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KM’s Central School sold to Gaston Christian School

By Loretta Cozart On December 22, Gaston Christian School, GCS, purchased Central School at 105 East Ridge Street in Kings Mountain with plans to restore the property and use it for its intended purpose: as a school for children. The facility will be known as Gaston Christian School - East Cleveland Campus.

GCS currently has two campuses: one in Gastonia at 1625 Lowell Bethesda Road, and the other in Shelby at 301 N. Post Road.

For eighteen months, the school searched Cleveland County for land, churches, and school buildings that were no longer in use. Real estate agent Brittany McNeilly Austin helped in the search. Her daughters attend GCS. “I had the honor of helping my girls’ school close on their

new location in Kings Mountain. For the last 18 months, we’ve looked all over Cleveland County, hoping to find a permanent location. Prayer after prayer, we knew God's plan was far greater than our own, and we knew He had the ultimate say in where He wanted to grow this campus,” she shared.

“After talking with some colleagues and mentioning Central to our Headmaster, I was able to set up a tour of this historic property. GCS began to pray over this location, renovation costs, and everything needed to restore this school to its former beauty. Central School dates back to 1876 when it was first established as a Boarding and Day School and eventually turned into KMHS in 1887,” Brittany continued.

“My girls have been a part of Gaston Christian School See CENTRAL, Page 5A

CENTRAL SCHOOL

MLK Day KM Truck Plaza fire a total loss venue change the investigation is ongoing

By Loretta Cozart

The MLK, Jr. Breakfast will be hosted by the Davidson Association in partnership with Bynum Chapel AME Church. Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and City of Kings Mountain on January 15 at 8:00 a.m.

The event will take place at Bynum Chapel Zion Church, located at 213 N. Cansler Street. The guest speaker is Jeff Ross of Atrium Health.

Unfortunately, the venue had to be changed due to unforeseen circumstances. The breakfast cost is a $10.00 donation per person. Parking is available

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. photographed by Marion S. Trikosko on Simms Street.

This year's breakfast will also honor Mrs. Ina See MLK, Page 5A

On January 2, at approximately 1:10 a.m., the Kings Mountain Fire Department responded to a working structure fire located at the Kings Mountain Truck Plaza at 400 Dixon School Rd., where the main building was found to be engulfed in flames. Along with the Kings Mountain Fire Department, assisting fire departments included Bethlehem Volunteer, Grover Volunteer, Oak Grove Volunteer, Antioch Volunteer, Cleveland Volunteer, and Bethany-Santiago Volunteer Fire Departments.

See FIRE, Page 5A

On January 2, around 1 a.m., a fire broke out at Kings Mountain Travel Center, across from the newly announced Dixon Ridge development near northbound I-85 at Exit 5. The Herald has confirmed that Trent Testa of Roadside Truck Plaza, Inc., owns the property.

Photo by WSOC, Cox Media Group

KMPD investigating KMPD needs help with vehicle larceny at KM Gateway Trail woman’s death On January 5, at approximately 4:20 pm, the Kings Mountain Police Department, Kings Mountain Fire Department, and Cleveland County Emergency Medical Services responded to the 200 block of South Watterson Street in reference to a single motor vehicle collision with a power line pole.

Upon arrival, first responders quickly determined that the driver of the vehicle was unconscious and not breathing. Immediate life resuscitation

measures began but were unsuccessful, and the driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver was identified as Linda Richardson Guevara, 43, of 115 Holly Tree Dr, of Grover.

This incident continues to be investigated by the Kings Mountain Police Department. They ask anyone with additional information regarding this incident to contact Detective C.E. Pitman at 704-743-0444 or email cullen.pitman@ cityofkm.com. You can also leave a tip through the Cleveland County Crime Stoppers app or by using the QR code.

Kings Mountain Police Department is asking the community for assistance in a Larceny from a Motor Vehicle Case that occurred on Saturday, December 30, at 3:28 p.m. in the parking area of the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail. The suspect and the suspect’s vehicle are pictured.

If anyone can identify the above suspect or has any information regarding this incident, please contact Detective Cpl. T.J. Cutler at 704-734-4610, See KMPD, Page 5A

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■ OBITUARIES

Douglas Eugene Burton KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – On January 2, 2024, Doug met his Savior, Lord Jesus Christ while at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte, NC. A resident of Kings Mountain, Doug was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Robert and Virl Hull Burton.

He was a lifelong member of Boyce Memorial ARP Church where he served formerly as an Elder, a Deacon and a Sunday School teacher.

Doug was a graduate of Western Carolina University and received a Medical Technology Certificate from Watts Hospital in Durham, NC. Doug retired after 48 years as a Medical Technol-

Martha Jeanne Bridges KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC– Martha Jeanne Bridges, 81, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 6, 2024 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center in Lincolnton, NC. She was born in Rutherford County NC, daughter of the late Rev. Albert Hastings and Martha Beam Hastings and was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Charles Ray Bridges, and a brother, Al-

MLK From Page 1A Hager, who recently passed away.

Mrs. Hager hosted the MLK, Jr. Breakfast for many years at Bynum Chapel and would open it to the public. Members of Zeta Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror-

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ogist in the chemistry lab of Cleveland Regional Medical Center.

He was an avid reader who was faithful to study his Bible. Having played the trumpet in high school, Doug began a love of all music early in life. He also enjoyed spending time fishing and being close to his family. Doug possessed a wit that was loved by everyone.

Doug was a member, and former Chaplain of the Sons of the Legion. A humble man, he always placed others above himself. Because Jesus loved him, he loved everyone, and everyone loved him. Doug was a wonderful husband, loving father, doting grandfather and friend to many. His presence will surely be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years: DeAnn Johnson Burton, of the home; daughters: Ashlie Dawne Burton, Cherryville, NC, Jennifer Williams (Steven), Shelby, NC and Heather Burton, Shelby, NC; step-children: Lisa Bryant (John) and Micheal Scott Powers Jr (Shelley), both of Kings Mountain, NC; sister: Becky Smith, Kings Mountain, NC; grandchildren: Steven

Burton, Isaac, Luke, and Nickolas Williams, Jacob and Natalie Stinnett, Matthew Wilder Clark (Alexandra), Kelsey Goode, and Riley and Alley Powers; great-grandchildren: Macon V. and Magnolia Clark and Malachi Stinnett.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Boyce Memorial ARP Church with Reverend Robert Patrick III officiating.

Visitation will be on Saturday, January 20, 2024 immediately following the service at the church.

If friends would like to visit with DeAnn, they may do so at the home, Monday - Friday from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Memorials in Doug’s memory may be made to Boyce Memorial ARP Church Missions Fund or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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

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

bert “Alan” Hastings.

After Jeanne graduated high school, she earned an Associates Degree in office management to join Charles as Vice President at Custom Metal Fabrication where she wore many hats. Always active in the community, Jeanne worked as a substitute teacher, and volunteered as a Pink Lady at Kings Mountain Hospital. She and Charles were longtime members of Patterson Grove Baptist Church where she sang in the choir.

Jeanne enjoyed the natural world, bird watching, beautiful flowers and was a voracious reader. The rest of Jeanne’s time was occupied by her family and travel. Jeanne possessed an infectious smile and when she was near you, you always felt loved. She was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother whose affection went beyond the typical. Jeanne’s

love, care, and service will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her daughter: Carla Burton, Kings Mountain, NC; son: Chuck Bridges, Savannah, GA; grandchildren: Shannon Ray Bridges and Adrian Burton; great-grandchildren: Marley and Brennan Bridges and Brent Dalton; siblings: Ray Hastings, Anna Dellinger, and Frances Owens.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Patterson Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Brad Bridges officiating.

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

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

ity, Inc. will also be present to serve and assist as they have in the past.

The Davidson Association’s mission is to preserve and enhance the Historic Davidson Elementary School Building for the benefit of all. Their vision is to have the school facility become a center of hope and empowerment through education and training, serving as a model

of self-determination. Davidson Alumni Resource Center, Inc. is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and the Davidson Association continues to serve the community.

For more information, please contact Katherine Pendergrass at 864-6800555 or historicdavidson@ gmail.com.

ARRESTS DEC. 23: Jean-Luc Briand, 32, 508 Gantt Street 1, DWI, no bond.

DEC. 27: Amanda Nicole Millwood Sturgis, 812 Cleveland Avenue, two warrants, misdemeanors, $6,500 secured bond.

DEC. 27: Travis Howard Greene, 48, Gastonia, possession stolen property misdemeanor, summons/ cited.

DEC. 28: Pamela Diane Adams, 37, Dallas, order for arrest probation violation; order for arrest larceny, $51,000 secured bond.

DEC. 28: Tiffany Royster, 29, 922 Mountain Crest Drive, felony drugs, cited for possession of marijuana paraphernalia, $5,000 secured bond.

DEC. 31: Cody Ray Webb, 30, 707 East Ridge Street, driving while license revoked, $1,000 secured bond.

JAN. 1: Andres Garcia Pena, 23, Charlotte, driving while license revoked, 3 warrants, $3,000 secured bond.

JAN. 1: Knijaz Darrell Fair, Gastonia, failure to appear, revoked license, $1,000 secured bond.

JAN. 2: Lisa Dianne Jacobs, Wagram, NC possession stolen property, felony, $2,500 secured bond.

INCIDENTS DEC.22: A resident of Landing Street reported theft of estimated $425 in various household items.

DEC.22: A resident of US 74 Bypass reported damage to a vehicle window and theft of tools, estimated value $135.00.

DEC. 22: A resident of Second Street said a person obtained money using false pretense.

DEC. 24: A resident of Northwoods Drive reported theft of an air-conditioning unit valued at $3,000.

DEC. 28: 180 Degree Construction, Crescent Hill, reported theft of construction materials during a break-in.

DEC. 28: A resident of Groves Street reported fraud.

DEC. 29: Smoke Shop, York Road, reported theft of a black Electric Vape (Seahorse) valued at $45.

DEC. 30: A resident of Spruce Street reported property damage estimated at $480.

DEC. 31: Dollar General 7613, Kings Mountain, reported a customer passed counterfeit currency.

JAN. 1: A resident of Belcaro Drive reported theft of jewelry.

JAN. 1: CVS Pharmacy, Kings Mountain, reported a customer pre-

sented a fraudulent prescription.

JAN. 2: U-HAUL, York Road, reported theft valued at $30,000.

JAN. 2: City of Kings Mountain, 311 West Gold Street, reported $147.00 estimated damage to an electric meter.

CITATIONS DEC. 18: Thomas Jay Grigg, 37, 502 Mail Road, fictitious tag, no operator’s license, head lamps violation.

DEC. 18: Kelvie Tyrone Brooks, 54, 104 Curry Road, no operator’s license.

DEC. 19: Dominique Kaveney, 24, 107 Brayton Lane, fictitious tag, expired tag.

DEC. 20: Sheila Calvert, 64, Concord, no liability insurance.

DEC. 20: Kwandreka Cannon, 30, Shelby, parking in a fire lane.

DEC. 20: Vincin Jack White II, 27, Charlotte, driving while license revoked.

DEC. 20: James Steven Hoffman, 4515 Sandy Crest Court, revoked tag, no insurance.

DEC. 20: Walker lee, 33, Memphis Tn., speeding.

DEC. 20: Matthew Young, 31, 144 Kristie Lane, speeding, driving while license revoked, expired tag.

DEC. 20: Jacob Whitlock, 19, Gastonia, speeding.

DEC. 20: Madison Smith, 20, 426 Range Road, parking in a fire lane.

DEC. 20: Reginald Perkins, 64, 158 Galilee Church Road, expired tag, no inspection, no operator’s license, no liability insurance.

Dec. 20: Carolyn Grindell, 22 Bennett Drive, driving while license revoked.

DEC. 21: Rachel Wingard, 49, 119 Mountain Side Drive 5, speeding.

DEC. 21: Ashley Hope, 35, 814 Landing Street 21, expired tag. no inspection.

DEC. 21: Vickie Brown, 54, Shelby, speeding.

DEC. 21: Noe Garcia Hernandez, 18, Charlotte, speeding 87mph in 65mph zone, no operator’s license, reckless driving.

DEC. 21: Lisa Yount, 59, Mooresboro, speeding.

