the Kings
Mountain Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at 704-734-0444. You may also leave a tip through the Cleveland County Crime Stoppers App or by using the QR code. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Kings Mountain Police Department in this investigation. KMPD Police Chief said to the perpetrators, “We will locate you.” “We will find you. It may take some time, but we’ll locate you and bring you to justice.”
Captain Buddy Black recognized during KM City Council meeting Captain Buddy Black of the Kings Mountain Police Department was recognized for completing the Police Chief's Institute at the NC Justice Academy. According to the city's Facebook post, “We look forward to seeing the positive impact of his continued growth. This accomplishment is a testament to his dedication to serving the community with excellence and integrity.”
Taylor Caldera and her niece hand out candy at the Social House. Photo by Loretta Cozart
Great Pumpkin Parade KM Fire Station One a huge success Mayor Rob Wagman (left) is pictured with Capt. Buddy Black who was recognized for completing the Police Chief’s Institute. Photo by City of KM
By Loretta Cozart
closed due to mold On Monday, November 4, the Kings Mountain Fire Department announced that Fire Station One has temporarily relocated to Fire
Station Two, 1207 Shelby Rd., due to the discovery of a possible environmental health risk involving mold. The fire department posted, “The health and safety of our firefighters and the entire community is our top priority, and we are taking immediate action to address and remediate this
situation. “With efforts underway, we appreciate your understanding during this process. If you have an emergency, please continue to call 911 as usual. Thank you for your support as we work diligently to ensure a safe environment for everyone!”
The Great Pumpkin Parade drew hundreds of children in costume, with their parents in tow, to downtown Kings Mountain on Thursday, October 31, at 9:30 a.m. The parade stepped off at 10 o’clock sharp on Cherokee Street as businesses and shopkeepers waited in anticipation. The parade started on Cherokee Street near The
Skillet. It proceeded past Plonk Tire, turning left onto Mountain Street at the corner near Dellinger’s Jewel Shop and Scissor Smith Salon, and on past Albemarle, The Imperial Mercantile, 133 West, and Edward Jones. Kings Mountain Police Department kept a watchful eye on traffic, and from their behavior, it was evident the officers enjoyed the event almost as much as the kids! The children, mostly
dressed like their favorite superhero or storybook character, proceeded down W. Mountain Street, crossing the railroad tracks and turning left onto S. Railroad Avenue at the Joy Theater. There, they were greeted by a host of characters, including a good witch, a Beekeeper, and a Beehive of bees. At The Social House, next to Trackside Trader, more candy awaited. But the See PARADE, Page 5A
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