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Volume 136 • Issue 5
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Fatal shooting Saturday morning on Waco Road Executive Director Lisa Harrison, center of Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry, receives a check from Davidson Association Board members Katherine Pendergrass and Randy Miller. (Photo by Davidson Association)
Just before 5:00 a.m. on January 27, Kings Mountain Communications Center received numerous 911 calls of shots being fired at 200 Waco Road. Officers arrived on the scene within seconds and were able to locate two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Cleveland County EMS transported both victims to CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Two additional victims believed to be related to the shooting See SHOOTING, Page 5A
The Davidson Association awards donations The Sweet Station moving
The Davidson Association awarded donations to non-profits on January 27 during the board’s regular monthly meeting. Monies were collected during the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. breakfast, which was held on January 15.
This was the organization's second year in distributing funds from that event. This year’s recipients were Kings Mountain Crisis Assistance Ministry, Mt. Olive Food Ministry, and People Without Walls See DAVIDSON, Page 5A
Two KMPD officers promoted On Wednesday, January 24, K9 Officer Craig Cooke and Officer Robert Medlin were promoted to the rank of Corporal. With their promotion, both Corporals are recognized as emerging leaders within the Kings Mountain Police Department. KMPD shared, “We
would like to thank Mayor Rob Wagman, who issued both Corporals their Oaths, and many city officials, employees, co-workers, family, and friends who attended the ceremony. Please help us congratulate Corporal Cooke and Corporal Medlin on their achievement.”
Just before 5 a.m. Saturday, four people were shot at 200 Waco Road. (Photo by KMPD)
to Battleground Avenue By Loretta Cozart If you have visited downtown Kings Mountain in the last week, you may have noticed some changes. A lot of activity has been centered around 211 S. Battleground Avenue, where The Sweet Station’s new location is sandwiched between Back Door Antiques and The Wild Cholla, which is soon to open. The owners, Erin Jolly and Susie Wease opened The Sweet Station on Railroad Avenue in April 2023. However, they later discovered an opportunity
to move to Battleground Avenue, and they decided to close their old location to give themselves time for renovations. In an interview with the Herald, Erin shared, “Our intent was to keep the store on Railroad Avenue open year-round. But at that location, we were at maximum capacity indoors. When this opportunity became available, and realizing the potential for the indoor space, we decided to close at that location and to give ourselves time for renovations.” Last week, the owners shared some images on The
Mayor Rob Wagman administers the oath to K9 Officer Craig Cooke. (See photo on page 3). (Photos by KMPD)
Comfortable seating and conversation areas welcome customers to sit and relax with friends.
The new sign at 211 S. Battleground Avenue announces that The Sweet Station will open this month. (Photos by The Sweet Station) Sweet Station’s Facebook page. The aim of the new location is to offer a space for families and friends to hang out, drink coffee, relax, and play games. They are creating a cozy and welcoming environment that is suitable for all ages. According to Erin, “We want everyone to feel Bring a book and enjoy your lunch hour. welcome We’ll have a children’s here and not worry their children corner, books, and lots of See SWEET, Page 5A will mess something up.
Senior Center Black History Month celebration Officer Robert Medlin is administered the oath.
The Patrick Senior Center in Kings Mountain will host a Black History Month Celebration on Tuesday, February 13, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Albemarle is
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sponsoring this year’s event, “Celebrate a Day of the Arts! Educate, Elevate!” showcasing local black artists. The keynote speaker is Kings Mountain Councilmember Annie Thombs, and the Patrick Center
Chorus sings a special song for the celebration. Lunch will also be served. Persons ages 55 and older are welcome to attend the event and are asked to RSVP by Tuesday, February 6, by calling the Patrick Senior Center at 704-734-0447.
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