DEC. 21: Jonathan Tyler Starling, 30, 403 Wintergreen Court, speeding.

DEC. 22: Joey Neal, 33, Grover, speeding, expired tag, no inspection.

DEC. 22: Stephen Zachary Collins, 35, Grover, driving while license revoked, speeding DEC. 23; Faith Brad-

ley, 21, Phillips Drive, speeding.

DEC. 23: Anthony Robert Baggatta, 22, Jim Patterson Road, no operator’s license.

DEC. 23: Keondra Lattimore, 24, 100 S. Gaston Street, revoked tag, no insurance.

DEC. 25: Rae’Quan De’Vonta, 26, 417 Mountain Spring Court, 201, driving while license revoked, failure to report accident.

DEC. 27: Rolando Lamberto Acosto, 58, 612 Charles Street 66, no operator’s license, no insurance, no registration.

DEC. 27: Dashaun Ross, Spruce Street, driving while license revoked, no registration.

DEC. 27: Dylan Wray, 18, Shelby, speeding.

DEC. 27: Kendrick Webley, 35, Gastonia, possession of ½ ounce or less of marijuana, driving while license revoked, no registration, no certificate of title.

DEC. 29: Robert James Thompson, 68, Myrtle Beach, SC, careless driving, using mobile phone.

DEC. 29: David Nelson Jr., 56, Forest City, speeding.

DEC. 29: Judith Ledford, 36, Cherryville, speeding.

DEC. 29: Jeffrey Stokes, 18, Gastonia, expired tag, no inspection.

DEC. 29: Kayla Walker, 36, Bessemer City, driving while license revoked, expired tag.

DEC. 30: Kelly Dewberry. 48, Shelby, speeding.

DEC. 30: William Clampett, 123 Alex D. Owens Road, speeding, expired tag, no inspection.

DEC. 30: Jessica Terrell, 27, 605 Chesterfield Court 1, speeding without due caution.

DEC. 31: Joseph Mora, Charlotte, no registration, no operator’s license.

DEC. 31: Robert Matthew Lincoln, 57, Dallas, no operator’s license.

DEC. 31: Rodney Brown, Bethlehem Road, driving while license revoked.

DEC. 31: Rae’Quan De’Vonta Allen, 26, 417 Mountain Springs Court 201, driving while license revoked.

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Card arrested CC Health Department Cleveland County appoints announces updated new finance director in NYE shooting walk-in hours A man was shot multiple times following an argument at a New Year’s Eve party, according to the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office.

Capt. Bryan Gordon said on Dec. 31 at 8 p.m., Delapena Card, 50, of Shelby, was at a holiday get-together on Pleasant Drive near Sulphur Springs Road when an argument erupted between Card and another man.

“At some point in time, there was an altercation between them, what we were told, over the death of Mr. Card’s son,” Gordon said.

He said Card retrieved a firearm from another room and shot the victim four times, hitting him in the leg and waist area. The man did not sustain life threatening injuries and is expected to fully recover, Gordon said.

According to investigators, Card fled the scene, and after warrants were obtained,

By Loretta Cozart

DELAPENA CARD

Cleveland County Health Department announced updated walking-in hours beginning January 2. They will no longer accept lunch-hour walk-ins in its Adult/General Clinic and Immunization Clinics.

New hours for walk-in

patients in those clinics will be 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

All other clinics continue to require appointments. For any questions about walk-in times or services requiring appointments, call 980-484-5100.

he was arrested at his Shelby home without incident.

Card has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injury, attempted first degree murder, and possession of a firearm by a felon.

He is being held at the Cleveland County Detention Center on a $500,000 bond.

Chamber Luncheon at Don Gibson Theater Jan. 17 Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce announces its first Member Luncheon of 2024 at the Don Gibson Theater at 318 S. Washington Street in Shelby on Wednesday, January 17,

from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Chairman Damon Scott will speak on the State of The Chamber.

MAN WANTED BY GASTONIA POLICE - Do you recognize this man? In December, he is accused of forging and cashing a check at the United Bank on South New Hope Road in December. If you have information, please call the Gastonia Police Department at (704) 866-6702. Photo by GCPD

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Albemarle Kings Mountain Community Meetings You are invited to meet the Albemarle Kings Mountain team and learn more about the proposed mine project. During the meetings, learn why lithium is important and how you can get involved and stay informed about what’s happening at the proposed mine site.

An open forum with Albemarle representatives will follow the meetings providing an opportunity to ask questions and share your ideas.

Refreshments will be provided.

Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1017 Bethlehem Rd., Kings Mountain, NC January 30, 2024, 11:00 a.m. or February 1, 2024, 11:00 a.m.

Kings Mountain High School, 500 Phifer Rd., Kings Mountain, NC January 31, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

Kings Mountain YMCA, 211 Cleveland Ave., Kings Mountain, NC February 6, 2024, 5:30 p.m. or February 7, 2024, 7:30 a.m.

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Following a national recruitment effort, which included a comprehensive vetting process, Philip Steffen was selected from a highly competitive field of candidates to lead the Finance Department for Cleveland County Government.

Steffen has 17 New Cleveland County Finance Diyears of local govrector Philip Steffen starts his new ernment finance ex- role on January 29. perience serving the Photo provided by City of Anacortes, Cleveland County Washington. During his tenure with AnaCity of Anacortes through cortes, Philip served in progressively respon- developing and adopting a sible roles, culminating $109 million annual budin his appointment as In- get along with a $252 milterim Finance Director. lion capital facilities plan, “It is my privilege to comparable to Cleveland welcome Mr. Steffen to the Cleveland County County’s annual budget. team as our new Finance He has a Bachelor of Arts Director”, said David with majors in AccountCotton, County Manager. ing and Finance and mi“He is an exceptionally nors in Economics and well-rounded subject Business Administration matter expert who has a from Western Washingdemonstrated track record ton University. Philip will of successfully implementing complex finan- officially start his new cial and budgeting plans.” role as Finance Director Steffen recently led the on January 29, 2024.

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OPINION Pieces of Kings Mountain History TODAY’S QUOTE:

With self-discipline most anything is possible.

–Theodore Roosevelt

I often say, “What is old can be new again,” which is especially true about LORETTA many things COZART in Kings Mountain. The community received news last week that Gaston Christian School had purchased Central School and would be opening a campus here soon. It makes sense because they already have campuses in Gastonia and Shelby.

When I read the news, I thought, “Oh, thank you, Jesus! This little sliver of my childhood will not be lost.” I feel confident I am not the only person having that same thought.

A study of Central School gives us a brief history of this property. As far as I can tell, this has always been a place of learning for the youth of Kings Mountain and surrounding

counties. Initially, the school had a smaller footprint. Over time, as people moved away from homes adjacent to the school, the school board bought land bounded by Ridge Street, N. Gaston Street, and Parker Street. Only the homes along N. Piedmont were spared.

The following report was taken from NCDOT TIP No. R-2233B, Mitigation for the Construction of the Rutherfordton Bypass, Fearnbach History Services, Inc. / January 2015was.

In 1876, town residents constructed a two-story frame school on the current Ridge Street site of Kings Mountain School – Central High School.

Principal William T. Bell initially headed the private campus, which functioned as Bell School, Kings Mountain Military Academy, and then the Public High School of See PIECES, Page 5A

This photo of Central School was taken in 1910, shortly after the rebuilt school was opened. Photo by DigitalNC

Looking Back Since 1876, the 100 block of East Ridge Street has been home to various educational institutions, including Kings Mountain Military Academy, Kings Mountain Graded School, and Kings Mountain Junior High School. Central School was an important gathering place for the community for 148 years. In 1923, when there were not many large venues for community gatherings, Central School’s front lawn provided a space for people to come together. This was particularly evident during the celebration of the Battle of Kings Mountain’s 143rd anniversary, where crowds stretched across the lawn, the street, and down the block to hear the orators speak. A photograph taken by the Kings Mountain Historical Museum captures the scene.

Are you beginning 2024 a little fatter? ber of other healthy 2024 is here foods in preparation and congratulafor my procedure. tions – you are I had some very here to celehappy meals and brate! gained almost two This is the pounds leading up time of the year to my test. A couwhen people are making Glenn Mollette ple of family get togethers, a vacation, New Year’s res- Guest Editorial Thanksgiving and olutions. TypiChristmas added up cally, the most common is to lose a few to 15 pounds. Let me tell you, I can tell the differpounds.

I suspect you want to ence when I put my shoes lose a couple of pounds. on. Also, developing planMaybe you need to lose tar fasciitis and a sore foot a lot of pounds. Many of didn’t help matters either. us do. From September Many Americans deal with 1 through December, 27 I this occasional foot issue. gained 15 pounds. I know, During flare ups it really that’s really bad. I wasn’t hurts to walk.

The only way I’ll be bad for four months but I had a few good spells of able to shed the pounds being bad. On September is to get real religious on 1st, I weighed 198 pounds. my eating. We gain weight Then on December 27th, I by eating too much and we lose weight when we weighed 213 pounds.

My trend started when cut back the portions and I had my colonoscopy. My eat much less. A lot of our doctor didn’t want me to eating is habit. We think eat any salads and a num- we have to be eating all

the time. Winter months are tough because on cold dreary days and nights we hibernate in front of the TV and think we have to have food going into our mouths.

Consider sane proportional eating. Eat three small meals a day. Women can typically lose weight if they keep the calories to 1200 a day. If you are active then maybe 1400. Aim for three four hundred calorie meals. Men typically can lose on about 1700 calories a day. This gives you three meals at just under 600 per meal. Keep in mind that often, food has more calories than we think.

Another option is to graze all day. A fitness trainer friend says he eats six times a day, but it’s only about 300 calories at a time. The upside to this plan is you are always looking forward to your next little meal. If you like to eat all the time this may

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be your best plan.

Any activity that you can employ will also help.

Winter months are tough so you have to be creative.

Walk in place. Clean your house. Do setups while watching television. Do some toe touches, pushups, squats and anything

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that will get your heart rate up. Gym memberships soar at this time of the year. If you have time to go to the gym it might help you get through the winter.

Mentally, it might help you to get out of the house.

I’m with you on this. My hope is to lose one pound

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This closeup of the suspect’s vehicle might help the community identify the suspect. Photo by KMPD

KMPD From Page 1A or email thomas.cutler@cityofkm.com, and reference case KM2023-02925, or submit a tip through the Cleveland County Crime Stoppers app by scanning the QR code, or by visiting p3tips.com.

PIECES From Page 4A the Town of Kings Mountain, all subscription institutions, until 1905, when it became a public school under the direction of superintendent S. W. Carwile. That year, Carwile, who received a $29-per-month salary, and his faculty instructed first through eighth-grade students in a building with an assessed value of $1,200.

A 1910 fire destroyed the frame building, which was replaced that year with a two-story, brick, Classical Revival-style school distinguished by a full-height, four-bay entrance portico. The edifice encompassed twelve classrooms, an auditorium, a music room, and an office. In 1920, increased enrollment required the conversion

of the second floor auditorium into four classrooms.

At the close of the 1920-1921 school term, Kings Mountain School Principal F. C. Nye reported 126 students registered in eighth through eleventh grades, with daily attendance averaging 108 youth. Sixteen pupils graduated that spring, completing their course of study under the direction of four female teachers.

A rear addition finished in 1924 provided eight classrooms and an auditorium. (This is the same auditorium we know today, although it has seen renovations over the years. Students played basketball on the stage before the gym was built.) Principal J. Y. Irvin and six female teachers instructed 204 students in 1925 when the graduating class numbered twenty-five young

From Page 1A for the last four years, and I can’t say enough about the school, administrators, and teachers. I know God will continue using this new campus in Kings Mountain to further His Kingdom and Prepare People, Teach Truth and Glorify God.” Brittany also thanked David Brinkley, Marie Myers Brinkley, and John McGill, who sold the property to GCs. David Brinkley shared about the deal: “We looked at several options for the Central School property, including mixed-use with condominiums and a restaurant. But then this opportunity popped up.

Keeping it as a school made sense because the property was originally designed for men and women. Students occupied eighteen classrooms, six of which housed high school grades. Four students resided on campus. In 1929-1930, principal B. N. Barnes and thirty-five teachers oversaw 201 high school and 1,194 elementary school pupils.

Thirty-four students graduated that spring.

The Federal Emergency Relief Administration and the North Carolina Emergency Relief Administration subsidized grounds improvements at a cost of $5,537.25 in the early 1930s. The campus’s 1910 building was destroyed in a fire on November 14, 1932, but contractors completed the renovation of the 1924 annex and the construction of a spacious classroom building the following year. (According to records, the school was rebuilt from a

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that. And supporting our children and Christian values is always a priority. The school will serve the children of our community and be a powerful addition to Kings Mountain, attracting students from other towns as well. Gaston Christian School’s desire to preserve the buildings made this an easy decision for us since many Kings Mountain residents love this building and want to see it saved.”

Gaston Christian School is a premiere Christian school with a mission to prepare students academically and spiritually in light of God’s word.

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$10,000 insurance policy held by the Kings Mountain School Board. This was reported in the Charlotte Observer the day the school reopened.)

During the 19331934 term, principal Claude Grigg and twelve female teachers educated 475 first through seventh-grade pupils enrolled at Kings Mountain School. At that time, the building comprised twenty-eight classrooms, fourteen of which housed elementary grades, as well as offices, a library, an auditorium, and a recently completed gymnasium.

Principal A. H. Patterson’s high school faculty comprised eight teachers in 1934-1935.

High school enrollment comprised 352 students, twenty-eight of whom graduated. Works Progress Administration funds subsidized the gymnasium’s construction in 1937 and the lunchroom’s operation.

Principal D. M. Bridges, thirteen full-time and three part-time female educators, supervised 579 enrolled elementary school students in 19391940.

Bridges and thirteen other teachers instructed 397 high school students, sixty of whom graduated that spring. Extracurricular activities ranged from athletics to band, drama, and glee clubs. Campus improvements that year included music and first aid room construction and furnishing.

Principal J. E. Huneycutt, sixteen female teachers, one male instructor, and four parttime faculty members (three female and one male) oversaw 689 first through eighth-grade students enrolled in 1946.

Daily attendance averaged 564 youth.

The student body included 264 high school pupils educated

by Huneycutt, nine female teachers, and three male faculty members in twelve of the school’s thirty classrooms. Extracurricular activities included athletics, band, glee, health, and stamp clubs. Facility improvements ranged from cafeteria painting and updates to acquiring new library tables, chairs, and books.

In May 1950, Central School’s campus was so large that it had two principals. Willie McGill supervised 280 first- through third-grade pupils educated by him and seven female teachers. Rowell Lane oversaw an additional eleven full-time and three parttime female teachers and one part-time male instructor.

Lane’s faculty taught 395 youth enrolled in fourth through eighth grades, where daily attendance averaged 339 students, and ninth through twelfth grades, where 314 of 361 students typically attended classes. The student body participated in after-school activities such as athletics, band, and health and science clubs. Facility improvements in 1950 included exterior trim painting, a new heating system and furnace chimney installed, and a brick bus garage.

In 1954-1955, Lane and sixteen teachers educated 438 high school students, fifty-nine of whom completed their course of study. Facility improvements included the fluorescent light installation throughout

From Page 1A The Kings Mountain Police Department and the Criminal Investigations Unit were contacted to assist with traffic control and investigative purposes. While responding to this fire, a volunteer fireman from an assisting department was injured.

Although the injury was non-life threatening, the fireman was transported to Caro Mount Healthcare in Gastonia for further treatment. This Fireman has since been released from the hospital after receiving treatment.

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Fire Marshal’s Office was contacted to assist in the investigation and the origin and cause of the fire.

Officials from the North Carolina Department of Insurance and Office of State Fire Marshal were also contacted to assist in investigating the fire.

This fire is still being investigated, and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective C. K. Pitman of the Kings Mountain Police Department at @704-734-0444.

No updates to the fire have been released.

You can also leave a tip through the Cleveland County Crimestoppers app by scanning the QR code or visiting p3tips.com. the building. During the 1959-1960 term, principal Harry E. Jaynes and twenty-two faculty members oversaw 542 high school students, 111 of whom graduated. Campus updates includ-ed floor refinishing and the installation of a flagpole.

After the high school moved to a newly constructed campus in the fall of 1965, Central School was the district’s junior high school, accommodating seventh and eighth grades systemwide. Ten years later, sixth grade replaced eighth grade, which relocated to the new junior high school on Phifer Road. Central School remained in operation until becoming the Kings Mountain District’s administrative office in 1994.

As I write, renovation has already begun at Central School. Will this facility be like the Central we once knew and loved? I have heard the owners intend to restore the school to its former glory. That would be wonderful, but changes will likely be made to bring this grand dame into the 21st century.

We want the best for this property and the best for the students attending Gaston Christian School - East Cleveland Campus. We want the property preserved and the students who attend there to thrive. What is good for the school is good for the people of Kings Mountain.

I am so relieved that the school will remain what it was designed to be: a school. I am thankful that the building is being preserved. And I am most grateful to God for allowing this to happen. Yes, my prayers have been answered.

But change always brings challenges. The biggest challenge I see for the school is in its new name, Gaston Christian School - East Cleveland Campus.

There is no Kings Mountain in that name. That may not work for many, and only time will tell.

The folks of Kings Mountain take great pride in our community, and I’m sure not calling this facility Central will be a challenge; old habits are hard to break.

To the new owners, I humbly suggest you change the name to Gaston Christian School – Kings Mountain. Perhaps that will help the people of the best little town in the state to make the transition and embrace change, welcoming this new era with open arms.

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An Invitation to Rest Last week we began consideration of invitations that Jesus extends in Matthew’s gospel with the first of them, found in Matthew 4: Rev. Robert “Repent, for Patrick, III the kingdom Pastor of heaven is Boyce Memorial at hand.” It AARP is typical that Jesus’ invitations are presented in the imperative mood. So it is with this one.

Jesus isn’t making a request, He is issuing a command! But it is a gracious command.

If the invitation to repent, or to turn from sin, sounds harsh, then that which Jesus promises all who come to Him helps clar-

ify the graciousness of His offer.

What does one gain by accepting His invitation to turn from sin and come to Him? It is the blessing of His kingdom! We hear this presented in Jesus’ invitation found in Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”

Do you feel weary and burdened? Does life seem overwhelming? Would you be glad for someone to offer to relieve your burden so that you might find rest, and even renewal of joy and life? Many external factors can negatively affect our lives, making us miserable. Usually these

external factors are intertwined with or resultant from internal issues in our lives. Any area of life that is lived in violation of God’s law is a point of rebellion against Him, and will bring burden and weariness. Sin invariably brings misery into our lives, even if one hasn’t recognize the root cause of their misery!

Jesus’ invitation to repent isn’t just a call to turn from sin; it is a call to turn to Him in faith, and to find forgiveness and His power for new life. This is His offer of rest! When we “labor and are heavy laden,” there seems to be no relief, no light, no hope for any meaningful change in life.

But when anyone comes to Jesus in repentance and faith, they receive a new standing before God as citizens of His heavenly kingdom. Not only does Jesus bear

God’s judgment for their sin in His suffering and death on the cross, but the obedience of His sinless life lived on earth is credited to them in the sight of God. This is Jesus’ promise of rest for the souls of those who accept His invitation! Instead of estrangement from God and the burden of sin and the misery it brings, Jesus offers forgiveness and citizenship in His heavenly kingdom. Does this sound refreshing? Would this bring relief and renewal of joy and life to you? Jesus invites you to this. His invitation is a gracious command to turn from sin and its misery and to find forgiveness and rest in Him. What is your response to His invitation to come find rest?

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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

Kings Mountain First Church of the Nazarene 703 Margrace Rd. • 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 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

Connections Church 306 N. Piedmont Ave. 704-750-4972

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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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Broad River meeting to be held January 14

By Loretta Cozart Broad River Genealogy Society announced that Jeff Jones will be the speaker for their meeting on Sunday, January 14, at 3 p.m. at the American Legion Post #82 at 1628 S. Lafayette Street in Shelby.

Jones is a native of Cleveland County who graduated from Crest High in 1981 and UNC-Chapel Hill in 1985 with a degree in U.S. History.

He then obtained his master’s degree in 2010.

He taught at Shelby High School, where he developed the Advanced Placement United States History course, the Honors United States History course, and the Current Affairs and Events course.

He earned his National Board Certification in 1998.

During his career, he served on numerous committees and received several awards, including the Dan Moore Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award in 2005.

The topic of his presentation is Memories of Life on the Home Front During World War II. The things that we know about how the world was during World War II are things that our ancestors have told us. One yearly project Mr. Jones had during his teaching career was to assign his U.S. History students a project to interview a person alive during World War II and tell what they remembered about living in the United States during that moment. It was one of the most

fulfilling projects of the year.

Students often commented on how interesting learning things from these older community members was.

He got many comments from parents and grandparents on how wonderful it was to be asked to share their memories with the students.

He will share stories and remembrances that were documented by his students, along with several artifacts from the period.

Jones is married to Susan Barry Jones, and they live in Shelby. He is writing a book about his experiences teaching and coaching in Cleveland County.

This meeting is open to the public, and refreshments will be served following the presentation. Anyone interested in Cleveland County Genealogy is invited to attend, including those following Greg Payseur’s Facebook page “Cleveland County, NC Genealogy and Local History.”

All branches of the military were honored during Wreaths Across America at Mountain Rest Cemetery. (Photo by Loretta Cozart)

DAR BOGO Wreaths campaign ends soon

By Loretta Cozart Colonel Frederick Hambright DAR Chapter announced that Wreaths Across America is currently offering a wreath match deal, which doubles the number of wreaths purchased through January 16. This offer is only available once per year and will end in less than a

week.

Each wreath costs $17, but with this offer, you can get two wreaths for $17, which is equivalent to $8.50 per wreath. You can purchase the wreaths online at https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/NC0200P. However, if you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to Col. Fred-

erick Hambright DAR and send it to 131 Wright Road, Kings Mountain, NC. Please ensure that your check is sent in time to meet the deadline of January 16 to qualify for the offer.

If you have any questions, please call 704-4777006.

Heating assistance for qualified families

By Loretta Cozart Cleveland County Department of Social Services is now taking applications from

individuals who need financial assistance paying their heating bills. Each eligible household may receive up to

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a maximum of $600 per year for combined heating and cooling assistance.

This is a federally funded program, and the total amount that Cleveland County received for heating and cooling assistance this year was $591,111. Of this total funding, $196,000 was paid to 949 households for cooling assistance this past summer. That deduction leaves a remaining balance of $395,111 in the County’s emergency fund to pay for heating bills this winter.

To be eligible to receive financial assistance with heating, a household must: • Be located in Cleveland County • Have at least one U.S. citizen or non-citizen who meets the eligibility criteria • Have income equal to or less than 150 percent of the federal poverty limit For example: • For a household of one, an income of $18,210 or less • For a family of four, an income of $47,070 or less • Have a health-related issue that might be made worse without heat See HEATING, Page 8A

Pictured, L-R: President of Cleveland County Democratic Women Joyce Gladstone, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, and NC Democratic Party Woman of the Year Betsy Wells were honored by the Cleveland County Democratic Party last week. Photos by CCDP

Cleveland County Dems kick-off the 2024 election year, two KM members honored

By Loretta Cozart On Thursday, January 4, at 5:30 p.m., the Cleveland County Democratic Party hosted “An Evening with Secretary of State Elaine Marshall” at Don Gibson Theater in Shelby, a big kick-off event for the 2024 elections year. Approximately 130 people were in attendance.

Secretary of State Elaine Marshall was the main speaker, and NC Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs was also present. Two state candidates attended: Pam Genant, candidate for Congressional Ditrict 14, and David Wheeler, candidate for NC Labor Commissioner.

Several other county candidates at the event included Frances Webber, candidate for NC House 111; Justin Matthews, candidate for NC House 110; Angela Woods, candidate for NC District Judge; Coleman Hunt; Rod Powell; Tracy Ross, all candidates for Cleveland Co School Board; and Stormy Mongiello and David Peace, candidates for County Commissioner.

Two local Kings Mountain women, Betsy Wells of the Dixon Community and Joyce Gladstone of Gold Run, were honored during the evening. Betsy Wells was recognized for being named NC Democratic Party Woman of the

Most will recognize Betsy Wells and fellow “Cleveland County Smackdown” participant Andy Dedmon. Andy was one of several presenters who honored Betsy at the Democratic Party event last Thursday evening.

The marquee of the Don Gibson Theater welcomed Elaine Marshall on one side. The other side celebrated Betsy Wells as NC Democratic Party Woman of the Year.

Year by Secretary Marshall, Cleveland County Party Chair Kent Blevins, fellow Cleveland County Smackdown participant Andy Dedmon, and Cleveland County Democratic Women President Joyce Gladstone.

When asked about the honor, Betsy said, “It was a

really big night for me.”

Joyce Gladstone, outgoing President of Cleveland County Democratic Women, was also honored.

She received a crystal gavel from the incoming Cleveland County Women’s President Michelle Roberts.

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Old Rock Day at the military park Kings Mountain National Military Park shared that Old Rock Day was last week, a day almost tailor-made for Kings Mountain National Military Park. According to the post, “We have a LOT of rocks, and boy, are they old! First of all, though, despite rumors to the contrary, Kings Mountain is not a volcano. We’re actually a classic example of what’s known as a monadnock.”

“A monadnock is an isolated hill, ridge, or erosion-resistant rock, that rises above the surface.

This, of course, takes a very long time to form, which makes our rocks

ancient. For the geologists out there, the Neoproterozoic Battleground Formation is the most widespread geologic unit in the park,” they continued. “Within this formation, most of what we have consists of quartz-sericite phyllite and schist (rocks that are very light gray with bluish and yellowish areas), mottled phyletic metatuff, rocks that are light to dark gray containing some bluish bands, and plagioclase-crystal metatuff, rocks that are medium gray to dark gray and contain some quartz crystals and other opaque minerals.”

A view of a large rocky outcropping in the Kings Mountain National Military Park, with a group of children wearing 18th-century clothing climbing up it. (Photo by Kings Mountain National Military Park)

CCSO releases December stats

By Loretta Cozart Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office released their December statistics.

During the month, there were 8,800 calls for service, 148 arrests, and 926 papers served, including

301 criminal, 452 civil, and 163 subpoenas.

One hundred fifty incident reports were handled: 121 were criminal, and 29 were non-criminal. One hundred and ten concealed carry permits were issued.

Narcotics seized were

9,389.0 DU pills, Cocaine 3,252.4 g, Marijuana 88.4 g, Meth 60.91 g, and Fentanyl/Heroin 12.5 g. The monthly average of inmates handled by the sheriff’s office was 230 males and 40 females.

GCPD arrest suspect In Mecklenburg County On Thursday, January 4, around 9:00 p.m., Gaston County Police Department officers, GCPD, attempted to stop a 2012 Dodge Charger on McAdenville Road, near Belmont, for registration and insurance violations. The driver immediately drove away and struck another vehicle while attempting to elude police. Officers pursued the vehicle in an attempt to get the driver to safely pull over.

The suspect, later identified as 27-year-old Malcolm

Jamal Smith from Charlotte, entered Interstate 85 and traveled north into Mecklenburg County. The driver exited onto the Billy Graham Parkway, where he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guard rail. Smith fled from the vehicle, and officers pursued him on foot. During the course of the foot pursuit, the suspect fired a handgun.

Smith then discarded the handgun by throwing it off the overpass.

Officers continued to pur-

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Based on the JCPC planning process the continuum of program services and structures needed in this county have been identified to be the following: Home Based Family Counseling • Parent/family Skill Building • Individual/Group/Mixed Counseling • Interpersonal Skill Building • Services addressing Problem Sexual Behavior • Mentoring • Substance Abuse Counseling • Community Service/Restitution • Teen Court • Mediation/Conflict Resolution including Truancy Mediation, Victim-Youth and Family Group Conferencing, Responsive Circles • Psychological Assessments • Vocational Skills • Family Counseling • Tutoring/Academic Enhancement Program Managers, or anticipated Program Managers, of organizations interested in applying are required to attend a mandatory orientation meeting to be held on Friday, January 19th at 10:00 am in Room 7270 of the Advanced Technology Center at Cleveland Community College.

sue Smith on foot and soon took him into custody without incident. There were no shots fired by officers.

Almost two pounds of marijuana and unidentified pills were located in a backpack that the suspect had been carrying. Additionally, officers located the gun the suspect attempted to discard. A second handgun was also located in the suspect’s vehicle.

Smith was charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, three counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Government Official, multiple drug charges, and driving offenses. Smith was booked into the Gaston County Jail and issued a $500,000 secured bond.

The Gaston County Police Department would like to thank the Belmont Police Department, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, and the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance with this incident.

There are no further details available for release at this time.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Gaston County Police Department at 704-866-3320 or Crime Stoppers at 704861-8000.

SMOKE SHOP LARCENY SUSPECT WANTED – KMPD is asking for community assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a larceny at the Smoke Shop on York Rd. The incident took place on December 29. Please take a look at the photos, and if anyone can assist in identifying this person, please get in touch with Detective R. Hoyle at 704-734-0444 or email robert.hoyle@cityofkm.com.

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Local public agencies, 501(c)3 non-profit corporations and local housing authorities wishing to submit applications for programs to provide any of these intervention services will need to access application forms and other necessary information from the NC ALLIES website with instructions at https://cp.ncdjjdp.org/CP or by contacting Melissa Johnson at the Area Office of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention at 828-296-4745 or melissa.g.johnson@ncdps.gov. Private non-profits are also required to submit No Over Due Tax forms, Conflict of Interest Statements, and proof of 501(c)(3) status. Program Applications are to be submitted electronically into NC Allies by February 12 at 5:00 p.m.

In addition, a copy of the application should be sent to Margie Christopher at margiesc822@gmail.com, or brought to Sara Brunner at NCDPS, Juvenile Division at 315 Patton Street, Shelby no later than 5:00 pm on February 12. Attachments to be included are: a copy of the most recent agency audit, a list of current Board of Directors designating officers, a No Taxes Due Statement, and Conflict of Interest policy indicating any existing conflicts. New applicants will also need to submit three (3) letters of support.

Interviews will be held by the allocations committee with the Program Manager of each applying agency on February 20 in room 7270 of the Advanced Technology Center at Cleveland Community College, times to be determined as applications are submitted.

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From Page 7A • Have a utility bill that shows how much is owed to the utility company • Be responsible for their heating cost Each household is individually evaluated, and if determined eligible for assistance, payments are made directly to the household’s utility company.

Each household can receive a maximum of $600 yearly in heating and cooling financial assistance. For example, if a household received $200 for cooling assistance this summer, they would be eligible to receive up to $400 more for heating assis-tance this winter.

This program provides a total payment to the utility company on behalf of the person who has applied and is determined to meet eligibility requirements.

However, many utility

bills bundle elec-tricity or heating with water, sewage, and/or trash. This program provides financial assistance for the portion of the bill that covers heating. This program aims to resolve the financial crisis caused by the heating bill.

Suppose the total utility bill has fees associated with other utilities (trash, water, sewer). In that case, that portion of the bill must be paid before the applicant can receive financial assistance for heating, or else the household crisis will not be resolved.

Last year, Cleveland County provided heating and cooling assistance to 2,168 applicants for a total of $467,000 For more information on the program and eligibility, visit www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/low-income-services/crisis-intervention.

You also can call Cleveland County’s Department of Social Services at (704) 487-0661, ext. 394.

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KMMS Patriots sweep county basketball tournament Kings Mountain Middle School’s men’s basketball team got its 2024 season off to a great start last week by sweeping the Cleveland County Tournament championship.

The Patriots got off to a roaring start, defeating Crest 53-27 in the opening round.

Christian Jarrett’s offensive put back on the Patriots’ first possession and a bank three-pointer by KJ Bell sparked a 12-0 run and the Patriots never looked back. Silas Tate scored six points in the quarter as the Patriots took a 20-3 lead after the first period.

During the second period the Patriots cooled down just a bit. Tristan McCorkle hit a three and Cam Houser added a free throw to keep the lead at 17 points. KM took a 28-11 See PATRIOTS, Page 2B

KM MIDDLE SCHOOL MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM

Weddington KM YMCA winter basketball, sweeps KM week 1 scores

By Heath Walker

Weddington swept Kings Mountain in a non-conference basketball battle last week, 54-11 in the women’s contest and 72-60 in the men’s.

The Big South Conference schedule was to resume last night with the KM teams going to Hunter Huss. They will play at North Gaston January 12 and host Forestview on January 16.

Weddington’s women jumped to a 15-0 lead after the first quarter and led 27-4 at the half. They outscored the Lady Mountaineers 17-4 in the third period and 10-3 in the fourth.

The Weddington men jumped out to a 16-8 first quarter lead and were never

headed. The Mountaineers trailed 33-19 at the half and 52-33 going into the fourth quarter.

Caleb Nixon led the Mountaineers with 21 points and Tucker Robinette added 14.

WOMEN’S GAME KM – Miller 2, Pettis 4, M. Bridges 2, Williams 2, Dixon-Velez 1.

WHS – King 6, Townsend 14, Page 10, Poole 10, Brosterhous 2, Motto 2, Sitren 2, Christoeloulias 4.

MEN’S GAME KM – Robinette 14, Nixon 21, Floyd 4, Linney 2, Toms 7, Foster 3, Huskey 4, Cole 5.

Kings Mountain Family YMCA finished its first week of basketball games and posted the following scores: January 5, 2024 13-15 Boys Division Team Thacker 22 vs Team Mo 26 Team Thacker – Eli Caldwell 9 points Team Mo – Antwain Ross 12 points 16-18 Boys Division Team Ruby 64 vs Team Campbell 68 Team Campbell – Will Spicer 17 points January 6, 2024 5-6 Co-Ed Division Team Trull 38 vs Team Higley 8 Team Trull – Braxton Oliver 20 points Team Higley – Waylon Baker 6 points Team Bridges 22 vs Team Christina 22 Team Bridges – Gracie Bridges 8 points Team Christina – Demetris Terrill 14 points 7-8 Boys Division Team Mo 18 vs Team Burgess 23

Team Mo – Braylen Gist 2 points Team Burgess – Bennett Burgess 15 points Team Corbett 20 vs Team Mcleymore 18 Team Corbett – Elias Williams 6 points Team Mcleymore – Jayden Lamb 18 points 7-9 Girls Division Team Christina 32 vs Team Ruby 14 Team Christina – Sadie Bert 18 points

9-10 Boys Division Team Campbell vs Red Raiders (Coach Benedict) Team Campbell – Nuhrian Currence 21 points Red Raiders – Weston Biggers 6 points Team Price 17 vs Mountaineers 16 (Coach Epps) Team Price – Knox Toney 8 points Mountaineers – Aiden Wilson 9 points 11-12 Boys Division Team Wright 31 vs Team Bridges 29 Team Wright – Corbin Butler 12 points Team Bridges – Christian Ward 7 points Team Mo 45 vs Team Villegas 19 Team Mo – King McClain 9 points Team Villegas – Marquis Rodgers 12 points

SPORTS THIS WEEK Wed., Jan. 10 5:30 p.m. High school wrestling, Kings Mountain at North Gaston.

Thur., Jan. 11 4 p.m. – KM High indoor track, Polar Bear meet at KMHS. 4:15 p.m. – Middle School basketball, Kings Mountain at North Lincoln (girls, followed by boys).

Fri., Jan. 12 4:30 p.m. – High school basketball, Kings Mountain at North Gaston.

5 p.m. – High school wrestling, South Point,

Ashbrook and Hunter Huss at Kings Mountain.

Tue., Jan 16 4 p.m. – High school basketball, Forestview at Kings Mountain (JVs, followed by varsity girls and varsity boys).

4:15 p.m. – Middle school basketball, West Lincoln at Kings Mountain (girls, followed by boys).

Wed., Jan 17 TBD – High school wrestling, Kings Mountain at Dual team state tournament.

Easton Wade of Team Bridges for the 11-12 Boys division puts his team ahead early with a trip to the free throw line.

Gardner-Webb week-long celebration to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. The Gardner-Webb University Office of Diversity and Inclusion is hosting a weeklong celebration, Jan. 11-18, 2024, to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Events will recognize the immense significance of King in the nation’s history and serve as a time to reflect on his tireless efforts to pro-mote justice and equality.

The week kicks off on

Jan. 11, 2024, with a program of commemoration at 6 p.m. in Dover Thea-tre.

Director of Diversity and Inclusion Lawrence Brinson stated, “This inspiring evening will include thought-provoking discussions, performances, and a celebration of Dr. King’s legacy.”

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Nuhrian Currence of Team Campbell for the 9-10 Boys Division sinks a free throw to seal the victory. (Photos KM Family YMCA)

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Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024 – 6 to 7:30 p.m., Dover Theatre Commemorative Program • Poetry readings, musical performances, or theatrical presentations.

• Commemorative speech reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

• Gathering for a candlelight vigil in honor King.

• Moments of reflection and silence.

Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 Day of Service Community members are asked to engage in volunteer activities in the local community and various service opportunities (e.g., food drives, community cleanups, educational initiatives).

Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 – 6 p.m., Tucker Theater Workshop: Social Justice and Civil Rights • Panel Discussion: Activism in the Modern Era. • Networking Opportunity.

Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, 6 p.m., Tucker Theater Film Screening: Martin Luther King Jr. • Discussion Session: Reflections.

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The Patriots doubled the score in the third quarter. KJ Bell and Silas Tate both hit threes during that stretch.

The fourth quarter saw the Patriots score the first 10 points to take their biggest lead at 50-20. Amir Parker, Nemo Hogue and Ashtun Hall got into the scoring act to account for the final 53-27 score.

KM had 10 players to score and reserves scored 16 points.

KJ Bell led the Patriots with 13 points and Silas Tate added 10. Carlos Boyce and Christian Jarrett scored six points each, Xavier Hutchens five, Cam House three, Tristan McCorkle three, Amir Parker three, Ashtun Hall two and Nemo Hogue two.

The Patriots had only one turnover in the first half.

The Patriots defeated the Shelby Blue Devils 48-21 in the championship game.

With the game tied at 3-3 midway of the first quarter, the Patriots went to a half-court trap and caused five turnovers in a row for an 8-0 run. They ended the quarter up 11-3 as KJ Bell and Carlos Boyce scored four points apiece.

KM kept up its defensive tempo in the second half. Xavier Hutchens, Cam Houser and Silas Tate got

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in on the scoring action to extend the Patriots’ lead to 17-6 going into the halftime break.

KM got hot offensively in the third period, outscoring Shelby 19-4. Boyce scored eight points and Tate six and the KM defense gave up just two field goals through three periods of action.

KM finished the game strong to win its first ever Cleveland County basketball championship. AJ Parker, Tristan McCorkle and Bryson Brown finished off the team scoring.

KM had nine players to score and got 24 points from the bench. The Patriots hit 22 of 30 shots from two-point range.

Silas Tate and KJ Bell, who scored 20 and 19 points respectively, were named Offensive Players of the Week.

Defensive Players of the Week were Christian Jarrett, who had several rebounds and blocked shots, and Cam Houser who had several steals and provided overall energy.

Sixth Men of the Week were Carlos Boyce, who scored 21 points off the bench, and Tristan McCorkle who provided solid leadership and play off the bench.

KM was scheduled to play Lincolnton Monday afternoon. The Patriots will go to North Lincoln Thursday and will host West Lincoln at 4:15 on January 16.

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vision III teams Caldwell Tech (36-5) and Rockingham Community College and Pro5 Academy of Apex; Caldwell was ranked as high as No. 1 in the NJCAA Division III polls much of last season.

Gaston College will again use Gastonia's Sims Legion as its home field.

The Rhinos will be pursuing a Region 10 championship that would qualify them for the Eastern District tournament that will be hosted by the Region 20 champion this year. The Eastern District champion Brandon Crabtree was one of the state’s highest-rated players last year for Grace Christian advances to the NJCAA Academy of Pittsboro, NC. World Series.

• March 16 at USC Lancaster (DH), 1 p.m.

Here's the full 2024 Gas• March 17 at USC Lancaster (DH), 1 p.m. ton College baseball schedule: • Jan. 27 Guilford Tech (DH), 1 p.m.

• March 20 at Patrick & Henry CC, 3 p.m.

• Jan. 28 Guilford Tech, 1 p.m.

• March 23 USC Salkehatchie (DH), 1 p.m.

• Feb. 2 Walters State (DH), 1 p.m.

• March 24 USC Salkehatchie (DH), 1 p.m.

• Feb. 3 at Walters State (DH), 1 p.m.

• March 29 Spartanburg Methodist (DH), 1 p.m.

• Feb. 7 Fayetteville Tech (DH), 1 p.m.

• March 30 Spartanburg Methodist (DH), 1 p.m.

• Feb. 10 Cleveland CC (DH), 1 p.m.

• Apr. 2 at Louisburg, 4 p.m.

• Feb. 11 Cleveland CC, 1 p.m.

• Apr. 6 at USC Union (DH), 1 p.m.

• Feb. 14 Patrick & Henry CC, 3 p.m.

• Apr. 7 at USC Union (DH), 1 p.m.

• Feb. 17 Caldwell Tech (DH), 1 p.m.

• Apr. 10 at Surry CC, 2 p.m.

• Feb. 18 Caldwell Tech, 1 p.m.

• Feb. 20 Harford CC (DH), 2 p.m.

• Apr. 13 at Cleveland CC (DH), 1 p.m.

• Feb. 24 Pro5 Academy, 1 p.m.

• Apr. 14 at Cleveland CC, 1 p.m.

• Feb. 28 Catawba Valley CC, 2 p.m.

• Apr. 16 at Rockingham CC, 2 p.m.

• March 1 Frontier CC, 4 p.m.

• Apr. 20 Florence-Darlington Tech (DH), 3 p.m.

• March 2 Frontier CC, 1 p.m.

• Apr. 21 Florence-Darlington Tech (DH), 1 p.m.

• March 3 Frontier CC, 1 p.m.

• Apr. 24 at Fayetteville Tech, 3 p.m.

• March 5 Rockingham CC, 2 p.m.

• May 2-6 Region 10 tournament • March 6 Louisburg, 3 p.m.

• May 10-12 District tournament • March 9 USC Sumter (DH), 1 p.m.

• March 10 USC Sumter (DH), 1 p.m.

• May 25-31 NJCAA World Series

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Gaston College also faces three Division I opponents - 2023 Region 7 runner-up Walters State (51-10), Frontier, Ill. (2527) of Region 24. and 2023 Region 20 champion Harford, Md., Com-munity College (35-18-1); Harford finished third in the Eastern District tournament Gaston College hosted at Gastonia's Sims Legion Park.

The Rhinos will also face 2023 Division II Region 10 runner-up Catawba Valley Community College (34-23), Division II teams Cleveland Community College, Fayetteville Tech, Guilford Tech and Louisburg (which has moved down from Division I this season), Di-

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The Rhinos went 50-13 last year, were ranked as high as No. 6 in the NJCAA national polls, and won the Region 10 and Eastern District titles to advance to the NJCAA World Series in Grand Junction, Col. This season, the Rhinos again compete for the Region 10 Division I title alongside Florence-Darlington Tech, Spartanburg Methodist, USC Lancaster,

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Gaston County Board of Education appoints new superintendent Dr. Morgen Houchard to become superintendent of Gaston Co. Schools The Gaston County Board of Education has approved the appointment of a new superintendent for Gaston County Schools. Morgen A. Houchard, Ed.D., will become superin-tendent of schools, effective February 19, 2024. The Board approved the appointment of Houchard during a special meeting on January 8, 2024.

Houchard currently serves as Gaston County Schools’ executive director for auxiliary services and interim executive director for human resources. He joined

MORGEN A. HOUCHARD Gaston County Schools in April 2016 after serving as assistant superintendent for Mitchell County Schools.

Board of Education chairman Jeffrey K. Ramsey stated, “We are pleased to have Dr. Morgen Houchard a¬¬s the next leader of Gaston County Schools.

During his successful ca-

LEGAL NOTICE NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 23 SP 161 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF YOUNGCO, INC., Mortgagor, to C. ANDREW NEISLER, JR., Trustee; DELTON W. BARNES, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1898, PAGE 1933 John Earl Mahler, Mortgagee.

Dated July 15, 2020, recorded in Book 1817, at Page 899 Securing the original amount of $48,000.00 CURRENT OWNER: YOUNGCO, INC. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Youngco, Inc., described above, in the Cleveland County Public Registry; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deed of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure; and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness; and under and by virtue of an order entered in the within entitled and numbered action by the Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina on the 29th day of November, 2023, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Shelby, North Carolina at 12:00 PM on Tuesday the 23rd day of January, 2024, the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a railroad spike at a point where the Southern right of way of East King Street intersects with the Eastern right of way of South Piedmont Avenue, and said beginning point being located South 22-26-45 East 135.54 feet from a fire hydrant and proceeding thence from said beginning point along the Southern right of way of East King Street North 89-11-33 East 84.08 feet to a pipe, which pipe is located South 89-01-30 West 56.55 feet from an existing iron; thence proceeding with the Western property line of John B. Bullock (Deed Book 19-N at Page 151) South 00-34-09 East 117.75 feet to a rebar in the Northern property line of W. Donald Crawford (Deed Book 999 at Page 250); thence proceeding with Crawford’s Northern property line South 8917-27 West 84.03 feet to an iron pin in the Eastern right of way of South Piedmont Avenue, which is located North 00-44-00 West 65.07 feet from an existing iron; thence with the Eastern property line of South Piedmont Avenue North 00-35-38 West 117.60 feet to the point of Beginning, pursuant to a survey

by Bankhead Surveying, P.A. Registered Surveyors, dated March 24, 2005.

Title Reference: Deed Book 1580, Page 1669 of the Cleveland County Registry.

Property is commonly known as: 100 E. King St., Kings Mountain Parcel #6889 THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 100 E. King Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086.

This sale is made subject to any excise or transfer taxes, all outstanding and unpaid Cleveland County and any city or town ad valorem property taxes as well as any and all other prior liens, defects and encumbrances involving said property, as well as a Clerk’s fee of $.45 per $100 on the purchase price.

Notice is further hereby given that the successful bidder will be required to make a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

Notice is further hereby given that the sale will be conducted pursuant to and subject to all of the provisions of Chapter 45, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina.

Notice is given that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon the termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

This the 5th day of December, 2023.

LAW OFFICES OF DELTON W. BARNES /s/ Delton W. Barnes, Substitute Trustee 5 E. Marion Street, Unit 4 Shelby, North Carolina 28150 (704) 406-9416 E: dbarnes@deltonbarneslaw.com KMH (1/10 &17/2024)

reer in public ed-ucation, Dr. Houchard has proven time and time again that he possesses the knowledge, skills, and expertise to serve as our superintendent. We are extremely confident that he will be able to take us in a new direction.”

Ramsey added, “Dr. Houchard is the ideal person to serve as our superintendent. He has been a classroom teacher, school administrator, and central office administrator with experience in curricu-lum, personnel, accountability, federal programs, public information, bus transportation, child nu-trition, technology, facilities and maintenance, school safety, career and technical education, student services, and new school construction.

Having experience in all of these areas makes him wellrounded in school district operations, and he already has significant knowledge of Gaston County Schools.

Without question, Dr. Houchard will be able to begin moving us forward right away.”

Houchard grew up in Florida and moved to North Carolina to attend UNC-Asheville where he

earned a bachelor’s degree in history with social sciences teacher certification for grades 6-12. He obtained a master’s degree in school administration from Western Carolina University and a doc-torate degree in educational leadership and policy analysis from East Tennessee State University.

He joined Mitchell County Schools in 1994 as a social studies/language arts teacher at Bowman Middle School in Bakersville. He later served as an assistant principal and a principal in Mitchell County before moving to the central office where he held director, executive director, and assistant superintendent positions. Additionally, he has worked as an adjunct professor for Lees-McRae College and Gardner-Webb University.

Houchard stated, “I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to the Board of Education for giving me this opportunity and believing in my ability to serve as the superintendent for Gaston County Schools. I look forward to working with the Board, and I am committed to doing every-thing I can to make our

school system even stronger because I believe that strong schools have a direct connection to the strength of our community.”

Houchard added, “When I first arrived in Gaston County Schools, it did not take long for me to realize and understand that this school system is a family.

The sense of togetherness here is incred-ible, and it is what makes working in Gaston County special.”

Houchard believes quality academics; safe, secure, and inviting school campuses; parental and community involvement; and innovative practices that are a direct benefit for the school district’s students, employees, and families contribute to Gaston County having stronger, better schools.

Houchard concluded, “I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve as the next superintendent of Gaston County Schools. We have so many possibilities ahead of us, and it will take all of us working together as a school family and as a community to realize the possibilities and take ad-vantage of all of them.”

The Board of Edu-

cation’s appointment of Houchard concludes the Board’s search for a new super-intendent, which begin this past summer. The N.C. School Boards Association facilitated the su-perintendent search process for the Board.

Houchard’s annual salary will be $210,000 ($17,500 per month). He will be Gaston County Schools’ eighth superintendent since the school district was formed in 1968 when the county schools and city schools in Gastonia and Cherryville merged. Currently, Stephen C. Laws, Ed.D., is serving as interim superintendent and will continue to do so until Houchard’s appointment takes effect on February 19.

Ramsey added, “In the weeks ahead, Dr. Houchard plans to work with Dr. Laws to ensure a smooth transition in leadership, and they will focus on filling several key leadership positions that are currently open. On behalf of the Board, I am proud to pledge our support of Dr. Houchard as he takes the reins as our new superintendent.”

students named GCA spelling Local to Western Carolina bee January 18 Dean’s list Grace Christian Academy (GCA) is holding its school spelling bee next Thursday, January 18, at 7 PM at Central Methodist Church in Kings Mountain.

This is the first year GCA is

participating in the Scripps National Spelling Bee Program, and the winner from the school will move on to the Private School Regional Finals. The public is invited to attend.

Atrium Health Levine Cancer receives Cyclotron for revolutionary proton therapy

Western Carolina University congratulates more than 1,000 students named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List.

To qual-ify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher while completing 12 or more credit hours.

The following local students made the list: Jaxson Bolin and Brandon Dover, both of Kings Mountain.

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One of only 44 sites in the U.S. Atrium Health Levine Cancer achieved a groundbreaking milestone with the delivery and start of installation of a state-ofthe-art proton accelerator unit. Weighing in at 15 tons, this crucial piece of equipment will serve as the powerhouse for proton beam therapy at the Atrium Health Levine Cancer Proton & Advanced Radiation Center upon completion of installation next year.

Proton beam therapy targets radiation precisely to a tumor, leaving the areas around it unharmed.

It’s been used clinically for more than 60 years and has been proven to be safe and effective, im-proving the quality of life for patients. However, it is not widely available due to the expertise, ex-pense, and space it requires for hospitals to install and maintain. By providing this powerful treat-ment in Charlotte, adult patients at Levine Cancer and pediatric patients at Atrium Health Levine Children’s will be able to receive this advanced therapy close to home.

“This is one of the final steps in completing the Atrium Health Levine Cancer Proton and Advanced Radiation Center,” said Dr. Ruben Mesa, president of Atrium Health Levine Cancer. “It will be pivotal in advancing cancer care for patients across the re-

This Cyclotron offers revolutionary proton therapy to cancer patients and is the only device of its kind between Washington, DC, and Atlanta. Photo by Atrium Health gion. This cutting-edge technology will enhance patient outcomes and provide hope to many families who would have to travel outside of Charlotte to receive these life-saving treatments.”

“We congratulate Atrium Health for becoming the first in the Carolinas, and one of only a small number of health systems nationwide, to offer this cutting-edge therapy,” said Tina Yu, president and CEO of Mevion Medical Systems, which manufactures the proton therapy equipment. “Mevion transformed radiation oncology by inventing compact proton therapy. With this technology, Atrium Health can offer its patients this ideal treatment for many types of tumors, especially tumors in sensi-tive locations of the body and in pediatric patients.”

The accelerator unit –

the engine of the proton center – was delivered on Saturday, Dec. 9, on the campus of Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, where Levine Cancer is based. The unit traveled 900 miles from Mevion headquarters in Littleton, Massachusetts, via delivery truck on a trailer.

Upon arrival at the building in which the unit will be housed, the accelerator was hoisted via a crane into the building.

In addition to proton beam therapy, the Proton and Advanced Radiation Center will also soon offer gamma knife radiosurgery. This unique technology targets brain lesions that are difficult to treat through surgery or radiation due to their location. Like proton therapy, gamma knife radiosurgery delivers targeted radiation with extreme precision, leaving very few effects

on the tissue around it. It is done entirely as an outpatient procedure and doesn’t require an incision or general anesthesia. While it can treat other conditions of the brain, gamma knife radiosurgery’s most common use is for brain metastases.

The Atrium Health Levine Cancer Proton and Advanced Radiation Center will be open to patients January 2024, first offering gamma knife radiosurgery treatments, followed in mid-to-late 2024 by proton beam therapy sessions. When all services are available to patients, the Atrium Health Levine Cancer Proton and Advanced Radiation Center will be the only location offering proton therapy treatments between Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, and one of just 44 proton beam therapy sites in the country.

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Map of proposed sites for EV charging stations State officials have published an online map with the locations of the first batch of electric vehicle charging stations that will be funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, or NEVI. The N.C. Department of Transportation published the map to help people wishing to apply for the federal NEVI funds the state received to build and operate a network of electric vehicle charging stations.

“The build-out of the electric vehicle charging stations will help our state advance clean transpor-tation and be a great economic opportunity for businesses of all sizes,” said Paula Hemmer, NCDOT’s Statewide Initiative senior engineer. “The map gives businesses an opportunity to deter-mine where it would be economically feasible to build and operate EV charging stations.

There are a lot of things to consider, like whether a site is easily accessible

to all travelers and a site’s proximity to amenities like restaurants and hotels.”

The map was released with a notice in late December so businesses would have sufficient time to plan if they are interested in applying for the NEVI funds to install and operate Phase 1 of the EV charging stations.

In February, NCDOT expects to issue a request for proposals for people interested in applying for funds for Phase 1 of the EV charger installation.

Phase 1 will involve the installation of DC Fast Chargers along interstates and major highways, along the alternative fuel corridors designated by the Federal Highway Administration. These DC Fast Chargers will be able to charge an electric vehicle in about 20 minutes.

Phase 2 will involve the build-out of community-based DC fast chargers and Level 2 chargers that take between 4 hours and 8 hours to charge a vehicle.

North Carolina ex-

pects to build out the electric charging infrastructure over the next seven years.

The online map identifies the 11 locations along the alternative fuel corridor that will comprise Phase 1 of the project. NCDOT identified the 11 locations because they will fill the gaps where few-er EV charging stations exist and serve a more geographically diverse group of people in rural and urban areas.

Each location on the GIS map represents a clus-

ter of one or more exits along the alternative fuel corridor. Applicants must locate proposed charging stations within the designated clusters. There will be one charging station per cluster.

The proposed locations were also selected because they meet the requirements outlined in the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which established the NEVI program.

Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EV

charging stations in Phase 1 must be: • Deployed every 50 miles along the alternative fuel corridor (highways and interstates) • 1 mile or less from an alternative fuel corridor • Built charging system ports that are capable of providing 150 kilowatts of direct current to four vehicles simultaneously • Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week • Installed so they comply with local permitting

and zoning requirements NEVI provides nearly $5 billion to help states create a network of 500,000 electric vehicle charg-ing stations along designated alternative fuel corridors.

NCDOT has been working with state, federal, and local stakeholders for several years to plan for the build-out of EV charging stations statewide. To learn more, visit NCDOT’s website.

Quick and easy ways to give Drive for those in need this winter your kitchen a new look

By Loretta Cozart

Kitchens are often described as the busiest rooms in a home. Kitchens are where meals are prepared and tend to be go-to gathering spots on holiday get-togethers and during other events when homeowners host family and friends.

With so much time spent in the kitchen, it’s easy to see how homeowners might grow a little bored by these rooms.

The cost of a kitchen remodel won’t be cheap, as the home improvement resource Angi. com notes that the typical cost of such a project in the United States is between $13,000 and $38,000. Angi. com estimates even indicate that a high-end remodel could cost homeowners as much as $61,000. That’s beyond many homeowners’ budgets. But the good news is that there are many quick and easy, not to mention less expensive, ways to give a kitchen a new look.

• Repaint and restyle

the cabinets. Cabinet space is an undeniably precious commodity in a kitchen, especially as more and more homeowners embrace their inner chef and cook more complicated meals at home.

After all, the more expansive a home chef’s culinary repertoire, the more space that person needs to store all the tools of the cooking trade. A full cabinet replacement is unnecessary if the cabinets are still functional and not overcrowded, so repainting them can be a great way to give the kitchen a new look while keeping costs reasonable. During the painting project, homeowners can install new cabinet knobs and/ or drawer pulls to freshen up the style of the cabinets even further.

• Install under-cabinet lighting. Another inexpensive way to give a kitchen a new look is to install under-cabinet lighting. Under-cabinet lighting serves both an aes-

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 14th of December, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of CATHERINE LEDBETTER LONG, 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, Charles Spencer Long, Executor on or before the 20th of March, 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 20th day of December, 2023.

Charles Spencer Long, Executor Estate of Catherine Ledbetter Long 368 Picasso Trail Mount Holly, NC 28120 KMH (12/20, 27/2023 &1/03 & 10/2024)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 11th of December, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of LARRY JENNINGS CANNON, 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, Barret Cannon, Administrator on or before the 20th of March, 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.

Installing uplighting beneath kitchen cabinets is an inexpensive way to give a kitchen a new look. thetic and practical purpose.

From a purely aesthetic standpoint, under-cabinet lighting can make a kitchen feel more warm and keep the kitchen illuminated when meals aren’t being prepared and homeowners don’t want to have their overhead lights on but still want to be able to navigate the kitchen safely. During meal prep, under-cabinet lighting can illuminate counters so it’s easier to chop, peel and perform other prep tasks.

• Replace existing backsplash. Replacing backsplash is another simple, inexpensive and effective way to give a kitchen a new feel. Homeowners can opt for something neutral that won’t upset their existing decor or go with a more bold backsplash that immediately draws the attention of anyone who enters the room. This simple job can be done by the average do-it-yourselfer

and the cost of new backsplash won’t break the bank.

• Replace existing seating. Whether you have an island countertop with bar stools or a breakfast nook with cushioned seats, replacing the seating is a budget-friendly job that can create a new look when entering the room. Countertop bar stools come in many styles, so giving this area of the kitchen a new feel can be as simple as shifting from classic, high-back stools to more modern swivel stools with a chrome base. For the breakfast nook, replacing a light-colored bench cushion with a bolder alternative can instantly transform the look of the space.

Kitchen remodels can break the bank. But there’s a host of budget-friendly ways for cost-conscious homeowners to revitalize these popular spaces in their homes.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

In the Matter of the Estate of: Ralph Floyd Crotts, deceased File No. 23 E 937

In the Matter of the Estate of: Helen Wray Davidson, deceased File No. 23 E 1086

LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

Having qualified on the 20th day of December as Executor of the Estate of Ralph Floyd Crotts, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Ralph Floyd Crotts to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, R Edward Crotts, 320 Godfrey Rd., Forest City, NC 28043 on or before the 27th day of March, 2024 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified on the 19th day of December as Administrator of the Estate of Helen Wray Davidson, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Helen Wray Davidson to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, Joyce D. Davidson, 1111 Dart Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 on or before the 27th day of March, 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 27th day of December, 2023.

This the 27th day of December, 2023.

R Edward Crotts, Executor 320 Godfrey Rd. Forest City, NC 28043

Joyce D. Davidson 1111 Dart Drive Shelby, NC 28150

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This the 20th day of December, 2023.

Barret Cannon, Administrator Estate of Larry Jennings Cannon 117 Planters Lane Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH (12/20, 27/2023 &1/03 & 10/2024)

Gaston County Animal Control is hosting a donation drive throughout January to help those in need during this winter season.

Several drop-off sites in Gaston County will be accepting donations, including Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement, Gaston County Department of Health & Human Services, Phoenix Counseling Center @ Gastonia location, The Lighthouse - Gaston County CAC, and Gaston County Police.

If you prefer, needed items can be purchased on Amazon using a link through Gaston County

Animal Care and Enforcement’s Facebook page.

Donations of small bags of dog/cat food, travel-size hygiene products (including feminine products), small fleece blankets, dog/ cat supplies (such as collapsable water bowls, dog waste bags, etc.), gloves, socks, hats, non-perishable individually wrapped snacks, and travel-size first aid kits will be accepted at all locations during regular business hours.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email the team at GCACE@gcps.org.

Thank you for your generosity and helping those in need!

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

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$13.78 million in funding Pam Genant launches awarded to state, local parks campaign for US House Provided By: dncr.nc.gov

The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced end-of-year funding totaling more than $13 million that will benefit both local and state parks through federal and state funds.

The North Carolina Parks and Recreation Authority has approved $3.45 million in land acquisition and $3.5 million in capital improvement projects for state parks across the state. The $6.95 million in combined funding is a portion of the annual allocation for state parks from the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund.

The land acquisition projects will add nearly 450 acres combined to Chimney Rock, Elk Knob, Lumber River, Medoc Mountain, and Merchants Millpond state parks. Most of the projects address important conservation needs outlined in the division’s land protection plan. Other projects will allow the division to build the necessary infrastructure to support state park operations. Meanwhile, most of the capital improvement funding is earmarked for various repairs and renovations across the state parks system. The Parks and Recreation Trust Fund is administered through the state’s Division of Parks and Recreation.

“The state parks allocation from the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund is critical in conserving the state’s spectacular natural areas and providing outdoor recreation and educational opportunities across our state,” said D. Reid Wilson, secretary of

the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

“We appreciate the strong funding support from the General Assembly and Governor Roy Cooper.”

The land acquisition projects are: • $230,000 for Chimney Rock State Park to purchase a tract in Rutherford County • $330,000 for Elk Knob State Park in Watauga County to protect high-value conservation land along the eastern rim of Long Hope Valley • $719,000 for Lumber River State Park in Robeson County to protect forested areas along the river near the Wire Pasture Access • $471,000 for Medoc Mountain State Park in Halifax County to conserve land that will protect water quality along Bear Swamp Creek and Little Fishing Creek, the latter considered one of the most biologically diverse rivers in the state’s Coastal Plain • $1.7 million for Merchants Millpond State Park in Gates County for land acreage that will connect the visitor center and campground areas, house operations support facilities, and allow for improved natural resource management The capital improvement projects are: • $500,000 for Hammocks Beach State Park in Onslow County to address structural concerns and improve educational exhibits at the visitor center • $3 million for major maintenance projects across the state parks system Four local parks and recreation projects received

LEGAL NOTICE EXECUTRIX NOTICE Having qualified on 1st of December 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of David Boyd Wicks (23 E 987) 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 Linda Peterson, c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before March 20, 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 20th day of December, 2023.

Linda Peterson Executrix of the Estate of David Boyd Wicks c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150 KMH (12/20, 27/2023 &1/03 & 10/2024)

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: ZELMA SCRUGGS SCARBOROUGH, Deceased.

CO-EXECUTRICE NOTICE Having qualified on the 21st day of December, 2023 as Co-Executrices of the Estate of Zelma Scruggs Scarborough, 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 Co-Executrices on or before the 5th day of April, 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 3rd day of January, 2024.

Paige Scarborough Biddix, Co-Ex. 119 Yarbro Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

grants through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund as part of the state’s annual allocation from that fund.

The LWCF grant recipients, who will each receive $500,000, are: • The town of Summerfield in Guilford County for Bandera Farms Park • Cleveland County Water and the town of Lawndale for Lawndale Park • The city of Lowell in Gaston County for Harold Rankin Park • The city of Rocky Mount for Sunset Park The state parks division also received two LWCF awards: a $250,000 Planning Grant and a $195,805 Administration Grant.

“We are pleased that the division also received LWCF grants for planning and administration,” said Division Director Brian Strong. “The division will use the planning grant in our efforts to develop the State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan for 20252030, which is necessary for North Carolina to remain eligible for LWCF funding.

The administration grant will help the division transition to an improved online grants application and administration process.”

In addition to the state’s LWCF annual allocation, the city of Greensboro was also selected as the recipient of a $4.3 million grant for Nocho Park from the National Park Service’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program, a highly selective grant funded through the LWCF. Greensboro’s project is one of five local projects across the country chosen for this grant, which was announced in October.

For more information, please visit www.ncdcr. gov.

Pam Genant has launched her campaign for US House of Representatives in the gerrymandered 14th District of North Carolina.

A US Army Officer during Operation Desert Storm, registered nurse, small business owner, wife, and mother of two, Genant is continuing her drive to represent the people of District 14 in her sec-ond run for US Congress.

Pam serves her community through the American Legion Post and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 322. And sits on the Board of Directors of the Burke United Christian Ministries. Pam was Treasurer and Chairman of the Burke County Democratic Party, and currently serves as the Secretary and Re-gion 2 Director for the Democratic Women of

PAM GENANT North Carolina.

In Congress, Pam will fight for things that matter most to the people of this district, like a world-class public education system, good paying jobs with businesses that treat workers with respect, and workforce housing that isn’t owned by investors and hedge funds.

Pam will work to build coalitions that will protect our individual freedoms from Big Government

Republicans and their attempts to legislate healthcare choices for women, limit the rights of people to collectively bargain for better pay and benefits, and squeeze our teachers while they give public money to private religious schools.

Pam grew up like many of us, straddling the line between poverty and making ends meet. She knows both joy and heartbreak and the struggles every day Americans endure. And maybe because of her experiences with both, she has devoted herself to helping better the lives of others.

This is the drive behind the service that brings Pam Genant before the people of the 14th District of NC as a candidate for US Congress, and it will continue to push her to serve the needs of the most vulnerable in our communities.

Rid your home of hazardous waste

By Greg Traywick County Extension Director & Agricultural Agent Household hazardous waste includes chemicals you’ve used in your car, on your lawn, or for painting or cleaning your home. Unused medications and old batteries are also considered to be haz-ardous waste. In addition to creating clutter, these products can pose a threat to human health and the environment, especially when they are not disposed of properly.

A Household Haz-

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX Having qualified on 1st of December 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of Sarah Elizabeth Hunt (16 E 91), 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 A. Susan Biggers, Administratrix, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before March 27, 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 27th day of December, 2023.

A. Susan Biggers Administratrix of the Estate of Sarah Elizabeth Hunt Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150 KMH (12/27/2023, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/2024)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 29th of November, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of JEAN ANTOINNETTE MCKINNEY, 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 Wilson McKinney III, Administrator on or before the 20th of March, 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 20th day of December, 2023.

ardous Waste Collection Day is slated for Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Load the items in your vehicle and bring them to the Cleveland County Public Health Center located at 200 S. Post Road in Shelby for prompt & friendly curbside service (attendants will unload for you). There’s no easier way to reduce clutter, improve the safety of your home, and protect the environment!

No business or commercial waste will be accepted at this event.

Original containers are

preferred, and items will be inspected. Cleveland County Health Department reserves the right to refuse items at their discretion.

The Cleveland County Health Department sponsors the event in cooperation with the NC Depart-ment of Agriculture & Consumer Service Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program and N.C. Coopera-tive Extension.

For more information, contact: N.C. Cooperative Extension – (704) 4824365 Cleve-land County HHW Hotline – (704) 447-8200.

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LEGAL NOTICE Collector’s Notice to Creditors File No.: 23-E-945 ALL PERSONS, firms and corporations having claims against Roy Franklin Keeney, deceased, of Cleveland County, N.C., are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before March 20, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment.

This 20th day of December 2023.

Derinda Ann Rodriguez, Collector c/o Deborah A. McDermott Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, L.L.P. P.O. Box 2611, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27602-2611 KMH (12/20, 12/27/2023, 1/3, 1/10/2024)

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS 23 E 835 All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against RICHARD PANNY COBB, late of HORRY County, South Carolina, are hereby notified to present them to Charles Wesley Cobb, Ancillary Executor of the decedent’s estate, in care of Linville Law Office, PLLC, 7421 Carmel Executive Park, Suite 214, Charlotte, NC 28226, on or before the 25th day of March, 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 above named Ancillary Executor, in care of Linville Law Office, PLLC, 7421 Carmel Executive Park, Suite 214, Charlotte, NC 28226.

Brooke Scarborough Bolin, Co-Ex. 320 Stony Point Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Ralph Wilson McKinney III, Administrator Estate of Jean Antoinnette McKinney 1232 New Crest Lane Shelby, NC 28150

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

Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW 233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

Charles Wesley Cobb, Ancillary Executor 23 E 835 Counseled By The Linville Law 7421 Carmel Executive Park, Ste 214 Charlotte, NC 28226

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This the 20th day of December, 2023.

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

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

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FIREFIGHTER MALL IS OPEN. Visit www.FirefighterMall.com now to see the latest NC4Ever@USA.com

MEN’S NEW CRUISER BICYCLE. Men’s used cruiser bicycle. $95 for both. 828-7827221.

HARDWARE DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR. Visit w w w.BosticHardware.com to get hardware delivered to your door - no need to drive, NC4Ever@USA.com

ELECTRIC RECLINING CHAIR Rarely used. Still has tags on it. Dark Brown. $500.

Negotiable. 704-482-4730 or 704-418-5517.

CARPORTS, GARAGES, LEAN-TOS, RV COVERS. Large On Site Displays. J. Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221, 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) 6921006

1999 BMW Z3 CONVERTIBLE. Red. 5 Speed. A/C. Mostly Garage Kept! 103,000 Miles. $8400. Call (704) 7489143

CLEARANCE SALE ALL STORAGE BUILDINGS. New, Used, Bank Repos,.

Financing Available! Rent to Own - No Credit Check!

CASH SPECIALS! J. Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC. FREE Delivery & Set Up up to 30 miles.

Truck & Trailer Accessible.

(828) 245-5895

WE BUY USED AUTOMOBILE AND LAWN EQUIPMENT; and appliances. 704963-8243

CHICKENS, 20 LAYING HENS AND 3 ROOSTERS. None of them fight due to all being raised together. All must go together. Get between dozen to 2 dozen of eggs a day between white and brown eggs, medium to jumbo sizes.

Selling only because health reasons. Asking a reasonable price. Serious calls/messages only. (704) 473-9866

WANT MORE CLOSET SPACE? Visit www.ShelbyBulb.com to get Ruby Space Triangles and instantly create more space in your closets!

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TIRES. White letter tires, 235/60/14, like new, $175.

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EMPLOYMENT 24 FOOT BOX TRUCK DRIVER. Looking for a part time and full time 24 foot box driver. B or C driver’s license required. Home on nights and weekends. Local trips. (828) 286-7871 dispatch.hardintrucking@ gmail.com NOW HIRING LAWN CARE LABORERS to move up to foreman. Mechanic trainee needed. 704-526-6640 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

SEASONED FIREWOOD. Truck load $70, pickup, $85 delivered. Bundle packs $4 ea. 704-458-3081 cell, or (704) 435-3970 TWO MEDICAL LIFT CHAIRS: 1) $300. 1) $200.

In great condition. Call or text 828-447-3627.

SHIPPING CRATE $35.00.

Wood shipping crates for sale with some lids. 3 different sizes. I can send pictures. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

HOME REMODELING. Interior and exterior remodeling.

Call today for your free estimate! (828) 244-7087 charliejohnston32@gmail.com B&C FIX-ALL LAWNMOWER AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR. 30 years experience. 704963-8243

AUCTIONS PATTERSON SPRINGS STORAGE AUCTION. PUBLIC SALE - 11AM, Jan 15th, 2024 at Patterson Springs Storage, 1826 Creek Ridge Rd., Shelby, NC. Contents of Units: #21 Johnson, #75 Bowen for Non-Payment of Storage Rent. (704) 473-7358 andrew.sain@gmail.com

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WE’VE GOT THE KNIVES &COINS! *HOLIDAY SPECIAL - 1 OZ. SILVER BARS & ROUNDS $27.50 (While Supplies Last)* at Jake’s Knives & Coins located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704600-6996 or (980) 295-5568 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. 704434-6389, (704) 473-0867 STEEL BUILDINGS. Barn • WorkShop • House • Garage • Barn Dominium. Grading, Concrete, Plumbing, Electrical. “ONE STOP SHOP”.

Large On Site Display. J. Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-6926767, (704) 487-0228

FARM & GARDEN HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. 4x5 Round Bales in barn, $50 each. Fescue and Orchard grass. Rutherford County. 828-429-3100.

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HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855 TELEVES 8 BAY HI VHF/ UHF TV antenna with pre amp. Paid over $200. Used one week. $175. Can text photos. 828-447-7728 STAMINA ATS 1405 AIR ROWER Stamina ATS 1405 Air Rower In Great Shape!

Pictures available.

Price $220.00. Call Sammy. (704) 418-5779 samrus53@yahoo. com

OVAL SHAPED OAK TABLE with 8 chairs. In good condition. $495. 2 leafs, 2 pedestals. Campbell-Hausfeld 2HP electric Air Compressor, with horizontal 20 gallon tank. $250. 828-289-1817.

TRAILERS, HYDRAULIC DUMPS 5’X8’, TILT TRAILERS 7’X16’, 8’x22’ Steel Floor DeckOver D-Rings State Pockets, Rub Rails Power Up Power Down. J. Johnson Sales in 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

MICRO MINI DOODLE PUPS ADORABLE. Adorable and affordable babies available, some young adults for adoption. Reputable, breeder and trainer. Most can be under 6lbs not over 10lbs. They make great service & EMS dogs. Gaffney, SC (801) 6963262 thefuzzyfacequeen@ gmail.com

OAK FIREWOOD DRY AND GREEN, $85 per load. Cane Creek and Rutherford County area. 828-289-4880.

1900 GAME SERVICE. 11 Beautiful plates and 1 large platter. $900 but negotiable.

Signed by artist. 803-4605128

1999 DODGE RAM 1500.

210,000 miles, Located in Shelby. $1,500. Call: 919-3147579.

CAMPERS

CAT FURNITURE FOR SALE. Visit www.catfurniture. shop to view currently available cat furniture. NC4Ever@ USA.com FOUR DONKEYS FOR SALE. 3 Females and 1 Male. $300 each. Call 704-6928752

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GOLDEN RETRIEVER BEAUTIES. ADORABLE, 8 week-old pure bred puppies available now. 3 girls and 4 boys located in Kings Mountain. Vet check and approved with initial shots administered. (704) 9743296 TOY & MINI AUSSIES. Male & female. UTD shots & worming. Ready now. Cliffside area. Paper & crate trained.

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DOG KENNELS • DOG HOUSES • DOG SHEDS. Pick Up or Delivery & Set Up Available. J. Johnson Sales Forest City, NC (828) 2455895

BUILT FOR TRAVELING AND RECREATION. 2018 Thor Motor Home, on a Ford E350 Chassis. Has 6.8L V10 engine. 13,064 miles. $56,600. Call 704-300-1469 for more details.

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Spot misleading ads and subscription traps for weight loss products When it comes to New Year's resolutions, scammers know that losing weight and getting in shape is one of the most popular goals. The Better Business Bureau warns that this popularity has led to many scams involving vitamins, supplements, and weight loss formulas, all claiming to offer rapid results. Not only are the products themselves questionable, but so are the companies' business dealings ped-dling them.

How the scam works: Most weight loss product scams start with promises that are too good to be true. Body wraps, topical creams, dietary supplements, pills, powders, skin patches, and even ear-rings have been advertised to "melt," "flush," "burn," or "dissolve" away unwanted fat fast. These ads usually come with amazing before and after pictures of people claiming to have used the

product and glowing five-star reviews. According to many recent reports, these weight loss products often claim to have been featured on popular TV shows like Shark Tank. You may see these ads on TV, in periodicals, or, more commonly, on social media. The sad truth is the ads are misleading, and the products won't melt away fat or give you a six-pack. In fact, many contain ingredients that can be damaging to your health.

To make matters worse, some companies use unscrupulous selling techniques. Dozens of consumer complaints described weight loss programs as difficult to cancel, even if the product doesn't work as claimed in the ads. Some consumers believed they were making a one-time purchase.

Instead, the company repeatedly billed their credit cards for more of the product. When they

contacted customer service, the representative informed them that they had signed up for a subscription, which was only disclosed in the fine print of their original purchase. Canceling an order can be difficult, and getting a refund is nearly impossible.

One consumer reported this experience to BBB Scam Tracker: "I came across what I now realize was a fake advertisement for a weight loss product supported by the legit Shark Tank program. It used names and pictures of real people and their "results" using keto gummies. The advertisement said you could try one bottle and get one free for $52.44. Instead, I was charged $104.88. I called them right away to report this and cancel the transaction. I was told I couldn't cancel because the order had already shipped - only five minutes after I placed it! I

called my credit card company, and they recommended returning the product for a refund.

After I received the product, I followed the company's return instructions and sent the product back. A week later, I called them to find out the status of my refund, only to be informed the company has no return/refund policy."

To help avoid weight loss scams, BBB recommends the following: • Always be wary of advertisements and customer endorsements promising "miracle" results or immediate weight loss. The FTC warns consumers that many shady weight loss products are accompanied by false promises.

• Don't be quick to trust endorsements. Many scammers use pictures of celebrities, TV show mentions, or well-known company logos to gain consumers' trust without their permission.

• Avoid products that claim to help lose weight without diet or exercise. Be especially skeptical of claims that you don't have to change your eating habits. Doctors, dieticians, and other ex-perts agree that

losing weight takes work and should be gradual. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, losing 1-2 pounds per week is a healthy goal and is more successful in achieving long-term weight loss.

• Check a product's ingredients with the FDA. Be suspicious of taking special pills, powders, or herbs. Some products have been recalled for containing ingredients with potentially danger-ous effects.

Check the list of public notifications from the FDA regarding potentially harmful weight loss products.

• Be wary of a lack of an ingredients list. Some companies have been accused of not advertis-ing certain ingredients that can come with harmful side effects or mix adversely with pre-scription drugs.

• Be wary of free trial offers, and before signing up, understand all the terms and conditions. These deals can become "subscription traps" that hook consumers into expensive shipments of products they did not agree to buy.

• When participating in online forums and chat rooms

focused on weight loss and fitness top-ics, be wary of individuals pushing products they claim will help quickly reach goals.

• Be realistic about your fitness goals. It's hard work to lose weight. Find a program you can stick with, preferably one that you enjoy. Does a weight loss plan require special foods? Can you cancel if you move or find the program doesn't meet your needs?

• Research the company with BBB.org before purchasing. Read reviews about the company to see if there are any complaints alleging that it's a scam.

• Report the deceptive ads.

Be suspicious of ridiculously positive testimonials on the company website. Testimonials have become an easy marketing tool and are easily faked. These are of-ten accompanied by glorious before and after pictures. Call your BBB to report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB Scam Tracker.

Stems, roots and rhizomes: Learn your produce Fresh fruits and vegetables can be grown at home with relative ease. Home gardening also puts complete control into the hands of individuals who want to know how the foods they eat were grown and treated, providing a greater measure of control over their diets.

A sense of pride also comes from having a thriving garden in the backyard.

When gardening at home, gardeners may not know which parts of the plant are edible and which must be discarded. The following rundown can answer those questions and help people become better gardeners.

Tubers Certain plants have underground storehouses of nutrients. Tubers are modified plant structures that are enlarged to store nutrients.

These subterranean caches actually are the edible part of the plant. Potatoes, sweet potatoes, cassava, jicama, yams, and Jerusalem artichokes are some examples of tubers.

Taproots Taproots seem similar to tubers, but they are actually quite different. While tubers are a modified and engorged part of a stem system, taproots are the central root of a plant. Carrots, radishes, beets, and parsnips are popular examples of taproots.

Stems

When munching on a stalk of celery or roasting freshly picked asparagus, people may not realize that it’s the stems of these plants that are being prepared and consumed. The stem enables water and minerals to travel up to the leaves. Rhubarb is another popular stem vegetable.

Leaves Sometimes referred to as “greens,” the leaves of many plants can be quite tasty.

However, some leaves are simply edible all on their own. Spinach, parsley, chicory, lettuces, kale, arugula, and even dandelion leaves are part of many different salads and recipes. Cabbage heads also are the leaves of the plant, but some people also define these tightly compacted leaves as shoots.

Rhizomes and bulbs The Spruce defines rhizomes as modified stems that run underground hor-

izontally and strike new roots out of their nodes into the soil. Certain produce, including ginger, arrowroot, ginseng, and turmeric, is often mistaken as a root vegetable, but is actually a rhizome. Bulbs also are mistaken for roots, but are short stems enclosed by layers of fleshy leaves, says the food resource NutriNeat. Garlic, onion, fennel, leeks, and quamash are types of bulbs.

Fruits and flowers Flowers turn into fruits in many cases, but some flowers are edible as well.

Believe it or not, broccoli is a flower bud, as is artichoke and cauliflower. Fruits are more commonly recognized because they are fleshy foods that contain seeds.

Tomatoes are fruits and not vegetables.

Learning more about produce can help people diversify their gardens and make for tastier meals.

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By JIM MILLER Editor

How to Close Social Media Accounts of a Deceased Loved One Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about canceling a person’s social media accounts when they die? My wife passed away a few months ago and her social media accounts are still active.

Sad Spouse Dear Sad, I’m very sorry for your loss, but this is a smart move on your behalf and one that often gets overlooked. Social media is part of many people’s daily lives, but when a person passes away their dormant accounts can become vulnerable to scammers who can hack into them and even steal your deceased loved one’s identity.

Here’s a run-down of how you can cancel or change many different social media accounts after a loved one dies.

Facebook: If your wife used Facebook, you can either “memorialize” or “delete” her account.

A memorialized account serves as a place where family and friends can share memories to celebrate the deceased person’s life,

with the word “Remembering” shown next to the deceased person’s name. Once an account is memorialized, content the person shared is still visible on Facebook to the audience it was originally shared with, however, the user’s profile will not show up in public spaces such as people you may know, ads or birthday reminders.

To memorialize your wife’s profile simply go to Facebook.com/help/contact/234739086860192. Or, if you’d rather have her account removed, go to Facebook. com/help/contact/228813257197480.

To memorialize her account requires proof of death (via death certificate, obituary or memorial card), but if you wish to delete the account, you’ll also need to verify that you’re an immediate family member, legal representative or executor, unless you’re the legacy contact on her account.

Instagram: The policy on a deceased users’ Instagram account is the similar to Facebook’s, which owns Instagram. You can either memorialize or remove the account at Help.Instagram.com/264154560391256.

But just like with Facebook, you’ll need to provide proof of death and relationship to the deceased.

X (formally Twitter): To deactivate an X account, go to Help.Twitter.com and type in “How to contact X about a deceased family member’s account” in the search bar and follow the prompts. After you submit your request, X will email you with instructions for providing more details, including information about the deceased, a copy of your ID, and a copy of the deceased’s death certificate.

YouTube and/or Google: To close these accounts, simply go to Support.Google. com/accounts/troubleshooter/6357590 and fill out their form and upload scans of the death certificate and your ID. Pinterest: To remove a Pinterest account, email Care@pinterest.com with the deceased user’s account username, proof of death and proof of relationship to the deceased.

LinkedIn: To remove a deceased per-

son’s LinkedIn profile, submit a request at LinkedIn.com/help/linkedin/ask/ts-rdmlp.

You’ll need to provide the name and URL to the profile; the relationship you have to the deceased; the email address; date of passing; and link to an obituary.

Snapchat: To delete this account, simply login to the account and click “Delete My Account” and follow the prompts.

Tumblr: Send an email to Support@tumblr.com requesting to remove the account of the deceased person with their Tumblr username, proof of their death, and proof of your relationship to the deceased.

If your wife had social media through a company not listed here, go to that company’s website for information on how to delete the account.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy S enior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.